The Initial Invasions of Arabs and Turks GK MCQ set is a valuable resource for exam preparation. It covers significant historical events related to these invasions in India. Each Initial Invasions of Arabs and Turks GK MCQ includes detailed answers and explanations to help students enhance their understanding and improve exam performance.
1. During the invasion of Mohammed Bin Kasim, many Hindus in Sindh were forcibly converted to Islam through questionable means. They were later reconverted to Hinduism on the authority of which of the following?
- Devala Smriti
- Narada Smriti
- Visnu Smriti
- Yajnavalkya Smriti
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Answer: Devala Smriti
The Arab invasion of Sindh led by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 AD witnessed the conversion of many Hindus to Islam, often through questionable means. Some of these converts later sought reconversion to Hinduism, facilitated by the Devala Smriti, a text authored by Deval Rishi. This Smriti provided guidelines for re-converting individuals who had been forcibly converted to Islam if they expressed a desire to do so, along with due atonement.
2. Muhammad bin Qasim, who successfully invaded Sindh in 712 AD, was the commander of which caliphate?
- Rashidun Caliphate
- Umayyad Caliphate
- Abbasid Caliphate
- Fatimid Caliphate
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Answer: Brij Bhasha
Prithviraj Raso, written by Chand Bardai, the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan, is originally written in Brij Bhasha.
3. One of the cited reasons for the expedition of Muhammad Bin Qasim on Sindh was to punish the Bawarij of Sindh. Who were these people?
- Dacoits
- Pirates
- Soldiers
- Traders
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Answer: Pirates
The Arab conquest of Sindh was also partly driven by the need to control the Bawarij, Sindhi pirates who operated from bases in places like Kutch, Debal, and Kathiawar. These pirates preyed on Arab shipping bound for the Indian subcontinent and China, leading to military action by the Arabs to curtail their activities.
4. Which of the following places on the Indian coast came under the earliest attack by Arabs on India?
- Kochi
- Thane
- Sindh
- Porbandar
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Answer: Thane
The first recorded Arab attacks on India occurred around 636 AD when naval expeditions targeting Thane and Broach (Bharuch) were repulsed by Indian rulers during the reign of Caliph Umar. Indian forces, including those of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II, successfully defended against these early Arab incursions.
5. In which year was the Battle of Rasil fought between the Rashidun Caliphate and the Rai kingdom of Sindh?
- 638 AD
- 644 AD
- 648 AD
- 660 AD
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Answer: 644 AD
The Battle of Rasil was the first battle between the Arab Rashidun Caliphate and a Hindu Kingdom fought in the early 644 AD. Led by Suhail ibn Adi, the Arab Caliphate confronted Raja Rasil of the Rai Kingdom, annexing the area around the Makran coast into the Caliph’s territories.
6. Muhammad-bin-Qasim fought the ‘Battle of Rawar’ with which of the following?
- Jai Sindh
- Bajhra
- Dahir
- None of the above
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Answer: Dahir
The ‘Battle of Rawar’ was fought between Dahir, the powerful king of Sindh, and the Arab invader Muhammad bin Qasim. Dahir commanded a formidable army at Rawar, but the battle ultimately led to the Arab victory.
7. Which of the following places did Muhammad-bin-Qasim call ‘The City of Gold’?
- Multan
- Rawar
- Nipun
- Sehwan
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Answer: Multan
After conquering Sind, the Arab invader Muhammad-bin-Qasim marched towards Multan. Multan was a major city situated in the upper Indus basin, and Muhammad-bin-Qasim called it ‘The City of Gold’.
8. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Arab invasion in India? 1. The resident Arabs gradually began to acquire land, on which they imposed the jaziya. 2. The Arabs were unable to sustain a long-term presence in India. Choose the correct option:
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- None of the above
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Answer: Only 2
The resident Arabs gradually began to acquire land and imposed the jaziya and other taxation on people. However, the Arabs were unable to sustain a long-term presence in India.
9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the administrative system under Arabs? 1. Muhammad-bin-Qasim divided Sind and Multan into a number of Iqtas or districts. 2. Iqtas were headed by Arab military officers. 3. The sub-divisions of the districts were administered by the local Hindu Officers. Choose the correct option:
- Only 1 and 2
- Only 2 and 3
- 1, 2, and 3
- None of the above
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Answer: 3
Muhammad-bin-Qasim divided Sind and Multan into a number of Iqtas or districts, which were headed by Arab military officers. The sub-divisions of the districts were administered by the local Hindu Officers.
10. Which of the following were the effects of the Arab invasion in India? 1. It made way for Islam into India. 2. The Arabs learnt the art of administration, astronomy, music, painting, medicine, and architecture from India. 3. The Arabs spread astronomy, Indian Philosophy, and numerals to Europe. Choose the correct option:
- Only 1 and 2
- Only 2 and 3
- All 1, 2, and 3
- None of the above
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Answer: 1
The Arab invasion in India made way for Islam into India. The Arabs also learnt the art of administration, astronomy, music, painting, medicine, and architecture from India. Additionally, they spread astronomy, Indian Philosophy, and numerals to Europe.
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