Geo Test 1-5

1.
Identify the ports of India labelled as 1,2,3 and 4 in the given Rough map of India
a) Haldia, Paradeep, Masulipatinam, Tuticorin

b) Paradeep, Haldia, Masulipatinam, Tuticorin
c) Tuticorin, Masulipatinam, Paradeep, Haldia
d) Masulipatinam, Tuticorin, Haldia, Paradeep
e) Answer not known
         
 
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
2. Assertion(A): Altitude of the eastern Himalayas increases rapidly unlike Western
Himalayas.
Reason(R): World’s highest peaks, Everest and Kanchanjunga are situated in the vicin-
ity of Bihar and West Bengal Plains.
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a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of A.
c) (A) is true but (R) is false
d) (A) is false but (R) is true
e) Answer not known
(A)

(R)        

a) (A) (R) (R), (A)
b) (A) (R) (R), (A) 
c) (A) (R) 
d) (A) (R) 
e) 
3. Match the following
List I List II
Mountain Pass State
A. Bumla 1. Sikkim
B. Khardung la 2. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Nathu la 3. Himachal Pradesh
D. Shipki la 4. Arunachal Pradesh
 
I  II
 
A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 2 1 4 3 b) 2 4 3 1
c) 4 2 3 1 d) 4 2 1 3
e) Answer not known
4. The Doab which is between river Ravi and Chenab is called
a) Bari Doab b) Rechna Doab
c) Jalandhar Doab d) Sindhu Sagar Doab
e) Answer not known
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a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
5. The name ‘Kalvarayan’ comes from the word ‘karalar’ the ancient name of the
a) Mountain b) Soldiers
c) present tribes d) King
e) Answer not known
‘‘   ----------    ‘’  
 
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
6. Consider the following
1. Konkan 2. Kannad
3. Malabar
Which of the above is / are the sections of Western Ghats?
a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2
c) Only 3 d) All the above
e) Answer not known
 
   
 
     
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
7. Which country is sharing minimum land border with India?
a) Bhutan b) Nepal
c) Bangladesh d) Afghanistan
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
8. Consider the following statements:
1. The Great Barrier Reef is located in Andaman Sea.
2. Coral polyps live in colonies.
3. Corals flourish in shallow, mud-free and warm waters.
Which of the above mentioned statements is / are correct?
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3 d) All the above
e) Answer not known
   
 (The Great Barrier Reef) 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
9. The “South most point” of main land of India
a) Cape Sterin b) Cape comorin
c) Indira Col d) Kibitu
e) Answer not known
 “ ”  
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
10. The ______ range is the oldest mountain system in India
a) Aravalli b) Ladakh
c) Karakoram d) Vindhyas
e) Answer not known
    
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Bhabar is a narrow belt ranging between 8 - 15 km lies along the foot of the
Shiwalik.
2. North of the Bhabar is the Tarai belt, with and approximate width of 10 - 20 km
where most of the streams and rivers re-emerge without having any properly
demarcated channel, thereby, creating marshy and swampy conditions known as
the Tarai.
3. The north of Tarai is a belt consisting of old and new alluvial deposits known as the
Bhangar and the Khadar respectively.
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 3
c) Only 1 d) None of the above
e) Answer not known
   
             

 
         

         


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Punjab Plains are formed by the Indus and its tributaries.
2. The Ganga Plain extends between Ghaggar and Teesta rivers.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
e) Answer not known
   
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
13. The agency in India that is authorised to maintain Indian Standard Time (IST) is
a) International Bureau of Weights and measures
b) All India Radio
c) National Physical Laboratory
d) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
14. Consider the following statements about the Northern Plains:
1. The northern plains from the west to the east, can be divided into three major zones:
the Bhabar, the Ravi and the alluvial plains.
2. The alluvial plains can be further divided into the Khadar and the Bhangar.
a) 1 only b) 2 only
e) Answer not known

        

 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. Majuli in the Ganga River is the largest in habited riverine island in the world.
2. The rivers in their lower course split into numerous channels due to the deposition
of silt called Riverine Island.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
e) Answer not known
   
 
 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. India has an area of about 3.28 million sq.km
2. India is the second most populous country of the world after China.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
e) Answer not known
   
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
17. __________ is the highest peak in the southern most part of the Eastern Ghats.
a) Pachaimalai b) Solaikaradu
c) Kolli d) Chitteri - Kalrayan
e) Answer not known
_________
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
18. The Utkal plain is found in ______ state.
a) Andhrapradesh b) Mumbai
c) Odhisha d) Tamil Nadu
e) Answer not known
 ______
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
19. Consider the map of India given below :
The places marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively indicate the

a) Coromandal, Malabar, Konkan and Northern Circar coasts
b) Konkan, Malabar, Coromandal and Northern Circar coasts
c) Malabar, Coromandal, Konkan and Northern Circar coasts
d) Northern Circar, Coromandal, Malabar and Konkan coasts
e) Answer not known
    

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
A) Annapurna 1. 7756 km
B) Kamet 2. 7728 km
C) Makalu 3. 8078 km
D) Gula Mandhata 4. 8481 km

A)  1. 7756 
B)  2. 7728 
C)  3. 8078 
D)  4. 8481 
A B C D A B C D
a) 3 1 2 4 b) 4 1 2 3
c) 4 1 3 2 d) 3 1 4 2
e) Answer not known / 
1. The Lakshadweep and Minicoy are scattered between 8o N - 12o N latitude.
2. The entire island group is built of coral deposits.
3. Barren Island is located in Lakshadweep.
c) 1 and 2 d) Only 3
e) Answer not known
   
 8 o - 12 o 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
22. Consider the following statement about physiography of Tamilnadu and choose the
correct one
i) The Plateaus of Tamilnadu roughly covers an area about 1,32,000 sq.km
ii) Coimbatore Plateau lies between Coimbatore and Nilgiris
iii) The Sand dunes formed along the coast of Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts are
called Teri
      
i) 
ii) 
iii)         

a) i only/ b) ii only/
c) iii only/ d) None /
23. Match the following :
A) Pir Panjal 1. Arunachal Pradesh
B) Dhauladhar 2. Uttaranchal
C) Nag Tibba 3. Jammu and Kashmir
D) Mishimi Hills 4. Himachal Pradesh

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
A B C D A B C D
a) 4 3 1 2 b) 3 4 2 1
c) 3 4 1 2 d) 4 3 2 1
1. The peninsula is piece of land that is surrounded by water on two sides.
2. The north-south extent from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is about 3,200 km.
3. The east - west extent from Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh is about 2,900 km.
a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3
c) 1,2 and 3 d) None of the above
e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
25. Consider the following statements about the Central Highlands:
1. They are bounded to the west by the Aravalli range.
2. The Satpura range at an elevation varying between 400 - 900 m above the mean sea
level forms the northernmost boundary of the Deccan Plateau.
3. The Satpura range is a classic example of the relict mountains which are highly
denuded and form discontinuous ranges.
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 3
e) Answer not known
  
 
 

       


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
o
1
26. The IST Meridian 82 E passes through a number of states in India. Which one of
2
the following sets of states is correct in this respect ?
a) Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha
c) Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
d) Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
e) Answer not known
o
1
    (IST) 82       
2

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
27. Consider the following statements about Himalayan Mountains and choose the cor-
rect one
i) The width of the Northern mountains varies from 600 km in Kashmir to 300 km in
Arunachal Pradesh
ii) The term Himalaya is derived from Hindi
iii) It means “The abode of Snow”
      
i) 

ii) 
iii) “”
c) iii only/ d) All /
28. Match List – I and List – II
List – I (Mountain Pass) List – II (State)
A) Mana 1. Sikkim
B) Nathula 2. Jammu & Kashmir
C) Zojila 3. Himachal Pradesh
D) Sipki La 4. Uttarakhand

 – I   – II 
A)  1. 
B)  2. 
C)  3. 
D)  4. 
A B C D A B C D
a) 2 4 1 3 b) 4 3 2 1
c) 4 1 2 3 d) 4 1 3 2
29. Arrange the following peaks of the Himalayas in descending order of height:
I. Everest II. Nanda Devi
III. Dhaulagiri IV. Nanga Parbat
      
I.  II. 
III.  I V.
a) I, II, IV, III b) I, III, IV, II
c) I, IV, III, II d) IV, I, II, III
30. Which one is the largest physiographic division of our country?
a) Northern Mountains b) The North great plain
c) The Peninsular Plateaus d) Coastal plains
e) Answer not known
      
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
31. Consider the following statements and choose the correct statements
i) Thar desert is the world 9th largest desert
ii) And it’s the 7th largest subtropical desert
     
i) 
ii) 
c) i & ii d) None /
32. Consider the following statements which is/are true about Tamilnadu Physiographic
1. Vembadi sholai is the highest peak in Palani hills
2. The hill station of kodaikanal lies in the northen portion of the palani hills
3. Palani hills are the eastward extension of the western ghats
       
 
 
 
a) 1 only/ b) 2 only/
c) 3 only/ d) All of these/
33. Choose the correct statements related to Tamilnadu physical geography
i) Its western and eastern extremities are defined by the point calimere and the hills
of Anaimali respectively
ii) It covers an area of 1,30,058 Sq.km and is the 11th largest state in India
       

i)    

ii) 1,30,058
c) i & ii d) None /
34. Duns are generally known the longitudinal valleys found between
a) Himadri & Himachal
b) Siwaliks & Great Himalayas
c) Lesser Himalayas & Western Himalayas
d) Siwaliks and the Lesser Himalayas
e) Answer not known
     
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
35. The Pir Panjal range is located in which of the following states?
a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Jammu and Kashmir
c) Punjab d) Uttarakhand
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
36. Srivilliputhur Grizzled squirrel wild life Sanctuary is located in which hills
a) Varusanadu hills b) Pothigai hills
c) Cardamom hills d) Palani hills
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
37. Tropic of cancer passes through which of the following group of Indian states :
a) Gujarat,Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Manipur
b) Rajasthan, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram
c) Uttar pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand
d) Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh
e) Answer not known
  
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
1. India shares land boundary with six countries.
2. Sri lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
e) Answer not known
   
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
39. Which of the following border is known as Radcliffe line?
a) India and China b) India and Bangladesh
c) India and Pakistan d) India and Afghanistan
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. India is southward extension of the Asian continent.
2. No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
e) Answer not known
   
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
41. Which among the following plateaus in India lies between Aravalli & Vindhya
region?
a) Chota Nagpur Plateau b) Malwa Plateau
c) Deccan Plateau d) Bundelkand
e) Answer not known
  
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Peninsular palteau is triangular in shape.
2. The rivers Narmada and Tapti flow through Aravali hills.
3. Narmada and Tapti are west - flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. Indian Subcontinent is bounded by the Himalayas in the north, Hindukush and
Sulaiman ranges in the northwest, Purvachal hills in the north-east and by the large
expanse of the Indian Ocean in the south.
2. It includes the countries - Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
and India.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2
e) Answer not known
   
 

 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
Mount ranges : Altitude ranges
1. Great Himalayas: 6,000 metres
2. Lesser Himalaya: 3,700 and 4,500 metres
3. Shiwaliks : 900 and 1100 metres
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3
e) Answer not known
   
   
   
   
   
    
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Himalayas running through the North-eastern states are called Purvachal.
2. The Purvanchal comprises the Patkai hills, the Naga hills, the Manipur hills and the
Jaintia hills.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
c) Both d) Neither 1 nor 2
e) Answer not known
   
 
 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
46. Consider the following statements about the Indian Desert:
1. The northern part of Indian Desert is sloping towards the Rann of Kachchh.
2. Most of the rivers in this region are ephemeral.
3. The lakes and the playas in this region have brackish water.
a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2 d) None of the above
e) Answer not known
      
 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. Anaimudi 2. KodaikanalHills
3. Dodabetta
Arrange the above peaks of Peninsular Plateau in ascending order of their height.
  
   
 
        

a) 2 < 3 < 1 b) 3 < 1 < 2
c) 3 < 2 < 1 d) 2 < 1 < 3
1. India’s territorial limit extends towards the sea up to 12 nautical miles (about 21.9
km) from the coast.
2. Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 4 hours and 30 minutes.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2
e) Answer not known
   
    

 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
49. Consider the following statements about the Himalayas:
1. These are geologically young and structurally fold mountains.
2. They run in a west - east direction from the Indus to the Brahmaputra.
3. The altitudinal variations are greater in the western half than those in the eastern
half.
4. Their width varies from 400 km in Kashmir to 150 km in Arunachal Pradesh.
a) 1, 3 and 4 b) 1 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 4 d) All the above
e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 
 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
50. Consider the following statements about the Deccan Plateau:
1. It is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and the
Satpura in the northwest, Maikal range and Mahadev hills in the north - east.
2. Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the
Eastern Ghats.
a) 1 only b) 2 only
e) Answer not known

   
       

 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
51. Consider the following statements about the Kashmir Himalayas.
1. Important passes in this region are Zojila and Banihal.
2. Fresh water lakes like Dal and Wular are found in this region.
a) 1 only b) 2 only
e) Answer not known
  
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. India lies between latitudes 8o 4’N and 37o 6’N and longitudes 68o 7’E and 97o 25’E
2. The Tropic of Cancer (23o 30’S) divides the country into almost two equal parts.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
e) Answer not known
   
 o’o’o’o’

 o’

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Peninsular Plateau was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana
Land.
2. The part of the Peninsular Plateau covering a major area of the Malwa Plateau is
known as the Central Highlands.
3. The westward extensions of this plateau are locally known as the Bundelkhand and
Baghelkhand.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3
e) Answer not known
   
        

 

 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
Hills : State
1. Sahyadri hills : Maharashtra
2. Nilgiri hills : Kerala
3. Anaimalai hills : Karnataka
Which of the above local names of Western Ghats is/are matched correctly?
c) Only 2 d) All the above
e) Answer not known
   
  
   
   
   
   
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
Himalayas lying between : River Valleys:
1. Indus and Sutlej : Punjab Himalaya
2. Sutlej and Kali rivers : Humayun Himalayas
3. Kali and Teesta : Assam Himalayas
4. Teesta and Dihang rivers : Nepal Himalayas
Which of the above is / are matched incorrectly?
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
e) Answer not known
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
    
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada
Kayal in Kerala.
2. The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of Kayals.
3. They are used for fishing and inland navigation.
a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3
c) 1 ,2 and 3 d) None of the above
e) Answer not known
   
         

 
 
    
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
57. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are generally separated by
     
a) 80 Channel/  b) 90 Channel/ 
c) 100 Channel/  d) 110 Channel/ 
e) Answer not known/ 
1. The general elevation of the Central Highlands ranges between 800 - 2,000 , above
the mean sea level.
2. An eastern extension of the Central Highland is formed by the Rajmahal hills.
3. Most of the tributaries of the river Yamuna have their origin in the Amarkantak.
4. The Banas is the only significant tributary of river Chambal that originates from the
Aravalli in the west.
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4
e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 
      


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The western coastal plains in India are an example of submerged coastal plain.
2. The western coastal plains are broader in the middle and get narrow towards north
and south.
3. The rivers flowing through this coastal plain do not form any delta.
a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3
e) Answer not known
   
 
       

 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
60. _________ is the largest back water lake in India
a) Chilka lake b) Vembanad lake
c) Wular lake d) Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar
e) Answer not known
_________
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
61. Which Indian state shares its international border with Bangladesh and Myanmar
a) Assam b) Meghalaya
c) Tripura d) Mizoram
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
62. Consider the following statements about the Northern Plains:
1. The northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers - the
Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
2. These plains extend approximately 4,200 km from the east to the west.
3. The average width of these plains varies between 550-300 km.
4. The maximum depth of alluvium deposits varies between 1,000 - 2,000 km.
a) 1 and 4 b) 1 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 d) None of the above
e) Answer not known
 
