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1. Consider the following statements regarding 5. Consider the following statements in the
'Natya Shastra': context of Khayal or Khyal music:
1. It is a treatise on art of drama, dance and
1. The musical compositions of khyal are
music.
2. It is written by Bharat Muni. called qawwalis.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Poorabi is the slower variety of khyal
correct? and the Punjab style is the faster variety
(a) 1 only
of khyal.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Origin of Khayal was attributed to Amir
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Khusrau.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Which of the following is not correct with
correct?
reference to Virashaivism?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) It strongly argued for the equality of all
human beings. (b) 2 only
(b) It questioned the theory of rebirth. (c) 3 only
(c) It endorsed the teachings of Jainism. (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) It allowed remarriage of widows.

3. Which of the following is not one of the 6. In the context of the recent menace caused
causes of decline of Mauryan empire? by swarms of desert locusts, consider the
(a) Alexander's invasion from the north- following statements:
west.
1. Locusts are a species of short-horned
(b) The spread of iron tools and weapons in
the outlying areas. grasshoppers.
(c) The brahminical reaction against 2. They are primarily found in the tundra
policies of Ashoka. grasslands of Eurasia.
(d) Financial crisis owing to the
Which of the statements given above is/are
maintenance of huge army.
correct?
4. In the context of Telecommunications in (a) 1 only
India, consider the following statements (b) 2 only
about the 'National Numbering Plan':
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is a set of guidelines for the use and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
assignment of numbers to
telephone services in India.
2. Recently, a new National Numbering 7. Building ‘Lotus Mahal’ and 'Mahanavmi
Plan was recommended by the Dibba' was a notable feature in the kingdom
International Telecommunication Union.
of
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Vijayanagara
(a) 1 only (b) Chandela
(b) 2 only (c) Pala
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Rashtrakuta
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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8. Consider the following statements with 11. Consider the following historical temples:
1. Sun temple, Konark
respect to Sittanvasal paintings:
2. Dashavatara Vishnu temple, Deogarh
1. These paintings were patronized by the 3. Virupaksha temple, Mysore
Pandyas. Which of the above is/are the Nagara style
temple?
2. These paintings were done on the
(a) 1 only
ceilings of Buddhist shrines. (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
correct?
(a) 1 only 12. Which of the following statements about
Alauddin Khilji is correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) He abolished the "jaziya" tax imposed
(c) Both 1 and 2 on non-muslim pilgrims.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) No land revenue was taken from
peasants under his rule.
(c) He introduced the branding system
9. Consider the following statements regarding (dagh) of the horses.
(d) He abolished the slavery system.
iqta system:
1. Iqtas were administered by Muqtis. 13. Consider the following pairs:
2. Iqtas were made hereditary by Sultan Pottery Period
1. Painted grey ware : Rigvedic period
Firoz Shah Tughlaq. 2. Ochre colored : Neolithic period
Which of the statements given above is/are pottery
3. Northern Black : Harappan period
correct?
Polished ware
(a) 1 only Which of the pairs given above is/are
(b) 2 only correctly matched?
(a) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

