All India P.T. Test Series - History

IAS P.T.
TEST SERIES - 2014

SET NO: 15
By S.K. Mishra, IAS (Retd.) & Manoj K. Jha
INDIAN HISTORY AND ART & CULTURE

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1. Consider the following statements.

1. He demanded judicial equality between
Indians and Europeans and that trial be
held by jury.
Assertion (A): The outcome of Battle of Plassey

had been decided long before the soldiers came
to the battlefield.
2. His understanding of the international

character of the principles of liberty,
equality and justice indicated that he well
understood the significance of modern age.
3. He condemned oppressive practices of
Bengali Zamindars and demanded fixation
of maximum rents.
Reason (R): Siraj-ud daullah was induced to

throw in his lot with Clive.
Select the correct option:
(a) If both (A) & (R) are correct and (R)

correctly explains (A).
(b) If both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) does
not explain (A).
OR
(c) If only (A) is correct.
The above statements are related to which of

the social reformers?
(a) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(b) Swami Vivekananda
(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(d) If only (R) is correct.
2. Consider the following causes of the failure of

revolt, 1857.
1. The eastern, southern and western parts of
India remained more or less unaffected.
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2. Modern educated Indians viewed this revolt

as forward looking and disagreed that
British would usher an era of
modernization.
5. Which of the following were the actual parts

of the original plan of the Non-co-operation
movement?
1. Picketing of shops selling foreign cloth.
2. Boycott of Government schools and colleges.
3. Picketing of toddy shops.
4. Boycott of public transport and
communication system.
5. Boycott of law courts and dispensation of
justice through panchayats instead.
3. The rebels represented diverse elements

with common grievances and concepts of
current polities.
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4. The lack of unity among Indians was

unavoidable at this stage of Indian history.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 4
(d) All of the above
(b) Only 2, 3 & 5

(c) The evolution of an alternative culturalideological system and the regeneration of

traditional institution emerged as twin
concerns of these movements.
6. Which of the following statements are correct

about Jyotiba Phule.
1. He founded the satyasodhak samaj with
the leadership of samaj from lower and
upper castes.
2. The main aim of his movement was social
service and spread of education, specially
among girls.
3. His sarvajanik satyadharma and gulamgiri
became sources of inspiration for the
common masses.
4. He was also a crusade against child
marriage and polygamy.
(d) The newly educated middle class were

inspired by the humanistic ideals of social
equality and equal worth of all
individuals.
Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1, 3 & 4
3. Identify the incorrect statements about the socio

religious reform movements.
(a) Religious reformation was the major and
exclusive concern of the socio-religious
reform movements.
(b) They were a defender of the basic and
universal principles of all religions.
Codes:
(a) Only 1, 2 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 5
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Select the correct option:

(a) If both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly
explains (A).
(b) If both are correct but (R) does not explain
(A).
(c) If only (A) is true.
(d) If only (R) is true.
10. What were the main aims and objectives of the
congress?
1. Politically educate people.

2. Develop and consolidate a feeling of
national unity.
3. Form an all India fund for political
agitation.
4,
3,
2,
1,
B
B
B
B
3,
2,
3,
2,
C
C
C
C
2,
4,
1,
3,
D
D
D
D
1
1
4
4
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Codes:
(a) A (b) A (c) A (d) A -
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OR
7. Correctly match the following about the views

of the revolt 1857.
A. R. C. Majumdar 1. It is difficult to avoid
the conclusion that
the so-called First
National war of
Independence of
1857 is neither First,
nor National nor
war
of
Independence.
B. S. N. Sen
2. What began as a
fight for religion
ended as a war of
independence?
C. John Lawrence
3. . had a single
leader of ability
arisen among them
(the rebels), the
British must have
been lost beyond
redemption.
D. Stanley Wolpert 4. It was far more than
a meeting .yet
much less than a
first
war
of
independence.
8. Which of the following factors led to the growth

of modern nationalism?
1. Political, Administrative and Economic
unification of the country.
2. Western thought and education.
3. Impacts of contemporary movements
worldwide.
4. Growth of confidence and self respect.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 3 & 4
9. Assertion (A): The moderate phase of the
national movement had a narrow social base.
Reason (R): The early nationalists lacked
political faith in the masses.
4. Campaign in Britain to vote for pro-India

party.
5. Develop and propagate an anti-colonial
nationalist ideology.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 5
11. Consider the following statement.