         

 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
63. Saddle Peak, the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in
a) North Andaman b) Middle Andaman
c) South Andaman d) Great Nicobar
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
64. Assertion(A): The Himalayas acts as a climatic barrier.
Reason(R): The Himalayas prevents cold winds from central Asia and keep the Indian
Sub-continent warm.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true: R explains A
b) Both (A) and (R) are true: R does not explain A
c) (A) is correct (R) is false
d) (A) is false (R) is true
e) Answer not known
(A) 
 (R)        

a) A R
b) A R
c) 
d) 
e) 
65. Match the following :
A) Backwaters 1. Linking up of river system for irrigation
B) Canals 2. Used for crossing broad river
C) Dug out Canoe 3. Connecting one water way with other
D) Dams 4. Used for some limited navigation
 
A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
A B C D A B C D
a) 4 3 2 1 b) 3 2 1 4
c) 4 2 3 1 d) 3 4 2 1
e) Answer not known/
66. The hill range that separates the state of Manipur from the state of Nagaland is
known as
a) Arakan hills b) Patkai hills
c) Barail hills d) Manipur hills
e) Answer not known
       
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are situated roughly between 6o N - 14o N and 92o
E - 94o E.
2. Andaman and Nicobar are separated by Palk Strait.
a) 1 only b) 2 only
c) Both d) Neither 1 nor 2
e) Answer not known
   
  6o - 14o  92o  - 94o 

 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
68. Which of the following passes is not located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu?
a) Palghat b) Shencottah
c) Bhorghat d) Achankoil
e) Answer not known
      
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
69. Consider the following statements about Himachal Himalayas:
1. The Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas lies approximately between the Ravi in
the west and the Kali in the east.
2. The northernmost part of the Himachal Himalayas is an extension of the Ladakh
cold desert.
3. These are the Great Himalayan range, the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwalik range
from the north to the south.
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
e) Answer not known
  
 

 
 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
70. Where is the Sivalik hill located?
a) Outer Himalaya b) Greater Himalaya
c) Sub-Himalaya d) Central Himalaya
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
71. The highest peak of the Aravalli Range is
a) Kalsubai b) Mahendra Giri
c) Gurushikhar d) Nanga Parbat
e) Answer not known
  
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two hours.
2. The longitudinal extent influences the duration of day and night, as one moves from
south to north.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
e) Answer not known
   
 
           


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Eastern Ghats also called ‘Sahyadris’ are broken and uneven.
2. The eastern ghats join the western ghats at the Nilgiri hills, bordering Karnataka
and Tamilnadu
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only
e) Answer not known
   
 ‘’        

 


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The total length of India’s coastline is 7,516.6 km.
2. The land mass of India has an area of 3.28 million square km.
3. India’s total area accounts for about 3.5 percent of the total geographical area of
the world.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3
e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
75. Which of the following river flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas?
a) Godavari b) Gandak
c) Tapti d) Narmada
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
TUTICORIN / THIRUNELVELI / RAMANATHAPURAM / MADURAI
The Number of Questions shaded by the Candidate

NAME : ...................................................................... As
A B C D E
Subject :.....................................................................
Bs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date : .....................................................................
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cs
MOBILE NO REGISTER NUMBER 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Ds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Es
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Candidate Signature : .................................... New Student :
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Invigilator Signature : ..................................... Old Student :
1 A B C D E 41 A B C D E 81 A B C D E 121 A B C D E 161 A B C D E
The Number of As, Bs, Cs, Ds and Es as shaded by the Candidate
TUTICORIN - 9944511344 / THIRUNELVELI - 9894241422 / RAMANATHAPURAM - 7550352916 / MADURAI - 9843110566

1. BWhw - Monsoon with short dry season
2. As : Monsoon with short dry season
3. Dfc : Hot Desert
Which of the above combinations are matched incorrectly as per Koeppen’s Climatic
classification?
a) 2 only b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
d) None of the above e) Answer not known
   
 BWhw - 
 As - 
 Dfc- 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
2. In November 2020, very severe cyclonic storm ‘Nivar’ made its landfall near
a) Gulf of Mannar b) Chennai
c) Marakkanam d) Pudukottai
e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
3. Match the following rivers with its place of origin using the codes given.
Rivers Place of Origin
A. The Indus 1. Gangotri
B. The Brahmaputra 2. Chemayungdung
C. The Ganga 3. Mahabaleshwar
D. The Krishna 4. Manasarowar
        
 
 
A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 4 1 2 3 b) 3 2 4 1
c) 4 1 3 2 d) 2 3 4 1
e) Answer not known
4.
In the given map of India correctly match the following

List I (Place) List II (Rain fall)
A) I 1. Western disturbance
B) II 2. South west monsoon
C) III 3. North east monsoon
D) IV 4. Mango shower
     
I   II 
A) I  
B) II  
C) III  
D) IV  
A B C D A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4 b) 3 4 2 1
c) 4 2 3 1 d) 2 3 1 4
5. Identify the option in which the rivers are given in North - South sequence.
a) Godavari - Mahanadi - Kaveri - Krishna
b) Mahanadi - Godavari -Krishna - Kaveri
c) Krishna - Kaveri - Godavari - Mahanadi
d) Kaveri - Godavari - Mahanadi - Krishna
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
6. Which of the following rivers originate in Karnataka?
I. Bhavani II. Palar III. Pennaiyar IV. Cauvery
Choose the correct one :
a) I, II, III b) IV, I, II c) III, IV, I
d) II, III, IV e) Answer not known
     
I.  II.  III. 
IV. 
  
a) I, II, III b) IV, I, II c) III, IV, I
d) II, III, IV e) 
1. The Luni river system lies south of Aravallis.
2. The entire river system is ephemeral.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 e) Answer not known
   
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Dihang River enters India west of Sadiya town in Assam.
2. The Brahmaputra enters into Bangladesh near Dhubri.
   
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
9. Athikadavu - Avanashi scheme is related to
a) Drop irrigation
b) Pour - irrigation
c) Drinking water and Well Recharge
d) Drinking water and Ground water Recharge
e) Answer not known
 
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
10. The two head streams of Ganga, the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi which join together at
a) Deva Prayag b) Karna Prayag c) Vishnu Prayag
d) Rudra Prayag e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The area drained by two river systems is called a drainage basin.
2. The world’s largest drainage basin is of the Ganga river.
3. Any elevated area which separates two drainage basins is known as a water divide.
Which of the above mentioned statements is / are incorrect?
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
d) All the above e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Mahanadi rises near Sihawa in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh.
2. It runs through Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
3. Fifty three percent of the drainage basin of the Mahanadi lies in Odisha.
a) Only 1 b) 1 and 3 c) Only 2
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
13. The river which is said to be the lifeline of Sikkim is
a) Manas b) Lohit c) Sankosh
d) Tista e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
14. Match Column X and Y:
X Y
I. Krishna A. Amarkantak
II. Godavari B. Tsangpo
III. Brahmaputra C. Nasik
IV. Narmada D. Mahabaleshwar

X Y
I.  A. 
II.  B. 
III.  C. 
IV  D. 
a) IV – A, III – B, II – C, I - D b) I –C, II-D, III – B, IV - A
c) I –C, II – D, III – A, IV - B d) None of the above/
15. The cauvery serves as the boundary between Karnataka and Tamilnadu for a dis-
tance of
       
a) 64 km/ b) 56 km/ c) 48 km/
d) 55 km/ e) Answer not known/
16. Which of the following is the third wettest place in India and the Wettest place in
Tamilnadu
a) yercaud b) Valparai c) Kotagiri
d) Chinnakallar e) Answer not known
       
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
17. Which of the fast moving winds blowing in the Narrow zone in the upper Atmosphere?
a) Jetstreams b) Monsoon wind
c) Planetary winds d) Western Disturbance
e) Answer not known
        

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. Most of the Himalayan rivers are seasonal
2. In the middle and the lower courses, these rivers form meanders, oxbow lakes.
3. They have well developed deltas.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
   
 
           

 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Bhagirathi is joined by the Alaknanda at Devaprayag in Uttarakhand.
2. The Ghaghara, the Gandak and the Kosi rise in the Nepal Himalaya.
3. At Haridwar, the Ganga emerges on to the plains.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Chambal 2. Ghaghara 3. Betwa
4. Gandak 5. Son
Which of the above tributaries of River Ganga rise from semi - arid areas?
a) 1, 3 and 5 b) 1, 2 and 4 c) 3, 4 and 5
   
     
   

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Effective abatement of pollution
2. Conservation and rejuvenation of River Ganga
Which of the above is / are the objectives of the Namami Gange Programme?
   
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
22. Dams are called as ‘temples of modern India’ by
a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Vallabhbhai Patel d) None of the above
e) Answer not known
 ‘  ’  
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. River Kaveri flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
2. Koyana, the Ghatprabha, the Musi and the Bhima are main tributaries of Kaveri.
3. Kaveri rises in the Brahmagri range of the Western Ghats.
Which of the above mentioned statements is / are incorrect?
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
24. Consider the following statements about Coriolis force:
1. It is caused by the earth’s revolution.
2. It is responsible for deflecting winds towards the left in the Northern Hemisphere.

 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
25. Consider the following statements about the Indus System:
1. The Indus is the easternmost of the Himalayan rivers in India.
2. It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Kailash Mountain range.
3. It passes through Ladakh and Baltistan.
4. It enters into Pakistan near Chilas in the Dardistan region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 2 and 4

 
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Indus flows in India through Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The Jhelum river rises from a spring at Verinag.
3. The Jhelum joins the Chenab near Jhang in Beas.
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) 1 and 3
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Ganga enters the plains at Devprayag.
2. It passes through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Ben-
gal.
3. The Son in its major left bank tributary.
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. River Chenab is formed by two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga
2. River Chenab rises west of the Rohtang pass in the Kullu hills of Himachal Pradesh
and flows through the Chamba valley.
   
 
 


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
29. Consider the following statements about Sutlej River:
1. The Sutlej originates near the Rohtang Pass.
2. It flows almost parallel to the Indus for about 400 km before entering India.
3. It passes through the Shipki La on the Himalayan ranges.
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3

 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Bhagirathi meets Alaknanda: Rudra Prayag
2. Alaknanda meets Pindar : Devprayag
3. Alaknanda meets Mandakini : Karna Prayag
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Son is a large west bank tributary of the Ganga.
2. It originates in Amarkantak Plateau.
3. It joins Ganga at Arrah, Bihar
a) 1 and 2 b) Only 1 c) 2 and 3
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Brahmaputra originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu near the Mansarovar
lake.
2. In Tibet, it is known as ‘Singi Khamban’.
3. The Rango Tsangpo is the major south bank tributary of this river in Tibet.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
   
 
 ‘‘
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Penganga, the Indravati, the Pranhita, and the manjra are its principal tributar-
ies.
2. Its tributaries run through the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
The above mentioned statements are related to:
a) Godavari b) Mahanadi c) Krishna
   
       

 

    
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
34. Consider the following statements about the Brahmaputra:
1. At its origin point in Tibet, it is known as Tsangpo.
2. It enters India under the name of Siang or Dihang.
3. In Bangladesh, it is known as the Jamuna.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
     
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
35. Consider the following:
1. Subansiri 2. Kameng
3. Burhi 4. Dihing
5. Sankosh
Which of the above is/are the left bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra in India?
a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 b) 2 and 5 c) 3 and 4
   
     
   

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Peninsular drainage system is less older than the Himalayan drainage system.
2. The Western Ghats act as the water divide between the major Peninsular rivers.
   
 
         


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Krishna 2. Kaveri 3. Godavari
Arrange the following Peninsular rivers in ascending order of their length.
   
     

a) 2 < 3 < 1 b) 3 < 1 < 2 c) 3<2<1
d) 2 < 1 < 3 e) Answer not known/
1. The Krishna River rises in the Brahmagiri hills of Kodagu district in Karnataka.
2. The Kabini, the Bhavani and the Amravati are the major tributaries of Krishna River.
   
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Kaveri rises near Mahabaleshwar in Sahyadri.
2. The Koyna, the Tungbhadra and the Bhima are the major tributaries of Kaveri.
  
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Narmada is the only west flowing river in the Peninsular Plateau.
2. It originates at Amarkantak Plateau.
3. It flows through a rift valley between the Satpura and the Aravallis.
   
 
 
 


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Sharavati is westward flowing river in Karnataka.
2. Sharavati originates in Shimoga district of Karnataka.
3. Gersoppa (Jog) falls are located on Sharavati.
a) Only 1 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land during retreat-
ing monsoons.
2. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh receive rainfall during retreating monsoons.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and 2
   
 

 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Climate refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time.
2. Weather refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large
area for a long period of time.
   
 
         


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The elements of weather and climate are the same, i.e. temperature, atmosphereic
pressure, wind, humidity and precipitation.
2. The word ‘monsoon’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘mausim’ which literally means
season.
   
 

 ‘‘         


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The climate of India is described as the ‘monsoon’ type.
2. In Asia, this type of climate is found only in India.
   
 ‘’
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
46. Which day is observed on the world Meteorological Day?
?
a) February,21/ 21 b) March,12/ 12
c) March,15/ 15 d) March,23/ 23
e) Answer not known/ 
1. Due to the curvature of the earth, the amount of solar energy received varies ac-
cording to latitude.
2. The air temperature generally increases from the equator towards the poles.
  
         

 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
48. Consider the following statements about Godavari River:
1. It is also known as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’.
2. It flows through Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
3. Some of its tributaries include Purna, Wardha, Pranhita, Manjra, Wainganga and
Penganga.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
  
 ‘’
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the latitude and altitude of the
place.
2. Ocean currents along with onshore winds affect the climate of the coastal areas.
   
          

 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The differential heating and cooling of land and water
2. The shift of the position of InterTropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in summer
3. The Tibetan Plateau get intensely heated during summer.
4. The movement of the westely jet stream to the north of the Himalayas.
Which of the above weather phenomenon / phenomena influences / influence mon-
soons?
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 1, 3 and 4
   
 
 (ITCZ)
 
 
       
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Mango Shower: Kerala and coastal areas of Karnataka.
2. Blossom Shower: Bengal and Assam
3. Nor Westers: Kerala and nearby areas
4. Loo: Punjab to Bihar
Which of the above is / are incorrectly matched?
a) Only 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 3 and 4
   
 
 
 
 
    
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
52. “Bardoli Chheerha” is a term for pre monsoon shower in
a) Karnataka b) Kerala c) Assam
d) West Bengal e) Answer not known
“ ”       

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
53. Which one of the following phenomenon happens when the sun shines vertically
over the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere?
a) High pressure develops over North-western India due to low temperature.
b) Low pressure develops over North - western India due to high temperature.
c) No changes in temperature and pressure occur in north-western India.
d) ‘Loo’ blows in the North- western India.
e) Answer not known
        

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
Seasons : Months of Indian Calendar
1. Hemanta : Ashvini - Kartika
2. Varsha : Margashirsa - Pausa
3. Grishma : Magha - Phalguna
Which of the above is/are matched correctly?
a) 1 and 3 b) 1 and 2 c) Only 3
   
   
   
   
   
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Ganga Plain 2. Eastern Rajasthan
3. Northern Madhya Pradesh 4. North - east India
As per Koeppen’s Climatic classification scheme the type of climate of above places in
India is
   
   
   
 
a) Aw b) As c) Cwg
d) Dfc e) Answer not known/
56. As per Koeppen’s Climatic classification scheme, Arunachal Pradesh has been assigned
what type of climate?
        

a) Aw b) As c) Cwg
d) Dfc e) Answer not known/
1. Bhopal Lake is one of the largest artifical lakes built in 14th century.
2. The tank in Hauz Khas, Delhi was constructed by Iltutmish in 11th Century.
   
