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UPSC Test 04-Question Booklet
UPSC Test 04-Question Booklet
UPSC Test 04-Question Booklet
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1- ijh{kk çkjaHk gksus ds rqjar ckn] vki bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk dh iM+rky vo'; dj ysa fd blesa dksbZ fcuk Nik] iQVk ;k NwVk gqvk i`"B
vFkok ç'uka'k vkfn u gksA ;fn ,slk gS] rks bls lgh ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ls cny ysaA
2- Ñi;k è;ku j[ksa fd OMR mÙkj&i=kd esa] mfpr LFkku ij] jksy uacj dks] è;ku ls ,oa fcuk fdlh pwd ;k folaxfr ds Hkjus vkSj
dwVc¼ djus dh f”kEesnkjh mEehnokj dh gSA fdlh Hkh çdkj dh pwd@folaxfr dh fLFkfr esa mÙkj&i=kd fujLr dj fn;k tk,xkA
3- bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ij lkFk esa fn;s x, dks"Bd esa vkidks viuk
vuqØekad fy[kuk gSA ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ij vkSj dqN u fy[ksaA
4- bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk esa 100 ç'uka'k (ç'u) fn;s x, gSaA çR;sd ç'uka'k fgUnh vkSj vaxzs”kh nksuksa esa Nik gSA çR;sd ç'uka'k esa pkj
çR;qÙkj (mÙkj) fn;s x, gSaA buesa ls ,d çR;qÙkj dks pqu ysa] ftls vki mÙkj&i=kd ij vafdr djuk pkgrs gSaA ;fn vkidks ,slk yxs
fd ,d ls vfèkd çR;qÙkj lgh gSa] rks ml çR;qÙkj dks vafdr djsa tks vkidks lokZsÙke yxsA çR;sd ç'uka'k ds fy;s dsoy ,d gh
çR;qÙkj pquuk gSA
5- vkidks vius lHkh çR;qÙkj vyx ls fn;s x, mÙkj&i=kd ij gh vafdr djus gSaA mÙkj&i=kd esa fn;s x, funZs'k ns[ksaA
6- lHkh ç'uka'kksa ds vad leku gSaA
7- vki vius lHkh çR;qÙkjksa dks mÙkj&i=kd esa Hkjus ds ckn rFkk ijh{kk ds lekiu ij dsoy mÙkj&i=kd vèkh{kd dks lkSai nsaA vkidks
vius lkFk ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ys tkus dh vuqefr gSA
8- xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM %
oLrqfu"B ç'u&i=kksa esa mEehnokj }kjk fn;s x, xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM fn;k tk,xkA
(i) çR;sd ç'u ds fy;s pkj oSdfYid mÙkj gSaA mEehnokj }kjk çR;sd ç'u ds fy;s fn;s x, ,d xyr mÙkj ds fy;s ç'u gsrq fu;r
fd;s x, vadksa dk ,d&frgkbZ naM ds :i esa dkVk tk,xkA
(ii) ;fn dksbZ mEehnokj ,d ls vfèkd mÙkj nsrk gS] rks bls xyr mÙkj ekuk tk,xk] ;|fi fn;s x, mÙkjksa esa ls ,d mÙkj lgh gksrk
gS] fiQj Hkh ml ç'u ds fy;s mi;ZqDrkuqlkj gh] mlh rjg dk naM fn;k tk,xkA
(iii) ;fn mEehnokj }kjk dksbZ ç'u gy ughaa fd;k tkrk gS] vFkkZr~ mEehnokj }kjk mÙkj ughaa fn;k tkrk gS] rks ml ç'u ds fy;s dksbZ
naM ugha fn;k tk,xkA
2- ds- ih- tk;loky % , fgLVªh vkWiQ ,fU'k;aV bafM;k 2- O;kikj&okf.kT; dks çksRlkgu
3. With reference to the Satavahana dynasty in ancient India, Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
which of the following characteristics is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
1. Official language Pali (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Tax-free land donation to the Brahmins 7. Which of the following refers to the term 'Basadi' in
3. Non-acceptance of Chaturvarnya system ancient Indian history?
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) Jain monastery (b) Buddhist Chaityagriha
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Silver Coin (d) Tax-free land
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Which of the following main features are associated with
4. With reference to the Vedanta philosophy, which of the Gandhara sculpture?
following statements is correct?
