1. Consider the following statements: 4.

With reference to the recently launched

1. This style was developed under the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation
patronage of Adil Shah. Organisation (NIIO), consider the following
2. Its architecture is unique in the use of statements:
three-arched facade and bulbous dome. 1. It is a three-tiered organization aimed at
3. Gol Gumbad is one the finest example of boosting innovation in defence through
this architecture. collaboration with academia.
Which of the following schools of 2. Under NIIO, a Naval Technology
architecture is best described by the above Acceleration Council (N-TAC) will be
statements? set up as an apex decision making body.
(a) Malwa school Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Jaunpur School correct?
(c) Bijapur School (a) 1 only
(d) Bengal School (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Which of the following folk dances are form (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of mask dance?
1. Singhi chham
5. Consider the following pairs:
2. Mayurbhanj Chhau
Medieval Port Region
3. Bihu
1. Tamralipti Maharastra
4. Butta Bommalu
2. Chaul Bengal
5. Padayani
3. Masulipatnam Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the pairs given above is/are
below.
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Consider the following statements regarding

6. With reference to Magadha success, consider
the Satavahanas rulers of Ancient India:
the following statements:
1. Their social structure was completely
1. Presence of rich iron deposits.
patrilineal.
2. Efficient communication system.
2. Their coinage system consisted of gold
coins. 3. Impregnability of Rajgir.

3. Their official language was Prakrit. 4. Use of elephants in wars.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? correct?

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

(b) 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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7. With reference to Karkhanas in medieval
India, consider the following statements:
1. Goods manufactured in the Karkhanas
were primarily meant for exports.
2. Apart from royal capitals, karkhanas
were also established in provincial
capitals.
3. During the Mughal era, Karkhanas were
headed by officers called Mir Saman.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
10. Recently NASA has given the status of an
“ocean world” to the dwarf planet Ceres. In
this context, which of the following is not a
criterion of classifying a celestial body as a
dwarf planet?
(a) It must orbit around the Sun.
(b) It must not be a satellite of another
celestial body.
(c) It must clear the neighborhood around
its orbit.
(d) It must have enough mass for its gravity

(b) 2 and 3 only to pull it into a roughly spherical shape.

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 11. Consider the following statements
about Nayakas in the Vijayanagara Empire:
8. Kalpa Sutra, a Jain ancient textbook 1. Nayakas enjoyed both military and
containing the biographies of the last two revenue powers.
Jain Tirthankaras is written by: 2. The rise of Nayakas led to
(a) Kautilya
the considerable rise of village
(b) Bhadrabahu
autonomy and administration.
(c) Ashvaghosha
3. The Nayakaship was hereditary.
(d) Sthulabhadra
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
9. With reference to the Dragonfly festival,
(a) 1, 2 and 3
recently seen in the news, consider the
following statements: (b) 1 and 3 only

1. It aims to educate and inform the public (c) 2 and 3 only

about the integral role of dragonflies and (d) 1 and 2 only

other insects.
2. It was organized by the World Wide 12. With reference to ancient India, the term
Fund along with the Bombay Natural Brahmadeya refers to
History Society. (a) a kind of tax levied on brahmanas
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) a land belonging to non brahman
correct?
peasants
(a) 1 only
(c) a land allotted to build temples dedicated
(b) 2 only
to Brahma.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) a tax free land gifted to brahmanas
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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13. What could have been the possible reasons 16. One of the most remarkable exploits of
for the Delhi Sultans to covet the Gujarat Rajendra I was his march across Kalinga to
and Malwa region? Bengal where his armies defeated two local
1. Fertility of the land kings. To commemorate this occasion, he
2. Accumulated wealth of local rulers built a new capital Gangaikondacholapuram
3. Supply of horses on the mouth of which river?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) Godavari
given below. (b) Ganga
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Kaveri
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Krishna
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 17. Which of the following philosophies were
materialistic in their outlook?
14. Consider the following pairs 1. Samkhya
Folk Music State 2. Mimamsa
1. Maand Gujarat 3. Vaisheshika
2. Khongjom Parba Manipur 4. Lokayata
3. Wanawan Jammu & Kashmir Select the correct answer using the code
4. Baul Rajasthan given below.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly (a) 1 and 3 only
matched? (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 18. Consider the following statements with
regard to Mauryan art and culture?
15. This Buddhist council was held under the 1. Marble was used on an extensive scale.
patronage of king Kanishka and presided by 2. The pillars were monolithic and highly
Vasumitra. At this council, Buddhism polished.
underwent a split into two sects - Mahayana 3. They introduced stone masonry on an
and Hinayana. Which Buddhist Council is intensive scale.
being described in the paragraph given Which of the statements given above is/are
above? correct?
(a) First (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Second (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Third (c) 2 only
(d) Fourth (d) 1 and 3 only

