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1.
With reference to economic history of
5.
Which of the following is/are the key areas
medieval India , the term 'Visti' refers to
of inequality considered by World Economic
(a) bonded labourers
Forum (WEF) to compute the Global Gender
(b) land grants made to military officers
Gap Report?
1. Health
(c) land grants to the temples
2. Education
(d) wasteland converted to the cultivated
3. Economy
land.
4. Politics
Select the correct answer using the code
2.
The book that gives an account of how
given below.
Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power
(a) 1 and 2 only
of the Nandas with the help of Kautilya is :
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) Arthashastra
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Kalpasutra
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Mrichchkatika
6.
(d) Mudra Rakshasa
With reference to Sangam and Vedic texts,
consider the following statements :
3.
1. Both Vedic and Sangam texts are
Indian national calendar is based on the Saka
religious in nature.
calendar starting in 78 CE. What is the
2. Unlike Vedic texts, Sangam texts do not
signifance of this date?
provide any information on the political
(a) It marks victory of King Vikramaditya
and economic life of people
over the Sakas.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) It marks the accession of Kanishka.
correct?
(c) It marks the adoption of Buddhism by
(a) 1 only
Ashoka.
(b) 2 only
(d) It marks the beginning of Satvahana
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
rule.
4.
7.
Jainism believed in
Consider thFe following pairs:
Painting
1. law of karma
2. ahimsa
3. brahmacharya
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
1.
Warli
: Maharastra
2.
Jharnapata
: West Bengal
3.
Patachitra
: Orissa
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
2
Region
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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8.
'Sukta' mentioned in early vedic literature is
12.
In the context of Bhakti tradition of South
India, consider the following pairs:
1. Nalayira
: a composition by
Divyaprabandham
the
Lingayats
criticizing Veda
2. Andal
: a female devotee
of Vishnu
3. Tevaram
: a composition of
poems by saints
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
13.
During meditation, Buddha is subjected to
many temptations posed by the evil Mara,
who bombards him with his demons,
monsters, violent storms and his three
seductive daughters. The Buddha remains
steadfast. Then to testify to Mara of his
meritorious past, he points to the earth with
his hand and calls the Earth Goddess.
The above description best describes which
of the following mudras of Gautama
Buddha?
(a) Abhaya mudra
(b) Jnana mudra
(c) Vitarka mudra
(d) Bhumisparsha mudra
14.
With reference to the famous 'Chhau dance',
consider the following statements :
1. It is a combination of music, dance and
Martial arts.
2. It is a traditional dance form of southern
Nilgiris.
3. It is accompanied by the musical
instruments like Mahuri and Dhola.
Which of the statements given above is /are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) hymns in praise of god and goddesses
(b) performance of sacrifice
(c) slaves who were captured in war
(d) Priest who performed various rituals
9.
Recently
the
Logistics
Exchange
Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) was
signed between:
(a) India and USA
(b) India and China
(c) USA and China
(d) USA and Cuba
10.
Which of the following major rock edict and
pillar edict of Ashoka elaborates Dhamma
policy?
(a) XI and VI
(b) X and XI
(c) XI and X
(d) III and XI
11.
Which
of
the
following
is/are
the
difference(s) between Sultanate and Mughal
styles of architecture?
1. Charbagh style
2. Pietra dura ornamentation
3. Use of Red sandstone
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
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15.
Consider the following pairs:
Vedic literature
1. Brahmanas
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Deals with
'Poplar' tree species :
: philosophical
knowledge
1. Its wood is used by plywood based
and
industries.
spiritual learning
2. Aryankas
: mysticism
2. It produces flying cotton seeds which
and
symbolism
3. Upanishads
Consider the following statements regarding
cause respiratory ailments.
: sacrifices and rituals
3. It is mainly found in the Southern states
Which of the pairs given above is/are
of India.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
16.
Consider the following pairs:
Texts related to
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Author
performing arts
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: Bharata
2. Gita Govinda
: Jayadeva
regard to Indus Valley Civilization:
3. Kitabe Navras
: Ibrahim Adil Shah
1. It belongs to the Iron age.
II
2. Elephants were not domesticated by the
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Indus people.
correct?