1. The pledge to boycott foreign goods was
the earliest decision taken by the Swadeshi
Movement in its protest meeting.
2. Bande Mataram became the theme song of
the movement.
3. The congress under moderates never
supported the anti-partition and Swadeshi
Movement of Bengal.
4. The militant nationalist tried to transform
the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement
into a mass struggle.
(a) Only 1 & 4
(b) Only 1, 2 & 3
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

1. Revolutionary terrorism was a by-product
of the process of the growth of militant
nationalism in India.
2. Their programmes included organizing
military conspiracies with expectation of
help from the enemies of Britain.
3. They were most successful with full mass

support in Bengal.
16. The following statement is related to which of

the following great personalities of India.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 3
(d) None of the above
"The Montford Reforms .were only a method

of further draining India of her wealth and of
prolonging her servitude".
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Madan Mohan Malyiya
(c) M. K. Gandhi
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

17. Correctly match the following:
1. Ahmadabad Mill A. First NonStrike
Cooperation
2. Champaran
B. First Hunger strike
OR
13. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary
group stationed in North America.
2. Their programme was to organize
assassination of officials, publish antiimperialist literature, procure arms and
bring about a simultaneous revolt in all
British colonies.
3. Their plans were encouraged by two
events-Komagata Maru incident and
outbreak of First World War.
4. Defence of India Act was passed primarily
to smash the movement.
3. Kheda Satyagraha C. First Civil

Disobedience
4. Bardoli Satyagraha
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(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 4
Satyagraha
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1. The Home Rule Movement was the Indian
response to the First World War in a less
charged but more effective way than the
response of Indians living abroad.
2. The league aimed to convey to the common
man the message of Home Rule as
responsible government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. What were the favourable atmosphere that led

to the reunion of extremists to congress in
Lucknow session?
1. Annie Besant and Tilak had made vigorous
attempts for the reunion.
2. The death of two Moderates Gokhale and
Ferozshah Mehta facilitated the reunion.
3. Both the moderates and extremists realized
that the split had led to political inactivity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2
4
Codes:
(a) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A
(b) 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - C
(c) 3 - B, 4 - A, 1 - C
(d) 4 - A, 3 - B, 2 - C
18. Which of the following statements(s) is/are

incorrect?
1. To unite different sections of Indians in
South Africa, Gandhiji set up Tolstoy Farm
and started a paper 'Indian opinion'.
2. Gandhiji fought battle against Registration
Certificate, Restrictions on Indian
Migration, against Poll Tax and Invalidation
of Indian Marriages.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
19. Why the congress finally agreed on Khilafat
question?
1. They felt that this was a golden opportunity
to cement Hindu Muslim unity and to bring
Muslim masses into the national movement.
2. The congress was losing
constitutional struggle.
faith
in
3. Orientation of the national movement

turned to the masses permanently.
4. The congress was aware that the masses
were eager to give expression to their
discontent.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
2. The challenge of Lord Birkenhead to Indian

politicians to produce on agreed
constitution was accepted by various
political sections.
(a) Only 1
(b) Both 1 & 2
(c) Either 1 or 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It was boycotted by every Indian

organization.
3. A significant feature of this upsurge was
that new generation of youth got their first
taste of political action which shaped the
protest with militant flavour.
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OR
20. Consider the following achievement about the

Swarajist activity in councils.
1. They outvoted the Government several
times even on matters relating to budgetary
grants.
2. They supported the peasants cause in
Bengal and also got support among Muslim
members who were pro-peasant.
3. Vithalbhai Patel was elected speaker of
central Legislative Assembly.
4. A noteworthy achievement was the defeat
of the Public Safety Bill.
1. Indian Statutory Commission was

represented by all white seven members.
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(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4
21. Which of the following statements is/are

incorrect?
1. The HSRA aimed to organize an armed
revolution to overthrow colonial
government and establish in its place a
Federal Republic of United States of India.
2. HRA adopted socialism as its goal and
decided to work under collective
leadership.
(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3

24. What were the major decisions taken during
Lahore congress session?
1. LWC authorized to launch a programme
of civil disobedience including non-payment
of taxes.
2. That the congress should have majority
representation at the Round Table
Conference.
3. Complete independence declared as the aim
of the congress.
4. Jan 26, 1930 fixed as the first Independence
day to be celebrated everywhere.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
22. What were the impacts of appointment of
Simon Commission on Indian politics?
1. It gave a stimulus to radical forces
demanding not just complete independence
but major socio-economic reforms on
socialist lines.
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4

(c) Only 2, 3 & 4
25. What were the programmes Gandhiji launched
for Civil Disobedience Movement?
1. Government servants can resign from their
office.
2. Lawyers can give up their practice.
3. Boycott of legislative councils, schools etc.
29. Identify the incorrect statement.
4. Foreign liquor and cloth shops can be

picketed.
1. The Izaredari system was introduced by

Cornwallis.
5. Paying takes can be refused wherever we

have requisite strength.
2. The system was introduced in Bengal only.

