Ancient Indian History Topics

APPSC GROUP - 1 PRELIMS TEST SERIES
TEST- 4
Topics on India based on History - Ancient, Medieval, Art and
Culture
1. Consider the following statements regarding 5. Which of the following are the contributions/effects
Bimbisara of Persian Invasion on India?
1. He was the founder of Haryanaka Dynasty and the 1. Satrap system
first known ruler of Magadha. 2. Kharosthi script
2. He was the contemporary of Gautama Buddha 3. Indo-Iranian Commerce
3. He was the first Indian king to have a standing 4. Issuing of edicts
army a) Any one of the above statements is true
4. He was also known as Seniya. b) Any two of the above statements are true
a) 1,2,3 only are correct c) Any three of the above statements are true
b) 2,3,4 only are correct d) All are correct
c) 1,4 only are correct
d) All are correct 6. Consider the following statements
1. Alexandar invaded India during the reign of
2. Consider the following statements Mahapadmananda
1. Udayin shifted the capital of Magadha from 2. Alexander invasion led to the political unification of
Rajgriha to Pataliputra north India
2. Kalashoka convened Second Buddhist council a) 1 only is correct
3. Dhanananda invented Nandopakramani b) 2 only is correct
a) 1,2 only are correct c) Both are correct
b) 2,3 only are correct d) None is correct
d) All are correct 7. Arrange in a chronological order Foreign Invasions
on India
3. Which among the following were the reasons for 1. Persians
the rise of Magadha? 2. Greeks
1. Usage of Camels on a large scale. 3. Kushans
2. Proximity to the rich iron deposits 4. Sakas
3. Support for unorthodox religion a) 1,2,3,4
a) 1,2 only are correct b) 1,2,4,3
b) 2,3 only are correct c) 2,1,3,4
c) 1,3 only are correct d) 2,1,4,3
d) All are correct
8. Consider the following statements regarding Sunga
4. Who was the First conqueror who expedited and Dynasty
entered into India? 1. Patanjali was the contemporary of Pushyamitra
a) Alexander sunga
b) Xerxes 2. Bharhut stupa was the famous stupa of their period
c) Darius 3. Vidisha was the capital.
d) Cyrus 4. Pushyamitra sunga was the founder.
HYDERABAD, VIJAYAWADA. Ph: 9494 188 688 & 7842 871 172
a) 1,2,3 only are correct c) 1,3 only are correct
d) All are correct 13. What is the duty of Uparakshita during satavahana
reign?
9. Consider the following statements regarding Nasik a) Providing local army
inscription of Gautami putra satakarni b) Guarding of villages
1. He was described as the destroyer of the Shakas c) Duty of building caves for monks
2. He was described as Ekabrahmana d) Provides Horsemen during war
3. It was written in the form of a Padyakavya.
4. He was the ruler of Saurashtra 14.Consider the following statements regarding
5. It was located in Pandulena Cave Complex satavahanas
a) Any two of the above statements are true 1. Satavahana society was divided was based on
b) Any three of the above statements are true economic activity and status.
c) Any four of the above statements are true 2. Women were given higher education and they took
d) All are correct part in religious functions
3. Foreigners were not allowed to be absorbed into
10. Consider the following statements regarding Nasik the Hindu social order.
inscription of Ushavadata. a) 1,2 only are correct
1. It is the earliest known instance of Sanskrit usage in b) 2,3 only are correct
western India c) 1,3 only are correct
2. It documents tradition of dana (charity) to d) All are correct
Brahmins and Buddhists
3. It documents construction of infrastructure to serve 15. Consider the following statements regarding
pilgrims satavahanas
a) 1,2 only are correct 1. Periplus of the Erythraean Sea mentioned
b) 2,3 only are correct pratishtana as the important Satavahana trade centre.
c) 1,3 only are correct 2. They had trade relations with Arabia, Egypt, Rome.
d) All are correct 3. Vashishthiputra Shri Pulumavi issued coins with
ship motifs.
11. Consider the following statements regarding the 4. Gold coins called Karshapanas were issued for
Nanaghat inscription. trade.
1. It gives insights on the prevalence of Vaidika a) 1,2,3 only are correct
Dharma in the Deccan Region in the first century BCE. b) 2,3,4 only are correct
2. The Brahmi script is used to engrave this c) 1,3 only are correct
inscription, and the language is Sanskrit d) All are correct
3. It records the governance and prowess of the
Satakarni I. 16. Consider the following statements regarding
a) 1,2 only are correct sangam literature
b) 2,3 only are correct 1. Tolkapiyam survived from the Second Sangam,
c) 1,3 only are correct which was held in Madurai.
d) All are correct 2. Manimegalai provides information on Sangam
politics and society.