3. Cotton was used for manufacturing
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
textiles.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
17.
Consider the following statements with
1. Natyashastra
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following statements related to
'Inner Line Permit' system is/are correct?
(b) 3 only
1. It is a special permit required to enter
(c) 1 and 3 only
certain restricted areas in India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It was introduced by the Government of
India to curb insurgency in the border
states
Select the correct answer using the code
In the context of Indian tradition and culture
, 'THERUKOOTHU' refers to
given below.
(a) is a famous puppetry form of Tamil Nadu
(a) 1 only
(b) an ancient martial art form of Kerala
(b) 2 only
(c) a popular folk drama of Tamil Nadu
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) a protected archaeological site of Kerala
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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21.
Consider the following statements regarding
24.
Which
of
the
characteristics
the Transboundary Manas Conservation
following
is/are
the
Dravida
school
of
of
architecture?
Area:
1. Shikhara inclining inwards in a convex
1. It is a key area for tiger and rhino
curve.
conservation.
2. Presence of temple tanks or wells.
2. It spreads across the India-China border.
3. Large towering gateway on the entrance
wall.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
22.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements with
25.
Which of the following statements regarding
Balban is/are correct ?
regard to ‘Arthashastra’:
1. He started to include Indian muslims to
1. It is the first Indian text to define a state.
top positions of power and authority
2. It is mainly concerned with practical
instead of Turkish nobility.
matters of governance.
2. He introduced the sijada and paibos to
Which of the statements given above is/are
show that nobles were not his equals.
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
23.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The sculpture depicting Arjuna's Penance or
the Descent of Ganges carved on a monolith
dating back to 7th century is found in which
26.
'Uttarapatha' and 'Dakshinapatha' were two
important trade routes of ancient India.In the
context of this which of the following two
urban settlements which were established at
of the following locations?
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the juncture of 'Uttarapatha' ?
(a) Ajanta
(a) Mathura to Taxila
(b) Mahabalipuram
(b) Purushpura to Mathura
(c) Ellora
(c) Ujjain to Mathura
(d) Amaravati
(d) Purushpura to Taxila
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27.
The technique of mural painting executed
upon freshly laid lime plaster is known as
(a) Fresco
(b) Gouache
(c) Tempera
(d) Cubism
31.
Consider the following pairs:
Puppetry
State
1. Kundhei
: Orissa
2. Gombeyatta
: Karnataka
3. Kathputli
: Rajasthan
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct?
28.
Which of the following is/are related to
disaster risk management?
1. Hyogo Framework
2. Sendai Framework
3. Doha Framework
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
32.
In the context of ancient Indian history,
'Tamizhakam' refers to:
(a) a new culture that developed as a result
of contacts between Arabs & people of
South India around 1st century AD.
(b) is another name for megalithic structures
29.
Which of the following sources is/are used
to generate "second generation" bio-fuels?
1. Bamboo
2. Bagassee
3. Molasses
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
built around burials.
(c) is a name of migrant tribes from north to
south during 1st century BC.
(d) cultural & economic contacts between
the north & south as a result of trade
between people which became important
from 4th century BC
33.
In the South Indian medieval history, there is
a lot more known and recorded about Cholas
than their predecessor. Which of the
30.
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What is common between Mahabalipuram,
Hampi and Pattadakal?
(a) They all are sites of Vesara style of
Architcture, a unique combination of
Nagara and Dravida style.
(b) The major Monuments at these places
were bulit by Raja Raja Chola and his
son Rajendra Chola.
(c) These sites are part of United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization
(UNESCO)
World
Heritage list.
(d) These three are the sites of Ashokan
inscription in Southern India signifying
his conquest across Aryavrat.
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following reasons is most appropriately
attributed to it?
(a) Chola courts housed several poets and
authors who wrote about the kings and
the kingdom.
(b) Temples built by Chola kings have long
inscriptions written on their wall about
the victories.
(c) Sangam litreature gives detailed account
of historical narratives of the king and
the society of the time.
(d) Travellers and traders visiting Chola
empire have written extensive literature
about the kingdom.
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34.
In the context of Ancient Indian political
history,
which
of
the
37.