3. This system was coterminous with the
farming system in which right of collecting
revenue of a particular area was auctioned
to the highest bidder

(a) Only 1, 2, 3 & 4 (b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5 (d) All of the above
4. The Izaredar squeezed the poor peasants

and paid to the company saving his profit.
26. Consider the following statements about Govt.

of India Act 1935.
1. It introduced the provincial autonomy and

provided for an all India federation.
(a) Only 1 & 2
OR
(b) Only 2 & 3
2. The act introduced dyarchy at the

provincial level.
3. It made a provision for establishment of a
Federal court.

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4
1. Chalcolithic Age in India was marked by

the use of copper and stone.
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2. Microlith is the tool marked in Paleolithic

Age.
3. The earlist known agrarian settlement in
the Indian subcontinent come from the west
of the Indus system.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
28. Which one of the following pairs are correctly

matched?

1. The earliest traces of civilization in the
Indian subcontinent are to be found in
places along or close to the Indus River.
2. The Indus valley people domesticated
animals and harvested various crops.
3. They had also merchant class engaged in
extensive trading.
4. The Indus valley people developed
agriculture on a large scale and also
practiced canal irrigation.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4
31. Which of the following were the features of the
Harappan houses?
1. Rectangular houses
2. Widespread use of wood
1. Burzahom culture - Jhelum valley
3. Brick-dried bathrooms and wells
2. Ganeshwar culture - N.E. Rajasthan
4. Most of the houses had central court yard.
3. Jorwe culture - Maharashtra

4. Ahar culture - Madhya Pradesh

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
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4. The Act also provided a rigid constitution

to which the right of amendment was
reserved with the British Parliament.
(c) Only 1 & 3
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1, 3 & 4

C, 2 - D,
C, 2 - A,
A, 2 - B,
B, 2 - D,
3
3
3
3
A, 4 - B
D, 4 - B
C, 4 - D
A, 4 - C
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33. Correctly match the following

1. Siksha
A. Pronunciation
2. Vyakarana
B. Grammer
3. Nirukta
C. Etymology
4. Chanda
D. Meter
5. Jyotisha
E. Astrosciences
6. Kalpa
F. Rituals
A, 2 - C, 3 - D, 4 - F,
B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D,
A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D,
C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - F,
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Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 -
5
5
5
5
E,
F,
E,
B,
6
6
6
6
B
E
F
E
34. Sri Narayan Guru Dharm Paripalana SNDP

Movement was one of the regional movement
born out of conflict between depressed classes
and upper non-brahmin castes. Consider the
following statements.
1. Sri Narayan Gura intiated a programme of
action - SNDP Yogam in 1902.
2. It took up several issues including right of
admission to public schools, political
representation recruit to govt. services etc.
3. It also advocated for inter-caste marriages
and opposed polygamy.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(c) Only 3

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
36. Consider the following statements about later
Vedic period.
1. The society had been rigidly divided into
four main caste divisions.
2. Women were highly respected and
participated in all religious and political
activities independently.
3. Prajapati the creator or Brahma occupied
the supreme position in the religion.
OR
Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 -
35. Consider the following statement about

Rigvedic Period.
1. The women enjoyed the equal status like
men and they received upanayana and
education, study of Vedas etc.
2. The Rigvedic economy was primarily
agriculture where pastoral was their
secondary occupation.
3. The term for war in the Rigveda is gavisthi
or search for cows.

1. Surkotada
A. The largest Indus
site
2. Chanhudaro
B. Discovery of
husk
3. Mohenjodaro
C. Only Indus site
where the remains
of a horse have
actually been
found.
4. Rangpur
D. The only Indus city
without a citadel.
(b) Only 2
Which of the above statement(s) is/are

incorrect?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
37. What is theravali in Jainism?
(a) It contains rules for the ascetics namely the
rules for the rainy reason.
(b) The second section of the Jain Kalpasutra
containing a list of schools (gana) and their
heads etc.
(c) The code of conduct prescribed for the
monks.
(d) None of the above.
38. Which of the following statements about third
Buddhist council is/are true?
1. It was presided over by the elder
Moggaliputta Tissa.
2. Its purpose was to settle the disputes arising
out of rival claims to authority.
3. It was under the patronage of Asoka.
4. Its proceeding were conducted in Pali.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1 & 4
42. Identify the incorrect statement

(a) Mauryas issued coins mostly of silver and
a few copper pieces of metal in various
shapes, sizes and weights.
(b) They also have one or more symbols of
elephant, the tree in the railing symbol and
the mountain punched on them.
(c) They enable us to know the economic
conditions of the Mauryan period.
(d) They can easily be ascribed to particular
Mauryan king.
39. Identify the incorrect statement.

