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| 1. |
Performing Sati was discouraged by |
| A. | Iltutmish |
| B. | Balban |
| C. | Razia Sultan |
| D. | Mohammad-bin Tughlaq |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The ceiling of which one of the following Chaitya halls preserves the original wooden beams? Select the correct answer using the code given below:(i) Bhaja(ii) Karle(iii) Koane(iv) PitalkhoraCodes: |
| A. | (i) only |
| B. | (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» B. (ii) and (iii) | |
| 3. |
Match List - I (Author) with List - II (Book) and select the correct answer using the code given below:List - I (Author) (a) Bharavi (b) Dhoyi (c) Ksemisvara (d) Vak Patiraja List - II(Book)(i) Gauavaho(ii) Kiratarjuniya(iii) Pavanaduta(iv) Cha akuvsikaCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) |
| B. | (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) |
| C. | (i) (iv) (iii) (ii) |
| D. | (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) |
| Answer» C. (i) (iv) (iii) (ii) | |
| 4. |
Arrange the following grammarians in a chronological order and select the correct using the code given below:(i) Hemachandra(ii) Pata~njali(iii) Yaska(iv) Kat-yayanaCodes: |
| A. | (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) |
| B. | (i) (ii) (iv) (iii) |
| C. | (i) (iii) (ii) (iv) |
| D. | (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) |
| Answer» B. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii) | |
| 5. |
The distinctive figure on the coins of Gagayadeva Kalachuri is |
| A. | Bull |
| B. | Elephant |
| C. | Vishnu |
| D. | Lakshmi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Plough is the iconographic feature of |
| A. | Parasurama |
| B. | Lakulisa |
| C. | Balarama |
| D. | Vasudeva |
| Answer» D. Vasudeva | |
| 7. |
Consider the following statements:Assertion A: The spread of Vaisnavism contributed a great deal to the growth of regional literature.Reason R: Jayadev, Vidyapati, Mirabai, Tulsidas, Sankaradev have been great authors.Now select the correct answer from the code given below:Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true but R is false. |
| D. | A is false but R is true. |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 8. |
In which of the following language Alberuni wrote his account Tarikh-ul Hind? |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Arabic |
| C. | Persian |
| D. | Turkish |
| Answer» C. Persian | |
| 9. |
The famous Sanskrit poet Kalidasa finds a mention in |
| A. | Allahabad Pillar Inscription |
| B. | Aihole Inscription of Pulakes in II |
| C. | Banskhera Inscription |
| D. | Gwalior Inscription of Mihira Bhoja |
| Answer» C. Banskhera Inscription | |
| 10. |
Elephanta Caves contain |
| A. | Buddhist Images only |
| B. | Jain Images only |
| C. | Brahmanical Images only |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 11. |
The famous temple of Sun-God at Ko ark was built by |
| A. | Choda Ganga |
| B. | Narasimha I |
| C. | Kapilendra |
| D. | Purusottama |
| Answer» C. Kapilendra | |
| 12. |
Who among the following were saints of the Varkari sect?(i) Chakradhara(ii) J~nanesvara(iii) Namadeva(iv) Ram DasSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Codes: |
| A. | (i) and (ii) |
| B. | (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | (i) and (iii) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» C. (i) and (iii) | |
| 13. |
The rock-cut Kailasa temple of Ellora was built by |
| A. | Mahendravarman I |
| B. | Pulakesin II |
| C. | Krisna I |
| D. | Vikramaditya VI |
| Answer» D. Vikramaditya VI | |
| 14. |
Astadiggajas flourished in the court of |
| A. | Shivaji |
| B. | Krisnadeva Raya |
| C. | Bhoja Paramara |
| D. | Choda Ganga |
| Answer» C. Bhoja Paramara | |
| 15. |
The cult of chaste wife (Pattni Cult) is celebrated in the Tamil work named |
| A. | Silappadikaram |
| B. | Pattupattu |
| C. | Narrinai |
| D. | Kuruogai |
| Answer» B. Pattupattu | |
| 16. |
The Kathasaritsagara, a collection of stories in Sanskrit, contains mostly |
| A. | Fairy tales |
| B. | Mythological stories about the creation of the world |
| C. | Stories about Hindu Gods and Goddesses |
