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1. Who among the following scholars/poets 4. With reference to the schools of philosophy

belong to Akbar's reign? prevalent in ancient India, consider the

following statements about Samkhya:
1. Naziri
1. It was propounded by Charvaka.
2. Faizi
2. It believes that real knowledge can be
3. Tulsidas
acquired through observation, influence
Select the correct answer using the code and words.
given below. 3. Elements of materialistic philosophy are

(a) 1 and 3 only found in the Samkhya system.

Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. The theme of Mara-Vijaya during Buddha's (d) 1, 2 and 3
Mahaparinibbana was depicted in which of

the following caves? 5. Which of the following locations is not

among the major rock edicts sites of
(a) Ajanta caves
Ashokan Inscriptions?
(b) Ellora caves
(a) Girnar
(c) Elephanta caves
(b) Sopara
(d) Nachna Kathura caves (c) Sanchi
(d) Kandahar
3. Consider the following statements:

1. Satnami Revolt was an armed conflict
between Mughals and local Peasants
fought in the 17th century.
2. Satnami was a religious body consisting
of mostly peasants, artisans, and low
caste people.
6. Consider the following statements with
reference to Kathak dance:
1. It is a combination of music, drama and
narratives.
2. It is the only form of classical dance
associated with Hindustani music.
3. It was not allowed to be performed in

Which of the statements given above is/are Mughal courts.

Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding 10. Which of the following statements regarding
zamindars during the Mughal period: Gomateshwara statue is/are correct?
1. The ownership of land held by 1. It is the statue of last Jain Tirthankara.
zamindars was hereditary. 2. It is the world’s tallest monolithic free-
2. They were the owners of all the land standing structure made of granite stone.
comprising their zamindari. 3. It was commissioned by Kakatiya kings
Which of the statements given above is/are of Warangal.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to the Vijayanagara empire,
arrange the following dynasties in the 11. Through which of the following cities would
chronological order: you pass if you traversed through the ancient
1. Sangama Indian trade route of Uttarapatha?
2. Saluvas 1. Taxila
3. Tuluvas 2. Mathura

4. Aravidu 3. Mahishmati

Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1-3-4-2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2-3-1-4
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 4-3-2-1

12. Consider the following statements regarding

9. Consider the following statements with
the state of Indian agriculture in sixth
respect to Hindustani classical music:
century BC:
1. It assimilated some features of Persian
1. In parts of the Ganga valley, the
and Arabian music.
introduction of the transplantation
2. Clear cut demarcations in the style of
technique added to the increase in
musical rendition led to different
paddy production.
gharanas in Hindustani music.
2. The use of iron-tipped ploughshare led
3. Purely instrumental forms are not found
to a growth in agricultural productivity
in Hindustani music.
in the entire subcontinent.
Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
13. Consider the following pairs: 16. Which of the following statements is not
Folk music State correct regarding Brihadiswara temple?
1. Pandavani : Chattisgarh
(a) It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. Mando : Goa
(b) It was built by Rajendra Chola.
3. Laman : Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly (c) This temple was the first in India to have
matched? two large gopuras.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) It has a two-storeyed sanctum for
(b) 2 and 3 only
housing the main deity of the temple.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
17. This Buddhist text contains the advice given
14. Which of the following reasons led to the by the Buddha to a wealthy householder
defeat of Rajputs by the Turks in the early named Sigala about how to look after one's
medieval period?
servants.
1. Turks had superior weapons.
2. Turks had the advantage of possessing The Buddhist text referred to in the above

elephants. passage is:

3. Iqta and Khalisa system enabled the (a) Vinaya Pitaka
Turks to maintain a large standing army.
(b) Sutta Pitaka
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Abhidhamma Pitaka
given below.
(a) 1 only (d) Madhyamika
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only 18. Which of the following movements/
(d) 2 and 3 only traditions are associated with Kuchipudi
dance?
15. Consider the following statements regarding
the Satavahanas: 1. Balancing the feet on the rim of a brass