1. Bindusara was known by the Greeks as
Sandrocottus.
2. He had demanded to the Antiochus, the
seleucid king of Syria for some sweet wine,
dried figs and a sophist to be sent to the
Mauryan Court.
3. He was more interested in the Ajivika sect
than in other heterodox sects.
4. A revolt in Taxila took place during his
reign in which he sent Ashoka to control
the revolt.

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 3 & 4
OR
Assertion (A): During the Sangam Age the

custom of sati was practiced universally by the
people.
Reason (R): The heroism and devotion of the
sati were applauded greatly by the Sangam
people.
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1. Ashoka's dhamma was neither a way of
life, code of conduct nor a set of principles
to be adopted and practiced by the people
at a large but a new religion and a new
political philosophy.
2. Its contents were so broad and
humanitarian that no cultural group or
religious sect could object to its propagation
by Asoka.
3. Ashoka gave a new meaning and
significance to the concept by humanizing
it.
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(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
41. Correctly match the following during Mauryan
Empire.
Tax
Source
1. Ayudhiya
A. Supply of soldiers
2. Nishkramya
B. Export duty
3. Prakriya
C. Royalty
4. Vaidharanya
D. Countervailing
duties
E. Import duty
Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 8
A, 2 - B,
A, 2 - B,
B, 2 - A,
B, 2 - A,
3
3
3
3
E, 4 - D
C, 4 - D
D, 4 - E
E, 4 - C
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly
explains (A).
(b) Both (A) & (R) are true but (R) is not correct
explanation of (A).
(c) If only (A) is true.
(d) If only (R) is true.

1. Vivekananda was a great humanist and
used
Ramakrishna
Mission
for
humanitarian relief and social work.
2. He was for using technology and modern
science in the service of mankind.
3. He advocated that God, soul and matter
were distinct and eternal entities and every
individual had to work out his own
salvation.
4. The mission does not consider itself to be a
sect of Hinduism.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
45. Consider the following statements about the
Indo-Greeks.
1. They were the first to issue coins which
can be attributed to particular kings with
certainty.

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
1. He led a military expedition to the Ganga

valley and constructed a new capital
Gangaikonda- Cholapuram and a new
temple in celebration of the expedition.
2. He sent two diplomatic missions to China
for political as well as commercial purposes.
3. He raised the empire to the position of being
the most extensive and respected state of
his time.
To which of ruler of the Chola Empire does the
above statements belong?
(a) Rajendra I
OR
46. Select the correct chronology of the foreigners

invading north-western India.
(a) Greeks, Parthians, Sakas, Kushanas
(b) Sakas, Parthan, Kushanas, Greeks
(c) Parthian, Greeks, Kushanas, Sakas
(d) Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushanas
2. They were the first who issued gold coins

in India.
3. They introduced Hellenistic art features in
the north-west which in turn facilitated the
rise of Gandhara School of art.
B, 2 - C,
A, 2 - B,
A, 2 - B,
D, 5 - B,
3
3
3
3
A,
C,
D,
D,
5
4
4
5
D
D
C
A
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Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 -
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Books
Authors
1. Devichandraguptam A. Vishakhadatta
2. Kavyamimamsa
B. Rajasekhara
3. Kadambari
C. Ban
4. Mrichchakatika
D. Sudraka
5. Brihat Samhita
48. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Gupta empire consisted of directly
administered areas and areas ruled
autonomously by feudal chiefs and
tributary kings.
2. The directly administered areas were
divided into provinces, called desa or
bhukti.
3. The provinces were further subdivided into
districts called pradesa or vishaya.
4. The Guptan administration was a highly
centralized administration with a large
bureaucracy.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
(c) Rajendra II
(b) Rajaraja
(d) Vijayalaya
50. The well-known seated figure of fasting

Siddhartha of Gandhara School is depicted with
hands in
(a) Bhumisparsa mudra
(b) Dharmachakra mudra
(c) Dhyana mudra
(d) Abhaya mudra