| D. | Adventurous stories of traders and princes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Which one of the following is attributed to a female author? |
| A. | Kaumadi Mahotsava |
| B. | Priyadarsika |
| C. | Devi Chandra Guptam |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Priyadarsika | |
| 18. |
The symbol of a ship with mast occurs on the coins of |
| A. | Vasisthiputra Pulamavi |
| B. | Yaj~nasri Satakarni |
| C. | Gautamiputra Satakarni |
| D. | Simukha Satavahana |
| Answer» C. Gautamiputra Satakarni | |
| 19. |
The images of kings were installed for the first time at |
| A. | Amaravati |
| B. | Mathura |
| C. | Sarnath |
| D. | Takasila |
| Answer» C. Sarnath | |
| 20. |
Who among the following contributed in the construction / reconstruction of the Sudarsana Lake? |
| A. | Pusyagupta Vaisya |
| B. | Parnadatta |
| C. | Chakrapalita |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Who discovered the existence of monsoon winds which facilitated India's trade with the Western world in early centuries of the Christian era? |
| A. | Anonymous author of Periplus |
| B. | Augustus |
| C. | Hippalus |
| D. | Ptolemy |
| Answer» D. Ptolemy | |
| 22. |
Coins, bearing legends in three different scripts, were issued by |
| A. | Agathocles |
| B. | Nahapana |
| C. | Menander |
| D. | Maves |
| Answer» C. Menander | |
| 23. |
The Kupyadhyaksha was an officer in charge of |
| A. | Agricultural resources |
| B. | Forest resources |
| C. | Water resources |
| D. | Transport resources |
| Answer» C. Water resources | |
| 24. |
Match List - I (Samhitas) with List - II (Brahmanas) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List - I (Samhitas) (a) Rigveda (b) Yajurveda (c) Samaveda (d) Atharvaveda List - II(Brahmanas)(i) Taittiriya(ii) Aitereya(iii) Gopatha(iv) JaiminiCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
| B. | (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) |
| C. | (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) |
| D. | (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
The Mauryan Emperor Asoka is mentioned by his name in |
| A. | Rummindei Inscription |
| B. | Nittur Inscription |
| C. | Erragudi Inscription |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Erragudi Inscription | |
| 26. |
The permission for the establishment of Bhikshuni Sangha was given by the Buddha at |
| A. | Sarnath |
| B. | Sravasti |
| C. | Vaisali |
| D. | Kapilavastu |
| Answer» D. Kapilavastu | |
| 27. |
Which Buddhist text refers to numerous ancient Indian scripts? |
| A. | Abhidharmakosa |
| B. | Divyavadana |
| C. | Lalitavistara |
| D. | Mahavastu |
| Answer» D. Mahavastu | |
| 28. |
The officer responsible for collection of taxes (bali) in the later Vedic period was |
| A. | Akavapa |
| B. | Antarvasika |
| C. | Bhagadudha |
| D. | Sangrahita |
| Answer» D. Sangrahita | |
| 29. |
Akayanivi denotes |
| A. | Permanent endowment of which interest was utilised for a specific purpose |
| B. | Fixed deposit for monetary benefit to the depositor |
| C. | Permanent savings in royal treasury meant for use in an emergency |
| D. | Long term loan |
| Answer» B. Fixed deposit for monetary benefit to the depositor | |
| 30. |
The earliest mention of Chandala is found in |
| A. | Atharvaveda |
| B. | Vajasaneyi Sahita |
| C. | Chhandogya Upanishad |
| D. | Apastaba Dharmasutra |
| Answer» C. Chhandogya Upanishad | |
| 31. |
Under whose viceroyalty the -Ancient Monument Prevention Act- was passed? |
| A. | Rippon |
| B. | Duffrin |
| C. | John Lawrance |
| D. | Curzon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Who was the chairman of -Education Commission- in 1964? |
| A. | Acharya Narendra Dev |
| B. | M. Bhaktavatsalam |
| C. | D.S. Kothari |
| D. | Rajani Kothari |
| Answer» D. Rajani Kothari | |
| 33. |
Which edible is not mentioned in the Rigveda? |
| A. | Apupa |
| B. | Curd |
| C. | Salt |
| D. | Yava |
| Answer» D. Yava | |
| 34. |
Which year Lalit Kala Academy was setup? |
| A. | 1953 |
| B. | 1954 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 1959 |
| Answer» C. 1956 | |
| 35. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List - I a. M.C. Rajah b. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker c. Sri Narayan Guru d. Bagyareddy Verma List - IIi. Justice Partyii. Adi Hindu Bhavaniii. S.N.D.P. Yogamiv. Self-Respect MovementCodes: a b c d |