1. They ruled over central India and many plate

parts of northern India. 2. Dancing with a pitcher full of water on
2. Satavahana rulers were identified
the head
through names derived from that of the
3. Wearing colourful masks by the
mother.
3. Many Satavahana rulers also adopted the performing artists
title devaputra, or “son of god”. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
19. Which one of the following foreign 22. Consider the following pairs, with reference
travellers was an Italian doctor who never to the classification of land during the
returned to Europe and settled down in Mughal period:
India? Land Meaning
(a) Niccolao Manucci 1. Parati : Land fallow for two-
(b) Duarte Barbosa three years
(c) Francois Bernier 2. Chachar : Uncultivated land for
(d) Marco Polo more than 5 years
3. Polaj : Under cultivation
20. Consider the following books:
every year
1. Atharva Veda
Which of the pairs given above is/are
2. Panchatantra
correctly matched?
3. Mahabharata
(a) 3 only
Which of the books given above was/were
(b) 2 and 3 only
translated into Persian during the regnal
(c) 1 and 2 only
years of Akbar?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
23. Which of the following statements is
(c) 2 and 3 only
not correct, with reference to Ibrahim Adil
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Shah II (1580-1627)?
(a) He was very kind towards poor and
21. With reference to the differences between
the Vedic age and the Mahajanpada period, adopted the title of “Abla Baba”.

which of the following statements is/are (b) Kitab-i-Nauras was a book composed by

correct? him.

1. In Vedic times, exchange was conducted
through barter, whereas coins made of
metal were used in the Mahajanpada
period.
2. In the Mahajanpada period, voluntary
payment was made by the peasants to
the king, whereas there is no evidence of
this type of collection in Vedic age.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Waman Pandit, well known Sanskrit
scholar was appointed by him in his
library.
(d) He was a secular-liberal ruler who
patronized to all religions.
24. Which of the following text deals with a love
story in which a dignitary Kovalan prefers a
courtesan Madhavi of Kaveripattanam to his
noble wedded wife Kannagi?
(a) Tolkkappiyam
(b) Silappadikaram
(c) Tirukkural
(d) Manimekalai
25. Arrange the following 'Mahajanapadas' from 28. With reference to "Ain-i-Akbari", which of
north to south. the statements given below is not correct?
1. Ashmak (a) The book was written in Indo-Persian
2. Kuru style by Abul Fazl.
3. Koshal
(b) “Akbarnama” is one of the three-parts of
4. Chedi
Ain-i-Akbari.
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) The book portrayed Mughal Empire as
given below.
tolerant and liberal having composite
(a) 3-2-4-1
culture.
(b) 2-4-3-1
(c) 2-3-4-1 (d) It primarily consists of administrative
(d) 4-2-3-1 rules and regulations.

26. According to ancient treatises, dance has 29. With reference to Mauryan administration,
three aspects of natya, nritya and nritta. In consider the following statements :
this context consider the following 1. King was the only authority to deal with
statements: judicial matters.
1. Natya represents dramatic representation 2. They developed vast machinery for
or drama with speech, music and assessment of taxes.
dancing.
3. There existed a well-established
2. Nritya is pure dance where body
espionage system in the Mauryan
movements do not express any mood.
empire.
3. Nritta corresponds to the mime
Which of the statements given above is/are
performed to the song.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

correct? (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
30. Consider the following statements:
27. Which of the following statements is not 1. Jahangir was a great painter of his times.
correct regarding 'Ashokan edicts'? 2. Portrait painting became fashionable
(a) All the Ashokan pillar inscriptions are
during the reign of Jahangir.
located within the present day boundary
3. Daswant and Basawan were famous
of India.
painters in the court of Jahangir
(b) He was mentioned as 'devanampiya
Which of the statements given above is/are
piyadasi' in his inscriptions .
correct?
(c) They were generally located on ancient
highways. (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Some of the Ashokan rock edicts are (b) 1 only
located outside the present-day boundary (c) 2 and 3 only
of India. (d) 1, 2 and 3
31. Consider the following statements regarding 34. Which of the statements is/are correct
land grants in ancient India: regarding the role of 'Gramini ' in pre-
1. Land grants were the prevalent mode of Mauryan times?
payment during the Mauryan and 1. He was head of rural administration.
Kushana period. 2. He assessed and collected taxes from the
2. Land grants to Brahmanas and villagers.
government officials became a reason 3. He was responsible for maintaining law
for the erosion of royal control. and order in their locality.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