1. The most striking feature of administrative
system of the Rashtrakutas was their
autonomous
village
and
town
administration, there being no significant
difference between the central and
provincial administration of Rashtrakuta
and that of any other dynasty of early
medieval India.
2. Worship of deceased rulers and
construction of temples as tributes to dead
kings was a special feature of Rashtrakutas.
incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. Alauddin Khilji introduced the military reforms
to achieve his various targets. Consider the
following statements related to it.
1. Branding of horses
2. Descriptive roll of soldiers
3. Regular muster of the army

4. Organization of army on the decimal
system
5. Abolition of Iqta of royal troopers.
56. Consider the following features about

Vijaynagar?
1. The large number and prominence of pillars
and piers and complicated manner in
which they were sculptured are some of its
distinct features.
2. The horse was the most common animal to
be depicted on the pillars.

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 2, 3 & 5
(c) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
3. They have a mandapam or open pavilion

with a raised platform generally.
4. In the Vijaynagar temple the central part
was occupied by garbhgriha the sanctum
cell where the presiding deity was installed.
53. 'Every pearl in the royal crown is a crystallized

drops of blood fallen from the tearful eyes of
the poor peasant'. Whose statement is this?
(a) Barani
(b) Ibn Battuta
(c) Al-Beruni
(d) Amir Khusrau
OR
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
the correct code:

- A, 2 - B, 3 - C,
- B, 2 - C, 3 - A,
- D, 2 - C, 3 - E,
- A, 2 - B, 3 - C,
4
4
4
4
E, 5 - D
D, 5 - E
D, 5 - B
D, 5 - E
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Select
(a) 1
(b) 1
(c) 1
(d) 1
55. Consider the following statements about

Firozshah Tughlaq.
1. He
established
Diwan-i-Khairat
(department for poor and needy people)
and Diwan-i-Bundagan (department of
slaves)
2. He also established a hospital described
variously as Darul-shifa, Bimaristan or
Shifa Khana.
3. He abolished the Iqtadari System.
4. He imposed the Jaziya on the Brahmins for
the first time.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
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(b) Only 2 & 3

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54. Correctly match the following.

1. Amir Munshi
A. Head of record
department
2. Barid -i-Mumalik B. Head of
intelligence
department
3. Sadr-us-Sudur
C. Head of religious
department
4. Mustauf-i-MumalikD. Auditor General
5. Mushrif-i-Mumalik E. Accountant
General
(a) Only 1 & 4

(c) Only 1 & 2
1. The Bhakti Movement arose out of certain

socio-economic conditions aiming at the
upliftment of the unprivileged and
oppressed sections of the society.
2. The Bhakti Movements were the products
of a transitional society when a number of
changes were taking place on the political
economic and social fronts.
3. The Bhakti saints mostly belonged to upper
section of society.

(a) Only 1 & 2
(c) Only 1 & 3
(b) Only 2 & 3

58. Which of the following statements about

Krishna Deva Raya of Vijaynagar Empire?
1. He was successful in suppressing the
rebellion of the chieftain of ummatur and
created
a
new
province
with
Seringapatnam as the capital.
2. He defeated the Gajpati ruler of Orissa and
conquered the whole of Telangana.
3. Eight eminent luminaries in literature
known as ashtadiggajas were at his court.
4. He took several measures to prohibit the
evil practice of human sacrifice.
(a) Only 2, 3 & 4
(b) Only 1, 2 & 3
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4

1. He was the only Indian ruler to have

understood the importance of economic
strength as the foundation of military
strength.
2. His reforms also include attempts to
introduce modern industries by importing
foreign experts and extending state support
to many industries.
3. He sent ambassadors to a number of
countries to develop foreign trade.
4. Introduced new system of coinage, new
seales of weights and measures.
OR

incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
62. Consider the following economic reforms of

Tipu Sultan.
59. Consider the following statement about the

Mansab System during the Mughal period.
1. The mansab system indicated the status of
its holder (mansabdar) & it also fixed his
pay and the number of troops with horses
and equipment to be maintained by him.
2. The mughal mansab system included all
public services like military, civil and
financial including the judiciary.
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1. Shivaji's ashtapradhan was like a council
of Ministers collectively responsible to him.
2. Chauth and sardeshmukhi were collected
not on his swarajya only but on an
undefined belt of land which was legally
part of the Mughal Empire or the Deccan
states.
3. All ministers except nyayadhish and pandit
had to participate in war.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
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61. Different measures taken by Sher Shah to

improve trade and commerce include:
1. Construction of rest houses along the roads
for the convenience of the travellers and
traders.
2. Issued fine coins of gold, silver and copper
of uniform standard.
3. Collection of custom duties and tolls at
several places all through the empire.
4. Making the local headmen and zamindars
responsible for the loss of the goods of
merchants in transit.
5. Buildings several new roads and restoration
of all old ones.
(a) Only 1, 2 3 & 4
(b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
(a) Only 1 & 4

