Insight IAS Prelims 2020 Test 14 Q

Online Prelims TEST - 14 (SUBJECT WISE)
( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) Total Marks : 200
1 Which of the following sites does/do belong to Mesolithic period?

1. Langhnaj
2. Adamgarh
3. Mahadaha
4. Sarai Nahar Rai
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
2 Consider the following statements:

1. Samudragupta was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of maharaj-adhiraja.
2. Allahabad pillar inscription was composed as a Kavya by Harishena.
3. Vikram Samvat is the official calendar of Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
3 Who among the following was the first to employ the vernacular medium to propagate his ideas?
A. Kabir
B. Guru Nanak
C. Gnanadeva
D. Ramananda
4 Consider the following statements

1. Sangam literature was secular in nature.
2. Verses of Sangam literature were put together into eight collections.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
5 With reference to Rig Vedic period, consider the following statements

1. ‘Indra’ was considered to be the most important divinity.
2. Ninth Mandala of Rig Veda is devoted to the praise of plant Soma.
3. There was no place for female divinity.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3.

1. The Magadhan ruler Bimbisara was the first person to issue inscriptions.
2. The Brahmi script was first deciphered by Mortimer Wheeler.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
7 With reference to the administration of Harshavardhana, consider the

following pairs:
Administrative Post Responsibility
1. Maha-danda-nayaka Chief Judicial Officer
2. Sandhi-vigrahika Chief Craftsman
3. Prathama-kulika Minister of war and peace
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
8 Who among the following built the Dilwara temples, Mount Abu?
A. Jayachandra
B. Kanishka
C. Vimal Shah
D. Harshavardhana
9 Consider the following pairs

Author Literary work
1. Kalhana Rajatharangini
2. Banabhatta Harshacharitha
3. Harisena Mushikavamsha

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
2
1. Panchasiddhantika was the book written by Varahamihira

2. Aryabhatta suggested that the earth rotates on its axis.
3. Charaka samhita was the first text to deal with Rhinoplasty and Ophthalmology.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
11 With reference to the Harappan Civilization, consider the following statements

1. Ancient Greek civilization was contemporary to Harappan civilization.
2. At Kalibangan, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and
handling cargo.
3. The evidence of beadmakers’ shops has been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal.

A. 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
12 With reference to the local assemblies during Pallava kingdom, consider the following statements:
1. Sabha was an assembly of non-brahmin land owners
2. The nagaram was an organisation of merchants.
3. The ur was a village assembly found in areas where the land owners were Brahmins.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
13 Who among the following was first to introduce land assignment called Iqtadari?
A. Sikandar Shahi
B. Bahlol Lodi
C. Iltutmish
D. Khizr Khan
14 Kupgallu, Piklihal and Tekkalkota are famous as
A. Jain Pilgrimage centers

B. Important sites associated with life of Buddha
C. Important prehistoric rock painting sites
D. Important trade centers during Gupta period

1. Ajatasatru was the first king of Magadhan Empire.
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2. Pataliputra was the first capital of Magadhas.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Harappans got the lapis-lazuli stones for bead making from Afghanistan.
2. Harappans imported items such as garments, wool, perfumes, leather products and sliver from
Mesopotamia.
3. There is no evidence of fire-pits at Harappa and Mohanjodaro sites.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
17 With reference to the Mauryan Kingdom, consider the following statements

1. Soldiers and state officials were paid salary in cash.
2. The Mauryan state founded many new agricultural settlements to bring virgin land under
cultivation.
3. Sitadhyaksha officer was given the responsibility to look after the inland navigation.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
18 Among which of the following ruler did Muhammad Ghori fight the Battle of Chandwar with?
A. Prithviraj Chauhan
B. King Bhoja
C. Vijayasena
D. Jaichand
19 Purana Qila one of the oldest forts in Delhi was built by
A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Sher shah Suri
D. Islam Shaha
20 Which of the following sites given belonged to Mauryan period?

