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 3. Consider the following statements in context
1. Consider the following pairs:
of medieval history of the Deccan in the 16th
Mahajanapada - Capital
century.
1. Gandhara - Mathura
1. Bijapur, Golconda and Ahmadnagar
2. Vatsa - Kaushambi combined to crush Bahmani kingdom.

3. Avanti - Ujjain 2. The Deccani States were expansionist in

nature.
4. Saurasena - Indraprastha
3. Marathas formed the backbone of the
landed aristocracy of the Deccan.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3

(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Which of the following was not the source 4. Which of the following reforms was/were
of bali tax of early Vedic period? undertaken by Allauddin Khalji?

1. Systematically collected tax 1. Fixing the cost of all the commodities.

2. Presents 2. Controlling the prices of horses.

3. Spoils of war 3. Paying soldiers in land.

4. Voluntary offerings. 4. Realization of land revenue in cash.

Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below: given below.

(a) 2 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only

(d) 2 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

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5. Which of the following travellers wrote 7. Consider the following statements:
about Vijayanagar empire?
1. Brahmasutra by Badrayana formed its
1. Nicolo Conti basic text.

2. Marco Polo 2. Shankara and Ramanuja wrote

commentaries on it.
3. Nuniz
3. According to it Brahma is reality and
4. Abdur Razzaq
everything else is unreal.
Select the correct answer using the code
4. The famous theory of Karma is linked to
given below.
it.
(a) 1 and 2 only
The statements given above are related to which
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
of the following schools of philosophy?
(c) 3 and 4 only
(a) Samkhya
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Vedanta

(c) Vaisheshika
6. Consider the following pairs:
(d) Materi
Festival State

1. Losar Assam
8. Consider the following statements:
2. Saga Dawa Sikkim
1. Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister
3. Nongkrem Manipur in Bahamani Kingdom.

4. Chapchar Kut Mizoram 2. Krishna Deva Raya founded the Tuluva

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? Dynasty.

(a) 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(b) 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(d) 2 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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9. Danda means punishment, and Bhukti
enjoyment. Dandabhukti of ancient Indian
history refers to:
(a) Fiscal and administrative unit in Bengal
and Orissa.
(b) Law court in Mysore.
11. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with reference to Amir Khusrau?
1. He introduced many Perso-Arabic ragas
such as aiman, ghora and sanam.
2. He invented musical instruments such as
the rubab and sarangi.

(c) Theatres in royal courts of Guptas. 3. He created a new poetical form called
the sabaq-i-hind.
(d) Law and order officers of Kanishkas.
Select the correct answer from the code
given below:
10. With respect to the Mauryan empire,
(a) 1 and 2
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 and 3
1. Alexander's invasion occurred during
the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. (c) 1 and 3

2. During the reign of Chandragupta (d) 1, 2 and 3

Maurya, both an Army and a Navy were
maintained.
12. Which of the following statements is
3. Ashoka sought to propagate Buddhism
incorrect regarding Rajaraja Chola?
through the principles of Dhamma.
(a) He destroyed Chera navy at Trivandrum.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) He conquered Madurai and captured the
correct?
Pandyan king.
(a) 1 and 2
(c) He annexed northern part of Sri Lanka
(b) 2 only
to his empire.
(c) 1 and 3
(d) He invaded Sailendra Dynasty and ruled
(d) 2 and 3 over Malaya, Sumatra and Java islands.

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13. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
Mahajanapadas: correct?

1. Small peasants and artisans were mostly (a) 1, 2 and 3

exempted from paying taxes.
(b) 1 only
2. In few republics, real power lay in the
(c) 2, 3 and 4
hands of tribal oligarchies.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Dharmasutras laid down the duties of
each of the varnas.
15. Which of the following was/were the
Which of the statements given above is/are
prominent impacts of Portuguese trade in
correct?
India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Formal policing of Indian Ocean.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Reduction in trade for Gujarati and Arab
(c) 3 only
merchants.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Transmission of agriculture products
from Central America.

14. Consider the following statements with 4. Opening up of India's trade with Japan.
reference to Mughal paintings:
5. Significant transfer of science and
1. The Mughals introduced new themes technology from Europe.
depicting the court and battle scenes.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. Daswant and Basawant were two given below:
famous painters of Akbar's court.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. It was a practice in the Mughal school
(b) 3 and 4 only
for the faces, bodies and feet of the
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
people in a single picture to be painted
by different artists. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

4. Under Shah Jahan, European painting

was introduced at the court by
Portuguese.
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16. Consider the following statements regarding
the tradition of Bronze sculpture in India:
1. Sculptures of Jaina tirthankara are the
earliest bronze sculptures found in India.
2. The importance of Gupta bronzes is that
they were portable and used for
individual worship.
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
17. Consider the following statements:
1. Gazz-i-Sikandari was the measurement
of yard established by Sikandar Lodi.
2. Malik-us-Sharq was the title given to
Kashmiri ruler Zainul Abidin.
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
18. Consider the following statements about
Aryabhatta:
1. He calculated the position of planets
according to the Babylonian method.
2. He discovered the cause of solar and
lunar eclipse.
3. He stated that moon rotates around the
earth and the earth rotates around the
Sun.
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
19. The Chahalganis or "the forty" of medieval
period were:
(a) Turkish chiefs of Delhi Sultanat
(b) Theologians of Iltutmish
(c) Supporters of Raziya Sultana
(d) The female warriors of Raziya Sultana
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20. Consider the following statements about 22. Nishka and Satamana in the Vedic texts refer
system of administration in Gupta age: to:

1. For the first time, civil and criminal law (a) Typical villages
were differentiated.
(b) Names of coins
2. Villagers were subjected to forced
(c) Names of script
labour called Vishti for serving the royal
(d) Agricultural equipment
Army.

