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| 1. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.Assertion A: Aryanisation of South India reached its culmination during the time of Pallavas.Reason R: Ghatika was established at Kanchi.In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?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» C. A is true, but R is false. | |
| 2. |
The claim of the Nanadesi to have wandered over different lands is proved by a fragmentary Tamil inscription from |
| A. | Funan |
| B. | Java |
| C. | Sumatra |
| D. | Simhala |
| Answer» D. Simhala | |
| 3. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.Assertion A: The Lingayata religion turned into a radical movement against caste system and Brahmanical orthodoxy.Reason R: Its founder Basava was himself a non-Brahmana.In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?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» D. A is false, but R is true. | |
| 4. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answers from the codes given below the lists:List - I (Sculpture) a. Jaitvan Dan b. Yakshi c. Lion Capital d. Gajendra Moksha List - II(Monument)1. Deogarh2. Didarganj3. Bharhut4. SarnathCodes: a b c d |
| A. | 3 2 4 1 |
| B. | 2 3 1 4 |
| C. | 1 2 4 3 |
| D. | 2 1 3 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 3 1 4 | |
| 5. |
Lead coins were first issued by |
| A. | Mauryas |
| B. | Indo-Greek |
| C. | Satavahanas |
| D. | Kushanas |
| Answer» D. Kushanas | |
| 6. |
Concept of Dharma Vijaya is reflected in which Gupta Inscription? |
| A. | Mehrauli Iron pillar inscription of Chandra |
| B. | Eran inscription of Bhanugupta |
| C. | Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta |
| D. | Bhitri inscription of Skandagupta |
| Answer» D. Bhitri inscription of Skandagupta | |
| 7. |
The mention of southern kingdoms of Pandyas, Cholas, Satyaputras and Keralaputras found in which of the following Asokan edicts? |
| A. | Minor Rock edict I |
| B. | Pillar edict VII |
| C. | Second Rock edict |
| D. | Thirteenth Rock edict |
| Answer» D. Thirteenth Rock edict | |
| 8. |
Where did Jivaka study Medical Science? |
| A. | Taxila |
| B. | Nalanda |
| C. | Vikramasila |
| D. | Kasi |
| Answer» B. Nalanda | |
| 9. |
The figure of Buddha first occurs on the gold coins of: |
| A. | Kunindas |
| B. | Kushanas |
| C. | Sakas |
| D. | Satavahanas |
| Answer» C. Sakas | |
| 10. |
The Ajanta painting of mother and child is found in |
| A. | Cave No. 9 |
| B. | Cave No. 10 |
| C. | Cave No. 16 |
| D. | Cave No. 17 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Ayaka Pillars form architectural feature of the stupa at: |
| A. | Sanchi |
| B. | Bharhut |
| C. | Amaravati |
| D. | Sarnath |
| Answer» D. Sarnath | |
| 12. |
Where did Asoka appoint a Greek official incharge of administration? |
| A. | Taxila |
| B. | Isila |
| C. | Udaigiri |
| D. | Girnar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (Institution) a. Poona Seva Sadan b. Deccan Education Society c. Theosophical Society d. Servants of India Society List - II(Person)1. G.K. Gokhale2. Rama Bai3. H.S. Olcott4. N.M. JoshiCodes: a b c d |
| A. | 1 3 4 2 |
| B. | 2 4 3 1 |
| C. | 3 2 4 1 |
| D. | 4 2 3 1 |
| Answer» C. 3 2 4 1 | |
| 14. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.Assertion A: Copper tools simultaneously found along with stone tools during the chalcolithic period.Reason R: Copper was abundantly available during the chalcolithic period.In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?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. | |
| 15. |
In which session of the Indian National Congress the programme of Non-Co-operation was endorsed? |
| A. | Lahore |
| B. | Kanpur |
| C. | Nagpur |
| D. | Bombay |
| Answer» D. Bombay | |
| 16. |
Which of the following Vedic text describes sabha and samiti as two daughters of prajapati? |
| A. | Rigveda |
| B. | Atharvaveda |
| C. | Aitareya Brahmana |
| D. | Satapatha Brahmana |
| Answer» C. Aitareya Brahmana | |
| 17. |
During the period of sixteen Mahajanapadas Mathura was the capital of: |
