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1. Therigatha is one of the very few surviving 4. Consider the following statements regarding
ancient Indian texts attributed to women. Firuz Shah Tughlaq:
1. He exempted Brahmans from the
The text is associated with
payment of Jizyah.
(a) Buddhism
2. He took steps to have Hindu religious
(b) Jainism
works translated from Sanskrit into
(c) Vaishnavism Persian.
(d) Shaivism Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

2. The illustrated manuscript of the Nimat (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
Nama, a blend of Indian and Persian styles is
(c) Both 1 and 2
a/an:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) autobiography of Birbal.
(b) a cookery book at the time of Ghiyas-ud- 5. Recently seen in the news, Kwar Hydro
din Khilji. Project and Ratle Hydro Electric project are
(c) biography of Akbar proposed to be built on which one of the

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following rivers?
(d) recorded history of all Mughal rulers

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3. With reference to Chola rulers, consider the

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peninsula, with its capital at

temples.
Kaveripattanam.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 3 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 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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7. Which of the following temples is/are 10. With reference to ziyarat in Sufism, consider
dedicated to Lord Vishnu? the following statements:
1. It refers to the practice of pilgrimage to
1. The Papanath temple of Pattadakal
the dargah of the Sufi saint on his death
2. The Brihadeeshwarar Temple of
anniversary.
Thanjavur 2. The practice started during the times of
3. The Lakshmana Temple of Khajuraho Mughal rule in India.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. The practice has direct relevance to the
evolution of Qawwali.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

8. It is an important cave site having many

11. With reference to the Chishti silsila, consider
images belonging to Vajrayana Buddhism. the following statements:
Buddhist caves are big in size and are of 1. The Chishti saints did not believe in
single, double, and triple storey. The leading a life of austerity and accepted

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the service of the state.

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confined largely to the Punjab and
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them. Multan.
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members of the Antarctic Treaty?

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2. Russia 2. It is an infection in the liver that can

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3. Ukraine cause jaundice.

4. India 3. At present, there is no vaccination
available against this disease.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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13. Consider the following pairs: 15. Consider the following statements in the

Indus Valley cities Located on River context of a ruler of Bahamani Kingdom:

1. Mohenjo-daro : Indus 1. He was a good calligraphist and a poet

2. Harappa : Ravi and often composed extempore verses.

2. He was a contemporary of King Deva
3. Kalibangan : Beas
Raya I of the Vijayanagara kingdom.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
3. He encouraged the pursuit of astronomy
correctly matched?
and built an observatory near
(a) 1 only
Daulatabad.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which one of the following personalities is
(c) 2 and 3 only
being referred to in the statements given
(d) 1, 2 and 3
above?
(a) Mahmud Gawan
14. With reference to the King Harshavardhana (b) Firuz Shah Bahmani
of Vardhana dynasty, consider the following (c) Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah

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16. The Kalpasutra and the Kalakacharya-

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Vardhana Dynasty during the 7th Katha, the two very popular texts belong to
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term sannidhata refers to:

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Narmada river to the south.

(a) The highest executive official in charge
Which of the statements given above is/are of assessment.
correct? (b) The chief custodian of the state treasury
(a) 2 only and storehouse.

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) The highest officer-in-charge for the

(c) 1 and 3 only administration of justice.

(d) None (d) Head of the district.

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18. Consider the following statements about 22. With respect to administrative units of the
Zabti and Dahsala system: Vijayanagara empire, arrange the following
1. Under the Dahsala system, the average in ascending order in terms of size:
produce of different crops, as well as the 1. Nadu
average prices prevailing over the last 10 2. Sthala
years, were calculated. 3. Grama
2. The Dahsala system was the further 4. Mandalam
development of the Zabti system. Select the correct answer from the code
3. The Zabti system is also known as Todar given below.
Mal's bandobast. (a) 3-2-1-4
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 3-2-4-1
correct? (c) 2-3-1-4
(a) 1 only (d) 2-3-4-1
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 23. Consider the following pairs:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Bhakti Sect Bhakti Literature
1. Nayanars : Nalayira Divya
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Lokayata philosophy? 2. Alvars : Thevaram

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(d) Vyasa (a) 2 only

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20. With reference to the teachings of (c) 3 only

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Buddhism, which one of the following (d) 1, 2 and 3

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existence of eternal soul. the chaityas and viharas:

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and worship.
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Nibbana is the ultimate goal. monks.