3. Kumaramatyas were the officials of

home provinces appointed directly by 23. Consider the following statements with
the King. reference to architecture during the Delhi
Sultanate period:
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 1. Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque was built by
the conversion of a former temple.
(a) 2 and 3 only
2. Animal figurines, scrolls of flowers and
(b) 3 only
verses of Quran were used as
(c) 1 and 2 only
decorations on buildings.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The Turks invented the arch and dome
and used it on a wide scale in their
constructions.
21. Which of the following statements are
incorrect regarding the measures undertaken Which of the statements given above is/are
by Muhammad Tughlaq? correct?

(a) He recruited a large army for the (a) 1 only

Khurasan Project.
(b) 1 and 2
(b) He transferred his Capital from Delhi to
(c) 2 and 3
Deogir.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) He reduced Khuts and Muqaddams to
the position of ordinary cultivators.

(d) He introduced bronze coins which was

to have the same value as the silver
Tanka.

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24. Consider the following pairs: 26. Which of the statement is incorrect
regarding the medieval states of Malwa and
Schools of philosophy Basic element
Mewar?
1. Nyaya System of logic (a) The state of Malwa was situated on the
2. Samkhya Theory of atom high plateau between the rivers
Narmada and Tapti.
3. Mimamsa Art of reasoning
and interpretation (b) Hindola Mahal is one of the finest
Which of the pairs given above is/are examples of Mandu architecture.
correctly matched? (c) State of Marwar was formed following
(a) 1 and 2 only the disintegration of the power of
Chauhans.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above.
(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

27. Which of the following statements is/are

25. With reference to the Gupta period, consider
correct regarding Ancient Eastern states of
the following statements:
Nalas, Vasishthas and Manas?
1. Secular literature was produced by
1. Each developed their own system of
authors such as Kalidasa, Bhasa and
taxation
Shudraka.
2. They had evolved a system of coinage
2. For the first time images of gods such as
Vishnu and Shiva are obtained in this 3. They were Buddhist states and built
period. many viharas for monks

3. The earliest temples were made in the Select the correct answer using the code
Gupta period. given below:

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only

correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3
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28. Rekha-prasada, phamsana and valabhi 31. Which of the following is/are string puppet
subdivisions of Nagara temple architecture art forms?
are based on which of the following?
1. Kathputli of Rajasthan
(a) Region of construction
2. Putul Nautch of West Bengal
(b) Size of mandapa
3. Bommalattam of Tamil Nadu
(c) Shape of shikhara
4. Kundhei of Orissa
(d) Period of construction
5. Pavakoothu of Kerala

Select the correct answer from the code

29. Which of the following events is/are given below:
attributed to the Gupta age?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
1. First example of Sati
(b) 1, 3 and 4
2. Golden age of Architecture
(c) 2, 4 and 5
3. Rise in Mahayana Buddhism
(d) 2, 3 and 4
4. Declining Vaishnavism

Select the correct answer using the code

32. Consider the following pairs of social
given below:
classes in peninsular India:
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Arasar - Ruling class
(b) 1 only
2. Enadi - Rich peasants
(c) 3 and 4 only
3. Kadaisiyar - Lowest class
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. Vellalas - Agricultural labourers

Which of the pairs given above is/are

30. Tamraparnis mentioned in Ashokan correctly matched?
inscriptions were:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Cholas
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Cheras
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) Pandyas
(d) 2 and 4 only
(d) People of Sri Lanka

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33. Consider the following statements:
1. In Paleolithic period, paintings of the (b) 1 and 3

area's landscape are found.

(c) 2 and 3
2. In the Mesolithic period, themes of
paintings multiplied but they became
(d) 1, 2 and 3
smaller in size.

3. Chalcolithic period paintings started

displaying settled agricultural
communities. 35. With reference to the Indus Valley

Which of the statements given above is/are Civilization, consider the following pairs:

correct?
IVC Settlement State
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Lothal Gujarat
(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Dholavira Maharashtra

(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Shortughai Rajasthan

4. Kalibangan Haryana
34. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Mughal period: Which of the pairs given above is/are

1. The Sikh movement originated during correctly matched?

this period with the preaching of Nanak.

(a) 1 only
2. Dara, the eldest son of Shah Jahan,
declared the Vedas to be 'in conformity (b) 1 and 2

with the holy Quran'.

