CUET UG History Booster Test 3

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CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Ibn Battuta

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CUET UG History Booster Test 3 - Ibn Battuta

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

Ibn Battuta returned to his native land, Morocco, in 1354. Approximately how many years had he spent travelling since he first set out from his birthplace?

Answer Review

1 Ibn Battuta returned to his native land, Morocco, in 1354. Approximately how many years had he spent travelling since he first set out from his birthplace?

A 22 years

B 30 years

C 12 years

D 40 years

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta left Morocco in 1325. He returned in 1354. His travels therefore spanned nearly three decades.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Battuta began his journeys from Tangier in 1325 at the age of twenty-two and returned to Morocco in 1354. This amounts to approximately 29–30 years of continuous travel across Africa, West Asia, Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, and China. Therefore, Option B is correct. The remaining options underestimate or overestimate the duration.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Twenty-two years is significantly shorter than his actual travel period.
Option C → Twelve years refers neither to his total travels nor his Indian stay.
Option D → Forty years exceeds the documented duration of his journeys.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Compare departure year (1325) and return year (1354).

Final Logic:

1354 − 1325 ≈ 29 years, closest to 30 years.

🧠 Memory Trick

1325 → 1354 = About 30

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Ibn Battuta's Travels

2 Assertion (A): Ibn Battuta was appointed as the qazi of Delhi by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Reason (R): He came from a family known for their expertise in Islamic religious law (shari'a) and possessed high scholastic credentials.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta became qazi at Delhi. He was trained in Islamic law. His scholarly reputation impressed the Sultan.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed Ibn Battuta as qazi because of his learning and expertise in Islamic jurisprudence. Coming from a family of legal scholars, he possessed the qualifications required for judicial office. Thus both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason directly explains why he received the appointment.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → The Reason directly explains the appointment.
Option C → The Reason is historically correct.
Option D → Both statements are factually true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Evaluate whether the reason logically explains the assertion.

Final Logic:

Legal expertise led to appointment as qazi.

🧠 Memory Trick

Shari'a Scholar = Qazi

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Ibn Battuta at Delhi Court

3 Consider the following statements regarding Ibn Battuta's travels before arriving in India:
1. He had travelled extensively in East Africa.
2. He had visited trading ports in Oman.
3. He gained experience primarily from books rather than journeys.
Which of the above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 1 and 2 only

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta travelled widely before India. He visited Oman and East Africa. He valued experience over book knowledge.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Before reaching India, Ibn Battuta had travelled through Oman, Syria, Iraq, Persia, and East Africa. His writings emphasize the value of firsthand experience rather than book learning. Therefore Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect. Hence Option D correctly identifies the valid statements.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Ignores the documented visit to Oman.
Option B → Includes incorrect Statement 3.
Option C → Also includes incorrect Statement 3.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Evaluate each statement separately before grouping.

Final Logic:

1 and 2 true; 3 false.

🧠 Memory Trick

Oman + Africa, Not Books

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Early Travels of Ibn Battuta

4 During his arrival in the subcontinent, Ibn Battuta passed through Multan. According to his writings, how many days did it take to travel from Multan to Delhi?

A Ten days

B Fifty days

C Forty days

D Sixty days

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta recorded travel durations. Multan to Delhi required substantial overland travel. He estimated the journey at forty days.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Battuta carefully documented travel times in the Delhi Sultanate. He recorded that travelling from Multan to Delhi took approximately forty days. Such observations help historians reconstruct medieval communication and transport networks. Hence Option C is correct, while the remaining figures do not match his account.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Ten days is unrealistically short.
Option B → Fifty days refers to Sind–Delhi travel.
Option D → Sixty days is not mentioned by Ibn Battuta.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Direct Recall

Application:

Recall the specific travel duration mentioned in NCERT.

Final Logic:

Multan to Delhi = 40 days.

🧠 Memory Trick

M-D = 40

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Travel Routes and Distances

5 Ibn Battuta's role as qazi required him to observe the administration. How did Muhammad bin Tughlaq reward the preacher Nasiruddin, according to Ibn Battuta?