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existence of God. the presence of a stupa at the back of the

chaitya was a common feature.
21. At which of the following Jain shrines, the Which of the statements given above is/are
famous statue of Gomateshwara is located? correct?
(a) Aihole (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Sravana Belagola (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Chanderi (c) 3 only

(d) Mount Abu (d) 1 and 3 only

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25. Hori, Kajri, and Sohar are the regional folk 28. With reference to the Satavahana dynasty in
music traditions of which of the following the Deccan region, consider the following
states?
statements:
(a) Bihar
(b) Chhattisgarh 1. Satavahana kings were the first rulers to

(c) Uttar Pradesh grant tax-free lands to Buddhists and

(d) Madhya Pradesh Brahmanas to gain religious merit.
2. Satavahana kings claimed to be
26. With reference to Sufism and its related
Brahmanas but they rejected the four-
practices, consider the following statements:
1. Sufis are the saints who traveled all over fold varna system and promoted social
the world to spread the prowess of the equality.
Caliphate.
3. Satavahana dynasty was founded by
2. They established rules for spiritual
Gautamiputra Satakarni by defeating the
conduct and interaction between inmates
as well as between laypersons and the Kanva dynasty in the post-Maurya era.
masters in Sufi khanqahs. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Qalandars, madaris, malangs, haidaris
correct?

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are some of the Sufis who compiled all
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1. People were aware of the art of writing

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during this period and used a 2. Tirukkural : Grammar and poetics

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2. The chalcolithic people cultivated rice

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and wheat.
3. During this age, copper (metal) was used Madhavi's daughter.

by the people. Which of the pairs given above is/are

Which of the statements given above is/are correctly matched?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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30. In the context of the Sarnath school of 33. With respect to the agricultural land during
sculpture, consider the following statement the Mughal Period, which of the following
regarding the seated Buddha: pairs is/are correctly matched?
1. It represents dhammachackrapravartana
Term Meaning
2. The Buddha is shown seated on a throne
1. Polaj : current year fallow
in the padmasana.
2. Banjar : fallow for longer than 2-3
3. The roundness of the cheeks is similar to
the earlier images from the Kushana years
period at Mathura. 3. Chachar : fallow for 2-3 years
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Parati : land under continuous
correct? cultivation
(a) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the following pairs given above
(b) 1 only is/are correctly matched?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only

31. India has a rich and ancient tradition of (c) 2 and 3 only
string puppets or marionettes. Which of the (d) 3 and 4 only
following belongs to the tradition of string
puppetry? 34. With reference to the Tripartite struggle of

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4. Ravanchhaya
Rashstrakuta and Pala dynasty.
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2. The three kingdoms fought for control of

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given below.
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the Malwa region which had plenty of

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(a) 1 and 2 only

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(b) 1, 2 and 3 only resources and was seen as a symbol of

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32. This is the last of the Scorpene-class

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submarines made under the P75 project. It is

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named after the sandfish, a deep-sea predator

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of the Indian Ocean. It is a diesel attack

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well as access denial warfare against the

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adversary. It can do offensive operations

across the spectrum of naval warfare 35. Recently seen in the news, State Energy and
including anti-surface warfare, anti- Climate Index is released by which one of
submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, the following organizations?
mine laying, and area surveillance. This is
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
the most likely description of
(b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and
(a) INS Vagir
(b) INS Vagsheer Climate Change
(c) INS Vela (c) NITI Aayog
(d) INS Vikram (d) Cabinet Secretariat
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36. With reference to social conditions during 39. Recently, the National Panchayati Raj Day
Sangam age, consider the following (NPRD) was celebrated on 24 April. In
statements:
India, which of the following state was the
1. Civil and military offices were held
first state to implement the panchayati raj
under both Cholas and Pandyas by rich
peasants (vellalas). system?
2. The pariyars were agricultural labourers (a) Andhra Pradesh
who also worked with animal skins and (b) Uttar Pradesh
used them as mats.
(c) Madhya Pradesh
3. There were sharp social inequalities in
(d) Rajasthan
this period.
Which of the following statements given
above is/are correct? 40. With reference to the Mauryan empire,
(a) 1 only consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. The Mauryan empire was founded by
(c) 2 and 3 only
Chandragupta Maurya.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The Sudarshana lake at Girnar was built
37. Consider the following statements regarding during the Mauryan rule.