1. Theme Inspired by Buddhism
(a) Karmaism was rejected.
2. Ornate halo
(b) Emphasized the eternal and imperishable nature of
3. Transparent cloth decoration
the soul.
4. Use of Red Sandstone
(c) Its original text 'Brahmasutra' is composed by
Shankaracharya. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(d) Yajna related rituals were considered necessary for (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
attainment of salvation. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 3 and 4 only
11- ekS;Zdkyhu Ñf"k O;oLFkk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj 2- lkefjd vofLFkfr
dhft;s % 3- ykSg v;Ld dh çpqjrk
1- lkearksa }kjk nklksa ls csxkj djkukA 4- mitkÅ e`nk
2- flapkbZ dk çcaèk djuk jkT; dk nkf;Ro FkkA uhps fn;s x, dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;sA
3- mit dk NBk Hkkx Hkw&jktLo ds :i esa fuèkkZfjrA (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (c) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
3- flDdksa ij jktkvksa ds uke mRdh.kZ djus dh ijaijk 2- nhokuh vkSj iQkStnkjh dkuwu dks i`Fkd~ fd;k x;kA
17- ckjgoha lnh ds nkSjku dukZVd esa ,d uohu vkanksyu dk mn; gqvk (c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
ftldk usr`Ro ckloUuk }kjk fd;k x;kA buds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r
20- g"kZo¼Zu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
esa ls dkSu&ls dFku lgh gSa\
1- blus vfèkdkfj;ksa dks Hkwfe nsus dh çFkk vkjaHk dhA
1- ;s dypqjh lkezkT; ds ea=kh FksA
2- blus d'ehj ij çR;{k fu;a=k.k LFkkfir fd;kA
2- buds vuq;k;h ohj 'kSo dgykrs gSaA
3- blds dky esa fofèk&O;oLFkk vR;ar mRÑ"V FkhA
3- ;s iqutZUe esa fo'okl djrs FksA
uhps fn;s x, dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;sA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
16. The Iranians made several invasions on India in the 6th (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
century BC. These invasions reflected many effects on
19. With reference to the Gupta period, consider the following
the Indian subcontinent. In this context, consider the
statements:
following factors:
1. The number of commercial taxes increased.
1. Spread of Kharoshthi script
2. The civil and criminal laws were separated.
2. Construction of domes
3. Most gold coins were issued in this period.
3. Tradition of engraving the names of kings on coins
4. Only happy ending plays are mentioned in this period.
4. Engraving of inscription
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the above constituents are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
17. A new movement emerged in Karnataka during the 20. With reference to Harshavardhana, consider the following
twelfth century, which was led by Basavanna. Which of statements:
the following statements are correct with respect to these? 1. He introduced the practice of giving land to the
1. He was the minister of the Kalachuri kingdom. officials.
2. His followers are called Veer Shaivas. 2. He established direct control over Kashmir.
3. They believed in rebirth. 3. The law and order was excellent during his time.
Select the correct answer using the code given below. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. Gorgeous and ornate Gopuram as the entrance 25. With reference to the Kailashnath Temple at Ellora,
Select the correct answer using the code given below. consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. It is completely built in Dravidian style.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. It is carved on an integrated rock block.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 3. It is also known as Rajsinheshwar.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
22. The word 'Araiyar' used in the poems of the Sangam (a) 1 and 2 only
period refers to which of the following?
(b) 2 only
(a) Commander (b) Chief
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Roman merchant (d) Wealthy farmer
(d) 1, 2 and 3
23. With reference to the Mauryan economic system, consider
the following statements: 26. Which of the following factors were responsible for the
1. More importance was given to collection of tax than decline of the Mauryan Empire?
assessment of tax. 1. Ashoka's policies
2. Samaharta was the custodian of the state treasury. 2. Excessive military expenditure
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Negligence of border areas
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
4. Brahmins' reaction
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Dissemination of technical knowledge
24. With reference to the Post-Vedic period, consider the
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
following statements:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. Gotra named institution was established.