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The Godavari is also called as Dakshin Ganga.
2. It rises in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and discharges its water into the Arabian
Sea.
3. It forms a large delta after splitting at Rajamundri.
   
 
 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
59. In which of the following states in India ‘As’ type of climate is found as per Koeppen’s
classification?
a) In Kerala and coastal karnataka b) In Andaman and Nicobar Islands
c) In Coromandel Coast d) In Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
e) Answer not known
       ‘As’  
 
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. Jet streams are a narrow belt of high altitude westerly winds in the troposphere.
2. The subtropical westerly jet streams are located approximately over 27o-30o north
latitude.
3. In summer, the subtropical westerly jet streams move south of the Himalayas with
the apparent movement of the sun.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
   
      

        o  o   

       


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya receive rainfall over
1,080 cm in a year.
2. The annual precipitation is less than 10 cm in the northwest Himalayas and the west-
ern deserts.
   
          

           


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The western cyclonic disturbances are influenced from the Mediterranean region.
2. They usually influence the weather of the north and north-western regions of India.
3. Tropical cyclones occur during the monsoon are part of the easterly flow.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3
   
        

 
         


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
63. Consider the following statements :
1. The TamilNadu coast is situated south to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest
monsoon.
2. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Bay of Bengal Branch of the South-west mon-
soon.
Which of the above is/are the factors responsible for dry season in TamilNadu Coast
during south-west monsoon ?
   
 
        



a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
64. The annual average rainfall to Tamilnadu is
a) 979 mm b) 969 mm c) 958 mm
d) 999 mm e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
65. The highest temperature ever recorded on the earth is _______.
_______
a) 57.5oC b) 56.5oC c) 57.7oC
d) 56.7OC e) Answer not known/
66. Albedo means
a) Amount solar radiation reflected by the surface
b) Amount of moisture absorbed by the surface
c) Amount of moisture present in air
d) Amount of molecules present in air
e) Answer not known
  
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
67. Equatorial climate :
i) Uniform throughout the year.
ii) The average / mean rainfall is 200 mm.
iii) The average temperature is 10°C.
Of the statements give above,
a) i alone is correct b) ii and iii are correct
c) i and iii are correct d) i and ii are correct
e) Answer not known
  
i) 
ii) 
iii) 10°C 
 
a) i  b) ii iii 
c) i iii d) i ii 
e) 
68. Climate of India is affected by__________.
a) Latitudinal extent b) Altitude
c) Distance from the sea d) Soil
e) Answer not known
   
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
69. The ‘Khadins’ and ‘Johads’ for rain water harvesting were famous in
a) Bengal b) Rajasthan
c) Tamil Nadu d) Kerala
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The longest river of Kerala, Periyar rises near Annamalai hills.
2. Bharathapuzha is the second largest river of Kerala.
3. Pamba river which in the Vembanad lake.;
a) Only 1 b) Only 3
e) Answer not known
   
 
 
 
  
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
71. Arrange the following west flowing rivers in descending order of their catchment area:
1. Sabarmati 2. Mahi
3. Dhandhar 4. Kalinadi
5. Sharavati 6. Bharathapuzha
a) Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhandhar, Kalinadi, Sharavati, Bharathapuzha
b) Mahi, Sabarmati, Bharathapuzha, Kalinadi, Dhandhar,Sharavati
c) Kalinadi, Sharavati, Bharathapuzha, Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhandhar
d) Bharathapuzha, Sabarmati, Mahi, Kalinadi, Sharavati, Dhandhar
e) Answer not known
       
   
   
   
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
72. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1. Indus basin - Himachal Pradesh
2. Ganga basin - Punjab
3. Godavari basin - Maharshtra
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3
e) Answer not known
    
 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
73. Which of the following is/are correctly matched for use of groundwater resources?
1. Haryana - increase in groundwater table
2. Rajasthan - fluoride concentration increase
3. West Bengal - arsenic concentration increase.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3
e) Answer not known
        
 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Monsoon winds obstructed by the Western Ghats causes heavy rainfall in the
windward side of the Sahyadris and Western Coastal Plain.
2. The region east of the Western Ghats lie in rain-shadow area.
a) 1 only b) 2 only
e) Answer not known
   
         


 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
1. The Bay of Bengal branch of monsoon strikes the coast of Myanmar and north
Bangladesh.
2. The Arakan Hills deflect this branch towards the Indian subcontinent.
3. The monsoon enters West Bengal from the south-westerly direction
a) 1 and 3 b) Only 2
e) Answer not known
   
         

 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 

NAME : ...................................................................... As
A B C D E
Subject :.....................................................................
Bs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date : .....................................................................
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cs
Ds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Es
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

1. Indus Valley civilization was Non-Aryan because
a) It was an Urban civilization b) It has its own script
c) It has an agricultural economy d) It extended upto the Narmada valley
e) Answer not known
    
a)  
b)    
c)   
d) 
e)  
2. Assertion (A): Secularism is invaluable in India.
Reason (R): India is a multi- religious and multi- cultural country.
a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is wrong and R is correct.
d) Both are wrong.
e) Answer not known
 (A)     
 (R)    
a)   b) 
c)  d)  
e)  
3. Dadheri is a late Harappan site of
a) Jammu b) Punjab c) Haryana
d) U.P. e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
4. Which of the following is related to Harappa civilization?
a) Sumerian civilization b) Indus Valley civilization c) Vedic civilization
d) Mesopotamian civilization e) Answer not known
   
a)   b)   c)  
d)   e)  
5. The Indus Valley culture was different from the Vedic Civilization because
a) It had the amenities of a developed city life
b) It has a pictographic script
c) It had a lack of knowledge of iron and defensive arrow
d) All of the above
e) Answer not known
     
a)      
b)    
c)    
d)  
e)  
6. Din-i-Illahi (Divine Faith) and Sulh-e-Kul (Peace and harmony among religions) were
advocated for religious toleration during whose period
B) Babur b) Humanyun c) Akbar
d) Jahangir e) Answer not known
       
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
7. The source of knowledge about Harappan culture is
a) Rock edicts b) Writing in terracotta seals
c) Archaeological excavations d) All of the above e) Answer not known
      
a)  b)  
c)   d)   e)  
8. Which colour was commonly used in the Harappan Pottery?
a) Red b) Blue-grey c) Yellow
d) Blue e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
9. According to Article 28, which type of education is restricted in state aided educational
institutions?
a) Religious instruction b) Moral education c) Physical education
d) None above these e) Answer not known
          
 
a)   b)   c) 
d)  e)  
10. Which one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art
of the Harappan culture?
a) Cow b) Elephant c) Rhinoceros
d) Tiger e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
11. Which among the following Harappan site terracotta of ‘plough’ was found?
a) Dholavira b) Banawali c) Kalibangan
d) Lothal e) Answer not known
 ‘’ 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
12. A ploughed field was discovered at
a) Mohenjodaro b) Kalibangan c) Harappa
d) Lothal e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
13. In Article 26, which type of freedom is discussed?
a) Religious instruction b) Moral education c) Physical education
d) Freedom to manage religious affairs e) Answer not known

a)   b)   c) 
d)   e)  
14. Which of the following statements about the Indus civilization is not true?
a) Accurate drainage system in cities
b) Trade and commerce were in an advanced stage
c) Worshipping of Mother Goddess
d) People knew about iron
e) Answer not known
       
a)   
b) 
c) 
d)    
e)  
15. The excavation at Chanhudaro was directed by
a) J.H. Mackay b) Sir John Marshall c) R.E.M. Wheeler
d) Sir Aurel Stein e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
16. Which site of Indus Valley is now in Pakistan?
a) Kalibangan b) Harappa c) Lothal
d) Alamgirpur e) Answer not known
      
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
17. Rangpur, where the contemporary of Harappan civilization were found, is in
a) Punjab b) Eastern Uttar Pradesh c) Saurashtra
d) Rajasthan e) Answer not known
  
a)  b)    c) 
d)  e)  
18. Religion does not teach us __________.
a) animosity b) friendship c) Peace
d) honest e) Answer not known
_________ 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
19. The country will be considered as a secular country, if it _______
a) gives importance to a particular religion
b) bans religious instructions in the state – aided educational institutions.
c) does not give importance to a particular religion
d) bans the propagation of any religious belief.
e) Answer not known
 
a)     
b) 
c)     
d)   
e)  
20. The largest site of Harappa in India is
a) Alamgirpur b) Kalibangan c) Lothal
d) Rakhigarhi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
21. The philosophy of Social Justice is largely rooted in :
B) Natural Justice b) Moral Justice c) Distributive Justice
d) Legal Justice e) Answer not known
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
22. Who was the director of the archaeological excavation that led to the discovery of
Harappa and Mohenjodaro?
a) Lord Macaulay b) Sir John Marshall c) Clive
d) Colonel Tad e) Answer not known
     

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
23. The term secularism is derived from the word ‘saeculum’ which belongs to
a) Latin b) Spanish c) Greek
d) Italian e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
24. Two Indians who were associated with discovery of Indus Valley Civilization, are
a) Rakhal Das Banerjee and Dayaram Sahni
b) John Marshall and Ishwari Prasad
c) Ashirwadi Lal Srivastava and Rangnath Rao
d) Madhosarup Vats and V.B. Rao
e) Answer not known
     
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e)  
25. ______________ is a lack of belief in god and gods.
a) Theism b) Atheism c) Satanism
d) None of these e) Answer not known
_________ 
a)  b)  c) 
d)   e)  
26. The first archaeologist who excavated Harappa, but could not recognize its significance,
was
a) Alexandar Cunningham b) Sir John Marshall c) Mortimer Wheeler
d) George F. Dales e) Answer not known

   
a)   b)  c) 
d) F  e)  
27. Who among the following was not associated with the excavation of Harappa and
Mohenjodaro?
a) R.D. Banerjee b) K.N. Dikshit c) M.S. Vats
d) V.A. Smith e) Answer not known
      

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
28. An ivory scale in Harappan context was found at
a) Kalibangan b) Lothal c) Dholavira
d) Banawali e) Answer not known
       
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
29. Which of the following Articles are correct
Article 15 - prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of
birth etc.,
Article 16 - equality of opportunity in public employment.
a) Article 15 is correct b) Article 16 is correct c) Both are correct
d) Both are wrong e) Answer not known
    


a)  b)  c)  
d)   e)  
30. From where the evidence of rock-cut architecture were found, with reference to Harappa
civilization?
a) Kalibangan b) Dholavira c) Kot Diji
d) Amri e) Answer not known
       

a)  b)  c)  
d)  e)  
31. Recently, from excavations of Harappan site Sonauli what was found?
a) Human burials b) Animal burials c) Residential building
d) Protecting wall e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
32. For clothing, cotton cultivation was first introduced in
a) Egypt b) Mesopotamia c) Central America
d) India e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c)  
d)  e)  
33. Which of the following characterises / characterise the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great places and temples.
2. They worshipped, both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 b) Only 2 c) All of these
     
 
 
 
     
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
34. Secularism is the part of Indian _________
a) Principle of liberty b) Constitution c) equal rights
 
a)   b)  c)  
d)   e)  
35. Indus Valley civilization is known
1. For its town planning 2. For Mohenjodaro and Harappa
3. For their agricultural work 4. For its industrialization
a) 1 and 2 b) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2, 3 and 4
d) All of these e) Answer not known
    
      
    
a)  b)  c) 
d)   e)  
36. Which of the following sites of Harappan culture are located in Sindh?
1. Harappa 2. Mohenjodaro 3. Chanhundaro 4. Surkatada
Indicate the correct answer from the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 e) Answer not known
     
       
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
37. Lothal has evidence for the earliest cultivation of
a) Barley b) Wheat c) Rice
d) Millets e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
38. Small female figurines were found in
a) Mohejo-Daro b) Baluchistan c) Harappa
d) Terracotta e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
39. Right to freedom of religion is related to
a) Judiciary b) Parliament
c) Directive principles of State Polity d) Fundamental rights
e) Answer not known
    
a)  b) 
c)   d)  
e)  
40. Which of the following Articles are correct
Article 25(1) - guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice
and propagate religion individually.
Article 26 - Freedom to manage religious affairs
a) Article 25(1) is correct b) Article 26 is correct c) Both are correct
d) Both are wrong e) Answer not known
   
25 (1) -
 
26 -  
a)  25 (1) b) 26  c)  
d)   e)  
41. Pasupati sitting in yogic posture is surrounded by four animals. Which animal is not
there in the posture?
a) Elephant b) Lion c) Tiger
d) Buffalo e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
42. India is a land of
a) Multi - religious faith b) Multi - cultural beliefs c) Both 1 and 2
  
a)    b) 
c)  d) 
e)  
43. What were the burial methods followed in Harappas civilization?
a) Pot burial method b) Coffin burial method
c) Complete burial and post cremation d) All of these
e) Answer not known
  
a)  b) 
c)  d)  
e)  
44. What was the written style script of the Indus Civilization?
a) Boustrophedon b) Brahmi c) Arabic
       
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
1. The nomadic people began to lead a settled agricultural life in the Pre-Harappan
age and wheat was first cultivated in Mehrgarh.
2. The four stages of the Indus civilization are clearly found at Amri.
Which of the above are correct?
d) Neither e) Answer not known

          
  
       
    
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
46. Point out the incorrect statement in the following.
a) Indus Harappan civilization trade were carried out through the port of Lothal.
b) Harappan civilization cities were based on the grid pattern.
c) There was clear distinction in Kalibangan between a citadel and a separate lower
town.
d) Burnt bricks were not used in Harappan civilization.
e) Answer not known
   
a)   
b)   
c)         
 
d)    
e)  
47. Who is the author of the Indus civilisation?
a) A.L. Basham b) R.E. Mortimer Wheeler c) D.D. Kosambi
d) R.C. Majumdar e) Answer not known

a)   b)  c)  
d)  e)  
48. ________ was discovered in 1922 under the Supervision of R.D. Bannerji.
a) Mohenjodaro b) Harappa c) Lothal
d) Kalibangan e) Answer not known
R.D.
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
49. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
a) Harappa - Daya Ram Sahni b) Lothal - S.R. Rao c) Surkotada - J.P. Joshi
d) Dholavira - B.K. Thapar e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
50. Mohenjodara is the largest city. It is estimated to have spread over on how many
hectares?
?
a) 200 b) 150 c) 300
d) 175 e) Answer not known
51. The pottery of Indus Valley Civilization is
a) Grey ware b) Black on red ware
c) Northern black polished ware d) Black and red ware
e) Answer not known
   
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e)  
52. Name the book of Dr.RC. Majumdar in which he referred to the origin of early man.
i. The Vedic Age ii. The History of Early man
iii. The Pre historic age iv. All the three

i)  ii) 
iii)  iv) 
a) (i) b) (ii) c) (iii)
d) (iv) e) Answer not known / 
53. Substance used by Indus valley people to treat skin disease was
a) Kattle, the bone of fish b) The bone of the deer
c) The bone of the Rhinoceros d) The bone of the Horse
e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)   c)  
d)  e)  
54. Considering the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A) : The Harappan people knew the measuring device
Reason (R) : Sticks with scales have been found there
a) R is correct, A is wrong b) R is wrong, A is correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R wrong
e) Answer not known
      
      
      
