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1.,What was the Dutt-Bradley Thesis?,(a) The Working Committee of the Indian National Congress decided that Congress should play a crucial role in realising the independence of India,(b) The Socialist Party decided to play foremost part in anti-imperialist struggle,(c) Revolutionary socialist Batukeshwar Dutt put forth a ten-point plan to work for the success of anti-imperialist front,(d) It was a Communist Party document, according to which the National Congress could play a great part and a foremost part in realising the anti-imperialist people’s front
1,d,”Dutt-Bradley Thesis was a Communist Party document, according to which the National Congress could play a great part and a foremost part in realising the anti-imperialist people’s front. The Anti-imperialistic people’s front in India was written by Rajni Palme Dutt and Ben Bradley, popularly known as the Dutt-Bradley Thesis. Anti-imperialist people are opposed to colonialism, colonial empires, hegemony, imperialism, and the territorial expansion of a counter beyond its established borders.”
2.,The Khuntkatti tenure was prevalent in which one of the following regions of India during the British Colonial Rule?,(a) Bundelkhand,(b) Karnataka,(c) Chota Nagpur,(d) Madras Presidency
2,c,”Tribal people in Chota Nagpur area, which is present-day in Jharkhand, practised Khuntkatti Tenure (system) (joint holding tribal lineages) till mid-19th century.”
3.,Who among the following started the Indian Agriculture Service?,(a) Lord Curzon (b) William Bentinck (c) Lord Minto (d) Lord Rippon
3,c,”The Indian Agriculture Service was started in 1906 under the All India Board of Agriculture during the viceroyalty of Lord Minto. However, the training of staff could not be taken out due to lack of funds, and the primary aim remained merely education.”
4.,Chandimangal was composed in which one of the following languages during the 16th century CE?,(a) Sanskrit (b) Tamil (c) Bengali (d) Oriya
4,c,”The Chandimangal is an important subgenre of Mangal Kavya, the most significant genre of medieval Bengali literature. The text belonging to this subgenre praises Chandi or Abhaya, primarily a folk goddess, but subsequently identified with puranic goddess Chandi. This identification was probably completed a few centuries before the earliest composition of the Chandimangal Kavya.”
5.,In December, 1962, which Soviet leader declared that China was responsible for the Sino-Indian War of 1962?,(a) Khrushchev (b) Bulganin (c) Suslov (d) Malenkov
5,a,”The Sino-Indian War, also known as the Indo-China war and Sino-Indian border conflict, was a war between China and India that occurred in 1962. On 2nd October, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev declared that China was responsible for the Sino-Indian War of 1962.”
6.,Who were the Nayanars?,(a) Those who were immersed in devotion to Vishnu (b) Those who were devotees of Buddha (c) Leaders who were devotees of Shiva (d) Leaders who were devotees of Basveshwara
6,c,”Nayanars were a group of 63 saints in the 6th to 8th century who were devoted to the Hindu God Shiva in Tamil Nadu. They, along with the Alwars, influenced the Bhakti movement in Tamil. The names of the Nayanars were first compiled by Sundarar.”
7.,Who among the following Mughal emperors was a follower of the Naqshbandiyya leader, Khwaja Ubaydullah Ahrar?,(a) Babur (b) Humayun (c) Akbar (d) Jahangir
7,a,”Mughal emperor Babur was the follower of Khwaja Ubaydullah Ahrar, a member of Naqshbandi Sufi order. This order was introduced in India by Khwaja Baqi Billah from the beginning, and the mystics of this order stressed on the observance of the shariat and denounced all innovations or biddat.”
8.,Consider the following statements:
9. According to Mahavamsa, Ashoka turned to the Buddha’s dhamma when his nephew Nigrodha preached the doctrine to him.
10. Divyavadana ascribes Ashoka being drawn to the Buddha’s teaching to the influence of Ashokavandana Samudra, a merchant-turned monk.
11. Dipavamsa speaks of Samudra, the 12 year old son of a merchant, as the key figure in Ashoka’s coming under the influence of the Buddhist dhamma.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?,(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3
8,a,”According to Mahavamsa, Ashoka turned to the Buddha’s dhamma when his nephew Nigrodha preached the doctrine to him.”
9.,Who is the author of the 16th century Sanskrit text, the Vraja Bhakti Vilasa which focuses on the Braj region in North India?,(a) Todar Mal (b) Narayana Bhatta (c) Chaitanya (d) Rupa Goswami
9,b,”Narayana Bhatta Goswami was a Brahmin born in South India. Later, he came to Vraja and took initiation from Krishna Das Brahmachari. He wrote the 16th Century Sanskrit text Vraja Bhakti Vilasa which focuses on the Braj region in North India.”
10.,Statement I The Greek travellers were most impressed by the fertility of India’s soil and the energy and ability of her cultivators. Statement II Ancient India knew the use of manure.,(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I (c) Statement I is true, but statement II is false (d) Statement I is false, but statement II is true
10,a,”Ancient India knew the use of manure. Because of this, Greek travellers were most impressed by the fertility of India’s soil and the energy and ability of India’s cultivators. From Maurya period to Gupta period, the arrival of Greeks in India is common. Greek travellers visited India and impressed by India’s natural beauty in terms of plants, animals, minerals. Hence, both the statements are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.”
11.,Statement I Non-cooperation began in Punjab with the student movement inspired by Lala Lajpat Rai in January 1921. Statement II The Sikh dominated central Punjab countryside was stirred by the powerful Akali upsurge.,(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I (c) Statement I is true, but statement II is false (d) Statement I is false, but statement II is true
11,d,”Non-cooperation movement was started to demand Swaraj from Britishers. The main goal is not to cooperate with the British government and to create barriers in their daily work. Gandhiji started the non-cooperation movement on 1st August, 1920, and ended it till February, 1922. The Sikh-dominated central Punjab countryside was stirred by the powerful Akali upsurge. Hence, statement I is false, but statement II is true.”
12.,Statement I The Oudh Kisan Sabha established in 1920 failed to bring under its wing any Kisan Sabhas. Statement II The Oudh Kisan Sabha asked the Kisans to refuse to till Bedakhli land, not to offer hari and begar.,(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I (c) Statement I is true, but statement II is false (d) Statement I is false, but statement II is true
12,d,”In 1917, Jawaharlal Nehru, Madan Mohan Malviya, and Gauri Shankar Mishra, etc., established Uttar Pradesh Farmers Organisation, but due to the Khilafat Movement, there were disputes among farmers’ leaders. This resulted in the creation of Awadh farmers organisation in 1920 under Ramchandra. Awadh farmers were asked to refuse to till Bedakhli land by Kisan organisations. The Oudh Kisan Sabha established in 1920 did not fail to bring any Kisan Sabha under its wing. Hence, statement I is false, but statement II is true.”
13.,Statement I The united provinces during non-cooperation became one of the strongest bases of the Congress. Statement II The literary outcrop of non-cooperation in Bengal was quite meagre compared to the days of the Swadeshi agitation.,(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I (c) Statement I is true, but statement II is false (d) Statement I is false, but statement II is true
13,b,”Non-cooperation movement started under the guidance of Mahatma Gandhi. As Swadeshi agitation began due to Partition of Bengal, many people from Bengal participated in the movement, but the literary outcrop of non-cooperation in Bengal was quite meagre. Hence, both the statements are correct.”
14.,Who were Alvars?,(a) Those who immersed in devotion to Vishnu (b) Devotees of Shiva (c) Those who worshipped abstract form of God (d) Devotees of Shakti
14,a,”The Alvars were Tamil Poets–Saints of South India who favored support Net Bhakti to the Hindu God Vishnu or his Avatar Krishna in their songs of longing, ecstasy, and service. They believe especially in Vaishnavism, which regards Vishnu or Krishna as the Supreme Being.”
15.,Henry T Colebrooke was a Professor of Sanskrit in which one of the following institutions?,(a) Fort William College (b) Serampore Mission (c) Kashi Vidyapith (d) Asiatic Society
15,a,”Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a Sanskrit scholar and orientalist. He was appointed to a writership in India during that time he learned Sanskrit. He was a Professor of Sanskrit at college of Fort William College in 1805.”
16.,The Deccan Agriculturalists’ Relief Act of 1879 was enacted with which one of the following objectives?,(a) Restore lands to the dispossessed peasants,(b) Ensure financial assistance to peasants during social and religious occasions,(c) Restrict the sale of land for indebtedness to outsiders,(d) Give legal aid to insolvent peasants
16,d,”Deccan Agriculturalists Relief Act in 1879 was enacted with the objective to give legal aid to insolvent peasants. In Deccan region of Maharashtra, money lenders from Gujarat exploited peasants, usurped their land. This led to large scale riots in 1875.”
17.,The Damin-i-Koh was created by the British government to settle which one of the following communities?,(a) Santhal (b) Mundas (c) Oraons (d) Saoras
17,a,”Damin-i-Koh was the name given to the forested hilly areas of Rajmahal hills (Present-day Jharkhand), inhabited by Santhal tribe. The Britishers intruded in their areas and interfered in their socio-economic life, thus, restricting their movement in the forest. All atrocities on Santhals resulted in a large-scale rebellion in 1855. Later, Santhal Pargana was constituted by the Britishers.”
18.,The Limitation Law, which was passed by the British in 1859, addressed which one of the following issues?,(a) Loan bonds would not have any legal validity,(b) Loan bonds signed between moneylender and ryots would have validity only for three years,(c) Land bonds could not be executed by moneylenders,(d) Loan bonds would have validity for ten years
18,b,”The Limitation Law was passed by the British in 1859 with the objective that loan bond signed between moneylenders and ryots would have validity only for three years. It took its final shape when the government of India enacted the Limitation Act in 1963.”
19.,Who among the following was known during the days of the Revolt of 1857, as ‘Danka Shah’?,(a) Shah Mal (b) Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah (c) Nana Sahib (d) Tantia Tope
19,b,”Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was known as ‘Danka Shah’ and was one of the leading figures of the great Revolt of 1857. He gave a tough fight to the Britishers in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, even liberated Faizabad from British rule. He was a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity and fought until his death with the hand of a British agent in 1858.”
