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1. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes given
below the lists:List -I
A. AjantaB. ElloraC. KhajurahoD. ElephantsList-II
1. Temple built by the Chandela rulers2. Cave paintings3. Kailasha temple4. Brahamanical sculpturesCodes:
A B C D
a. 2 3 1 4b. 2 4 1 3c. 1 3 4 2d. 3 2 1 4
2. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes given
below the lists:
List -I
A. Rudramal TempleB. Kandareya mahadeva TempleC. Udayesvara TempleD. Lingaraja TempleList-II
1. Khajuraho2. Bhuvaneswar3. kanchipuram4. Siddhapur5. UdaipurCodes:
A B C D
a. 3 1 4 2b. 4 5 3 1c. 4 1 5 2d. 3 4 5 2
3. Who among the following had referred tothe lost glory and plendour of Pataliputra?
a. Cosmasb. Fa-hien
c. Huien Tsangd. Megasthenes
4. Who was the provincial Governor of thearea marked X at the time of
Chandragupta Maurya?
a. Menanderb. Pushyaguptac. Tushasphad. Rudradaman
5. The earliest inscription in Sanskrit is foundat
a. Sanchib. Girnarc. Lumbinid. Sarnath
6. Before the Ghorian conquest muslim rulerswere found in
a. Oudhab. Kateharc. Sindd. Delhi
7. Evidence regarding Chola paintings hasbeen found at
a. Uraiyurb. Puharc. Thanjavurd. Kanchipuram
8. What is the correct chronological order inwhich the following Chola kings ruled?
1. Rajaraja III2. Rajendra III3. Rajadhiraja II4. Vikrama Chola
C.S.E. Pre-1998
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Choose the correct answer using the codes
given below.
a. 4, 3, 2, 1b. 3, 4, 2, 1c. 3, 4, 1, 2d. 4, 3, 1, 2
9. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes givenbelow the lists:
List I (Deccan State)
A. BidarB. AhmadnagarC. BijapurD. goleundaList-II (Founder)
1. yusuf Adil Shah2. Qutub Shah3.
Amir Ali Barid
4. Malik AhmadCodes:
A B C D
a. 1 2 3 4b. 4 3 2 1c. 3 2 1 4d. 3 4 1 2
10. Which one of the following sultansbrought the Ashokan Pillar to Delhi?
a. Ghiasudding Tughlaqb. Firuz Tughlaqc. Alauddin Khaljid. Muhammad Tughlaq
11. The Delhi Sultan who established aministry of Agricultural development was
a. Balbanb. Muhammad Tughlaqc. Alaudding Khaljid. Firuz Tughlaq
12. Which of the following measures weretaken by Balban for re-establishing theprestige and power of the Crown?
1. He claimed his descent from themythical hero Afrasiyab.
2. He copied the court etiquettes of theIranian Court.
3. He instituted rigid formalities in theharem.
4. He reorganized the boundaries ofprovinces of the kingdom.
Select the correct answerer using the codes
given below:
a. 2 and 3b. 1 and2c. 3 and4d. 2 and4
13. In the Delhi Sultanate, the highest ruralauthority for land venue wasa. Chaudharib. Rawatc. Ranad. Malik
14. The fixation of land revenue on the basisof measurement of land and estimation of
yield per biswa was done first under.
a. Alauddin Khaljib. Muhammad Tughalaqc. Firuz Shah tughlaqd. Sikandar Lodi
15. Amir khusrau composed his Nuhsiphir inPraise of
a. Alaudding Khaljib. Indiac. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishtid. Prophet of Islam
16. The Vijayanagar Emperor who made thegreatest contribution to Telugu and
Sanskrit literature was
a. Devaraya Ib. Devaraya IIIc. Krishnadevarayad. Ramaraya
17. The Vijaynagara ruler who tried tostrengthen his miliniary position by
recruiting in his army 10,000 Muslim
mounted bowmen, was
a. Bukk Ib. Devraya IIc. Virupaksha Rayad. Vir Narsimha
18. The chronological order in which thefollowing revelers, viz
1. nicolo conti2. Abdur Razzaq3. Ibn Batuta and4. Barbosa
19. Visited India is:a. 1, 3, 4, 2b. 3, 1, 2, 4
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c. 3, 1, 4, 2d. 1, 3, 2, 4
20. Which one of the following medievalBhakti saints was patronized by Raja
Lakshman Sent of Bengal as one of the
Fife Gems of his Court?