10. Consider the following: 14. Consider the following statements about
1. Steatite Rashtrakutas:
1. The posts of the village headmen and
2. Bronze
village accountant were generally
3. Terracotta hereditary.
Which of the material given above were 2. There was complete abolition of feudal
administration.
used for Harappan figures/ sculptures? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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15. Which of the following features characterize 18. Consider the following statements with
the pre-Mauryan (6th century B.C to 4th reference to the Kailash temple at Ellora:
century B.C) period in north India? 1. It is the largest monolithic structure in
1. Punch marked coins the world.
2. Guild system 2. The large panel of Sheshashayi Vishnu
3. Paddy transplantation technique can be found inside the temple.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. In many respects, it resembles the rathas
given below. at Mahabalipuram.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
16. Consider the following pairs: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ancient names Modern names
(Rig vedic rivers) 19. Consider the following statements:
1. Parushini : Jhelum 1. Charvaka was the main expounder of
2. Vipasha : Beas this philosophy.
3. Askini : Chenab 2. The philosophy is materialistic in nature.
Which of the pairs given above is/ are 3. It showed lack of belief in other world
correctly matched? and denied the existence of the
(a) 1 and 2 only supernatural agency.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following philosophy does the
(c) 1 and 3 only
above statements refer to?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Vaisheshika
(b) Samkhya
17. Recently, the Government of India gave the
(c) Lokayata
approval to administer Remdesivir for
(d) Mimamsa
emergency use in patients suffering from
COVID-19. In this context, consider the
20. Which of the following statements given
following statements regarding Remdesivir:
below about the post-Mauryan period is
1. It is a low-cost generic medicine
correct?
invented in India for treating viral
(a) Saka era was started by the greatest Saka
diseases.
ruler, Rudradaman-I.
2. It has been used as a treatment against
(b) Kushana dynasty was founded by
Ebola.
Kanishka.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) The christian missionary to India under
correct?
St. Thomas came to the court of
(a) 1 only
Gondophernes.
(b) 2 only
(d) Menander, an Indo-greek king embraced
(c) Both 1 and 2
Jainism.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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21. Which of the following social and 24. Which of the following constitute the
educational reforms was/were introduced by famous "Trinity of Carnatic music"?
Akbar? (a) Pampa, Ponna and Rana
1. He completely prohibited the practice (b) Tyagaraja, Muthuswamy and Shyama
of sati throughout the Mughal empire. sasthri.
2. He legalized widow remarriages. (c) Nannaya, Thikkana and Eranna
3. He revised the educational syllabus to
(d) Sambandanar, Sundarar, Appar
lay more emphasis on secular subjects.
Select the correct answer using the code
25. In this, tales from Mahabharata are sung as a
given below.
ballad and one or two episodes are chosen
(a) 1 and 2 only
for the night’s performance. The main singer
(b) 2 and 3 only
continuously sits throughout the
(c) 3 only
performance and with powerful singing and
(d) 1, 2 and 3
symbolic gestures he assumes all the
characters of the episode one after another.
22. Consider the following statements with
reference to Zamindars under Mughals: Which of the following regional music is

1. They had the hereditary right of described in the above passage?

collecting land revenue. (a) Laman

2. They owned all the lands comprising his (b) Mando

zamindari and the peasants had no rights (c) Villupattu
on the land. (d) Pandavani
3. They were prohibited from maintaining
armed contingent due to fear of 26. “They asserted themselves in the Mysore
rebellion. region about the beginning of the 12th
Which of the statement given above is/are century. The temples they built at Halebid
correct? and Belur look like lace work in stone. A
(a) 1 and 2 only splendid example of their sculptural art is
(b) 2 only portrayed in the carving showing Lord
(c) 1 only
Krishna holding aloft the mountain
(d) 1 and 3 only
Goverdhana to save the inhabitants of Gokul
from the wrath of Indra.”
23. With reference to the economic history of
Who among the following are being
medieval India, the term 'Rahat' refers to
described by the above passage?
(a) waterwheel used for irrigation
(a) Hoysalas
(b) land grants to mosques and temples
(b) Chalukyas
(c) bonded labour
(c) Rashtrakutas
(d) large agricultural tracts in Deccan region
(d) The kings of Vijayanagara
under Delhi Sultanate