20.,The Summary Settlement of 1856 was based on which one of the following assumptions?,(a) The Talukdars were the rightful owners of the land,(b) The Talukdars were interlopers with no permanent stakes in the land,(c) The Talukdars could evict the peasants from the lands,(d) The Talukdars would take a portion of the revenue which flowed to the State
20,b,”The Settlement Act of 1856 was introduced under the guidance of Lord Dalhousie in the Awadh region. This settlement was not in favor of Talukdar as it gave priority to village Zamindar. As a result of this act, Talukdars were left as interlopers with no permanent stake in the land.”
21.,Who designed the Bombay Secretariat in the 1870s?,(a) Henry St Clair Wilkins (b) Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Readymoney (c) Purushottamdas Thakurdas (d) Nusserwanji Tata
21,a,”The Bombay Secretariat was completed in 1874 and designed by Captain Henry St Clair Wilkins in the Venetian Gothic style. With its arcaded verandahs and a huge gable over the West facade, it was a monument to the civic pride of Bombay’s British rulers.”
22.,Who was the founder of Mahakali Pathshala in Calcutta?,(a) Her Holiness Mataji Maharani Tapaswini (b) Sister Nivedita (c) Madame Blavatsky (d) Sarojini Naidu
22,a,”Mataji Maharani Tapaswini founded Mahakali Pathshala in Calcutta in 1893 to foster women’s education.”
23.,Which European ruler had observed, ‘‘Bear in mind that the commerce of India is the commerce of the world … he who can exclusively command it is the dictator of Europe’’?,(a) Queen Victoria (b) Peter the Great of Russia (c) Napoleon Bonaparte (d) Gustav II Adolf
23,b,”Peter the Great, a Russian Czar (emperor) in the late 17th century, observed, “Bear in mind that the commerce of India is the commerce of the world.’’”
24.,Which European traveller had observed, ‘‘A Hindu woman can go anywhere alone, even in the most crowded places and she needs never fear the impertinent looks and jokes of idle loungers’’?,(a) Francois Bernier (b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (c) Thomas Roe (d) Abbe JA Dubois
24,d,”Abbe Jean Antoine Dubois, a French Catholic missionary in India, observed that a Hindu woman can go anywhere alone, even in the most crowded places, and she needs never fear the impertinent looks and jokes of idle loungers.”
25.,Which Indian social theorist had argued that the idea of a homogenised Hinduism was constructed through the ‘cultural arrogance of post-enlightenment Europe’?,(a) Ashis Nandy (b) Partha Chatterjee (c) TK Oommen (d) Rajni Kothari
25,a,”Ashis Nandy, an Indian political psychologist, social theorist, and critic, argued that the idea of homogenized Hinduism emanates from the cultural arrogance of post-enlightenment Europe.”
26.,Which one of the following developments took place because of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?,”(a) The Missouri Compromise was repealed and people of Kansas and Nebraska were allowed to determine whether they should own slaves or not”,(b) The Act did not permit the territories the right to vote over the question of slavery,(c) The voice of the majority in regard to the issue of slavery was muzzled,(d) The Federal Government had the sole authority to decide on slavery
26,a,”The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed by the US Congress in 1854. It allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. This act repealed the Missouri compromise of 1820 which prohibited slavery.”
27.,In 1921, during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identify with the poor?,(a) Ahmedabad (b) Champaran (c) Chauri Chaura (d) South India
27,d,”Gandhiji was on a journey down to South India (Madurai) in 1921. He asked the people to wear Khadi, but they replied that they are too poor, cannot afford Khadi clothes. After this incident, Gandhiji decided to shave his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identify with the poor.”
28.,Simla was founded as a hill station to use as strategic place for billeting troops, guarding frontier and launching campaign during the course of,(a) Anglo-Maratha War (b) Anglo-Burmese War (c) Anglo-Gurkha War (d) Anglo-Afghan War
28,c,”Simla was founded as a hill station by the Britisher during the Anglo-Gurkha or Anglo-Nepalese war fought between 1814-16. The war ended with the signing of the treaty of Sugauli in 1816. The strategic location of Simla is decided.”
29.,Which politician in British India had opposed to a Pakistan that would mean ‘‘Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere’’?,(a) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (b) Sikandar Hayat Khan (c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (d) Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
29,b,”Premier of Punjab Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan predicted and told the Punjab Legislative Assembly, ‘We do not ask for freedom that there may be Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere.’ If that is what Pakistan means I will have nothing to do with it.”
30.,Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below. List I (Author) List II (Book)
31. A. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay 1. Jawaharlal Nehru : A Biography, Vol-I, 1889-1947
32. B. Sarvepalli Gopal 2. From Plassey to Partition : A History of Modern India
33. C. David Hardiman 3. The Ascendancy of the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, 1926-1934
34. D. Gyanendra Pandey 4. Gandhi in His Time and Ours Codes A B C D A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 3 4 1 2
30,b,”Sekhar Bandyopadhyay’s book is ‘From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India.’ Sarvepalli Gopal’s book is ‘Jawaharlal Nehru: A Biography, Vol-I, 1889-1947.’ David Hardiman’s book is ‘Gandhi in His Time and Ours.’ Gyanendra Pandey’s book is ‘The Ascendancy of the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, 1926 - 1934.’”
31.,The Harappan site at Kot Diji is close to which one of the following major sites of that civilisation?,(a) Harappa (b) Mohenjo-daro (c) Lothal (d) Kalibangan
31,b,”Kot Diji is close to the site of East of Mohenjo-daro, one of the largest cities of the Indus civilization.”
32.,The story Gandatindu Jataka was written in which language?,(a) Sanskrit (b) Telugu (c) Tamil (d) Pali
32,d,”The Gandatindu Jataka was written in the Pali language, one of the languages used for Buddhist scriptures.”
33.,According to the Tamil Sangam texts, who among the following were the large landowners?,(a) Gahapatis (b) Uzhavars (c) Adimais (d) Vellalars
33,d,”According to Tamil Sangam texts, the large landowners were known as Vellalars.”
34.,According to the Manusmriti, women can acquire wealth through which of the following means?,(a) Purchase (b) Investment (c) Token of affection (d) Inheritance
34,c,”According to Manusmriti, women can acquire wealth through token of affection.”
35.,The dialogue on Varna between King Avantiputta and Kachchana, a disciple of Buddha, appears in which one of the following Buddhist texts?,(a) Majjhima Nikaya (b) Samyutta Nikaya (c) Anguttara Nikaya (d) Ambattha Sutta
35,a,”The dialogue on Varna between King Avantiputta and Kachchana appears in the Majjhima Nikaya.”
36.,In the first century AD, which among the following was not a major item of Indian exports to Rome?,”(a) Pepper (b) Spikenard (c) Tortoise shell (d) Nutmeg”
36,d,”Nutmeg was not a major item of Indian exports to Rome.”
37.,Who among the following European travellers never returned to Europe and settled down in India?,”(a) Duarte Barbosa (b) Manucci (c) Tavernier (d) Bernier”
37,b,”Niccolao Manucci never returned to Europe and settled down in India.”
38.,The class of Amar Nayakas in Vijayanagara is a reference to which of the following?,”(a) Village Chieftains (b) Senior Civil Servants (c) Tributary Chiefs (d) Military Commanders”
38,d,”The class of Amar Nayakas in Vijayanagara refers to military commanders.”
39.,The important source for Akbar’s reign, Tarikh-i-Akbari was written by which one of the following Persian language scholars?,”(a) Arif Qandahari (b) Bayazid Bayat (c) Abdul Qadir Badauni (d) Nizamuddin Ahmad”
39,a,”Tarikh-i-Akbari, the first chronicle of Emperor Akbar’s reign, was written by Arif Qandahari.”
40.,The aristocrat Muqarrab Khan was a great favourite of which Mughal Emperor?,”(a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Farrukhsiyar (d) Shah Alam”
40,b,”Muqarrab Khan was a favorite of Mughal emperor Jahangir.”
41.,Who was the first Nawab Wazir of Awadh in the 18th century?,”(a) Nawab Safdarjung (b) Nawab Saadat Ali Khan (c) Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula (d) Nawab Saadat Khan”
41,b,”Nawab Saadat Ali Khan was the first Nawab Wazir of Awadh in the 18th century.”
42.,According to the French traveller Tavernier, the majority of houses in Varanasi during the 17th century were made of,”(a) brick and mud (b) stone and thatch (c) wood and stone (d) brick and stone”
42,a,”According to the French traveler Tavernier, the majority of houses in Varanasi during the 17th century were made of brick and mud.”
43.,The College of Fort William was established by which one of the following Governor-Generals?,”(a) Warren Hastings (b) Lord Cornwallis (c) Richard Wellesley (d) William Bentinck”
43,c,”The College of Fort William was established by Lord Wellesley.”
44.,The economic historian, who has used the data collected by Buchanan Hamilton to support the thesis of de-industrialisation in the 19th century India, is,”(a) Tirthankar Roy (b) Amiya Kumar Bagchi (c) Sabyasachi Bhattacharya (d) Irfan Habib”
44,b,”Amiya Kumar Bagchi used data collected by Buchanan Hamilton to support the thesis of de-industrialization in 19th century India.”
45.,Tea growing in India in the 19th century was made possible by,”(a) Joseph Banks (b) James Cook (c) Robert Fortune (d) Robert Owen”
45,c,”Tea growing in India in the 19th century was made possible by Robert Fortune.”
46.,Subhas Chandra Bose started the ‘Azad Hind Radio’ in which of the following countries?,”(a) Japan (b) Austria (c) Germany (d) Malaysia”
46,c,”Subhas Chandra Bose started the ‘Azad Hind Radio’ in Germany.”