A Appointed him as the governor of Sind

B Granted him a large piece of crown land

C Gave him a hundred thousand tankas and two hundred slaves

D Made him the chief envoy to China

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta described royal generosity. Muhammad bin Tughlaq rewarded scholars lavishly. Nasiruddin received wealth and slaves.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Battuta noted the extraordinary generosity of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. He recorded that the preacher Nasiruddin received one hundred thousand tankas and two hundred slaves as a reward. This example illustrates the Sultan's patronage and extravagance. Therefore, Option C correctly reflects Ibn Battuta's observation.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → No such governorship is mentioned.
Option B → Land grants are not the recorded reward.
Option D → Nasiruddin was not appointed envoy to China.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Direct Recall

Application:

Identify the specific example cited in NCERT.

Final Logic:

Nasiruddin = 100,000 tankas + 200 slaves.

🧠 Memory Trick

Nasiruddin = 100K + 200

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Muhammad bin Tughlaq's Patronage

6 Identify the incorrect statement regarding Ibn Battuta's relationship with Muhammad bin Tughlaq:

A The Sultan was initially impressed by his scholarship.

B Ibn Battuta fell out of favour and was thrown into prison.

C Once the misunderstanding was cleared, he was restored to imperial service.

D He permanently lost his position and had to flee to the Maldives in disguise.

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta experienced fluctuations in royal favour. He was imprisoned temporarily. Later he returned to imperial service.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Muhammad bin Tughlaq initially admired Ibn Battuta's scholarship and appointed him qazi. Although he later fell from favour and faced imprisonment, he was eventually restored to service and sent as an envoy to China. Therefore, Option D is incorrect because he neither permanently lost office nor fled in disguise.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Historically accurate.
Option B → He indeed experienced imprisonment.
Option C → Restoration to service is documented.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Check each statement against the sequence of events.

Final Logic:

Only Option D contradicts NCERT.

🧠 Memory Trick

Prison → Pardon → Service

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Ibn Battuta and Muhammad bin Tughlaq

7 During his mission to China, Ibn Battuta visited several places. Which region did he eventually decide to proceed to after his eighteen-month stay in the Maldives?

A Sumatra

B Sri Lanka

C Bengal

D Assam

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta stayed eighteen months in Maldives. He then travelled onward. His next major destination was Sri Lanka.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

After serving as qazi in the Maldives for approximately eighteen months, Ibn Battuta chose to proceed to Sri Lanka. Thereafter he continued his wider travels through Bengal, Assam, Sumatra, and eventually China. Thus Option B accurately reflects the sequence described in his travel account.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Sumatra was visited later.
Option C → Bengal came after Sri Lanka.
Option D → Assam was not immediately after Maldives.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Sequential Recall

Application:

Track the chronological order of travel destinations.

Final Logic:

Maldives → Sri Lanka.

🧠 Memory Trick

Maldives → Lanka

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Ibn Battuta's Later Travels

8 Arrange Ibn Battuta's travel destinations during his China mission in the correct chronological sequence:
I. Malabar Coast
II. Maldives
III. Bengal and Assam
IV. Sumatra

A I, II, III, IV

B II, I, IV, III

C I, III, II, IV

D III, IV, I, II

💡 Short Explanation

Travel route followed a documented sequence. Malabar preceded Maldives. Bengal-Assam came before Sumatra.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

After leaving Delhi, Ibn Battuta travelled through the Malabar Coast, then stayed in the Maldives. He later journeyed through Bengal and Assam before reaching Sumatra on his way toward China. Therefore, Option A correctly reflects the chronological order described in the Rihla.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → Places Maldives before Malabar.
Option C → Misplaces Bengal-Assam.
Option D → Reverses the actual sequence.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Reconstruct the travel route step-by-step.

Final Logic:

Malabar → Maldives → Bengal-Assam → Sumatra.

🧠 Memory Trick

M-M-B-S

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Route to China

9 Ibn Battuta's travel narrative is known for highlighting unfamiliar things. What was the main purpose of focusing on the "unfamiliar" in his accounts?