(c) 1 and 4
3. Dadu Dayal was a prominent Bhakti
saint in Maharashtra during this period. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

(a) 1 and 2
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36. Consider the following statements with (c) Both 1 and 2
reference to the cultural contributions of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Deccan States of medieval India:

1. The growth of Urdu in its Dakhini form

38. Which of the following came to be known as
was a significant development during
Panchadeva or five divinities in post-
this period.
Gupta/early medieval period?
2. Quli Qutb Shah founded the new city of
(a) Rama; Krishna; Varuna; Yama; Durga
Hyderabad.
(b) Bramha; Ganapati; Vishnu; Shakti;
3. Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza were
Shiva
built by the Golconda rulers.
(c) Indra; Surya; Agni; Vayu; Vishvakarma
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) Vishnu; Shiva; Durga; Krishna; Laxmi

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only 39. With reference to medieval period, which of

the following was/were a cause of the defeat
(c) 1 and 3
of Rajputs by the Turks?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The Turks had superior weapons at their
disposal as compared to the Rajputs.
37. Consider the following statements about
2. The growth of fuedalism had weakened
trade during Sultanat period:
the administrative structure of Rajput
1. Ibn Battutah calls Kannauj as the largest states.
city in the eastern part of Islamic world.
3. The iqta and khalisa systems allowed
2. The overland trade with Central and Turks to maintain large standing armies.
West Asia was in hands of Multanis and
Select the correct answer from the code
Khurasanis.
given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2
correct?
(b) 1 and 3
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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40. Consider the following statements regarding
Samudragupta:
1. His court poet Harisena wrote about his
military exploits.
2. His inscriptions are found at Allahabad.
42. Consider the following statements:
1. He is considered as a hero of Islam by
medieval Muslim historians.
2. He is said to have made multiple raids
into India.

3. He started Gupta Era. 3. He fought with Anandpala at Waihind.

Which of the statements given above is/are The statements given above are related to
correct? which of the following rulers?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Qutubuddin Aibak

(b) 2 only (b) Muhammad Ghuri

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Timur Lang

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Mahamud Ghazni

41. Arrange the following in correct 43. With reference to Sangam literature consider
chronological order: the following statements:

1. Treaty of Purandar 1. The Sangams were held under the royal

patronage of Madurai.
2. Shivaji's Karnataka expedition
2. The narrative texts are called
3. Shivaji's visit to Agra
Melkanakku and the didactic texts are
4. Shivaji's coronation
called Kilkanakku.
Select the correct answer from the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below:
correct?
(a) 3-1-4-2
(a) 1 only
(b) 3-1-2-4
(b) 2 only
(c) 1-3-4-2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1-3-2-4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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44. Consider the following statements regarding 46. With reference to the difference between the
tribal assemblies of Rig Vedic period:
culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley
1. They exercised deliberative, military
people, which of the following statements
and religious functions.
is/are correct?
2. The assemblies might have been
electing their kings. 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail

3. Vidhata and Gana are the types of and helmet in warfare whereas the
assemblies mentioned in Rig Veda.
people of Indus Valley Civilization did
Which of the statements given above is/are
not leave any evidence of using them.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and
(b) 1 only
copper whereas Indus Valley people
(c) 2 and 3 only
knew only copper and iron.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the

45. Which of the following is not the horse whereas there is no evidence of
characteristic of the temple architecture
Indus Valley people having been aware
developed in the hills of India?
of this animal.
1. Wooden buildings with pitched roofs

2. Mix of Gupta and post-Gupta traditions Select the correct answer using the code

3. Pagoda shapes given below:

4. Absence of animal figurines. (a) 1 only

5. Outward slanted roofs.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: (c) 1 and 3 only

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1 and 5 only

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47. Consider the following statements: 49. Consider the following statements:

1. He was the devotee of Vishnu and 1. Ramanuja tried to assimilate Bhakti to

adopted the title of "Adivaraha". the tradition of the Vedas.

2. He was the real founder of Pratihara 2. Shankara's philosophy is called as

empire. Shuddha Advaita.

3. His capital was Kannauj. 3. Basava founded Vir Shaiva movement

in India.
The statements given above are related to
which of the following medieval kings? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Bhoja
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Dantidurga
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Mahendrapala
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Mahipala
(d) 1, 2 and 3

48. Who among the following was/were nirguna

bhakti saints? 50. Consider the following statements about
Palas of medieval India:
1. Guru Nanak
1. Delhi remained their capital for the
2. Shankaradev
larger period.
3. Kabir
2. Dharmapala founded the Vikramasila
4. Tukaram
university.
5. Chaitanya
3. Devapala was the founder of Pala
6. Raidas empire.

Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below: correct?

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

(b) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 1 only

(c) 2, 4 and 5 (c) 2 only

(d) 1, 3 and 6 (d) 1 and 3 only

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51. Which of the following policies of Firoz 53. Consider the following statements about
Tughlaq led to the decline of the empire? foreign trade in Post Mauryan Period:

1. Making iqta hereditary. 1. Lead was imported from Rome by

Satavahanas for making coins.
2. Initiating principle of heredity in Army.
2. Writer Pliny believed that India was
3. Paying soldiers in cash. being drained of gold because of her
trade with Rome.
4. Inhuman punishments for petty
Which of the statements given above is/are
offences. incorrect?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below: (b) 2 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(b) 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 2 and 3 only
54. Consider the following statements:

1. Hsuan Tsang's account mentions the

52. With reference to the Ashtapradhan mandal
practice of untouchability during the
under Shivaji's administration, consider the
reign of Chandragupta II.
following pairs:
2. Fa Hien's account mentions that public
1. Peshwa - Finances and General
highways were secure and free from the
Administration
menace of thieves and dacoits.
2. Surunavis - Intelligence, Posts and
3. Yijing's (It-Sing) account mentions
Household Affairs
numerous subdivisions of the Buddhist
3. Wakenavis - Correspondence
schools in India.
4. Dabir - Master of Ceremonies
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4
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55. Which of the following books produced a 57. Consider the following pairs:

practical geometry for the construction of

Temples/sculptures Country
altars?
1. Tun Huang Caves Laos

(a) Sulvasutras 2. Angkor Wat Cambodia

3. Borobudur Vietnam
(b) Suryasiddhanta
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(c) Apastamba
correctly matched?