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19. The Karmaprabhrita and the 23. Consider the following statements with
Kashayaprabhrita are the canonical works reference to Buddhism and Jainism:
recognized by: 1. Jain orders admitted only men whereas
(a) Mahayana Buddhism Buddhist sanghas admitted both men and
(b) Hinayana Buddhism women.
(c) Shvetambara Jains 2. Both believed in following a middle path
(d) Digambara Jains to attain enlightenment.
Which of the statements given above is/are
20. 'Agriota', a new technology-driven agri- correct?
commodity trading and sourcing e-market (a) 1 only
platform, aims to connect Indian farmers (b) 2 only
with the food industry of which of the (c) Both 1 and 2
following countries? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) United Arab Emirates
(b) United Kingdom 24. Which of the following states has recently

(c) United States of America passed a resolution to bring the state under
Sixth Schedule?
(d) Japan
(a) Assam
(b) Chhattisgarh
21. With reference to the reign of Firoz Shah
(c) Nagaland
Tughlaq, consider the following statements:
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
1. Jizya became a separate tax.
2. Translation of Hindu scriptures to
25. Consider the following statements with
Persian was banned.
reference to 'Virashaiva Tradition':
3. Inhuman punishments for petty offenses
1. It began during the age of the Chalukya
became common.
dynasty.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Its followers did not believe in the cycle
correct?
of rebirth.
(a) 1 only
3. Sayings of men and women saints of
(b) 2 and 3 only
Virashaiva tradition are known as
(c) 1 and 3 only
Abhangas.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
22. What factors facilitated the Turkish invasion (a) 1 and 2 only
of Delhi in the 11th -12th century? (b) 2 only
1. Better organization skill of the Turkish (c) 1 and 3 only
army (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Artillery Supremacy of invaders
3. Internal conflicts of Indian rulers 26. Sallekhana or santhara a practice seen is
Select the correct answer using the code related to.
given below. (a) Giving up of one’s household duties.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Ritual of fasting till death in jainism.
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Receiting mantras with the turn of a
(c) 1 and 3 only wheel.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Veneration of Buddha and deities.
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27. 'South Atlantic Anomaly', a term is 31. Which of the following is/are correct
sometimes seen in news in the context of: regarding the social conditions during the
(a) magnetic field of the earth. Sultanate period?
(b) forest fires and climate change.
1. Women did not enjoy any property
(c) wind direction and weather patterns.
rights.
(d) salinity differences between oceans.
2. Forced religious conversion to Islam was

28. Consider the following statements in the widespread.

context of Purandaradasa: 3. There was a complete ban on the
1. He is called as "Sangeeta Pitamaha" of construction of temples.
Carnatic music. Select the correct answer using the code
2. His kirtans are called Vachanas. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
32. Arrange the following Chalcolithic culture
29. With reference to the economic and human from north to south.
life of the Indus Valley people, consider the 1. Ahar
following statements:
2. Kayath
1. They had dedicated bead-jewelry
3. Jorwe
making industries at Mohenjo-Daro and
Lothal. Select the correct answer using the code
2. The ornaments were used as materials of given below.
fashion and never buried with the dead. (a) 1-2-3
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2-1-3
correct? (c) 2-3-1
(a) 1 only
(d) 3-2-1
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
33. Consider the following pairs:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Island in News Country
30. Of the second Sangam, it is the only 1. Kyushu Japan
surviving work. It is a work on Tamil 2. Strait Sri Lanka
grammar but it also provides information on 3. Crete Greece
the political and socio-economic conditions Which of the pairs given above is/are
of the Sangam period. Which work is being
correct?
described in the above-given paragraph?
(a) 2 only
(a) Ettutogai
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Tolkappiyam
(c) Pathinenkilkanakku (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Silappathikaram (d) 1, 2 and 3

