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TEST ID - 01
1. What is Palaeography ?
A. Study of coins.
B. Study of inscriptions.
C. Study of old writing used in inscriptions.
D. Study of Rocks
Answer – C .
Study of coins – Numismatics
Study of inscriptions – Epigraphy.
2. An Epigraphist can decipher most inscriptions of our country upto about the eight century
provided he/she has learnt
A. Pali and its variations.
B. Brahmi and its variations.
C. Prakrit and its variations.
D. Sanskrit and its variations.
Answer – B
Answer – C
Ramacharita written by Sandhyakara Nandi. It narrates the story of conflict between the Kaivarta
peasants and pala province.
Harshacharita – written by Banabhatta in th seventh century
Rajatarangni – written by kalhana in 12th century is considered to be the first work which possess
several traits of history writing as understood during our times.
Indika – written by Megasthenes , talks about Gupta emprie.
4. The Puranas Talk of four ages. The sequence of these ages in ascending order is
A. Krita , Dvapra , Kali and Treta
B. Dvapra , Krita , Treta , Kali
C. Dvapra, Treta ,Krita , Kali
D. Krita , Treta , Dvapra , Kali
Answer – D
9. From which place the complete skeleton of Mesolithic man was excavated.
A. Near Narmada , Jabalpur
B. Near Ahar in Udaipur
C. Near Belan river , Allahabd
D. None
Answer – A
Near Narmada , Jabalpur
Answer – Only B
Gabarbands or Nalas enclosed by dams for storing water were a feature of Harappan culture but not
channel or canal irrigation.
Answer – Both
No religious structures are found at Harappan site except for Great Bath which may have been used
for ablutions.
Answer - Only B
Harappans did not write long inscriptions , while Egyptians and Mesopotamians did.
Answer – Both
Answer – B .
Cow was the most important source of wealth during Rig vedic times and Gavishthi is the term for
war in Rig veda which means search for cows
Answer – B .
Purohita was the most important functionary followed by Senani.
Answer – Both AB
Kinship was the basis of social structure and man was identified by the clan to which it belonged.
Answer – C .( 23)
Child marriage was not practiced during Rigvedic times.Polyandry was practiced but not many
instances.
Answer – A
Soma was considered to be the god of plants and an intoxicating drink is named after him.
26. The dominant mode of worshipping the Gods during Rigvedic Age was through
A. Recitation of prayer
B. Offering of sacrifices
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both AB
D. None of the above
Answer – Both
Answer – C ( Iron )
Answer – Both
Answer – B
Chariot race was called - vajapeya.
Answer – C ( All )
Answer – B
The Indian Campaign of Alexander was a triumphant success. He added to his empire an Indian
province which was much larger than that conquered by Iran , though the Greek possessions in
Indian were soon lost to the then Maurya rulers.
Answer - B
Painted gray ware – Later vedic period
Answer – B
35. The terms “ nishka “ and “ Satamana “ in the Vedic texts are
A. Trader
B. God
C. Sacrificial ritual
D. Coins
Answer – D
Answer – C
Answer – B
Saulkikas were also called Sulkadhyakshas. Balisadhakas were tax collector. Mahamatras were
higher officials while Ayuktas were a class of officers.
Answer – A
The brahmanas exercised great influence in the monarchy but had no place in the early republics.
Answer – A
The kings of the period no longer summoned the sabhas and samiti.
41. Megasthenes was a Greek Ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta maurya by
A. Alexander
B. Darius
C. Nearchus
D. Seleucus
Answer- D ( Seleucus )
42. Consider the following
A. The Administration of Pataliputra was carried out by 5 committees , each consisting of 6
members.
B. The Mauryan Empire was divided into number of provinces and each province was placed under a
prince .
Which of the above are correct ?
A.Only A
B. Only B
C.Both AB
D. None of the above
Answer – B
The Administration of Pataliputra was carried out by 6 committees each consisting of 5 members.
Answer – C
Answer – A ( All )
45. The script used in Asokan Edicts are
1. Prakrit script
2. Kharoshti script
3. Greek script
A. 2
B. 12
C. 123
D. 23
Answer – D
Prakrit was the language while Brahmi was the script.