32. This temple dates back to the early eleventh

35. Consider the following statements
century and was built in Gujarat by Raja
regarding 'Battle of Ten Kings' mentioned in
Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026.
Rigveda:
There is a massive rectangular stepped tank
1. It was fought on the river Askini
called the Surya Kund in front of it.
presently known as Chenab.
Which of the following temple is being
2. It led to the victory of Purus and
described in the above passage?
established their supremacy.
(a) Martand Sun Temple
Which of the statements given above is /are
(b) Dilwara Temple
correct?
(c) Modhera Sun temple
(a) 1 only
(d) Somnath Temple
(b) 2 only

33. Who among the following is/are included in (c) Both 1 and 2

the Trinity of Carnatic music? (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. Tyagaraja
36. The terms ayatasra, kuta and vritta are
2. Annamayya
3. Syama Sastri related to

Select the correct answer using the code (a) Subdivisions of dravida temples based

given below. on shape.

(a) 1 only (b) Tamil texts composed by Nayanars.

(b) 1 and 3 only (c) Folk compositions of Hindustani music.

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Type of mural paintings discovered in

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Central India.
37. Consider the following pairs: 40. In the post-Mauryan period, a series of
Indus Valley sites Location invasions began by the Greeks into India due
1. Banawali : Haryana
to which of the following reasons?
2. Kalibangan : Punjab
3. Dholavira : Gujarat 1. The weakening of the Seleucid empire.

4. Shortughai : Rajasthan 2. Construction of the great wall of China.

Which of the pairs given above is/are 3. The advance of the Scythian tribes.
correctly matched?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
38. In the context of medieval India, 'Chola lake'
(d) 1, 2 and 3
refers to the:
(a) Kallanai dam, which was built across the
river Cauvery to divert water for 41. In the medieval age, a council called
irrigation. "Ashtapradhan" featured in the
(b) Coromandal coast to suggest the strong administration of:
trade links of Chola empire with South-
(a) Shivaji
East Asia.
(c) Sivaganga tank, which was a rain water (b) Aurangzeb

harvesting system to collect water for (c) Sher Shah Suri

the Brihadiswara temple at Tanjore. (d) Krishnadeva Raya
(d) Bay of Bengal to suggest the strong
presence of Chola navy.
42. Which of the following is/are the features of
Nagara temple architecture?
39. Which of the following statements are
correct regarding the Jain philosophy? 1. The entire temple is built on a stone
1. The foundation of the basic philosophy platform with steps leading up to it.
of the Jainas was laid down by
2. Entry to the temple is led through huge
Mahavira.
and elaborate gateways.
2. It mandates monastic existence for
salvation. 3. The garbhagriha is always located
3. It believes in the cycle of birth and directly under the tallest tower.
rebirth. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
43. Consider the following statements: 46. With reference to the Chalcolithic period,
1. Ahom was a kingdom in the north- which of the following statements are
eastern region of India. correct?
2. Paiks were people who rendered military 1. This period witnessed the growth of
services in exchange for money to Ahom
stable and widespread settlements.
Kings.
2. Art of writing was developed for better
Which of the statements given above is/are
communication with overseas traders.
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only given below.

(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
44. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Virashaiva tradition:
1. It was founded by Basavanna who was a 47. With respect to medieval history, zimmi
minister in the court of a Chalukya king. refers to the category of :
2. It believes in the theory of rebirth and
(a) people who followed revealed scriptures,
the unification of the soul with Shiva
such as the Jews and Christians, and
after liberation.
lived under Muslim rulers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) people who often revolted against
correct?
Muslim rulership and rejected their
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only authority.

