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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Medieval Trade & Economy
Question No. 103Interactive Test Mode
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Q103. The first writer to use Urdu as the medium of poetic expression was:

The first writer to use Urdu as the medium of poetic expression was:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Amir Khusrau

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Amir Khusrau (1253–1325 CE) was the earliest poet to compose verses in 'Hindavi' / proto-Urdu alongside Persian, blending Persian poetic meters with local Indian vocabulary, earning him the title of the father of early Urdu poetic literature.

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Amir Khusrau was active in the 13th-14th century Delhi Sultanate, centuries before Ghalib (19th century) or Faiz (20th century).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q103)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Medieval Trade & Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Amir Khusrau

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q103

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 103 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Medieval History (Medieval Trade & Economy) question is Option (A): "Amir Khusrau". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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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.

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Amir Khusrau was active in the 13th14th century Delhi Sultanate, centuries before Ghalib (19th century) or Faiz (20th century).

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