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27. Consider the following statements with 30. Which of the following factors led to the
respect to Jizyah in Delhi Sultanate: expansion of trade during the seventeenth
1. Hindu subjects were subjected to Jizyah century?
as a tax paid in lieu of military service 1. Political integration of the country under
the Mughal rule.
by the sultan and armies.
2. Establishment of conditions of law and
2. Jizyah was separated from land
order over extensive areas.
revenue by Alauddin Khilji.
3. Abolition of road cesses.
3. Jizyah was imposed on Brahmins, who 4. Standardization of Mughal rupee as a
were earlier exempted, by Firoz Shah currency across India and abroad.
Tughlaq. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above are given below.
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. With reference to the Buddhists texts
Dipvamsa and Mahavamsa, consider the
28. Consider the following statements in the following statements:
context of the rule of Nandas: 1. They were written and compiled in Sri
1. Alexander invaded North-Western India Lanka.
during their reign. 2. They contain regional history of
2. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew Buddhism as well as biographies of
Buddha.
Dhanananda to establish Mauryan rule.
3. They were written in the Pali language.
3. Pliny, a Roman writer estimated the
Which of the statements given above is/are
army of Nanda dynasty.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 32. Consider the following statements with
reference to trade in Harappan Civilisation:
1. Trade was based on the exchange of
29. "ATULYA', recently developed by Defence
goods without the use of money.
Institute of Advanced Technology is
2. Harappans did not had knowledge of the
(a) A microwave steriliser sea.
(b) A X Ray baggage scanner used in metro Which of the statements given above is/are
stations correct?
(c) A device which can provide quality (a) 1 only
mixed reality experiences (b) 2 only
(d) India's indigenously developed missile (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
defence system
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33. Which of the following countries has 36. Consider the following pairs:
recently developed its first official digital Work Author
1. Sangeeta Sudhakara Sharangadeva
currency known as 'DCEP (Digital Currency
2. Sangeeta Ratnakara Haripala
Electronic Payment)'?
3. Brihaddesi Matanga
(a) India Which of the pairs given above is/are
(b) China correctly matched?
(c) Japan (a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) United States of America
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
34. Consider the following pairs:
Theatre Region/state 37. Consider the following statements in the
1. Tamaasha : Madhya Pradesh context of Sangam literature:
1. Aham under sangam literature refers to
2. Bhand Pather : Kashmir
subjective love poems.
3. Maach : Maharashtra
2. Puram under sangam literature deals
4. Dashavtara Goa with all kinds of emotions, mainly the
Which of the pairs given above is/are not valour and glory of kings and about
correctly matched? good and evil.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(b) 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Consider the following statements in the
38. Consider the following statements with
context of Samudragupta's reign:
reference to Bhakti movement in south
1. Vishnusena eulogised the military India:
expeditions of Samudragupta on a pillar 1. The earliest bhakti movements in
at Allahabad. southern India were led by the Alvars
2. Chinese traveller Fa-hein visited the and Nayanars.
2. Opposition to Buddhism and Jainism is
court of Samudragupta
one of the major themes in Tamil bhakti
3. Samudragupta adopted the famous title hymns.
'Vikramaditya'. 3. Bhakti movement in south India failed to
Which of the statements given above is/are attract tribals.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

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39. Consider the following statements with
reference to Sufism:
1. It laid emphasis on seeking salvation
through intense devotion and love for
God by following his command.
42. 'Anthropause', recently seen in the news,
refers to
(a) the period of reduction in human activity
due to the coronavirus lockdown
(b) a period of stunted growth in the

2. It sought the interpretation of the Qur’an ecological evolution of Homo Sapiens.

on the basis of personal experience. (c) the total time in the geological scale

3. It prohibited women from becoming Sufi when the impact of human beings was

saints. negligent on the environment

Which of the statements given above are (d) a reduction in the total fertility rate and
consequent population of the world
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
43. Which of the following is not correct with
(b) 2 and 3 only
reference to Guru Nanak?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) He advocated saguna form of bhakti.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) He rejected the austerities and the
scriptures of both Hindus and Muslims.
40. Consider the following statements with
(c) He expressed/composed his ideas
respect to Ajivikas:
through hymns called “shabad".
1. Makkhali Gosala is regarded as the
(d) He started langar to uphold the principle
founder leader of the Ajivikas.
of equality.
2. They have been described as materialist.
3. They believed in the doctrine of Karma. 44. Consider the following statements in
Which of the statements given above is/are reference to the legal system during Delhi
correct? Sultanate:
(a) 1 only 1. Civil laws were administered based on
(b) 1 and 2 only Muslim Laws (Sharia) for Muslims and
(c) 2 and 3 only Hindu laws for Hindus.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Qazis only administered Sharia Law
while panchayats and guilds
41. 'Ambu bags' recently seen in the news are administered Hindu Laws.
related to: 3. Criminal Law was based on regulations
(a) Jute bags to eliminate single use plastics. framed for the purpose by the rulers.
(b) Biodegradable disposable devices to Which of the statements given above are
store contaminated biomedical waste. correct?
(c) Small devices used to deliver breathing (a) 1 and 2 only
support in emergency situations. (b) 2 and 3 only

