Q1. Put the following political leaders in serial order in which they ruled Afghanistan
- Karmal
- Daoud
- Taraki
- Amin
(a) 2, 4, 3, 1
(b) 1, 3, 4, 2
(c) 2, 4, 1, 3
(d) 2, 3, 4, 1
Answer: (d) 2, 3, 4, 1
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Explanation: The correct chronological order of Afghan leaders is: Daoud, followed by Taraki, then Amin, and finally Karmal. This sequence reflects the political transitions during a period of instability and Soviet influence in Afghanistan.
Q2. Which statement about Amir Khusrau is not true ?
(a) He worked for the Hindu-Muslim Unity
(b) He was a great poet
(c) He was a great historian
(d) He wrote poetry in Hindi and Urdu
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (c) He was a great historian
Explanation: Amir Khusrau was a celebrated poet, musician, and scholar, known for promoting Hindu-Muslim cultural synthesis. While he contributed to literature and music, he was not a historian, making option (c) incorrect.