Multiple Choice Questions B.Tech (VI Sem) Indian Tradition, Culture & Society KNC 602

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
B.Tech (VI Sem)

Indian Tradition, Culture & Society
KNC 602
1. Proximity to nature is a characteristic feature of–

(A) Agrarian society
(B) Urban society
(C) Industrial society
(D) Post-industrial society
2. The total organisation of social life within a limited area may be termed as–
(A) A community
(B) An association
(C) An institution
(D) A society
3. Which of the following will not be considered as Primary group?
(A) Family
(B) Peer Group
(C) Neighbourhood
(D) Crowd
4. As per Hindu Dharrnsastra marriage between a Brahmin woman and a man from 'Vaishya
Varna' is called–
(A) Pratiloma
(B) Anuloma
(C) Exogamy
(D) Love marriage
5) borrowed the administrative model of the persian empire.

A) British
B) Mughal,
C) Mauryan
D) Gupta
6) Kushans brought the famous art.

A) Kathakali
B) Mohiniyatam,
C)Kathak
D)Gandharan
7) Social mobility is the most important feature of .

A) Urban society
B) Rural society
C) Tribal society
D) Industrial Society
8) The natural boundaries provide India is.

A) Cultural unity
B) Political unity
C) Religious unity
D)Geographical unity
9) Government which year human rights act as commissioners in census?

A)1911
B) 1950
C) 1942
D) 1921
10) Who defined the ‘religion is an attitude towards superhuman powers’

A) Mac Iver
B) Page
C) Ogburn
D) Ginsberg
11) Islam religion comes to India in century.

A) 12
B) 13
C) 10
D)14
12) Who was the founder of Sikhism?

A) Guru Nanak,
B) Guru Govind
C) Mahveer
D) None of the above
13) Who was the census commissioner in 1911?

A) Herbert Risely
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) M.N. Srinivas
D) G S Gurye
14) The concept of mother India also indicates .

A) The realization of geographical unity
B) Natural boundaries
C) Land of Bharat
D) Indian diaspora
15) What are the factors of language growth

A) level of literacy
B) cultural growth
C) both
D) None of these
16) Racial groups are divided into three by

A) anthropologists
B) Sociologists
C) Scientist
D) Administrators
17) The villages are the symbol of cultural homogeneity and the cities symbolize.
A) Homogeneity
B) Isolation
C) Cultural heterogeneity
D)Alienation
18) Who says that diversity of physical and social type, language, customand religion which
strike the observance in India?
A) M.N. Srinivas
B) Herbert Risely
C) Harvard Wood
D) A R Desai
19) Mangoloids are concentrated in

A) India
B) America
C) U.K
D) Europe
20) Language of Negritos

A) Andamanis and Ongan
B) Andamanis and Burma
C)Ongan
D) Devanagiri
21) Negritos are concentrated in

A) Andaman island
B) India
C) Sreelanka
D) North East India
22) Specialty of mangoloids are

A) fair
B) black
C) both
23) is the major concern of man.

A) Family
B) Religion
C) Society
D)Community
24) According to the 1931 census there were religious groups in India.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 22
D)14
25) is the oldest religion of the world.
A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Jainism
D)Islam
26) is the basic unit of Indian rural social structure.

A) Marriage
B) Caste system
C) Family
D)Community
27) The main duty of the family

A) schooling
B) socialization
C) internalization
D)Agriculture
28) The caste system based on ----------

A) Religion
B) Endogamy
C) Marriage
D)Region
29) Economic system of the village is based on ------
A) Functional specialization
B) Political system
C) Training
D)Homogeneous
30) Buddhism was founded by

A) Mahaveer
B) Gautama Buddha
C) Allah
D) Prophets
31) Jainism was founded by

A) Mahaveer
B) Allah
C) Christ
D) Goutama Budda
32) is the major feature of rural society.

A) Social heterogeneity
B) Dynamic life
C) Homogeneity
D) Social mobility
33) Self sufficiency is a major feature of

A) Rural society
B) urban society
C) tribal society
34) India is a land of -----------

A) villages
B) Cities
C) Township
D) Rururbs
35) A village has less than individuals

A) 10000
B) 15000
C) 5000
D)25000
36) is the main occupation of the Indians

A) Business
B) Agriculture
C) Priesthood
D) Cottage industries
37) is a land of diversities

A) Village
B) Kerala
C) Nepal
D) India
38) The important feature of the Indian social structure?

A) Mono religious
B) Multi-religious
C) Rigid mentality
D) Social mobility
39) The villages economic activities are determined by the -------------

A) Economic conditions
B) Social conditions
C) Cultural conditions
D) Political conditions
40) What is the basic unit of Society?

A) Marriage
B) Family
C) Kinship
D) None of these
41. What is the first and most immediate social environment to which a child is exposed?
A) Family
B) Nuclear family
C) Society
D) both (a) and (b)
42. Family is a ...................... group

A) Social
B) Institution
C) Universal
D) both (a) & (c)
43. In the Industrial Society the family is limited to husband, wife and their children is called
A.Extended family
B) family
C) Nuclear family
D) None of these
44) The word family is derived from..........................

A) Greek
B) Spanish
C) Latin
D) Portuguese
45) The term bharat varsha stands for.

A) Fundamental unity,
B) Unity and diversity
C) Geographical unity
D) Cultural unity
46) says about “The unity of India”

A) M.N. Srinivas
B) Merton
C) Gupta
D)Ashoka
47) was the root of both pali and prakit?

A) Hindi
B) Sanskrit,
C) Malayalam
D)Konkini
48) The constitution of India in its height recognizes official languages.

A) 42
B) 22
C) 2,
D) 5
49) Name the official languages of India?

A) Assamese
B) Bengali
C) Devnagiri
D) Hindi
50) Who defined the family is a biological Social unit composed of husband wife and children?
A) Mac Iver
B) Burgess
C) Eliot
D) M.F. Nimkoff
51) What is the main basis of the structure of family?

A) Husband
B) Mother
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Marriage
52. What is the second basis of the structure of the family?

A) Husband and Mother
B) Marriage
C) Procreation
D) None of these
53.is one of the main aim of family life?

A) Procreation
B) Marriage
C) Production of child
D) Sexual satisfaction
54. Family is an agent of .................
A) Marriage
B) Society
C) Socialisation
D) Social Institution
55) What is the meaning of ‘Famulus’?

a) Family
B) Servant
C) Group
D) None of these
56) is a basic definite and enduring group.

A) Marriage
B) Society
C) Family
D) Both (b) and (c)
57. is formed by the relatively durable companionship of husband and wife.

A) Family
B) Marriage
C) Social Institution
D)Kinship
58) Family provides .......................... status?

A) Achieved
B) Ascribed
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Ethnic
59. It is a type of family in which husband, wife and their unmarried children is called .............
A) Joint family
B) Nuclear Family
C) Extended family
D) None of these
60. family the bride resides with the husband’s family

A) patrilocal
B) Matrilocal
C) patriarchal
D) Matriarchal
61. In the ............... family the ancestors are men

A) Matrilineal
B) Partilocal
C) Partiarchal
D) Patrilineal
62. On the basis of power and authority families can be divided in to ................
A) Patriarchal
B) Matriarchal
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of these
63) What are the two main rules of marriage?

A) Monogamy
B) endogamy
C) exogamy
D) both (b) and (c)
64. Endogamy is a rule of marriage in which the life partners are to be selected within the …
A) group
B) country
C) society
D) None of these
65) is a rule of marriage in which a man has many outside his own group
A) monogamy
B) endogamy
C) exogamy
D) Hypergamy
66. Who says that, Marriage is a contract for the production and maintenance of children?
A) Alfred MC Clung Lee
B) Edward Westmark
C) Robert H. Lowie
D) Malinowski
67) is the form of marriage in which man marries one woman.

A) Polygyny
B) Exogamy
C) Polyandry
D) Monogamy
68. is a marriage between two equals

A) exogamy
B) Village gothra
C) Pinda exogamy
D) Isogamy
69. What are the two forms of an isogamy marriage?

A) Hypergamy
B) Hypogamy
C) Anuloma
D) both (a) & (b)
70. is a marriage of a woman with a man of higher varna or Superior Caste.

A) Hyper gamy
B) Hypogamy
C) Anuloma
D) Prathiloma
71. is a marriage of higher caste man with lower caste women.

A) Hypogamy
B) Hypergamy
C) Anuloma
D) Prathiloma
72) is a marriage of woman to a man from a lower caste

A) Hypogamy
B) Prathiloma
C) Anuloma
D) Hypergamy
73. is a form of marriage in which one man marries more than women at a time.
A) Polygyny
B) Polyandry
C) Monogamy
D) Group Marriage
74. The Latin work Soror stands for ........................

A) Brother
B) Sister
C) Father
D) None of these
75. is a form of marriage of one woman with more than one man
A) Polyandry
B) Polyandry
C) Monogamy
D) Polygyny
76. Several brothers share the same wife which practice is often called .............
A) Sororal polygyny
B) Non-Sororal
C) Fraternal polyandry
D) None of these
77) is a form of marriage of a man to a woman at a time
A) Polyamy
B) exogamy
C) Monogamy
D) Polyandry
78) is a form of marriage a woman or a man have more than one spouse
A) Polyanchy
B) Monogamy
C) Polygyny
D) Polygamy
79. What are the two forms of Polygamy marriage?

A) Polygny
B) Monogamy
C) Polyandry
D) both (a) and (c)
80) is the most common and acceptable form of marriage

A) Monogamy
B) Exogamy
C) Polygamy
D) Polyandry
81) Choose the main aims of marriage

A) Dharma
B) Rathi
C) Praja
D) All these
82. is an instrument of culture Transmission and an agent of socialisation

A) Society
B) Social control
C) Family
D) None of these
83) Father is the head of the family and the familial power and authority rests in the father this
type of family is known as ..............................
A) Patriarchal
B) Matrilineal
C) Patrilocal
D) Matrilocal
84) A marriage of two or more woman with two or more men, is known as .........
A) Sororal Polygyny
B) Monogamy
C) Serial monogamy
D) Group marriage
85) The bond of blood is called...........................kinship

A) affinal kinship
B) Primary
C) consanguineous Kinship
D) None of these
86) The bond of blood or marriage which binds people together in group is called ..................
A) Kinship
B) Affinial kinship
C) Consanguineous kinship
D) None of these
87) The ............... refers to a set of Principles by which an individual trace the descent.
A) Matrilineal descent
B) Patrilineal descent
C) Bilateral descent
D) rule of descent
88. Desent traced through the father’s or men line

A) Matrilineal desent
D) Rule of descent
89. Some relatives are very close and near that is called ..............
A) Affinal
B) Primary kins
C) Secondary kins
D) Consanguineous
90 Primary kins of a primary kin is called ...............

A) Affinal kin
B) Primary kin
C) Tertiary kin
D) Secondary kin
91) Who told that Kinship is simply the relations between ‘kin’that is persons related by real
pulative or fictative Consanguinity?
A) Aberchrombie
B) Robin fox
C) A.R. Radcliffe
D) Nimkoff
92) The bond of marriage is called ................. kinship
A) affinal kinship
B) Consanguineous kinship
C) both (a) and (b)
D) None of these
93) Primary kin of our secondary kin is called .....................

A) Tertiary kin
B) Primary kin
C) Secondary kin
D) None of these
94) The term caste is derived from....................

a) Latin
b) Spanish
c) Portuguese
d) Greek
95) The word caste means?

a) Race
b) Varna
c) Class
d) None of these
96. The Jathi are locally defined ..................

a) Varna
b) Colour
c) Kula
d) Group
97.present the most elevated condition of purity

a) Kshathriya
b) Brahmin
c) Shudra
d) Vyshya
98. Who first use the term sanskritization?

a) M.N. Sreenivas
b) C.H. Coole
c) T.N. Majundar
d) T.N. Madan
99) Who introduced the term modernization?

a) Lundbekg
b) Gait
c) Page
d) Daniel Lerner
100) is a process whereby people of lower castes collectively try to adopt upper caste
practices and beliefs and acquire higher status
a) Modernisation
b) Sanskritization
c) Industrialization
d) Westernisation
101) To know about sanskritization M.N. Srreenivas made his study in ...........
a) Mysore
b) Coorgs
c) Banglore
d) None of these
102. Caste is an ................ group

a) Universal
b) Open
c) Endogamous
d) None of these
103. Caste system is often regarded as a ..........

a) Endogamous
b) open group
c) Closed society
d) social group
104) who wrote the book “Religion and society among the Coorgs”
a) Max Weber
b) Durkheim
c) Page
d) M.N. Sreenivas
105) The term Brahminisation means?

a) Westernisation
b) Modernisation
c) Sanskritlization
d) None of these
106.............refers to the changes brought about in Indian Society and culture as a result of over
150 years of British rule
a) Westernisation
b) Modernisation
c) Brahminisation
d) None of these
107) is a process which indicates the adoption of the modern ways of life and values
a) Industrialization
b) Modernisation
c) Westernisation
d) None of these
108) Who wrote the book Social change in modern India

a) M.N. Sreenivas
b) E.A.H. Blunt
c) Ketkar
d) Risley
109) is a broader term and it can subsume in itself the narrower process of
brahminisation
b) Westernisation
c) Modernisation
d) Sanskritization
110) Who critcied the concept of modernisation?

a) Yogendra Singh
b) M.N. Sreenivas
c) Ram Ahuja
d) Page
111) defends the concept of modernisation?

a) Yogendra Singh
b) Ketkar
c) Risley
d) Gait
112) Who wrote the book Indian Social System?

a) Mac Iver
b) H. Maine
c) Ram Ahuja
d) None of these
113) Who introduced the modern secular education in India?

a) Portuguese
b) Arabians
c) Duch
d) British
114. Who coined the term Dominant Caste?

a) Anderson
b) Parker
c) T.N. Majundar
d) M.N. Sreenivas
115) When a special role is given to the father’s sister, it is known as ............
A) Avoidance
B) Amitate
C) Couvade
D) Tecknonymy
116) usage is found among many primitive tribes

A) Couvade
B) Teknonymy
C) Amitate
D) None of these
117) The marriage assigns each mother a husband and makes her children thereby creating a
special group of father mother and children, which we call ......
A) Kinship
B) Family
C) Marriage
D) None of these
118) The kin is not referred to directly but he is referred to through another kin is called
A) Avunclate
B) Tecknonymy
C) Amitate
D) Joking relationship
119) Who use the word Tecknonymy in Antropology for the first time?
A) Tylor
B) Clare
C) Murdock
D) Durkheim
120) The word tecknonymy has been came from ......................

A) Greek
B) Latin
C) Spanish
D) None of these
121) means that the two kin should remain away from each other
A) Amitate
B) Avunclate
C) Avoidance
D) None of these
122) The term uncle is a ................. system.
A) Classificatory system
B) Descriptive
C) Kinship
D) None of these
123. Who established the Sathya Sodhak Samaj?

a) Jyothi Rao Phooley
b) Vivekanandan
c) Dayananda Saraswathi
d) Rajaram Mohan Roy
124. Who lounched the movement against the Brahmin Supermacy

a) Vivekanandan
b) Jyothi Rao Phooley
125. When did the Caste Disabilities Removal act established?

a) 1931
b) 1879
c) 1872
d) 1873
126) M.N. Sreenivas considered the term modernisation is more .............

a) Subjective
b) Objective
c) Preferable
d) None of these
127. refers to the unprecedented growth and expansion of industries

a) Urbanisation
b) Modernisation
c) Industrialisation
d) Westernisation
128. The word Harijan means ..................
a) Children of god
b) Children of the state
c) Brahmins
d) None of these
129. Caste and occupation are two structural Criteria which we could use to define the term
a)Brahmin
b) Kshathriya
c) Vyshya
d) Backward class
130. Untouchables who are now known as ...................
a) Scheduled caste
b) Scheduled Tribe
b) Other backward class
d) None of these
131. Who use the Marxian theory while analysing the Indian class structure in agrarian relation
a) A.R. Desai
b) Pager
c) Mac Iver
d) Dhurkhiem
132) who own but do not cultivate land

a) Poor peasants
b) Rich farmers
c) Landlords
d) Middle peasants
133) who look upon agriculture as a business proposition

a) landless agricultural workers
b) Middle peasants
c) Landlords
d) Rich famers
134) who cultivate their own land and hire labourers only for certain operations or at
certain points of time
a) landlords
b) tenants
c) Middle peasants
d) artisans
135. Who described communalism as the Indian version of fascism?

(a) Gandhi
b) Nehru
c) Ambedkar
d) Balagangadhar Thilak
136) has become an essential for modern democratic nation states to ensure a strong
sense of identification whether the polity based on a commonsense of identity
a) secularism
b) Regionalism
c) Communalism
d) None of these
137) Who put forward the word secularism?

a) Ram Ahuja
b) Abdul Ahamed
c) Bipin Chandra
d) George Jacob Holyoake
138. refers to the process of growth and expansion of cities

a) Industralization
b) Urbanisation
c) Modernisation
d) None of these
139. The word ................. is used for the untouchables ill-treated and humiliated castes
a) Scheduled Caste
b) Scheduled Tribe
c) Dalit
d) OBC
140. is one who is culturally, socially, economically and politically supressed and
exploited in the name of religion
a) Dalith
c) Untouchables
d) None of these
141. Who called the name Harijan was given to the Untouchables
a) Nehru
b) Nadabai Navaroji
c) Ambedkar
d) Ghandhi
142) The word secularism is came from ....................

a) Portuguese
b) Greek
c) Latin
d) Spanish
143) Who made the classic study India as a secular state

a) Shankar Rao
b) Mac Iver
c) Page
d) Donald Eugene smith
144. The main thrust of the new economic policy is .

A) globalization
B) liberalization
C) privatization
D) westernisation
145 .Who started liberalization?
A) Manmohan Singh
B) A.B Vajpayee
C) Pranab Mukharji
D) V.P.Singh
146. Liberalization of economy means?

A) Market friendly state
B) Controlled by private sector
C) Dergulation of licenses
D) All the above
147) Which article provides a citizen of India, shall not discriminate against anyone on the basis
of religion, caste, sex
a) Article 15
b) Article 17
c) Article 28
d) Article 27
148)Article gives the freedom to all religions to set up trusts and institutions and acquire
property & manage their own affairs
a) Article 325
b) Article 28
c) Article 326
d) None of these
149)is a feeling or an ideology among a section of people

a) Regionalism
b) Dravida movement
c) Communalism
d) Secularism
150)movement initially focused on empowering delith, non brahmin’s & poor peoples
a) Dalith
b) Dravida
c) Bodomovement
d) Thelungana
151) Which article provides a citizen of India to move freely thought out the territory of India
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 16
d) Article 19
152 Liberalization was launched in .

A) 1991
B) 1990
C) 1992
D) 1997
153 What are the main two sectors in Indian economy?

A) rural-non rural
B) agricultural-non agricultural
C) industry-business
D) industry-commerce
154 In which year was the new scheme of firka development scheme started?
A) 1948
B) 1947
C) 1946
D)1950
155) Any organisation that is under government ownership and control is called ..................
a) Private sector
b) Petty traders
c) Public Sector
d) None of these
156)is an ideology which states that society is divided in to religious communities

those interest differ and one at times, even opposed to each other
a) Secularism
b) Regionalism
c) Communalism
d) None of these
157). ................... was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj

A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Tamil Nadu
158.When was Panchayati Raj system inaugurated?

A)1958
B) 1959
C) 1957
D) 1951
159The twenty-point economic program was introduced on .

A) 1985
B) 1975
C) 1965
D)1995
160. Urban development is a major area affecting .
A) Human life
B) economic life
C) Political life
D) All the above
161. Privatization is a approach.

A) managerial approach
B) functional approach
C) historical approach
D) all the above
162. Macaulay’s minute was in the year of .

A) 1834
B) 1835
C) 1821
D) 1830
163 Wood’s despatch was introduced by .

A) Lord Macaulay
B) Sir Charles Wood
C) Marshman
D) Lord Curson
164..All-India council for secondary education was set up in .

A) 1955
B) 1945
C) 1935
D) 1932
165. The first educational commission was appointed by

A) Lord Ripon
B) Lord Mayo
C) Dr. Miller
D) Lord Phage
166. The economic development of a country depends upon the and

A) Availability of rich nature resources and efficient man power
B) availability of other resources and engine power
C) availability of all manmade resources and equipments
D) All the above
167. What is the manifest in the increasing contribution of an urban sector?

A) To National Income
B) import of goods
C) export of goods
D) none of above
168. ……is the part of the development process.
A) Sanskritization
B) Modernization
C) Urbanization
D) Westernization
169. The economic development is in two ways. Which is that way?

A) Urbanization and Industrialization
B) Modernization and Industrialization
C) Urbanization and Modernisation
D) All the above
170. act is an important land mark in the history of Indian education.

A) Independence act
B) Charter Act
C) Freedom Act
D) Educational Act
171. Who declared the medium of Indian education should be English?

A) Lord Harding
B) Charles Wood
C) Macaulay
D) Lord Mayo
172. Which commission suggested the women education for the first time?
A) Wood’s Despatch
B) Hunter Commission
C) Charter Act
D) Educational Act
173. The first education commission of post independent period in India?

A) Radakrishnan Commission
B) Mudaliar Commission
C) Kothari Commission
D) Hunter Commission
174. What are the schemes introduced by the Government of India to remove unemployment?
A. IRDP
B. NREP
C. JRY
D. All of the above
175. Privatization as the process whereby the public operations are transferred to the private
sector, who defined it?
A) Barbara Lee
B) Steve.H. Hanke
C) Johnn Ellies
176. Privatization established in .

A) 1919
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1879
177. The growth of the ............. is assumed to be very important in the Indian economy.
A) private sector
B) public sector
C) individual sector
D) MNC
178. What are the main advantages of privatization?

A) efficiency
B) quality service
C) both
179. Charter act was in the year .

A) 1812
B) 1811
C) 1813
D) 1919
180. In which year the first five year plan inaugurated?

A) 1950
B) 1951
C) 1953
D) 1947
181. The first five year plans framed by …

A) National Development Council
B) Planning Commission
C) Indian President
D) Election Commission
182. The twenty-point economic programme was introduced by?

A) Indira Gandhi
B) Sanjay Gandhi
C) Rajeev Gandhi
D) V.P. Singh
183. The first five year plans gives much importance to sector?
A) Industry
B) Agriculture
C) Social
D) Commerce
184. The first five year plan for the development of Indian economy came into implementation in
A) 1952
B) 1968
C) 1947
D) 1950
185. The history of Indian economy can be broadly divided in to phase.

A) 4
B) 3
C) 5
D) 9
186. Urban infrastructure services are provided by .

A) Government agencies
B) Public agencies
C) Local level agencies
D) Central government
187. Which type of society has more possibility for individual social mobility?
a) Caste based society
b) Age- grade based society
c) Feudal loard based society
d) Class based society
188. Sociological concept which is most closely related to social inequality is

a) Social classification
b) Social differentiation
c) Social categorization
d) Social stratification
189. Globalization promotes.

A) Cultural industry
B) Environmental
C) Economy
190. Social change is responsible for–

(A) Social progress
(B) Social evolution
(C) Social disorganisation
(D) All the above
191. Whose theory is known as functional theory of social stratification?

(A) Marx
(B) Max Weber
(C) Davis and Moore
(D) Sorokin
192. An unskilled worker becomes semiskilled and skilled. What type of mobility is this ?
(A) Intra generational occupational mobility
(B) Inter generational occupational mobility
(C) Vertical social mobility
(D) Horizontal social mobility
193. Who gave the name Asiatic Society in his Classification of Societies?
(A) Durkheim
(B) Spencer
(C) Toennies
(D) Marx
194. The book 'The People of India' has been written by–
(A) Risley
(B) Ghurye
(C) Iravati Karve
(D) D.N. Majumdar
195. Who has written the book 'Races and Culture of India' ?
(A) Guha
(B) Hauble
(C) D.N. Majumdar
(D) Herbert Mead
196. The network of patterned human behaviour that is the product of interaction and that at the
same time, guides interaction is called–
(A) Social organisation
(B) Social system
(C) Social structure
(D) Social integration
197) Who explain “the city is a relatively large, dense and permanent settlement of socially
heterogeneous individuals”.
A) Louis Wirth
B) Howard Woolston
C) J. H Kolb
D) Desmond Morris
198) is the major feature of urban society?

A) Local self government
B) Social heterogeneity
C) Jajmani- system
D) Nuclear family
199. According to whom culture is the memory of the human race?
(A) Ross
(B) Gnaniecki
(C) Charles Page
(D) G.S. Ghurye
200. To which one of the following the process of Sanskritization is related?

(A) Religious group
(B) Ingroup
(C) Reference group
(D) Primary group
201. The success of planned change in a democratic society is possible only through–
(A) Legislation
(B) Compulsory Participation
(C) Voluntary Participation
(D) Public Cooperation
202. "The aim of Sociology is to treat social facts as things." The statements is given by–
(A) Ginsberg
(B) Simmel
(C) Ogburn
(D) Durkheim
203. Who among the following wrote the book 'Indian Village' ?
(A) R.K. Mukherjee
(B) D.P. Mukherjee
(C) P.C. Joshi
(D) S.C. Dube
204. Who has defined that "A community is an area of social living marked by some degree of
social coherence”?
A) Bogardus
B) Ginsberg
C )Emile Durkheim
D) Mac Iver
205. Which one of the following is a disassociative social process?

(A) Modernization
(B) Cooperation
(C) Competition
(D) Assimilation
206. The concept of 'Dominant Caste' first appeared in–

(A) The Dominant Caste in Ramapura
(B) Homo Hierarchicus
(C) The social system of A Mysore Village
(D) Caste Dominance and Factionalism
207. Which one of the following writers has used the concept of caste in the study of Western
Societies?
(A) W.L. Warner
(B) Karl Marx
(C) Max Weber
(D) O.C. Cox
208. Who wrote the book 'Street Corner Society’?

(A) Franz Alexander
(B) William Whyte
(C) Frederic Thrasher
(D) George Vold
209. What is the maximum age limit of a female juvenile delinquent?

(A) 16 years
(B) 18 years
(C) 19 years
(D) 21 years
210. A four year old boy has stabbed his cousin brother. The act of the boy will becalled–
(A) Crime
(B) Juvenile delinquency
(C) White collar crime
(D) None of the above
211. Who gave the classification of society as militant and industrial?

(A) Auguste Comte
(B) P.A. Sorokin
(C) Herbert Spencer
(D) Karl Marx
212. Social problem means

A. state of affairs
B. moral approach to problem
C. personal problem
D. family problem
213. Which is the cause of rapid growth of population in India?

A. Peaceful conditions
B. Excess birth over death
C. Progress in medical facilities
D. All of the above.
214. Which is the effect of over-population?

` A. Population and poverty
B. Low per capita income
C. Shortage of food.
D. All of the above
215. Poverty is a-
A. Social problem
B. Economic problem
C. Political problem
D. Religious problem
216. Poverty and are twin problem found in India.

A. Unemployment
B. Child Labour
C. Crime
D. Casteism
217. Which are the economic problems of poverty?

A. increasing Unemployment
B. Capital Deficiency
C. Inadequate economic development
D. All of the above
218. What is the full form of IRDP?

A. Integrated Rural Development Programme
B. Intelligent Rural Development Programme
C. Induced Rural Development Programme
D. None of the above.
219. Which is not a type of Unemployment?

A. Seasonal unemployment
B. Agricultural unemployment
C. Cyclical unemployment
D. Political Unemployment
220. Which are the personal factors of unemployment?

A. Age factors
B. Vocational unfitness
C. Illness and/or physical disabilities
D. All of the above
221. What are the evil effects of Unemployment?

A. Unemployment and personal disorganization
B. Unemployment and family disorganisation
C. Unemployment and social disorganization
D. All of the above
ANSWER KEY
1.A 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.C 11.A 12.A
13.A 14.A 15.C 16.A 17.C 18.B 19.A 20.A 21.A 22.A 23.B
24.A 25.B 26.C 27.B 28.A 29.A 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.A 34.A
35.C 36.B 37.D 38.B 39.B 40.B 41.A 42.A 43.C 44.C 45.A
46.A 47.B 48.B 49.D 50.A 51.C 52.C 53.D 54.C 55.B 56.C
57.A 58.B 59.B 60.A 61.D 62.C 63.D 64.A 65.C 66.D 67.D
68.D 69.D 70.A 71.A 72.B 73.A 74.B 75.B 76.C 77.C 78.D
79.D 80.A 81.D 82.C 83.A 84.D 85.C 86.A 87.D 88.B 89.B
90.D 91.B 92.A 93.A 94.C 95.A 96.D 97.B 98.A 99.D 100.B
101.B 102.C 103.C 104.D 105.C 106.A 107.B 108.A 109.D 110.B 111.A
112.C 113.D 114.D 115.B 116.A 117.B 118.B 119.A 120.A 121.C 122.A
123.A 124.D 125.C 126.A 127.C 128.A 129.D 130.A 131.A 132.C 133.D
134.C 135.B 136.A 137.D 138.B 139.C 140.C 141.D 142.C 143.D 144.B
145.A 146.D 147.A 148.B 149.A 150.B 151.D 152.A 153.A 154.B 155.C 156.C
157.C 158.B 159.B 160.A 161.A 162.B 163.B 164.A 165.A 166.A 167.A
168.C 169.A 170.B 171.B 172.A 173.A 174.D 175.A 176.C 177.B 178.C
179.C 180.B 181.B 182.A 183.B 184.A 185.B 186.C 187.D 188.D 189.C
190.D 191.C 192.C 193.D 194.A 195.C 196.B 197.A 198.B 199.D 200.C 201.D
202.D 203.D 204.D 205.C 206.A 207.A 208.B 209.B 210.D 211.C 212.A 213.D
214.D 215.A 216.A 217.D 218.A 219.D 220.D 221.D
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Science and Humanities
Kashi Institute of Technology, Varanasi
 Name the popular folk song of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Maang B. Kajri
C. Baul D. Boli
 Yakshagana is the dance form of which state
A. Kerala B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
 Lavni is a folk music of which state?
A. Karnataka B. Maharstra
C. Kerala D. Odisha
 Onam is the cultural festival of which Indian State/ UT?
A. Assam B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka
 ‘Gurupurab’ is the celebration of birth anniversary of which
Sikh Guru?
A. Guru Nanak B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Tegh Bahadur D. Guru Arjan
 Which Indian state hosts the famous ‘Khajuraho Dance
Festival’?
A. Odisha B. West Bengal
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh
 Where was the first cinema demonstrated in India?
A. Hindi Theatre at Kolkata B. Bombay at Watkins Hotel
C. Athenaeeum & Chaurang Theatre D. Laffed Faire
 Who among the following made the first fully indigenous silent
feature film in India?
A. Lumiere Brothers B. Mani Sethna
C. Dada Saheb Phalke D. Dhirendra Nath Ganguly
 Who among the following is known as 'Father of Indian Cinema'?
A. Dhundhi Raj Govind Phalke B. Dada Sheb Phalke
C. Both A and B D. Mani Sethna
 Who talks about saltpeter (Agnichaurana) ?
A. Varahmihir B. Charaka
C. Yagynavalakya D. Chanakya
 “Restriction on Aatishbaazi” in Mughal period was ordered by…
A. Babar B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb D. Akbar
 Pyrotechnics in India appeared in …………
A. 10 to 11 century B. 11 to 12 century
C. 12 to 13 century D. 13 to 14 century
 Which among the following places have given the earliest
evidence of agriculture in Indian subcontinent?
A. Pratapgarh B. Mehrgarh
C. Quetta D. Kalat
 The earliest ‘evidence of silver in India is found in the….
A. Harappan culture B. Chalcolithic cultures of western India
C. Vedic Texts D. Silver punch-marked coins
 Architectural developments In India manifested themselves In
their full glory during the period of the
A. Guptas B. Nandas
C. Mauryas. D. Cholas
 Which painting is made from Fresco style?
A. Bhimbetka B. Piklikhal
C. Ajanta D. Ellora
 Which Sangam literature was composed by Jain monks and
the theme is the transient nature of life and youth?
A. Nanmanikkatiga B. Naaladiyar
C. Inna Narpathu D. Iniyavai Narpathu
 In ancient time the mode of transport for trade was ……..
A. Animals B. Boats
C. Bullock art D. By walk
 The tax which the kings used to collect from the people in the
Vedic period was called
A. Bali B. Vidatha
C. Varman D. Kara
 The Vedic economy was based on
A. Trade and commerce B. Crafts and industries
C. Agriculture and cattle rearing D. All the above
 From 1st century A.D. commodities greatly in demand in
Roman world from India were
A. spices and perfumes B. precious stones
C. silks, muslins and cotton D. All the above
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 Teen Tal is metered under how many beats……
A. 14 B. 15
C. 16 D. 17
 Which of the following book was written by Varahamihira?
A. Panch Sidhanta B. Brihatsamhita
C. Brihat Jataka D. All of the above
 Who was the writer of Jyotishratnamala?
A. Lalla B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Aryabhata D. Shripati
 On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy,
Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD?
A. Sankhya B. Vaisheshika
C. Yoga D. Uttaramimansa
 Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
A. Madurai B. Tiruchendur
C. Bhuvaneswar D. Ujjain
 Who wrote ‘Nyaya Sutra’?
A. Vyasa B. Gautam
C. Kapila D. Charaka
 Monasteries - Sringeri, Badrinath, Dwarka & Puri were
Established by…………
A. Ramanuj B. Ashoka
C. Shankaracharya D. Madhav Vidhyaranya
 Which animal was most common in the Indus seals?
A. Unicorn and Humpless Bull B. Humped Bull and Tiger
C. Tiger and Elephant D. Unicorn, Tiger and Rhinoceros
 Which animal was not represented on the seals and terracotta
art of Harappan culture?
A. Tiger B. Elephant C. Rhinoceros D. Cow
 Cotton for Textile was first cultivated in …….
A. Egypt B. Mesopotemia
C. Central America D. India
 The 7th part of theory of State is….
A. Danda B. Mitra
C. Swami D. Kosh
 The third vehicle of Buddhism was known as……..
A. Mahasanghika B. Zen
C. Vajryayana D. Hinayana
 Who Authored the book “Poverty and Un British rule in
India”?
A. Dada Bhai Naurozi B. Keshav Chandra Sen
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhle D. Ramesh Chandra Dutt
 Who was the first to issue gold coins?
A. The Sakas B. Indo- Greeks
C. Kushans D. Mauryas
 Which Veda contains medical science?
A. Rig Veda B. Sama Veda
C. Yajur Veda D. Atharva Veda
 Which of the followings is the oldest Purana?
A. Brahma Purana B. Vishnu Purana
C. Matsya Purana D. Garuda Purana
 Which book contains study of forests?
A. Atharva Veda B. Arayanakas
C. Samhitas D. Brahmanas
 Which of the followings mean ‘the limbs of the Vedas’?
A. Vedantas B. Vedangas
C. Puranas D. Brahmanas
 Which of the following were also called ‘Smriti’ or
Dharmashastra?
A. Vedas B. Upanishads
C. Vedangas D. Puranas
 What does the ‘Chaturashrama’ depict in the Vedic Yuga?
A. Education B. Occupation
C. Life D. Vedas
 Mamahamatras were _______ during the Maurya Period.
A. Buddhist Monks B. Officials
C. Jain Monks D. Soldiers
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 How was the Kharoshthi script written?
A. Right to left B. Left to right
C. Upside down D. In capital
 What is upnayan ceremony?
A. Last rites B. Funeral prayers
C. Sacred thread ceremony D. Pollution control measures
 Give reason for the split in Bhuddhism between Mahayana and
Hinayana schools of thought.
A. War B. Untouchability
C. Child abuse D. Image/Idol worship continued
 The book named Charak Samhita is based on ………
A. Economics B. Politics
C. Religion D. Medicines & Surgery
 Who has composed Gaytri Mantra?
A. Vasistha B. Parikshit
C. Vishwamitra D. Indra
 The term Anuvrata and Mahavrata is associated with……
A. Buddhism B. Jainism
C. Lokayata D. Hinduism
 The Glorious script of Tamil “Jeevak Chintamani” is related to
C. Christianity D. Hinduism
 Which Seer/Rishi is said to Aryanised South India?
A. Agastya B. Vishwakarma
C. Vasistha D. Kapila
 Which book is considered the Illiad of Tamil Literature?
A. Tolakappiyam B. Kural
C. Shilappathikaram D. Manimekalai
 Chhau is the famous folk dance of …….
A. Orissa B. Jharkhand
C. Assam D. West Bengal
 Where was Adishankaracharya born?
A. Kashi B. Kaladi
C. Kanchipuram D. Madurai
 Gidda is a folk dance form of ………
A. Orissa B. Punjab
C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan
 Who is treated as father of the song form Ghazal?
A. Mirza Ghalib B. Bahadur shah Zafar
C. Amir Khusro D. Umar Khayyam
 Father of Carnetic Music is …….
A. Saint Kanakdas B. Saint Purandardas
C. Saint Thyagraj D. Saint Dixitar
 Who was Mansoor Khan ?
A. A famous poet B. A Singer
C. A Painter D. A Sufi Saint
 From which religion Sufism evolved?
A. Hindu B. Jain
C. Islam D. Sikh
 “Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra Devta” is taken from
A. Ramayan B. Rigveda
C. Abhigyan Shakuntalam D. Manusmriti
 Who has been the first follower of Mahavir jain ?.
A. Jamali B. Trishala
C. Anejjaa D. Yashoda
 The Navroz/Nauroz is a ……………..festival.
A. Sikh B. Hindu
C. Parsi D. Muslim
 Latthmaar Holi is celebrated and played in ……….
A. Mathura B. Lucknow
C. Banaras D. Amritsar
 Mahavir jain was of …………..Dynasty.
A. Kushana B. Licchavi
C. Shakya D. Nand
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 Laws of Motion and Theory of Gravitation were given by
………. in ancient India.
A. Maharishi Kanad B. Maharishi Agastya
C. Kapila Muni D. Rishi Angira
 Which ancient Text has references for making Perfumes and
scents?
A. Brihatsamhita B. Atharvaveda
C. Rasa Ratnakar D. Asthadhyayi
 Dying system is mentioned in ……
A. Ramayana B. Atharvaveda
C. Rasa shastra D. Rigveda
 Madhubani ,a style of folk painting is popular in ……
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Jharkhand D. Bihar
 The Festival Jallikattu is associated with…….
A. Vishu B. Shivratri
C. Pongal D. Onam
 Who among the following is renowned in the field of painting?
A. Prof. T. N. Krishnana B. Ram Kinker
C. Raja Ravi Verma D. Parveen Sultana
 The oldest form of composition of Hindustani vocal music is…..
A. Thumri B. Ghazal
C. Dhrupad D. Tappa
 The paintings of Ajanta depicts stories on The …….?
A. Mahabharata B. Jatakas
C. Panchtantra D. Ramayana
 Which book is considered the Bible of Drama and Theatre in
ancient India?
A. Natyashastra B. Abhinaya Darpana
C. Kumarsambhavam D. Natasutra
 Which of the following is not types of Natyamandap according to
the Bharata Muni?
A. Vikrisht B. Chaturasra
C. Trayashra D. Vikramorvsaiyam
 ………..is the most ancient classical/Sanskrit play written by
Ashwaghosh?
A. Sariputra Prakaran B. Naganada
C. Ratnavali D. Abhigyan Shakuntala
Which of the following is related to Etymology?
A. Shiksha B. Kalpa
C. Nirukta D. Vyakaran
 Which of the following artifact of the Harappa Civilization was
mainly used for commercial purposes?
A. Bronze/metal sculpture B. Stone sculpture
C. Seal D. Terracotta sculpture
 Coins made of metal first appeared in …….
A. Later Vedic Age B. Age of the Buddha
C. Age of the Mauryas D. Harappan Civilisation
 In which region was the first metallic coin used In India?
A. The Himalayas B. The Deccan Plateau
C. Bihar and Eastern U.P. D. The Indo-Gangetic plain of
central India
 Dholavira is famous for which of the following?
A. Rock cut architecture B. Sea port
C. Water Conservation D. Pottery
 Kalibangan is famous for which of the following?

C. Cotton cultivation D. Pottery
 ……….. is known as father of Inscriptions.
A. Samudra Gupta B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Ashoka D. Kanishka
 Who was the first Indian astronomer to calculate the time taken by
earth to orbit the sun?
A. Aryabhatta B. Ved Bhatnagara
C. Bhaskaracharya D. Bishu devtamapi
 What is 'Kalaripayattu'?
A. It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of
South India
B. It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part
of Coromandel area
C. It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the
northern part of Malabar
D. It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of
South India
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 The home of Gargi and Maitrey was at………
A. Vidisha B. Ujjain
C. Pataliputra D. Mithila
 The text of mathematics is:
A. Aryabhatiyam B. Lilawati
C. Sulva Sutras D. Above all
 Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A. Silver B. Gold
C. Iron D. Copper

 ………..is famous Chikankari work.
A. Kanpur B. Lucknow
C. Hyderabad D. Jaipur
 Famous dance form of Tamilnadu is………
A. Kathakali B. Mohiniattam
C. Bharatnatyam D. Kuchipudi
 The crop which was not known to Vedic people is………
A. Barley B. Wheat
C. Rice D. Tobacco
 The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical
systems), who lived in the 6th century was……
A. Varahamihira B.Aryabhatta
C. Brahmagupta D. Prasastapada
 Name the temple in Combodia where scenes from Ramayana and
Mahabharatha are depicted……
A. Borobudur B. Kailashnath
C. Angkor Wat D. Brihadeshwara
 Who among the following was not a physician?
A. Sushruta B. Charaka
C. Charvaka D. Dhanvantari
 This Vedic God known as ‘a breaker of the forts’ and ‘war god’
A. Indra B. Yama
C. Marut D. Varuna
 ‘The Ramayana taken place in the __________ Yuga or age.
A. Sat B. Dwapar
C. Kal D. Treta
 Who is popularly known as ‘Father of Modern India’?
A. Debendranath Tagore B. Ishwar Chandra Vidya
C. Dadoba Pandurang D. Raja Rammohan Roy
“Brahma Satyam JaganMithya, Jeevo Brahmaiva Na Para“, What
does Adi Shankaracharya convey?
A. Shankara was ready to write commentaries on major scriptural texts.
B. Shankara condensed the essence of the voluminous scriptures.
C. Shankaracharya mastered all the Vedic scriptures.
D. He was completely lost in the blind performance of these rituals.
Which of the following are correctly matched
A. Shiksha - Phonetics of Science of Pronunciation
B. Kalpa - Rituals and ceremonies
C. Nirukta - Etymology (Origin of words)
D. All the above are correctly matched
 Which one is the last kanda of the epic Ramayan?
A. Uttara Kanda B. Yuddha Kanda
C. Sundar Kanda D. Aranyak Kanda
 How many states were in Mahajanpadas?
A. 15 B. 16
C. 17 D. 18
 Where is the Pushkar fair held ?
A. Uday Pur B. Jaisalmer
C. Ajmer D. Jai Pur
 Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of ……….
A. Ram B. Vishnu
C. Jagganath D. Brahma
 Pungi is a Dance form of which state
A. Punjab B. Himanchal Pradesh
C. Haryana D. Delhi
 ………is the dance form of Uttar Pradesh.
A. Kathak B. Kathakali
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 Which of die following Purusarthas is not a part of Trivarga?
A. Artha B. Dharma
C. Moksha D. Kama
 Who founded the four mathas (i.e., monasteries) in the four
corners of India?
A. Madhvacharya B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Ramanujacharya D. Shankaracharya
 Whose philosophy is called the Advaita?
A. Vasumitra B. Nagarjuna
 Who was the Hindu saint to have as disciple both Hindus and
Muslims?
A. Namdev B. Ravidas
C. Ramanuja D. Sri Chaitanya
 The Firdausi order of Sufism is popular in……
A. Bihar B. Varanasi
C. Deccan D. Delhi
 Who organized first the Bhakti Movement?
A. Ramanujan B. Ramananda
C. Chaitanya D. Guru Nanak
 Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Brahama Samaj - Reformist Movements
B. Prarthana Samaj - Reformist Movements
C. Aligarh Movement - Reformist Movements
D. Arya Samaj - Reformist Movements
 In which year, Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahma
Samaj?
A. 1822 B. 1828
C. 1830 D.1833
 The leading light of the Renaissance Movement in India
was….
A. Devendra Nath Tagore B. Keshav Chandra Sen
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
 Who was the founder of Ram Krishna Mission?
A. Ram Krishna Paramahans B.Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Swami Vivekanand D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
 The call of "Back to the Vedas" was given by……
A. Swami Vivekanand B.Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Aurobindo Ghosh D.Vishnu Shastri Pandit
 Which of the following book was written by
Varahamihira?
 Who discovered Zero ?
A. Brahmagupta B. Madhavacharya
C. Bhaskarayacharya D. Aryabhatta
 Who was tha author of Siddhanta Siromani ?
A. Varahmihir B. Brahmagupta
 Value of pie (π) is described in which book ?
 The birthplace of Aryabhatta is ?
A. Varanasi B. Rameshwaram
C. Magadh D. Kusumapura Patliputra
 A classical exposition of Indian medicine who deals with
almost all branches of medicine is …
A. Madhavacharaya B. Kasyapa Samhita
C. Charaka Samhita D. Agnivesa Samhita
 Who is known as the ‘Father of Surgery’ in ancient india ?
A. Charaka B. Sushruta
C. Patanjali D. Vatsayana
 The Lilavati of Bhaskara is a standard text on…….
A. Mathematics B. Surgery
C. Poetics D. Linguistics
 Who among the following is known as the ‘Father of Indian
Medicine’?
C. Patanjali D. Panini
 The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi is believed to record the
achievements of …….
A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Samudragupta D. Chandragupta 2
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as…….
A. Triratna B. Trivarga
C. Trisarga D. Trimurti
 What is the first discourse that the Buddha had delivered at the
Deer Park in Sarnath called?
A. Mahaparinirvana B. Mahamastabhisheka
C. Mahabhiniskraman D. Dharmachakrapravartan
 The Jaina literature is known as…….
A. Tripitakas B. Epics
C. Aryasutras D. Angas
 Who was the first person to translate the Mahabharata into
Telugu language?
A. Pothana B. Tikkana
C. Nannayya D. Vemana
 Who is not in the group known as Kavitraya (three great
poets) of Telugu literature ?
A. Nannaya B. Tikanna
C. Yerrapragada D. Pothana
 ………. is the first poet to receive 'Rashtrakavi' in Kannada literature
A. Kuvempu B. Masti Venkatesh Ayyangar
C. M.Govinda Pai D. D.R.Bendre
 Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct.
A. The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of South
India.
B. The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of North
India.
C. Sangama is compilation of poems by group of poets of different
times patronised by many chiefs and kings.
D. Both B & C
 Sangama Literature was written in…….
A. Tamil B. Telagu
C. Kannada D. Sanskrit
 The Oldest Indian Language is …..
A. Tamil B. Telagu
 Sakhi, Sabad and Ramaini were the notable work of?
A. Tansen B. Rahim
C. Kabir D. Tulsidas
 Who wrote Akbarnama?
A. Akbar B. Birbal
C. Abul Fazal D. Bhagavan Das
 Who was the author of the book Taj-ul-Maasir?
A. Abul Fazl B. Jahangir
C. Hasan Nizami D. None of the above
 Who among the following was known as a Nirguna saint and
reformer?
A. Sant Kabir B. Surdas
C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu D. Tulsidas
 The Upanishads were translated into Persian by……..
A. Akbar B. Dara Shikoh
C. Shah Jahan D. Jahangir
 Who started the Indian Reforms Association?
A. Narayan Guru B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Krishna swami Aiyar D. Keshav Chandra Sen
 Who established Chishti order in India?
A. Baba Farid B. Nizamuddin Aulia
C. Al biruni D. Moinuddin Chishti
 Who propagated the Vaishnava Theology of Dvaitadvaita?
A. Adi Shankaracharya B. Ramanujacharya
C. Nimbarkacharya D. Vallabhacharya
 Who translated Ramayana into Persian?
A. Abul Fazal B. Badauni
C. Abdul Latif D. Isar Das
 Vedic literature is also known as:
A. Shruti B. Smriti
C. Sanhita D. Vedanga
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 Proximity to nature is a feature of–
A. Agrarian society B. Urban society
C. Industrial society D. Post-industrial society
 As per Hindu Dharmasastra marriage between a Brahmin
woman and a man from 'Vaishya Varna' is called–
A. Pratiloma B. Anuloma
C. Exogamy D. Love marriage
 __________ is the oldest religion of the world.
A. Christianity B. Hinduism
C. Jainism D. Islam
_____ was the root of both Pali and Prakit.
A. Hindi B. Sanskrit
C. Malayalam D.Konkini
The bond of blood or marriage which binds people together in group is
called ..................
A. Kinship B. A finial kinship
C. Consanguineous kinship D. None of these
Which theory from the followings is very much close to the Survival of
the fittest by Charles Darwin?
A. Evolution Theory B. Divine Theory
C. Force Theory D. None of these
 Who was the promoter of yoga philosophy in Vedic age?
A. Gargi B. Rishi Parashar
C. Patanjali D. Vasumitra
 Which was forbidden in Rigvedic society?
A. Widow Marriage B. Child Marriage
C. Polygamy D. Pardha system
 Upanishads are ________ in number?
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
 According to Dharma sashtra, the rate of land revenue is…….
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
 According to historical geography ‘Ratnakara‘ refers to…..
A. Indian Ocean B. peninsular India
C: The whole of India D: the Ganga river
 The language in which Buddha preached?
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
 Vardhamana Mahavira the 24 th Tirthankar of Jainism
was born at __________ and died at __________
A. Vaishali and Rajagriha B. Kusinara and Pava
C. Kundagrama and Pava D. Kashi and Champa
 The famous Indo-Greek Kin, who embraced Buddhism
was __________
A. Strato I B. Menander
C. Demetrios D. Alexander
To which Ganarajya Gautam Buddha belonged?
A. Shibi B. Shakya
C. Saurasena D. Shabara
The greatest Buddhist commentator of the Buddhist canonical
literature has been……..
A. Nagarjuna B. Ashvaghosha
C. Vasumitra D. Buddhaghosha
 Which of the following is not included in Triratna of Jainism?
A. Right Knowledge B. Right Conduct
C. Right Faith D. Creator
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 Which one of the followings is the oldest theory of state:
A. Force Theory B. Evolution Theory
C. Social Contract Theory D. Divine Origin Theory
 The Divine Origin Theory laid emphasis on:

A.Close connection between religion and politics
B.Complete separation of religion and politics
C.Domination of religion by the King
D.Equality of all men
A. Divine rights of king
B. Complete freedom for the people
C. Subordination of the King to Priests
D. Regulation of state in accordance with Religion
 In the recent modern times the Force Theory may be
observed in :
A. Lenin B. Hitler
C. Winston Churchill D. Mahatma Gandhi
 According to Kautilya there are ______
A. Four Elements of State
B. Five Elements of State
C. Six Elements of State
D. Seven Elements of State
 The famous work by Kautilya is
A. Arthashastra
B. Samudrashastra
C. Arthaniti
D. Rajneeti
 Kautilya is also known as…………
A. Brahmagupta
B. Vishnugupta
C. Chanakya
D. Both B and C
 Which among the following is not the part of Saptang theory of
state ?
A. Janapada
B. Kosh
C. Samrat
D. Danda
 Kinship and Kingship are the same concepts.
A. True B. False
 The concept of natural liberty is associated with
A. Divine origin theory B. Social contract theory
C. Force theory D. Evolutionary theory
 A state must have …..elements.
A. 1 B. 3
C. 4 D. 6
 Manusmriti was related to…..
A. Law B. Environment
C. War D. Music
 In the theory of the origin of the state political
consciousness is a factor in the…….
A. Divine Origin Theory B. Force Theory
C. Social Contract Theory D. Evolutionary theory
 All Indian scripts are derived from ……….
A. Brahmi B. Kharosthi
C. Dravidian D. Devnagri
 Yoga philosophy belongs to …
A . Vatsyayana B. Prashastpada
C. Ishvara krishan D. Vyasa
 Find out the odd one……
A. Shiv Puran B. Rig- Veda
C. Yajur- Veda D. Sam- Veda
 Find the name of a book written by Aryabhatta?
A. Astadhyayi B. Navratna
C. Aryabhatiyam D. Lilawati
 A book “Vinaya pataka” contains all the_____________
A. Buddhist rules B. Vedic rituals
C. Stories of battle D. Jain teachings
 What does the word “Buddha” defines?
A. The clever one B. The smart one
C. The most non-violent person D. An enlighten person
 Bhasa was the author of _______.
A. Mahavamsa B. Svapnavasavadatta
C. Sakunthala D. Buddha Charita
 Alexander was trained by……..
A. Socrates B. Aristotle
C. Plato D. Homer
 Gautam Buddha as a prince was known as
A. Gautam B. Siddhartha
C. Rahul D. Suddhodhana
 The Jatakas are a collection of stories…..
A. Meant for children B. Based on pet Hindu myths
C. About Jains saints D. Pertaining to several
different earlier births of the Buddha
 The philosophy propounded in the Upanishads is known as
A. Advaita B. Vedanta
C. Yoga D. Samkhya
 The ‘Three Jewels’ (Triratnas) of Jainism are
A. right faith or intentions, right knowledge and right conduct
B. right action, right livelihood and right effort
C. right thoughts, non-violence and non-attachment
D. right speech, right thinking and right behaviour
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 Outside India, Buddhism was first accepted in……….
A. China B. Japan
C. Sri Lanka D. Tibet
 Mahabharata was also known as
A. Brihat Katha B. Jaya Samhita
C. Rajatarangini D. Purana
 ‘Abhijnanasakuntalam’ has been reckoned as a
masterpiece of
A. Bhasa B. Kalidasa
C. Asvaghosha D. Shudraka
 The term “Tirthankaras” is associated with
A. Hinduism B. Jainism
C. Buddhism D. Zoroastrianism
 A ‘Sabha’ in the Vedic period was a/an
A. Institution of professional men in villages
B. Royal Court
C. Mantri Parishad
D. National Assembly of all citizens of the State.
 The last in the succession of Jaina Tirthankara was….
A. Parsvanatha B. Rishabha
C. Mahavira D. Manisubruta
 In Jainism, ‘perfect knowledge’ is referred to as
A. Jina B. Ratna
C. Kaivalya D. Nirvana
 ‘Ayurveda’ has its origin in
C.Yajur Veda D. Atharva Veda
 The Phrase the ‘Light of Asia’ is applied to…..
A. Alexander B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Mahavira D. The Buddha
 State is power; it is a sin for a state to be weak applies in ….
 Resistance to the lawful authority of a king is a sin by…..
 Which Indian literature is a collection of 1028 hymns
written in Vedic Sanskrit?
A. Rig Vedas B. Sama Vedas
C. Brahamans D. Aryankas
 Which is a work of Tamil Grammar that is said to be
the earliest extant work of Tamil Literature?
A. Tolkāppiyam B. Patinenmēlkanakku
C. Patinenkīlkanakku D. None of the above
 Which of the following Ancient Indian literature was a
treatise on the science of governance?
A. Manusmriti B. Arthsashtra
C. Mahabharata D. None of the above
 Which was/were the greatest poetry and drama work of

Kaildas?
A. Kumarasambhava B. Raghuvamsa
C. Meghaduta D. All of the above

 How many stages of state formulation in India were there?
A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10
 …………Stage of state formation is called full-fledged state.
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5
 Kautilya’s view on kingship is like that of the………..
A. Aristotle B. Plato
C. Socrates D. Jhon Locke

 The Arthashāstra of Kautilya mentions ………tirthas who
are probably called mahāmātras or high functionaries.
A. 24 B. 26
C. 18 D. 14
 Which political ideal was not followed in ancient India?
A. Justice B. Freedom
C. Equality D. Nationalism
 Which Buddhist literature consists of dialogues
between the Buddha and his followers?
A. Milnda Panha B. Sutta Patika
C. Vinayapitaka D. Buddhhacharita
 Which of the following is/are poetry and drama?
C. Abhijnanashakuntalam D. All of the above
 Number of Purushartha are…….
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 3
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 The Upanishads are the__________
A. Great Epics B. Story Books
C. Source of Hindu Philosophy D. Law Books
 The word ‘Veda’ has been derived from the root word ‘Vid’
which means
A. Divinity B. Sacredness
C. Doctrine D. Knowledge
 The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the State Emblem of India
were taken from
A. Upanishads B. Sama Veda
C. Rig Veda D. Ramayana
 The first grammarian of the Sanskrit language was
A. Kalhana B. Maitreyi
C. Kalidasa D. Panini
 Who is hailed as the “God of Medicine” by the practitioners of
Ayurveda?
A. Susruta B. Chyavana
C. Dhanwantari D. Charaka
 The most important text of vedic mathematics is
A. Satapatha Brahman B. Atharva Veda
C. Sulva Sutras D. Chhandogya Upanishad
 The term ‘Upanishad’ Literally implies
A. Knowledge B. Wisdom
C. Sitting near D. Recitation
 Who had composed the Ramayana?
A. Maharishi Valmiki B. Tulsi Das
C. Sant Ek Nath D. Anhinanda
 Mahabharata has ......... Parva
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19
 The Epic Ramayan was having ...........verses.
A. 18000 B. 20000
C. 24000 D. 26000
 ‘Ekam sad vipra bahudha vadanti ‘ is excerpt from.......
A. Rigveda B. Yajurveda
C. Samveda D. Atharvaveda
 Which Lipi is the originator of most of the present Indian scripts
A. Harappan B. Devnagri
C. Brahmi D. Dravidian
 All the scripts are born out of Sanskrit.
A. True B. False
 Upanishads are treated and called Vedanta
A. True B. False
 All the literature of Buddha and Jain period are written in
ancient or Vedic language Sanskrit.
A. True B. False
 Mantrina Consists Council of Ministers
A. True B. False
 Which famous epic is called Adikavya ?
A. Rigveda B. Ramayana
C. Mahabharata D. Raghuvansham
 Varnaashram and Ashram System in ancient Indian Society
were same.
A. True B. False
 Who has authored the epic Mahabharata?
A. Maharishi Valmiki B. Maharishi Vedvyas
C. Kalidas D. Tulsidas
 Maharishi Ved Vyas is also known as ………
A. Krishna B. Dvaipayan
C. Badrayan D. Above all
 Puranas are numbered.
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
 Garuna Purana is a ……
A. Vaishnava Purana B. Shaiva Purana
C. Devi Purana D. Brahma Purana
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
How many schools of orthodox in the School of Indian
Philosophy?
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
 Which Varna in ancient India used to Charge and collect Taxes?
A. Brahmana B. Kshatriya
C. Vaishya D. Shudra
 Which Varna in ancient India used to create wealth and
prosperity?
 In how many years the Ashrama system(Phases of life)
was equally considered to be divided ?
A. 15 B. 20
C. 25 D. 30
 Renunciation is goal of ……..?
A. Brahmacharya B. Grihastha
C. Sanyasa D. Vanaprastha
 Which among the following marriages is the supreme one?
A. Brahma Vivah B. Daiva Vivah
C. Gandharva Vivah D. Arsha Vivah
 Which marriage type is considered the meanest one?
A. Asura Vivah B. Raksha Vivah
C. Paisach Vivah D. Prajapatya Vivah
 Amrapali was the famous ……….in ancient India.
A. Dancer B. Shudra
C. Vidushi D. Nagar Vadhu
 In ancient period women were entitled to …..
A. Remarriage B. Chant Vedas
C. Perform Vedic Rituals D. All of the above
 Mahabhasya was written by
A.Gargi B.Manu
C. Banabhatta D.Patanjali
 What was the suitable language for source material in Ancient
Times?
A. Sanskrit B. Pali
C. Brahmi D. Kharoshthi
 Devnagri lipi was evolved out of which lipi……
A. Sindhu B. Kharosthi
C. Brahmi D. Devnaagri
 Six Classical Languages of India are -
A. Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia
B. Tamil, Sanskrit, Konkani, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia
C. Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Bangla, Odia
D. Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi
 Who were Manu, Yajnavalkya , Narada and Brihaspati ?
A. Law givers of ancient India
B. Gods of Vedic religion
C. Buddhist scholars and logicians
D. Mathematicians and Astronomers of ancient India
 Which of the following language is known as the queen of all
the languages of the World?
A. Malayalam B. Hindi
C. Kannada D. Dogri
 What does the Upveda consists of ?
A. Ayurveda ,Dhanurveda ,Arthaveda, Gandharvaveda
B. Ayurveda ,Dhanurveda ,Rigveda, Atharvaveda
C. Gandharvaveda ,Arthaveda, Rigveda ,Samveda
D. Ayurveda , Atharvaveda , Samveda ,Gandharvaveda
 In the early Vedic-period, Varna system was based on….
A. Education B. Birth
C. Occupation D. Talent
 Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formula?
A. Sama Veda B. Rig Veda
 Which of the following contains the famous Gayatrimantra?
A. Rigveda B. Samaveda
C. Kathopanishad D. Aitareya Brahmana
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
 The system of philosophy with which the name of Kapila is
prominently associated is:
A. Purva Mimamsa B. Sankhya
C. Nyaya D. Uttara Mimamsa
 The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is
mentioned in the
A. Chhandogyopanishad B. Mundakopanishad
C. Kathopanishad D. Kenopanishad
 The Veda, which is partly a prose work, is
A. Atharvaveda B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda D. Rigveda
 Which of the following is not matched correctly?
A. Vardhamana Mahavira's father-Siddhartha
B. Vardhamana Mahavira's mother- Trisala
C. Vardhamana Mahavira's wife-Yashoda
D. Vardhamana Mahavira's daughter-Cheiiana
 Which of the following is not a religious text?
A. Rigveda B. Sangam
C. Upanishad D. None of the above
 Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from
the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Nyaya 1. Jaimini
B. Vaisheshika 2. Badarayana
C. Sankhya 3. Gautam
D. Yoga 4. Kanada
E. Purva Mimamsa 5. Kapila
F. Uttara Mimamsa 6. Patanjali
Codes: A B C D E F
A. 5 6 4 1 2 3
B. 4 3 2 1 5 6
C. 3 4 5 6 1 2
D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
 Which of the following literatures is known as Apaurusheya?
A. Vedas B. Brahman
C. Upanishad D. Aranyak
 Which is known as book of Melody?
A. Rigveda B. Samveda
C. Atharvaveda D. Yajurveda
 Which Veda deals with magical hymn or charms of spell?
 Which of the following is the basic tattvas or principles
Sankhya System?
A. Prakriti or primordial matter (matter, creative agency, energy) ;
and Purusha or individual conscious being (self or soul or mind)
B. Prakriti or primordial matter (matter, creative agency, energy) ;
and Yoga (self or soul or mind)
C. Prakriti or primordial matter (matter, creative agency, energy) ;
and Ayurveda
D. None of the above
 Who was the master of Gautama Buddha?
A. Alara Kalama B. Kalidas
C. Viswamitra D. Vashistha
 Which of the following systems of Indian Philosophy uphold
the ideology of Vaisheshika, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva-
Mimamsa, and Uttar-Mimamsa?
A. Orthodox System of Indian Philosophy
B. Unorthodox System of Indian Philosophy
C. Both A & B
the ideology of Charvaka?
C. Both A & B
 The Vaisheshika School was founded by:
A. Kapila Muni B. Gautama Muni
C. Jaimini D. Kanada
 Which School is originally called Sanatana Dharma?
A. Nastika School B. Astika School
C. Both of the above D. None of the above
 . Which of the following School is known as Lokayata. a term
means Naturalist(Sanskrit) or Worldly (Pali)?
A. Ajivika School B. Astika School
C. Charvaka school D. None of the above
 Which of the following is the correct sequence of creation as
per Samkhya Philosophy?
A. Purushatva, Prakrati, Ahankar, Mahat
B. Prakrati, Purusa, Ahankar, Mahat
C. Prakrati, Purusa, Mahat, Alankar
D. Purusa, Prakrati, Mahat, Ahankar
 Which of the following philosophy advocates the
individualism?
A. Philosophy of Jainism B. Philosophy of Samkhya
C. Philosophy of Buddhism D. None of the above
 Which Varna represents the mouth of the Purusha or the
universal man?
 Which Varna represents the feet of the Purusha or the
universal man?
Question Bank
ITCS KNC 602
Q. No. Question OC
What does the term Mahajanpadas symbolises? 1
A. Amalgamation of a large number of rural and urban settlements
B. Separation of a large number of rural and urban settlements
C. Single state with single ruler
D. None
How many states were in Mahajanpadas? 1
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
Which of the following Buddhist text provides the names of 16 Mahajanpadas? 1
A. Jatakas
B. Bhagga of Sumsumgiri
C. Anguttara Nikaya
D. Malvikagnimitran
The Social Contract theory paved the way for: 1
A. Rise of absolute monarchy
B. Introduction of direct democracy
C. Growth of autocratic systems of government
D. Democracy
Which one of the followings is accepted as the true theory of the origin of state? 1
A. Divine Right theory
B. Force theory
C. Social Contract theory
D. Evolutionary theory
The theory of origin of state which holds that the state is the result of slow process of growth 1
is known as:
A. Organic Theory
B. Social Contract Theory
C. Evolutionary Theory
D. Patriarchal Theory
The four factors which helped in the evolution of the state were: 1
A. Population, Religion, Government and Force
B. Population, Territory, Government
C. Kinship, Religion, Force and Political Consciousness
D. Religion, Force, Territory and Government
Tribal State means: 1
A. A political organization which existed before the creation of the state
B. The state, which are ruled by the Kings of the same tribe
C. The states possessing population from the same tribe
D. The states which have majority of tribal population
The hymns of the Atharva Veda state that the earliest phase of human life was the stage of 1
vairājya or stateless state. It was a state of complete anarchy. This is the feature of
A. Traditional theory
B. Evolutionary theory
C. Supremacy theory
D. Force Theory
The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by : 1
A. Kautilya in Arthashastra
B. Manu in Manusmriti
C. Kalhana in Rajatarangini
D. Banabhatta in Harshacharita
Who were Manu, Yajnavalkya , Narada and Brihaspati ? 1
D. Celebrated mathematicians and astronomers of ancient India
Why and How did the Brahmanas gain power? 1
A. They gained power because they performed the different yagnas and took blessings
from god.
B. They gained power as they were the only ones who could perform rituals and
everyone went to them to perform rituals
C. None
D. All
What were the ashramas(in order)? 1
A. Brahmacharya, Vanaprashta, Sanyasa, Kshatriyas
B. Brahmacharya, Grihasta, Vanaprashta,Vaishyas
C. Brahmacharya, Grihasta, Vanaprashta, Sanyasa
D. Grihasta, Vanaprashta, Sanyasa, Brahmanas
What is the Sanskrit word for offerings to the guru? 1
A. Guru Dakshina
B. Gurudashina
C. Gurudakshina
D. Gurudaksina
Which ashram lasted from 50-75 years of age- 1
A. Bhramacharya
B. Vanaprastha
C. Sanyasa
D. Grihasta
Which of the vivaha (Marriage) is the purest form of marriage? 1
A. Brahma Vivāha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
D. Paishācha Vivāha
In which ashram did man had to leave everything forever. 1
A. Sanyasa
B. Grihastha
C. Vanaprastha
D. Bhramacharya
Which is NOT correct for Brahmins Varna
a. Preaching
b. Worship
c. Teaching
d. Warriors
What is a caste system?
a. The idea or belief that people are born again with a different body after death. It is not
restricted to a human body.
b. a class structure that is determined by birth into which the Hindu people of India were
traditionally divided.
c. the sum of a person’s good and bad actions in the current life and previous
existences1 participants
d. to fulfil your duty in the order of all things in your life.
Who divided Indian history into three periods- Hindu period, Muslim period and British
Period
a. James Mill
b. Kate Thomas
c. Visnhugupta
d. Varahamihir
Which ancient book of 600 B.C. deals with paediatrics?

A. Kasyapa Samhita
B. Agnivesa Samhita
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Bal Samhita
Shulba Sutras, texts dedicated

A. To altar construction, discusses advanced mathematics and basic astronomy
B. To detailed study about the Sun, Moon, nakshatras, lunisolar calendar
C. To study health, medicines, yoga
D. To study rules and regulations of state
Which of the following is not TRUE about Hiduism Trimurthi?

Brahma was associated with creation.
Shiva was revered as the Maintainer.
It reflects the balance relationship of creation-maintenance-destruction.
None
Which festival is known as the Carnival of kerela .

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan
Who started the celebration of Ganesh utsav in Maharashtra .