12. Consider the following statements regarding the 3. Pathinenkilkanakku deals with ethics and morals
administration of Satavahanas a) 1,2 only are correct
1. It had decentralized polity b) 2,3 only are correct
2. The state was divided into aharas c) 1,3 only are correct
3. Mahabhojas ,Maharathis were the feudatories. d) All are correct
4. They believed in the divine rights of a king
a) 1,2,3 only are correct 17. Which of the following ancient Kingdoms came to
b) 2,3,4 only are correct be known from Sangam Literature?
a) Pandyas 1. Horses
b) Chalukyas 2. Glass
c) Pallavas 3. Sweet wine
d) Kalingas 4. Ivory
a) 1,2,3 only are correct
18. Consider the following statements regarding b) 2,3,4 only are correct
Cheras c) 1,3 only are correct
1.They ruled over Kerala's centre and northern d) All are correct
regions
2.Pugalur inscription mentions of Chera monarchs. 23. What is meant by the term NIKAMAM during
3.They popularised the Pattini cult in Tamilnadu sangam period?
4.They were the first to send an embassy from South a) Merchant guilds
India to China. b) Royal patrons of the literature
a) 1,2,3 only are correct c) War booty
b) 2,3,4 only are correct d) Low paid labourers
d) All are correct 24. Consider the following statements regarding Indo-
greeks
19. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Indo-Greeks were the first rulers in India to issue
sangam period. gold coins.
1. The type of government was Hereditary monarchy 2. Maghera inscription gives information about the
2. Each monarch had a regular army. rule of Indo-Greeks.
a) 1 only is correct 3. The Milinda Panha provides a glimpse of the
b) 2 only is correct military methods of the period.
c) Both are correct a) 1,2 only are correct
d) NONE is correct b) 2,3 only are correct
20. Consider the following statements regarding the d) All are correct
castes as per Tolkapiyam during sangam period
1.Arasar ----- governing class 25. Which of the following statements given below
2.Anthanars ----- influential in Sangam politics and about the post-Mauryan period is not correct?
religion. a) The founder the Saka rule in India was Rudradaman
3.Vanigars ----- traders and merchants. b) Founder of the Kushana dynasty was Kadphises I
4.Vellalas -----agriculture c) St Thomas, who brought Christianity to India came
a) 1,2,3 only are correct to the court of Indo-Parthian king Gondophernes.
b) 2,3,4 only are correct d) Menander, an Indo-greek king embraced
c) 1,3 only are correct Buddhsim.
d) All are correct
26. Consider the following statements
21. Consider the following statements 1. Ramgupta was the first gupta ruler who issued
1. Cotton clothes woven at Uraiyur were greatly copper coins
demanded by the west during sangam period. 2. Chandra gupta-2 was the first gupta ruler to issue
2. The Pandyan port city of Korkai was the center of silver coins.
the pearl trade. 3. The archer type coins were introduced for the first
a) 1 only is correct time by Samudra Gupta
b) 2 only is correct 4. The Gupta gold coins were known as Dinars
c) Both are correct a) 1,2,3 only are correct
d) NONE is correct b) 2,3,4 only are correct
22. Which of the following are imports during sangam d) All are correct
period?
27. Consider the following statements b) 2,3,4 only are correct
1. Prayag Prasasti of Samudragupta was in Champu c) 1,3 only are correct
kavya style. d) All are correct
2. Mandasour inscription of Kumaragupta gives
information about silk weavers 32. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Junagarh inscription states that Skandagupta administration of guptas
appointed governors of all provinces 1.The empire was divided into provinces known as
a) 1,2 only are correct deshas with uparikas who are in charge of running
b) 2,3 only are correct them.
c) 1,3 only are correct 2.The king directly appointed the uparikas and
d) All are correct vishyapatis (district incharge)
3. Military designations like baladhikrita and
28. Consider the following statements in the context mahabaladhikrita are mentioned on inscriptions.
of the literature of the Gupta period. a) 1,2 only are correct
1. Sanskrit was the court language of Guptas. b) 2,3 only are correct
2. Women and Sudras featuring in the plays speak c) 1,3 only are correct
Prakrit. d) All are correct
3. Amarakosha is a popular Sanskrit dictionary written
during the reign of Kumaragupta 33. Consider the following statements regarding
a) 1,2 only are correct Pallavas
b) 2,3 only are correct 1. Pallavas ruled south-eastern India from the 3rd
c) 1,3 only are correct through the 9th centuries CE.
d) All are correct 2. The Pallava state was divided into Kottams
3. Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallavas.