a. Vallabhacharyab. Jaidevc. Chitanyad. Narsi Mehta
21. According to Moreland, the jama signifieda. total revenue assessmentb. total land revenue assessmentc. land revenue realizedd. net income of the ruling class
22. In the Mughal Empire, the land revenuewas stated mainly in
a. Copper damsb. Solver rupeesc. Gold muhrsd. Maunds
23. No one should interfere with the peoplesreligious beliefs, for one deliberately
chooses an incorrect religion.
This view was expressed in
a. Advice to Bughra Khanb. Advice to Humyunc. Letter to Shah Abbasd. Message to Khusrau
24. Which of the following accounted foragrarian crisis during late seventeenth
century?
1. Inbuilt weaknesses in jajir system2. Monetary fluctuations3. Natural calamities4. Administrative failuresChoose the correct answer by using the
codes given below:
a. 1 and 2b. 3 and 4c. 1, 2 and3d. 2, 3 and 4
25. Which one of the following sets of officerswas not found in the Provincial
Administration of the Mughals?
a. Subehdars, Faujdars, Karorisb. Faujdars, Diwan, Bakhshic. Muhtasib, Wazir, Amild. Wazir, Bakhshi, Mir Saman
26. Which one of the following pairs in notcorrectly matched?
a. 1560 .. Fall of Bairam Khanb. 1564... Conquest of Gondwanac. 1570Fall of Ranthambord. 1576Battle of Haldighati
27. The first English Captain to disembark atSurat and who also visited the Court ofEmperor Jahangir at Agra was
a. Thomas Stephensb. Hawkingsc. Ralph fitchd. John Mildenhall
28. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes given
below the lists:
List I(Period)
A. 1645 ADB. 1637 ADC. 1630 ADD. 1666 ADList-II (Event)
1. Aurangzeb was appointed ViceroyDeccan
2. Gujarat Famine3. Transfer of capital to Shahjahanabad4. Death of Shahjahan5. Capture of Kangra fortCodes:
A B C D
a. 3 1 5 4b. 3 1 2 4c. 4 3 1 2d. 1 3 2 4
29. Which one of the following statements isnot correct?
a. The vakil was a prestigious office inrank and dignity
b. Akbar separated the revenue andfinancial powers from office of vakil.
c. Office of vakil assumed importanceduring the later part of Aurangzeds
reign.
d. Jahangir ruled without a vakil for along time.
30. Which one of the following pairs is notcorrectly matched
a. Arif Quandhari : Tarikh-i-Akbar
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b. Nizamudding Ahamad: Tabaqat-i-Akbari
c. Abdul quadir Badaoni : Muntakhab-utTawarikh
d. Mutamad Khan: Khulastut Tawarikh31. Khawaja Mansur, the court painter of
Jahangir was a celebrated painter of
a. Portraits of birds and animalsb. Portraits of Mughal noblesc. Landscapesd. frescoes
32. Khwaja Ahdus Samad was the courtpainter of
a. Baburb. Akabarc. Jhangird. Shahjahan
33. The Fatwai Almgiri complied at theorder of Aurangzeb in 1663 by six persons
headed by Shaik Nizam was a
a. Book of administrative rulesb. Set of military regulationsc. Set religious regulationsd. Collection of sayings of Aurangzeb
34. Saikh Ahmad Sirhindi was imprisoned bya. Humayunb. Akbarc. Jahangird. Shahjahan
35. The statement the both Agra andFatehpur Sikri are bigger than London
was made by
a. Bernierb. Ralph Fitchc. Hawkinsd. Manucci
36. The author of the Das Badh written duringthe Maratha period was.
a. Dadaji Konddevab. Ramdasc. Tukaramd. Eknath
37. Who among the following sons ofAurangzeb sought the help of Marathas
against his father?