2. The four stages of the Ashram were established. (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
2- ukyank bl laçnk; dk çeq• dsaæ FkkA mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&ls ckS¼ èkeZ ds v"Vkafxd ekxZ esa 'kkfey gSa\
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 5
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1] u gh 2 32- çkphu Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj
dhft;s %
29- çkphu Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj
dhft;s % (Hkwfe) (fo'ks"krk)
(ç'kklfud in) (dk;Z) 1- osYyuoxkbZ % czkã.kksa dks migkj esa nh xbZ Hkwfe
2- rhFkZ % èkk£ed ekeyksa dk çeq[k 3- czãns; % eafnj dks migkj esa nh xbZ Hkwfe
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus lgh lqesfyr gSa\ mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus lgh lqesfyr gSa\
1. Shiva is depicted as creator in this. 1. The art of steel making was first developed in India.
2. Shiva's right hand is in the Abhaya Hasta Mudra. 2. The decimal system was first used in India.
3. Aryabhatta was the father of trigonometry.
3. Victory over ignorance is depicted with the left foot
by Shiva in this. Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 31. Consider the following:
1. Right Vision 2. Right knowledge
28. With reference to the Mahayana branch of Buddhism,
3. Right Action 4. Right conduct
consider the following statements:
5. Right Thought
1. Buddha is considered as God in this.
Which of the given above are included in the Eightfold
2. Nalanda was the main center of this sect.
Path of Buddhism?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
32. With reference to the ancient Indian history, consider the
29. With reference to the ancient Indian history, consider the following pairs:
following pairs: (Land) (Specialty)
1. Sannidhata : Head of revenue department 2. Shalabhog : Land for the maintenance of the
school
2. Tirtha : Head of religious affairs
3. Brahmadeya : Land gifted to a temple
3. Rajjuk : Judicial officer
4. Pallicchandam : Land given to Jain institutions
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair (a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs (b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs (c) Only three pairs
(d) None of the pairs (d) All four pairs
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&ls eè;dkyhu Hkkjr esa jktiwrksa dh ijkt; ds uhps fn;s x, dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;sA
çeq[k dkj.k Fks\ (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
35- fuEufyf•r esa ls fdu eafnjksa dk fuekZ.k xqIr dky esa fd;k x;k\ (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
1- nsox<+ dk n'kkorkj eafnj 38- xqIrdkyhu èkkfeZd thou ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
2- frxok dk fo".kq eafnj fopkj dhft;s %
3- Hkwejk dk f'ko eafnj 1- ckS¼ èkeZ ds çHkko esa o`f¼ gqbZA
4- upuk dqBkj dk ikoZrh eafnj 2- ewfrZ iwtk fganw èkeZ dh lkekU; fo'ks"krk cu xbZA
uhps fn;s x, dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;sA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (a) dsoy 1
(b) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4 (d) u rks 1] u gh 2
34. Consider the following: 37. Which of the following were the consequences of Indo-
Greek contact in ancient India?
1. Lack of excellent weapons
2. Decrease in number of elephants 1. First time, gold coins were introduced
Which of the given above were main reasons for the defeat Select the correct answer using the code given below.
of Rajputs in medieval India? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 only
35. Which of the following temples were built during the (d) 1, 2 and 3
Gupta period?
38. With reference to the religious life of the Guptas, consider
1. Dashavatar temple of Devgarh
the following statements:
2. Vishnu temple of Tigwa
1. The influence of Buddhism increased.
3. Shiva temple of Bhumra
2. Idol worship became common feature of Hinduism.
4. Parvati temple of Nachna Kuthar
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
41. With reference to the Indus Civilization, consider the 45. With reference to the Gupta period, the word 'Udrang'
following statements: refers to which of the following?
