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Q.1) The ‘teri sites’ of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu Q.4) With reference to the prehistoric age in
and Visakhapatnam, bear evidence of microlithic India, what do the terms ‘Menhir’, ‘Dolmen’
tools thus indicating the presence of Mesolithic indicate?
age in south India. In this context what does the (a) Forms of Megalithic Burials
term ‘teri’ signify? (b) Forms decorative techniques used in rock
(a) A site having successive traditions of Paintings
prehistoric cultures.
(c) Specialised stone tools for hunting big animals
(b) A hilly landscape characterised by basalt rocks.
(d) Religious structure in the Chalcolithic
(c) A coastal landscape caused by sand dunes.
settlements
(d) A site which has been extensively studied by
the Archaeologists.
Q.5) Which of the following animals were
represented in Sculptural art of the Indus valley
Q.2) With reference to the Chalcolithic Culture,
Civilization?
consider the following statements:
1. Tiger
1. The Chalcolithic people extensively used
2. Crocodile
burnt bricks in their settlements.
3. Horse
2. The Chalcolithic people used a large number
4. Unicorn (Bull)
of small sized stone tools known as ‘microliths’.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
3. The rate of infant mortality in the Chalcolithic
below:
settlements was very high.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only Q.6) With reference to the Indus Valley
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. Harappan Civilization was the exporter of
Q.3) With reference to the pottery traditions in semi-precious stones and a major importer of
India, consider the following statements: agriculture products.
1. The Iron Age in North India coincides with the 2. The Harappan people produced enough
painted Grey Ware culture. copper ore to export it to its contemporary
2. The Northern Black Polished Ware culture Mesopotamian civilization.
(NBPW) is associated with the age 3. Gold, silver, nickel and iron was used
of Mahajanapadas. predominantly in Harappan civilization
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 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None of the above
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Q.7) With the reference to the Mesolithic culture, Q.10) Consider the following statements
consider the following statements: regarding indus valley civilization :
1. The rock paintings of central India depict 1. Millet are found from the site of Gujarat.
hunting, trapping, fishing and plant collection. 2. Cattle, sheep, cow and horses and pigs bones
2. The Painting of Bhimbetka shows that various are found at harappan sites.
animals were hunted and men and women 3. Harappan peoples ate fish and plant products.
went together. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. The Mesolithic people cremated the dead and correct?
believed in rebirth. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Q.11) Consider the following statements
(d) 1, 2 and 3
regarding the Harappan civilization:
1. They were located on semi-arid lands and
Q.8) Which of the following paintings are found in required irrigation.
Bhimbetka near Bhopal? 2. Dholavira was equipped with a system of water
1. Hunting reservoirs.
2. Cooking Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Dancing correct?
4. Fishing (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 2 only
below. (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Q.12) With reference to the ancient history of
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 India, the word Shamans refer to:
(a) A priest who performed the last rites of the
Q.9) In the context of ancient history of India, dead.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? (b) Men and women with healing and magical
1. Beginning of agriculture, animal domestication powers.
and permanent residence were built in the (c) Traders during the time of the Indus valley
Neolithic period. civilization.
2. Due to surplus production in agriculture large (d) The wandering ascetic who renounced all
worldly existence.
villages came to exist and began the cultural
development in the Neolithic period. Q.13) Consider the following pairs:
Select the correct answer using the code given
Artefact Material
below.
(a) 1 only 1. Pashupati Seal Quartz
(b) 2 only 2. Dancing Girl Copper
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Bearded priest Steatite
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Male torso Bronze
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Which of the pairs given above is/are incorrectly Q.16) With reference to Harappan Civilisation,
matched? Consider the following pairs:
Q.15) In the context of religious beliefs during the Q.17) Consider the following statements about
Harappan civilization, consider the following the Chalcolithic culture and Indus Valley
statements: Civilisation:
1. Worship of phallus and female sex organs was 1. Both of them venerated the mother goddess.
present. 2. There is an absence of belief in the afterlife in
2. People of Indus civilization believed in ghosts the Chalcolithic period but this belief had
and evil forces and used amulets as protection gradually developed in the Indus Valley
against them. Civilisation people.