a. Akbarb. Muazzamc. Azamd. Kambakhsha
38. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes given
below the lists:
ListI (Officials in Shivajis
administration)
A. AmtyaB. DandadhyikshaC. SachivD. SumantList-II (Designation)
1. Ecclesiastical head2. Home Secretary3. foreign Secretary4. Finance MinisterCodes:
A B C D
a. 1 4 3 2b.
4 1 2 3
c. 4 1 3 2d. 1 4 2 3
39. As a part of dowry on the marriage ofPrincess Catherine of Braganza with
Charles II Bombay was given to the
British by the
a. Frenchb. Danesc. Spaniardsd. Dutch
40. During the 17th Century, the trade betweenIndian and Java was dominated by the
a. Portugueseb. Dutchc. Englishd. French
41. In the given map, the largest part of theMughal Empire in the 17
thcentury was the
one shown at
a. Ab. Bc. Cd. D
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42. The effects of Revenue Reformsintroduced by Murshid Quli Khan in
Bengal raised the annual revenue to nearly
a. Eighty lakh rupeesb. One and half crore rupeesc. One crore rupeesd. Two crore rupees
43. Which of the following territories wererestored to the Mughal Emperr Shag Alam
II by the English?
a. 24 Paraganasb. Kara and Allahabadc. Bihar and Orissad. Awadh and Orissa
44. Which one of the following statementscorrectly defines the term Hindu Pad-
Padshahi?
a. Maratha Swarajyab. Maratha Empirec. Maratha Imperialismd. Hindu Swarajya
45. In the succession conflict after RanjitSinghs demise, power was usurped by
a. Dhaian Singhb. Nao Nihal Singhc. Sher Singhd. Kharag Singh
46. Consider the following statements aboutTipu Sultan1. He made no treaty with the British.2. He had not quarrel with the Marathas.3. He sought French alliance.4. He fell fighting against the British.Of these statements
a. 1, 2 and are 3 Correctb. 2, 3 and 4 are correctc. 3 and 4 are correctd. 1 and 4 are correct
47. Raushan Akhtar ascended the throne withthe title:
a. Jahandar Shahb. Shah Jahan IIc. Mohammad Shahd. Almgir II
48. What was the main cause of conflictbetween Mir Quasim and the East India
Company?
a. Mir Quasims alliance with the MughalEmperor and the Nawab of Avadh
b. Abuse of Dastaks by the Englishc. Mir Qasims conspiracy with the
French
d. Mir Jajars conspiracy with the EastIndia company
49. Siraj-ud-daula lost his Masnad because ofa. His weak armyb. His religious policyc. Widespread economic distressd. Intrigues and treachery at home
50. What is the correct chronological order ofthe following British officials in India?
1. sir John Shore2. marquis Cornwallis3. Earl of Minto4. Marquess of WellesleySelect the correct answer using the codes
given below:
a. 2, 1, 4, 3b. 1, 2, 3, 4c. 1, 2, 4, 3d. 2, 1, 3, 4
51. Which one of the following statementscorrectly describes the Dual Government
arrangement made by the East India
Company in Bengal?
a. Executive and Judicial authority wereseparated
b. Revenue collection was entrusted tothe deputy Nawab while militaryaffairs were retained by the Company.
c. Revenue administration and theadministration of criminal justice were
separated and were with the British
and the Nawab respectively
d. The new arrangement was made toencourage agriculture
52. The economic policy of the British in Indiawas to
a.
