PART I- HISTORY
Q.1 Which period of Social evolution represents the hunting- gathering stage:
(a) Palaeolithic Age
(b) Mesolithic Age
(c) Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Age
(d) Neolithic Age
Q.2 Consider the following statements:
1. It can be said that the Harappan people inherited the knowledge of wheat, barley and
cotton cultivation from the earlier inhabitants of Mehrgarh.
2. Excavations at Belan Valley sites have helped us in determining the nature of transition
from food gathering to food producing stage.
3. A single culture site means a combination of various cultures into one cultural site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.3 What were exported from the Harappan cities to Mesopotamia?
(a) Garments, Perfumed oil, leather products
(b) Silver, Gold, Bronze
(c) Copper, Ivory, Lapis Lazuli
(d) wool, Iron, Silver
Q.4 Consider the following statement regarding early Vedic society:
1. Gods were worshipped for the spiritual upliftment of the people.
2. Religion was not based on magico-ritual formulae.
3. The ‘Sabha’ and ‘Samiti’ had no power in the selection of the Raja.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.5 In the later Vedic period:
(a) Iron technology was mostly used for agriculture.
(b) Iron technology was mostly used for weapons of war.
(c) Iron technology was not there at all.
(d) Steel was being used.
Q.6 During the Later Vedic period:
(a) Sabha became more important than Samiti.
(b) Samiti became more important than Sabha.
(c) The importance of both Sabha and Samiti declined.
(d) none of the above
Q.7 The early kings of Magadha entrenched its stability by achieving the following:
1. shifting the capital to Pataliputra
2. conquering the Anga capital of Champa.
3. expanding the frontier upto Gandhara.
4. incorporating the neighbouring kingdoms through war and alliance.
5. Capturing the iron mines of the Avanti.
Select the correct codes.
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 4, and 5 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
Q.8 Consider the following statements:
1. Practice of military governorship was introduced by the Mauryan rulers.
2. Practice of satrapa system in administrative setup was introduced by the Sakas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Q.9 Consider the following statements about Chaityas and viharas:
1. Chaityas is a shrine cell with a votive Stupa place in the centre.
2. Viharas were primarily cut out of rocks for the residence of monks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Q.10 The Puranas are a useful source for studying the Satavahanas because:
(a) In them we find information about kings interwoven with myths and legends.
(b) In them we have enough myths and legends to tell us about the Satavahana period.
(c) Their information can be compared and verified by other sources such as coins and
inscriptions.
(d) The Puranas are the truth.
Q.11 Consider the following pairs:
King Work
1. Krishnadevaraya Samaranganasutradhra
2. Mahendravarman Mattavilasaprahasana
3. Bhojadeva Manasolasa
4. Harshavardhana Nagananda
5. Somesvara Amuktamalyada
Which of the Pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) 4 Only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 4 and 5 only
Q.12 Famous Sanskrit work Ashtangahrdaya Samhita is related to which field?
(a) Medicine
(b) Philosophy
(c) Mathematics
(d) Architecture
Q.13 Which among the following kings was also known as Mamallan (great wrestler)?
(a) Pulakesi II
(b) Mahendravarman I
(c) Narasimhavarman I
(d) None of the above
Q.14 As per a famous Ashokan pillar inscription, tax rate of this place was reduced to 1/8th of the
total produce. Name of that place is?
(a) Kushinagar
(b) Lumbini
(c) Sanchi
(c) Sarnath
Q.15 Consider the following statements:
1. Belan valley has provided the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian subcontinent.
2. The earliest evidence of rice cultivation in Indian subcontinent comes from Mehrgarh
located near Bolan pass.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) none of the above
Q.16 Only surviving book from the Second Sangam is Tolkappiam by Tolkapiaar. What Is the
subject of this book?
(a) It is a religious book with praise of ancient Tamil gods.
(b) It is a tragedy drama.
(c) It is a book on Tamil grammatical treatise.
(d) It is a book on philosophy.
Q.17 Which book is often referred to as the fifth Veda?
