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1. Consider the following statements regarding 4. With reference to the spread of Tantricism in
the prehistoric paintings in India: 6th century A.D, consider the following
1. Mesolithic paintings depict scenes of statements:
people hunting in group.
1. It laid great stress on magic rituals.
2. Chalcolithic Paintings reveal the
2. It intended to satisfy the materialistic
presence of settled agricultural
desires of people.
communities.
3. It admitted women and shudras into its
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? ranks.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above are

(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Which of the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the Mauryan age are correct?
1. Establishment of a well-organised state
5. With reference to art and archaeological
machinery for the first time.
history of India, which one among the
2. Abundance of Northern Black Polished
Ware. following was made earliest?
3. Phase of rapid urbanisation. (a) Rock-cut caves at Udaygiri

Select the correct answer using the code (b) Port-city of Lothal
given below. (c) Stupa at Sanchi
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Shore temple at Mahabalipuram
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
6. With reference to Samkhya school of
(d) 1 and 3 only
philosophy, consider the following
statements:
3. With reference to jizyah, consider the
1. It does not recognize the existence of
following statements:
1. It was a pilgrimage tax levied on non- God.
muslims under Sultanate rule. 2. It believes in liberation of soul through
2. It was collected through special officers self-knowledge.
called barids. Which of the statements given above is /are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Consider the following pairs: 10. Consider the following statements

Post Vedic ritual Deals with regarding Dashavatar theatre form:
literature
1. It is performed in Goa and Konkan
1. Srautasutras : Public sacrifices
meant for prince and region.
three higher varnas. 2. The performers personify the ten
2. Grihyasutras : Domestic rituals
incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
connected with birth,
marriage and 3. The performers wear wooden masks.
funerals. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Sulvasutras : Measurements for
correct?
the construction of
(a) 1 and 3 only
sacrificial altars.
Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) 2 only
correctly matched? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 11. Anda, harmika, chhatri are parts of which of
the following architectural forms?
8. Consider the following features regarding
Buddha's sculpture: (a) Buddhist stupa
1. Curly Hair (b) Prehistoric rock-cut caves
2. Elongated Ears
(c) Dravidian Temple
3. Protruding eyeballs
(d) Indo-Islamic tomb
The above features describes which of the
following school of art?
(a) Mathura school 12. With reference to Ashoka's policy of
(b) Amravati school
Dhamma, consider the following statements:
(c) Gandhara school
(d) Sarnath school 1. It propagated religious toleration.
2. It aimed to strengthen the institution of

9. Consider the following pairs:
family.
Paintings Site
1. Mara Vijaya : Ajanta 3. It called for a ban on animal sacrifice.
2. Padampani Bodhisattva : Ellora Which of the statements given above is/are