29. Which of the following describes the term a) 1,2 only are correct
Akshapataladhikrita during gupta period? b) 2,3 only are correct
a) Head of Elephants c) 1,3 only are correct
b) Superintendent of Records and Accounts d) All are correct
c) Chief of the Guards
d) Chief of literacy 34. Consider the following statements regarding
Pallava rulers
30. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Narasimhavarman I had the title Mamalla.
Gupta period. 2. Narasimhanvarman I carried an expedition to
1. Lands were classified into Kshetra, Aprahata Srilanka.
2. Nivartana ,Kulyavapa, Dronavapa were the terms 3. Narasimhavarman II had the title Rajasimha
used for land measurement 4. Narasimhavarman II sent embassies to China
3. Kshauma refers to a variety of silk cloth a) 1,2,3 only are correct
a) 1,2 only are correct b) 2,3,4 only are correct
b) 2,3 only are correct c) 1,3,4 only are correct
c) 1,3 only are correct d) All are correct
d) All are correct
35. Consider the following statements regarding
31. Consider the following statements regarding Pallava literature
Gupta period 1. University of Kanchi became the nucleus of learning
1. Women and Shudras improved were advised to and intellectualism.
worship Vishnu 2. Perundevanar translated Mahabharata into Tamil
2. Katyayana was the first to use the expression 3. Thevaram composed by the Nayanars and
aprasya for untouchables Nalayaradivyaprabhandam composed by the Alvars
3. Eran inscription gives the first evidence of Sati represent the religious literature of the period.
4. Bhagvatism centered around Vishnu strengthened. a) 1,2 only are correct
a) 1,2,3 only are correct b) 2,3 only are correct
c) 1,3 only are correct 3 Adipurana written in champu style by Pampa was
d) All are correct the life history of the first Jain thirtankara
Rishabhadeva..
36. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Sanskrit was the mother tongue of Rashtrakutas
Chalukyas a) 1,2,3 only are correct
1.The Chalukyas ruled parts of Southern and Central b) 2,3,4 only are correct
India between the 6th century and the 12th century. c) 1,3,4 only are correct
2.Badami chalukyas were the earliest Chalukyas with d) All are correct
capital at vatapi
3.The real founder of the Chalukyan dynasty was 40. Consider the following statements regarding
Pulakesin I Imperial cholas
4.Eastern Chalukyas have their capital at Vengi 1. Vijayalaya was the founder
a) 1,2,3 only are correct 2. Tanjore was the capital
b) 2,3,4 only are correct 3. Rajaraja chola I was also known as Gangaikonda
c) 1,3,4 only are correct Chola
d) All are correct 4. They had vast empire from the late 9th century to
the 13th century.
37. Consider the following statements a) 1,2,4 only are correct
1.The Chalukya power reached its zenith under b) 2,3,4 only are correct
Pulakesin II c) 1,3,4 only are correct
2.Aihole inscription written by Ravi Kirti speaks about d) All are correct
the defeat of Harshavardhana by Pulakeshin II.
3. Pulkesin II maintained friendly relations with Khusru 41. Who among the following rulers of the Chola
II, the king of Persia dynasty carried out the first naval expedition against
4. The Chalukya Kingdom was a highly centralized South-East Asia?
administration unlike the Pallavas and Cholas a) Rajadhiraja
a) 1,2,3 only are correct b) Rajaraja I
b) 2,3,4 only are correct c) Rajendra l
c) 1,3,4 only are correct d) Vira Rajendra
d) All are correct
42. In the context of medieval India, 'Chola Lake'
38. Consider the following statements refers to the:
1. The Rashtrakutas were originally the feudatories of a) Veeranam lake, which was built to provide water
the Western Chalukyas of Vatapi. for irrigation.
2. Dhantidurga was the founder of Rashtrakuta b) Coromandal coast to suggest the strong trade links
dynasty. of Chola empire with South- East Asia.