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) slaves who enjoyed certain privileges in

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 comparison to other slaves.
(d) people belonging to the radical sects of
45. Which of the following step(s) taken by the Islam like Qalandars and Madaris.
Mughal rulers facilitated trade and
commerce? 48. Which of the following techniques are used
1. Abolishing the road cesses. for decorating with stones?
2. Minting of silver coins of high purity.
1. Pietra dura
3. Creation of a facility for easy transaction
2. Tessellation
of money from one part of the country to
3. Stucco
another.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.

(a) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
49. 'Pundravardhanabhukti' and 'samatata' in 53. Consider the following statements regarding
ancient India were: the Pala empire:
(a) officers in-charge of revenue 1. It was founded by Gopala.
administration in the Chola Period. 2. Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities
(b) titles awarded to military officials during were established by Pala rulers.
the Kushana dynasty. 3. The trade during the Pala empire was
(c) territorial units during the Gupta period. exclusively within the Indian
(d) administrative officials in the Mauryan subcontinent.
court.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
50. Which of the following statements
(a) 1 only
is not correct regarding 'Jizya'?
(b) 2 only
(a) Jizya was a poll tax provided under
(c) 2 and 3 only
sharia.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) The tax was first introduced during the
reign of Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
54. Which of the following are Buddhist texts?
(c) It was abolished during the reign of
1. Uttaradhyayana Sutta
Akbar.
(d) Aurangzeb, reimposed jaziya with no 2. Dipavamsa
exemptions for any sections of citizens. 3. Therigatha
4. Ashokavadana
51. Consider the following statements about 5. Vessantara Jataka
ganas, during the period of Mahajanapadas: Select the correct answer using the code
1. Those Mahajanapadas which were given below.
oligarchies were called ganas. (a) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
2. Mahavira and the Buddha belonged to (b) 2 and 3 only
ganas. (c) 1, 4 and 5 only
3. Magadha, the most powerful (d) 1, 2 and 5 only
mahajanapada, was an oligarchy.
Which of the statements given above are 55. Consider the following statements regarding
correct? the Varna system:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Varna system was codified in the
(b) 1 and 3 only Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras.
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. The varna of an individual was the sole
(d) 1, 2 and 3
criterion for his/her for entitlement to
wealth.
52. 'Ashtangika marga' which recommended for
3. Untouchables were also included in the
the elimination of human misery is
four varnas.
associated with which of the following
Which of the statements given above is/are
religions?
correct?
(a) Jainism
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Vaishnavism
(b) 1 only
(c) Shaivism
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Buddhism
(d) 1, 2 and 3
56. Consider the following pairs: 59. With reference to events which occurred
Mural Painting Region during the reign of Shahjahan, which of the
1. Pithoro : Karnataka following statements is not correct?
2. Mithila : Bihar (a) The capital of the mughal empire was
3. Warli : Maharashtra shifted from Agra to Delhi.
Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) Monthly scale was introduced in
correctly matched? Mansabdari system.
(a) 2 only (c) Foreign traveler Bernier visited the
Mughal court.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Jats and Satnamis raised the banner of
(c) 1 only
rebellion.
(d) 2 and 3 only