47.,Which political party formally accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan on 6th June, 1946, which had rejected the demand for a sovereign Pakistan?,”(a) The Hindu Mahasabha (b) The Congress (c) The Muslim League (d) The Unionist Party”
47,c,”The Muslim League formally accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan on 6th June, 1946.”
48.,The elected President of the All India Kisan Sabha, which met in Vijayawada (1944), was,”(a) Sahajananda Saraswati (b) Vinoba Bhave (c) Achyut Rao Patwardhan (d) Narendra Dev”
48,a,”Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was the elected President of All India Kisan Sabha at Vijayawada in 1944.”
49.,Who took over the ‘Eka Movement’ started by the Congress in Awadh during 1921-1922?,”(a) Bhagwan Ahir (b) Madari Pasi (c) Baba Ramchandra (d) Shah Naeem Ata”
49,b,”Madari Pasi took over the ‘Eka Movement’ started by the Congress in Awadh during 1921-1922.”
50.,Which organisation was started at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela in 1915?,”(a) Sanatan Dharma Sabha (b) Dev Samaj (c) Brahmin Sabha (d) Hindu Mahasabha”
50,d,”The Hindu Mahasabha was started at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela in 1915.”
51.,Who deciphered the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts?,”(a) Piyadassi (b) Colin Mackenzie (c) Alexander Conningham (d) James Prinsep”
51,d,”James Prinsep deciphered the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts of ancient India.”
52.,Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants during 600-1200 AD?,”1. Their creation meant a renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the state. 2. These grants could vary from a small plot to several villages. 3. Most grants were made in unsettled areas. (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) All of these”
52,d,”The features of Brahmadeya Grants during 600-1200 AD include renunciation of revenue by the state, varying sizes of grants, and grants made in unsettled areas.”
53.,Who is the author of Manimekalai?,”(a) Kovalan (b) Sathanar (c) Ilango Adigal (d) Tirutakkatevar”
53,b,”Manimekalai was written by the poet Chithalai Sathanar.”
54.,Which of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?,”(a) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there (b) It contains one large cave (c) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana (d) It is associated with the Pashupata sect”
54,d,”Elephanta Island is associated with the Pashupata sect of Shaivism.”
55.,Which of the following statements about Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is/are correct?,”1. He argued that India was a federation of ethnic communities based on common descent. 2. His philosophy was very similar to that of the Indian National Congress. 3. He imagined India as a Nation State based on individual citizen’s rights. 4. The curriculum at the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College blended Muslim theology and European empiricism. (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 (c) Only 3 (d) 1 and 4”
55,d,”Sir Syed Ahmed Khan argued for common descent of Hindus and Muslims, and the curriculum at Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College blended Muslim theology with European empiricism.”
56.,Consider the following statement: “A sound body means one which bends itself to the spirit and is always a ready instrument at its service.” The above statement is attributed to,”(a) Sardar Patel (b) Winston Churchill (c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Baden-Powell”
56,c,”The statement ‘A sound body means one which bends itself to the spirit and is always a ready instrument at its service’ is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi.”
57.,Who among the following was the founder of Phoenix Settlement?,”(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) BR Ambedkar (c) Rabindranath Tagore (d) Swami Vivekananda”
57,a,”Phoenix Settlement was built by Mahatma Gandhi in Natal Province, South Africa.”
58.,Name the platform used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire.,”(a) Mahanavami Dibba (b) Lotus Maha (c) Hazara Rama (d) Virupaksha”
58,a,”The Mahanavami Dibba is the platform used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire.”
59.,The idea of ‘Farr-i-Izadi’, on which the Mughal kingship was based, was first developed by which one of the following Sufi saints?,”(a) Shihabuddin Suhrawardi (b) Nizamuddin Auliya (c) Ibn al-Arabi (d) Bayazid Bistami”
59,a,”The idea of ‘Farr-i-Izadi’ was first developed by the Iranian Sufi Shihabuddin Suhrawardi.”
60.,Which Buddhist text contains an account of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka?,”(a) Vinaya Pitaka (b) Sutta Pitaka (c) Abhidhamma Pitaka (d) Mahavamsa”
60,d,”Mahavamsa contains an account of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.”
61.,Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?,”(a) Ashoka played an important role in popularising the Stupa cult (b) They were repositories of relics of Buddha and other monks (c) They were located in rural areas (d) They were located close to trade routes”
61,c,”Stupas were not typically located in rural areas, so the statement ‘They were located in rural areas’ is incorrect.”
62.,Verses ascribed to poet-saint Kabir have been compiled in which of the following traditions?,”1. Bijak in Varanasi 2. Kabir Granthawali in Rajasthan 3. Adi Granth Sahib Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1 and 2 (b) Only 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of these”
62,d,”Verses ascribed to poet-saint Kabir have been compiled in various traditions including Bijak in Varanasi, Kabir Granthawali in Rajasthan, and Adi Granth Sahib.”
63.,Which of the following statements about the usage of the term ‘barbarian’ is/are correct?,”1. It is derived from the Greek word ‘barbaros’ which means a non-Greek. 2. Romans used the term for the Germanic tribes, the Gauls and the Huns. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2”
63,c,”Both statements are correct.”
64.,Which one of the following statements is not correct?,”(a) Al-Biruni identifies the Sufi doctrine of divine love as self-annihilation with parallel passages from Bhagawad Gita (b) According to Al-Biruni, Sufi theories of Soul were similar to those in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra (c) The Hatha Yogic treatise Amrita Kunda had lasting impact on Sufism (d) Hujwiri’s conversation with the Yogis shows that he was impressed with their theory of the division of the human body”
64,d,”Hujwiri’s conversations with the Yogis show that he was not impressed with their theories, so the statement in option (d) is not correct.”
65.,Consider the following statement “So much is wrung from the peasants, that even dry bread is scarcely left to fill their stomachs.” Who among the following European travellers had made the above statement about the condition of peasantry in the Mughal Empire?,”(a) Francisco Pelsaert (b) Francois Bernier (c) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (d) Niccolao Manucci”
65,a,”Francisco Pelsaert made the statement about the condition of peasantry in the Mughal Empire.”
66.,What is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect?,”(a) Ginan (b) Ziyarat (c) Raag (d) Shahada”
66,a,”‘Ginan’ is the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect.”
67.,Who was/were the 10th century composers of the Nalayira Divya Prabandham?,”(a) Alvars (b) Nayanars (c) Appar (d) Sambandar”
67,a,”The 10th-century composers of the Nalayira Divya Prabandham were the Alvars.”
68.,Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to crystallise in different parts of the Islamic world to signify 1. continuous link between the master and disciple 2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad 3. the transmission of spiritual power and blessings to devotees Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?,”(a) 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) All of these”
68,d,”All the statements are correct.”
69.,In the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda, which one of the following hymns reflects upon the marriage ceremonies?,”(a) Surya Sukta (b) Purusha Sukta (c) Dana Stuits (d) Urna Sutra”
69,b,”The hymn reflecting upon marriage ceremonies in the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda is the Purusha Sukta.”
70.,Which of the following statements about the Non-Cooperation Movement is/are correct? 1. It was marked by significant participation of peasants from Karnataka. 2. It was marked by non-brahmin lower caste participation in Madras and Maharashtra. 3. It was marked by the lack of labour unrest in places like Assam, Bengal and Madras. 4. It was badly shaken by the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 after which Gandhiji decided to continue with the movement on a much smaller scale. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.,”(a) Only 1 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) Only 2”
70,d,”Statement 2 is correct about non-Brahmin lower caste participation in Madras and Maharashtra, and statement 3 is correct about the lack of labor unrest in places like Assam, Bengal, and Madras.”
71.,Statement I The early Aryans, who were essentially pastoral, did not develop any political structure which could measure up to a state in either ancient or modern sense. Statement II Kingship was the same as tribal chief ship; the term Rajan being used for tribal chief who was primarily a military leader and who ruled over his people and not over any specified area.,”(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I (c) Statement I is true, but statement II is false (d) Statement I is false, but statement II is true”
71,a,”Both statements are individually true. The early Aryans did not develop any political structure resembling a state, and kingship was akin to tribal chieftainship.”
72.,Which one of the following peasant struggles was an outcome of British opium policy ?,”(a) Phulaguri Dhawa [1861] (b) Birsaite Ulgulan [1899- 1900] (c) Pabna Revolt [1873] (d) Maratha Peasant Uprising [1875]”
72,a,”The Phulaguri Dhawa peasant movement was an outcome of British opium policy.”
73.,Which one of the following combinations of year and event concerning the French Revolution is correctly matched?,”(a) 1789 : Napoleonic Code (b) 1791 : Tennis Court Oath (c) 1792 : National Convention (d) 1804 : New Constitution of France”
73,c,”The correct match is: 1792 - National Convention.”
74.,Due to which of the following factors, the Industrial Revolution took place in England in the eighteenth century? 1. The discovery of coal and iron deposits 2. The discovery of steam power 3. The introduction of railways 4. The regular supply of raw materials Select the correct answer using the codes given below,”(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4”
74,d,”All the factors listed contributed to the Industrial Revolution in England.”
75.,Consider the following 1. Tughlaqabad Fort 2. Bara Gumbad in Lodhi Garden 3. Qutub Minar 4. Fatehpur Sikri Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of building the above monuments?,”(a) 3, 1, 4, 2 (b) 3, 1, 2, 4 (c) 1, 3, 2, 4 (d) 1, 3, 4, 2”
75,b,”The correct chronological order is: Qutub Minar (3), Tughlaqabad Fort (1), Bara Gumbad (2), Fatehpur Sikri (4).”
76.,With regard to nature of Mughal State, who among the following scholars argued that “the peculiar feature of the State in Mughal India was that it served not merely as the protective arm of the exploiting classes, but was itself the principal instrument of exploitation”?,”(a) Irfan Habib (b) Satish Chandra (c) Athar Ali (d) J F Richards”
76,a,”Irfan Habib argued that the Mughal state was not just a protective arm of the exploiting classes but was itself the principal instrument of exploitation.”
