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January (a) 1 only

Which of the following statements (b) 2 only
is not correct regarding Adi Sankaracharya? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) He propagated ‘Advaita Vedanta’. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) He Formulated the six sect system of
worship. With reference to the PRASAD Scheme,
(c) He established 4 ashrams in four corners consider the following statements:
of India. 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme focussing on
(d) His birthplace is believed to be developing and identifying pilgrimage sites
associated with Crocodile Ghat in Uttar across India for enriching the religious
Pradesh. tourism experience.
2. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is
One common agreement between Mahatma the implementing agency for the scheme.
Gandhiji and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Socialism to be the way forward for correct?
Independent India (a) 1 only
(b) Moralistic stand of opposing the Nazi (b) 2 only
regime (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Use of Non-violence (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Belief in the tradition of discussion and
talks with the British With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya
Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)’, consider the
Consider the following pairs: following statements:
Festival State/UT 1. It is awarded by Government of India to
1. Jallikattu : Kerala children between the ages of 5 and 18.
2. Kambala : Karnataka 2. It is aimed at recognising children’s
3. Camel Race : Rajasthan outstanding achievement exclusively in the
Which of the pairs given above is/are field of social service and bravery.
correctly matched? 3. Each awardee of PMRBP is given a medal
(a) 1 and 2 only along with a cash prize and certificate.
(b) 2 and 3 only 4. It is administered by the Ministry of Home
(c) 3 only Affairs.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
With reference to Central Institute of (a) 1 only
classical Tamil (CICT), consider the following (b) 2 and 4 only
statements: (c) 1 and 3 only
1. It is constituted specifically for carrying (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
out higher research Classical Tamil at
international levels.
2. CICT is an autonomous organization
under Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?

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Recently, ‘Living root bridges’ was seen in Select the correct answer using the code
news. These are found in: given below:
(a) Telangana (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Sikkim (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Meghalaya (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Goa (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Consider the following statements: Consider the following passage:

1. The highest motorable road in the world Also referred as Vijayanarayana Temple of
passes through Umling La pass. Belur, this temple was commissioned by
2. Umling La pass is located in State of King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE. It was built
Arunachal Pradesh. with soapstone, on the banks of the Yagachi
Which of the statements given above is/are River. It combines elements of North Indian
correct? Nagara and South Indian Karnata style
(a) 1 only architecture. This temple is dedicated to
(b) 2 only Lord Vishnu.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the following temples is being
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 described in the passage given above?
(a) Hoysaleshwara Temple
February (b) Keshava Temple
With reference to the architecture of the (c) Vitthala Temple
Hoysalas, consider the following statements: (d) Chennakeshava Temple
1. It is a hybrid of the nagara and dravidian
style. Consider the following statements about
2. These are intricately carved stone temples Saint Ramanujacharya:
in star shaped plans. 1. He was deeply influenced by the Nayanar
3. They are well known for stepped saints devoted to Shiva.
pyramids called Vimana. 2. According to him the best means of
4. Kalyani or stepped wells are commonly attaining salvation was through intense
found. devotion to Shiva.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. He propounded the doctrine of
correct? Vishishtadvaita.
(a) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
Famous Hoysalas temples are located at (d) 1, 2 and 3
which of the following places?
1. Belur
2. Halebid
3. Madurai
4. Somananthpura