Bal Ganga dhar Tilak
Jawahar lal Nehru
Chandra Shekhar Azad
Jyoti baa phule
2
Vedic literature is also known as:
A. Shruti
B. Smriti
C. Sanhita
D. Vedanga
The word ‘veda’ has been derived from the word ‘vid’. What is the meaning of this word? 2
A. God
B. Knowledge
C. Wisdom
D. Religious
Which of the following Vedic literature contains Gayatri Mantra? 2
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Celebrated mathematicians and astronomers of ancient India 2
A. Promotion of religion
B. Happy after life of father
C. Rati or Physical Pleasure
D. All
Which of the following are correctly matched 2

D. All
In which of the following Vedas, the priest is Brahma? 2
A. Sam Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Atharva Veda
Languages belonging to distinct speech families: 2

A. The Aryan
B. The Dravidian
C. The Austria.
D. All

A. 02 FAMILIES
B. 04 FAMILIES
C. 06 FAMILIES
D. 09 FAMILIES
Chinese traveler Xuan Zang (Hsuan-Tsang) gives a huge amount of information about ……
A Nalanda University
B Sanchi Stupa
C Alora Caves
D Mahabodhi Temple
Which two states are famous for rich Jain heritage
A Karnataka & Rajasthan
B Rajasthan & Bihar
C Gujrat & Rajasthan
D Gujrat & Karnataka
Which match is incorrect
A Kerla - Malyalam
B Karnatak- Kannad
C Andhra Pradesh- Tamil
D Goa- Konkani
Vedas Constitute Of
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Vision
D. All Of The Above
The end of later Vedic Age saw the birth of these two religions
A. Hinduism & Buddhis
B. Jainism & Hinduism
C. Jainism & Buddhism
D. Christianity & Buddhism
Tirthankara means 2
A. Teacher
B. Student
C. Monk
D. Spiritual teacher
Mahavira left his family at the age of

25 years
19 years
30 years
35 years
Mahavira means
The leader
The Conqueror
The teacher
The Conqueror of the Self
…………………..a materialism school that accepted the existence of free will

A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
…………………….a philosophy that accepts the existence of the ātman (soul, self)
A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?
A. A description of Mahayana
B. A description of Hinayana
C. The rules of the Sangha
D. The questions of King Menander
A princess, poet, and devoted follower of Krishna
A. Meera Bai
B. Gayatri Bai
C. Yashoda
D. Ahilya Bai
What was a common feature of bhakti movements?
A. They encouraged people to learn Sanskrit.
B. They challenged the authority of priestly elites
C. They traveled from village to village in search of followers.
D. They emphasized the importance of following the Eightfold Path
What is the phase of the moon when you cannot see it in the sky?
Full
Quarter
Half
New
Vedas Constitute Of 2
E. Knowledge
F. Wisdom
G. Vision
H. All Of The Above
Brahmi script is divided into Northern and southern scripts 2

A. True
B. False
One of the highly developed and cultured civilization is INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION 2
A. True
B. False
TKDL 2
A. Traditional Knowledge Delhi Learning
B. Traditional Knowledge Digital Learning
C. Traditional Knowledge Display Learning
D. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
Indian Traditional Knowledge is important to all citizen of India 2

A. True
B. False
The 4 stages of life each lasted for-
A. 10 years
B. 25 years
C. 20 years
D. 17 years
…………………..a materialism school that accepted the existence of free will 3

E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
…………………….a philosophy that accepts the existence of the ātman (soul, self) 3
E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
Who among the following was not the god of atmosphere during Vedic period? 3
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D. Dyans
The largest Buddhist temple in the world is located in 3
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Japan
D. China
Which of the following was the basic unit of Vedic Society? 3
A. Jana
B. Vidath
C. Parivar
D. Sangh
The earliest Buddhist literature which deal with the stories of the various births of Buddha 3
are
A. Venaya pikas
B. Sutta pikas
C. Abhidhamma pikas
D. Jatakas
Who among the following was contemporary of Gautam Buddha? 3
A. Nagarjuna
B. Kanishka
C. Kautilya
D. Mahavir
In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for? 3
E. A description of Mahayana
F. A description of Hinayana
G. The rules of the Sangha
H. The questions of King Menander
In the Hindu Bhagavata Purana, the first Jain Tirthankara is mentioned as a partial 3
incarnation of ________.
E. Kali
F. Krishna
G. Shiva
H. Vishnu
For Jains ________ is a material substance. 3
A. Karma
B. Dharma
C. Jiva
D. Bhakti
Bhakti movement is originated in.... 3

A. North India
B. North eastern India
C. South India
D. Western India
Which religion is associated with the Bhakti movement? 3
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Jainism
D. Christianity
Singer-poets expressed________, a loyal devotion to and dependence upon their chosen god. 3
A. Bhakti
B. Hinduism
C. Sanskrit
D. Buddhism
A princess, poet, and devoted follower of Krishna 3
A. Meera Bai
B. Ramananda
C. Kālidāsa
D. Xuanzang
What was a common feature of bhakti movements? 3
E. They encouraged people to learn Sanskrit.
F. They challenged the authority of priestly elites
G. They traveled from village to village in search of followers.
H. They emphasized the importance of following the Eightfold Path.
What was the first ancient city archaeologists discovered in the Indus River Valley? 4
A. Harappa
B. Pakistan
C. Medina
D. All
What was a "seal"? 4
A. Stamp to mark an object made by someone
B. A way to hold an envelope together
C. A barking animal
D. All
Why was the Indus River so favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization? 4
A. It brought rain to the area
B. It was difficult to cross
C. It made the land fertile
D. None
What was the most important building in Harappa? 4
A. The Great Granary
B. The houses
C. The Great Bath
D. None
What was the most important building in Mohenjo daro? 4
B. The Sewage System
C. The Great Bath.
D. None
Who among the following developed the star positioning instrument in ancient India? 4
A. Lalla
B. Ganesh Daywanya
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
Who among the following never used the needle instrument (Shalaka Yantra)? 4
A. Aryabhata
B. Lalla
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
What numbers did the Indian's come up with that we still use today? 4
A. 10-15
B. 0-9
C. 99-120
D. 20-30
An ancient book of 1000 B.C. deals with health, hygiene, longevity etc? 4
A. Sushruta Samhita
B. Atatharvaveda
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Charaka Samhita
Name an ancient book which describes difficult surgical operations like opening of a brain 4
etc.
A. Celsus
B. Bhela Samhita
C. Chivaravastu
D. Agnivesa Samhita
Which ancient book of 600 B.C. deals with paediatrics? 4
E. Kasyapa Samhita
F. Agnivesa Samhita
G. Bhela Samhita
H. None
The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihir are associated with the age of the 4
A. Guptas
B. Kushanas
C. Mauryas
D. Palas
As per Hindu Astronomy, How many padas have been told

A 4
B 27
C 108
D 101
Which book describes construction of vedis and enunciate various geometric principles. 4
A Sulvasutras
B Carakasamhita
C Susruta-samhita
D None
The great scholar of medical science of ancient India was: 4
A. Rudrasena
B. Barahmihir
C. Charaka
D. Bagabhatta
Which of the following is the ‘Manchester of Harappan Civilization’ for its cotton trade 4
A. Lothal
B. Ropar
C. Banawali
D. Dholavira
A ___________ in Hinduism is the abode of God that means it is a structure allocated for 5
religious activities such as prayer and sacrifice in front of deity
A. Temple
B. Church
C. Gurudwara
D. None
The steeple of the dome is called__________thatre presents the mythological Meru or the 5
highest mountain peak
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
The inner chamber of the temple called _________________where the image or idol of the 5
deity is kept
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
In islamic architecture, Most constructed Religious structures may be divided into three 5
typologies; which one is incorrect among all
A. Mosque
B. Tomb
C. Idgah
D. Darwaza
In Rajputana architecture, elevated and dome-shaped pavilions is known as 5
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
In Rajputana architecture, projecting eaves supported on large 5
carved brackets is known as
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
____________is the Indian term for ‘fort’, means ‘difficult to trespass’; while signifying its 5
importance of site strengthening with a strong wall and a moat to make it an
impregnable bastion
A. Durg
B. Haveli
C. Baodis
D. None
One of the earliest Mauryan patrons of the arts was Emperor Ashoka (ruled 270-232 BCE) 5
who decided to spread the _________ faith through the construction of 85,000 stupas or
dome-shaped monuments
A. Buddhist
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. None
The Gupta Empire produced large numbers of ____________coins depicting the Gupta kings 5
performing various rituals
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
The puppets are believed to be around since the time of Harappa and Mohenjodaro 5
civilisation dating back to
A. 2300 BC
B. 2300 AD
C. 500 BC
D. 500 AD
Rouf is a dance of which State of India? 5

A. Gujarat
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Garhwali is the dance form of which state? 5

A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Uttrakhand
Which city hosts the Kala Ghoda Art festival in February every year? 5
Mumbai
Jaipur
Kolkata
Bengaluru
South India : Carnatic Music :: North India : _____________
Pahari
Baul
Vocal
Hindustani
How many total number of caves are there in Ajanta?

30
28
31
29
The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development of art under 5
the -
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
'Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India? 5
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
_______________________ is a unique style dance art form that developed in
Karnataka and is classified into various types such as Badagutittu and Tenkutittu.
A Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Which is/are Types of Traditional Knowledge 1

Cultural
Artistic
Agricultural
Sacred
All
Is traditional knowledge is accumulated knowledge from Past? 1
a) True
b) False
vairājya or stateless state. It was a state of complete anarchy. This is the feature of:
a) Traditional theory
b) Evolutionary theory
c) Supremacy theory
d) Force Theory
According to Contract theory, the individual, who was elected to lead people, came to hold in 1
serial order five titles?
a) True
b) False
Nītisāra was the important book of which period: 1
Gupta Period
Chola Period
British Period
Ashoka's Period
Earliest Aryan clans fought among themselves for 1
Pet and domestic (specially for the cow)
Pastureland
Settlements and sources of drinking water
All of the above
Sam Veda
Yajur Veda
Rig Veda
Atharva Veda
According to_____________, an area cannot be a state unless there are people and rulers to 1
control that state.
Kautilya
Charak
Chandra Gupta Maurya
Brahma
James Mill divided Indian history into three periods, which one is incorrect one among the 1
following
The Hindu Period
Muslim Period
British Period
Aryan Period
In the council of Ministers Administration, the entire body is divided into two parts named as 1
mantrina and mantriparishad
a) True
b) False
Which one is treated as the political ideals in ancient India? 1
Liberty
Justice
Fraternity and nationalism
All of the above
How many Vedas are there? 1
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
Traditional knowledge is the knowledge system possessed by various communities across the 1
global.
a) True
b) False
Rig Vedas, oldest vedas was codified in 1
600 BC
1500 BC
600AD
1500AD
Traditional Knowledge includes the concept of Vedas,Indian Ethos, Culture, Rituals and 1
other ancient India Features
a) True
b) False
The ancient Vedic texts were written in which language? 1

Hindi
Sanskrit
English
Punjabi
Vaishyas represented the trading and commercial class 1
a) True
b) False
Which of the vivaha (Marriage) is the purest form of marriage 1
Brahma Vivāha
Daiva Vivāha
Ārsa Vivāha
Paishācha Vivāha
The Stage of Studentship is also known as ……………………. 1
Brahmacharyāshrama
Sanyasashrama
Vanprasthashrama
Grah Pravesha
Janapada means 1
Territory and population
Council of ministers
Swami
Kosha
The Brahmins constituted the warrior class. Their duty was protection which had both 1
internal and external aspects.
a) True
b) False
It is the ultimate purusārtha. ...........means salvation or liberation from the cycle of birth and 1
death. It is the summum bonum of human existence
Moksha
Kama
Artha
Homme
On her husband’s death, the widow should observe celibacy or should ascend the funeral 1
pyre after him. This was the .............. pratha
a) Sati
b) Satitva
c) Saamri
d) Slavery
Those who worked on fields were known as dasa-karmakaras 1
a) True
b) False
.........is considered to be the purest form of marriage. In this form of marriage the father of 1
the bride offers his daughter to a man of character and learning?
Rati vivah
Brahm vivah
Rakshasa Vivah
Gandherva Vivah
This was a marriage by consent of the boy and the girl. Mutual love and consent of the bride 1
and bridegroom was the only condition required to bring about the union.
Gandherva
Asura
Rakshasa
Daivya
Brahmacharyāshrama or the Stage of Studentship — This is the first stage of life. It is meant 1
for acquiring knowledge, developing discipline and moulding character. This stage starts
with the ceremony called upanayanama or investiture with the sacred thread. Now the person
became a brahmachārina, leading a celibate and austere life as a student at the home of his
teacher
a) True
b) False
According to Arthashashtra, the number of trithas were 1
a) 18
b) 20
c) 25
d) 05
The ............. stage was marked by the process of decentralised administration in which 1
towns, feudatories and military elements came to the forefront in both the Deccan and North
India
a) Fifth
b) Sixth
c) Fourth
d) Seventh
The king performed the following functions 1
Security of land and assets
Protection of religion
Protection of widows, orphans, flora and fauna
ALL of the Above
………….. was a smaller body within mantriparishad 1
Mantrina
Mahamandal
Sewaka
Dasa
There were how many limbs in ancient India 1
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4
The vedic deity Indra was the god of : 1

Wind
Eternity
Rain and Thunder
Fire
The period from ___________________ is called the Vedic Age. 1
1500 – 700 BC
1400 – 600 BC
1500 – 600 BC
1400 – 700 BC
In ancient India how many Varans were there 1
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
The Warrior people are generally referred to as the 1
Kshatriyas
Aryans
Vaishyas
Dasyus
Which of the following Vedic literature where the Varna system was discussed? 1
Rigveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda
Mantriparishad refers to 1
Commander of the army
The crown prince
The King
Ramayana was written by 1
Valmiki
Tulsidas
Vishvamitra
Chanakya
Which is NOT correct for Brahmins Varna 1
Preaching
Worship
Teaching
Warriors
There are ……… stages in state formulation in ancient India. 1

a) 6
b) 5
c) 7
d) 4
Which one is correct? 1
Brahmacharya Ashram - Birth to 25 Years

Sanyas Ashram- 25 to 50 Years
Grihasth Ashram - 50 to 75 Years
Vanprastha Ashram - 75 to 100 Years
Kautilya was the Minister of which of the following Indian rulers? 1

Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta I
Ashoka
Harshavardhana
In reference to the Vedic period, which one of the following assemblies was related the 1
election of the tribal chief?
Vidata
Sabha
Gana
Samiti
‘Varna System’ has its origin in: 1
Rig Veda
Sam Veda
Atharva Veda
Yajur Veda
In early Vedic- period, Varna system was based on: 1
Education
Birth
Occupation
Talent
According to Arthashashtra, there were _____ trithas. 1
a) 18
b) 20
c) 22
d) 24
________ Stages were there in ashrama system 1
a) Six
b) Four
c) Eight
d) Two
_____is gradual detachment from the material world. This may involve giving over duties to 1
one’s children, spending more time in religious practices and embarking on holy pilgrimages.
Vanaprastha
Sannyāsa
Brahmacharyāshrama
Grah Pravesha
Women’s freedom to participate in war, gymnastics, archery, horse riding, public activities, 1
education, decision making, and in the selection of male partners has portrayed the nature of
women’s status in the social canvas of the Gupta period
a) True
b) False
Dravidian is the________important language 2
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. None
The first publication of a seal with Harappan symbols dates to 1873, in a drawing by 2
________
Alexander Cunningham
Alexander Dravid
The Sarada or Sharada script of the Brahmic family of scripts, developed around the 2
_________.. century
8th
6th
Knowledge of Magic Formulas is mentioned in ____________. 2
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Knowledge of Sacrificial Formulas is mentioned in _________ 2
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Knowledge of Melodies is mentioned in ______________ 2
Atharva Veda
Sama Veda
Knowledge of Hymns of Praise is mentioned in ____________ 2
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Which among the following is not a part of Eight-fold path of Buddhism Culture 2
Right View
Right Speech
Right Action
Non Violence
______________________ is the basis of the languages of northern and western India: 2

Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Dogri, Panjabi, etc.
Devanagari
Dravidian
Aryan
All of the above
A________________ usually refers to the system of communication in speech and writing 2
that is used by people of a particular region.
Language
Text
Literature
Script
Upanishad is treated as "Vedanta"...End of Vedas 2
True
False
One of the oldest religions in the world started by the Aryans. The principles of Hinduism are 2
written in the Vedas.
Vedas
Hinduism
Buddhism
Guru
_________ is the largest city of the Indus Valley civilization. It was centrally located in the 2
extensive floodplain of the Indus River.
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa
_______ an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism) 2
Sanskrit
Brahmani
The period from 1500-1000 BC was known as the 2
Later Vedic period
Early Vedic Period
Middle Vedic period
None
__________ contains the famous Gayatri mantra. 2
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Who wrote the Ramayana? 2
Sage Vyasa
Sage Vishwamitra
Sage Valmiki
Sage Veda
The word veda has been derived from the word vid. What is the meaning of this word? 2
God
Knowledge
Wisdom
Religious
The avoidance of violent actions? 2
Nonviolence
Non verbal
Non complance
Violent
Trading center of the Indus Valley Civilization? 2
Harappa
Mohenjo Daro
Mumbai
Agra
The largest Buddhist temple in the world is located in. 3
India
Indonesia
Japan
China
are
Venaya pikas
Sutta pikas
Abhidhamma pikas
Jatakas
The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as 'Turning of the wheel of law' at? 3
Sanchi
Sarnath
Sravasti
Bodh Gaya
Driven by Rama’s inspirational leadership, where courage& compassion were the 3

major virtues his army responded magnificently & carved out victory
True
False
TEAM WORK is the important principle in Management 3
True
False
Lord Mahavir is the _____ tirthankaras of Jainism Culture 3
20th
24th
1st
3rd
Yoga is related with 3
Investigation and enquiry
Joda
Logic
All of the above
Mimansa is related with 3
Joda
Logic
All of the above
Nyaya is considered as a technique of logical thinking. 3
True
False
Which among the following is not a matha/monestary 3
Padampada
Suresvara
Totakacara
Advait
Indian Philosophy has been categorized into Asthik and Nastika School of 3
Thoughts
True
False
Rebirth of a soul in a new body. 3
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
A person's duty or what is right for him or her. 3
Buddhism
Dharma
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Religion started by Siddhartha Guatama in which he taught that to achieve nirvana, one must 3
follow the Eight Fold Path to enlightenment.
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
The Vedas
Dharma
A state of blissful peace without desire and suffering. 3
Epic poem
Nirvana
Yoga
Dharma
What was taught by the Buddha, the path one must follow to achieve nirvana? 3
The Eightfold Path
The Five Pillars
The Four Noble Truths
Ten Commandments
What are the sacred writings of Buddhists? 3
Vedas
Sudras
Qur'an
Stupas
What is the belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the 3
next life?
Karma
Brahman
Dharma
Atman
Jainism has had a series of great teachers, called ________ or founders, throughout the 3
current cosmic era, a period that is to last twenty-one thousand years.
Bodhisattva
Priest
Tirthankara
Brahmin
Vedas constitute of Knowledge, Wisdom and Vision. 3
True
False
Which one of the following planet is also called morning star or evening star? 4
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Saturn
The planet which completes one revolution in 88 days around the Sun is: 4
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Saturn
Alchemy in India flourished in the medieval period 4
True
False
The chemistry in ancient India cannot be seen in the form of 4

Glass making
dyeing of clothes
tanning of leather
Decimal Point
Astronomy is not a new concept, it has started way back in ancient India when priests were 4
making the calendar
True
False
___________________provide evidence that construction of buildings followed a 4
standardized measurement which was decimal in nature.
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Astronomy
Astronomy is considered with the observation of heavenly bodies 4
True
False
NAKSHATRA is divided into 27 equal parts 4
True
False
Mathematician Aryabhata was the first person to create a symbol for zero 4
True
False
Each nakshatra is again divided into quarters or five equal padas. 4
True
False
Kailash Temple is the most famous site of
A. Ajanta and Ellora caves
B. Himalaya temple
C. Kedarnath temple
D. Khajuraho temple
"One of the temple in the caves is a monolithic structure."

What do you understand by the term monolithic?
Made from one big rock
Made from on big marble
Made from one type of sandstone
Made by a single person
A state cannot be a state unless there are people and rulers to control that state”. This
statement has been given by
A. Vishnugupt
B. Chandragupt
C. Ashoka
Bimbsaar
The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by
Banabhatta in Harshacharita
Why and How did the Brahmanas gain power?
from god.
C. None
All
A. Uttar Pradesh- Hindi
B. Karnatak- Telgu
C. Tamilnadu- Tamil
D. Goa- Konkani
Brahmi script is divided into Northern and southern scripts
I. Northern and Southern scripts
J. Northern and Eastern scripts
K. Western and Southern scripts
L. Northern and Western scripts
Which of the following are correctly matched?
E. Shiksha - Phonetics of Science of Pronunciation
F. Kalpa - Rituals and ceremonies
G. Nirukta - Etymology (Origin of words)
H. All
The Rigveda has
A. 1028 hymns
B. 180 hymns
C. 108 hymns
D. 1100 hymns
During the Vedic period which river was considered to be the most sacred one?
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Saraswati
D. Kaveri
The Vijayanagara period was the golden age of

A. Telugu literature
B. Tamil literature
C. Malyalam Literature
D. Marathi Literature
In which Nakshatra (constellation) Abhinandannath Tirthankar was born?
A. Satbhisha Nakshatra
B. Dhanishtha
C. Shravan
D. Punarvasu
Vardhamana Mahavira the 24 th Tirthankar of Jainism was born at __________ and died at
__________
A. Vaishali and Rajagriha
B. Kusinara and Pava
C. Kundagrama and Pava
D. Kashi and Champa
______ is an Indian classical dance form that is found in three distinct forms of
gharanas – Banaras, Jaipur and Lucknow.
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
This Indian classical dance form is a night performance from Andhra Pradesh, wherein
musical instruments like Tanpura and Mridangam are used. It is closely related to the
Bhagavata Mela performance of Tamil Nadu.
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi
UNESCO has declared _______as a world heritage site?
Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
Adhai din ka jhonpra
India Gate
How many caves are there in Ellora?

32
34
33
31
Pongal, the harvest festival, is celebrated in which state?
Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Name the most popular festival of Kerala

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None
Pandit Rajan and Sajan Mishra are?

Renowned Instrumentalist from Carnatic Music
Renowned Dancers duo from Benaras Gharana
Renowned Vocalists from Hindustani Music
Renowned Music Directors
What is the meaning of RATHA ?

House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
The Architecture Style of Southern India. The Shape of Sikhara is like a pyramid. Name
this Architecture Style.
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara
Which ONE is not the Indian Architecture Concept?

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu
What is the meaning of MANDAPA?

The Monk Room
The Monk Prayer Room
The Hall
The Tower
Which ONE of these structure is not in The Buddhist Temple?

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha
What are some of trademarks of the Mughal architecture?

All of these
Domes, Archs, and Gateways
Big halls, Fountains, White Marble
Red Sandstone, Towers, and Flowing Water
What are some main components of Mughal Arcitecture?

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black
Who designed the Taj Mahal AND the Red Fort?

Akbar, Ruler
Mirak Ghiyas, Persian Architect
Ustad Ahman, Persian Architect
Maharaja Singh, Arts Patron
Which of the followings refer to the innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple?

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Another name of Tiger dance that is performed on the occasion of festival "Onam" in
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue
The holy book of Parsi people.

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta
Which of the following is not a harvest festival?

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja
India is called as _____

The land of colours
The land of Festivals
The land of nature
The land of mountains
On which day is Onam celebrated?

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram
Pongal is know as .............festival

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

What is the condition of the clay when all of the moisture has left the body?
bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand
Choose the most famous site of Ajanta and Ellora caves.

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

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______ are an architectural reflection of Indian culture
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas
The _______ were great patrons of art

Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas
A great Sanskrit playwright is _________

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
The Puranas and Upanishads are written in one of the oldest languages of our country.
This language is ________
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit
Garba' and 'Tippani' are related to which state

Karnataka
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Gujarat
How many classical dance forms are there in India?

6
5
8
7
________________ is a classical dance form that originated in Odisha, which is

particularly performed in remembrance of Hindu deities such as Jagannath, Lord
Shiva and Surya God
Odissi
Sattriya
Kathakali
Gaudiya Nritya

Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi

Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate
Nati' is the dance form of which state?

Himachal Pradeh
Odisha
Punjab
Assam
Garba is a form of
Folk Music
Classical Dance
Folk Dance
Classical Music
Complete the proverb - Unity in _________

Courage
India
Diversity
Knowledge
What do you understand by the term monolithic structure?


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

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33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas
Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit
1. Which of the following features of Indian temples resembles pylons of the Egyptian
temples?
Lat
Vimana
Gopura
Shikhara
2. Elephanta Caves are predominantly attributed to which Hindu God?

Lord Shiva
Lord Hanuman
Lord Indra
Lord Brahma
3. The Pagodas at Mahabalipuram had been constructed by ___?

Cholas
Chalukyas of Kalyani
Pallavas
Pandyas
4. Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple
architecture?
Shikara
Gopura
Vimana
Mandapa
5. Which among the following Kings built the Kailashnath Temple of Ellora ?
Rashtrakuta king Krishna I
Narasimhavarman II
Rashtrakuta king Krishna II
None of the above
6. Match the following Philosophical Schools with their prime focus.
1) Nyaya ------------ Art of Reasoning

2) Samkhya -------- System of Logic
3) Vaisheshika ----- Discussion of material elements
a. Only 1
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Explanation:
The six schools of philosophy were – Samkhya – count; Yoga – Salvation through meditation and
physical application; Nyaya - System of Logic; Vaisheshika - Discussion of material elements;
Mimamsa - Art of Reasoning and interpretation; Vedanta – End of Vedas.
7. Which was the first book to deal with Music?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda
8. In the Indian Theatre, the use of curtain was a contribution from
a. Mughals
b. Greeks
c. Iranian
d. Shakas
9. Which Lord is known as Nataraja?

a) Lord Vishnu
b) Lord Brahma
c) Lord Shiva
d) Lord Ganesha
10. Can you identify this dance form
a) Kathak
b) Manipuri
c) BIhu
d) Bharatanatyam
11. What's the name of this interesting dance form?

a) Kathak
b) Garba
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
12. The traditional dance form Manipuri is from
a) Nagaland
b) Sikkim
c) Assam
d) Manipur
13. Which of the following combinations of the States and the festivals mainly celebrated there
is not correct?
Rajasthan - Gangaur
Gujarat - Durga Puja
Maharashtra - Ganesh Chaturthi
Uttar Pradesh - Krishna Janmashtami
14. The Desert Festival, an annual event in Rajasthan that displays local folk arts and culture,
aerobatics, camel races, is held at
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
Barmer
Bikaner
15. Ahatguri in Assam is famous for –

Bullock-cart racing
Cock fighting
Bull taming
Buffalo fighting
16. In which State is the Madhavpur Mela held annually?

Rajasthan
Haryana
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh
17. The International Kite Festival in Gujarat is held in the month of -

January
March
August
November
18. Which State hosts the annual Surajkund crafts fair?

Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
19. Where is Pushkar Fair held?
Jodhpur
Ajmer
Jaipur
Udaipur
20. In which State is the religious festival Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated with gusto?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
21. Which one of the following festivals is not celebrated almost simultaneously in the month of
January each year?
Makar Sankranti
Pongal
Gudi Padwa
Lohri
22. Which of the following is a monsoon festival in India?

Baisakhi
Basant Panchami
Teej
Sankranti
23. Sonepur, the venue of one of the largest cattle fairs is located in which of the following
states?
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Rajasthan
Gujarat
24. Kambala is a traditional buffalo race held in the State of

Kerala
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
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MCQ Practice Quiz on Indian Culture – 1
1. Which Indian Academy is promoting dance, drama and music?
(A). Sahitya Academy
(B). Lalit Kala Academy
(C). National School of Drama
(D). Sangeet Academy
Answer: (D). Sangeet Academy
2. The word ‘Sathyameva Jayate’ is taken from__?
(A). Yajur Veda
(B). Atharva Veda
(C). Mundaka Upanishad
(D). Sam Veda
Answer: (C). Mundaka Upanishad
3. According to the cultural history of India ‘Panchayatan’ is:
(A). An assembly of elders of village
(B). A religious sect
(C). Temple construction style

(D). Functionary of an administration
Answer: (C). Temple construction style
4. Dandia’ is a popular dance of
(A). Punjab
(B). Gujarat
(C). Tamil Nadu
(D). Maharashtra
Answer: (B). Gujarat
(A). Udaipur
(B). Jaisalmer
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
6. Sattriya is a classical dance form of which State?
(A). Manipur
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). Assam
(D). Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (C). Assam
7. Which of the following folk dance forms is associated with Gujarat?
(A). Nautanki
(B). Garba
(C). Kathakali
(D). Bhangra
Answer: (B). Garba
8. In which of the following styles of dance the story/theme is always taken from Mahabharata and
Ramayana?
(A). Bharatanatyam
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Odissi
(D). Kuchipudi
Answer: (A). Bharatanatyam
9. The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?
(A). Ram
(B). Jaganath
(C). Shiva
(D). Vishnu
Answer: (B). Jaganath

10. Which one of the following is not a feature of North Indian temple architecture?
(A). Sikhara
(B). Garbha Griha
(C). Gopura
(D). Pradakshina
Answer: (C). Gopura
11. Which of the following dances is a solo dance?
(A). OttanThullal
(B). Kuchipudi
(C). Yakshagana
(D). Odissi
Answer: (A). OttanThullal
12. Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of__?
(A). Uttarkhand
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). West Bengal
(D). Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (B). Uttar Pradesh
13. Pungi is a dance form related to the state

(A). Punjab
(B). Himachal Pradesh
(C). Haryana
(D). Delhi
Answer: (B). Himachal Pradesh
14. ___________ is classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh
(A). Kathakali
(B). Kathak
(C). Kuchipudi
(D). Mohiniattam
Answer: (B). Kathak
15. Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies?
(A). Hinduism
(B). Buddhism
(C). Jainism
(D). Islam
Answer: (B). Buddhism
16. The famous Nabakalebara festival belongs to which of the following states?
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Odisha
(C). West Bengal
(D). Bihar
Answer: (B). Odisha
17. Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of
embroidery?
(A). Lucknow
(B). Hyderabad
(C). Jaipur
(D). Mysore
Answer: (A). Lucknow
18. Which classical dance form is famous in Tamil Nadu?
(A). Kuchipudi
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Bharatanatyam
(D). Kathakali
Answer: (C). Bharatanatyam
19. Historic Chandragiri Fort is located in which of the following states?
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Karnataka
(C). Maharashtra
(D). Telangana
Answer: (A). Andhra Pradesh
20. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is associated with which one of the following cities?
(A). Kochi
(B). Pune
(C). Mumbai
(D). Mysore
Answer: (C). Mumbai
21. The 2016 International Minjar fair has started in which state of India?
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Bihar
(C). Punjab
(D). Himachal
Answer: (D). Himachal
22. Which of the following is not a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh?
(A). Quawwalis
(B). Chhau
(C). Birhas
(D). Charkulas
Answer: (B). Chhau
23. The famous traditional dance ‘Ruf’ or ‘Rauf’ is associated with ……………… State.
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Jammu & Kashmir
(D). Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Answer: (C). Jammu & Kashmir
24. Who composed the famous song ‘Sare Jahan SeAchha’?
(A). Jaidev
(B). Mohammad Iqbal
(C). Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
(D). Rabindranath Tagore
Answer: (B). Mohammad Iqbal
25. In India, which festival coincide with the festivals of Songkran in Thailand, Thingyan in Myanmar and
Aluth Avurudda in Sri Lanka?
(A). Baisakhi
(B). Makar Sankranti
(C). Guru Poornima
(D). Holi
Answer: (A). Baisakhi
26. Hanukkh, the festival of light is associated with which one of the following religions?
(A). Hindu
(B). Jewish
(C). Jain
(D). Christians
Answer: (B). Jewish
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Madhya Pradesh
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Nagaland
Answer: (A). Maharashtra
28. The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development of art under the
(A). Pallavas
(B). Chalukyas
(C). Pandyas
(D). Rashtrakutas
Answer: (B). Chalukyas

29. Which of the following combinations of the States and the festivals mainly celebrated there is not
correct?
(A). Uttar Pradesh – Krishna Janmashtami
(B). Maharashtra – Ganesh Chaturthi
(C). Gujarat – Durga Puja
(D). Rajasthan – Gangaur
Answer: (C). Gujarat – Durga Puja
30. Who among the following was known as Bengal’s Greata Garbo?
(A). Suchitra Sen
(B). Amaravati
(C). Kanan Devi
(D). Bharathi Shirodkor
Answer: (A). Suchitra Sen
31. The Desert Festival, an annual event in Rajasthan that displays local folk arts and culture, aerobatics,
camel races, is held at
(A). Bikaner
(B). Jodhpur
(C). Jaisalmer
(D). Barmer
Answer: (C). Jaisalmer

32. Which one of the following manuscript is included in the UNESCO’s Memory of World Register?
(A). Rig Veda
(B). Ramayana
(C). Mahabharata
(D). None of the above
Answer: (A). Rig Veda
33. Losing festival is celebrated in which of the following states?
(A). Assam
(B). Sikkim
(C). Bengal
(D). Kerala
Answer: (B). Sikkim
34. ‘Madhubani’, a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Bihar
Answer: (D). Bihar
35. The technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid lime plaster is known as –
(A). Gouache
(B). Cubism
(C). Fresco
(D). Tempera
Answer: (C). Fresco
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1.Where is “Pushkar Fair” held ?
(A). Jaipur
(B). Udaipur
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
2. In which of the following states is the Hornbill Festival held annually?
(A). Sikkim
(B). Nagaland
(C). Assam
(D). Bengal
Answer: (B). Nagaland
3. Apart from India, in which of the following two countries, Tamil is an official language?
(A). Mauritius and Malaysia
(B). Malaysia and Indonesia
(C). Sri Lanka and Mauritius
(D). Sri Lanka and Singapore
Answer: (D). Sri Lanka and Singapore
4. Sonepur, the venue of one of the largest cattle fairs is located in which of the following states?
(A). Bihar
(B). Uttarakand
(C). Rajasthan
(D). Assam
Answer: (A). Bihar
5. ‘Kuchipudi’ dance originated in__?
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Andhra Pradesh
(C). Karnataka
(D). Punjab
Answer: (B). Andhra Pradesh

6. With which of the following festivals is Jallikattu associated?
(A). Vishu
(B). Onam
(C). Shivarathri
(D). Pongal
Answer: (D). Pongal
7. The famous “Ganga Sagar Mela”, an annual fair is held in which state of India?
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Bihar
(C). Jharkhand
(D). West Bengal
Answer: (D). West Bengal
8. Which among the following is the folk dance popular during the harvest season in Punjab?
(A). Bhangara
(B). Kathak
(C). Garba
(D). Odissi
Answer: (A). Bhangara
9. Which one of the following festivals is not celebrated almost simultaneously in the month of January
each year?
(A). Lohri
(B). Gudi Padwa
(C). Makar Sankranti
(D). Pongal
Answer: (B). Gudi Padwa
10. Which of the following literary works belongs to classical Sanskrit literature?
(A). Meghadutam
(B). Dhammapada
(C). Dighanikaya
(D). Vedas
Answer: (A). Meghadutam
11. Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
(A). Prof. T.N. Krishnan
(B). Ram Kinkar
(C). Raja Ravi Varma
(D). Parveen Sultana
Answer: (C). Raja Ravi Varma
12. Rock cut architecture in Harappan culture context has been found at__?
(A). Kotdiji
(B). Amri
(C). Dhaulabira
(D). Kalibangan
Answer: (C). Dhaulabira
13. Bhagavata Mela, a folk form of performing arts is native to :
(A). Assam
(B). Gujarat
(C). Karnataka
(D). Tamil Nadu
Answer: (C). Karnataka
14. Where was first Madarsa set up by the British in India ?
(A). Calcutta (Kolkata)
(B). Madras (Chennai)
(C). Bombay (Mumbai)
(D). Delhi
Answer: (A). Calcutta (Kolkata)
15. Guru Birju Maharaj is a maestro of which of the following Classical dance forms?
(A). Kathakali
(B). Manipuri
(C). Mohiniattam
(D). Kathak
Answer: (D). Kathak
16. ‘Bull’ in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddha’s life ?
(A). Birth
(B). Great departure
(C). Enlightenment
(D). Mahaparinirvan
Answer: (A). Birth
17. Which among the following is a folk dance of India?
(A). Kathakali
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Garba
(D). Manipuri
Answer: (C). Garba
18. What was the main effect of vedic culture an Indian history ?
(A). Solidification of race
(B). Progress of Metaphysics
(C). Development of Sanskrit
(D). None of these

Answer: (C). Development of Sanskrit
19. Which of the following is a popular folk dance of Maharashtra?
(A). Garba
(B). Dandiya
(C). Tamasha
(D). Bhangra
Answer: (C). Tamasha
20. In which language was the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita originally written ?
(A). Prakrit
(B). Apabhramsa
(C). Pali
(D). Sanskrit
Answer: (D). Sanskrit
21. The oldest form of composition of the Hindustani vocal music is :
(A). Dhrupad
(B). Thumri
(C). Gazal
(D). None of these
Answer: (A). Dhrupad.

22. The Paintings of Ajanta depict stories of the__?
(A). Mahabharata
(B). Panchatantra
(C). Jatakas
(D). Ramayana
Answer: (C). Jatakas
23. Kathak is the principal classical dance of :
(A). Southern India
(B). Northern India
(C). Eastern India
(D). Western India
Answer: (B). Northern India
24. Buddha’s preachings were mainly related to__?
(A). Purity of thought and conduct
(B). Belief in one god
(C). Practice of rituals
(D). Idol worship
Answer: (A). Purity of thought and conduct
25. Mughal painting flourished during the reign of__?

(A). Shahjahan
(B). Akbar
(C). Aurangzeb
(D). Jahangir
Answer: (D). Jahangir
26. The Flamingo Festival is celebrated in__?
(A). Kerala
(B). Bengal
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (D). Andhra Pradesh
27. The Sangai Festival is organized in __?
(A). Manipur
(B). Assam
(C). Meghalaya
(D). Tamil Nadu
Answer: (A). Manipur
GLBAJAJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
INDIAN TRADITION, CULTURE & SOCIETY (KNC-602)
Module -1
1. How many stages of state formation in Ancient India were existed?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
2. Dīgha Nikāya is the text of .

A. Jainism
B. Buddhist
C. Hindus
D. Muslim
3. Which period called the proto-feudal polity period?

A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Vedic
D. Harappan
4. Which of the following is not part of purusārthas?

A. Dharma
B. Artha
C. Sanyasin
D. Moksha.
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5. Marriage by consent of the boy and the girl is known as: -

A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
C. Prajapatya Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
6. Which philosopher depicted the individual as noble savage in the state of

nature?
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
7. What was the aim of every person in ancient society of India?

A. To become warrior
B. To become King
C. To attain Purusartha
D. To perform Yajna
8. Which Historian compared the Mauryan council of Ministers with the Privy
council of Britain?
A. A. S. Altekar
B. Romali Thapar
C. Bipin Chnadra
D. R. C. Majumdar
9. Which philosopher explained human nature in terms of essential social virtues?
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A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
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10. According to Arthashastra of Kautila, what is Dandanīti?

A. The code of conduct of Amatya
B. The administration of force
C. The conduct of kings
D. The essence of Politics
11. How Sabha was different from Samiti in ancient state of India?
A. Sabha was the general assembly of common people and Samiti was the
organisation of elderly people.
B. Samiti was the general assembly of common people and Sabha was the
C. Sabha was the council of minister of the king and Samiti was the group of
higher ranked ministers.
D. Samiti was the council of minister of the king and Sabha was the group of
12. Which theory of origin of state in ancient India stated that ‘Origin of state was
based on divine creation’?
A. Evolutionary Origin Theory
B. Force Theory
C. Theory of Mystical origin
D. Contract Theory
13. In which stage of life in ancient India, an individual pursues artha, kama &
dharma?
A. Vanaprasthasharma
B. Sanyasashrama
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C. Grihasthashrama
D. Brahmacharyashrama
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14. "Where the land is kingless die cloud, lightning wreathed and loud voiced,
gives no rain to the earth”, is described about .
A. Administration of any state
B. Mantrina
C. Political ideals in ancient India
D. Kingship
15. What is ‘mahāmātras’ mentioned in the Kautila’s Arthashāstra?
A. Tirthas
B. Amātya
C. Adhyaksas
D. Yogakshema
16. What is Dharmasthīya in the Mauryan state?
A. Court deal with a large number of economic crimes
B. Criminal Court
C. Civil court
D. Welfare organisation of Widow and orphan child
17. According to Kautilya, what is svadharma?
A. Duty of senapati to do the welfare work and protect its people from enemies
B. Duty of Council of minister to protect the life of king
C. Duty of King to protect the life, property and territory of his people and
kingdom
D. Duty of Amatya to suggest welfare work and establish a training centre for
army
18. Read the statements
A. 9 types of slaves were there in Mauryan period
B. 18 types of slaves were existed in Gupta age
C. A slave was liberated immediately if he/she saved the life of his/her master
D. Woman slaves were used in house hold
activities Choose the correct option regarding
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slavery in ancient India

(1) A & B only
(2) A, B & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) C & D
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19. The Stage of Renunciation, is known as .

A. Brahmacharyāshrama
B. Grihasthāshrama
C. Vānaprasthāsharma
D. Sanyāsāshrama
20. The Stage of Retirement from Active Life, is known as .

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama
21. The Stage of Householder, is known as .

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama
22. The Stage of Studentship, is known as .

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama
23. What is Dāmpatya Dharma?

A. Duties of woman
B. Duties in the different stages of life
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C. Duties of husband and wife

D. Duties during the crisis period
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24. According to the Arthashāstra of Kautilya, what was correct regarding tax
collection?
A. King undertook to pay one sixth of their grain, and one tenth of their
articles of merchandise in addition to a portion of their gold.
B. King collected one tenth of their grain, and one sixth of their articles of
merchandise in addition to a portion of their gold.
C. King undertook to pay one fifth of their grain, and one tenth of
their articles of merchandise in addition to a portion of their gold.
D. King collected one third of their grain, and one sixth of their articles of
25. “The History of British India” is written by .
A. V. A. Smith
B. Charles Grant
C. Henry Thornton
D. James Mill
26. James Mill divided Indian History into periods.
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
27. “The Early History of India” is written by .
A. Charles Grant
B. Henry Thornton
C. James Mill
D. Vincent A. Smith
28. Nītisāra (Essence of politics) is written by .
A. Somadeva suri
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B. N. N. Law
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
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29. Nītivākyāmrta is written by .

A. N. N. Law
B. Somadeva suri
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
30. Which theory does not belong to the origin of state theory?
A. Mystical Theory
B. Speculative Theory
C. Contract Theory
D. Force Theory
31. Which Veda gives a picture of the evolutionary origin of the state?
A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
32. How many hours a king should sleep as suggested by Kautilaya’s Arthashastra?
A. Three & half an Hour
B. Four & half an Hour
C. Three to Four Hour
D. Four Hour
33. Which court deals with the large number of economic crimes in Mauryan state?
A. Dharmasthiya
B. Sabha
C. Samiti
D. Kantakashodhana
34. Apad Dharma is the .
A. Duties of Varnas
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B. Duties of woman
C. Duties during the crisis period
D. Duties in the different stages of life
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35. How Mantrina was different from Mantriparishad during Mauryan Period?
A. Mantrina was the large body and Mantriparishad was the small.
B. Mantrina contained all the ministers but Mantriparishad had few ministers.
C. Mantriparishad formed without senapati while Mantrina had all the ministers
in its group.
D. Mantrina was the core organisation within the Mantriparishad
36. What is the meaning of Yogakshema mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra?
A. Code of conduct of the king and ministers in Mantriparishad.
B. Centralised government system run by expert and supervise by King
C. Welfare of citizens based on the practical concerns of good governance.
D. Following Swadharma on priority basis.
37. The form of marriage in which the father of the bride offers his daughter to a
man of character and learning, is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
38. The form of marriage in which the father offers her daughter as a dakshinā to a
young priest who officiates the yajna which is arranged by him, is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
D. Prajapatya Vivaha
39. The form of marriage in which the father of the bride gives his daughter to the
bridegroom after receiving a cow and a bull or two pairs of these animals from
the bridegroom, is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
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C. Ārsa Vivāha
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40. The form of marriage in which the father offers the girl to the bridegroom
without any dowry, is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
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Module -II
1. How many symbols were used in Indus
script? A. 400
B. 426
C. 398
D. 396
2. Rock-cut edicts of Ashoka script was deciphered in 1837 by .
A. A. S. Altekar
B. James Prinsep
C. James Mill
D. V. A. Smith
3. Archaeology is the study of .
A. Modern Times
B. Future Time
C. Ancient Time
D. Medieval Time
4. Which of the following is the most ancient language of India?
A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Ardha Magadhi
D. Sanskrit
5. Which Script is called the script of most Indian script?
A. Sarada
B. Gurumukhi
C. Brahmi
D. Devanagari
6. Which script is the oldest deciphered script of India?
A. Sarada Script
B. Kharosthi Script
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C. Brahmi Script
D. Nagari Script
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7. Indus script was written in style.

A. Cursive
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Boustrophedon
8. Dialect is a form of language spoken in a local area.
A. True
B. False
9. Devanagari script was developed around 10th Century AD.
A. True
B. False
10. Inscriptions have written on palm leaves.
A. True
B. False
11. Which of the following is the oldest Veda?
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
12. Which one is not the part of Veda?
A. Upanishad
B. Samhita
C. Puranas
D. Brahmanas
13. Which Veda is known as origin of Music?
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
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C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
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14. Vedanta Philosophy is directly related to the .

A. Samhita
B. Brahmanas
C. Puranas
D. Upanishads
15. Which Veda is the source of treatment of almost 99 diseases?
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
16. Rigveda contains Upanishad.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
17. Samaveda contains Upanishad.
A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
D. 16
18. Which of the following is the oldest Dravidian language?
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
19. Buddha Charita was written by .
A. Panini
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B. Kautilya
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
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20. Thiruvalluvar is the famous saint of which language?

A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
21. Which literature is known as Sangama literature?
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
22. is known as Father of Malayalam Language.
A. Panini
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
23. has authored Ajitha Purana.
A. Ranna
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
24. Shanti Purana was written by .
A. Ranna
B. Ponna
C. Pampa
D. Madhava
25. Upamitibhava Prapancha Katha was written by .
A. Ezhuthachan
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B. Hala
C. Siddharasi
D. Asvaghosha
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26. Upamitibhava Prapancha Katha was written in language.

A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Sanskrit
D. Tamil
27. Uttara Ramacharitam was written by ?
A. Vishakhadutta
B. Bhavabhuti
C. Sudraka
D. Kalidas
28. Which of the following has written novels in Hindi literature?
A. Prem Chand
B. Jai Shanker Prasad
C. Maithalisharan Gupta
D. Sumitranandan Pant
29. Babar wrote his autobiography in which language?
A. Sanskrit
B. Parsi
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
30. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri was written in .
A. Sanskrit
B. Persian
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
31. Urdu emerged as an independent language towards the end of the century
AD.
A. 5th
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B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 7th
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32. Which one of the following is the first woman writer in Hindi to highlight issues
related to women?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. Anita Desai
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Anuja Chauhan
33. Rajasthani is another variant or dialect of .
A. Sanskrit
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Marathi
34. Which one of the following is the largest linguistic group of India?
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Austric
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Dravidian
35. Which one of the following scholars of Akbar’s court translated
Bhaskaracharya’s Lilavati into Persian?

A. Abul Fazl
B. Faizi
C. Fathullah Shirazi
D. Ataullah Rashidi
36. Which book is supposed to be the first book in the Hindi language?
A. Ramcharitmanas
B. Madhumalati
C. Prithviraj Raso
D. Chaitanya Mangala
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37. What is the name of first Urdu newspaper?

A. Al-Hilal
B. Al-Balagh
C. Hamdard
D. Jam-i-jahan Numa
38. What is the name of the first Hindi Newspaper?
A. Jansatta
B. Udant Martand
C. Samachar Darpan
D. Bengal Gazette
39. In which day, we celebrate as a Hindi Journalism Day every year?
A. 29th April
B. 30th March
C. 14th September
D. 30th May
40. “Speech is firmly rooted in the mind and the mind is established in speech”, this
prayer statement is the part of .

A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
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Short Answer
Question
41. What are the popular assemblies mentioned in Atharvaveda during Vedic age?
42. Why Tamil literature called Sangama literature?
43. What is Champu?
44. How did Urdu language came into use in India?
45. Briefly describe the development of Hindi language?
46. Identify the contributions of Indian languages and literature in shaping of Indian
society?
47. Explain the Evolution of Buddhist and Jainism literature in Pali, Prakrit &
Sanskrit languages.
48. Explain the types of Vedas and writes its importance.
49. Explain the contribution of Ramayana & Mahabharat in Indian Literature.
50. How many Puranas are there? Write the name of all puranas.
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Module-III
1. Which statement is false regarding to Bhakti Movement?
A. Bhakti Movement ignited the minds of countless poor and downtrodden people.
B. Bhakti movement was the result of the rejection of inequality and ritualism.
C. Bhakti movement originated in the Northern parts of India between 6th & 10th
century AD.
D. The Bhakti movement was simple, liberal and progressive in nature.
2. Which statement is false regarding to Sufi Movement?
A. Sufism is the mystical arm of Islam and is better known as Tasawwuf.
B. The ultimate goal of Sufism is Union with God.
C. Sheikh Farid-ud-din Masud popularized Suhrawardi order all over India.
D. Ain-I –Akbari written by Abul Fazl mentioned 14 Silsilahs in India.
3. Which sect of Sufi did not accept gifts from state?
A. Chishti Order
B. Suhrawardi Order
C. Kubrawiyya Order
D. Shattariya Order
4. Which Sufi saint’s verses were included in Guru Granth Sahib?
A. Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti
B. Sheikh Nizam-ud-din Auliya
C. Sheikh Farid-ud-din Masud
D. Sheikh Shihad-ud-din Suhrawardi
5. Which Bhakti saint’s composed Hymns presented in Guru Granth Sahib?
A. Ramananda
B. Dadu Dayal
C. Ravidas
D. Mirabai
6. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian
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Philosophy?
A. Mimamsa and Vedanta
B. Nyaya and Vaisheshika
C. Lokayata and Kapalika
D. Samkhya and Yoga
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7. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the

following statements regarding Samkhya School:
(i) Samkhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
(ii) Samkhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not
any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. Neither (i) nor (ii)
8. Which of the following do not belong to Heterodox school of Philosophy?
A. Buddhist school
B. Jaina school
C. Charvaka school
D. Vaisheshika school
9. Which school of philosophy has a view that Salvation can be attained through
acquisition of knowledge?
A. Samkhya school
B. Nyaya school
C. Vaisheshika school
D. Mimamsa school
10. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Samkhya - Kapilmuni
B. Vaisheshika - Kanada
C. Mimamsa - Shankaracharya
D. Nyaya – Gautama
11. Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the
propagation of his message?
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A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
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12. Dara Shikoh became the follower of:

A. Chishti Silsilah
B. Suhrawardi Silsilah
C. Firdausi Silsilah
D. Qadari Silsilah
13. was the founder of BRAHMO SAMAJ.
A. Sarala Devi Chaudhurani
B. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. Maharishi Jamini
14. DEOBANDI Movement started by .
B. Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
D. Maharishi Jamini
15. The religious book of Judaism is known as .
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
16. The religious book of Zoroastrianism is known as .
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
17. Which Sikh guru started the practice of langars?
A. Guru Angad Dev
B. Guru Govind Singh
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C. Guru Amar Das

D. Guru Nanak
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18. was the founder of Sikhism?

A. Guru Amar Das
C. Guru Angad Dev
D. Guru Nanak
19. was the founder of ARYA MAHILA SAMAJ.
C. Ramabai
D. Maharishi Jamini
20. Who was the Propounder of Advaitavada (Monism)?
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
21. was the founder of Nyaya school of philosophy.
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Akshapada Gautama
D. Maharishi Jamini
22. Which one of the following is not the part of Panchayatana system?
A. Shiva,
B. Parvati
C. Ganesha
D. Jamini
23. was the founder of Vaisheshika School of Philosophy.
A. Uluka Kanada
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B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
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24. was the founder of Samkhya School of Philosophy.

A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
25. was the founder of Yoga School of Philosophy.
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
26. Who was the Propounder of Achintya-Bhedabhedavada?
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
27. Who was the Propounder of Vir Shiva Vishishtadvaitavada?
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Sripati
28. Which is not the part of Four Noble truths of Buddhism?
A. Dukkha
B. Sukkah
C. Samudaya
D. Marga
29. In Vedic religion which of the following is not the Atmospheric Deity?
A. Indra,
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B. Rudra,
C. Soma
D. Marut
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30. Which one of the following is not the part of Jains constraints in life?
A. Violence
B. Truthfulness
C. Chaste living
D. Non-acquisition
31. How many Noble Path mentioned in Buddhism?
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
32. How many Noble Truth mentioned in Buddhism?
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
33. How many Jewels are mentioned in Buddhism?
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
34. A male deity during Pre-Vedic times is known as .
A. Mother Goddess
B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Bull
D. Pipal
35. Which one of the following is not the Celestial Deities during Vedic times?
A. Surya,
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B. Marut
C. Varuna,
D. Usha
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36. Which one of the following is the Atmospheric Deities during Vedic times?
A. Agni,
B. Rudra
C. Soma,
D. Prithvi
37. ‘So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold every man a traitor,
who having been Educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them.’ Who
said this?
A. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Swami Vivekanand
D. Swami shraddhanand
38. Who have established the Bhrat-Stri-Shiksa-Sadan?
A. Ramabai
B. Annie Besant
C. Sarala Devi Chaudhurani
D. Jenna Raja Dasa
39. ‘All India Women’s Conference (AIWC)’ founded by .
A. Jenna Raja Dasa
B. Annie Besant
C. Margaret Cousins
D. Sarala Devi Chaudhurani
40. is the youngest Guru of Sikhism.
A. Guru Ramdas
B. Guru Har rai
C. Guru Harkrishan
D. Guru Arjan Dev
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Short Answer
Question
41. Explain the Vedic religion and pre-Vedic religion.
42. Explain Four Noble truths of Buddhism.
43. What are the differences between orthodox school of philosophy and
Heterodox school of philosophy?
44. Explain the philosophy of Shankaracharya and also explain Shanmata
Sthapanacharya.
45. Explain the social reform movement started during19th century.
46. Explain Bhakti and Sufi movements.
47. Bring out the essential features of Vedic religion.
48. Some elements of Indian religion are believed to have continued from the
days of Harappan civilization. Explain.
49. Why Bhakti and Sufi movements become popular in India during medieval age?
50. Write down the differences between Nirgun school and Shagun school of Bhakti
Movement.
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Module-IV
1. Who among the following propounded the theory that earth is round and that it
rotates on its own axis?

A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
2. The Agricultural Society of India was founded
in .
A. 1790
B. 1800
C. 1820
D. 1810
3. The Agricultural Society of India was founded by .
A. John Mill
B. William Bentick
C. William Carey
D. Curzon
4. The earliest reference of Indian interest in the field of astronomy has been traced
from .
A. Gopatha Brahmana
B. Taittiriya Brahmana
C. Mundaka Upnishad
D. Chandogya Upanishad
5. Brahmasputa Siddhanta was written by .
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A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Bhaskaracharya
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6. The Department of Revenue, Commerce and Agriculture was established

in June .
A. 1873
B. 1872
C. 1871
D. 1870
7. Indian steel known as was world famous for its high quality and large quantity
of steel was exported from India during the Ancient time.

A. Footz
B. Wootz
C. National Steel
D. Ispat
8. In India the earliest references to geographical data arc found in the .
A. Atharva Veda
B. Rigveda.
C. Sam Veda
D. Yajur Veda
9. During the Vedic time, were the practitioners of medicine?
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Dhanvantari
C. Ashwini Kumar
D. Brahmagupta
10. During the Vedic time, was the God of Ayurveda Medicine.
A. Dhanvantari
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Charak
D. Brahmagupta
11. Francis Buchanan was an employee of .
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A. Portugal East India company

B. Dutch East India company
C. British East India company
D. French East India company
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12. built the largest artificial lake in India.

A. King Bhoja
B. King Chola
C. King Chaunkya
D. King of Vijayanagar
13. ‘Flora of British India’ was written by .
A. Francis Buchanan
B. J. D. Hooker
C. John Milly
D. V. A. Smith
14. The science of writing technology is known as .
A. Geography
B. Epigraphy
C. Zoology
D. Botany
15. Which of the following, discovered the famous Sultanganj Buddha statue?
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
C. Alexander Cummingham
D. John Marshall.
16. Kautukachintamani was written by .
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
C. Gajapati Prataparudradeva
D. John Marshall
17. Manufacturing formulas for fireworks describing pyrotechnic mixtures are found
within .
A. Panchatantra
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B. Aryabhattam
C. Kautukachintamani
D. Arthashastra
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18. The Sohgaura copper plate inscription related to which King?

A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka
C. Bimbi Sar
D. King of Bhoja
19. The English and other European companies’ trade would have become a vehicle
for an expansion in income, output and employment in the Indian subcontinent.

A. True
B. False
20. Chinese pyrotechnic formulas were brought to India around .
A. 1500 AD
B. 1450 AD
C. 1400 AD
D. 1390 AD
21. “History of Fireworks in India between 1400 and 1900” written by .
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
22. “Medieval India: From the Sultanate to the Mughals” written by .
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
23. The inscription is the oldest known inscription in the Kannada language.
A. Sohgaura
B. Lauriya Araraj
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C. Halmidi
D. Kandahar
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24. The people of Harappa produced copper, bronze, lead, and tin.
A. True
B. False
25. The famous bronze statue of the dancing girl and Pashupati seal were excavated
from which Indus valley civilisation site?

A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Mohenjo-Daro
26. The famous ancient Indian book Romaka Siddhanta dealt with which of the
following subjects?
A. Medicine
B. Chemical science
C. Astronomy
D. Metallurgy
27. Romaka Siddhanta was composed by .
A. Aryabhata
B. Varahamihira
C. Srishena
D. Brahmagupta
28. Alchemy is the .
A. Branch of Physics
B. Branch of Chemistry
C. Branch of Mathematics
D. Branch of Agriculture
29. Who has written the book Ganitasarasangraha?
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
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C. Mahavira
D. Bhaskara-II
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30. The concept of cyclical quadrilateral was developed by whom among the following
personalities?
A. Varahamihira
B. Aryabhata
C. Brahmagupta
D. Bhaskaracharya
31. A new medicinal system called ‘Ras Chikitsa’ was developed by whom among the
following?
A. Nagarjuna
B. Dhanvantri
C. Ashvaghosha
D. Varahamihira
32. Atharva Veda was the first book where a mention about the diseases.
A. True
B. False
33. Aryabhatiyam was written by Aryabhata.
A. True
B. False
34. Who has written the book Khandakhadyaka?
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
35. Who has written the book Ashtanga hridya?
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Vagbhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
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36. Kashyapa’s compendium deals mainly .

A. Indian Medicine
B. Ayurvedic medical knowledge
C. disease of women and children
D. diagnosis and treatment of the major diseases of elephants
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37. In ancient time ‘Sine’ was known as .

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
38. In ancient time ‘Cosine’ was known as .

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
39. In ancient time ‘Inversed Sine’ was known as .

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
40. Who among the following, introduced the concepts of practical geometry
involving acute angles, obtuse angles and right angles.
A. Aryabhata
B. Apastamba
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
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Short answer
questions
41. Explain Epigraphy in Ancient India.
42. Explain the contribution of India in Metallurgy to the world.
43. Explain the progress in Mathematics in Ancient time in India.
44. Discuss the progress witnessed in India in the field of astronomy during ancient
age.
45. Explain the progress in Biology in India.
46. Throw light on the contribution of India to the growth of science and technology.
47. What is Pyrotechnic?
48. What is Alchemy?
49. What is Hastyayurveda?
50. Throw light on the contribution of India to the growth of medical science.
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UNIT-V
1. ‘Jaubani’ is a dance form traditionally performed in north eastern India by the
A. Dimasas
B. Khasis
C. Mizos
D. Bodos
2. Which of the following is the classical dance that belong to the state of Andhra
Pradesh?
A. Kathakali
B. Odisi
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
3. ‘Sattriya’ is the classical dance belonging to the state of Assam.
A. True
B. False
4. ‘Odishi’ is the classical dance belonging to the state of .
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
5. What does stupa signify?
A. Death
B. Knowledge
C. Birth
D. Parinirvana
6. The Nagara style of architecture developed and flourished mainly in north India.
A. True
B. False
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7. The Lumiere Brothers brought the concept of motion pictures to India.

A. True
B. False
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8. was the first talkative movie.

A. Harishchandra
B. Alamara
C. Mother India
D. Pancholi
9. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term Panchayatan refers to?
A. An assembly of village elders
B. A religious sect
C. A style of temple construction
D. An administrative functionary
10. One of the oldest martial arts in India, Kalaripayattu originated in the state of
Kerala around 3rd century BC.

A. True
B. False
11. To which school of painting Bani-Thani was related?
A. Bundi School
B. Kishangarh school
C. Chawand School
D. Jaipur School
12. Puppetry is divided into categories.
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 2
13. Gatka’ is a form of martial arts.
(a) unarmed
(b) weapon based
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(c) sometime weapon based and sometime unarmed

(d) No of the above
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14. Glove Puppets also known as Hand puppets.

A. True
B. False
15. Who among the following scholars translated Sushruta Samhita into Arabic
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
D. Muhammad Alfazari
16. The first Kho-Kho competition was organised
in .
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1957
17.Consider the following statements about Statue
of Unity: Statement I: It is the statue of Sardar

Vallabh bhai Patel.
Statement II: It is located on the banks of river Tapi at Kevadia
in Gujarat. Statement III: It is the second tallest statue in the
world.
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
18. Consider the following statements about ‘Kartarpur
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Corridor’: Statement I: It is a visa-free cross-border

corridor.
Statement II: It connects Amritsar with Kartarpur
(Pakistan). Statement III: Kartarpur was the birth
place of Guru Nanak. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
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19. Who has developed Bharti Script?

A. Yogesh Chandrahasan
B. Shashi Prabhu
C. Ram V. Sutar
D. Srinivasa Chakravarthy
20. Who among the following scholars translated Brahmasphutasiddhanta into Arabic
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
21. Who among the following scholars translated Khandakhadyaka into Arabic
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
22. Erawan Shrine located in Thailand is dedicated to god .
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Buddha
23. Angkor wat temple constructed by .
A. King Suryavarmana I
B. King Suryavarmana II
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
24. Angkor wat temple located in .
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A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
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25. Which of the following festivals is closely related to the legendary King
Mahabali, who comes back to earth to meet his subjects?

A. Pongal
B. Onam
C. Holi
D. Bihu
26. Bathukamma festival is celebrated in which of the following Indian states?
A. Tamilnadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Meghalaya
27. Which hymns of the Rig Veda are considered to contain the rudiments of the Indian
drama?
A. Vivaha-sukta
B. Apri-sukta
C. Samvada-sukta
D. Purusha-sukta
28. Who among the following composed Harakeli Nataka, a drama, in Sanskrit
language?
A. King Vigraharaja IV
B. King Krishnadeva Raya
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
29. Who has built the Adhai din ka Jhonpra?
A. Iltutmish
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Raziyyat-Ud-Dunya Wa Ud-Din
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30. Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the rule of
the Mauryas?
A. Copper and bronze
B. Gold and silver
C. Silver and copper
D. Gold and copper
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31. Which of the following materials was used normally by the people of Harappan
civilization to make their seals?

A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Steatite
D. Lead
32. Which of the following was the typical pottery of the Mauryan Period?
A. Painted grey ware
B. Northern black polished ware
C. Red ware
D. Ochre coloured pottery
33. Which one of the following is not a feature of north Indian temple architecture?
A. Shikhara
B. Adisthana
C. Garbhagraha
D. Gopuram
34. Chepauk Palace is located at which of the following places?
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
35. Which of the following was not one of the distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic
architecture?
A. Topping of the arch with lintel
B. Corbelling of the towers of temples
C. Decorative motifs like flowers and arabesque
D. Flat Roof
36. Indians in ancient times learnt a lot from the Greeks in the field of:
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A. Painting
B. Sculpture
C. Yoga
D. Music
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37. The most important legacy of the Indo-Greeks was the Gandhara School of
art. This school embodied:

A. A synthesis of Greek, Roman and Indian features that are reflected in the
sculptures of Buddha.
B. A synthesis of Roman and Indian styles and techniques
C. A synthesis of Greek and Indian features
D. Indigenous tradition of Indian art
38. Which of the following school of art invariably used green schist as the material?
A. Bharhut school of art
B. Amaravati school of art
C. Gandhara school of art
D. Mathura school of art
39. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. Harappan Civilisation – Painted Grey Ware
B. The Kushanas – Gandhara School of Art
C. The Mughals – Ajanta Paintings
D. The Marathas – Pahari School of Painting
40. Regarding the Indus Valley Civilisation, consider the following statements:
(i) It was predominantly a secular civilisation and the religious element, though
present, did not dominate the scene.

(ii) During this period cotton was used for manufacturing
textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
D. Neither (i) and (ii)
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Course B. Tech
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Year/Semester 3rd / VI
Subject Name/ Subject Code Indian Tradition, Culture and Society/ KNC-602
Faculty Name Mr. Anshu Kumar (A+B+C+D) Sections
Module -1
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
2. Dīgha Nikāya is the text of ______.

A. Jainism
B. Buddhist
C. Hindus
D. Muslim

A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Vedic
D. Harappan

A. Dharma
B. Artha
C. Sanyasin
D. Moksha.
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A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
6. Which philosopher depicted the individual as noble savage in the state of nature?
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith

B. To become King
D. To perform Yajna
8. Which Historian compared the Mauryan council of Ministers with the Privy council of
Britain?
A. A. S. Altekar
B. Romali Thapar
C. Bipin Chnadra
D. R. C. Majumdar
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
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A. Sabha was the general assembly of common people and Samiti was the organisation of
elderly people.
B. Samiti was the general assembly of common people and Sabha was the organisation
of elderly people.
C. Sabha was the council of minister of the king and Samiti was the group of higher ranked
ministers.
D. Samiti was the council of minister of the king and Sabha was the group of higher ranked
ministers.
12. Which theory of origin of state in ancient India stated that ‘Origin of state was based on divine
creation’?
B. Force Theory
D. Contract Theory
13. In which stage of life in ancient India, an individual pursues artha, kama & dharma?
B. Sanyasashrama
C. Grihasthashrama
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14. "Where the land is kingless die cloud, lightning wreathed and loud voiced, gives no rain to
the earth”, is described about _____.
B. Mantrina
D. Kingship
A. Tirthas
B. Amātya
C. Adhyaksas
D. Yogakshema
B. Criminal Court
C. Civil court
C. Duty of King to protect the life, property and territory of his people and kingdom
D. Duty of Amatya to suggest welfare work and establish a training centre for army
D. Woman slaves were used in house hold activities
Choose the correct option regarding slavery in ancient India
(1) A & B only
(2) A, B & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) C&D
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19. The Stage of Renunciation, is known as______.

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama
20. The Stage of Retirement from Active Life, is known as______.

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama
21. The Stage of Householder, is known as______.

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama
22. The Stage of Studentship, is known as______.

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

A. Duties of woman
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24. According to the Arthashāstra of Kautilya, what was correct regarding tax collection?
A. King undertook to pay one sixth of their grain, and one tenth of their articles of
B. King collected one tenth of their grain, and one sixth of their articles of merchandise in
addition to a portion of their gold.
C. King undertook to pay one fifth of their grain, and one tenth of their articles of
D. King collected one third of their grain, and one sixth of their articles of merchandise in
25. “The History of British India” is written by ______.
A. V. A. Smith
B. Charles Grant
C. Henry Thornton
D. James Mill
26. James Mill divided Indian History into ____periods.
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
27. “The Early History of India” is written by______.
A. Charles Grant
B. Henry Thornton
C. James Mill
D. Vincent A. Smith
28. Nītisāra (Essence of politics) is written by _____.
A. Somadeva suri
B. N. N. Law
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
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29. Nītivākyāmrta is written by _____.

A. N. N. Law
B. Somadeva suri
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
A. Mystical Theory
C. Contract Theory
D. Force Theory
A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
D. Four Hour
A. Dharmasthiya
B. Sabha
C. Samiti
D. Kantakashodhana
34. Apad Dharma is the _____.
A. Duties of Varnas
B. Duties of woman
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C. Mantriparishad formed without senapati while Mantrina had all the ministers in its group.
37. The form of marriage in which the father of the bride offers his daughter to a man of character
and learning, is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
38. The form of marriage in which the father offers her daughter as a dakshinā to a young priest
who officiates the yajna which is arranged by him, is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
39. The form of marriage in which the father of the bride gives his daughter to the bridegroom
after receiving a cow and a bull or two pairs of these animals from the bridegroom, is known
as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
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40. The form of marriage in which the father offers the girl to the bridegroom without any dowry,
is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
Short Answer Questions
41. What are the different theories of the origin of state in Ancient India?
42. What is the Kautilya’s SAPTANGA theory of state?
43. What are the stages of life in ancient India? Explain each of them.
44. Explain the condition of slaves in ancient India.
45. Explain four class classification theory in ancient India.
46. Explain different types of marriage in ancient India.
47. What is Purusartha? Explain its types in detail.
48. Differentiate the following: - (a) Sabha & Samiti (b) Mantrina & Mantri parishad
49. What were the challenged faced by woman in ancient time in India?
50. What were Political Ideals in Ancient India?
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Module -II
1. How many symbols were used in Indus script?
A. 400
B. 426
C. 398
D. 396
2. Rock-cut edicts of Ashoka script was deciphered in 1837 by ________.
A. A. S. Altekar
B. James Prinsep
C. James Mill
D. V. A. Smith
3. Archaeology is the study of_______.
A. Modern Times
B. Future Time
C. Ancient Time
D. Medieval Time
A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Ardha Magadhi
D. Sanskrit
A. Sarada
B. Gurumukhi
C. Brahmi
D. Devanagari
A. Sarada Script
B. Kharosthi Script
C. Brahmi Script
D. Nagari Script
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7. Indus script was written in_____ style.

A. Cursive
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Boustrophedon
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. Upanishad
B. Samhita
C. Puranas
D. Brahmanas
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
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14. Vedanta Philosophy is directly related to the _______.

A. Samhita
B. Brahmanas
C. Puranas
D. Upanishads
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
16. Rigveda contains _____Upanishad.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
17. Samaveda contains _____Upanishad.
A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
D. 16
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
19. Buddha Charita was written by_____.
A. Panini
B. Kautilya
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
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A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
22. _____ is known as Father of Malayalam Language.
A. Panini
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
23. ______has authored Ajitha Purana.
A. Ranna
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
24. Shanti Purana was written by ____.
A. Ranna
B. Ponna
C. Pampa
D. Madhava
25. Upamitibhava Prapancha Katha was written by______.
A. Ezhuthachan
B. Hala
C. Siddharasi
D. Asvaghosha
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26. Upamitibhava Prapancha Katha was written in ______language.

A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Sanskrit
D. Tamil
27. Uttara Ramacharitam was written by _____?
A. Vishakhadutta
B. Bhavabhuti
C. Sudraka
D. Kalidas
A. Prem Chand
A. Sanskrit
B. Parsi
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
30. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri was written in _____.
A. Sanskrit
B. Persian
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
31. Urdu emerged as an independent language towards the end of the ______century AD.
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 7th
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32. Which one of the following is the first woman writer in Hindi to highlight issues related to
women?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. Anita Desai
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Anuja Chauhan
33. Rajasthani is another variant or dialect of_____.
A. Sanskrit
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Marathi
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Austric
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Dravidian
35. Which one of the following scholars of Akbar’s court translated Bhaskaracharya’s Lilavati into
Persian?
A. Abul Fazl
B. Faizi
D. Ataullah Rashidi
A. Ramcharitmanas
B. Madhumalati
C. Prithviraj Raso
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A. Al-Hilal
B. Al-Balagh
C. Hamdard
D. Jam-i-jahan Numa
A. Jansatta
B. Udant Martand
C. Samachar Darpan
D. Bengal Gazette
A. 29th April
B. 30th March
C. 14th September
D. 30th May
40. “Speech is firmly rooted in the mind and the mind is established in speech”, this prayer statement
is the part of ________.
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
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Short Answer Question

43. What is Champu?
46. Identify the contributions of Indian languages and literature in shaping of Indian society?
47. Explain the Evolution of Buddhist and Jainism literature in Pali, Prakrit & Sanskrit languages.
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Module-III
C. Bhakti movement originated in the Northern parts of India between 6th & 10th century AD.
A. Chishti Order
B. Suhrawardi Order
C. Kubrawiyya Order
D. Shattariya Order
A. Ramananda
B. Dadu Dayal
C. Ravidas
D. Mirabai
6. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
D. Samkhya and Yoga
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7. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements
regarding Samkhya School:
(ii) Samkhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior
influence or agent.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
A. Buddhist school
B. Jaina school
C. Charvaka school
9. Which school of philosophy has a view that Salvation can be attained through acquisition of
knowledge?
A. Samkhya school
B. Nyaya school
D. Mimamsa school
11. Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his
message?
A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
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A. Chishti Silsilah
D. Qadari Silsilah
13. _____ was the founder of BRAHMO SAMAJ.
D. Maharishi Jamini
14. DEOBANDI Movement started by _______ .
D. Maharishi Jamini
15. The religious book of Judaism is known as ____.
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
16. The religious book of Zoroastrianism is known as ____.
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Guru Angad Dev
C. Guru Amar Das
D. Guru Nanak
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18. _____ was the founder of Sikhism?