3. Kiratarjuniya : Lepakshi correct?
(a) 1 only
correctly matched?
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
13. Which of the following is/are common 16. Which of the following statements regarding
characteristics of Ajanta and Ellora caves ? Jainism is not correct?
1. They both are rock cut caves. (a) It condemned the varna system.
2. They both have chaityas. (b) It adopted Prakrit language to preach
3. They both are dedicated to Buddhism Jaina doctrines.
only. (c) It believed in austere way of life.
Select the correct answer using the code (d) It did not receive much state patronage
given below. as compared to Buddhism.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only 17. Consider the following pairs:
(c) 1 and 2 only Empire Founder
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Rashtrakuta : Vijayalaya
2. Chola : Dantidurga
14. Which among the following were the 3. Pala : Gopala
reasons for invasion of Gujarat by Delhi Which of the pairs given above is/are
Sultans during 13th century? correctly matched?
1. Control of ports (a) 1 and 2
2. Fertile land tracts (b) 3 only
3. Control of supply of horses (c) 1 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1 only
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only 18. With reference to the medieval history of
(b) 2 and 3 only India, Khuts and Muqaddams refer to
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Landlords
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Army Chiefs
(c) Council of ministers
15. With reference to Ramanuja, a famous (d) Tax officials
Bhakti saint, consider the following
statements: 19. With reference to the people of Chalcolithic
1. He preached that for salvation grace of culture, consider the following statements:
god was more important than knowledge 1. They lived in houses made up of mud
about him. bricks.
2. He tried to link Bhakti with the tradition 2. They domesticated horses.
of Vedas. 3. They were aware of cotton cultivation.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statement given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 3 only
20. Which of the following dynasties were 23. Which of the following factors was/were
contemporaries? responsible for the decline of Gupta empire?
1. Satavahanas 1. Invasion by Shakas
2. Weak successors
2. Mauryas
3. Rise of the feudatories
3. Shakas
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
24. Yavanas during the ancient period of Indian
history were
21. Consider the following pairs :
(a) visitors from Greece
Temple State
(b) goldsmiths during Gupta period
1. Kandriya Mahadeo : Madhya Pradesh
(c) artisans of central India
Temple
(d) warrior tribes of South India.
2. Lingaraja Temple : Andhra Pradesh
3. Hoyasaleswara : Maharashtra 25. 'This Deccan state ruler was given the titles
Temple of Abla baba and Jagat guru. He was deeply
Which of the pairs given above is/are interested in music and composed a book
correctly matched? called Kitab-i-Nauras in which songs were
set to various ragas'.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which among the following is best described
(b) 2 only
by the above passage?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Ala-ud-din Imad Shah
(d) 1 only
(b) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
(c) Ibrahim Adil Shah II
22. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Murahari Rao
the Mathura school of art:
1. Buddha was represented in human form. 26. The walls of the central small shrine are
2. The sculptural tradition had the devoid of carving and are left plain as the
temple faces the east and, every year, at the
confluence of Bactria and Parthia
time of the equinoxes, the sun shines directly
traditions only.
into this central shrine.
The above description best describes which
correct?
of the following temples?
(a) 1 only (a) Kamakhya temple, Guwahati
(b) 2 only (b) Kailashnath temple, Ellora
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Sun temple, Modhera
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Brihadeshwara temple, Thanjavur

27. Which among the following were the 30. Consider the following pairs:
reasons for the decline of trade from 6th Poet Contemporary king
century AD? 1. Tulsi Das : Akbar
1. Decline of Roman empire 2.Amir Khusrau : Alauddin Khili
2. Silk trade with Iran was stopped 3. Surdas : Shah Jahan
3. Arabs practically monopolized the Which of the pairs given above is/are
export trade of India correct?
Select the correct answer from the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. With reference to medieval India, which
28. Which of the following were the factors ruler assumed the title 'gangaikondachola'?
behind the expansion of trade and commerce (a) Rajendra I
in India during the Mughal rule in 17th (b) Vijayalaya
century? (c) Rajaraja
1. Political integration of India under (d) Narasimha
Mughals.
2. Uniform tax was levied on goods at the 32. Which among the following initiatives
point of their entry into the empire. was/were taken by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
3. Minting of silver coin as a standard 1. Shifting the capital from Delhi to Agra.
currency. 2. Introduction of token currency.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Khurasan project
given below. Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
29. With reference to the cultural history of
India, Dravida style of temple architecture
include which of the following features? 33. Hoysala temples are well known for
1. Gopuram 1. vesara style of architecture.
2. Garbhagriha 2. their star-like ground-plans.
3. Mandapa 3. using terracotta as their main building
4. Vimana material.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2 only
34. With reference to the Vedic age, consider the 37. Consider the following pairs with reference
following statements: to temple architecture in India:
Shrine Type Characteristic
1. In Rig Vedic age, land was held as
1. Sandhara : with
private property.
pradikshinapatha
2. The king started maintaining a standing 2. Nirandhara : without
army in the Rig vedic period. pradikshinapatha
3. Cattle slaughter was prohibited since the 3. Sarvatobhadra : which can be
beginning of Vedic age. accessed from all

sides
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 2 only
(b) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
38. Which of the following items are found in