(d) Small devises to incinerate the medical (c) 1 and 3 only

wastes of Covid patients (d) 1, 2 and 3

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45. Recently 'Year of Awareness on Science and 48. Consider the following statements in the
Health (YASH)’ program on health and risk context of Mohiniyattam:
1. It is a classical dance belonging to the
communication has been launched in India
state of Kerala.
by 2. It is found mentioned in the Sangam age
(a) Department of Science and Technology epic ”Silappatikaram".
(h) NITI Aayog 3. It is based on lasya element.
(c) Indian Coimcil of Medical Research Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(d) Ministry of information and
(a) 1 only
Broadcasting (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
46. 'Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare (d) 1, 2 and 3
Access and Longevity’ (PAHAL) project,
49. In the context of Mughal administration,
recently seen in the news, is
consider the following pairs:
(a) an initiative supported by USAID to
Terms Duty/function
improve access to healthcare in India.
1. Mir bakhshi : Head of military
(h) a scheme launched by Ministry of department.
Petroleum to provide direct benefit 2. Sadr-us sudur : In charge of religious
transfer of LPG subsidy. and charitable
patronage.
(c) an international consortium of
3. Mir saman : Intelligence Officer.
pharmaceutical companies to
4. Barid : In charge of the
manufacture low cost generic medicines. imperial household
(d) a digital movement to encourage plasma Which of the pairs given above are correctly
donation for COVID-19 patients. matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
47. With reference to the newly developed
(c) 3 and 4 only
portable device 'eCovSens', consider the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
following statements:
1. It is a biosensor used to defect the 50. Consider the following statements regarding
the Mughal school of paintings:
presence of novel coronavirus antigens
1. II is a synthesis of the indigenous Indian
in human saliva.
style of painting and the Safavid school
2. It has been developed by the National of Persian painting.
Institute of animal Biotechnology 2. II is primarily aristocratic and secular.
(NIAB), Hyderabad. 3. Techniques like shading and perspective
were absorbed from European paintings.
Which of the statements given above ifare
Which of the statements given above is/are
the Mughal school of paintings:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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51. Which of the following features of the image 54. The term 'Last Glacial Maximum' sometimes
of seated Buddha from Samath is/ are seen in news refers to
correct? (a) the most recent time during the last
glacial period that ice sheets were at
1. Buddha is shown seated on a stone slab
their greatest extent.
in the padmasana. (b) the largest extent of the ice sheet
2. It represents the event of observed in Antarctica in the previous
dhammachakrapravartana. winter seasoo.
Select the correct answer using the code (c) the existence of the largest number of
given below. species and biodiversity during the ice
(a) 1 only ages.
(b) 2 only (d) the lowest global temperature attained
(c) Both 1 and 2 during an ice age.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
55. The subdivisions of the Dravida style
temples are usually made on the basis of
52. Arrange the following dynasties (a) direction with respect to sun
(b) shape of the Gopuram
chronologically which ruled in the Magadha
(c) shape of the Vimana
region:
(d) material used
1. Mauryas
2. Sisunagas 56. With reference to TJV Blaster', a disinfection
3. Nandas tower, coBSlder the follow g statements:
4. Haryankas 1. It is a disinfection tower suitable for the
disinfection of places with a large influx
Select the correct answer using the code
of people such as malls and airports.
given below.
2. It has been developed by the Defence
(a) 2-4-1-3
Research and Development Organisation
(b) 4-3-1-2 (DRDO)
(c) 4-2-3-1 Which of the statements given above is''are
(d) 2-4-3-1 correct?
(a) 1 cinly
(b) 2 only
53. Which of the following statements given
(c) Both 1 and 2
below in the context of seals of Indus Valley
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
civilization correct?
1. The purpose of producing seals was 57. Which of the following statements is/are
mainly commercial. correct?
2. Seals were mostly made of ivory. 1. Rashtrakutas were great patrons of
Telugu and Kannada poets.
3. Every seal is engraved in a pictographic
2. Apabhramsa poet Svayambhu lived at
script.
Rashtrakuta courts.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 2 only
