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Q8. Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
  2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.
  3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2021 • Medieval History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

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Statement 1 is correct: In 1221 CE, during the reign of Iltutmish, Genghis Khan pursued the fugitive crown prince of Khwarezm, Jalal al-Din Mangburni, to the banks of the Indus. Iltutmish prudently denied asylum to the prince, saving the Sultanate from Mongol devastation.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Timur (Taimur) invaded India in 1398 CE during the reign of Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughlaq, long after Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign had ended (1351 CE).

Statement 3 is incorrect: Vasco da Gama reached Calicut (Kerala) in 1498 CE during the reign of the Saluva dynasty / Tuluva dynasty period (specifically under Narasimha Raya II / regent Narasa Nayaka), whereas Deva Raya II ruled earlier from 1424 to 1446 CE.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q8)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Delhi Sultanate
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2021 Q8

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 8 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Medieval History (Delhi Sultanate) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2021 question belong to?

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

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