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Consider the following statements in the Which among the following folk dances in
context of ‘Chauri Chaura’ incident during India is best described by the above
freedom struggle: passage?
1. Chauri Chaura Incident happened during (a) Kavadi
the Civil Disobedience Movement. (b) Theyyam
2. It was triggered by beating of peaceful (c) Karakattam
protestors, arrest and detention by police. (d) Thirvathirakali
3. It led to passage of Bardoli resolution by
the Congress which asked peasants to pay The ‘Byanjana Dwadashi’ festival is
taxes. celebrated primarily in which of the
Which of the statements given above following States in India?
is/are not correct? (a) Bihar
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Odisha
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Tamil Nadu
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Uttarakhand
(d) 2 and 3 only
Recently, ‘Panruti Cashews’ was seen in
Consider the following statements: news. These have been awarded GI tag
1. PRASHAD scheme aims to promote, from:
develop and harness potential of tourism in (a) Tamil Nadu
India. (b) Andhra Pradesh
2. Swadesh Darshan Scheme focuses on (c) Goa
developing and identifying pilgrimage sites (d) Karnataka
across India for enriching the religious
tourism experience. Which of the following statements
3. Punaura Dham considered to be is/are NOT correct with reference to
birthplace of Goddess Sita was included in Medaram Jatara?
Ramayana Circuit of Swadesh Darshan (a) It is celebrated by the Koyas tribes of
scheme. Telangana for four days.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Jampannavagu river is worshiped as one
correct? of the parts of rituals.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) The festival is a sign of revival of
(b) 2 and 3 only Brahmanism.
(c) 3 only (d) It is celebrated biennially.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

“This ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu is

performed in praise of the rain goddess
Mariamman. It’s performed in different parts
of Kerala as well.It involves balancing a large
number of pots on the head of the dancers
while dancing.”

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Consider the following statements about Consider the following statements in the
‘Angadias’: context of cultivation of saffron:
1. It is a century-old parallel banking system 1. Karewas of Kashmir provides an ideal
in the country where traders send cash medium for cultivation of saffron.
generally from one state to another. 2. Saffron heritage system of Kashmir is
2. It is used largely in jewellery business. recognised as Global Agricultural Heritage
Which among the following statements Systems of Food and Agricultural
given above is/are correct? Organization (FAO).
(a) 1 only 3. Saffron has received a Geographical
(b) 2 only Indication (GI) tag in 2020.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None of the above correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
March (b) 1 and 2 only
Consider the following statements with (c) 1 and 3 only
respect to Paika rebellion: (d) 2 and 3 only
1. The Paikas were peasant militas of the
Ahom rulers of Assam who offered military Consider the following statements about
services to the king. Pal-Dadhvav massacre:
2. The Paika rebellion was started against 1. It happened during protest against the
the British East Indian Company's land land revenue taximposed on the peasants
revenue systems. by the British and feudal lords.
3. It was led by Bakshi Jagabandhu 2. It took place in Orissa.
Bidyadhar. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following Indian cities are
Which of the following were the included in the UNESCO's Creative Cities
consequences of Paika rebellion: Network (UCCN)?
1. Reduction in Salt prices 1. Hyderabad
2. British government reduced the revenue 2. Mumbai
burdens of the local Odisha zamindars 3. Varanasi
3. Management of the Jagannath temple 4. Srinagar
was taken over by the British 5. Chennai
Which of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using code given
correct? below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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The ‘OlChiki’ script, recently seen in news, is Which of the following statements
the official writing system for which of the is not correct with reference to ‘Padma
following languages in India? Awards’?
(a) Dogri (a) They are announced annually on the eve
(b) Konkani of Republic Day.
(c) Oriya (b) They were instituted in 1992.
(d) Santhali (c) There is no cash prize given along the
award.
(d) Padma Awardees are presented a
With reference to ‘Hornbills’, consider the certificate signed by the President and a
following statements: medallion.
1. India is home to only two species- Great
Hornbill and Malabar Grey Hornbill. Consider the following pairs:
2. Hornbill species in India are found only in Indigenous
State
Western Ghats. games
3. They are seed dispersers and called as 1. Madhya
:
‘farmers of the forest’. Mallakhamb Pradesh
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Gatka : Pujnab
correct? 3. Silambam : Tamil Nadu
(a) 2 and 3 only Which of the pairs given above is/are
(b) 1 and 2 only correctly matched?
(c) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements about (d) 1, 2 and 3
‘Bamiyan Buddhas’:
1. It is situated in the Hindu Kush in the Consider the following statements with
central highlands of Afghanistan. respect to National Films Development
2. These date back to the 5th century AD Corporation (NFDC):
and were once the tallest standing Buddhas 1. It is a Central Public Sector Undertaking
in the world. under Ministry of Culture.
3. They were great examples of a confluence 2. Its primary object is to promote an
of Gupta, Sassanian and Hellenistic artistic organized, efficient and integrated
styles. development of the Indian Film Industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. The mandate of production of feature
correct? films is carried out by NFDC.
(a) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are
(b) 1 and 2 only correct?
(c) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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May
April Consider the following statements about
Consider the following statements about the king Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj:
‘Cyclopean wall’: 1. He organised a conference for the
1. It is 40 km long wall of stone which betterment of the untouchables with Dr.
encircled the ancient city of Rajgir. Ambedkar.
2. It aims to protect it from external enemies 2. He established the Deccan Rayat
and invaders, built before 3rd century BC. Association to secure political rights for
Which of the statements given above is/are non-Brahmins.
correct? 3. He was associated with Vedokta
(a) 1 only controversy.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements: (c) 1, 2 and 3
1. Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body (d) 1 and 3 only
in the field of performing arts in the country.
2. Sangeet Natak Akademi awards given by Consider the following statements with
the government to performing artists, regards to Martand temple:
teachers and scholars in the field of 1. It is built during the time of Karkota
performing arts. Dynasty of Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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
‘He was the youngest son of Guru
Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh guru. He
was 9th of 10 Sikh Gurus. Also known as Consider the following statements about
‘Hind ki Chaddar’ (Protector of Hindu ‘Central Advisory Board on Archaeology’
Religion) because he sacrificed his life to (CABA):
save Kashmiri pandits and Hindu religion. 1. Minister of Culture will be the Chairman
For this, he was executed in 1675 in Delhi by of CABA.
the orders of Aurangzeb. His 115 hymns are 2. The board will meet once a year.
included in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which among the following personality is correct?
described in the above passage? (a) 1 only
(a) Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (b) 2 only
(b) Guru Angad (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Guru Gobind Singh (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements about (c) 1 and 3 only