3. The seals found in the Harappan civilization are 3. Both of them depict the presence of social
devoid of images of trees. inequalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Element of Harappan
Found from the city
Civilisation
1. Artificial dockyard Lothal
2. Signboard Dholavira
3. Ploughed field Kalibangan
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4. Mother goddess Mohenjodaro Select the correct answer using the code given
sculpture below.
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.22) Which of the following statements is/are
Q.19) With the reference to the Town Planning correct with reference to the agricultural
and Structures of Indus valley civilization, practices of Indus valley civilization?
consider the following statements: 1. The Indus people sowed seed in the floodplains
1. Citadel buildings were constructed on a mud and reaped their harvest before the advent of
brick platform and physically separated from the next flood.
the lower town by walls. 2. Food Grains were stored in huge granaries in
2. Arrangement of the houses in the cities is that both Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
they followed the grid system. Select the correct answer using the code given
3. No window was found in the wall along with below.
the ground level. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Q.23) Consider the following statements with
(d) 1, 2, and 3 reference to the Neolithic age:
1. The Neolithic Age saw a man turning into a
Q.20) Which of the following grains are found at food producer from a food gatherer.
harappan sites? 2. The Neolithic Age cultivated ragi, horse gram,
1. Wheat cotton, rice, wheat, and barley.
2. Barley 3. The Neolithic Age people lived in circular
3. Sesame houses which were made of mud and reed.
4. Chickpea Which of the statements given above are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1, 2 and 3
below. (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above Q.24) Consider the following statements with
respect to the Harappan seals:
Q.21) Which of the following Harappan sites 1. The Harappan Seals were mostly made of
is/are found in India? Bronze.
1. Nageshwar 2. The most frequent animals used on seals were
2. Lothal a one-horned bull, the rhinoceros buffalo, and
3. Ganweriwala the tiger.
4. Mitathal Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Amri correct?
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Early Vedic Age (1500-900 BC) / Later Vedic Age (900-600 BCE) Mahajanapadas /
Age of Buddha
Q.1) Which of the following is incorrect about Q.4) Which among the following is/are the
Vedic Period? changes occurred during the later vedic period?
1. Rig vedic Aryans fought for cows and these 1. Prajapati the creator, occupied the supreme
fights were known as gavishti. position among the Gods
2. The cow was held sacred. 2. Sacrifices and rituals became more important
3. The early Aryan led the life of a hunter- than prayers.
gatherer. 3. Institutions of gotra appeared and wars started
Select the correct answer using the codes given for territorial expansion and not only for
below: cattles.
(a) 1 and 2 only 4. Society underwent change from pastoral to
(b) 2 and 3 only agricultural society.
(c) 3 only only Select the correct option using the codes given
(d) 1 and 3 only below:
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding (b) 1 and 4 only
Rig Vedic Age: (c) 4 only
1. The king maintained a standing army under a (d) 1,2,3 and 4
military commander.
2. The rig Vedic people used chariots for warfare. Q.5) During the Later Vedic period the term
Which of the statements given above is/are ‘Goghna’ referred to as which of the following?
correct? (a) A place for keeping of cattles won after a war.
(a) 1 only (b) A ritual practiced to invoke the God’s.
(b) 2 only (c) Sacrifices that involved killing of cattles in
(c) Both 1 and 2 mass.
(d) Neither 1 or 2 (d) A guest who was fed on cattle meat.
Q.3) The word “Vish” used in Rig Veda is referred Q.6) With the reference to Vedic age, consider the
to as - following statements:
(a) Shudras that belonged to the fourth varna. 1. Rigved is the oldest vedic test and orally
(b) A sacrifice performed by the king that is transmitted by Brahmins from generation to
supposed to confer supreme power on him generation.
(c) People or community as a whole 2. Samhitas are Social texts, and they explain the
(d) Tribal clan-based assemblies social and religious importance of the Varna
system.
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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Q.7) Consider the following statements regarding 3. Slavery was common and slaves were given as
to Vedic age: gifts to priest.
1. The aranyakas contain mystical instructions to
be undertaken in secret by the sages who live Which of the statements given above is/are
in the forest. correct?
