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1. With respect to the Indian classical dance 4. Consider the following pairs:
Bharatnatyam, consider the following Musical Characteristics
statements: Instruments
1. It is a solo dance in which one dancer 1. Sushira Vadya : Stringed
takes on many roles in a single instruments
performance. 2. Ghana Vadya : Solid instruments
2. Mridangam is the only musical which do not
instrument used in the performance. require tuning
3. The performance ends with a vibrant 3. Avanaddha : Percussion
dance performance called 'alarippu'. Vadya instruments
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Tata Vadya : Wind instruments
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(b) 1 and 3 only matched?
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7. With reference to Vedic texts, one of the 10. Which of the following is/are features of
most ancient texts of India, which of the Chalcolithic cultures?
following statements is/are correct? 1. Use of stone and copper, was prevalent
1. Vedic texts mainly comprised only of during this period.
prayers and rituals and had no magic and 2. Burnt bricks were primarily used for
mythological stories. construction.
2. Vedangas are the auxiliary disciplines 3. They were acquainted with the craft of
cloth manufacturing.
associated with the study and
Select the correct answer using the code
understanding of the Vedas.
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 3 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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9. With reference to Indian classical music, 12. With reference to the Mathura school of
13. With reference to Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0, 16. Which of the following best
consider the following statements:
describes Repurpose Used Cooking Oil
1. It aims to bring change in rural
development by leveraging knowledge (RUCO) initiative, recently launched by the
of institutions of higher education. Food Safety and Standards Authority of
2. It is a flagship programme of Ministry of
India?
Rural Development (MoRD).
3. IIT Delhi has been designated to (a) It aims to convert used cooking oil into
function as the National Coordinating biodiesel.
Institute for this program.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) It aims to set safety standards for reuse
correct? of cooking oil.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) It aims to establish the nutritional safety
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only of various types of edible oils.
(d) 2 and 3 (d) It aims to discourage the reuse of
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19. Which among the following was one of the 22. Who among the following were bhakti saints
reason for the building of new capital at of Maharashtra?
Fatehpur Sikri by Akbar? 1. Gnanadeva
(a) It would protect the Mughal empire from
2. Chaitanya
the direct Mongol invasion from the
3. Tukaram
North Western frontier.
(b) Fatehpur Sikri was located on the direct 4. Shankaradeva
road to Ajmer where the dargah of Select the correct answer using the code
Shaikh Muinuddin Chisti was located. given below.
(c) To rooted out the Uzbeks from eastern (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Uttar Pradesh where they formed a (b) 1 and 3 only
powerful group.
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) He wanted to establish Fatehpur Sikri as
(d) 1 and 4 only
great Persian learning centre of Mughal
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empire.
23. Consider the following pairs:
20. With reference to the Gupta administration Temple State
system, which of the following statements 1. Deogarh : Madhya Pradesh
is/are correct? 2. Kamakhya : Assam
1. The empire was divided into divisions
Temple
called bhuktis.
3. Bhitargaon : Karnataka
2. The lowest unit of administration was
the districts (vishayas), which were Temple
placed under the charge of a vishayapati. Which of the pairs given above
3. Recruitment was confined to the upper is/are not correctly matched?
varnas only. (a) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 1 only
given below.
(c) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only 24. In the context of ancient Indian
history, "Tamizhakam" refers to:.
21. Consider the following pairs: (a) a new culture that developed as a result
Indian classical State of contacts between Arabs & people of
dance South India around 1st century AD.
1. Mohiniyattam Tamil Nadu
:
(b) is another name for megalithic structures
2. Sattriya :
Assam
built around burials.