77.,Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I (Type of Land) List II (Meaning) A. Urvara 1. Land watered by a river B. Maru 2. Fertile land C. Nadimatrika 3. Land watered by rain D. Devamatrika 4. Desert land Codes A B C D A B C D,”(a) 2 1 4 3 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 2 4 1 3”
77,d,”The correct match is: A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3.”
78.,Who was the editor of the journal Indian Social Reformer that was started in 1890?,”(a) KT Telang (b) Veeresalingam (c) NG Chandavarkar (d) KN Natarajan”
78,d,”KN Natarajan was the editor of the journal Indian Social Reformer.”
79.,Which twelfth century Sanskrit scholar was first responsible for the compilation of ‘Nibandhas’ or digests of epic and Puranic texts?,”(a) Harsha (b) Govindachandra (c) Lakshmidhara (d) Kalidasa”
79,c,”Lakshmidhara was responsible for the compilation of ‘Nibandhas’ or digests of epic and Puranic texts.”
80.,Which river is praised in the fifth century Tamil epic, Silappadikaram?,”(a) Cauvery (b) Godavari (c) Saraswati (d) Ganges”
80,a,”The river praised in the fifth century Tamil epic Silappadikaram is the Cauvery.”
81.,Which one of the following statements about the Harappan Culture is not correct ?,”(a) It witnessed the first cities in the subcontinent (b) It marks the first use of script, written from right to left (c) It marks the earliest known use of iron as a medium for the art of sculpting (d) It marks the earliest known use of stone as a medium for the art of sculpting”
81,c,”The Harappan Culture did not mark the earliest known use of iron as a medium for the art of sculpting.”
82.,Harshacharita has references to various presents sent by a ruler named Bhaskara to Harshavardhana. Bhaskara belonged to,”(a) Haryanka Dynasty of Magadha (b) Varman Dynasty of Assam (c) Nanda Dynasty of North India (d) None of the above”
82,b,”Bhaskara belonged to the Varman Dynasty of Assam.”
83.,Which of the following was/were founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? 1. Atmiya Sabha 2. Brahmo Samaj 3. Prarthana Samaj 4. Arya Samaj Select the correct answer using the codes given below,”(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 2 (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 3 and 4”
83,c,”Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha and the Brahmo Samaj.”
84.,Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period in Indian history is not correct?,”(a) Sanskrit language and literature, after centuries of evolution, reached what has been described as a level of classical excellence through royal patronage (b) The status of women was redefined. They were entitled to formal education and hence there were women teachers, philosophers and doctors. Early marriage was prohibited by law and they were given the right to property (c) Decentralisation of administrative authority was impacted by increased grants of land and villages with fiscal and administrative immunities to priests and temples (d) Land grants paved the way for feudal developments and emergence of selfdom in India, resulting in the depression of the peasantry”
84,b,”During the Gupta period, the status of women did not undergo significant improvement as described in statement (b).”
85.,Consider the following statements about the different meanings of ‘Swaraj’ as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi: 1. Swaraj is intimately linked with Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha (adherence to truth). 2. Swaraj has two senses-one political and one beyond the realm of politics. 3. Swaraj is something that requires time and patience to acquire. 4. With determination, Swaraj could be obtained easily and quickly. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?,”(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3”
85,d,”All the statements about Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of ‘Swaraj’ are correct except statement 4.”
86.,What was/were the formative influence(s) on the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi? 1. Gandhiji was influenced by the 18th Century Pranami sect that advocated the unity of faiths. 2. Gandhiji was influenced by the theosophists. 3. Gandhiji was an admirer of the writings of Romantics like Wordsworth. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.,”(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Only 1”
86,c,”The philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi was influenced by all the factors mentioned in the options.”
87.,Which of the following statements about the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) are correct? 1. It began as the political wing of the Singh Sabhas in the late 19th century. 2. It was formed in 1920 as part of the upcoming Akali movement. 3. It was founded to reclaim control of the Sikh shrines from the government manipulated loyalist committees. 4. It formed the Akali Dal to coordinate groups (Jathas) to reclaim control of the shrines. Select the correct answer using the codes given below,(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
87,b,”The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) was formed as part of the Akali movement in 1920 to reclaim control of Sikh shrines.”
88.,Which of the following statements with regard to the speech of Mahatma Gandhi at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University are correct? 1. He charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor. 2. He asserted that our salvation can come only through the farmers. 3. He highlighted the plight of the untouchables. 4. He promised to take up the cause of the mill owners of Ahmedabad. Select the correct answer using the code given below,(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 and 4
88,b,”Mahatma Gandhi highlighted the importance of farmers in his speech at the Banaras Hindu University, but he did not promise to take up the cause of mill owners.”
89.,Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the list. List I (Act /Event) List II (Year) A. Rowlatt Act 1. 1922 B. Salt March 2. 1931 C. Chauri Chaura Incident 3. 1930 D. Second Round Table Conference 4. 1919 Codes A B C D A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 3 4 2 1
89,a,”The correct match of events to years is: A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2.”
90.,Consider the following statements about the Salt March: 1. The Salt March was deliberately ignored by the European media. 2. The Salt March was widely covered by the American and European press. 3. The Salt March was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers. 4. The Salt March impressed upon the British the urgent need to devolve more power to Indians. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
90,d,”The Salt March was widely covered by the press, and it was the first nationalist activity involving significant participation of women. However, it did not directly lead to an immediate devolution of power to Indians.”
91.,In the elections to the provincial legislatures in 1937 in British India 1. only about 10 to 12 per cent of the population had the right to vote 2. the untouchables had no right to vote 3. the Congress won an absolute majority in five out of eleven provinces 4. the Muslim League won more than 80% of the seats reserved for Muslims Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4
91,c,”During the provincial elections of 1937, only about 10 to 12 percent of the population had voting rights, but the Congress won an absolute majority in several provinces.”
92.,Which of the following statement(s) about the social base of the Arya Samaj in British India is/are correct? 1. It was located mainly in Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh. 2. It mainly comprised the trading castes. 3. It was much more limited than that of the Brahmo Samaj. Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) Only 1 (d) 1, 2 and 3,
92,a The Arya Samaj had a significant social base mainly in Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh, and it was not as limited as the Brahmo Samaj’s social base.”
93.,During the mid 19th century Industrial Revolution, the average life span of workers in Manchester was (a) 17 years (b) 30 years (c) 55 years (d) 62 years,
93,a,”The average life span of workers in Manchester during the mid-19th century Industrial Revolution was only 17 years.”
94.,George Washington was made the Commander-in-Chief of the American forces (a) in December 1773, after the Boston Tea Party (b) at the First Continental Congress in September, 1774 (c) at the Second Continental Congress in 1775 (d) by the Continental Congress at the Declaration of Independence on 4th July, 1776,
94,c,”George Washington was made Commander-in-Chief of the American forces by the Second Continental Congress in 1775.”
95.,Alexander Kerensky was (a) the head of the Provisional government in Russia before the October Revolution (b) a close confident of Lenin, with whose help the Czar was dethroned (c) the head of the Czar’s army (d) the advisor of Joseph Stalin,
95,a,”Alexander Kerensky was the head of the Provisional government in Russia before the October Revolution.”
96.,Statement I The passing of the Coercive Acts made reconciliation between Britain and her American colonies virtually impossible. Statement II The British Parliament, having issued the Stamp Act in 1765, repealed it later. Codes (a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I (c) Statement I is true but statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but statement II is true.,
96,b,”The Coercive Acts passed by the British Parliament indeed made reconciliation with the American colonies virtually impossible. However, the British Parliament did repeal the Stamp Act later, so statement II is true but not the correct explanation of statement I.”
97.,The Ryotwari experiment in land revenue was started by (a) Henry Dundas (b) Alexander Reed (c) David Ricardo (d) Mountstuart Elphinstone,
97,b,”The Ryotwari experiment in land revenue was started by Alexander Reed and Thomas Munro.”
98.,Match the following. List I (Historians) List II (Books)
99. A. Sumit Sarkar 1. The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India
100. B. Shahid Amin 2. A Rule of Property for Bengal
101. C. Ranajit Guha 3. The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal, 1903-1908
102. D. Bipan Chandra 4. Event, Metaphor, Memory-Chauri Chaura, 1922-1992 Codes A B C D A B C D (a) 3 4 2 1 (b) 3 2 4 1 (c) 1 2 4 3 (d) 1 4 2 3,
98,a,”The correct match of historians to their books is: A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1.”
99.,What form of Shiva is most prominent in the Brihadeshvara temple built by the Chola dynasty? (a) Harihara (b) Bhairava (c) Rudra (d) Tripurantaka,
99,d,”The prominent form of Shiva in the Brihadeshvara temple built by the Chola dynasty is Tripurantaka.”
100.,Which of the following statements about the philosopher Shankara is/are correct? 1. Shankara espoused a form of Vedanta called Advaita. 2. He elaborated on the philosophy of Gaudapada. 3. Shankara tried to demonstrate that the Upanishads and Brahmasutras contain a unified, systematic philosophy. 4. Shankara founded the Amanaya Mathas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) Only 4,
100,b,”All the statements about the philosopher Shankara are correct except statement 4.”
101.,Which of the following statement(s) about the Deccan Riots of 1875 is/are true? 1. The Deccan riots resulted in protection for peasants through the Deccan Agriculturalists Relief Act of 1879. 2. The riots did not spread to the whole of Maharashtra because of prompt suppression by the British. 3. The British were unable to contain the riots and they spread throughout Maharashtra. 4. The cotton boom in the Deccan that had been caused by the artificial demand generated by the American Civil War caused the impoverishment of the peasants. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4
101,d,”Statements 1, 2, and 4 about the Deccan Riots of 1875 are true.”
102.,Why are the Gypsies regarded as of Indian origin? 1. They follow Indian religious practices. 2. Their language, called Romani, is an Indo-Aryan language. 3. They believe that they came from India. 4. Epigraphic evidence locates their original home in Uttar Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 4 (b) Only 2 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
102,d,”All the statements about the Gypsies’ Indian origin are correct except statement 4.”