3. Their capital was Malkhed. c) Sivaganga tank, which was a rain water harvesting
4. Abu sulaiman , the Arab traveler visited during their system to collect water for the Brihadiswara temple at
reign Tanjore.
a) 1,2,3 only are correct d) Bay of Bengal to suggest the strong presence of
b) 2,3,4 only are correct Chola navy.
c) 1,3,4 only are correct
d) All are correct 43. Consider the following statements regarding the
conditions during cholas
39. Consider the following statements 1. 1/3 of the land yield was collected as tax.
1. Amoghavarsha wrote Kavirajamarga, first book on 2. Devadasi system came into practice.
poetics in kannada. 3. The Chola Empire comprised of nine provinces
2. Pampa, Ranna, Ponna were patronised by known as mandalams
Rashtrakuta kings 4. The higher officials were known as Peruntaram
5. Variyams helped in managing village
administration.
a) Any two of the above statements are correct 1. Diwan-i-Kohi was the agriculture department
b) Any three of the above statements are correct established by Mohammed-
c) Any four of the above statements are correct Bin-Tughlaq.
d) All are correct 2. Mushrif-i-mumalik was the Accountant general at
the central level
44. Consider the following statements regarding the 3. Nazirs were the officials responsible for collecting
Pala empire revenue in the provinces.
1. It was founded by Gopala. a) 1,2 only are correct
2. Jagaddala and Vikramshila Universities were b) 2,3 only are correct
established by Pala rulers. c) 1,3 only are correct
3. The first literary work of Bengal Charyapada was d) All are correct
written in this era.
4. They had close trade contacts and cultural links 49. Who among the following sultans had proclaimed
with South-East Asia. “Kingship knows no Kinship”?
a) 1,2,3 only are correct a) Balban
b) 2,3,4 only are correct b) Alauddin khilji
c) 1,3,4 only are correct c) Sikender lodi
d) All are correct d) Mohammad bin Tughlaq
45. Arrange them in a chronological order according 50. Consider the following statements regarding
to their rule in Delhi Sultanate. Sikender lodi
1. Slave 1. Gulrukhi is the pen name of Sikender lodi
2. Khaliji 2. He is the contemporary of Kabirdas.
3. Tughlaq 3. He was the founder of Agra city.
4. Saiyyad 4. He was the founder of the first Afgan rule in India
5. Lodhis a) 1,2,3 only are correct
a) 1,2,3,4,5 b) 2,3,4 only are correct
b) 1,3,2,4,5 c) 1,3 only are correct
c) 2,1,4,3,5 d) All are correct
d) 2,1,5,4,3
51. Consider the following statements.
46. Who among the following sultans had adopted the 1. The vast period of time before written records or
policy of “blood and iron”? human documentation is called pre-historic period
a) Balban 2. Archaeology/Material remains were the non-
b) Alauddin khilji literary evidences of pre-historic period.
c) Sikender lodi 3. Stone age, Copper age form part of pre-historic
d) Mohammad bin Tughlaq period in India.
Select the correct option
47. Consider the following statements: a) 1,2 only are correct
1. Ahom kingdom is known for resisting Mughal b) 2,3 only are correct
expansion in Northwest India. c) 1,3 only are correct
2. Paiks were people who rendered services in d) All are correct
exchange for land to Ahom Kings.
a) 1 only is correct 52. Consider the following statements regarding
b) 2 only is correct Palaeolithic age
c) Both are correct 1. Pallavaram hand axe is the oldest human artefact
d) None is correct found in the Indian subcontinent
2. Hunting and food gathering was the main
48. Consider the following statements regarding the occupation of people
administration of Delhi sultanate 3. Comparitively Large size stone tools were used by
people.
Select the correct option a) 1,2 only are correct
a) 1,2 only are correct b) 2,3 only are correct
b) 2,3 only are correct c) 1,3 only are correct
c) 1,3 only are correct d) All are correct
d) All are correct
57. Which of the following are cultivated by people of
53. Consider the following statements regarding Neolithic age?
Palaeolithic age 1. Ragi
1. In the upper Paleolithic period the modern man 2. Horse gram
emerged named Homo Sapiens. 3. Cotton
2. There was no knowledge of cultivation and house 4. Rice
building to the people Select the correct option
3. Limestone and quartz were used in making tools a) 1,2,3 only are correct
Select the correct option b) 2,3,4 only are correct
a) 1,2 only are correct c) 1,3,4 only are correct
b) 2,3 only are correct d) All are correct
d) All are correct 58. Which of the following sites have evidences of
Neolithic age?