3. Kuchipudi :
Andhra
Pradesh (c) is a name of migrant tribes from north to
Which of the pairs given above is/are south during 1st century BC.
correctly matched? (d) cultural & economic contacts between
(a) 1 and 2 only the north & south as a result of trade
(b) 2 only between people which became important
(c) 2 and 3 only
from 4th century BC
(d) 1 and 3 only
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25. With reference to the Tamil 28. Consider the following statements regarding
epic Silappadikaram, which of the following Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW):
statements is/are correct? 1. It is an indigenously designed and
1. It was composed around the sixth developed weapon.
2. It is capable of engaging ground targets
century B.C.
with high precision up to a range of
2. It deals with the story of previous births
1000 km.
of Gautama Buddha in both human and
3. It is a precision-guided glide bomb to
animal form. destroy runways, bunkers and aircraft
3. It was written by Chithalai Chathanar, a hangars.
grain merchant of Madurai. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
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27. Consider the following statements about the 30. With reference to Electronic Nicotine
Harappan pottery: Delivery Systems (ENDS), consider the
1. It includes red, grey and black-on-red following statements:
wares. 1. They are devices that burn tobacco
2. Harappan pots were objects of luxury leaves which the user can inhale.
2. They are not harmful for human
not meant for common use.
consumption.
3. No human figures were drawn on
3. No state in India has prohibited their sale
Harappan Pottery.
and distribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
31. Which of the following statements 34. With reference to world's fastest land
is/are not correct about the Vijayanagara mammal 'Cheetah', which of the following
kingdom? statements is/are correct?
1. The Vijayanagara kings maintained 1. It is a large mammal to be declared
complete separation between religion extinct-in-wild in India in recent history.
and administration. 2. Nauradehi Sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh
2. Land revenue was the main source of was the last living habitat of Cheetahs in
income.
India.
3. Administration of the villages was
3. It is given legal protection under
carried out through hereditary officers.
Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection)
Select the correct answer using the code
Act, 1972.
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
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(b) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
37. Recently, Indian army suggested the 40. Which of the following are prominent
conversion of Cantonments into Exclusive features of Amravati stupa?
Military Stations (EMS). Which among the 1. It has pradakshinapatha enclosed within
following is/are the differences between a a vedika decorated with many narrative
Cantonment and an Exclusive military sculptures.
station? 2. The dome of the stupa is covered with
1. Cantonments are created by an executive relief of sculptural slabs.
order while EMS are governed by an Act 3. The stupa is devoid of Buddha images
of Parliament. and symbols such as empty throne, feet
2. Cantonments have mixed civilian and or chhatra which were used to represent
military population while EMS have no Buddha.
Select the correct answer using the code
civilian inhabitation.
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
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43. Communications Compatibility and Security 46. Which of the following statements is/are
Agreement (COMCASA) is related to which correct about Mahayana sect of Buddhism?
of the following? 1. The emergence of Bodhisattva is central
(a) It is an agreement between India and
to this sect of Buddhism.
USA to facilitate transfer of
2. Worshipping the images of Buddha is an
communication security equipment.
(b) Defence agreement between India and important part of this sect.
Israel to share anti-submarine 3. The sect emerged during the reign of
technology. Ashoka.
(c) It is a counter-terrorism agreement Select the correct answer using the code
among Shanghai Co-operation given below.
Organisation (SCO) members.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) BRICS nations agreement to counter
(b) 3 only
ISIS in the Asia-Pacific region.
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(c) 1, 2 and 3
49. The final draft of the National Register of 52. Which one of the following statements
Citizens (NRC) has been released recently. is not correct about the development of
Consider the following statements in relation paintings during the Mughal period in India?
to the NRC: (a) Mughal painting reached its climax
1. The latest NRC update was carried under the reign of Jahangir.
under the Citizenship Act, 1955 and (b) Foundation of Mughal painting was laid
Assam Accord, 1985. by the Humayun.
2. It is updated every ten years since it was (c) European paintings were introduced in
first prepared in 1951. India by the Portuguese in the court of
3. It is being conducted by an independent Jahangir.
office under the Ministry of Statistics (d) Themes in Rajasthani paintings were
and Program Implementation. influenced by the Mughal paintings.