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34. Consider the following statements about
Portuguese trade in India during the
Vijayanagara Empire:
1. Indian exports by the traders mainly
included saltpeter, sugar, rice, spices,
and textiles.
2. Traders helped in transmitting potato,
tobacco, maize, cocoa, and peanuts from
Central America to India.
3. Trade in pepper, arms, and ammunition
and war horses in India was a royal
monopoly and no private traders were
allowed to engage in the trade of these
36. Consider the following statements regarding
the art and architectural developments
during the Delhi Sultanate period:
1. Construction of Qutub Minar was started
by Qutbuddin Aibak.
2. New style of music known as Qawwalis
was introduced during the reign of Firoz
Shah Tughlaq
3. Amir Khusrau’s famous work Khazain-
ul-Futuh deals with the rise of
Ghiasuddin Tughlaq.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

goods. 37. Consider the following statements in the

context of Kushana coins:
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Kanishka was the first to introduce gold
correct? coins in India.
(a) 3 only 2. Kushana's coins bore the images of both
Buddha and Shiva.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. The purity of gold coins of kushana's
(c) 1 and 2 only period is lesser than that of Guptas.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
35. With reference to the Bhakti saint Lal Ded, (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
consider the following statements:
(d) 3 only
1. She belonged to the Vaishnavite school