(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 3 & 4
63. Which of the following statements are true

about Sayyid brothers?
1. They are known in Indian history as king
makers.
2. They played decisive role in succession of
Farukh Siyar as the emperor.
3. They murdered Farukh Siyar and made two
young princesses the emperors in quick
succession.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
64. The treaty of Seringapatam signed by Tipu and

Cornwallis contained:
1. Surrender of almost half of Tipu's
territories, which were to be shared among
the English, the Nizam and the Marathas.
2. Stationing of
Seringapatam.
British
resident
at
3. Sending two of his sons by Tipu as hostages

to the British camp.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
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F, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - B, 6 - D
A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - B, 5 - D, 6 - E
A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E, 6 - B
B, 2- A, 3 - D, 4 - F, 5 - C, 6 - E
Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
69. The Battle of Buxar made British an
unchallengeable power in North India.
Consider the following statements as being the
reasons for the battle1. The servants of company were indulged in
abuse of dastaks in inland trade and not
paying duty.
2. Mir Kasim abolished all inland duties to
place Indian merchants on the same footing
as the English, which angered the British.
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Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 -

1. Pherozeshah Mehta was one of the
founders of the Bombay Presidency
Association.
2. When Pherozeshah Mehta retired from
Imperial Legislative Council in 1901, G. K.
Gokhale was elected in his place.
OR
65. Correctly match the following.

1. Diwan-i-Risalat
A. Department of
Ecclesiastical
Affairs
2. Diwan-i-Insha
B. Military
Department
3. Diwan-i-Wazarat C. Finance
Department
4. Diwan-i-Aez
D. Agriculture
Department
5. Diwan-i-kohi
E. Department of
slaves
6. Diwan-i-Bandagani F. Department of
records and
correspondence
66. Which of the following helped in the spread of

material culture under Mauryas?
1. Administrators
2. Traders
3. Jain monks
4. Buddhist monk
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(a) Only 2, 3 & 4
(b) Only 3 & 4
(c) Only 2 & 4
(d) All of them
67. With reference to First Carnatic war, consider

the following statements:
1. It began in 1746 and ended in 1748.
2. Anwar-ud-din, the nawab of the Carnatic,
intervened in the war on behalf of the
English.
3. Chanda Saheb was captured and executed.
4. Madras was restored to the English by the
French after the war.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
(d) Only 1, 3 & 4
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(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
70. Consider the following statements:

1. After Rammohan's death in 1833
Devendranath Tagore became the leader
of the Brahmo Samaj.
2. Devendranath tried to popularize the ideas
of Rammohan by founding the
Tattvabodhini Sabha, which became a
platform for the expression of progressive
public opinions and religious views.
correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
71. Which among the following was not a demand
of the participants in the Royal Indian Navy
Uprising (1946)?
(a) Equal pay for both Indian and white sailors.
(b) Release of INA and other political prisoners.
(c) Arrest of the British Prime Minister.
(d) Indianization of the Navy.
72. Which of the following performing art-forms

have
been
included
in
UNESCO's
Representative list of Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity 2013?
(a) Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and
dancing of Manipur.
(b) Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of
sacred Buddhist texts in the transHimalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and
Kashmir, India.
(c) Chhau and Mudiyettu dance forms.
(d) Ramlila and Ramman

Jainism and select the correct statement(s):
1. Before Mahavira, there were 22
thirthankaras, Parshvanath being the last.
2. The Jains believe in transmigration of souls
and the concept of nirvana.
3. Jainism believes in avoidance of all forms
of extremes of life.