A. Guru Amar Das
C. Guru Angad Dev
D. Guru Nanak
19. _____ was the founder of ARYA MAHILA SAMAJ.
C. Ramabai
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
21. _____ was the founder of Nyaya school of philosophy.
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Shiva,
B. Parvati
C. Ganesha
D. Jamini
23. _____ was the founder of Vaisheshika School of Philosophy.
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
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24. _____ was the founder of Samkhya School of Philosophy.

A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
25. _____ was the founder of Yoga School of Philosophy.
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Sripati
A. Dukkha
B. Sukkah
C. Samudaya
D. Marga
A. Indra,
B. Rudra,
C. Soma
D. Marut
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A. Violence
B. Truthfulness
C. Chaste living
D. Non-acquisition
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
34. A male deity during Pre-Vedic times is known as_____.
A. Mother Goddess
B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Bull
D. Pipal
A. Surya,
B. Marut
C. Varuna,
D. Usha
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A. Agni,
B. Rudra
C. Soma,
D. Prithvi
37. ‘So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold every man a traitor, who having been
Educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them.’ Who said this?
C. Swami Vivekanand
A. Ramabai
B. Annie Besant
D. Jenna Raja Dasa
39. ‘All India Women’s Conference (AIWC)’ founded by _______.
A. Jenna Raja Dasa
B. Annie Besant
C. Margaret Cousins
40. ____ is the youngest Guru of Sikhism.
A. Guru Ramdas
B. Guru Har rai
C. Guru Harkrishan
D. Guru Arjan Dev
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43. What are the differences between orthodox school of philosophy and Heterodox school of
philosophy?
44. Explain the philosophy of Shankaracharya and also explain Shanmata Sthapanacharya.
48. Some elements of Indian religion are believed to have continued from the days of Harappan
civilization. Explain.
50. Write down the differences between Nirgun school and Shagun school of Bhakti Movement.
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Module-IV
1. Who among the following propounded the theory that earth is round and that it rotates on its
own axis?
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
2. The Agricultural Society of India was founded in____.
A. 1790
B. 1800
C. 1820
D. 1810
3. The Agricultural Society of India was founded by______.
A. John Mill
B. William Bentick
C. William Carey
D. Curzon
4. The earliest reference of Indian interest in the field of astronomy has been traced from______.
A. Gopatha Brahmana
C. Mundaka Upnishad
5. Brahmasputa Siddhanta was written by______.

A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Bhaskaracharya
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6. The Department of Revenue, Commerce and Agriculture was established in June____.

A. 1873
B. 1872
C. 1871
D. 1870
7. Indian steel known as ____was world famous for its high quality and large quantity of steel was
exported from India during the Ancient time.
A. Footz
B. Wootz
C. National Steel
D. Ispat
8. In India the earliest references to geographical data arc found in the____.
A. Atharva Veda
B. Rigveda.
C. Sam Veda
D. Yajur Veda
9. During the Vedic time, _____ were the practitioners of medicine?
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Dhanvantari
C. Ashwini Kumar
D. Brahmagupta
10. During the Vedic time, _______was the God of Ayurveda Medicine.
A. Dhanvantari
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Charak
D. Brahmagupta
11. Francis Buchanan was an employee of______.
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12. _____built the largest artificial lake in India.

A. King Bhoja
B. King Chola
C. King Chaunkya
13. ‘Flora of British India’ was written by _____.
A. Francis Buchanan
B. J. D. Hooker
C. John Milly
D. V. A. Smith
14. The science of writing technology is known as _____.
A. Geography
B. Epigraphy
C. Zoology
D. Botany
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall.
16. Kautukachintamani was written by_____.
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall
17. Manufacturing formulas for fireworks describing pyrotechnic mixtures are found within _____.
A. Panchatantra
B. Aryabhattam
D. Arthashastra
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B. Ashoka
C. Bimbi Sar
D. King of Bhoja
19. The English and other European companies’ trade would have become a vehicle for an expansion
in income, output and employment in the Indian subcontinent.
A. True
B. False
20. Chinese pyrotechnic formulas were brought to India around____.
A. 1500 AD
B. 1450 AD
C. 1400 AD
D. 1390 AD
21. “History of Fireworks in India between 1400 and 1900” written by____.
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
22. “Medieval India: From the Sultanate to the Mughals” written by_____.
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
23. The _____ inscription is the oldest known inscription in the Kannada language.
A. Sohgaura
B. Lauriya Araraj
C. Halmidi
D. Kandahar
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A. True
B. False
25. The famous bronze statue of the dancing girl and Pashupati seal were excavated from which Indus
valley civilisation site?
A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Mohenjo-Daro
26. The famous ancient Indian book Romaka Siddhanta dealt with which of the following subjects?
A. Medicine
B. Chemical science
C. Astronomy
D. Metallurgy
27. Romaka Siddhanta was composed by_____.
A. Aryabhata
B. Varahamihira
C. Srishena
D. Brahmagupta
28. Alchemy is the _____.
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Bhaskara-II
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30. The concept of cyclical quadrilateral was developed by whom among the following personalities?
A. Varahamihira
B. Aryabhata
C. Brahmagupta
D. Bhaskaracharya
31. A new medicinal system called ‘Ras Chikitsa’ was developed by whom among the following?
A. Nagarjuna
B. Dhanvantri
C. Ashvaghosha
D. Varahamihira
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Vagbhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
36. Kashyapa’s compendium deals mainly __.
A. Indian Medicine
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37. In ancient time ‘Sine’ was known as____.

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
38. In ancient time ‘Cosine’ was known as____.

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
39. In ancient time ‘Inversed Sine’ was known as____.

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
40. Who among the following, introduced the concepts of practical geometry involving acute
angles, obtuse angles and right angles.
A. Aryabhata
B. Apastamba
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
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Short answer questions

44. Discuss the progress witnessed in India in the field of astronomy during ancient age.
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UNIT-V
A. Dimasas
B. Khasis
C. Mizos
D. Bodos
2. Which of the following is the classical dance that belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Kathakali
B. Odisi
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
A. True
B. False
4. ‘Odishi’ is the classical dance belonging to the state of ______.
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
A. Death
B. Knowledge
C. Birth
D. Parinirvana
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
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8. ______was the first talkative movie.

A. Harishchandra
B. Alamara
C. Mother India
D. Pancholi
B. A religious sect
10. One of the oldest martial arts in India, Kalaripayattu originated in the state of Kerala around 3rd
century BC.
A. True
B. False
A. Bundi School
C. Chawand School
D. Jaipur School
12. Puppetry is divided into ___categories.
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 2
13. Gatka’ is a _____form of martial arts.
(a) unarmed
(b) weapon based
(d) No of the above
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A. True
B. False
15. Who among the following scholars translated Sushruta Samhita into Arabic language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
16. The first Kho-Kho competition was organised in ____.
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1957
17. Consider the following statements about Statue of Unity:
Statement I: It is the statue of Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel.
Statement II: It is located on the banks of river Tapi at Kevadia in Gujarat.
Statement III: It is the second tallest statue in the world.
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
18. Consider the following statements about ‘Kartarpur Corridor’:
Statement I: It is a visa-free cross-border corridor.
Statement II: It connects Amritsar with Kartarpur (Pakistan).
Statement III: Kartarpur was the birth place of Guru Nanak.
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
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B. Shashi Prabhu
C. Ram V. Sutar
20. Who among the following scholars translated Brahmasphutasiddhanta into Arabic language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
21. Who among the following scholars translated Khandakhadyaka into Arabic language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
22. Erawan Shrine located in Thailand is dedicated to god _____.
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Buddha
23. Angkor wat temple constructed by ______.
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
24. Angkor wat temple located in ______.
A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
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25. Which of the following festivals is closely related to the legendary King Mahabali, who comes
back to earth to meet his subjects?
A. Pongal
B. Onam
C. Holi
D. Bihu
A. Tamilnadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Meghalaya
27. Which hymns of the Rig Veda are considered to contain the rudiments of the Indian drama?
A. Vivaha-sukta
B. Apri-sukta
C. Samvada-sukta
D. Purusha-sukta
28. Who among the following composed Harakeli Nataka, a drama, in Sanskrit language?
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Iltutmish
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
30. Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the rule of the Mauryas?
B. Gold and silver
D. Gold and copper
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31. Which of the following materials was used normally by the people of Harappan civilization to
make their seals?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Steatite
D. Lead
C. Red ware
A. Shikhara
B. Adisthana
C. Garbhagraha
D. Gopuram
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
35. Which of the following was not one of the distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic architecture?
D. Flat Roof
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
C. Yoga
D. Music
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37. The most important legacy of the Indo-Greeks was the Gandhara School of art. This school
embodied:
A. A synthesis of Greek, Roman and Indian features that are reflected in the sculptures of
Buddha.
(i) It was predominantly a secular civilisation and the religious element, though present, did not
dominate the scene.
(ii) During this period cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
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41. Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.
42. To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilisation provided
inputs to the present-day urbanisation?
43. Why is Laurie Baker called “The Conscience Keeper of Indian Architecture”?
44. What are the differences between Architecture & Sculpture?
45. Write about the chief features of the town planning in Indus Valley Civilisation?
46. Architecture, with the arrival of Mughals, saw a pragmatic shift both in style as well as theme.
Explain.
47. Explain the development of painting in India.
48. Highlight the major stages in the evolution of art and architecture in India during ancient
times.
49. Seals are one of the finest examples of Indian miniature art belonging to ancient age. Explain.
50. Discuss the different categories of Indian theatre on the basic of expression.
………………………………………. The End……………………………………
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Module -1
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

A. Jainism
B. Buddhist
C. Hindus
D. Muslim

A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Vedic
D. Harappan

A. Dharma
B. Artha
C. Sanyasin
D. Moksha.
1

A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha

nature?
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith

B. To become King
D. To perform Yajna
council of Britain?
A. A. S. Altekar
B. Romali Thapar
C. Bipin Chnadra
D. R. C. Majumdar
2
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
3

B. Force Theory
D. Contract Theory
dharma?
B. Sanyasashrama
4
C. Grihasthashrama
5
B. Mantrina
D. Kingship
A. Tirthas
B. Amātya
C. Adhyaksas
D. Yogakshema
B. Criminal Court
C. Civil court
kingdom
army
6

(1) A & B only
(2) A, B & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) C & D
7

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

A. Duties of woman
8

9
collection?
A. V. A. Smith
B. Charles Grant
C. Henry Thornton
D. James Mill
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
A. Charles Grant
B. Henry Thornton
C. James Mill
D. Vincent A. Smith
A. Somadeva suri
10
B. N. N. Law
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
11

A. N. N. Law
B. Somadeva suri
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
A. Mystical Theory
C. Contract Theory
D. Force Theory
A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
D. Four Hour
A. Dharmasthiya
B. Sabha
C. Samiti
D. Kantakashodhana
A. Duties of Varnas
12
B. Duties of woman
13
in its group.
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
14
C. Ārsa Vivāha
15
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
16
Module -II
script? A. 400
B. 426
C. 398
D. 396
A. A. S. Altekar
B. James Prinsep
C. James Mill
D. V. A. Smith
A. Modern Times
B. Future Time
C. Ancient Time
D. Medieval Time
A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Ardha Magadhi
D. Sanskrit
A. Sarada
B. Gurumukhi
C. Brahmi
D. Devanagari
A. Sarada Script
B. Kharosthi Script
17
C. Brahmi Script
D. Nagari Script
18

A. Cursive
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Boustrophedon
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. Upanishad
B. Samhita
C. Puranas
D. Brahmanas
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
19
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
20

A. Samhita
B. Brahmanas
C. Puranas
D. Upanishads
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
D. 16
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
21
B. Kautilya
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
22

A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ponna
C. Pampa
D. Madhava
A. Ezhuthachan
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B. Hala
C. Siddharasi
D. Asvaghosha
24

A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Sanskrit
D. Tamil
A. Vishakhadutta
B. Bhavabhuti
C. Sudraka
D. Kalidas
A. Prem Chand
A. Sanskrit
B. Parsi
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. Sanskrit
B. Persian
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
AD.
A. 5th
25
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 7th
26
related to women?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. Anita Desai
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Anuja Chauhan
A. Sanskrit
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Marathi
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Austric
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Dravidian

A. Abul Fazl
B. Faizi
D. Ataullah Rashidi
A. Ramcharitmanas
B. Madhumalati
C. Prithviraj Raso
27

A. Al-Hilal
B. Al-Balagh
C. Hamdard
D. Jam-i-jahan Numa
A. Jansatta
B. Udant Martand
C. Samachar Darpan
D. Bengal Gazette
A. 29th April
B. 30th March
C. 14th September
D. 30th May

A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
28
Short Answer
Question
43. What is Champu?
society?
Sanskrit languages.
29
Module-III
century AD.
A. Chishti Order
B. Suhrawardi Order
C. Kubrawiyya Order
D. Shattariya Order
A. Ramananda
B. Dadu Dayal
C. Ravidas
D. Mirabai
30
Philosophy?
D. Samkhya and Yoga
31


A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
A. Buddhist school
B. Jaina school
C. Charvaka school
A. Samkhya school
B. Nyaya school
D. Mimamsa school
32
A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
33

A. Chishti Silsilah
D. Qadari Silsilah
D. Maharishi Jamini
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Guru Angad Dev
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C. Guru Amar Das

D. Guru Nanak
35

A. Guru Amar Das
C. Guru Angad Dev
D. Guru Nanak
C. Ramabai
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Shiva,
B. Parvati
C. Ganesha
D. Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
36
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
37

A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Sripati
A. Dukkha
B. Sukkah
C. Samudaya
D. Marga
A. Indra,
38
B. Rudra,
C. Soma
D. Marut
39
A. Violence
B. Truthfulness
C. Chaste living
D. Non-acquisition
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Mother Goddess
B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Bull
D. Pipal
A. Surya,
40
B. Marut
C. Varuna,
D. Usha
41
A. Agni,
B. Rudra
C. Soma,
D. Prithvi
said this?
C. Swami Vivekanand
A. Ramabai
B. Annie Besant
D. Jenna Raja Dasa
A. Jenna Raja Dasa
B. Annie Besant
C. Margaret Cousins
A. Guru Ramdas
B. Guru Har rai
C. Guru Harkrishan
D. Guru Arjan Dev
42
Short Answer
Question
Sthapanacharya.
Movement.
43
Module-IV

A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
in .
A. 1790
B. 1800
C. 1820
D. 1810
A. John Mill
B. William Bentick
C. William Carey
D. Curzon
from .
A. Gopatha Brahmana
C. Mundaka Upnishad
44
A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Bhaskaracharya
45

in June .
A. 1873
B. 1872
C. 1871
D. 1870

A. Footz
B. Wootz
C. National Steel
D. Ispat
A. Atharva Veda
B. Rigveda.
C. Sam Veda
D. Yajur Veda
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Dhanvantari
C. Ashwini Kumar
D. Brahmagupta
A. Dhanvantari
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Charak
D. Brahmagupta
46

47

A. King Bhoja
B. King Chola
C. King Chaunkya
A. Francis Buchanan
B. J. D. Hooker
C. John Milly
D. V. A. Smith
A. Geography
B. Epigraphy
C. Zoology
D. Botany
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall.
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall
within .
A. Panchatantra
48
B. Aryabhattam
D. Arthashastra
49

B. Ashoka
C. Bimbi Sar
D. King of Bhoja

A. True
B. False
A. 1500 AD
B. 1450 AD
C. 1400 AD
D. 1390 AD
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Sohgaura
B. Lauriya Araraj
50
C. Halmidi
D. Kandahar
51
A. True
B. False

A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Mohenjo-Daro
following subjects?
A. Medicine
B. Chemical science
C. Astronomy
D. Metallurgy
A. Aryabhata
B. Varahamihira
C. Srishena
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
52
C. Mahavira
D. Bhaskara-II
53
personalities?
A. Varahamihira
B. Aryabhata
C. Brahmagupta
D. Bhaskaracharya
following?
A. Nagarjuna
B. Dhanvantri
C. Ashvaghosha
D. Varahamihira
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Vagbhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
54

A. Indian Medicine
55

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
A. Aryabhata
B. Apastamba
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
56
Short answer
questions
age.
57
UNIT-V
A. Dimasas
B. Khasis
C. Mizos
D. Bodos
Pradesh?
A. Kathakali
B. Odisi
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
A. True
B. False
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
A. Death
B. Knowledge
C. Birth
D. Parinirvana
A. True
B. False
58

A. True
B. False
59

A. Harishchandra
B. Alamara
C. Mother India
D. Pancholi
B. A religious sect

A. True
B. False
A. Bundi School
C. Chawand School
D. Jaipur School
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 2
(a) unarmed
(b) weapon based
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(d) No of the above
61

A. True
B. False
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
in .
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1957

Vallabh bhai Patel.
world.
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
62

corridor.
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
63

B. Shashi Prabhu
C. Ram V. Sutar
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Buddha
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
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A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
65

A. Pongal
B. Onam
C. Holi
D. Bihu
A. Tamilnadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Meghalaya
drama?
A. Vivaha-sukta
B. Apri-sukta
C. Samvada-sukta
D. Purusha-sukta
language?
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Iltutmish
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
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the Mauryas?
B. Gold and silver
D. Gold and copper
67

A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Steatite
D. Lead
C. Red ware
A. Shikhara
B. Adisthana
C. Garbhagraha
D. Gopuram
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
architecture?
D. Flat Roof
68
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
C. Yoga
D. Music
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correct?
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
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Module -1
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

A. Jainism
B. Buddhist
C. Hindus
D. Muslim

A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Vedic
D. Harappan

A. Dharma
B. Artha
C. Sanyasin
D. Moksha.
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A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith

B. To become King
D. To perform Yajna
Britain?
A. A. S. Altekar
B. Romali Thapar
C. Bipin Chnadra
D. R. C. Majumdar
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
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elderly people.
of elderly people.
ministers.
ministers.
creation’?
B. Force Theory
D. Contract Theory
B. Sanyasashrama
C. Grihasthashrama
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B. Mantrina
D. Kingship
A. Tirthas
B. Amātya
C. Adhyaksas
D. Yogakshema
B. Criminal Court
C. Civil court
(1) A & B only
(2) A, B & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) C&D
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B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

A. Duties of woman
5
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A. V. A. Smith
B. Charles Grant
C. Henry Thornton
D. James Mill
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
A. Charles Grant
B. Henry Thornton
C. James Mill
D. Vincent A. Smith
A. Somadeva suri
B. N. N. Law
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
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A. N. N. Law
B. Somadeva suri
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
A. Mystical Theory
C. Contract Theory
D. Force Theory
A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
D. Four Hour
A. Dharmasthiya
B. Sabha
C. Samiti
D. Kantakashodhana
A. Duties of Varnas
B. Duties of woman
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A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
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is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
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Module -II
A. 400
B. 426
C. 398
D. 396
A. A. S. Altekar
B. James Prinsep
C. James Mill
D. V. A. Smith
A. Modern Times
B. Future Time
C. Ancient Time
D. Medieval Time
A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Ardha Magadhi
D. Sanskrit
A. Sarada
B. Gurumukhi
C. Brahmi
D. Devanagari
A. Sarada Script
B. Kharosthi Script
C. Brahmi Script
D. Nagari Script
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A. Cursive
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Boustrophedon
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. Upanishad
B. Samhita
C. Puranas
D. Brahmanas
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
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A. Samhita
B. Brahmanas
C. Puranas
D. Upanishads
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
D. 16
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Kautilya
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
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A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ponna
C. Pampa
D. Madhava
A. Ezhuthachan
B. Hala
C. Siddharasi
D. Asvaghosha
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A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Sanskrit
D. Tamil
A. Vishakhadutta
B. Bhavabhuti
C. Sudraka
D. Kalidas
A. Prem Chand
A. Sanskrit
B. Parsi
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. Sanskrit
B. Persian
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 7th
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women?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. Anita Desai
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Anuja Chauhan
A. Sanskrit
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Marathi
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Austric
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Dravidian
Persian?
A. Abul Fazl
B. Faizi
D. Ataullah Rashidi
A. Ramcharitmanas
B. Madhumalati
C. Prithviraj Raso
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A. Al-Hilal
B. Al-Balagh
C. Hamdard
D. Jam-i-jahan Numa
A. Jansatta
B. Udant Martand
C. Samachar Darpan
D. Bengal Gazette
A. 29th April
B. 30th March
C. 14th September
D. 30th May
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
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43. What is Champu?
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Module-III
A. Chishti Order
B. Suhrawardi Order
C. Kubrawiyya Order
D. Shattariya Order
A. Ramananda
B. Dadu Dayal
C. Ravidas
D. Mirabai
D. Samkhya and Yoga
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influence or agent.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
A. Buddhist school
B. Jaina school
C. Charvaka school
knowledge?
A. Samkhya school
B. Nyaya school
D. Mimamsa school
message?
A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
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A. Chishti Silsilah
D. Qadari Silsilah
D. Maharishi Jamini
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Guru Angad Dev
C. Guru Amar Das
D. Guru Nanak
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A. Guru Amar Das
C. Guru Angad Dev
D. Guru Nanak
C. Ramabai
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Shiva,
B. Parvati
C. Ganesha
D. Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
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A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Sripati
A. Dukkha
B. Sukkah
C. Samudaya
D. Marga
A. Indra,
B. Rudra,
C. Soma
D. Marut
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A. Violence
B. Truthfulness
C. Chaste living
D. Non-acquisition
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Mother Goddess
B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Bull
D. Pipal
A. Surya,
B. Marut
C. Varuna,
D. Usha
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A. Agni,
B. Rudra
C. Soma,
D. Prithvi
C. Swami Vivekanand
A. Ramabai
B. Annie Besant
D. Jenna Raja Dasa
A. Jenna Raja Dasa
B. Annie Besant
C. Margaret Cousins
A. Guru Ramdas
B. Guru Har rai
C. Guru Harkrishan
D. Guru Arjan Dev
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philosophy?
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Module-IV
own axis?
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
A. 1790
B. 1800
C. 1820
D. 1810
A. John Mill
B. William Bentick
C. William Carey
D. Curzon
A. Gopatha Brahmana
C. Mundaka Upnishad

A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Bhaskaracharya
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A. 1873
B. 1872
C. 1871
D. 1870
A. Footz
B. Wootz
C. National Steel
D. Ispat
A. Atharva Veda
B. Rigveda.
C. Sam Veda
D. Yajur Veda
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Dhanvantari
C. Ashwini Kumar
D. Brahmagupta
A. Dhanvantari
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Charak
D. Brahmagupta
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A. King Bhoja
B. King Chola
C. King Chaunkya
A. Francis Buchanan
B. J. D. Hooker
C. John Milly
D. V. A. Smith
A. Geography
B. Epigraphy
C. Zoology
D. Botany
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall.
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall
A. Panchatantra
B. Aryabhattam
D. Arthashastra
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B. Ashoka
C. Bimbi Sar
D. King of Bhoja
A. True
B. False
A. 1500 AD
B. 1450 AD
C. 1400 AD
D. 1390 AD
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Sohgaura
B. Lauriya Araraj
C. Halmidi
D. Kandahar
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A. True
B. False
A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Mohenjo-Daro
A. Medicine
B. Chemical science
C. Astronomy
D. Metallurgy
A. Aryabhata
B. Varahamihira
C. Srishena
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Bhaskara-II
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A. Varahamihira
B. Aryabhata
C. Brahmagupta
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. Nagarjuna
B. Dhanvantri
C. Ashvaghosha
D. Varahamihira
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Vagbhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Indian Medicine
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A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
A. Aryabhata
B. Apastamba
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
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UNIT-V
A. Dimasas
B. Khasis
C. Mizos
D. Bodos
A. Kathakali
B. Odisi
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
A. True
B. False
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
A. Death
B. Knowledge
C. Birth
D. Parinirvana
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
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A. Harishchandra
B. Alamara
C. Mother India
D. Pancholi
B. A religious sect
century BC.
A. True
B. False
A. Bundi School
C. Chawand School
D. Jaipur School
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 2
(a) unarmed
(b) weapon based
(d) No of the above
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A. True
B. False
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1957
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
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B. Shashi Prabhu
C. Ram V. Sutar
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Buddha
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
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A. Pongal
B. Onam
C. Holi
D. Bihu
A. Tamilnadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Meghalaya
A. Vivaha-sukta
B. Apri-sukta
C. Samvada-sukta
D. Purusha-sukta
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Iltutmish
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
B. Gold and silver
D. Gold and copper
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make their seals?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Steatite
D. Lead
C. Red ware
A. Shikhara
B. Adisthana
C. Garbhagraha
D. Gopuram
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
D. Flat Roof
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
C. Yoga
D. Music
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embodied:
Buddha.
dominate the scene.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
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Explain.
times.
………………………………………. The End……………………………………
41
INDIAN TRADITIONS, CULTURAL AND
SOCIETY
Multiple Choice Questions
KNC 602 (UNIT-1)
1. Which of the following is the major impact of Vedic culture on Indian history?
a) Rigidification of caste system
b) Perception of a new world
c) Development of culture
d) Progress of philosophy
Answer: (a)
The earliest expressions of caste can be found in one of India’s religious scripture known
as the Vedas. In the beginning, the caste system was not rigid. But in the later Vedic
period, it became rigid when the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas became powerful. So, the
rigidification of caste system is the major impact of Vedic culture on India.
2. What kind of marriage was referenced as Paisacha vivaha in the marriage

system of ancient India.
A. Love marriage
B. A marriage made by abducting the bride in an unfair manner
C. Forceful marriage by capturing the bride or groom
D. A marriage made by purchasing the bride
Answer: B) Marriage by abducting the bride in an unfair manner
Explanation: Paisacha vivaha was considered as an inferior marriage where the marriage
was made by unfairly abducting the bride. When man kidnaps women, take her away, have
physical relations with her forcefully, or abuse her in her unconscious or mentally challenged
condition and drunken state.
3. During which age Manusmriti was written?

A) Sunga
B) Mauryan
C) Chera
D) Gupta
4. Which of the following were regarded as the hub of Aryan culture during the later
Vedic period?
a) Kuru and Panchal
b) Matsya and Surasena
c) Kosal and Videha
d) Anga and Magadh
Answer: (a)
The Aryans further moved towards east in the later Vedic period. The Satapatha Brahmana
refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains. Several tribal groups and
kingdoms are mentioned in the later Vedic literature. One important development during this
period is the growth of large kingdoms Kuru and Panchala kingdoms and they were regarded
as the hub of Aryan culture.
5. With regard to the position of woman during the Vedic age, which one of the
following statements is not true?
a) Women took part in religious deliberation during the early Vedic period
b) The practice of ‘sati’ was unknown during the early Vedic period
c) The birth of girl was looked down upon during the early vedic period
d) Women enjoyed an honourable position
6. The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was
propounded by:
[A] Kautilya in Arthashastra
[B] Manu in Manusmriti
[C] Kalhana in Rajatarangini
[D] Banabhatta in Harshacharita
Correct Answer: A [Kautilya in Arthashastra]

7.The first astronomical observatory of Harappan Civilization has been found at which
among the following ancient Indian sites?
[A] Chanhudaro [B] Ropar [C] Daimabad [D] Dholavira
Correct Answer: D [Dholavira]
8.Who were Manu, Yajnavalkya , Narada and Brihaspati ?
[A] Law givers of ancient India [B] Gods of Vedic religion [C] Buddhist scholars and
logicians [D] Celebrated mathematicians and astronomers of ancient India
Correct Answer: A [Law givers of ancient India]
9. The “Saptanga Theory” given by Kautilya pertains to the 7 elements of which among
the following:
[A]Economy
[B]State
[C]Human Body
[D]Religion
Explanation: The 7 limbs of state are Swamin (King), Amatya (Minister), Janapada
(Territory), Durga (Fort), Kosa (Treasury), Bala (Army) and Mitra (allies). Please note that
Janapada comprised territory as well as population. The Saptanga Thoery was from the
Brahamnaical school of thought and it covers the 4 elements of modern definition of state viz.
1. Population, 2. Territory, 3. Government, 4. Sovereignty. The Mitra allies corresponds to
recognition in modern sense.
10. Which of the following is/are called purushartha?
a. Dharma
b. Artha
c. Kama and moksha
d. All of them
11. The four fold varna system became strong and rigid during the period of
a. Early vedic age
b. Later vedic age
c. Kushans
d. Nandas
12. Who was God of Sudras in later vedic period?

a. Indra
b. Rudra
c. Varuna
d. Pushan
13. The 16 kingdoms established by the aryan were called as

a. Shodasa Mahajanpadas
b. Janpadas
c. Samrajyas
d. Maha Rajyas
14. Who wrote Arthashastra?

a. Kautilya
b. Harisena
c. Ravikeerthi
d. Ananda
15. Who wrote Indica?
a. Kautilya
b. Megasthanes
c. Daimochus
d. Selucus
16. The four fold varna system consists
a. Brahmins
b. Kshatriyas
c. Vaishyas & Sudras
d. All of the above
17. Ujjaini located in the Malwa region, came under which Mahajanapada?
Anga
Kasi
Kosal
Avanti
18. Taxila was the capital of which ancient Mahajanpada ?

Gandhar
Anga
Magadha
Kasi
19. Which of the following cities was located at junction of Uttarapatha and
Dakshinapatha?
Varanasi
Patliputra
Mathura
Champa
20. Mathura, the famous city was the capital of which ancient Mahajanapada?
Panchal
Kasi
Kuru
Sursena
21. Which of the following belongs to ashrama system?

a. Grihasthashram
b. Vanprastha
c. Brahmcharya and sanyasa
d. All of the above
22. Which of the following Vedic literature where the Varna system was discussed?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Ans: A
Explanation: Ninth Mandal of Rigveda contains hymns called Purusha Sukta from where
Varna system was discussed. Hence, A is the correct option.
23. Which of the following Vedic literature contains Gayatri Mantra?

A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Ans: A
Explanation: Third Mandal of Rigveda contains the Gayatri Mantra which was compiled in
the praise of sun god Savitri. Hence, A is the correct option.
24. Which of the following statement (s) is/are related to the Aranyakas?
A. Written in forests for the hermits and students of the Vedas.
B. Initiated a changeover from materialistic religion to spiritual religion. Hence, they formed
a tradition that culminates in the Upanishads.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: C
Explanation: The Aranyakas were written in forests and are concluding parts of the
Brahmanas. They are like a bridge between Vedas cum Brahamanas and Upanishads.
They don’t lay much emphasis on rites, ritual and sacrifices, but have philosophy and
mysticism. So they have moral science and philosophy. Hence, C is the correct option.
25. Which of these are source/sources of Study of Political Ideas in Ancient India?
a. Ramayan
b. Mahabharat
c. Arthashastra
d. All of them
26. The “Dharma” and “Rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In
this context, consider the following statements :
1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to

oneself and to others.
2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all
it contained.

a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
27. Which theory states that when one person or one small group claims control over
an area they forced all citizens living within it to submit to this group rule.
a. Mystic theory
b. Social contract theory
c. Force theory
d. Revolution theory
28. Which theory says that God gives power to the king; therefore his actions are
sanctioned by God?
a. Mystic theory
c. Force theory
29. Which theory says that Before society human was in the State of Nature and there
was ―Survival of the Fittest?
a. Mystic theory
c. Force theory
30. Mark on the correct sequence of stages of life

1. Grahasthashrama 2. Vanprastha ashrama 3. Sanyasa 4. Brahmcharya
a. (1), (2), (3), (4)
b. (4), (1), (2), (3)
c. (2), (3), (4), (1)
d. (3), (4), (2), (1)
31. Gender roles can be defined as the

a. Behaviours, values, and attitudes that a society considers appropriate for both male and
female.
b. all aspects and concerns related to women's and men's lives and situation in society
c. None of the above
d. Both a & b
32. The repeating pattern of rebirth-death-rebirth continues because humans are

ignorant of the true nature of _________.
a. reality
b. god
c. moksha
d. trimurti
33. The essential realization that leads to moksha is _________.
a. one's dharma
b. one's karma determining an individual's destiny
c. when there is a proper relationship between god and atman
d. the oneness of God and nature
34. Hindu philosophies presuppose the authority of what texts?
a. the Upanishads
b. the Ramayana
c. the Mokshas
d. the Vedas
35. The Laws of Manu contain which of these?
a. the philosophic writings of Manu

b. the only treatise on the Vedas
c. legal and moral treatises
d. the Hindu creation myth
36. In ancient India the concepts of dharma and karma were central to the ________,
and the same is true today.
a. dalit
b. education system
c. social structure
d. caste system
37. In the Mauryan period, the duties of Mudradhyaksha were concerned with –
[A] Forest produce

[B] Ports
[C] Commerce
[D] Passports
Notes:
Rig-Veda is known as the oldest religious text in the world. It is also known as “First
testament” of mankind. It was composed around 1700 BC. Last hymns were composed
between 1500-1200 BC. It’s a collection of hymns by a number of priest families. It is
organized in 10 books which are called Mandalas
Notes:
In Arsha marriage, the girl is given in marriage to a sage. One example of Arsh Marriage is that of
Agastya with Lopamudra.
38. Which among the following is / are features of the Post-Gupta society of India?
1. Presence of wide range of semi-autonomous rulers
2. Rise of secular as well as religious land grants
3. Exorbitantly high rates of taxation
4. Increased spatial and occupational mobility
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: A [ Only 1, 2 & 3]
39. In which among the following Mahajanapada, Lord Buddha attained parinirvana?
[A] Anga
[B] Magadha
[C] Malla
[D] Vatsa
Correct Answer: C [Malla]

Notes:
Buddha attained Niravana at Kushinagara, a village some 180 Kilometers from Varanasi and
it was in the state of Mallas.
40. During the early medieval India, the feudatories were largely drawn from__:
1. Government officers and military chiefs
2. Local hereditary chiefs and aristocrats
3. Tribal leaders
4. Brahmins
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2 & 4
Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The feudatories in Medieval times were largely drawn from : 1. Government officers
and military chiefs 2. Local hereditary chiefs and aristocrats 3. Tribal leaders 4.
Brahmins
The feudatory had certain military obligations towards the king and was required to
supply the king with armed men whenever needed.
41. Consider the following pairs:
Foreign traveler Indian-King
1. Megasthenes : Chandragupta Vikramaditya
2. Fa Hein : Chandragupta Maurya
3. Hiuen Tsang : Harsha
4. Ibn Battuta : Muhammad bin Tughlaq
5. Al Beruni : Mahmud of Ghazni
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] 1,3 and 4 Only
[B] 1,3 and 5 Only
[C] 3,4 and 5 Only
[D] 1,2,3,4 and 5
Correct Answer: C [3,4 and 5 Only]
Notes:
Megasthenes was in Chandragupta Maura’s court and Fa Hein was in court of
Chandragupta Vikramaditya (Chandragupta II).

1. Varnashrama-dharma – Indus Valley Civilization
2. Saptanga Theory – Arthashastra
3. Mitakshara law – Inheritance by birth
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: C [2 & 3 Only]

Notes:
Varnashrama-dharma can be defined as the duties performed according to the system of four
varnas (social divisions) and four ashrams (stages in life). Saptanga Theory has been
mentioned in Arthashastra and it includes all the seven organs of the state viz. Swamin— the
King, Amatya—the Minister, Janapada—the Land, and the People, Durga—the Fortress,
Kosha—the Treasury, Danda—the Army and Mitra—the Allies.
43. What was the other name of dasas during the Rig Vedic period?
[A] A-vrata
[B] Yadu
[C] Turvasha
[D] Druyu
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [A-vrata]
Notes:
The indigenous inhabitants were called “dasyus” or “ dasas”. They were also referred as a-
vrata which means those who do not obey the ordinances of the gods and akratu which
means those who do not perform sacrifices.
44.Which of the following was the north-western capital of the Mauryan empire?
[A] Suvarnagiri
[B] Tosali
[C] Ujjain
[D] Taxila
Correct Answer: D [Taxila]

Notes:
The Magadha province of the Mauryan empire had its capital at Pataliputra. However the
Mauryan Empire was further divided into four other provinces, with capitals at Taxila (north-
western India), Suvarnagiri (southern India), Tosali (eastern India), and Ujjain (western
India).
45. The ‘Wedding Hymn’ describing the oldest marriage ritual is found in the
a) Yajurveda
b) Samveda
c) Grihyasutras
d) Rigveda
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INDIAN TRADITIONS, CULTURAL AND SOCIETY
Multiple Choice Questions
KNC-602
UNIT-2
1. ‘Ayurveda’ has its origin in

A. Rig Veda
B. Sama Veda
C. Yajur Veda
D. Atharva Veda
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The fundamentals on which the Ayurvedic system is based are essentially
true for all times and do not change from are to age. These are based on human actors,
on intrinsic causes. The origin of Ayurveda is attributed to Atharva Veda where
mention is made several diseases with their treatments.
2. Two popular Assemblies of the Vedic period were

A. Sabha and Mahasabha
B. Mahasabha and Ganasabha
C. Sabha and Samiti
D. Ur and Kula
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The term Sabha denotes both the assembly (in early Rig-Vedic) and the
assembly hall (Later Rig-Vedic). Women who were called Sabhavati also attended this
assembly. It was basically a kin-based assembly and the practice of women attending it
was stopped in later-Vedic times. The references to samiti come from the latest books
of the Rig-Veda showing that it assumed importance only towards the end of the Rig-
Vedic period. Samiti was a folk assembly in which people of the tribe gathered for
transacting tribal business. It discussed philosophical issues and was concerned with
religious ceremonies and prayers. References suggest that the Rajan was elected and
re-elected by the Samiti.
3. The Rigvedic Aryans were governed by a
A. Tribal republic
B. Form of democracy
C. Monarchical government
D. Rule by elders
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Monarchy was the normal form of Government. Kingship was hereditary.
But there was a sort of hierarchy in some states, several members of the royal family
exercising the power in common. There were references of democratic form of
government and their chiefs were elected by the assembled people.
4. In the early Vedic-period, Varna system was based on

A. Education
B. Birth
C. Occupation
D. Talent
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The terms varna (theoretical classification based on occupation). The
classical authors scarcely speak of anything other than the varnas. ‘Varna’ defines the
hereditary roots of a newborn, it indicates the colour, type, order or class of people.
5. The ritualistic precepts pertaining to the hymns of the Vedas are known as the
A. Samhitas
B. Aranyakas
C. Brahmanas
D. Upanishads
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Brahmanas are chiefly religious documents, including ritualistic
precepts and sacrificial duties.
6. The famous vedic saying “war begins in the minds of men” is contained in the
A. Mundakopanishad
B. Mahabharata
C. Rig Veda
D. Atharva Veda
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The famous vedic saying “war begins in the minds of men” is contained
in the Atharva Veda.
7. Who was the eldest brother among the Pandavas?
A. Yudhishthira
B. Bhima
C. Sahadeva
D. Nakula
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Yudhishthira was the eldest brother among the Pandavas (Yudhishthira,
Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva).
8. The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as

A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
Answer: Option B
Explanation: “Yajus” means “sacrificial formula” and Yajurveda is the book of
sacrificial prayers. It contains the rituals of the Yajnas. It is estimated to have been
composed between 1,400 and 1000 BC.
9. The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived
in the 6th century was
A. Varahamihira
B. Bhandarkar
C. Pujyapada
D. Prasastapada
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Vārāhamihira (c. early 6th-century), also called Vārāha or Mihira, was a
Hindu polymath who lived in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh, India). He was born in the
Avanti region, roughly corresponding to modern-day Malwa, to Adityadasa, who was
himself an astronomer.
10. Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?

A. Patanjali
B. Banabhatta
C. Atreya
D. Vrudukanta
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The compiler of the Yoga sūtras, a text on Yoga theory and practice, and
a notable scholar of Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. There is a fourth Hindu
scholar also named Patanjali, who likely lived in 8th-century CE and wrote a
commentary on Charaka Samhita and this text is called Carakavarttika.
11. The philosophical essence, the world is but God manifest and God is my own soul
may be traced to the
A. Vedas
B. Upanishadas
C. Puranas
D. Manusmriti
Answer: Option B
Explanation: God is not merely the transcendent numinous other, but is also the
universal spirit, which is the basis of human personality and its ever-renewing
vitalizing power.
12. Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formula?

A. Sama Veda
B. Rig Veda
C. Yajur Veda
D. Atharva Veda
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Yajurveda is a compound Sanskrit word, composed of yajus and veda.
Michael Witzel interprets Yajurveda to mean a “knowledge text of prose mantras”
used in Vedic rituals. Ralph Griffith interprets the name to mean “knowledge of
sacrifice or sacrificial texts and formulas”.
13. Name the temple in Combodia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are
depicted
A. Borobudur
B. Kailashnath
C. Angkor Wat
D. Brihadeshwara
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest
religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2;
402 acres). Its gallery bears a series of large-scale scenes mainly depicting episodes
from the Hindu epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
14. Which of the following contains the famous Gayatrimantra?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Kathopanishad
D. Aitareya Brahmana
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Gāyatrī, also known as the Sāvitrī mantra, is a highly revered mantra
from the Rig Veda, dedicated to Savitr, the sun deity. Gāyatrī is the name of the Vedic
meter in which the verse is composed. Its recitation is traditionally preceded by oṃ and
the formula bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ, known as the mahāvyāhṛti, or “great (mystical)
utterance”. Vishvamitra is said to have created the Gayatri mantra.
15. The Sage who is said to have Aryanised South India, was
A. Yagnavalkya
B. Vashistha
C. Agastya
D. Vishwamitra
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The age of vedic Risi Agastya, who is said to have established
brahmanical settlements on the distant Podiyur hill (Tennevelly district), besides those
in the Dekkan. The traditional division of Southern India was into three kingdoms-
Ceras of Malabar, Pandyas of Madurai and Tinnevelly and the Colas who ruled tract
above the Pandyas upto the Penner river. Agastya was the first to write grammar of
Tamil language. He spread the Aryan culture and literature in South India.
16. The only Veda to have been rendered musically is

A. The Rig Veda
B. The Sama Veda
C. The Yajur Veda
D. The Atharva Veda
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Sama Veda, Samveda, or Samaveda (sāmaveda, from sāman “melody”
and veda “knowledge”), is the third of the four Vedas, the ancient core Hindu
scriptures, along with the Rig Veda, Yajurveda, and Atharva Veda. Its secret is in its
musical annotation and rendering.
17. From where the famous ‘Gayatri Mantra’ has been taken?
A. Yajur veda
B. Atharva Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Sarna Veda
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Gāyatrī, also known as the Sāvitrī mantra, is a highly revered mantra
from the Rig Veda, dedicated to Savitr, the sun deity. Gāyatrī is the name of the Vedic
meter in which the verse is composed. Vishvamitra is said to have created the Gayatri
mantra.
18. The Upanishads are separated from the Brahmanas by treatises called __________
A. Vedas
B. Aranyakas
C. Epics
D. Puranas
Answer: Option B
Explanation: It is contained within the Shatapatha Brahmana (Brahmana is a collection
of ancient Indian texts with commentaries on the Vedas.), which is itself a part of
Shukla Yajur Veda. Brihad means great. Aryanka means pertaining to the forest.
Aranyaka in the Upanishadic context refers to a treatise to be read or expounded by
anchorites in the quiet of the forest.
19. In which century did the first movement against vedic ritualistic practices start?
A. 19th century BC
B. 14th century BC
C. 5th century AD
D. 600 BC
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The C 600 BC saw the religious and economic reform movement in the
Gangetic basin. Numerous religious sects arose in this area in Sixth Century BC. We
hear of as many as 62 religious sects. Many of these sects were based on regional
customs and rituals practiced by different people.
20. The Vedic deity Indra was the god of
A. Fire
B. Rain and Thunder
C. Eternity
D. Wind
Answer: Option B
Explanation: In the Vedas, Indra is the king of Svarga (Heaven) and the Devas. He is
the god of the heavens, lightning, thunder, storms, rains and river flows.
21. The Atharva Veda does not discuss the ideal of

A. Karma
B. Jnana
C. Upasana
D. Moksha
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Moksha also called vimoksha, vimukti and mukti, is a term in Hinduism,
Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism which refers to various forms of emancipation,
enlightenment, liberation, and release. In its soteriological and eschatological senses, it
refers to freedom from saṃsāra, the cycle of death and rebirth. In its epistemological
and psychological senses, moksha refers to freedom from ignorance: self-realization,
self-actualization and self-knowledge.
22. Which of the following Gods lost his importance as the first deity during the later
Vedic period?
A. Varuna
B. Agni
C. Vishnu
D. Rudra
Answer: Option A
Explanation: God Varuna lost his importance as the first deity during the later vedic
period.
23. The Upanishads are a series of books devoted to

A. Yoga
B. Social law
C. Religious rituals
D. Philosophy
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Upanishads are religious and philosophical treatises, forming part of the
early Indian Vedas. The preceding portions are the Mantras, or Hymns to the Vedic
gods, and the Brāhmaṇas, or directories on and explanations of the sacrificial ritual.
24. The staple food of the Vedic Aryans was

A. Barley and rice
B. Milk and its products
C. Rice and pulses
D. Vegetables and fruits
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A staple food, or simply a staple, is a food that is eaten routinely and in
such quantities that it constitutes a dominant portion of a standard diet for a given
people, supplying a large fraction of energy needs and generally forming a significant
proportion of the intake of other nutrients as well. Milk and its products were used by
the Vedic Aryan as a staple food.
25. The Vedic religion along with its Later (Vedic) developments is actually known as
A. Hinduism
B. Brahmanism
C. Bhagavatism
D. Vedic Dharma
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The historical Vedic religion (also known as Vedism, Brahmanism,
Vedic Brahmanism, and ancient Hinduism) refers to the religious ideas and practices
among Indo-Aryan-speaking peoples of ancient India after about 1500 BCE.
26. Which of the following rivers does not find frequent mention in Rigvedic Hymns?
A. Ganges
B. Sindhu
C. Brahmaputra
D. Saraswati
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Brahmaputra rivers does not find frequent mention in Rigvedic Hymns.
27. In the Rigveda the term Dasas and Dasyus refers to

A. robbers
B. tribals
C. non-Aryans
D. menials
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Rigveda contains accounts of conflicts between the Aryas and the
Dasas and Dasyus. It describes Dasas and Dasyus as people who do not perform
sacrifices (akratu) or obey the commandments of gods (avrata). Their speech is
described as mridhra which could variously mean soft, uncouth, hostile, scornful or
abusive. Other adjectives which describe their physical appearance are subject to many
interpretations. However, some modern scholars such as Asko Parpola connect the
Dasas and Dasyus to Iranian tribes Dahae and Dahyu and believe that Dasas and
Dasyus were early Indo-Aryan immigrants who arrived into the subcontinent before
the Vedic Aryans.
28. The Rig-Vedic Aryans were a pastoral people is born out by the fact that
A. There are many references to the cow in the Rig-Veda
B. Most of the wars were fought for the sake of cows
C. Gifts made to priests were usually cows
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The economy of Rig-vedic Aryan was dependent on pastoralism and
agriculture. Cattle was the measure of wealth. The wealthy man was called Gomat.
They used the term ‘Aghanya’ for cow which mean not to be killed.
29. Division of the Vedic society into four classes is clearly mentioned in the
A. Yajurveda
B. Purusa-sukta of Rigveda
C. Upanishads
D. Shatapatha Brahmana
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Division of the Vedic society into four classes is clearly mentioned in the
purusa sukta of rig veda. The Purusha sukta visualized the four varnas as hierarchical.
30. Which of the following are essentially books of rituals?

A. The Vedas
B. The Upanishads
C. The Aranyakas
D. The Brahmanas
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A few ancient Upanishads, especially the ones derived from the
Brahmanas, also contain information about them to denote their spiritual significance.
Apart from the Vedas, our knowledge of rituals also comes to us from other sources
such as the Tantras, Agama Shastras, and several Vaishnava texts.
31. Who compiled the tales of “The Panchatantra”?
A. Valmiki
B. Veda Vyasa
C. Vishnu Sharma
D. Tulsidas
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Vishnu Sharma was an Indian scholar and author who is believed to have
written the Panchatantra collection of fables. The exact period of the composition of
the Panchatantra is uncertain, and estimates vary from 1200 BCE to 300 CE.
32. The philosophical essence, “The world is but God manifest and God is my own soul”
may be traced to the
A. Vedas
B. Upanishadas
C. Puranas
D. Manusmriti
Answer: Option B
Explanation: God is not merely the transcendent numinous other, but is also the
universal spirit, which is the basis of human personality and its ever renewing
vitalizing power.
33. Find the odd one
A. Sam veda
B. Yajur veda
C. Vishnu Purana
D. Rig veda
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The ‘Vishnu Purana’ is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a genre of
ancient and medieval texts of Hinduism. It is an important Pancharatra text in the
Vaishnavism literature corpus. The manuscripts of Vishnu Purana have survived into
the modern era in many versions.
34. The Hindu social sacraments such as marriage etc. are performed on the basis of the
rituals described in the
A. Rigveda
B. Yajurveda
C. Grihyasutras
D. Upanishad
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Grihya Sutras are sacred Hindu texts containing information
regarding Vedic domestic rites and rituals meant for the householders. The Grihya
Sutras as their name suggests deal with domestic rituals such as conception, birth,
initiation (upanayanam), marriage, death etc.
35. This Vedic God was ‘a breaker of the forts’ and also a ‘war god’
A. Indra
B. Yama
C. Marut
D. Varuna
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Indra a war god, breaker of forts (Purandra). Indra was the most
important divinity and was lord of war. He destroyed the forts of Dasyus, so also
known as Purandhar.
36. Which of the following School challenges the authority of the Vedas as well as the
hegemony the Brahman priests?
A. Charvaka Philosophy of Materialism
B. Ajivika School
C. Purva Mimamsa
D. Vedanta
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Charvaka school was a philosophical movement in India that rejected
the traditional religious order by challenging the authority of the Vedas as well as the
hegemony the Brahman priests.
37. Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions?

A. Brahmi
B. Devanagari
C. Gurmukhi
D. Sanskrit
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The edicts are composed in non-standardized and archaic forms of Prakrit.
Prakrit inscriptions were written in Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts, which even a
commoner could read and understand. The inscriptions found in the area of Pakistan are
in the Kharoshthi script. Other Edicts are written in Greek or Aramaic. Most of the
Ashoka’s inscription are written in Magadhi language using Brahmi Script.
38. Which of the following Vedas deals with magic spells and witchcraft?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Atharva Veda is the “knowledge storehouse of atharvāṇas, the
procedures for every day. The Atharvaveda is sometimes called the “Veda of magical
formulas”. Atharvaveda Samhita as mere compilation of magical formulas.
39. The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the State Emblem of India were taken from
A. Upanishads
B. Sama Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Ramayana
Answer: Option A
Explanation: “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth alone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient
Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad.
40. Subject matter which Manu Smriti deals with is related to

A. Economics
B. Politics
C. Law
D. Arts
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Manusmṛti also spelled as Manusmriti, is an ancient legal text among
the many Dharmaśāstras of Hinduism. It was one of the first Sanskrit texts to have
been translated into English in 1776, by Sir William Jones, and was used to formulate
the Hindu law by the British colonial government.
41. In the Rigvedic period, after the king the next most important functionary of the state
was the
A. Senani
B. Revenue collector
C. Magician-doctor
D. Purohita
Answer: Option D
Explanation: In the Rigvedic period, after the king the next most Important functionary
of the State was the Purohita.
42. Which of the following is the oldest of the Vedas?

A. Sama Veda
B. Atharva Veda
C. Yajur Veda
D. Rig Veda
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Rigveda is the oldest work, which Witzel states are probably from
the period of 1900 to 1100 BCE. Witzel, also notes that it is the Vedic period itself,
where incipient lists divide the Vedic texts into three (trayī) or four branches: Rig,
Yajur, Sama and Atharva.
43. The ramous Vedic river which had long ago become extinct and now supposed to be
flowing underground in Rajasthan is
A. Sindhu
B. Sabastu
C. Shatudri
D. Saraswati
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Scientists say new evidence could unearth the Saraswati. The legend of
the mighty Saraswati river has lived on in India since time immemorial. Ancient Hindu
scriptures called the Vedas, recorded thousands of years ago, are full of tantalizing
hymns about it being the life-stream of the people.
44. The first grammarian of the Sanskrit language was

A. Kalhana
B. Maitreyi
C. Kalidasa
D. Panini
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Pāṇini (fl. 4th century BCE or “6th to 5th century BCE”) was an ancient
Sanskrit philologist, grammarian, and a revered scholar in ancient I ndia.
45. The normal form of government during the Vedic period was
A. democracy
B. republics
C. oligarchy
D. monarchy
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A monarch, such as a king or queen, rules a kingdom or empire. In a
constitutional monarchy, the monarch’s power is limited by a constitution. But in an
absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power.
46. The philosophy propounded in the Upanishads is known as

A. Advaita
B. Vedanta
C. Yoga
D. Samkhya
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Upanishads are commonly referred to as Vedanta. The Upanishads
alone are widely known and among the most important literature in the history of
Indian religions and culture and their central ideas are at the spiritual core of Hindus.
The Upanishads are a part of the Vedas and are ancient Sanskrit texts that contain
some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism, some of which are
shared with Buddhism, and Jainism.
47. A ‘Sabha’ in the Vedic period was a/an

B. Royal Court
C. Mantri Parishad
D. National Assembly of all Citizens of the State.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The term Sabha denotes both the assembly (in early Rig-Vedic) and the
assembly hall (Later Rig-Vedic). Women who were called Sabhavati also attended this
assembly. It was basically a kin-based assembly and the practice of women attending it
was stopped in later-Vedic times.
48. The tax which the kings used to collect from the people in the Vedic period was called
A. Bali
B. Vidatha
C. Varman
D. Kara
Answer: Option A
Explanation: In Vedic age the king used to collect Bali from the people which is an
offering made to king or God. It was voluntarily paid in Rig-Vedic Period but later it
was made compulsory.
49. The Veda that contains charms and spells toward off evils and diseases is
A. Rigveda
B. Atharvaveda
C. Samaveda
D. Yajurveda
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Artharvaveda contains mantras on three topics – gnana (Knowledge),
Karma (deeds), and Upasana (invocation). It is important from the point of view of
knowing the history of science in India. It is also collection of spells and charms which
are popular among the people. This Veda throws light on the beliefs of the people some
of the Mantras are meant to bring success in life, while some where used to ward off evil
spirits responsible for disease and sufferings. This Veda believed to be a later
composition and contains some non-Aryan material. It seems to have been composed
when a synthesis of Aryan and non-Aryan cultures took place.
50. Two highest gods in the Vedic religion were

A. Agni and Savitri
B. Vishnu and Mitra
C. Indra and Varuna
D. Surya and Pushan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: In early Hinduism, Varuna Sanskrit (meaning “to surround”) was a Vedic
solar god who, in Hindu mythology, presided over the celestial ocean surrounding the
earth. In ancient India, he enjoyed supremacy over the Vedic pantheon as the god of
the universal law/moral order (rta), though he was eventually usurped by Indra, the god
of storms.
51. I. This school eventually merged because of their closely related metaphysical
theories (although Vaisheshika only accepted perception and inference as sources of
valid knowledge).
II. Mimamsa accept the logical and philosophical teachings of the other schools, they
insist that salvation can only be attained by acting in accordance with the prescriptions
of the Vedas.,
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Purva Mimamsa?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Mimamsa accept the logical and philosophical teachings of the other
schools, they insist that salvation can only be attained by acting in accordance with the
prescriptions of the Vedas. It says that the essence of the Vedas is dharma. By the
execution of dharma, one earns merit which leads one to heaven after death. If one
does not follow one’s dharma or prescribed duties, then one incurs sin and as a
consequence suffers in hell.
52. I. System of Purva Mimamsa was propagated by sage Jaimini, a disciple of Veda
Vyasa.
II. The main objective of the Purva Mimamsa School is to interpret and establish the
authority of the Vedas.,
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Purva Mimamsa?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Mimamsa Sutra or the Purva Mimamsa Sutras (300–200 BCE),
written by Rishi Jaimini is one of the most important ancient Hindu philosophical
texts. It forms the basis of Mimamsa, the earliest of the six orthodox schools
(darshanas) of Indian philosophy. According to tradition, sage Jaimini was one of the
disciples of sage Veda Vyasa, the author of Mahabharata.
53. I. Vishisht Advaita (“Advaita with uniqueness; qualifications”) is a non-dualistic
school of Vedanta philosophy.,
II. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Vishishtadvaita philosophy contends that the
Prasthana Traya (“The three courses”), namely the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita,
and the Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in a way that shows this unity in diversity.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the VishishtAdvaita?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: VishishtAdvaita (literally “Advaita with uniqueness; qualifications”) is a
non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy. It is non-dualism of the qualified whole,
in which Brahman alone exists, but is characterized by multiplicity. It can be described
as qualified monism or qualified non-dualism or attributive monism.
54. What does the Yajur Veda contain?

A. Only hymns
B. Spells and charms
C. Hymns and rituals
D. Commentaries on society
Answer: Option C
Explanation: “Yajus” means “sacrificial formula” and Yajurveda is the book of
sacrificial prayers. It contains the rituals and hymns of the Yajnas.
55. The later Vedic Age means the age of the compilation of
A. Samhitas
B. Brahmanas
C. Aranyakas
D. All the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The later Vedic Age means the age of the compilation of Samhitas,
Brahmanas and Aranyakas.
56. The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The origin of Indian music can be traced to Samaveda in Vedic Samhita.
57. The Rig Veda consists of

A. 1000 hymns
B. 1028 hymns
C. 500 hymns
D. 2000 hymns
Answer: Option B
Explanation: It consists of 1,017 hymns (1,028 including the apocryphal valakhilya
hymns 8.49–8.59) composed in Vedic Sanskrit, many of which are intended for
various sacrificial rituals.
58. I. The Vedanta, or Uttara Mimamsa, school concentrates on the philosophical

teachings of the Upanishads (mystic or spiritual contemplations within the Vedas),
rather than the Brahmanas (instructions for ritual and sacrifice).,
II. The Vedanta focus on meditation, self-discipline and spiritual connectivity, more
than traditional ritualism.,
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Uttara Mimamsa or
Vedanta?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Vedanta is one of the six classic schools of Hindu philosophy and is
sometimes called Uttara Mimamsa. Vedanta is further divided into six sub-schools.
Vedantins don’t typically focus on traditional rituals, choosing instead to concentrate
on self-discipline, meditation and connection with Spirit.
59. The word ‘Veda’ means

A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Skill
D. Power
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The term Veda comes from the root ‘Vid’, to know. The word Veda
means knowledge. When it is applied to scripture, it signifies a book of knowledge.
The Vedas are the foundational scriptures of the Hindus.
60. Who among the following had written down the ‘Ramcharita’?
A. Sandhyakara Nandi
B. Chand Bardoi
C. Banabhatta
D. Kalhana
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Ramacharitam is a Sanskrit epic poem written in Arya metre by
Sandhyakar Nandi during Pala Empire, between approximately 1050 and 1150 CE. This
work simultaneously narrates the story of the Ramayana and the Pala king Ramapala. The
work is biased in favour of Ramapala, but remains an important historical source for the Pala
history.
61. Two most important acts and rituals associated with the Vedic marriage system
was/were
A. Pani-Grahana
B. Sapta-Padi
C. Marriage Vows
D. Both A and B above
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Panigrahan is when the groom clasps in his hand the hand of the bride,
with her fingers and her palm facing downwards. The saptapadi are steps taken to be
liberated from the Saptaloks (Seven higher regions) and saptakoshas (Seven subtle
sheaths) as a couple. A Hindu marriage gets legalized only after completion of the
saptapadi.
62. The salient feature of the Rig Vedic religion was worship of
A. Nature
B. Pasupati
C. Trimurti
D. Mother Goddess
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The salient feature of the Rig Vedic religion was worship of nature.
63. Which of the following Vedas was compiled first?

A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Rig Veda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns counted among the
four Hindu religious texts known as the Vedas. The Rig Veda was likely composed
between roughly 1700–1100 BCE, making it one of the oldest texts of any Indo-
Iranian language, one of the world’s oldest religious texts.
64. Which of the following Vedas provides information about the civilization of the Early
Vedic Age?
A. Rig-veda
B. Yajur-veda
C. Atharva-veda
D. Sarna-veda
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Rig Veda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns counted among the
four Hindu religious texts known as the Vedas. The Rig Veda was likely composed
between roughly 1700–1100 BCE, making it one of the oldest texts of any Indo-
Iranian language, one of the world’s oldest religious texts.
65. Who was the author of Telugu Work Amuktamalyada?
A. Harihara
B. Devaraya
C. Krishnadevaraya
D. Bukka
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Amuktamalyada is an epic poem in Telugu composed by
Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Dynasty. Krishnadevaraya the great emperor of
Vijaynagar Kingdom wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’. (One who means or gives away
garlands).
66. Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the historical literary
sources of Ancient India? I. The ‘Puranas’ serves as a source of historical facts of
ancient India. There are eighteen Puranas. They provide historical information of
various dynasties., II. According to Dr. R.C. Majumdar, the war occurred in 1000
B.C. Apart from the Kurukshetra war, the Mahabharata contains various accounts of
social life and religious thinking of the people of ancient India
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Puranic literature is very vast. 18 main Puranas, 18 subsidiary
Puranas and a large number of other books. The Kurukshetra war described in the
Mahabharata is regarded generally as a historical event. According to Dr. R.C.
Majumdar, the war occurred in 1000 B.C. Apart from the Kurukshetra war, the
Mahabharata contains various accounts of social life and religious thinking of the
people of ancient India.
67. The words Satyameva Jayate in the State Emblem adopted by the Government of
India have been taken from which Upanishad?
A. Aitareya Upanishad
B. Mundaka Upanishad
C. Adhyatma Upanishad
D. Prasna Upanishad
Answer: Option B
Explanation: “Truth alone triumphs” is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture
Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the
national motto of India in 26 January 1950. It is inscribed in script at the base of the
national emblem.
68. Which of the following Indian literature is the earliest known works?
A. Puranas
B. Rig Vedas
C. Sama Vedas
D. Rajtrangini
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Earliest known works of Indian literature was Rig Veda, which is a
collection of 1028 hymns written in Vedic Sanskrit. Even though majority of the
literary works which have survived from the ancient Indian literature are religious text,
it is not right to define ancient Indian literature only based on religion.
69. Which emperor wrote the play ‘Nagananda’ in Sanskrit language?

A. Prabhakara vardhana
B. Harshavardhana
C. Chandragupta II
D. Bindusara
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Nagananda is among the most acclaimed Sanskrit dramas. Through five
acts, it tells the popular story of Jimutavahana’s self-sacrifice to save the Nagas. The
unique characteristic of this drama is the invocation to lord Buddha in the Nandi verse,
which is considered as one of the best examples of the dramatic compositions.
Harshavardhana was the great scholar of Sanskrit and he had written this play.
70. Which of the following books is based on Astrology?

A. Romak Siddhanta
B. Aryabhattiya
C. Hora Shastra
D. Brahma Siddhanta
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Maharishi Parashar was the first to use this term in his monumental
classic “Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra” (BPHS) showing that this scientific basis of
Astrology was at different stages of development and that the rules and principles had
not been fully revealed.
71. Which Veda deals with magical hymn or charms of spell?

A. Rigveda
B. Samveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Yajurveda
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Atharvaveda the Veda of Magic formulas, it is a mixture of hymns,
chants, spells, and prayers.
72. Which of the following statement is correct about South-Indian Literature?

A. In Southern India the ancient Indian writings were written in four Dravidian
languages which developed their own script and literature these are Tamil Telugu
KannadaMalayalam
B. Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back to early centuries of Christian era.
This developed during the three Sangams (assemblies of poets and writers) held
during different times
C. Both A; B
Answer: Option C
Explanation: South India has a literary tradition reaching back over two thousand
years. The first known literature of South India are the poetic Sangams, which were
written in Tamil around two to one and a half thousand years ago. In South Indian
literature and philosophy, women are considered very powerful.
73. Which one of following pairs is not correctly matched?

A. Samaveda Samhita – Origins of Indian music
B. Atharvaveda Samhita – Origins of Indian medicine
C. Rigveda Samhita – Earliest prose
D. Yajurveda Samhita – Origins of rituals
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Rigveda is the oldest and the most highly valued work of the Hindus.
This Samhita (Collection) is unique in its nature. In fact, it is not a book, but a
compilation composed of several books which can be individually distinguished from
each other. The present form of this Samhita clearly indicates that the collection is not
a single work, but consists of older and later elements.
74. Who has given the treatise on the rule of the Pandyan kingdom by Pandala a daughter
of Herakles?
A. Megasthenes
B. Kautilya
C. Banabhatt
D. Kalidas
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian
ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period. He described India in his book
Indika. Megasthenes knew about the Pandyan dynasty around 300 BCE. He described
it in his book Indika, as occupying the portion of India, which is southward and
extends to the sea. He had stated that it had 365 villages, each of which was expected
to meet the needs of the royal household for one day in a year. He described the queen
of Pandyan Kingdom at that time, as Pandaia, as a daughter of Heracles.
75. Who wrote Si- Yu- ki?

A. Harshavardhan
B. Selucas Nicator
C. Hieun Tsiang
D. Megasthanese
76. Answer: Option C
Explanation: Hieun Tsiang was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveller, and
translator who travelled to India in the seventh century and described the interaction
between Chinese Buddhism and Indian Buddhism during the early Tang dynasty.
Explanation: Sage Kapila is traditionally credited as a founder of the Samkhya school.
However, it is unclear in which century of 1st millennium BCE Kapila lived. Kapila
appears in Rigveda, but context suggests that the word means “reddish-brown color”.
77. Which of the following statement is/are correct?

I. Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, book on grammar in eight chapters is the final culmination of
this excellent art of writing in sutra (precepts) in which every chapter is precisely
interwoven.,
II. The Brahmanas elaborates vedic caste system of the society
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I; II
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The system of classification, Varna is a system that existed in the Vedic
Society that divided the society into four classes Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas
(warriors), Vaishyas (skilled traders, merchants), and Shudras (unskilled workers).
78. Which is known as book of Melody?

A. Rigveda
B. Samveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Yajurveda
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Samaveda is the Veda of melodies and chants. It is an ancient Vedic
Sanskrit text, and part of the scriptures of Hinduism. One of the four Vedas, it is a
liturgical text which consists of 1,549 verses. All but 75 verses have been taken from
the Rigveda.
79. The Veda, which is partly a prose work, is

A. Atharvaveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Rigveda
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Yajurveda is the Veda primarily of prose mantras for worship rituals.
An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text, it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were
said by a priest while an individual performed ritual actions such as those before the
yajna fire.
80. Which statement (s) is/are correct about Ancient Indian literature?
I. Brahmanas and Aryankas followed by philosophical doctrines of Upanishads,
II. Brahmanas are contains detailed explanation about Vedic literature and instructions
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I; II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Brahmanas are prose texts. It describes about the meaning of Vedic hymns,
their applications, and stories of their origins in details. Besides, it also explains the details
about rituals and philosophies. Aranyakas and Upanishads exemplify philosophical
meditations of the hermits and ascetics on soul, god, world, etc. These are partly included in
the Brahmanas or attached, and partly exist as separate works. They, the Brahmanas, the
Aranyakas, and the Upanishads are attached to one or the other of the four Vedas.
81. Which following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Ancient Sanskrit literature?
I. The works of Kalidasa include the Kumarsambhava, the Raghuvamsha, the Meghaduta, the
Abhijnanshakuntalam are considered classics in field of poetry and style.,
II. Bana wrote Harshacharita which is a biography of King Harsha and Kadambari.,
III. Dandin wrote Daskumarcharita (the tale of 10 prince)
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. I; III
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Sanskrit is a language of ancient India with a history going back about 3,500
years. It is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism and the predominant language of
most works of Hindu philosophy as well as some of the principal texts of Buddhism and
Jainism.
82. Who is the author of Vikramakacharita?

A. Ravi Kirti
B. Mangalesa
C. Bana
D. Bilhana
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Bilhana was an 11th-century Kashmiri poet. He is known for his love poem, the
Caurapancasika. Bilhana left his homeland in search of fame and fortune. He wandered
through Mathura, Kanuj, Prayaga, Varanasi, Somnath, Kalylan and Rameswaram but luck
eluded him. But while trekking back through Kalyan, Western Chalukya Empire King
Vikramaditya VI appointed him as Vidyapathi. Bilhana rewarded his patron by composing in
his honor an epic Vikramankadevacharita. Bilhana is from the period of time when Sanskrit
continued to be the language of literature, and is a very important poet of Kashmir from the
Medieval period of Indian literature.
83. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related with the Kautilya’s
Arthashastra?
I. Kautilya’s Arthashastra is a book on statecraft was written in Gupta Period.,
II. Arthashastra was written in the fourth century B.C. by Kautilya, from which it appeared a
tradition of writing on and teaching of statecrafts because Kautilya acknowledges his debt to
his predecessors in the field
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I; II
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and
military strategy, written in Sanskrit. Likely to be the work of several authors over centuries,
Kautilya, also identified as Vishnugupta and Chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author
of the text.
84. Who among the following had written the ‘Rajatarangini’ which was the metrical
legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent?
A. Megasthenese
B. Kalhana
C. Al-Biruni
D. Herodotus
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Rajatarangini is a metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-
western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit by
Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century CE.
85. Which Ancient Indian literature deals with concepts about origin of universe, death
and birth, material and spiritual world?
A. Rig Vedas
B. Atharva Vedas
C. Aryankas
D. Upanishad
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Upanishads- deals with concepts about origin of universe, death and
birth, material and spiritual world, which are written in poetry and prose, as
expressions of philosophical concepts. Earliest Upanishads are Brihad-Aryanaka and
Chanddogya. They explain the highest thoughts described that can be realised by a
man, according to ancient sages, in simple and beautiful imagery.
86. Which of the following statement (s) is/ are correct related to the Atharva Veda?
I. The Atharva Veda basically consists of charms and spells that were prevalent at that
time in the society.,
II. The Atharva Veda presents a portrait of the Vedic society. One can find an
independent and parallel stream of knowledge and thought in the Atharva Veda
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I; II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Atharvaveda Samhita contains hymns many of which were charms,
magic spells and incantations meant to be pronounced by the person who seeks some
benefit, or more often by a sorcerer who would say it on his or her behalf. The most
frequent goal of these hymns charms and spells were long life of a loved one or
recovery from some illness. In these cases, the affected would be given substances
such as a plant (leaf, seed, root) and an amulet.
87. Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the historical literary
sources of Ancient India?
I. The ‘Puranas’ serves as a source of historical facts of ancient India. There are
eighteen Puranas. They provide historical information of various dynasties.,
II. According to Dr. R.C. Majumdar, the war occurred in 1000 B.C. Apart from the
Kurukshetra war, the Mahabharata contains various accounts of social life and
religious thinking of the people of ancient India
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Puranic literature is very vast. 18 main Puranas, 18 subsidiary
Puranas and a large number of other books. The Kurukshetra war described in the
Mahabharata is regarded generally as a historical event. According to Dr. R.C.
Majumdar, the war occurred in 1000 B.C. Apart from the Kurukshetra war, the
Mahabharata contains various accounts of social life and religious thinking of the
people of ancient India.
88. Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the literature in Ancient
India?
I. The earliest known work of the Aryans in India was the Rig Veda which is a collection of
1048 hymns in Vedic Sanskrit.,
II. Most of the hymns are in praise of different Vedic deities and were intended for recitation
at the Yajnas or sacrifices
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Rig Veda Being the oldest of the Vedic literature, it is most important because it
is the valuable record of ancient India. It has ten books or mandalas containing 1028 hymns
by the successive generations of Rishis (sages). As the Aryans had no script of their own, the
hymns of the Rig Veda were memorized and passed on orally from one generation to the
other before being recorded in written form at a much later stage. It has many mantras like
the Gayatri mantras which is resided by the Hindus in their houses. It is said to represent the
voice of Gods.
89. The famous vedic saying “war begins in the minds of men” is contained in the
A. Mundakopanishad
B. Mahabharata
C. Rig Veda
D. Atharva Veda
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The famous vedic saying “war begins in the minds of men” is contained in the
Atharva Veda.
90. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about ancient Indian literature?
A. The Puranas is important as they were the main influence in the development from early
Vedic religion to Hinduism
B. The Shastras contained works of science and philosophy
C. The Bhagvad Gita a later addition to the Mahabharata enshrines a philosophical doctrine
and in it are described the three paths to salvation: karma gyan and bhakti
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Puranas (Sanskrit: puraṇa, “of ancient times”) are Hindu religious texts that
are part of the Vedas. Shastra commonly refers to a treatise or text on a specific field of
knowledge. In early Vedic literature, the word referred to any precept, rule, teaching, ritual
instruction or direction. The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse
Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
91. Which of the following is not a religious text?