1. Wheat and barley were their main crop. (a) Village court (b) Revenue collectors
2. Cotton was first produced in Indus region. (c) Silver coin (d) Land tax
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 46. With reference to the ancient Indian history, consider the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only following pairs:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (Post) (Meaning)
42. With reference to the Jainism, consider the following 1. Vellala : Big landowners
statements: 2. Unavar : Ordinary halwah
1. It accepts the concept of soul. 3. Adimai : Landless labor
2. It negates the existence of the Supreme Power. 4. Grihapati : Independent Farmer
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs
2- bUgksaus loZçFke fpf=kr e`nHkkaMksa dk ç;ksx fd;kA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1] u gh 2
3- bl dky ds yksx èkku vkSj xsgw¡ mitkrs FksA 51- lar jkekuqt ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ 1- bUgksaus v}Srokn dk çfriknu fd;kA
2- ;s vyokj larksa ls vR;f/d çHkkfor FksA
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
3- bUgksaus eks{k çkfIr dk lk/u Kku dks ekukA
(c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
48- laxe lkfgR; ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s % (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(xzaFk)
(fo"k;&oLrq) (c) dsoy 3 (d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
1- fr#Ddqjy % O;kdj.k 52- fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
2- rksydkfIi;e % nk'kZfud fopkj (lar) ({ks=k)
3- f'kyIikfndkje % dksoyu ,oa dUuxh dh dFkk 1- yky nsn % iatkc
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh lqesfyr gS@gSa\ 2- olqxqIr % d'ehj
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 3- pSrU; % xqtjkr
2- ^uyf;jk fnO; çcaèke* çeq• 'kSo xzaFk gSA (c) gEih (d) ratkowj
55- fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk eqxydkyhu lSU; inkuqØe dk vkjksgh (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
Øe gS\
59- fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl eqxy lezkV us rackdw ds lsou ij çfrca/
(a) rkseku&lknh&g”kkjk yxk;k Fkk\
(b) lknh&g”kkjk&rkseku (a) gqek;w¡ (b) tgk¡xhj
(c) g”kkjk&rkseku&lknh (c) vkSjaxtsc (d) cgknqj 'kkg çFke
(d) lknh&rkseku&g”kkjk
60- egewn csxM+k ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
56- rqxyddkyhu LFkkiR; ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj 1- blus pkSy ds ;q¼ esa iqrZxkfy;ksa dks ijkftr fd;kA
dhft;s %
2- ^jktk fouksn* bldh thouh gSA
1- bldh çeq• fo'ks"krk <yok¡ nhokjsa gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
2- blesa èkwlj cyqvk iRFkjksa dk ç;ksx fd;k x;k gSA
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
3- ;s vR;ar ifj"Ñr ,oa vyaÑr gSaA
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1] u gh 2
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 61- vykmíhu dh ck”kkj O;oLFkk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj dhft;s %
(c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
1- ck”kkj dk lokZsPp vf/dkjh ^'kguk* FkkA
57- f'kokth ds 'kkludky esa ^ljukscr* fuEufyf•r esa ls fdlls
lacaf/r Fkk\ 2- blds rgr nksvkc {ks=k dks •kfylk ds varxZr yk;k x;kA
(a) jktLo foHkkx ls 3- ;g O;oLFkk vykmíhu dh e`R;q ds ckn Hkh tkjh jghA
55. Which of the following is ascending order of the Mughal 59. Which of the following Mughal emperors banned
military hierarchy? consumption of tobacco?
(a) Toman-Saadi-Hazara (a) Humayun (b) Jahangir
(b) Saadi-Hazara-Toman (c) Aurangzeb (d) Bahadur Shah- I
(c) Hazara-Toman-Saadi
60. With reference to Mahmud Begada, consider the following
(d) Saadi-Toman-Hazara statements:
56. With reference to the Tughlaq architecture, consider the 1. He defeated the Portuguese in the battle of Chaul.
following statements: 2. 'Raja Vinod' is his biography.
1. Its main feature is sloping walls. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Gray sandstone has been used in it. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. These are very sophisticated and ornate. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
61. With reference to the market system of Alauddin, consider
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only the following statements:
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The highest official of the market was Shahana.
57. 'Sarnobat' during the reign of Shivaji was related to which 2. Doab region was brought under Khalisa under this.
of the following? 3. This system continued even after the death of
(a) Revenue Department Alauddin.
