CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Administration and Society -

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Administration and Society

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Administration and Society

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

Consider the following statements about the role of the Rayas:
1. They claimed to rule on behalf of the god Virupaksha.
2. They used the title "Hindu Suratrana" to indicate their close links with the gods.

Answer Review

1 Consider the following statements about the role of the Rayas:
1. They claimed to rule on behalf of the god Virupaksha.
2. They used the title "Hindu Suratrana" to indicate their close links with the gods.

A Only 1 is correct

B Only 2 is correct

C Both 1 and 2 are correct

D Neither is correct

💡 Short Explanation

Vijayanagara rulers associated themselves with divine authority. Virupaksha was regarded as the kingdom's guardian deity. "Hindu Suratrana" reflected royal legitimacy and prestige.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Vijayanagara rulers (Rayas) strengthened their political authority through religious symbolism. → Statement 1 is correct because the Rayas claimed to govern on behalf of Virupaksha, the deity closely linked with the kingdom. → Statement 2 is also correct because rulers adopted the title "Hindu Suratrana" (Sultan among Hindu kings) to enhance their prestige and legitimacy. → Therefore, both statements accurately describe the political ideology of Vijayanagara kings.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Only 1 is correct → Incorrect because Statement 2 is also correct.
Option B) Only 2 is correct → Incorrect because Statement 1 is historically accurate.
Option D) Neither is correct → Incorrect because both statements are supported by NCERT.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

�� Evaluate each statement separately and determine whether both are factually correct.

Final Logic:

�� Since both statements are correct, Option C is the only valid answer.

🧠 Memory Trick

Virupaksha + Hindu Suratrana = Divine Kingship

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Kingship and Political Legitimacy

2 Assertion (A): Relations between the Sultans and the Rayas were always inevitably hostile due to religious differences.
Reason (R): Krishnadeva Raya supported some claimants to power in the Sultanates and took pride in the title "establisher of the Yavana kingdom".

A A is false but R is true.

B Both A and R are true.

C A is true but R is false.

D Both A and R are false.

💡 Short Explanation

Relations were not always hostile. Political alliances often crossed religious boundaries. Krishnadeva Raya intervened in Sultanate politics.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Assertion is false because Vijayanagara rulers and Deccan Sultanates often fought but also entered alliances and diplomatic arrangements. → Reason is true because Krishnadeva Raya supported claimants to Sultanate thrones and proudly used the title "establisher of the Yavana kingdom." → This proves that political interests frequently outweighed religious differences.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) Both A and R are true → Incorrect because Assertion is false.
Option C) A is true but R is false → Incorrect because Reason is historically correct.
Option D) Both A and R are false → Incorrect because Reason is true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Extreme Word Filter

Application:

�� The word "always" often signals an incorrect statement in history.

Final Logic:

�� Since relations were not always hostile, Assertion becomes false.

🧠 Memory Trick

Politics > Religion

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Relations with Sultanates

3 Match the following regional chiefs and rulers to their descriptions:

List 1	List 2
1. Nayakas	a. Narapati
2. Amara-nayakas	b. Ashvapati
3. Rayas	c. Usually spoke Telugu or Kannada
4. Sultans	d. Retained part of revenue for contingent maintenance

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

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

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

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

💡 Short Explanation

Nayakas were regional chiefs. Amara-nayakas held military land assignments. Rayas were Narapati (lords of men).

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Nayakas generally spoke Telugu or Kannada. → Amara-nayakas retained a share of revenue to maintain military contingents. → Rayas were called Narapati (lord of men). → Sultans were associated with Ashvapati (lord of horses). → Hence the correct matching is 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Multiple mismatches involving Nayakas and Amara-nayakas.
Option B → Incorrect assignment of Narapati and revenue functions.
Option C → Reverses key identifications of rulers and chiefs.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application:

�� Replace each term with its known NCERT meaning and match systematically.

Final Logic:

�� Only Option D provides all correct pairings.