(d) Brihatsamhita (a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

56. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1 and 2 only
shrenis/guilds:

1. Some of the guilds started emerging as

58. With reference to the Indus Valley
sub castes.
Civilization (IVC), consider the following
2. Members of the guilds were legally
statements:
bound to obey the rules of conduct.
1. No temples have been discovered in the
3. They started flourishing in ninth and IVC sites.

tenth century in India. 2. Most of the sites are of the Mature

Harappan phase.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Canal irrigation was absent in the IVC.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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59. Historian Barani says that state in India can 61. Consider the following statements about the

be referred as jahandari. In this sense, which traditional theatre form of Yakshagana:

of the following perfectly describes

1. It is practiced in parts of Karnataka and
jahandari? Kerala.

2. Yakshagana is traditionally presented

(a) Purely Islamic
from dusk to dawn.
(b) State at war
3. Its stories are drawn from Ramayana,
(c) Worldly or secular considerations
Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other epics
(d) Friendly from both Hindu and Jain traditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are

incorrect?
60. Consider the following statements:
(a) None of the above
1. He encouraged astronomy and built an
(b) 3 only
observatory near Daulatabad.
(c) 1 and 2
2. He inducted Hindus in his
(d) 1, 2 and 3
administration on a large scale.

3. He paid attention to Ports - Chaul and Dabhol 62. Which of the following inscriptions of

in his kingdom to promote trade. Ashoka speaks of the success of his policy

with the hunters and fishermen who gave up

The statements given above describes which
killing animals?
of the following medieval kings?

(a) Meerut Inscriptions

(a) Firuz Shah Bahmani
(b) Rampurva Inscriptions
(b) Ahmad Shah Bahmani
(c) Kandhar Inscriptions
(c) Mahmud Gawan
(d) Allahabad pillar Inscriptions

(d) None of the above

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63. Although the Buddhist monks repeatedly (a) 1 and 2

criticised the brahmanas, in which of the

(b) 2 only
following ways did they resemble the
(c) 2 and 3
brahmanas?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. They lived on the alms and gifts given
by the society

2. They had renounced the world 65. With reference to tribal art, consider the

3. They respected the political order following statements:

Select the correct answer using the code

1. Bhil painting is characterised by use of
given below:
multi-coloured dots as in-filling.
(a) 1 only
2. Warli paintings use basic geometric
(b) 2 only
shapes such as the circle, triangle and
(c) 1 and 3 only
square.
(d) 3 only

3. Traditionally, Saora paintings are

64. Consider the following statements with dedicated to the main deity of the

reference to the Rajput policy of Akbar: Saoras.

1. Akbar started the policy of entering into Which of the statements given above is/are
matrimonial alliances with Rajput
correct?
rulers.
(a) 1 and 2
2. Akbar's Rajput policy was characterised
by broad religious tolerance.
(b) 1 and 3
3. Rajput Rajas were treated on par with
(c) 2 and 3
Mughal grandees and were allowed
large measure of autonomy.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

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66. Which of the following statements is 68. Authorship of which of the following
incorrect about the medieval ceremony of dramas is attributed to Harshavardhana?
sijada and paibos?
1. Ratnavali
(a) It meant the prostration and kissing the 2. Nagananda
monarch's feet. 3. Harshacharita
(b) It was a very old Islamic tradition of 4. Priyadarshika
Turkey. 5. Amarakosha

(c) It was to emphasize that the nobles were Select the correct answer using the code

not equals. given below:

(d) Balban initiated this in his court. (a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 5 only

67. Consider the following statements: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only

1. Pandya kings patronised Jaina caves at (d) 2, 3 and 5 only

Sittanavasal.
69. Consider the following statements regarding
2. Pallava king Rajasimha adopted title state of women in the Sultanat period:
1. Practice of purdah became widespread
Vichitrachitta, as inscribed on the
among the upper class women.
temple at Panamalai.
2. Widow remarriage was prohibited for

3. Paintings at the Kanchipuram temple the upper castes only.

were patronised by Vijayanagara kings. 3. According to some writers, annulment

of the marriage was allowed in special
Which of the statements given above is/are circumstances.

correct? Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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70. Consider the following statements about the 72. Consider the following statements:
Rig Veda:
1. The Kadamba kingdom was founded by
1. The Rig Veda is the earliest Vedic Mayurasharman.
Sanskrit text.
2. Vakatakas were overthrown by their
2. It is a collection of prayers offered to feudatories, the Rashtrakutas.
Brahma, Indra and Rudra.
3. The earliest capital of Western Ganges
3. It consists of ten mandalas or books that was located at Kolar.
were all written around 1500 BC.
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 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

73. Consider the following statements:

71. Consider the following pairs:
1. In the Paleolithic age, human ancestors
Regional Music State/Region had no knowledge of house building.
1. Rasiya Geet Uttar Pradesh 2. Stone tools called megaliths were
2. Pandavani Jharkhand characteristic of the Mesolithic Age.