103.,The term Upari refers to which one of the following? (a) A category of proprietary tenure under the Mughal rule (b) A category of tenancy tenure under the Maratha rule (c) A soldier in the Maratha army (d) A village headman in the Mughal period
103,b,”The term ‘Upari’ refers to a category of tenancy tenure under the Maratha rule.”
104.,The ‘water frame’ of Richard Arkwright was a device for (a) producing a new type of painting (b) irrigating fields for rice cultivation (c) producing strong threads of yarn (d) the faster movement of steamships
104,c,”The ‘water frame’ of Richard Arkwright was a device for producing strong threads of yarn.”
105.,The epic, Silappadikaram refers to the (a) story of Rama (b) Jaina elements in the storyline (c) culture of Sri Lankan Buddhists (d) cult of Shakti worship
105,b,”The epic Silappadikaram is known for its Jaina elements in the storyline.”
106.,Rakshasa type of marriage is (a) marriage by purchase (b) marriage by capture (c) marriage by giving dowry (d) marriage by seduction
106,b,”Rakshasa type of marriage refers to marriage by capture.”
107.,Consider the following statement(s) about Harappan cities: l. Roads were not always absolutely straight and did not always cross one another at right angles. 2. A striking feature is the uniformity in the average size History of the bricks for houses and for city walls. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
c
108.,Statement I The Pahi-okashta peasants were non-resident cultivators cultivating lands on a contractual basis. Statement II The Pahi-okashta peasants worked under the temptation of favourable terms of revenue or the compulsion of economic distress.,
108,a,”Both statements are true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I regarding Pahi-okashta peasants.”
109.,Statement I The Zamindars were an exploitative class in Mughal India. Statement II The Zamindars often received the support of the peasantry in a large number of agrarian uprisings in North India in the 17th century.,
109,b,”Both statements are true; the Zamindars were not exploitative, and they received support from the peasantry in agrarian uprisings.”
110.,Statement I King Ashoka abolished capital punishment and disbanded his army. Statement II After Kalinga War, Ashoka was remorseful and became a Buddhist.,
110,d,”The first statement is false because King Ashoka did not disband his army. The second statement is true; Ashoka became remorseful after the Kalinga War and embraced Buddhism.”
111.,Which of the following Gods are also known as Lokapalas or the Guardians of the Universe? (a) Yama, Indra, Varuna and Kubera (b) Indra, Varuna, Skanda and Kubera (c) Indra, Varuna, Yama and Brahma (d) Yama, Shiva, Kubera and Indra,
111,a,”Yama, Indra, Varuna, and Kubera are known as Lokapalas or Guardians of the Universe.”
112.,Consider the following statements: 1. In Hind Swaraj, Mahatma Gandhi formulates a conception of good life for the individual as well as the society. 2. Hind Swaraj was the outcome of the experience of Gandhi’s prolonged struggle against Colonial Raj in India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
112,a,”Only statement 1 is correct. Hind Swaraj does indeed formulate a conception of the good life for both the individual and society, but it was written before Gandhi’s arrival in India, so statement 2 is incorrect.”
113.,Who among the following archaeologists was the first to identify similarities between a pre-Harappan culture and the mature Harappan culture? (a) Amalananda Ghosh (b) Rakhaldas Bannerjee (c) Daya Ram Sahni (d) Sir John Marshall,
113,a,”Amalananda Ghosh was the first archaeologist to identify similarities between pre-Harappan and mature Harappan cultures.”
114.,Which one of the following is the common element between the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora and the Shore temple at Mamallapuram? (a) Both are examples of Nagara architecture. (b) Both are carved out from solid rocks. 360 CDS Chapterwise-Sectionwise Solved Papers 2016 (I) (c) Both are Gupta period temples. (d) Both were built under the patronage of Pallava Kings.,
114,b,”Both the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora and the Shore temple at Mamallapuram are carved out of solid rock.”
115.,Which of the following is/are not depicted in the Rajput paintings? 1. The stories of Krishna 2. Ragas and Raginis 3. The deeds of Hamza 4. The deeds of Babur Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) Only 4,
115,c,”The deeds of Babur are not depicted in Rajput paintings.”
116.,Which one among the following was not an attribute of Samudragupta described in Prayag Prashasti? (a) Sharp and polished intellect (b) Accomplished sculptor (c) Fine musical performances (d) Poetical talent of a genius,
116,b,”All attributes described in Prayag Prashasti regarding Samudragupta are correct except for the one related to being an accomplished sculptor.”
117.,Kamandaka’s Nitisara is a contribution to (a) Logic and Philosophy (b) Mathematics (c) Political morality (d) Grammar,
117,c,”Kamandaka’s Nitisara is a contribution to political morality.”
118.,The followers of Gorakhnath were called (a) Jogis (b) Nath-Panthis (c) Tantriks (d) Sanyasis,
118,a,”The followers of Gorakhnath were called Jogis.”
119.,What were the 12 states of the Sikh confederacy called? (a) Misl (b) Gurmata (c) Sardari (d) Rakhi,
119,a,”The 12 states of the Sikh confederacy were called ‘Misl’.”
120.,Which one among the following statements about the coins of the Gupta rulers is correct? (a) The obverse and reverse, both, had only the king’s portrait and date. (b) The obverse and reverse, both, had only an image of a deity and date. (c) The obverse generally had king’s portrait and reverse had an image of a deity or a motif. (d) The obverse generally had king’s portrait and reverse always had a date.,
120,c,”The obverse of Gupta coins generally had the king’s portrait, and the reverse had an image of a deity or a motif.”
121.,The Agrahara in early India was (a) the name of a village or land granted to Brahmins (b) the garland of flowers of Agar (c) the grant of land to officers and soldiers (d) land of village settled by Vaishya farmers,
121,a,”In early India, Agrahara was the name of a village or land granted to Brahmins.”
122.,Which of the following statement(s) about the Vijayanagara empire is/are true? 1. The kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha. 2. Rulers used the title ‘Hindu Suratrana’ to indicate their close links with Gods. 3. All royal orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil. 4. Royal portrait sculpture was now displayed in temples. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 4 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 4,
122,d,”All statements about the Vijayanagara empire are correct except for statement 3.”
123.,Iqta in medieval India meant (a) land assigned to religious personnel for spiritual purposes (b) land revenue from different territorial units assigned to army officers (c) charity for educational and cultural activities (d) the rights of the Zamindar,
123,b,”In medieval India, Iqta meant land revenue from different territorial units assigned to army officers.”
124.,Which one of the following books was not illustrated with paintings in Akbar’s court? (a) Hamzanama (b) Razmnama (c) Baburnama (d) Tarikh-i-Alfi,
124,c,”The book ‘Baburnama’ was not illustrated with paintings in Akbar’s court.”
125.,Which kingdom did the temple of Hazara Rama belong to? (a) Avadh (b) Travancore (c) Vijayanagara (d) Ahom,
125,c,”The temple of Hazara Rama belonged to the Vijayanagara kingdom.”
126.,Consider the following statements about votive inscriptions in the 2nd century BC: 1. They record gifts made to religious institutions. 2. They tell us about the idea of transference of the meritorious results of the action of one person to another person. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
The correct answer is option 3, which states that both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Statement 1 says that votive inscriptions in the second century BC record gifts made to religious institutions. This means that these inscriptions provide information about offerings or donations made by individuals or groups to religious organizations during that time period. Votive inscriptions were often made to express gratitude or seek blessings from deities.
Statement 2 states that votive inscriptions can tell us about the idea of transference of the meritorious results of the action of one person to another person. The concept of transference refers to the belief that the positive effects or merits of a person`s actions can be transferred to someone else, either in the present or in the afterlife. Votive inscriptions might mention this belief in relation to the individuals who made the donations, suggesting that they hoped for the transfer of these merits to themselves or their loved ones.
Therefore, both statements are correct as votive inscriptions in the second century BC do record gifts made to religious institutions and provide information about the idea of transference of merits.
127.,Consider the following statements: 1. Abhinavagupta wrote a comprehensive treatise called the Tantraloka which systematically presents the teachings of the Kula and Trika systems. 2. The Samaraichchakaha by Haribhadra Suri written in Gujarat around the 8th century is technically not a tantric work but is saturated with tantric ideas and practices. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
C
128.,Consider the following statements : 1. The inscriptions on the pillar at Rummindei give vivid details of Ashoka’s Dhamma. 2. The Nigalisagar inscription records the fact of Ashoka having visited the Konagamana stupa. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
128,b,”The inscriptions on the pillar at Rummindei provide details of Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini, not about his Dhamma. The Nigalisagar inscription records Ashoka having visited the Konagamana stupa.”
129.,Consider the following statements: 1. The province of Assam was created in the year 1911. 2. Eleven districts comprising Assam were separated from the Lieutenant Governorship of Bengal and established as an independent administration under a Chief Commissioner in the year 1874. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
Only 2
Notes: Assam Province was constituted in the year 1874-1875, when eleven districts comprising it were separated from the Lt. Governorship of Bengal. It was established as an independent administration under a chief commissioner.
130.,Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? 1. Faxian’s Gaoseng Faxian Zhuan was the earliest first-hand Chinese account of Buddhist sites and practices in India. 2. Faxian was only 25 years old at the time of writing the text. 3. Faxian’s main aim in coming to India was to obtain and take back texts containing monastic rules. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) Only 3,
130,c,”Faxian’s Gaoseng Faxian Zhuan was indeed the earliest first-hand Chinese account of Buddhist sites and practices in India. His main aim in coming to India was to obtain and take back texts containing monastic rules.”
131.,Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji’s market policy 1. He placed markets under the control of a high officer called ‘Shahna’ for strictly controlling the shopkeepers and prices. 2. In order to ensure a regular supply of cheap foodgrains, he ordered the land revenue from Doab region to be paid directly to the state. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
131,c,”Both statements are correct. Alauddin Khilji took various steps to control prices and ensure a regular supply of cheap foodgrains.”