35. With reference to Balban, consider the sites of Indus Valley Civilisation?
following statements. 1. Bronze statues
1. He gave important posts to people who 2. Gold beads
did not belong to the noble family. 3. Ivory Seals

2. He established a strong centralised
given below.
government and army.
(a) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
correct? (c) 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
39. Yaksha worship is a characteristic of which
(c) Both 1 and 2
of the following religions?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Jainism
2. Buddhism
36. Brihatsamhita, a famous work on astrology 3. Hinduism
is written by Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) Aryabhatta
(a) 1 only
(b) Varahamihira
(b) 2 only
(c) Panini (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Kalidasa (d) 1, 2 and 3
40. Which of the following was/were the sources 44. Which of the following scholars were
of revenue during the Mauryan empire? patronized by the Gupta ruler Chandragupta
1. Agricultural produce Vikramaditya?
1. Kalidasa
2. Tolls levied on commodities brought to
2. Amarsimha
town for sale
3. Banabhatta
3. Mining and sale of liquor
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
45. With reference to the forms of worship as
practised in Buddhism, consider the
41. Maharis and Gotipua are related to which of
following statements:
the following classical dance forms? 1. They believed in worshipping through
(a) Kuchipudi symbols.
(b) Manipuri 2. They prohibited worship of female
(c) Odissi goddess.
(d) Bharatnatyam 3. They never practised idol worship.
correct?
42. Rekhapida, Pidhadeul and Khakra represent
(a) 1 and 3 only
the main architectural features of temples of
(b) 2 and 3 only
which of the following region?
(c) 1 only
(a) Assam (d) 1 and 2 only
(b) Kashmir
(c) Odisha 46. Consider the following pairs of land
(d) Bengal classification during Akbar reign:
Land Type of land
43. Which of the following was/were the reasons classification
1. Polaj : land cultivated every
behind the rise of new religious sects in 6th
year and never left
century B.C.?
fallow
1. Introduction of new agricultural 2. Chachar : land which had to be left
economy fallow for 3 or 4 years
2. Oppressive brahmanical practices 3. Banjar : land which remained
3. Existence of social inequalities uncultivated for 5 years
Select the correct answer using the code or more
given below. Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
47. Which of the following Sanskrit works 51. Which of the following was not a
narrates the love story of Vatsa king and the consequence of Alexander’s invasion of
daughter of Avanti ruler? India?
(a) Ramacharita (a) Direct contact established between India
(b) Swapnavasavadatta and Greece
(c) Malavikagnimitra
(b) Establishment of well- demarcated
(d) Ratnavali
Greek empire in north-west India
(c) Expansion of geographical knowledge of
48. Which of the following is the source of A
the world
Code of Gentoo Laws, a translated work in
(d) Facilitated expansion of Mauryan
English to understand Hindu law by colonial
administration? empire
(a) Dharamasutras
(b) Arthashastra 52. With reference to Asthapradhan system of
(c) Manusmiriti administration under Shivaji, consider the
(d) Upanishads following statements:
1. The offices were hereditary in nature.
49. Consider the following statements regarding 2. The majumdar was in charge of justice
Buddhism: system.
1. It did not recognise the existence of god. 3. Officers were paid in jagirs or land
2. It prescribed middle path between excess grants.
of both luxury and austerity.
3. It provided practical solutions to the
correct?
worldly problems.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 3 only 53. Consider the following characteristics of a
neolithic site:
50. With reference to Indian theatres, consider 1. The practice of burying domestic dogs
the following pairs: with their master in their grave
Theatrical form State 2. Use of weapons and tools made up of
1. Bhand Pather : Kashmir bones.
2. Bhaona : Assam 3. Use of Coarse grey pottery.
3. Bhavai : Uttar Pradesh Identify the site based on the above
characteristics.
correctly matched?
(a) Chirand
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Burzahom
(b) 2 only
(c) Jorwe
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Bhimbetka
(d) 1, 2 and 3
54. With reference to Mahajanapadas and 57. Zabti, dahsala and batai, prevalent during
sanghas, consider the following statements: the reign of Akbar, were
1. While most mahajanapadas were
(a) officials in revenue administration
monarchies ruled by one king, the
sanghas were oligarchies rule (b) names of silver, lead and copper coins
collectively by kings. respectively
2. While Mahavira belonged to a
(c) type of trader's guilds
Mahajanpada, Buddha was from sangha.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) different systems of revenue assessment
correct?
(a) 1 only
58. Which among the following foreign
(b) 2 only
travellers visited the Vijayanagara kingdom?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Ibn Batuta
2. Fernao Nuniz
55. With reference to the Badami caves, which
3. Duarte Barbosa
of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They are dedicated to Vaishnavite Select the correct answer using the code
tradition. given below.
2. The painting scenes depict daily life of
(a) 1 and 2 only
cave dwellers.
(b) 1 only
given below. (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 59. With reference to Akbar's Rajput policy,
consider the following statements:

56. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
1. He banned the practice of forcible
matched?
Forms of Mural Region conversion of prisoners of war.
Painting 2. He ranked Rajput officials below the

1. Pithoro : Rajasthan Mughal officials.
2. Mithila : Bihar
3. Warli : West Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

60. With reference to impact by advent of 63. With reference to Indus valley civilization,
Portuguese in 16th century, consider the the lost wax technique was prominently used
following statements: in:
1. They replaced the Gujarati and Arab
(a) Paintings
traders and monopolised the Asian trade
(b) Sculptures
networks.
2. The scientific advancements of Europe (c) Ornaments
were transmitted to India. (d) Pottery
3. Central American agricultural products
like potato and maize were introduced in 64. Consider the following pairs:
India. Tamil works Related to
1. Tolkkappiyam : Grammar and
correct?
Poetics
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Silappadikaram : Tamil version
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only of Ramayana
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Manimekalai : Tamil epic
61. With reference to the market control policy correctly matched?
of Alauddin Khilji, consider the following (a) 1 and 2 only
statements :
(b) 2 only
1. He set up warehouses and stocked them
(c) 1 and 3 only
with foodgrains to be released during
famine only. (d) 2 and 3 only
2. He controlled the prices of horses to
ensure reasonable supply to the army. 65. With regard to dance forms as per the
Which of the statements given above is/are ancient treatises , consider the following
correct? statements:
(a) 1 only
1. Natya highlights the dramatic element in
(b) 2 only
the dance.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Nritya is pure dance where body
movements do not express any mood or
62. Rajukas, a class of officers appointed by meaning.
Ashoka were responsible for: 3. Nritta is essentially expressional,
1. propagating dharma among various performed specifically to convey the
social groups.
meaning of a theme or idea
2. vested with authority of rewarding and
punishing people.
3. administering justice in his empire. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
66. Which of the following is/are the port cities 69. Which of the following animals is/are found
of ancient India situated on the Coromandal on the Lion Capital at Sarnath?
Coast? 1. Tiger
1. Arikamedu
2. Horse
2. Mahabalipuram
3. Elephant
3. Kaveripattanam
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only
67. Consider the following statements regarding 70. Gita Govinda, which describes the
the reign of Sher Shah Suri: relationship between Krishna and the gopis
1. He is credited with building Grand
of Vrindavana, was written by
Trunk Road.
(a) Tulsidas
2. He extended equal treatment to all
(b) Padmavati
subjects irrespective of the faith they
(c) Jinasena
professed.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Jayadeva
correct?
(a) 1 only 71. Which of the following are the contributions
(b) 2 only of ancient Indians in the field of
(c) Both 1 and 2 mathematics and astronomy?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Adoption of Indian numeral system by
the Arabs.
68. With reference to Yampuri puppet form,
2. First use of decimal system by Indians.
consider the following statements:
3. Discovery of cause of solar and lunar
1. It is unique to the state of Bihar.
eclipse.
2. It is a type of rod puppetry.
Select the correct answer from the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
72. With reference to Sattriya dance form, 75. With reference to the Chinese travellers
consider the following statements: Hsuan Tsang and Fa-hsien during ancient
1. It is a classical dance form of Andhra India, consider the following statements:
1. While Hsuan Tsang visited during the
Pradesh.
Gupta period, Fa-hsien visited during
2. Both shaivite and vaishnavite themes are
Harshavardhana's reign.
portrayed in it. 2. While Hsuan Tsang came to study
Which of the statements given above is/are Buddhism, Fa-hsien studied Jainism.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
73. With respect to the economic practices 76. Consider the following statements regarding
prevalent during the age of Buddha, consider Nayaka paintings:
the following statements: 1. They are an extension of Vijayanagara
style.
1. Bali was a voluntary payment made by
2. They depict scenes from Ramayana and
tribesmen to their chiefs.
Mahabharata.
2. Kshatriyas and brahmanas were 3. They represent three-dimensional
exempted from the payment of taxes. human figures.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
77. With reference to Yakshagana, consider the
74. Which of the following is/are the following statements:
architectural forms of Nagara temples? 1. It is traditional style of theatre
combining dance and music.
1. Latina
2. It is based on mythological stories of
2. Phamsana
Ramayana and Mahabharata.
3. Valabhi 3. It is from Indian state of Madhya
Select the correct answer using the code Pradesh.
given below. Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only