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e)  
55. The people of the Indus Valley worshiped the tree as the primary deity
a) Pipal tree b) Neem tree c) Ghaf tree
d) Banyan tree e) Answer not known

a)   b)  c) 
d)  e)  
56. What we learn from the term ‘pasupati’
a) Goddess b) The god of yogis c) god of animals
d) god of nature e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)   c)  
d)   e)  
57. ________ a British newspaper editor coined the term secularism.
a) H.G. Wells b) Agatha Christy c) George Jacob Holyoake
d) Charies Dickens e) Answer not known
________ 
a)  b)   c) 
d)  e)  
58. The Indus valley people worshipped
a) Shiva b) Indra and Varun c) Brahma
d) Vishnu e) Answer not known
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
59. Secularism in India is
a) Valuable b) Invaluable
c) Both Valuable and Invaluable d) None of these
e) Answer not known
  
a)  b) 
c)    d) 
e)  
60. Which one of the following describes India as a secular state?
a) Fundamental Rights b) Fundamental Duty
c) Directive Principles of State Policy d) Preamble of the Constitution
e) Answer not known

a)   b) 
c)   d)  
e)  
61. Find out the correct statement
a) The Great Bath at Harappa is well-built with several adjacent rooms.
b) The cuneiform inscriptions relate to the epic of Gilgamesh.
c) The terracotta figurines and dancing girl made of copper suggest the artistic skills
of Egyptians.
d) The Mesopotamians devised a solar calendar system.
e) Answer not known
  
a) 
b)    
c)        
  
d) 
e)  
62. Assertion (A) : A foreigner can practice his own religious faith in India.
Reason (R) : The freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution not only for
Indians but also for the aliens also.
a) A is true but R is false.
b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
c) A is false but R is true.
d) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
e) Answer not known
          

         
 
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e)  
63. Secularism means
a) State is against to all religions
b) State accepts only one religion
c) An attitude of tolerance and peaceful coexistence on the part of citizen belonging
any religion
d) None of these
e) Answer not known
 
a)    
b)    
c)        

d) 
e)  
64. Which of the following Characteristic Features of a Secular State is correct?
1. Principle of Liberty 2. Principle of Equality 3. Principle of Neutrality
a) Only 1 is correct b) 2 and 3 is correct c) 1 and 2 is correct
d) All are correct e) Answer not known
    
       
a)  b)  c) 
d)   e)  
65. Consider the following statements and tick the appropriate answer
i) Secularism is invaluable for a society like India which is characterized by religious
diversity.
ii) The word secularism was not mentioned in the Constitution when it was adopted
in 1950.
iii) Article 26 deals with payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.
iv) Akbar’s tomb situated at Sikandara near Agra.

a) i, ii only b) ii, iii only c) iv only
d) i, ii and iv only e) Answer not known
   
i)         

ii)         

iii)    
iv) 
a) i, ii  b) ii, iii  c) iv 
d) i, ii iv  e)  
66. The word secular was incorporated in the Preamble through the which Amendment of
the Indian Constitution
        

a) 41 st b) 42nd c) 43rd
d) 45 th e) Answer not known / 
67. Secularism is a part of democracy which grants _________.
a) Athesim b) Theism c) Religious freedom
d) Religious control e) Answer not known
 _________ 
a)  b)   c)  
d)  e)  
A. Atheism 1. coined the word secularism
B. Children 2. social reformer
C. Din-i-Illahi 3. lack of belief in god
D. Constitution 4. future citizen
E. Holyoake 5. Divine faith
F. Rajaram Mohan Roy 6. 1950

A.  1. secularism  
B.  2.  
C.  3.  
D.  4. 
E.  5.  
F.  6. 1950
A B C D E F A B C D E F
a) 4 5 1 6 2 3 b) 4 3 5 1 6 2
c) 3 4 5 6 1 2 d) 3 4 6 5 2 1
69. A horned deity engraved on a terracotta cake has been recovered from
a) Banawali b) Kalibangan c) Lothal
d) Surkotada e) Answer not known
 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
70. “Religion does not teach us animosity; we are Indians and India is our home”, who
quoted this statement?
a) Babur b) Humanyun c) Akbar
d) Iqbal e) Answer not known
“”
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
71. The people of Indus valley believed in
a) Spirit and Brahma b) Ritual c) Sacrificial system
d) Mother Goddess e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)  c)  
d)  e)  
72. The main source of knowledge about the inhabitants of Indus valley civilization is the
discovery of
a) Seals b) Utensils, jewellery, weapons, tools
c) Temple d) Scripts e) Answer not known
       
a)  b)    
c)  d)  e)  
73. The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on the
river
B) Narmada b) Mahi c) Bhogava
d) Bhima e) Answer not known
       
a)   b)  c) 
d)  e)  
74. The ‘Great Bath’ was found at the archaeological site of
a) Ropar b) Harappa c) Mohenjodaro
d) Kalibangan e) Answer not known
‘’     
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
75. Which one of the following religion is not practised in India
a) Sikhism b) Islam c) Zoarastrianism
d) Confucianism e) Answer not known
   
a)   b)  c) 
d)  e)  

NAME : ...................................................................... As
A B C D E
Subject :.....................................................................
Bs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date : .....................................................................
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cs
Ds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Es
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

1. Which one of the following was the capital of the Sultanate during the reign of
Iltutmish?
a) Agra b) Lahore c) Badaun
d) Delhi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
2. Who among the following established Delhi as the capital of Sultanate?
a) Qutbuddin Aibak b) Iltutmish c) Razia
d) Muizzuddin Ghori e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
3. The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded India during the reign of
a) Balban b) Firuz Tughluq
c) Iltutmish d) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq
e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
4. Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival ‘Navroz’ in
India?
a) Balban b) Iltutmish c) Firuj Tughluq
d) Alauddin Khalji e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
5. After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of
a) Tuti-e-Hind b) Kaiser-I-Hind c) Zil-I-Ilahi
d) Din-I-Ilahi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
6. Whom had Muhammad Ghori defeated in 1194 in the Battle of Chandawar?
a) Kumarapala b) Jaichand c) Govindraj
d) Bhima-II e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)   e) 
7. Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Iqta’ system :
1. It was introduced in India by the Delhi Sultanate
2. The holder of an Iqta was called a Muqti or Wali
3. The holder of an ‘Iqta’ had to collect land revenue from the assigned area
and out of the revenue collected they were expected to meet the salaries
due to the soldiers
4. Iqta system was also adopted by the Mughals
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1,2,3 only
d) 1,3 and 4 only e) Answer not known
‘’
 
 
 

 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
8. Which one of the following Kings of the medieval India began the‘Public Distri-
bution System’?
a) Alauddin Khalji b) Balban c) Firuz Shah Tughluq
d) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
9. Which Sultan of Delhi assumed the title of Alexander the Great?
a) Balban b) Alauddin Khalji
c) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq d) Sikandar Lodi
e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
10. Which of the following Sultans introduced ‘Market Reforms’?
a) Jalaluddin Khalji b) Alauddin Khalji
c) Muhammad Tughluq d) Balban
e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
11. The transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was ordered by
a) Sultan Firuz Tughluq b) Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
c) Sultan Mubarak d) Sultan Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
12. Diwan-E-Kohi is associated with
a) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq b) Firuz Shah Tughluq c) Akbar
d) Alauddin Khalji e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
13. Which Sultan introduced new Department ‘Aamir-e-Kohi’?
a) Alauddin Khalji b) Firuz Shah Tughluq
c) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq d) Sikandar Lodi
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
14. Ibn Battuta, the Moorish traveller, visited India during the reign of
a) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq b) Babar c) Akbar
d) Muhammad Ghazni e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
15. Which Sultan of Delhi brought Ashoka’s Pillar to Delhi?
a) Firuz Shah Tughluq b) Jalaluddin Khalji
c) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq d) Qutbuddin Aibak
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
16. Agra city was founded by
a) Balban b) Bahlol Lodi c) Sikandar Lodi
d) Firuz Tughluq e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
17. In which order did the following dynasties rule Delhi?
1. Khalji 2. Lodi
3. Sayyid 4. Slave
Select the correct answer from the code given below.

   
   
a) 1, 2, 4, 3 b) 1, 2, 3, 4
c) 2, 3, 4, 1 d) 4, 1, 3, 2
18. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan
rulers to the throne of Delhi?
a) Sikandar Shah-Ibrahim Lodi - Bahlol Khan Lodi
b) Sikandar Shah-Bahlol Khan Lodi - Ibrahim Lodi
c) Bahlol Khan Lodi - Sikandar Shah - Ibrahim Lodi
d) Bahlol Khan Lodi - Ibrahim Lodi - SikandarShah
e) Answer not known
       

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
19. Which dynasty of Delhi Sultanate ruled for the shortest period?
a) Khilji b) Tughlaq c) Sayyid
d) Lodi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
20. Assertion (A): The scheme of the token currency of MuhammadTughluq proved
unsuccessful.
Reason (R): MuhammadTughluq did not have the proper control over currency
issue.
Choose the correct answer from thecode given below.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of(A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true,but (R) is not the correctexplanation of (A)
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
d) (A) is false, but (R) is true
e) Answer not known
         

          

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
21. The Sultan of Delhi who was very concerned about charity and alms and estab-
lished a department called ‘Diwan-i-Khairat’ for it, was
a) Iltutmish b) Firuz Tughluq c) Ghiyasuddin Shah
d) Bahlol Lodi e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
22. With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following state-
ments is correct?
a) Alauddin Khalji first set up a separate Ariz’s department
b) Balban introduced the branding system of horses of his military
c) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq was succeeded by his uncle to the military
d) Firuz Tughluq set up a separate department of slaves
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
23. Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji introduced price control in Delhi.
Reason (R): He wanted to pay lower wages to the artisans building his palaces
in Delhi.
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but(R) is not a correct explanationof (A)
e) Answer not known
  
       

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
24. Which Sultan of Delhi was the first to charge ‘Ghari’ or House-tax?
a) Balban b) Alauddin Khalji
c) Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
e) Answer not known
‘’‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
25. ‘When he attained Kingship, he was fully independent of from rules and orders
of Shariat’. For which Sultan Barani made this statement?
a) Iltutmish b) Balban
c) Alauddin Khalji d) Muhammad Tughluq
e) Answer not known
“
” ?
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
26. Which Sultan wanted to launch a new religion but Ulemas opposed the move?
a) Balban b) Alauddin c) Muhammad Tughluq
d) Iltutmish e) Answer not known
         

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
27. Padmini is associated with Ala-udDin’s conquest of Chittor. She was the wife of
a) Maharana Pratap Singh b) Ranjit Singh c) Raja Man Singh
d) Rana Ratan Singh e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
28. Which one of the following statements is not true about Balban?
a) He propounded the theory of Niyabat-e-Khudai
b) He introduced the Iqtadari System
c) He eliminated the power of Turkan-e-Chahalgani
d) He quelled down the revolt of Bengal
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
29. Which scholar came to India with Mahmud Ghazni?
a) Ibn Battuta b) Al-Beruni c) Amir Khusrau
d) Farishta e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
30. Coins of which Muslim ruler bear an image of Devi Lakshmi?
a) Muhammad Ghori b) Allauddin Khalji c) Akbar

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
31. Assertion (A): Mohd. Ghazni invaded India seventeen times.
Reason (R): He wanted to establish permanent Muslim Empire in India.
e) Answer not known

 
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
32. Arrange the following names chronologically and select correct answer from the
code given below.
1. Genghis Khan 2. Mahmud Ghaznavi
3. Muhammad Ghori 4. Taimur

   
   
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 b) 2, 3, 1, 4
c) 3, 4, 1, 2 d) 4, 1, 2, 3
33. Firdausi, the author of Shahnama was associated with the court of
a) Subuktagin b) Mahmud Ghazanavi c) Muhammad Ghori
d) Alaptagin e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
34. Who was the court historian of Mahmud of Ghazni?
a) Hassan Nizami b) Utbi c) Firdausi
d) Chand Bardai e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
35. ‘The King was freed from his people and they from their king’. On whose death
did Badauni comment thus?
a) Balban b) Ala-ud-din Khilji c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
d) FirozShah Tughlaq e) Answer not known
     “  
“
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
36. Match the following:
A) Diwani - i- Ariz 1. Department of Slaves
B) Diwani - i- Bandagan 2. Department of Military
C) Diwani - i- Qaza - i- Mamalik 3. Department of Agriculture
D) Diwani - i- Kohi 4. Department of Justice

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
A B C D A B C D
a) 2 1 4 3 b) 1 2 4 3
c) 3 2 4 1 d) 4 3 1 2
37. Who among the following did not contribute to building the famous‘Qutub-
Minar’?
a) Qutbuddin Aibak b) Iltutmish
c) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq d) Firuz Shah Tughluq
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
38. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
a) Dewan-i-Bandagani-Tughlaq b) Dewan-i-Mustakhraj-Balban
c) Dewan-i-Kohi - Alauddin Khilji d) Dewain-i-Arz-Muhammad Tughlaq
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
39. Whose army was defeated by the army of Kakatiya rulers in 1303 at Warangal?
a) of Iltutmish b) of Balban c) of Alauddin Khalji
d) of Muhammad Tughluq e) Answer not known
       

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
40. Ghazi Malik was the founder of which dynasty?
a) Tughluq b) Khalji c) Sayyid
d) Lodi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
41. History Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly
Islamic because
a) majority of the population did not follow Islam
b) muslim theologists were often disregarded
c) Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by Framing his own regulations
d) religious freedom was accorded to non-muslims
e) Answer not known


a) 
b) 
c)        

d) 
e) 
42. Who was the Last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
a) Firoz Shah Tughlaq b) Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq Shah II
c) Nasir-ud-din Mahmud d) Nasrat shah
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
43. The phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’ was coined by
a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Mahathma Gandhi c) Ambedkar
d) Rajaji e) Answer not known
‘’________
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
44. Classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics
a) Culture b) Ethnicity c) Nationality
d) Race e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
45. In Medieval India, the designations, ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
a) Military officers b) Village headmen
c) specialists in Vedic rituals d) Chiefs of craft guilds
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
46. The popular dress salwar-kameez wear in
a) Punjab b) Haryana c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
47. The popular dress ghaghara-kurta with odhni wear in
a) Rajasthan b) Punjab c) Haryana

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
48. The popular dress Ghaghara-katchli wear in
a) Rajasthan b) Gujarat c) Haryana
d) Maharashtra e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
49. The popular dress Lehenga-Choli wear in
a) Maharashtra b) Rajasthan c) Haryana

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
50. The National Integration Day is observed on _______
a) 14th November b) 19th November c) 12th November

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
51. ________ languages have been given official language status in our Constitu-
tion

a) 43 b) 42 c) 22
d) 23 e) Answer not known/
52. Which one of the following promotes national unity ?
a) Many festivals b) Many religions c) National Festivals
d) Interstate disputes e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
53. Which of the following is an example of extremism that affects national Integra-
tion ?
a) Naxalite Movement b) Maoist Movement c) Both a and b

a)  b)  c) a b 
d)  e) 
54. In the course of analyzing the issues related to unity and integrity of the coun-
try which of the following characteristic is fundamental?
a) Socialism b) Federalism c) Secularism
d) Adult Franchise e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
55. Which of the following is included in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?
a) Unity and integrity of the nation as a major objective
b) Planning as objective
c) To achieve best place in worlds economy
d) None of these
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
56. Who among the following heads the National Integration Council in India?
a) President b) Vice President
c) Prime Minister d) A retired Chief Justice of Supreme court
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
57. To proclaim the unity of freedom struggle, the song the blood of Hindus and
Muslims flows together was sung . This song was sung after which of the follow-
ing incidents ?
a) Round Table conference b) Mahatma Gandhi assasination
c) Jalianwala Bagh Massacre d) None of these
e) Answer not known
    “   
” 
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
58. What do you mean by “Unity in Diversity”?
a) People of different religions are united
b) People of different regions are united
c) People speaking different languages are united
d) All the above
e) Answer not known
“”
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
59. ______ Community was treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency
a) Koli b) Mahar c) Nayar
d) Munda e) Answer not known
______ 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
60. Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below
Which of these is not a reason for diversity?
a) History of a region b) Habitat of a person
c) Religion of person d) Wealth of a person
e) Answer not known