(a) Mahabharata
(b) Tirukkural
(c) Ramayan
(d) Gita
Q.18 Which among the following Vakataka ruler performed all the seven sacrifices viz.
Agnishtoma, Aptoryama, Ukthya, Shodasin, Atiratra, Vajapeya, Brihaspatisava, Sadyaskra
and four Asvamedhas?
(a) Rudrasena-I
(b) Pravarsena-I
(c) Prithvisena-I
(d) Narendrasena-I
Q.19 The Satapatha Brahmana and Taitriya Brahmana are the Brahmana texts of ___:
(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharavaveda
Q.20 At which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization, the rows of distinctive fire
altars with provision of ritual bathing have been found?
(a) Mohen-jo-daro
(b) Harappa
(c) Kalibangan
(d) Lothal
Q.21 Mauryan King Asoka donated caves in the region of Barabar Hill to people of which sect?
(a) Buddhists
(b) Ajivikas
(c) Svetambar Jains
(d) Digambar Jains
Q.22 Who among the following authors is known for his satires exposing the evils of
contemporary society?
(a) Ksemendra
(b) Pravarsena
(c) Sriharsa
(d) Visakhadutta
Q.23 In which of the following inscriptions Ashoka made his famous declaration, “All men are my
children”?
(a) Minor Rock Edict (Ahraura)
(b) Pillar Edict VII
(c) Lumbini Pillar Edict
(d) Kalinga Major Rock Edict
Q.24 Consider the following statements about the Buddhist Councils:
1. Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled during the First Buddhist council along with Sutta
Pitaka while Vinaya Pitaka was compiled during Third Buddhist council.
2. Buddhism was split in two branches namely Hinayana and Mahayana after fourth
Buddhist council.
3. Second Buddhist council was held at Rajagriha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 Only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Q.25 Consider the following statements about the Alvars and Nayanar Tamil poet saints of south
India:
1. Alvars were devoted to the Lord Shiva while Nayanars were devoted to Lord Vishnu or his
avatar Krishna.
2. Andal was the one amongst the many women Alvar saints.
Which of the above statement is/are not correct?
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Q.26 One of the writers of the Dharmashashtra disapproved the practice of Sati declaring it as an
act of suicide. Identify him from the given options:
(a) Angiras
(b) Medhatithi
(c) Usana
(d) Visnu
Q.27 Vallabhi era is identical with which of the following era?
(a) The Vikrama era
(b) The Gupta era
(c) The Harsha era
(d) None of the above
Q.28 Which among the following is / are the terms used for coins of the Gupta period?
1. Dinara
2. Dramma
3. Rupaka
4. Tanka
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 only
(c) 1, 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.29 Which of the following was not a diety of the Harappans?
(a) Shiva
(b) Mother Goddess
(c) Peepal Tree
(d) Vishnu
Q.30 Robert Bruce Foote, who discovered first Palaeolithic tools in India, was originally ___?
(a) Palaeobotanist
(b) Geologist
(c) Archaeologist
(d) Historian
Q.31 Which of the following is the most common motif of the Indus Seals?
(a) Unicorn
(b) Bull
(c) Rhinoceros
(d) Elephant
Q.32 The rulers of which among the following dynasties adopted the title Devaputra?
(a) Maurya
(b) Sunga
(c) Kushana
(d) Saka-Kshatrapa
Q.33 Who among the following were teachers of Gautama Buddha before his enlightenment?
1. Alara Kalama
2. Udraka Ramputra
3. Makkhali Gosala
4. Nigantha Nataputta
Indicate your answer from the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 4 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Q.34 Which of the following musical instruments is / are composite or Indo-Islamic in origin?
1. Sitar
2. Shehnai
3. Tabla
4. Sarangi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
(a) 1 & 2 Only
(b) 1, 3 & 4 Only
(c) 1, 2 & 3 Only
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Q.35 Which among the following is known as the earliest example of Panchayatana style of
temple?
(a) Dashavatara temple at Deogarh
(b)Temple at Pathari
(c) Shatrughneshwara temple at Bhubaneshwar
(d) Lakshmana temple at Sirpur
Q.36 Which among the following ancient authors has complained of the drain of gold to India
(due to trade hegemony of ancient India)?