| A. | Vajji |
| B. | Kasi |
| C. | Surasena |
| D. | Vatsa |
| Answer» D. Vatsa | |
| 18. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answers from the code given below the lists:List - I (Harappan sites) a. Alamgirpur b. Rakhigarhi c. Rangpur d. Ropar List - II(Locations)1. Gujarat2. Haryana3. Punjab4. Uttar PradeshCodes: a b c d |
| A. | 1 3 4 2 |
| B. | 4 2 1 3 |
| C. | 3 1 2 4 |
| D. | 4 2 3 1 |
| Answer» C. 3 1 2 4 | |
| 19. |
The priest who recited the Vedic mantras was known as: |
| A. | Udgatra |
| B. | Hotri |
| C. | Adhvaryu |
| D. | Brahma |
| Answer» C. Adhvaryu | |
| 20. |
'Bali' in the early historical period was a |
| A. | Tax |
| B. | Voluntary offering |
| C. | Toll |
| D. | Land revenue |
| Answer» B. Voluntary offering | |
| 21. |
Match List-I (Author) with List-II (Work) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List - I (Author) a. Bankim Chandra b. DinbandhuMitra c. MadhusudanDutt d. Prem Chand List - II(Work)1. Neel Darpan2. Devi Chaudhrani3.Premashrama4.Meghanad-vadhKavyaCodes: a b c d |
| A. | 1 2 4 3 |
| B. | 2 1 4 3 |
| C. | 3 1 2 4 |
| D. | 4 3 1 2 |
| Answer» C. 3 1 2 4 | |
| 22. |
Which of the following statement is not correct about the Theosophical Society? |
| A. | It glorified the ancient Indian religious and philosophical traditions. |
| B. | It advocated universal brotherhood. |
| C. | The Hindu doctrines of Karma and transmigration of soul and the Buddhist doctrine of Nirvana were recognized. |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Arrange the following events in chronological order:1. Non-cooperation Movement2. Mountbatten Plan3. Surat Split4. Round-Table ConferenceCodes: |
| A. | 4 2 1 3 |
| B. | 3 2 1 4 |
| C. | 3 1 4 2 |
| D. | 3 1 2 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 1 2 4 | |
| 24. |
Which of the following was made illegal by Act V of 1843? |
| A. | Sati custom |
| B. | Infanticide |
| C. | Slavery |
| D. | Child Marriage |
| Answer» D. Child Marriage | |
| 25. |
Consider the following statements: Assertion A: The age of consent bill was opposed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.Reason R: In his opinion the society should undertake the social reforms, instead of the State.Select the correct answer from the codes 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. | |
| 26. |
The origins of Kathak dance form is traced to the court of |
| A. | The Mughals |
| B. | TheNawab of Awadh |
| C. | The Maharaja of Jaipur |
| D. | TheNizam of Hyderabad |
| Answer» C. The Maharaja of Jaipur | |
| 27. |
Who among the following founded the S.N.D.T. Women's University, Bombay? |
| A. | N.C. Kelkar |
| B. | D.K. Karve |
| C. | DurgaBhagwat |
| D. | HariNarainApte |
| Answer» C. DurgaBhagwat | |
| 28. |
Who gave the title of 'Raja' to Raja Ram Mohan Roy? |
| A. | The followers and admirers of Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | The Intellectuals of Calcutta |
| C. | Akbar II |
| D. | Lord William Bentinck |
| Answer» D. Lord William Bentinck | |
| 29. |
Ragdarpana was translated into Persian during the reign of |
| A. | FiruzTughlaq |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Shah Jahan |
| D. | Jahandar Shah |
| Answer» B. Akbar | |
| 30. |
Which Bahmani ruler according to Ferishta was well versed in Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Telgu, Kannada and Marathi? |
| A. | Firuz Shah Bahmani |
| B. | Ahmad Shah I |
| C. | Muhammad II |
| D. | Daud II |
| Answer» B. Ahmad Shah I | |
| 31. |
Which one is odd in the following? |
| A. | Shaikh Moinuddin Chishti |
| B. | Bahauddin Zakaria |
| C. | Shaikh Qutubuddin Bakhtyar Kaki |
| D. | Shaikh Abul Fazl |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Which Mughal emperor is known for showing extra-ordinary interest in the miniature painting? |
| A. | Humayun |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Jahangir |
| D. | Shah Jahan |
| Answer» D. Shah Jahan | |
| 33. |
Point out the name of the Mughal emperor and the source where it is recorded that after seeing the ElloraArt, he could not resist praising in the following words:'San 'sAnhaq q subhAnaast'(It is the truth of glorifying creator.) |