A. Rigveda
B. Sangam
C. Upanishad
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Sangam texts are different from the Vedic texts, particularly the Rig Veda.
They do not constitute religious literature. The short and long poems were composed by
numerous poets in praise of various heroes and heroines and are in secular nature. They are
not primitive songs, but literature of high quality.
92. Which of the following is related to Etymology?

A. Shiksha
B. Kalpa
C. Nirukta
D. Vyakaran
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Nirukta (Sanskrit: निरुक्त, IPA: [nirukt]) means “explained, interpreted” and
refers to one of the six ancient Vedangas, or ancillary science connected with the Vedas – the
scriptures of Hinduism. Nirukta covers etymology, and is the study concerned with correct
interpretation of Sanskrit words in the Vedas.
93. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct related to the Megasthenese profess of
writing?
I. Megasthenese wrote extensively in a book called ‘Indica’ which is no longer available to
us.,
II. Megasthenese’s writings could be seen through various extracts in the writings of
Diodorous, Strabo and Arrian.,
III. Megasthenese mentions that Indian society comprised of seven castes (jatis)
A. Only I
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Indica is an account of Mauryan India by Megasthenes. The original book is
now lost, but its fragments have survived in later Greek and Latin works. The earliest of
these works are those by Diodorus Siculus, Strabo (Geographica), Pliny, and Arrian (Indica).
94. The Upanishads are separated from the Brahmanas by treatises called __________
A. Vedas
B. Aranyakas
C. Epics
D. Puranas
Answer: Option B
Explanation: It is contained within the Shatapatha Brahmana (Brahmana is a collection
of ancient Indian texts with commentaries on the Vedas.), which is itself a part of
Shukla Yajur Veda. Brihad means great. Aryanka means pertaining to the forest.
Aranyaka in the Upanishadic context refers to a treatise to be read or expounded by
anchorites in the quiet of the forest.
95. What was the suitable language for source material in Ancient Times?
A. Sanskrit
B. Pali
C. Brahmi
D. Kharoshthi
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Sanskrit was used as an epigraphic medium in the second century A.D.
Inscriptions were also engraved in regional languages in the ninth and tenth centuries.
96. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Smritis?
I. It deals with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma,
II. It is concerned mainly with the rules of the organization of the monasteries
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I; II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Smriti, (Sanskrit: “Recollection”) that class of Hindu sacred literature based on
human memory, as distinct from the Vedas, which are considered to be Shruti (literally
“What Is Heard”), or the product of divine revelation.
97. Which is a work of Tamil Grammar that is said to be the earliest extant work of Tamil
Literature?
A. Tolkappiyam
B. Patinenmelkanakku
C. Patinenkilkanakku
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The oldest ‘extant’ Tamil literature is Tholkaapiyam. It is a grammar treatise.
Tholkaapiyam is variously dated by scholars from 100 CE to as far back as 500 BC (a few
even stretch it back upto 1000 or 5000 BC, but those claims cannot be established solidly!)
98. Study of inscription is called

A. Archaeology
B. Numismatic
C. Epigraphy
D. Paleography
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of
identifying graphemes, clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates
and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the write rs.
99. Where were the hymns of Rigveda composed?

A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Rig Veda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns counted among the four
Hindu religious texts known as the Vedas. The Rig Veda was likely composed between
roughly 1700–1100 BCE, making it one of the oldest texts of any Indo-Iranian language, one
of the world’s oldest religious texts. Its hymns were composed in Punjab.
100. Patanjali, the second great grammarian of Ancient India, was a contemporary of
A. Kanishka
B. Chandragupta-II
C. Gautamiputra Satakarni
D. Pushyamitra Sunga
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Pushyamitra Shunga was the founder and first ruler of the Shunga Empire in
East India. Pushyamitra was originally a Senapati “General” of the Maurya Empire. In 185
BCE he assassinated the last Mauryan Emperor, Brihadratha Maurya, during an army review,
and proclaimed himself emperor. Patanjali, the second great grammarian of Ancient India,
was a contemporary Pushyamitra Sunga.
101. Which of the following literatures is known as Apaurusheya?

A. Vedas
B. Brahman
C. Upanishad
D. Aranyak
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Apaurusheya shabda (“impersonal words, authorless”) is an extension of
apaurusheya which refers to the Vedas and numerous other texts in Hinduism. Apaurusheya
is a central concept in the Vedanta and Mimamsa schools of Hindu philosophy.
102. Upanishads are books on

A. Politics
B. Philosophy
C. Medicine
D. Social life
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Upanishads are a part of the Vedas and are ancient Sanskrit texts that
contain some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism, some of which are
shared with Buddhism, and Jainism. The Upanishads are commonly referred to as Vedanta in
the history of India.
103. Which ancient literature contains short stories that have the priceless treasure of
morality and knowledge?
A. Panchtanra
B. Hitopdesha
C. Mahabharata
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Hitopadesha is an Indian text in the Sanskrit language consisting of fables with
both animal and human characters. It incorporates maxims, worldly wisdom and advice on
political affairs in simple, elegant language, and the work has been widely translated. Little is
known about its origin.
104. On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy, Shankaracharya wrote

commentary in 9th century AD?
A. Sankhya
B. Vaisheshika
C. Yoga
D. Uttarmimansa
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Uttar Mimamsa is the Vedanta, one of the most significant of all Indian
philosophies. As compared to other systems, its advent and growth is recent. Still it is the
most influential orthodox philosophical systems of India.
105. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Vedic literature available
for reconstructing the ancient Indian history?
I. Vedic literature, mainly the four Vedas i.e. Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Vedas, are
entirely in a different language, which can be called the Vedic language.
II. The vocabulary of Vedic literature contains a wide range of meaning and at times different
in grammatical usages
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I; II
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The term Vedic literature means the four Vedas in their Samhita and the allied
literature based on or derived from the Vedas. We classify the Vedic literature into the
following categories: The four Vedas i.e. the Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva and their
Samhitas. The Brahmanas attached to each Samhita.
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UNIT-3: INDIAN TRADITIONS, CULTURAL AND SOCIETY (KNC602)
(Answers are marked with green colour)
1. The saints of the Bhakti movement advocated …………………..

a) devotion of God
b) rituals
c) superstitious beliefs
d) none
2. Gurunanak was the founder of ……………………….

a) Sikhism
b) Virasaivism
c) Vaishnavism
d) none
3. Shankaracharya was born at ………………… in Kerala

a) Kaladi
b) Talwandi
c) Mewar
d) None
4. The Satapatha Brahmana and Taitriya Brahmana are the Brahmana texts of ___:
a) Rigveda
b) Yajurveda
c) Samaveda
d) Atharavaveda
5. Which of the following is not school of Heterodox Indian Philosophy?

a) Vaisheshika
b) Ajivika (Fatalism)
c) Unchedvadi (Materialism)
d) Nityavadi (Eternalism)
6. Who among the following was the proponent of Ajivika (Fatalism) school of Indian
Philosophy?
a) Ajita Kesakambali
b) Makkhali Gosala
c) Pakudha Kaccayana
d) Sanjaya Belatthiputta
7. Which of the following Indian philosopher who was the first disciple of Vardhaman
Mahavira?
a) Ajita Kesakambali
b) Makkhali Gosala
d) Sanjaya Belatthiputta
8. Who among the following considered as the first known proponent of Indian
materialism?
a) Purana Kassapa
b) Sanjaya Belatthiputta
d) Ajita Kesakambali
9. Who among the following was the proponent of agnosticism in Indian Philosophy?
a) Purana Kassapa
10. Which of the following movement gave rise to the diverse range of heterodox beliefs?
a) Bhakti Movement
b) Sufi Movement
c) Sramana movement
d) All of the above
11. Who among the following was the proponent of Akriyavadi (Amoralism)?
a) Purana Kassapa
12. Which of the following heterodox Indian Philosophy was very popular during the time
Bindusara (Mauryan Emperor)?
a) Vaisheshika
b) Ajivika (Fatalism)
c) Unchedvadi (Materialism)
d) Nityavadi (Eternalism)
13. Which of the following Indian Philosophy similar to the Western philosophical doctrine
of Subjectivism?
a) Anekantavada
b) Buddhist Philosophy
c) Indian Political Philosophy
d) None of the above
14. Which of the following is related with the philosophy deals extensively with problems in
metaphysics, phenomenology, ethics and epistemology?
a) Jain Philosophy
b) Buddhist Philosophy
c) Carvaka Philosophy
d) Vedanta Philosophy
15. According to Samkhya philosophy, the sequence of creation is as under:

a) Purusa, Prakrati, Ahankar, Mahat
b) Prakrati, Purusa, Ahankar, Mahat
c) Prakrati, Purusa, Mahat, Ahankar
d) Purusa, Prakrati, Mahat, Ahankar
16. Which philosophy says “Do not care to know various theories about God and Soul; do
good and be good; that will take you to whatever truth there is” ?
a) Sankhya
b) Buddhism
c) Vedanta
d) Jainism
17. Which of the following philosophies are most tilted to individualism?

a) Jainism
b) Samkhya
c) Buddhism
d) None of these
18. The two basic divisions in Schools of Indian Philosophy are

a) Vedanta and Buddhism
b) Advaita and Dwaita
c) Theistic and Atheistic
d) Orthodox and Heterodox
19. The ultimate goal of education in Jainism is

a) Non-violence
b) Renunciation
c) Liberation
d) Philanthropy
20. The ceremony of initiation of education in Buddhism is called

a) Vidyarambam
b) Upanayanam
c) Pabajja
d) Uparampada
21. The concept of pratityasamutpade (that nothing happens without a cause) is one of the
central principles of
a) Jainism
b) Buddhism
c) Vedanta
d) Sakhya
22. Which of the following Orthodox (Astik) Schools of Indian Philosophy, is silent on the
issue of existence of God as the ultimate reality?
a) Vedanta
b) Sankhya
c) Poorva Mimansa
d) Nyaya
23. A common feature of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism is belief about

a) the unreality of the world
b) the existence of God
c) the soul
d) karma and rebirth
24. In Indian Philosophy ‘pramana’ means

a) oath
b) measurement
c) assurance
d) source of knowledge
25. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 BC in which Kshatriya family?

a) Shakya Kshatriya family
b) Kuru Kshatriya family
c) Yaduvansi Kshatriya family
d) Chandravansi Kshatriya family
26. In which place Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon?

a) Kushinagar
b) Sarnath (Banaras)
c) Patliputra
d) Rajgir
27. Which among the following is not 'Four Noble Truths of Buddha'?
a) World is full of suffering
b) Desire causes suffering
c) Desire best way to get moksha
d) Suffering will remove
28. What is the literal meaning of "Buddha"?

a) Awakened One
b) The Enlightenment One
c) Sanyasi
d) Both A & B
29. The earliest Buddhist literature describing stories of the various births of Buddha are:
a) Venaya pitakas
b) Sutta pitakas
c) Abhidhamma pitakas
d) Jatakas
30. The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as 'Turning of the wheel of law' at?
a) Sanchi
b) Sarnath
c) Sravasti
d) Bodh Gaya
31. In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?

a) A description of Mahayana
b) A description of Hinayana
c) The rules of the Sangha
d) The questions of King Menander
32. Where is Lumbini, the birth place of Gautama Buddha located?

a) Nepal
b) Bihar
c) Bhutan
d) Sikkim
33. Who among the following was contemporary of Gautam Buddha?

a) Nagarjuna
b) Kanishka
c) Kautilya
d) Mahavir
34. What are the places which contain the relics of Buddha known as?
a) Viharas
b) Pitakas
c) Stupas
d) Chaityas
35. Which of the following contain Buddhist teachings?

a) Chaityas
b) Jatakas
c) Purvas
d) Tripitakas
36. Jainism has had a series of great teachers, called ________ or founders, throughout the
a) Bodhisattva
b) Priest
c) Tirthankara
d) Brahmin
37. Mahavira attained kevala, which is ________, the absolute knowledge that destroys
samsara.
a) total faith
b) omniscience
c) self-knowledge
d) absolute presence
38. Which of these is not one of the Five Great Vows taken by monastic Jains?
a) Follow the life of Mahavira.
b) Renounce all possessions.
c) Do not steal.
d) Speak the truth.
39. What form did the asceticism practiced by Mahavira take?

a) severe fasting, meditation, and nakedness
b) meditation and nakedness
c) practice of Buddha's Middle Path
d) partial fasting and meditation
40. What do you mean by khanqah?

a) Defined as a hospice, lodge, community centre, or dormitory ran by Sufis
b) Religious place ran by Sufis
c) House of religious Khalifa
d) House of Islamic Ulema
41. The earliest Sufi order to arrive in India was

a) Chisti
b) Suhrawardy
c) Qadiri
d) Naqshbandi
42. Which of the following sufi saint verse of teaching written in Punjabi and also quoted in
Adi Granth?
a) Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
b) Baba Farid
c) Nizamuddin Aulia
d) Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya
43. In which century Bhakti movement began?

a) 6th century
b) 7th century
c) 8th century
d) 9th century
44. Where was saint kabir born?

a) Delhi
b) Varanasi
c) Mathura
d) Hyderabad
45. Who preaches Visishtadvaita?

a) Tulsidas
b) Saivaite Nayanmars
c) Sankara
d) Ramanuja
46. Who was among the following Bhakti saints gave a new orientation of Hinduism
through his doctrine of Advaita or Monism?
a) Ramanuja
b) Sankara
c) Guru Nanak
d) Chaitanya
47. . Who began the Achintayabhedabhedavada School of theology?

a) Chaitanya
b) Mirabai
c) Tulsidas
d) Surdas
48. Which of the following statement is not correct about Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born in a well-to-do family in Bengal, probably in 1772.
b) He died in Indian in 1833.
c) He was given the title of Raja by the Mughal Emperor.
d) He started the newspaper named “Sambad Kaumudi”
49. What was the greatest contribution of Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar in the social reforms
in India?
a) He ensured the widow’s marriage and girl’s education.
b) Help in the abolition of Sati Pratha.
c) Established the Brahma Samaj
d) He adopted 100 villages to relocate them from Andhra Pradesh to Bengal for better life.
50. Which of the following statement is not correct?

a) Vivekananda participated in the All World Religions Conference in 1893 at
Chicago,U.S.A.
b) Satyashodhak samaj was established by the Jyotiba Phule.
c) Dayanand Saraswati established the Prarthna Samaj.
d) ARYA Samaj was founded in 1875 in Bombay.
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KNC602
UNIT-IV
1. Which of the following books is based on Astrology?

A. Romak Siddhanta
B. Aryabhattiya
C. Hora Shastra
D. Brahma Siddhanta
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Maharishi Parashar was the first to use this term in his
monumental classic “Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra” (BPHS) showing that
this scientific basis of Astrology was at different stages of development and
that the rules and principles had not been fully revealed.
2. Which is a treatise on the science of governance?
A. Mahabharata
B. Ramayana
C. Kautilya’s Arthshastra
D. Chandrawati Ramayana
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft,
economic policy and military strategy, written in Sanskrit. Likely to be the
work of several authors over centuries, Kautilya, also identified as
Vishnugupta and Chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author of the text.
3. Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions?

A. Brahmi
B. Devanagari
C. Gurmukhi
D. Sanskrit
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The edicts are composed in non-standardized and archaic forms
of Prakrit. Prakrit inscriptions were written in Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts,
which even a commoner could read and understand. The inscriptions found
in the area of Pakistan are in the Kharoshthi script. Other Edicts are written
in Greek or Aramaic. Most of the Ashoka’s inscription are written in
Magadhi language using Brahmi Script.
4. Manufacturing formulas for fireworks describing pyrotechnic mixtures are

found within
A. Kautukachintamani
B. Panchatantra
C. Arthasashtra
D. Mahabharata
Answer: Option: A
5.In India which city is known as ‘firecracker hub’?

A. Delhi
B. Firozabad
C. Sivakasi
D. Nasik
Answer: Option: C
6. Which place in India was famous for marvelous gold brocades ‘kimhabs, or
‘kincobs’?
A. Allahabad
B. Banaras
C. Delhi
D. Madurai
Answer: Option: B
7. Phulkari (flower work) is a specialty of embroiderer from which state?

A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Sikkim
D. Punjab
Answer: Option: D
8. What consists of fibers, yarns, fabrics and finishes.

A. Handicrafts
B. Crackers
C. Textile
Answer: Option: C
9. What was the name of other most famous dye extracted from the plant
indigofera tinctoria for dyeing various shades of blue.
A. Chlorophyll
B. Indigo
C. Both a & b
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
10. The incidence of colonization forced changes as commercialization in which of

the following sector?
A. Industrial Sector
B. Agricultural Sector
C. Foreign Trade
Answer: Option B
11. The motive behind colonization was to reduce India to what type of economy?
A. Prosperous economy
B. Importer economy
C. Feeder economy
Answer: Option C
12. Who is considered as the man who found zero?

A. Kautilya
B. Aryabhatta
C. Brahmagupta
Answer: Option C
13. Who discovered algebra and also formulated the area of a triangle, which led to
the origin of Trignometry?
A. Aryabhatta
B. Apastamba
C. Brahmagupta
D. Charak
Answer: Option A
14. Charaksamhita is written by
A. Sushruta
B. Brahmagupta
C. Apastamba
D. Charak
Answer: Option D
15. Which of the followings has the remains of a dockyard proving that trade
flourished in those days by sea in ancient India?
A. Mahabalipuram
B. Calcutta
C. Lothal, a site in Gujarat
D. Bombay
Answer: Option C
16. A two-metre-high bronze image of Buddha has been discovered at

A. Hastinapur
B. Sultanganj (Near Bhagalpur).
C. Delhi
Answer: Option B
17. Highly developed metallurgy of Harappans is reflected in various images of

A. Iron
B. Gold
C. Copper and bronze.
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
18. Which of these became the predecessors of the development of Indian

medicine in the later centuries.
A. Charaksamhita
B. Sushrutsamhita
C. Both A & B
Answer: Option C
19. Among these who considered surgery as “the highest division of the healing
arts and least liable to fallacy”?
A. Charak
B. Sushruta
C. Both A & B
Answer: Option B
20. Who among these estimated the circumference of earth and his estimation was
very close to modern calculations.
A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Apastamba
D. All of the above
Answer: Option B
21. Which of the followings is the only branch of knowledge which Indians learnt
from foreigners.
A. Mathematics
B. Trignometry
C. Astronomy
D. Geometry
Answer: Option C
22. Geometry is called as

A. Rekha Ganita
B. Algebra
C. Pattin Ganita
D. Arithmetic
Answer: Option A
23. Indian mathematics is supposed to have originated from the

A. Sulvasutras
B. Astronomy
C. Astrology
D. Trignometry
Answer: Option A
24. Which of the following theories showed a distinct departure from astrology
which stressed more on beliefs than scientific explorations.
A. Brahmagupta’s
B. Kautilya’s
C. Aryabhatta’s
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
25. The pre-colonial India was primarily producing two

A. Tobacco & Sugarcane
B. Rice & Wheat
C. Cotton & Jute
D. Indigo & Jute
Answer: Option B
26. Which of these implies domination of people’s life and culture.

A. Colonialism
B. Imperialism
C. Both A & B
Answer: Option A
27. By the time British left India the share in foreign trade was reduced to
A. 4%.
B. 6%
C. 3% to 5%
D. Below 3%
Answer: Option A
28. Which among these were the most common mode of transport.
A. Railways
B. Seaways
C. Both A & B
D. Animal-drawn carriages
Answer: Option D
29. Which among the followings became one of the major commodities of trade
between India and other countries.
A. Textiles
B. Jute
C. Sugarcane
D. Carpet
Answer: Option A
30. Which among these places also became a major center for its silk
manufacturing and products.
A. Delhi
B. Bombay
C. Kashi
D. Nasik
Answer: Option C
31. Which of the following instrument used by Aryabhata?

a) Chakra Yantra
b) Bhangana Yantra
c) Dhanu Yantra
d) Ghati Yantra
32. Which of the following book was written by Varahamihira?

a) Panch Sidhanta
b) Brihatsamhita
c) Brihat Jataka
d) All of the above
33. Who among the following gave the first rules for dealing with zero as a number?
a. Aryabhatt
b. Varahamihira
c. Lalla
d. Brahmagupta
34. 1. Which is the first state in India to make roof top rain water harvesting compulsory to
all the houses?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Assam
d) Goa
Explanation: Tamil Nadu is the first state in India which has made roof top rain water
harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state. If anyone failed to obey
this, there are legal provisions to punish the defaulters. This method helps to save rain
water.
35.The birth place of Aryabhatta is _____.
a) Kusumapur
b) Raipur
c) Ujjain
d) Deemapur
36.How were the "Hindu number system" reached to Arab –

a) by varahmihir
b) by kank
c) by anna sayeed
d) by brahamgupt
37.From what book the Arabians got knowledge of Indian mathematics and astrology?
a) Written by Brahmgupt
b) Written by Varahmahir
c) Written by Aryabatt
d) Written by Bhaskaracharya
38.Which of the following was written by Bhaskaracharya?

a) Leelavati
b) Ganitadhyay
c) Goladhyay
d) All of the above
39.Value of pie (π) is described in which book?

a) Leelavati
b) Sidhant Shromany
c) Ganitadhyay
d) Goladhyay
40.Who is credited as a discoverer of decimal system –
a) Pingal
b) Aryabhatta
c) Nagarjun
d) None
41. A classical exposition of Indian medicine. It deals with almost all branches of medicine?
a) Madhavacharaya
b) Kasyapa Samhita
c) Charaka Samhita
d) Agnivesa Samhita
42. Which of the following technique used for making bronze statues during Harappa
Civilisation?
a) Lost Wax Casting
b) Stone carving Jagran.TV
c) Wood carving
d) Ivory carving
43. Which of the following statement is correct about terracotta?

a)It is clay like earthenware
b)It is a type of earthenware, is a clay-based unglazed or glazed ceramic, where the fired body is
porous.
c)The terracotta representations of human form are crude in the Indus Valley.
d)All of the above
44. Consider the following statement (s):

I. Harappans built the earliest cities complete with town planning, sanitation, drainage
system and broad well-laid roads.
II. Harappans built double storied houses of burnt bricks each one of which had a
bathroom, a kitchen and a well.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about Harappa Civilisation?
Code:
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
45. Which of the following artefact of the Harappa Civilisation was mainly used for
commercial purposes?
a) Bronze/metal sculpture
b) Stone sculpture
c) Seal
d) Terracotta sculpture
46. Which of the following raw material was not used by the Indus Valley Civilisation?
a) Limestone
b)Red stone
c)Bronze
d)Clay
47. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?
a) Saumilla
b) Susrutha
c) Shaunaka
d) Sudraka
48. Who among the following is not associated with medicine in ancient India?
a) Susruta
b) Dhanvantri
c) Bhaskaracharya
d) Charaka
49. One of the oldest books namely ‘Sulba Sutras’ is the book of …
a) Geometry
b) Medicine
c) Astronomy
d) Geography
50. The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived in
the 6th century was
a) Varahamihira
b) Bhandarkar
c) Pujyapada
d) Prasastapada
51. What was found in thousands of numbers by an archaeologist from Harrapan sites?
a) Utensils
b) Seals
c) Equipment’s
d) None of these
52. What was the major economic source of Indus Valley Civilization?
a) Agriculture
b) Making weapons
c) Buying and selling goods
53. Who among the following never used the needle instrument (Shalaka Yantra)?
a)Aryabhata
b)Lalla
c)Shripati
d)Bhaskaracharya
54. Who was the writer of Jyotishratnamala?

a)Lalla
b)Bhaskaracharya
c)Aryabhata
d)Shripati
55. Consider the following statement related to the Varahamihira
a)He is considered to be one of the "Nine Jewels" (Navaratnas) of the court of legendary ruler
Yashodharman Vikramaditya of Malwa.
b)The Romaka Siddhanta ("Doctrine of the Romans") and the Paulisa Siddhanta were two works
of Western origin which influenced Varahamihira's thought, though this view is controversial as
there is much evidence to suggest that it was actually Vedic thought indigenous to India which
first influenced Western astrologers and subsequently came back to India reformulated.
c) Both a and b
d)Neither a nor b
within
a)Kautukachintamani
b)Panchatantra
c)Arthasashtra
d)Mahabharata
57. In India which city is known as ‘firecracker hub’?

a)Delhi
b)Firozabad
c)Sivakasi
d)Nasik
58. What was the name of other most famous dye extracted from the plant Indigofera
tinctoria for dyeing various shades of blue.
a) Chlorophyll
b) Indigo
c) Both a & b
d) None of these
59. The incidence of colonization forced changes as commercialization in which of the

following sector?
a) Industrial Sector
b) Agricultural Sector
c) Foreign Trade
60. The motive behind colonization was to reduce India to what type of economy?
a) Prosperous economy
b) Importer economy
c) Feeder economy
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UNIT-5 INDIAN TRADITIONS, CULTURAL AND SOCIETY

i) Sahitya Academy
ii) Lalit Kala Academy
iii) National School of Drama
iv) Sangeet Academy
2.Which organization declares a site of special cultural or physical

significance as a World Heritage Site?
i)Archaeological Survey of India

ii)Ministry of Culture
iii)National Museum
iv)UNESCO
3. The stone sculpture of male torso was found in which of the following
archaeological site?
i)Mohenjo-Daro
ii) Lothal
iii) Harappa
iv)Dholavira
4.In which state do we find the fort Aguada?
i)Madhya Pradesh
ii)Goa
iii)Tamil Nadu
iv)Bihar
5. In which place in India can we find cave temples of three faiths?
i)Madurai
ii)Agra
iii)Delhi
iv)Ellora
6.Which foreign influence is seen in the rock cut architecture of India?
i)Greek
ii)Indo-European
iii) Persian
iv)Arabic
7. Which one was a prominent centre of sculptural art during the Gupta
period?
i) Amaravati
ii)Mathura
iii)Sanchi
iv) Gandhara
8. Which of the following items are found in sites of Indus Valley

Civilisation?
i)Bronze statues
ii)Gold beads
ii)Ivory Seals
iv) All of the above
9. With reference to puppetry in India, consider the following statements:
i)Puppetry was present during Harappan times.

ii)Natyashastra does not refer to the art of puppetry.
iii)Oldest written reference is found in Tamil Classic Silappadikaaram.
iv)All of the Above
10 .Which of the following is one of the Classical Dance of Kerala.

i) Kolattam
ii) Mahasu
iii) Mohini Atam
iv) Kuchipudi
11. 'Kuchipudi' is the Classical Dance of _________________ State.

i) Andhra Pradesh
ii) Tamil Nadu
iii) Karnataka
iv) Kerala
12. Which is the famous seal of Harrapan Civilization?

i)Agate seal
ii)Seal M-1271
iii)Pashupati Seal
iv)Animal Seal
13. Find out the objects found by archaeologists that may be made of
stones?
i)Pots, coins, pans, seals and stamps found beneath the surface of the earth
ii)Paintings, Remains of building and sculpture.
iii)Ornaments, tools and weapons found by excavation.
iv)All of these
14. The Indus Valley people knew the use of:

i) Gold, silver, copper, bronze but not iron
ii)Copper, iron, gold but not bronze
iii)Silver, lead, iron but not gold
iv) Gold, tin, bronze but not copper
15. The people of Neolithic age only know about which of the following
metal?
i) Iron
ii)Silver
ii)Bronze
iv) Copper
16. The famous bull-seal of Indus valley found in which one of the following
sites :
i)Lothal
ii)Harappa
iii)Larkana
iv)Chanhudaro
17. Seal in Indus Valley Civilization is primarily used as :

i)A medium of exchange in trade
ii) To signify royalty
iii)To signify ownership of property
iv)None of these
18. The seals found at Mohenjodaro is similar to the seals found at :

i)Afghanistan
ii)Egypt
iii) China
iv)Sumeria
19. The Indus Valley Civilization is known as Pre-Aryan Civilization

because of the evidence of
i)Iron
ii)Copper
iii) Pottery
iv)Script
20. The term theatre derived from which word:-

i)Threatron
ii)Theatron
iii)Threatingon
iv)Throtitleon
21. Which of the following caves is the most ancient evidence of theatre?
i)Sitabenga Cave and Jogimara Cave of Raigarh hill

ii)Bhimbetka rock shelters
iii) Ellora Caves
iv) Borra Caves
22. Which of the following is the most famous and ancient book of drama
in India?
i) Natyamandap
ii) Karpoor Manjari
iii)Natyashastra of Bharata Muni Lord Brahma
iv)None of the above

23. Which of the following is the most ancient classical/Sanskrit play
written by Ashwaghosh?
i)Sariputra Prakaran
ii)Naganada
iii)Ratnavali
iv)Abhigyan Shakuntala
24. In which State is the religious festival Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated

with gusto?
i)Rajasthan
ii)Gujarat
iii)Maharashtra
iv)Madhya Pradesh
25. Which of the following combinations of the States and the festivals
mainly celebrated there is not correct?
i)Rajasthan - Gangaur
ii)Gujarat - Durga Puja
iii)Maharashtra - Ganesh Chaturthi
iv)Uttar Pradesh - Krishna Janmashtami
26. The Desert Festival, an annual event in Rajasthan that displays local
folk arts and culture, aerobatics, camel races, is held at
i)Jodhpur
ii)Jaisalmer
iii)Barmer
iv)Bikaner
27.Ahatguri in Assam is famous for –

i)Bullock-cart racing
ii)Cock fighting
iii)Bull taming
iv)Buffalo fighting
28. Festival of Holi falls on –

i)New Moon Day
ii)Full Moon Day
iii)One day before Full Moon
iv)One day after New Moon
i)Mizoram
ii)Assam
iii)Sikkim
iv)Nagaland
30. Which one of the following festivals is not celebrated almost

simultaneously in the month of January each year?
i)Makar Sankranti
ii)Pongal
iii)Gudi Padwa
iv)Lohri
i)Rajasthan
ii)Uttar Pradesh
iii) Himachal Pradesh
iv)Haryana
32.Kambala is a traditional buffalo race held in the State of

i) Kerala
ii) Telangana
iii) Tamil Nadu
iv) Karnataka
33. Which Union Ministry has started the project to reprint ‘Mongolian
Kanjur’ manuscripts?
i)Ministry of Culture
ii)Ministry of Law and Justice
iii)Ministry of Communication
iv)Ministry of Science and Technology
34. 5. What was the name of first South Indian movie?

A. Anna
B. Srinivasakalyanam
C. Court Dancer
D. keechakvadham
35. “Life in Miniature” project, that was seen in news recently, is a

collaboration between National Museum, Delhi and which company?
i)Microsoft
ii)Google
iii)Facebook
iv)Amazon
36. Which Buddhist text describes the existence of painted figures in many
royal buildings?
i)Vinayapitaka
ii)Sut Pitaka
iii) Abhidhamma Pitaka
iv) None of the above
37. Flowers, leaves and plants were depicted first time in the paintings of
which period?
i) Mughal Sultanat
ii)Gupta Period
iii) Delhi Sultanat
iv) Maurya Period
38. Persian and Arabic influence in the Paintings were seen in which period
of history?
i) Mughal Sultanat
ii)Delhi Sultanat
iii) Both A and B
iv)Neither A nor B
39. The art of painting reached its climax during the period of which
emperor of Medieval India?
i)Akbar
ii)Shah Jahan
iii)Jahangir
iv)Aurangzeb
40. In, India Ancient Iron Age is attached with-

i) Gray Pottery
ii) Black and Red Pottery
iii) Ocher Coloured Pottery
iv) None of the above
41. Which was the first Color movie in India?

i) Kisan Kanya
ii) Alam Ara
iii) Raja Harishchandra
iv) None of these
42. Which Hindi movie got first National Award?

i) Shree 420
ii) Jagriti
iii) Mirza Ghalib
iv) None of these
43. Which was the first Cinemascope film in Bollywood?

i) Naya Daur
ii) Sholay
iii) Kaagaz Ke Phool
iv) None of these
44. Which of these Indian movies did not get nominated for Best Foreign
Language Film at the Oscars?
i) Mother India
ii) Slumdog Millionaire
iii) Lagaan
iv) None of these
45. Who among the following made first Film Theatre of India?
i) Lumiere Brothers
ii) Mani Sethna
iii) Dada Saheb Phalke
iv) Dhirendra Nath Ganguly
46. Which of the following the first foreign film was demonstrated in India?
i)Magic Lamp
ii)Arrival of the train
iii) Life of Christ
iv). Sea Birth
47. Who among the following made the first fully indigenous silent feature
film in India?
i) Lumiere Brothers
ii)Mani Sethna
iii) Dada Saheb Phalke
iv)Dhirendra Nath Ganguly
i) Assam
ii) Kerala
iii) Punjab
iv) Bengal
49. First English film produced in India:

A. A Passage of India
B. English
C. Noorjahan
D. Heaven on Earth
50. Which of the following technique used for making bronze statues
during Harappa Civilisation?
i)Lost Wax Casting
ii)Wood carving
iii)Ivory carving
iv)Stone Craving
51. First movie which celebrate Golden Jubilee in India?

A. Kapal Kundala, Bengali
B. Tukaram, Marathi
C. Prem Sagar, Hindi
D. Balan, Malayalam
Ans. B
52. First foreigner who awarded with Filmfare Award?
A. Noorjahan
B. Reshma
C. Nazia Hassan
D. Salma Aga
Ans. C
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Department of EC
B. Tech VI Semester
MCQ MODEL TEST QUIZ

INDIAN TRADITION, CULTURE AND SOCIETY (KNC502)
Attempt all questions:
Q. No. Question
1 Which of the following Upanishads is written in prose ?
[A] Isa
[B] Katha
[C] Brihadaranyaka
[D] Svetasvatara
2 One of the writers of the Dharmashashtra disapproved the practice of Sati declaring it as
an act of suicide. Identify him from the given options:
[A] Angiras
[B] Medhatithi
[C] Usana
[D] Visnu
3 Which of the Brahamana says’wife is half her husband’?

[A] Satapatha Brahamana
[B] Aitareya Brahamana
[C] Gopatha Brahamana
[D] Taittiriya Brahmana
4 .Chakan Gaan-Ngai, a post-harvest festival is celebrated in __:

[A] Manipur
[B] Sikkim
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
5 The leaning temple of Huma is dedicated to which Hindu god?

[A] Shiva
[B] Rama
[C] Hanuman
[D] Krishna
6 The Varkari sect in Maharashtra was founded by __?

[A] Tukaram
[B] Namdev
[C] Visoba Khechar
[D] Dhyaneshwar
7 Who among the following preached the doctrine of “One religion, one caste and one God
for mankind“?
[A] Jyotiba Phule
[B] Vivekananda
[C] Sri Narayan Guru
[D] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
8 The Sangai Festival is organized in __:

[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Bihar
[D] Nagaland
9 Shesher Kabita” is the reknowned work of which among the following legends?
[A] Rabindranath Tagore
[B] Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
[C] Narendranath Mitra
[D] Dinabandhu Mitra
10 Who among the following has written the famous Bangla book “Agni Vina”?
[A] Rabindra Nath Tagore
[B] Kazi Nazrul Islam
[C] Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
[D] Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Univ. Roll No:

Department of EC
B. Tech VI Semester
MCQ MODEL TEST QUIZ

Q. No. Question
Which among the following are the earliest examples of Rock Cut architecture in Ancient India?
1 [A] Barbara Caves
[B] Elephanta caves
[C] Kanheri Caves
[D] Ajanta Caves
2 Which of the following rulers built the Gujri Mahal in Hissar , Haryana?
[A] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Ala ud din Khilji
[D] Qutub ud din Mubarak Shah
3 13.As recorded by Abulfazl, Akbar, the great used to play which among the following music
instruments?
[A] Dholak
[B] Tabla
[C] Nakkara
[D] Mridang
4 Who among the following is also venerated as “Second Buddha”?

[A] Padmasambhava
[B] Avalokitesvara
[C] Maitreya
[D] Mahasthamaprapta
5 Gundecha brothers are well known exponents of which among the following styles of Hindustani
Classical Music ?
[A] Khayal
[B] Tharana
[C] Dhrupad
[D] Thumr
6 Octagonal shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of which of the following dynasties of
Medieval India?
[A] Khalji
[B] Tughlaq
[C] Sayyid
[D] Lodi
7 The only Dravidian language that is spoken entirely outside India is ___:
[A] Tulu
[B] Kurukh
[C] Brahui
[D] Gondi
Basmati Rice is one of India’s largest agricultural export commodities. Consider the following
8 statements with this reference:
1. In comparison to non-basmati rice, Basmati rice needs more water for cultivation
2. Most basmati rice is produced in north / north-west parts of India
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
9 Identify a tribe in India on the basis of the given information:

1. This tribe is known for unique co-existence of the patrilineal society and the dominating position
of women
2. People of this tribe have been documented to have exceptional ability to survive malaria
[A] Khasi
[B] Gond
[C] Naga
[D] Tharu
Sitabena and Jogimara, which are known to be among world’s oldest surviving theatres, are
10 located in which among the following states?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
Question Bank
ITCS KNC 602
Q. No. Question OC
D. None
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
A. Jatakas
C. Anguttara Nikaya
D. Malvikagnimitran
D. Democracy
B. Force theory
is known as:
A. Organic Theory
C. Supremacy theory
D. Force Theory
from god.
C. None
D. All
A. Guru Dakshina
B. Gurudashina
C. Gurudakshina
D. Gurudaksina
A. Bhramacharya
B. Vanaprastha
C. Sanyasa
D. Grihasta
A. Brahma Vivāha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
A. Sanyasa
B. Grihastha
C. Vanaprastha
D. Bhramacharya
a. Preaching
b. Worship
c. Teaching
d. Warriors
Period
a. James Mill
b. Kate Thomas
c. Visnhugupta
d. Varahamihir

A. Kasyapa Samhita
B. Agnivesa Samhita
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Bal Samhita


None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
2
A. Shruti
B. Smriti
C. Sanhita
D. Vedanga
A. God
B. Knowledge
C. Wisdom
D. Religious
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
D. All

D. All
A. Sam Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Atharva Veda

A. The Aryan
B. The Dravidian
C. The Austria.
D. All

A. 02 FAMILIES
B. 04 FAMILIES
C. 06 FAMILIES
D. 09 FAMILIES
B Sanchi Stupa
C Alora Caves
D Mahabodhi Temple
B Rajasthan & Bihar
A Kerla - Malyalam
B Karnatak- Kannad
D Goa- Konkani
Vedas Constitute Of
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Vision
D. All Of The Above
Tirthankara means 2
A. Teacher
B. Student
C. Monk

25 years
19 years
30 years
35 years
Mahavira means
The leader
The Conqueror
The teacher

A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Meera Bai
B. Gayatri Bai
C. Yashoda
D. Ahilya Bai
Full
Quarter
Half
New
E. Knowledge
F. Wisdom
G. Vision
H. All Of The Above

A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
TKDL 2

A. True
B. False
A. 10 years
B. 25 years
C. 20 years
D. 17 years

E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D. Dyans
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Japan
D. China
A. Jana
B. Vidath
C. Parivar
D. Sangh
are
A. Venaya pikas
B. Sutta pikas
C. Abhidhamma pikas
D. Jatakas
A. Nagarjuna
B. Kanishka
C. Kautilya
D. Mahavir
E. Kali
F. Krishna
G. Shiva
H. Vishnu
A. Karma
B. Dharma
C. Jiva
D. Bhakti

A. North India
C. South India
D. Western India
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Jainism
D. Christianity
A. Bhakti
B. Hinduism
C. Sanskrit
D. Buddhism
A. Meera Bai
B. Ramananda
C. Kālidāsa
D. Xuanzang
A. Harappa
B. Pakistan
C. Medina
D. All
C. A barking animal
D. All
D. None
B. The houses
C. The Great Bath
D. None
C. The Great Bath.
D. None
A. Lalla
B. Ganesh Daywanya
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. Aryabhata
B. Lalla
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. 10-15
B. 0-9
C. 99-120
D. 20-30
A. Sushruta Samhita
B. Atatharvaveda
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Charaka Samhita
etc.
A. Celsus
B. Bhela Samhita
C. Chivaravastu
D. Agnivesa Samhita
E. Kasyapa Samhita
F. Agnivesa Samhita
G. Bhela Samhita
H. None
A. Guptas
B. Kushanas
C. Mauryas
D. Palas

A 4
B 27
C 108
D 101
A Sulvasutras
B Carakasamhita
C Susruta-samhita
D None
A. Rudrasena
B. Barahmihir
C. Charaka
D. Bagabhatta
A. Lothal
B. Ropar
C. Banawali
D. Dholavira
A. Temple
B. Church
C. Gurudwara
D. None
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
deity is kept
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
A. Mosque
B. Tomb
C. Idgah
D. Darwaza
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
impregnable bastion
A. Durg
B. Haveli
C. Baodis
D. None
A. Buddhist
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. None
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
A. 2300 BC
B. 2300 AD
C. 500 BC
D. 500 AD

A. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Uttrakhand
Mumbai
Jaipur
Kolkata
Bengaluru
Pahari
Baul
Vocal
Hindustani

30
28
31
29
the -
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
A Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali

Cultural
Artistic
Agricultural
Sacred
All
a) True
b) False
c) Supremacy theory
d) Force Theory
a) True
b) False
Gupta Period
Chola Period
British Period
Ashoka's Period
Pastureland
All of the above
Sam Veda
Yajur Veda
Rig Veda
Atharva Veda
control that state.
Kautilya
Charak
Brahma
following
The Hindu Period
Muslim Period
British Period
Aryan Period
a) True
b) False
Liberty
Justice
All of the above
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
global.
a) True
b) False
600 BC
1500 BC
600AD
1500AD
a) True
b) False

Hindi
Sanskrit
English
Punjabi
a) True
b) False
Brahma Vivāha
Daiva Vivāha
Ārsa Vivāha
Paishācha Vivāha
Brahmacharyāshrama
Sanyasashrama
Vanprasthashrama
Grah Pravesha
Janapada means 1
Swami
Kosha
a) True
b) False
Moksha
Kama
Artha
Homme
a) Sati
b) Satitva
c) Saamri
d) Slavery
a) True
b) False
Rati vivah
Brahm vivah
Rakshasa Vivah
Gandherva Vivah
Gandherva
Asura
Rakshasa
Daivya
teacher
a) True
b) False
a) 18
b) 20
c) 25
d) 05
India
a) Fifth
b) Sixth
c) Fourth
d) Seventh
ALL of the Above
Mantrina
Mahamandal
Sewaka
Dasa
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4

Wind
Eternity
Rain and Thunder
Fire
1500 – 700 BC
1400 – 600 BC
1500 – 600 BC
1400 – 700 BC
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Kshatriyas
Aryans
Vaishyas
Dasyus
Rigveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda
The crown prince
The King
Valmiki
Tulsidas
Vishvamitra
Chanakya
Preaching
Worship
Teaching
Warriors

a) 6
b) 5
c) 7
d) 4


Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta I
Ashoka
Harshavardhana
Vidata
Sabha
Gana
Samiti
Rig Veda
Sam Veda
Atharva Veda
Yajur Veda
Education
Birth
Occupation
Talent
a) 18
b) 20
c) 22
d) 24
a) Six
b) Four
c) Eight
d) Two
Vanaprastha
Sannyāsa
Brahmacharyāshrama
Grah Pravesha
a) True
b) False
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. None
________
Alexander Dravid
_________.. century
8th
6th
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Right View
Right Speech
Right Action
Non Violence

Devanagari
Dravidian
Aryan
All of the above
Language
Text
Literature
Script
True
False
Vedas
Hinduism
Buddhism
Guru
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa
Sanskrit
Brahmani
Later Vedic period
Early Vedic Period
Middle Vedic period
None
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Sage Vyasa
Sage Vishwamitra
Sage Valmiki
Sage Veda
God
Knowledge
Wisdom
Religious
Nonviolence
Non verbal
Non complance
Violent
Harappa
Mohenjo Daro
Mumbai
Agra
India
Indonesia
Japan
China
are
Venaya pikas
Sutta pikas
Abhidhamma pikas
Jatakas
Sanchi
Sarnath
Sravasti
Bodh Gaya

True
False
True
False
20th
24th
1st
3rd
Joda
Logic
All of the above
Joda
Logic
All of the above
True
False
Padampada
Suresvara
Totakacara
Advait
Thoughts
True
False
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
Buddhism
Dharma
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
The Vedas
Dharma
Epic poem
Nirvana
Yoga
Dharma
The Eightfold Path
The Five Pillars
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Sudras
Qur'an
Stupas
next life?
Karma
Brahman
Dharma
Atman
Bodhisattva
Priest
Tirthankara
Brahmin
True
False
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Saturn
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Saturn
True
False

Glass making
dyeing of clothes
tanning of leather
Decimal Point
making the calendar
True
False
Astronomy
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
B. Himalaya temple
C. Kedarnath temple
D. Khajuraho temple

A. Vishnugupt
B. Chandragupt
C. Ashoka
Bimbsaar
from god.
C. None
All
B. Karnatak- Telgu
C. Tamilnadu- Tamil
D. Goa- Konkani
H. All
The Rigveda has
A. 1028 hymns
B. 180 hymns
C. 108 hymns
D. 1100 hymns
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Saraswati
D. Kaveri

B. Tamil literature
B. Dhanishtha
C. Shravan
D. Punarvasu
__________
D. Kashi and Champa
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi
Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

32
34
33
31
Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas

Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit

Karnataka
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Gujarat

6
5
8
7

Shiva and Surya God
Odissi
Sattriya
Kathakali
Gaudiya Nritya

Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi

Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

Himachal Pradeh
Odisha
Punjab
Assam
Garba is a form of
Folk Music
Classical Dance
Folk Dance
Classical Music

Courage
India
Diversity
Knowledge


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas
Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit
temples?
Lat
Vimana
Gopura
Shikhara

Lord Shiva
Lord Hanuman
Lord Indra
Lord Brahma

Cholas
Pallavas
Pandyas
architecture?
Shikara
Gopura
Vimana
Mandapa
Narasimhavarman II
None of the above

a. Only 1
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Explanation:

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda
a. Mughals
b. Greeks
c. Iranian
d. Shakas

a) Lord Vishnu
b) Lord Brahma
c) Lord Shiva
d) Lord Ganesha
a) Kathak
b) Manipuri
c) BIhu
d) Bharatanatyam

a) Kathak
b) Garba
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
a) Nagaland
b) Sikkim
c) Assam
d) Manipur
is not correct?
Rajasthan - Gangaur
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
Barmer
Bikaner

Bullock-cart racing
Cock fighting
Bull taming
Buffalo fighting

Rajasthan
Haryana
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh

January
March
August
November

Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Jodhpur
Ajmer
Jaipur
Udaipur
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
January each year?
Makar Sankranti
Pongal
Gudi Padwa
Lohri

Baisakhi
Basant Panchami
Teej
Sankranti
states?
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Rajasthan
Gujarat

Kerala
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
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Multiple Choice Based Questions

RCC Structures Design
Question No. 01
An R.C.C. beam of 6 m span is 30 cm wide and has a lever arm of 55 cm. If it carries a U.D.L. of 12 t
per m and allowable shear stress is 5 kg/cm2, the beam
(A) Is safe in shear
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(B) Is safe with stirrups
(C) Is safe with stirrups and inclined bars
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 02
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According to I.S. : 456, slabs which span in two directions with corners held down, are assumed to
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be divided in each direction into middle strips and edge strips such that the width of the middle
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(D) Four-fifth of the width of the slab

Answer: Option C
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Question No. 03
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Question No. 04
The diameter of the column head support a flat slab, is generally kept
(A) 0.25 times the span length
(B) 0.25 times the diameter of the column
(C) 4.0 cm larger than the diameter of the column
(D) 5.0 cm larger than the diameter of the column
Answer: Option A
Question No. 05
If is the uniformly distributed load on a circular slab of radius fixed at its ends, the
maximum positive radial moment at its centre, is
(A) 3WR²/16
(B) 2WR²/16
(C) WR²/16
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(D) None of these
Answer: Option C
Question No. 06
The maximum ratio of span to depth of a slab simply supported and spanning in one direction, is
(A) 35
(B) 25
(C) 30
(D) 20
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 07
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If the width of the foundation for two equal columns is restricted, the shape of the footing
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(A) Square
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(B) Rectangular
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(C) Trapezoidal _B
(D) Triangular
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 08
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The floor slab of a building is supported on reinforced cement floor beams. The ratio of the end
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(A) 0.7
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(B) 0.8
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 09
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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(A) Lateral reinforcement in R.C.C. columns is provided to prevent the longitudinal

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reinforcement from buckling

(B) Lateral reinforcement prevents the shearing of concrete on diagonal plane
(C) Lateral reinforcement stops breaking away of concrete cover, due to buckling
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 10
In case the factor of safety against sliding is less than 1.5, a portion of slab is constructed
downwards at the end of the heel slab, which is known as
(A) A key
(B) A cut-off wall
(C) A rib
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
Question No. 11
Lapped splices in tensile reinforcement are generally not used for bars of size larger than
(A) 18 mm diameter
(B) 24 mm diameter
(C) 30 mm diameter
(D) 36 mm diameter
Answer: Option D
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Minimum spacing between horizontal parallel reinforcement of the same size should not be less
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(A) One diameter
(B) 2.5 diameters
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(C) 3 diameters
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(D) 3.5 diameters _B
Answer: Option A
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Question No. 13
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(A) Clear spacing between ribs shall not be greater than 4.5 cm
(B) Width of the rib shall not be less than 7.5 cm
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(C) Overall depth of the slab shall not exceed four times the breadth of the rib
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(D) All the above

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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 14
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(B) Dog legged
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Answer: Option D
Question No. 15
Columns may be made of plain concrete if their unsupported lengths do not exceed their least
lateral dimension
(A) Two times
(B) Three times
(C) Four times
(D) Five times
Answer: Option C
Question No. 16
The width of the flange of a L-beam, should be less than
(A) One-sixth of the effective span
(B) Breadth of the rib + four times thickness of the slab
(C) Breadth of the rib + half clear distance between ribs
(D) Least of the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 17
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A pre-stressed concrete member is preferred because
(A) Its dimensions are not decided from the diagonal tensile stress
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(B) Large size of long beams carrying large shear force need not be adopted
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(C) Removal of cracks in the members due to shrinkage
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(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 18 _B
If the ratio of the span to the overall depth does not exceed 10, the stiffness of the beam will
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(D) None of these
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 19
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points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is
(A) WL/8
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(B) WL²/24
(C) WL²/47
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(D) WL²/16
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Answer: Option C
Question No. 20
If is the net upward pressure on a square footing of side for a square column of side , the
maximum bending moment is given by
(A) B.M = pb (c - a)/4
(B) B.M = pb (b - a)²/4
(C) B.M = pb (b - a)²/8
(D) B.M = pb (b + a)/8
Answer: Option C
Question No. 21
To ensure uniform pressure distribution, the thickness of the foundation, is
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(A) Kept uniform throughout
(B) Increased gradually towards the edge
(C) Decreased gradually towards the edge
(D) Kept zero at the edge
Answer: Option C
Question No. 22
longitudinal bars and lateral stirrups, is
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(A) Stress in concrete × area of concrete
(B) Stress in steel × area of steel
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(C) Stress in concrete × area of concrete + Stress in steel × area of steel
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(D) None of these
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 23
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If p1 and p2 are mutually perpendicular principal stresses acting on a soil mass, the normal stress
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to the principal plane carrying the principal stress p1, is:
(A) [(p - p p p sin 2
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(D) [(p p p - p /2] sin 2

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Question No. 24
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(A) 5 mm
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(B) 7.5 mm
(C) 10 mm
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(D) 15 mm
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 25
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: Tensile reinforcement bars of a rectangular
beam
(A) Are curtailed if not required to resist the bending moment
(B) Are bent up at suitable places to serve as shear reinforcement
(C) Are bent down at suitable places to serve as shear reinforcement
(D) Are maintained at bottom to provide at least local bond stress
Answer: Option C
Question No. 26
Steel bars are generally connected together to get greater length than the standard length by
providing
(A) Straight bar splice
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(B) Hooked splice
(C) Dowel splice
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 27
The minimum thickness of the cover at the end of a reinforcing bar should not be less than twice
the diameter of the bar subject to a minimum of
(A) 10 mm
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(B) 15 mm
(C) 20 mm
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(D) 25 mm
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 28
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Top bars are extended to the projecting parts of the combined footing of two columns Ldistance
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apart for a distance of _B
(A) 0.1 L from the outer edge of column
(B) 0.1 L from the centre edge of column
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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 29
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For M 150 grade concrete (1:2:4) the moment of resistance factor is

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(A) 0.87
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(C) 7.50
(D) 5.80
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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 30
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cross section is and sectional modulus is . The minimum stress on the beam subjected to a
maximum bending moment is
(A) f = (P/A) - (Z/M)
(B) f = (A/P) - (M/Z)
(C) f = (P/A) - (M/Z)
(D) f = (P/A) - (M/6Z)
Answer: Option C
Question No. 31
If C is creep coefficient, f is original pre-stress in concrete, m is modular ratio, E is Young's modulus
of steel and e is shrinkage strain, the combined effect of creep and shrinkage is:
(A) (1 - C)mf - eE
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(B) (C - 1)mf + eE
(C) (C - 1)mf - eE
(D) (1 - C)mf + eE
Answer: Option B
Question No. 32
In a pre-stressed member it is advisable to use
(A) Low strength concrete only
(B) High strength concrete only
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(C) Low strength concrete but high tensile steel
(D) High strength concrete and high tensile steel
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Question No. 33
An R.C.C. lintel is spanning an opening of 2 m span in a brick wall. The height of the roof is 2.9 m
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above the floor level and that of the opening is 2.1 m above the floor level. The lintel is to be
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designed for self weight plus _B
(A) Triangular load of the wall
(B) UDL of wall
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(D) Triangular load + load from the roof

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Question No. 34
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The minimum clear cover for R.C.C. columns shall be

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(C) Greater of 25 mm or diameter

(D) Smaller of 25 mm or diameter
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Question No. 35
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The minimum thickness of a flat slab is taken

(A) L/32 for end panels without drops
(B) L/36 for end panels without drops
(C) L/36 for interior panels without drop
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 36
The design of heel slab of a retaining wall is based on the maximum bending moment due to:
(A) Its own weight
(B) Weight of the soil above it
(C) Load of the surcharge, if any
(D) All the above
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Question No. 37
An R.C.C beam of 25 cm width has a clear span of 5 metres and carries a U.D.L. of 2000 kg/m
inclusive of its self weight. If the lever arm of the section is 45 cm., the beam is
(A) Safe in shear
(B) Is safe with stirrups
(C) Is safe with stirrups and inclined members
(D) Needs revision of the section
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Answer: Option A
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Question No. 38
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The neutral axis of a T-beam exists
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(A) Within the flange
(B) At the bottom edge of the slab
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(C) Below the slab
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(D) All the above _B
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 39
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(A) Circular
(B) Square
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(C) Octagonal
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(D) Square with corners chamfered

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Question No. 40
The spacing of transverse reinforcement of column is decided by the following consideration.
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(A) The least lateral dimension of the column

(B) Sixteen times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal reinforcing rods in the column
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(D) All the above

Answer: Option D
Question No. 41
The self-weight of the footing, is
(A) Not considered for calculating the upward pressure on footing
(B) Also considered for calculating the upward pressure on footing
(C) Not considered for calculating the area of the footing
(D) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option A
Question No. 42
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
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(A) In the stem of a retaining wall, reinforcement is provided near the earth side
(B) In the toe slab of a retaining wall, reinforcement is provided at the bottom of the slab
(C) In the heel slab of a retaining wall, reinforcement is provided at the top of the slab
(D) None of these
Answer: Option D
Question No. 43
If the bearing capacity of soil is 10 tonnes/cm2 and the projection of plain concrete footing from
walls, is a cm, the depth D of footing is
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(A) D = 0.0775 a
(B) D = 0.775 a
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(C) D = 0.775 a
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(D) D = 0.775 a2
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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 44
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(A) Shrinkage of concrete
(B) Elastic shortening of concrete
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(D) All the above

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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 45
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(C) 1/6th of the span

(D) 1/7th of the span
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 46
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If R and T are rise and tread of a stair spanning horizontally, the steps are supported by a wall on
one side and by a stringer beam on the other side, the steps are designed as beams of width
(A) R + T
(B) T - R
(C) 2 + T2)
(D) R - T
Answer: Option C
Question No. 47
If p1 and P2 are effective lateral loadings at the bottom and top exerted by a level earth subjected
to a super-load on the vertical face of height h of a retaining wall, the horizontal pressure p per
unit length of the wall, is
(A) [( - )/2] h
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(B) [( + )/4] h
(C) [( + )/2] h
(D) ( - h
Answer: Option C
Question No. 48
In the zone of R.C.C. beam where shear stress is less than 5 kg/cm2, nominal reinforcement is
provided at a pitch of
(A) One-half lever arm of the section
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(B) One-third lever arm of the section
(C) Lever arm of the section
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(D) One and half lever arm of the section
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 49
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(A) Distribute the load _B
(B) Resist the temperature stresses
(C) Resist the shrinkage stress
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 50
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Long and short spans of a two way slab are ly and lx and load on the slab acting on strips parallel
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to lx and ly be wx and wy respectively. According to Rankine Grashoff theory

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(C) (wx/wy) = (ly/lx)4

(D) None of these
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 51
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The pitch of the main bars in a simply supported slab, should not exceed its effective depth by
(A) Three times
(B) Four times
(C) Five times
(D) Six times
Answer: Option D
Question No. 52
High strength concrete is used in pre-stressed member
(A) To overcome high bearing stresses developed at the ends
(B) To overcome bursting stresses at the ends
(C) To provide high bond stresses
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
Question No. 53
If is the load on a circular slab of radius , the maximum radial moment at the centre of the
slab, is
(A) WR²/16
(B) 2WR²/16
(C) 3WR²/16
(D) 5WR²/16
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 54
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weight w per unit volume, the minimum depth (h) of the foundation from the free surface of the
earth, is
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(B) h = (W/Aw) [(1 + )/(1 + sin )] _B
(C) h = (W/Aw) [(1 - )/(1 + sin )]²
(D) h W/Aw) [(1 - )/(1 + sin )]²
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Question No. 55
If the permissible compressive and tensile stresses in a singly reinforced beam are 50 kg/cm2 and
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1400 kg/cm2 respectively and the modular ratio is 18, the percentage area At of the steel required
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for an economic section, is

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(C) 0.696 %
(D) 0.796 %
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 56
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The modular ratio m of a concrete whose permissible compressive stress is C, may be obtained
from the equation.
(A) m = 700/3C
(B) m = 1400/3C
(C) m = 2800/3C
(D) m = 3500/3C
Answer: Option C
Question No. 57
Enlarged head of a supporting column of a flat slab is technically known as
(A) Supporting end of the column
(B) Top of the column
(C) Capital
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(D) Drop panel
Answer: Option C
Question No. 58
Thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column, is technically known as
(A) Drop panel
(B) Capital
(C) Column head
(D) None of these
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Answer: Option A
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Question No. 59
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by a force through its centroidal longitudinal axis, the compressive stress in concrete, is
(A) P/A
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(C) P/2A _B
(D) 2A/P
Answer: Option A
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Question No. 60
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Side face reinforcement shall be provided in the beam when depth of the web in a beam exceeds
(A) 50 cm
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(B) 75 cm
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(C) 100 cm
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(D) 120 cm
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Question No. 61
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provided with a bent tendon with tension P such that central one-third portion of the tendon
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(A) WL/P
(B) WL/2P
(C) WL/3P
(D) WL/4P
Answer: Option C
Question No. 62
The minimum head room over a stair must be
(A) 200 cm
(B) 205 cm
(C) 210 cm
(D) 230 cm
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 63
If q is the punching shear resistance per unit area a, is the side of a square footing for a column of
side b, carrying a weight W including the weight of the footing, the depth (D) of the footing from
punching shear consideration, is
(A) D = W (a - b)/4a²bq
(B) D = W (a² - b²)/4a²bq
(C) D = W (a² - b²)/8a²bq
(D) D = W (a² - b²)/4abq
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 64
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(A) 1/15th of span
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(B) 1/20th of span
(C) 1/25th of span
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Answer: Option D _B
Question No. 65
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(A) Three times

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(C) Five times
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Question No. 66
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left side of the exterior column is x, then the projection y on the right side of the exterior column,
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column loads).
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(A) y = L - (l - )
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(B) y = L/2 + (l - )
(C) y = L/2 - (l + )
(D) y = L/2 - (l - )
Answer: Option D
Question No. 67
Total pressure on the vertical face of a retaining wall of height h acts parallel to free surface and
from the base at a distance of
(A) h/4
(B) h/3
(C) h/2
(D) 2h/3
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 68
If the tendon is placed at an eccentricity e below the centroidal axis of the longitudinal axis of a
rectangular beam (sectional modulus Z and stressed load P in tendon) the stress at the extreme
top edge
(A) Is increased by PZ/e
(B) Is increased by Pe/Z
(C) Is decreased by Pe/Z
(D) Remains unchanged
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 69
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(A) 150 KN/mm2
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(B) 200 KN/mm2
(C) 250 KN/mm2
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Answer: Option D _B
Question No. 70
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(A) Rankine formula

(B) Marcus formula
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(D) Grashoff formula

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Question No. 71
Spacing of stirrups in a rectangular beam, is
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(B) Decreased towards the centre of the beam
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(D) Increased at the centre of the beam

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Question No. 72
As per IS : 456, the reinforcement in a column should not be less than
(A) 0.5% and not more than 5% of cross-sectional area
(B) 0.6% and not more than 6% of cross-sectional area
(C) 0.7% and not more than 7% of cross-sectional area
(D) 0.8% and not more than 8% of cross-sectional area
Answer: Option D
Question No. 73
The allowable tensile stress in mild steel stirrups, reinforced cement concrete, is
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(A) 1400 kg/cm2

(B) 190 kg/cm2
(C) 260 kg/cm2
(D) 230 kg/cm2
Answer: Option A
Question No. 74
Bottom bars under the columns are extended into the interior of the footing slab to a distance
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(A) 42 diameters from the centre of the column
(B) 42 diameters from the inner edge of the column
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(C) 42 diameters from the outer edge of the column
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(D) 24 diameters from the centre of the column
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 75
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(B) During deformation limits, Hook's law is equally applicable to concrete as well as to steel
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 76
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 77
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An R.C.C. column is treated as short column if its slenderness ratio is less than
(A) 30
(B) 35
(C) 40
(D) 50
Answer: Option D
Question No. 78
The zone in which transverse bending is likely to occur may be obtained by drawing a line from the
(A) 30°
(B) 45°
(C) 60°
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Answer: Option B
Question No. 79
The thickness of the topping of a ribbed slab, varies between
(A) 3 cm to 5 cm
(B) 5 cm to 8 cm
(C) 8 cm to 10 cm
(D) 12 cm to 15 cm
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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 80
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If the length of an intermediate span of a continuous slab is 5m, the length of the end span is kept
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(A) 4.5 m
(B) 4.0 m
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(C) 3.5 m
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(D) 3.0 m _B
Answer: Option A
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Question No. 81
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(A) (L/2) (1 - 3/qmax)
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(B) (L/3) (1 - 5/qmax)

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(C) (L/2) (1 - 5/qmax)

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(D) (L/2) (1 - 2/qmax)

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Question No. 82
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The angle of internal friction of soil mass is the angle whose

(A) Tangent is equal to the rate of the maximum resistance to sliding on any internal inclined
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(B) Sine is equal to the ratio of the maximum resistance to sliding on any internal inclined plane
to the normal pressure acting on the plane
(C) Cosine is equal to the ratio of the maximum resistance sliding on any internal inclined plane
to the normal pressure acting on the plane
(D) None of these
Answer: Option A
Question No. 83
The maximum ratio of span to depth of a slab simply supported and spanning in two directions, is
(A) 25
(B) 30
(C) 35
(D) 40
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Question No. 84
If T and R are the tread and rise of a stair which carries a load w per square metre on slope, the
corresponding load per square metre of the horizontal area, is
(A) w (R + T)/T
(B) w (R² + T²)/T
(C) w (R + T)/T
(D) w (R/T)
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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 85
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If the loading on a pre-stressed rectangular beam, is uniformly distributed, the tendon to be
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(A) Straight below centroidal axis
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(C) Parabolic with convexity upward _B
(D) Straight above centroidal axis
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Question No. 86
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For normal cases, stiffness of a simply supported beam is satisfied if the ratio of its span to its
overall depth does not exceed
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(A) 10
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(B) 15
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(C) 20
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(D) 25
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Question No. 87
If the maximum dip of a parabolic tendon carrying tension P is h and the effective length of the
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(A) 8hp/l
(B) 8hp/l²
(C) 8hl/p
(D) 8hl/p²
Answer: Option B
Question No. 88
If depth of slab is 10 cm, width of web 30 cm, depth of web 50 cm, centre to centre distance of
beams 3 m, effective span of beams 6 m, the effective flange width of the beam, is
(A) 200 cm
(B) 300 cm
(C) 150 cm
(D) 100 cm
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Question No. 89
The steel generally used in R.C.C. work, is
(A) Stainless
(B) Mild steel
(C) High carbon steel
(D) High tension steel
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 90
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If the ratio of long and short spans of a two way slab with corners held down is r, the actual
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reduction of B.M. is given by
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(A) (5/6) (r/1 + r²) M
(B) (5/6) (r²/1 + r²) M
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(C) (5/6) (r²/1 + r3) M
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(D) (5/6) (r²/1 + r4) M _B
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 91
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A part of the slab may be considered as the flange of the T-beam if

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(A) Flange has adequate reinforcement transverse to beam

(B) It is built integrally with the beam
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(C) It is effectively bonded together with the beam

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(D) All the above

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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 92
By over-reinforcing a beam, the moment of resistance can be increased not more than
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(B) 15 %
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(C) 20 %
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(D) 25 %
Answer: Option D
Question No. 93
Total pressure on the vertical face of a retaining wall of height per unit run exerted by the
retained earth weighing per unit volume, is
(A) wh [(1 - )/(1 + sin )]
(B) wh² [(1 - )/(1 + sin )]
(C) wh² [(1 - )/2(1 + sin )]
(D) wh² [(1 - )/3(1 + sin )]
Answer: Option C
Question No. 94
A singly reinforced beam has breadth b, effective depth d, depth of neutral axis n and critical
neutral axis n1. If fc and ft are permissible compressive and tensile stresses, the moment to
resistance of the beam, is
(A) bn (fc/2) (d - n/3)
(B) Atft (d - n/3)
(C) ½ n1 (1 - n1/3) cbd²
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 95
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According to I.S.: 456, 1978 the thickness of reinforced concrete footing on piles at its edges, is
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kept less than
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(A) 5 cm
(B) 10 cm
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(C) 15 cm
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(D) 20 cm _B
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 96
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If l1 and l2 are the lengths of long and short spans of a two way slab simply supported on four
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edges and carrying a load w per unit area, the ratio of the loads split into w1 and w2acting on strips
parallel to l2 and l1 is
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(A) w1/w2 = l2/l1

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(B) w1/w2 = (l2/l1)²

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(C) w1/w2 = (l2/l1)3

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Question No. 97
The live load to be considered for an accessible roof, is
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(A) Nil
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(B) 75 kg/m3
(C) 150 kg/m2
(D) 200 kg/cm2
Answer: Option C
Question No. 98
If Ac, Asc and A are areas of concrete, longitudinal steel and section of a R.C.C. column and m and
c are the modular ratio and maximum stress in the configuration of concrete, the strength of
column is
(A) cAc + m cAsc
(B) c(A - Asc) + m cAsc
(C) c[A + (m - 1)ASC]
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
Question No. 99
On an absolutely rigid foundation base, the pressure will
(A) Be more at the edges of the foundation
(B) Be uniform
(C) Not be uniform
(D) Be zero at the centre of the foundation
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 100
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The diameter of transverse reinforcement of columns should be equal to one-fourth of the
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diameter of the main steel rods but not less than
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(A) 4 mm
(B) 5 mm
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(D) 7 mm _B
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 101

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If longitudinally spanning stairs are casted along with their landings, the maximum bending
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moment per metre width, is taken as

(A) wl²/4
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(C) wl²/10
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(D) wl²/12
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Question No. 102

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If P kg/m2 is the upward pressure on the slab of a plain concrete footing whose projection on
either side of the wall is a cm, the depth of foundation D is given by
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(A) D = 0.00775 aP
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(B) D = 0.0775 aP
(C) D = 0.07775 aP
(D) D = 0.775 Pa
Answer: Option A
Question No. 103

If the shear stress in a R.C.C. beam is
(A) Equal or less than 5 kg/cm2, no shear reinforcement is provided
(B) Greater than 4 kg/cm2, but less than 20 kg/cm2, shear reinforcement is provided
(C) Greater than 20 kg/cm2, the size of the section is changed
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 104
For a continuous floor slab supported on beams, the ratio of end span length and intermediate
span length, is
(A) 0.6
(B) 0.7
(C) 0.8
(D) 0.9
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 105
In a singly reinforced beam
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(B) Steel possesses initial stresses when embedded in concrete
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(C) Plane sections transverse to the centre line of the beam before bending remain plane after
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(D) Elastic moduli for concrete and steel have different values within the limits of deformation
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of the beam _B
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 106

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The ratio of the breadth to effective depth of a beam is kept

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(A) 0.25
(B) 0.50
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(C) 0.70
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(D) 0.75
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Question No. 107

In a cantilever retaining wall without a heel slab
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(B) Base slab is made 10 cm thicker than the stem
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(C) Width of the base slab is kept 0.7 time the total height of the wall
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(D) All the above