Kathakali dance form :
1. It originated in the area of southwestern
India now known as the state of Karnataka.
2. Colours are used on faces to convey the
shade and mood of character.
3. Props are heavily used to suggest the
scenes.
4. The dance form uses remarkable use of eye
movements and expressions.
77. The Montagu's Declaration of 20th August 1917

contained
1. Increasing association of Indians in every
branch of administration.
2. Gradual development of self-government
institutions.
3. Realization of responsible government
independent of the British Empire.
SC
OR

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) Only 1 and 3

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1 & 2
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) Only 2, 3 & 4
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74. Consider the following statements :

1. Carnatic music strictly observe a time theory
of ragas whereas Hindustani school does
not strictly adhere to time theory.
2. Carnatic music is based on Melakarta
system of ragas under which any raga can
be brought in.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code given

below:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
78. Consider the following statements about Ajanta

and Ellora caves near Aurangabad in
Maharashtra:
1. Ajanta caves consists of three styles of
architecture - Buddhist, Jain and
Brahmanical.
2. These caves belong to the period of
Chalukya and Rashtrakuta kings who ruled
over Deccan India.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

categories of Musical instruments known in
India:
1. Avanaddha are wind instruments in which
vibration of air columns produces sound.
2. Ghana vadya includes matki, ghatam and
ghungroo.

schools of Philosophy developed in India :
1. Samkhya and Vaisheshika school presents
the materialistic view of life.
2. Both Samkhya and Vaisheshika school talks
about path to salvation.

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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80. Consider the following statements reagarding

Gandhara School of Arts:
1. Gandhara school of arts focused more on
inner beauty and facial emotions rather
than bodily features and external beauty.
2. Gandhara school of arts made extensive use
of local sand-stones.
84. Which of the following statements are correct

in relation to Tantricism in India?
(1) Tantricism also admitted women and
shudras into its ranks.
(2) Although tantricism permeated Hinduism,
but Buddhism was not affected by it.
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
85. Consider the following differences between

Bharatnatyam and Kathak and select the
correct difference :
(1) Bharatnatyam involves mudras and hip
movement whereas hip movement is not
allowed in Kathak.
OR
81. Consider the following statements about temple

styles in India:
1. NAGARA style temples have curvilinear
towers as against DRAVIDIAN temples
which have truncated pyramids.
2. The cruciform ground plan constitute the
fundamental characteristic of a Dravidian
temple.
(a) Only 1

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(2) Bharatnatyam is performed throughout in

standing postures whereas Kathak is
performed more in sitting posture.
GS
82. Consider the following statements about stupas

in India:
1. From the time of Vedic Aryans, the stupas
were an object of cult worship.
2. In Buddhist art and religion, the stupas in
modern time were accepted as representing
Buddha himself.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
83. Which of the following are traditional styles of
paintings in India1. Pattachitra
2. Chanderi
3. Kalamkari
4. Ikat
5. Madhubani
Select the correct codes:
(a) Only 1, 2 & 5
(b) Only 1, 3 & 5
(c) Only 3 & 5
(d) Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
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(3) Bharatnatyam involves bent knee postures

whereas there is no knee bending in
Kathak.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 1 and 2
(d) Only 1 and 3
86. Match the correct works of the following

Indians:
A. Panini
1. Cataract operation
B. Aryabhata
2. Decimal system
C. Sushruta
3. Ashtadhyayi
D. Varahmihir
4. Brihatsamhita

(a) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
(b) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
(c) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
(d) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
87. Which of the statements given below are correct
about Buddhism :
1. Mahayana is the old puritan school of
Buddhism, in which certain things
associated with Buddha were worshipped
as his symbols.

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Abdali's troops were better equipped and

better organized.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 4
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4
91. Consider the following pairs:
1. Indian Mirror
: Dadabhai Naoroji
2. Swadesamitran
: G. Subramaniya
Iyer
3. Sudharak
: G. K. Gokhale
OR

1. The act was also known as "the gagging
act".
2. The act was passed during the period of
Lytton.
3. The act followed the outcry against the
lavish expenditure on Delhi Durbar by
Lytton.
3. Mutual jealously of Maratha commanders

made them weak
2. Kanishka was a great patron of Mahayana

school of Buddhism.
SC
Which of the given acts relates to the statements

given above?
(a) Matcalfe Act
(b) Censorship of Press Act 1799
(c) Vernacular Press Act
(d) Indian Press Act 1910
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89. Choose the correct statements about the

development of education in India during
British rule:
1. Woods dispatch of 1854 headed by Charles
Wood is considered to be "Magna Carta"
of English education in India.
2. Hunter Education Commission (1882-83)
favored English language for education at
all levels and was against the use of
vernacular language as a medium of
education at any level.
3. Sergeant Plan of Education (1944)
recommended for free, universal and
compulsory education for children of 6-11
years of age.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
90. Which of the following can be considered as
cause for defeat of Maratha in Third Battle of
Panipat?
1. Abdali's large force
2. All Muslim powers in north India rallied
with Abdali, Marathas had to fight alone.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly

matched?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 2 & 3
(d) Only 1, 2 & 3