132.,Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I (Term) List II (Meaning)
133. A. Mihrab 1. Stepped pulpit’
134. B. Mimbar 2. Direction towards the Kaba for prayer
135. C. Khutba 3. Arch
136. D. Kibla 4. Sermon Codes A B C D A B C D (a) 2 1 4 3 (b) 2 4 1 3 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 3 4 1 2,
In this question, we are given two lists: List-I and List-II. We need to match the terms from List-I with their correct meanings from List-II. The code given below provides the arrangement of the terms.
List-I (Term) List-II (Meaning)
A. Mihrab ⇒ 3. Arch
B. Mimbar ⇒ 1. Stepped pulpit
C. Khutba ⇒ 4. Sermon
D. Kibla ⇒ 2. Direction towards the Kaba for prayer
We need to select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
Looking at the options and their codes, we can see that option 3 matches the terms correctly. The correct arrangement is:
A ⇒ 3
B ⇒ 1
C ⇒ 4
D ⇒ 2
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
133.,Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I (Person) List II (Work) A. Uddanda 1. Sudhanidhi B. Suyana 2. Mallikamaruta C. Yadavaprakaasa 3. Malatimadhava D. Bhavabhuti 4. Vaijayanti Codes A B C D (a) 2 1 4 3 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 2 4 1 3 (d) 3 1 4 2,
133,a,”The correct match is: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.”
A. Uddanda 2. Mallikamaruta
B. Suyana 1. Sudhanidhi
C. Yadavaprakaasa 4. Vaijayanti
D. Bhavabhuti 3. Malatimadhava
134.,The Rihla was written in (a) Arabic in the 14th century by Ibn Battuta (b) Persian in the 15th century by Abdur Razzaq (c) Persian in the 13th century by Ibn Battuta (d) Italian in the 13th century by Marco Polo,
134,a,”The Rihla was indeed written in Arabic in the 14th century by Ibn Battuta.”
135.,Which of the following statement(s) about the formation of the Indian National Congress is/are true? 1. The Indian National Congress was formed at a national convention held in Calcutta in December 1885 under the presidency of Motilal Nehru. 2. The Safety Valve Theory regarding the formation of the Indian National Congress emerged from a biography of AO Hume written by William Wedderburn. 3. An early decision was that the President would be from the same region where the session was to be held. 4. WC Bannerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 3,
135,c,”The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 at a national convention held in Bombay (not Calcutta) under the presidency of W.C. Bonnerjee.”
136.,Which of the following statement(s) about Jyotirao Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj Movement in Maharashtra is/are true? 1. The Satyashodhak Samaj was set-up in 1873. 2. Phule argued that Brahmins were the progeny of ‘alien’ Aryans. 3. Phule’s focus on the Kunbi peasantry in the 1880s and 1890s led to a privileging of Maratha identity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3,
136,d,”All the statements about Jyotirao Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj Movement are correct.”
137.,Which of the following statement(s) about Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, who played an important part in the Revolt of 1857 is/are correct? 1. He was popularly known as Danka Shah or the Maulvi with a drum. 2. He fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat. 3. He was killed by British troops under the command of Henry Lawrence. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2,
138.,In ancient India, the ‘Yaudheyas’ were (a) a sect of the Buddhism (b) a sect of the Jainism (c) a republican tribe (d) vassals of the Cholas,_
138,c,”Yaudheyas were a republican tribe in ancient India.”
139.,Borobudur is the site of (a) a huge temple of Vishnu and Shiva in Java, built in the AD 12th century (b) an enormous Stupa in Java, built in the AD 8th century (c) a magnificent palace of a Chola King in Tamil Nadu (d) a Jain monastery in Gujarat,_
139,b,”Borobudur is indeed an enormous stupa in Java, built in the AD 8th century.”
140.,Which of the following statement(s) about the Hastings Plan of 1772 is/are correct? 1. Each district was to have a civil and a criminal court. 2. The Judges were helped by native assessors who were skilled in Hindu and Islamic laws. 3. The Sadar Diwani Adalat was mainly meant to settle mercantile cases exceeding ` 10000 in value. 4. These courts did not put into place any procedural improvements. Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 4 (d) Only 2,_
140,a,”Statements 1 and 2 are correct about the Hastings Plan of 1772.”
141.,Who among the following was not a painter at Akbar’s Court? (a) Daswanth (b) Abdus Samad (c) Kalyan Das (d) Basawan,_
141,c,”Kalyan Das was not a painter at Akbar’s Court.”
142.,After the death of Shivaji, there was a fight for succession between (a) Shambhaji and the widow of Shivaji (b) Shambhaji and Bajirao (c) Rajaram and Shambhaji (d) None of the above,_
142,c,”After Shivaji’s death, there was a fight for succession between Rajaram and Shambhaji.”
143.,Match List I with List Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I (Author) List II (Work)
144. A. Somadeva 1. Malavikagnimitra
145. B. Kalidasa 2. Kathasaritsagara
146. C. Bhasa 3. Chaurapanchasika
147. D. Bilhana 4. Svapnavasavadatta Codes A B C D (a) 2 1 4 3 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 2 4 1 3 (d) 3 1 4 2,_
143,a,”The correct match is: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.”
1. Author - Somadeva: Work - Kathasaritsagara
- Author - Kalidasa: Work - Malamkagnirrdtra
- Author - Bhasa: Work - Chaurapanchasika
- Author - Bilhana: Work - Svapnavasavadatta
144.,Patanjali was (a) a philosopher of the ‘Yogachara’ school (b) the author of a book on Ayurveda (c) a philosopher of the ‘Madhyamika’ school (d) the author of a commentary on Panini’s Sanskrit grammar,_
144,d,Patanjali was a grammarian, authoring the Mahabhashya or Great Commentary on Panini’s grammar.
145.,Match List I with List ll and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I (King) List II (Region)
146. A. Shashanka 1. Assam
147. B. Kharavela 2. Maharashtra
148. C. Simuka 3. Odisha
149. D. Bhaskara Varman 4. Bengal Codes A B C D A B C D (a) 4 2 3 1 (b) 1 3 2 4 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 1 2 3 4,_
145,c,”The correct match is: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.”
146.,Which of the following characteristic(s) describes the nature of religion according to the Rig Veda? 1. Rig Vedic religion can be described as naturalistic polytheism. 2. There are striking similarities between the Rig Vedic religion and the ideas in the Iranian Avesta. 3. Vedic sacrifices were conducted in the house of the priest who was called yajaman. 4. Vedic sacrifices were of two kinds — those conducted by the householder and those that required ritual specialists. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) All of these,_
146,c,”Rig Vedic religion can be described as naturalistic polytheism, with striking similarities to Iranian Avesta, and sacrifices conducted by the householder or ritual specialists.”
147.,Which of the following statement(s) about Mahatma Gandhi’s South African experiences (1893-1914) is/are true? 1. Muslim merchants were actively involved in Gandhian political movements in South Africa. 2. In 1906, Gandhi led a campaign in Cape Town against the ordinance on compulsory registration and passes for Indians. 3. Gandhi began his political career with struggles against the imposition of excessive taxes on Indians in Cape Town. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) All of the above,_
147,a,”Only statement 1 is correct. Muslim merchants were actively involved in Gandhian political movements in South Africa.”
148.,Which of the following sets of newspapers reflected the concerns of educated Indian Muslims during the Khilafat Movement? (a) Comrade and Hamdard (b) Comrade and Hindustan Times (c) Zamindar and Muslim Voice (d) Comrade, Hamdard, Zamindar and Al Hilal,_
148,d,”Comrade, Hamdard, Zamindar, and Al Hilal were newspapers reflecting the concerns of educated Indian Muslims during the Khilafat Movement.”
149.,Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. The Marxist theory repudiates the idea of the atomised and alienated individual. 2. Marxism upholds the idea of the natural rights of men and individuals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,_
149,a,”Only statement 1 is correct. Marxism repudiates the idea of the atomised and alienated individual.”
150.,Which would be the most appropriate description concerning the Punjab Naujawan Bharat Sabha? It aspired to (a) do political work among youth, peasants and workers (b) spread the philosophy of revolution among students (c) initiate discussions regarding anti-imperialism among workers (d) help the formation of a Trade Union Movement in Punjab,_
150,a,”The Punjab Naujawan Bharat Sabha aspired to do political work among youth, peasants, and workers.”
151.,Which empire did Nicolo de Conti, Abdur Razzaq, Afanasy Nikitin and Fernao Nuniz visit? (a) The empire of Kannauj (b) Vijayanagara empire (c) Hoysala empire (d) Rashtrakuta empire,_
151,b,”Nicolo de Conti, Abdur Razzaq, Afanasy Nikitin, and Fernao Nuniz visited the Vijayanagara empire.”
152.,Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Editor) List II (Journal/ Newspaper)
153.A. SA Dange 1. Labour-Kisan Gazette
154. B. Muzaffar Ahmed 2. Inquilab
155. C. Ghulam Hussain 3. Navayug
156. D. M. Singaravelu 4. The Socialist Codes A B C D (a) 4 3 2 1 (b) 4 2 3 1 (c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 1 3 2 4,_
152,a,”The correct match is: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.”
153.,Which of the following was/were connected primarily to the communist ideology? 1. Kirti Kisan Party 2. Labour Swaraj Party Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,_
153,c,”Both the Kirti Kisan Party and the Labour Swaraj Party were connected primarily to communist ideology.”
154.,The interest of the British Government of India in Afghanistan in the 19th century came about in order to (a) make use of the natural resources of Afghanistan (b) ensure that the Russian empire did not have an influence over Afghanistan (c) increase the reach of the British Empire (d) establish a monopoly over the markets of Afghanistan,_
154,b,”The interest of the British Government of India in Afghanistan in the 19th century primarily came about to ensure that the Russian empire did not have an influence over Afghanistan.”