(b) Military Administration Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Judicial Administration (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Local Administration (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
65- rqdZ LFkkiR; ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s % (b) çkphure nar dFkk,¡
1- esgjkc dh rduhd rqdks± us jkse ls xzg.k dhA (c) vjch foKku i¼fr
2- blesa ltkoV ds fy;s fganw çrhdksa dk ç;ksx fd;k x;k gSA (d) lwiQh larksa dk •kudkg
How many pairs given above are correctly matched? 2. Abolition of the practice of Sati
(a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs 3. Increase in the age of girls' marriage
(c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs 4. Control on the sale of liquor
63. Arrange the following conquests of Akbar in ascending Select the correct answer using the code given below.
order.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Ranthambore 2. Gujarat
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Chittor 4. Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code given below. 67. Consider the following pairs:
64. With reference to the ruler of Bijapur Ibrahim Adil Shah- 2. Berar : Baridshahi
II, consider the following statements:
3. Bidar : Imadshahi
1. He assumed the title of Jagat Guru.
4. Bijapur : Nizamshahi
2. He composed Kitab-e-Nauras.
How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?
3. His tomb is known as Gol Gumbaz.
(a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 68. 'Kalila wa Dimna' is related to which of the following?
65. With reference to the Turkish architecture, consider the (a) Royal art
following statements:
(b) Oldest fables
1. The technique of arch was adopted by the Turks from
(c) Arabic science method
the Rome.
2. In this, Hindu symbols have been used for decoration. (d) Khanqah of the Sufi saints
2- Hkw&jktLo mit dk vk/k Hkkx fu/kZfjr FkkA (a) O;kikjh (b) fdlku
1. The Mughals followed the Sahadayad tradition in (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs
terms of succession. (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs
2. Babar left the will to divide the empire for his sons. 72. Under which of the following categories was the Mughal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? period 'Chachar land' included?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Uncultivated land for more than five years
(b) Fallow land left for one year
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Regularly used agricultural land
70. With reference to the land revenue system of Sher Shah
(d) Land left vacant for three or four years
Period, consider the following statements:
73. In Mughal Indian history, the word 'Muzriyan' was used
1. The fixation of tax was based on estimation.
for which of the following?
2. Land-revenue was fixed half of the produce.
(a) Merchant (b) Farmer
3. The land was classified into three parts on the basis (c) Landlord (d) Tribal Society
of yield.
74. Consider the following statements:
4. Additional fee was taken to deal with natural disasters.
1. The first building constructed by Iltutmish was the
Which of the statements given above are correct? Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Jamaatkhana was built by Alauddin Khilji.
(b) 3 and 4 only 3. Use of yellow-brown stones is the main feature of
Khilji architecture.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
71. With reference to the Mughal architecture, consider the
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
following pairs:
75. Akbar built 'Ibadat khana' for which of the following
(Architecture) (Location)
purposes?
1. Nishat Bagh : Kashmir (a) Intellectual meetings
2. Shalimar Bagh : Lahore (b) Judicial work
3. Pinjore Bagh : Punjab (c) For the spread of Din-i-Ilahi
4. Moti Masjid : Agra (d) Worship for poor Muslims
(c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (c) 2&1&4&3 (d) 3&2&1&4
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 80. With reference to the Krishnadevaraya, consider the
77. With reference to Muhammad bin Tughlaq, consider the following statements:
following statements: 1. Started the construction of Gopurams in temples.
1. He respected religious leaders of all religions. 2. He assumed the title of 'Yavan Rajyasthapanacharya'.
2. He made administrative posts hereditary. 3. The promotion of trade-commerce is mentioned in
3. The fort of Adilabad was built during his reign. ‘Amuktamalyad’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
78. Consider the following pairs: (c) 3 only
(Type of land) (Characteristic) (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Amalaka : Land earmarked for the expenditure
of forts 81. Consider the following incidents during Akbar period:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 2-1-3-4
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2-1-4-3 (d) 3-2-1-4
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3 2- lHkk dh lnL;rk gsrq Hkw&Lokeh gksuk vfuok;Z FkkA
3- xzke ifj"kn~ U;kf;d dk;ks± esa layXu FksA
84- nhu&,&bykgh ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1- blesa fofHkUu èkeks± dh fo'ks"krkvksa dk lekos'k FkkA
(a) dsoy 1
2- bldk ewy vkèkkj cgqnsookn FkkA
(b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
3- eku flag bls viukus okyk ,dek=k fganw FkkA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3 88- Hkkjrh; bfrgkl esa ^eqosanosyu* 'kCn fuEufyf•r esa ls fdls fufnZ"V
djrk gS\
85- vkSjax”ksc ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
(a) czkã.kksa dks fn;k tkus okyk Hkwfe&vuqnku
1- og ,d dq'ky oh.kkoknd FkkA
(b) xk¡oksa dk lewg
2- blus njckj esa xk;u dks çfrcafèkr dj fn;kA
(c) rhu jktkvksa dks lsok çnku djus okyk fdlku
3- blds dky esa 'kkL=kh; laxhr ij lokZfèkd iqLrdksa dh jpuk
gqbZA (d) xSj&czkã.k Ñ"kd Hkw&Lokeh dh Hkwfe
3. Head of the intelligence department was called Dabir. 87. With reference to the Chola administration, consider the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only 1. 'Nagaram' was a commercial institution.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It was mandatory to be a landowner for membership