60. Consider the following passage:

57. Consider the following pairs:
"A Rashtrakuta ruler, who preferred the
Literary work Scholar
pursuit of religion and literature to war. He
1. Humayun Nama : Muhammad
was himself an author and is credited with
Kazim
writing the first Kannada book in poetics. He
2. Alamgir Nama : Gulbadan was a great builder and is said to have built
Begum the capital city Manyakhet."
3. Badshah Nama : Abdul Hamid Who among the following is being referred
Lahori to in the above passage?
Which of the pairs given above is/are (a) Krishna III
correctly matched? (b) Govinda III
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Amoghvarsha
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Dantidurga
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 61. In the context of cultural history of India,
which one of the following statements best
58. With reference to the administrative system describes "Chowk", a pose in dance and
under Delhi Sultanate, consider the dramatics?
following statements: (a) A technique in Odissi dance where one
1. In Delhi Sultanate, Sultan was the leg is bent and the body is slightly but
oppositely curved at waist and neck.
commander-in-chief of the army.
(b) An abhinaya aspect Kathakali dance
2. Agriculture department named Diwan-i-
where facial expressions, hand gestures
Kohi was established by Mohammed-
and make-up are combined to symbolize
Bin-Tughlaq.
certain epic or historic characters.
3. Diwan-i-Risalat was established to look
(c) A posture in Odissi dance that represents
after industrial development.
a masculine stance depicting a square
Which of the statements given above are position with weight of the body equally
correct? balanced.
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) A mime aspect of Kuchipudi dance
(b) 1 and 3 only where certain hand gestures are
(c) 2 and 3 only emphasized to express the feelings of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 love or eroticism.
62. With reference to Indian music tradition, the 65. Consider the following pairs:
term Jatisvaram is Theatre form State
(a) a carnatic musical form with no sahitya 1. Tamasha : Maharashtra
or lyrics
2. Therukoothu : Kerala
(b) a prominent form of Hindustani music
3. Bhaona : Gujarat
developed in northern India
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(c) a traditional form of folk music of
Rajasthan correctly matched?
(d) the only musical form which is common (a) 1 only
to both Hindustani and Carnatic musical (b) 2 and 3 only
traditions (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
63. Consider the following statements, with
reference to “Mansabdari System”:
66. The spread of Jainism in Karnataka is
1. This system was introduced by Akbar in
attributed to him. He renounced all worldly
order to maintain a strong army.
2. The salary of the soldiers was paid by pleasures, gave up his throne and became a
assigning them jagirs and not in cash. monk as per the tradition of Jainism. He
3. Mansabdars maintained horses, traveled far into the south of India before
elephants, camels and carts under the settling down in Shravanabelagola and spent
expenditure of the state.
the last years as a Jaina ascetic.
Which of the statements given above is/are
The above passage best describes which of
correct?
the following rulers?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Samudragupta
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Ashoka
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Bindusara
(d) Chandragupta Maurya
64. With reference to the Buddhist sanghas,
consider the following statements:
67. Which of the following monuments is/are
1. Only men were allowed into the sangha.
examples of Mandu architecture?
2. Irrespective of socio-economic
background, all members were regarded 1. Hindola Mahal

as equal. 2. Gol Gumbad

3. The decisions on debatable subjects 3. Jahaaz Mahal
were taken by an assembly of elders. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
68. In the context of ancient India, the term 71. With reference to Babur’s conquest of India,
which of the following statements is/are
‘Mlechchhas’ refers to
correct?
(a) Merchants 1. Control over Kabul and Qandahar gave a
boost to India's foreign trade.
(b) Fishermen
2. Cultural development received impetus
(c) Barbarians or outsiders with the amalgamation of Persian and
Indian themes.
(d) Goldsmiths
3. Use of gun-powder in India for the first
time.
69. Which of the following was/were prevalent Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
during 'Rig Vedic age'? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Owning land as a private property (b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
2. Knowledge of agriculture (d) 2 and 3 only
3. Awareness of metallurgical operations
72. Which of the following elements are
Select the correct answer using the code
associated with Manipuri classical dance?
given below. 1. Kalasam
2. Sankirtana
(a) 1 and 3 only
3. Ras
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(c) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
70. Which of the following items were exported

by kingdoms of the south during the Sangam 73. With reference to Sufism, consider the
following pairs:
age?
Term Meaning
1. Pepper 1. Wali : Sufi who acquired
god's grace to
2. Ivory
perform miracles
3. Silk 2. Tasawwuf : Performance of
mystical music by
4. Pearls
Sufis
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Ziyarat : Pilgrimage to the
tombs of Sufi saints
given below.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(a) 2 and 3 only matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
74. Consider the following statements regarding
Vajrayana:
1. It developed as a sub-sect of Buddhism
in India around the 1st century B.C.
2. It marked the development of tantric
77. The period between 800-900 AD was a
period of stagnation and even of decline in
trade and commerce between India and the
Western countries. Which of the following
could be the possible reasons for it?