Anglo- French rivalry in Carnatic :
1. First Carnatic War clearly showed the
French superiority on land under the
command of Dupleix.
2. During the second Carnatic War, Dupleix
with his success in expansionist policy, was
awarded by French government and given
more control and money for the purpose.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
93. With reference to Wavell Plan, consider the

following statements:
1. As per the plan, the Commander -in-chief
of the armed forces would be Indian.
2. The department of external affairs would
be in the hands of British.
correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
98. Consider the following statements :
1. World Heritage sites are declared by the
World Heritage Committee constituted by
the IUCN.
2. World Heritage sites constitutes both
cultural as well as natural sites, the
protection of which is the concern of all
mankind.
OR

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Permanent Settlement of Bengal 1793 :
1. It started a system of farming estates to
highest bidders with decennial settlements.
2. It divided the society into two hostile
classes namely the zamindars and the
tenants.
94. Battle of Plassey proved to be a turning point

in the political power establishment of English
in India. Which of the following statements can
considered correct in relation to the Battle?
1. Nawab Siraj-ud-daula was defeated due to
valour of Clive in the battle field in the
face of great resistance given by generals
of Nawab, especially commander-in-chief
Mir Jaffar.
2. The starting point of the Battle of Plassey
can be considered as Black hole episode of
Fort Williams in Calcutta.
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95. Warren Hastings can be considered as the father

of administrative reforms in India. Which of
the following is correct about him?
1. Warren Hastings started duel system in
India where company acquired real powers
while the responsibility for administration
rested on shoulders of Nawab of Bengal.
2. During his period, the company appointed
its own officers called Collectors to manage
revenue affairs.
3. During Warren Hastings, Supreme Court
was setup at Calcutta competent to try all
'British Subjects'.
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(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
96. Which of the following statements is/are correct
about the Cornwallis Code formulated in 1793?
1. Cornawallis code divested the collector of
all judicial and magisterial powers and left
him with the duty of administration of
revenue.
2. A new class of officer called District Judge
was created to preside over the District Civil
Court.
3. The distinction between revenue and civil
cases was abolished and the new Diwani
courts were competent to try all civil cases.
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
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(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
99. The main features of Mughal painting include:

1. The Mughal pictures were small in size and
hence are known as 'miniature painting'.
2. A keen depreciation of nature was another
characteristic of the Mughal School.
3. Remarkable excellence achieved by the
Mughal school in portrait painting.
4. Excellence of the Mughal artists in colour
compostion.
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
100. Mahatma Gandhi's first attempt at leading an

all-India struggle was his call for a Satyagraha
against which one of the following?
(a) The Public Safety Bill
(b) Rowlatt Act
(c) The Government of India Act, 1919
(d) The Trade Disputes Act

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TEST SERIES - 2014

INDIAN HISTORY AND ART & CULTURE

Maximum Marks: 200

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All items carry equal marks.

Off No. 06 Ist Floor, Apsara Arcade,

A - 19, 3rd Floor, Priyanka Tower,

1. Consider the following statements.

4. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): The outcome of Battle of Plassey

2. His understanding of the international

Reason (R): Siraj-ud daullah was induced to

(a) If both (A) & (R) are correct and (R)

(c) If only (A) is correct.

The above statements are related to which of

(d) If only (R) is correct.

2. Consider the following causes of the failure of

2. Modern educated Indians viewed this revolt

5. Which of the following were the actual parts

3. The rebels represented diverse elements

4. The lack of unity among Indians was

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 4

(d) All of the above

(b) Only 2, 3 & 5

(c) The evolution of an alternative culturalideological system and the regeneration of

6. Which of the following statements are correct

(d) The newly educated middle class were

Select the correct code:

3. Identify the incorrect statements about the socio

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Select the correct option:

1. Politically educate people.

7. Correctly match the following about the views

8. Which of the following factors led to the growth

4. Campaign in Britain to vote for pro-India

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 2 & 5

(d) All of the above

11. Consider the following statement.

(b) Only 1, 2 & 3

(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

(d) All of the above

12. Consider the following statement.

3. They were most successful with full mass

16. The following statement is related to which of

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

"The Montford Reforms .were only a method

(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

13. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

3. Kheda Satyagraha C. First Civil

Which of the above statements are correct?

14. Consider the following statement.

15. What were the favourable atmosphere that led

18. Which of the following statements(s) is/are

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3. Orientation of the national movement

2. The challenge of Lord Birkenhead to Indian

(b) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2