Answer – Both AB
Answer – None.
Samaharta was the highest officer incharge of assessment
Sannidhata was the chief custodian of the state treasury and store house.
48. The earliest example of hewing out caves from rocks for monks to live in is found during
Mauryan period at
A. Ajanta caves
B. Barabar caves
C. Junnar
D. Elephanta
Answer – B
The Mauryan artisans had started the practice of hewing out caves from rocks for monks to live in.
Answer – Both AB
Answer – B
Shih Huang Ti constructed Great wall of china to protect his empire against attacks from Scythians.
Answer – C
Mauryas were succeeded by Shungas ,who were then defeated by Kanvas.
Answer – B
Due to pressure from Scythian tribes Bactrian Greeks were forced to invade India.
53. Which rulers were the first to issue coins which can be definitely attributed to the kings ?
A. Sakas
B. Kushans
C. Indo-Greek
D. Parthians
Answer – None.
Vikram samvat of 58 B.C is based on the fact that a king of Ujjain defeated Sakas.
Indo Greek introduced Hellonistic art features in the north west frontier of India.
55. St Thomas is said to have come to India for the propagation of Christanity under
A. Scythians
B. Bactrian-Greeks
C. Parthians
D. Sakas
Answer – C
It was under the Parthian King Gondophernes that St Thomas came to India for the propagation of
christanity.
Answer- C ( 13 )
Rudradaman ( I )was a Saka. Rudradaman ( I ) issued the first ever long inscription in chaste Sanskrit.
57. The rulers who were also called Yuechis or Tocharians were
A. Parthians
B. Sakas
C. Bactrian
D. Kushans
Answer – D
58. The Kushan ruler who minted coppers in imitation of Roman coins was
A. Kadphises I
B. Kadphises II
C. Kanishka
D. Gondophernes
Answer – A ( Kadphises I )
Answer – A
Kanishka held a Buddhist council in Kashmir where the doctrines of Mahayana form of Buddhism
were finalized.
60. The Sakas and Kushans introduced which of the following in India
1. Turban
2. Tunic
3. Heavy long coat
A. 13
B. 1
C. 12
D.123
Answer – D ( All )
Answer – B
Answer – D
Asvaghosha also wrote Saundarananda.
Answer – C ( Curtain )
Answer – C ( Both )
Answer – C ( Both )
Answer – B
Saka ruler Rudradaman I had defeated Satavahans twice.
Answer – C ( Both )
It was customary for king to be named after his mother . ( Traces of matrilineal structure .)
Answer – B ( Senapati )
Due to Military and feudal elements in the Satavahana rule senapati was appointed provincial
governor.
Answer – A
In their kingdom Mahayana form of Buddhism commanded considerable following.
70. Consider the following about the Satavahanas rule
A. The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit
B. Their inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script.
Which of the above are correct ?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both AB
D. None of the above
Answer – B
The official language of the Satavahanas was Prakrit.
71. The term Megalith is used for
A. Settlements of people
B. Pottery Culture
C. Graves
D. Type of house Construction.
Answer - C ( Graves )
The graves were called megalith because they were encircled by big pieces of stone.
Answer – B ( Elara )
74. Rome was being drained of gold on account of her trade with India. This complaint was made in
the book
A. Indika
B. The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea
C. Naturalis Historia
D. Geography
Answer – C ( Pliny’s Naturalis Historia )
Answer - A ( Kushans )
Answer – B
Harishena was the court poet of Samudragupta and wrote glowing account of the military exploits of
his patron , which is inscribed on the Allahbad pillar.
Answer – None
The title of Vikramaditya was adopted by Chandragupta. Samudragupta had given permission to
build a Buddhist temple at Gaya on the request of Srilankan ruler Meghavarman.
78. The Chinese pilgrim Huang Tsang visited India under the rule of
A. Chandragupta I
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta II
D. None of the above.
Answer – D
Huang Tsang visited India under the rule of Harshavardhan.