1. Lauriya- Nandangarh
2. Rampurva
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3. Lomasrishi Caves
4. Dhauli
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Important Chalcolithic cultures Chief Site
1. Jorwe Culture Ahar
Navdatoli
2. Banas Culture
3. Malwa Culture Chandoli

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None

1. Hathigumpha inscription records the achievements of Kushana ruler, Kanishka.
2. Kushana kings were the first in Indian history to make tax free land grants to Buddhists and
Brahmanas to gain religious merit.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
23 With reference to Jasimha Siddharaja, consider the following statements

1. He patronized Jain scholar Hemachandra.
2. He renovated or rebuilt the Rudra Mahalaya Temple at Siddhapura.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
24 The Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the
A. Akbar
B. Madhav rao
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C. Balaji Bajirao
D. Shivaji Maharaj
25 Pampa, Ponna and Ranna contributed to the development of
A. Kannada literature
B. Tamil literature
C. Telugu literature
D. None of the above

1. Ashtadhyayi has been written by Panani.
2. ‘Pushtimarg’ was founded by Shankaracharya.
3. Gathasaptasati was written in Prakrit language.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
27 Which of the following was/were ports during ancient India?

1. Tamralipti
2. Kalyana
3. Muziris
4. Bharukachchha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
28 Who among the following wrote the Bhavartha Deepika, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita?
A. Tukaram
B. Ghora
C. Bahina Bai
D. Dnyaneshwar
29 The 'cire-perdu' process in ancient India was used for making
A. Teracotta figurines
B. Metal sculptures
C. Cave Paintings
D. Jewelries
30 Which of the following is/are associated with Jainism?

1. Khuddaka Nikaya
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2. Niryuktis
3. Angas
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Statue worship was practiced during the Vedic period.
2. Upanishads did not believe in transmigration of soul.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
32 With reference to post Mauryan period during ancient period, consider the following statements
1. Ujjain was a prominent bead making centre.
2. Vanga was famous for variety of cotton and silk textiles.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Pancha Rathas is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram was built by Pallavas
2. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock cut architecture.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
34 Muntakhab-ul lubab which dealt with the administration of Aurangazeb was written by:
A. Abul fazal
B. Mullah baduni
C. Abdul hamid lahori
D. Khafi khan
35 Which among the following period does the Copper image of Buddha that was recovered from
Sultanganj belongs to
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A. Mauryan period
B. Satavahana period
C. Guptan period
D. Harappan period.

1. Ajivika sect was founded by Gautam Buddha.
2. Syadavada philosophy is related to Jainism.
3. Buddhacharita was written by Asvaghosa.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
37 With reference to the Sangam age, consider the following statements

1. Practice of sati was absent.
2. Chola king Karikala constructed dam on River Kaveri.
3. Muzris was an important port of Cheras.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
38 With respect to the pre-historic paintings at Lakhudiyar, consider the following statements
1. The paintings can be divided into man, animals and geometric patterns.
2. Humans are represented in stick-like forms.
3. Hand-linked dancing human figures are depicted here.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
39 Which of the following cave is associated with ‘Padmapani Boddhisattva’ wall painting?
A. Ellora
B. Elephanta
C. Ajanta
D. Udaigiri-Khandagiri
40 With reference to Bhagvatism, consider the following statements

1. It supported animal sacrifices in line with Vedic culture.
2. It assimilated the lower classes in its fold unlike later Vedic religion.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
41 With reference to Mahajanapadas, consider the following statements

1. Vajjis had an oligarcharical system of governance.
2. Magadha ruler Ajatasatru conquered Anga by defeating its ruler Brahmadatta.
3. Bimbisara built a fort on the confluence of river Ganga and river Son at Pataliputra.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None

1. Kalidasa was the court poet under the patronage of Chandragupta II.
2. The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa Hien visited India during reign of Chandragupta I

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
43 Who among the following rulers introduced the Persian festival of Navroz in India?
A. Ghiasuddin balbun
B. Bungra khanwas
C. Balbun
D. Kaiqubad
44 Which of the following ancient text deals with mathematics?