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58. Which of the following literary source forms 62. In the context of ancient Indian history,
the basic text of Vedanta? Gandhikas refer to
(a) Sulvasutra (a) Trade guilds
(b) Srautasutra
(b) Military camps
(c) Brahmasutra
(c) Perfumers
(d) Dharmasutra
(d) Prisons
59. Consider the following statements with
reference to Harappan town planning: 63. Which of the following is/are basic tenets of
1. There was a large scale use of the stone Jainism?
buildings in Harrapan cities. 1. The entire world is animated.
2. The arrangement of houses in cities was 2. Monastic existence is a necessary
in the form of a radial pattern.
condition of salvation.
3. There was a remarkably well-connected
3. Karma shapes the cycle of birth and
drainage system.
Which of the statements given above is/are rebirth.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 3 only given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only
60. With reference to 'Nagar Van' Scheme,
consider the following statements:
1. It aims to develop 200 urban forests in 64. 'Race to Zero' campaign, recently seen in the
the next five years across India. news, is
2. The urban forests under the scheme will (a) a multi-stakeholder initiative to reduce
be primarily developed on existing forest carbon footprint and decarbonize
land in the cities. economies
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) a campaign launched to end poverty in
correct?
all forms by 2030.
(a) 1 only
(c) an initiative by health professionals in
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 India to promote healthy lifestyle
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) a programme led by Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways to reduce
61. It is a famous Sanskrit literary work by fatalities in road accidents in India.
Sudraka. The characters are drawn from all
strata of society. In one of its acts, an 65. 'SheshNaag' Train, recently seen in the news,
interesting account of a burglary is given in
is
which stealing is mentioned as a regular art.
(a) the longest train ever to run on Indian
Which of the following literary works is
described in the passage given above? Railways.
(a) Meghaduta (b) India's first maglev train system.
(b) Mudrarakshasa (c) a newly launched superfast bullet train.
(c) Mricchakatika (d) India's first long-distance electric-hauled
(d) Malavikagnimitra train.
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66. Consider the following statements in the 69. Consider the following temple architectural
context of the taxation system in features:
Mahajanapada period: 1. Rekhapida
1. The payment was made only in kind as 2. Pidhadeul
the period did not witness full use of 3. Khakra
coins. To which of the following states do the
2. Artisans and traders were exempted above temple architectural features belong?
from paying taxes. (a) Odisha
(b) Gujarat
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) West Bengal
correct?
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
70. Which of the following artifacts were found
(c) Both 1 and 2
in Indus Valley Civilization?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Gold necklace
2. Spindle whorls
67. Consider the following statements about 3. Copper bracelets
Mohammad bin Tughlaq: 4. Plain pottery
1. He transferred his capital from Delhi to Select the correct answer using the code
Deogir. given below.
2. He set up a separate department for (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
agriculture called diwan-i-amir-i-kohi. (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. Great Sufi Saint Shaikh Nizamuddin (c) 2 and 4 only
Aulia was his contemporary. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above are
correct? 71. With reference to the cultural history of
(a) 1, 2 and 3 India, the ‘'Kirtana-ghosha" was composed
(b) 2 and 3 only by:
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Shankaradeva
(d) 1 and 2 only (b) Mirabai
(c) Kabir
(d) Raidas
68. With reference to the Global Initiative on
Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID),
72. Which of the following factors made the
consider the following statements:
kingdom of Avanti, the most serious
1. It aims to promote the rapid sharing of
competitor of Magadha?
data from all influenza viruses including
1. Availability of Iron ore mines.
the coronavirus causing Covid-19. 2. Fertile lands in the Ganga doab.
2. GISAID receives administrative support 3. Revenue from tolls levied on the
from the World Health Organisation movement of goods through the silk
(WHO) and the European Union. route.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3 only