Industrialize Indiab. Bring India to the level of Western
countries
c. Promote the material prosperity of theIndian
d. Convert India into an agrarian satelliteof metropolitan
53. Which one of the following Acts abolishedthe trading of the East India Company?
a. Regulating Act of 1773b. Charter Act of 1813
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c. Charter Act of 1833d. Charter Act of 1853
54. Under the Permanent Settlement, theZamindars share in the collected land
revenue was
a. 1/4b. 1/3c. 1/11d. 1/6.
55. Foreign capitalists were attracted by Indianindustry for a variety of reasons. Which
one of the following reasons was not one
of them?
a. Labour was extremely cheapb. Aw materials were readily and cheaply
available
c. Indian capitalist class was welldeveloped but unable to compete.
d. For many Indian products there was aready demand the world over
56. Who among the following was not amember of the congress Socialist Party,
although he encouraged and blessed its
formation?.
a. Achyuta Patwardhanb. Jawaharlal Nehruc. Jayaprakash Narayand. Acharya Narendra Dev
57. Rani Gaidilliu, a rebel leader against theBritish, was from
a. Tripurab. Assamc. Nagalandd. Manipur
58. The author who described the Revolt of1857 as the first War of Independence was
a. Ashok Mehtab. R.C. Jajumdarc. S.N. Send. V.D. Savarkar
59. the Window Remarriage Act was passedduring the Governor- Generalship of
a. Bentickb. Dalhousiec. Canningd. Lawrence
60. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes given
below the lists:
ListI
A. Raja Rammohan RoyB. Keshab Chandra SenC. Dayanand SaraswatiD. Ramakrishna ParamahansaList-II
1. Observed that Brahamoism shouldbecome a sort of universal religion.
2. Identified Hinduism with the religionas founded in the Vedas
3. Emphasized that there are Many roadsto God.
4. Proclaimed that the purest form ofHindu religion was to be found in
Upanishads.
Codes:
A B C D
a. 1 4 2 3b. 1 4 3 2c. 4 1 3 2d. 4 1 2 3
61. The cultural background of RevolutionaryTerrorism in Bengal had been strengthened
by the writings of
a. Michael Madhusudhan Duttb. Sakharam Ganesh Deuskarc. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyayd. Rabindranath Tagore
62. The lower castes tried to assets themselvesby borrowing and imitating customs andmanners of the upper castes. This was
termed as Sanskritisation by
a. Sadipada Banerjeeb. N.M. Lokhandec. M.N. Royd. S.M. Joshi
63. The lower castes tried to assets themselvesby Borrowing and imitating customs and
manners of the upper cast This was termed
as Sanskritisation bya. M.KI. Gandhib. Bernard Cohnc. B.r. Ambedkard. M.N. Srinivas
64. In the elections of 1937, the MuslimLeagues electoral performances in the
Muslim majority provinces such as Sindh,
Punjab and North West Frontier had been.
a. Extremely poor
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b. Very goodc. Goodd. Very poor
65. Subhas Chandra Bose fought the CongressPresidential elections in 1939 on the
ground that
a. He did not like the nomination ofSitaramayya
b. He pleaded for elections instead ofnominations
c. He was opposed to Gandhijid. He favoured an aggressive policy
which was opposed by the Congress
leaders.
66. During the later half of the nineteenthcentury, the Indian intelligentsia started
protesting against the policies of the
colonial rule by various means. Which one
of the following was not a part of theprotest?