A To ensure the listener was suitably impressed by accounts of distant yet accessible worlds

B To criticize the Islamic practices of the Delhi Sultanate

C To warn the Moroccan ruler about the military strength of Indian kings

D To establish a new trade route for European merchants

💡 Short Explanation

Travel literature emphasized novelty. Readers enjoyed unusual descriptions. Ibn Battuta highlighted marvels and curiosities.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Rihla was intended to entertain, inform, and impress readers. Ibn Battuta emphasized unfamiliar customs, landscapes, and practices so audiences could appreciate distant societies. Such descriptions enhanced the appeal of his narrative. Therefore, Option A best captures the purpose behind his focus on the unusual.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → Criticism was not the primary objective.
Option C → Military warning was not his purpose.
Option D → The work was not a trade manual.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the literary purpose of travel narratives.

Final Logic:

Unfamiliar details created wonder and interest.

🧠 Memory Trick

Rihla = Wonder Stories

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Nature of the Rihla

10 In the introduction to the Rihla, Ibn Juzayy mentions that the narrative gave "edification and of marvellous things". What did the narrative specifically arouse, according to the text?

A Fear

B Devotion

C Interest

D Rebellion

💡 Short Explanation

The Rihla combined learning and entertainment. It contained marvelous and curious details. These accounts generated interest among readers.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Juzayy explained that Ibn Battuta's narrative contained edifying lessons and marvelous stories that stimulated curiosity. The account was designed to attract attention and sustain reader engagement. Therefore, Option C is correct. Fear, devotion, and rebellion were not identified as the intended responses.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → The purpose was not to frighten readers.
Option B → Religious devotion was not the central objective.
Option D → The narrative was not politically rebellious.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Interpret the stated purpose of the Rihla.

Final Logic:

Marvels and curiosities naturally arouse interest.

🧠 Memory Trick

Marvels → Interest

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Introduction to the Rihla

11 Ibn Battuta noted that the roads were insecure. While travelling from Multan to Delhi, his caravan was attacked, resulting in the deaths of many fellow travellers, while survivors like himself were severely ________.

A imprisoned

B enslaved

C fined

D wounded

💡 Short Explanation

Medieval travel involved significant dangers. Ibn Battuta's caravan was attacked by robbers. He survived but was seriously wounded.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Battuta frequently mentioned the hazards of travel, especially the threat posed by highway robbers. During his journey from Multan to Delhi, his caravan was attacked, many companions were killed, and survivors, including Ibn Battuta, were badly wounded. Thus, Option D accurately reflects his account, while the other options are unsupported.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → He was not imprisoned during this attack.
Option B → The travellers were not enslaved by the robbers.
Option C → No fine was imposed; the danger was physical violence.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Recall the specific consequence of the caravan attack described in the Rihla.

Final Logic:

The attack caused injuries, making "wounded" the correct answer.

🧠 Memory Trick

Robbers → Wounds

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Travel Hazards Faced by Ibn Battuta

12 Besides robbers, what other hazards did Ibn Battuta highlight using his emotional experience in the town of Tunis as an example?

A Extreme weather conditions

B Homesickness and falling ill

C Lack of translators

D Discriminatory taxation

💡 Short Explanation

Travel hardships were not only physical. Ibn Battuta experienced loneliness and illness. Tunis became an example of emotional suffering.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Battuta recorded emotional and physical difficulties during his journeys. Upon reaching Tunis, he felt homesick and lonely because no familiar person greeted him. He also suffered from illness during his travels. Therefore, Option B correctly identifies the additional hardships he emphasized beyond robber attacks.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Extreme weather is not highlighted in this example.
Option C → Translation problems are not the focus of the Tunis episode.
Option D → No reference is made to discriminatory taxation.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the emotional theme associated with the Tunis incident.

Final Logic:

The passage emphasizes loneliness, homesickness, and illness.

🧠 Memory Trick

Tunis = Tears + Fever

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Difficulties of Travel

13 Ibn Battuta's detailed account of Delhi mentions the Budaun darwaza. What distinction did he give to the Budaun darwaza?