‘International Booker Prize’: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It was constituted in 2005 to complement
the Man Booker Prize which is for English June
novels. With reference to the bubonic plague which
2. It is awarded annually for a book that is spread in Pune (also called Poona plague) in
translated into English. 1896-97, consider the following statements:
3. Recently, author Geetanjali Shree became 1. W. C. Rand was the head of the Special
the first Indian to win this award for 2022. Plague Committee to control the spread of
Which of the statements given above are the disease.
correct? 2. W. C. Rand was assassinated by Chapekar
(a) 1 and 2 only brothers.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
‘YUVA Tourism Clubs’ sometimes mentioned (c) Both 1 and 2
in the news recently is an initiative of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ministry of Tourism and
(a) National Council for Educational Consider the following statements
Research and Training regarding the Mumbai Samachar:
(b) Central Board of Secondary Education 1. It is a Gujarati newspaper which was first
(c) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti published in 1822.
(d) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan 2. It was founded by a Parsi scholar
Fardoonji Murazban.
Which of the following is/are events of Which of the statements given above is/are
national importance? correct?
(a) Cricket (a) 1 only
(b) Tennis (b) 2 only
(c) Badminton (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All of the above (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements about Consider the following statements with
‘Thomas Cup’: reference to the Kodavas:
1. India won its maiden Thomas Cup title 1. They are communities mainly living in the
beating Indonesia. Kodagu district in Karnataka.
2. It is an international badminton 2. They are a warlike tribe with three main
competition. groups.
3. Denmark was the first non-Asian country Which of the statements given above is/are
to win the Thomas Cup. 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