(a) Ptolemy
(b) Nero
(c) Strabo
(d) Pliny
Q.37 In the revenue department of Mauryas, who among the following was in-charge of the
collection of all revenues in the empire?
(a) Sannidhatri
(b) Pradeshta
(c) Yukta
(d) Samahatra
Q.38 From the places given below, identify the first one conquered by Alauddin Khilji as Sultan of
Delhi:
(a) Devagiri
(b) Malwa
(c) Gujarat
(d) Malabar
Q.39 When were southern kingdoms annexed to the Delhi Sultanate:
(a) Under Alauddin Khilji
(b) Under Mubarak Khilji
(c) Under Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
(d) Under Muhammad Tughlaq
Q.40 In context of Medieval India, Fawazil was?
(a) Extra payment made to the nobles.
(b) Excess amount paid to the exchequer by the iqtedars.
(c) Revenue assigned in lieu of salary.
(d) Amount to be distributed as gift among nobles.
Q.41 Which among the following office was held by the superintendent of port under the
Mughals?
(a) Mutsaddi
(b) Mir-i-Bahar
(c) Tahvildar
(d) Mushrif
Q.42 Balban abandoned the policy of conquest and adopted the policy of consolidation. The
reasons to do so were__:
1. Threat of external invasion
2. Internal revolts
3. Indian Kings willing to throw off the Turkish rule
4. His weak nature
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 1 & 2
(c) Only 1, 2 & 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Q.43 Arrange the following Chisti Saints in correct chronological order:
1. Sheikh Nizamuddin Aulia
2. Syed Muhammad Gesudaraz
3. Baba Farid Ganjshakar
4. Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirage-Delhi
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Codes:
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 4, 3, 2, 1
(c) 1, 3, 4, 2
(d) 3, 1, 4, 2
Q.44 Which among the following is a correct meaning of “Khanqah”?
(a) Works of Poet Amir Khusro
(b) Court of Sikandar Lodi
(c) Birth place of Khwaja Muinud-din Chisti
(d)The place where Sufi Mystics lived
Q.45 The features of Indian art, that were adopted in the construction of the Mosques in India
were:
1. Turned Lotus
2. Kalash on the domes
3. Ornamentation
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) 1, 2 & 3
Q. 46 Who among the following Arab scholars studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at
Varanasi?
(a) Alberuni
(b) Amir Khusrau
(c) Al’bidari
(d) Al’Masher
Q.46 Which of these books is / are works by Amir Khusrau?
1. Qiran-u-Sadain
2. Tahqiq-i-Hind
3. Miftah-ul-Futuh
4. Nur-i-Sipihar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d)1, 2, 3 & 4
Q.47 As per the Prithviraja-Raso, the four Rajput Clans which emerged from Agni- Kunda (Fire
Altar) of Mount Abu are__?
(a) Pratiharas, Chauhans, Gahadavalas, Kalachuris
(b) Paramaras, Chandelas, Chauhans, Chalukyas
(c) Chauhans, Kalachuris, Chandelas, Pratiharas
(d) Pratiharas, Chauhans, Chalukyas, Parmaras
Q.48. What is the reason which made Jahangir to issue a farman in 1613 A.D. granting English
permission to establish a factory at Surat?
(a) Reconciliation between the English and Portuguese
(b) A secret offer of naval help to the Mughal emperor to oust the Portuguese
(c) A heavy dose of bribe to Nur Jahan
(d) The defeat of Portuguese naval squadrons by the English
Q.49 Consider the following pairs:
Writer Work
1. Badauni Tabqat-i-Akbari
2. Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khana Babarnama
3. Khwaja Nizamuddin Ahmad Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh
4. Jonaraja Dvitiya Rajtarangini
Which of the Pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Q.50 Which of the renowned educational Institute was established by Pala King Dharmapala?
1. Taxila
2. Nalanda
3. Vikramshila
4. Somapura
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4
(a) all of the above