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
61. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’
refers to
a) bonded Labour
b) land grants made to military officers
c) Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
d) waste land converted to cultivated land
e) Answer not known
‘’
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue
collection was known as ‘Amil’
2. The Iqta system of sultans of Delhi was an Ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khilji sul-
tans of Delhi
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3 e) Answer not known

 

 
        


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
63. Which state in India is a main population center of Indian ethnic group of Black
African descent called as siddi ?
a) Maharashtra b) Gujarat c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Kerala e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
64. Which among the following race of Indian is Oldest?
a) Negritos b) Proto Australoids c) Mongoloids
d) Nordics e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
65. Who introduced Tax for irrigation first time in India?
a) Feroz Tuglaq b) Mohammed bin Tuglaq
c) Alaudin Khilji d) Iltumish
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
66. What was the real name for Muhammad Tughluq?
a) Nusrat Khan b) Jauna Khan c) Arkali Khan
d) Ulu Khan e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
67. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. City of Jaunpur - Firoz Tughluq
2. City of Ahamadabad - Ahmad Shah
3. Zain - ul - Abidin - The Akbar of Kashmir
4. Founder of Khalji Dynasty in Malwa - Husain Shah
a) 1, 2, 3 only b) 2, 3 only c) 3, 4 only
d) 1 only e) Answer not known

   
   
   
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
68. Amirkhusrau hailed which city as the “Second Heaven and a great centre of
Justice”.
a) Mathura b) Agra c) Kashmir
d) Delhi e) Answer not known
“”

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
A) Tughril Khan 1. Governor of Kara
B) Ala-ud-din 2. Jalal-ud-din Yakut
C) Bahlol Lodi 3. Governor of Bengal
D) Razia 4. Governor of Sirhind

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
A B C D A B C D
a) 1 4 3 2 b) 3 1 4 2
c) 4 3 2 1 d) 3 4 1 2
70. Match and choose the correct answer
A. Ramachandra 1. Kakatiya
B. Khan-i-Jahan 2. Padmavat
C. Malik Muhamad Jaisi 3. Man Singh
D. Man Mandir 4. Devagiri

A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 2 1 4 3 b) 1 2 3 4
c) 4 1 2 3 d) 3 1 2 4
71. Assertion(A): Balban maintained cordial relationship with Mongols
Reason (R) : The Mongol ruler, a grandson of Chengiz Khan, assured that Mongols
would not advance beyond Sutlej.
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
b) R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A and R are wrong.
d) A is wrong and R is the correct.
e) Answer not known



a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
72. What is ‘Adhai Din Ka Zhonpda’?
a) Mosque b) Temple c) Saint’s hut
d) Tower e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
73. Consdier the following statements :
1. He was called as Lak Dada or Lakhs Baksh
2. He patronised scholar Hasan Nizami
3. He completed the construction of Qutub Minar
4. While playing Polo (Chaugan), he suddenly fall from the back of the horse
and died.
Select the correct fact about Qutbuddin Aibek.

 
 
 
 

a) 1,2 b) 1,2,3
c) 1,2,4 d) All the above/
74. Which of the following were the works of Amir Khusrau ?
a) Sabaq-i-Hind b) Tughluq Nama
c) Khazain-ul-Futuh d) All the above
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
75. Assertion (A): Muhammad-BinTughluq issued a new gold coin which was called
Dinar by IbnBattuta.
Reason (R): Muhammad-BinTughluq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins

to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.
e) Answer not known




a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 

NAME : ...................................................................... As
A B C D E
Subject :.....................................................................
Bs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date : .....................................................................
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cs
Ds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Es
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

1. With reference to the Mian Tansen, which one of the following statement is not
correct ?
a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar
b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu god and goddesses.
c) Tansen composed songs on his patrons
d) Tansen invented many Ragas.
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
2. Who among the following deserves the credit for the construction of ‘Lal Qila’?
a) Sikandar Lodi b) Akbar c) Jahangir
d) Shah Jahan e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
3. The member of Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign affairs was
a) Peshwa b) Sachiv c) Pandit Rao
d) Sumant e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
4. Assertion (A): In matters of State Shivaji was advised by a Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): Each minister held independent charge of his department.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of (A)
e) Answer not known


a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
5. Alamgir nama was written by whom ?
a) Jafar Khan b) Muhammad Qazim c) Aurangazeb
d) Mukhtiar Khan e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
6. ‘Jaswant and Dasawan’ famous painters were courtier of Mughal emperor
a) Akbar b) Jahangir c) Shahjahan
d) Aurangzeb e) Answer not known
‘‘
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
7. Moti Masjid in the Red Fort at Delhi was built by
a) Akbar b) Jahangir c) Shah Jahan

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
8. Where was the capital of Shivaji?
a) Raigarh b) Satara c) Purandar
d) Tanjore e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
9. The last Mughal Emperor was Bahadur Shah. His father’s name was
a) Akbar Shah-I b) Akbar Shah-II c) Aurangzeb

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
10. The Peshwa’s Secretariat at Pune (Poona), the Pivot of the Maratha government
was known as
a) Huzur Daftar b) El Beriz Daftar c) Chalte Dafter
d) Peshwa Dafter e) Answer not known
      

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
11. The coordination of Hindu and Iranian architecture can be seen in
a) Taj Mahal b) Red Fort c) Panch Mahal
d) Tomb of Sher Shah e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
12. Which Mughal emperor is known by the name of ‘Rangila’?
a) Farrukh Siyar b) Rafi-ud-Darajat c) Muhammad Shah
d) Rafi-ud-Daula e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
13. Assertion (A) : Aurangzeb succeeded Shah Jahan to the Mughal throne.
Reason (R) : The law of primogeniture was followed.
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
e) Answer not known

 
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
14. The Mughal Emperor at the time of Nadir Shah’s attack was
a) Ahmad Shah b) Alamgir II c) Muhammad Shah
d) Rafi-ud-Darajat e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
15. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following state-
ments :
1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur
Sikri
2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Ilara Imambara and Rumi
Darwaza at Lucknow.

 

 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
16. Akbar Nama was completed by Abul Fazl in
a) Seven years b) Eight years c) Nine years
d) Ten years e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
17. The Dhrupad singers included in the reign of Akbar was/were
1. Tansen 2. Haridas 3. Surdas 4. Vilas Khan
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All the four e) Answer not known

       
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
18. Who was the ‘Poet-Laureate’ of Shah Jahan’s reign?
a) Kalim b) Kashi c) Qudsi
d) Munir e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
19. Which of the following Mughal emperors was not allowed to enter into Delhi by
Wazir Ghaziuddin?
a) Alamgir-II b) Shah Alam-II c) Akbar-II
d) Bahadur Shah-II e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
20. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian History were generally
a) agriculturists b) warriors c) weavers
d) traders e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
21. Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after
Shambhaji ?
a) Rajaram b) Balaji Viswanath c) Ganga Bai
d) Nanaji Deshmukh e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
22. A historian witness to the third battle of Panipat. Who was he?
a) Khafi Khan b) Kashiraj Pandit c) Dattaji Pingle
d) Harcharan Das e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
23. When was Shivaji born and when did he assume the title of Chhatrapati?

a) 1626, 1675 b) 1625, 1671 c) 1627, 1661
d) 1627, 1674 e) Answer not known / 
24. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah’s reign come to an early end?
a) He was deposed by his Wazir
b) He died due to slip while climbing down steps
c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
d) He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
25. With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat ?
a) Akbar b) Jahangir c) Shahjahan

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
26. Creator of ‘Bibi Ka Maqbara/Tomb of Bibi’ was
a) Humayun b) Shah Jahan c) Akbar II
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
27. Saranzami system was related to
a) Land revenue system of Maratha b) Taluqdari system
c) Qutb Shahi administration d) None of the above
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
28. During the Mughal period, the Madarsa which was specialised in the teaching
of ‘Muslim Jurisprudence’ was located in
a) Lucknow b) Delhi c) Sialkot
d) Hyderabad (India) e) Answer not known
 ‘’

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
29. Durgawati, who fought against Akbar, was the queen of
a) Mandla b) Mandu c) Asirgarh
d) Ramgarh e) Answer not known

a)  b)  d) 
d)  e) 
30. In Indian history, who was Abdul Hamid Lahori ?
a) An important military commander during Akbar reign
b) An official historian of the reign of Shahjahan.
c) An important noble and confidant of Aurangzeb
d) A chronicler and poet during the reign of Muhammad Shah.
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
31. Who wrote Humayun Nama?
a) Babur b) Humayun c) Gulbadan Begum

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
32. Who was the last Mughal Emperor to sit on Mayur Singhasan?
a) Shah Alam I b) Muhammad Shah c) Bahadur Shah
d) Jahandar Shah e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
33. Shivaji defeated the Mughals in the battle of
a) Purandar b) Raigarh c) Salher
d) Shivner e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
34. Who succeeded Aurangzeb after his death in 1707 A.D.?
a) Bahadur Shah-I b) Jahandar Shah c) Muhammad Shah
d) Akbar-II e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
35. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) dur-
ing the Mughal period ?
a) Calicut b) Broach c) Cambay
d) Surat e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
36. During the Mughal rule, incomplete the copper coin was known as
a) Rupee b) Dam c) Tanka
d) Shamsi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
37. In the Third Battle of Panipat, Marathas were defeated by
a) Afghans b) Britishers c) Mughals
d) Rohillas e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
38. Which of the following Mughal Emperors granted duty-free trading facilities to
the English in Bengal?
a) Akbar b) Jahangir c) Bahadur Shah
d) Farrukh Siyar e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
39. The Medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is :
a) Malik Muhammad Jayasi b) Amir Khusrau c) Raskhan
d) Abul Fazl e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
40. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a) Jahangir - William Hawkins b) Akbar - Sir Thomas Roe
c) Shahjahan - Travernier d) Aurangzeb - Manucci
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
41. After the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate, who was the first ruler to issue the
gold coin?
a) Akbar b) Humayun c) Shahjahan
d) Sher Shah e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
42. Which historian said ‘Din-i-Ilahi’ is a religion ?
a) Abul Fazl b) Abdul Qadir Badauni c) Nizamuddin
d) Mohsin Fani e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
43. At the time of Aurangzeb’s death, the Maratha leadership was in the hands of
a) Sambhaji b) Rajaram c) Jijabai
d) Tarabai e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
44. Who among the following historians declared the regime of Shah Jahan to be
the Golden Era of the Mughal period?
a) V.A. Smith b) J.N. Sarkar c) A.L. Srivastava


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
45. The main reason of Babur’s victory in the battle of Panipat was
a) His horse riding force b) His skilled warfare
c) Tulghuma system d) Internal disputes among Afghans
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
46. Which one of the following tombs is called the ‘Second Taj Mahal’?
a) Tomb of Anarkali b) Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula
c) Tomb of Rabia-ud-Daurani d) None of the above
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
47. What was the name of Shivaji’s Guru?
a) Ramdas b) Tukaram c) Vaman Pandit
d) Gaga Bhatt e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
48. Which is/are correct reasons of Maratha’s Rise?
a) Religious Consciousness b) Geographical Security c) Political awakening
e) All of the above e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
49. During the Mughal period ‘Muallim’ was
a) A tax b) An administrative unit c) A ruler
d) An employee on Indian merchant ships e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
50. Consider the following.
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. Introduction of gun powder in the subcontinent.
2. Introduction of the arch and dome in the region architecture.
3. Establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
a) Only 1 and 2 b) Only 3 c) Only 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3 e) Answer not known


 
 
 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
51. Who of the following Muslim rulers abolished the pilgrimage tax?
a) Bahlul Lodi b) Sher Shah c) Humayun
d) Akbar e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
52. Arrange the chronological order.
1. Death of Humayun 2. Second Battle of Panipat
3. Building at Fatehpur Sikri 4. Proclamation of Din-illahi

   
   
a) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 b) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 c) 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
d) 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 e) Answer not known / 
53. The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from
the time of
a) Balaji Vishwanath b) Bajirao I c) Balaji Bajirao
d) Madhavrao I e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
54. Which Mughal Emperor was known as ‘Zinda Peer’?
a) Akbar b) Aurangzeb c) Shah Jahan
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
55. The first person to be given proper status of the Diwan by Akbar was
a) Asaf Khan b) Munim Khan c) Muzaffar Khan Turbati
d) Raja Todarmal e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
56. Which Mughal Emperor abolished the Persian Court Custom of ‘Sijda’ which
was begun by Balban?
   ‘’    

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
57. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between
a) Hemu and Akbar b) Humayun and Sher Shah
c) Marathas and Ahmad ShahAbdali d) Nadir Shah and the Mughals
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
58. Babur assumed the title of ‘Padshah’ first at
a) Ferghana b) Kabul c) Delhi
d) Samarqand e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
59. The famous diamond ‘Kohinoor’ was presented to Shahjahan by
a) Aurangzeb b) Murad c) Mir Jumla
d) Abul Hasan Qutb Shah e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
60. During which one of the following battles, did Babur declare ‘Jehad’?
a) Battle of Panipat b) Battle of Khanwa c) Battle of Chanderi
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
61. The meaning of word Bantai during Medieval period was
a) Religious Tax b) System of calculating revenue
c) Wealth tax d) Property tax e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
62. The greatest painter of birds at Jahangir’s Court was
a) Khwaja Abdus Samad b) Sayyid Ali Tabrizi c) Basawan
d) Mansoor e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
63. Among the following whose tomb is situated outside India?
a) Humayun b) Aurangzeb c) Jahandar Shah


a)  b)  c) 

d)  e) 
64. Mughal painting reached its zenith under

a) Humayun b) Akbar c) Jahangir


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
65. Which medieval ruler introduced the system of ‘patta’ and ‘qabuliyat’to help
the peasants?
a) Babur b) Humayun c) Sher Shah

d) Akbar e) Answer not known
 ‘’‘’  


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
66. Which one of the following buildings is known as ‘Shah-i-Fatehpur’?
a) Buland Darwaza b) Turky Sultana ka Mahal c) Juma Masjid
d) Shahjadi Umber ka Mahal e) Answer not known

‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
67. The First Muslim to study Hindu scriptures was
a) Amir Khusrau b) Dara Shikoh c) Amir Hasan
d) Shuja e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
68. Who translated the Ramayan into the Persian language in accordance with the
wishes of Akbar?
a) Abul Fazl b) Abul Qadir Badauni c) Faizi
d) Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
69. The main aim of Akbar in fighting the Battle of Haldighati was
a) To subdue Rana Pratap b) To polarise Rajputs
c) To satisfy sentiments of Man Singh d) Imperial policy
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
70. Assertion (A) : Constructed ‘Buland Darwaza’ at Fatehpur Sikri.
Reason (R) : Akbar built this monument to commemorate the birth of his son
Jahangir.
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
e) Answer not known
  ‘’

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
71. At the time of Shivaji, the post of ‘Sari-i-Naubat’ was related with
a) Financial administration b) Judicial administration
c) Local administration d) Military administration
e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
72. Who of the following Mughal emperor was coronated twice?