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Which of the following festivals are Which of the statements given above is/are
celebrated by Kodavas? correct?
1. Kaveramme (a) 1 and 3 only
2. Kalipodh (b) 3 only
3. Puttari (c) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the following statements is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct about Saint Tukaram?
1. He was central to spreading Warkari sect
Recently a common Rashtriya Puruskar in Maharashtra.
Portal has been launched by which ministry? 2. He promoted a casteless society and
(a) Ministry of Home Affair denied rituals.
(b) Ministry of Tourism 3. He was a contemporary of Shivaji.
(c) Ministry of Culture Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Ministry of Social Justice and given below.
Empowerment (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements with (d) 1, 2 and 3
regard to the Bharat Gaurav Trains:
1. They are theme-based trains launched by July
Indian Railways. Consider the following statements about
2. It showcases India’s rich cultural heritage Alluri Sitarama Raju:
and magnificent historical places to the 1. He fought against the British to safeguard
people of India and the world. the interests of the tribal communities in
Which of the statements given above is/are North Eastern India.
correct? 2. He had led the Rampa rebellion which
(a) 1 only was launched in 1922.
(b) 2 only 3. He supported shifting cultivation by tribes
(c) Both 1 and 2 and usurped their right to collect minor
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 forest produce.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Consider the following statements with correct?
regards to Saint Tukaram: (a) 1 and 3 only
1. He composed a Marathi literature called (b) 2 only
Abhanga poetry which fused folk stories (c) 2 and 3 only
with spiritual themes. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. His kirtans aka spiritual songs were
devoted to Vithoba or Vitthala.
3. He is credited with starting the Wari
pilgrimage.

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With reference to the Flag Code of India (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(FCI) consider the following statements: (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
1. Under code only flags made of handspun (c) 3 and 5 only
and handwoven khadi are permitted. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. Code allows unrestricted display of
tricolour as long as honour and dignity of Which among the following cities in India
the flag were being respected. were included in the World's Greatest Places
3. Code provides rules on the display of the of 2022, published by TIME magazine?
tricolour flag by public and private bodies, (a) Hyderabad
educational institutions and government (b) New Delhi
bodies. (c) Ahmedabad
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Bangalore
correct?
(a) 1 only The government is exploring the possibility
(b) 1 and 3 only of declaring Mangarh Hillock as a
(c) 2 only monument of national importance. It is
(d) 2 and 3 only located in:
(a) Haryana
The Abacus of the National Emblem (b) Punjab
includes sculptures of which of the following (c) Rajasthan
animals? (d) Uttar Pradesh
1. Elephant
2. Galloping horse With reference to monuments of National
3. Bull Importance consider the following
4. Lion statements:
Select the correct answer using the code 1. It is declared by the Archaeological
given below. Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient
(a) 1 and 2 only Monuments and Archaeological Sites and
(b) 2 and 3 only Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only 2. It should be an ancient monument or
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 archaeological site not less than 100 years
old.
UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for 3. It should have special historical, and
Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage archaeological interests and the interested
(ICH) classifies list into which of the public should not have major objections to
following domains? declaring them as of national importance.
1. Oral traditions and expressions Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Performing arts correct?
3. Social practices, rituals and festive events (a) 1 only
4. Knowledge and practices concerning (b) 1 and 3 only
nature and universe (c) 2 and 3 only
5. Traditional craftsmanship (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.

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The only stone-portrait with surviving image August