3. Tappa Haryana 3. Domestication of animals began only in

the Neolithic Age.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3

(d) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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74. Consider the following statements:
1. Akbar attacked Abdullah Uzbek and
annexed Uzbekistan to his dominion.
2. After the death of Abdullah, the Uzbeks
broke up into warring principalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
76. Chandragupta Maurya appointed officers
called rajukas for which of the following?
(a) For rewarding and punishing people
(b) For better management of bureaucracy
(c) Supervising hunters and fishermen
(d) None of the above

(a) 1 only
77. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only
reference to Aurangzeb and his Deccan
(c) Both 1 and 2 policy:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Initially in his Deccan policy,
Aurangzeb decided to conquer Bijapur
and Golconda in order to ultimately
75. Consider the following pairs:
defeat the Marathas.
Rashtrakutas Significant work
2. The Deccan states of Bijapur and
1. Dantidurga Fixed the capital at
Golconda were considered to be Mughal
Manyakhet
vassals.
2. Amoghavarsha Built rock cut
3. Subsidies were acquired from Deccan
temple of Shiva at
Ellora state treasuries in lieu of Mughal

3. Krishna 3 Built a pillar of neutrality towards their conquests.

victory at 4. Later in his Deccan policy, Aurangzeb

Rameshwaram sought the cooperation of Deccan states

Which of the pairs given above is/are to tackle the danger of Marathas.

correctly matched? Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) 2 only correct?

(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3

(d) 2 and 4
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78. Consider the following pairs: 80. Which one of the following statements is
correct with reference to the Later Vedic
Ancient invaders Significance
Period?
/ visitors
(a) Later Vedic sites are found in most
1. Xerxes Employed Indians
regions of India.
in the war against
Greeks (b) Later Vedic people led a nomadic life.
2. Herodotus Father of History
(c) Painted Grey Ware pottery was
3. Arrian Made Punjab and prevalent during this period.
Sindh a Satrapy of
Iran (d) The existence of iron was not known in
Which of the pairs given above is/are this period.
correctly matched?

(a) 1 only 81. Consider the following statements:

(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Tuzuk-i-Babari was authored by Babar.
(c) 3 only
2. Akbar built the new city of Dinpanah.
(d) 1 and 2 only

3. Humayun commissioned the translation

79. Which of the following statements is of Singhan Battisi, Atharva-Veda and

incorrect regarding Gorkhanaths of early the Bible.

medieval age? Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) They preached the path of Tantra. incorrect?

(b) It was founded by Saint Rohidas. (a) 1 only

(c) It was open to all, irrespective of caste (b) 1 and 2

distinctions. (c) 2 and 3

(d) The followers were known as Nath (d) 1 and 3

Panthis

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82. Consider the following statements: 84. Which of the statements given below is
correct?
1. Humayun handed this city over to the
(a) Shakas were the first rulers to issue
Safavid Shah Tahmasp.
coins in India.
2. Mughals received setback in three major
(b) Rudradaman issued the first ever long
campaigns launched to recover the city.
inscription in chaste Sanskrit.
3. It is located in Afghanistan.
(c) Kanishka is the first ruler who issued
The statements given above describe which
gold coins in India.
of the following medieval cities?
(d) Vikramaditya invented the musical
(a) Kabul
instrument Sitar.
(b) Qandhar

(c) Ghazni

(d) Bamyan
85. Which of the following rulers may be

considered hostile towards Buddhism?

83. Consider the following statements regarding

societal conditions in early medieval age: 1. Shashanka of Gauda

1. Matsya purana authorized the husband 2. Pushyamitra Shunga

to beat his erring wife.
3. Huna king Mihirkula
2. The marriageable age for girls was
lowered.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. The disabilities from which the lower
given below:
caste suffered increased.

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only

correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(b) 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 3 only
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86. Which of the following statements are 88. Consider the following pairs:
incorrect regarding Qutubuddin Aibak?
1. Garbhagriha - The entrance space to
(a) He conquered Khajuraho from accommodate large number of
worshippers.
Chandella rulers.
2. Vimana - Pyramidal tower.
(b) He fought the Battle of Chandawar with
3. Vahan - Mount or Vehicle of the
Jaichandra near Kannauj.
temple's main deity

(c) He was the trusted slave of Muizuddin Which of the pairs given above is/are
incorrectly matched?
Muhammad.
(a) 1 only
(d) None of the above (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
87. Consider the following statements regarding

Shah Jahan: 89. With reference to the Satvahanas, consider

the following statements:

1. Rebelling against Jahangir, he made an

alliance with Malik Ambar. 1. Satvahanas show traces of matrilineal

social structure.
2. He sent his sons Dara and Aurangzeb to
2. They promoted Buddhism by granting
Jahangir's court as hostages.
land to Buddhist monks.

Which of the statements given above is/are 3. They issued gold coins of high purity on
a large scale.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?

(b) 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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90. Consider the following statements regarding
the relations of Harappans with outside
world:
1. They had set up trading colony in
Northern Afghanistan.
92. Consider the following statements with
respect to chalcolithic age in India:
1. Northern-black-polished-ware pottery
was widely prevalent in chalcolithic
settlements.

2. They imitated cosmetics used by 2. Cotton was cultivated in Deccan

Mesopotamians. chalcolithic settlements.

3. Harappan records refer to 3. Chalcolithic people venerated the

Mesopotamians as "Meluha". mother goddess.