54. Which of the following sites have evidences of 1. Mehrgarh
Palaeolithic age? 2. Maski
1. Belan valley 3. Belan valley
2. Bhimbetka 4. Koldihwa
3. Potwar plateau Select the correct option
4. Chotanagpur plateau a) 1,2,3 only are correct
a) 1,2,3 only are correct c) 1,3,4 only are correct
c) 1,3,4 only are correct
d) All are correct 59. Consider the following regarding the Neolithic
period.
1. People used tools made of polished stone.
55. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Neolithic people paved the way for the beginning of
mesolithic period. civilization.
1. The new forms of stone tools called microliths 3. People began to use pottery on a large scale.
emerged during this period. 4. The people lived in houses made up of mud and
2. People stopped being hunter-gatherers in this Reed
period. Select the correct option
3. The people of this era believed in life after death. a) 1,2,3 only are correct
a) 1,2 only are correct c) 1,3,4 only are correct
d) All are correct 60. Which of the following site provides the earliest
evidence of domestication of animals?
56. What are the characteristic features of Neolithic a) Mahagara
age? b) Adamgarh
1. Agriculture was started c) Brahmagiri
2. Extensive knowledge of Metallurgy d) Gufkral
3. They domesticated cattle, sheep, and goats
Chalcolithic Age. 66. Which of the following places has earliest
1. Copper and stone objects were prevalent during evidence of man in India?
this period. a) Nilgiri Hills
2. People have the knowledge of spinning and b) Shiwalik Hills
weaving of the cloth. c) Nallamala Hills
3. Beads of semi-precious stones such as steatite, d) Narmada Valley
quartz crystal ,carnelian were manufactured during
this period. 67. Which prehistoric age has prominent flake tool
Select the correct option industry due to predominance of flakes in comparison
a) 1,2 only are correct of core implements?
b) 2,3 only are correct a) Lower Paleolithic
c) 1,3 only are correct b) Middle Palaeolithic
d) All are correct c) Upper Palaeolithic
d) None of the above
62. Arrange the following Chalcolithic culture from
west to east. 68. Consider the following statements
1. Ahar 1. Ostriches were found in India during the
2. Malwa Palaeolithic period.
3. Sonpur 2. Ostrich egg shells were found at Patne in
a) 1-2-3 Maharashtra
b) 2-1-3 a) 1 only is correct
c) 2-3-1 b) 2 only is correct
d) 3-2-1 c) Both are correct
d) None is correct
63. Select the incorrect statement regarding
chalcolithic culture 69. Consider the following statements
a) Chalcolithic social and economic pattern promoted 1. Burial site having dead persons along with goat was
longevity. found at Mehrgarh
b) The women wore ornaments of shell and bone 2. Jadeite, a stone which may have been brought from
c) small clay images of earth goddesses have been China was found at Daojali Hading.
found. a) 1 only is correct
d) Black and red pottery was widely prevalent in that b) 2 only is correct
era. c) Both are correct
d) None is correct
64. Which of the following sites has evidences of
Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Mesolithic ages? 70. In which of the following period major
a) Belan valley environmental changes were found?
b) Kurnool a) Palaeolithic period
c) Hallur b) Mesolithic period
d) Paiyampalli c) Chalcolithic period
d) Neolithic period
65. People in Neolithic age wore the clothes made of?
1. Cotton 71. Consider the following statements regarding Indus
2. Silk Valley Civilization.
3. Wool 1. It is the oldest civilization of the world.
Select the correct option 2. It is contemporary to Mesopotamian civilization.
a) 1,2 only are correct Select the correct option
b) 2,3 only are correct a) 1 only is correct
c) 1,3 only are correct b) 2 only is correct
d) All are correct c) Both are correct
d) None is correct 77. Consider the following statements regarding Indus
valley civilisation
72. Which of the following was/were found in 1. Elaborate canal system was found in harappan
Mohenjodaro? sites.