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the Pahari school of painting: 3. The Mauryan dynasty was succeeded by

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Pahari region was Basohli.
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2. The Kangra style developed out of the

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Guler style. correct?

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correct?
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(c) 3 only
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political centres of the Mauryan empire?

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3. Manyakhet
4. Taxila in the Shiva temple at Ahichhatra
5. Survanagiri Which of the sculptures given above belong
Select the correct answer using the code to the Gupta period?
given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 5 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1 and 2 only
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42. This dance form is characterized by 44. Consider the following statements regarding

graceful, swaying body movements with no Gandhara and Mathura schools of art:
1. Mathura school of art produced
abrupt jerks or sudden leaps. It belongs to
sculptures of themes related to
the lasya style which is feminine, tender, and Buddhism only.
graceful. The footwork is not terse and is 2. Kushan empire played a major role in
the development of the Gandhara school
rendered softly. Importance is given to the
of art.
hand gestures and Mukhabhinaya with 3. Kushana King, Kanishka's headless
subtle facial expressions. Movements have statue was produced at Mathura.
Which of the statements given above are
been borrowed from Nangiar Koothu and
correct?
female folk dances Kaikottikali and the (a) 1 and 2 only
Tiruvatirakali. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following dance forms is being
(d) 1, 2 and 3
described in the passage given above?

(a) Kuchipudi 45. Which of the following dynasties patronized

the excavation of the Badami caves?

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2. Dvarapalas (doorkeepers) at the entrance

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to 'take action' about the heat waves 3. In Dravida architecture, the garbhagriha
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of the main temple is sometimes located

immediately.
in one of the smallest towers as it is the
Which of the statements given above is/are oldest part of the temple.
correct? Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only correct?
(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
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47. Arrange the following classical Sanskrit 51. Consider the following statements regarding
literature in chronological order in which the Shore temple at Mahabalipuram:
they were written, starting from the earliest. 1. It was built by the Rajaraja Chola.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva only.
1. Natyashastra
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Gitagovinda
correct?
3. Mricchakatika (a) 1 only
4. Uttara-Ramacharitam (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Both 1 and 2
given below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1-3-4-2
52. Which reference to social conditions during
(b) 4-3-2-1
the Gupta period, which one of the following
(c) 3-1-4-2 statements is correct?
(d) 2-4-3-1 (a) The women of all castes were denied the
right to work and even considered equal
48. The newspapers named Mooknayak and to shudras.
(b) The untouchables were not allowed to
Bahishkrit Bharat were started by
listen to the recitations of religious epics
(a) Lala Lajpat Rai
and puranas.

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assimilation of many tribal people into

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brahmanical society through the process

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49. Which one of the following statements with

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of land grants.
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respect to Babur is not correct?

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(a) He wrote his memoirs in Turkish

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language. made in India in 1867–68 by which of the

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capturing the fort of Bhira (on banks of (a) Archibold Carlleyle

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Khanwa. puppetry, consider the following statements:

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1. It belongs to the state of West Bengal.

50. Which one of the following countries has 2. The puppets are made of light wood and
have no legs.
recently proposed the 'Global Security
Which of the statements given above is/are
Initiative'?
correct?
(a) Australia (a) 1 only
(b) India (b) 2 only
(c) China (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Russia (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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55. With reference to the resignation of an IAS 57. With reference to the influence of Central
officer, consider the following statements: Asian powers over India during the post-

1. An officer serving in a state cadre must Mauryan period (200 B.C – 300 A.D), which
of the following statement is not correct?
submit his/her resignation to the
(a) Shakas and Kushans introduced better
governor of the state.
cavalry than Mauryan period.
2. Resignation from service is entirely (b) They issue gold coins on a wide scale in
different from accepting the the Indian subcontinent.
government’s Voluntary Retirement (c) Emergence of Mahayana Buddhism and
Scheme (VRS). idol worship of Buddha started during

3. The central government may permit an this period.

(d) The Satrap system of government was
officer to withdraw his/her resignation
started by Kushanas in India.
“in the public interest”.
Which of the statements given above are 58. Which of the following components are part
correct? of the Sarnath Lion Capital?
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The crowning element, Dharamchakra

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animals proceeding clockwise

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56. With reference to religion during the Gupta

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Hinduism and persecuted Buddhist

religious traditions of ancient India can be
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followers in large numbers. traced back to Indus Valley Civilization?

