1. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). (JUNE 2014)

Assertion (A): With the establishment of Turkish rule, the art of history writing was firmly established in India.

Reason (R): The Sultanate period witnessed the development of the paper industry in India.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

(1) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(3) A is true, but R is false
(4) A is false, but R is true

Answer: 2

2. Who proclaimed that the mason and stone cutters of Delhi were superior to their fellow craftsmen in the whole Muslim world? (JUNE 2014)

(1) Amir Khusrau
(2) Minhaj-us-Siraj
(3) Ibn Batuta
(4) Isami

Answer: 1