LANGUAGE
The Rise of Rajputs
CUET PG History
Practice Questions
Total Questions: 100
1. The term “Rajput” is derived from which Sanskrit word?
A. Rajan
B. Putra
C. Rajputra
D. Rauta
2. From which century did the term ‘Rajput’ start being used for landowners?
A. 5th century CE
B. 6th century CE
C. 7th century CE
D. 8th century CE
3. In Harshacharita, the term Rajputra refers to:
A. Any soldier
B. Noble or landowning chief
C. Merchant
D. Priest
4. How many Rajput clans are mentioned in Rajatarangini by the 12th century CE?
A. 24
B. 30
C. 36
D. 42
5. Which text of 12th century describes Rajputras as petty chiefs holding estates?
A. Kadambari
B. Rajatarangini
C. Aparajitprachha
D. Prithvirajaraso