Consider the following statements regarding
Gandhara school of art :
following
1. It was influenced by Greco-Roman
Mahajanpadas was/were republics?
tradition.
1. Kapilavastu
2. It was patronized by the Satvahana
2. Vaishali
rulers.
3. Kaushambi
3. Yogi
4. Kosala
posture
of
Buddha
was
a
prominent sculpture of the school.
5. Avanti
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 5 only
38.
35.
International Organization for Migration
(IOM), sometimes in news, is:
Which of the following groups of North
(a) a
India challenged the authority of Veda and
non-governmental
international
organization.
Brahmanical
tradition
during
medieval
(b) an inter-governmental agency sponsored
period?
by the OECD.
(a) Nathas, Jogis and Siddhas
(c) an
(b) Alvars, Naynars and Lingayat
(d) an
inter-governmental
organization
sponsored by the European Union.
(d) None of the above
39.
Consider the following pairs:
Events
organization
related to United Nations.
(c) Lokayat, Ajivikas and Ahetuvadin
36.
inter-governmental
Associated Places
1. Birth
: Kushinagar
2. Enlightenment
: Sarnath
3. First Sermon
: Bodh Gaya
Which of the following is/are the salient
characteristics of Harappan civilization?
1. Town planning
2. Use of standard weights and measures
3. Indus script on seals
Which of the pairs given above is/are
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4. Practice of burying the dead
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) None of the above
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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40.
With
reference
to
Comprehensive
Convention on International Terrorism
(CCIT), consider the following statements:
1. It is a US-led initiative to fight against
international terrorism.
2. It proposes to ban all terror groups
regardless of country of operation.
3. It proposes to make cross-border
terrorism an extraditable offence.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
43.
Koh-I-Noor diamond was taken away from
India to Persia during the rule of which
Mughal ruler?
(a) Aurangzeb
(b) Muhammad Shah
(c) Farrukhsiyar
(d) Shah Alam
44.
With reference to Al Beruni, consider the
following statements:
1. He was a Moroccan traveler.
2. His travel records about India is found in
the book Rihla.
41.
Which of the following statements regarding
the Mongols in the 13th century is/are
correct?
1. The Mongol emperor Changez Khan did
not cross the Indus due to the fear of
Balban’s army.
2. Mongol king Abdullah was defeated by
Jalaluddin Khalji in Bhatinda.
3. Mongol invasion during Alauddin
Khalji’s rule laid the foundations of a
strong Sultanate army.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. He suggested that four social categories
of society are not unique to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
45.
He was one of the greatest Hindu king,
whose court poet was Banabhatta. The
Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang also visited
his court and left a detailed account of what
he saw. His administration was feudal and
42.
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Consider the following pairs:
Buddhist Councils
King
1. First Buddhist Council : Ashoka
2. Second
Buddhist :
Kalasoka
Council
3. Third Buddhist Council : Ajatshatru
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of the above
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decentralised. Ministers and officials were
given land grants. He was a supporter of
Buddhism.
The above description best describes which
of the following Kings?
(a) Chandragupta II
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Kumaragupta
(d) Harshavardhan
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46.
Consider the following statements with
49.
Vaisheshika school of thought:
regard to Mughal rule:
(a) Mughals
Consider the following statements regarding
believed
in
the
rule
1. They believed in both soul and its
of
transmigration.
primogeniture, where the eldest son
2. They propounded the atom theory and
inherited his father’s estate.
applied it to explain the formation
(b) They
followed
the
custom
of
of object.
coparcenary inheritance or a division of
3. The basic tenets of Vaisheshika are to
the inheritance amongst all the sons.
some extent common to both Buddhism
(c) They allowed daughters to have equal
and Jainism.
inheritance rights along with sons.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None of the above
correct?
(a) 1only
47.
Consider
the
following
statements
(b) 1 and 3 only
with reference to town planning of the cities
(c) 2 and 3 only
of Indus Valley Civilization
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. In general every house in the cities
consists of a courtyard and a well.
50.
Who
among
the
following
wrote
'Mahabhashya' a commentary on Sanskrit
2. The street drains of harappan cities were
book Ashtadhyayi ?
equipped with manholes.
(a) Kshemendra
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Kalahana
correct?