🧠 Memory Trick

Naya–Language, Amara–Revenue, Raya–Men, Sultan–Horse

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Nayaka System

4 Kings occasionally asserted their regional control over the amara-nayakas by ________ them from one place to another.

A Executing

B Transferring

C Bribing

D Promoting

💡 Short Explanation

Amara-nayakas exercised local authority. Kings monitored their power. Transfers reduced regional independence.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Vijayanagara rulers prevented excessive concentration of power by transferring amara-nayakas between territories. → Such transfers strengthened central control and reduced chances of rebellion. → Therefore, "Transferring" is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Executing → Not a routine administrative method.
Option C) Bribing → Not mentioned in NCERT.
Option D) Promoting → Does not explain regional control.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Identify the administrative measure that directly limits local power.

Final Logic:

�� Transfer is the only governance mechanism mentioned.

🧠 Memory Trick

Control = Transfer

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Amara-Nayaka System

5 Arrange the ruling lineages that controlled the central land assignments of Vijayanagara in the correct chronological order:
I. Aravidu
II. Saluva
III. Sangama
IV. Tuluva

A III, II, IV, I

B III, IV, II, I

C II, III, I, IV

D I, II, III, IV

💡 Short Explanation

Sangama founded the empire. Saluva succeeded Sangama. Tuluva included Krishnadeva Raya. Aravidu ruled later.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The sequence of dynasties was: 1. Sangama 2. Saluva 3. Tuluva 4. Aravidu → Therefore III → II → IV → I is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → Places Tuluva before Saluva.
Option C → Starts with Saluva incorrectly.
Option D → Completely reverses chronology.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Recall dynastic succession from NCERT chronology.

Final Logic:

�� Sangama → Saluva → Tuluva → Aravidu.

🧠 Memory Trick

(Sangama → Saluva → Tuluva → Aravidu)

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Dynasties of Vijayanagara

6 Which of the following correctly describes the revenue and tribute system of the amara-nayakas?
1. They sent tribute to the king annually.
2. They personally appeared in the royal court with gifts to express loyalty.

A Only 1 is true

B Only 2 is true

C Both 1 and 2 are true

D Neither 1 nor 2 is true

💡 Short Explanation

Tribute linked Nayakas to the king. Court attendance displayed loyalty. Both practices strengthened central authority.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Amara-nayakas collected revenue from assigned territories. → They regularly paid tribute to the king. → They also visited the royal court with gifts as a symbol of loyalty and subordination. → Hence both statements are correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Ignores court attendance.
Option B → Ignores tribute payments.
Option D → Contradicts NCERT evidence.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

�� Verify both statements independently.

Final Logic:

�� Since both are true, Option C is correct.

🧠 Memory Trick

Tribute + Gifts = Loyalty

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Amara-Nayaka System

7 Which statement regarding cavalry importance is INCORRECT?

A Import of horses from Arabia and Central Asia was crucial for rival kingdoms.

B The Deccan Sultans were termed narapati (lord of men) due to their reliance on infantry rather than horses.

C From 1498, Portuguese arrived and used muskets, changing military dynamics.

D Krishnadeva Raya aimed to attach foreign merchants importing horses to himself.

💡 Short Explanation

Horse trade was strategically important. Sultans emphasized cavalry. Narapati was not associated with Deccan Sultans.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Deccan Sultanates relied heavily on cavalry and imported horses. → The title associated with horse power was Ashvapati (lord of horses), not Narapati. → Therefore Option B is historically incorrect and becomes the answer.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Correct NCERT fact.
Option C → Portuguese arrival affected warfare.
Option D → Krishnadeva Raya encouraged horse traders.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Odd One Out

Application:

�� Identify the statement inconsistent with military terminology.

Final Logic:

�� Only Option B contradicts NCERT terminology.

🧠 Memory Trick

Sultan = Horse = Ashvapati

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Military Organisation

8 Match the titles representing military forces to their meanings:

List 1	List 2
1. Gajapati	a. Greeks and other peoples from northwest
2. Ashvapati	b. Lord of horses
3. Narapati	c. Lord of men
4. Yavana	d. Lord of elephants

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

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

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

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

💡 Short Explanation

Gaja = Elephant. Ashva = Horse. Nara = Man. Yavana = Foreigners from northwest.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Gajapati means lord of elephants. → Ashvapati means lord of horses. → Narapati means lord of men. → Yavana referred to Greeks and northwestern foreigners. → Thus Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Wrongly swaps most meanings.
Option B → Incorrectly matches Gajapati.
Option C → Reverses key military titles.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application:

�� Use literal Sanskrit meanings.