1. Bronze Image of a dancing girl. 2. Great baths present in the cities served for religious
2. Steatite image of a bearded man. purposes.
3. Terracotta figurine of Mother Goddess. 3. Underground Drainage systems were found.
a) 1 and 2 only are correct a) 1 and 2 only are correct
b) 2 and 3 only are correct b) 2 and 3 only are correct
c) 1 and 3 only are correct c) 1 and 3 only are correct
d) All are correct d) All are correct
73. With reference to Indus valley civilization, the lost 78. Consider the following statements
wax technique was prominently used in: 1. The Indus Valley Civilisation was credited with the
a) Paintings invention of the button.
b) Sculptures 2. Buttons signified wealth or status.
c) Ornaments 3. Buttons were made out of ivory.
d) Pottery a) 1 and 2 only are correct
b) 2 and 3 only are correct
74. Ornaments used by people of Indus Valley c) 1 and 3 only are correct
civilization were made of? d) All are correct
1. Gold
2. Silver 79. Consider the following statements regarding Indus
3. Ivory valley civilisation
4. Copper 1. All the houses in the Indus Valley had windows
a) 1 only is correct facing the main streets.
b) 1,2,3 only are correct 2. The door of the houses would open into the central
c) 2,3,4 only are correct courtyard.
d) All are correct 3. Harappa had multi-storeyed houses
a) 1 and 2 only are correct
75. In which of the following site of Indus valley b) 2 and 3 only are correct
civilization the evidence of antelope was found? c) 1 and 3 only are correct
a) Amri d) All are correct
b) Lothal
c) Kalibangan 80. Consider the following statements.
d) Surkotada 1. Metal alloying technology was well-developed
during the Indus Valley Civilization
76. Consider the following statements regarding 2. People of Indus valley tested the purity of gold by
Indus valley Civlization the touchstone technique
1. World’s first planned cities were found in the Indus Select the correct option
Valley Civilization. a) 1 only is correct
2. The cities of the civilisation were planned in grid b) 2 only is correct
patterns with streets crossing at right angles. c) Both are correct
3. Roadways were constructed with burned bricks d) None is correct
4. Bricks dimensions followed a standardized ratio
Select the correct option 81. Consider the following statements
a) 1,2,3 only are correct 1. Nayanars were a group of Tamil saints devoted to
b) 2,3,4 only are correct Lord Shiva.
c) 1,2,4 only are correct 2. Nalariya Divya Prabandham was the text containing
d) All are correct hymns of Nayanars.
3. Periya Puranam text gives an account of the lives of c) 1,3 only are correct
each of 63 Nayanars. d) All are correct
a) 1,2 only are correct 86. Consider the following statements.
b) 2,3 only are correct 1. Gurunanak preached for a casteless society.
c) 1,3 only are correct 2. He established the institutions Sangat,pangat.
d) All are correct 3. He advocated the concept of Dasvandh.
82. Consider the following statements a) 1,2 only are correct
1. Andal was the only female Alvar saint. b) 2,3 only are correct
2. Thiruppavai was the tamil literary work of Andal. c) 1,3 only are correct
3. Divya Desams were the temples mentioned in d) All are correct
Alwar texts.
Select the correct option 87. Consider the following statements.
a) 1,2 only are correct 1. Akbar was the follower of saint Dadu dayal.
b) 2,3 only are correct 2. Thambas were set up by Dadu dayal’s followers.
c) 1,3 only are correct Select the correct option
d) All are correct a) 1 only is correct
b) 2 only is correct
83. Consider the following statements. c) Both are correct
1. Alvars and Nayanars were the proponents of vedic d) None is correct
culture rituals.
2. Alvars and Nayanars opposed Jainism and 88. Consider the following statements.
Buddhism 1. Saguna bhaktas upheld the authority of brahmans
Select the correct option while the Nirguna Bhaktas rejected them.
a) 1 only is correct 2. Both Saguna and Nirguna bhaktas were critical of
b) 2 only is correct expansive rituals.
c) Both are correct 3. Saguna bhaktas used Sanskrit while Nirguna
d) None is correct bhaktas used regional languages.
84. Consider the following statements. a) 1,2 only are correct
1. The Virshaivas sect in Hinduism was emerged b) 2,3 only are correct
during the reign of Kalachuri dynasty. c) 1,3 only are correct
2. They condemned widow-remarriage. d) All are correct
3. Shivakumara Swami was a revered seer of the
Lingayat-Veerashaiva faith. 89. Consider the following statements.
Select the correct option 1. The Bhakti movement in Maharashtra is also known
a) 1,2 only are correct as pandharpur movement.
b) 2,3 only are correct 2. The Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra was divided
c) 1,3 only are correct into two sects Varakaris ,Dharakaris.
d) All are correct Select the correct option
a) 1 only is correct
85. Consider the following statements. b) 2 only is correct
1. Narsinh Mehta was the 10th century Gujarati poet c) Both are correct
2. He was famous for the composition of Krishna d) None is correct
Bajans.