Which of the statements given above is/are
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55. Great prominence is given in the Rig Veda 58. With reference to the agricultural system of
to two popular assemblies called "Sabha" Sher Shah Suri, consider the following
and "Samiti", which seem to have formed an statements:
essential feature of the government. In this 1. Land revenue amount payable by each
context, which of the statements is/are
peasant had to be informed
correct?
through patta before collecting it.
1. The Sabha, which mainly dealt with
2. The state‟s share was three-fourths of
policy decisions and political business,
the average produce and it was paid in
included common people.
cash or crop.
2. The Samiti, less political in character,
was a more select body of the elders or 3. Cess was levied on land to guard against
nobles. natural calamities.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
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61. Consider the following pairs: 64. With reference to India's culture and
Stupa sites States tradition, 'tessellation' and 'pietra dura' are
1. Jagayyapetta : Andhra Pradesh related to:
2. Devnimori : Madhya Pradesh (a) the shape of the platform upon which
3. Sannati : Karnataka Brahmanical temples were built.
Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) decorative form used in Indo-Islamic
correctly matched? architecture.
(a) 1 only (c) miniature paintings depicting the
(b) 2 only Mughal royal life.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) musical instruments of Arabic origin in
(d) 1 and 2 only the Mughal's royal court.
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62. With reference to the Bahmani kingdom, 65. With reference to the Vesara style of temple
consider the following statements: architecture in India, consider the following
1. The kingdom was founded by Hasan statements:
Gangu Bahamani in the Deccan region. 1. The Vesara style has features of both
2. Its interests constantly clashed with the Nagara style and Dravida style.
Vijayanagara kingdom in the Krishna- 2. The Chalukyas were great patrons of
Godavari delta region. Vesara temple architecture.
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
63. With reference to Krishnadeva Raya, 66. Consider the following pairs:
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the pairs given above are correctly
correct? matched?
67. With reference to the provisions made under 70. With reference to Brahmagupta, an
the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan astronomer and mathematician of 6th-7th
(PMJAY), consider the following century AD., consider the following
statements: statements:
1. The scheme covers hospitalization 1. He was the first mathematician to
expenses up to 5 lakh per year for each discuss a method of obtaining a cyclic
individual. quadrilateral having rational sides and to
2. All members of eligible families as give its area.
present in SECC database are 2. He referred to complex automatic
automatically covered. devices called „svayam yantras‟ in his
3. No pre-existing disease or condition is observations.
covered under this scheme. 3. He wrote Khandakahadyaka.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
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68. With reference to the Sangam age, which of 71. Consider the following features about an
the following best describes the term Indian painting:
'pariyars'? 1. Traditionally, done by womenfolk on
(a) Title conferred upon warrior class by the mud walls, it is now also painted on
kings. cloth, handmade paper and canvas.
(b) Members of the ruling class who 2. Its main theme revolves around Hindu
married rich peasants. deities.
(c) Merchants who traded in grains and 3. Generally, empty spaces are filled with
other agricultural products. various motifs.
(d) Agricultural labourers who also worked Which of the following paintings is
with animal skins. characterized by the above mentioned
features?
69. Consider the following statements regarding (a) Kangra Painting
(b) Mithila Painting
Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting
(c) Kalamkari Painting
Development (AIBD)
(d) Warli Painting
1. It was established under the auspices of
the UNESCO.
2. It is mandated to achieve cohesive 72. During the reign(s) of which of the
electronic media environment in the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate was
Asia-Pacific region through policy and the city of Delhi attacked by the Mongols?
resource development. 1. Iltutmish
3. India is the current president of AIDB. 2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Which of the statements given above are 3. Alauddin Khalji
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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73. "It is a traditional folk theatre form of 76. The 'four-corner agreement', seen recently in
Kerala. It is usually performed only in the news, concerns which of the following tribal
Kali temples. It depicts the triumph of the
groups in India?
goddess Bhadrakali over the demon Darika.