of bhakti. 38. Which of the following were practiced by

the people during the Vedic Period?
2. Her verses are known as Vakhs, which
1. They domesticated the horses.
are in the Kashmiri language, 2. They used of war chariots and spoked-
wheels.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. They performed animal sacrifices.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3 only
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39. Which of the following were the market
reforms introduced by Alaudin Khalji?
1. Fixation of prices of commodities
2. Establishment of royal granaries
3. Introduction of token currency
4. Establishment of standard weights and
measures
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
40. Consider the following statements with
reference to the paintings of Ellora caves:
1. These paintings were painted during the
same period when Ajanta paintings were
drawn.
2. These paintings are related to all three
religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, and
Jainism).
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. With reference to the ancient history of
India, the Prayag Prashasti inscription
describes the:
(a) territorial extent of the Satavahana
empire.
(b) achievements of Samudragupta.
(c) doctrines of Ajivika sect
(d) Ashoka's victory over Kalinga
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42. Which of the following statements about the
Sattriya dance form is/are correct?
1. It is one of the eight classical dance
forms in India.
2. It was introduced by the Saint
Sankaradeva in the 15th century AD in
Assam.
3. The focus of Sattriya recitals is to
narrate mythological stories of Shiva.
4. It is performed generally by females.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
43. This dynasty dominated eastern India during
the 8th and 9th centuries AD. They were the
great patrons of Buddhism and was
instrumental in reviving the Nalanda
university. It was one of the kingdoms
engaged in a tripartite struggle over the city
of Kannauj.
Which of the following dynasty is being
described in the above passage?
(a) Sena dynasty
(b) Pala dynasty
(c) Rashtrakuta dynasty
(d) Eastern Ganga dynasty
44. These paintings bear a resemblance to those
created in the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka.
The unique feature is the use of very basic
graphic vocabulary like a circle, a triangle
and a square. All the paintings are done on a
red ochre or dark background, while the
shapes are white in colour. They are mainly
done by tribal women in western India.
Which of the following painting described in
the paragraph given above?
(a) Kalamkari
(b) Pattachitra
(c) Warli
(d) Gond
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45 . Consider the following statements regarding 48. Recently India launched its indigenous
Sufism: Konkurs Missile Test Equipment and
1. Sufism marked its advent into India Konkurs Launcher Test Equipment . Konkurs
during the Mughal Rule . Missile is a/an:
2 . Sufi saints established a new religion ( a) Inter-continental ballistic missile
( b ) Anti -tank guided missile
based on humanity and tolerance.
( c ) Supersonic cruise missile
3. They boycotted the Quran to emphasize
( d) Air -to-air guided missile.
upon free thought and liberal ideas .
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
49. Recently, the United Nations has released its
first-ever guidelines on access to social
( a ) l a n d 2 only
justice for people with disabilities. In this
(b) 3 only
context, which of the following principles
( c ) 1 and 3 only
have been recently issued by the United
( d ) None
Nations?
1 . Right to access legal notices and
46 . Consider the following pairs: information in a timely and accessible
Saint Region manner on an equal basis with others.
1. Chandidas Maharashtra 2 . Right to report complaints and initiate
2 . Jnaneswar Uttar Pradesh legal proceedings concerning human
3. Gum Nanak Punjab rights violations.
Which of the pairs given above is/are 3 . Right to receive equal pay for equal
correctly matched? work .
( a) 1, 2 and 3 4. Right to free or affordable legal
( b) 2 and 3 only assistance.
(c) 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1 and 2 only given below.
(a ) 1, 2 and 3 only
( b ) 1, 2 and 4 only
47. Which of the following is/are correct with
(c) 3 and 4 only
reference to the Tanjore paintings?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. This form of art developed during the
rule of the Chola empire.
50. Which of the following is/are correct with
2. The depiction of Lord Krishna in various
reference to Malik Ambar?
poses is an important theme of these 1 . He belonged to the family of nobles in
paintings. the Bahmani sultanate.
3. The liberal use of gold leaf is an 2 . He supported the Mughal ruler Akbar in
important feature of these paintings. his struggle against the Marathas.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
( a) 1 only ( a ) 1 only
( b) 2 and 3 only ( b ) 2 only
( c ) 1 and 3 only ( c ) Both 1 and 2
( d ) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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51 . Consider the following statements in the 54. Which of the following empires were
context of Thumri and Tappa : involved in the tripartite struggle for control
1. Both are the variants of Carnatic music. of Kannauj in the ninth century?
2. While Thumri consists of the songs 1 . Pratihara Empire
uttered in fast note patterns, tappa is 2 . Pala Empire
lyrical in its structure and presentation. 3 . Rashtrakuta Empire
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
( a) 1 only ( a ) l a n d 2 only
( b ) 2 only ( b ) 2 and 3 only
( c) Both 1 and 2 ( c ) 1 and 3 only
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

52. Consider the following pairs: 55. Which of the following statements given
Musical Work Author below about Magadha is not correct ?
1. Sangeeta Sudhakara Kalhana (a ) Magadha came in to prominence under
2. Brihaddesi Matanga the leadership of Bimbisara.
3. Chaturdandi Prakasika Venkatamakhi ( b ) The rivalry of Magadha with Avanti
Which of the pairs given above is/are ended completely under the rule of
correctly matched? Udayin.
( a) 1 and 3 only (c ) Sisunaga dynasty succeeded Haryanka
( b ) 2 only dynasty in Magadha.
( c ) 2 and 3 only (d) Rajgir was the earliest capital of
( d) l a n d 2 only Magadha.