Answer – C
Kautilya called the king dharmapravartaka or the promulgator of the social order.
Answer – B
The Gupta Bureaucracy was not as elaborate as that of the Mauryas.
B. No land transaction could be carried out without the consent of the village headman and the
village elders.
Which of the above are correct ?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both AB
D. None of the above
Answer – C
Answer – C
Answer – D
Samudragupta is represented on his coins playing the lute
( vina ).
Chandragupta II maintained the none luminaries in his court.
84. Consider the following about the plays written during the Gupta period
A. They were all comedies.
B. Characters of the higher and lower classes do not speak the same language.
Which of the above are correct ?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both AB
D. None of the above
Answer – C
85. The endowments which consisted of land and income from villages and were meant for
supporting religious and educational activities of the brahmanas was called
A. Bali
B. Agraharas
C. Amsa
D.Bhaga
Answer – B
Answer – B.
In the empire of Harsha law and order was not well maintained. Hsuan tsang was robbed of his
belongings .
88. The title of Vatapikonda or the conqueror of Vatapi was assumend by which ruler
A. Narsimhavarman
B. Pulakeshin
C.Pulakeshin II
D. Mayurasarman
Answer – A
Narsimhavarman was a Pallava king and after he conquered vatapi in 642 A.D , he assumed the title.
89. During the period 300 – 750 A.D in south India , the terms “ Ur “ , “ Sabha “ , “ Nagaram “
meant
A. Towns
B. Villages
C. Assemblies
D. None of the above
Answer : B
“ Ur “ , “ Sabha “ ,“ Nagaram “ were the three types of villages existing in South india.
90. Mahadayi river water dispute is between which of the following states
1. Maharastra
2. Karnataka
3. Goa
A. 23
B. 12
C.123
D. 13
Answer – C
Answer – C
Answer – C
The Asia-Africa Growth Corridor or AAGC is an economic cooperation agreement between the
governments of India and Japan. India on 25 May 2017 launched a vision document for Asia-Africa
Growth Corridor or AAGC at the African Development Bank meeting in Gujarat. It aims for Indo-
Japanese collaboration to develop quality infrastructure in Africa, complemented by digital
connectivity.
Answer – B
Ahmedabd has been selected due toits history for peace and unity . It has elegant carvings in its
Hindu and Jain temples and also has finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture and Hindu Muslim
art.
Answer – C ( Both )
PETN is a plastic explosive. PETN or Pentaerythritol tetranitrate is one of the most dangerous plastic
explosive. The substance is available in black market, and belongs to the same family as
nitroglycerin. It is preferred by militant groups because it cannot be easily detected owing to its
colourless crystals. Majority of explosive detectors use metal detectors, but PETN can be kept
hidden in a sealed container or an electrical equipment and thus can easily surpass security checks.
95. The “ Kanyashree scheme “ which has received Un Public service Award for 2017 is being
implemented in which state ?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
Answer – B
Kanyashree Prakalpa is an initiative taken by the Government of West Bengal to improve the life and
the status of the girls by helping economically backward families with cash so that families do not
arrange the marriage of their girl child before eighteen years because of economic problem. The
purpose of this initiative is to uplift those girls who are from poor families and thus can’t pursue
higher studies due to tough economic conditions. It has been given international recognition by the
United Kingdom’s Department of International Development and the UNICEF.
Answer- B
Petya is a family of encrypting ransomware that was first discovered in 2016. The malware
targets Microsoft Windows-based systems, infecting the master boot record to execute
a payload that encrypts a hard drive's file system table and prevents Windows from booting. It
subsequently demands that the user make a payment in Bitcoin in order to regain access to the
system.
Answer – A
The Chinese learnt the decimal system from the Buddhist Missionaries and the western world
borrowed it from the Arabs.
Answer – B
100. Consider the following regarding Susrutasamhita
A. It contains the name of large number of plants.
B. It describes various types of fever , leprosy , hysteria .
Which of the above are correct ?
A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both AB
D. None of the above
Answer – None
Both the descriptions are for Charakasamhita.