Answer: Option D
Question No. 108

is the pre-stressed force applied to the tendon of a rectangular pre-stressed beam whose area
of cross section is and sectional modulus is . The maximum stress in the beam, subjected
to a maximum bending moment , is
(A) f = (P/A) + (Z/M)
(B) f = (A/P) + (M/Z)
(C) f = (P/A) + (M/Z)
(D) f = (P/A) + (M/6Z)
Answer: Option C
Question No. 109
A T-beam behaves as a rectangular beam of a width equal to its flange if its neutral axis
(A) Remains within the flange
(B) Remains below the slab
(C) Coincides the geometrical centre of the beam
(D) None of these
Answer: Option A
Question No. 110
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For the design of a simply supported T-beam the ratio of the effective span to the overall depth of
the beam is limited to
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(A) 10
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(B) 15
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(C) 20
(D) 25
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Question No. 111
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A reinforced concrete cantilever beam is 3.6 m long, 25 cm wide and has its lever arm 40 cm. It
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carries a load of 1200 kg at its free end and vertical stirrups can carry 1800 kg. Assuming concrete
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to carry one-third of the diagonal tension and ignoring the weight of the beam, the number of
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shear stirrups required, is

(A) 30
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(B) 35
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(C) 40
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(D) 45
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Question No. 112

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(A) 1/7 to 1/3 of rib depth
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(C) 1/2 to 3/4 of rib depth

(D) 1/3 to 2/3 of rib depth
Answer: Option D
Question No. 113

A ribbed slab is provided for
(A) A plain ceiling
(B) Thermal insulation
(C) Acoustic insulation
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 114
To ensure that the hogging bending moment at two points of suspension of a pile of
length L equals the sagging moment at its centre, the distances of the points of suspension from
either end, is
(A) 0.107 L
(B) 0.207 L
(C) 0.307 L
(D) 0.407 L
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 115
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The stresses developed in concrete and steel in reinforced concrete beam 25 cm width and 70 cm
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effective depth, are 62.5 kg/cm2 and 250 kg/cm2 respectively. If m = 15, the depth of its neutral
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(A) 20 cm
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(B) 25 cm
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(C) 30 cm _B
(D) 35 cm
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 116

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If the depth of actual neutral axis of a doubly reinforced beam

(A) Is greater than the depth of critical neutral axis, the concrete attains its maximum stress
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earlier
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(B) Is less than the depth of critical neutral axis, the steel in the tensile zone attains its maximum
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(C) Is equal to the depth of critical neutral axis; the concrete and steel attain their maximum
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(D) All the above
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Question No. 117

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If the modular ratio is , steel ratio is and overall depth of a beam is , the depth of the
critical neutral axis of the beam, is
(A) [m/(m - r)] d
(B) [m/(m + r)] d
(C) [(m + r)/m] d
(D) [(r - m)/m] d
Answer: Option B
Question No. 118

The maximum diameter of a bar used in a ribbed slab, is
(A) 12 mm
(B) 6 mm
(C) 20 mm
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Answer: Option D
Question No. 119

A column is regarded as long column if the ratio of its effective length and lateral dimension,
exceeds
(A) 10
(B) 15
(C) 20
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(D) 25
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 120
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According to the steel beam theory of doubly reinforced beams
(A) Tension is resisted by tension steel
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(B) Compression is resisted by compression steel
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(C) Stress in tension steel equals the stress in compression steel
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(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 121

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The breadth of a ribbed slab containing two bars must be between

(A) 6 cm to 7.5 cm
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(B) 8 cm to 10 cm
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(C) 10 cm to 12 cm
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(D) 12 cm to 15 cm
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Question No. 122

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The stem of a cantilever retaining wall which retains earth level with top is 6 m. If the angle of
repose and weight of the soil per cubic metre are 30° and 2000 kg respectively, the effective width
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(A) 51.5
(B) 52.5
(C) 53.5
(D) 54.5
Answer: Option C
Question No. 123

If the diameter of the main reinforcement in a slab is 16 mm, the concrete cover to main bars is
(A) 10 mm
(B) 12 mm
(C) 14 mm
(D) 16 mm
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 124
Minimum spacing between horizontal parallel reinforcement of different sizes, should not be less
than
(A) One diameter of thinner bar
(B) One diameter of thicker bar
(C) Twice the diameter of thinner bar
(D) None of these
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 125
For a number of columns constructed in a rcjw, the type of foundation provided, is
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(A) Footing
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(B) Raft
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(C) Strap
(D) Strip
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Question No. 126
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A singly reinforced concrete beam of 25 cm width and 70 cm effective depth is provided with
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18.75 cm2 steel. If the modular ratio (m) is 15, the depth of the neutral axis, is
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(A) 20 cm
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(B) 25 cm
(C) 30 cm
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(D) 35 cm
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 127

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In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a
maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is
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measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of
test load should not exceed
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(A) 10 mm
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(B) 15 mm
(C) 20 mm
(D) 25 mm
Answer: Option D
Question No. 128

The diameter of main bars in R.C.C. columns, shall not be less than
(A) 6 mm
(B) 8 mm
(C) 10 mm
(D) 12 mm
Answer: Option D
Question No. 129
If d is the diameter of a bar, ft is allowable tensile stress and fb, is allowable bond stress, the bond
length is given by
(A) ft .d/4fb
(B) ( /4). (ft .d/fb)
(C) ft .d²/fb
(D) ( /4). (ft .d3/fb)
Answer: Option A
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Question No. 130
An intermediate T-beam reinforced with two layers of tensile steel with clear cover 13 cm
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encasted with the floor of a hall 12 metres by 7 metres, is spaced at 3 metres from adjoining
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beams and if the width of the beam is 20 cm, the breadth of the flange is
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(A) 300 cm
(B) 233 cm
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(C) 176 cm
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(D) 236 cm _B
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 131

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The length of lap in tension reinforcement should not be less than the bar diameter × (actual
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tension / four times the permissible average bond stress) if it is more than
(A) 18 bar diameters
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(B) 24 bar diameters

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(C) 30 bar diameters

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(D) 36 bar diameters

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Question No. 132

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(A) Depth of neutral axis decreases
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(B) Depth of neutral axis increases

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(C) Lever arm increases

(D) Lever arm decreases
Answer: Option B
Question No. 133

The effective width of a column strip of a flat slab, is
(A) One-fourth the width of the panel
(B) Half the width of the panel
(C) Radius of the column
(D) Diameter of the column
Answer: Option B
Question No. 134
As per IS : 1343, total shrinkage for a pre-tensioned beam, is
(A) 3.0 × 10-2
(B) 3.0 × 10-3
(C) 3.0 × 10-5
(D) 3.5 × 10-5
Answer: Option D
Question No. 135
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Dimensions of a beam need be changed if the shear stress is more than
(A) 10 kg/cm2
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(B) 15 kg/cm2
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(C) 20 kg/cm2
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(D) 25 kg/cm2
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 136 _B
Based on punching shear consideration, the overall depth of a combined footing under a
column A, is
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(B) (Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A + Upward pressure ×

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Area of the column)

(C) (Perimeter of column A × Safe punching stress)/(Load on column A × Upward pressure ×
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Area of the column)

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(D) None of these

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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 137

Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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(A) A pile is a slender member which transfers the load through its lower end on a strong strata
(B) A pile is a slender member which transfers its load to the surrounding soil
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(C) A pile is a slender member which transfers its load by friction

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(D) A pile is a cylindrical body of concrete which transfers the load at a depth greater than its
width
Answer: Option B
Question No. 138

In a combined footing if shear stress exceeds 5 kg/cm2, the nominal stirrups provided are:
(A) 6 legged
(B) 8 legged
(C) 10 legged
(D) 12 legged
Answer: Option D
Question No. 139
The weight of reinforced concrete, is generally taken as
(A) 2200 kg/m3
(B) 2300 kg/m3
(C) 2400 kg/m3
(D) 2500 kg/m3
Answer: Option C
Question No. 140
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If W is the load on a circular slab of radius R, the maximum circumferential moment at the centre
of the slab, is
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(A) WR²/16
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(B) 2WR²/16
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(C) 3WR²/16
(D) Zero
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 141
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If is weight of a retaining wall and is the horizontal earth pressure, the factor of safety
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(A) 1.0
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(B) 1.25
(C) 1.5
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(D) 2.0
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 142

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(A) Distance between the centres of the bearings
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(B) Clear distance between the inner faces of the walls plus twice the thickness of the wall
(C) Clear span plus effective depth of the slab
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(D) None of these

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Answer: Option B
Question No. 143

In a beam the local bond stress Sb, is equal to
(A) Shear force/(Leaver arm × Total perimeter of reinforcement)
(B) Total perimeter of reinforcement/(Leaver arm × Shear force)
(C) Leaver arm/(Shear force × Total perimeter of reinforcement)
(D) Leaver arm/(Bending moment × Total perimeter of reinforcement)
Answer: Option A
Question No. 144

A continuous beam shall be deemed to be a deep beam if the ratio of effective span to overall
depth, is
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(A) 2.5
(B) 2.0
(C) Less than 2
(D) Less than 2.5
Answer: Option A
Question No. 145

With usual notations the depth of the neutral axis of a balanced section, is given by
(A) mc/t = (d - n)/n
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(B) t/mc = (d - n)/n
(C) t/mc = (d + n)/n
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(D) mc/t = n/(d - n)
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 146
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Pick up the true statement from the following:
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(A) Plain ceiling provides the best property diffusing light
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(B) In the absence of beams, it is easier to install piping
(C) In the absence of beams, it is easier to paint
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 147

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If the maximum shear stress at the end of a simply supported R.C.C. beam of 16 m effective span is
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10 kg/cm2, the length of the beam having nominal reinforcement, is

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(A) 8 cm
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(B) 6 m
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(C) 8 m
(D) 10 m
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 148

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If the length of a wall on either side of a lintel opening is at least half of its effective span L, the
load W carried by the lintel is equivalent to the weight of brickwork contained in an equilateral
triangle, producing a maximum bending moment
(A) WL/2
(B) WL/4
(C) WL/6
(D) WL/8
Answer: Option C
Question No. 149

The section of a reinforced beam where most distant concrete fibre in compression and tension in
steel attains permissible stresses simultaneously, is called
(A) Balanced section
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(B) Economic section
(C) Critical section
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 150

The length of the lap in a compression member is kept greater than bar diameter x (Permissible
stress in bar / Five times the bond stress) or
(A) 12 bar diameters
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(B) 18 bar diameters
(C) 24 bar diameters
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(D) 30 bar diameters
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 151
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The system in which high tensile alloy steel bars (silica manganese steel) are used as prestressing
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tendons, is known as _B
(A) Freyssinet system
(B) Magnel-Blaton system
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(D) Lee-McCall system

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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 152

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An under-reinforced section means

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(D) Steel will yield first
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Question No. 153

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The angle of repose of a soil is the maximum angle which the outer face of the soil mass makes
(A) With the horizontal
(B) With the vertical
(C) With the perpendicular to the inclined plane of the soil
(D) None of these
Answer: Option A
Question No. 154

In a doubly-reinforced beam if and is
the effective depth and is depth of critical neutral axis, the following relationship holds good
(A) mc/t = n/(d - n)
(B) (m + c)/t = n/(d + n)
(C) (t + c)/n = (d + n)/n
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Answer: Option A
Question No. 155

A raft foundation is provided if its area exceeds the plan area of the building by
(A) 10 %
(B) 20 %
(C) 40 %
(D) 50 %
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 156
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In favourable circumstances a 15 cm concrete cube after 28 days, attains a maximum crushing
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strength
(A) 100 kg/cm2
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(B) 200 kg/cm2
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(C) 300 kg/cm2 _B
(D) 400 kg/cm2
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 157

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If p1 is the vertical intensity of pressure at a depth h on a block of earth weighing w per unit
p2 is
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(A) wh (1 - cos )/(1 + )

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(B) wh (1 - sin )/(1 + )

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(C) wh (1 - tan )/(1 + )

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(D) w (1 - cos )/h (1 + sin )

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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 158

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The intensity of horizontal shear stress at the
tp
elemental part of a beam section, is directly proportional to

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(A) Shear force

(B) Area of the section
(C) Distance of the C.G. of the area from its neutral axis
(D) Moment of the beam section about its neutral axis
Answer: Option D
Question No. 159

According to I.S.: 456, 1978 the thickness of reinforced concrete footing on piles at its edges, is
kept less than
(A) 20 cm
(B) 30 cm
(C) 40 cm
(D) 75 cm
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Answer: Option B
Question No. 160

An R.C.C. beam of 25 cm width and 50 cm effective depth has a clear span of 6 metres and carries
a U.D.L. of 3000 kg/m inclusive of its self weight. If the lever arm constant for the section is 0.865,
the maximum intensity of shear stress, is
(A) 8.3 kg/cm2
(B) 7.6 kg/cm2
(C) 21.5 kg/cm2
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(D) 11.4 kg/cm2
Answer: Option A
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Question No. 161
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The percentage of minimum reinforcement of the gross sectional area in slabs, is
(A) 0.10 %
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(B) 0.12 %
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(C) 0.15 % _B
(D) 0.18 %
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 162

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If the permissible compressive stress for a concrete in bending is C kg/m2, the modular ratio is
(A) 2800/C
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(B) 2300/2C
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(C) 2800/3C
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(D) 2800/C2
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 163

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An R.C.C. beam not provided with shear reinforcement may develop cracks in its bottom inclined
roughly to the horizontal at
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(A) 25°
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(B) 35°
(C) 45°
(D) 55°
Answer: Option C
Question No. 164

Cantilever retaining walls can safely be used for a height not more than
(A) 3 m
(B) 4 m
(C) 5 m
(D) 6 m
Answer: Option D
Question No. 165
The maximum area of tension reinforcement in beams shall not exceed
(A) 0.15 %
(B) 1.5 %
(C) 4 %
(D) 1 %
Answer: Option C
Question No. 166
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The width of the flange of a T-beam should be less than
(A) One-third of the effective span of the T-beam
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(B) Distance between the centres of T-beam
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(C) Breadth of the rib plus twelve times the thickness of the slab
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(D) Least of the above
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 167 _B
For a circular slab carrying a uniformly distributed load, the ratio of the maximum negative to
maximum positive radial moment, is
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(A) 1
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(B) 2
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(C) 3
(D) 5
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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 168

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According to I.S. : 456 specifications, the safe diagonal tensile stress for M 150 grade concrete, is
t.m
(A) 5 kg/cm2
(B) 10 kg/cm2
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(C) 15 kg/cm2
(D) 20 kg/cm2
tp
Answer: Option A
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Question No. 169

The width of the flange of a T-beam, which may be considered to act effectively with the rib
depends upon
(A) Breadth of the rib
(B) Overall thickness of the rib
(C) Centre to centre distance between T-beams
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 170

The maximum shear stress (qmax) in a rectangular beam is
(A) 1.25 times the average
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(B) 1.50 times the average
(C) 1.75 times the average
(D) 2.0 times the average
Answer: Option B
Question No. 171

If the sides of a slab simply supported on edges and spanning in two directions are equal, the
maximum bending moment is multiplied by
(A) 0.2
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(B) 0.3
(C) 0.4
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(D) 0.5
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 172
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If K is a constant depending upon the ratio of the width of the slab to its effective span l, x is the
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distance of the concentrated load from the nearer support, bw is the width of the area of contact
_B
of the concentrated load measured parallel to the supported edge, the effective width of the
slab be is
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(A) K/x (1 + x/d) + bw

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(B) Kx (1 - x/l) + bw
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(C) Kx (1 + x/l) + bw
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option B
K
A
Question No. 173

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The length of the straight portion of a bar beyond the end of the hook, should be at least
t.m
(A) Twice the diameter

(B) Thrice the diameter
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(C) Four times the diameter

(D) Seven times the diameter
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 174

If the maximum bending moment of a simply supported slab is M Kg.cm, the effective depth of the
slab is (where Q is M.R. factor)
(A) M/100Q
(B) M/ Q
(C) M/Q)
(D) (M/100Q)
Answer: Option D
Question No. 175

If is the overall height of a retaining wall retaining a surcharge, the width of the base slab
usually provided, is
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_B
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K
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(A) 0.3 H
(B) 0.4 H
(C) 0.5 H
(D) 0.7 H
Answer: Option D
Question No. 176

If Sb, is the average bond stress on a bar of diameter subjected to maximum stress , the
length of the embedment is given by
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(A) l = dt/Sb
(B) l = dt/2Sb
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(C) l = dt/3Sb
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(D) l = dt/4Sb
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 177
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If diameter of a reinforcement bar is d, the anchorage value of the hook is
_B
(A) 4d
(B) 8d
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(C) 12d
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(D) 16d
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 178

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As per I.S. 456 - 1978, the pH value of water shall be

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(A) Less than 6

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(B) Equal to 6
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(C) Not less than 6

(D) Equal to 7
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 179

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For M 150 mix concrete, according to I.S. specifications, local bond stress, is
(A) 5 kg/cm2
(B) 10 kg/cm2
(C) 15 kg/cm2
(D) 20 kg/cm2
Answer: Option B
Question No. 180

The minimum cube strength of concrete used for a pre-stressed member, is
(A) 50 kg/cm2
(B) 150 kg/cm2
(C) 250 kg/cm2
(D) 350 kg/cm2
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_B
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Answer: Option D
Question No. 181

If d and n are the effective depth and depth of the neutral axis respectively of a singly reinforced
beam, the lever arm of the beam, is
(A) d
(B) n
(C) d + n/3
(D) d - n/3
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 182
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The weight of a foundation is assumed as
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(A) 5% of wall weight
(B) 7% of wall weight
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(C) 10% of wall weight
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(D) 12% of wall weight _B
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 183

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An R.C.C. column of 30 cm diameter is reinforced with 6 bars 12 mm placed symmetrically along

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the circumference. If it carries a load of 40, 000 kg axially, the stress is

(A) 49.9 kg/cm2
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(B) 100 kg/cm2

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(C) 250 kg/cm2

A
(D) 175 kg/cm2

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Answer: Option A
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Question No. 184

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If the diameter of longitudinal bars of a square column is 16 mm, the diameter of lateral ties
should not be less than
tp
(A) 4 mm
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(B) 5 mm
(C) 6 mm
(D) 8 mm
Answer: Option B
Question No. 185

Design of R.C.C. cantilever beams, is based on the resultant force at
(A) Fixed end
(B) Free end
(C) Mid span
(D) Mid span and fixed support
Answer: Option A
Question No. 186
In a combined footing if shear stress does not exceed 5 kg/cm2, the nominal stirrups provided are
(A) 6 legged
(B) 8 legged
(C) 10 legged
(D) 12 legged
Answer: Option B
Question No. 187
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The maximum shear stress (q) in concrete of a reinforced cement concrete beam is
(A) Shear force/(Lever arm × Width)
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(B) Lever arm/(Shear force × Width)
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(C) Width/(Lever arm × Shear force)
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(D) (Shear force × Width)/Lever arm
Answer: Option A
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Question No. 188 _B
An R.C.C. column is treated as long if its slenderness ratio is greater than
(A) 30
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(B) 35
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(C) 40
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(D) 50
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 189

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The thickness of base slab of a retaining wall generally provided, is

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(A) One half of the width of the stem at the bottom

t.m
(B) One-third of the width of the stem at the bottom

(C) One fourth of the width of the steam at the bottom
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(D) Width of the stem at the bottom

Answer: Option D
tp
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Question No. 190

Design of R.C.C. simply supported beams carrying U.D.L. is based on the resultant B.M. at
(A) Supports
(B) Mid span
(C) Every section
(D) Quarter span
Answer: Option B
Question No. 191

If the maximum shear stress at the end of a simply supported R.C.C. beam of 6 m effective span is
10 kg/cm2, the share stirrups are provided for a distance from either end where, is
(A) 50 cm
(B) 100 cm
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(C) 150 cm
(D) 200 cm
Answer: Option C
Question No. 192

Distribution reinforcement in a simply supported slab, is provided to distribute
(A) Load
(B) Temperature stress
(C) Shrinkage stress
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(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 193
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Distribution of shear intensity over a rectangular section of a beam, follows:
(A) A circular curve
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(B) A straight line
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(C) A parabolic curve _B
(D) An elliptical curve
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 194

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In a singly reinforced beam, if the permissible stress in concrete reaches earlier than that in steel,
the beam section is called
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(A) Under-reinforced section

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(B) Over reinforced section

A
(C) Economic section

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(D) Critical section

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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 195

If the size of a column is reduced above the floor, the main bars of the columns, are
tp
(A) Continued up
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(B) Bent inward at the floor level

(C) Stopped just below the floor level and separate lap bars provided
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 196

The minimum number of main steel bars provided in R.C.C.
(A) Rectangular columns is 4
(B) Circular columns is 6
(C) Octagonal columns is 8
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 197
A short column 20 cm × 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20
sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm 2 and 300 kg/cm2,
the Safe load on the column, should not exceed
(A) 4120 kg
(B) 41,200 kg
(C) 412,000 kg
(D) None of these
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 198
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If T and R are tread and rise respectively of a stair, then
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(A) 2R + T = 60
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(B) R + 2T = 60
(C) 2R + T = 30
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(D) R + 2T = 30
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Answer: Option A _B
Question No. 199
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For stairs spanning l metres longitudinally between supports at the bottom and top of a flight
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carrying a load w per unit horizontal area, the maximum bending moment per metre width, is
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(A) wl²/4
(B) wl²/8
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(C) wl²/12
K
(D) wl²/16
A
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 200

In a singly reinforced beam, the effective depth is measured from its compression edge to
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(A) Tensile edge

(B) Tensile reinforcement
tp
(C) Neutral axis of the beam

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(D) Longitudinal central axis

Answer: Option B
Question No. 201

Though the effective depth of a T-beam is the distance between the top compression edge to the
centre of the tensile reinforcement, for heavy loads, it is taken as
(A) 1/8th of the span
(B) 1/10th of the span
(C) 1/12th of the span
(D) 1/16th of the span
Answer: Option C
Question No. 202
If jd
stress at the section having Q shear force, is
(A) Q/2
(B) Q/3
(C) Q/
(D) 2 × Q/
Answer: Option C
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Question No. 203
On piles, the drop must be at least
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(A) 80 cm
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(B) 100 cm
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(C) 120 cm
(D) 140 cm
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 204
_B
Steel beam theory is used for
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(A) Design of simple steel beams

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(B) Steel beams encased in concrete

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(C) Doubly reinforced beams ignoring compressive stress in concrete

(D) Beams if shear exceeds 4 times allowable shear stress
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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 205

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In a pre-stressed beam carrying an external load W with a bent tendon is having angle of
t.m
-stressed load P. The net downward load at the centre is

(A) W - 2P
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(B) W - P
(C) W - P
tp
(D) W - 2P
ht
Answer: Option D
Question No. 206

To have pressure wholly compressive under the base of a retaining wall of width b, the resultant
of the weight of the wall and the pressure exerted by the retained, earth should have eccentricity
not more than
(A) b/3
(B) b/4
(C) b/5
(D) b/6
Answer: Option D
Question No. 207
The diameter of longitudinal bars of a column should never be less than
(A) 6 mm
(B) 8 mm
(C) 10 mm
(D) 12 mm
Answer: Option D
Question No. 208
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Post tensioning system
(A) Was widely used in earlier days
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(B) Is not economical and hence not generally used
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(C) Is economical for large spans and is adopted now a days
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(D) None of these
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 209 _B
The number of treads in a flight is equal to
(A) Risers in the flight
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(B) Risers plus one

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(C) Risers minus one

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(D) None of these

Answer: Option C
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Question No. 210

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The amount of reinforcement for main bars in a slab, is based upon

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(A) Minimum bending moment

t.m
(B) Maximum bending moment

(C) Maximum shear force
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(D) Minimum shear force

Answer: Option B
tp
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Question No. 211

The shear reinforcement in R.C.C. is provided to resist
(A) Vertical shear
(B) Horizontal shear
(C) Diagonal compression
(D) Diagonal tension
Answer: Option D
Question No. 212

A simply supported beam 6 m long and of effective depth 50 cm, carries a uniformly distributed
load 2400 kg/m including its self weight. If the lever arm factor is 0.85 and permissible tensile
stress of steel is 1400 kg/cm2, the area of steel required, is
(A) 14 cm2
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(B) 15 cm2
(C) 16 cm2
(D) 17 cm2
Answer: Option C
Question No. 213

The anchorage value of a hook is assumed sixteen times the diameter of the bar if the angle of the
bend, is
(A) 30°
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(B) 40°
(C) 45°
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(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 214
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A circular slab subjected to external loading, deflects to form a
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(A) Semi-hemisphere _B
(B) Ellipsoid
(C) Paraboloid
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(D) None of these

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Answer: Option C
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Question No. 215

If a rectangular pre-stressed beam of an effective span of 5 meters and carrying a total load 3840
K
kg/m, is designed by the load balancing method, the central dip of the parabolic tendon should be
A
(A) 5 cm
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(B) 10 cm
t.m
(C) 15 cm
(D) 20 cm
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Answer: Option B
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Question No. 216

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The radius of a bar bend to form a hook, should not be less than
(A) Twice the diameter
(B) Thrice the diameter
(C) Four times the diameter
(D) Five times the diameter
Answer: Option A
Question No. 217

The reinforced concrete beam which has width 25 cm, lever arm 40 cm, shear force 6t/cm2, safe
shear stress 5 kg/cm2 and B.M. 24 mt,
(A) Is safe in shear
(B) Is unsafe in shear
(C) Is over safe in shear
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_B
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(D) Needs redesigning
Answer: Option B
Question No. 218

If a bent tendon is required to balance a concentrated load W at the centre of the span L, the
central dip h must be at least
(A) WL/P
(B) WL/2P
(C) WL/3P
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(D) WL/4P
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 219
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If the effective length of a 32 cm diameter R.C.C. column is 4.40 m, its slenderness ratio, is
(A) 40
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(B) 45
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(C) 50 _B
(D) 55
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 220

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If W is total load per unit area on a panel, D is the diameter of the column head, L is the span in
two directions, then the sum of the maximum positive bending moment and average of the
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negative bending moment for the design of the span of a square flat slab, should not be less than
K
(A) WL/12 (L - 2D/3)²

A
(B) WL/10 (L + 2D/3)²

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(C) WL/10 (L - 2D/3)²

t.m
(D) WL/12 (L - D/3)²

Answer: Option C
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Question No. 221

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Piles are usually driven by

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(A) Diesel operated hammer

(B) Drop hammer
(C) Single acting steam hammer
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 222

In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending
moment occurs at
(A) Less loaded column
(B) More loaded column
(C) A point of the maximum shear force
(D) A point of zero shear force
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_B
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Answer: Option D
Question No. 223

If the average bending stress is 6 kg/cm2 for M 150 grade concrete, the length of embedment of a
bar of diameter d according to I.S. 456 specifications, is
(A) 28 d
(B) 38 d
(C) 48 d
(D) 58 d
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 224
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The live load to be considered for an inaccessible roof, is
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(A) Nil
(B) 75 kg/m2
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(C) 150 kg/cm2
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(D) 200 kg/m2 _B
Answer: Option B
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Question No. 225

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A pile of length carrying a uniformly distributed load per metre length is suspended at the
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centre and from other two points 0.15 L from either end ; the maximum hogging moment will be
(A) WL²/15
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(B) WL²/30
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(C) WL²/60
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(D) WL²/90
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 226

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An R.C.C. roof slab is designed as a two way slab if

(A) It supports live loads in both directions
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(B) The ratio of spans in two directions is less than 2

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(C) The slab is continuous over two supports

(D) The slab is discontinuous at edges
Answer: Option B
Question No. 227

The design of a retaining wall assumes that the retained earth
(A) Is dry
(B) Is free from moisture
(C) Is not cohesive
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
Question No. 228
A foundation rests on
(A) Base of the foundation
(B) Sub-grade
(C) Foundation soil
(D) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option D
Question No. 229
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The advantage of a concrete pile over a timber pile, is
(A) No decay due to termites
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(B) No restriction on length
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(C) Higher bearing capacity
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(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 230 _B
For stairs spanning horizontally, the minimum waist provided is
(A) 4 cm
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(B) 6 cm
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(C) 8 cm
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(D) 12 cm
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 231

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The toe projection of foundation slabs is taken

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(A) As one third of the base

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(B) As one sixth of overall height of the wall

(C) Equal to heel slab
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(D) Below ground surface

Answer: Option A
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Question No. 232

The horizontal portion of a step in a stairs case, is known as
(A) Rise
(B) Flight
(C) Winder
(D) Tread
Answer: Option D
Question No. 233

The maximum ratio of span to depth of a cantilever slab, is
(A) 8
(B) 10
(C) 12
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(D) 16
Answer: Option C
Question No. 234

[A + (m - 1)ASC] known as equivalent concrete area of R.C.C. is given by
(A) Modular ratio method
(B) Load factor method
(C) Ultimate load method
(D) None of these
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Answer: Option A
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Question No. 235
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If permissible working stresses in steel and concrete are respectively 1400 kg/cm2 and 80
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kg/cm2 and modular ratio is 18, in a beam reinforced in tension side and of width 30 cm and
having effective depth 46 cm, the lever arms of the section, is
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(A) 37 cm
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(B) 38 cm _B
(C) 39 cm
(D) 40 cm
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Answer: Option D
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Question No. 236

A pre-stressed concrete member
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(A) Is made of concrete

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(B) Is made of reinforced concrete

A
(C) Is stressed after casting

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(D) Possesses internal stresses

t.m
Answer: Option D
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Question No. 237

A flat slab is supported
tp
(A) On beams
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(B) On columns
(C) On beams and columns
(D) On columns monolithically built with slab
Answer: Option D
Question No. 238

A foundation is called shallow if its depth, is
(A) One-fourth of its width
(B) Half of its width
(C) Three-fourth of its width
(D) Equal to its width
Answer: Option D

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D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. Vedas B. Brahman
Sankhya System?
and Ayurveda
C. Both A & B
C. Both A & B
individualism?
universal man?
universal man?
Philosophy?
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
prosperity?
A. 15 B. 20
C. 25 D. 30
A. Dancer B. Shudra
A.Gargi B.Manu
Times?
A. Sanskrit B. Pali
C. Kannada D. Dogri
which means
were taken from
Ayurveda?
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19
A. 18000 B. 20000
C. 24000 D. 26000
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
were same.
A. True B. False
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
C. Jainism D. Islam
called ..................
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
was __________
A. Shibi B. Shakya
Telugu language?
India.
India.
D. Both B & C
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tansen B. Rahim
A. Akbar B. Birbal
reformer?
A. Shruti B. Smriti
A. Artha B. Dharma
C. Moksha D. Kama
corners of India?
Muslims?
C. Deccan D. Delhi
Samaj?
A. 1822 B. 1828
C. 1830 D.1833
was….
Varahamihira?
Medicine’?
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Consider the following differences between Dhrupad and Khayal music:
1 1. 1. While Dhrupad is spiritual in nature, Khayal is romantic in nature
2. 2. While Dhrupad is form of Carnatic music, Khayal is form of Hindustani classical music
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
2 .Consider the following instruments:

1. Shehnai
2. Mridangam
3. Sarod
Which of the above is/are chordophone(s)?
[A] Only 3
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
3 Consider the following sites:

1. Ajanta caves
2. Borra caves
3. Barabar caves
Which of the above is/are known for mural paintings?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 2 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
4 Identify the structure with the help of given information:

The structure is made of red and buff sandstone, decorated by white and black marble
It was built in 1576 A.D. by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat
It is located at Fatehpur Sikri
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Badshahi Mosque

[B] Naulakha Pavilion
[C] Buland Darwaza
[D] Qila Mubarak
5 Identify the classical work by the following information:

1. Its a Classical Sanskrit text attributed to Matanga Muni
2. It is the first text that speaks directly of the raga and disting uishes the classical (marga) and the
folk (desi)
3. It introduced sargam notation in Indian Classical Music
Choose the correct option:
[A] Natya Shashtra
[B] Brihaddeshi
[C] Sangeet Parijat
[D] Sangeet Maakrand
6 Consider the following:

1. Birju Maharaj
2. Shambhu Maharaj
3. Sitara Devi
Who among the above are Kathak exponents?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] Only 1 & 3
7 The classical dances of India have two types of temperaments viz. tandava and lasya. With this
reference, consider the following statements:
1. 1. While Tandava represents the fearful male energy of Shiva; lasya represents lyrical
grace Parvati
2. 2. While Bharatnatyam is predominantly of lasya character, Kathakali is predominantly
of Tandava mood
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
8 How Bharatnatyam is different from Kathak?

1. 1. While Bharatnatyam originated in temples, Kathak originated in Mughal courts
2. 2. While Bharatnatyam performers are predominantly women, Kathak performers are
both men and women
3. 3. In Bharatnatyam, the footwork is synchronized with hand gestures and eye
movements, but Kathak has no such rigid techniques
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
9 What are the differences between Natya Dharmi and Lok Dharmi traditions in Indian performing
arts?
1. 1. While Natya Dharmi refers to symbolic representation, Lok Dharmi is the natural
representation
2. 2. While Natya Dharmi is mainly used in classical dances, Lok Dharmi is used in Drama
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
10 Which of the following is / are correct matches of the GI protected arts of India and their
respective states?
1. Patan Patola – Gujarat
2. Channapatna toys – Karnataka

3. Nachiarkoil brass lamp – Tamil Nadu
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Department of EC
B. Tech VI Semester
MCQ MODEL TEST QUIZ

Q. No. Question
1. The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity
1
(A) Ram
(B) Jaganath
(C) Shiva
(D) Vishnu
2. Thillana is a format of
2
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Odissi
(C) Baharatanatyam
(D) Kathak
3. The dance encouraged and performance from the temple of Tanjore was
3
(A) Kathakali
(B) Odissi
(C) Kathak
(D) Bharatanatyam
Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan SeAchha'?

4
(A) Jaidev
(B) Mohammad Iqbal
(C) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
(D) Rabindranath Tagore
'Natya - Shastra' the main source of India's classical dances was written by
5
(A) Nara Muni
(B) Bharat Muni
(C) Abhinav Gupt
(D) Tandu Mun
Mohiniattam dance from developed originally in which state?

6
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Orissa
(C) Kerala
(D) Karnataka
Kathakali' is a folk dance prevalent in which state?

7
(A) Karnataka
(B) Orissa
(C) Kerala
(D) Manipur
'Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
8
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Bihar
The National Song of India was composed by

9
(A) Rabindranath Tagore
(B) Bankim Chandra Chatterji
(C) Iqbal
(D) Jai Shankar Prasad
Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
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(A) Lucknow
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Jaipur
(D) Mysore
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This book is specially designed for AKTU students common to all branches for their End semester examination
whic~ is ~o be h~ld in August 2021. Approximately there are 350 questions which are extremely important for their
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Author's Name: Ms. Sapna Yadav & Dr. Meenakshi Tyagi

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She has attended various Faculty Development Program organized by reputed Organizations. Her Area of Interest
in Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma, Employee relations & Management.
Dr. Meenakshi Tyagi has a great passion and respect for Kaizen methodology . She is Doctorate in Economics and
MBA in Operations Management, having 15 years of teaching experience in PG and UG classes, currently
associated with KlET Group of Institutions, Delhi NCR as an assistant professor. She is having more than 15+
publications in various reputed journals indexed in Scopus, ICI and UGC. She has also authored a book '·A Guide
Book on 5S".
Preface
This book contains Indian Tradition and Culture Society subject more than 350 multiple choice questions which is
common for all branches of engineering and helpful for their End semester examination which is to be held in
August 2021. Approximately there are 350 questions which are extremely important for their examination point of
view. This book is a good step for exam preparation.
Author's Name: Ms. Sapna Yadav & Dr. Meenakshi Tyagi
Author's Bio:
Ms. Sapna Yadav is currently working in KIET School of Management as Assistant Professor in KIET Group of
Institutions, Delhi NCR since August 20 t 9. She is having 9 years of experience in Academics & Research.
She qualified NET(Management) in 2012. She has published many research papers in reputed Journals indexing in
Web of Science, Scopus and UGC Care. She has presented papers in reputed conferences in JIT's & IIM 's.
She has attended various Faculty Development Program organized by reputed Organizations. Her Area of Interest
in Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma, Employee relations & Management.
Dr. Meenakshi Tyagi has a great passion and respect for Kaizen methodology . She is Doctorate in Economics and
MBA in Operations Management, having 15 years of teaching experience in PG and UG classes. currently
associated with KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi NCR as an assistant professor. She is having more than 15+
publications in various reputed journals indexed in Scopus, ICI and UGC. She has also authored a book ·'A Guide
Book on 5S".
Acknowledgments
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Prologue/Introduction
This book is specially designed for AKTU students common to all branches for their End semester examination
which is to be held in August 2021. Approximately there are 350 questions which are extremely important for their
examination point of view. This book is a good step for exam preparation.
Chapter-1
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How many states were in Mahajanpadas?
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D. 18
hich of the following Buddhist text provides the names of 16 Mahajanpadas?
A. Jatakas
C.
D. Malvikagnimitran
The Social Contract theory paved the way for:
D.
r1ich one of the followings is accepted as the true theory of the origin of state?
A. Di vine Right theory
B. Force theory
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The theory of origin of state which holds that the state is the result of slow process of growth
is known as:
A. Organic Theory
C. - t~eoJ1Y
e four factors which helped in the evolution of the state were:
D. Religion, Force, Ten-itory and Government
Tribal State means:
A. ~ political organizatjon whic4. e?(:isted before the creation of the state
The hymns of the Atharva Veda state that the earliest phase of human life was the stage of
vairajya or stateless state. It was a state of complete anarchy. This is the feature of
A. 1raditional theory
B. Evolutionary theory.
C. Supremacy theory
D. Force Theory
e 'Saptanga Theory of State' (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by:
no were Manu, Yajnavalkya, Narada and Brihaspati?
from god.
C. None
D. All
What were the ashramas(in order)?
B. Brahmacharya, Grihasta, Vanaprashta, V aishyas
C. Brahrnacharya, Grihasta, V anaprashta, Sanyasa
What is the Sanskrit word for offerings to the guru?
A. Guru Dakshina
B. Gurudashina
C. Gurudakshina
D. Gurudaksina
Which ashram lasted from 50-75 years of age-
A. Bhramacharya
B. Vanaprastha
C. Sanyasa
D. Grihasta
1ich of the vivaha (Marriage) is the purest form of marri age ?
A. Brahma Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivaha
C. Arsa Vivaha
D. Paishacha Vivaha
In which ashram did man had to leave everything forever.
A. s~uy~~'
B. Grihastha
C. Vanaprastha
D. Bhramacharya
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b. Worship
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The word 'veda' has been derived from the word 'vid'. What is the meaning of this word?
A. God
B. : l !l
C. Wisdom
D. Religious
Which of the following Vedic literature contains Gayatri Mantra?
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B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
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Which of the following are con-ectly matched

D.
In which of the following Vedas, the priest is Brahma?
A. Sam Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Atllarva Veda
Languages belonging to distinct speech families :

A. The Aryan
8. The Dravidian
C. The Austria.
D. All
Languages belonging to distinct speech families:
A. 02 FAMILi ES
s. o4 F~Ji~
C. 06 FAMILIES
D. 09 FAMILIES
Chinese traveler Xuan Zang (Hsuan-Tsang) gives a huge amount of information about ..... .
B Sanchi Stupa
C Alora Caves
D Mahabodhi Temple
A Kamataka & Rajasthan
B Rajasthan & Bihar
D Gujrat & Kamataka
A Kerla - Malyalam
B Kamatak- Kannad
D Goa- Konkani
Vedas Constitute Of
A. Knowledge
8. Wisdom
C. Vision
D.
Tirthankara means
A. Teacher
B. Student
C. Monk

25 years
19 years
30 years
35 years
Mahavira means
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The Conqueror
The teacher
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C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
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F. Ajivika,
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H. Jainism
...................... a philosophy that accepts the existence of the atman (soul, self)
E. Carvaka
F. Ajivika,
G.Buddhism
H.
Who among the following was not the god of atmosphere during Vedic period?
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D.
The largest Buddhist temple in the world is located in
A. India
B. Igg~~~~fa
C. Japan
D. China
Which of the following was the basic unit of Vedic Society?
A. Jana
B. Vidath
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D. Sangh
The earliest Buddhist literature which deal with the stories of the various births of Buddha are
A. Venaya pikas
B. Sutta pikas
C. Abhidhamma pikas
D. Jatakas
Who among the following was contemporary of Gautam Buddha?
A. Nagarjuna
B. Kanishka
C. Kautilya
D. Mahavir
G. ifje mles~f~ ~Jl!
In the Hindu Bhagavata Purana, the first Jain Tirthankara is mentioned as a partial incarnation
of - - -
E. Kali
F. Krishna
G. Shiva
H. ~iS~t!
r Jains ~ - - is a material substance.
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B. Dharma
C. Jiva
D. Bhakti
Bhakti movement is originated in ....

A. North India
C. S0~th.(tJdia
D. Western India
Which religion is associated with the Bhakti movement?
A. Buddhism
B. :Hjnduism
C. Jainism
D. Christianity
Singer-poets expressed_ _ _ , a loyal devotion to and dependence upon their chosen god,
A. Bhakti
B. Hinduism
C. Sanskrit
D. Buddhism
A. MeeraBai
B. Ramananda
c. Kalidasa
D. Xuanzang
H. They cmphaCiized the importance of following the Light fold Path.
What was the first ancient city archaeologists cliscovcn:d in the Indus River Vallev?
A:-~:Ji~app~
8. Pakistan
C. Medina
D. All
What was a ''seal"? . .. .
A. Stamr>tq·mark{lntibj§~!f,.~Qe .by som~,one
C. A barking animal
D. All
Why was the Indus River so favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?
A. ~1t~ffir~ in~t~tli;~ ~r,ea
D. None
Wha! ~ as the most im ortant building in Harappa?
A,
B. The houses
C. The Great Bath
D. None
What was the most important building in Mohenjo daro?
B. The Sewa e System
C. ' lh!
D. None
Who among the following developed the star positioning instrwnent in ancient India?
A. Lalla
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C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
Who among the following never used the needle instrument (Shalaka Yantra)?
A. Aryabhata
B. Lalla
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
What numbers did the Indian's come up with that we still use today?
A. 10-15
B. 0~9
C. 99-120
D. 20-30
An ancient book of 1000 B.C. deals with health, hygiene, longevity etc?
A. Sushruta Samhita
B. Atatlrarvaveda:
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Charaka Samhita
Name an ancient book which describes ditlicult surgical operations like opening of a brain
etc.
A. Celsus
B. Shela Samhita
C. Chivaravastu
D. Agnivesa Samhita
Which ancient boo~ of 600 B.C. deals with paediatrics?
E. Ka§yapa S~
F. Agnivesa Samhita
G. Bhela Samhita
H. None
The }llustriou~ names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihir are associated with the age of the
A. G~p~ s,
B. Kushanas
C. Mauryas
D. Palas

A 4
B 27
C 108
D 101
Which book describes construction ofvedis and enunciate various geometric principles.
A Sulvasutras
B Carakasamhita
C Susruta-samhita
DNone
The great scholar of medical science of ancient India was:
A. Rudrasena
B. Barahmihir
C. Charaka
D. Bagabhatta
Which of the following is the 'Manchester of Harappan Civilization' for its cotton trade
A. Lothal
B. Ropar
C. Banawali
D. Dholavira
A _____ in Hinduism is the abode of God that means it is a structure allocated for
A. ,¼~
B. Church
C. Gurudwara
D. None
The steeple of the dome is called_ _ _ _thatre presents the mythological Meru or the
A. f< :I
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
The inner chamber of the temple called _ _ _ _ _ _ _where the image or idol of the
deity is kept
A. Shikhara
B. Gar-bhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
In islamic architecture, Most constructed Religious structures may be divided into three
A. Mosque
B. Tomb
C. Idgah
D. Aaffilaza
In Rajputana architecture, elevated and dome-shaped pavilions is known as
A. Jharokha
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B. ©lilatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
In Rajputana architecture, projecting eaves supported on large
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. ~ilajj~
D. Jalis
_ _ _ _ _ is the Indian term for 'fort', means ' difficult to trespass'; while signifying its
impregnable bastion
A . Q1Jig
B. Haveli
C. Baodis
D. None
One of the earliest Mauryan patrons of the arts was Emperor Ashoka (ruled 270-232 BCE) who
decided to spread the ____ faith through the construction of 85,000 stupas or dome-
shaped monuments
A. Budahist
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. None
The Gupta Empire produced large numbers of _ _ _ _ _coins depicting the Gupta kings
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Th~ puppets are believed to be around since the time of Harappa and Mohenjodaro civilisation
datmg back to
A. 2300 BC
8 . 2300 AD
C. 500 BC
D. 500 AD
Rouf is a dance of which State of India?

A. Gujarat
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B. ~ .u anai:K:ash:ntir
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C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Garhwali is the dance form of which state?

A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D.
Which city hosts the Kala Ghoda Art festival in February every year?
Jaipur
Kolkata
Bengaluru
South India: Camatic Music:: North India:
Pahari ------
Baul
Vocal
Hindustani

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The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development of art under
the -
A. Pallavas
B.
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
'Madhubani', a sty le of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Raj asthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Qihltt
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is a unique style dance art form that developed in
Karnataka and is classified into various types such as Badagutittu and Tcnkutittu.
A Y akshagana
Katha!<
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Which is/are Types of Traditional Knowledge

Cultural
Artistic
Agricultural
Sacred
~i~
\II ~ ?
Is traditional knowledge is accumulated knowledge from Past.
a)dflft.e
,. ~ -"--:,,.
b) False
The hymns of the Atharva Veda state that the earliest phase of human life was the stage of
vairajya or stateless state. It was a state of complete anarchy. This is the feature of:
b) theory
c) Supremacy theory
d) Force Theory
According to Contract theory, the individual, who was elected to lead people, came to hold in
a) True
b) False
NTtisara was the important book of which period:
Period
Chola Period
British Period
Ashoka's Period
Earliest Aryan clans fought among themselves for
Pasture land
All of the ~1ffl~
In which of the following Vedas, the priest is Brahma?
Sam Veda
Yajur Veda
Ri Veda
Veda
According to______, an area cannot be a state unless there are people and rulers to
control that state.
;Kagt .•.~
Charak
Brahma
James Mill divided Indian history into three periods, which one is incorrect one among the
following
The Hindu Period
Muslim Period
British Period
f\ryan Period
In the _council of Mi_nist~rs Administration. the entire body is divided into two pa11s named as
mantnna and mantnpanshad
a) True
b) False
Which one is treated as the political ideals in ancient India?
Liberty
Justice
All of the above
How many Vedas are there?
a) 2
b) 3
cY:4
d) 6
Traditional knowledge is the knowledge system possessed by various communities across the
global.
.e
b) False
Rig Vedas, oldest vedas was codified in
~~ BC
1500 BC
600AD
1500AD
Traditional Knowledge includes the concept of Vedas,Indian Ethos, Culture, Rituals and
b) False
The ancient Vedic texts were written in which language?

Hindi
. '
English
Punjabi
Vaish as ,.i;rresented the trading and commercial class
'_ , . ffl!ie ~~~,
b) False
Which of the vivaha (Maniage) is the purest form of maniage
Brahma '
Daiva Vivaha
Arsa Vivaha
Paishacha Vivaha
The Stage of Stud~ntship is also known as ....... ....... .. .. .. .. ...
B ·
~
asltrama
-;;;. ~%-
Sanyasashrama
V anprasthashrama
Grah Pravesha
Janapada means
Territo!')' and population
Swami
Kosha
The Brahmins constituted the warrior class. Their duty was protection which had both
a) True
b) flus~ . . .
It is the ultimate purusartha............ means salvation or liberation from the cycle of birth and
death. It is the sum.mum bonum of human existence
tv!e~sba.
Kama
Artha
Homme
On her husband's death, the widow should observe celibacy or should ascend the funeral
~L .§~t{
b) Satitva
c) Saamri
d) Slavery
Those who worked on fields were known as dasa-karmakaras
a) True
b) F.i1 e.
......... is considered to be the purest form of marriage. In this form of marriage the father of
Rati vivah
Bal ~if
r un ~~~1
Rakshasa Vivah
Gandherva Vivah
This was a marriage by consent of the boy and the girl. Mutual love and consent of the bride
~ tl~I
Asura
Rakshasa
Daivya
Bralunacharyashrama or the Stage of Studentship - This is the first stage of life. It is meant
became a brahmacharina, leading a celibate and austere life as a student at the home of his
teacher
~~ Tme
b) False
According to Arthashashtra, the number of trithas were
a) 18
b) 20
c) 25
d) 05
The ............. stage was marked by the process of decentralised administration in which
India
a) Fifth
b) Sixth
c) Fourth
d) Seventh
The king performed the following functions
M!:! of the Above
.... ... ·:.;···was a smaller body within mantriparishad
Mqn:t,r\h~
Mahamandal
Sewaka
Dasa
There were how many limbs in ancient India
~'lti
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4
The vedic deity Indra was the god of :

Wind
Eternity
Rain and
Fire
The period from _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is called the Vedic Age.
[l {i -700 BC
1400- 600 BC
1500-600 BC
1400- 700 BC
In ancient India how many Varans were there
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) I
The Warrior people are generally referred to as the
... <\ .';\h<:· '.~/.¥)¾§!:i
Kshi:1tftt a§
Aryans
Vaishyas
Dasyus
Which of the following Vedic literature where the Varna system was discussed?
~gvita
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda
¥:it~1earish~d. refers to
~qubi.1ll of mm1sters
The crown prince
The King
Ramayana was written by
Valmik:i
Tulsidas
Vishvamitra
Chanakya
Preaching
Worship
Teaching
Warriot§
There are ....... .. stages in state formulation in ancient India.

a) _6
b) 5
c) 7
d) 4
Which one is correct?
8ral;µ:n~ch~ ~ Ashram - Birth to 25 Years

Grihasth Ashran1 - 50 to 75 Years
Kautilya was the Minister of which of the following Indian rulers?

Chan,~agppf~ Maurya
Chandragupta I
Ashoka
Harshavardhana was related the
In reference to the Vedic period, which one of the following assemblies
Vidata
Sabha
Gana -.,
.,. ~,
Samtti
* ~~ , -1<.W..:c:
'Varna System' has its origin in:

' . "% ~ ~1
Rig Xts~
Sam Veda
Atharva Veda
Yajur Veda
In early Vedic- period, Varna system was based on:
Education
Birth
bcc~p~tion
Talent
According to Arthashashtra, there were trithas.
a) 18 --
b) 20
c) 22
d) 24
_ _ _ Stages were there in ashrama system
a) Six
b) Four
c) Eight
d) Two
_ _is gradual detachment from the material world. This may involve giving over duties to
cm~'~ children, spending more time in religious practices and embarking on holy pilgrimages.
V
Sannyasa
Brahmacharyashrama
Grah Pravesha
Women's freedom to participate in war, gymnastics, archery, horse riding, public activities,
women's status in the social canvas of the Gupta period
a) True
b)
Dravidian is the_ _ _important language
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. None
The first publication of a seal with Harappan symbols dates to 1873, in a drawing by
Alexander Dravid
The Sarada or Sharada script of the Brahmic family of scripts, developed around the
_ _ __ .. century
~-ill
L1
6th
Knowledge of Magic Formulas is mentioned in _ _ __ _
YajurVeda
. ~~
Knowledge of Sacrific ial Formulas is mentioned in _ _ __
Rig Veda
~lw\rctl~
Knowledge of Melodies is mentioned in _ _ _ _ __
Atharva Veda
>
Knowledge of Hymns of Praise is mentioned in _ _ _ __

Ii ·•·~
YajurVeda
Which among the following is not a part of Eight-fold path of Buddhism Culture
Right View
Right Speech
Right Action
No~ ViQlence
_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ is the basis of the languages of northern and western India:

etc.
Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Dogri, Panjabi,
J)ey~Qagari,
Dravidian
Aryan
All of the above
A _ _ _ _ _ _ usually refers to the
_ system of communication in speech and writing
,a»guage
Text
Literature
Script
1anishad is treated as "Vedanta" ... End of Vedas
!119~
False
the Aryans. The principles of Hinduism are
One of the oldest religions in the world started by
Vedas
ti~
Buddhism
Guru
civilization. It was centrally located in the
__ __ is the largest city of the Indus Valley
t i~hjo:Qaro
Harappa
as and of Hinduism)
,,..,,.....cient language of India (the language of the Ved
- - ...,...,,_an_an
~& l
Brahmani
The period from 1500-1000 BC was known as the
Later Vedic period
E,arj)! ~edie f eriQQ
Middle Vedic period
None
_ _ __ contains the famous Gayatri mantra.
Sama Veda
RigVeda
Who wrote the Ramayana?
Sage Vyasa
Sage Vishwamitra
Sage Valmiki
Sage Veda
What is the mea ning of this word ?
e word veda has been deri ved from the word vid.
God
Knowledge
Wisdom
Reli gious
1e avoidance of violent actions?
J\fonviolenc~
Non verbal
Non complance
Violent
ading center of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Harappa
MohJnjo Daro
Mumbai
Agra
The largest Buddhist temple in ti1e \Vo rld is loca ted tn.
India
h19.Qrte§ia
Japan
China
The earliest Buddhist literature \vhich deal with the stories or the \'ari ous birth '.:> L) I° l3uJdha
are
Venaya pikas
Sutta pikas
Abhidhamma pikas
J~til~
The Buddha delivered his first sennon, know11 as 'Turning of the \-Vhee l or la1,.v' at'?
Sanehi
$!tl1~t~;
Sravasti
Bodh Gaya
Driven by Rama's inspirational leadership, where courage& compassion were the

True
False
TEAM WORK is the important principle in Management
True
False
Lord Mahavir is the - - tirthankaras of Jainism Culture
20th
24th
1st
3rd
Yoga is related with
Joda
Logic
All of the above
Mimansa is related with
Inyest{gatip11 and ~nquiry
Joda
Logic
All of the above
ical thinking.
Nyaya ~s considered as a technique of log
)'ru~
False
monestary
Which among the following is not a matha/
Padampada
Suresvara
Totakacara
Advait
into Asthik and Nastika School of
Indian Ph.ilosophy has been categorized
Thoughts
_,., ~~-
iru
False
Rebirth of a soul in a new body.
Rdncfilllati9fi
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
or her.
A person's duty or what is right for him
Buddhism
.-·~)
Dhartna
.:..-,_ '. ·"' ~l
Nirvana
Reincarnation must
star ted by Sid dhartha Gua tam a in whi ch he taught that to achieve nirvana , one
Religion
ent.
follow the Eight Fold Path to enlightenm
~n4~1im
Siddhartha Gautama
The Vedas
Dharma
A state of blissful peace vvithout des
ire and suffering.
Epic poem
Nirvana
Yoga
Dharma
one must follow to achieve nirvana?
What was taught by the Buddha, the path
The Eightfold Path
The Five Pillars
Ten Commandments
ts'?
What are the sacred writings of Buddhis
Vedas
Sudras
Qur'an
Stupas
What is the belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the
next life?
Ka1~m~
Brahman
Dhanna
Atman
Jainism has had a series of great teachers, called ____ or founders, throughout the
ctment cosmic era, a period that is to last twenty-one thousand years.
Bodhisattva
Priest
frrti-~a1a
\ :::: ,,,..,,:,),,.~ ! ~:·~•-'-,Z, ,,., ·-y'k .;
Brahmin
Vedas co!1: itute of Knowledge, Wisdom and Vision.
ffi,;iie
,",'\-\~ ~~..,
False
Which one of the following planet is also called morning star or evening star?
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
lanet which completes one revolution in 88 days around the Sun is:
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Saturn
Alchemy in India flourished in the medieval period
ffde
False
The chemistry in ancient India cannot be seen in the form of

Glass making
dyeing of clothes
tanning of leather
D~~'ini~ P~mt
Astronomy is not a new concept it has started way back in ancient India when priests were
making the calendar
True
False
- - - - - - - ~ rovide evidence that construction of buildings followed a
Astronomy
Astronomy is considered with the observation of heavenly bodies
True
False
NAKSHATRA is divided into 27 equal parts
Tr~e
False
. . f~
c
to create a symbo11or zero
Mathematician Aryabhata was the 1rst person
Triie
False
Each nakshatra is again divided into quarters or five equal padas.
True
False
Kailash T~~ple is the most famous site of
B. Himalaya temple
C. Kedarnath temple
D. Khajuraho temple

A state cannot be a state unless there are people and rulers to control that state". This
A. Vishnugupt
B. Chandragupt
C. Ashoka
Bimbsaar
e 'Saptanga Theory of State' (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by
A. They gained power because they performed the di fferent yagnas and took blessings
from god.
C. None

B. Karnatak-Telgu
C. Tamilnadu- Tamil
D. Goa- Konkani
H. All
The Rigveda has
A. 1028 hymns
B. 180 hymns
C. 108 hymns
D. 1100 hymns
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Saraswati
D. Kaveri

B. Tamil literature
B. Dhanishtha
C. Shravan
D. Punarvasu
Vardhamana Mahavira the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism was born at - - - - and died at

D. Kashi and Champa
- - -
is an Indian classical dance form that is found in three distinct forms of
gharanas - Banaras, Jaipur and Lucknow.
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
This Indian classical dance form is a night performance from Andhra Pradesh, wherein musical
instruments like Tanpura and Mridangam are used. It is closely related to the Bhagnata Mela
performance of Tamil Nadu.
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi
UNESCO has declared as a world heritage site?

---
Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
Adhai din kajhonpra
India Gate

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Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Kamataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

Renowned Instrumentalist from Camatic Music
f>--' . , R_,o c r, 1
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Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Maang B. Kajri
C. Baul D. Boli
C. Kerala D. Odisha
A. Assam B. Kerala
Sikh Guru?
Festival’?
C. Quetta D. Kalat
A. Guptas B. Nandas
C. Ajanta D. Ellora
A. Animals B. Boats
A. Bali B. Vidatha
C. Varman D. Kara
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. 14 B. 15
C. 16 D. 17
A. Vyasa B. Gautam
A. Danda B. Mitra
C. Swami D. Kosh
India”?
Dharmashastra?
C. Life D. Vedas
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Kashi B. Kaladi
A. Orissa B. Punjab
A. Hindu B. Jain
C. Islam D. Sikh
A. Sikh B. Hindu
C. Parsi D. Muslim
C. Shakya D. Nand
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
scents?
C. Pongal D. Onam
A. Thumri B. Ghazal
C. Dhrupad D. Tappa
ancient India?
the Bharata Muni?
Ashwaghosh?
A. Shiksha B. Kalpa
central India

South India
of Coromandel area
South India
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Silver B. Gold
C. Iron D. Copper

A. Barley B. Wheat
C. Rice D. Tobacco
A. Indra B. Yama
C. Marut D. Varuna
A. Sat B. Dwapar
C. Kal D. Treta
A. 15 B. 16
C. 17 D. 18
C. Ajmer D. Jai Pur
A. Ram B. Vishnu
C. Haryana D. Delhi
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Artha B. Dharma
C. Moksha D. Kama
corners of India?
Muslims?
C. Deccan D. Delhi
Samaj?
A. 1822 B. 1828
C. 1830 D.1833
was….
Varahamihira?
Medicine’?
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
Telugu language?
India.
India.
D. Both B & C
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tansen B. Rahim
A. Akbar B. Birbal
reformer?
A. Shruti B. Smriti
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
C. Jainism D. Islam
called ..................
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
was __________
A. Shibi B. Shakya
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor

observed in :
A. Lenin B. Hitler
A. Arthashastra
B. Samudrashastra
C. Arthaniti
D. Rajneeti
A. Brahmagupta
B. Vishnugupta
C. Chanakya
D. Both B and C
state ?
A. Janapada
B. Kosh
C. Samrat
D. Danda
A. True B. False
A. 1 B. 3
C. 4 D. 6
C. War D. Music
C. Plato D. Homer
C. Yoga D. Samkhya
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. China B. Japan
masterpiece of
B. Royal Court
C. Mantri Parishad
A. Jina B. Ratna

Kaildas?

A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5

A. 24 B. 26
C. 18 D. 14
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 3
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
which means
were taken from
Ayurveda?
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19
A. 18000 B. 20000
C. 24000 D. 26000
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
were same.
A. True B. False
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
Philosophy?
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
prosperity?
A. 15 B. 20
C. 25 D. 30
A. Dancer B. Shudra
A.Gargi B.Manu
Times?
A. Sanskrit B. Pali
C. Kannada D. Dogri
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
mentioned in the
List-I List-II
A. Nyaya 1. Jaimini
D. Yoga 4. Kanada
Codes: A B C D E F
A. 5 6 4 1 2 3
B. 4 3 2 1 5 6
C. 3 4 5 6 1 2
D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. Vedas B. Brahman
Sankhya System?
and Ayurveda
C. Both A & B
C. Both A & B
individualism?
universal man?
universal man?
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Maang B. Kajri
C. Baul D. Boli
C. Kerala D. Odisha
A. Assam B. Kerala
Sikh Guru?
Festival’?
C. Quetta D. Kalat
A. Guptas B. Nandas
C. Ajanta D. Ellora
A. Animals B. Boats
A. Bali B. Vidatha
C. Varman D. Kara
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. 14 B. 15
C. 16 D. 17
A. Vyasa B. Gautam
A. Danda B. Mitra
C. Swami D. Kosh
India”?
Dharmashastra?
C. Life D. Vedas
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Kashi B. Kaladi
A. Orissa B. Punjab
A. Hindu B. Jain
C. Islam D. Sikh
A. Sikh B. Hindu
C. Parsi D. Muslim
C. Shakya D. Nand
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
scents?
C. Pongal D. Onam
A. Thumri B. Ghazal
C. Dhrupad D. Tappa
ancient India?
the Bharata Muni?
Ashwaghosh?
A. Shiksha B. Kalpa
central India

South India
of Coromandel area
South India
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Silver B. Gold
C. Iron D. Copper

A. Barley B. Wheat
C. Rice D. Tobacco
A. Indra B. Yama
C. Marut D. Varuna
A. Sat B. Dwapar
C. Kal D. Treta
A. 15 B. 16
C. 17 D. 18
C. Ajmer D. Jai Pur
A. Ram B. Vishnu
C. Haryana D. Delhi
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Artha B. Dharma
C. Moksha D. Kama
corners of India?
Muslims?
C. Deccan D. Delhi
Samaj?
A. 1822 B. 1828
C. 1830 D.1833
was….
Varahamihira?
Medicine’?
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
Telugu language?
India.
India.
D. Both B & C
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tansen B. Rahim
A. Akbar B. Birbal
reformer?
A. Shruti B. Smriti
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
C. Jainism D. Islam
called ..................
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
was __________
A. Shibi B. Shakya
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor

observed in :
A. Lenin B. Hitler
A. Arthashastra
B. Samudrashastra
C. Arthaniti
D. Rajneeti
A. Brahmagupta
B. Vishnugupta
C. Chanakya
D. Both B and C
state ?
A. Janapada
B. Kosh
C. Samrat
D. Danda
A. True B. False
A. 1 B. 3
C. 4 D. 6
C. War D. Music
C. Plato D. Homer
C. Yoga D. Samkhya
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. China B. Japan
masterpiece of
B. Royal Court
C. Mantri Parishad
A. Jina B. Ratna

Kaildas?