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73. Consider the following statements in the 76. Consider the following statements regarding
context of Ravanachayya: Tanjore paintings:
1. It is a form of shadow puppetry of 1. It is a type of miniature painting.
Odisha. 2. It flourished during the Gupta period.
2. The puppets are in one piece and have 3. The conical crown appearing in the
no joints. miniature is a typical feature of this
Which of the statements given above is/are
painting.
correct?
Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
74. Which of the following personalities were
the famous poetess of Indian Vedic age?
1. Lopamudra 77. Which of the following is not correct with

2. Gargi reference to administration under Shivaji?

3. Gosha (a) Administration under Shivaji was

4. Meera Bai largely in line with administrative
5. Atukuri Molla practices of the Deccani states.
Select the correct answer using the code (b) He appointed council of ministers to
given below. advice him on matters of state.
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only (c) He abolished the zamindari (deshmukhi)
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only system.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Salaries to the regular soldiers were paid
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only both in cash and revenue grants.

75. Consider the following statements:

78. Consider the following statements:
1. Vikramashila University was founded by
1. Balban created a separate military
Pala King Dharmapala.
department or diwan-i-arz.
2. Arab Merchant Sulaiman wrote detailed
2. Ariz-i-mamlik was the commander-in-
accounts about the Pala Empire.
chief of the armed forces under Delhi
3. Palas had close relations with the
Sultanate.
Tibetan and Sailendra kingdoms.
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? correct?

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

(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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79. Consider the following statements about 82. In the context of Indian music, 'Kamaicha' is
Education in Medieval India: a:
1. There was no idea of mass education at (a) musical instrument associated with
that time. sankirtana dance.
2. Responsibility of giving education for a (b) branch of hindustani music found in
plains of Assam.
craft or profession was generally left to
(c) melodic composition used in Hindustani
the guilds or individual families.
music.
3. The growth of science relatively slowed
(d) bowed musical instrument used by
down in comparison to ancient times.
Manganiyar community.
Which of the statements given above are
correct? 83. 'Cire-perdu', a famous crafting technique is
(a) 1 and 2 only related to
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Inlay work for wall decoration
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) metal sculpting
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Pottery
(d) Dome Construction
80. Consider the following statements:
1. In the early Vedic period, the land was a 84. Which of the following temples are
associated with Jainism?
well established private property.
1. Parsvanatha temple, Khajuraho
2. Most of the wars fought by the Aryans
2. Dilwara temple, Mount Abu
during the rigvedic period was for the
3. Shore temple, Mahabalipuram
land/property.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Purandhara was the Rigvedic god who
given below.
played the role of the warlord in the (a) 2 only
Vedic period (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only 85. Consider the following statements with
(c) 3 only reference to Mansabdari system:
(d) 1 and 2 only 1. It was an administrative system
responsible for looking after the civil
and military affairs of the state.
81. With reference to the religious history of
2. It was introduced in India by Akbar.
medieval India, the term ‘Ulama’ refers to:
3. Mansabdars were paid in the form of
(a) A collection of conversations of sufi
assignments of areas of land (jagir).
saints.
Which of the statement given above is/are
(b) Biographical accounts of sufi saints correct?
(c) Muslim priests who renounced socio- (a) 1 and 2 only
political life (b) 2 only
(d) Scholars of Islamic studies and advisors (c) 1 only
to Muslim rulers. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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86. Which of the following were the major 89. Consider the following statements in the
import items during Mughal period? context of mesolithic paintings of Bhimbetka
1. Ivory caves:
1. Hunting is the predominant theme used
2. Copper
in these paintings.
3. Salt petre
2. Only humans are depicted on these
4. War horses
paintings.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