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female deities was introduced in 2. Worshiping at temple

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Hinduism and Buddhism. 3. Tree worship

4. Ritual bathing
Which of the statements given above are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 4 only
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60. Consider the following statements regarding
the International Criminal Court (ICC):
1. It was created under the Rome Statute.
2. It is headquartered at Hague.
3. Russia is a member of the ICC.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
63. Consider the following statements about
Karaikkal Ammaiyar, a woman devotee of
early Bhakti traditions:
1. She was a devotee of Vishnu.
2. She adopted the path of extreme
asceticism in order to attain her goal.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

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

(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
64. The Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW)
61. In the context of the Mughal court, 'Kornish', phase in ancient Indian history saw the
emergence of which of the following?
'zaminbos', 'Chahar taslim' were forms of:
1. Punched Marked coins of silver in trade
(a) Titles given to nobility
and commerce.

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(b) Feasts to celebrate Mughal victories
2. Urban centres for the first time in Indian

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(d) Musical performances 3. Guild system leading to craft
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specialization.
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62. Which of the following statements is/are not

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given below.
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correct regarding the arts of the Indus Valley

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(a) 1 only
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civilization? (b) 1 and 3 only

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1. Bronze casting was widely practiced by

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the Harappans. (d) 2 and 3 only

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2. Every Harappan seal was engraved in a

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pictographic script.
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has been launched for which one of the

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3. Polychrome pottery and incised ware are

following reasons?
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found in abundance in as many shapes (a) To secure a healthy and happy childhood
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and sizes as could be conceived of for for every child in India.

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daily practical use. (b) To provide social security to people

during old age.
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) To support women affected by violence,
given below.
in private and public spaces, within the
(a) 1 and 2 only family, community and at the workplace.
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) To address health issues of transgender
(c) 3 only persons, and provide comprehensive

(d) 1 and 3 only medical insurance schemes for them.

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66. Consider the following statements regarding 69. With reference to the Rig Vedic Period,
the Samkhya school of philosophy: consider the following statements:
1. According to it, a person can attain 1. Cattle rearing was the dominant
salvation through the acquisition of real
occupational activity.
knowledge.
2. The Yajur Veda Samhita was compiled
2. The world owes its creation and
during this period.
evolution more to nature or prakriti than
to God. 3. The most important god during this
3. In the beginning, the Samkhya school of period was Indra.
philosophy was materialistic. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

67. With reference to the self-amplifying mRNA 70. With respect to Delhi Sultanate, consider the
vaccines, consider the following statements: following statements:

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1. These vaccines promise the flexibility of 1. He defeated Mongols near Jhelum and

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plasmid DNA vaccines with enhanced
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extended power beyond Indus up to
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immunogenicity and safety.
Peshawar.
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2. The basic advantage is that it requires a

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2. Ibn Batuta visited India during his reign.

smaller dose than traditional RNA
a
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dh

vaccines. 3. He set up diwan-i-amir-i-kohi

d
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Which of the statements given above is/are (department of agriculture) to boost

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cultivation in the doab region.

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correct?
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(a) 1 only Which of the following personalities has

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been described in the statements given

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above?
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(a) Alauddin Khilji

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68. Consider the following pairs regarding the

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(c) Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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dances of India and their regions:

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Folk Dances State (d) Muhammad bin Tughlaq

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1. Lavani : West Bengal

2. Giddha : Punjab 71. Recently seen in the news, Senna spectabilis
3. Bhavai : Gujarat can be best described as a/an:
Which of the pairs given above are correctly (a) insectivorous plant species endemic to
matched? India.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) invasive plant species.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) newly discovered mangrove species.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) extinct flowering plant species.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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72. Consider the following statements about 75. The Persian work "Razmnama" is the
Zainul Abidin, a 15th-century ruler of translated version of which famous Indian
Kashmir: Sanskrit text?
1. He abolished jizyah and prohibited cow
(a) Ramayana
slaughter and gave the Hindus important
(b) Mahabharata
state posts.
2. Under his patronage, Mahabharat and (c) Arthshastra

Kalhana’s Rajatarangini were translated (d) Manusmriti

into Persian.
Which of the statements given above is/are 76. With reference to the paleolithic age,
correct?
consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
1. During the paleolithic age man had no
(b) 2 only
knowledge of cultivation.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. During this age, the man started
domesticating animals.
73. With reference to Panini, consider the Which of the statements given above is/are
following statements: correct?

