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Q17. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2001 • Medieval History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — Dewan-i-Bandagani-Tughlaq

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Option (a) is correctly matched: Diwan-i-Bandagan (department of slaves) was established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

Option (b) is incorrectly matched: Diwan-i-Mustakhraj (department to inquire into and realize revenue arrears) was established by Alauddin Khalji.

Option (c) is incorrectly matched: Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi (department of agriculture) was established by Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Option (d) is incorrectly matched: Diwan-i-Arz (military department) was created by Ghiyasuddin Balban.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2001 (Q17)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Delhi Sultanate
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Dewan-i-Bandagani-Tughlaq

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2001 Q17

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2001 GS Paper I Question 17 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2001 Medieval History (Delhi Sultanate) question is Option (A): "Dewan-i-Bandagani-Tughlaq". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2001 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.

How can I solve this Delhi Sultanate UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Delhi Sultanate questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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