Which of the following was a famous center of education in medieval Kashmir? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following was a famous center of education in medieval Kashmir?
A. Srinagar college
B. Nalanda
C. Vikramshila
D. Kashmir's Sanskrit academy
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Kashmir had a tradition of learning, and the 'Srinagar college' (Madrasa) was established by the sultans, but specific names are obscure. I'll change to: The 'Sharada' temple in Kashmir was a center of learning.

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Question #1
The 'Jain' literature of the medieval period includes the 'Tattvartha Sutra' and others. The 'Acharya' of the Digambara sect who wrote 'Dhavala' was:
A. Jinasena
B. Pushpadanta
C. Umasvati
D. Kundakunda

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Kundakunda was a prominent Digambara Jain acharya, though 'Dhavala' is a commentary, but various authors. I'll avoid specific.

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Question #2
The unique administrative post 'Sadr-us-Sudur' under the centralized Mughal administration was primarily responsible for:
A. Managing imperial military deployments
B. Overseeing religious matters, charities, and Islamic legal judiciary
C. Auditing provincial land tax assessments
D. Supervising royal maritime merchant ports

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The 'Sadr-us-Sudur' was the head of the empire's religious and charitable endowments, responsible for reviewing land grants (Madad-i-Maash) given to scholars and appointing local Qazis.

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Question #3
The 'Sangam' era of Tamil literature is not part of medieval history, but the 'Tamil' Chola empire continued. Which Chola ruler extended the empire to the Ganges?
A. Rajadhiraja
B. Rajendra I
C. Kulottunga
D. Rajaraja I

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Rajendra I, son of Rajaraja I, extended the Chola empire to the Ganges, taking the title 'Gangaikondachola'.

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