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| 1. |
Indicate the name of the scholar who considered cultural failure, the main cause of the decline of the Mughal Empire and it was applicable to other empires like Uzbeg, Ottoman and Safavid also: |
| A. | M. Athar Ali |
| B. | Irfan Habib |
| C. | Satish Chandra |
| D. | A. Jan Qaisar |
| Answer» B. Irfan Habib | |
| 2. |
Who among the following called the aim as (holders of charity lands) as the -army of prayers-? |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Jahangir |
| C. | AbulFazl |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» C. AbulFazl | |
| 3. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: Several important religious sects were founded in medieval India by married men.Reason R: The Sikh Gurus did not renounce their wives after becoming full-time religious leaders.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| 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. | |
| 4. |
The book Dabistan-i-Mazahib written during Shah Jahan-s reign also deals with: |
| A. | Judaism |
| B. | Christianity |
| C. | Both A and B |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 5. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:List - I a. Timur b. Babur c. Humayun d. Akbar List - IIi. Jainat Ashiyaniii. Arsh Ashiyaniiii. Sahib Qiraniiv. Firdus MakaniCodes: a b c d |
| A. | iii iv i ii |
| B. | iv i iii ii |
| C. | ii iii iv i |
| D. | i ii iv iii |
| Answer» B. iv i iii ii | |
| 6. |
The birth of Urdu language in India is attributed to interaction among: |
| A. | Turkish and persian |
| B. | Persian and Arabic |
| C. | Arabic, Persian and the indigenous Indian languages |
| D. | Persian and medieval south Indian dialects |
| Answer» D. Persian and medieval south Indian dialects | |
| 7. |
The Portuguese governor in the east who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India was: |
| A. | Almedia |
| B. | Albuquerque |
| C. | Francis Drake |
| D. | Vasco de Gama |
| Answer» C. Francis Drake | |
| 8. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: In early medieval India, most of historical literature was composed in the small kingdoms.Reason R: The rulers of these kingdoms encouraged the writers to establish their higher lineages.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| 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. | |
| 9. |
Which sultan of Delhi brought the Ashokan pillar to Delhi? |
| A. | Qutubuddin Aibak |
| B. | Jalaluddin Khilji |
| C. | Firozshah Tughlaq |
| D. | Mohammad bin Tughlaq |
| Answer» D. Mohammad bin Tughlaq | |
| 10. |
The decline in the position of women in Vijayanagar empire is attributed generally to: |
| A. | Purdah |
| B. | Sati |
| C. | Polygamy |
| D. | Both B and C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Khutba is: |
| A. | The right to coin money. |
| B. | The recital of sermon after the congregational Friday prayer. |
| C. | A role of honour |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. A role of honour | |
| 12. |
In which temple did Ramanuja teach? |
| A. | Madurai |
| B. | Srirangam |
| C. | Mamallapuram |
| D. | Somanathapura |
| Answer» C. Mamallapuram | |
| 13. |
Fawaid-ul Fuad Malfuz compiled by Mir Khurd is a record of -Doings and Sayings- of: |
| A. | Khawaja Moiuddin Chishti |
| B. | Shaikh Farid Ganj Shakkar |
| C. | Shaikh Salim Chishti |
| D. | Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The chola king who encouraged the Shailendra ruler of Sri Vijaya to build a Buddhist Vihara at Nagapattinam: |
| A. | Rajendra I |
| B. | Rajaraja I |
| C. | Rajendra II |
| D. | Rajadhiraja- |
| Answer» C. Rajendra II | |
| 15. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:List - I (Image) a. Buddha Image in turning the wheel of law b. Sheshashai Vishnu c. Ravana- Anugrahashiva Image d. Chandesha - anugraha image List - II (Place)i. Elloraii. Sarnathiii.Gangaikonda- Cholapuramiv. DeogarhCodes: a b c d |
| A. | i iii ii iv |
| B. | ii iv i iii |
| C. | iii ii iv i |