1. Chandasastra
2. Lilavati
3. Sulvasutra
4. Siddhānta Shiromani

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. The paintings of upper Paleolithic phase are linear representations in green and dark red, of huge
human figures and stick like animal figures.
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2. The red paintings are of dancers and the green ones are of hunters.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
46 With reference to Bahamani kingdom, consider the following statements:

1. Muhammad I defeated the Vijayanagar kingdom and annexed Golconda to Bahamani Kingdom.
2. The kingdom was divided into forty administrative units called ‘taraf’ or provinces.
3. Revenue from Khalisa land was used to run expenses of the king and the royal household.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Harshavardhana shifted his capital from Kanauj to Thanesar (Kurukshetra).
2. The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Hsuan Tsang visited India during reign of Harsha.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
48 Which among the following statements with respect terracotta images of Harappan period is/are
correct?
1. Compared to the bronze and stone statues the terracotta representations of human form are crude.
2. The most important among the Indus figures are those representing the mother goddess.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
49 Who among the following discovered Bhimbetka caves
A. Richard Leakey
B. V.S. Wakankar
C. S.R. Rao
D. Archibold Carleyle
50 Which among following empires in medieval India that employed women in the state service?
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A. Maratha Empire
B. Vijayanagara Empire
C. Mughal empire
D. Chola empire
51 Which of the following statements regarding the Mauryan period is/are correct?
1. The emperor Ashoka disbanded his army to promote his Dhamma.
2. Samaharta was the officer responsible to supervise collection of taxes.
3. Antahpala was the officer responsible for the security of frontier forts.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
52 With reference to the administration of Gupta kingdom, consider the following statements:
1. Uparikara and Udranga are agriculture taxes.
2. Administration was highly centralized in nature.
3. Practice of forced labor was absent.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
53 With reference to administration of Ala-ud-din Khilji, consider the following statements

1. Ala-ud-din believed in the Divine Right Theory of Kingship.
2. All merchants were required to register themselves in the office of the Shahana-i-Mandi and sell
their goods at fixed rates.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
54 With reference to reasons for the Downfall of the Mughals, consider the following statements.
1. The religious and Deccan policies of Aurangazeb
2. The invasions of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali weakened the Mughal state
3. The financial difficulties due to continuous wars.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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55 Consider the following statements regarding Al-Biruni

1. He widely travelled in the Punjab and other parts of northern India.
2. He translated some of the works in the Greek into Sanskrit.
3. He didn’t adopt any distinctive structure for writing Kitab-ul-Hind

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. None
56 With reference to Buddhist sangha, consider the following statements:

1. There were separate branches for men and women.
2. To join the sangha, debtors had to take their creditors’ permission

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor
57 With reference to the society during the Gupta period, consider the following statements:
1. The Chinese traveler Fa-Hien mentions about untouchability in his accounts.
2. The prisoners of war, debt bondsmen, born of a slave woman were all considered slaves.
3. The first evidence of sati is found in an inscription at Eran in Madhya Pradesh.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
58 Who was the first to introduce Guerilla warfare in south India?
A. Tipu Sultan
B. Krishnadevaraya
C. Ahmed shah
D. Mahmud Gawan

1. Turks referred to the region east of the river Sindhu as Al-Hind
2. Arabs referred to the people east of the Indus as Hindu

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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60 Consider the following statements regarding Ibn Battuta

1. He was contemporary of Alauddin Khalji
2. He was ordered proceed to China as the Sultan’s envoy to the Mongol ruler.
3. He has never travelled to South India during his time in India.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
61 Among which of the following places inscriptions of Ashoka was/were found?

1. Topra
2. Mansehra
3. Dhauli
4. Sannati

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
62 Consider the following pairs:

Author: Works
1. Vishakadatta Mrichchhkatikam
2. Banabatta Kadambari
3. Kalidasa Ritusamhara
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
63 With reference to the Administration under the Delhi Sultanate, the term Qazi-ul-quzar refers to:
A. Prime Minister and Finance Minister

B. Foreign Affairs Minister
C. Minister of Islamic Law
D. Minister of Justice
64 With reference to vijaynagar administration, the Nayaka system was related to:
A. Military
B. Merchants
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C. Civil servants
D. Group of ministers

1. French Jeweller Jean-Baptiste Tavernier had travelled to India at least sixty times
2. Duarte Barbosa wrote a detailed account of trade and society in South India.
3. François Bernier was closely associated with Mughul Empire.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None

1. In the Tamil region, large landowners were known as kadaisiyar.
2. In the Tamil region, ordinary ploughmen were known as vellalar.
3. In northern India, usually the post of the grama bhojaka was hereditary.

