UPSC Prelims 2015 · GS Paper I
Question 41: History and Culture
Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the
- 1.introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
- 2.introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
- 3.establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (b).
Babur, a Timurid prince, defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526 and founded the Mughal dynasty, which was a branch of the Timurid line, so statement 3 is correct. Gunpowder weapons were known in India before him; Babur made effective use of field artillery. The arch and dome came earlier with the Turks of the Delhi Sultanate. Only statement 3 is right.
- 1. Gunpowder weapons were known in India before Babur; he used artillery well at Panipat.
- 2. The arch and dome came with the Delhi Sultanate builders, well before Babur.
- 3. Babur founded the Mughal dynasty, a Timurid line, in India.
How you could have got this
- If you were sure statement 1 is not correct, (a), (c) and (d) go: each of them includes 1.
What you needed to know: Gunpowder weapons were known in India before Babur; he used artillery well at Panipat.
Only (b) is left. You didn’t need statements 2 or 3.
Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong: neither gunpowder nor the arch and dome was introduced by Babur.
- (b) Correct: only the establishment of Timurid rule in India is attributed to Babur's arrival.
- (c) Wrong: gunpowder was known in India before Babur.
- (d) Wrong: statements 1 and 2 are false.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2015, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.