ideas in Buddhist teachings. 1. Emergence of the Roman empire and its

monopoly over trade routes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Rise of many states within India.
correct?
3. Religious restrictions on sea-travel in
(a) 1 only
India.
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2
given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
75. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 1 and 3 only
'Kharoshthi script': (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It was introduced in India due to contact
with Iranian scribes. 78. Consider the following pairs:
2. It was written from left to right like Symbol Indicates
Devnagari. 1. Empty seat : Mahaparinibbana
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Stupa : Meditation of the
correct? Buddha
(a) 1 only 3. Wheel : First sermon of
(b) 2 only the Buddha
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
76. Consider the following statements about the
(c) 3 only
Rastrakuta empire:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Rastrakutas had a heavily centralized
administration.
79. Arrange the following events in correct
2. The Kailash temple at Ellora Caves built
chronological order.
by Rastrakutas is the largest monolithic
1. Early Vedic age
structure in the world. 2. Emergence of Jainism
3. Rastrakutas were generally intolerant of 3. Beginning of Stupa making
the religious faith other than Shaivism. 4. The emergence of temple making
Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the code
is/are correct? given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2 only (b) 2-4-1-3
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 -3-4-2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2-1-4-3
80. Consider the following passage: 82. Consider the following statements:
1. Battle of Bannihatti was fought between
“It is an account of a foreign traveller who
Sultanates of Deccan and Vijayanagar
visited India during the tenth-eleventh Kingdom in 1565.
century. Written in Arabic, this text has 2. The battle led to the fall of Vijayanagar
kingdom and consolidation of Bahmani
content on subjects such as religion and kingdom in Deccan.
philosophy, festivals, astronomy, laws etc. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Each chapter begins with a question,
(a) 1 only
followed by a description based on (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Sanskritic traditions, and concluding with a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
comparison with other cultures.”

Which of the following text is being referred 83. "It is a religious folk theatre form of
Maharashtra and Goa regions. The
to in the above passage? performers personify the incarnations of
(a) Rihla Lord Vishnu such as Matsya, Kurma, Varaha
etc. Apart from stylized make-up, the
(b) Kitab-ul-Hind
performers wear masks of wood and papier
(c) Al-Tafhim mache."
Which of the following theatre forms is
(d) Kashful-Mahjub
being described in the above given passage?
(a) Krishnattam
81. Consider the following statements regarding (b) Dashavatar
(c) Raslila
nirguna and saguna tradition of bhakti
(d) Yakshagana
movement:

1. While nirguna focused on the worship of 84. Which of the following was/were
architectural features of Vijayanagara
specific deities, saguna focussed on
empire?
worship of an abstract form of god. 1. Fortification of agricultural hinterland
and forests without the use of mortar or
2. While Kabir belonged to the nirguna
cementing agent.
tradition, Guru Nanak belonged to the 2. Presence of chariot streets that extended
from the temple gopuram in a straight
saguna tradition of the bhakti movement.
line.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Presence of impressive platforms such as
correct? the mahanavami dibba.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
85. Consider the following statements: 88. Consider the following statements regarding
1. The Mughal economy was largely Qutub Minar:

dependent on the income from 1. It was built to commemorate the death of

agriculture. Sufi saint Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar

2. Along with agriculture, the peasants Kaki.

2. It is largely built of red sandstone and
under the Mughal state also adopted
marble.
the jajmani system.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statement given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
89. With reference to the teachings of Mahayana
86. With reference to Sangam texts, the term Buddhism, which of the following
Virarkal refers to: statements are correct?
(a) an assembly or college of poets 1. The doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism
(b) war booty as an important source of was taught at the ancient Nalanda

livelihood university.