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. None
67 Consider the following statements regarding Nayanars and Alvars

1. Nayanars and Alvars were revered by the peasants and kings.
2. They identified certain shrines as abodes of their chosen deities during their travels
3. One of the most striking features of these traditions was the presence of women.

A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
68 Consider the following statements regarding Virashaivas or Lingayats

1. They challenged the idea of caste and the pollution attributed to certain groups.
2. They also questioned the theory of rebirth.
3. They encouraged post puberty marriage and re-marriage

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Religious Reformers Region Associated with
1. Ekanath Maharashtra
2. Shankaradeva Assam
3. Narshi Mehta Uttar Pradesh

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
70 With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue
which of the following practices?
1. Meditation and control of breath
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
71 Mathura was also a religious centre known for which of the following?
1. Buddhist monasteries
2. Jaina shrines
3. Centre for the worship of Lord Krishna.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
72 Diwan-i-kharat was the employment bureau for providing employment to the muslim youth and to
perform free of cost marriages was created by:
A. Mohammed shah tughlaq

B. Feroz shah tuglaq
C. Ghazi malik
D. Muhammad bin tughlaq
73 Consider the following statements regarding Vijayanagara Empire

#00000
1. The ruins at Hampi were brought to light by Colonel Colin Mackenzie.
2. Harihara I composed a work on statecraft in Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
74 ‘Silsilahs’ in the medieval Indian history refers to
A. Different schools within Din-i-Ilahi, a syncretic religion established by Emperor Akbar.

B. Resting places for traders established by Shershah Suri on the highways.
C. Different orders within Sufism.
D. Tombs of the Sufi saints, which were present in different parts of India.
75 Who led the Mughal forces in the Battle of Haldighati against Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar?
A. Akbar
B. Prince Salim
C. Pir Muhammad
D. Man Singh

1. Arikamedu was a famous port during ancient times.
2. Appar composed the devotional poems in praise of Lord Krishna.
3. Varaha statue was found in Karle caves, Maharashtra.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Khanqahs were the assemblies held by Sufi Masters.
2. Ziyarat refers to pilgrimage of devotees to the grave of Shaikh

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
78 Which of the following reforms was/were introduced by Mahmud Gawan?

1. He reduced the powers of the governors of the provinces
2. He had put a check on the powers of the nobles.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
79 Under Rashtrakuta Empire, Vishayapatis and bhogapatis were
A. Administrators of districts and its sub-divisions respectively

B. Accountants of the royal treasury
C. Religious priests who performed sacrificial ceremonies
D. Land guards who protected the extent of the empire
80 Famous painter ‘Bishan Das’, ‘Murad’, and ‘Bahzad’ lived at the court of
A. Aurangzeb
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar
81 With reference to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa of Rajgir, consider the following statements:
1. It was constructed atop the Ratnagiri Hill.
2. It was built by the 14th Dalai Lama.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
82 Which of the following is/are benefits of the IndiGen initiative?

1. Epidemiology of genetic diseases to enable cost effective genetic tests.
2. Enabling efficient diagnosis of heritable cancers.
3. Pharmacogenetic tests to prevent adverse drug reactions

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
83 With reference to the Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management, consider the
following statements:
1. It aims to eliminate the nitrogen waste by 2030.
2. The Declaration was developed with technical support from International Nitrogen Management
System (INMS).

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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84 Recently, Defence Ministry has approved issuance of two Open General Export Licences (OGELs) for
export of certain parts & components and intra-company transfer of technology to select countries. In
this context, consider the following statements:
1. The application for grant of OGEL will be considered by Prime Minister Office (PMO) on a case-to-
case basis.
2. The OGEL is a one-time export licence to be granted to a company for a specific period.
3. Under OGEL, export of items to a ‘Special Economic Zone’ is permitted for the first time.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
85 Recently, among which of the following countries India announced the formation of the Strategic
Partnership Council?
A. Oman
B. Iran
C. Iraq
D. Saudi Arabia