155.,Which of the following features of the State of Arcot in 18th century South India are correct? 1. The founders of the dynasty that ruled Arcot were Daud Khan Panni and Saadatullah Khan. 2. Arcot became the site of a protracted struggle between the English and Dutch East India Companies from the 1740s. 3. Decentralisation was a key feature of the State of Arcot in the 18th century. 4. The other major State to emerge in South India at this time was Mysore. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4,_
155,b,”The correct statements are 1 and 2. Statement 3 is incorrect as decentralization was not a key feature of the State of Arcot in the 18th century.”
156.,Which of the following statement(s) about the musical culture in 18th and 19th centuries North India is/are not correct? 1. The period was marked by the growing eminence of Sadarang Neamat Khan who introduced the khyal form. 2. A large number of musicians move out of regional centres to Delhi where they hoped they would receive more employment and patronage. 3. The period was marked by the formation of specific region based gharanas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 (c) Only 2 (d) All of these,_
156,c,”Statement 2 is incorrect. A large number of musicians moved out of regional centers to Delhi, but the formation of specific region-based gharanas was a characteristic of this time.”
157.,Which of the following statement(s) about the musical culture in 18th and 19th centuries South India is/are correct? 1. Musical developments were spearheaded by the Arcot court. 2. Tanjavur replaced Madras as the cultural capital of classical music in the second half of the 19th century. 3. Three great composers, Tyagaraja, Dikshitar and Syama Sastri experimented with the kriti form to set the foundations for modern Carnatic music. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 2 (c) Only 3 (d) All of these,_
The correct statement about the musical culture in 18th and 19th century South India is option 3: “Three great composers, Tyagaraja, Diksitar, and Syama Sastri experimented with the kriti form to set the foundations for modern Carnatic music.”
Option 1, which states that musical developments were spearheaded by the Arcot court, is incorrect. The music culture in South India during the 18th and 19th centuries was not solely driven by the Arcot court. There were various other influential musicians and composers during this time.
Option 2, which suggests that Tanjavur replaced Madras as the cultural capital of classical music in the second half of the 19th century, is also incorrect. While Tanjavur did play a significant role in the development and patronage of classical music, Madras (now Chennai) has always been a major cultural center for music in South India.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: 3 only
158.,Which of the following statement(s) about visual culture in 18th and early 19th century North India is/are correct? 1. Painters from Patna and Murshidabad flocked to Calcutta and produced water colours in the English mode. 2. Landscape and portraiture became extremely important at this time. 3. The artists Zayan-al-Din, Bhawani Das and Ram Das were adopted by the English East India Company to produce albums of Indian birds and animals. 4. While Indians were influenced by European artistic styles, Europeans artists did not visit regional courts. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) Only 4,_
158,a,”The correct statements are 1, 2, and 3. The artists Zayan-al-Din, Bhawani Das, and Ram Das were indeed adopted by the English East India Company to produce albums of Indian birds and animals.”
159.,Which of the following statements about the social reformer, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, is false? (a) Ram Mohan Roy belonged to the gentry class whose power has been diminished because of the imposition of the Permanent Settlement (b) He studied both Vedantic Monism and Christian Unitarianism (c) He translated the Upanishads into Bengali (d) His first organisation was the Atmiya Sabha, founded in Calcutta in 1815,_
159,a,”The false statement is (a). Raja Ram Mohan Roy did not belong to the gentry class whose power diminished because of the imposition of the Permanent Settlement.”
160.,Which of the following characteristic(s) about the state of Travancore in 18th century Kerala is/are correct? 1. Travancore was ruled by Martanda Varma from 1729 to 1758. 2. Travancore built a strong army and defeated the Dutch in 1741. 3. Travancore was an important centre of learning. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) 1 and 2 (d) All of these,_
160,d,”All the characteristics about the state of Travancore in the 18th century Kerala are correct.”
161.,Upari refers to which one of the following? (a) A form of Marathi poetry that emerged during the Maratha period (b) A category of tenancy tenure held under the Maratha regime (c) A court official during Maratha rule (d) A group of peasants who repelled against their oppressive landlords under Maratha rule,_
161,b,”Upari refers to a category of tenancy tenure held under the Maratha regime, not a form of Marathi poetry.”
162.,Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of the Sannyasi and Fakir uprisings? 1. These uprisings refer to a series of skirmishes between the English East India Company and a group of Sannyasis and Fakirs. 2. One reason for the uprising was the ban on free movement of the Sannyasis along pilgrimage routes. 3. In the course of the uprisings in 1773, Warren Hastings issued a proclamation banishing all Sannyasis from Bengal and Bihar. 4. Are contemporaneous with the Non- Cooperation Movement. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4,_
162,c,”Statements 1, 2, and 3 are characteristics of the Sannyasi and Fakir uprisings.”
163.,Which of the statements given below about the Mughal rule in India is false? (a) Peasant communities were a united and homogeneous group. (b) There was an abundance of food grain. (c) The state encouraged those crops that brought in more revenue. (d) Most regions produced two crops in a year.,_
163,a,”The false statement is (a). Peasant communities were not a united and homogeneous group during the Mughal rule.”
164.,The Ghadar party, formed in the USA, was determined to start a revolt in India. Which among the following provinces did the party choose to begin its armed revolt? (a) Punjab (b) Bengal (c) United Provinces(d) Bihar,_
164,a,”The Ghadar Party chose Punjab to begin its armed revolt.”
165.,The ruins of the Vijayanagara at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by,Colonel Colin Mackenzie,Sir John Shore,Andrew Fraser ,John Marshall,a
165,a,”The ruins of Vijayanagara at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by Colonel Colin Mackenzie.”
166.,Consider the following statements about colonial economy of Vietnam (Indo-China): 1. The colonial economy in Vietnam was primarily based on rice cultivation and rubber plantations. 2. All the rubber plantations in Vietnam were owned and controlled by a small Vietnamese elite. 3. Indentured Vietnamese labour was widely used in the rubber plantations. 4. Indentured labourers worked on the basis of contracts that did not specify any rights of labourers but gave immense power to the employers. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) Only 1,b
166,a,”All the statements about the colonial economy of Vietnam are correct.”
167.,Which of the four linguistic regions in South India remained unaffected by the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921-22)?,Kerala,Tamil Nadu,Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka,d
167,d,”Karnataka remained unaffected by the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921-22) in South India.”
168.,Which of the following statement(s) about the penetration of English into Bengal is/are correct? 1. Job Charnock arrived in Sutanati in August, 1690 and laid the foundation of Calcutta which later became the heart of the British Indian empire. 2. The French East India Company built a fort near the Fort William in Calcutta. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,a
168,a,”Statement I is correct. Job Charnock founded Calcutta, and the French East India Company did build a fort near Fort William. “
169.,Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Early Buddhist literature is generally composed of the canonical text. 2. The Buddhist schools classify their canonical literature as only the Pitakas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,d
The correct answer is option 4 - Neither 1 nor 2.
Let`s dissect each statement to understand why it is incorrect.
Statement 1: Early Buddhist literature is generally composed of the canonical text.
This statement is incorrect. While it is true that early Buddhist literature includes the canonical text, it is not limited to it. Early Buddhist literature also includes other types of texts such as commentaries, sub-commentaries, and Abhidhamma texts. Therefore, the statement is too narrow in its scope.
Statement 2: The Buddhist schools classify their canonical literature as only the Pitakas.
This statement is incorrect. The Buddhist schools do classify their literature as Pitakas, but the Pitakas are not the only classification. The Pitakas consist of three baskets or collections: the Vinaya Pitaka (rules for monastic discipline), the Sutta Pitaka (discourses attributed to the Buddha), and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical and psychological analysis). However, there are other texts outside of the Pitakas that are considered canonical in different Buddhist traditions. Therefore, the statement is too restrictive and does not capture the full extent of canonical literature
170.,Statement I The 12th century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka led by a Brahmana named Basavanna. Statement II The Lingayats worshipped Shiva in his manifestation as a Linga.,a
170,b,”Statement I is true about Basavanna, but Statement II does not correctly explain Statement I.”
171.,Statement I Ram Mohan Roy in his famous work Gift to Monotheism put forward weighty arguments against belief in many Gods and for the worship of a single God. Statement II Ram Mohan Roy in his Precepts of Jesus tried to separate the moral and philosophic message of the New Testament.,b
171,b,”Statement I is true about Ram Mohan Roy’s work, but Statement II does not correctly explain it.”
172.,Statement I The Bethune School, founded in Calcutta in 1849 was the first fruit of the powerful movement for women’s education that arose in the 1840s and 1850s. Statement II The first step in giving modern education to girls was undertaken by Vidyasagar in 1800.,c
172,c,”The Bethune School was founded in 1849, but Vidyasagar’s efforts were not in 1800.”
173.,Statement I The annexation of Awadh by Lord Dalhousie in 1856 adversely affected the financial conditions of the sepoys. Statement II The sepoys had to pay higher taxes on the land where their family members stayed in Awadh.,a
173,a,”The annexation of Awadh by Lord Dalhousie adversely affected the financial conditions of the sepoys, and they had to pay higher taxes.”
Marco Polo’s trip to India (1271 AD) earned much fame in Europe on account of : A. his having discovered a safe mute to India B. his having established amicable relations with many Kings of India C. his account of commercial religious and social conditions in the East D. All of the above
Marco Polo’s trip to India (1271 AD) earned much fame in Europe on account of :
A. his having discovered a safe mute to India
B. his having established amicable relations with many Kings of India
C. his account of commercial religious and social conditions in the East
D. All of the above
The correct answer is option 3: his account of commercial, religious, and social conditions in the East. Marco Polos journey to India in 1271 gained a lot of fame in Europe due to the detailed and fascinating account he provided about the trade, religion, and society in the East. His book, "The Travels of Marco Polo," was widely read and contributed to Europeans understanding of the rich and diverse cultures of the Far East.