78. With reference to the cultural history of 81. With reference to the Gol-Gumbaz in
India, the term pietra-dura refers to Karnataka, consider the following
statements:
(a) a type of miniature painting introduced
1. It is situated on the famous port at
by Portuguese.
Masulipatnam of Qutb Shahi rulers of
(b) a special costume worn by Sufi Saints.
Golconda.
(c) an assembly of village elders during 2. It is built in mandu architectural style.
Sultanate period. Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) a decorative art on wall using semi- not correct?
(a) 1 only
precious stones.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
79. Which among the following factors
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
encouraged Akbar to take interest in Deccan
Affairs? 82. With reference to Kathakali Dance, consider
1. Bitter sectarian rivalries in Deccan. the following statements:
1. The tenets of Kathakali have been laid
2. Growing influence of the Portuguese.
down in the Natya Shastra.
3. Invitation from Deccan states.
2. It is based on stories adapted from
mythological epics.
given below. 3. It is influenced by early martial arts
(a) 1 only traditions of Kerala.
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
80. In 6th century B.C., which of the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
reasons facilitated foreign invasions through
the north-west India? 83. Consider the following statements
regarding Koodiyattam theatre form of
1. Absence of a powerful kingdom in the
Kerala:
region
1. It is based on Sanskrit theatre traditions.
2. Decline of Nandas 2. It is included in the UNESCO's
3. Presence of passes in the Hindukush Representative List of the Intangible
Select the correct answer using the code Cultural Heritage of Humanity
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
84. Consider the following statements regarding 87. Consider the following pairs:
King Harshavardhana: Indus Valley Sites Location
1. He made Patliputra the seat of his 1. Lothal : Gujarat
capital. 2. Ropar : Punjab
2. He converted to Jainism in the later 3. Mohenjodaro : Rajasthan
stages of his life. Which of the pairs given above is/are
3. He abolished the practice of giving land correctly matched?
grants to the priests. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
88. Consider the following pairs:
(c) 1 only
Veda Related to
(d) None
1. Atharva Veda : Charms and spells to
ward off evils
85. With respect to ancient history, what
2. Yajur Veda : Give directions to
does Vajapeya and Rajasuya refer to?
perform of rituals
(a) Rituals performed by kings
and ceremonies
(b) Military and treasury officers
3. Sama Veda : Prayers set to
(c) Names of tribes
musical tone
(d) Popular assemblies
correctly matched?
86. Which of the following was/were the causes
(a) 1, 2 and 3
of the decline of the Mauryan empire?
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. Oppressive rule in the provinces
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Neglect of north-west frontier (d) 2 and 3 only
3. High expenditure on army and
bureaucracy 89. Who among the following is the Indian ruler
Select the correct answer using the code who was referred in the Greek history
given below. sources as Sandrokottas?
(a) 1 only (a) Ashoka
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Samundragupta
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Kanishka