84. With reference to the Din-i-Ilahi, consider the following of the Sabha.
statements:
3. The village councils were involved in judicial work.
1. The characteristics of diferent religions were
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
incorporated in it.
2. Its basic premise was polytheism. (a) 1 only
3. Man Singh was the only Hindu to adopt it. (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above are correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
88. The word 'Muvendavelan' in Indian history refers to which
85. With reference to the Aurangzeb, consider the following of the following?
statements:
(a) Land-grant given to the Brahmins
1. He was an accomplished harp player.
(b) Cluster of villages
2. He prohibited singing in the court.
(c) Farmer who served three kings
3. Most of the books on classical music were composed
during his period. (d) Land of non-Brahmin cultivator landlord
2- vk•qjcd % 'kkgh ?kksM+ksa dh ns•Hkky djuk (a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
3- eqgrflc % uxj dh lqj{kk djuk
uhps fn;s x, dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;sA 93- iwoZ eè;dkyhu esa f'k{kk O;oLFkk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
ij fopkj dhft;s %
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
1- ckS¼ fogkj ykSfdd f'k{kk ds çeq• dsaæ FksA
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
2- dkeand }kjk uhfrlkj dh jpuk dh xbZA
90- fuEufyf•r esa ls fdls ^vcyk ckck* ds uke ls tkuk tkrk gS\ 3- ;g oSKkfud tM+rk dk dky FkkA
(a) bczkfge vkfny'kkg f}rh; mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(b) vyh vkfny'kkg (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) eqgEen dqyh dqrqc'kkg (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(d) ehj tqeyk 94- psj jktoa'k ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
91- fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&ls dkjd eqxy lkezkT; ds iru ds fy;s 1- budh jktdh; Hkk"kk ey;kye FkhA
mÙkjnk;h Fks\ 2- ^yhyk fryde* dh fo"k;oLrq xf.kr gSA
1- tkxhjnkjh ladV mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
2- vR;ar dsaæhÑr O;oLFkk (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
3- ejkBk lkezkT; (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1] u gh 2
4- tuekul ij de”kksj idM+ 95- fiQjkst'kkg cgeuh nDdu dks Hkkjr dk lkaLÑfrd dsaæ cukus
gsrq çfrc¼ FkkA bl mís'; dh iwfrZ gsrq mlus fuEufyf•r esa ls
uhps fn;s x, dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;sA
dkSu&ls dne mBk,\
(a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
1- fons'kh fo}kuksa dks çJ; fn;kA
(c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4 2- ç'kklu esa mPp inksa ij czkã.kksa dh fu;qfDr dhA
92- nf{k.k Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj 3- nkSyrkckn esa osèk'kkyk dk fuekZ.k djk;kA
dhft;s % uhps fn;s x, dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;sA
1- eaMie~ esa nsonkfl;k¡ u`R; djrha FkhaA (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
2- jktkjkt çFke us xaxSdksaMpksyiqje dh LFkkiuk dhA (c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only 1. Provided shelter to foreign scholars.
2. Appointed Brahmins on high positions in the
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
administration.
92. With reference to the South Indian history, consider the 3. Built an observatory in Daulatabad.
following statements: Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Devadasis used to dance in mandapam. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
2. Rajaraja-I founded Gangaikondacholapuram. (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
D
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