Option 1 states that Marco Polo discovered a safe route to India, but this is not accurate. Marco Polo`s journey did not involve discovering a new route to India; rather, he travelled along the established Silk Road and visited various regions in Asia.
Option 2 suggests that Marco Polo established friendly relations with many Kings of India, but this is not entirely true. Although Marco Polo did interact with several rulers during his travels, such as Kublai Khan in China, there is no specific mention of him establishing strong connections with Indian kings.
Therefore, option 3 is the most accurate choice as it highlights the main reason for Marco Polo`s fame in Europe - his detailed account of the commercial, religious, and social conditions in the East.
175.,Consider the following statements from Kalhana’s Rajatarangini 1. The common people ate rice and Utpala-saka (a wild vegetable of bitter taste). 2. Harsha introduced into Kashmir a general dress befitting a king which included a long coat. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,c
175,c,”Both statements from Kalhana’s Rajatarangini are correct.”
176.,Match the following List I (Text) List II (Author)
177.A. Kitab-al-Hind 1. Ibn Battuta
178.B. Rehla 2. Al-Biruni
179.C. Humayun Nama 3. Lahori
180. D. Badshah Nama 4. Gulbadan Begum Codes A B C D A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 2 1 4 3,d
176,d,”The matches are: A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3.”
177.,Which one of the following was a temple built by the Chola Kings? (a) Brihadiswara Temple, Tanjavur (b) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai (c) Srirangam Temple, Thiruchirapalli (d) Durga Temple, Aihole,a
177,a,”The Brihadiswara Temple at Tanjavur was built by the Chola Kings.”
178.,Consider the following statements concerning the initial phase of the Industrial Revolution in England. 1. England was fortunate in that coal and iron ore were plentifully available to be used in industry. 2. Until the 18th century, there was a scarcity of usable iron. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,c
178,c,”Both statements are correct. England had abundant coal and iron ore available for industry during the Industrial Revolution.”
179.,Match the following List I (Temple) List II (Town)
180.A. Kailasanathar 1. Bhuvneshwar
181. B. Lingaraj 2. Khajuraho
182. C. Kandariya Mahadev 3. Mount Abu
183. D. Dilwara 4. Kanchipuram Codes A B C D A B C D (a) 4 2 1 3 (b) 4 1 2 3 (c) 3 1 2 4 (d) 3 2 1 4,b
179,b,”The matches are: A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3.”
A - Kailasanathar matches with 4 - Kanchipuram, B - Lingaraj matches with 1 - Bhubaneshwar, C - Kandariya Mahadev matches with 2 - Khajuraho, D - Dilwara matches with 3 - Mount Abu
180.,Which among the following was the reason of the resignations of the Indian Ministers in all the provinces in the year 1939? (a) The Governors refused to act as constitutional heads (b) The Centre did not provide the required financial help to provinces (c) The Governor-General converted Indian administration from federal to unitary one because of the beginning of the World War II (d) India was declared a party to the World War II without the consent of the provincial government,d
180,d,”The Indian Ministers resigned in 1939 because India was declared a party to World War II without the consent of the provincial government.”
181.,Who among the following was not associated with the activities of the Theosophical Society? (a) Madame HP Blavatsky (b) Mr AO Hume (c) Col HS Olcott (d) Mrs Annie Besant
181,b,”Mr. AO Hume was not associated with the activities of the Theosophical Society.”
182.,The Society of Jesus, whose followers were called Jesuits, was set-up by (a) Martin Luther (b) Ulrich Zwingli (c) Erasmus (d) Ignatius Loyola
182,d,”The Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, was set up by Ignatius Loyola.”
183.,Consider the following statements about the First Session of the Indian National Congress 1. It was held in Bombay in 1885. 2. Surendranath Bannerji could not attend the session due to the simultaneous session of the Indian National Conference. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
183,c,”Both statements are correct. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in 1885, and Surendranath Bannerji could not attend due to the simultaneous session of the Indian National Conference.”
184.,Consider the following statements 1. BG Tilak founded the Home Rule League in April 1916, in Maharashtra. 2. NC Kelkar was not associated with Home Rule Movement. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
184,a,”Only statement 1 is correct. BG Tilak founded the Home Rule League in Maharashtra in April 1916.”
185.,Consider the following statements about Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh 1. He was a staunch supporter of Indian National Congress. 2. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was set-up with the objective of promoting learning of Islamic education among the Muslims. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
185,d,”Both statements are incorrect. Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College to promote social and economic development among Indian Muslims, and he was not a staunch supporter of the Indian National Congress.”
186.,The social ideals of Mahatma Gandhi were first put forth in (a) Hind Swaraj (b) An Authobiography—The Story of My Experiments with Truth (c) History of the Satyagraha in South Africa (d) The Bhagavad Geeta According to Gandhi
186,a,”The social ideals of Mahatma Gandhi were first put forth in Hind Swaraj.”
187.,The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at (a) Sanchi (b) Amaravati (c) Kanaganahalli (d) Ajanta
187,c,”The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at Kanaganahalli.”
188.,Which one of the following statements about Rig Veda is not correct? (a) Deities were worshipped through prayer and sacrificial rituals (b) The Gods are presented as powerful, who could be made to intervene in the world of men via the performance of sacrifices (c) The Gods were supposed to partake of the offerings as they were consumed by the fire (d) The sacrifices were performed in the temples
188,d,”The sacrifices mentioned in the Rig Veda were not performed in temples.”
189.,Consider the following statements 1. Battle of Buxar provided the key to the English to establish their rule in India. 2. The Treaty of Allahabad, concluded in 1765, enabled the British to establish their rule in Bengal. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
189,c,”Both statements are correct. The Battle of Buxar and the Treaty of Allahabad facilitated the establishment of British rule in India.”
190.,Which one of the following statements about ancient Indian Mahajanapadas is correct? (a) All Mahajanapadas were oligarchies where power was exercised by a group of people (b) All Mahajanapadas were located in Eastern India (c) No army was maintained by the Mahajanapadas (d) Buddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas
190,d,”Buddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas.”
191.,Consider the following statements regarding Indian Feudalism in the early medieval period 1. The revenue assignments were called Bhoga. 2. The hereditary chiefs neither collected revenues nor assumed administrative powers. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
191,a,”In the early medieval period, revenue assignments were called ‘Bhoga.’”
192.,The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of (a) Bindusara (b) Ashoka (c) Kunal (d) Kanishka
192,d,”The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of Kanishka.”
193.,The University of Nalanda was set-up by which Gupta ruler? (a) Kumaragupta II (b) Kumaragupta I (c) Chandragupta II (d) Samudragupta
193,b,”The University of Nalanda was set up by Kumaragupta I.”
194.,Consider the following statements about Sher Shah’s administration 1. He divided his empire into Sarkars, which were further subdivided into Parganas. 2. The Sarkars and the Parganas were directly administered by Sher Shah without the help of any other officials. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
194,a,”Sher Shah divided his empire into Sarkars, which were further subdivided into Parganas. However, the Sarkars and the Parganas were not directly administered by Sher Shah.”
1.,Which one of the following is the most noticeable characteristic of the mediterranean climate? (a) Limited geographical extent (b) Dry summer (c) Dry winter (d) Moderate temperature
1,b,”Mediterranean climate is characterised by dry summer, mild and wet winters. The climate receive its name from the mediterranean basin, where this climate type is most common. Climate zones are located along the Western sides of continents, between 30° and 45° North and South of the equator.”
2.,Which one of the following rivers takes a ‘U’ turn at Namcha Barwa and enters India? (a) Ganga (b) Tista (c) Barak (d) Brahmaputra
2,d,”Brahmaputra originates on the Angsi Glacier located on the Northern side of the Himalayas as Yarlung Tsangpo river and flows in Southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great Gorges. Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) enters India after taking a ‘U’ turn at Namcha Barwa and flows in Arunachal Pradesh where it is known as ‘Dihang’ or ‘Siang’ rivers.”
3.,Which one of the following Indian States has no international boundary? (a) Bihar (b) Chhattisgarh (c) Uttarakhand (d) Meghalaya
3,b,”India is the 7th largest country in the world and it is the only country in the Indian subcontinent to share its land frontiers with every member country of the subcontinent . Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan are bordering countries of India. Chhattisgarh do not have any international boundary.”
4.,Which one of the following Indian cities is not located on a river bank? (a) Agra (b) Bhagalpur (c) Bhopal (d) Kanpur
4,c,”Agra is a city in the State of Uttar Pradesh in India situated on the banks of river Yamuna. Bhagalpur is one of the important city of the State of Bihar. It is situated on the banks of the river Ganga. Kanpur is situated in State of Uttar Pradesh, it is situated on Ganga river. Hence, Bhopal is not situated on a river bank.”
5.,Where are Jhumri Telaiya and Mandar Hills situated? (a) Jharkhand (b) Bihar (c) Assam (d) West Bengal
The correct answer is option 1: Jharkhand.
Johnui Telaiya and Mender Hills are both situated in the state of Jharkhand.
Jharkhand is a state located in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar in the year 2000. Jharkhand is known for its rich mineral resources and dense forests.
Johnui Telaiya is a small tourist spot in Jharkhand situated near Giridih. It is known for its picturesque surroundings, with a beautiful lake and hilly terrain.
Mender Hills, also known as Mander Pahar, is a mountain range located near Jhumri Tilaiya in Jharkhand. It is a popular destination for trekking and adventure activities, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Therefore, if you are looking for the locations of Johnui Telaiya and Mender Hills, you can find them in the state of Jharkhand, option 1.
6.,Which one of the following is not correct regarding South India? (a) Diurnal range of temperature is less (b) Annual range of temperature is less (c) Temperature is high throughout the year (d) Extreme climatic conditions are found
6,d,”South Indian regions have a tropical climate with the monsoons playing a major part. Diurnal range of temperature is less in South India. Annual range of temperature is also due to proximity to equator. Temperature is high throughout the year. Climatic conditions are not extreme here as they are in Northern part of India. Hence, option (d) is not correct.”