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
73. Akbar merged Bengal and Bihar in his empire

a) 1590 A.D. b) 1575 A.D. c) 1576 A.D.
d) 1572 A.D e) Answer not known / 
74. Assertion (A) : Babur wrote his memoirs in Turki.
Reason (R): Turki was the official language of the Mughal Court.
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correctexplanation of (A)
e) Answer not known

 
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
75. The empire of Babur included
1. The area of Kabul 2. The area of Punjab
3. The area of modern UttarPradesh 4. The area of modern Rajasthan
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2, 3 and 4 e) Answer not known

   
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
1. The lady poet who described the victorious expeditions of her husband in her
work ‘Madhura-Vijayam’ was
a) Bharati b) Ganga Devi c) Varadambika
d) Vijjika e) Answer not known
          

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
2. The kingdom of Vijayanagara was founded by
a) Vijay Raya b) Harihara II c) Harihara and Bukka
d) Bukka II e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
3. Identify the first ruler of Vijayanagara who captured Goa from Bahmani’s?
a) Harihara I b) Harihara II c) Bukka II
d) Devaraya II e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
4. With whom the king of Vijayanagara, Krishnadeva Raya fought the battle of
Golconda?
a) Quli Qutb Shah b) Qutbuddin Aibak c) Ismail-Adil Khan
d) Gajapati e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 

d)  e) 
5. Who were the ‘Ashtadiggajas’ in the court of Krishnadeva Raya?
a) Eight ministers b) Eight Telugu poets c) Eight great warriors
d) Eight advisors e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 

d)  e) 
6. The ruling period of Krishnadeva Raya was the golden age of which literature?
a) Konkani b) Malayalam c) Tamil
d) Telugu e) Answer not known
    

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
7. Which city was founded by Krishnadeva Raya?
a) Warangal b) Nagalapura c) Udayagiri
d) Chandragiri e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
8. The famous Hazara temple of Vijayanagara was built during the reign of
a) Krishnadeva Raya b) Deva Raya I c) Deva Raya II
d) Harihara I e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
9. Abdur Razzaq visited Vijayanagara during the reign of
a) Deva Raya I b) Deva Raya II c) Krishnadeva Raya
d) Vira Vijaya e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
10. Who was Nicolo Conti?
a) A famous painter
b) An Italian traveller who visited Vijayanagara empire
c) A Portuguese traveller
d) A Persian traveller
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
11. Sayana, the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronized by
a) Paramara rulers b) Satavahana rulers c) Vijayanagara rulers
d) Vakataka rulers e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d)  e) 
12. The famous battle held in 1565 is
a) Ist Battle of Panipat b) Battle of Khanwa c) IInd Battle of Panipat
d) Battle of Talaikota e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
13. The Battle of Talaikota was fought between
a) Akbar and Sultan of Malwa
b) Vijayanagara and the Bahmani Kingdom
c) Vijayanagara and combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar and Golconda
d) Sher Shah and Humayun
e) Answer not known

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
14. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the
Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Sadasiva b) Tirumala c) Ranga II
d) Venkata II e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
15. What was the chief characteristic of the financial system of Vijayanagara Em-
pire?
a) Surplus rent b) Land Revenue c) Income from seaports
d) Monetary system e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
16. Ruins of which of the following represent the old capital of Vijayanagara?
a) Ahmednagar b) Bijapur c) Golconda
d) Hampi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
17. Which ruler of Vijayanagara had sent his ambassador to the emperor of China?
a) Harihara I b) Bukka I c) Krishnadeva Raya
d) Saluva Narasimha e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
18. Where is the famous Vijaya Vitthal Temple, having its 56 carved pillars emitting
musical notes located?
a) Belur b) Bhadrachalam c) Hampi
d) Srirangam e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
19. Who among these was famous for Telugu translation?
1. Kamban 2. Kuttan 3. Nannaya 4. Tikkan
Choose the answer from the code.

a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 3 and 4
d) 4 and 1 e) Answer not known


       
a)  b)  c) 

d)  e) 
20. Regarding the taxation system of Krishnadeva, the ruler of Vijayanagara, con-
sider the following statements.
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2



 
 

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
21. ______ constructed the Golkonda Fort.
a) Raja Krishna Dev b) Sultan Quli Qutub Khan
c) Mohammed Gawan d) Bahman Shah e) Answer not known

______ 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
22. Who has composed Brahmavadini the hymns of Vedas ?
a) Gargi b) Savitri c) Brahmini
d) Ghosha e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
23. Anuvrata concept was given by :
a) Jainism b) Hinayana Buddhism c) Mahayana Buddism

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
24. Buddhist site Tabo Monastery is located in which of the following state of
India?
a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Himachal Pradesh c) Sikkim
d) Assam e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
25. ‘Golden Threshold’ is a collection of poems written by :
a) Annie Besant b) Vijayalakshmi Pandit c) Aruna Asaf Ali
d) Sarojini Naidu e) Answer not known

‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
26. 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
e) Answer not known
““
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
27. Which Indian Academy is promoting dance, drama and music ?
a) Sahitya Academy b) Lalit Kala Academy
c) National School of Drama d) Sangeet Academy
e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
28. “Milind Panho” explaining the Buddhist doctrines in the form of a dialogue
between Milind and his teacher Nagsena (the great Buddhist Philosopher) is in:
a) Sanskrit b) Pali Language c) Hindi
d) Santhali e) Answer not known
‘ ’      ‘ 
’

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
29. Mahabhasya - an outstanding work in the fields of grammar - is a composition by:
a) Ashwins b) Ghosha c) Kakshivat
d) Patanjali e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
30. The Sabha and Samiti have been called two daughters of Prajapati in :
a) The Artharvanaveda b) The Rig Veda c) The Sama Veda
d) The Yajur Veda e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
31. The writter of Rajatarangini is :
a) Banbhata b) Kalhana c) Abul Fazal
d) Tulsi Das e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
32. Who first applied the name India to the region watered by the Sindhu ?
a) British b) Portuguese c) Dutch
d) Achaemenid Persians e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
33. Dhamma as propounded by Ashoka the great is not a religion but :
a) A moral Law, a Common Code of Conduct or an Ethical Order
b) Message of religion c) Unavoidable Order of King
d) None of Above e) Answer not known


a) 
b)  c) 
d)  e) 
34. Which Bahmani King inducted Hindus in the administration on a large scale ?
a) Alauddin Bahman Shah b) Firoz Shah Bahmani
c) Ahmad Shah d) Mahmud Gawan e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
35. The Capital of the Bahmani Kings was
a) Gulbarga b) Bijapur c) Belgaum
d) Madras e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
36. Mohammed Quli Qutubshah’s writings were compiled under the name of
a) Qabuliyat b) Dilkush c) Pyarageet
d) Quliyat e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
37. According to which of the foreign visitors “Practice of Sati was in vogue in Qutub
Shahi Period” ?
a) Tavernier b) Methwold c) Bernier
d) Thomas Bowery e) Answer not known
        

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
38. The Delhi Sultan during whose period Bahmani Kingdom was established in
Deccan
a) Muhammad Bin Tughluq b) Firoz Shah Tughluq
c) Alauddin Khalji d) Jalaluddin Khalji e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
39. Which language was encouraged by the rulers of Bahmani Kingdom ?
a) Hindi b) Turkish c) Arabic
d) Sanskrit e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
40. In which of the following architecture styles, the Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan is
formed ?
a) Indo-Islamic b) Indo-Greek c) Versara
d) Indian Rock Cut e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
41. Who was the following Bahmani King married to the daugher of Dev Raya I ?
a) Sultan Quli Hamadani or Quttbul Mulk b) Yusuf Adil Khan
c) Ahmad Shah I d) Firoz Shah Bahmani e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d)  e) 
42. How many kingdoms ruled over Vijayanagar ?
a) Four b) Five c) Six
d) Seven e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
43. Who among the Vijayanagar ruled adopted the ‘Gajabetakara’ (the elephant
hunter) ?
a) Deva Raya I b) Deva Raya II c) Harihara
d) Bukka e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
44. Which Vijayanagar ruled followed Vaishnavism ?
a) Krishna Dev Raya b) Vir Narsimha c) Tirumala

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
45. Who among the ruler of Vijayanagar maintained friendly relations with Albu-
querque, the Portuguese Governor and granted him permission to build for at
Bhatkal ?
a) Krishna Dev Raya b) Vir Narsimha c) Tirumala
       

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
46. Who of the following Vijayanagar Kings had assumed the title ‘Andhra Bhoja’ ?
a) Devaraya I b) Devaraya II c) Krishnadeva Raya
d) Virupaksha II e) Answer not known
“”
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
47. The first capital of Vijayanagar Empire was Hampi. Where was its second capi-
tal?
a) Vijayanagar b) Kanchi c) Bellore
d) Penukonda e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
48. Which festival is celebrated in North India when Pongal is celebrated in
TamilNadu ?
a) Holi b) Makarsankranti c) Diwali
d) Baishaki e) Answer not known
      

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
49. Who among the following Vijayanagar kings started to recruit Muslim fighters
in the army ?
a) Harihara I b) Harihara II c) Bukka
d) Devaraya II e) Answer not known
        

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
50. The term ‘Amaram’ in the Vijayanagar Empire stood for
a) Grants given to the Brahamanas
b) Military grants
c) Grants given to scholars and poets
d) Grants given to the widows and the poor
e) Answer not known
‘’
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
51. Appar as a Jaina was known as _________
a) Harisena b) Theerthankara c) Sivagnana Sithiyar
d) Dharmasena e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
52. ________ provided Hinduism with a philosophic doctrine of Advaita.
a) Adi Sankara b) Ramanuja c) Ramananda
d) Chaitanya e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
53. Assertion (A) : After Guru Gobind Singh, the holy book Guru Granth Sahib came
to be considered the guru.
Reason (R) : Guru Gobind Singh was the compiler of Guru Granth Sahib.
a) R is not the correct explanation of A
b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct but R is wrong
d) Both A and R are wrong
e) Answer not known
 (A)          

(R)
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
e) 
54. _________ philosophy is known as vishistadvaita.
a) Adi Shankara b) Ramanuja c) Vallabhacharya
d) Tulsidas e) Answer not known
__________ 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
55. ___________ is the holy book of the Sikhs.
a) Kirtan b) Guru Granth Sahib c) Dharma Shalas
d) Khalsa e) Answer not known
__________
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
56. Who is considered their first guru by the Sikhs?
a) Lehna b) Guru Amir Singh c) Guru Nanak
d) Guru Gobind Singh e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
57. Who preached the Advaita philosophy?
a) Ramanujar b) Ramananda c) Nammazhwar
d) Adi Shankara e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
58. The meaning of the word Jener
a) one who has control the senses b) one who wears the direction
c) They swim the sea of births d) One who wear white dress
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
59. The Queen of Mantras is
a) Gayathri Mantram b) Yajur Veda Mantram c) Upanidathas
d) Samhithas e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
60. According to the saivite religious doctrine ‘pasu’ means
a) Body b) Karma c) Life
d) Maya e) Answer not known
‘’
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
61. Compiled Books by Manu, Yajnavalkir and others
a) Scriptures b) Upanishads c) Dharma sastras
d) Aranyas e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
62. Which was the largest administrative division during the Vijayanagara period?
a) Kottam b) Nadu c) Kurram
d) Mandalam e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
A. Sangama 1. Veera Narasimha
B. Saluva 2. Harihara
C. Thuluva 3. Saluva Narasimha
D. Araveedu 4. Thirumala

A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 4 2 1 3 b) 2 3 1 4
c) 3 2 1 4 d) 2 4 1 3
64. The brothers Harihara and Bhukha served under the Hoysala King
a) ViraBallala II b) Narasimhan II c) Billama - VI
d) None e) Answer not known

a)  b)   c) 
d)  e) 
65. What is the correct chronology of dynastics that ruled Vijayanagar?
a) Sangama, Tuluva, Saluva, Aravidu b) Tuluva, Sangama, Saluva, Aravidu
c) Aravidu, Sangama, Tuluva, Saluva d) Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, Aravidu
e) Answer not known

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
e) 
66. Krishnadeva Raya was the ruler of the Vijayanagar empire between
a) A.D.1485-1502 b) A.D.1509-1529 c) A.D.1533-1545
d) A.D.1550-1565 e) Answer not known

a) 1485-1502 b) 1509-1529 c) 1533-1545
d) 1550-1565 e) 
67. Which emblem was adopted by the Vijayanagara rulers?
a) Tiger b) Fish c) Boar (Varahaas)
d) Bow e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
68. The village administration under the Vijayanagar rule in Tamilagam was known as
a) Nayankara system b) Ayagar system c) Palayakara system
d) Kaval system e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
69. Which was the famous festival in the Vijayanagar Empire?
a) Mahasivaratri b) Mahanavami c) Dhasara
d) Deepavali e) Answer not known
?
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
70. List out the following Bahmani rulers in chronological order and mark the
correct choice:
I. Alauddin Bahman Shah II. Muhammad Shah III
III. Ahmad Shah IV. Firuz Shah
   

I.  II. 
III.  IV. 
a) I, III, IV, II b) I, IV, III, II c) IV, I, III, II
d) IV, I, II, III e) Answer not known
71. Name the Bahmani King who was a linguist and a poet.
a) Ala-ud-din Hasan Shah b) Muhammad I
c) Sultan Firoz d) Mujahid e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
72. Vijayanagar emperors issued a large number of gold coins called________.
a) Varahas b) Jital c) Tanka
d) Dinar e) Answer not known
_____
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
73. Mahmud Gawan used________ chemists to teach the preparation and use of
gunpowder.
a) Moracco b) Farsi c) Italian
d) China e) Answer not known

______
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
74. Krishnadevaraya planted the pillar of victory at _______
a) Belgaum b) Cuttack c) Simhachalam
d) Rajamahendravaram e) Answer not known
______
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 
75. Mohammed Gawan Madrasa is a large library containing a collection of 3000
manuscripts situated at ________
a) Berar b) Bijapur c) Bidar
d) Ahmadnagar e) Answer not known

_____
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e) 

NAME : ...................................................................... As
A B C D E
Subject :.....................................................................
Bs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date : .....................................................................
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cs
Ds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Es
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

1. Which was the capital of the Cheras?
a) Vanji b) Tondi c) Musiri
d) Madurai e) Answer not known
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
1. The Hathighumpha inscription of Kharavela at Kalinga also mentions Sangam age.
2. Asokan inscription mention about Pallava Rulers.
Of these statements. which is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) Both 1 and 2 c) 2 only
 
 
 
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
3. Pallavas originally followed the religion of
a) Buddhism b) Saivism c) Jainism
d) Vaishnavism e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
4. Aihole inscription was composed by
a) Harisena b) Dandin c) Ravikeerthi
d) Perundavanar e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
5. God Shiva’s image depicted in various styles as Nataraja, Somaskandha, Gangadhara,
Arthanareesvara and Thirumurthy were found at
a) Kanheri b) Ellora c) Sholapur
d) Sripuri e) Answer not known

    
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
6. Who was called as the Ponveindha Cholan, who liberally donated gold to Chidambaram
Nataraja temple?
a) Uttama Cholan b) Aditya Cholan c) Parantaka I
d) Vijayalaya Cholan e) Answer not known


a)   b)   c) 
d)   e)  
7. Select the correctly matched pair
a) Sekkilar - Sivaga Sindhamani
b) Jayankodar - Moovarula
c) Ottakkuthar - Kalingathupparani
d) Pugazhendi - Nalavenpa
e) Answer not known
   
a)   
b)   
c)   
d)   
e)  
8. The ‘Dakshinamurti’ idol of Shiva depicts him in which form?
a) Teacher b) Dancing c) Reclining
d) Meditating e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
9. Tolkappiyam text deals with
a) Administration b) Law c) Grammar and Poetry
 
a)  b)  c)  
d)  e)  
10. Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the Western coast?
1. Korkai 2. Puhar
3. Tondi 4. Mushiri
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
a) Only 1 and 2 b) Only 2 and 3 c) Only 3 and 4
d) Only 4 and 1 e) Answer not known
     
   
   