a. Writing books and articles on thesubject
b. Publishing newpaers for articulatingtheir views
c. Forming societies, Associations andorganizations to voice their grievances
d. Permanent Settlement67. Lord Macaulay was associated with
a. Reforms in the armyb. Abolition of Satic. Codification of lawsd. Permanent Settlement
68. The President of the Indian NationalCongress at the time of Indian
independence was
a. Maulana Abul Kalam Azadb. Jawaharlal Nehruc. Dr. Rahjendra Prasadd. J.B.Kripalani
69. Rabindranth Tagore gave up hisknighthood because of
a. Jallianwala Bagh tragedyb. Brutal suppression of Civil
disobedience Movement
c. Execution of Bhagat Singhd. Chauri chaura incident
70. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes given
below the lists:
ListI
A. A.O. HumeB. Sir Syaed Ahmad KhanC. MintoD. FullerList-II
1. Hindus and Muslims were two eyes ofIndia
2. Enacted Seditious meeting act3. Lt. Governor of East Bengal and
Assam
4. Secretary of Indian national congressCodes:
A B C D
a. 4 1 3 2b. 1 3 2 4c. 4 2 1 3d. 4 1 2 4
71. modernization of Muslims in India wasinitiated bya. Sir Syed Ahmad Khanb. Abdul latifc. Badrudding Tayabjid. Syed Amir Ali
72. Which one of the following pairs is notcorrectly matfched
a. Deoband School.. Saiyyad AhamdMadani
b. Majilis-i-Ahrar.. Maulana Azadc. Khaksar.. Inayat Ullah Mashriquid. Khudai Khidmatgar.. Abdul Ghaffar
Khan
73. There was little sympathy in spite of loudprofessions loyalty. Moderate and
extremist alike learnt with satisfaction of
German victories. There was not love for
Germany of course, only the desire to see
our rulers humbled. Who among the
following write this?
a. C. R. Dasb. Jawaharalal Nehruc. Gandhid. Rabindranath Tagore
74. Which one of the following pairs iscorrectly matched
1. Gokhle .. British Indian Association2. Narayan All India trade Union
Congress Malhar Joshi
3. Annie Besant.. Servants of Indiasociety
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4. Dadabhai naoroji .. Home-Rule League75. Assertion (A): Hinayana and Mahayana
Buddhism were divided into four
speculative Schoos, Vaibhashika,
Sautrantika, Madhymika and Yogachara.
Reason (R): References to these four
Schools are to be found in the Brahmanical
works on philosophya. 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 thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
76. Assertion (A): The Indo-Aryans came toIndia from somewhere in Central Asia,
possibly from the region south of the Urals
and east of the Caspian Sea.
Reason (R): they had been defeated bytheir Indo-European neighbours.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
77. Assertion (A) The Bhagavata religionspread to western India and north Deccan.
Reason (R): The Yadava-Stvata- Vrishni
people of Mathura migrated to differentregions.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
78. Assertion (A) Patanjali attests that duringthe Mauryan times, new cults and super
stations were introduced for the sake of
moneyReason (R): The treasury needed to be
adequately filled to meet any unforeseen
economic crisis in the kingdom.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
79. Assertion (A): The Kushanas carried onseat through the Persian Gulf and the Sea.
Reason (R): They maintained a well-
organized navy.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
80. Assertion (A) The post-Gupta agrarianstructure marked by growing feudal set-up
Reason (R) It was the emergence of
land intermediaries and subjected
peasantry on large scale.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
81. Assertion (A): Some Pallava grantsprohibited the entry of royal officers in the
granted Village.
Reason (R): The granted villages were
directly administered by the king.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
82. Assertion (A): Anuloma marriages were invogue during the Gupta period.
Reason (R): The Gupta monarches wanted
to absorb the foreigners into the Hindu
fold.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
83. Assertion (A): Pushyamitra has signaledhis success by performing the Asvamedha.
Reason (R): Vasumitra had influcted a
defeat on the Yavanas.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
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b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
84. Assertion (A): The Chola ruler Rajendrasatrocities during his conquest of Sri Lanka
have been highlighted in the Mahavmsa.
Reason (R): The author had a strongsympathy for Buddhism.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
85. Assertion (A): The Bhakti SaintVallabhacharya for professed Suddhavaita
philosophy
Reason (R): He completely identified theIndividual soul with Brahaman and did not
subscribe to the distinction between the
two.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
86. Assertion (A): The agrarian crisis began inthe later part of the 17th century.Reason (R): the oppressed peasantry
joined the local reel leaders and zamindars.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
87. Assertion (A): the Buland Darwaza atFatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar in 1602.
Reason (R): he wanted to commemoratehis conquest of Gujarat.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
88. Assertion (A): Sulhkul, namely, peacewith all became the state policy of Akbar.
Reason (R): he removed religious
disabilities of the Hindus by abolishing the
pilgrim taxes, Jiziyah and opening state
service to them.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
89. Assertion (A): Jaisingh succeeded inpersuading Shivaji to come to Aurangzebs
court and enter Imperial serfices.