A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5

A. 24 B. 26
C. 18 D. 14
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 3
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
which means
were taken from
Ayurveda?
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19
A. 18000 B. 20000
C. 24000 D. 26000
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
were same.
A. True B. False
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
Philosophy?
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
prosperity?
A. 15 B. 20
C. 25 D. 30
A. Dancer B. Shudra
A.Gargi B.Manu
Times?
A. Sanskrit B. Pali
C. Kannada D. Dogri
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
mentioned in the
List-I List-II
A. Nyaya 1. Jaimini
D. Yoga 4. Kanada
Codes: A B C D E F
A. 5 6 4 1 2 3
B. 4 3 2 1 5 6
C. 3 4 5 6 1 2
D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. Vedas B. Brahman
Sankhya System?
and Ayurveda
C. Both A & B
C. Both A & B
individualism?
universal man?
universal man?
Question Bank
ITCS KNC 602
Q. No. Question OC
D. None
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
A. Jatakas
C. Anguttara Nikaya
D. Malvikagnimitran
D. Democracy
B. Force theory
is known as:
A. Organic Theory
C. Supremacy theory
D. Force Theory
from god.
C. None
D. All
A. Guru Dakshina
B. Gurudashina
C. Gurudakshina
D. Gurudaksina
A. Bhramacharya
B. Vanaprastha
C. Sanyasa
D. Grihasta
A. Brahma Vivāha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
A. Sanyasa
B. Grihastha
C. Vanaprastha
D. Bhramacharya
a. Preaching
b. Worship
c. Teaching
d. Warriors
Period
a. James Mill
b. Kate Thomas
c. Visnhugupta
d. Varahamihir

A. Kasyapa Samhita
B. Agnivesa Samhita
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Bal Samhita


None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
2
A. Shruti
B. Smriti
C. Sanhita
D. Vedanga
A. God
B. Knowledge
C. Wisdom
D. Religious
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
D. All

D. All
A. Sam Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Atharva Veda

A. The Aryan
B. The Dravidian
C. The Austria.
D. All

A. 02 FAMILIES
B. 04 FAMILIES
C. 06 FAMILIES
D. 09 FAMILIES
B Sanchi Stupa
C Alora Caves
D Mahabodhi Temple
B Rajasthan & Bihar
A Kerla - Malyalam
B Karnatak- Kannad
D Goa- Konkani
Vedas Constitute Of
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Vision
D. All Of The Above
Tirthankara means 2
A. Teacher
B. Student
C. Monk

25 years
19 years
30 years
35 years
Mahavira means
The leader
The Conqueror
The teacher

A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Meera Bai
B. Gayatri Bai
C. Yashoda
D. Ahilya Bai
Full
Quarter
Half
New
E. Knowledge
F. Wisdom
G. Vision
H. All Of The Above

A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
TKDL 2

A. True
B. False
A. 10 years
B. 25 years
C. 20 years
D. 17 years

E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D. Dyans
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Japan
D. China
A. Jana
B. Vidath
C. Parivar
D. Sangh
are
A. Venaya pikas
B. Sutta pikas
C. Abhidhamma pikas
D. Jatakas
A. Nagarjuna
B. Kanishka
C. Kautilya
D. Mahavir
E. Kali
F. Krishna
G. Shiva
H. Vishnu
A. Karma
B. Dharma
C. Jiva
D. Bhakti

A. North India
C. South India
D. Western India
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Jainism
D. Christianity
A. Bhakti
B. Hinduism
C. Sanskrit
D. Buddhism
A. Meera Bai
B. Ramananda
C. Kālidāsa
D. Xuanzang
A. Harappa
B. Pakistan
C. Medina
D. All
C. A barking animal
D. All
D. None
B. The houses
C. The Great Bath
D. None
C. The Great Bath.
D. None
A. Lalla
B. Ganesh Daywanya
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. Aryabhata
B. Lalla
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. 10-15
B. 0-9
C. 99-120
D. 20-30
A. Sushruta Samhita
B. Atatharvaveda
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Charaka Samhita
etc.
A. Celsus
B. Bhela Samhita
C. Chivaravastu
D. Agnivesa Samhita
E. Kasyapa Samhita
F. Agnivesa Samhita
G. Bhela Samhita
H. None
A. Guptas
B. Kushanas
C. Mauryas
D. Palas

A 4
B 27
C 108
D 101
A Sulvasutras
B Carakasamhita
C Susruta-samhita
D None
A. Rudrasena
B. Barahmihir
C. Charaka
D. Bagabhatta
A. Lothal
B. Ropar
C. Banawali
D. Dholavira
A. Temple
B. Church
C. Gurudwara
D. None
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
deity is kept
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
A. Mosque
B. Tomb
C. Idgah
D. Darwaza
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
impregnable bastion
A. Durg
B. Haveli
C. Baodis
D. None
A. Buddhist
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. None
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
A. 2300 BC
B. 2300 AD
C. 500 BC
D. 500 AD

A. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Uttrakhand
Mumbai
Jaipur
Kolkata
Bengaluru
Pahari
Baul
Vocal
Hindustani

30
28
31
29
the -
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
A Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali

Cultural
Artistic
Agricultural
Sacred
All
a) True
b) False
c) Supremacy theory
d) Force Theory
a) True
b) False
Gupta Period
Chola Period
British Period
Ashoka's Period
Pastureland
All of the above
Sam Veda
Yajur Veda
Rig Veda
Atharva Veda
control that state.
Kautilya
Charak
Brahma
following
The Hindu Period
Muslim Period
British Period
Aryan Period
a) True
b) False
Liberty
Justice
All of the above
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
global.
a) True
b) False
600 BC
1500 BC
600AD
1500AD
a) True
b) False

Hindi
Sanskrit
English
Punjabi
a) True
b) False
Brahma Vivāha
Daiva Vivāha
Ārsa Vivāha
Paishācha Vivāha
Brahmacharyāshrama
Sanyasashrama
Vanprasthashrama
Grah Pravesha
Janapada means 1
Swami
Kosha
a) True
b) False
Moksha
Kama
Artha
Homme
a) Sati
b) Satitva
c) Saamri
d) Slavery
a) True
b) False
Rati vivah
Brahm vivah
Rakshasa Vivah
Gandherva Vivah
Gandherva
Asura
Rakshasa
Daivya
teacher
a) True
b) False
a) 18
b) 20
c) 25
d) 05
India
a) Fifth
b) Sixth
c) Fourth
d) Seventh
ALL of the Above
Mantrina
Mahamandal
Sewaka
Dasa
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4

Wind
Eternity
Rain and Thunder
Fire
1500 – 700 BC
1400 – 600 BC
1500 – 600 BC
1400 – 700 BC
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Kshatriyas
Aryans
Vaishyas
Dasyus
Rigveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda
The crown prince
The King
Valmiki
Tulsidas
Vishvamitra
Chanakya
Preaching
Worship
Teaching
Warriors

a) 6
b) 5
c) 7
d) 4


Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta I
Ashoka
Harshavardhana
Vidata
Sabha
Gana
Samiti
Rig Veda
Sam Veda
Atharva Veda
Yajur Veda
Education
Birth
Occupation
Talent
a) 18
b) 20
c) 22
d) 24
a) Six
b) Four
c) Eight
d) Two
Vanaprastha
Sannyāsa
Brahmacharyāshrama
Grah Pravesha
a) True
b) False
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. None
________
Alexander Dravid
_________.. century
8th
6th
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Right View
Right Speech
Right Action
Non Violence

Devanagari
Dravidian
Aryan
All of the above
Language
Text
Literature
Script
True
False
Vedas
Hinduism
Buddhism
Guru
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa
Sanskrit
Brahmani
Later Vedic period
Early Vedic Period
Middle Vedic period
None
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Sage Vyasa
Sage Vishwamitra
Sage Valmiki
Sage Veda
God
Knowledge
Wisdom
Religious
Nonviolence
Non verbal
Non complance
Violent
Harappa
Mohenjo Daro
Mumbai
Agra
India
Indonesia
Japan
China
are
Venaya pikas
Sutta pikas
Abhidhamma pikas
Jatakas
Sanchi
Sarnath
Sravasti
Bodh Gaya

True
False
True
False
20th
24th
1st
3rd
Joda
Logic
All of the above
Joda
Logic
All of the above
True
False
Padampada
Suresvara
Totakacara
Advait
Thoughts
True
False
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
Buddhism
Dharma
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
The Vedas
Dharma
Epic poem
Nirvana
Yoga
Dharma
The Eightfold Path
The Five Pillars
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Sudras
Qur'an
Stupas
next life?
Karma
Brahman
Dharma
Atman
Bodhisattva
Priest
Tirthankara
Brahmin
True
False
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Saturn
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Saturn
True
False

Glass making
dyeing of clothes
tanning of leather
Decimal Point
making the calendar
True
False
Astronomy
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
B. Himalaya temple
C. Kedarnath temple
D. Khajuraho temple

A. Vishnugupt
B. Chandragupt
C. Ashoka
Bimbsaar
from god.
C. None
All
B. Karnatak- Telgu
C. Tamilnadu- Tamil
D. Goa- Konkani
H. All
The Rigveda has
A. 1028 hymns
B. 180 hymns
C. 108 hymns
D. 1100 hymns
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Saraswati
D. Kaveri

B. Tamil literature
B. Dhanishtha
C. Shravan
D. Punarvasu
__________
D. Kashi and Champa
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi
Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

32
34
33
31
Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas

Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit

Karnataka
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Gujarat

6
5
8
7

Shiva and Surya God
Odissi
Sattriya
Kathakali
Gaudiya Nritya

Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi

Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

Himachal Pradeh
Odisha
Punjab
Assam
Garba is a form of
Folk Music
Classical Dance
Folk Dance
Classical Music

Courage
India
Diversity
Knowledge


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas
Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit
temples?
Lat
Vimana
Gopura
Shikhara

Lord Shiva
Lord Hanuman
Lord Indra
Lord Brahma

Cholas
Pallavas
Pandyas
architecture?
Shikara
Gopura
Vimana
Mandapa
Narasimhavarman II
None of the above

a. Only 1
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Explanation:

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda
a. Mughals
b. Greeks
c. Iranian
d. Shakas

a) Lord Vishnu
b) Lord Brahma
c) Lord Shiva
d) Lord Ganesha
a) Kathak
b) Manipuri
c) BIhu
d) Bharatanatyam

a) Kathak
b) Garba
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
a) Nagaland
b) Sikkim
c) Assam
d) Manipur
is not correct?
Rajasthan - Gangaur
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
Barmer
Bikaner

Bullock-cart racing
Cock fighting
Bull taming
Buffalo fighting

Rajasthan
Haryana
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh

January
March
August
November

Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Jodhpur
Ajmer
Jaipur
Udaipur
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
January each year?
Makar Sankranti
Pongal
Gudi Padwa
Lohri

Baisakhi
Basant Panchami
Teej
Sankranti
states?
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Rajasthan
Gujarat

Kerala
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
(A). Yajur Veda
(B). Atharva Veda
(D). Sam Veda

(A). Punjab
(B). Gujarat
(C). Tamil Nadu
(D). Maharashtra
(A). Udaipur
(B). Jaisalmer
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Manipur
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). Assam
(D). Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (C). Assam
(A). Nautanki
(B). Garba
(C). Kathakali
(D). Bhangra
Answer: (B). Garba
Ramayana?
(A). Bharatanatyam
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Odissi
(D). Kuchipudi
(A). Ram
(B). Jaganath
(C). Shiva
(D). Vishnu

(A). Sikhara
(B). Garbha Griha
(C). Gopura
(D). Pradakshina
Answer: (C). Gopura
(A). OttanThullal
(B). Kuchipudi
(C). Yakshagana
(D). Odissi
(A). Uttarkhand
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). West Bengal
(D). Madhya Pradesh

(A). Punjab
(C). Haryana
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Kathak
(C). Kuchipudi
(D). Mohiniattam
Answer: (B). Kathak
(A). Hinduism
(B). Buddhism
(C). Jainism
(D). Islam
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Odisha
(C). West Bengal
(D). Bihar
Answer: (B). Odisha
embroidery?
(A). Lucknow
(B). Hyderabad
(C). Jaipur
(D). Mysore
(A). Kuchipudi
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Bharatanatyam
(D). Kathakali
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Karnataka
(C). Maharashtra
(D). Telangana
(A). Kochi
(B). Pune
(C). Mumbai
(D). Mysore
Answer: (C). Mumbai
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Bihar
(C). Punjab
(D). Himachal
(A). Quawwalis
(B). Chhau
(C). Birhas
(D). Charkulas
Answer: (B). Chhau
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(A). Jaidev
(B). Mohammad Iqbal
(A). Baisakhi
(C). Guru Poornima
(D). Holi
(A). Hindu
(B). Jewish
(C). Jain
(D). Christians
Answer: (B). Jewish
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Madhya Pradesh
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Nagaland
(A). Pallavas
(B). Chalukyas
(C). Pandyas
(D). Rashtrakutas

correct?
(A). Suchitra Sen
(B). Amaravati
(C). Kanan Devi
(A). Bikaner
(B). Jodhpur
(C). Jaisalmer
(D). Barmer

(A). Rig Veda
(B). Ramayana
(C). Mahabharata
(A). Assam
(B). Sikkim
(C). Bengal
(D). Kerala
Answer: (B). Sikkim
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Bihar
Answer: (D). Bihar
(A). Gouache
(B). Cubism
(C). Fresco
(D). Tempera
Answer: (C). Fresco
(A). Jaipur
(B). Udaipur
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Sikkim
(B). Nagaland
(C). Assam
(D). Bengal
(A). Bihar
(B). Uttarakand
(C). Rajasthan
(D). Assam
Answer: (A). Bihar
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Andhra Pradesh
(C). Karnataka
(D). Punjab

(A). Vishu
(B). Onam
(C). Shivarathri
(D). Pongal
Answer: (D). Pongal
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Bihar
(C). Jharkhand
(D). West Bengal
(A). Bhangara
(B). Kathak
(C). Garba
(D). Odissi
each year?
(A). Lohri
(B). Gudi Padwa
(D). Pongal
(A). Meghadutam
(B). Dhammapada
(C). Dighanikaya
(D). Vedas
(B). Ram Kinkar
(A). Kotdiji
(B). Amri
(C). Dhaulabira
(D). Kalibangan
(A). Assam
(B). Gujarat
(C). Karnataka
(D). Tamil Nadu
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Manipuri
(C). Mohiniattam
(D). Kathak
Answer: (D). Kathak
(A). Birth
(C). Enlightenment
(D). Mahaparinirvan
Answer: (A). Birth
(A). Kathakali
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Garba
(D). Manipuri
Answer: (C). Garba
(D). None of these

(A). Garba
(B). Dandiya
(C). Tamasha
(D). Bhangra
(A). Prakrit
(B). Apabhramsa
(C). Pali
(D). Sanskrit
(A). Dhrupad
(B). Thumri
(C). Gazal
(D). None of these

(A). Mahabharata
(B). Panchatantra
(C). Jatakas
(D). Ramayana
(A). Southern India
(B). Northern India
(C). Eastern India
(D). Western India
(D). Idol worship

(A). Shahjahan
(B). Akbar
(C). Aurangzeb
(D). Jahangir
(A). Kerala
(B). Bengal
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Andhra Pradesh
(A). Manipur
(B). Assam
(C). Meghalaya
(D). Tamil Nadu
Module -1
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

A. Jainism
B. Buddhist
C. Hindus
D. Muslim

A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Vedic
D. Harappan

A. Dharma
B. Artha
C. Sanyasin
D. Moksha.
1

A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha

nature?
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith

B. To become King
D. To perform Yajna
council of Britain?
A. A. S. Altekar
B. Romali Thapar
C. Bipin Chnadra
D. R. C. Majumdar
2
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
3

B. Force Theory
D. Contract Theory
dharma?
B. Sanyasashrama
4
C. Grihasthashrama
5
B. Mantrina
D. Kingship
A. Tirthas
B. Amātya
C. Adhyaksas
D. Yogakshema
B. Criminal Court
C. Civil court
kingdom
army
6

(1) A & B only
(2) A, B & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) C & D
7

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

A. Duties of woman
8

9
collection?
A. V. A. Smith
B. Charles Grant
C. Henry Thornton
D. James Mill
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
A. Charles Grant
B. Henry Thornton
C. James Mill
D. Vincent A. Smith
A. Somadeva suri
10
B. N. N. Law
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
11

A. N. N. Law
B. Somadeva suri
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
A. Mystical Theory
C. Contract Theory
D. Force Theory
A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
D. Four Hour
A. Dharmasthiya
B. Sabha
C. Samiti
D. Kantakashodhana
A. Duties of Varnas
12
B. Duties of woman
13
in its group.
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
14
C. Ārsa Vivāha
15
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
16
Module -II
script? A. 400
B. 426
C. 398
D. 396
A. A. S. Altekar
B. James Prinsep
C. James Mill
D. V. A. Smith
A. Modern Times
B. Future Time
C. Ancient Time
D. Medieval Time
A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Ardha Magadhi
D. Sanskrit
A. Sarada
B. Gurumukhi
C. Brahmi
D. Devanagari
A. Sarada Script
B. Kharosthi Script
17
C. Brahmi Script
D. Nagari Script
18

A. Cursive
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Boustrophedon
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. Upanishad
B. Samhita
C. Puranas
D. Brahmanas
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
19
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
20

A. Samhita
B. Brahmanas
C. Puranas
D. Upanishads
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
D. 16
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
21
B. Kautilya
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
22

A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ponna
C. Pampa
D. Madhava
A. Ezhuthachan
23
B. Hala
C. Siddharasi
D. Asvaghosha
24

A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Sanskrit
D. Tamil
A. Vishakhadutta
B. Bhavabhuti
C. Sudraka
D. Kalidas
A. Prem Chand
A. Sanskrit
B. Parsi
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. Sanskrit
B. Persian
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
AD.
A. 5th
25
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 7th
26
related to women?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. Anita Desai
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Anuja Chauhan
A. Sanskrit
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Marathi
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Austric
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Dravidian

A. Abul Fazl
B. Faizi
D. Ataullah Rashidi
A. Ramcharitmanas
B. Madhumalati
C. Prithviraj Raso
27

A. Al-Hilal
B. Al-Balagh
C. Hamdard
D. Jam-i-jahan Numa
A. Jansatta
B. Udant Martand
C. Samachar Darpan
D. Bengal Gazette
A. 29th April
B. 30th March
C. 14th September
D. 30th May

A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
28
Short Answer
Question
43. What is Champu?
society?
Sanskrit languages.
29
Module-III
century AD.
A. Chishti Order
B. Suhrawardi Order
C. Kubrawiyya Order
D. Shattariya Order
A. Ramananda
B. Dadu Dayal
C. Ravidas
D. Mirabai
30
Philosophy?
D. Samkhya and Yoga
31


A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
A. Buddhist school
B. Jaina school
C. Charvaka school
A. Samkhya school
B. Nyaya school
D. Mimamsa school
32
A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
33

A. Chishti Silsilah
D. Qadari Silsilah
D. Maharishi Jamini
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Guru Angad Dev
34
C. Guru Amar Das

D. Guru Nanak
35

A. Guru Amar Das
C. Guru Angad Dev
D. Guru Nanak
C. Ramabai
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Shiva,
B. Parvati
C. Ganesha
D. Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
36
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
37

A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Sripati
A. Dukkha
B. Sukkah
C. Samudaya
D. Marga
A. Indra,
38
B. Rudra,
C. Soma
D. Marut
39
A. Violence
B. Truthfulness
C. Chaste living
D. Non-acquisition
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Mother Goddess
B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Bull
D. Pipal
A. Surya,
40
B. Marut
C. Varuna,
D. Usha
41
A. Agni,
B. Rudra
C. Soma,
D. Prithvi
said this?
C. Swami Vivekanand
A. Ramabai
B. Annie Besant
D. Jenna Raja Dasa
A. Jenna Raja Dasa
B. Annie Besant
C. Margaret Cousins
A. Guru Ramdas
B. Guru Har rai
C. Guru Harkrishan
D. Guru Arjan Dev
42
Short Answer
Question
Sthapanacharya.
Movement.
43
Module-IV

A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
in .
A. 1790
B. 1800
C. 1820
D. 1810
A. John Mill
B. William Bentick
C. William Carey
D. Curzon
from .
A. Gopatha Brahmana
C. Mundaka Upnishad
44
A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Bhaskaracharya
45

in June .
A. 1873
B. 1872
C. 1871
D. 1870

A. Footz
B. Wootz
C. National Steel
D. Ispat
A. Atharva Veda
B. Rigveda.
C. Sam Veda
D. Yajur Veda
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Dhanvantari
C. Ashwini Kumar
D. Brahmagupta
A. Dhanvantari
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Charak
D. Brahmagupta
46

47

A. King Bhoja
B. King Chola
C. King Chaunkya
A. Francis Buchanan
B. J. D. Hooker
C. John Milly
D. V. A. Smith
A. Geography
B. Epigraphy
C. Zoology
D. Botany
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall.
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall
within .
A. Panchatantra
48
B. Aryabhattam
D. Arthashastra
49

B. Ashoka
C. Bimbi Sar
D. King of Bhoja

A. True
B. False
A. 1500 AD
B. 1450 AD
C. 1400 AD
D. 1390 AD
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Sohgaura
B. Lauriya Araraj
50
C. Halmidi
D. Kandahar
51
A. True
B. False

A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Mohenjo-Daro
following subjects?
A. Medicine
B. Chemical science
C. Astronomy
D. Metallurgy
A. Aryabhata
B. Varahamihira
C. Srishena
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
52
C. Mahavira
D. Bhaskara-II
53
personalities?
A. Varahamihira
B. Aryabhata
C. Brahmagupta
D. Bhaskaracharya
following?
A. Nagarjuna
B. Dhanvantri
C. Ashvaghosha
D. Varahamihira
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Vagbhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
54

A. Indian Medicine
55

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
A. Aryabhata
B. Apastamba
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
56
Short answer
questions
age.
57
UNIT-V
A. Dimasas
B. Khasis
C. Mizos
D. Bodos
Pradesh?
A. Kathakali
B. Odisi
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
A. True
B. False
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
A. Death
B. Knowledge
C. Birth
D. Parinirvana
A. True
B. False
58

A. True
B. False
59

A. Harishchandra
B. Alamara
C. Mother India
D. Pancholi
B. A religious sect

A. True
B. False
A. Bundi School
C. Chawand School
D. Jaipur School
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 2
(a) unarmed
(b) weapon based
60

(d) No of the above
61

A. True
B. False
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
in .
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1957

Vallabh bhai Patel.
world.
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
62

corridor.
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
63

B. Shashi Prabhu
C. Ram V. Sutar
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
language?
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Buddha
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
64
A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
65

A. Pongal
B. Onam
C. Holi
D. Bihu
A. Tamilnadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Meghalaya
drama?
A. Vivaha-sukta
B. Apri-sukta
C. Samvada-sukta
D. Purusha-sukta
language?
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Iltutmish
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
66
the Mauryas?
B. Gold and silver
D. Gold and copper
67

A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Steatite
D. Lead
C. Red ware
A. Shikhara
B. Adisthana
C. Garbhagraha
D. Gopuram
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
architecture?
D. Flat Roof
68
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
C. Yoga
D. Music
69



correct?
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
70
71
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Course B. Tech
Module -1
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

A. Jainism
B. Buddhist
C. Hindus
D. Muslim

A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Vedic
D. Harappan

A. Dharma
B. Artha
C. Sanyasin
D. Moksha.
1
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A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith

B. To become King
D. To perform Yajna
Britain?
A. A. S. Altekar
B. Romali Thapar
C. Bipin Chnadra
D. R. C. Majumdar
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
2
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elderly people.
of elderly people.
ministers.
ministers.
creation’?
B. Force Theory
D. Contract Theory
B. Sanyasashrama
C. Grihasthashrama
3
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B. Mantrina
D. Kingship
A. Tirthas
B. Amātya
C. Adhyaksas
D. Yogakshema
B. Criminal Court
C. Civil court
(1) A & B only
(2) A, B & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) C&D
4
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B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

A. Duties of woman
5
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A. V. A. Smith
B. Charles Grant
C. Henry Thornton
D. James Mill
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
A. Charles Grant
B. Henry Thornton
C. James Mill
D. Vincent A. Smith
A. Somadeva suri
B. N. N. Law
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
6
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A. N. N. Law
B. Somadeva suri
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
A. Mystical Theory
C. Contract Theory
D. Force Theory
A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
D. Four Hour
A. Dharmasthiya
B. Sabha
C. Samiti
D. Kantakashodhana
A. Duties of Varnas
B. Duties of woman
7
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A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
8
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is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
9
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Module -II
A. 400
B. 426
C. 398
D. 396
A. A. S. Altekar
B. James Prinsep
C. James Mill
D. V. A. Smith
A. Modern Times
B. Future Time
C. Ancient Time
D. Medieval Time
A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Ardha Magadhi
D. Sanskrit
A. Sarada
B. Gurumukhi
C. Brahmi
D. Devanagari
A. Sarada Script
B. Kharosthi Script
C. Brahmi Script
D. Nagari Script
10
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A. Cursive
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Boustrophedon
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. Upanishad
B. Samhita
C. Puranas
D. Brahmanas
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
11
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A. Samhita
B. Brahmanas
C. Puranas
D. Upanishads
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
D. 16
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Kautilya
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
12
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A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ponna
C. Pampa
D. Madhava
A. Ezhuthachan
B. Hala
C. Siddharasi
D. Asvaghosha
13
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A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Sanskrit
D. Tamil
A. Vishakhadutta
B. Bhavabhuti
C. Sudraka
D. Kalidas
A. Prem Chand
A. Sanskrit
B. Parsi
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. Sanskrit
B. Persian
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 7th
14
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women?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. Anita Desai
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Anuja Chauhan
A. Sanskrit
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Marathi
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Austric
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Dravidian
Persian?
A. Abul Fazl
B. Faizi
D. Ataullah Rashidi
A. Ramcharitmanas
B. Madhumalati
C. Prithviraj Raso
15
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A. Al-Hilal
B. Al-Balagh
C. Hamdard
D. Jam-i-jahan Numa
A. Jansatta
B. Udant Martand
C. Samachar Darpan
D. Bengal Gazette
A. 29th April
B. 30th March
C. 14th September
D. 30th May
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
16
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43. What is Champu?
17
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Module-III
A. Chishti Order
B. Suhrawardi Order
C. Kubrawiyya Order
D. Shattariya Order
A. Ramananda
B. Dadu Dayal
C. Ravidas
D. Mirabai
D. Samkhya and Yoga
18
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influence or agent.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
A. Buddhist school
B. Jaina school
C. Charvaka school
knowledge?
A. Samkhya school
B. Nyaya school
D. Mimamsa school
message?
A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
19
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A. Chishti Silsilah
D. Qadari Silsilah
D. Maharishi Jamini
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Guru Angad Dev
C. Guru Amar Das
D. Guru Nanak
20
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A. Guru Amar Das
C. Guru Angad Dev
D. Guru Nanak
C. Ramabai
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Shiva,
B. Parvati
C. Ganesha
D. Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
21
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A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Sripati
A. Dukkha
B. Sukkah
C. Samudaya
D. Marga
A. Indra,
B. Rudra,
C. Soma
D. Marut
22
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A. Violence
B. Truthfulness
C. Chaste living
D. Non-acquisition
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Mother Goddess
B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Bull
D. Pipal
A. Surya,
B. Marut
C. Varuna,
D. Usha
23
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A. Agni,
B. Rudra
C. Soma,
D. Prithvi
C. Swami Vivekanand
A. Ramabai
B. Annie Besant
D. Jenna Raja Dasa
A. Jenna Raja Dasa
B. Annie Besant
C. Margaret Cousins
A. Guru Ramdas
B. Guru Har rai
C. Guru Harkrishan
D. Guru Arjan Dev
24
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philosophy?
25
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Module-IV
own axis?
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
A. 1790
B. 1800
C. 1820
D. 1810
A. John Mill
B. William Bentick
C. William Carey
D. Curzon
A. Gopatha Brahmana
C. Mundaka Upnishad

A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Bhaskaracharya
26
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A. 1873
B. 1872
C. 1871
D. 1870
A. Footz
B. Wootz
C. National Steel
D. Ispat
A. Atharva Veda
B. Rigveda.
C. Sam Veda
D. Yajur Veda
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Dhanvantari
C. Ashwini Kumar
D. Brahmagupta
A. Dhanvantari
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Charak
D. Brahmagupta
27
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A. King Bhoja
B. King Chola
C. King Chaunkya
A. Francis Buchanan
B. J. D. Hooker
C. John Milly
D. V. A. Smith
A. Geography
B. Epigraphy
C. Zoology
D. Botany
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall.
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall
A. Panchatantra
B. Aryabhattam
D. Arthashastra
28
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B. Ashoka
C. Bimbi Sar
D. King of Bhoja
A. True
B. False
A. 1500 AD
B. 1450 AD
C. 1400 AD
D. 1390 AD
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Sohgaura
B. Lauriya Araraj
C. Halmidi
D. Kandahar
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A. True
B. False
A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Mohenjo-Daro
A. Medicine
B. Chemical science
C. Astronomy
D. Metallurgy
A. Aryabhata
B. Varahamihira
C. Srishena
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Bhaskara-II
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A. Varahamihira
B. Aryabhata
C. Brahmagupta
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. Nagarjuna
B. Dhanvantri
C. Ashvaghosha
D. Varahamihira
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Vagbhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Indian Medicine
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A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
A. Aryabhata
B. Apastamba
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
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UNIT-V
A. Dimasas
B. Khasis
C. Mizos
D. Bodos
A. Kathakali
B. Odisi
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
A. True
B. False
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
A. Death
B. Knowledge
C. Birth
D. Parinirvana
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
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A. Harishchandra
B. Alamara
C. Mother India
D. Pancholi
B. A religious sect
century BC.
A. True
B. False
A. Bundi School
C. Chawand School
D. Jaipur School
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 2
(a) unarmed
(b) weapon based
(d) No of the above
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A. True
B. False
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1957
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
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B. Shashi Prabhu
C. Ram V. Sutar
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Buddha
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
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A. Pongal
B. Onam
C. Holi
D. Bihu
A. Tamilnadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Meghalaya
A. Vivaha-sukta
B. Apri-sukta
C. Samvada-sukta
D. Purusha-sukta
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Iltutmish
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
B. Gold and silver
D. Gold and copper
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make their seals?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Steatite
D. Lead
C. Red ware
A. Shikhara
B. Adisthana
C. Garbhagraha
D. Gopuram
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
D. Flat Roof
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
C. Yoga
D. Music
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embodied:
Buddha.
dominate the scene.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
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Explain.
times.
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B.Tech (VI Sem)
Indian Tradition, Culture & Society
KNC 602

(B) Urban society
(A) A community
(B) An association
(C) An institution
(D) A society
(A) Family
(B) Peer Group
(C) Neighbourhood
(D) Crowd
Varna' is called–
(A) Pratiloma
(B) Anuloma
(C) Exogamy
(D) Love marriage
5) borrowed the administrative model of the persian empire.

A) British
B) Mughal,
C) Mauryan
D) Gupta
6) Kushans brought the famous art.

A) Kathakali
B) Mohiniyatam,
C)Kathak
D)Gandharan

A) Urban society
B) Rural society
C) Tribal society

A) Cultural unity
B) Political unity
C) Religious unity

A)1911
B) 1950
C) 1942
D) 1921
10) Who defined the ‘religion is an attitude towards superhuman powers’

A) Mac Iver
B) Page
C) Ogburn
D) Ginsberg

A) 12
B) 13
C) 10
D)14

A) Guru Nanak,
B) Guru Govind
C) Mahveer

A) Herbert Risely
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) M.N. Srinivas
D) G S Gurye
14) The concept of mother India also indicates .

C) Land of Bharat
D) Indian diaspora

B) cultural growth
C) both
D) None of these
16) Racial groups are divided into three by

A) anthropologists
B) Sociologists
C) Scientist
D) Administrators
A) Homogeneity
B) Isolation
D)Alienation
A) M.N. Srinivas
B) Herbert Risely
C) Harvard Wood
D) A R Desai
19) Mangoloids are concentrated in

A) India
B) America
C) U.K
D) Europe

C)Ongan
D) Devanagiri
21) Negritos are concentrated in

A) Andaman island
B) India
C) Sreelanka
D) North East India
22) Specialty of mangoloids are

A) fair
B) black
C) both
23) is the major concern of man.

A) Family
B) Religion
C) Society
D)Community
24) According to the 1931 census there were religious groups in India.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 22
D)14
25) is the oldest religion of the world.
A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Jainism
D)Islam
26) is the basic unit of Indian rural social structure.

A) Marriage
B) Caste system
C) Family
D)Community

A) schooling
B) socialization
C) internalization
D)Agriculture

A) Religion
B) Endogamy
C) Marriage
D)Region
B) Political system
C) Training
D)Homogeneous
30) Buddhism was founded by

A) Mahaveer
B) Gautama Buddha
C) Allah
D) Prophets
31) Jainism was founded by

A) Mahaveer
B) Allah
C) Christ
D) Goutama Budda
32) is the major feature of rural society.

B) Dynamic life
C) Homogeneity
D) Social mobility
33) Self sufficiency is a major feature of

A) Rural society
B) urban society
C) tribal society

A) villages
B) Cities
C) Township
D) Rururbs
35) A village has less than individuals

A) 10000
B) 15000
C) 5000
D)25000
36) is the main occupation of the Indians

A) Business
B) Agriculture
C) Priesthood
37) is a land of diversities

A) Village
B) Kerala
C) Nepal
D) India

A) Mono religious
B) Multi-religious
C) Rigid mentality
D) Social mobility


A) Marriage
B) Family
C) Kinship
D) None of these
A) Family
B) Nuclear family
C) Society
D) both (a) and (b)
42. Family is a ...................... group

A) Social
B) Institution
C) Universal
D) both (a) & (c)
A.Extended family
B) family
C) Nuclear family
D) None of these

A) Greek
B) Spanish
C) Latin
D) Portuguese

A) Fundamental unity,
D) Cultural unity
46) says about “The unity of India”

A) M.N. Srinivas
B) Merton
C) Gupta
D)Ashoka
47) was the root of both pali and prakit?

A) Hindi
B) Sanskrit,
C) Malayalam
D)Konkini
48) The constitution of India in its height recognizes official languages.

A) 42
B) 22
C) 2,
D) 5

A) Assamese
B) Bengali
C) Devnagiri
D) Hindi
A) Mac Iver
B) Burgess
C) Eliot
D) M.F. Nimkoff

A) Husband
B) Mother
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Marriage

B) Marriage
C) Procreation
D) None of these
53.is one of the main aim of family life?

A) Procreation
B) Marriage
A) Marriage
B) Society
C) Socialisation
55) What is the meaning of ‘Famulus’?

a) Family
B) Servant
C) Group
D) None of these
56) is a basic definite and enduring group.

A) Marriage
B) Society
C) Family
D) Both (b) and (c)
57. is formed by the relatively durable companionship of husband and wife.

A) Family
B) Marriage
D)Kinship
58) Family provides .......................... status?

A) Achieved
B) Ascribed
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Ethnic
A) Joint family
B) Nuclear Family
C) Extended family
D) None of these
60. family the bride resides with the husband’s family

A) patrilocal
B) Matrilocal
C) patriarchal
D) Matriarchal
61. In the ............... family the ancestors are men

A) Matrilineal
B) Partilocal
C) Partiarchal
D) Patrilineal
A) Patriarchal
B) Matriarchal
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of these

A) Monogamy
B) endogamy
C) exogamy
D) both (b) and (c)
A) group
B) country
C) society
D) None of these
65) is a rule of marriage in which a man has many outside his own group
A) monogamy
B) endogamy
C) exogamy
D) Hypergamy
B) Edward Westmark
C) Robert H. Lowie
D) Malinowski
67) is the form of marriage in which man marries one woman.

A) Polygyny
B) Exogamy
C) Polyandry
D) Monogamy
68. is a marriage between two equals

A) exogamy
B) Village gothra
C) Pinda exogamy
D) Isogamy

A) Hypergamy
B) Hypogamy
C) Anuloma
D) both (a) & (b)
70. is a marriage of a woman with a man of higher varna or Superior Caste.

A) Hyper gamy
B) Hypogamy
C) Anuloma
D) Prathiloma
71. is a marriage of higher caste man with lower caste women.

A) Hypogamy
B) Hypergamy
C) Anuloma
D) Prathiloma
72) is a marriage of woman to a man from a lower caste

A) Hypogamy
B) Prathiloma
C) Anuloma
D) Hypergamy
73. is a form of marriage in which one man marries more than women at a time.
A) Polygyny
B) Polyandry
C) Monogamy
D) Group Marriage

A) Brother
B) Sister
C) Father
D) None of these
75. is a form of marriage of one woman with more than one man
A) Polyandry
B) Polyandry
C) Monogamy
D) Polygyny
A) Sororal polygyny
B) Non-Sororal
D) None of these
77) is a form of marriage of a man to a woman at a time
A) Polyamy
B) exogamy
C) Monogamy
D) Polyandry
78) is a form of marriage a woman or a man have more than one spouse
A) Polyanchy
B) Monogamy
C) Polygyny
D) Polygamy

A) Polygny
B) Monogamy
C) Polyandry
D) both (a) and (c)
80) is the most common and acceptable form of marriage

A) Monogamy
B) Exogamy
C) Polygamy
D) Polyandry

A) Dharma
B) Rathi
C) Praja
D) All these
82. is an instrument of culture Transmission and an agent of socialisation

A) Society
B) Social control
C) Family
D) None of these
A) Patriarchal
B) Matrilineal
C) Patrilocal
D) Matrilocal
A) Sororal Polygyny
B) Monogamy
C) Serial monogamy
D) Group marriage
85) The bond of blood is called...........................kinship

A) affinal kinship
B) Primary
D) None of these
A) Kinship
B) Affinial kinship
D) None of these
87) The ............... refers to a set of Principles by which an individual trace the descent.
D) rule of descent
88. Desent traced through the father’s or men line

D) Rule of descent
A) Affinal
B) Primary kins
C) Secondary kins
D) Consanguineous

A) Affinal kin
B) Primary kin
C) Tertiary kin
D) Secondary kin
91) Who told that Kinship is simply the relations between ‘kin’that is persons related by real
A) Aberchrombie
B) Robin fox
C) A.R. Radcliffe
D) Nimkoff
92) The bond of marriage is called ................. kinship
A) affinal kinship
C) both (a) and (b)
D) None of these

A) Tertiary kin
B) Primary kin
C) Secondary kin
D) None of these

a) Latin
b) Spanish
c) Portuguese
d) Greek

a) Race
b) Varna
c) Class
d) None of these

a) Varna
b) Colour
c) Kula
d) Group
97.present the most elevated condition of purity

a) Kshathriya
b) Brahmin
c) Shudra
d) Vyshya

a) M.N. Sreenivas
b) C.H. Coole
c) T.N. Majundar
d) T.N. Madan

a) Lundbekg
b) Gait
c) Page
d) Daniel Lerner
100) is a process whereby people of lower castes collectively try to adopt upper caste
a) Modernisation
b) Sanskritization
d) Westernisation
101) To know about sanskritization M.N. Srreenivas made his study in ...........
a) Mysore
b) Coorgs
c) Banglore
d) None of these
102. Caste is an ................ group

a) Universal
b) Open
c) Endogamous
d) None of these
103. Caste system is often regarded as a ..........

a) Endogamous
b) open group
c) Closed society
d) social group
104) who wrote the book “Religion and society among the Coorgs”
a) Max Weber
b) Durkheim
c) Page
d) M.N. Sreenivas
105) The term Brahminisation means?

a) Westernisation
b) Modernisation
c) Sanskritlization
d) None of these
106.............refers to the changes brought about in Indian Society and culture as a result of over
150 years of British rule
a) Westernisation
b) Modernisation
c) Brahminisation
d) None of these
107) is a process which indicates the adoption of the modern ways of life and values
b) Modernisation
c) Westernisation
d) None of these
108) Who wrote the book Social change in modern India

a) M.N. Sreenivas
b) E.A.H. Blunt
c) Ketkar
d) Risley
109) is a broader term and it can subsume in itself the narrower process of
brahminisation
b) Westernisation
c) Modernisation
d) Sanskritization
110) Who critcied the concept of modernisation?

a) Yogendra Singh
b) M.N. Sreenivas
c) Ram Ahuja
d) Page
111) defends the concept of modernisation?

a) Yogendra Singh
b) Ketkar
c) Risley
d) Gait
112) Who wrote the book Indian Social System?

a) Mac Iver
b) H. Maine
c) Ram Ahuja
d) None of these
113) Who introduced the modern secular education in India?

a) Portuguese
b) Arabians
c) Duch
d) British
114. Who coined the term Dominant Caste?

a) Anderson
b) Parker
c) T.N. Majundar
d) M.N. Sreenivas
115) When a special role is given to the father’s sister, it is known as ............
A) Avoidance
B) Amitate
C) Couvade
D) Tecknonymy
116) usage is found among many primitive tribes

A) Couvade
B) Teknonymy
C) Amitate
D) None of these
117) The marriage assigns each mother a husband and makes her children thereby creating a
special group of father mother and children, which we call ......
A) Kinship
B) Family
C) Marriage
D) None of these
118) The kin is not referred to directly but he is referred to through another kin is called
A) Avunclate
B) Tecknonymy
C) Amitate
D) Joking relationship
119) Who use the word Tecknonymy in Antropology for the first time?
A) Tylor
B) Clare
C) Murdock
D) Durkheim
120) The word tecknonymy has been came from ......................

A) Greek
B) Latin
C) Spanish
D) None of these
121) means that the two kin should remain away from each other
A) Amitate
B) Avunclate
C) Avoidance
D) None of these
122) The term uncle is a ................. system.
A) Classificatory system
B) Descriptive
C) Kinship
D) None of these
123. Who established the Sathya Sodhak Samaj?

a) Jyothi Rao Phooley
b) Vivekanandan
124. Who lounched the movement against the Brahmin Supermacy

a) Vivekanandan
b) Jyothi Rao Phooley
125. When did the Caste Disabilities Removal act established?

a) 1931
b) 1879
c) 1872
d) 1873
126) M.N. Sreenivas considered the term modernisation is more .............

a) Subjective
b) Objective
c) Preferable
d) None of these
127. refers to the unprecedented growth and expansion of industries

a) Urbanisation
b) Modernisation
c) Industrialisation
d) Westernisation
128. The word Harijan means ..................
a) Children of god
b) Children of the state
c) Brahmins
d) None of these
129. Caste and occupation are two structural Criteria which we could use to define the term
a)Brahmin
b) Kshathriya
c) Vyshya
d) Backward class
130. Untouchables who are now known as ...................
a) Scheduled caste
b) Scheduled Tribe
d) None of these
131. Who use the Marxian theory while analysing the Indian class structure in agrarian relation
a) A.R. Desai
b) Pager
c) Mac Iver
d) Dhurkhiem
132) who own but do not cultivate land

a) Poor peasants
b) Rich farmers
c) Landlords
d) Middle peasants
133) who look upon agriculture as a business proposition

a) landless agricultural workers
b) Middle peasants
c) Landlords
d) Rich famers
134) who cultivate their own land and hire labourers only for certain operations or at
certain points of time
a) landlords
b) tenants
c) Middle peasants
d) artisans
135. Who described communalism as the Indian version of fascism?

(a) Gandhi
b) Nehru
c) Ambedkar
d) Balagangadhar Thilak
136) has become an essential for modern democratic nation states to ensure a strong
sense of identification whether the polity based on a commonsense of identity
a) secularism
b) Regionalism
c) Communalism
d) None of these
137) Who put forward the word secularism?

a) Ram Ahuja
b) Abdul Ahamed
c) Bipin Chandra
d) George Jacob Holyoake
138. refers to the process of growth and expansion of cities

a) Industralization
b) Urbanisation
c) Modernisation
d) None of these
139. The word ................. is used for the untouchables ill-treated and humiliated castes
a) Scheduled Caste
b) Scheduled Tribe
c) Dalit
d) OBC
140. is one who is culturally, socially, economically and politically supressed and
exploited in the name of religion
a) Dalith
c) Untouchables
d) None of these
141. Who called the name Harijan was given to the Untouchables
a) Nehru
b) Nadabai Navaroji
c) Ambedkar
d) Ghandhi
142) The word secularism is came from ....................

a) Portuguese
b) Greek
c) Latin
d) Spanish
143) Who made the classic study India as a secular state

a) Shankar Rao
b) Mac Iver
c) Page
d) Donald Eugene smith
144. The main thrust of the new economic policy is .

A) globalization
B) liberalization
C) privatization
D) westernisation
145 .Who started liberalization?
A) Manmohan Singh
B) A.B Vajpayee
C) Pranab Mukharji
D) V.P.Singh
146. Liberalization of economy means?

A) Market friendly state
B) Controlled by private sector
C) Dergulation of licenses
D) All the above
147) Which article provides a citizen of India, shall not discriminate against anyone on the basis
of religion, caste, sex
a) Article 15
b) Article 17
c) Article 28
d) Article 27
148)Article gives the freedom to all religions to set up trusts and institutions and acquire
property & manage their own affairs
a) Article 325
b) Article 28
c) Article 326
d) None of these
149)is a feeling or an ideology among a section of people

a) Regionalism
b) Dravida movement
c) Communalism
d) Secularism
150)movement initially focused on empowering delith, non brahmin’s & poor peoples
a) Dalith
b) Dravida
c) Bodomovement
d) Thelungana
151) Which article provides a citizen of India to move freely thought out the territory of India
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 16
d) Article 19
152 Liberalization was launched in .

A) 1991
B) 1990
C) 1992
D) 1997
153 What are the main two sectors in Indian economy?

A) rural-non rural
B) agricultural-non agricultural
C) industry-business
D) industry-commerce
154 In which year was the new scheme of firka development scheme started?
A) 1948
B) 1947
C) 1946
D)1950
155) Any organisation that is under government ownership and control is called ..................
a) Private sector
b) Petty traders
c) Public Sector
d) None of these
156)is an ideology which states that society is divided in to religious communities

those interest differ and one at times, even opposed to each other
a) Secularism
b) Regionalism
c) Communalism
d) None of these
157). ................... was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj

A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Tamil Nadu
158.When was Panchayati Raj system inaugurated?

A)1958
B) 1959
C) 1957
D) 1951
159The twenty-point economic program was introduced on .

A) 1985
B) 1975
C) 1965
D)1995
160. Urban development is a major area affecting .
A) Human life
B) economic life
C) Political life
D) All the above
161. Privatization is a approach.

A) managerial approach
B) functional approach
C) historical approach
D) all the above
162. Macaulay’s minute was in the year of .

A) 1834
B) 1835
C) 1821
D) 1830
163 Wood’s despatch was introduced by .

A) Lord Macaulay
B) Sir Charles Wood
C) Marshman
D) Lord Curson
164..All-India council for secondary education was set up in .

A) 1955
B) 1945
C) 1935
D) 1932
165. The first educational commission was appointed by

A) Lord Ripon
B) Lord Mayo
C) Dr. Miller
D) Lord Phage
166. The economic development of a country depends upon the and

A) Availability of rich nature resources and efficient man power
B) availability of other resources and engine power
C) availability of all manmade resources and equipments
D) All the above
167. What is the manifest in the increasing contribution of an urban sector?

A) To National Income
B) import of goods
C) export of goods
D) none of above
168. ……is the part of the development process.
A) Sanskritization
B) Modernization
C) Urbanization
D) Westernization
169. The economic development is in two ways. Which is that way?

A) Urbanization and Industrialization
B) Modernization and Industrialization
C) Urbanization and Modernisation
D) All the above
170. act is an important land mark in the history of Indian education.

A) Independence act
B) Charter Act
C) Freedom Act
D) Educational Act
171. Who declared the medium of Indian education should be English?

A) Lord Harding
B) Charles Wood
C) Macaulay
D) Lord Mayo
172. Which commission suggested the women education for the first time?
A) Wood’s Despatch
B) Hunter Commission
C) Charter Act
D) Educational Act
173. The first education commission of post independent period in India?

A) Radakrishnan Commission
B) Mudaliar Commission
C) Kothari Commission
D) Hunter Commission
174. What are the schemes introduced by the Government of India to remove unemployment?
A. IRDP
B. NREP
C. JRY
D. All of the above
175. Privatization as the process whereby the public operations are transferred to the private
sector, who defined it?
A) Barbara Lee
B) Steve.H. Hanke
C) Johnn Ellies
176. Privatization established in .

A) 1919
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1879
177. The growth of the ............. is assumed to be very important in the Indian economy.
A) private sector
B) public sector
C) individual sector
D) MNC
178. What are the main advantages of privatization?

A) efficiency
B) quality service
C) both
179. Charter act was in the year .

A) 1812
B) 1811
C) 1813
D) 1919
180. In which year the first five year plan inaugurated?

A) 1950
B) 1951
C) 1953
D) 1947
181. The first five year plans framed by …

A) National Development Council
B) Planning Commission
C) Indian President
D) Election Commission
182. The twenty-point economic programme was introduced by?

A) Indira Gandhi
B) Sanjay Gandhi
C) Rajeev Gandhi
D) V.P. Singh
183. The first five year plans gives much importance to sector?
A) Industry
B) Agriculture
C) Social
D) Commerce
184. The first five year plan for the development of Indian economy came into implementation in
A) 1952
B) 1968
C) 1947
D) 1950
185. The history of Indian economy can be broadly divided in to phase.

A) 4
B) 3
C) 5
D) 9
186. Urban infrastructure services are provided by .

A) Government agencies
B) Public agencies
C) Local level agencies
D) Central government
187. Which type of society has more possibility for individual social mobility?
a) Caste based society
b) Age- grade based society
c) Feudal loard based society
d) Class based society
188. Sociological concept which is most closely related to social inequality is

a) Social classification
b) Social differentiation
c) Social categorization
d) Social stratification
189. Globalization promotes.

A) Cultural industry
B) Environmental
C) Economy
190. Social change is responsible for–

(A) Social progress
(B) Social evolution
(C) Social disorganisation
(D) All the above
191. Whose theory is known as functional theory of social stratification?

(A) Marx
(B) Max Weber
(C) Davis and Moore
(D) Sorokin
192. An unskilled worker becomes semiskilled and skilled. What type of mobility is this ?
(A) Intra generational occupational mobility
(B) Inter generational occupational mobility
(C) Vertical social mobility
(D) Horizontal social mobility
193. Who gave the name Asiatic Society in his Classification of Societies?
(A) Durkheim
(B) Spencer
(C) Toennies
(D) Marx
194. The book 'The People of India' has been written by–
(A) Risley
(B) Ghurye
(C) Iravati Karve
(D) D.N. Majumdar
195. Who has written the book 'Races and Culture of India' ?
(A) Guha
(B) Hauble
(C) D.N. Majumdar
(D) Herbert Mead
196. The network of patterned human behaviour that is the product of interaction and that at the
same time, guides interaction is called–
(A) Social organisation
(B) Social system
(C) Social structure
(D) Social integration
197) Who explain “the city is a relatively large, dense and permanent settlement of socially
heterogeneous individuals”.
A) Louis Wirth
B) Howard Woolston
C) J. H Kolb
D) Desmond Morris
198) is the major feature of urban society?

A) Local self government
B) Social heterogeneity
C) Jajmani- system
D) Nuclear family
199. According to whom culture is the memory of the human race?
(A) Ross
(B) Gnaniecki
(C) Charles Page
(D) G.S. Ghurye
200. To which one of the following the process of Sanskritization is related?

(A) Religious group
(B) Ingroup
(C) Reference group
(D) Primary group
201. The success of planned change in a democratic society is possible only through–
(A) Legislation
(B) Compulsory Participation
(C) Voluntary Participation
(D) Public Cooperation
202. "The aim of Sociology is to treat social facts as things." The statements is given by–
(A) Ginsberg
(B) Simmel
(C) Ogburn
(D) Durkheim
203. Who among the following wrote the book 'Indian Village' ?
(A) R.K. Mukherjee
(B) D.P. Mukherjee
(C) P.C. Joshi
(D) S.C. Dube
204. Who has defined that "A community is an area of social living marked by some degree of
social coherence”?
A) Bogardus
B) Ginsberg
C )Emile Durkheim
D) Mac Iver
205. Which one of the following is a disassociative social process?

(A) Modernization
(B) Cooperation
(C) Competition
(D) Assimilation
206. The concept of 'Dominant Caste' first appeared in–

(A) The Dominant Caste in Ramapura
(B) Homo Hierarchicus
(C) The social system of A Mysore Village
(D) Caste Dominance and Factionalism
207. Which one of the following writers has used the concept of caste in the study of Western
Societies?
(A) W.L. Warner
(B) Karl Marx
(C) Max Weber
(D) O.C. Cox
208. Who wrote the book 'Street Corner Society’?

(A) Franz Alexander
(B) William Whyte
(C) Frederic Thrasher
(D) George Vold
209. What is the maximum age limit of a female juvenile delinquent?

(A) 16 years
(B) 18 years
(C) 19 years
(D) 21 years
210. A four year old boy has stabbed his cousin brother. The act of the boy will becalled–
(A) Crime
(B) Juvenile delinquency
(C) White collar crime
(D) None of the above
211. Who gave the classification of society as militant and industrial?

(A) Auguste Comte
(B) P.A. Sorokin
(C) Herbert Spencer
(D) Karl Marx
212. Social problem means

A. state of affairs
B. moral approach to problem
C. personal problem
D. family problem
213. Which is the cause of rapid growth of population in India?

A. Peaceful conditions
B. Excess birth over death
C. Progress in medical facilities
D. All of the above.
214. Which is the effect of over-population?

` A. Population and poverty
B. Low per capita income
C. Shortage of food.
D. All of the above
215. Poverty is a-
A. Social problem
B. Economic problem
C. Political problem
D. Religious problem
216. Poverty and are twin problem found in India.

A. Unemployment
B. Child Labour
C. Crime
D. Casteism
217. Which are the economic problems of poverty?

A. increasing Unemployment
B. Capital Deficiency
C. Inadequate economic development
D. All of the above
218. What is the full form of IRDP?

A. Integrated Rural Development Programme
B. Intelligent Rural Development Programme
C. Induced Rural Development Programme
D. None of the above.
219. Which is not a type of Unemployment?

A. Seasonal unemployment
B. Agricultural unemployment
C. Cyclical unemployment
D. Political Unemployment
220. Which are the personal factors of unemployment?

A. Age factors
B. Vocational unfitness
C. Illness and/or physical disabilities
D. All of the above
221. What are the evil effects of Unemployment?

A. Unemployment and personal disorganization
B. Unemployment and family disorganisation
C. Unemployment and social disorganization
D. All of the above
ANSWER KEY
1.A 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.C 11.A 12.A
13.A 14.A 15.C 16.A 17.C 18.B 19.A 20.A 21.A 22.A 23.B
24.A 25.B 26.C 27.B 28.A 29.A 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.A 34.A
35.C 36.B 37.D 38.B 39.B 40.B 41.A 42.A 43.C 44.C 45.A
46.A 47.B 48.B 49.D 50.A 51.C 52.C 53.D 54.C 55.B 56.C
57.A 58.B 59.B 60.A 61.D 62.C 63.D 64.A 65.C 66.D 67.D
68.D 69.D 70.A 71.A 72.B 73.A 74.B 75.B 76.C 77.C 78.D
79.D 80.A 81.D 82.C 83.A 84.D 85.C 86.A 87.D 88.B 89.B
90.D 91.B 92.A 93.A 94.C 95.A 96.D 97.B 98.A 99.D 100.B
101.B 102.C 103.C 104.D 105.C 106.A 107.B 108.A 109.D 110.B 111.A
112.C 113.D 114.D 115.B 116.A 117.B 118.B 119.A 120.A 121.C 122.A
123.A 124.D 125.C 126.A 127.C 128.A 129.D 130.A 131.A 132.C 133.D
134.C 135.B 136.A 137.D 138.B 139.C 140.C 141.D 142.C 143.D 144.B
145.A 146.D 147.A 148.B 149.A 150.B 151.D 152.A 153.A 154.B 155.C 156.C
157.C 158.B 159.B 160.A 161.A 162.B 163.B 164.A 165.A 166.A 167.A
168.C 169.A 170.B 171.B 172.A 173.A 174.D 175.A 176.C 177.B 178.C
179.C 180.B 181.B 182.A 183.B 184.A 185.B 186.C 187.D 188.D 189.C
190.D 191.C 192.C 193.D 194.A 195.C 196.B 197.A 198.B 199.D 200.C 201.D
202.D 203.D 204.D 205.C 206.A 207.A 208.B 209.B 210.D 211.C 212.A 213.D
214.D 215.A 216.A 217.D 218.A 219.D 220.D 221.D
(A). Yajur Veda
(B). Atharva Veda
(D). Sam Veda

(A). Punjab
(B). Gujarat
(C). Tamil Nadu
(D). Maharashtra
(A). Udaipur
(B). Jaisalmer
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Manipur
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). Assam
(D). Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (C). Assam
(A). Nautanki
(B). Garba
(C). Kathakali
(D). Bhangra
Answer: (B). Garba
Ramayana?
(A). Bharatanatyam
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Odissi
(D). Kuchipudi
(A). Ram
(B). Jaganath
(C). Shiva
(D). Vishnu

(A). Sikhara
(B). Garbha Griha
(C). Gopura
(D). Pradakshina
Answer: (C). Gopura
(A). OttanThullal
(B). Kuchipudi
(C). Yakshagana
(D). Odissi
(A). Uttarkhand
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). West Bengal
(D). Madhya Pradesh

(A). Punjab
(C). Haryana
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Kathak
(C). Kuchipudi
(D). Mohiniattam
Answer: (B). Kathak
(A). Hinduism
(B). Buddhism
(C). Jainism
(D). Islam
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Odisha
(C). West Bengal
(D). Bihar
Answer: (B). Odisha
embroidery?
(A). Lucknow
(B). Hyderabad
(C). Jaipur
(D). Mysore
(A). Kuchipudi
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Bharatanatyam
(D). Kathakali
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Karnataka
(C). Maharashtra
(D). Telangana
(A). Kochi
(B). Pune
(C). Mumbai
(D). Mysore
Answer: (C). Mumbai
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Bihar
(C). Punjab
(D). Himachal
(A). Quawwalis
(B). Chhau
(C). Birhas
(D). Charkulas
Answer: (B). Chhau
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(A). Jaidev
(B). Mohammad Iqbal
(A). Baisakhi
(C). Guru Poornima
(D). Holi
(A). Hindu
(B). Jewish
(C). Jain
(D). Christians
Answer: (B). Jewish
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Madhya Pradesh
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Nagaland
(A). Pallavas
(B). Chalukyas
(C). Pandyas
(D). Rashtrakutas

correct?
(A). Suchitra Sen
(B). Amaravati
(C). Kanan Devi
(A). Bikaner
(B). Jodhpur
(C). Jaisalmer
(D). Barmer

(A). Rig Veda
(B). Ramayana
(C). Mahabharata
(A). Assam
(B). Sikkim
(C). Bengal
(D). Kerala
Answer: (B). Sikkim
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Bihar
Answer: (D). Bihar
(A). Gouache
(B). Cubism
(C). Fresco
(D). Tempera
Answer: (C). Fresco
(A). Jaipur
(B). Udaipur
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Sikkim
(B). Nagaland
(C). Assam
(D). Bengal
(A). Bihar
(B). Uttarakand
(C). Rajasthan
(D). Assam
Answer: (A). Bihar
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Andhra Pradesh
(C). Karnataka
(D). Punjab

(A). Vishu
(B). Onam
(C). Shivarathri
(D). Pongal
Answer: (D). Pongal
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Bihar
(C). Jharkhand
(D). West Bengal
(A). Bhangara
(B). Kathak
(C). Garba
(D). Odissi
each year?
(A). Lohri
(B). Gudi Padwa
(D). Pongal
(A). Meghadutam
(B). Dhammapada
(C). Dighanikaya
(D). Vedas
(B). Ram Kinkar
(A). Kotdiji
(B). Amri
(C). Dhaulabira
(D). Kalibangan
(A). Assam
(B). Gujarat
(C). Karnataka
(D). Tamil Nadu
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Manipuri
(C). Mohiniattam
(D). Kathak
Answer: (D). Kathak
(A). Birth
(C). Enlightenment
(D). Mahaparinirvan
Answer: (A). Birth
(A). Kathakali
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Garba
(D). Manipuri
Answer: (C). Garba
(D). None of these

(A). Garba
(B). Dandiya
(C). Tamasha
(D). Bhangra
(A). Prakrit
(B). Apabhramsa
(C). Pali
(D). Sanskrit
(A). Dhrupad
(B). Thumri
(C). Gazal
(D). None of these

(A). Mahabharata
(B). Panchatantra
(C). Jatakas
(D). Ramayana
(A). Southern India
(B). Northern India
(C). Eastern India
(D). Western India
(D). Idol worship

(A). Shahjahan
(B). Akbar
(C). Aurangzeb
(D). Jahangir
(A). Kerala
(B). Bengal
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Andhra Pradesh
(A). Manipur
(B). Assam
(C). Meghalaya
(D). Tamil Nadu
(A). Yajur Veda
(B). Atharva Veda
(D). Sam Veda

(A). Punjab
(B). Gujarat
(C). Tamil Nadu
(D). Maharashtra
(A). Udaipur
(B). Jaisalmer
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Manipur
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). Assam
(D). Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (C). Assam
(A). Nautanki
(B). Garba
(C). Kathakali
(D). Bhangra
Answer: (B). Garba
Ramayana?
(A). Bharatanatyam
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Odissi
(D). Kuchipudi
(A). Ram
(B). Jaganath
(C). Shiva
(D). Vishnu

(A). Sikhara
(B). Garbha Griha
(C). Gopura
(D). Pradakshina
Answer: (C). Gopura
(A). OttanThullal
(B). Kuchipudi
(C). Yakshagana
(D). Odissi
(A). Uttarkhand
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). West Bengal
(D). Madhya Pradesh

(A). Punjab
(C). Haryana
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Kathak
(C). Kuchipudi
(D). Mohiniattam
Answer: (B). Kathak
(A). Hinduism
(B). Buddhism
(C). Jainism
(D). Islam
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Odisha
(C). West Bengal
(D). Bihar
Answer: (B). Odisha
embroidery?
(A). Lucknow
(B). Hyderabad
(C). Jaipur
(D). Mysore
(A). Kuchipudi
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Bharatanatyam
(D). Kathakali
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Karnataka
(C). Maharashtra
(D). Telangana
(A). Kochi
(B). Pune
(C). Mumbai
(D). Mysore
Answer: (C). Mumbai
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Bihar
(C). Punjab
(D). Himachal
(A). Quawwalis
(B). Chhau
(C). Birhas
(D). Charkulas
Answer: (B). Chhau
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(A). Jaidev
(B). Mohammad Iqbal
(A). Baisakhi
(C). Guru Poornima
(D). Holi
(A). Hindu
(B). Jewish
(C). Jain
(D). Christians
Answer: (B). Jewish
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Madhya Pradesh
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Nagaland
(A). Pallavas
(B). Chalukyas
(C). Pandyas
(D). Rashtrakutas

correct?
(A). Suchitra Sen
(B). Amaravati
(C). Kanan Devi
(A). Bikaner
(B). Jodhpur
(C). Jaisalmer
(D). Barmer

(A). Rig Veda
(B). Ramayana
(C). Mahabharata
(A). Assam
(B). Sikkim
(C). Bengal
(D). Kerala
Answer: (B). Sikkim
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Bihar
Answer: (D). Bihar
(A). Gouache
(B). Cubism
(C). Fresco
(D). Tempera
Answer: (C). Fresco
(A). Jaipur
(B). Udaipur
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Sikkim
(B). Nagaland
(C). Assam
(D). Bengal
(A). Bihar
(B). Uttarakand
(C). Rajasthan
(D). Assam
Answer: (A). Bihar
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Andhra Pradesh
(C). Karnataka
(D). Punjab

(A). Vishu
(B). Onam
(C). Shivarathri
(D). Pongal
Answer: (D). Pongal
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Bihar
(C). Jharkhand
(D). West Bengal
(A). Bhangara
(B). Kathak
(C). Garba
(D). Odissi
each year?
(A). Lohri
(B). Gudi Padwa
(D). Pongal
(A). Meghadutam
(B). Dhammapada
(C). Dighanikaya
(D). Vedas
(B). Ram Kinkar
(A). Kotdiji
(B). Amri
(C). Dhaulabira
(D). Kalibangan
(A). Assam
(B). Gujarat
(C). Karnataka
(D). Tamil Nadu
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Manipuri
(C). Mohiniattam
(D). Kathak
Answer: (D). Kathak
(A). Birth
(C). Enlightenment
(D). Mahaparinirvan
Answer: (A). Birth
(A). Kathakali
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Garba
(D). Manipuri
Answer: (C). Garba
(D). None of these

(A). Garba
(B). Dandiya
(C). Tamasha
(D). Bhangra
(A). Prakrit
(B). Apabhramsa
(C). Pali
(D). Sanskrit
(A). Dhrupad
(B). Thumri
(C). Gazal
(D). None of these

(A). Mahabharata
(B). Panchatantra
(C). Jatakas
(D). Ramayana
(A). Southern India
(B). Northern India
(C). Eastern India
(D). Western India
(D). Idol worship

(A). Shahjahan
(B). Akbar
(C). Aurangzeb
(D). Jahangir
(A). Kerala
(B). Bengal
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Andhra Pradesh
(A). Manipur
(B). Assam
(C). Meghalaya
(D). Tamil Nadu

observed in :
A. Lenin B. Hitler
A. Arthashastra
B. Samudrashastra
C. Arthaniti
D. Rajneeti
A. Brahmagupta
B. Vishnugupta
C. Chanakya
D. Both B and C
state ?
A. Janapada
B. Kosh
C. Samrat
D. Danda
A. True B. False
A. 1 B. 3
C. 4 D. 6
C. War D. Music
C. Plato D. Homer
C. Yoga D. Samkhya
A. China B. Japan
masterpiece of
B. Royal Court
C. Mantri Parishad
A. Jina B. Ratna

Kaildas?

A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5

A. 24 B. 26
C. 18 D. 14
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 3
mentioned in the
List-I List-II
A. Nyaya 1. Jaimini
D. Yoga 4. Kanada
Codes: A B C D E F
A. 5 6 4 1 2 3
B. 4 3 2 1 5 6
C. 3 4 5 6 1 2
D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. Vedas B. Brahman
Sankhya System?
and Ayurveda
C. Both A & B
C. Both A & B
individualism?
universal man?
universal man?
Philosophy?
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
prosperity?
A. 15 B. 20
C. 25 D. 30
A. Dancer B. Shudra
A.Gargi B.Manu
Times?
A. Sanskrit B. Pali
C. Kannada D. Dogri
which means
were taken from
Ayurveda?
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19
A. 18000 B. 20000
C. 24000 D. 26000
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
were same.
A. True B. False
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
C. Jainism D. Islam
called ..................
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
was __________
A. Shibi B. Shakya
Telugu language?
India.
India.
D. Both B & C
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tansen B. Rahim
A. Akbar B. Birbal
reformer?
A. Shruti B. Smriti
A. Artha B. Dharma
C. Moksha D. Kama
corners of India?
Muslims?
C. Deccan D. Delhi
Samaj?
A. 1822 B. 1828
C. 1830 D.1833
was….
Varahamihira?
Medicine’?
(B) Urban society
(A) A community
(B) An association
(C) An institution
(D) A society

(A) Family
(B) Peer Group
(C) Neighbourhood
(D) Crowd
Varna' is called–
(A) Pratiloma
(B) Anuloma
(C) Exogamy
(D) Love marriage
5) ___________ borrowed the administrative model of the persian empire.

A) British
B) Mughal,
C) Mauryan
D) Gupta
6) Kushans brought the famous_______ art.

A) Kathakali
B) Mohiniyatam,
C)Kathak
D)Gandharan

A) Urban society
B) Rural society
C)Tribal society

A) Cultural unity
B) Political unity
C) Religious unity

A)1911
B) 1950
C) 1942
D) 1921
10)Who defined the „religion is an attitude towards superhuman powers‟

A) Mac Iver
B) Page
C) Ogburn
D) Ginsberg
A) 12
B) 13
C) 10
D)14

A) Guru Nanak
B) Guru Govind
C) Mahveer
D)None of the above

A) Herbert Risely
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) M.N. Srinivas
D) G S Gurye
14) The concept of mother India also indicates _______ .

C) Land of Bharat
D) Indian diaspora

B) cultural growth
C) both
D) None of these
16) Racial groups are divided into three by __________

A) anthropologists
B) Sociologists
C) Scientist
D) Administrators
A) Homogeneity
B) Isolation
D)Alienation
A) M.N. Srinivas
B) Herbert Risely
C) Harvard Wood
D) A R Desai
19) Mangoloids are concentrated in _________

A) India
B) America
C) U.K
D) Europe

C)Ongan
D) Devanagiri
21) Negritos are concentrated in _________
A) Andaman island
B) India
C) Sreelanka
D)North East India
22) Specialty of mangoloids are __________

A) fair
B) black
C) both
D)None of the above
23) ___________ is the major concern of man.

A) Family
B) Religion
C) Society
D)Community
24) According to the 1931 census there were ______ religious groups in India.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 22
D)14
25) __________ is the oldest religion of the world.

A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Jainism
D)Islam
26) --------- is the basic unit of Indian rural social structure.

A) Marriage
B) Caste system
C) Family
D)Community

A) schooling
B) socialization
C) internalization
D)Agriculture

A) Religion
B) Endogamy
C) Marriage
D)Region

B) Political system
C) Training
D)Homogeneous
30) Buddhism was founded by _______

A) Mahaveer
B) Gautama Buddha
C) Allah
D) Prophets
31) Jainism was founded by _________
A) Mahaveer
B) Allah
C) Christ
D)Goutama Budda
32) ___________ is the major feature of rural society.

B) Dynamic life
C) Homogeneity
D) Social mobility
33) Self sufficiency is a major feature of ___________

A) Rural society
B) urban society
C) tribal society

A) villages
B) Cities
C) Township
D) Rurals
35) A village has less than __________ individuals

A) 10000
B) 15000
C) 5000
D)25000
36) ____ is the main occupation of the Indians

A) Business
B) Agriculture
C) Priesthood
37) _____ is a land of diversities

A) Village
B) Kerala
C) Nepal
D) India

A) Mono religious
B) Multi-religious
C) Rigid mentality
D) Social mobility


A) Marriage
B) Family
C) Kinship
D) None of these
A) Family
B) Nuclear family
C) Society
D) both (a) and (b)
42. Family is a ..................... group

A) Social
B) Institution
C) Universal
D) both (a) & (c)
A.Extended family
B) family
C) Nuclear family
D) None of these

A) Greek
B) Spanish
C) Latin
D) Portuguese

A) Fundamental unity
D)Cultural unity
46) _____________ says about “The unity of India”

A) M.N. Srinivas
B) Merton
C) Gupta
D)Ashoka
47) _____ was the root of both pali and prakit?

A) Hindi
B) Sanskrit
C) Malayalam
D)Konkini
48) The constitution of India in its height recognizes _____official languages.

A) 42
B) 22
C) 2,
D) 5

A) Assamese
B) Bengali
C) Devnagiri
D) Hindi
A) MacIver
B) Burgess
C) Eliot
D) M.F. Nimkoff
A) Husband
B) Mother
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Marriage

B) Marriage
C) Procreation
D) None of these
53. ......................... is one of the main aim of family life?

A) Procreation
B) Marriage

A) Marriage
B) Society
C) Socialisation
55) What is the meaning of „Famulus‟?

a) Family
B) Servant
C) Group
D) None of these
56) ................... is a basic definite and enduring group.

A) Marriage
B) Society
C) Family
D) Both (b) and (c)
57. ................... is formed by the relatively durable companionship of husband and wife.
A) Family
B) Marriage
D)Kinship
58) Family provides ......................... status?

A) Achieved
B) Ascribed
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Ethnic
A) Joint family
B) Nuclear Family
C) Extended family
D) None of these
60. ............... family the bride resides with the husband‟s family
A) patrilocal
B) Matrilocal
C) patriarchal
D) Matriarchal
61. In the .............. family the ancestors are men
A) Matrilineal
B) Partilocal
C) Partiarchal
D) Patrilineal
A) Patriarchal
B) Matriarchal
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of these

A) Monogamy
B) endogamy
C) exogamy
D) both (b) and (c)
A) group
B) country
C) society
D) None of these
65) ..................... is a rule of marriage in which a man has many outside his own group
A) monogamy
B) endogamy
C) exogamy
D) Hypergamy
B) Edward Westmark
C) Robert H. Lowie
D) Malinowski
67) ..................... is the form of marriage in which man marries one woman.
A) Polygyny
B) Exogamy
C) Polyandry
D) Monogamy
68. ...................... is a marriage between two equals

A) exogamy
B) Village gothra
C) Pinda exogamy
D) Isogamy

A) Hypergamy
B) Hypogamy
C) Anuloma
D) both (a) & (b)
70. ........... is a marriage of a woman with a man of higher varna or Superior Caste.
A) Hyper gamy
B) Hypogamy
C) Anuloma
D) Prathiloma
71. ................ is a marriage of higher caste man with lower caste women.
A) Hypogamy
B) Hypergamy
C) Anuloma
D) Prathiloma
72) ............. is a marriage of woman to a man from a lower caste

A) Hypogamy
B) Prathiloma
C) Anuloma
D) Hypergamy
73. .................... is a form of marriage in which one man marries more than women at a time.
A) Polygyny
B) Polyandry
C) Monogamy
D) Group Marriage

A) Brother
B) Sister
C) Father
D) None of these
75. ..................... is a form of marriage of one woman with more than one man
A) Polyandry
B) Polyandry
C) Monogamy
D) Polygyny
A) Sororal polygyny
B) Non-Sororal
D) None of these
77) ................ is a form of marriage of a man to a woman at a time

A) Polyamy
B) exogamy
C) Monogamy
D) Polyandry
78) ................ is a form of marriage a woman or a man have more than one spouse
A) Polyanchy
B) Monogamy
C) Polygyny
D) Polygamy

A) Polygny
B) Monogamy
C) Polyandry
D) both (a) and (c)
80) ................. is the most common and acceptable form of marriage

A) Monogamy
B) Exogamy
C) Polygamy
D) Polyandry
A) Dharma
B) Rathi
C) Praja
D) All these
82. ..................... is an instrument of culture Transmission and an agent of socialisation

A) Society
B) Social control
C) Family
D) None of these
A) Patriarchal
B) Matrilineal
C) Patrilocal
D) Matrilocal
A) Sororal Polygyny
B) Monogamy
C) Serial monogamy
D) Group marriage
85) The bond of blood is called ......................... kinship

A) affinal kinship
B) Primary
D) None of these
A) Kinship
B) Affinial kinship
D) None of these
87) The .............. refers to a set of Principles by which an individual trace the descent.
D) rule of descent
88. .................... Desent traced through the father‟s or men line

D) Rule of descent
A) Affinal
B) Primary kins
C) Secondary kins
D) Consanguineous

A) Affinal kin
B) Primary kin
C) Tertiary kin
D) Secondary kin
91) Who told that Kinship is simply the relations between „kin‟ that is persons related by real
A) Aberchrombie
B) Robin fox
C) A.R. Radcliffe
D) Nimkoff
92) The bond of marriage is called ................ kinship

A) affinal kinship
C) both (a) and (b)
D) None of these

A) Tertiary kin
B) Primary kin
C) Secondary kin
D) None of these

a) Latin
b) Spanish
c) Portuguese
d) Greek

a) Race
b) Varna
c) Class
d) None of these

a) Varna
b) Colour
c) Kula
d) Group
97. ......... present the most elevated condition of purity

a) Kshathriya
b) Brahmin
c) Shudra
d) Vyshya

a) M.N. Sreenivas
b) C.H. Coole
c) T.N. Majundar
d) T.N. Madan

a) Lundbekg
b) Gait
c) Page
d) Daniel Lerner
100) ........... is a process whereby people of lower castes collectively try to adopt upper caste
a) Modernisation
b) Sanskritization
d) Westernisation
KNC 602 (UNIT-1)
1. Which of the following is the major impact of Vedic culture on Indian history?
a) Rigidification of caste system
b) Perception of a new world
c) Development of culture
d) Progress of philosophy
Answer: (a)
The earliest expressions of caste can be found in one of India’s religious scripture known
as the Vedas. In the beginning, the caste system was not rigid. But in the later Vedic
period, it became rigid when the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas became powerful. So, the
rigidification of caste system is the major impact of Vedic culture on India.
2. What kind of marriage was referenced as Paisacha vivaha in the marriage

system of ancient India.
A. Love marriage
B. A marriage made by abducting the bride in an unfair manner
C. Forceful marriage by capturing the bride or groom
D. A marriage made by purchasing the bride
Answer: B) Marriage by abducting the bride in an unfair manner
Explanation: Paisacha vivaha was considered as an inferior marriage where the marriage
was made by unfairly abducting the bride. When man kidnaps women, take her away, have
physical relations with her forcefully, or abuse her in her unconscious or mentally challenged
condition and drunken state.
3. During which age Manusmriti was written?

A) Sunga
B) Mauryan
C) Chera
D) Gupta
4. Which of the following were regarded as the hub of Aryan culture during the later
Vedic period?
a) Kuru and Panchal
b) Matsya and Surasena
c) Kosal and Videha
d) Anga and Magadh
Answer: (a)
The Aryans further moved towards east in the later Vedic period. The Satapatha Brahmana
refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains. Several tribal groups and
kingdoms are mentioned in the later Vedic literature. One important development during this
period is the growth of large kingdoms Kuru and Panchala kingdoms and they were regarded
as the hub of Aryan culture.
5. With regard to the position of woman during the Vedic age, which one of the
following statements is not true?
a) Women took part in religious deliberation during the early Vedic period
b) The practice of ‘sati’ was unknown during the early Vedic period
c) The birth of girl was looked down upon during the early vedic period
d) Women enjoyed an honourable position
6. The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded
by:
[A] Kautilya in Arthashastra
[B] Manu in Manusmriti
[C] Kalhana in Rajatarangini
[D] Banabhatta in Harshacharita
Correct Answer: A [Kautilya in Arthashastra]

7.The first astronomical observatory of Harappan Civilization has been found at which
among the following ancient Indian sites?
[A] Chanhudaro [B] Ropar [C] Daimabad [D] Dholavira
Correct Answer: D [Dholavira]
8.Who were Manu, Yajnavalkya , Narada and Brihaspati ?
[A] Law givers of ancient India [B] Gods of Vedic religion [C] Buddhist scholars and
logicians [D] Celebrated mathematicians and astronomers of ancient India
Correct Answer: A [Law givers of ancient India]
9. The “Saptanga Theory” given by Kautilya pertains to the 7 elements of which among
the following:
[A]Economy
[B]State
[C]Human Body
[D]Religion
Explanation: The 7 limbs of state are Swamin (King), Amatya (Minister), Janapada (Territory),
Durga (Fort), Kosa (Treasury), Bala (Army) and Mitra (allies). Please note that Janapada
comprised territory as well as population. The Saptanga Thoery was from the Brahamnaical
school of thought and it covers the 4 elements of modern definition of state viz. 1. Population,
2. Territory, 3. Government, 4. Sovereignty. The Mitra allies corresponds to recognition in
modern sense.
10. Which of the following is/are called purushartha?
a. Dharma
b. Artha
c. Kama and moksha
d. All of them
11. The four fold varna system became strong and rigid during the period of
a. Early vedic age
b. Later vedic age
c. Kushans
d. Nandas
12. Who was God of Sudras in later vedic period?

a. Indra
b. Rudra
c. Varuna
d. Pushan
13. The 16 kingdoms established by the aryan were called as

a. Shodasa Mahajanpadas
b. Janpadas
c. Samrajyas
d. Maha Rajyas
14. Who wrote Arthashastra?

a. Kautilya
b. Harisena
c. Ravikeerthi
d. Ananda
15. Who wrote Indica?
a. Kautilya
b. Megasthanes
c. Daimochus
d. Selucus
16. The four fold varna system consists
a. Brahmins
b. Kshatriyas
c. Vaishyas & Sudras
d. All of the above
17. Ujjaini located in the Malwa region, came under which Mahajanapada?
Anga
Kasi
Kosal
Avanti
18. Taxila was the capital of which ancient Mahajanpada ?