(c) Chanakya
(a) 1 only
(d) Patanjali
(b) 2 only
51.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Medieval cities
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
48.
Consider the following pairs:
With reference to Sher shah's provincial
administration, the 'shiqdar' was responsible
States
1. Kalinga
: Orissa
2. Manyakheta
: Karnataka
3. Anarta
: Madhya Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are
for
correctly matched?
(a) law and order and general administration
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(a) 1 only
(b) collection of land revenue
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) religious rites
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) responsible for justice
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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52.
Consider the following parts of Ashokan
55.
pillars:
The terms 'nishka' and 'satamana' in the
Vedic texts refer to
1. The Capital
(a) temple priests
2. The Shaft
(b) rich peasants
3. The Crowning animal
4. The Abaci
(c) unit of land
Arrange the above parts in the order of
(d) weights of gold
appearance from bottom to top.
(a) 2-1-3-4
56.
(b) 2-1-4-3
In the context of Mansabdari system of
Mughals consider the following statements:
(c) 4-2-3-1
1. It was a grading system used by the
(d) 4-2-1-3
Mughals to fix rank, salary and military
53.
With reference to India's culture and
responsibilities.
tradition, what is 'Pichwai'?
2. Mansabdars did not actually reside in or
(a) It is an ancient style bronze and brass
administer their jagirs, they only had
work still found in central India.
rights
(b) It refers to the intricate paintings of
to
the
revenue
of
their
assignments.
Rajasthan which portray Lord Krishna.
(c) It is the language of Pichwai tribe of
3. Rank and salary were determined by a
Gujarat.
numerical value called zat.
(d) It is the classical vocal music of North-
Which of the statements given above is/are
East India.
correct?
54.
Which of the following is/are part of
(a) 1 only
UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
(b) 2 and 3 only
from India?
(c) 3 only
1. Kuchipudi
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Mudiyettu
3. Navroz
57.
4. Ramlila
"Bhim Yatra" , some times seen in news, is
5. Kutiyattam
related to which of the following?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) a tourist circuit under Swadesh Darshan
given below.
scheme.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) a movement against manual scavenging.
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) a Hindu spiritual movement.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) a movement to encourage wrestling.
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58.
With reference to 'Fund of Funds for
61.
Consider the following pairs:
Startups', a recently launched by the
Government of India, consider the following
Script
Period
1.
Brahmi
: Mauryan
2.
Siddhamatrika
: Gupta
3.
Modi
: Marathas
statements:
1. It aims to provide direct funding to Startups.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
2. It will be established at the Small
Industries Development Bank of India.
correct?
3. It will be monitored by Department of
(a) 1 only
Industrial Policy and Promotion.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
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(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding
the Sikhism:
1. Guru Nanak advocated Nirgun Bhakti
59.
Northern Black Polished Ware coincided
with God having no form or gender.
with the rise of
2. Adi Granth Sahib contains the teaching
(a) Harappan Civilization
of only Guru Nanak and Sikh Gurus.
(b) Rigvedic Age
60.
(c) Mahajanpada Age
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Sultanate age
correct?
(a) 1 only
Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only
regard to Indian classical music:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Raga is the basis of rhythm and Tala is
the basis of melody.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Ragas are classified according to the
period of time in a day.
63.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Specific Relief Act, sometimes seen in news,
deals with
(a) Disaster-related compensation
(a) 1 only
(b) Contract-related compensation
(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Displacement-related compensation
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Tax-related compensation
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64.
Vesara style of temple architecture is a
67.
In Rajasthan, they make "kavads" for
worship. Which of the following best
describes kavads?
(a) They are done on wood, encrusted with
semi-precious stones which are later
executed on glass.
(b) They are wooden portable temples with
doors that can be opened to reveal
elaborately painted stories of historical
or religious importance.
(c) They are created on the floor and at the
entrance to the home for temple
festivals.
(d) Made as Temple offering with stories
drawn in sections on palm leaf as
etchings or as paintings on paper and
silk.
68.
Which of the following is/are statutory
bodies in India?
1. Food Safety and Standards Authority of
India (FSSAI)
2. Press Council of India (PCI)
3. Advertising Standards Council of India
(ASCI)
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
69.