53. With reference to Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan 56. With reference to the recently
Yojana, consider the following statements: launched National GIS-enabled Land Bank
1. It aims to support the people who have system , consider the following statements:
lost their jobs due to changing 1 . It is a technology-enabled tool used to
employment patterns due to an identify fallow and wasteland in India
international or a domestic crisis. for agricultural purposes.
2. It is implemented by the Employee State 2 . It has been launched by the Ministry of
Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
( a ) 1 only (a ) 1 only
( b ) 2 only ( b ) 2 only
( c) Both 1 and 2 (c ) Both 1 and 2
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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57. With reference to the National Commission 60. Recently, an International Conference on
on Population consider the following ‘Aerosol Air Quality, Climate Change and
statements: Impact on Water Resources and Livelihoods
1. It is an ad-hoc body that is constituted in the Greater Himalayas’ was organized by:
(a) Aryabhatta Research Institute of
every year to estimate the regional
Observational Sciences
trends in population growth in India.
(b) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
2. It is constituted under the Ministry of
Change
Health and Family Welfare.
(c) United Nations Environment Programme
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None of the above
correct?
(a) 1 only 61. The terms Samabhanga, Aabhanga,
(b) 2 only Atibhanga are related to
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) temple architecture
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) dance postures
(c) color combinations
58. Consider the following statements about the (d) musical ragas in Hindustani Music

Gandhara school of arts:

62. Consider the following pairs
1. This school for the first time depicted
Philosophy Founder
Buddha as a human form.
1. Dvaitadvaita Nimbaraka
2. Grey sandstone was used in it.
2. Suddhadvaita Madhavacharya
3. Calm and expressiveness remains the
3. Vishistadvaita Ramanujacharya
central point of these images. 4. Dvaita Vallabhacharya
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the pairs given above are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

63. With reference to Thirukkural, consider the

59. This school of philosophy believes that
following statements:
nothing is acceptable unless it is in
1. It was composed as a commentary to the
accordance with reason and experience. It is
Sangam literature.
considered as a technique of logical
2. It is divided into three parts related to
thinking. Which of the following school of virtue, government and love.
philosophy is being described in the Which of the statements given above is/are
paragraph given above? correct?
(a) Samkhya (a) 1 only
(b) Nyaya (b) 2 only
(c) Vaisheshika (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Vedanta (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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64. In the context of the Mauryan period, 67. In the context of various travellers who
Dharmasthiya and Kantakasodhana were visited India during the reign of different
(a) Priests for the interpretations of laws. dynasties, consider the following pairs:
(b) Law courts. Travelers Dynasty
(c) Officers in charge of propagation of 1. Ibn-Batuta Tughlaqs
Ashoka’ s Dhamma. 2. Marco Polo Vijayanagar
(d) Minister in charge for the
3. Niccolò de' Conti Kakatiyas
superintendence of religious and social
Which of the pairs given above is/are
affairs.
correctly matched?
(a) 2 only
65. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 and 3 only
regard to Chandragupta II:
(c) 1 only
1. He founded the Nalanda university.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. He was the last ruler of the Gupta
dynasty.
3. Harisena was his court poet. 68. It is a traditional folk theatre form of Kerala

Which of the statements given above is/are is celebrated in the month of Vrischikam

correct? (November-December). It is usually

(a) 1 only performed only in the Kali temples of
(b) 1 and 3 only Kerala, as an oblation to the Goddess. It
(c) 2 and 3 only depicts the triumph of goddess Bhadrakali
(d) None over the asura Darika.
Which of the following traditional Indian
66. With reference to the cultural history of theatre forms given below is best described
Mughals in India, consider the following by the above passage ?
statements: (a) Mudiyettu
1. The Indo-Islamic architecture in India
(b) Bhaona
began with the rule of Mughals.
(c) Yakshagaana
2. The decorative motifs in Akbar's tomb in
(d) Therukoothu
Sikandra include elements like lotus and
swastika.
69. Tuti-Nama, Hamza- Nama, Anvar- i- suhaili
3. Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar to
and Gulistan of sadi are the famous
commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
manuscripts associated with which of the
Which of the statements given above is/are
following Mughal ruler?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) Jahangir