A It was the gate where the grain market was located

B It was the greatest among the twenty-eight gates of the city

C It was the gate adjacent to the royal orchard

D It was exclusively used for the postal system

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta described Delhi in detail. He recorded important city gates. Budaun Darwaza was considered the greatest gate.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

In his account of Delhi, Ibn Battuta noted that the city possessed twenty-eight gates. Among them, the Budaun Darwaza was regarded as the most important and impressive. This observation reflects his interest in urban landscapes and architecture. Therefore, Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → No such association with the grain market is mentioned.
Option C → The royal orchard connection is not recorded.
Option D → The gate was not reserved for postal communication.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Direct Recall

Application:

Recall the specific description attached to Budaun Darwaza.

Final Logic:

Budaun Darwaza = greatest of Delhi's twenty-eight gates.

🧠 Memory Trick

Budaun = Biggest Gate

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Ibn Battuta's Description of Delhi

14 Assertion (A): Ibn Battuta noted that bazaars were not only places of economic transactions but also the hub of social and cultural activities.
Reason (R): In Daulatabad, singing was strictly banned in the marketplaces by Muslim rulers.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

Markets functioned as social centres. Cultural performances occurred in bazaars. Singing was not banned in Daulatabad markets.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Battuta described bazaars as vibrant centres of economic, social, and cultural life. In Daulatabad, he specifically mentioned markets associated with female singers and entertainers. Therefore, the Assertion is true. The Reason is false because singing was not prohibited; rather, it formed part of marketplace activity. Hence Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → The Reason is factually incorrect.
Option B → Both statements are not true.
Option D → The Assertion is historically correct.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Test the factual accuracy of both statements separately.

Final Logic:

Assertion true; Reason false.

🧠 Memory Trick

Bazaar = Business + Music

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Markets and Urban Culture

15 Why did Ibn Battuta compare the coconut tree to a date-palm?

A Because they look exactly alike without any difference except for their fruits

B Because both required similar irrigation methods in India

C Because both were exclusively grown in the royal orchards

D Because their leaves were used identically to make paper

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta explained unfamiliar plants. He used familiar comparisons for readers. Coconut resembled the date-palm in appearance.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

To help his audience understand unfamiliar tropical vegetation, Ibn Battuta compared the coconut tree with the date-palm. He remarked that they appeared nearly identical except for the nature of their fruits. This comparative description made distant environments easier for readers to visualize. Therefore, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → Irrigation methods are not discussed.
Option C → Coconut trees were not confined to royal orchards.
Option D → Paper-making is unrelated to the comparison.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify why travellers used familiar analogies.

Final Logic:

Appearance, not cultivation or usage, formed the basis of comparison.

🧠 Memory Trick

Coconut = Date-Palm Lookalike

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Ibn Battuta's Description of Coconut

16 In his description of paan, Ibn Battuta compared the areca nut to which other spice before it is broken into small pellets?

A Clove

B Cardamom

C Cinnamon

D Nutmeg

💡 Short Explanation

Ibn Battuta explained paan consumption. Areca nut formed part of the preparation. He compared it to nutmeg.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

While describing paan, Ibn Battuta noted that the areca nut resembled nutmeg. The nut was cut into small pieces and chewed with betel leaves and a little chalk. Such detailed descriptions helped unfamiliar readers understand local customs. Hence, Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Clove is never used in the comparison.
Option B → Cardamom is not mentioned.
Option C → Cinnamon bears no resemblance to areca nut.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Direct Recall

Application:

Recall the exact comparison made in the Rihla.

Final Logic:

Areca nut was compared to nutmeg.

🧠 Memory Trick

Areca = Nutmeg

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Description of Paan

17 Match the details from Ibn Battuta's observations in List 1 with the correct implications in List 2:

List I	List II
1. Fine muslins	a. Fetched huge profits for artisans and merchants
2. Two crops a year	b. Employed by the Sultan to keep a watch on his nobles
3. Female slaves	c. So expensive that they could be worn only by nobles
4. Inter-Asian networks	d. Allowed by the incredible fertility of the soil

A 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d

B 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

C 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d

D 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

💡 Short Explanation

Fine muslins were luxury textiles. Fertile soil enabled double cropping. Trade networks generated profits.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Fine muslins were so costly that only nobles could wear them (1-c). Agricultural fertility allowed two crops annually (2-d). Female slaves sometimes served as informants for the Sultan (3-b). Inter-Asian trade networks generated substantial profits for merchants and artisans (4-a). Thus Option D correctly matches all pairs.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Incorrectly links muslins with merchant profits.
Option B → Multiple pairings are misplaced.
Option C → Female slaves and trade networks are mismatched.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Match each observation with its historically documented implication.

