Education in Medieval Times – UGC NET History – Practice Questions

1. Which among the following ancient Hindu universities suffered decline due to early Muslim invasions?
A) Nalanda and Vikramshila
B) Taxila and Vallabhi only
C) Ujjain and Kanchi only
D) Takshashila only

2. According to Professor A.L. Srivastava, one of the first results of early Turkish rule in North India was:
A) Rise of Sanskrit literature
B) Decline of ancient learning
C) Spread of Vedic schools
D) End of temple culture

3. Hindu educational institutions during medieval times survived mainly because of:
A) Strong military support
B) Foreign patronage
C) Individual patrons and local support
D) State taxation

4. Ibn Battuta observed at Hanaur:
A) 23 schools for girls and 13 for boys
B) No schools for girls
C) Equal schools for boys and girls
D) 13 schools for girls and 23 for boys

5. Assertion (A): Hindu education completely disappeared during the medieval period.
Reason (R): Hindu educational institutions retained vitality despite loss of state patronage.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) A is false, but R is true.
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) Both A and R are false.

6. Which of the following were the three types of Hindu educational institutions in medieval India?
A) Pathshalas, Tols, and Private Schools
B) Maktabs, Madrasas, and Monasteries
C) Temples, Mosques, and Libraries
D) Colleges, Universities, and Gurukuls

7. Children generally entered Pathshalas at the age of:
A) Three years
B) Five years
C) Seven years
D) Ten years

8. Admission of children to Pathshalas was often decided after consulting:
A) Village headman
B) Temple priest only
C) Local merchant
D) Astrologer

9. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A-) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
B-) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
C-) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
D-) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

10. The principal language taught in Tols was:
A) Persian
B) Arabic
C) Pali
D) Sanskrit

11. Which of the following subjects was included in Tol education?
A) Vyakarna (Grammar)
B) Military science only
C) Navigation
D) Commerce

12. Jyotish in medieval Hindu curriculum referred to:
A) Ethics
B) Astronomy and astrology
C) Agriculture
D) Law

13. Which subject dealt with philosophy in Hindu education?
A) Chhanda
B) Nirukta
C) Nyaya Darshan
D) Kavya

14. The chief aim of Hindu education in medieval India was:
A) Political administration only
B) Trade expansion
C) Military preparation
D) Character building and preservation of culture

15. Assertion (A): Medieval Hindu education emphasized self-dependence and discipline.
Reason (R): It aimed at personality development and religious duties.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) A is false, but R is true.

16. During the primary stage, children learned alphabets on:
A) Takhti (wooden board) or dust
B) Printed books
C) Stone tablets only
D) Palm manuscripts only

17. Medieval Hindu classes were usually held:
A) In palaces
B) Under the shade of trees
C) In forts
D) In mosques only