Final Logic:

�� Gaja-elephant, Ashva-horse, Nara-man.

🧠 Memory Trick

G-A-N = Elephant-Horse-Man

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Military Titles

9 Assertion (A): Amara-nayakas collected taxes from peasants in their assigned territories.
Reason (R): This revenue system had likely derived many features from the iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate.

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

B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation.

C A is true but R is false.

D A is false but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

Amara-nayakas collected taxes. Similarities existed with iqta. Similarity does not directly explain tax collection.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Assertion is true because amara-nayakas collected revenue from peasants in their assigned territories. → Reason is also true because historians note similarities between the amara system and the iqta system. → However, the existence of similarities does not directly explain why amara-nayakas collected taxes. → Hence both are true, but R is not the correct explanation.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Explanation relationship is weak.
Option C → Reason is true.
Option D → Assertion is true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Separate factual correctness from explanatory relationship.

Final Logic:

�� Both statements are true, but explanation is inadequate.

🧠 Memory Trick

True + True ≠ Explanation

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Revenue System

10 Trade was often regarded as a status symbol for cities in the empire, which boasted of a wealthy population demanding high-value exotic goods, especially precious stones and ________.

A Silk

B Sandalwood

C Ivory

D Jewellery

💡 Short Explanation

Vijayanagara was a prosperous trading centre. Luxury consumption impressed foreign travellers. Jewellery symbolized wealth and status.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Foreign travellers described the city as wealthy and prosperous. → Demand existed for luxury goods such as precious stones and jewellery. → These goods reflected elite consumption and urban prosperity. → Therefore jewellery is the correct answer.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Silk → Valuable but not the NCERT phrase.
Option B) Sandalwood → Traded item, not the cited luxury pair.
Option C) Ivory → Not the specific answer from NCERT.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Recall the exact NCERT description of luxury goods.

Final Logic:

�� Precious stones were commonly paired with jewellery.

🧠 Memory Trick

Stones + Jewellery = Wealth

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Trade and Urban Prosperity

11 Consider the following regarding traders in Vijayanagara:
1. From 1498, the Portuguese arrived and established trading and military stations.
2. The initial horse trade was heavily controlled by Arab traders before local merchants and Portuguese joined.

A Both 1 and 2 are correct.

B Only 2 is correct.

C Only 1 is correct.

D Neither is correct.

💡 Short Explanation

Portuguese arrived in India in 1498. They established trading and military centres. Arab traders initially dominated the horse trade.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Portuguese reached the western coast of India in 1498 and gradually established trading and military stations. → Before their arrival, the horse trade was largely controlled by Arab merchants who imported horses from Arabia and Central Asia. → Later, Portuguese traders and local merchant groups also became involved. → Therefore, both statements are historically correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) Only 2 is correct. → Incorrect because Statement 1 is also true.
Option C) Only 1 is correct. → Incorrect because Statement 2 is true.
Option D) Neither is correct. → Incorrect because both statements are supported by NCERT.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

�� Verify each statement independently using NCERT facts.

Final Logic:

�� Both statements are correct; therefore Option A is correct.

🧠 Memory Trick

1498 → Portuguese + Horse Trade

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Trade and Traders

12 Match the following elements related to social infrastructure and trade:

List 1	List 2
1. Amuktamalyada	a. Canal drawing water from Tungabhadra
2. Kamalapuram	b. Local horse merchants
3. Hiriya	c. Tank built in early fifteenth century
4. Kudiraichettis	d. Work on statecraft in Telugu

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

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

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

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

💡 Short Explanation

Amuktamalyada was written by Krishnadeva Raya. Kamalapuram was associated with a large tank. Kudiraichettis were horse traders.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Amuktamalyada was a Telugu work on kingship and statecraft. → Kamalapuram refers to the large tank built in the early fifteenth century. → Hiriya canal carried water from the Tungabhadra River. → Kudiraichettis were well-known horse merchants. → Hence the correct matching is 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Incorrect matches for Kamalapuram and Kudiraichettis.
Option B → Incorrectly assigns Amuktamalyada and Hiriya.
Option D → Reverses multiple established identifications.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application:

�� Replace each term with its NCERT definition and match accordingly.

Final Logic:

�� Only Option C gives all four correct pairings.