2. The sama veda was composed in musical notes (a) 1 and 2 only
which are considered to constitute the basis of (b) 2 and 3 only
Indian music. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is are/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only Q.11) Consider the following statements about
(b) 2 only the polity in the Vedic and Later-Vedic period:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. The post of tribal chief was not hereditary in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Rig Vedic period but it had become
hereditary in the Later-Vedic Period.
2. Sabha, Samiti and Vidatha of Vedic period
Q.8) Which of the following texts are known as
increased their popular character in the Later-
late vedic texts?
Vedic Period.
1. Samhita
3. There was no standing army for King in the
2. Brahmana
Vedic period, however it was well-developed in
3. Yajur veda Later-Vedic Period.
4. Upanishad
5. Aranyakas Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 2 and 3 only
below. (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) None of the above
(b) 2,4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Q.12) Consider the following statements
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
regarding Later Vedic Society:
Q.9) A circular tomb using big stone slab built 1. Caste exogamy was extensively practiced and
upon the place of burial is known as: a rigid social hierarchy was developed
(a) Megaliths
2. As compared to the Rig Vedic age, women
(b) Chalcolithic
(c) Neolithic gained more importance in the society and
(d) Zebu there have been no references to instances of
sati and child marriage.
Q.10) With reference to the Social division in Rig
Vedic period, Consider the following statements: 3. The Later Vedic culture is also called as Painted
1. Verna was the term used by Aryans to refer to Grey Ware –Iron Phase culture.
colour and category. 4. Sabha and Samities continued to hold ground
2. The Sudras category was not found in the early
though not like the Rig Vedic Age, but the
vedic period but appeared at the end of the Rig
vedic period. vidatha completely disappeared.
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Which of the statements given above is/ are 1. Womens composed hymns and rose to the
rank of seers during the early vedic period.
correct?
2. Girls had freedom in the selection of husbands
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only and the purdah system was absent during
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only the early phase.
3. Remarriage of widows was permitted during
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
the rig vedic period.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Status of women declined drastically in the
later Vedic period.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
Q.13) Consider the following statements
below:
regarding Magadhan Empire in ancient India: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Magadha’s rise to political supremacy began (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
with Bimbisara, who belonged to the
(d) 3 and 4 only
Shishunaga dynasty
2. Ajatashatru founded the new capital at Q.16) The other name of Aryans as observed in
Pataliputra, situated at the confluence of the Vedic period is -
(a) Manusi praja
Ganga and Son rivers.
(b) Maruts
3. Magadha was the first state to use elephants (c) Pasubandha
on a large scale against its neighbours. (d) Godhuma
Q.20) In the context of the Magadha Empire, Q.24) Consider the following statements
consider the following statements:
regarding to Rig vedic period:
1. The strategic importance of Rajgir declined
1. Cattle rearing was an important economic
with the emergence of cannons.
activity for the Aryans.
2. The inhabitants of the Magadha were mainly
2. Copper metallurgy technology was so
orthodox Hindus of the upper varnas.
Which of the statements given above is/are developed in this period.
correct? 3. At the time of Rig Veda mainly cows and
(a) 1 only women donated to the priest, not land.
(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 and 3 only
Q.21) In the context of the ancient India, consider (c) 1, 2 and 3
the following statements: (d) 1 and 3
1. Anguttar Nikaya, a Buddhist text, mentions the
Mahajanapadas.
2. The rise of Mahajanapadas coincided with the Q.25) During the Rig vedic period Gopa term
disappearance of the Pali texts. refers to the -
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Chief of tribes
correct?
(b) Chief of Army
(a) 1 only
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(c) Chariots maker Q.29) Which of the following were the features of
(d) Chief of cattles the sixteen mahajanapadas?
1. Some of the mahajanapadas were monarchies
Q.26) In the context of ancient history of India, and ruled by kings.