1. Majority of the equity shares of MTNL are held by President of India and her nominees.
2. MTNL is a Maharatna company.
3. MTNL provides telecommunication services in Nepal and Mauritius.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
87 With reference to Manas National Park, consider the following statements:

1. It is designated as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.
2. It is known for last population of the Pygmy Hog in the wild.
3. Both the grassland biome and the forest biome are represented in Manas.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
88 Which of the following countries is/are members of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?
1. Sri Lanka
2. Mozambique
3. Maldives
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4. Bhutan

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
89 Which of the following states is/are covered presently for the implementation of Atal Bhujal Yojana?
1. West Bengal
2. Jharkhand
3. Odisha
4. Punjab

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. None
90 Which of the following states had launched the agriculture extension programme called “Million
Farmers’ School”?
A. Karnataka
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Telangana
91 With reference to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), consider the following
statements:
1. It is a specialized agency of United Nations
2. It was established under the New Delhi Convention.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Fly ash is a byproduct from burning pulverized coal in electric power generating plants.
2. Government of India has recently launched ASH TRACK app to provide an interface between fly ash
producers (Thermal Power Plants) and potential ash users.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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93 With reference to Universal Postal Union (UPU), consider the following statements:
1. It is a non-governmental organization.
2. India is a member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
94 With reference to Bhaona, consider the following statements:

1. It is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in the state of Tamil Nadu.
2. It was originally created by Shankaracharya.
3. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats.

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
95 Who among the following religious leaders founded the organization ‘Yogoda Satsanga Society of
India’?
A. B K S Iyengar
B. Paramahamsa Yogananda
C. Swami Vivekanda
D. K Pattabhi Jois
96 With reference to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), consider the following statements:
1. It was launched at the Paris Climate Change Summit (COP21) in 2015.
2. Only tropical nations can become the member of the organization.
3. Headquarter of the organization is located in Paris, France.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Gottiprolu is a new site excavated by Archaeological Survey of India in the State of Karnataka.
2. One life size Vishnu sculpture and a wide variety of pottery of the early centuries of current era
have been excavated.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
98 With reference to the National Health Profile, consider the following statements:
1. National Health Profile (NHP) 2019 has been released by NITI Aayog
2. It covers demographic, socio-economic, health status and health finance indicators, human
resources in the health sector and health infrastructure.
3. It is also an important source of information on various communicable and non-communicable
diseases that are not covered under any other major programmes.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Greater Adjutant Storks is the world’s most endangered of the stork species.
2. In India, it is currently distributed only in Assam and Bihar
3. It is listed as “Critically Endangered” in IUCN Red list of threatened species.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is a multi-disciplinary organization that investigates and guides prosecution in white-collar fraud
requiring expertise in forensic auditing, corporate law, information technology, capital markets,
taxation, and other allied fields.
3. It received statutory powers under the Companies Act, 2013.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Online Prelims TEST - 14 (SUBJECT WISE)

1 Which of the following sites does/do belong to Mesolithic period?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

2 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5 With reference to Rig Vedic period, consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7 With reference to the administration of Harshavardhana, consider the

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

9 Consider the following pairs

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

10 Consider the following statements

1. Panchasiddhantika was the book written by Varahamihira

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

11 With reference to the Harappan Civilization, consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

14 Kupgallu, Piklihal and Tekkalkota are famous as

A. Jain Pilgrimage centers

15 Consider the following statements

2. Pataliputra was the first capital of Magadhas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

16 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

17 With reference to the Mauryan Kingdom, consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

19 Purana Qila one of the oldest forts in Delhi was built by

20 Which of the following sites given belonged to Mauryan period?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

21 Consider the following pairs

3. Malwa Culture Chandoli

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

22 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

23 With reference to Jasimha Siddharaja, consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

25 Pampa, Ponna and Ranna contributed to the development of

26 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

27 Which of the following was/were ports during ancient India?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

29 The 'cire-perdu' process in ancient India was used for making

30 Which of the following is/are associated with Jainism?

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

31 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

33 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

36 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

37 With reference to the Sangam age, consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

40 With reference to Bhagvatism, consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

41 With reference to Mahajanapadas, consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

42 Consider the following statements