Reason (R): The attempt at reconciliation
failed because Shivaji was dissatisfied
with the terms offered.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
90. Assertion (A): Soon after the resignationof the congress ministries in the provinces
in 1939, the Muslim League observed a
Deliverance Day.
Reason (R) Ambedkar supported and
jointed it.
a. Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of a.
b. Both A and R are true but R is Not thecorrect explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is falsed. A is false but R is true.
91. At which one of the following sets ofHarappan sites, have structures with fire
altars been discovered?
a. Chanhudaro and Amrib. Banwali and kalibanganc. Harappan and Moohenjodarod. Almgirpur and Daimbad
92. A bronze chariot of Harappan times yokedto a pair of bullock and driven by nude
human figure has been discovered at.
a. Sangholb. Rojdic. Kunald. Daimabad
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93. A highly advanced water managementsystem of Harappan times has been
unearthed at
a. It is distinctly proto-Dravidianb. It is distinctly Sanskritic. It is not alphabetical but mainly
pictographic
d. The language used by these scripts hasdefinite Sumerian connections.
94. Which one of the following is moreprobable regarding the Harappan script?
a. It is distinctly proto-Dravidianb. It is distinctly Sanskriticc. It is not alphabetical but mainly
pictographic
d. The language used by these scripts hasdefinite Sumerian connections
95. Ananthroupomorphic figure of copper hasbeen reported from the Harppan levels ata. Lothalb. Kalibaganc. Harppad. Rojdi
96. Brahm emerged as the Supreme entityduring the times of the
a. Rigvedab. Brahmanasc. Aranyakasd.
Upanishads
97. the material culture of the Later Vedicpeople in the Ganga Yamuna valley may
be gleaned from
a. Ochre-coloured potteryb. Painted grey warec. Black and red wared. Northern Black polished ware
98. Match List (Sutra Literature) with List II(Subject they deal with) and select the
correct answer by using the codes given be
low the lists:ListI
A. KalpaB. SikshaC. NiruktaD. ChhandaList-II
1. Etymology2. Phonetics3. ritual
4. MetreCodes:
A B C D
a. 4 1 2 3b. 1 4 3 2c. 4 1 3 2d. 1 4 2 3
99. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer by using the codes given
below the lists:
ListI
A. TirukkuralB. SilppadikaramC. ManimekalaiD. TolkappiyamList-II
1. Ilango Adigal2. Sathanar3. Tolkappiyar4. TiruvalluvarCodes:
A B C D
a. 4 1 2 3b. 1 4 3 2c. 4 1 3 2d. 1 4 2 3
100. The earliest available work of the SangamTamils is
a. Pattinappalaib. Tirumurugarruppadaic. Maduraikanchid. Tolkappiyam
101. Which one of the following factors wasmost responsible for the origin of
Buddhism?
a. Change of tribal state into territorialstate
b. Impact of the increasing use of ironc. Growth of the guild systemd. Challenge of the kshtriyas to the
dominance of the brahamanas.
102. Which one of the following Buddhist sectsinsists on the necessity of the monastic
life, worship of the relics of Lord Buddha,
attainment of salvation by oneself alone
and in the belief that Lord Buddha will no
more be born?
a. Hinayanab. Mahayana
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c. Vajraynad. Lamaism
103. The Jain temple known for the finestmarble carvings in India are situated at
a. Gwaliorb. Kiraduc. Modherad. Dilwara
104. Which of the following kings of ancientIndian were patrons of Jainis?
1. Senika Bimbisara2. Chandragupta Maurya3. KharvelaChoose the correct answerer using the
codes given below:
105. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer.
