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Medieval Trade & Economy
Question No. 101Interactive Test Mode
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Q101. Consider the following events: 1. Reign of Krishna Deva of Vijayanagara 2. Construction of Qutab Minar 3. Arrival of Portuguese in India 4. Death of Firoz Tughlaq Correct chronological sequence of these events is:

Consider the following events:

  1. Reign of Krishna Deva of Vijayanagara
  2. Construction of Qutab Minar
  3. Arrival of Portuguese in India
  4. Death of Firoz Tughlaq Correct chronological sequence of these events is:
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 2, 4, 3, 1

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The chronological order of the events is:

  1. Construction of Qutub Minar started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak around 1193 CE (2).
  2. Death of Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1388 CE (4).
  3. Arrival of Vasco da Gama at Calicut in 1498 CE (3).
  4. Reign of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara from 1509 to 1529 CE (1). Thus, the correct sequence is 2, 4, 3, 1.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Qutub Minar (c. 1200) must precede Firoz Tughlaq (14th century), and Vasco da Gama (1498) preceded Krishnadevaraya's ascension (1509).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q101)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Medieval Trade & Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 2, 4, 3, 1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q101

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 101 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Medieval History (Medieval Trade & Economy) question is Option (A): "2, 4, 3, 1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Medieval Trade & Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Medieval Trade & Economy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Medieval Trade & Economy UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Qutub Minar (c. 1200) must precede Firoz Tughlaq (14th century), and Vasco da Gama (1498) preceded Krishnadevaraya's ascension (1509).

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