(b) 3 only (b) Babur

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Akbar

(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Shahjahan

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70. With reference to Jal Jeevan Mission, 73. The paintings of flying apsaras and scene of
consider the following statements: Mahajanaka Jataka are depicted in which of
1. It aims at providing a Functional the following ancient sites?
Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to (a) Bagh caves
every rural household of the country by (b) Ellora caves
2024. (c) Elephanta caves
2. Under the mission, a Paani Samiti will (d) Ajanta caves
be established at the district level
74. Consider the following statements:
to function as a public utility for
1. Tempera paintings are done on dry
monitoring the implementation.
plaster, while frescos are done on wet
3. The mission also promotes the
plaster.
digitisation of water supply 2. Both styles are found in Ajanta and
infrastructure. Bagh paintings.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. Which of the following functions were 75. Consider the following statements:
performed by the village assembly, i.e. 1. Kavirajamarga is a famous Jaina text
Sabha during the later Cholas? written by Ravikriti.
1. Raise loans for the village 2. Chandragupta Maurya was converted to
Jainism by Bhadrabahu.
2. Levy taxes
3. Jainism was patronized by Rashtrakuta
3. Maintenance of charitable institutions
and Kadamb dynasties.
4. Exercise ownership rights over land
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
76. With reference to Yoga philosophy, consider
72. Consider the following pairs: the following statements:
Mahajanapadas Capital 1. It does not believe in the existence of
1. Anga : Champa God.
2. Vajji : Vaishali 2. It describes the way to get rid of all the
3. Avanti : Kaushambi kleshas or sufferings in human life.
4. Magadha Rajgriha 3. It believes in the union of mind, body
Which of the pairs given above is/are and soul.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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77. Consider the following statements with 80. Which of the following are the chief
reference to Indian dance elements: characteristics of human life in the Neolithic
1. Nritya refers to the basic dance steps, Age?
performed rhythmically but devoid of 1. Crop cultivation
any expression or mood. 2. Animal husbandry
2. Natya means dramatic representations. 3. Fixed Abode
3. Nritta refers to the sentiment and the 4. Tools of polished stone
emotions evoked through dance. 5. Extensive knowledge of Metallurgy
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

81. Consider the following statements regarding

78. With reference to the recently launched
the sites of Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC):
Nationally Determined Contributions
1. Chanhudaro was a city without citadel.
(NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA),
2. Dholavira city was divided into three
consider the following statements:
parts.
1. It aims to promote a comprehensive
3. Rakhigarhi is the largest Indian site of
approach to decarbonize transport in IVC.
India, Vietnam, and China. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. In India, the implementing agency for correct?
the programme on behalf of the (a) 1 and 2 only
government is NITI Aayog. (b) 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 82. Which of the following socio-economic
(c) Both 1 and 2 conditions were associated with the Rigvedic
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 period?
1. There existed women slaves during the
79. Consider the following statements regarding Vedic period.
Buddhism: 2. There was absence of a serving order in
1. It believed in the transmigration of souls. form of Sudras.
2. It advocated the path of extreme 3. A war booty was the substantial source
austerity. of revenue to the chief.
3. It preached that the ultimate aim in life 4. The most common gift given to the
is to attain nirvana. priests was cereals.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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83. Consider the following sites: 86. Consider the following statements with
1. Daimabad reference to the Kishangarh school of
2. Kotdiji
painting:
3. Suktagendor
1. This style of painting essentially depicts
4. Surkotada
Which of the Harappan sites given above lie Radha and Krishna as divine lovers.
in India? 2. Nihal Chand was the famous painter
(a) 1 and 4 only under this school.
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Bani Thani is a famous painting
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only associated with this school.
Which of the statements given above are
84. Consider the following statements with correct?
reference to Hindustani classical music:
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Dhrupad as a classical form of music
(b) 2 and 3 only
reached its zenith in the court of emperor
Akbar. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. The origin of Khayal style of music is (d) 1, 2 and 3
attributed to Tansen.
3. Comparable to the vanis of the dhrupads,
87. Consider the following pairs:
gharanas are part of the khyal music.
Which of the statements given above is/are Book Author