(a) Bhils
The seven characters in this play are all
heavily made-up". (b) Bru
Which of the following theatre form is (c) Garo
described in the above passage? (d) Khasi
(a) Koodiyaattam
(b) Krishnattam
77. Recently, India's Swapna Barman won
(c) Mudiyettu
(d) Therukoothu India's first gold medal in Heptathlon
Athletics in Asian Games. In this context,
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74. Consider the following statements regarding which of the following best describes
the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- 'Heptathlon'?
Sectoral Technical and Economic
(a) It is a seven day long marathon spanning
Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
1. It was established in 1991 after the across Asia.
79. Recently, the Government of Andhra 82. With reference to the Sufi silsilas in India
Pradesh has launched an experimental during the Delhi Sultanate, consider the
project to introduce Wolbachia bacteria in following statements:
mosquitoes. It will: 1. The Suhrawardi saints held important
(a) help in the elimination of Dengue by not posts in the State while the Chisti saints
allowing the virus to spread in the host. preferred to keep aloof from state
which they will not be able to breed and 2. The Suhrawardi saints took their
correct?
rendering them localized to water
(a) 1 only
bodies.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
80. With reference to Charvaka Philosophy,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements:
1. It challenged the authority of Vedas and
83. With reference to Khajuraho temples, which
questioned its teachings.
of the following statements is/are correct?
2. It denies the existence of God.
1. Temples of Khajuraho were made by the
Which of the statements given above is/are
Chandela Kings.
correct?
2. Sandstone is the main building material
(a) 1 only used for their construction.
(b) 2 only 3. These temples are devoted to Hindu as
(c) Both 1 and 2 well as Jain gods.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
81. Which of the following languages served as (a) 1 only
the language of inscription in ancient times (b) 2 and 3 only
throughout the Indian subcontinent? (c) 1, 2 and 3
1. Pali (d) 1 and 3 only
2. Prakrit
3. Sanskrit 84. In Buddhism, the analogy of the 'flame of a
Select the correct answer using the code lamp which kindles other lamp before
given below. getting extinguished' is used to explain?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Transmigration of soul
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Bodhisattva
85. Consider the following pairs: 88. Move Hack, a global mobility hackathon to
Folk Music State crowdsource solutions for the future of
mobility in India, was recently launched by:
1. Pandavani : Maharastra
(a) NITI Aayog
2. Mando : Goa
(b) Inland Waterways Authority of India
3. Laman : Manipur (c) Ministry of Road Transport and
Which of the pairs given above is/are Highways
correct?
90. With reference to foreign trade in the post-
(a) 1 only
Mauryan age, which of the following
(b) 2 only statements is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It was mainly conducted in articles of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 daily use by the common people.
2. The Romans first started trade with the
southernmost part of India.
87. With reference to the Indian art and
3. There was considerable transit trade in
tradition, the 'cire-perdu' or the lost-wax
silk between India and the Roman
process is used for: empire.
(a) sculpting stones on walls of temples. Select the correct answer using the code
(b) preparing background wall for mural given below.
(a) 1 only
paintings.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) metal casting to make metal sculptures. (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) making clay pottery. (d) 1, 2 and 3
91. "Bondi" Bond, a term recently seen in news, 94. Which of the following texts are related to
the Buddhist tradition?
refers to:
1. Tripitika
(a) Bonds issued in Canadian dollars by 2. Dipavamsa
foreign institutions. 3. Ashokavadana
4. Agamas
(b) Bonds issued by the Government of
Select the correct answer using the code
India to encourage investment by youth. given below.
(c) World's first public blockchain bond. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Bonds issued by Rajasthan Government (c) 3 and 4 only
to attract investments in infrastructure. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
98. Which of the following was an important 100. With reference to the Tamil bhakti saints,
port on Eastern coast for trade with South
consider the following statements:
East Asia during 8th and 9th century?
(a) Muziris 1. The saints travelled from place to place
(b) Tamralipti
singing hymns in the
(c) Bharuch
(d) Masulipatnam vernacularTamil language.