of Ashoka and the inscription ‘Raya Asoko’ Chola Empire was at its peak during his
in Brahmi on it, is located in which of the reign. He assumed titles Parakesari and
following Buddhist site? Yuddhamalla. He made contributions to art,
(a) Sannati religion and literature including
(b) Lumbini Gangaikondacholapuram temple, built after
(c) Bodh Gaya victory over Pala King Mahipala.
(d) Sarnath Which of the following king is being
described in the above passage?
(a) Rajaraja Chola I
Recently, ‘White Onion’ was seen in the (b) Rajendra Chola I
news. It has been awarded GI tag from: (c) Parantaka Chola I
(a) Goa (d) Rajendra Chola II
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Karnataka Recently Adichanallur is in news. In this
(d) Haryana context consider the following statements:
1. It is a megalithic site located on the lower
With reference to the Indian Knowledge valley of the kaveri river.
Systems Initiative, consider the following 2. It is near Korkai, ancient seaport
statements: mentioned in Sangam literature.
1. It works under the Ministry of Culture. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It aims to spread rich heritage and correct?
traditional knowledge in fields of Arts and (a) 1 only
literature, agriculture, and basic Sciences. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only With reference to Indian Knowledge
(c) Both 1 and 2 Systems (IKS) Initiative, consider the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 following statements:
1. It aims to spread rich heritage and
traditional knowledge in various field such
Fields Medal is often described as a Nobel as Arts and literature.
Prize in which of the following sector 2. IKS is an innovative cell under Ministry of
(a) Physics Education.
(b) Literature Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Medicine correct?
(d) Mathematics (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Ministry of Culture has declared Anang Tal 2. The merchant ships of Marathas included
Lake as a monument of national Gurabs, and Galbats.
importance. In this context, consider the Which of the statements given above is/are
following statements regarding the Anang correct?
Tal lake: (a) 1 only
1. Anang Tal Lake was located in Delhi. (b) 2 only
2. It is ascribed to Prithviraj Chauhan. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only With reference to the Sittanavasal, consider
(b) 2 only the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Sittanavasal is a Jain heritage site in Tamil
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Nadu.
2. It is a hillock housing Pandya paintings
Recently, former German Chancellor Angela which uses fresco-secco technique.
Merkel was awarded Felix Houphouet- 3. Hillock also houses temple of Arivar Kovil.
Boigny Peace Prize 2022. The prize was Which of the statements given above are
established by correct?
(a) World Bank (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) UNEP (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) UNICEF (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) UNESCO (d) 1, 2 and 3

With reference to Advaita Vedanta (Non-

September Dualism) philosophy, consider the following
Which of the following religious text was statements:
written by Adi Shankaracharya? 1. This philosophy says that Brahman
1. Upadesasahasri (Atman) is the absolute reality which doesn’t
2. Viveka Chudamani change.
3. Atma Bodha 2. According to it, Atman is the only ‘sat’ or
4. Vakya Vritti absolute truth.
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) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements in the

context of the Maratha navy:
1. Darya Sarang and Mai Nayak was the
commander of each division of Marathas
navy.

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With reference to the naval traditions in As per the Arthashastra department of

India, consider the following statements: waterways under the supervision of:
1. Lothal was the world's first tidal dock. (a) Navadhyaksha
2. Satvahana Dynasty were the first native (b) Amatyah
Indian rulers to issue their own coins with (c) Pradeshtri
inscription of ships. (d) Vyanjana
3. The naval supremacy of the Cholas
attained its zenith in the reign of Rajaraja I. In the context of Hoyasalas dynasty,
Select the correct answer using the code consider the following statements:
given below. 1. King Nripa Kama II was the founder of
(a) 1 only Hoyasalas dynasty.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. King Vishnuvardhana Raya of this dynasty
(c) 1 and 2 only is known for winning the Gangawadi area
(d) 1, 2 and 3 from the Cholas.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Consider the following pairs: correct?
Vedanta (a) 1 only
Propounder
school (b) 2 only
1. (c) Both 1 and 2
: Nimbarka
Visishtadvaita (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2.
: Vallabhacharya Which of the following temples were built
Shuddhadvaita
3. Dvaita : Madhvacharya by Hoysala rulers?
Which of the pairs given above is/are 1. Chennakesava
correctly matched? 2. Hoysaleswara
(a) 1 only 3. Kesava
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 3 only given below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following pairs: (c) 3 only
Tribes State (d) 1, 2 and 3
Himachal
1. Hatti :
Pradesh
2. Narikoravan : Tamil Nadu
3. Binjhia : Chhattisgarh
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements Consider the following statements

regarding the temple architecture of regarding bout Adi Shankaracharya:
Hoysalas: 1. He was an Indian philosopher known for
1. The plan of these temples starts looking ‘Advaita Vedanta’ and ‘Dashanami
like a star. Sampradaya’.
2. Intricate Carvings are found on these 2. He is considered as an incarnation of Lord
temples because they are made out of Shiva.
soapstone. 3. Govinda Bhagavatpada was the teacher of
3. A Nandi pavilion precedes each building. Adi Shankara.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following pairs: With reference to the world heritage sites in
Associated India, consider the following statements:
Textile crafts
with 1. In India there are total 40 world heritage
1. Thigma : Sikkim sites.
2. Patola 2. Maximum world heritage sites comes
: Gujarat under mixed category.
weaving
3. Chamba Himachal Which of the statements given above is/are
: correct?
rumal Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly (a) 1 only
matched? (b) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Which of the following four Maths were

established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya?
1. Dwarka
2. Puri
3. Sringeri
4. Haridwar
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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October With reference to the Mahakaleshwar