Gandhar
Anga
Magadha
Kasi
19. Which of the following cities was located at junction of Uttarapatha and
Dakshinapatha?
Varanasi
Patliputra
Mathura
Champa
20. Mathura, the famous city was the capital of which ancient Mahajanapada?
Panchal
Kasi
Kuru
Sursena
21. Which of the following belongs to ashrama system?

a. Grihasthashram
b. Vanprastha
c. Brahmcharya and sanyasa
d. All of the above
22. Which of the following Vedic literature where the Varna system was discussed?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Ans: A
Explanation: Ninth Mandal of Rigveda contains hymns called Purusha Sukta from where
Varna system was discussed. Hence, A is the correct option.
23. Which of the following Vedic literature contains Gayatri Mantra?

A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Ans: A
Explanation: Third Mandal of Rigveda contains the Gayatri Mantra which was compiled in
the praise of sun god Savitri. Hence, A is the correct option.
24. Which of the following statement (s) is/are related to the Aranyakas?
A. Written in forests for the hermits and students of the Vedas.
B. Initiated a changeover from materialistic religion to spiritual religion. Hence, they formed
a tradition that culminates in the Upanishads.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: C
Explanation: The Aranyakas were written in forests and are concluding parts of the
Brahmanas. They are like a bridge between Vedas cum Brahamanas and Upanishads.
They don’t lay much emphasis on rites, ritual and sacrifices, but have philosophy and
mysticism. So they have moral science and philosophy. Hence, C is the correct option.
25. Which of these are source/sources of Study of Political Ideas in Ancient India?
a. Ramayan
b. Mahabharat
c. Arthashastra
d. All of them
26. The “Dharma” and “Rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In
this context, consider the following statements :
1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to

oneself and to others.
2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all
it contained.

a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
27. Which theory states that when one person or one small group claims control over an
area they forced all citizens living within it to submit to this group rule.
a. Mystic theory
c. Force theory
28. Which theory says that God gives power to the king; therefore his actions are
sanctioned by God?
a. Mystic theory
c. Force theory
29. Which theory says that Before society human was in the State of Nature and there
was ―Survival of the Fittest?
a. Mystic theory
c. Force theory
30. Mark on the correct sequence of stages of life

1. Grahasthashrama 2. Vanprastha ashrama 3. Sanyasa 4. Brahmcharya
a. (1), (2), (3), (4)
b. (4), (1), (2), (3)
c. (2), (3), (4), (1)
d. (3), (4), (2), (1)
31. Gender roles can be defined as the

a. Behaviours, values, and attitudes that a society considers appropriate for both male and
female.
b. all aspects and concerns related to women's and men's lives and situation in society
c. None of the above
d. Both a & b
32. The repeating pattern of rebirth-death-rebirth continues because humans are

ignorant of the true nature of _________.
a. reality
b. god
c. moksha
d. trimurti
33. The essential realization that leads to moksha is _________.
a. one's dharma
b. one's karma determining an individual's destiny
c. when there is a proper relationship between god and atman
d. the oneness of God and nature
34. Hindu philosophies presuppose the authority of what texts?
a. the Upanishads
b. the Ramayana
c. the Mokshas
d. the Vedas
35. The Laws of Manu contain which of these?
a. the philosophic writings of Manu

b. the only treatise on the Vedas
c. legal and moral treatises
d. the Hindu creation myth
36. In ancient India the concepts of dharma and karma were central to the ________,
and the same is true today.
a. dalit
b. education system
c. social structure
d. caste system
37. In the Mauryan period, the duties of Mudradhyaksha were concerned with –
[A] Forest produce

[B] Ports
[C] Commerce
[D] Passports
Notes:
Rig-Veda is known as the oldest religious text in the world. It is also known as “First
testament” of mankind. It was composed around 1700 BC. Last hymns were composed
between 1500-1200 BC. It’s a collection of hymns by a number of priest families. It is
organized in 10 books which are called Mandalas
Notes:
In Arsha marriage, the girl is given in marriage to a sage. One example of Arsh Marriage is that of
Agastya with Lopamudra.
38. Which among the following is / are features of the Post-Gupta society of India?
1. Presence of wide range of semi-autonomous rulers
2. Rise of secular as well as religious land grants
3. Exorbitantly high rates of taxation
4. Increased spatial and occupational mobility
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: A [ Only 1, 2 & 3]
39. In which among the following Mahajanapada, Lord Buddha attained parinirvana?
[A] Anga
[B] Magadha
[C] Malla
[D] Vatsa
Correct Answer: C [Malla]

Notes:
Buddha attained Niravana at Kushinagara, a village some 180 Kilometers from Varanasi and
it was in the state of Mallas.
40. During the early medieval India, the feudatories were largely drawn from__:
1. Government officers and military chiefs
2. Local hereditary chiefs and aristocrats
3. Tribal leaders
4. Brahmins
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2 & 4
Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The feudatories in Medieval times were largely drawn from : 1. Government officers
and military chiefs 2. Local hereditary chiefs and aristocrats 3. Tribal leaders 4.
Brahmins
The feudatory had certain military obligations towards the king and was required to
supply the king with armed men whenever needed.
Foreign traveler Indian-King
1. Megasthenes : Chandragupta Vikramaditya
2. Fa Hein : Chandragupta Maurya
3. Hiuen Tsang : Harsha
4. Ibn Battuta : Muhammad bin Tughlaq
5. Al Beruni : Mahmud of Ghazni
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] 1,3 and 4 Only
[B] 1,3 and 5 Only
[C] 3,4 and 5 Only
[D] 1,2,3,4 and 5
Correct Answer: C [3,4 and 5 Only]
Notes:
Megasthenes was in Chandragupta Maura’s court and Fa Hein was in court of
Chandragupta Vikramaditya (Chandragupta II).

1. Varnashrama-dharma – Indus Valley Civilization
2. Saptanga Theory – Arthashastra
3. Mitakshara law – Inheritance by birth
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: C [2 & 3 Only]

Notes:
Varnashrama-dharma can be defined as the duties performed according to the system of four
varnas (social divisions) and four ashrams (stages in life). Saptanga Theory has been mentioned
in Arthashastra and it includes all the seven organs of the state viz. Swamin— the King,
Amatya—the Minister, Janapada—the Land, and the People, Durga—the Fortress, Kosha—
the Treasury, Danda—the Army and Mitra—the Allies.
43. What was the other name of dasas during the Rig Vedic period?
[A] A-vrata
[B] Yadu
[C] Turvasha
[D] Druyu
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [A-vrata]
Notes:
The indigenous inhabitants were called “dasyus” or “ dasas”. They were also referred as a-
vrata which means those who do not obey the ordinances of the gods and akratu which means
those who do not perform sacrifices.
44.Which of the following was the north-western capital of the Mauryan empire?
[A] Suvarnagiri
[B] Tosali
[C] Ujjain
[D] Taxila
Correct Answer: D [Taxila]

Notes:
The Magadha province of the Mauryan empire had its capital at Pataliputra. However the
Mauryan Empire was further divided into four other provinces, with capitals at Taxila (north-
western India), Suvarnagiri (southern India), Tosali (eastern India), and Ujjain (western India).
45. The ‘Wedding Hymn’ describing the oldest marriage ritual is found in the
a) Yajurveda
b) Samveda
c) Grihyasutras
d) Rigveda
---------------- x -----------------
(A). Yajur Veda
(B). Atharva Veda
(D). Sam Veda

(A). Punjab
(B). Gujarat
(C). Tamil Nadu
(D). Maharashtra
(A). Udaipur
(B). Jaisalmer
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Manipur
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). Assam
(D). Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (C). Assam
(A). Nautanki
(B). Garba
(C). Kathakali
(D). Bhangra
Answer: (B). Garba
Ramayana?
(A). Bharatanatyam
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Odissi
(D). Kuchipudi
(A). Ram
(B). Jaganath
(C). Shiva
(D). Vishnu

(A). Sikhara
(B). Garbha Griha
(C). Gopura
(D). Pradakshina
Answer: (C). Gopura
(A). OttanThullal
(B). Kuchipudi
(C). Yakshagana
(D). Odissi
(A). Uttarkhand
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). West Bengal
(D). Madhya Pradesh

(A). Punjab
(C). Haryana
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Kathak
(C). Kuchipudi
(D). Mohiniattam
Answer: (B). Kathak
(A). Hinduism
(B). Buddhism
(C). Jainism
(D). Islam
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Odisha
(C). West Bengal
(D). Bihar
Answer: (B). Odisha
embroidery?
(A). Lucknow
(B). Hyderabad
(C). Jaipur
(D). Mysore
(A). Kuchipudi
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Bharatanatyam
(D). Kathakali
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Karnataka
(C). Maharashtra
(D). Telangana
(A). Kochi
(B). Pune
(C). Mumbai
(D). Mysore
Answer: (C). Mumbai
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Bihar
(C). Punjab
(D). Himachal
(A). Quawwalis
(B). Chhau
(C). Birhas
(D). Charkulas
Answer: (B). Chhau
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(A). Jaidev
(B). Mohammad Iqbal
(A). Baisakhi
(C). Guru Poornima
(D). Holi
(A). Hindu
(B). Jewish
(C). Jain
(D). Christians
Answer: (B). Jewish
(A). Maharashtra
(B). Madhya Pradesh
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Nagaland
(A). Pallavas
(B). Chalukyas
(C). Pandyas
(D). Rashtrakutas

correct?
(A). Suchitra Sen
(B). Amaravati
(C). Kanan Devi
(A). Bikaner
(B). Jodhpur
(C). Jaisalmer
(D). Barmer

(A). Rig Veda
(B). Ramayana
(C). Mahabharata
(A). Assam
(B). Sikkim
(C). Bengal
(D). Kerala
Answer: (B). Sikkim
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Bihar
Answer: (D). Bihar
(A). Gouache
(B). Cubism
(C). Fresco
(D). Tempera
Answer: (C). Fresco
(A). Jaipur
(B). Udaipur
(C). Jodhpur
(D). Ajmer
Answer: (D). Ajmer
(A). Sikkim
(B). Nagaland
(C). Assam
(D). Bengal
(A). Bihar
(B). Uttarakand
(C). Rajasthan
(D). Assam
Answer: (A). Bihar
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Andhra Pradesh
(C). Karnataka
(D). Punjab

(A). Vishu
(B). Onam
(C). Shivarathri
(D). Pongal
Answer: (D). Pongal
(A). Uttar Pradesh
(B). Bihar
(C). Jharkhand
(D). West Bengal
(A). Bhangara
(B). Kathak
(C). Garba
(D). Odissi
each year?
(A). Lohri
(B). Gudi Padwa
(D). Pongal
(A). Meghadutam
(B). Dhammapada
(C). Dighanikaya
(D). Vedas
(B). Ram Kinkar
(A). Kotdiji
(B). Amri
(C). Dhaulabira
(D). Kalibangan
(A). Assam
(B). Gujarat
(C). Karnataka
(D). Tamil Nadu
(D). Delhi
(A). Kathakali
(B). Manipuri
(C). Mohiniattam
(D). Kathak
Answer: (D). Kathak
(A). Birth
(C). Enlightenment
(D). Mahaparinirvan
Answer: (A). Birth
(A). Kathakali
(B). Mohiniattam
(C). Garba
(D). Manipuri
Answer: (C). Garba
(D). None of these

(A). Garba
(B). Dandiya
(C). Tamasha
(D). Bhangra
(A). Prakrit
(B). Apabhramsa
(C). Pali
(D). Sanskrit
(A). Dhrupad
(B). Thumri
(C). Gazal
(D). None of these

(A). Mahabharata
(B). Panchatantra
(C). Jatakas
(D). Ramayana
(A). Southern India
(B). Northern India
(C). Eastern India
(D). Western India
(D). Idol worship

(A). Shahjahan
(B). Akbar
(C). Aurangzeb
(D). Jahangir
(A). Kerala
(B). Bengal
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Andhra Pradesh
(A). Manipur
(B). Assam
(C). Meghalaya
(D). Tamil Nadu
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
C. Jainism D. Islam
called ..................
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
was __________
A. Shibi B. Shakya
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
C. Jainism D. Islam
called ..................
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
was __________
A. Shibi B. Shakya
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Silver B. Gold
C. Iron D. Copper

A. Barley B. Wheat
C. Rice D. Tobacco
A. Indra B. Yama
C. Marut D. Varuna
A. Sat B. Dwapar
C. Kal D. Treta
A. 15 B. 16
C. 17 D. 18
C. Ajmer D. Jai Pur
A. Ram B. Vishnu
C. Haryana D. Delhi
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. 14 B. 15
C. 16 D. 17
A. Vyasa B. Gautam
A. Danda B. Mitra
C. Swami D. Kosh
India”?
Dharmashastra?
C. Life D. Vedas
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor

observed in :
A. Lenin B. Hitler
A. Arthashastra
B. Samudrashastra
C. Arthaniti
D. Rajneeti
A. Brahmagupta
B. Vishnugupta
C. Chanakya
D. Both B and C
state ?
A. Janapada
B. Kosh
C. Samrat
D. Danda
A. True B. False
A. 1 B. 3
C. 4 D. 6
C. War D. Music
C. Plato D. Homer
C. Yoga D. Samkhya
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
scents?
C. Pongal D. Onam
A. Thumri B. Ghazal
C. Dhrupad D. Tappa
ancient India?
the Bharata Muni?
Ashwaghosh?
A. Shiksha B. Kalpa
central India

South India
of Coromandel area
South India
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Kashi B. Kaladi
A. Orissa B. Punjab
A. Hindu B. Jain
C. Islam D. Sikh
A. Sikh B. Hindu
C. Parsi D. Muslim
C. Shakya D. Nand
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Maang B. Kajri
C. Baul D. Boli
C. Kerala D. Odisha
A. Assam B. Kerala
Sikh Guru?
Festival’?
C. Quetta D. Kalat
A. Guptas B. Nandas
C. Ajanta D. Ellora
A. Animals B. Boats
A. Bali B. Vidatha
C. Varman D. Kara
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. Artha B. Dharma
C. Moksha D. Kama
corners of India?
Muslims?
C. Deccan D. Delhi
Samaj?
A. 1822 B. 1828
C. 1830 D.1833
was….
Varahamihira?
Medicine’?
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
Telugu language?
India.
India.
D. Both B & C
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tansen B. Rahim
A. Akbar B. Birbal
reformer?
A. Shruti B. Smriti
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
A. China B. Japan
masterpiece of
B. Royal Court
C. Mantri Parishad
A. Jina B. Ratna

Kaildas?

A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5

A. 24 B. 26
C. 18 D. 14
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 3
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
Philosophy?
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
prosperity?
A. 15 B. 20
C. 25 D. 30
A. Dancer B. Shudra
A.Gargi B.Manu
Times?
A. Sanskrit B. Pali
C. Kannada D. Dogri
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
mentioned in the
List-I List-II
A. Nyaya 1. Jaimini
D. Yoga 4. Kanada
Codes: A B C D E F
A. 5 6 4 1 2 3
B. 4 3 2 1 5 6
C. 3 4 5 6 1 2
D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. Vedas B. Brahman
Sankhya System?
and Ayurveda
C. Both A & B
C. Both A & B
individualism?
universal man?
universal man?
Gaurav Kushwaha
Assistant Professor
which means
were taken from
Ayurveda?
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19
A. 18000 B. 20000
C. 24000 D. 26000
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
were same.
A. True B. False
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
Question Bank
ITCS KNC 602
Q. No. Question OC
D. None
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
A. Jatakas
C. Anguttara Nikaya
D. Malvikagnimitran
D. Democracy
B. Force theory
is known as:
A. Organic Theory
C. Supremacy theory
D. Force Theory
from god.
C. None
D. All
A. Guru Dakshina
B. Gurudashina
C. Gurudakshina
D. Gurudaksina
A. Bhramacharya
B. Vanaprastha
C. Sanyasa
D. Grihasta
A. Brahma Vivāha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
A. Sanyasa
B. Grihastha
C. Vanaprastha
D. Bhramacharya
a. Preaching
b. Worship
c. Teaching
d. Warriors
Period
a. James Mill
b. Kate Thomas
c. Visnhugupta
d. Varahamihir

A. Kasyapa Samhita
B. Agnivesa Samhita
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Bal Samhita


None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
2
A. Shruti
B. Smriti
C. Sanhita
D. Vedanga
A. God
B. Knowledge
C. Wisdom
D. Religious
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
D. All

D. All
A. Sam Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Atharva Veda

A. The Aryan
B. The Dravidian
C. The Austria.
D. All

A. 02 FAMILIES
B. 04 FAMILIES
C. 06 FAMILIES
D. 09 FAMILIES
B Sanchi Stupa
C Alora Caves
D Mahabodhi Temple
B Rajasthan & Bihar
A Kerla - Malyalam
B Karnatak- Kannad
D Goa- Konkani
Vedas Constitute Of
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Vision
D. All Of The Above
Tirthankara means 2
A. Teacher
B. Student
C. Monk

25 years
19 years
30 years
35 years
Mahavira means
The leader
The Conqueror
The teacher

A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Meera Bai
B. Gayatri Bai
C. Yashoda
D. Ahilya Bai
Full
Quarter
Half
New
E. Knowledge
F. Wisdom
G. Vision
H. All Of The Above

A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
TKDL 2

A. True
B. False
A. 10 years
B. 25 years
C. 20 years
D. 17 years

E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D. Dyans
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Japan
D. China
A. Jana
B. Vidath
C. Parivar
D. Sangh
are
A. Venaya pikas
B. Sutta pikas
C. Abhidhamma pikas
D. Jatakas
A. Nagarjuna
B. Kanishka
C. Kautilya
D. Mahavir
E. Kali
F. Krishna
G. Shiva
H. Vishnu
A. Karma
B. Dharma
C. Jiva
D. Bhakti

A. North India
C. South India
D. Western India
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Jainism
D. Christianity
A. Bhakti
B. Hinduism
C. Sanskrit
D. Buddhism
A. Meera Bai
B. Ramananda
C. Kālidāsa
D. Xuanzang
A. Harappa
B. Pakistan
C. Medina
D. All
C. A barking animal
D. All
D. None
B. The houses
C. The Great Bath
D. None
C. The Great Bath.
D. None
A. Lalla
B. Ganesh Daywanya
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. Aryabhata
B. Lalla
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. 10-15
B. 0-9
C. 99-120
D. 20-30
A. Sushruta Samhita
B. Atatharvaveda
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Charaka Samhita
etc.
A. Celsus
B. Bhela Samhita
C. Chivaravastu
D. Agnivesa Samhita
E. Kasyapa Samhita
F. Agnivesa Samhita
G. Bhela Samhita
H. None
A. Guptas
B. Kushanas
C. Mauryas
D. Palas

A 4
B 27
C 108
D 101
A Sulvasutras
B Carakasamhita
C Susruta-samhita
D None
A. Rudrasena
B. Barahmihir
C. Charaka
D. Bagabhatta
A. Lothal
B. Ropar
C. Banawali
D. Dholavira
A. Temple
B. Church
C. Gurudwara
D. None
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
deity is kept
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
A. Mosque
B. Tomb
C. Idgah
D. Darwaza
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
impregnable bastion
A. Durg
B. Haveli
C. Baodis
D. None
A. Buddhist
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. None
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
A. 2300 BC
B. 2300 AD
C. 500 BC
D. 500 AD

A. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Uttrakhand
Mumbai
Jaipur
Kolkata
Bengaluru
Pahari
Baul
Vocal
Hindustani

30
28
31
29
the -
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
A Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali

Cultural
Artistic
Agricultural
Sacred
All
a) True
b) False
c) Supremacy theory
d) Force Theory
a) True
b) False
Gupta Period
Chola Period
British Period
Ashoka's Period
Pastureland
All of the above
Sam Veda
Yajur Veda
Rig Veda
Atharva Veda
control that state.
Kautilya
Charak
Brahma
following
The Hindu Period
Muslim Period
British Period
Aryan Period
a) True
b) False
Liberty
Justice
All of the above
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
global.
a) True
b) False
600 BC
1500 BC
600AD
1500AD
a) True
b) False

Hindi
Sanskrit
English
Punjabi
a) True
b) False
Brahma Vivāha
Daiva Vivāha
Ārsa Vivāha
Paishācha Vivāha
Brahmacharyāshrama
Sanyasashrama
Vanprasthashrama
Grah Pravesha
Janapada means 1
Swami
Kosha
a) True
b) False
Moksha
Kama
Artha
Homme
a) Sati
b) Satitva
c) Saamri
d) Slavery
a) True
b) False
Rati vivah
Brahm vivah
Rakshasa Vivah
Gandherva Vivah
Gandherva
Asura
Rakshasa
Daivya
teacher
a) True
b) False
a) 18
b) 20
c) 25
d) 05
India
a) Fifth
b) Sixth
c) Fourth
d) Seventh
ALL of the Above
Mantrina
Mahamandal
Sewaka
Dasa
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4

Wind
Eternity
Rain and Thunder
Fire
1500 – 700 BC
1400 – 600 BC
1500 – 600 BC
1400 – 700 BC
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Kshatriyas
Aryans
Vaishyas
Dasyus
Rigveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda
The crown prince
The King
Valmiki
Tulsidas
Vishvamitra
Chanakya
Preaching
Worship
Teaching
Warriors

a) 6
b) 5
c) 7
d) 4


Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta I
Ashoka
Harshavardhana
Vidata
Sabha
Gana
Samiti
Rig Veda
Sam Veda
Atharva Veda
Yajur Veda
Education
Birth
Occupation
Talent
a) 18
b) 20
c) 22
d) 24
a) Six
b) Four
c) Eight
d) Two
Vanaprastha
Sannyāsa
Brahmacharyāshrama
Grah Pravesha
a) True
b) False
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. None
________
Alexander Dravid
_________.. century
8th
6th
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Right View
Right Speech
Right Action
Non Violence

Devanagari
Dravidian
Aryan
All of the above
Language
Text
Literature
Script
True
False
Vedas
Hinduism
Buddhism
Guru
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa
Sanskrit
Brahmani
Later Vedic period
Early Vedic Period
Middle Vedic period
None
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Sage Vyasa
Sage Vishwamitra
Sage Valmiki
Sage Veda
God
Knowledge
Wisdom
Religious
Nonviolence
Non verbal
Non complance
Violent
Harappa
Mohenjo Daro
Mumbai
Agra
India
Indonesia
Japan
China
are
Venaya pikas
Sutta pikas
Abhidhamma pikas
Jatakas
Sanchi
Sarnath
Sravasti
Bodh Gaya

True
False
True
False
20th
24th
1st
3rd
Joda
Logic
All of the above
Joda
Logic
All of the above
True
False
Padampada
Suresvara
Totakacara
Advait
Thoughts
True
False
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
Buddhism
Dharma
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
The Vedas
Dharma
Epic poem
Nirvana
Yoga
Dharma
The Eightfold Path
The Five Pillars
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Sudras
Qur'an
Stupas
next life?
Karma
Brahman
Dharma
Atman
Bodhisattva
Priest
Tirthankara
Brahmin
True
False
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Saturn
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Saturn
True
False

Glass making
dyeing of clothes
tanning of leather
Decimal Point
making the calendar
True
False
Astronomy
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
B. Himalaya temple
C. Kedarnath temple
D. Khajuraho temple

A. Vishnugupt
B. Chandragupt
C. Ashoka
Bimbsaar
from god.
C. None
All
B. Karnatak- Telgu
C. Tamilnadu- Tamil
D. Goa- Konkani
H. All
The Rigveda has
A. 1028 hymns
B. 180 hymns
C. 108 hymns
D. 1100 hymns
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Saraswati
D. Kaveri

B. Tamil literature
B. Dhanishtha
C. Shravan
D. Punarvasu
__________
D. Kashi and Champa
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi
Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

32
34
33
31
Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas

Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit

Karnataka
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Gujarat

6
5
8
7

Shiva and Surya God
Odissi
Sattriya
Kathakali
Gaudiya Nritya

Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi

Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

Himachal Pradeh
Odisha
Punjab
Assam
Garba is a form of
Folk Music
Classical Dance
Folk Dance
Classical Music

Courage
India
Diversity
Knowledge


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas
Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit
temples?
Lat
Vimana
Gopura
Shikhara

Lord Shiva
Lord Hanuman
Lord Indra
Lord Brahma

Cholas
Pallavas
Pandyas
architecture?
Shikara
Gopura
Vimana
Mandapa
Narasimhavarman II
None of the above

a. Only 1
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Explanation:

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda
a. Mughals
b. Greeks
c. Iranian
d. Shakas

a) Lord Vishnu
b) Lord Brahma
c) Lord Shiva
d) Lord Ganesha
a) Kathak
b) Manipuri
c) BIhu
d) Bharatanatyam

a) Kathak
b) Garba
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
a) Nagaland
b) Sikkim
c) Assam
d) Manipur
is not correct?
Rajasthan - Gangaur
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
Barmer
Bikaner

Bullock-cart racing
Cock fighting
Bull taming
Buffalo fighting

Rajasthan
Haryana
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh

January
March
August
November

Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Jodhpur
Ajmer
Jaipur
Udaipur
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
January each year?
Makar Sankranti
Pongal
Gudi Padwa
Lohri

Baisakhi
Basant Panchami
Teej
Sankranti
states?
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Rajasthan
Gujarat

Kerala
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
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Course B. Tech
Module -1
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

A. Jainism
B. Buddhist
C. Hindus
D. Muslim

A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Vedic
D. Harappan

A. Dharma
B. Artha
C. Sanyasin
D. Moksha.
1
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A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith

B. To become King
D. To perform Yajna
Britain?
A. A. S. Altekar
B. Romali Thapar
C. Bipin Chnadra
D. R. C. Majumdar
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. V.A. Smith
2
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elderly people.
of elderly people.
ministers.
ministers.
creation’?
B. Force Theory
D. Contract Theory
B. Sanyasashrama
C. Grihasthashrama
3
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B. Mantrina
D. Kingship
A. Tirthas
B. Amātya
C. Adhyaksas
D. Yogakshema
B. Criminal Court
C. Civil court
(1) A & B only
(2) A, B & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) C&D
4
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B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

B. Grihasthāshrama
D. Sanyāsāshrama

A. Duties of woman
5
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A. V. A. Smith
B. Charles Grant
C. Henry Thornton
D. James Mill
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
A. Charles Grant
B. Henry Thornton
C. James Mill
D. Vincent A. Smith
A. Somadeva suri
B. N. N. Law
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
6
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A. N. N. Law
B. Somadeva suri
C. Kamandaka
D. A.S. Altekar
A. Mystical Theory
C. Contract Theory
D. Force Theory
A. Rig Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. Atharva Veda
D. Four Hour
A. Dharmasthiya
B. Sabha
C. Samiti
D. Kantakashodhana
A. Duties of Varnas
B. Duties of woman
7
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A. Asura Vivaha
B. Gandharva Vivaha
D. Brahma Vivaha
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
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is known as: -
A. Asura Vivaha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
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Module -II
A. 400
B. 426
C. 398
D. 396
A. A. S. Altekar
B. James Prinsep
C. James Mill
D. V. A. Smith
A. Modern Times
B. Future Time
C. Ancient Time
D. Medieval Time
A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Ardha Magadhi
D. Sanskrit
A. Sarada
B. Gurumukhi
C. Brahmi
D. Devanagari
A. Sarada Script
B. Kharosthi Script
C. Brahmi Script
D. Nagari Script
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A. Cursive
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Boustrophedon
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. Upanishad
B. Samhita
C. Puranas
D. Brahmanas
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
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A. Samhita
B. Brahmanas
C. Puranas
D. Upanishads
A. Yajurveda
B. Samaveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
D. 16
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Kautilya
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
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A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Kannada
B. Telegu
C. Malayalam
D. Tamil
A. Panini
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ezhuthachan
C. Asvaghosha
D. Kamndaka
A. Ranna
B. Ponna
C. Pampa
D. Madhava
A. Ezhuthachan
B. Hala
C. Siddharasi
D. Asvaghosha
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A. Pali
B. Prakrit
C. Sanskrit
D. Tamil
A. Vishakhadutta
B. Bhavabhuti
C. Sudraka
D. Kalidas
A. Prem Chand
A. Sanskrit
B. Parsi
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. Sanskrit
B. Persian
C. Tuzk
D. Urdu
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 7th
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women?
A. Amrita Pritam
B. Anita Desai
C. Mahadevi Verma
D. Anuja Chauhan
A. Sanskrit
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Marathi
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Austric
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Dravidian
Persian?
A. Abul Fazl
B. Faizi
D. Ataullah Rashidi
A. Ramcharitmanas
B. Madhumalati
C. Prithviraj Raso
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A. Al-Hilal
B. Al-Balagh
C. Hamdard
D. Jam-i-jahan Numa
A. Jansatta
B. Udant Martand
C. Samachar Darpan
D. Bengal Gazette
A. 29th April
B. 30th March
C. 14th September
D. 30th May
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
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43. What is Champu?
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Module-III
A. Chishti Order
B. Suhrawardi Order
C. Kubrawiyya Order
D. Shattariya Order
A. Ramananda
B. Dadu Dayal
C. Ravidas
D. Mirabai
D. Samkhya and Yoga
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influence or agent.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
A. Buddhist school
B. Jaina school
C. Charvaka school
knowledge?
A. Samkhya school
B. Nyaya school
D. Mimamsa school
message?
A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
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A. Chishti Silsilah
D. Qadari Silsilah
D. Maharishi Jamini
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Bhagavat Gita
B. Zend Avesta
C. Torah
D. Bible
A. Guru Angad Dev
C. Guru Amar Das
D. Guru Nanak
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A. Guru Amar Das
C. Guru Angad Dev
D. Guru Nanak
C. Ramabai
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Shiva,
B. Parvati
C. Ganesha
D. Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
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A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Uluka Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Kapil Muni
D. Maharishi Jamini
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Vallabhacharya
A. Ramanujacharya
B. Shankaracharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Sripati
A. Dukkha
B. Sukkah
C. Samudaya
D. Marga
A. Indra,
B. Rudra,
C. Soma
D. Marut
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A. Violence
B. Truthfulness
C. Chaste living
D. Non-acquisition
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Five
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
A. Mother Goddess
B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Bull
D. Pipal
A. Surya,
B. Marut
C. Varuna,
D. Usha
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A. Agni,
B. Rudra
C. Soma,
D. Prithvi
C. Swami Vivekanand
A. Ramabai
B. Annie Besant
D. Jenna Raja Dasa
A. Jenna Raja Dasa
B. Annie Besant
C. Margaret Cousins
A. Guru Ramdas
B. Guru Har rai
C. Guru Harkrishan
D. Guru Arjan Dev
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philosophy?
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Module-IV
own axis?
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
A. 1790
B. 1800
C. 1820
D. 1810
A. John Mill
B. William Bentick
C. William Carey
D. Curzon
A. Gopatha Brahmana
C. Mundaka Upnishad

A. Brahmagupta
B. Aryabhata
C. Varahamihira
D. Bhaskaracharya
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A. 1873
B. 1872
C. 1871
D. 1870
A. Footz
B. Wootz
C. National Steel
D. Ispat
A. Atharva Veda
B. Rigveda.
C. Sam Veda
D. Yajur Veda
A. Bhaskaracharya
B. Dhanvantari
C. Ashwini Kumar
D. Brahmagupta
A. Dhanvantari
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Charak
D. Brahmagupta
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A. King Bhoja
B. King Chola
C. King Chaunkya
A. Francis Buchanan
B. J. D. Hooker
C. John Milly
D. V. A. Smith
A. Geography
B. Epigraphy
C. Zoology
D. Botany
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall.
A. E. B. Harris
B. R. D. Banerjee
D. John Marshall
A. Panchatantra
B. Aryabhattam
D. Arthashastra
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B. Ashoka
C. Bimbi Sar
D. King of Bhoja
A. True
B. False
A. 1500 AD
B. 1450 AD
C. 1400 AD
D. 1390 AD
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Romila Thapar
B. Bipin Chandra
C. Satish Chandra
D. P K Gode
A. Sohgaura
B. Lauriya Araraj
C. Halmidi
D. Kandahar
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A. True
B. False
A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Mohenjo-Daro
A. Medicine
B. Chemical science
C. Astronomy
D. Metallurgy
A. Aryabhata
B. Varahamihira
C. Srishena
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Bhaskara-II
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A. Varahamihira
B. Aryabhata
C. Brahmagupta
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. Nagarjuna
B. Dhanvantri
C. Ashvaghosha
D. Varahamihira
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Aryabhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Bhaskara-I
B. Vagbhata
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
A. Indian Medicine
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A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot

A. Jaya
B. Utkramjaya
C. Kotjaya
D. Kot
A. Aryabhata
B. Apastamba
C. Mahavira
D. Brahmagupta
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UNIT-V
A. Dimasas
B. Khasis
C. Mizos
D. Bodos
A. Kathakali
B. Odisi
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
A. True
B. False
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
A. Death
B. Knowledge
C. Birth
D. Parinirvana
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
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A. Harishchandra
B. Alamara
C. Mother India
D. Pancholi
B. A religious sect
century BC.
A. True
B. False
A. Bundi School
C. Chawand School
D. Jaipur School
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 2
(a) unarmed
(b) weapon based
(d) No of the above
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A. True
B. False
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1957
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All of the above
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B. Shashi Prabhu
C. Ram V. Sutar
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Harun al-Rashid
B. Al-Sulaiman
C. Mankh
A. Vishnu
B. Brahma
C. Shiva
D. Buddha
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
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A. Pongal
B. Onam
C. Holi
D. Bihu
A. Tamilnadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Meghalaya
A. Vivaha-sukta
B. Apri-sukta
C. Samvada-sukta
D. Purusha-sukta
C. King Rajaraja I
D. King Rajendra I
A. Iltutmish
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
B. Gold and silver
D. Gold and copper
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make their seals?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Steatite
D. Lead
C. Red ware
A. Shikhara
B. Adisthana
C. Garbhagraha
D. Gopuram
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
D. Flat Roof
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
C. Yoga
D. Music
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embodied:
Buddha.
dominate the scene.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
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Explain.
times.
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UNIT 5
ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA
1. In which Indian sculptural art have emerged the scenes from the Ramayana for the
first time?
(A) Nachna - Kuthara
(B) Eran
(C) Osian
(D) Khajuraho
2. Which of the following Rock Edict of Ashoka speaks of religious synthesis?

(A) Rock Edict II
(B) Rock Edict X
(C) Rock Edict XII
(D) Rock Edict XIII
3. Who constructed the Brihadeshvara Temple at Tanjore?

(A) Parantaka I
(B) Rajendra I
(C) Rajaraja I
(D) Rajadhiraja
4. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given
below the lists:
List – I List – II
(Place) (Art Work)
a. Sanchi 1. DashavataraTemple
b. Karle 2. The Stupa
c. Deogarh 3. KandariyaTemple
d. Khajuraho 4. Chaitya Hall
Codes:
abcd
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 4 2 3 1
5. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given
below the lists:
List – I List – II
(Inscription) (Ruler)
a. Rock Edict XIII 1. Pulakeshin-II
b. Hathigumpha Inscription 2. Harsha
c. Aihole Inscription 3. Ashoka
d. Madhuban Copper-Plate Inscription 4. Kharavela
Codes:
abcd
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 2 3 4 1
6. Arrange the following monuments in chronological order:

(i) Lad Khan Temple, Aihole
(ii) Bhitargaon Brick Temple
(iii) Bharhut Stupa
(iv) Parshvanath Temple, Khajuraho
Select your answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(B) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
7. The correct name of the mosque built at Mehrauli is

(A) Qubbat-ul Islam
(B) Quwwat-ul Islam
(C) Nurul-ul Islam
(D) Qamar-ul Islam
8. Five astro labs were constructed in the different five cities by

(A) Mirza Raja Jai Singh
(B) Sawai Jai Singh
(C) Mota Raja Udai Singh
(D) Mirza Raja Man Singh
9. The Parliament building in New Delhi was designed by:

(A) Robert Toll Russell
(B) A.G. Shoesmith
(C) Le Corbusier
(D) Herbert Baker
10. Who was the Architect of Victoria Memorial, Calcutta (Kolkata)?

(A) Vincent J. Esch
(B) Sir William Emerson
(C) William Berges
(D) Hodgeson
11. The city of Shah Jahanabad founded by Emperor Shah Jahan was not consisted
of:
(A) Lal Qila
(B) Jama Masjid
(C) Din Panah
(D) Chandni Chowk
12. Which were the temples built by Krishnadevaraya?

(A) Vithalaswami and Hazara Ramaswami temples
(B) Shri Ranganatha and Brihadesvara temples
(C) Hazara Ramaswami and Virupaksha temples
(D) Vithalaswami and Kailasanatha temples
13. Who among the following founded the city of Parihasapura?

(A) Didda
(B) Harsha
(C) Lalitaditya
(D) Yasovarman
14. Sultan Ghari built by Iltutmish in 1231 A.D. is a:

(A) Mosque
(B) Tomb
(C) Madrassa
(D) Kotla
15. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
the lists:
List – I (Temples) List – II (Builders)
a. Brihadesvara temple, Tanjavur 1. Dhanga
b. Virupaksha temple, Pattadakal 2. Rajaraja
c. Visvanath temple, Khajuraho 3. Lalitaditya
d. Martanda temple, Kashmir 4. Lokamahadevi
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 2 3 4 1
DANCE IN INDIA
1) 'Satriya' is the Classical Dance of which state.
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Rajastan
D) Bihar
Answer [=]
B
2) Which of the following is one of the Classical
Dance of Kerala.
A) Kolattam
B) Mahasu
C) Mohini Atam
D) Kuchipudi
Answer [=]
C
3) 'Kuchipudi' is the Classical Dance of
_________________ State.
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
Answer [=]
A
4) Which of the following dance is related to Kerala.
A) Kuchipudi
B) Bharathanatyam
C) Kathak
D) Kathakali
Answer [=]
D
5) 'Nautanki Jhora' dance is related to
_______________ State.
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer [=]
C
6) 'Dandiya' is mainly related to which state.
A) Rajastan
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) West Bengal
Answer [=]
B
7) 'Gidda' and 'Bhangra' dances are mainly related to
___________ state.
A) Punjab
B) West Bengal
C) Nagaland
D) Odisha
Answer [=]
A
8) 'Yakshagana' is the dance, related to ___________

state.
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer [=]
D
9) Which of the following dance is related to
Rajasthan.
A) Jatra
B) Ghumar
C) Jhora
D) Jadur
Answer [=]
B
10) 'Bhagavata Mela Nataka' is mainly related to which
place.
A) Kakinada
B) Vijjayawada
C) Tanjore
D) Thiruvananthapuram
Answer [=]
C
11) 'Ottan Thullal and Koodiyattam' is related to
__________ State.
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer [=]
A
12) 'Mohiniattam' is the classical dance of
___________ State.
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) West Bengal
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer [=]
A
13) 'Dasavatar' and 'Tamasha' are related to
___________ State.
A) Gujarat
B) Punjab
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer [=]
D
14) 'Kavadi' and 'Karagam' are related to which state.
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
Answer [=]
A
15) Which of the following is the dance related to

Andhra Pradesh.
A) Kaliyattam
B) Kirtan
C) Burrakatha
D) Jimmi ki kamal
Answer [=]
C
16) 'Kathakeertan' and 'Gafa' are related to which
state.
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra
D) Kerala
Answer [=]
C
17) Which of the following is related to Tamil Nadu.
A) Pinnal Kolattam
B) Lezim
C) Lovani
D) Ghanta Mardala
Answer [=]
A
18) 'Jata Jatin' is related to _____________ State.
A) Punjab
B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer [=]
B
19) 'Garba' and 'Tippani' are related to which state.
A) Karnataka
B) West Bengal
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer [=]
C
20) 'Tabal Chongli' and 'Bihu' are related to
_____________ state.
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Nagaland
C) Meghalaya
D) Assam
Answer [=]
D
INDIAN MUSIC
Types of Folk Music
Folk dance State Themes/features
Alha Madhya Pradesh Heroic ballad related to Mahabharata
Baul West Bengal Influences of Hindu bhakti movements and Sufi and represent the
mysticism through songs
Bhagawati Karnataka and Emotional songs close to Ghazals sung in slower pitch
Maharashtra Nature, love, and philosophy are themes
Dandiya Gujarat Associated with Holi and Lila of Krishna and Radha
Raas
Hekaileu Nagaland Songs about oneself
Heliamleu Nagaland Dancing songs
Hereileu Nagaland War songs
Ja-jin-ja Arunachal Pradesh Sung during the marriage ceremony
Khongjom Manipur Ballad genre which is a musical narration of the Battle of Khongjom
Parva fought between the British army and the resistance force of Manipur
Lavani Maharashtra Combination of traditional dance and song
Maand Rajasthan The songs in about the glory of Rajput rulers
Neuleu Nagaland A song about legends and myths
Nyioga Arunachal Pradesh Sung at the end of the marriage ceremony
Ovi Maharashtra and Songs of women

Goa
Paani Hari Rajasthan The theme is related to water
Pai song Madhya Pradesh Sung during festivals

The song generally played during the rainy season
Saira dance is performed based on the Pai song
Pandwani Chhattisgarh Based on Mahabharata
Powada Maharashtra Ballads sung for the heroes of the past like Shivaji
Sohar Bihar Sung during childbirth
Tikir Assam Embodies the teaching of Islam
Wanawan Kashmir Sung during wedding
#1. How many books are there to learn in the basic stages of learning music?
2
4
6
8
#2. Hindustani classical music is broken into groups of notes. What would one of these groups of
notes be called?
Note Group
Taal
Taalam
Raaga
#3. What is the tune of the song called?
Rag
Ragan
Antara
Taal
#4. Teen Tal is metered under how many beats
14
15
16
17
#5. Movie music in India is made for the Indian movie industry. What is the Indian movie industry
called?
Bollywood
Hollywood
Tollywood
None of these
#6. What is the beat called?
Raag
Antara
Taal
Talam
#7. How many MelaKartha Ragas are there?
52
66
42
72
#8. It is said that Tabla was invented accidentally during a stage performance by an artist. Name
the instrument from which Tabla was believed to be invented.
Bongo
Mridangam
Dholak
Guitar
#9. Which is an Indian string instrument?
Sitar
Violin
Piano
Guitar
#10. Which is the highest voice or tone in which one is allowed to sing?
Level 4
As high as the voice of all popular singers
Level 3
There are no limits
#11. How many sounds does Tabla produce?
3
4
12
18
#12. Ancient Tana with three swaras is called :
Samik
Ritwik
Archik
Gathik
#13. A musical scale containing five notes is called :
Diatonic Scale
Pentatonic Scale
Harmonic Minor Scale
None of the above
#14. An excessive fondness for music is called :
Megalomania
Hypomania
Graphomania
Melomania
#15. What material is the Indian flute made of?
Steel
Plastic
Wood
Glass
#16. Which one of these Tabla players has received Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian
award given by the government of India?
Zakir Hussain
Ustaad Allahrakha
Pt. Kishan Maharaj
Ustad Abdul Latif
#17. By popular belief, Tabla was invented in which province of India?

Gujarat
Punjab
Delhi
Maharashtra
#18. With which song did Lata Mangeshkar do her first Hindi playback ?
Main Khili khili Phulvari

Janani Janam Bhoomi
Natai Chaitrachi Navalai
Pa Lagoon Kar Jori Re Shyam
#19. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam used to play :
Veena
Violin
Nadeswaram
Sitar
#20. The Violinist was equally popular in Hindustani and Karnatic style :
A. Narmada
Dr. N.S. Gopalakrishnan
N. Ramani
Lalgudi G. Jayraman
#21. Who is the youngest Indian singer to win a Filmfare award ?
Arijit Singh
Neeti Mohan
Ankit Tiwari
Nazia Hassan
#22. Which Indian actor makes a cameo appearance in the original music video of Adnan Sami’s
“Lift Karade” song?
Anil Kapoor
Govinda
Shakti kapoor
Amitabh Bachhan
INDIAN THEATRE
The term theatre derived from which word:
A. Threatron
B. Theatron
C. Threatingon
D. Throtitleon
Ans: B
Explanation: The word ‘theatre’ has been derived from the Greek word,
‘theatron’ meaning ‘a place for viewing’ and ‘theamai’ meaning ‘to see’,
‘to watch’ or ‘to observe’. Hence, B is the correct option.
2. Which of the following caves is the most ancient evidence of
theatre?
A. Sitabenga Cave and Jogimara Cave of Raigarh hill
B. Bhimbetka rock shelters
C. Ellora Caves
D. Borra Caves
Ans: A
Explanation: The Sitabenga Cave and Jogimara Cave of Raigarh hill of
the Madhya Pradesh reflects most ancient evidence of theatre where a
man plays with drum and another dances in tiger mask on the a theme
taken from Indus Valley Civilisation. Hence A is the correct option.
3. Which of the following is the most famous and ancient book of
drama in India?
A. Natyamandap
B. Karpoor Manjari
C. Natyashastra of Bharata Muni Lord Brahma
Ans: C
Explanation: Natyashastra of Bharata Muni Lord Brahma is the most and
ancient book for drama in India. According to Bharata muni, Lord Brahma
was creator of classical form of theatre and took elements from various
sources such as dialogue from Rigveda, music from Samveda, acting from
Yajurveda and Ras from Atharvaveda. Hence C is the correct option.
4. Which of the following is not types of Natyamandap according
to the Bharata Muni?
A. Vikrisht
B. Chaturasra
C. Trayashra
D. Vikramorvsaiyam
Ans: D
Explanation: Vikramorvasiyam is a five-act Sanskrit play by ancient
Indian poet Kalidasa who flourished in the 4th Century CE, on the Vedic
love story of king Pururavas and an Apsara, a celestial nymph named
Urvashi. Hence, D is the correct option.
5. Which of the following is the oldest theatre in India?
A. Laffed Faire
B. Athenaeeum and Chaurang Theatre
C. Athen Theatre
Ans: A
Explanation: The first European theatre was started in India even before
the Battle of Plassey. The second theatre opened in 1795 named Laffed
Faire. Hence, A is the correct option.
6. Who among the following established ‘Hindi Theatre’ at
Kolkata?
A. Prasanna Kumar Thakur
B. Bhartendu Harishchandra
C. Habib Tanvir
D. Balraj Sahni
Ans: A
Explanation: In 1831 AD, Prasanna Kumar Thakur established ‘Hindu
Theatre’ at Kolkata and staged Wilson’S English translation of
Bhavabhuti’s ‘Uttararamcharita’ thus laid the foundation for the Modern
theatre in India. Hence, A is the correct option.
7. When was the Indian People’s Theatre Association established?
A. 1943
B. 1944
C. 1945
D. 1946
Ans: A
Explanation: The Indian People’s Theatre Association was established in
1943. It played important role in the growth and development of theatre
in India. Hence, A is the correct option.
8. Who among the following was started the theatre culture in
Odisha?
A. Dharmvir Bharati
B. Mohan Rakesh
C. Rama Shankar Rai
D. Bhisham Sahni
Ans: C
Explanation: Theatre culture in Odisha was started by Rama Shankar Rai
(1860-1910 AD). Manoranjan Das nurtured and accelerated this tradition.
Hence, C is the correct option.
9. Who among the following is known as Shakespeare of Persian
theatre?
A. Agha Hashar Kashmiri
B. Sheila Bhatia
C. Habib Tanvir
D. Both A and B
Ans: A
Explanation: Agha Hashar Kashmiri is known as Shakespeare of Persian
theatre. Hence, A is the correct option.
10. Which of the following is the most ancient classical/Sanskrit
play written by Ashwaghosh?
A. Sariputra Prakaran
B. Naganada
C. Ratnavali
D. Abhigyan Shakuntala
Ans: A
Fairs and festivals

a. Rajasthan
b. Gujarat
c. Maharashtra
d. Madhya Pradesh
Answer (c).
2. Which festival occurs at a different time from the other three?
a. Sankranti
b. Ugadi
c. Lohri
d. Pongal
Answer (b).
3. Which of the following combinations of the States and the festivals mainly celebrated there is
not correct?
a. Rajasthan - Gangaur
b. Gujarat - Durga Puja
c. Maharashtra - Ganesh Chaturthi
d. Uttar Pradesh - Krishna Janmashtami
Answer (b).
4. Flamingo Festival is organised in which State?
a. Telangana
b. Karnataka
c. Nagaland
d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer (d).
a. Jodhpur
b. Jaisalmer
c. Barmer
d. Bikaner
Answer (b).
a. Bullock-cart racing
b. Cock fighting
c. Bull taming
d. Buffalo fighting
Answer (d).
7. Which city hosts the Kala Ghoda Art festival in February every year?
a. Mumbai
b. Jaipur
c. Kolkata
d. Bengaluru
Answer (a).
a. Karnataka
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Telangana
d. Kerala
Answer (a).
9. Festival of Holi falls on –
a. New Moon Day

b. Full Moon Day
c. One day before Full Moon
d. One day after New Moon
Answer (b).
10. Sarhul is a festival celebrated in –
a. Rajasthan
b. Maharashtra
c. Uttarakhand
d. Jharkhand
Answer (d).
a. Haryana
b. Himachal Pradesh
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Rajasthan
Answer (a).
a. Jodhpur
b. Ajmer
c. Jaipur
d. Udaipur
13. Atla Taddi is a festival of which State?
a. Karnataka
b. Maharashtra
c. Jharkhand
d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer (d).
14. Losoong festival is celebrated in which of the following states?
a. Tibet
b. Arunachal Pradesh
c. Sikkim
d. Kerala
Answer (c).
a. Sankranti
b. Teej
c. Basant Panchami
d. Baisakhi
Answer (b).
e.
Answer (b).
a. Mizoram
b. Assam
c. Sikkim
d. Nagaland
Answer (d).
states?
a. Gujarat
b. Rajasthan
c. Bihar
d. Uttarakhand
Answer (c).
a. Onam
b. Pongal
c. Vishu
d. Shivarathri
Answer (b).
19. Chapchar Kut is a festival of which State?
a. Manipur
b. Nagaland
c. Mizoram
d. Meghalaya
Answer (c).
20. Which city is famous for Bali Jatra festival?
a. Cuttack
b. Ranchi
c. Raipur
d. Patna
Answer (a).
January each year?
a. Makar Sankranti
b. Pongal
c. Gudi Padwa
d. Lohri
Answer (c).
22. In which country is the Salzburg Festival held every year?
a. Germany
b. Austria
c. Switzerland
d. France
Answer (b).
23. Jallikattu is bull taming event held mainly in –

a. Telangana
b. Goa
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu
Answer (d)
a. Rajasthan
b. Haryana
c. Gujarat
d. Chhattisgarh
Answer (c).
a. January
b. March
c. August
d. November
Answer (a).
Coins and seals

1 Mohenjodaro is also called as :
A mound of the Great
B mount of the Survivors
C mount of the Living
D mount of the Dead
Answer: mount of the Dead
2 Identify the site where the Great Granary of the Indus Valley civilization was
found :
A Lothal
B Harappa
C Mohenjodaro
D Kalibangan
Answer: Mohenjodaro
3 The stone Age people had the first domestic :
A sheep
B dogs
C cow
D horses
Answer: sheep
4 The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the:
A Vedic Texts
B Silver punch-marked coins
C Chalcolithic cultures of Western India
D Harappan Culture
Answer: Harappan Culture
5 Consider the following person:
I. John Marshall
II. S.R. Rao
III. R.D. Benerjee
IV. Dayaram Sahni
Who among these were associated with the first excavations carried out
Harappa and Mohenjodaro ?
A I, II and III
B II, III and IV
C I, III, and IV
D all of the above
Answer: I, III, and IV
6 Which of the following is incorrect concerning Mohenjodaro ?
A Buildings were of varying sizes
B It was a well planned city
C There was no drainage system
D Bathrooms were important features of most houses
Answer: There was no drainage system
7 The Harappan site showing evidence of two cultural phases, Harappan and
pre-Harappan, is :
A Chanhu-daro
B kalibangan
C Banwall
D Mohenjodaro
Answer: kalibangan
8 Knowledge about the existence of which of the following animals is doubtful
in the Indus Valley Civilization ?
A Cat
B Dog
C Horse
D Bull
Answer: Cat
9 Which of the following Harappan sites had a dock ?
A Mohenjodaro
B Harappa
C Alamgirpur
D Lothal
Answer: Lothal
10 Nomad man started settling in:
A Mesolithic Age
B Neolithic Age
C Palaeolithic Age
D None of the above
Answer: Neolithic Age
11 Which of the following can definitely be said to be beliefs and practices of
the Indus people ?
I. Worship of nature
II. Phallic and Yonic worship
III. Belief in ghosts and spirits
IV. Belief in life after death
A I, II, and IV only
B I, III, and IV only
C II, III, and IV only
D All of the above
Answer: All of the above
12 The site of Harappa is located on the bank of river
A Ravi
B Saraswati
C Indus
D Ghaggar
Answer: Ravi
13 Which one of the following statements about Mohenjodaro is correct ?
A Gold ornaments were unknown to the inhabitants.
B The floor of the Great Bath was made of burnt brick.
C Axes, chisels, knives and fish-hook were all made of iron.
D The houses were made of cut and polished stone.
Answer: The floor of the Great Bath was made of burnt brick.
14 Indus Valley Civilization was spread over:
A Along Indus river
B Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan, Afghanistan
C Sind, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, U.P., Rajasthan, Gujarat
D Punjab, Sind, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat
Answer: Along Indus river
15 With reference to Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following animals:
I. Bull
II. Elephant
III. Rhinoceros
The figure/figures of which of the above animal(s) is/are found on the Indus
seals ?
A I only
B I and II
C II and III
D I, II, and III
Answer: I, II, and III
16 Traces of which of the following has not been found in the Indus
Civilization ?
A Sugarcane
B Barley
C Mustard
D Sesamum
Answer:Sugarcane
17 The greatest invention of man in Paleolithic Age was:
A Spinning of cloth
B Fire
C Metal implements
D Potter’s wheel
Answer: Fire
18 With which of the following periods do we associate the ‘Microlith’
implements ?
A Neolithic
B Palaeolithic
C Chalcolithic
D Mesolithic
Answer: Mesolithic
19 The following sentences describe one of the sites of the Harappan
civilization:
The settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the
other much larger but lower. Archaeologists designate these as the citadel and
the lower town respectively. Both were walled. Several buildings were built on
platforms, which served as foundations.
Which of the following sites does it refer to ?
A Kalibangan
B Mohenjodaro
C Harappa
D Lothal
Answer: Harappa
20 With which period do we associate the “Megaliths” ?
A Neolithic
B Palaeolithic
C Chalcolithic
D Mesolithic
Answer: Neolithic
21 Consider the following statements:
I. Lime mortar was never used at Mohenjodaro in the construction of
dwellings.
II. At Dholavira, stone was never used in the construction of dwellings.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
A I only
B II only
C Both I and II
D Neither I nor II
Answer: Neither I nor II
22 The God with three heads and horns, surrounded by animals, represented
on a seal from Mohenjodaro is said to be :
A Vishnu
B Varuna
C Pashupati
D Indra
Answer: Pashupati
23 Indus Valley Civilization is also known as Harappan culture:
A Harappa was the first site to be excavated in the Indus Valley
B The site of Harappa is six times larger than Mohenjodaro site
C The Indus Valley Civilization is considered the elementary / initial stage of
Vedic culture and Harappa is believed to be the same as Harappa mentioned
the Vedas
D The most important evidence of the achievements of this civilization have
been excavated from Harappa
Answer: The most important evidence of the achievements of this
civilization have been excavated from Harappa
24 The Indus Valley Civilization flourished during
A 1500 – 500 B.C.
B 2500 – 1750 B.C.
C 3000 – 1500 B.C.
D 5000 – 3500 B.C.
Answer: 2500 – 1750 B.C.
25 The famous figure of a dancing girl found in the excavations of
Mohenjodaro was made up of :
A red limestone
B bricks
C bronze
D terracotta
Answer: bronze
26 The Indus Valley people knew the use of :
A gold, silver, copper, bronze but not iron
B copper, iron, gold but not bronze
C silver, lead, iron but not gold
D gold, tin, bronze but not copper
Answer: gold, silver, copper, bronze but not iron
27 The people of Neolithic age only know about which of the following metal
?
A Iron
B Silver
C Bronze
D Copper
Answer: Copper
28 The famous bull-seal of Indus valley found in which one of the following
sites :
A Lothal
B Harappa
C Larkana
D Chanhudaro
Answer: Harappa
29 The beast source of information for depicting India’s ancient history is
provided by
A Religious literature
B Monuments
C Inscriptions
D Paintings
Answer: Inscriptions
30 Seal in Indus Valley Civilization is primarily used as :
A A medium of exchange in trade
B To signify royalty
C To signify ownership of property
D None of these
Answer: To signify ownership of property
31 The tools and weapons of Harappan civilisation were mostly made of :
A Stone and Copper
B Copper, bronze and iron
C Copper, tin and bronze
D Stone only
Answer: Copper, tin and bronze
32 The domestic animals of the people of Harappan Civilization were
A Camel, oxen, buffalo, pig
B Goat, oxen, pig, buffalo
C Buffalo, sheep, dog, pig
D Oxen, elephant, horse, pig
Answer: Buffalo, sheep, dog, pig
33 Which of the Following Harappan Sites not present in India :
A Lothal and Ropar
B Banwali and Ropar
C Mohenjodaro and Harappa
D Lothal and Kalibangan
Answer: Mohenjodaro and Harappa
34 The seals found at Mohenjodaro is similar to the seals found at :
A Afghanistan
B Egypt
C China
D Sumeria
Answer: Sumeria
35 The Indus Valley Houses Were Built of :
A Bricks
B Stone
C Bamboo
D Wood
Answer: Bricks
36 The distinguish feature of the Harappan civilizations is
A Uniform weights and measures
B Town planning and drainage
C Religion and social structure
D Rich literature
Answer: Town planning and drainage
37 During the Indus valley civilization period the dominant number used for
weights and measures was :
A8
B 1o
C 12
D 16
Answer: 16
38 Which of the following games was known to the people of the Indus Valley
?
A Chariot racing
B Polo
C Game of dice
D Horse riding
Answer: Game of dice
39 The Indus Valley people had trade relations with
A Mesopotamia
B Greece
C Ceylon
D Egypt
Answer: Mesopotamia
40 Which one among the following Indus cities was known for water
management ?
A Dholavira
B Mohenjo-daro
C Harappa
D Lothal
Answer: Dholavira
41 Which of the following are the main sources of knowledge about Indus
Valley Civilization ?
A Inscriptions
B Coins
C Archaeological excavations
D Palm and barch leaf manuscripts
Answer: Archaeological excavations
42 The Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in
A 1920
B 1921
C 1922
D 1923
Answer: 1921
43 The main characteristic of the Indus Valley Civllization was
A drainage system
B town planning
C pucca houses
D well laid out roads
Answer: drainage system
44 The Harappans extensively used burnt bricks because :
I. Stone was not available.
II. They provide defense against floods.
III. They provide security and longevity.
IV. Its import was easy.
A I and II only
B I, II, and III only
C II and III only
D all of the above
Answer: II and III only
45 From the scattered skeletal remains of the Harappan found at different
sites, the most appropriate conclusion to be drawn would be that there was :
A casual burial of human bodies
B mass execution
C great epidemic
D None of the above
Answer: great epidemic
46 On the basis of available evidence, the Indus civilization contributed two
important things to mankind which were :
A rearing animal
B mathematics and decimal system
C script and language
D wheat and cotton
Answer: wheat and cotton
47 The main channels of our knowledge about the Indus Valley Civilization are:
A archaeological excavations
B coins
C inscripitions
D palm and birch leaf manuscripts
Answer: archaeological excavations
48 Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the
Mohenjodaro site of the Indus Valley Civilization
A Daya Ram Sahni
B Rakhal Das Banerji
C Sir Martimer Wheeler
D Sir john Marshall
Answer: Rakhal Das Banerji
49 The Indus Valley Civilization is known as Pre-Aryan Civilization because of
the evidence of
A Iron
B copper
C pottery
D script
Answer: copper
50 The main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization was
A trade
B hunting
C agriculture
D none of these above
Answer: agriculture
UNIT-4
An ancient book of 1000 B.C. deals with health, hygiene, longevity
etc?
A. Sushruta Samhita
B. Atatharvaveda
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C. Bhela Samhita
D. Charaka Samhita
Ans: B
2. Name a concise and scientific exposition of Ayurveda in verse
form. It is distinguished by its knowledge of chemical reactions
and laboratory processes etc.
A. Vrdukunta
B. Vaghata
C. Kasyapa Samhita
Ans: B
3. Name an ancient book which describes difficult surgical
operations like opening of a brain etc.
A. Celsus
B. Bhela Samhita
C. Chivaravastu
D. Agnivesa Samhita
Ans: C
4. Which ancient book of 600 B.C. deals with paediatrics?
A. Kasyapa Samhita
B. Agnivesa Samhita
C. Bhela Samhita

Ans: A
5. A treatise on the rasa chikitsa system of ancient medicine,
which considers mercury as the king of all medicines.
A. Vaghata
B. Tristia
C. Gandavadha
D. Vrdukunta
Ans: D
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6. A treatise on medicine and surgery from Alexandria and Rome?
A. Celsus
B. Hippocratic Oath
C. Georgics
D. Aeneid
Ans: A
7. Which of the following ancient book is the codification of
medicine scattered in the Vedas?
A. Bhela Samhita
B. Charaka Samhita
C. Sushruta Samhita
Ans: A
8. Who is considered as the father of western medicines?
A. Hesiod
B. Hippocrates
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: B
9. Name the first book on medicine in China?
A. Huangdi Neiching
B. Celsus
C. Vaghata
Ans: A
10. A classical exposition of Indian medicine. It deals with almost
all branches of medicine?
A. Madhavacharaya
B. Kasyapa Samhita
C. Charaka Samhita
D. Agnivesa Samhita
Ans: C
1. Which of the following instrument used by Aryabhata?

A. Chakra Yantra
B. Bhangana Yantra
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C. Dhanu Yantra
D. Ghati Yantra
Ans: A
2. Which of the following book was written by Varahamihira?
A. Panch Sidhanta
B. Brihatsamhita
C. Brihat Jataka
D. All of the above
Ans: D
3. Who among the following never used the needle instrument
(Shalaka Yantra)?
A. Aryabhata
B. Lalla
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
Ans: A
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4. Who among the following developed the star positioning
instrument in ancient India?
A. Lalla
B. Ganesh Daywanya
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
Ans: B
5. Consider the following.
I. Siddhanta Siromani is the major treatise of Indian mathematician
Bhāskaracharya.
II. Bhāskaracharya wrote the Siddhanta Siromani in 1150 when he was

36 years old.
Which of the following is/are correct about Bhaskaracharya?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: C
6. Which of the following statement is correct about Lalla?
A. Lalla's most famous work was titled Sisya-dhi-vrddhida-tantra, or
"Treatise which expands the intellect of students."
B. Lalla wrote the Sisya-dhi-vrddhida-tantra, or "Treatise which expands

the intellect of students." when he was 18 years old.
C. Only A
D. Both A and B
Ans. C
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7. Consider the following statement related to the Varahamihira
A. He is considered to be one of the "Nine Jewels" (Navaratnas) of the
court of legendary ruler Yashodharman Vikramaditya of Malwa.
B. The Romaka Siddhanta ("Doctrine of the Romans") and the Paulisa

Siddhanta were two works of Western origin which influenced
Varahamihira's thought, though this view is controversial as there is much
evidence to suggest that it was actually Vedic thought indigenous to India
which first influenced Western astrologers and subsequently came back to
India reformulated.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: C
8. Who was the writer of Jyotishratnamala?
A. Lalla
B. Bhaskaracharya
C. Aryabhata
D. Shripati
Ans: D
9. Who among the following gave the first rules for dealing with
zero as a number?
A. Aryabhatt
B. Varahamihira
C. Lalla
D. Brahmagupta
Ans: D
UNIT-3
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Ans: D
Explanation: The correct match is given below-
Brahma samaj: Reformist movements
Prarthana samaj: Reformist movements
Aligarh movement: Reformist movements
Arya samaj: Revivalist movements
Theosophical movement: Revivalist movements
Deoband movement: Revivalist movements
Hence, D is not correctly matched.
GK Questions and Answers on the Growth of Modern Education in

India
2. Who among the following established the Tattvabodhini Sabha
in 1839 at Calcutta (Now Kolkata)?
A. Keshab Chandra Sen
B. Debendra Nath Tagore
C. Rammohan Roy
D. Sivanatha Sasri
Ans: B
Explanation: Debendranath Tagore established the Tattvabodhini Sabha
(1839) at Calcutta to propagate Rammohan Roy’s ideas. Hence, B is the
correct option.
3. Which of the following is associated with the Young Bengal
Movement?
A. Derozians
B. Mitra Bandhu
C. Native marriage Act

D. Bethune School
Ans: A
Explanation: The movement started by Derozio was called the Young
Bengal Movement and his followers were known as the Derozians. They
condemned religious rites and the rituals, and pleaded for eradication of
social evils, female education and improvement in the condition of
women. Hence, A is the correct option.
4. Who among the following was popularly known as
‘Lokahitawadi'?
A. Jyotiba Phule
B. Pt. Iswar Chandra Vidhyasagar
C. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
D. Mahadev Govind Ranade
Ans: C
Explanation: Gopal Hari Deshmukh was popularly known as
‘Lokahitawadi’. He made powerful rationalist attacks on Hindu orthodoxy
and preached religious and social equality. Hence, C is the correct option.
5. Who among the following establishes the Mukti Mission in
Pune?
A. Pandita Ramabai
C. Savitribai Phule
D. Jyotiba Phule
Ans: A
Explanation: In 1889, Pandita Ramabai established the Mukti Mission, in
Pune, a refuge for young widows who had been deserted and abused by
their families. She also started Sharda Sadan which provided housing,
education, vocational training and medical services to widows, orphans
and the visually challenged. Hence, A is the correct option.
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6. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with the
reference of Singh Sabha Movement?
A. It aimed for modern Western education for Sikhs
B. It was formed to counter proselytising activities in Sikhs by Hindu

revivalists
C. The Akali Movements was an off-shoot of this movement

D. All of the above
Ans: D
Explanation: The Singh Sabha Movement was a Sikh movement that
began in Punjab in the 1870s in reaction to the proselytising activities of
Christians, Brahmo Samajis, Arya Samaj, Muslim Aligarh movement and
Ahmadiyah. This movement was organised in an era when Sikh Empire
had been dissolved and annexed by the colonial British, Khalsa had lost
its prestige, and mainstream Sikhs were rapidly converting to other
religions. The movement's aims were, according to Barrier and Singh, to
"propagate the true Sikh religion and restore Sikhism to its pristine glory;
to write and distribute historical and religious books of Sikhs; to
propagate Gurmukhi Punjabi through magazines and media". It was
helped by the missionaries’ activities of Mohammadens and Christians. It
grew out of nowhere to become a founding father of current SGPC and
Akali party. Hence, D is the correct option.
7. Which of the following is correctly paired?
A. Bengal Regulation banning Sati -1830
B. Sarda Act- 1939
C. Special Marriage Act -1955
D. Hindu Succession Act- 1956
Ans: D
Explanation: The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is an Act of the Parliament
of India enacted to amend and codify the law relating to intestate or
unwilled succession, among Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. The Act
lays down a uniform and comprehensive system of inheritance and
succession into one Act. Hence, D is the correct option.
GK Questions and Answers on the revolutionary movements
during British India
8. The Parsi Reform Movement Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha
(Religious Reform Association) was founded in which year?
A. 1829
B. 1851
C. 1879
D. 1861
Ans: B
Explanation: The Western-educated progressive Parsis like Dadabhai
Naoroji, J.B. Wacha, S.S. Bangali and Naoroji Furdonji founded the
Rahanumai Mazdayasanan Sabha (Religious Reform Association) in 1851.
The prime objective of the association was- “the regeneration of the social
condition of the Parsis and the restoration of the Zoroastrian religion to its
pristine purity”. Rast Goftar (Voice of Truth) was its weekly organ. Hence,
B is the correct option.
9. Who among the following founded the Nirankari Movement?
A. Baba Dyal Das
B. Baba Ram Singh
Ç. Mahmud Hasan
D. Jagat Mithra
Ans: A
Explanation: Baba Dayal Das founded the Nirankari Movement. He
insisted the worship of God as Nirankar (formless). Hence, A is the correct
option.
10. Who among the following founded the Namdhari Movement?
A. Baba Dyal Singh
B. Baba Ram Singh
Ç. Mahmud Hasan
D. Jagat Mithra
Ans: B
BUDDHISM AND JAINISM

Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days? [SSC CHSL
2011]
(A) Samudra Gupta (B) Bidusara
(C) Chandra Gupta Maurya ✔ (D) Ashoka
2. The first Buddhist Council was held at. [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Kashmir (B) Rajagriha ✔
(C) Pataliputra (D) Vaishali
3. In which Indian Religion, there are 24 tirthankaras?