(c) stones raised in honor of heroic warriors 2. Kanishka was a great patron of
Mahayana Buddhism.
(d) rich merchants and royal patrons of the
3. The book Mahavastu preached the
literature
teachings of Mahayana Buddhism.
Select the correct answer using the code
87. "It is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of
given below.
the state of Andhra Pradesh. Puppets are
(a) 1 and 2 only
coloured on both sides and make coloured
(b) 2 and 3 only
shadows on the screen. The theme of the
(c) 1 and 3 only
puppet plays are drawn from the Ramayana,
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Mahabharata and Puranas."
Which of the following puppet form is being 90. In the context of Medieval India, Kornish,
described in the above passage? Chahar taslim and Zaminbos were:
(a) Ravanachhaya (a) Forms of salutations
(b) Tholu Bommalata (b) Types of educational institutes

(c) Togalu Gombayetta (c) Architectural designs

(d) Yampuri (d) Forms of slavery system

91. Who among the following rulers was given 94. Consider the following statements regarding
the titles of Vichitrachitta, Chitrakarapuli Harshavardhana (AD 606-647):
and Chaityakari? 1. The history of Harsha's reign can be
(a) Mangalesha of Chalukya Dynansty reconstructed from the Allahabad pillar
(b) Krishna Deva Raya of inscription.
Vijayanagara Kingdom 2. Hsuan Tsang, a Chinese pilgrim visited
(c) Mahendravarma I of Pallava Dynasty India during Harsha’s reign.
(d) Kanishka I of Kushan Dynasty Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
92. With reference to the pre-historic paintings, (a) 1 only
consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. Pre-historic paintings were only (c) Both 1 and 2
concentrated in Northern India. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Themes of paintings found in Bhimbetka
included mundane events of the daily 95. Consider the following statements with
life of those times and sacred images. reference to ‘Ain-i-Dahsala System’:
3. Lakhudiyar paintings are famous pre- 1. The system was introduced by Sher
historic paintings found in Bihar. Shah Suri as part of reforms related to
Which of the statements given above is/are land.
correct? 2. The system decided a fixed crop rate
(a) 1 only only on the basis of current productivity
(b) 1 and 3 only of the land.
(c) 2 only Which of the statements given above
(d) 2 and 3 only is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
93. Consider the following terms prevalent (b) 2 only
during the Mughal period: (c) Both 1 and 2
Terms Meaning/Duty (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Amil : Person who looked
after law and order 96. Consider the following pairs regarding types
2. Muqaddam : Local village of settlements during Chola period:
headmen Type of Inhabitants
3. Shiqdar : Looked after Settlement
collection of Land 1. Ur : Peasant castes
Revenue 2. Sabha : Brahmanas
4. Barid : Intelligence Officer 3. Nagaram : Traders and
Merchants
Which of the pairs given above Which of the pairs given above are correctly
are not correctly matched? matched?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above (d) 1, 2 and 3
97. Consider the following pairs of famous 99. Which of the following statements is correct
personalities and the empires they were
regarding the Lumbini Pillar?
associated with:
Personality Patronized by (a) It was shifted to Delhi by Firoz Shah
1. Chatu : Palas
Tughlaq.
Vittalanatha
2. Rajashekhar : Pratiharas (b) It is the only pillar with inscription
3. Svayambu : Rashtrakutas written in Sanskrit.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
not correctly matched? (c) It was erected by Ashoka to mark the
(a) 1 only Buddhas's visit to Lumbini.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c)
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

98. Which of the following reforms were

100. With reference to the Indo-Greeks, which of
taken by king Ashoka after the Kalinga war?
1. Steps for the welfare of people in foreign the following statements is not correct?
lands.
(a) They were the first to issue punch
2. Prohibition on the slaughter of animals
in sacrifices. marked coins in India.
3. Renunciation of policy of conquest and
(b) They captured a large part of north-
aggression.
Select the correct answer using the code western India.
given below.
(c) They failed to establish a united rule in
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only India.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) They introduced features of hellenistic
(d) 1, 2 and 3
art in north-west India.