| D. | iv ii iii i |
| Answer» C. iii ii iv i | |
| 16. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I (Author) a. Krishnamishra b. Bhoja c. Kamandaka d. Jayadeva List - II (Work) i. Nitisaraii. Geetagovindaiii.Probodha Chandrodayaiv. Samrangana SutradharaCodes: a b c d |
| A. | i ii iv iii |
| B. | ii iii i iv |
| C. | iii iv i ii |
| D. | iv ii i iii |
| Answer» D. iv ii i iii | |
| 17. |
The scene of the -Descent of the Ganges- is depicted at: |
| A. | Kanchipuram |
| B. | Aihole |
| C. | Madurai |
| D. | Mamallapuram |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: Al-beruni gives a detailed description of the Antyajas.Reason R: It was a homogeneous social group.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| 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. | |
| 19. |
Which place is associated with the Lakulisha incarnation of Shiva? |
| A. | Kaya-varohana |
| B. | Prayaga |
| C. | Ujjayini |
| D. | Somnath |
| Answer» B. Prayaga | |
| 20. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I (Author) a. Vrahamihira b. Mitakshara c. Rajashekhara d. Magha List - II (Work)i. Shishupala Vadhaii. Vijneshvaraiii. Brihat Samhitaiv. Kavya MimansaCodes: a b c d |
| A. | i ii iv iii |
| B. | ii iii i iv |
| C. | iii ii iv i |
| D. | iv iii i ii |
| Answer» D. iv iii i ii | |
| 21. |
What was -Kurram- under the cholas? |
| A. | A district |
| B. | A group of few villages |
| C. | A province |
| D. | A town |
| Answer» C. A province | |
| 22. |
Mention the name of a Gupta and Vakataka queen who made the land grant: |
| A. | Kumaradevi |
| B. | Kuberanaga |
| C. | Duttadevi |
| D. | Prabhavati Gupta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I (Monuments) a. Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription b. Eran stone Pillar Inscription c. Rampurva Bull Capital d. Besnagar Pillar Inscription List - II(King)i. Ashokaii. Helodorusiii.Buddhaguptaiv. Chandragupta- IICodes: a b c d |
| A. | i ii iii iv |
| B. | ii iii iv i |
| C. | iii ii i iv |
| D. | iv iii i ii |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
In which temple Architecture, the Images of Ganga and Yamuna appear for the first time? |
| A. | Pallava |
| B. | Gupta |
| C. | Chandella |
| D. | Paramara |
| Answer» C. Chandella | |
| 25. |
The chatushpadashiva image is found at |
| A. | Udaipur |
| B. | NachnaKuthara |
| C. | Ellora |
| D. | Khajuraho |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Which of the following Ajanta cave gives the scene of the -Dying Princess-? |
| A. | Cave No. 9 |
| B. | Cave No. 10 |
| C. | Cave No. 1 |
| D. | Cave No. 16 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: The Sunga Art negates the Mauryan concept of Court Art.Reason R: The art activities were supported by all sections of society.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| 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. | |
| 28. |
Which of the following Rock Edict of Ashoka mentions the medical treatment for Animals? |
| A. | II |
| B. | V |
| C. | VII |
| D. | X |
| Answer» B. V | |
| 29. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: The Kushanas started the gold coins in large number.Reason R: They had great fascination for gold.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| 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. | |
| 30. |
How many scripts are used in the Edicts of Ashoka? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: Prabhavati Gupta was married to Rudrasena II, the Vakataka ruler.Reason R: The Guptas wanted to enhance their social status by forming matrimonial relations with a brahmana ruling dynasty.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| 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. | |
| 32. |
Which Indo-Greek king is mentioned in the Besnagar Pillar Inscription? |
| A. | Menander |
| B. | Heliodorus |
| C. | Demetrius |
| D. | Antiyalkides |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Which of the following is not a part of the Saptanga Theory of State? |