(A) Jainism ✔ (B) Buddhism
(C) Hinduism (D) Sikhism
4. The first Tirthankara of the Jains was : [SSC CGL 1999]

(A) Arishtanemi (B) Parshvanath
(C) Ajitanath (D) Rishabha ✔
5. With which of the following is the classic “Jivaka Chintamani” in Tamil associated?
[SSC CGL 2002]
(A) Jainism ✔ (B) Buddhism
(C) Hinduism (D) Christianity
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6. Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists? [SSC CGL 2005]
(A) Upanishad (B) Vedas
(C) Tripitaka ✔ (D) Jatakas
7. Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at : [SSC CGL 2005]

(A) Pataliputra ✔ (B) Magadha
(C) Kalinga (D) Sarnath
8. Name the clan Buddha belonged to : [SSC CGL 2008]

(A) Gnathrika (B) Maurya
(C) Shakya ✔ (D) Kuru
9. Gautama Buddha was born at : [FCI Assistant 2012]

(A) Kusinagar (B) Sarnath
(C) Bodha Gaya (D) Lumbini ✔
10. Who was the mother of Mahavira? [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999]
(A) Yasoda (B) Anojja
(C) Trishala ✔ (D) Devanandi
11. Mahavira was born in a Kshatriya clan by the name of : [SSC Combined Matric
Level 2000]
(A) Shakya (B) Janatrika ✔
(C) Mallas (D) Lichhavis
12. The Third Buddhist Council was patronised by : [SSC Combined Matric Level
2002]
(A) Kanishka (B) Ashoka ✔
(C) Mahakashyap Upali (D) Sabakarni
13. Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day : [SSC
Combined Matric Level 2006)
(A) Buddha was born (B) Buddha got enlightened
(C) Buddha died (D) All of the above ✔
14. What is ‘Milind Panho’? [SSC MTS 2013]

(A) A Buddhist place (B) One of the names of Buddha
(C) A Buddhist Specimen of Art (D) Buddhist text ✔
15. The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was : [SSC CGL 2013]
(A) Nagarjuna (B) Ananda
(C) Asanga (D) Padmasambhava ✔
16. The site of birth (nativity) of Gautam Buddha is marked by : [SSC CGL 2014]
(A) a monastery (B) a “Rummindei Pillar” of Ashok Maurya ✔
(C) a statue (D) a Peepal Tree
17. With which religion is Kaivalya associated? [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]
(A) Buddhism (B) Jainism ✔
(C) Hinduism (D) Sikhism
18. To which Ganarajya Gautam Buddha belonged? [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]
(A) Shibi (B) Shakya ✔
(C) Sakura Sena (D) Shabara
19. Who was the founder of Jainism in India? [SSC CHSL 2014]
(A) Gautama (B) Mahavira ✔
(C) Chandra Gupta (D) Ashoka
20. Which of the following is Parinirvana place of Mahavira? [SSC CHSL 2015]
(A) Pava ✔ (B) Sarnath
(C) Vaishali (D) Shravanabelagola
21. The language in which Buddha preached?

(A) Hindi (B) Urdu
(C) Pali ✔ (D) Hebrew
22. Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last? [SSC CGL 2002]
(A) Rajgir (B) Bodh Gaya
(C) Sarnath (D) Kushinagar ✔
23. Gandhara school of art came into existence in : [SSC CPO 2003]
(A) Hinayana sect (B) Mahayana sect ✔
(C) Vaishnava sect (D) Shaiva sect
24. The tutor of Alexander, the Great was : [SSC CGL 2005]
(A) Darius (B) Cyrus
(C) Socrates (D) Aristotle ✔
25. Who propounded the ‘Eight-Fold Path’ for the end of misery of mankind? [SSC
CGL 2005]
(A) Mahavir (B) Gautam Buddha ✔
(C) Adi Shankaracharya (D) Kabir
26. Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment : [SSC CGL 2011]
(A) Sarnath (B) Bodh Gaya ✔
(C) Kapilavastu (D) Rajgriha
27. Which one of the following was the last Buddhist text produced In India? [SSC
CPO SI 2011]
(A) Divya Vandana (B) Dohakosa
(C) Vjrachedika (D) Vamsathapakasini ✔
28. The paintings of Ajanta depict the stories of : [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999,
CHSL 2011]
(A) Ramayana (B) Mahabharata
(C) Jataka ✔ (D) Panchatantra
29. Lord Mahavira died at : [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999]

(A) Saravana Belagola (B) Lumbini Garden
(C) Kalugumalai (D) Pavapuri ✔
30. In which language was the Buddhist-texts ‘Pitakas’ composed? [SSC Combined
Matric Level 2002]
(A) Sanskrit (B) Ardhamagadhi
(C) Pali ✔ (D) Prakrit
INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
Which of the following is not school of Heterodox Indian
Philosophy?
A. Vaisheshika
B. Ajivika (Fatalism)
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C. Unchedvadi (Materialism)
D. Nityavadi (Eternalism)
Ans: A
Explanation: The Schools of Indian Philosophy that do not accept the
authority of Vedas are by definition unorthodox (nastika) systems.
Vaisheshika school of Indian Philosophy is orthodox school Indian
Philosophy. Hence, A is the correct option.
2. Who among the following was the proponent of Ajivika
(Fatalism) school of Indian Philosophy?
A. Ajita Kesakambali
B. Makkhali Gosala
C. Pakudha Kaccayana
D. Sanjaya Belatthiputta
Ans: B
Explanation: Ajivika (Fatalism) is one of the heterodox (Nastik) schools
of Indian Philosophy. Makkhali Gosala was the proponent of this
philosophy. Hence, B is the correct option.
3. Which of the following Indian philosopher who was the first
disciple of Vardhaman Mahavira?
A. Ajita Kesakambali
B. Makkhali Gosala
D. Sanjaya Belatthiputta
Ans: B
Explanation: Makkhali Gosala was the proponent of Ajivika (Fatalism)
philosophy. He was the first disciple of Vardhaman Mahavira. Hence, B is
the correct option.
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4. Who among the following considered as the first known
proponent of Indian materialism?
A. Purana Kassapa
B. Sanjaya Belatthiputta
D. Ajita Kesakambali
Ans: D
Explanation: Ajita Kesakambali was an ancient Indian philosopher in the
6th century BC and considered as the first known proponent of Indian
materialism. Hence, D is the correct option.
5. Who among the following was the proponent of agnosticism in
Indian Philosophy?
A. Purana Kassapa
Ans: B
Explanation: Sanjaya Belatthiputta was the proponent of agnosticism in
Indian Philosophy. Hence, B is the correct option.
6. Which of the following movement gave rise to the diverse range
of heterodox beliefs?
A. Bhakti Movement
B. Sufi Movement
C. Sramana movement
D. All of the above
Ans: C
Explanation: The Sramana movement gave rise to the diverse range of
heterodox beliefs, ranging from accepting or denying the concept of soul,
atomism, antinomian ethics, materialism, atheism, agnosticism, fatalism
to free will, idealization of extreme asceticism to that of family life, strict
ahimsa (non-violence) and vegetarianism to permissibility of violence and
meat-eating. Hence, C is the correct option.
7. Who among the following was the proponent of Akriyavadi
(Amoralism)?
A. Purana Kassapa
Ans: A
Explanation: Purana Kassapa was the proponent of this philosophy. It
denies any reward or punishment for either good or bad deeds. Hence, C
is the correct option.
8. Which of the following heterodox Indian Philosophy was very
popular during the time Bindusara (Mauryan Emperor)?
A. Vaisheshika
B. Ajivika (Fatalism)
C. Unchedvadi (Materialism)
D. Nityavadi (Eternalism)
Ans: B
Explanation: Ajivika (Fatalism) philosophy believed in Karma, Fatalism
and extreme passivity. It was very popular during the time Bindusara
(Mauryan Emperor). Hence, B is the correct option.
9. Which of the following Indian Philosophy similar to the Western
philosophical doctrine of Subjectivism?
A. Anekantavada
B. Buddhist Philosophy
C. Indian Political Philosophy
Ans: A
Explanation: Anekantavada Philosophy is similar to the Western
philosophical doctrine of Subjectivism. Hence, A is the correct option.
10. Which of the following is related with the philosophy deals
extensively with problems in metaphysics, phenomenology, ethics
and epistemology?
A. Jain Philosophy
B. Buddhist Philosophy
C. Carvaka Philosophy
D. Vedanta Philosophy
Ans: B
Unit-3
Answer will be at the end
Religion of india
1. The meaning of Darsana is
a. Sight b. Vision c. Mission d. Inner Vision
2. Indian Philosophy is
a. Subjective in Nature b. Objective in nature

c. Both d. None
3. Indian philosophy is
a. Materialistc b. Spiritualistic
c. Both c. None
4. Which among the following is not a period of Indian Philosophy
a. Vedic Period b. Contemporary period
c. Post- vedic period d. Period of Customs
5. Orthodox Systems are otherwise known as

a. Atheistic b. Theistic
c. Astika d. Nastika
6. Heterdox systems are otherwise know as
a. Atheistic b. Theistic
c. Astika d. Nastika
7. ------------- is the realization of Divinity in man
a. Psychology b. Science c. Religion d. Metaphysics
8. Rita means
a. Legal order b. Moral Order c. Official order d. Cosmic Order

9. Which among the following is not accepted by Karma Doctrine
a. Karma Phala b. Karma Samskara c. Rebirth d. Materialism
10. The sum total of Papa and Punya in the life of man constitute
a. Ignorance b. Desire c. Karma Samskara d. Karma neeti
11. The cause of Rebirth according to Indian Philosophy is
a. Karmic Bondage b. God c. Knowledge d. Death
12. Which among the following is not the cause of ignorance

a. Liberation b. Bondage c. Rebirth d. Transmigration
13. According to Indian philosophy ‘Moksha’ means liberation from

a. Life b. Enemy c. Diseases d. Bondages
14. The word ‘Yoga’ means
a. Union of impermanent self with permanent self

b. Union of life with death
c. Union of Day with night
d. Union of body with mind
15. The origin of Indian philosophical thought is in

a. Systems b. Vedas c. Ithihasas d. Puranas
16. The word ‘Veda’ originated from the word
a. Vayu b. Vyasa c. Vid d. Vip
17. Vedas are also called as

a. Smriti b. Chinda c. Sruthi d. Pravrittis
18. Which among the following is not a Veda

a. Rig b. Sama c. Yajur d. Sankhya
19. There are ----- Vedas

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
20. The word ‘Rik’ means
a. Verse b. Song c. Prose d. None of the above
21. The word ‘yajur’ means

a. Verse b Prose. c. Song d. Grammer
22. The word ‘Sama’ means

a. Verse b Prose. c. Song d. Grammer
23.Veda consists of ------------ parts

a. 10 b. 12 c. 4 d. 6
24. The part which consists of hymns is called

a. Mantra b.Brahmana c. Aranyaka d. Upanishad
25. The part which consists of directions for performing sacrifices is called
26. The part which consists of mystic interpretation of Brahmana is called

27. The end portion of Veda is called
28. Which one of the following is not a Vedanga

a. Vyakarana b. Jyothisha c. Jathaka d. Niruktha
29. The religion which believe in many Gods is called
a. Polytheism b, Henotheism c. Monotheism d. Monism
30. . The religion which believe in one God at a particular period is called
31. The religion which believe in one God is called
32. The religion which believe in one Ultimate Reality is called

a. Polytheism b. Henotheism c. Monotheism d. Monism
33. The word ‘Theism’ means

a. Belief in Caste b. Belief in Creed c. Belief in Race d. Belief in God
34. Qualified Monism mentioned about
a. Personalistic view of Brahman b. Impersonalistic view of Brahman

c. Both d. None of the above
35. Para Brahman is
a. Saguna Brahman b. Nirguna Brahman c. Both None
36. Apara Brahman is

a. Saguna Brahman b. Nirguna Brahman c. Both None
37. Upanishads are also called

a. Vedanga b. Vedanta c. Vedabhashya d. Vedasadana
38. Upanishad teaches

a. Realism b. Idealistic Monism c. Monotheism d. Pragmatism
39. The word Brahman came from the word
a. Brhanthala b. Brihaspati c Brh d. Brj
40. According to Acosmic view

a. Brahman alone is real b. The world alone is real
c. Brahman & World are real d. Brahman & World are unreal
41. According to Cosmic view

a. Brahman alone is real b. The world alone is real
c. Brahman & World are real d. Brahman & World are unreal
42. The power of Illusion is called

a. Brahman b. Maya c. Atman d. Sandhya
43. Who among the following is the proponent of Advaita Vedanta

a. Sri Krishna b. Kanada c. Sri Sankaracharya d. Ramanuja
44. Who among the following is the proponent of Visishta Advaita
a. Gautama b. Kanada c. Sri Sankaracharya d. Ramanuja
45. Individual soul is called

a. Jivatman b. Paramatman c. Manas d. Indriya
46. Which among the following is not a Kosa

a. Annamaya Kosa b. Pranamaya Kosa
c. Santhoshamaya Kosa d. Manomaya Kosa
47. Annamaya Kosa is called
a. Bodly Sheath b. Vital Sheath c. Mental Sheath d. Intellectual Sheath
48. Pranamaya Kosa is called

49. Manomaya Kosa is called
50. Vijnanamaya Kosa is called

51. Anandamaya Kosa is called

a. Bodly Sheath b. Vital Sheath c. Sheath of Bliss d. Intellectual Sheath
52. Pure form of Atman is called
a. Jivatman b. Paramatman c. Manas d. Indriya
53. Waking stage is called

a. Swapna b. Sushupti c. Jagrit d. Turiya
54. Dreaming stage is called

a. Taijasa b. Sushupti c. Jagrit d. Turiya
55. Dreamless stage is called

a. Swapna b. Prajna c. Jagrit d. Turiya
56. Ecstatic stage is called
a. Swapna b. Sushupti c. Jagrit d. Turiya

57. Which one of the following is not a Mahavakya
a. Aham Brahmasmi b. Prajnam Brahman
c. Brahma sathyam d. Tat tvam asi
58. Which one of the following is a way towards Liberation

a. Karma Marga b. Kama Marga c. Sneha Marga d. Yukthi Marga
59. The word ‘Liberation’ means

a. Realization of Self b. Realization of the World
c. Realization of Environment d. None of the above
60. Cultivation of Detachment means

a. Jnana b. Vidhi c. Vairagya d. Nisheda
61. Which among the following is not an Asrama
a. Grihastya b. Vanaprastha c. Yuvavastha d. Sannyasa
62. The stage of Student life is called

a. Brahmacharya b. Vanaprastha c. Grihastya d. Sannyasa
63. Householder’s life is called

a. Vanaprastha b. Sannyasa c. Brahmacharya d. Grihastha
64. Acquisition of Knowldege is called

a. Karma b. Jnana c. Bhakthi d. Prapatti
65. Which among the following is not a step of Jnana Marga
a. Sravana b. Manana c. Dhyana d. Asana

66. The word ‘Moksha’ means
a. Bondage b. Karma Phala c. Desire d. Liberation
67. Acosmic view of Brahman is otherwise known as

a. Prapanja vada b. Saprapanja vada
c. Nishprapanja vada d. None of the above
68. Cosmic view of Brahman is otherwise known as

a. Prapanja vada b. Saprapanja vada
c. Nishprapanja vada d. None of the above
69. Acosmic view of Brahman is accepted by

a. Sankaracharya b. Ramauja c. Madhvacharya d. Pathanjali
70. Cosmic view of Brahman is accepted by
a. Sankaracharya b. Ramauja c. Madhvacharya d. Pathanjali
71. The person who gets liberation in this life itself is called
a. Jivatman b. Paramatman c. Jivan Mukta d. Videha Mukta
72. Path of action is called

a. Ashtanga marga b. Madhyamika marga
c. Pravritti marga d. Nivartti marga
73. Path of Inaction is called

a. Ashtanga marga b. Madhyamika marga
c. Pravritti marga d. Nivartti marga
74. Bhagavad Gita is a part of
a. Ramayana b. Mahabharatha
c. Brahma Sutra Matsya purana
75. Each chapter of Bhagavad Gita is referred as

a. Kanda b. Mandala c. Parva d. Yoga
76. Mahatma Gandhi called Bhagavad Gita as

a. Universal God b. Universal Mother
c. Universal world d. Universal Law
77. How many verses are there in Bhagavad Gita

a. 108 b. 1010 c. 700 d. 708
78. How many chapters are there in Bhagavad Gita

a. 21 b. 18 c. 52 d. 25
79. First chapter of Bhagavad Gita is

a. Samkhya Yoga b. Arjuna vishada Yoga
c. Dhyana Yoga c. Karma Yoga
80. Which chapter is called Viswarupa Darsana Yoga

a. One b. Thirteen c. Eighteen d. Eleven
81. Last chapter of Bhagavad Gita is called
a. Mokshasamnyasa Yoga b. Samnyasa Yoga

c. Bhakthi Yoga d. Vibhuti Yoga
82. Performing one’s duties in accordance with his position in the society is called
a. Nityakarma b. Kamyakarma c. Swadharma d. Anyadharma

83. Performing one’s duties without any selfish motive is called
a. Karma phala b. Nishkama karma
c. Karma samskara d. Naimittika karma
84. ‘Path of action in inaction’ is the contribution of

a. Upanishads b. Samkhya yoga
c. Buddhism d. Bhagavad Gita
85. Path of action towards self realization is called

a. Karma marga b. Jnana marga
c. Bhakti marga d. Raja marga
86. Path of wisdom towards self realization is called

87. Path of devotion towards self realization is called

88. Bhagavad Gita provides a synthesis of

a. Jnana & Bhakti b. Jnana & karma
c. Karma, bhakti &Jnana d. None of the above
89. Purification of mind through Nishkama karma is called

a. Prana sudhi b. Chitta sudhi c. Tapas d. Dhyana
90. ‘Yoga karmasu kausalam’ is the ideology of

a. Advaita Vedanta b. Visishta Advaita
c. Bhagavad Gita d. Ramayana
91. The person with steady mind is called

a. Sthitaprajna b. Prajna sree
c. Vanaprastha d. Grahatha
92. Yogi satisfied with the thoughts of

a. Self b. Body c. Sense organ d. Mind
93. The way towards self realization according to Bhagavad Gita is
a. Escape from sorrow b. Escape from household duties

c. Nishkama karma d. Swadyaya
94. According to Bhagavad Gita ‘Preservation of world of humanity’ means

a. Sthitha prajna b. Environmental ethics
c. Mukti marga d. Loka samgraha
95. Concept of ‘lokasamgraha’ aims at

a. Welfare of humanity b. protection of Environment
c. Presevation of Biosphere d. Preservation of Nature
96. Social dimension of Bhakti is called

a. Asrama b. Varna c. Lokasamgraha d. Sthithaprajna
97. Systems which rejected the authority of Vedas are called

a. Orthodox systems b Heterodox system
c. Theism d. Atheism
98. Systems which accepted the authority of Vedas are called
a. Orthodox systems b Heterodox system
99. . Orthodox systems are otherwise known as

a. Astika darsana b. Nastika Darsana
100. Heterodox systems are otherwise known as

a. Astika darsana b. Nastika Darsana
101. Which among the following is not a Heterodox system

a. Charvaka materialism b. Jainism
c. Buddhism d. Purva mimamsa
102 Which among the following is not a Heterodox system
a. Charvaka materialism b. Advaita Vedanta

c. Buddhism d. Jainism
a. Charvaka materialism b. Jainism

c. Nyaya Vaiseshika d. Buddhism
a. Samkhya yoga b. Jainism

c. Buddhism d. Charvaka materialism
105. Which one of the following is a Heterodox system
a. Nyaya b. Buddhism
c. Samkhya d. Vaiseshika
a. Jainism b.Yoga c. Purva MImamsa d. Vaiseshika

a.Advaita Vedanta b.Nyaya
c.Charvaka Materialism d. Vaiseshika
108. Which one of the following is an Orthodox system

a. Nyaya b. Jainism
c. Buddhism d. Lokayata
109. Which among the following is not an Orthodox system

a. Nyaya b. Vaiseshika c. Samkhya d. Buddhism
110. Which among the following is not an Orthodox system

a.Charvaka Materialism b.Uttara Mimamsa
c Purva Mimamsa. d. Yoga
111. Uttara Mimamsa is otherwise known as

a. Purva Mimamsa b. Mimamsa Sutra
c. Advaita Vedanta d. Upanishad
112. Charvaka Materialism is otherwise known as

a. Advaita Vedanta b. Lokayata
c. Lokasamgraha d. Visishta Advaita
113. Which one of the following elements is not accepted by Charvaka materialism
a. Earth b. Air c. water d. Ether
114. How many pramanas are accepted by Charvaka materialism
a. One b. Three c. Four d. Six
115. Name the Pramana accepted by Lokayata

a. Inference b. Comparison c. Perception d. All the above
116. Which among the following is accepted by Charvaka materialism

a. God b. Matter c. Soul d. Rebirth
117. Which among the following are Parama Purusharthas according to Indian Philosophy
a. Dharma & Moksha b. Artha & Kama
c. Both a & b d. None of the above
118. Purusharthas accepted by Charvaka materialism
a. Artha & Kama b. Dharma & Moksha

c. Dharma and Kama d. Artha & Moksha
119. Which one among the following is called ‘Indian Hedonism’
a. Buddhism b. Charvaka Materialism

c. Jainism d. Nyaya
120. Who among the following is the Author of ‘Sarva Darsana Samgraha’
a. Gautama Buddha b. Pathanjali c. Jaimini d. Brihaspati
121. Who among the following is the founder of Buddhism

a. Rishabha Deva b. Vardhmana Mahavira
c. Gautama Buddha d. Brihaspati

122. Which one among the following is a Buddhist sect
a. Digambara b. Mahayana c. Swethambara d. Avadhuta
123. Buddhists scripture is known as

a. Nigama b. Pitika c. Agama d. Karika
124. Which one among the following is not a Pitika
a. Visesha b. Sutta c.Vinaya d. Abhidamma
125. Central teaching of Buddha consist of ----- Truths

a. Three b. Two c. Five d. Four
126.Which one among the following is not a Noble Truth of Buddha

a. Dukha Marga b. Sarvam Dukham
c. Dukha Nirodha d. Dukha Karana
127. Buddha’s ‘Noble Truths’ are known as

a. Skanda b. Nidhana c. Arya Satya d. Chitta Satya
128. Buddha’s concept of liberation is called
a. Jivan Mukti b. Kaivalya c. Videha Mukti d. Nirvana
129. Buddha’s ‘Dukha nirodha marga’ is called

a. Ashtanga marga b. Ashtanga Yoga
c.Saptha bhangi naya d. Pratitya samutpada
130. Eight fold path of Buddhism is also known as

a. Path of wisdom b. Middle path
c. Path of action d. Path of devotion

131. Which one among the following is not come under 8 fold path
a. Right speech b. Right behaviour
c. Right Action d. Right concentration

132. . No- Soul theory of Buddhism is also known as
a. Paramanu vada b. Parinama vada
c. Kshanika vada d. Anatma vada
133. Soul according to Buddhism is

a. A cluster of 12 Nidhana b. A cluster of 8 steps
c. A cluster of 5 skandas d. a cluster of 5 Yamas
134.Theory of causation in Buddhism is called

a. Theory of Dependent Origination b. Theory of No-Soul
c. Theory of Momentariness d. Theory of Error
135. Theory of Momentariness is also called

a. Paramanu vada b. Parinama vada
c. Kshanika vada d. Anatma vada
136. . The word ‘Jainism’ came from the word

a. Maya b. Jnana c. Jina d. Jiva
137. The founder of Jainism is
a. Gautama Buddha b. Rshabha Deva

c. Madhvacharya d Sankaracharya.
138. The famous prophet of Jainism who is known as 24th Thirthangara is
a. Rshabha Deva b. Prabhakara

c. Kumarila Bhatta d. Vardhamana Mahavira
139. Jaina scripture is known as
a. Agama b. Sutra c Pitika d. Nigama
140. Which one among the following is a sect of Jainism

a. Hinayana b. Digambara c. Mahayana d.Sankalpa
141. According to Jainism ‘Jiva’ means

a. Atmosphere b. Soul c. Matter d. None of the above
142. According to Jainism ‘Ajiva’ means

a. Atmosphere b. Soul c. Matter d. None of the above
143. ‘Jiva’ is present in

a. All living beings b. All non-living beings
c. Only in some living beings d. Only in some non-living beings
144. ‘Jiva’ is
a. Unconscious b. Conscious
c. Both conscious and unconscious d. None of the above
145. According to Jainism ‘Baddha’ means

a. Bounded Soul b. Free Soul
c.Both d. None of the above
146. According to Jainism ‘Mukta’ means

a. Bounded Soul b. Free Soul
c.Both d. None of the above

147. According to Jainism, Liberation means
a. Soul bounded by Karma b. Soul bounded by ignorance
c. Soul free from karmic bonds d. Soul bounded by pre- disposition
148. Jaina theory of Reality is known as

a.Anatma vada b. Kshanika vada
c. Syad vada d. Anekanda vada
149. Jaina theory of Reality is known as

a. Theory of Probability b. Theory of Momentariness
c. Theory of Multiplicity d. Theory of Dependent Origination
150. Jaina Epistemology is known as

a.Anatma vada b. Kshanika vada
c. Syad vada d. Anekanda vada
151. Jaina theory of Knowldege is known as

a. Theory of Probability b. Theory of Momentariness
c. Theory of Multiplicity d. Theory of Dependent Origination
152. The ‘Seven Conditional judgements’ for knowledge according to Jainism is called
a. Saptharshi b. Sapthanga marga
c. Saptha bhangi naya d. Saptha Arya Satya
153. According to ‘Anekanda Vada’ , Reality has

a. 2 Aspects b. 5 Aspects
c. Three Aspects d. Many Aspects
154. According to Jaina Epistemology, ordinary man gets
a. Absolute Knowledge b. Relative knowledge
c. Both d. None
155. The founder of Nyaya system is

a. Kanada b. Jaimini c. Gautama d. Madhva
156. The author of Nyaya Sutra is

157. The founder of Vaiseshika system is
158. The author of Vaiseshika Sutra is

159. How many pramanas are accepted by Nyaya philosophy

a. 3 b. 7 c. 4 d. 8
160. Which one of the pramanas is not accepted by Nyaya epistemology
a. Pratyaksha b. Anumana
c. Upamana d. Arthapathi
161. Nyaya gives importance to ------ pramana
a. Perception b. Inference
c. Verbal testimony d. Comparison
162. Vaiseshika accepted ----- Categories
a. 10 b. 7 c. 13 d. 6
163. Vaiseshika gives importance to ------ category
a. Non-Existence b. Generality
c. Particularity d. Inherance
164. Paramanu vada is the contribution of

a. Vaiseshika b. Samkhya
c. Yoga d. Purva mimamsa
165. The minutest particle of matter which cannot be further divided is called
a.Samavaya b. Paramanu
c. Samanya d. Visesha
166. Which one among the following is not an atomic structure

a. Earth b. Air c.Ether d. Water
167. Nyaya-Vaiseshika Theory of Causation is called

a. Satkarya vada b. Asatkarya vada
c. Parinama vada d. Theory of Dependent Origination
168. Asatkarya vada is also known as

a. Arambha vada b. Parinama vada
c. Brahma parinama vada d. Pratitya Samutpada
169. The author of Samkhya Sutra is

a. Kanada b. Kapila
c. Gautama d. Jaimini
170. The author of Yoga Sutra is

a. Kanada b. Kapila
c. Gautama d.Pathanaji
171.There are --------- according to Samkhya philosophy

a. 1 b. 2 c. 5 d. 8
172. The word ‘Samkhya’ means
a. Reasoning b. Discriminative knowledge

c. Number d. Investigation
173. The word ‘Yoga’ means
a. Union with the Absolute b. Union with Matter
c. Union with the world d. Union with the body
174. Which among the following realities are accepted by Samkhya Darsana
a. a. Jiva & Ajiva b. Prakriti & Purusha
c. Pritvi & Akasha d. Dravya & Guna
175. According to Samkhya Darsana, the world is evolved from

a. Purusha b. Prakriti c. Samanya d. Visesha
176. Theory of Causation according to Samkhya Darsana is called

a. Asatkarya vada b. Satkarya vada
c. Pratitya Samutpada d. Syad vada
177. Satkarya vada is also known as

a. Arambha vada b. Kshanika vada
c. Parinama vada d. Anatma vada
178. Eight steps of Yoga together known as

a. Ashtanga Yoga b. Ashtanga Marga
c. Madhyamika Marga d. Arya Satya
179. Which one among the following is the first step of Ashtanga Yoga
a. Asana b. Pranayama c. Dhyana d. Yama
180. Which one among the following is the second step of Ashtanga Yoga
a. Asana b. Pranayama c. Niyama d. Yama

181. Which one among the following is the last step of Ashtanga Yoga
a. Dhyana b.Samadhi c.Pranayama d. Dharana
182. Which one among the following is an Antaranga Sadhana of Ashtanga Yoga
a.Yama b.Samadhi c.Pranayama d. Niyama
183. Which one among the following is not a Bhahiranga Sadhana of Ashtanga Yoga
a.Yama b.Samadhi c.Pranayama d. Niyama
184. Pranayama is meant for

a. Controlling desire b. Controlling breath
c. Controlling angry d. Controlling sense organs
185. How many steps are prescribed by Yoga for attaining union with the Absolute
a. 10 b. 12 c, 9 d. 8
186. The author of Mimamsa Sutra is

a. Gautama b. Vatsyana c. Iswara Krishna d. Jaimini
187. Purva Mimamsa investigates

a. Mantra b. Brahmana c. Both d. None
188. Which one among the following investigates Karma Kanda of Veda
a. Uttara Mimamsa b. Purva Mimamsa
c. Samkhya Yoga d. Nyaya vaiseshika
189. Purva Mimamsa is otherwise called

a. Jnana Mimamsa b. Karma Mimamsa
c. Raja mimamsa d. Uttara Mimamsa
190. Purva Mimamsa accepted ------------ Pramanas

a. 3 b.4 c.6 d. 1
191. Obligatory duties according to Purva mimamsa are called
a. Nitya karma b. Naimittika Karma

c. Kamya Karma d. Viswa Karma
192. The founder of Advaita Vedanta is

a. Jaimini b. Sankaracharya
c. Ramanuja c. Madhvacharya
193. Uttara Mimamsa is also known as

a.Purva Mimamsa b. Vedanta
c. Advaita Vedanta d. Yoga
194. Sankaracharya accepted

a. Acosmic view of Brahman b. Cosmic view of Brahman
c. Both d. None
195. The power of Illusion is called

a. Brahman b. Maya c. Atman d. Iswara
196. Liberation from bondage is called
a. Punya b. Papa c. Moksha d. Jiva
197. Sankaracharya regarded Brahman as

a. Saguna Brahman b. Nirguna Brahman c. Both d. None
198. ‘Avarana Sakti’ is the power of
a. Brahman b. Jiva c. Karma d. Maya
199. ‘Vikshepa Sakti’ is the power of

a. Brahman b. Jiva c. Karma d. Maya
200. Advaita Vedanta investigates ------------ of Veda

a. Karma Kanda b. Bhakti Kanda c. Jnana Kanda d. None of these
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Vedic religion
Who among the following scholar declared that 'Sapt Saidhava'
region was the homeland of Aryans?
A. Dr. A C Das
B. Prof. Maxmuller
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C. Prof. Penka
D. Dr. K.K Sharma
Ans: A
2. Match the following on the theory of Aryans origin
a. European Theory 1. Dr. A. C Das
b. Central Asian Theory 2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
c. Arctic Region Theory 3. Max Muller
d. Indian Theory 4. Sir W. Jones
Code:
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 1 3 4 2
Ans: B
3. Which of the following was the basic unit of Vedic Society?
A. Jana
B. Vidath
C. Parivar
D. Sangh
Ans: C
4. Who among the following was not the god of atmosphere
during Vedic period?
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D. Dyans
Ans: D
How pre-Aryan symbol ‘Swastika’ is older than 11000 years?
5. Which river is not mention in Rigveda?
A. Narmada
B. Sindhu
C. Ganga
D. Yamuna
Ans: A
6. Who does Vedic people call Potter?
A. Vidath
B. Kulal
C. Ayas
D. Langal
Ans: B
List of Rig Vedic Gods & Goddesses
7. Which was the voluntary contribution made by people?
A. Turvas
B. Yadu
C. Bali
D. Sira
Ans: C
8. Match the following
a. Rigveda 1. Hotri
b. Yajurveda 2. Adhavayu
c. Samaveda 3. Udgatri
d. Atharveda 4. Athrava
Code:
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 1 3 4 2
Ans: D
Summary of the Vedic Age: Polity | Society | Position of Women
9. Which was not among the five famous 'Jan'?
A. Yadu
B. Anu
C. Drahyu
D. Bharavarsh
Ans: D
10. What was the term used to denote the wooden plough by
Rigvedic Aryans?
A. Ayas
B. Langal
C. Kulal
D. Yava
Ans: B
Six Classical Languages of India are -
a. Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia

b. Tamil, Sanskrit, Konkani, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia
c. Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Bangla, Odia
d. Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi
✓ a. Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia
2. Consider the following statement regarding Classical Languages
I. These are mentioned in the Constitution of India

II. The criteria of Classical Languages provided by the Constitution of India
III. The Government of India declared second classical language is Sanskrit in 2005.
Select CORRECT code given below -
a. I Only
b. II and III Only
c. I and III Only
d. III Only
✓ c. I and III Only

3. Which is the first Classical Language of India ?
a. Tamil
b. Telugu
c. Kannada
d. Malayalam
✓ a. Tamil
4. How many regional languages out of six Classical Languages ?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. All
✓ c. 5
5. Which is not a regional language from the six Classical Languages ?
a. Kannada
b. Odia
c. Malayalam
d. Sanskrit
✓ d. Sanskrit
6. The six Classical Languages are listed in
a. 6th Schedule of the Constitution of India

b. 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India
c. 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India
d. 9th Schedule of the Constitution of India
✓ c. 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India
7. How many Dravidian Languages in six Classical Languages ?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
✓ c. 4
8. Which is Indo-Aryan Languages in six Classical Languages ?
a. Sanskrit and Odia

b. Sanskrit and Telugu
c. Sanskrit and Malayalam
d. Sanskrit and Kannada
✓ a. Sanskrit and Odia
9. Which is an INCORRECT criteria of the Classical Languages ?
a. High antiquity of its early text/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years
b. A body of ancient literature/ texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by
generations of speakers
c. The literary tradition be original and borrowed from another speech community
d. The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a
discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.
✓ c. The literary tradition be original and borrowed from another speech community
10. The Ministry provides criteria for Classical Languages are -
a. Ministry of Education
b. Ministry of Culture
c. Ministry of External Affairs
d. Ministry of Home Affairs
✓ b. Ministry of Culture
11. What is writing scripts of all Classical Languages of India ?
a. Kharosthi
b. Brahmi
c. Santhali
d. Arabic
✓ b. Brahmi
12. Which one of the following was given Classical Language status recently ?
a. Marathi
b. Pali
c. Assamese
d. Odia
✓ d. Odia
Question Bank
ITCS KNC 602
Q. No. Question OC
D. None
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
A. Jatakas
C. Anguttara Nikaya
D. Malvikagnimitran
D. Democracy
B. Force theory
is known as:
A. Organic Theory
C. Supremacy theory
D. Force Theory
from god.
C. None
D. All
A. Guru Dakshina
B. Gurudashina
C. Gurudakshina
D. Gurudaksina
A. Bhramacharya
B. Vanaprastha
C. Sanyasa
D. Grihasta
A. Brahma Vivāha
B. Daiva Vivāha
C. Ārsa Vivāha
A. Sanyasa
B. Grihastha
C. Vanaprastha
D. Bhramacharya
a. Preaching
b. Worship
c. Teaching
d. Warriors
Period
a. James Mill
b. Kate Thomas
c. Visnhugupta
d. Varahamihir

A. Kasyapa Samhita
B. Agnivesa Samhita
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Bal Samhita


None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
2
A. Shruti
B. Smriti
C. Sanhita
D. Vedanga
A. God
B. Knowledge
C. Wisdom
D. Religious
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
D. All

D. All
A. Sam Veda
B. Yajur Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Atharva Veda

A. The Aryan
B. The Dravidian
C. The Austria.
D. All

A. 02 FAMILIES
B. 04 FAMILIES
C. 06 FAMILIES
D. 09 FAMILIES
B Sanchi Stupa
C Alora Caves
D Mahabodhi Temple
B Rajasthan & Bihar
A Kerla - Malyalam
B Karnatak- Kannad
D Goa- Konkani
Vedas Constitute Of
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Vision
D. All Of The Above
Tirthankara means 2
A. Teacher
B. Student
C. Monk

25 years
19 years
30 years
35 years
Mahavira means
The leader
The Conqueror
The teacher

A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Cārvāka
B. Ājīvika,
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
A. Meera Bai
B. Gayatri Bai
C. Yashoda
D. Ahilya Bai
Full
Quarter
Half
New
E. Knowledge
F. Wisdom
G. Vision
H. All Of The Above

A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
TKDL 2

A. True
B. False
A. 10 years
B. 25 years
C. 20 years
D. 17 years

E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
E. Cārvāka
F. Ājīvika,
G. Buddhism
H. Jainism
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D. Dyans
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Japan
D. China
A. Jana
B. Vidath
C. Parivar
D. Sangh
are
A. Venaya pikas
B. Sutta pikas
C. Abhidhamma pikas
D. Jatakas
A. Nagarjuna
B. Kanishka
C. Kautilya
D. Mahavir
E. Kali
F. Krishna
G. Shiva
H. Vishnu
A. Karma
B. Dharma
C. Jiva
D. Bhakti

A. North India
C. South India
D. Western India
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Jainism
D. Christianity
A. Bhakti
B. Hinduism
C. Sanskrit
D. Buddhism
A. Meera Bai
B. Ramananda
C. Kālidāsa
D. Xuanzang
A. Harappa
B. Pakistan
C. Medina
D. All
C. A barking animal
D. All
D. None
B. The houses
C. The Great Bath
D. None
C. The Great Bath.
D. None
A. Lalla
B. Ganesh Daywanya
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. Aryabhata
B. Lalla
C. Shripati
D. Bhaskaracharya
A. 10-15
B. 0-9
C. 99-120
D. 20-30
A. Sushruta Samhita
B. Atatharvaveda
C. Bhela Samhita
D. Charaka Samhita
etc.
A. Celsus
B. Bhela Samhita
C. Chivaravastu
D. Agnivesa Samhita
E. Kasyapa Samhita
F. Agnivesa Samhita
G. Bhela Samhita
H. None
A. Guptas
B. Kushanas
C. Mauryas
D. Palas

A 4
B 27
C 108
D 101
A Sulvasutras
B Carakasamhita
C Susruta-samhita
D None
A. Rudrasena
B. Barahmihir
C. Charaka
D. Bagabhatta
A. Lothal
B. Ropar
C. Banawali
D. Dholavira
A. Temple
B. Church
C. Gurudwara
D. None
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
deity is kept
A. Shikhara
B. Garbhagriha
C. Nata-mandira
D. Gopurams
A. Mosque
B. Tomb
C. Idgah
D. Darwaza
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
A. Jharokha
B. Chhatris
C. Chajjas
D. Jalis
impregnable bastion
A. Durg
B. Haveli
C. Baodis
D. None
A. Buddhist
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. None
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
A. 2300 BC
B. 2300 AD
C. 500 BC
D. 500 AD

A. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Uttrakhand
Mumbai
Jaipur
Kolkata
Bengaluru
Pahari
Baul
Vocal
Hindustani

30
28
31
29
the -
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
A Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali

Cultural
Artistic
Agricultural
Sacred
All
a) True
b) False
c) Supremacy theory
d) Force Theory
a) True
b) False
Gupta Period
Chola Period
British Period
Ashoka's Period
Pastureland
All of the above
Sam Veda
Yajur Veda
Rig Veda
Atharva Veda
control that state.
Kautilya
Charak
Brahma
following
The Hindu Period
Muslim Period
British Period
Aryan Period
a) True
b) False
Liberty
Justice
All of the above
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
global.
a) True
b) False
600 BC
1500 BC
600AD
1500AD
a) True
b) False

Hindi
Sanskrit
English
Punjabi
a) True
b) False
Brahma Vivāha
Daiva Vivāha
Ārsa Vivāha
Paishācha Vivāha
Brahmacharyāshrama
Sanyasashrama
Vanprasthashrama
Grah Pravesha
Janapada means 1
Swami
Kosha
a) True
b) False
Moksha
Kama
Artha
Homme
a) Sati
b) Satitva
c) Saamri
d) Slavery
a) True
b) False
Rati vivah
Brahm vivah
Rakshasa Vivah
Gandherva Vivah
Gandherva
Asura
Rakshasa
Daivya
teacher
a) True
b) False
a) 18
b) 20
c) 25
d) 05
India
a) Fifth
b) Sixth
c) Fourth
d) Seventh
ALL of the Above
Mantrina
Mahamandal
Sewaka
Dasa
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4

Wind
Eternity
Rain and Thunder
Fire
1500 – 700 BC
1400 – 600 BC
1500 – 600 BC
1400 – 700 BC
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Kshatriyas
Aryans
Vaishyas
Dasyus
Rigveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Atharvaveda
The crown prince
The King
Valmiki
Tulsidas
Vishvamitra
Chanakya
Preaching
Worship
Teaching
Warriors

a) 6
b) 5
c) 7
d) 4


Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta I
Ashoka
Harshavardhana
Vidata
Sabha
Gana
Samiti
Rig Veda
Sam Veda
Atharva Veda
Yajur Veda
Education
Birth
Occupation
Talent
a) 18
b) 20
c) 22
d) 24
a) Six
b) Four
c) Eight
d) Two
Vanaprastha
Sannyāsa
Brahmacharyāshrama
Grah Pravesha
a) True
b) False
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. None
________
Alexander Dravid
_________.. century
8th
6th
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Yajur Veda
Right View
Right Speech
Right Action
Non Violence

Devanagari
Dravidian
Aryan
All of the above
Language
Text
Literature
Script
True
False
Vedas
Hinduism
Buddhism
Guru
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa
Sanskrit
Brahmani
Later Vedic period
Early Vedic Period
Middle Vedic period
None
Sama Veda
Rig Veda
Sage Vyasa
Sage Vishwamitra
Sage Valmiki
Sage Veda
God
Knowledge
Wisdom
Religious
Nonviolence
Non verbal
Non complance
Violent
Harappa
Mohenjo Daro
Mumbai
Agra
India
Indonesia
Japan
China
are
Venaya pikas
Sutta pikas
Abhidhamma pikas
Jatakas
Sanchi
Sarnath
Sravasti
Bodh Gaya

True
False
True
False
20th
24th
1st
3rd
Joda
Logic
All of the above
Joda
Logic
All of the above
True
False
Padampada
Suresvara
Totakacara
Advait
Thoughts
True
False
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
Buddhism
Dharma
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
The Vedas
Dharma
Epic poem
Nirvana
Yoga
Dharma
The Eightfold Path
The Five Pillars
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Sudras
Qur'an
Stupas
next life?
Karma
Brahman
Dharma
Atman
Bodhisattva
Priest
Tirthankara
Brahmin
True
False
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Saturn
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Saturn
True
False

Glass making
dyeing of clothes
tanning of leather
Decimal Point
making the calendar
True
False
Astronomy
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
B. Himalaya temple
C. Kedarnath temple
D. Khajuraho temple

A. Vishnugupt
B. Chandragupt
C. Ashoka
Bimbsaar
from god.
C. None
All
B. Karnatak- Telgu
C. Tamilnadu- Tamil
D. Goa- Konkani
H. All
The Rigveda has
A. 1028 hymns
B. 180 hymns
C. 108 hymns
D. 1100 hymns
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Saraswati
D. Kaveri

B. Tamil literature
B. Dhanishtha
C. Shravan
D. Punarvasu
__________
D. Kashi and Champa
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi
Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

32
34
33
31
Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas

Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit

Karnataka
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Gujarat

6
5
8
7

Shiva and Surya God
Odissi
Sattriya
Kathakali
Gaudiya Nritya

Yakshagana
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Kathak
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Odissi

Ajanta & Ellora
Kutub Minar
India Gate

Himachal Pradeh
Odisha
Punjab
Assam
Garba is a form of
Folk Music
Classical Dance
Folk Dance
Classical Music

Courage
India
Diversity
Knowledge


House of Monk
The Entrance
Horse Carriage
The Gateway
Dravida
Vesara
Nagara
Vihara

Purusa
Mandapa
Mandala
Vastu

The Monk Room
The Hall
The Tower

Chaitya
Vihara
Stupa
Ratha

All of these

Water and Trees
Domes and Arches
Minimalism
The Color Black

Akbar, Ruler

Garbhagriha
Shikara
Stupa
Mandapas

None

Pulikali
Onam
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan

Jawahar lal Nehru
Jyoti baa phule
Kerala.
Pookalam
Pulikali
Chingam
Synagogue

Bible
Quran
Jamsed E Navroz
Zend Avesta

Onam
Lohri
Pongal
Durga Puja

The land of colours
The land of nature

Thiruvonam
Navami
Rohini
Pooram

Harvest
Lights
Colours
None

Kerala
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka

Deepavali
Onam
Pongal
None

bisque fire
bone-dry
leather hard
sand

Himalaya temple
Kedarnath temple
Kailash Temple
Khajuraho temple

32
34
33
31
Dance forms
Paintings
Monuments
The Vedas
Mughals
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas

Kalidas
Kautiliya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Hindi
Tamil
Devanagri
Sanskrit
temples?
Lat
Vimana
Gopura
Shikhara

Lord Shiva
Lord Hanuman
Lord Indra
Lord Brahma

Cholas
Pallavas
Pandyas
architecture?
Shikara
Gopura
Vimana
Mandapa
Narasimhavarman II
None of the above

a. Only 1
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Explanation:

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda
a. Mughals
b. Greeks
c. Iranian
d. Shakas

a) Lord Vishnu
b) Lord Brahma
c) Lord Shiva
d) Lord Ganesha
a) Kathak
b) Manipuri
c) BIhu
d) Bharatanatyam

a) Kathak
b) Garba
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
a) Nagaland
b) Sikkim
c) Assam
d) Manipur
is not correct?
Rajasthan - Gangaur
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
Barmer
Bikaner

Bullock-cart racing
Cock fighting
Bull taming
Buffalo fighting

Rajasthan
Haryana
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh

January
March
August
November

Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Jodhpur
Ajmer
Jaipur
Udaipur
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
January each year?
Makar Sankranti
Pongal
Gudi Padwa
Lohri

Baisakhi
Basant Panchami
Teej
Sankranti
states?
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Rajasthan
Gujarat

Kerala
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Sample Mcq question based on Indian Culture &Tradition
1.Who did the King originally want to choose to replace him as king?
A. Kooni
B.Rama correct
C. Lakshmana
D. Bharatha
2. What is the vehicle of Lord Kamadeva?
A. Swan
B. Parrot correct
C.Elephant
D.Owl
3. In the epic Ramayana, which bird tried to prevent Ravana from carrying Sita away?
A. Garuda
B. Vibhishan
C. Bhulinga
D. Jatayu correct
4. Vishnu is a dwarf in which of his avatars?
A. Varaha
B. Vashishta incorrect
C. Vamana correct
D. Kurma incorrect
5.Sita is the avatar of which spouse of Vishnu?
A. Durga
B. Kali
C. Lakshmi correct
D. Krishna
5. Lord Dattatreya is confluence of Bramha, Vishnu and who else?
A. Maheshwara correct
B. Ganesha
C. Sai Baba
D. Indra
6.According to Ramayana who was Lakshmana's mother?
A. Kausalya
B. Sumitra correct
C. Kaikeyi
D. Panchali
7.In which garden was Sita held in captivity in Lanka?
A. Panchvati
B. Dandakaranya
C. Chitrkuta
D. Ashokvan correct
8. Sita, was the daughter of which king?
A. Janaka. correct
B. Dasaratha
C. Vibheeshana
D. Himavaan
9. What is the name of Ravana's wife?
A. Shrutakirti
B. Simhika
C. Mandavi
D. Mandodari. correct
10. Ayodhya was the capital of which Kingdom?
A. Mithila
B. Indraprastha
C. Kosala. correct
D. Lanka
11. Rama is the incarnation of which Hindu God?
A. Vishnu. correct
B. Shiva
C. Brahma
D. Indra
12.Which brother of Ravana was cursed to sleep for six months at a stretch?
A. Vibheeshana
B. Indrajit
C. Kumbhakarna. correct
D. Yoopaksha
13. Who put up a brave fight to protect Sita when Ravana was carrying her away forcefully?
A. Jatayu. correct
B. Jaambavan
C. Mareecha
D. Angada
14. Whose help did Ravana take to carry away Sita?
A. Kumbhakarna
B. Khara
C. Vibheeshana
D. Mareecha. correct
15. Who killed Indrajit, the son of Ravana?
A. Rama
B. Lakshmana. correct
C. Hanuman
D. Sugreeva
16. Who set Lanka on fire?
A. Vaali
B. Sugreeva
C. Hanuman. correct
D. Jaambavan
VEDAS
17.Which of the following Vedic literature where the Varna system was discussed?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Ans: A
18.Which of the following Vedic literature contains Gayatri Mantra?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Ans: A
19.Which of the following is correctly matched:
A. Rigveda- Hotra or Hotri
B. Samaveda - Udgatri
C. Yajurveda - Adhvaryu
20.All the above
Ans: D
21. Which of the following Vedic literature is the collection of sacrificial formulae?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
Ans: D
22. Which of the following Vedic literature refers to the ‘to sit near the feet of’?
A. Vedangas
B. Upanishads
C. Aranyakas
D. Brahamanas
Ans: B
23.Which of the following Vedic literature contains details about the meanings of Vedic hymns, their
applications, and stories of their origins?
A. Vedangas
B. Upanishads
C. Aranyakas
D. Brahamanas
Ans: D
24Among 10 book of Veda the oldest one is
A First Book
B Third-Seventh
C fourth-fifth
D Second-Seventh
Answer: Second-Seventh
25.In the early Vedic-period, Varna system was based on
A. Education
B. Birth
C. Occupation
D. Talent
Answer: Option C
26. The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as
A. Rig veda
B. Yajurveda
C. Samaveda
D. Atharvaveda
Answer: Option B
27.Iron came to be used by the vedic people in around?
(A) 200 B.C
(B) 500 B.C
(C) 800 B.C
(D) 1000B.C
Answer-(D) 1000 B.C
28.Which god lost his importance as the first deity during the later vedic period?
(A) Varuna
(B) Agni
(C) Indra
(D) Rudra
Answer- (A) Varuna
29.Which is the most important divinty of rig-veda?
(A) Marut
(B) Agni
(C) Shakti
(D) Varuna
Answer-(D) Varuna
30.The vedic deity Indra was the God of?
(A) Wind
(B) Eternity
(C) Rain the thunder
(D) Fire
Answer-(C) Rain the thunder
31. The God not worshipped during the time of Rig-Vedic Aryans was?
(A) Indra
(B) Agni
(C) Marut
(D) Shiva
Answer-(D) Shiva
32.Which among the following was the chief feature of rig-vedic religion?
(A) Performance of sacrifices
(B) Worship of images
(C) Belief in existence of life after death
(D) Predominance of female goddesses
Answer-(A) Performance of sacrifices
33.The world is god and god is my soul is the philosophy contained in the?
(A) Vedas
(B) Puranas
(C) Brahamanas
(D) Upanishads
Answer-(D) Upanishads
34.Which of the following gives the correct chronological order of the Vedas?
(A) Rig, sama, atharva ,yajur
(B) Rig ,sama ,yajur ,atharva
(C) Rig and sama together ;yajur and atharva together
(D) All simultaneously
Answer-(B) Rig, sama ,yajur, atharva
35. The learned lady who is said to have debated with the famous law-giver yajnavalkya was?
(A) Gargi
(B) Maitreyi
(C) Kamala
(D) Kalindi
Answer-(A) Gargi
36. The expounder of yoga philosophy is?
(A) Patanjali
(B) Gautam
(C) Jaimini
(D) Shankaracharya
Answer-(A) Patanjali
37.The mediator between man and gods according to the vedic people was?
(A) Indra
(B) Agni
(C) Marut
(D) Asvins
Answer-(B) Agni
38. In which of the following forms of marriages was the bridegroom supposed to give a cow and bull to
the guardian of the bride during ancient period?
(A) Asura
(B) Paisacha
(C) Prajapatya
(D) Arsha
Answer-(D) Arsha
39.In which one of the following does the word ‘gotra first appear with the meaning of clan?
(A) Rig veda
(B) Atharvaveda
(C) Aitareyabrahmana
(D) Arthasastra
Answer- (A) Rig veda
40.What are Brahmans?
(A) Detailed treatises on agriculture practices and methods
(B) Text on sacrificial rituals
(C) Guidelines for the ruler for organizing administration
(D) Commentaries appended to the Aranyakas dealing with philosophical questions
Answer-(B) Text on sacrificial rituals
41.Which is the oldest text in the world?
A. Yajur Veda
B. Atharva Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Sama Veda
Answer: Option C
42.How many Mandalas Rig Veda contains?
A. 9 Mandalas
B. 10 Mandalas
C. 11 Mandalas
D. 12 Mandalas
Answer: Option B
43. Which veda is important for Indian Music ?
A. Sama Veda
B. Yajur veda
C. Atharva Veda
D. Rig Veda
Answer: Option A
44.Which Veda contains cure of diseases ?
A. Sama Veda
B. Atharva Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Yajur Veda
Answer: Option B
45. Which of following was not a varna of Society ?
A. Shudra
B. Vaisya
C. Kshatriya
Vaiswik
Answer: Option D
46.Mahajanapada Period was from ?
A. 700 BC to 375 BC
B. 650 BC to 350 BC
C. 625 BC to 350 BC
D. 600 BC to 325 BC
Answer: Option D
47.Ajatasatru was son of
A. Bimisara
B. Udayin
C. Shisunaga
D. None of above
Answer: Option A
Questions on SCRIPT
48.How many languages and dialects are spoken by people all over the world?
A 6,000
B 9,000
C 4,000
D None
Answer : 6,000
49.The language with the richest vocabulary is:

A Hindi
B French
C English
D German
Answer: English
50.The only religious book ever printed in a shorthand scripts is:

A Ramayan
B Geeta
C Kuran
D Bible
Answer: Bible
51. Hindi is defined as Official language of the Union in article:

A 342
B 383
C 343
D All of these
Answer: 343
52. Arrange laungages in Assending order of Highest Speaking Language:

A Arabic, Spainish, English, Chinese
B Arabic, English, Spainish, Chinese
C Bengali, French, English, Chinese
D Spainish, English, Russian, Chinese
Answer: Arabic, English, Spainish, Chinese
53. Which one of the following languages is not widely spoken in Meghalaya?
AEnglish
B Garo
C Hindi
D Khasi
Answer: Hindi
54.Which one of the following languages is not spoken in Sikkim?
A Lepcha
B Bhutia
C Punjabi
D None of these
Answer: Hindi
55.Which one of the following languages is not widely spoken in Tripura?
A English
B Bengali
C Tripuri
D HindiVie==w Answer
Answer: English
56.Approximately, how many people speak Chinese language?
A 1 billion
B 1 million
C 1 lakh
D 1 thousand
Answer: 1 billion
57. The oldest Indian language is:

A Telugu
B Hindu
C Tamil
D Punjabi
Answer: Tamil
58.Sanskrit is Official language of the state:

A Karnataka
B Madhya Pradesh
C Uttrakhand
D Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Uttrakhand
59.Study of Human language is:

A Learning
B Reader
C Languagine
D Linguistics
Answer: Linguistics
60. Dongri Language is spoken in State:

A Himachal Pradesh
B J&K
C Assam
D Tripura
Answer Answer: J&K
61. LIPI/Script of Hindi Language is:

A Sanskrit
B Gurumukhi
C Devnagiri
D Urdu
Answer: Devnagiri
62. Hindi was adopted official language of India in year:
A 1947
B 1948
C 1950
D None
Answer: 1950
63.Total languages defined in 8th Schedule of Indian constitution:

A 17
B 18
C 22
D None of These
Answer: 22
64.Which of the following languages belong to Mizoram?

(i) English
(ii) Mizo
A Only (i)
B Only (ii)
C Both (i) and (ii)
D None of the above
Answer: Both (i) and (ii)
65. Which one of the following languages is not spoken in Andaman & Nicobar?
A Andamanese
B Nicobarese
C Punjabi
D Bengali
Answer: Punjabi
66.Which of the following are the languages of Pondicherry?

(i) English (ii) French (iii) Tamil
A Only (i)
B Only (iii)
C Both (ii) and (iii)
D Both (i) and (iii)
Answer Answer: Both (ii) and (iii)
67. English Language have more than ...... words:

A 4,50,000
B 45,000
C 4,500
D 450
rAnswer: 4,50,000
68.The Upanishads are ?
A. books of ancient Hindu laws
B. a source of Hindu philosophy
C. books on social behavior of man
D. prayers to God
Answer: Option B
69.During the period of Sangas there was a revival of ?

A. Jainism
B. Brahminism
C. Zoroastrianism
D. Buddhism
Answer: Option B
70.Dandi March stated on ?
A. March 10, 1930
B. March 12, 1930
C. March 10, 1931
D. March 12, 1931
Answer: Option B
71.Todar Mal was a minister of Akbar
A. Agriculture Minister
B. Finance Minister
C. Prime Minister
D. Defence Minister
Answer: Option B
72.Swami Vivekananda attended the "Parliament of the World's Religions" in America in the year ?
A. 1893
B. 1895
C. 1897
D. 1899
Answer: Option A
73.The term Nirgrantha is associated with ?
A. Ajivikas
B. Charvakas
C. Jainas
D. Pasupatas
Answer: Option C
74.What was the time period of Indus Civilization / Harappan Civilization ?
A. 2400 BC - 1700 BC
B. 2400 BC - 1750 BC
C. 2500 BC - 1700 BC
D. 2500 BC - 1750 BC
Answer: Option D
75.Which was the largest site of Indus Civilization ?
A. Mohenjodaro
B. Lothal
C. Chanhudaro
D. Dholavira
Answer: Option A
76.Which was the largest Indian site of Indus Civilization?
A. Mohenjodaro
B. Lothal
C. Chanhudaro
D. Dholavira
Answer: Option D
77.Indus people were first to produce cotton in the world?
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: Option A
78.Which two Indus sites found in Afghanistan ?
A. Lothal and Daimabad
B. Shatughai and Dainabad
C. Shatughai and Mundigaq
D. Mundigaq and Daimabad
Answer: Option C
79.Which was the ancient port of Indus Civilization ?
A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Dholavira
D. Surkotada
Answer: Option B
80. How was Sita related to Janaka?
A. She was his foster-daughter
B. He married her cousin
C. She was his wife
D. He was her cousin
81.Who took Rama and Lakshmana on a quest at the beginning of 'The Ramayana'?
A. Jatayu
B. Vali
C. Viswamithra correct
D. Sumanthra
82.Which river did Lopamudra become?
A. Tapti
B.Godavari
C.Kaveri correct
D.Narmada
83.Around whose life is 'The Ramayana' centered?
A. Dasaratha
B. Ravana
C. Viswamithra
D. Rama correct
84.What was the name of the woman who tried to become Rama's wife, only to have her ears, nose, and
breasts chopped off by Lakshmana?
A. Ahalya
B. Mandodari
C. Tara
D. Kamavalli (Surpanakha) correct
85.Whose bow did King Janaka make each of Sita's suitors try to string?
A. Janaka's
B. Shiva's correct
C. Vishnu's
D. Lakshmana's
86.Ramayana, the great Indian epic, which every Indian child grows up learning about, is also the
world's longest poem, with over 3 million verses. Which city is described as the birthplace of the main
protagonist, Lord Rama?
A. Dwaraka
B. Varanasi
C. Ayodhya correct
D. Kashi
87 Rama is the avatar of what Hindu God?
A. Vishnu correct
B. Brahma
C. Kooni
D. Shiva
88.What was the name of the King's wife who persuaded him to make Bharatha king?
A. Kausalya
B.Kaikeyi correct
C.Kooni
D.Sumithra
89.What is the name of Rama's brother who goes with him into exile?
A. Ravana
B. Dasartha
C. Lakshmana correct
D. Bharatha
90. Who is the king of wealth?
A. Indra
B. Agni
C. Vayu
D. Kubera correct
91. Where do Dhritarashtra's family and the Pandavas gather to fight?
(a) The great mountain.
(b) The field of dharma.
(c) The field of dreams.
(d) The field of Rohan.
92.Who assembles the army of the Pandavas?
(a) Sanjaya.
(b) Drona.
(c) Yudhishthira.
(d) Krishna.
93. Whose family does Bhishma fight for?
(a) Sauron's family.
(b) Yudhishthira's family.
(c) Shiva's family.
(d) Dhritarashtra's family.
94. Where is Arjuna when he surveys the armies?
(a) In the keep of his castle.
(b) In a mighty chariot.
(c) On the deck of his ship.
(d) Deep in meditation.
95. Who is with Arjuna before the battle begins?
(a) Sanjaya.
(b) Dhritarashtra.
(c) Sri Krishna.
(d) The Prime Minister of India.
96. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?
(a) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his father dying.
(b) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his mother dying.
(c) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his brother dying.
(d) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his kinsmen in opposition to one another.
97.Mundaka Upanishad, the Mandukya Upanishad and the Prashna Upanishad are associated with which of
the following Vedas?
[A]Atharva-Veda
[B]Rig-Veda
[C]Sama-Veda
[D] Yajur-Veda
Correct Answer: A [ Atharva-Veda ]
98.Among the five monolithic rathas of Pallavas at Mahabalipuram, the largest is ___?
[A]Arjuna
[B]Bhima
[C]Dharmaraja
[D] Draupadi
Correct Answer: C [Dharmaraja]
99.Who among the following has written “Bharat Durdasha”?
[A]MaithiliSharanGupt
[B]MunshiPremChand
[C]SwamiSahajanandSaraswati
[D] Bharatendu Harishchandra
Correct Answer: D [Bharatendu Harishchandra]
100.Mattur Village, whose inhabitants are known to speak Sanskrit Language is located in which among
the following states of India?
[A]AndhraPradesh
[B]Karnataka
[C]Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
101Which is the largest Indian museum?
[A]Nizam’sMuseum
[B]SalarJungMuseum
[C]APstateArchaeologyMuseum
[D] Indian Museum Kolkata
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Indian Museum Kolkata]
102.Pandit Jasraj belongs to which among the following Gharanas?
[A]Kirana
[B]Jaipur
[C]Banaras
[D] Mewati
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: D [Mewati]
103.In field of Music, which among the following state Governments gives Tana Riri Award every year?
[A]Rajasthan
[B]MadhyaPradesh
[C]Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
104.Hornbill festival is celebrated in which state
[A]Manipur
[B]Nagaland
[C]Mizoram
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
105.“Sur Sagar “, a treatise on music was written during the reign of which of the following Mughal
emperors?
[A]Humayun
[B]Akbar
[C]Jahanagir
[D] Shahjahan
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
106.Humayun Nama was written by which of the following authors?
[A]Humayun
[B]KhwandAmir
[C]GulbadanBeghum
[D] Abu Faza;
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Gulbadan Beghum]
107.Who has excavated the site Mohanjodero?
A - R. D. Banerjee
B - Daya Ram Sahini
C - Prof. Majumdar
D - R. S. Bisth
Answer : A
108. In reference to Mahavira, Kaivalya means …
A - Supreme knowledge
B - Perfect learned
C - One who conquered his senses
D - Free from all bonds
Answer : A
109. Which one of the following animals was likely not known to the Vedic people?
A - Horse
B - Lion
C - Elephant
D - Tiger
Answer : D
110. In reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:

1. Jatakas exhibits the socio-economic conditions of the Mauryas empire.
2. Dipavamsa exhibits Asoka’s efforts to spread Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
A - Only 1
B - Only 2
C - Both
D - Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
111.Who among the following first noticed the close affinities between Sanskrit and some European
language?
A - Sir William Jones
B - Mark Bloch
C - Max Mueller
D – Filippo
117. Which among the following is not the Buddha’s truth?
A - The world is full of sorrows
B - Desires cause all sorrows
C - If desires are conquered, all sorrows can be removed
D - Follow the desire to conquer it
Answer : D
118 Which among the following is not the part of three gems of Jainism?
A - Full knowledge
B - Action
C - Liberation
D - Ascetic
119. Consider the following statements:
1. Kushana’s gold coins were purer than Gupta’s.
2. For the local exchange, Gupta issued silver coins.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A - Only 1
B - Only 2
C - Both
D - Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
120.In reference to Sangam Period Revenue Administration System, Variyar refers …
A - Tax collector
B - Tribute paid by feudatories and also the booty collected in wars
C - Territory yielding tax
D - Forced gift (additional demand)
Answer : A
121.Which one of the following cities was the most populated?
A - Harappa
B - Kalibangan
C - Mohenjo-Daro
D - Lothal
Answer : C
122. In reference to ancient literature, the meaning of Vaisesika is …
A - Logical view based on dialectics
B - Experimental view based on sensorial experience
C - Speculative view based on metaphysics
D - Dualistic view based on sacred texts
Answer : B
123. In reference to Bodhisattvas, Avalokitesvara refers …
A - Infinite Light
B - The Lord who looks down in pity
C - He who is noble and gentle
D - IlluminantAnswer : B
124.In reference to Mahavira, Jitendriya means …
A - Supreme knowledge
B - Perfect learned
C - One who conquered his senses?
D - Free from all bonds
Answer : C
125. During the Vedic Period, the term ‘Tashta’ was used for:
A - Barber
B - Carpenter
C - Blacksmith
D - Goldsmith
Answer : B
126.In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Fish represents …
A - Kunthunatha
B - Aranatha
C - Mallinatha
D - Munisuvrata
Answer : B
127. Feminist movements’ are aimed at:
(a) Liberty
(b) Equality
(c) Participation
(d) Power
Answer: b
128.Which one of the following is not a cause of communalism?
(a) Religion is taken as the basis of the nation
(b) When one religion is discriminated against other
(c) State has no official religion
(d) Demands of one religious group are formed in opposition to another
Answer: c
129. Which of the following divisions is unique to India?

(a) Gender division
(b) Caste division
(c) Economic division
(d) Religious division
Answer: b
130.Select the laws enacted by the Parliament for the welfare of women.
(a) Special Marriage Act of 1955
(b) Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961
(c) Equal Remuneration Act of 1976
(d) All the above
Answer
Answer: d
131.The word ‘Sathyameva Jayate’ is taken from

A.Yajur Veda
B.Atharva Veda
C.Mundaka Upanishad
D.Sam Veda
Ans C
132.According to the cultural history of India ‘Panchayatan’ is:
A. An assembly of elders of village
B. A religious sect
C. Temple construction style
D. Functionary of an administration
Ans D
A.Hinduism
B.Buddhism
C.Jainism
D.Islam
Ans B
134.Which of the following literary works belongs to classical Sanskrit literature ?
A.Meghadutam
B.Dhammapada
C.Dighanikaya
D.Vedas
Ans A
135.What was the main effect of vedic culture an Indian history ?
A.Solidification of race
B.Progress of Metaphysics
C.Development of Sanskrit
D.None of these
Ans C
136.In which language was the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita originally written ?
A.Prakrit
B.Apabhramsa
C.Pali
D.Sanskrit
Ans D
137.Buddha’s preachings were mainly related to
A.Purity of thought and conduct
B.Belief in one god
C.Practice of rituals
D.Idol worship
Ans A
138.In which year the Harappan Site was excavated
a. 1921
b. 1920
c. 1922
d. 1923
Ans D
139.Harappa was located on the river
a. Sindhu
b. Ganga
c. Ravi
d. None of these
Ans A
140. Manusmrithi was translated into English by
a. Macauely
b. J.S Mill
c. William Jones
d. Max Muller
Ans B
141.Who translated Arthasastra into English
a. Manu
b. Symasastr
i c. Max Muller
d. None of these
Ans B
vicky

observed in :
A. Lenin B. Hitler
A. Arthashastra
B. Samudrashastra
C. Arthaniti
D. Rajneeti
A. Brahmagupta
B. Vishnugupta
C. Chanakya
D. Both B and C
state ?
A. Janapada
B. Kosh
C. Samrat
D. Danda
A. True B. False
A. 1 B. 3
C. 4 D. 6
C. War D. Music
C. Plato D. Homer
C. Yoga D. Samkhya
A. China B. Japan
masterpiece of
B. Royal Court
C. Mantri Parishad
A. Jina B. Ratna

Kaildas?

A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5

A. 24 B. 26
C. 18 D. 14
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 3
mentioned in the
List-I List-II
A. Nyaya 1. Jaimini
D. Yoga 4. Kanada
Codes: A B C D E F
A. 5 6 4 1 2 3
B. 4 3 2 1 5 6
C. 3 4 5 6 1 2
D. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. Vedas B. Brahman
Sankhya System?
and Ayurveda
C. Both A & B
C. Both A & B
individualism?
universal man?
universal man?
Philosophy?
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
prosperity?
A. 15 B. 20
C. 25 D. 30
A. Dancer B. Shudra
A.Gargi B.Manu
Times?
A. Sanskrit B. Pali
C. Kannada D. Dogri
which means
were taken from
Ayurveda?
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19
A. 18000 B. 20000
C. 24000 D. 26000
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
A. True B. False
were same.
A. True B. False
A. 12 B. 14
C. 16 D. 18
C. Jainism D. Islam
called ..................
A. 108 B. 107
C. 106 D. 109
A.1/2 B.1/3
C. 1/5 D.1/6
A. Hindi B. Urdu
C. Pali D. Sanskrit
was __________
A. Shibi B. Shakya
Telugu language?
India.
India.
D. Both B & C
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tamil B. Telagu
A. Tansen B. Rahim
A. Akbar B. Birbal
reformer?
A. Shruti B. Smriti
A. Artha B. Dharma
C. Moksha D. Kama
corners of India?
Muslims?
C. Deccan D. Delhi
Samaj?
A. 1822 B. 1828
C. 1830 D.1833
was….
Varahamihira?
Medicine’?

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1. Proximity to nature is a characteristic feature of–

5) borrowed the administrative model of the persian empire.

6) Kushans brought the famous art.

7) Social mobility is the most important feature of .

8) The natural boundaries provide India is.

9) Government which year human rights act as commissioners in census?

10) Who defined the ‘religion is an attitude towards superhuman powers’

11) Islam religion comes to India in century.

12) Who was the founder of Sikhism?

13) Who was the census commissioner in 1911?

14) The concept of mother India also indicates .

15) What are the factors of language growth

16) Racial groups are divided into three by

19) Mangoloids are concentrated in

20) Language of Negritos

21) Negritos are concentrated in

22) Specialty of mangoloids are

23) is the major concern of man.

26) is the basic unit of Indian rural social structure.

27) The main duty of the family

28) The caste system based on ----------

30) Buddhism was founded by

31) Jainism was founded by

32) is the major feature of rural society.

33) Self sufficiency is a major feature of

34) India is a land of -----------

35) A village has less than individuals

36) is the main occupation of the Indians

37) is a land of diversities

38) The important feature of the Indian social structure?

39) The villages economic activities are determined by the -------------

40) What is the basic unit of Society?

42. Family is a ...................... group

44) The word family is derived from..........................

45) The term bharat varsha stands for.

46) says about “The unity of India”

47) was the root of both pali and prakit?

48) The constitution of India in its height recognizes official languages.

49) Name the official languages of India?

51) What is the main basis of the structure of family?

52. What is the second basis of the structure of the family?

53.is one of the main aim of family life?

55) What is the meaning of ‘Famulus’?

56) is a basic definite and enduring group.

57. is formed by the relatively durable companionship of husband and wife.

58) Family provides .......................... status?

60. family the bride resides with the husband’s family

61. In the ............... family the ancestors are men

63) What are the two main rules of marriage?

67) is the form of marriage in which man marries one woman.

68. is a marriage between two equals

69. What are the two forms of an isogamy marriage?

70. is a marriage of a woman with a man of higher varna or Superior Caste.

71. is a marriage of higher caste man with lower caste women.

72) is a marriage of woman to a man from a lower caste

74. The Latin work Soror stands for ........................

79. What are the two forms of Polygamy marriage?

80) is the most common and acceptable form of marriage

81) Choose the main aims of marriage

82. is an instrument of culture Transmission and an agent of socialisation

85) The bond of blood is called...........................kinship