Consider the following pairs: Jyotirlinga, consider the following
Temple statements:
architectural Characteristics 1. There are total 12 Jyotirlingas in India.
styles 2. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is the only
central Latina/ Jyotirlinga facing the west direction.
1. Bhumija Shikhara 3. During the Bhasma aarti of
:
style tapering from Mahakaleshwar Temple women are not
all sides. allowed to witness it.
2. Chalukya star shape and Which of the statements given above is/are
: correct?
style stepped plans.
wooden (a) 1 only
sabhamandaps (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Maratha (c) 3 only
: with cypress-
style (d) 1, 2 and 3
shaped
columns.
Which of the pairs given above is/are With reference to the Ujjain city, consider
correctly matched? the following statements:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 1. It was known as Avantika in the ancient
(b) 1 and 3 only period.
(c) 1 only 2. As per the Surya Siddhanta it is situated
(d) 2 and 3 only at a place where the zero meridian of
longitude and the Tropic of Cancer intersect.
With reference to about Mahakaleshwar 3. An observatory known as the Vedh Shala
temple, consider the following statements: was built here by Maharaja Jai Singh II.
1. It is situated on the banks of the river Which of the statements given above is/ are
Shipra. correct?
2. As per Puranas it was first established by (a) 2 only
Prajapita Brahma. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Arrange the following Jyotirlingas
(c) Both 1 and 2 chronologically from North to South:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Vaidyanath
2. Trimbakeshwar
Kalidasa in Raghuvansam has described 3. Rameshwar
which temple as ‘Niketana’? 4. Mallikarjuna
(a) Brihadeeswara temple Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Somnath temple given below.
(c) Kashi Vishwanath temple (a) 3-1-2-4
(d) Mahakaleshwar temple (b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-1-3-4
(d) 1-2-4-3

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Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are
reference to Numismatic study in India: correct?
1. Numismatics is the study and collection (a) 1 and 3 only
of coins, tokens, and other coin-like objects. (b) 2 only
2. Numismatic Society of India was founded (c) 1 and 2 only
in 1910 at Allahabad. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? With reference to design on Currency notes,
(a) 1 only consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. The Reserve Bank of India and central
(c) Both 1 and 2 government have the power to design the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 currency notes in India.
2. Any change in currency design needs
approval only by the RBI’s Central Board.
With reference to the Numismatic stages of Which of the statements given above is/are
India, consider the following statements: correct?
1. During Mauryan period Punch marked (a) 1 only
coins were used. (b) 2 only
2. Coins of Medieval period was referred to (c) Both 1 and 2
as the tanka with the jittals as the smaller (d) Neither 1 nor 2
value coins.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which is India’s first 24x7 solar-powered
correct? village?
(a) 1 only (a) Modhera village in Gujarat
(b) 2 only (b) Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Mawlynnong in Meghalaya
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Darchik in Ladakh

During British period term Carolina, Anglina
and Cupperoon was associated with:
(a) Architecture
(b) Administration
(c) Irrigation tax
(d) Coinage
Consider the following statements with
reference to British Indian Coinage:
1. Enactment of Coinage Act of 1835 led
uniform coinage.
2. These coins contains image of effigies of
Prince Willian IV and Queen Victoria.
3. The act was succeeded by Indian Coinage
Act of 1906.
Consider the following statements
regarding the Sun Temple of Modhera:
1. It was built by Chalukyan King.
2. It is located on the banks of River
Pushpavati
3. It falls near the Tropic of Cancer.
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