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1. He composed Ashtadhyayi which is

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regarded as a great work on Sanskrit

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grammar.
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2. His literary work was influenced by his (c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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predecessors like Varahamihira and

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Aryabhatta.
d
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Which of the statements given above is/are 77. With reference to the rulers of the Gupta
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correct?
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period, consider the following statements:

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(a) 1 only
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1. Samudragupta, like Ashoka believed in

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(b) 2 only
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the policy of peace and non-aggression

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 as mentioned in the Allahabad

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(Prayagraj) inscription.
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74. Consider the following pairs: 2. Chandragupta II was the first to adopt
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Theatre Forms State/UTs the title Vikramaditya to mark his

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1. Bhaand Pather : Jammu and Kashmir

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victory over Kshatrapas of western

2. Maach : West Bengal India.
3. Bhaona : Gujarat
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only

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

(d) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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78. With reference to Indian history, the term 81. Consider the following statements about
'agrahara' refers to: Bhakti saint Ramananda:
1. He substituted the worship of Rama in
(a) land grants to Brahmanas by royal
place of Vishnu.
patronage.
2. He was deeply influenced by the
(b) religious sacrifices to the deities during writings of Kabir.
Mauryan period. Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) officials below district level during correct?
Gupta period. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(d) type of idol casting method used during
(c) Both 1 and 2
Post – mauryan period.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

79. With respect to Sufism, consider the 82. In the context of ancient Indian history, in
following pairs: which one of the following states, the Jorwe
Term Meaning culture (a Chalcolithic site) existed in
India?
1. Tazkiras : Letters written by Sufi
(a) Bihar
masters, addressed to (b) Nagaland
their disciples and (c) Maharashtra

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associates (d) Tamil Nadu

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2. Maktubat : Biographical accounts of

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Champa, Shravasti, and Kaushambi?

3. Malfuzat : Conversations of Sufi
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(a) These were cities of Indus valley

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civilization.
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Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) These were megalithic sites in India.
(ri
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correctly matched? (c) These were the areas ruled by the

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Satavahana dynasty.
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(a) 1 and 2 only

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(d) These were capitals of Mahajanapadas

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during the age of Buddha.

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84. In the context of Mughal period, consider the

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following statements about 'Khudkasht' (a

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80. With reference to the Indus Valley class of peasants):

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1. They were the peasants who owned the

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Civilization, which one of the following

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land they tilled.

statements is not correct?
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2. They were exempted from paying land

(a) Pit burials were prevalent during the
revenue.
Indus Valley Civilization. 3. They were often exploited by the
(b) The Indus Valley people had established muzarian.
trade relations with the Mesopotamians. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) The Indus valley people used a standard
(a) 1 only
system of weights and measures.
(b) 3 only
(d) The Indus valley people were unaware (c) 1 and 2 only
about gold. (d) 2 and 3 only
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85. Consider the following statements regarding 88. With reference to the 2+2 dialogue, consider
Fatehpur Sikri, Agra: the following statements:
1. The city is completely built of white 1. It is a format of the meeting of the
marble. Foreign and Defence Ministers of India
2. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri and its allies on strategic and security
was added after Akbar's victory over issues.
Gujarat. 2. At present, India has 2+2 dialogues with
Which of the statements given above is/are Russia and USA only.
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
86. Consider the following statements with
reference to the All-India Household 89. He was one of the greatest Rashtrakuta
Consumer Expenditure Survey: rulers and is said to have built the capital
1. It is conducted by the Reserve Bank of city Manyakhet so as to excel the city of
India along with the Economic Census Indra. He himself was a great poet and his
of India. Kavirajamarga is the earliest Kannada work

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2. It collects information regarding on poetics.

