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Prelims 2021 · Medieval History · Question 35

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?

  1. Wrestling
  2. Astrology
  3. Accounting
  4. Soothsaying

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Theme: Medieval Indian History / Vijayanagara Empire

Item-wise analysis:

  1. Wrestling — Nuniz mentions that women in Vijayanagara were trained in physical arts including wrestling. Correct.
  2. Astrology — He also refers to women skilled in astrology and related learned pursuits. Correct.
  3. Accounting — Nuniz notes women employed in administrative work such as keeping accounts. Correct.
  4. Soothsaying — He mentions women adept in prophecy/soothsaying as well. Correct.

Since all four are mentioned by Nuniz, the correct answer is (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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