| A. | Emperor Akbar - Tarikh-i-Alfi |
| B. | Emperor Jahangir - Iqbalnama i- Jahangiri |
| C. | Emperor Shah Jahan- Shah Jahanama |
| D. | Emperor Aurangzeb - Karimat-itayyabat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Point out the pair of those five cities where Jantar Mantar was founded: |
| A. | Jaipur, Prayag, Ujjain, Banaras and Mathura |
| B. | Jaipur, Banaras, Delhi, Mathura and Ujjain |
| C. | Jaipur, Ayodhya, Delhi, Mathura and Ujjain |
| D. | Jaipur, Banaras, Pushkar, Delhi and Ujjain |
| Answer» C. Jaipur, Ayodhya, Delhi, Mathura and Ujjain | |
| 35. |
Sutradhara Mandana famous for his works on architecture and iconography was attached to the court of |
| A. | Bhoja |
| B. | Kumarapala |
| C. | Rana Kumbha |
| D. | Krishnadevaraya |
| Answer» D. Krishnadevaraya | |
| 36. |
A book popularly known Rehla throws immense light on Indian culture was written by |
| A. | Alberuni |
| B. | Ibnbatutta |
| C. | Amir Balkhi |
| D. | Abdul Latif |
| Answer» C. Amir Balkhi | |
| 37. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: Equalitarian religious reformers such as Ramanand, Basava and Kabir tried to abolish caste among their followers.Reason R: Their sects soon took on the characteristics of new castes.In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?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» C. A is true, but R is false. | |
| 38. |
Who among the following writers called himself 'Kalikala-Valmiki'? |
| A. | Kalidasa |
| B. | Bhavabhuti |
| C. | Bharavi |
| D. | Sandhyakara Nandi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Hauzkhas in Delhi was built by |
| A. | Balban |
| B. | Ala-ud-din Khalji |
| C. | Ghyas-ud-din Tughlaq |
| D. | Firuz Tughlaq |
| Answer» C. Ghyas-ud-din Tughlaq | |
| 40. |
The Valabhi era is identical with |
| A. | Vikrama era |
| B. | Saka era |
| C. | Gupta era |
| D. | Harsha era |
| Answer» D. Harsha era | |
| 41. |
Who expressed the view that Bhakti suited the feudal ideology perfectly? |
| A. | D.D. Kosambi |
| B. | R.S. Sharma |
| C. | Irfan Habib |
| D. | Yusuf Hussain |
| Answer» B. R.S. Sharma | |
| 42. |
The largest of the Pallavarathas is |
| A. | Dharmaraja |
| B. | Bhima |
| C. | Arjuna |
| D. | Nakula-Sahadeva |
| Answer» B. Bhima | |
| 43. |
Who among the following was a lady Alwar? |
| A. | Andal |
| B. | MadhuraKavi |
| C. | Perumal |
| D. | Tirupan |
| Answer» B. MadhuraKavi | |
| 44. |
Which of the following provides the first epigraphic evidence of sati? |
| A. | Andhau inscription of Rudradaman |
| B. | Naneghat inscription of Naganika |
| C. | Eran inscription of Samudragupta |
| D. | Eran inscription of Bhanugupta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Images of which of the following deities are represented wearing long boots? |
| A. | Vishnu |
| B. | Siva |
| C. | Surya |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 46. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I (Teachers) a. Isvarakrishna b. Lakulisa c. Nagarjuna d. Sabarasvamin List - II(Schools of Philosophy)1. Madhyamika2. Mimamsa3. Pasupata4. SamkhyaCodes: a b c d |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 2 3 4 1 |
| C. | 3 1 2 4 |
| D. | 4 3 1 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Who among the following was a Saiva teacher? |
| A. | Bhutayogi |
| B. | Bhrantayogi |
| C. | Kulasekhara |
| D. | Sundaramurti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
The Dharmasastra writer Ballalasena was a ruler of |
| A. | Bengal |
| B. | Odisa |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Malwa |
| Answer» B. Odisa | |
| 49. |
Which of the following represent the ancient mint centres of the Yaudheyas? Select the correct answer with the help of the codes given below:1. Agroha2. Bayana3. Rohtaka4. SunetCodes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 50. |
Which astronomer has been severely criticised by Brahmagupta in his Brahmasiddhanta? |
| A. | Aryabhatta |
| B. | Bhaskaracharya |
| C. | Varahamihira |
| D. | Paul of Alexandria |
| Answer» B. Bhaskaracharya | |