90. Consider the following pairs : 93. With reference to Greek and roman accounts
Ancient cities Located across the of the first and second century A.D. ,
river consider the following statements:
1. Harappa : Ravi 1. Ptolemy's Geography, written in Greek
2. Ujjain : Yamuna give a valuable data on India's
3. Nagarjunkonda : Godavari geography and commerce.
Which of the pairs given above is/are 2. Pliny's Naturalis Historia, written in
Latin give a valuable data on trade
correctly matched?
between India and Italy.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
91. Which of the following reasons can be
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
attributed to the rise of Magadha as a
powerful kingdom? 94. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Rich iron deposits the Jataka stories of Buddhism:
2. Strategic location of the capitals 1. Events from previous lives of Buddha
3. Fertile Gangetic plain. are depicted in these stories.
4. Enterprising rulers. 2. They are depicted on the railings and
Select the correct using the code given torana of the stupas.
below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only correct?
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
92. 'These sufi saints did not reject government

95. It is a form of semi classical vocal music
service, They argued that visits to royal
inspired by the folk songs of camel riders in
courts provided the saints opportunities to
the Punjab area. It is sung in both Punjabi
help the poor people by getting their
and Pashto languages. It is characterized by
grievances redressed by the sultan. These
jumpy and flashy tonal movements with
sufi saints also took active part in politics.'
rhythmic and rapid notes.
The above passage refers to saints of which
Which among the following regional music
Sufi order/silsilah? is described by the above passage?
(a) Qadiri (a) Qawwali
(b) Chisti (b) Tappa
(c) Suhrawardi (c) Pandavani
(d) Naqshbandi (d) Kajri

96. With reference to the Sangam assemblies, 99. With reference to the administration during
consider the following statements: Delhi sultanate period, consider the
1. They were patronized by Pandya kings. following pairs:
2. They were held in Madurai. Department Area
3. The main language used was 1. Diwan-i-Risalat : Religious Affairs
Malayalam.
2. Diwan-i-Arz : Military
Which of the statements given above
3. Diwan-i-Insha : Royal
is/are correct?
correspondence
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
correctly matched?
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
97. With respect to the tribal assemblies during (c) 3 only
Vedic age, consider the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
statements:
1. They are mentioned in the Rig Veda. 100. Which of the following is/are the
2. They exercised military and religious characteristics of social life of people during
functions. Vedic period?
3. Women were never a part of these 1. The institution of gotra
assemblies.
2. Well-established ashram system
3. Matriarchal family system
correct?
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
98. With reference to ancient India, the (d) 1 and 3 only
term Brahmadeya refers to
(a) a kind of tax levied on brahmanas
(b) a land belonging to non brahman
peasants
(c) a land alloted to build temples dedicated
to Brahma.
(d) a tax free land gifted to brahmanas
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(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above are

3. Phase of rapid urbanisation. (a) Rock-cut caves at Udaygiri

7. Consider the following pairs: 10. Consider the following statements

2. It aimed to strengthen the institution of

2. Padampani Bodhisattva : Ellora Which of the statements given above is/are

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beginning of Vedic age. accessed from all

38. Which of the following items are found in

did not belong to the noble family. 3. Ivory Seals

(c) 1 and 2 only

consider the following statements:

Painting 2. He ranked Rajput officials below the

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only

(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only

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capital. 2. Ropar : Punjab

2. He converted to Jainism in the later 3. Mohenjodaro : Rajasthan

stages of his life. Which of the pairs given above is/are

3. He abolished the practice of giving land correctly matched?

grants to the priests. (a) 1 and 2 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 only

(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Samundragupta

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Kanishka

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(d) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

92. 'These sufi saints did not reject government

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