Consider the following statements: 2. Some Mahajanpadas acquired incipient armies
1. Barter system was the mode of exchange at and maintained regular bureaucracies.
the time of Rig Veda. Select the correct answer using the code given
2. The polity of the Rig vedic period was tribal in below.
character. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q.1) Ans: A Q.15) Ans: A
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) Ans: B Q.16) Ans: A
Q.3) Ans: C Q.17) Ans: C
Q.4) Ans: D Q.18) Ans: A
Q.27) Consider the following statements: Q.5) Ans: D Q.19) Ans: A
1. Iron was used in the later Vedic period for Q.6) Ans: A Q.20) Ans: A
conversion of the forest of the Ganga Valley Q.7) Ans: C Q.21) Ans: A
Q.8) Ans: D Q.22) Ans: D
into agricultural lands. Q.9) Ans: A Q.23) Ans: D
2. The foundation for the town must have Q.10) Ans: D Q.24) Ans: C
emerged during the later Vedic period. Q.11) Ans: A Q.25) Ans: D
Q.12) Ans: B Q.26) Ans: C
3. Surplus agricultural production at the later
Q.13) Ans: C Q.27) Ans: B
Vedic period helped in cultural development. Q.14) Ans: C Q.28) Ans: D
Which of the statements given above is/are Q.29) Ans: C
correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. The Vinaya Pitaka contains a thorough study Q.16) Which of the following statements is least
appropriate with respect to Chaityas?
and systemisation of the teachings of the Sutta
(a) A sacred place amidst nature with a shrine for
Pitaka through summaries, questions and worship.
answers, lists, etc. (b) A funeral mound extended from the Chita or a
funeral pyre.
Which of the statements given above are
(c) A sacred place for debates and discussions on
incorrect? life.
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Places associated with the life of Buddha.
2. The Mahayana and Hinayana sect cropped (d) Mahapajapati Gautami, first women to
up in the fourth Buddhist council become a part of the Sangha order.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Q.24) With reference to the history of India, the
(a) 1 only term Kutagarashala refers to
(b) 2 only (a) place where prisoners were kept.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) place where debates and discussions took
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 place.
(c) place for the storage of grains for the military.
Q.21) In reference to Buddhism, consider the (d) place for the research on herbs and medicines.
following statements:
1. Padmapani is regarded as the bodhisattva of
Q.25) With reference to the cultural history of
power.
India, consider the following:
2. Bodhisattvas are both male and female.
1. Non-injury to a living being
3. Vajrayana Buddhism believes in the Tantric
2. Do not steal
practices.
3. Do not speak a lie
4. Buddha was a contemporary of Bimbisara and
4. Abstain from intoxication
Ashoka.
5. Observe Chastity
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6. Abstention from corrupt practices.
(a) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above mentioned great vows are not
(b) 2 and 3 only
related to Jainism?
(c) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 ,2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
(b) 4 and 6 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Q.22) Consider the following statements
(d) 1 and 2 only
regarding Buddhism:
1. Buddhism believed in impermanence and the
Q.26) Consider the following statements:
path of moderation.
1. The second Jain Council was convened at
2. It believes that societal relations are of divine
Pataliputra
origin and must be preserved.
2. The final compilation of Jain literature was
Which of the statements given above is/are
called Angas.
correct?
3. Only men were admitted to Jain sanghas.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Q.23) With reference to the history of India, the
(d) All of above
term Shalabhanjika denotes -
(a) Woman depicted in sanchi stupa that signifies
Q.27) With reference to Jainism, Which of the
the enrichment of Buddhism with other
following statements is/are correct?
cultural beliefs.
1. Vardhamana Mahavira is regarded as the
(b) Woman depicted in the Sanchi stupa that
founder of Jainism.
signifies strength and wisdom to attain
2. Anekantavada is the core doctrine of Jainism.
nibbana.
3. The concept of Brahmacharya was
(c) Woman depicted in the Sanchi stupa that
propounded by Mahavira.
signifies the spiritual experiences of a woman.
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(c) 1,2 and 4 only Q.37) With reference to Fahien‘s Visit, which of
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 the following statements is/are correct?
1. The famous Chinese pilgrim, Fahien visited
Q.34) The sculptures of Yaksha and Yakshi are an India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
important part of Mauryan Art, consider the 2. The main purpose of his visit was to scale up
following statements about Yaksha and Yakshini: trade relations.
1. Earliest mention of Yaksha and Yakshi is found 3. He refers to the Gangetic valley as the land of
in Samveda. Buddhism ‘.