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

(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Consider the following pairs: 93. Which of the following has/have been given
the GI (Geographical Indication) tag?
Ancient Rulers/ Region/State
Dynasty 1. Chak-Hao black rice of Manipur
1. Matharas Maharashtra, Gujarat
2. Gorakhpur terracotta
2. Varman Assam; Bengal; Andhra
3. Kashmir saffron
3. Khadgas Bengal
Which of the pairs given above is/are Select the correct answer from the code
correctly matched? given below:

(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3

(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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94. With reference to Indian classical dances, 96. Consider the following pairs:
consider the following statements:
Religious sites State/UT
1. Bharatnatyam dance is known to be
1. Dargah Gharib Nawaz Rajasthan
ekaharya, where one dancer takes on
many roles in a single performance. 2. Hemkund Sahib Punjab
2. Manipuri is known for its Hindu
3. Badrinath Uttrakhand
Vaishnavism themes, and performances
of Radha-Krishna Raslila. 4. Kye Monastery Ladakh
3. Sattirya involves the show of dexterity
Which of the pairs given above is/are
of the dancers through techniques like
dancing on the rim of a brass plate. correctly matched?

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 3

correct?
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 (c) 1 and 4

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2 and 3

95. Consider the following pairs:

Name of battle/war Participants 97. Consider the following statements:

1. Battle of Khanwa Babur and 1. Magadha came into prominence under

Maharana Pratap his leadership.

2. First-Battle-of-Panipat Babur and 2. He was a contemporary of the Buddha.

Ibrahim Lodi 3. He belonged to Haryanka dynasty.
3. Battle of Haldighati Akbar and Rana
The statements given above describes which
Sanga
one of the following ancient Indian kings?
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) Bimbisara
correctly matched?
(b) Ajatashatru
(a) 1 and 2
(c) Udayin
(b) 2 only
(d) Mahapadma Nanda
(c) 2 and 3

(d) None of the above

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98. Consider the following statements with 2. The loss of Brahmin prestige following
reference to administrative system under defeat of Rajput rulers and
Shivaji: establishment of Turkish sultnate
enabled its spread.
1. Shivaji's system of administration was
largely borrowed from the practices of Which of the statements given above is/are
Deccani States. correct?

2. Shivaji levied a contribution on (a) 1 only

neighbouring Mughal territories called
(b) 2 only
chauth which was one-fourth of the land
(c) Both 1 and 2
revenue.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The army depended for its salaries, to a
considerable extent, on the plunder of
neighbouring areas. 100. Which of the following is/are features of
4. Shivaji laid the foundation of a strong feudalism?
state by empowering the deshmukhs. 1. Large tracts of lands called 'vassals'
Which of the statements given above is/are were dominated by chiefs known as
correct? 'fiefs'.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 2. The chiefs were loyal to the king in

return for recognition of their position.
(b) 1 and 2
3. The government was dominated by
(c) 3 and 4
landed aristocracy.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Select the correct answer from the code
given below:
99. With reference to medieval Indian history,
(a) 1 and 2
consider the following statements about the
(b) 1 and 3
Bhakti movement:
(c) 2 and 3
1. The Bhakti movement's spread from
south to north India was slowed by the (d) 1, 2 and 3
use of local languages in the preaching
of saints.

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101. Which of the following is/are Buddhist 103. With reference to Ashokan Inscriptions,
texts? consider the following statements:

1. Prajnaparamita 1. The name Ashoka does not occur in the

inscriptions.
2. Digha Nikaya
2. Ashokan inscriptions are found in
3. Therigatha
Nepal, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
4. Manimekalai
3. Each pillar is made of a single piece of
Select the correct answer from the code
buff coloured sandstone, with the
given below:
capitals joined at the top.
(a) 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 correct?

(c) 1, 2, and 3 (a) 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3

(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
102. With reference to martial arts in India,
consider the following statements:
104. Which of the following things was/were
1. Kalaripayattu of Kerala is practiced by
introduced/popularized by the Turks in India?
both men and women.
1. Paper manufacturing
2. Silambam is a weapon based martial art
that originated in Tamil Nadu. 2. Armoured stirrup

3. Thang ta is a component of the Huyen 3. Rahat

langlon martial art of Manipur. 4. Superior mortar

Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below:

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

(b) 1 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 only

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

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105. Consider the following statements about 107. Consider the following statements with
the famous "Battle of Ten Kings" of Ancient reference to rule of Sher Shah:
India:
1. He established strict law and order and
1. It established the supremacy of dealt strictly with robbers, dacoits and
zamindars who refused to pay land
Bharatas.
revenue.
2. It was fought on the river Saraswati. 2. He founded and built the Grand Trunk
road that stretched from river Indus to
3. Purus were one of the defeated tribes of Bengal.
the battle.
3. No custom duty was allowed to be
Which of the statements given above is/are levied at roads, ferries or towns within
the empire except at the border.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only correct?

(b) 3 only (a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

106. Consider the following statements 108. Consider the following statements
regarding Nagara and Dravida temple styles: regarding Tantricism:

1. Dravida temple entrances are guarded 1. It did not admit women and shudras into
by river goddesses and mithunas rather its ranks.
than devapalas of Nagara style.
2. It laid stress on the use of magic rituals.
2. Unlike the Nagara style, Dravida
3. It renounced materialistic desires.
temples are enclosed within a compound
Which of the statements given above is/are
wall.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 2 only

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

(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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109. Consider the following statements about 111. Consider the following statements with
the philosophy of Jainism: reference to traditional theatre in India:

1. It does not recognise the existence of 1. Rasleela is based exclusively on Lord

gods. Krishna legends.

2. It condemned the existence of Varna 2. Bhand Pather is a traditional theatre

system. form of Uttrakhand.