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Which of the following temples were built 1. Gudha Mandapa

during the regime of chalukyan King 2. Sabha Mandapa
Bhimdev I? 3. Surya Kunda
1. Sun Temple of Modhera Select the correct answer using the code
2. Earliest Dilwara Temples given below.
3. Somnath temple (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Rani ki vav (b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) 1 and 3 only
given below. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded
(c) 1,3 and 4 only to:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) Annie Ernaux
(b) J.K. Rowling
Consider the following statements with (c) Stephen King
reference to the Sun Temple of Modhera: (d) James Patterson
1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Uttarardha Mahotsav is celebrated in Consider the following statements with
month of January here. reference to the Nobel prize in literature:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded
correct? by the Norwegian Academy.
(a) 1 only 2. Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-
(b) 2 only European to win the Nobel Prize in
(c) Both 1 and 2 Literature in 1913.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following pairs: (a) 1 only
Sun Temples State (b) 2 only
1. Konark Sun (c) Both 1 and 2
: Odisha
Temple (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Martand Jammu and
: Nobel Peace Prize for 2022 has been given
Sun Temple Kashmir
3. to which individual and organisations?
Madhya 1. Ales Bialiatski
Dakshinaarka :
Pradesh 2. Memorial
Sun Temple
Which of the pairs given above is/are 3. United Nations Institute for Disarmament
correctly matched? Research
(a) 2 only 4. Center for Civil Liberties
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1 and 3 only given below.
(d) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following are parts of the (c) 1 and 3 only
Maru-Gurjara style of temple Architecture? (d) 1, 2 and 4

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Who has won Nansen refugee award 2022?

(a) Emmanuel Macron Consider the following pairs:
(b) Joe Biden Dynasty symbols/motifs
(c) Angela Merkel on coin
(d) Narendra Modi 1. Chalukya : boar
2. Pallava : bull
Consider the following statements with 3. Chola : fish
reference to Fridtjof Nansen award: Which of the pairs given above is/are
1. Fridtjof Nansen was first High correctly matched?
Commissioner for Refugees for League of (a) 1 and 2 only
Nations. (b) 3 only
2. Award was established in 1954. (c) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only regard to the South Indian Coinage:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Yadavas of Devagiri issued Padmatankas
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 with an eight-petalled lotus on the obverse.
Consider the following statements with 2. Decorative features are rare and divinities
regards to Delhi Sultanate: are almost absent till the medieval
1. Khilji rulers issued coins in abundance Vijayanagar period.
with grandiloquent titles. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Gold coins were issued in very large correct?
numbers during the reign of Muhammed (a) 1 only
bin Tughlaq. (b) 2 only
3. Lodhis coins were struck almost (c) Both 1 and 2
exclusively of copper and bullion. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above are
correct? With reference to the coinage during the
(a) 1 and 2 only Vijayanagar empire, consider the following
(b) 2 and 3 only statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. During this period gold coins bears the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 image of the Lord.
2. Coins were largely struck in lead and tin.
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

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During Mughal period term Dam and (a) Birsa Munda

Mohur was associated with: (b) Chakra Bisoi
(a) Local administration (c) Budhu Bhagat
(b) Land revenue (d) Govind Guru
(c) Departments in charge of royal
household Recently, the 400th birth anniversary of
(d) Coinage General Lachit Barphukan was celebrated. In
this context, consider the following
November statements:
Which of the following is/are the key 1. He was the commander of the Ahom
features of Qutb Shahi Architecture? kingdom.
1. Ornamentation and decoration of 2. He was credited with defeating the British
buildings in the Battle of Saraighat.
2. Frequent use of black basalt Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Use of domes in place of minars correct?
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) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Consider the following pairs:
Paintings Description
Which of the following is not correct Developed in
1. Pahari
regarding the Qutb Shahi Dynasty? the states of
Miniature :
(a) The dynasty was founded by Sultan Quli the Himalayan
Painting
Qutbul Mulk. foothills
(b) This dynasty was the successor of the Also known as
Bahamani Kingdom. 2. Pithora
: Kalamkari of
(c) Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah planned Paintings
Gujarat
and founded the Hyderabad. Characterized
(d) The dynasty ended with Mughal Emperor 3. Mata ni
: by the seven
Akbar seizing the fortress of Golconda. Pachedi
horses
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Consider the following passage: correct?
He was a revolutionary leader of the tribals (a) 1 only
of present-day Rajasthan, Gujarat, and (b) 2 and 3 only
Madhya Pradesh. To improve the condition (c) 1 and 3 only
of Bhils, he began the Bhagat Movement in (d) 1, 2 and 3
which he propagated practices such as
vegetarianism and abstinence from alcohol.
He also asked his supporters to reject
bonded labour and fight for their rights.
Who among the following is being
described in the above given passage?