3. Hundi, Vaishanv Jan to were his famous 90. Consider the following statements
compositions. 1. Sant Eknath is known for the introduction of
Select the correct option Bharood.
a) 1,2 only are correct 2. Tukaram was known for the composition of
b) 2,3 only are correct Abhangas.
Select the correct option b) 2,3 only are correct
a) 1 only is correct c) 1,3 only are correct
b) 2 only is correct d) All are correct
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct 95. Consider the following statements.
1. Bharatnatyam replicates the inner fire within the
91. Consider the following statements human body while Kuchipudi replicates man’s undying
1. Danda jatra art form is a combination of dance, desire to unite with God.
drama, and music. 2. Dancing on brass plate is the unique feature of
2. Legends of Shiva is the main theme of Danda jatra Bharatnatyam.
3. It is the folk dance of Karnataka Select the correct option
Select the correct option a) 1 only is correct
a) 1,2 only are correct b) 2 only is correct
b) 2,3 only are correct c) Both are correct
c) 1,3 only are correct d) None is correct
d) All are correct
96. Who among the following celebrate Das lakshan
92. Consider the following statements festival?
1. Chhau dance is a semi classical Indian dance with a) Jains
martial and folk traditions. b) Parsis
2. Masks form an integral part of Chhau dance in c) Mundas
Mayurbhanj and Seraikella styles d) Bhils
3. It is inscribed in UNESCO List of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 97. Consider the following statements
Select the correct option 1. Rajaparbha is a festival celebrated in Odisha
a) 1,2 only are correct 2. It is a unique celebrating the onset of monsoon and
b) 2,3 only are correct beginning of earth’s womanhood.
d) All are correct a) 1 only is correct
93. Select the correct option c) Both are correct
Folk dance: State d) None is correct
1. Tarangmel -- Goa
2. Jat Jatin -- Bihar 98. Consider the following statements
3. Singhi Cham – Sikkim 1. Jallikattu is a bull taming sport of Kerala.
4. Pata Kunitha – Karnataka 2. Jallikattu is celebrated during the harvest festival
Select the correct option called Pongal.
a) 1,2,3 only are correct 3. There are references to Jallikattu in Sangam
b) 2,3,4 only are correct literature
d) All are correct a) 1,2 only are correct
b) 2,3 only are correct
94. Consider the following statements c) 1,3 only are correct
1. The earliest evidence of dance was found in d) All are correct
Bhimbetka
2. Tandava and Lasya were the two basic elements of 99. Consider the following statements
the Indian Classical Dance. 1. Chavang Kut is the post-harvest festival of the Kuki-
3. Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes nine traditional Chin-Mizo communities.
dances as classical dances of India. 2. It is celebrated in Assam and Manipur
Select the correct option Select the correct option
a) 1,2 only are correct a) 1 only is correct
b) 2 only is correct 1. Mushti Yuddha is an unarmed martial art from
c) Both are correct Uttar Pradesh.
d) None is correct 2. It has references in Rigveda
3. Jambuvanti, Hanumanti, Bhimaseni, Jarasandhi
100. Kharchi puja is celebrated in which of the were different categories of Mushti Yuddha.
following states? Select the correct option
a) Tripura a) 1,2 only are correct
b) Himachal Pradesh b) 2,3 only are correct
c) Jharkhand c) 1,3 only are correct
d) Odisha d) All are correct
101. Consider the following statements 106. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Mallakhamb is the state sport of Maharshtra Ajanta paintings.
2. It is a traditional form of gymnastics performed 1. Tempera style was used in paintings
with a wooden pole. 2. Uniform pattern was seen in woman figurines.