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expenditure on the consumption of Who among the following personalities is
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goods and services related of non-food being described in the above passage?
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items only. (a) Krishna I

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Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Dhruva

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correct? (c) Amoghavarsha I

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(a) 1 only (d) Krishna III

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(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 90. Consider the following statements regarding

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the rock art of Bhimbetka:

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1. The caves of Bhimbetka were

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87. Recently, border disputes in north-eastern discovered by archaeologist V. S.

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states have surfaced. In this context consider Wakankar.

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the following statements: 2. The mesolithic paintings of Bhimbetka

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1. Arunachal Pradesh shares its border with are smaller than the upper paleolithic
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Assam only. paintings.

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2. Meghalaya shares its border with both 3. In mesolithic paintings, animals were
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Assam and Tripura. painted in a naturalistic style whereas

3. Sikkim shares its border with Assam and humans were depicted only in a stylistic
West Bengal. manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None (d) 1 and 3 only
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91. Consider the following statements regarding 94. The techniques of ‘tessellation’ and ‘pietra
the Khyal, a Hindustani classic music: dura’ were used in which of the following
1. The Khyal singing is more lyrical than
types of architecture?
the Dhrupad.
2. The Khyal singing is divided into (a) Hill architecture of Kashmir during the
different schools based on vanis. Karkota period
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Kaḷinga architectural style
correct?
(c) Vesara style
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) Indo-Islamic architecture
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 95. With reference to the Ashtapradhan system
of administration under Shivaji, consider the
92. Consider the following statements regarding
the sculptures of medieval India: following pairs:
1. One of the common features of Officials Description
sculptures of both Pallava and Chola 1. Wakenavis : responsible for
dynasties was an eternal struggle
intelligence, posts and
between the forces of good and evil, in
household affairs
which the good ultimately triumphed.

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2. Gajsurasamaharamurti, a Chola 2. Panditrao : in-charge of charitable

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masterpiece shows the great goddess
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Durga in a fierce battle demon.
3. Majumdar : in-charge of justice
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3. Pallava sculptures show females in a

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Which of the pairs given above is/are

submissive manner with thinner features
a
ib
dh

as compared to their male counterparts. correctly matched?

d
(ri

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

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correct?
ib

(b) 1 and 2 only

dh

(a) 1 only
id

(c) 2 and 3 only

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(b) 2 and 3 only

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

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(d) 1 and 3 only

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96. With reference to the Ancient India history,

93. Consider the following pairs:
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the terms Sreshti, Sarthavaha, Gandhika

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Military Role
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designation refer to:

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(a) taxes on lower castes during the Gupta

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2. Ariz-i- : Commander-in-chief of period.

mamalik the army
(b) land tenure systems during Mauryan
3. Barids : Intelligence agents
Which of the following pairs given above empire.
is/are correctly matched? (c) titles given to ruling classes during
(a) 1 only Gupta period
(b) 2 only
(d) types of merchants during Post-Mauryan
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 period.

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97. Consider the following statements: 99. Consider the following statements:
1. He was a Portuguese traveller who 1. The subject of education is listed in the
visited the Vijayanagara kingdom in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the
sixteenth century. Indian Constitution.
2. He compared capital city of 2. The President of India is an ex-officio
Vijayanagara with Rome. visitor in the case of central universities.
3. He has given vivid details about - 3. The chancellor of a state university
irrigation system by pipes and tanks, the appoints the vice-chancellor out of the
house of victory or "Mahanavami panel of names recommended by search-
dibba", and the bazaar. cum-selection committees.
Which of the following personalities is being Which of the statements given above is/are
described by the above given statements? correct?
(a) Nicolo de Conti (a) 1 only
(b) Domingo Paes (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Colin Mackenzie (c) 3 only
(d) Afanasii Nikitin (d) None

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98. Consider the following statements with 100. Muhammad Husayn of Kashmir, also known

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respect to the mansabdari System: as 'Zarrin Qalam' in Akbar's court was a:
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1. This system was used by Akbar in order (a) Painter
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to maintain a strong army. (b) Poet

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2. Zat denoted the personal rank of an (c) Calligrapher

d
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official and Sawar indicated the size of (d) Sculptor

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contingents maintained by the

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mansabdars.
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3. Mansabdars were only paid in the form

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of assignments of areas of land (jagir).

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Which of the statements given above are

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correct?
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(a) 1 and 2 only

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(b) 1 and 3 only

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(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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