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Consider the following statements Which of the pairs given above is/are
regarding the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, correctly matched?
Disarmament and Development: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, (b) 2 and 4 only
Disarmament and Development of 2021 was (c) 1 and 3 only
awarded to Pratham NGO. (d) 3 and 4 only
2. It was accorded annually by Rajiv Gandhi
Charitable Trust. Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are regarding the recently added sites to the
correct? UNESCO tentative list of World Heritage
(a) 1 only Sites:
(b) 2 only 1. Vadnagar is a municipality in the state of
(c) Both 1 and 2 Maharashtra.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Sun Temple at Modhera is located on
bank of the river Pushpavati.
December 3. Rock cut sculptures and Reliefs of Unakoti
Consider the following statements: are located in north- eastern region of
1. He was a 20th century Bengali poet, Tripura.
philosopher, spiritual leader and a Which of the statements given above are
revolutionary freedom fighter. correct?
2. He was a pioneer of the Indian extremist (a) 1 and 2 only
movement and helped in establishing (b) 2 and 3 only
Anushilan Samiti in 1902. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. In 1914, he started a magazine “Arya” and (d) 1, 2 and 3
developed the concept of “Integral Yoga”. Consider the following statements
Which of the following personality is being regarding Ramappa temple:
described in the statements given above? 1. The temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu.
(a) Sri Aurobindo 2. It was built during the Kakatiya period.
(b) Bagha Jatin Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Surya Sen correct?
(d) Satyendra Nath Bose (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Consider the following pairs: (c) Both 1 and 2
GI tag (d) Neither 1 nor 2
States
products
1. Gamosa : Assam
2. Kodungallur
: Tamil Nadu
snap melon
3. Alibag
: Maharashtra
White Onion
4. Tandur Andhra
:
Redgram Pradesh

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Which of the following is not correct Consider the following pairs:

regarding Srisailam Temple? Festivals States
(a) It is built on the top of the Nallamala hills 1. Swahid
: Tripura
situated on the banks of river Penna. Diwas
(b) It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and 2. Hornbill Arunachal
Goddess Parvati. :
festival Pradesh
(c) It is the only temple in India significant to 3. Sangai
both Shaivism and Shaktism. : Manipur
festival
(d) It has its golden age under the Reddi Which of the pairs given above is/are
Kings. correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
Consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian (c) 3 only
belonging to 3rd century CE. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Astadhyayi contains sutras that explain
the science behind Sanskrit. Veer Bal Diwas was announced by the
Which of the statements given above is/are government to mark
correct? (a) the death of Rani Lakshmibai.
(a) 1 only (b) the foundation of National Cadet Corps.
(b) 2 only (c) martyrdom of Shivaji's son.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 younger sons.

Also called as Red Sand Hills, it is situated at
the outskirts of Visakhapatnam City. It is
home to prehistoric man and help in
studying climate change impact. It was
declared a geo-heritage site in 2014.
Which of the following is being described in
the above given passage?
(a) Papikondalu hills
(b) Tirumala hills
(c) Gandikota Canyon
(d) Erra Matti Dibbalu
Consider the following statements
regarding National Sports Awards:
1. National Sports Awards are a collection of
6 awards given annually by Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports.
2. Awards are given to commemorate the
birth anniversary of hockey legend Major
Dhyan Chand.
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

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