| A. | i iv iii ii |
| B. | ii iii i iv |
| C. | iv i ii iii |
| D. | iii ii iv i |
| Answer» B. ii iii i iv | |
| 36. |
Who was the chairman of Royal Commission on the public services in the year 1912? |
| A. | Gopal Krishna Gokhale |
| B. | Valentine Chirol |
| C. | Sir Abdur Rahim |
| D. | Lord Islington |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Who was the first president of All India Kissan Sabha in the year 1936? |
| A. | Ramchandra Baba |
| B. | Sahajananda Saraswati |
| C. | N.G. Ranga |
| D. | E.M.S. Nambudripad |
| Answer» C. N.G. Ranga | |
| 38. |
Who presided over the first session of the National Social Conference held in Madras in the year 1888 A.D? |
| A. | M.G. Ranade |
| B. | T. Madhav Rao |
| C. | Rai Bahadur Ragunath Rao |
| D. | K. Natarajan |
| Answer» C. Rai Bahadur Ragunath Rao | |
| 39. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: Mahatma Gandhi launched Non-cooperation Movement in India against British Government.Reason R: He believed firmly the policy of prohibition.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| A. | Both A and R are true and Ris the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true but, R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» C. A is true, but R is false. | |
| 40. |
-Jiva is Shiva- who popularized this principle? |
| A. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | Dayananda Saraswati |
| C. | Ramakrishna Paramahansa |
| D. | Sri. Narayan Guru |
| Answer» D. Sri. Narayan Guru | |
| 41. |
In which special session of the Indian National Congress the Non-cooperation resolution was accepted? |
| A. | Amritsar |
| B. | Calcutta |
| C. | Haripura |
| D. | Allahabad |
| Answer» C. Haripura | |
| 42. |
Which one of the following samithis was not associated with the swadeshi movement in Bengal? |
| A. | Swadeshi Bandav |
| B. | Ghadar |
| C. | Brati |
| D. | Anushilan |
| Answer» C. Brati | |
| 43. |
Which text was burnt by B.R. Ambedkar in public in the year 1927? |
| A. | Kamasutra |
| B. | Monusmrithi |
| C. | Arthasastra |
| D. | Bhagvatgeeta |
| Answer» C. Arthasastra | |
| 44. |
Congress accepted -separate electorates- for the Muslims by: |
| A. | Poona Pact |
| B. | Simla Pact |
| C. | Lucknow Pact |
| D. | Lahore Pact |
| Answer» D. Lahore Pact | |
| 45. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I a. Sevasadan b. Gourakshini Sabha c. Servents of Indian Society d. Sarada Sadan List - IIi. Gopala Krishna Gokhaleii. Pandita Ramabaiiii. B. Malabariiv. Dayananda SaraswatiCodes: a b c d |
| A. | ii i iii iv |
| B. | iii iv i ii |
| C. | iv i ii iii |
| D. | i iii iv ii |
| Answer» C. iv i ii iii | |
| 46. |
Who was the founder of the first Hindu School for girls in Calcutta in the year 1849? |
| A. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | Devendranath Tagore |
| C. | IshwarchandraVidyasagar |
| D. | Bankimchandra Chaterjee |
| Answer» D. Bankimchandra Chaterjee | |
| 47. |
Which one of the following beliefs is not part of the Arya Samaj? |
| A. | There is one god only. |
| B. | God should be worshipped spiritually, not by images. |
| C. | The four Vedas are God-s knowledge. |
| D. | All religions are true and good. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
In which year the Government passed the bill legalizing remarriage of Hindu Widows? |
| A. | 1829 A.D |
| B. | 1856 A.D |
| C. | 1872 A.D |
| D. | 1878 A.D |
| Answer» C. 1872 A.D | |
| 49. |
Which one of the following statements is inapplicable to signify the commercial importance of Multan during the medieval period? |
| A. | Multan-s commercial significance was enhanced owing to the large establishment of suhrawardi silsilah. |
| B. | The great trade route between Delhi and Islamic world passed through Multan. |
| C. | Multan conducted a brisk export of slaves to the Islamic countries. |
| D. | The rise of Lahor in the second half of the 17th century contributed to Multan-s commercial importance. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Dara Shukoh was called Mulhid by: |
| A. | Shah Shuja |
| B. | Murad |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | Muhammad Kazim |
| Answer» D. Muhammad Kazim | |