correct? 1. Mahabhasya Patanjali

(a) 2 only 2. Mudrakshasa Vishakhadutta
(b) 1 and 2 only
3. Brihatkatha Gunadhya
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(d) 1, 2 and 3
matched?
85. Consider the following statements with (a) 1 and 3 only
reference to the religious policy of Akbar: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. He abolished the pilgrim tax on bathing
(c) 1 and 2 only
at holy places.
2. He abolished the practice of forcibly (d) 1, 2 and 3

converting prisoners of war to Islam

3. He founded a new religion known as 88. Price Monitoring and Resource Units
‘Din-i-Ilahi’ based on the common
(PMRU) are societies set up at the State/UT
points of all religions.
level to monitor the prices of:
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (a) Drugs and Pharmaceuticals.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Fruits and Vegetables.
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Food crops and Cereals.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Kerosene, Petrol and Diesel
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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89. Originating from Himachal Pradesh, this 92. Which of the following Sufi orders followed
martial art is a mixture of sports and culture. the Islamic Law (Sharia)?
It takes place during the Baisakhi festival in 1. Chishti
April every year. The martial art relies on a 2. Qadiri
player’s skill of archery. This martial art can 3. Qalandars
also be dated back to Mahabharata. 4. Naqshbandi

Which of the following martial art is Select the correct answer using the code

described in the above passage? given below.

(a) Gatka (a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) Thoda (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) Mardani Khel (c) 1 and 4 only

(d) Sarit Sarai (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

93. Consider the following statements in the

90. In the context of puppetry, which of the
context of the literature of the Gupta period :
statements given below is correct?
1. Prakrit was the court language during
(a) Tholu Bommalata is the traditional
Guptas.
shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh.
2. The plays produced in the Gupta period
(b) Kathputli is a variant of shadow
were mostly comedies.
puppetry in Rajasthan.
3. The celebrated Sanskrit drama
(c) Pavakoothu is a traditional glove
Mricchakatika was composed during this
puppetry of Tamilnadu.
time.
(d) Kundhei is a form of string puppetry
Which of the statements given above is /are
famous in Karnataka.
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
91. With reference to Ashoka's Dhamma,
(b) 3 only
consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. It was regarded as sectarian faith.
(d) 2 only
2. Its broad objective was to preserve the
social order.
94. Which of the following statements regarding
3. It was intended to attain nirvana which
the Gupta period is not correct?
was the goal of Buddhist teaching. (a) The position of women became
Which of the statements given above is/ are miserable.
correct? (b) Caste system became rigid.
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) Scientific fervor underwent a drastic
(b) 2 and 3 only reduction under the Guptas.
(c) 2 only (d) There was less or no state interference in
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the individual’s life.

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95. Consider the following statements regarding 98. K V Kamath committee, recently seen in
Kalinga school of temple architecture: news, is related to:
1. Large gopurams and water tanks are (a) restructuring of stressed loans by banks.
present in temple premises.
(b) role of APMCs in agricultural
2. It is characterised by 'mandaps' or dance
procurement and marketing.
pavilions.
3. It is a sub-style of Dravida style of (c) assessment of fair price remuneration for
temple architecture. sugarcane crops
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) enhancement of loan disbursement to
correct? MSMEs in India.
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
99. Project P-75I, recently seen in news, is
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 related to:
(a) procurement of submarines by Indian
96. Consider the following statements about Navy.
Mughal paintings: (b) commemoration of 75 years of Indian
1. They were prominently religious in independence.
character.
(c) increasing irrigation to 75% arable land
2. These paintings reached pinnacle under
in India.
the patronage of Aurangzeb.
3. Use of brilliant colours and (d) achieving high female rural literacy rate
ornamentation were the characteristic in India.
features.
Which of the statements given above is/are 100. With reference to India's trade in defence
correct?
and arms consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 3 only
1. During the last five years, India has been
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only the largest importer of arms in the world.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The largest share of Indian arms import
is received from the United States of
97. Which of the following is/are the America.
architectural forms of Nagara temples? Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Latina
correct?
2. Phamsana
(a) 1 only
3. Valabhi
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 only
given below. (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3