Final Logic:

Only Option D provides four correct associations.

🧠 Memory Trick

Muslin-Noble, Soil-Crops, Slaves-Spies, Trade-Profits

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Economy and Society in Ibn Battuta's Account

18 What specific role did historians attribute to towns based on Ibn Battuta's account, despite him not explicitly explaining their prosperity?

A They were heavily subsidized by the central postal system.

B They derived a significant portion of their wealth through the appropriation of surplus from villages.

C They relied entirely on importing grain from Central Asia.

D They functioned independently of agricultural zones.

💡 Short Explanation

Towns appeared prosperous in Ibn Battuta's account. Historians connected towns with rural economies. Agricultural surplus supported urban growth.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Although Ibn Battuta admired the prosperity of Indian towns, historians explain this prosperity through the transfer and concentration of surplus produced in villages. Urban centres depended on surrounding rural regions for resources and wealth. Therefore, Option B best reflects the historical interpretation derived from his observations.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Postal services did not generate urban prosperity.
Option C → Towns did not rely entirely on imported grain.
Option D → Urban centres remained linked to rural economies.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Connect urban prosperity with broader economic structures.

Final Logic:

Rural surplus sustained urban wealth.

🧠 Memory Trick

Village Surplus → Town Prosperity

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Urban Prosperity and Rural Links

📄 Passage

"When the courier starts from the city he holds the letter in one hand and the rod with its bells on the other; and he runs as fast as he can. When the men in the pavilion hear the ringing of the bell they get ready. As soon as the courier reaches them, one of them takes the letter from his hand and runs at top speed shaking the rod all the while until he reaches the next dawa."

According to the passage, what signals the men in the pavilion that the courier is approaching?

A The ringing of the bells on the rod

B A loud shout from the courier

C The blowing of a conch shell

D A visible torch carried by the courier

💡 Short Explanation

Couriers carried rods with bells. Bell sounds alerted relay runners. This improved communication speed.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage clearly states that the courier carried a rod topped with bells. The ringing sound informed the men waiting at the next station that a messenger was approaching. This enabled quick relay transmission and made the postal network highly efficient. Hence, Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → No shouting is mentioned.
Option C → Conch shells do not appear in the passage.
Option D → Torches are not described as signalling devices.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Locate the explicit signal mentioned in the passage.

Final Logic:

The passage directly identifies bell ringing as the signal.

🧠 Memory Trick

Bell = Relay Ready

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Postal System Described by Ibn Battuta

📄 Passage

Ibn Battuta noted that this foot-post system was incredibly fast. What unique items did he observe being transported to India using this specific method because it was quicker than the horse-post?

A Precious gemstones from Ceylon

B Silk from Sumatra

C Fruits of Khurasan

D Armaments from Persia

💡 Short Explanation

Foot-post was exceptionally efficient. Even perishable goods were transported. Ibn Battuta specifically mentioned Khurasan fruits.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ibn Battuta admired the speed of the foot-post system and observed that it transported not only messages but also perishable goods. He specifically noted that fruits from Khurasan were carried through this network because it was faster than the horse-post. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Gemstones from Ceylon are not mentioned.
Option B → Silk from Sumatra is not associated with the foot-post.
Option D → Military equipment was not the example cited.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Direct Recall

Application:

Recall the specific example associated with postal efficiency.

Final Logic:

Foot-post speed enabled transport of Khurasan fruits.

🧠 Memory Trick

Fast Post = Fresh Fruits

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part III – Chapter: Through the Eyes of Travellers – Topic: Efficiency of the Postal System

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