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2 Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of different stages of Stone Age in Indian
subcontinent?
1. Around 12,000 years ago men, women and children probably collected the grains as food and learnt
where they grew. 8 75
2. The beginning of the Neolithic age dates back to 10,000 years ago.
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3. People were familiar with the use of fire in Paleolithic age. 02 0
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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3 Which of the following are principal characteristics of Neolithic age?
1. Practice of Agriculture ga
2. Domestication of animalsn -
3. Use of Metal h ai
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4. Manufacture ofrPottery
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Selectro
the correct answer using the code given below
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G A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
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A. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct regarding Early Vedic Age?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
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B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Which of the factors given above was/were responsible for emerging Magadha as prosperous
mahajanapada compared to others?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
8 75
19 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: 3
List-I List-II 2 25
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A. Vishakhadatta
B. Varahamihira
1. Medicine
2. Drama - 70
C. Charaka 3. Astronomy
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D. Brahmagupta 4. Mathematics
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A. A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2 i n @
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B. A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4
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C. A – 2; B – 3; C – 1; D – 4 o rg
D. A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2 r yb
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20 Consider the following statements
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1. Chandra Gupta Mauryaha was the first king of Magadha.
rg capital of Magadha during Bimbisara’s time.
2. Rajagriha wasothe
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ur of the above Statements is/are correct?
Which
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G 1 Only
A.
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
21 Which of the following factors prevailed in 6th century B.C led to religious reforms in Indian
subcontinent?
1. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period
2. Upanishads seemed to be highly philosophical in nature and not easily understood to common man.
3. Trading class wanted to enhance their social status against orthodox Verna system.
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22 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Gupta 1. Badami
B. Chandella 2. Panamalai
C. Chalukya 3. Khajuraho
D. Pallava 4. Deogarh
A. A – 4; B – 3; C – 1; D – 2
B. A – 4; B – 2; C – 3; D – 1
C. A – 2; B – 3; C – 4; D – 1
D. A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2
23 Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist monk:
A. Nagasena
B. Nagarjuna
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C. Nagabhatta 3
D. Kumarilabhatta 2 25
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24 Consider the following statements regarding spread of Jainism. - 70
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1. Mahavira never believed in organised sanghas that would spread
i l .cohis teachings.
2. Jainism remained confined to Northern India. a
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1 only
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B. 2 only o r
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ga
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 -
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25 Which of the following
g ohwere common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of o r
extremities of penance and enjoyment
B
ob to the authority of the Vedas
2. Indifference
r
ou of efficacy of rituals
3. Denial
4. G
Non-injury to animal life
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
31 Consider the following statements regarding travelers who visited India in ancient times
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32 In the Indian subcontinent, the first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the
A. Indo - Greeks
B. Mauryas
C. Parthians
D. Yaudheyas
8 75
33 Consider the following statements 3
25
1. Asoka’s conversion to Buddhism was gradual phenomenon and not immediate.
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2. Maski was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka.
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3. Cholas and Pandyas kingdoms were the integral part of Asoka’s empire
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a
gm
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only @
B. 3 only
h ain
C. 1 and 3 only
r go
D. None bo ry
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- regarding Satavahana dynasty
34 Consider the following statements
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1. The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka.
2. They patronized g o h
o r Buddhism and Brahmanism.
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3. They patronized Kannada language and literature.
r ob
u of the statements given above is/are correct?
GoA. 3 only
Which
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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37 Consider the following statements regarding the social-economic life in Sangam Age
1. Principal deity of Sangam age was Lord Krishna
2. Love marriage was a common practice and women were allowed to choose their life partners.
3. The Hero Stone was erected in memory of the bravery shown by the warrior in battle.
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. None
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55 With reference to the administration of Palas and Pratihars, the term ‘Uparika’ refers to:
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a il
A. 3 only
g m
B. 2 and 3 only
i n @
C. 1 and 2 only
o ha
D. 1, 2 and 3 rg
r y bo
57 Consider the following statementsaregarding the administration of Delhi Sultante
- g state with its religion Islam
1. Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic
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h
2. There was no clear law aiof succession during this period.
r go to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services
3. Iqta land was assigned
b Bo
Whichro of the statements given above is/are correct?
u
GoB.A. 1 only
2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
63 Who among the following Sultans are associated with Qutub Minar?
1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
2. Iltutmish
3. Muhammad bin Tughluq
4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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65 Akbar maintained a court of nine distinguished persons who were known as Navratnas or nine jewels.
In this context, consider the following statements
1. Abdul Rahim is credited with translation of Leelawati to Persian.
8 75
2. Faizi translated Baburnama into Persian language. 3 5
2
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only . com
C. Both 1 and 2 a il
D. Neither 1 nor 2 g m
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h
66 Consider the following statements regardingoMansabdari
a
system
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1. For a mansabdar, higher rank did meant
b or a higher post as the duties of a mansabdar were not in
r y
accordance with the mansab or position he held.
g a
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2. It was designated by dual representation - one by personal rank (called zat) and the other by cavalry
rank (called sawar). ain
g oh
o r
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
B
ob
A. 1 only
r
u 2 only
GoC. Both 1 and 2
B.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
75 With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?
8 75
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A. Akbar 2 25
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B. Jahangir
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C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb
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76 Which of the following foreign visitors had visited Vijayanagar Empire
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ha
1. Ibn Battuta
2. Nicolo de Conti
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3. Abdur Razzak b or
4. Domingo Paes a ry
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ai using the code given below
Select the correct answer
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A. 1 and 3 only
r go
Bo4 only
B. 2, 3 and
b
o2, 3 and 4
C. 1,
r
u
Go
D. 1 and 4 only
78 Who among the following court poets during medieval period composed epic poem ‘Padmavat’?
A. Amir Khusro
B. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
C. Abul Fazl
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D. Jauhar
2. It has vested with powers to hear any matter relating to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. The NGT is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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2. It has no programming budget and all projects are sponsored by one or more Arctic States.
3. Japan is a member of Arctic Council
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n @
2. When no party in the Lok Sabha secures required seats to form an opposition party and to designate
ai by the President of India.
a Leader of opposition, the matter is then decided
h
o
o correct?
Which of the statements given abovebis/are
rg
r y
A. 1 only
B. 2 only - ga
C. Both 1 and 2 ai
n
h
go2
D. Neither 1 nor
r
o
bB
98 Considerothe following statements regarding ‘One Planet One City Challenge’
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1. It’s ua rfriendly competition to mobilize cities to deliver on the Paris Agreement.
2. G
It is an initiative of UNFCCC
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A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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