     
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
11. Which of the following is not a Pattuppattu (or) Ten Idylls?
a) MullaiPattu b) Kalitogai c) KurinjiPattu
d) Pattinapalai e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
A. First Sangam 1. Kapadapuram
B. Second Sangam 2. Madurai
C. Tolkappiyam 3. Then Madurai
D. Third Sangam 4. Tolkappiyar

A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 2 1 4 3 b) 3 1 4 2
c) 3 2 4 1 d) 1 2 4 3
13. Bharavi, the great Sanskrit scholar lived in the time of
a) Simha Vishnu b) Rajasimha c) Narasimhavarman II
d) Mahendravarman I e) Answer not known

a)   b)  c)  
d)   e)  
14. The examples of Chalukyan architecture were found at
a) Aihole b) Badami c) Pattadakal
     
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
15. The battle of Takkolam in 946 A.D. was fought and won by
a) Rajathiraja b) Krishna III c) Krishna I
d) Dantidurga e) Answer not known

a)  b)   c)  
d)  e)  
16. Parantaka I defeated the king of
a) Ceylon b) Pandya c) Pallavas
d) a & b e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d) a & b e)  
17. Name the Chola ruler who abolished all the unnecessary taxes and was called Sungam
Thavirtha Cholan.
a) Rajendra I b) Rajaraja I c) Kulothunga I
d) Vijayala Cholam e) Answer not known
         
  
a)  b)  c)  
d)   e)  
18. In whose tenure, 72 traders were sent to China?
a) Kulottunga-I b) Rajendra-I c) Rajaraja-I
d) Rajadhiraja-I e) Answer not known

a)   b)  c) 
d)  e)  
19. In Sangam Literature ‘Tolkappiyam’ is a text of
a) Tamil poetry b) Tamil grammar c) Tamil architecture
d) Tamil polity e) Answer not known
 ‘’   
a)   b)   c) 
d)   e)  
20. Consider the following statements.
1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination
over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South East Asia and con-
quered some of the areas.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
  
        
     
 

   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
21. Which is not correct about Sangam Society?
a) Kurinji - Hills tracts b) Mullai - Pastoral c) Neydal - Coastal
d) Palai - Agriculture e) Answer not known
    
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
22. Samudra Gupta, in his southern expedition defeated the Pallava ruler
a) Vishnugopa b) Sivaskandavarman c) Vijayaskamdavarman
d) Sri Varman e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
23. The founder of the Chalukya dynasty was
a) Pulakesin II b) Pulakesin I c) Dandidurga
d) Krishna e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
24. The Rashtrakuta rule reached its highest point during the period of
a) Dantidurga b) Krishna II c) Krishna I
d) Amogavarsha I e) Answer not known

a)  b)   c)  
d)  e)  
25. Which of the following temples depict the story of Ravana’s attempt to lift Mount
Kailash, and the stories of Ramayana?
a) Ellora b) Kanheri c) Sholapur
        
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
26. Vatapikonda title was adopted by
a) Narasimhavarman II b) Narasimhavarman I c) Rajasimha
d) Mahendravarman I e) Answer not known

a)   b)  c) 
d)   e)  
27. Which of the following was special feature of Chola administration?
a) Division of empire into mandalam
b) Autonomy of village administration
c) Full powers to Ministers of State
d) Cheap and proper tax collection method
e) Answer not known

a)   
b)  
c)    
d) 
e)  
28. Ganitasaram was written by
a) Viracharya b) Ponna c) Jainasena
d) Gunabadhra e) Answer not known
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
29. Ravikeerthi was the court poet of
a) Pulakesin II b) Pulakesin I c) Vikrmaditya
d) Krishna II e) Answer not known
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)   e)  
30. Elephanta is an island originally called
a) Ellor b) Kanheri c) Sholapur
 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
31. Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer with the help of code given below.
List-I List-II
A. Chalukyas 1. Madurai
B. Pallava 2. Kannauj
C. Harsha 3. Badami
D. Pandya 4. Kanchipuram

I II
A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 3 4 2 1 b) 4 3 2 1
c) 1 4 2 3 d) 1 3 2 4
32. Puravuvarithinaikkalam was the department of
a) Political administration b) Revenue administration
c) General administration d) Military administration e) Answer not known
    
a)  b)   c)  
d)   e)  
33. The famous book Manimehalai is written by
a) SithalaiSathanar b) Elangovadikal c) Thiruvalluvar
d) Ottakuthar e) Answer not known
    
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
34. Perundevanar was patronised by
a) Narasimhavarman II b) Mahendravarman I c) Simha Vishnu
d) Nandivarman II e) Answer not known

a)   b)   c)  
d)   e)  
35. Pulakesin II was defeated by the Pallava ruler
a) Narasimhavarman I b) Mahendravarman I c) Simha Vishnu
d) Nandivarman II e) Answer not known

a)  b)   c)  
d)   e)  
36. Parantaka I issued the two famour inscriptions that mentions the detailed village ad-
ministration are found at
a) Uraiyur b) Uthiramerur c) Tanjore
d) Kumbakonam e) Answer not known


a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
37. Kailasa temple at Ellora in a single monolithic rock was built by
a) Dantidurga b) Krishna I c) Krishna III
d) Govinda III e) Answer not known

a)  b)   c)  
d)   e)  
38. With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following
statements.
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste
hierarchy.
 
  
       
 
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
39. Which one of the following Tamil Texts has been called Laghuveda?
a) Nandhikalambagam b) Kalingattuparani c) Periyapuranam
d) Kural e) Answer not known
    
a)   b)  c) 
d)  e)  
40. The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit text denoted
a) A fine variety of Indian muslim
b) Ivory
c) Damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
d) Pepper
e) Answer not known
  ‘’  
a)    
b) 
c)   
d) 
e)  
41. Vijalaya Cholan built a temple for goddess Durga for Celebrating his victory at
a) Vijayalayacholeswaram
b) Tanjore
c) Uriyur
d) Gangaikonda Cholapuram
e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)   e)  
42. Who is not a women poet?
a) Nachinukeneyar b) Avvaiyar c) Ottakuthar
d) Vennikkuyathiyar e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
A. Pandyas 1. Bow
B. Cholas 2. Lion
C. Cheras 3. Carp
D. Pallavas 4. Tiger

A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 4 1 2 3 b) 1 2 3 4
c) 3 4 1 2 d) 3 1 4 2
44. The Chola era was famous for
a) Religious development b) Village Assemblies c) Warfare with Rashtrakuta
d) Trade from Sri Lanka e) Answer not known
?
a)  b)  c) 
d)  
e)  
45. The Virupaksha temple was built based on the model of
a) Kailasanada temple b) Vaikundaperumal temple
c) Mutheeswara temple d) Matagenswara temple
e) Answer not known

a)   b) 
c)  d) 
e)  
46. Western Chalukyas had their capital at
a) Badami or Vatapi b) Kalyani c) Warrangal
d) Dwarasamudra e) Answer not known
    
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
47. Who established the Imperial Chola’s line by capturing Tanjore and defeating
Muttaraiyars in 815 A.D?
a) Vijalaya Cholar b) Rajathiraja c) Uttama Cholan
d) Rajaraja The Great e) Answer not known
        
 
a)   b)  c)  
d)  e)  
48. The Rashtrakuta ruler who invaded the North and defeated the ruler in Kanauj and
established the Rashtrakuta rule was
a) Amogavarsha I b) Krishna I c) Krishna III
d) Govinda III e) Answer not known
        

a)   b)   c)  
d)   e)  
49. The life stories of various Jaina saints were written in Kannada language by
a) Viracharya b) Ponna c) Jainasena
d) Gunabadhra e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
50. Pallavas were the feudatories of
a) Satavahanas b) Cholas c) Vakatakas
d) Mauryas e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
51. The last Chalukya ruler was
a) Kirtivarman II b) Dandidurga c) Vikramaditya
d) Krishna III e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)   e)  
52. The Chola ruler who defeated the Ceylon king and shifted Anuradhapura, the capital of
Sri Lankas to Polanaruva was
a) Rajaraja I b) Kulothunga I c) Parantaka I
d) Rajendra I e) Answer not known
e) Answer not known


a)  b)   c) 
d)  e)  
53. During the Rashtrakuta rule, kingdom was divided for the convenience into bhuktis
which consisted of
a) 50 to 70 villages b) 40 to 50 villages c) 10 to 20 villages
d) 30 to 40 villages e) Answer not known
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
54. Which book provides information about Chera?
a) Pattinapalai b) Padirrupattu c) Purananuru
 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
55. Personal troops of the king were called as
a) Velaikkarar b) Kaikolaperumpadai c) Kadagam
d) b and c only e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d) b c  e)  
56. The Chalukyan rulers patronised
a) Buddhism b) Jainism c) Vaishnavism
d) Saivam e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
57. Pallavas issued their charter initially in the language of
a) Tamil b) Pali c) Telugu
d) Prakrit e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
58. Who devastated Chola dynasty eventually?
a) Mahmud Ghaznavi b) Bakhtiyar Khalji c) Muhammad Gauri
d) Malik Kafur e) Answer not known
  
a)   b)   c)  
d)   e)  
59. The Naval battle of Kandalursalai which resulted in destruction of the Chera navy and
the decline of Chera rule in Malabar region was fought by
a) Rajendra I b) Rajaraja II c) Kulothunga I
d) Vijayala Cholan e) Answer not known
         

a)  b)  c)  
d)   e)  
60. Third Sangam was held at
a) Arikamedu b) Kapadapuram c) Madurai
d) Tuticorin e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
61. The Rashtrakuta’s new capital Manyakheda or Malkhed was built by
a) Dantidurga b) Krishna III c) Krishna I
d) Amogavarsha I e) Answer not known

a)  b)   c)  
d)  e)  
62. Which of the following languages was/were used by the later Pallavas in their Char-
ters?
a) Sanskrit b) Tamil c) Both Sanskrit and
d) Prakrit e) Answer not known
 
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
63. The Chola’s administration was divided for the purpose of easy administration in that
the Valanadu was headed by
a) Nattar b) Periyanattar c) Ilamko
d) Gramani e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
64. Most famous sculptures of Cholas age were
a) Stone sculptures b) Marble sculptures
c) Vishnu sculptures d) Bronze sculptures of Nataraja Shiva
e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c)  
d)  e)  
65. Who of the following Chinese travellers has given an account of the relationship of
China with India during the reign of Chalukyas?
a) Fa-Hien b) Hiuen-Tsang c) It-Sing
d) Matwalin e) Answer not known
     

a)  b)   c) 
d)  e)  
66. Mahendravarman’s title of Vichitrachitta was mentioned in the inscription of
a) Mamandur b) Mandagappattu c) Trichirappalli
d) Kuduminanmalai e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
67. Which of the following South Indian state was famous for its naval power?
a) Chola b) Chera c) Pallava
d) Rashtrakuta e) Answer not known
   
a)  b)  c) 
d)   e)  
68. Mahendravarman I started the new style of architecture later called as
a) Nagara style of architecture
b) Vessara style of architecture
c) Dravidian architecture
d) Combination of all types of architecture
e) Answer not known
       
 
a)  b) 
c)  d)    
e)  
List-I List-II
A. Thirukural 1. Love Story
B. Tolkappiyam 2. Philosophy
C. Silapadikaram 3. Merchant Story
D. Manimekalai 4. Grammar

I II
A.   
B.   
C.   
D.   
A B C D A B C D
a) 1 2 4 3 b) 2 3 4 1
c) 4 2 3 1 d) 2 4 1 2
70. Rashtrakuta education center mentioned in an inscription was
a) Kanheri b) Sholapur c) Dharwar
d) Salatogi e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
71. Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably show the deity with
a) Eight hands b) Six hands c) Four hands
d) Two hands e) Answer not known

a)  b)  c)  
d)   e)  
72. Which among the following dynasties, King declared their successor in own tenure?
a) Chalukya b) Chola c) Kadamba
d) Kalchuri e) Answer not known
      
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  
73. During the rule of the Chola Kings which of the following Wariyams looked after gar-
den administration?
a) Pan Variyam b) Airi Variyam c) Thotta Variyam
d) Samvatsara Variyam e) Answer not known
    
a)  b)   c) 
d)   e)  
74. Who was the Chola monarch who gave complete freedom to Sri Lanka and got his
daughter married to the Sinhala Prince?
a) Kulottunga I b) Rajendra c) Adhirajendra
d) Rajadhiraja I e) Answer not known
          
 
a)   b)  c) 
d)  e)  
75. Which one of the following trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route con-
necting Kalyani with Vengi?
a) Tagara b) Sripur c) Tripuri
d) Tamralipti e) Answer not known
        
  
a)  b)  c) 
d)  e)  

NAME : ...................................................................... As
A B C D E
Subject :.....................................................................
Bs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date : .....................................................................
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cs
Ds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Es
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
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8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

1. Who was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins?
a) Chandragupta-I b) Samudragupta
c) Chandragupta-II d) Kumaragupta

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
2. In ancient India, the irrigation tax was called
a) Bidakabhagam b) Hiranya
c) Udranga d) Uparnika

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
3. The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of ‘Param Bhagavata’ was
c) Chandragupta-II d) Srigupta
 ‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
4. Which of the following is the oldest Smriti ?
a) Manu Smriti b) Yajnvalkya Smriti
c) Narad Smriti d) Brihaspati Smriti
“”
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
5. According to the Fahien, which place was called as “Land of Brahamanism” ?
a) Deccan Plateau b) Gangetic Valley
c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of these
“”
a)  b) 
c) a b  d) 
6. Who of the following rulers had performed four Ashwamedhas?
a) Pushyamitra Shunga b) Pravarasena-I
c) Samudragupta d) Chandragupta-II

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
7. Chinese traveller ‘Sungyun’ was came in India in
a) 515 A.D. to 520 A.D. b) 525 A.D. to 529 A.D.
c) 545 A.D. to 552 A.D. d) 592 A.D. to 597 A.D.
““
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
8. Which of the following is not a classical dance of India ?
a) Kathak b) Sattriya
c) Manipuri d) Bhangra

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
9. The founder of ‘school of Navya Nyaya’ was
a) Raghunath Shiromani b) Gangesh
c) Sridhara d) Udayana
‘‘
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
10. In Gupta’s period, ‘Bali’ was related to
a) Administrative Unit b) Book
c) Drama d) Tax
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
11. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called
a) Karshapana b) Dinara
c) Rupaka d) Nisc

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
12. The system of philosophy propounded by Kapila Muni is
a) Purva Mimansa b) Sankhya Philosophy
c) Nyaya Philosophy d) Uttar Mimansa

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
13. Gupta Dynasty ruled during
a) 319 - 500 A.D. b) 319 - 324 A.D.
c) 325 - 375 A.D. d) 566 - 597 A.D.