🧠 Memory Trick

Amukta–Book, Hiriya–Canal, Kudirai–Horse

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Water Resources and Trade

13 Assertion (A): The Vijayanagara markets were overflowing with fruits, meat, and precious stones, according to foreign travellers.
Reason (R): There is relatively little archaeological evidence of the houses of ordinary people, but Barbosa noted they were well arranged according to occupations.

A A is false but R is true.

B Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.

C A is true but R is false.

D Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation.

💡 Short Explanation

Travellers described thriving markets. Barbosa described occupationally organized settlements. The two statements are unrelated explanations.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Foreign travellers recorded bustling markets selling fruits, meat, precious stones, and luxury goods. → Barbosa also observed that houses were arranged according to occupational groups. → Both statements are factually correct. → However, occupational organization of houses does not explain why markets were prosperous. → Therefore, both are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Assertion is true.
Option B) Reason does not explain the market prosperity.
Option C) Reason is also true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Separate factual correctness from explanatory linkage.

Final Logic:

�� Both statements are true but lack a cause-effect relationship.

🧠 Memory Trick

True + True ≠ Explanation

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Urban Population and Markets

14 Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding common residents and the urban core?

A Fine Chinese porcelain was found in the north-eastern corner of the urban core.

B The entire area lacked small temples, showing common residents did not patronize cults.

C Tombs and mosques were located in the Muslim residential quarter.

D Temple tanks may have served as water sources for ordinary dwellers.

💡 Short Explanation

Small shrines existed throughout the city. Common people participated in religious practices. Option B contradicts archaeological evidence.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Archaeological remains indicate the presence of numerous small shrines and temples across Vijayanagara. → This suggests that ordinary residents actively participated in local religious traditions. → Therefore, the claim that the area lacked small temples is incorrect. → Hence Option B is the answer.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Supported by archaeological findings.
Option C) Muslim quarters contained tombs and mosques.
Option D) Temple tanks likely supplied water to residents.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Odd One Out

Application:

�� Identify the statement contradicting archaeological evidence.

Final Logic:

�� Only Option B conflicts with NCERT.

🧠 Memory Trick

Small Temples = Common Worship

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Urban Core and Common Residents – Pages 180–181

📄 Passage

"Temple building in the region had a long history, going back to dynasties such as the Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and Cholas. Rulers very often encouraged temple building as a means of associating themselves with the divine – often, the deity was explicitly or implicitly identified with the king. Temples also functioned as centres of learning. Besides, rulers and others often granted land and other resources for the maintenance of temples. Consequently, temples developed as significant religious, social, cultural and economic centres."

According to the passage, why did rulers often encourage multiple traditions of temple building?

A To store their excess wealth securely in temple vaults.

B To provide employment exclusively to war captives.

C As a means of associating themselves with the divine.

D To mark the exact geographical boundaries of their empire.

💡 Short Explanation

Temple patronage strengthened royal legitimacy. Kings linked themselves with deities. Religion supported political authority.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage explicitly states that rulers promoted temple construction to associate themselves with the divine. → By linking kingship with sacred authority, rulers enhanced their legitimacy and prestige. → Therefore Option C directly reflects the passage.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Not mentioned in the passage.
Option B) No reference to war captives.
Option D) Temple building was not primarily for marking boundaries.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Locate the exact phrase in the passage.

Final Logic:

�� "Associating themselves with the divine" appears directly in the text.

🧠 Memory Trick

Temple = Divine Kingship

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Temple Patronage

📄 Passage

Apart from being religious and political symbols, what other function did temples serve through patronage according to the text?

A They functioned as centres of learning.

B They were exclusively used as military garrisons.

C They were markets strictly for Arab horse traders.

D They functioned as royal residences for the Nayakas.

💡 Short Explanation

Temples were educational centres. Patronage supported scholars and learning. The passage explicitly mentions this role.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage clearly states that temples functioned as centres of learning. → Besides religion, they contributed to education, culture, and social life. → Therefore Option A is directly supported by the passage.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) Temples were not military garrisons.
Option C) No such role is mentioned.
Option D) Nayakas did not use temples as residences.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Identify the explicit statement in the passage.

Final Logic:

�� "Temples also functioned as centres of learning."