90. Consider the following statements in the

87. Consider the following pairs:
context of Buddhist literature:
Mural Painting State
1. None of the Buddha’s speeches were
1. Pithoro : West Bengal
written down during his lifetime.
2. Bagh : Madhya Pradesh 2. Buddha's teachings were compiled as
3. Warli : Gujarat Vinaya Pitaka.
Which of the pairs given above is/are 3. The rules and regulations for the
correctly matched? members of sangha were laid down in
(a) 1 and 2 only Sutta Pitaka.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
88. With reference to ‘'Gurbani’', consider the (d) 1, 2 and 3
following statements:
1. It is a collection of hymns of only Sikh 91. Consider the following statements with
Gurus. reference to the religion of Indus Valley
2. It was finally compiled by Guru Angad, Civilisation:
1. There was large scale development of
the disciple of Baba Guru Nanak.
temples for religious practices.
3. These hymns were composed in multiple
2. Animals were worshipped by the
languages.
peoples of Indus Valley Civilisation.
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) 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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92. Which of the following dynasties was not a 96. Global Education Monitoring Report, often
part of the long-drawn tripartite struggle for seen in the news, is released by
the control over Kananuj during the 8th (a) The World Bank (WB)
century A.D.? (b) United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(a) Gurjara-Pratiharas
(c) World Economic Forum (WEF)
(b) Rashtrakutas
(d) Organisation for Economic Co-operation
(c) Chalukyas and Development (OECD)
(d) Palas
97. 'Miyawaki Method', often seen in the news,
93. Consider the following statements: is
1. Nath-Panthis were the followers of (a) a unique technique to grow forests.
saints Gorakhnath & Matsyendranath. (b) an ancient Chinese technique used to
2. They didn't believe in supernatural cultivate rice.
(c) a method to treat industrial effluents.
powers and practices.
(d) a tool to estimate the people living
3. They denounced the caste system and
below the poverty line in an economy.
privileges claimed by Brahmans.
Which of the statements given above is/are 98. Consider the following statements about the
correct? reign of King Ashoka:
(a) 1 and 3 only 1. He is the first Indian king to
(b) 2 only communicate directly to the people
(c) 1 and 2 only through his inscriptions.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Ashokan inscriptions are found only in
India.
3. Along with Sanskrit, languages
94. Recently, the government gave its approval
like Aramaic and Greek were also used
for the formation of the 'Indian National on the inscriptions.
Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre Which of the statements given above is/are
(IN-SPACe)'. The primary role of IN- correct?
SPACe is to: (a) 1 only
(a) fabricate microsatellites for (b) 1 and 2 only
telecommunication. (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) conduct space research in close (d) 2 and 3 only
collaboration with the NASA and
99. With reference to the metal sculptures of
European Space Agency.
Indus Valley Civilization, consider the
(c) promote the participation of private following statements:
players in the Indian space activities 1. Sand-casting was the most prevalent
(d) determine and regulate the auction and technique used in making metal
pricing of spectrum allocation. sculpture.
2. Only human figures were made of metal.
95. The Khajuraho temple complex was 3. The late Harappan and Chalcolithic sites
patronized by which of the following lacked metal-cast sculptures.
Which of the statements given above is/are
dynasty?
correct?
(a) Solanki dynasty
(a) 1 only
(b) Chandela dynasty (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Parmar dynasty (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Chauhan dynasty (d) None
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100. 'Vesak' or 'Wesak' often seen in news is
related to
(a) an annual Buddhist festival celebrated
by Chakma tribe.
(b) an annual buffalo race event in Kerala.
(c) a traditional hand woven dress from
Nagaland recently accorded GI tag.
(d) a theatre tradition of Andhra Pradesh.

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