ListI
A. BalaramaB. Rama DasarathiC. KalkiD. VamanaList-II
1. Battle axe2. Dwarf3. bow and arrow4. Horse and swordCodes:
A B C D
a. 1 2 4 3b. 2 3 1 4c. 1 3 4 2d. 3 1 4 2
106. Match List I with list II and select thecorrect answer.
ListI
A. VisvanathaB. VasudevaC. MinakshiD. Eknamsa or BhadraList-II
1. Puti2. madurai3. Kasi4. MathuraCodes:
A B C D
a. 2 1 3 4
b. 3 1 2 4c. 3 4 2 1d. 2 3 4 1
107. Which of the following formed the basis ofthe materials culture in the Maurya period?
1. Intensive use of iron2. Abundance of punch-marked coins.3. Plenty of NBPW.4. Use of burnt bricks.5. Use of ring-wellsSelect the correct answer using the codes
given below:
a. 1, 2, 3, and 5b. 1, 3 and 4c. 2, 4 and 5d. 1, 2, 4 and 5
108. Which one of the following pairs is notcorrectly matched?a. Fourteen major rock Edicts: Various
Principles of Dhamma
b. Seven Pillar Rock Edicts: Appendix toRock Edicts
c. Bhabru Inscription: NewAdministration by Asoka
d. Barabar Cave Inscription: AshoksTolerance.
109. During the Gupta period the termBhagakara meant
a. Land taxb. Sales taxc. Tax on wastelandsd. Tax on mines
110. Which one of the following can be inferredfrom the paucity of coins in the later Gupta
period?
a. Decline of tradeb. Decline of money economyc. Non-availability of goldd. Self sufficient village economy
111. Match List I with List II and select thecorrect answerer by using the codes given
below the lists:
ListI
A. SetthiB. SreniC. NikkhaD. KamsaList-II
1. Gold coin
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2. Bronze and copper coin3. Chief of a guild4. GuildCodes:
A B C D
a. 3 4 2 1b. 4 3 1 2c. 3 4 1 2d. 4 3 2 1
112. Which one of the following statements isnot true of the post-Gupta agrarian
structure?
a. It was marked by the emergence oflanded intermediaries.
b. It saw the growth of subject peasantryc. It was rooted in the absolute royal
ownership of land
d. There were grown evidences ofagrarian expansion
113. Which of the following are marked by theagrarian structure in the post-Gupta
period?
1. Large scale grants of land indifferentpart of India
2. Undermining of communal rights overland.
3. Subjection of peasants.Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a. 1 and 2b. 2 and 3c. 1 and 3d. 1, 2 and 3
114. Which of the following statements explainthe aspect feudalism in Ancient India?
1. The king granted lands to his officersin lieu of salaries.
2. The work of cultivation was carriedout by sudra peasants
3. some of the powerful feudatories hadtheir own sub-feudatories.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a. 1, 2 and 3b. 1 and 2c. 2 and 3d. 1 and 3
115. In the early medieval period the system ofland grants did not exist i
a. Orissab. Uttar Pradeshc. Punjabd. Rajsthan
116. The place at which the first Sati pillardated 510 A.D was found is
a. Earnb. Chotegaonc. Lothald. Dangvada
117. Which one of the following ancientSmritikaras gave the window a positionnext to that of the son in the matter of
inheritance?
a. Yajnavalkyab. Manuc. Brhspatid. Katyayana
118. To which category can works such asJyotisha edanga and Surya-Prajnapti be
assigned?
a. Cosmologyb. Astrologyc. Astronomyd. Horscopy
119. Which one of the following places isknown for its monumental temple
architecture?
a. Arikkamedub. Amaravatic. Gangaikondacholapuramd. Uttiramerur
120. Which one of the following Chaityas iscircular?
a. Bhajab. Bidsac. Junnard. Karle