3. It was included in Khelo India Youth games 3. Scenes of Shibi jataka and Matri poshaka jataka
Select the correct option were seen in paintings.
a) 1,2 only are correct Select the correct option
b) 2,3 only are correct a) 1,2 only are correct
c) 1,3 only are correct b) 2,3 only are correct
d) All are correct c) 1,3 only are correct
d) All are correct
1. Sqay is a martial arts form of sword-fighting 107. Consider the following statements
2. It was originated in Jammu and Kashmir 1. Armamalai cave paintings were dedicated to
Select the correct option Buddhism.
a) 1 only is correct 2. Sittanavasal cave paintings were dedicated to
b) 2 only is correct Jainism
c) Both are correct Select the correct option
d) None is correct a) 1 only is correct
103. Consider the following statements c) Both are correct
1. Silambam is a weapon-based Indian martial art d) None is correct
from kerala
2. The main weapon used is bamboo staff 108. Saura paintings of Chattisgarh were similar to?
3. Kuttu Varisai is the unarmed combat component of a) Madhubani paintings
Silambam which contains animal forms b) Warli paintings
4. It was mentioned in sangam literature c) Patachitra paintings
Select the correct option d) Jadopatia painting
b) 2,3,4 only are correct 109. Consider the following statements
c) 1,3,4 only are correct 1. Kavad paintings form a part of storytelling tradition.
d) All are correct 2. Kavad art tradition is followed by Suthar community
3. Kavad art belongs to Rajasthan
104. What is meant by the term Kathi Samu? Select the correct option
a) Ancient Indian Deity a) 1,2 only are correct
b) Martial art b) 2,3 only are correct
c) Folk dance c) 1,3 only are correct
d) Handicraft d) All are correct

110. Consider the following statements. 2. Relief sculptures of Rishabhanatha and other Jain
1. Aipan art is the folk art of Kumaon region. Tirthankaras were present
2. Masan painting is the art of Rajbonshis of Select the correct option
Westbengal. a) 1 only is correct
Select the correct option b) 2 only is correct
a) 1 only is correct c) Both are correct
b) 2 only is correct d) None is correct
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct 115. Consider the following statements
1. Elephanta Caves were designated as UNESCO World
111. Consider the following statements regarding Heritage Site.
Bhaja caves 2. Shiva bringing Ganges River to earth was depicted
1. Horse shoe shaped entrance of chaityagriha is the in Elephanta caves.
prominent aspect of the caves. 3. Elephanta caves were also known as Gharpuri caves
2. These caves provide the presence of Tabla since Select the correct option
ancient times. a) 1,2 only are correct
3. They have similarity with karle caves b) 2,3 only are correct
Select the correct option c) 1,3 only are correct
a) 1 only is correct d) All are correct
c) 1,3 only are correct 116. Consider the following statements.
d) All are correct 1. Mukteshwara temple is known as the gem of
Kalinga architecture
112. Which of the following are the features of 2. Torana is the most important feature of the
kanheri caves? Mukteshvara Temple.
1. Huge Buddha statues Select the correct option
2. Inscriptions of Satavahana rulers a) 1 only is correct
3. 11 headed Avalokesteswara sculpture. b) 2 only is correct
4. Located in Madhya Pradesh c) Both are correct
Select the correct option d) None is correct
b) 2,3 only are correct 117. Consider the statements regarding Vijayanagara
c) 1,3,4 only are correct School of Architecture?
d) All are correct 1. It was influenced by Indo-Islamic style of
architecture of Bijapur.
113. Consider the following statements regarding 2. It introduced the concept of constructing secular
Udayagiri caves of Vidisha buildings.
1. These caves belong to gupta period. 3. Magnificent Gopurams are the prominent aspect of
2. These caves were dedicated to both hindusim and Vijayanagara architecture
Jainism. Select the correct option
3. Betwa river flows near these caves. a) 1 only is correct
Select the correct option b) 2,3 only are correct
a) 3 only is correct c) 1,3 only are correct
d) All are correct 118. Consider the following statements regarding
Aihole group of temples.
114. Consider the following statements regarding 1. They were located along the bank of river
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves of Odisha. Malaprabha
1. Hathigumpha inscription of Raja Kharavela was 2. Temples dedicated to Buddhism, Jainism, Hindusim
located in these caves were present.
3. All the temples are of sandhara type
a) 1,2 only are correct
d) All are correct

Lingaraj temple.
1. It is built in the Deula style.
2. It signifies the syncretisation of Shaivism and
Vaishnavism sects in Odisha.
3. It is also known as black pagoda
a) 1,2 only are correct
d) All are correct

Brihadeswara temple
1. It is located on the North bank of Cauvery River.
2. It was made of red sandstone.
3. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
“Great Living Chola Temples”
a) 1 only is correct
d) All are correct

Ancient Indian History Topics

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Ancient Indian History Topics

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

APPSC GROUP - 1 PRELIMS TEST SERIES

105. Consider the following statements

119. Consider the following statements regarding

120. Consider the following statements regarding

You might also like