Consider the following features of ancient
temple architecture:
1. Concentric square walls
2. Gopurams
3. Marriage Hall
4. Use of animal forms in pilasters and
columns.
Which of the following features above is/are
found in Pandyan style of temple
architecture?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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combination of northern and southern style,
in this context consider the following
statements:
1. This
style
originated
of
temple
during
architecture
the
time
of
Vijaynagara empire.
2. Hoysaleshvara temple of halebid in
Karnataka is an example of Vesara style.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65.
With reference to the Vijayanagar kingdom,
consider the following statements:
1. It was established by Krishnadeva Raya.
2. The Vijayanagara kings claimed to rule
on behalf of the god Virupaksha.
3. The kingdom declined after the Mughal
army sacked the city of Hampi.
Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
66.
Which of the following statements best
describes the term "hysterectomy"?
(a) A medical procedure to treat cancer.
(b) A
surgical
procedure
for
male
steralization.
(c) An operation to remove the uterus of a
woman.
(d) A common type of bovine disease.
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70.
'Ras' and 'Sankirtana' are popular forms of
which of the following classical dances?
(a) Odissi
(b) Kathak
(c) Kathakali
(d) Manipuri
74.
Consider the following statements regarding
Ganas or Sanghas of 6th century BC:
1. In a gana there were not one, but many
rulers.
2. The Ganas were republican in character.
71.
72.
The earliest evidence of settled agriculture
and farming economy comes from which
Neolithic site?
(a) Mohenjodaro
(b) Dholavira
(c) Mehrgarh
(d) Rakhigarhi
Although a foreigner settled in India, he
issued the first-ever long inscription in
chaste Sanskrit - the Junagarh Rock
Inscription. The inscription is a long
panegyric recording his martial exploits in
the Narmada valley, and against the
Satavahanas, besides his success against the
Yaudheya tribes in Rajasthan and repair
works of Sudarshana lake.
The above description best describes which
of the following rulers/kings?
(a) Kanishka
(b) Rudradaman-I
(c) Menander
(d) Gondophernes
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
75.
With regard to the social system of
Satavahanas,
consider
the
following
statements:
1. The succession of the Satavahana rulers
was matrilineal.
2. They never entered in marriage alliances
outside the Varna system.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
73.
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Consider the following statements regarding
political administration during early Vedic
period :
1. In the vedic period king post were
known as rajan and it was not a
hereditary position.
2. In political assemblies women were not
allowed to participate.
3. There was no civil system or territorial
administration.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
76.
The guerrilla movement, FARC, often seen
in news, is associated with which of the
following countries?
(a) Cuba
(b) Venezuela
(c) Columbia
(d) Mexico
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77.
"He preferred the pursuit of religion and
80.
With respect to Indo - Islamic architecture ,
literature to war. He was himself an author
the 'Sarais' are :
and is credited with writing the first
(a) tunnels connecting major forts of the
Kannada book on poetic. He was great
town.
builder, and is said to have built the capital
(b) commemorative gateways of the city.
city so as to excel the city of Indra"..
(c) ringed cities built to provide temporary
The above passage describe which of the
accommodation for people.
following famous Rashtrakuta King?
(d) region demarcated by the ruler for local
(a) Dantidurga
markets.
(b) Amoghavarsha
(c) Govinda III
81.
(d) Indra III
Which of the following is/are associated
with Jainism?
78.
With reference to Light Detection and
1. Anuvrata
Ranging (LIDAR) technology, consider the
2. Mahavrata
following statements:
3. Sallekhana
1. It
is
a
type
of
remote
sensing
Select the correct answer using the code
technology.
given below.
2. It can be used for urban modeling and
(a) 1 and 2 only
flood risk mapping.
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. It can be used for measurement of
atmospheric
aerosol
and
(c) 2 and 3 only
CO2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
distribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are
82.
correct?
Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 and 2 only
Krishi Kalyan Cess, proposed in Budget
(b) 1 and 3 only
2016-17 :
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. It will be levied on all services
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It will be levied on capital goods.
3. Proceeds from it will be used for welfare
79.
The government had recently approved a
contract between India and the International
Seabed Authority. The contract was related
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of farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
to
correct?