3. It denied the requirement of rituals for 3. Bhaona is a presentation of the Ankia

acquiring liberation. Naat of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/
correct? are incorrect?

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

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3

(d) 3 only (d) 3 only

110. Which of the following temples represent 112. Which of the following factors led to the
Nagara style of construction? decline of Gupta empire in India?

1. Meenakshi Temple 1. Invasion by Hunas

2. Kandarya Mahadeo 2. Rise of Feudatories
3. Visvanatha Temple 3. Practice of land grants for religious
purpose
4. Brihadishvara Temple
4. Yashodharman challenged their
5. Parsvanatha Temple
authority
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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113. Consider the following statements:
1. Richest iron deposits were situated near
to this place.
2. It was the earliest capital of Magadha
3. It was surrounded by a group of five hills
115. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Gautamiputra Satkarni?
1. He was named after his mother.
2. Vihara at Nasik carries his inscriptions.
3. Prakrit text Gathasaptasati is attributed
to him.

The statements given above describes which Select the correct answer from the code
given below:
of the following ancient cities?

(a) Ujjain (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only
(b) Pataliputra
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Rajgir
(d) 3 only
(d) Champa

116. Which of the following statements is

114. Consider the following pairs:
incorrect regarding administration of Pala
Chalcolithic sites State and Pratihara empire?

1. Jorwe Maharashtra (a) Pattala were provinces and Pattalika was

2. Eran Punjab the governor of the province.

3. Ganeshwar Karnataka
(b) Uparika was expected to collect Land
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Revenue.
incorrectly matched?

(a) 2 and 3 only (c) Mandala was district and Visayapati was

(b) 2 only the head of the district.

(c) 1 only (d) Bhogapatis were smaller chieftains.

(d) 3 only

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117. Consider the following statements: 119. Nagas, Yaudheyas, Mitras of the post

1. Ibadat Khana (Hall of Prayer) was Mauryan period are:

initially confined only to Muslims.
(a) Guilds / Shrenis
2. The debates in Ibadat Khana did not lead
to a better understanding between (b) Indigenous Dynasties
different religions.
(c) Subsidiaries of Mauryans
3. The Ibadat Khana was discontinued by
Aurangzeb. (d) Tribal rulers of North East

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
120. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 only
reference to the period 6th Century AD:
(b) 2 and 3
1. An astrologer Varahamihira prescribed
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 houses in sizes varying according to the

Varna.
118. Consider the following statements about
the Central Asian dynastic rule in ancient 2. Hsuan tsang mentions untouchables
Indian history:
who lived outside villages and took
1. Menander was a famous Shaka ruler
who converted to Buddhism. garlic and onion.
2. Rudradaman was a famous Parthian rule
who undertook repairs of the Which of the statements given above is/are
Sudarshana lake.
correct?
3. Gondophernes was a famous Indo-
Greek ruler in whos reign St. Thomas (a) 1 only
came to India to propogate Christianity.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above

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121. Consider the following pairs: 123. Consider the following pairs:

1. Bust of a bearded man at Mohenjodaro - Offices under Sultans Functions

Steatite
1. diwan-i-arz Military department
2. Dancing girl - Bronze
2. diwan-i-risalat Religious matters
3. Male torso - Copper
3. diwan-i-insha Agriculture
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

122. Consider the following statements:

124. Consider the following statements about
1. Mathura school of art was primarily Megasthenes:
indigenous in nature.
1. He was a Greek ambassador sent by
2. The Gandhara school is famous for the Seleucus.
headless statue of Kanishka.
2. He visited the court of Ashoka.
3. Mathura school products are made of red
3. His account can be supplemented by
sandstone.
Arthashastra of Kautilya.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only

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125. Consider the following statements:
1. Hoysalesvara temple shows influence
of Chalukyan style of temple
architecture.
127. Consider the following statements about
the Mansabdari system:
1. Sawar fixed the personal status of a
person and the salary due to him.

2. Pampa, Ponna and Ranna are regarded 2. Zat indicated the number of cavalrymen
as the three gems of Kannada poetry. an individual was required to maintain.

Which of the statements given above is/are

Which of the statements given above is/are
incorrect?
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

126. Consider the following statements about 128. Consider the following statements
Jaina saint Parshvanatha: regarding Mongol threat in medieval India:

1. He asked his followers to discard clothes 1. Mongols under Qutlugh Khwaja cut off
altogether and lead an austere life. the communication of Delhi with the
neighbouring areas.
2. He is the twenty third tirthankara, who
belonged to Banaras. 2. Mongols under Changez Khan fought
with Khwarizmi crown prince
Which of the statements given above is/are
Jalaluddin on the banks of river Sutlej.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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129. Consider the following statements: 131. Consider the following statements with
reference to Dravida architecture during
1. The battle of Chanderi was fought
the eighth to twelfth centuries:
between Muizuddin Muhammad and
Prithviraja Chauhan. 1. Temple architecture of the Dravida style
attained its climax under the Cholas.
2. Muizuddin Muhammad belonged to
Khwarizmi empire of North-west 2. Kailashnath temple at Kanchipuram is
Afghanistan. an early example of the Dravida style.

Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Brihadeshwara temple was built at
correct? Madurai by Rajaraja I.

(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3
130. Consider the following statements
regarding Tughlaqs in medieval India:

1. Amir Khusrau was the court poet of 132. Which of the following was/were the
Firuz Shah Tughlaq. consequences of Babur's advent into India?

2. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the founder 1. India became vulnerable to external

of the dynasty. invasions.

3. Invasion of Delhi by Timur Lang 2. The importance of forts was reduced.

marked the end of the Tughlaq empire.
3. India could take a greater share in the
Which of the statements given above is/are trans-Asian trade.
correct?
Select the correct answer from the code
(a) 2 only given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
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133. Consider the following statements with 135. Consider the following statements with
reference to Mughal-Rajput relations: reference to Delhi Sultanate period:

1. Jahangir furthered Akbar's policy of
giving favours and entering into
matrimonial relations with Rajputs.
2. During Shah-Jahan's reign, no Rajput
Raja was appointed governor of a
province and no further matrimonial
relations were made with leading Rajas.
3. Aurangzeb's policy led to a stronger ties
with Marwar and Mewar and
strengthened Mughal-Rajput alliance.
1. The Turks were the first to introduce
Islam in India.
2. The early Sufis freely drew upon various
rituals and practices from Hinduism.
3. The Hanafi school of Islam was adopted
by the Turks who later came to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3

correct? (c) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
136. With reference to Krishna Deva Raya of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Vijayanagara Empire, consider the
following sentences:
134. Which of the following language families
1. Krishna Deva gave special focus to the
is/are represented in India?
development of a strong navy.
1. Austro-Asiatic
2. He extended patronage to Tamil,
2. Sino-Tibetan
Kannada and Telugu poets alike.
3. Indo-Aryan
3. He continued the Chola traditions of
4. Afro-Asiatic
village self-government in his empire.
5. Dravidian
Which of the statement is/are correct?
Select the correct answer from the code
given below: (a) 1 and 2
(a) 1, 4 and 5
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(c) 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1 and 3

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137. With reference to UNESCO Creative Cities 139. Consider the following statements with
Network (UCCN), consider the following reference to economic and social life under
statements: the Mughals:

1. There are five Indian cities in UCCN.
2. Hyderabad was chosen in the field of
architecture.
3. Mumbai entered the UCCN under the
film category.
1. The banjaras specialised in carrying trade
from place to place.
2. The Nobility included Afghans, Marathas
and Indian Muslims.
3. Zamindars had their own armed forces.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

140. Which of the following Mahajanapadas had

138. Consider the following statements been visited by Vardhamana Mahavir?
regarding Mahmud Begarha:
1. Magadha
1. He was called Begarha because he
2. Koshala
captured two powerful forts of
3. Mithila
Saurashtra and Champaner.
4. Champa
2. He shifted the capital from Patan to the
new city of Ahmedabad. Select the correct answer from the code
given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2

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

(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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141. Consider the following statements about 143. In context of Mughal administration, the
Aurangzeb's religious policy: terms dahsala, zabti, batai and ghalla-
bakhshi refers to:
1. He appointed muhtasibs in all provinces
to ensure that people lived their lives (a) Local officials
according the shara.
(b) Hereditary landlords
2. He sought to justify political, economic
(c) Traders and Merchants
and other actions by seeking the
(d) Land Revenue systems
approval of the clergy.

3. He reimposed jaziya on non-muslims.

144. Which of the following is/are the Pallava's
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? contribution to the temple architecture in

(a) 1 and 2 India?

(b) 1 and 3
1. Kailashanath Temple at Kanchi
(c) 2 and 3
2. Shore temple at Mahabalipuram
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Papanatha temple at Pattadakal

142. Consider the following pairs: 4. Virupaksha Temple at Hampi

1. Mitakshara -Kalhana
5. Ratha temples at Mahabalipuram
2. Sabaq-i-hindi -Amir Khusrau
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Kitab-ul-hind -Albiruni
given below:
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? (a) 2 and 5 only

(a) 2 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

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145. The term Varna-Samkara, frequently seen 147. Which of the statements given below is/are
in ancient Indian history refers to: correct with reference to Humayun?

(a) Shaivites forming another branch of
Hinduism
(b) Hierarchical classification of castes
(c) Intermixture of social classes
(d) None of the above
1. In the east, Humayun had to deal with
the growing power of the Afghans under
Sher Khan.
2. In the west, Humayun faced a challenge
from the growing power of Bahadur
Shah.

Select the correct answer from the code

146. Consider the following statements with given below:

reference to the Sufi Movement of medieval
(a) 1 only
Indian history:

1. There were no women leaders/teachers (b) 2 only

in the Sufi movement.
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Ba-shara Sufi orders followed Islamic
law whereas Be-shara Sufi orders were (d) Both 1 and 2
not bound by it.

3. Chisti and Surhawadi silsilahs were ba-

148. Which of the following statements is
shara movements.
incorrect regarding Harshavardhana?
4. The Surhawadi order was largely
confined to Punjab and Multan.
(a) Banabhatta was his court poet.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
correct?
and Orissa were under his direct control.
(a) 1 and 3
(c) He faced opposition from Shashanka
(b) 3 only
Gauda and Pulakeshin

(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) None of the above.

(d) 1, 2 and 4

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149. Consider the following statements:

1. Ashwaghosha wrote Saudarananda,

which is a biography of Buddha.

2. Vatsyayana composed Buddhist-Hybrid

Sanskrit literature called Avadanas.

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

150. Which of the following is/are the prominent

characteristics of Upper Paleolithic period?

1. Farming Communities

2. Flint Industries

3. Homo sapiens

Select the correct answer using the code

given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

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