🧠 Memory Trick

Temple = Worship + Learning

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Temple Functions

17 The architecture of the tombs and mosques in the Muslim residential quarter resembles that of the ________ found in the temples of Hampi.

A Gopurams

B Vimanas

C Garbhagrihas

D Mandapas

💡 Short Explanation

Architectural exchange occurred between traditions. Tombs and mosques shared structural similarities. Mandapas influenced some Islamic structures.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Archaeological evidence shows similarities between structures in the Muslim quarter and temple architecture. → Certain tombs and mosques resemble mandapas in design and construction. → This reflects cultural interaction and architectural borrowing. → Therefore Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Gopurams are monumental gateways.
Option B) Vimanas are temple towers above sanctums.
Option C) Garbhagriha is the inner sanctum.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Identify which temple structure could resemble halls in mosques and tombs.

Final Logic:

�� Mandapas are the closest architectural equivalent.

🧠 Memory Trick

Mosque Hall ↔ Mandapa Hall

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Indo-Islamic Architectural Interaction

18 Assertion (A): The rulers of Vijayanagara adopted elements of Indo-Islamic architecture, such as the arch and dome.
Reason (R): Interaction with contemporary states like the Sultanates of the Deccan led to the sharing of ideas in architecture.

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

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

C A is true but R is false.

D A is false but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

Architectural borrowing occurred. Arches and domes became visible. Contact with Sultanates encouraged exchange.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Vijayanagara architecture incorporated features such as arches, domes, and vaulted structures. → These influences emerged through sustained interaction with Deccan Sultanates. → Thus both statements are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B) Reason actually explains the Assertion.
Option C) Reason is true.
Option D) Assertion is also true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

�� Check both factual correctness and causal relationship.

Final Logic:

�� Architectural exchange explains adoption of Indo-Islamic elements.

🧠 Memory Trick

Contact → Cultural Exchange

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Shared Architecture

19 Arrange the following events related to nayaka independence and the decline of central control:
I. Shift of focus to the east (Penukonda and later Chandragiri)
II. Battle at Rakshasi-Tangadi (Talikota)
III. Death of Krishnadeva Raya
IV. Sacking of Vijayanagara city

A III, I, II, IV

B III, II, IV, I

C II, III, IV, I

D III, IV, I, II

💡 Short Explanation

Krishnadeva Raya died in 1529. Talikota occurred in 1565. Vijayanagara was then sacked. Political focus later shifted eastward.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Death of Krishnadeva Raya (1529) weakened central authority. → Battle of Talikota/Rakshasi-Tangadi occurred in 1565. → The victorious coalition subsequently sacked Vijayanagara city. → Thereafter the rulers shifted their centres to Penukonda and later Chandragiri. → Hence III → II → IV → I.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Places eastern shift before Talikota.
Option C) Places Talikota before Krishnadeva Raya's death.
Option D) Places sacking before Talikota.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Arrange events according to historical chronology.

Final Logic:

�� Death → Battle → Sacking → Shift East.

🧠 Memory Trick

Death → Defeat → Destruction → Departure

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Decline of Vijayanagara

20 Match the following figures and events linked to weak central control:

List 1	List 2
1. Krishnadeva Raya's death	a. Chief minister who led the army in 1565
2. Aravidu lineage	b. Remained in power till end of 17th century
3. Rama Raya	c. 1529
4. Saluvas replaced	d. 1503

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

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

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

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

💡 Short Explanation

Krishnadeva Raya died in 1529. Rama Raya led the army at Talikota. Aravidus continued till the late seventeenth century.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Krishnadeva Raya's death corresponds to 1529 (c). → Aravidu lineage remained in power until the end of the seventeenth century (b). → Rama Raya was the chief minister who led the army at Talikota in 1565 (a). → Saluvas were replaced in 1503 (d). → Therefore the correct matching is 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A) Incorrectly matches Krishnadeva Raya and Aravidu lineage.
Option C) Reverses the dates of key events.
Option D) Misidentifies Rama Raya and Krishnadeva Raya.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application:

�� Match each person or dynasty with its known date/event.

Final Logic:

�� Every pairing aligns correctly only in Option B.

🧠 Memory Trick

1529–Krishna, 1565–Rama, Aravidu–Last

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara – Topic: Decline and Successor Lineages

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