(a) Exploration of Shale Gas
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Exploration of Petroleum
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Exploration of Polymetallic Sulphides
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Exploration of Methyl Hydrates
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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83.
Consider the following ancient south Indian
87.
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of
ancient India that played a very important
role in the country's economy, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. The guild could act as a banker,
financier and trustee.
2. The guilds did not involve themselves in
foreign trade and restricted themselves
to domestic trade only.
3. During Gupta age, guilds discharged
administrative functions especially in
towns.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
88.
The idea of 'transference of merit' is
associated with which sect of the Buddhism?
(a) Mahayana
(b) Hinyana
(c) Vajrayana
(d) Both (a) and (b)
89.
In the context of ancient Indian history, the
term 'bhojaka' refers to
(a) village headman
(b) revenue official
(c) wealthy merchant
(d) military official
90.
Consider the following:
1. Religious figures
2. Architectural arches
3. Use of semi-precious stones
4. Usage of rice paste as base
Which of the above characteristics is/are
not the features of Tanjore Painting?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
ports:
1. Muziris
2. Arikamedu
3. Kaveripattinam
Which of the above are belongs to sangam
age?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
84.
In ancient Rigvedic period, a term ‘gavisthi’
is used frequently. It refers to
(a) war in Rigvedic period.
(b) officer who enjoyed authority over the
pasture ground.
(c) head of the families in vedic period.
(d) religious functionaries.
85.
Consider the following pairs:
Currency
Issued by
1.
Rupiya
: Sher Shah Suri
2.
Tanka and Jital
: Illtutmish
3.
Fanam and Tara
: Muhammad bin
Tughlaq
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
86.
In Buddhism, 'Patimokkha' is
(a) a name of a Boddhisatva
(b) a ritual associated to attain moksha
(c) the rules of the Sangha
(d) a dialogue text between King Menander
and Nagsen
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91.
With reference to the Tripartite struggle of
medieval history, which of the statements
95.
Which of the following Indian states has
recently launched a 'Bird Atlas Project'?
(a) Assam
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Chattisgarh
96.
With reference to Dark Sky Reserve,
consider the following statements:
1. It is an area free of light pollution.
2. It is used for astronomical observations.
3. There is no certified dark sky reserve in
India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
97.
The 'Bani festival' celebrated at the
Devaragattu Temple in the state of Andhra
Pradesh is known for:
(a) Snake worship
(b) Mass animal sacrifices
(c) Bull-Fighting
(d) Lord Shiva's victory over a demon
98.
Akbar followed the policy of sulh-i-kul
during his rule. consider the following
statements in this context:
1. It was the idea of tolerance which did
not discriminate between people of
different religions in his realm.
2. It focused on a system of ethics that was
universally applicable.
3. This principle of governance was not
followed by Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
Which of the statement given above is/are
correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
given below is/are correct?
1. It was fought between Pratihara,
Rashstrakuta and Pala dynasty.
2. It was fought for the city of Patliputra in
the Ganga valley.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
92.
The Kalinga war brought grief and huge
remorse to Ashoka. So he replaced
'berighosha' with 'dhammaghosha'. In this
context, what does the term 'dhammaghosha'
imply?
(a) conquest by temple priests
(b) cultural conquest
(c) military conquest
93.
(d) conquest by local tribals
The most important animal worshipped by
the people living in Indus Valley civilization
was
(a) One horned unicorn
(b) Humped Bull
(c) Elephant
(d) Cow
94.
The political condition of north-west India
suited the plans of Alexander to invade
Indian, because:
1. The area was parcelled out into many
independent monarchies and tribal
republics.
2. The Khyber Pass was unguarded.
3. He came with huge army
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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99.
Consider the following pairs:
Traveler
Kingdom
they
visited
1.
Marco Polo
: Mughal empire
2.
Ibn Battuta
: Delhi Sultanate
3.
Abd al-Razzaq
: Vijayanagar
kingdom
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
100.
In the context of the history of Chola empire,
consider the following pairs:
Term
Description
1. Ur
: Settlement of peasants
2. Nadu
: Educational institutes
patronaged
by
the
King
3. Brahmadeya
: Military commanders
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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