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
14. The famous ‘Ganga Sagar Mela’, an annual fair is held in which state of India ?
a) Bihar b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Jharkhand d) West Bengal
 ‘  ’      

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
15. The game of ‘Chess’ is said to have originated in
a) China b) Iran
c) Indonesia d) India
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
16. Madai Festival is a tribal festival of which among the following states ?
a) Assam b) Bihar
c) Chattisgarh d) Manipur
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
17. Who among the following Gupta Kings had another name ‘Devagupta’?
a) Samudragupta b) Chandragupta-II
c) Kumaragupta d) None of the above
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
18. Who of the following among the Nine Gems of Chandragupta was associated
with Astrology?
a) Vararuchi b) Sanku
c) Kshapanak d) Amar Singh

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
19. Who composed the famous song ‘Sare Jahan SeAchha’ ?
a) Jaidev b) Mohammad Iqbal
c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay d) Rabindranath Tagore
“”
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
20. Consider the following Statements :
1. Mehrauli Pillar inscription refers to the achievements of Chandra Gupta I.
2. Allahabad Pillar inscription describes the reign of Skanda Gupta
Of thes statements which is / are incorrect ?
a) 1 only b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2

 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
21. Singhey Khababs Festival is celebrated in which among the following states of
India ?
a) Himachal Pradesh b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Uttarakhand d) Punjab
“”
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
22. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on
a) A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore
b) A romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman
c) The story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes
d) The court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya
“”
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
23. Hazi Ibrahim Sarhindi is known to be a Persian Writer during the reign of Akbar
was translated the following Sanskrit work in Persian ?
a) Ramayana b) Mahabharata
c) Atharvana Veda d) Rig Veda
     ‘  ’ 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
24. Who of the following was the first Gupta ruler to issue coins?
a) Chandragupta-I b) Ghatotkacha
c) Samudragupta d) Srigupta

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
25. Who among the following changed the name of Tanna Mishra to Tansen ?
a) Akbar b) Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior
c) Raja Mansingh Tomar d) Swami Haridas
‘‘
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
26. Who among the following is known for his Ayurvedic thematic composition
during Gupta period?
a) Saumilla b) Shudraka
c) Shunaka d) Sushruta
       

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
27. The Gupta Empire granted taxfree agrarian land to which of the following?
a) Military officials b) Civil officials
c) Brahmins d) Courts scholars

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
28. In 3rd Century A.D., Warangal was famous for
a) Copper pots b) Gold Jewelleries
c) Iron implements d) Elephant-teeth work

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
29. Which of the following is / are recognised as the intangible cultural heritage of
India by UNESCO ?
1. Chanting of Vedic Mantra 2. Bharatnatyam of Tamil Nadu
3. Buddhist Chanting in Ladhakh 4. Sankirtana of Manipur
5. Chhau Dance of Orissa
Select the correct option from codes given below :
a) 1 and 4 only b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

   
   
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
30. From the third century A.D.when the Huna invasion ended the Roman Empire,
the Indian merchants relied more and moreon the
a) African trade b) Western-European trade
c) South-East Asian trade d) Middle-Eastern trade


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
31. Consider the following dance forms of India :
1. Kathak 2. Kuchipudi
3. Mohiniyattam 4. Chhau
Which of the above are recognised as classical dance ?
a) 1 & 2 only b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1, 2 & 3 only d) 1, 2, 3 & 4

   
   

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
32. Which type of land was called ‘Aprahat’?
a) Without cultivated forest land b) Irrigated land
c) Dense forest land d) Cultivated land
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
33. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what are Sandhara, Nirandhara
and Sarvatobhadra ?
a) Styles of Buddhist Stupas
b) Styles of Hindu temples
c) Styles of Jain Temples
d) Stages of Monastic life faced by a monk or ascetic
      

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
34. What was the national emblem of the Gupta Empire ?
a) Lion b) Peacock c) Garuda d) Elephant

a)  b)  c)  d) 
35. Who among the following kings was not defeated by Samudra Gupta ?
a) Mahendra of Kosala b) Vishnu Gupta of Kanchi
c) Karikalan Cholan of Thanjur d) Ugarasena of Palakka

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
36. The first inscriptional evidence of the Satipratha has been found from
a) Iran b) Junagarh c) Mandsaur d) Sanchi

a)  b)  c)  d) 
37. With respect to Indian Culture, what is ‘Ghode Modni’ ?
a) Festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh
b) Tribe of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
c) Dance form in Goa
d) Style of Painting
“”
a)  
b) 
c) 
d) 
38. Who propagated ‘Yoga Darshan’?
a) Patanjali b) Gautama c) Jaimini d) Shankaracharya
‘’
a)  b)  c)  d) 
39. Which of the following is a collection of magic spells and charms to ward off the
evil spirits and diseases ?
a) Rig Veda b) Sama Veda
c) Yajur Veda d) Atharvana Veda
   

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
40. Kalidas was in the ruling period of
a) Samudragupta b) Ashoka
c) Chandragupta-I d) Chandragupta-II

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
41. How many Sutras are there ?

a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10
42. Which of the following were the patrons of the Company style of art ?
1. Lord Impey 2. Lord Wellesley
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
a) Only 1 b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2 d) Neither 1 & 2

   

a)  b)  c)  d) 
43. ‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with
a) The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan
b) The victory of Chandragupta II over the Shaka Kshatrapas of Western India
c) The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta
d) The love affairs between a Gupta King and a Princess of Kamarupa
‘’
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
44. Which (among these) are Gupta’s gold coins?
a) Kaudi b) Dinara c) Nishka d) Pan

a)  b)  c)  d) 
45. Which of the following is the oldest Upanishadas ?
a) Shvetashvatara upanishad b) Brihadaranyaka upanishad
c) Mukhaya upanishad d) Brahmasutra upanishad

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
46. ‘Bull’ in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddha’s life ?
a) Birth b) Great departure
c) Enlightenment d) Mahaparinirvan
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
47. During the time of Harsha who served as the head of the Nalanda University ?
a) Fahien b) Hiuen-Tsang c) Shilbhadra d) Itsing

a)  b)  c)  d) 
48. Who is known as the Napoleon of India?
a) Chandragupta Maurya b) Chandragupta-II Vikramaditya
c) Great Ashoka d) Samudragupta

a)  b) 
c)   d) 
49. What was the main effort of vedic culture an Indian History ?
a) Solidification of race b) Progress of Metaphysics
c) Development of Sanskrit d) None of these

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
50. The Hunas invaded India during the reign of
a) Chandragupta-II b) Kumaragupta-I
c) Skandagupta d) Budhagupta

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
51. Which one of the following ports handled the North Indian trade during the
Gupta Period?
a) Bhadoch b) Kalyan c) Cambay d) Tamralipti
        

a)  b)  c)  d) 
1. Samudra Gupta issued eight types of gold Coins
2. The mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of Buddha as pre-
sented in the Jataka stories.
Of these statements which is / are correct
a) 1 only b) Both 1 and 2 c) 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2

 
      


a)  b)  c)  d) 
53. Which of the following is a popular folk dance of Maharashtra ?
a) Garba b) Dandiya c) Tamasha d) Bhangra

a)  b)  c)  d) 
54. An inscription by which of the following is found on the pillar containing Prayag
Prasasti of Samudragupta?
a) Jahangir b) Shahjahan c) Aurangzeb d) Dara Shikoh
      

a)  b)  c)  d) 
55. What was the land revenue rate in Gupta age?
a) Fourth part of the production b) Sixth part of the production
c) Eighth part of the production d) Half part of the production

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
56. Centres located in Gujarat, Bengal, Deccan and Tamil Country during the Gupta
period were associated with which of the following?
a) Textile manufacture b) Gems and precious stones
c) Handicrafts d) Opium cultivation
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
57. Buddha’a preachings were mainly related to _______
a) Purity of thought and conduct b) Belief in one god
c) Practice of rituals d) Idol worship

a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
58. Mughal painting flourished during the reign of _____
a) Shahjahan b) Akbar c) Aurangzeb d) Jahangir

a)  b)  c)  d) 
59. Who is known as ‘Saka-conqueror’?
c) Chandragupta-II d) Kumaragupta
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
60. The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?
a) Mahapadma Nanda b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Ashoka d) Samudragupta

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
61. 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
         

a)  b)  c)  d) 
62. Which one of the following is not a feature of North Indian temple architec-
ture?
a) Sikhara b) Garbha Griha c) Gopura d) Pradakshina

a)  b)  c)  d) 
63. Who among the following is not associated with medicine in ancient India?
a) Dhanvantri b) Bhaskaracharya c) Charaka d) Susruta

a)  b)  c)  d) 
64. From which inscription it is known that Skandagupta defeated Hunas?
a) Bhitari Pillar Inscription b) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
c) Mandsaur Inscription d) Udayagiri Inscription

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
65. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period women and Sudras speak
a) Sanskrit b) Prakrit c) Pali d) Sauraseni
       

a)  b)  c)  d) 
66. Which of the following dances is a solo dance ?
a) OttanThullal b) Kuchipudi c) Yakshagana d) Odissi

a)  b)  c)  d) 
67. The Paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development
of art under the
a) Pallavas b) Chalukyas c) Pandyas d) Guptas


a)  b)  c)  d) 
68. There were different causes for the downfall of the Gupta Empire.Which one
among the statements given below was not the cause?
a) Huna invasion
b) Feudal set-up of administration
c) Acceptance of Buddhism by the later Guptas
d) Arab invasion


a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
69. Historic Chandragiri Fort is located in which of the following states ?
a) Andhra Pradesh b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra d) Telangana

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
70. 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 these
      

a)  b)  c)  d) 
71. Which ruling dynasty donated maximum villages to temples and Brahmins?
a) Gupta Dynasty b) Pala Dynasty c) Rashtrakutas d) Pratihara


a)  b)  c)  d) 
72. The Ashoka Pillar at Allahabad provides information about the reign of
a) Chandragupta Maurya b) Chandragupta-I
c) Chandragupta-II d) Samudragupta


a)  b) 
c)  d) 
73. ‘Prithivyah Pratham Veer’ was the title of
a) Samudragupta b) Rajendra-I
c) Amoghavarsha d) Gautamiputra Shatkarni
‘’
a)  b) 
c)  d) 
74. Read the following statements carefully
1. Gupta Emperors claimed divine rights for themselves
2. Their administration was highly centralised
3. They extended the tradition of land grants
Answer on the basis of following code.
a) 1, 2 and 3 are true b) 1 and 2 are true
c) 1 and 3 are true d) 2 and 3 are true

 
 
 

a)  b) 
c)  d) 
75. Who among the following is called founder of Indian Atomism?
a) Maharshi Kapil b) Maharshi Gautam
c) Maharshi Kanad d) Maharshi Patanjali

a)  b)  c)  d) 

NAME : ...................................................................... As
A B C D E
Subject :.....................................................................
Bs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date : .....................................................................
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cs
Ds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Es
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

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1.

a) Haldia, Paradeep, Masulipatinam, Tuticorin

The places marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively indicate the

The Number of Questions shaded by the Candidate

20 A B C D E 60 A B C D E 100 A B C D E 140 A B C D E 180 A B C D E

21 A B C D E 61 A B C D E 101 A B C D E 141 A B C D E 181 A B C D E

22 A B C D E 62 A B C D E 102 A B C D E 142 A B C D E 182 A B C D E

23 A B C D E 63 A B C D E 103 A B C D E 143 A B C D E 183 A B C D E

24 A B C D E 64 A B C D E 104 A B C D E 144 A B C D E 184 A B C D E

25 A B C D E 65 A B C D E 105 A B C D E 145 A B C D E 185 A B C D E

26 A B C D E 66 A B C D E 106 A B C D E 146 A B C D E 186 A B C D E

27 A B C D E 67 A B C D E 107 A B C D E 147 A B C D E 187 A B C D E

28 A B C D E 68 A B C D E 108 A B C D E 148 A B C D E 188 A B C D E

29 A B C D E 69 A B C D E 109 A B C D E 149 A B C D E 189 A B C D E

30 A B C D E 70 A B C D E 110 A B C D E 150 A B C D E 190 A B C D E

31 A B C D E 71 A B C D E 111 A B C D E 151 A B C D E 191 A B C D E

32 A B C D E 72 A B C D E 112 A B C D E 152 A B C D E 192 A B C D E

33 A B C D E 73 A B C D E 113 A B C D E 153 A B C D E 193 A B C D E

34 A B C D E 74 A B C D E 114 A B C D E 154 A B C D E 194 A B C D E

35 A B C D E 75 A B C D E 115 A B C D E 155 A B C D E 195 A B C D E

36 A B C D E 76 A B C D E 116 A B C D E 156 A B C D E 196 A B C D E

37 A B C D E 77 A B C D E 117 A B C D E 157 A B C D E 197 A B C D E

38 A B C D E 78 A B C D E 118 A B C D E 158 A B C D E 198 A B C D E

39 A B C D E 79 A B C D E 119 A B C D E 159 A B C D E 199 A B C D E

40 A B C D E 80 A B C D E 120 A B C D E 160 A B C D E 200 A B C D E

The Number of As, Bs, Cs, Ds and Es as shaded by the Candidate

TUTICORIN - 9944511344 / THIRUNELVELI - 9894241422 / RAMANATHAPURAM - 7550352916 / MADURAI - 9843110566

In the given map of India correctly match the following

The Number of Questions shaded by the Candidate

20 A B C D E 60 A B C D E 100 A B C D E 140 A B C D E 180 A B C D E

21 A B C D E 61 A B C D E 101 A B C D E 141 A B C D E 181 A B C D E

22 A B C D E 62 A B C D E 102 A B C D E 142 A B C D E 182 A B C D E

23 A B C D E 63 A B C D E 103 A B C D E 143 A B C D E 183 A B C D E

24 A B C D E 64 A B C D E 104 A B C D E 144 A B C D E 184 A B C D E

25 A B C D E 65 A B C D E 105 A B C D E 145 A B C D E 185 A B C D E

26 A B C D E 66 A B C D E 106 A B C D E 146 A B C D E 186 A B C D E

27 A B C D E 67 A B C D E 107 A B C D E 147 A B C D E 187 A B C D E

28 A B C D E 68 A B C D E 108 A B C D E 148 A B C D E 188 A B C D E

29 A B C D E 69 A B C D E 109 A B C D E 149 A B C D E 189 A B C D E

30 A B C D E 70 A B C D E 110 A B C D E 150 A B C D E 190 A B C D E

31 A B C D E 71 A B C D E 111 A B C D E 151 A B C D E 191 A B C D E

32 A B C D E 72 A B C D E 112 A B C D E 152 A B C D E 192 A B C D E

33 A B C D E 73 A B C D E 113 A B C D E 153 A B C D E 193 A B C D E

34 A B C D E 74 A B C D E 114 A B C D E 154 A B C D E 194 A B C D E

35 A B C D E 75 A B C D E 115 A B C D E 155 A B C D E 195 A B C D E

36 A B C D E 76 A B C D E 116 A B C D E 156 A B C D E 196 A B C D E

37 A B C D E 77 A B C D E 117 A B C D E 157 A B C D E 197 A B C D E

38 A B C D E 78 A B C D E 118 A B C D E 158 A B C D E 198 A B C D E

39 A B C D E 79 A B C D E 119 A B C D E 159 A B C D E 199 A B C D E

40 A B C D E 80 A B C D E 120 A B C D E 160 A B C D E 200 A B C D E

The Number of As, Bs, Cs, Ds and Es as shaded by the Candidate

TUTICORIN - 9944511344 / THIRUNELVELI - 9894241422 / RAMANATHAPURAM - 7550352916 / MADURAI - 9843110566

iv) Akbar’s tomb situated at Sikandara near Agra.

The Number of Questions shaded by the Candidate

20 A B C D E 60 A B C D E 100 A B C D E 140 A B C D E 180 A B C D E

21 A B C D E 61 A B C D E 101 A B C D E 141 A B C D E 181 A B C D E

22 A B C D E 62 A B C D E 102 A B C D E 142 A B C D E 182 A B C D E

23 A B C D E 63 A B C D E 103 A B C D E 143 A B C D E 183 A B C D E

24 A B C D E 64 A B C D E 104 A B C D E 144 A B C D E 184 A B C D E

25 A B C D E 65 A B C D E 105 A B C D E 145 A B C D E 185 A B C D E

26 A B C D E 66 A B C D E 106 A B C D E 146 A B C D E 186 A B C D E

27 A B C D E 67 A B C D E 107 A B C D E 147 A B C D E 187 A B C D E

28 A B C D E 68 A B C D E 108 A B C D E 148 A B C D E 188 A B C D E