| A. | Swamin |
| B. | Amatya |
| C. | Kosha |
| D. | Srenibala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Gita contains the philosophies of: |
| A. | Samkhya |
| B. | Yoga |
| C. | Karma |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Which Upanishad gives the description of the transmigration of soul for the first time? |
| A. | Isha Upanishad |
| B. | Chhandogya Upanishad |
| C. | Brihadaranayaka Upanishad |
| D. | Kathopanishad |
| Answer» D. Kathopanishad | |
| 36. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: The Mauryan Art is a Court Art.Reason R: The art activities were sponsored by the state.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| 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. | |
| 37. |
The office of -Sthanika- under the Mauryas was: |
| A. | A village officer |
| B. | An officer of a quarter of Janapada |
| C. | An officer incharge of 5 villages |
| D. | A revenue officer |
| Answer» C. An officer incharge of 5 villages | |
| 38. |
What does not form a part of the Noble Eight-fold path of Buddhism? |
| A. | Right Livelihood |
| B. | Right Effort |
| C. | Right Speech |
| D. | Right Direction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
In which Inscription the famine relief is mentioned? |
| A. | Kalsi Inscription |
| B. | Vidisha Inscription |
| C. | Sohgaura Inscription |
| D. | Hathigumpha Inscription |
| Answer» D. Hathigumpha Inscription | |
| 40. |
The Anekatmavada is associated with:- |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Jainism |
| C. | Ajivikism |
| D. | Brahmanism |
| Answer» C. Ajivikism | |
| 41. |
The Jatakas are the part of which Nikaya? |
| A. | Digha Nikaya |
| B. | Anguttara Nikaya |
| C. | Khuddaka Nikaya |
| D. | Sayutta Nikaya |
| Answer» D. Sayutta Nikaya | |
| 42. |
Consider the following about untouchability:(1) It was prevalent in the Harappan culture.(2) It has no reference in the Rigveda.(3) It was not used for many castes in the post-Gupta period.(4) The Chinese pilgrims mention it.Of the above statements, which are not correct? |
| A. | (1) u0026 (3) |
| B. | (2) u0026 (4) |
| C. | (3) u0026 ( |
| D. | 4)(4) u0026 (1) |
| Answer» B. (2) u0026 (4) | |
| 43. |
Which is the largest centre of Rock paintings in India? |
| A. | Ajanta |
| B. | Ellora |
| C. | Bhimbetaka |
| D. | Bagh |
| Answer» D. Bagh | |
| 44. |
Who noticed the ruins of Harappa for the first time? |
| A. | M. Wheeler |
| B. | Sir. John Marshall |
| C. | Charles Mason |
| D. | Daya Ram Sahni |
| Answer» D. Daya Ram Sahni | |
| 45. |
Which Inscription from Madhya Pradesh refers to the personal name of Ashoka? |
| A. | Sanchi Inscription |
| B. | Gurjara Inscription |
| C. | Rupnath Inscription |
| D. | Bharhut Inscription |
| Answer» C. Rupnath Inscription | |
| 46. |
Consider the following about the Harappans:(1) They worshipped the mother goddess.(2) They did not worship the trees.(3) They used the copper tools.(4) They used the iron tools.Of the above statements, which are correct? |
| A. | (1) and (3) |
| B. | (2) and (4) |
| C. | (3) and ( |
| D. | 4)(4) and (1) |
| Answer» B. (2) and (4) | |
| 47. |
The most common disease from which the Harappans are stated to have suffered was: |
| A. | Arthritis |
| B. | Jaundice |
| C. | Malaria |
| D. | Diabetics |
| Answer» B. Jaundice | |
| 48. |
'Drink not, serve not, and produce not liquor' was the slogan of |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Periyar Ramaswamy |
| C. | Sri Narayan Guru |
| D. | JyothibaPhule |
| Answer» D. JyothibaPhule | |
| 49. |
The author of 'Jati Mimasa' is |
| A. | B. R.Ambedkar |
| B. | Jyothiba Phule |
| C. | Periyar Ramaswamy |
| D. | Sri Narayan Guru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I a. Mirat-ul- Akhbar b. Amrit Bazar Patrika c. Crescent d. SamacharDarpan List - II1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy2. Gajula Laxminarsuchetti3. Marshman4. Sisir Kumar GoshCodes: a b c d |
| A. | 1 4 2 3 |
| B. | 2 1 3 4 |
| C. | 4 3 1 2 |
| D. | 3 2 4 1 |
| Answer» B. 2 1 3 4 | |