2. All of the Jain Tirthankars were associated with Select the correct answer using the code given
a Yakshi. below:
3. With the exception of Buddhism, they are (a) 1 only
worshipped within both Jains and Hindus. (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 3 only
incorrect ? (d) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 only
Q.9) Consider the following statements regarding Q.12) In the context of the ancient history of
India, the term Sulvasutras refer to:
the Satavahanas:
(a) Texts containing extensive records of the
1. Gautamiputra Satkarni was the founder of the Suluva and Tuluva dynasty.
Satavahana Dynasty (b) Texts dealing with the methods of
measurements and geometry.
2. The Satavahanas retained some of the (c) Texts containing the records of lands with their
administrative units of Ashokan times. ownership.
(d) Texts dealing with the rules of astronomy and
3. The lowest level of administration was a grama
the position of stars.
, which was under the charge of a gaulmika
4. Satavahanas issued mainly gold and silver Q.13) Consider the following statements:
1. There was an enormous gap between the
coins.
wages paid to the highest and lowest ranking
Which of the statements given above are correct? Govt. officials in the Mauryan empire.
(a) 2 and 3 only 2. Pativedaka and Pulisani were officers who
were appointed by the king to oversee
(b) 3 and 4 only appointments to the lower administrative
(c) 1,2 and 3 only posts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) 1 ,3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q.10) Which Chalukya ruler assumed the titles of (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
"Satyashraya Sri Prithviballabh Maharaj",
"Dakshinapatheswara", "Parambhattaraka" and Q.14) Which of the following phrases defines
“Ardhasitikas” and “Svaviryopajivins” generally
"Maharajadhiraja"?
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1. Commodities from the Tamil Kingdoms were in 3. Karpu or Chaste life was considered the highest
high demand in foreign markets. virtue of women.
2. Vanigars were agriculturists whereas the Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
vellalas carried on trade and commerce. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Valangai and Idangai were types of traders in (b) 2 only
the Chola rule. (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are/is (d) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 only Q.24) Consider the following commodities:
(b) 2 only 1. Cotton Fabrics
(c) 3 only 2. Spices
(d) All of the above 3. Ivory Products
4. Horses
Q.21) Consider the following pairs: 5. Sweet Wine
Land Type in Sangam Chief Occupation 6. Precious stones
Society Which of the above commodities constituted the
main exports of the Sangam Age and contributed
1. Marudam Agriculture to the flourishing trade between south Indian
kingdoms and Greek Kingdom?
2. Palai Robbery (a) 1,2,4 and 5 only
(b) 1,2,3 and 6 only
3. Mullai Hunting (c) 4,5 and 6 only
(d) 1,2,3,4,5 and 6
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only Q.25) Assertion (A): The great cities of the
(b) 1 and 3 only Mauryan times were mainly built of wood
(c) 2 and 3 only instead of stone.
(d) 1,2 and 3 Reason (R): Wood was used because it was much
easier to carve than stone and the Mauryan
Q.22) With reference to the Sangam Age, which of craftsmen were not skilled in stone work.
the following phrases best describes the (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
terms Arasar and Anthanar ? explanation of A
(a) Famous chieftains belonging to the sangam (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
age explanation of A
(b) Literary works that portray the Social life (c) A is true but R is false
during the Sangam Age (d) A is false but R is true
(c) Names of primary deities of the Sangam period
(d) Various castes with specific occupations Q.26) Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Allahabad Pillar inscription?
1. It is related only to Samudragupta.
Q.23) With reference to Sangam Age, consider the 2. It is written by Harisena in Sanskrit language.
following statements: 3. It proves that the character of Samudragupta
1. The period was known for its liberal values was like that of Ashoka.
with women allowed to choose their life Select the correct answer using the codes given
partners. below:
2. One of the high points of the period was the (a) 1 and 2 only
complete absence of practice of Sati. (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
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(d) None of the Above (b) Silver Coins issued for specific Purpose
(c) Kind of Tax
Q.27) With reference to the history of India, (d) Ports for trade with other states
Consider the following pairs:
1. He was the first king in Indian history who has Q.11) Consider the following statements
left his records engraved on stones. regarding Ashoka:
2. He was called a ' Sandrakottus' by Greek 1. Ashoka completely prohibited the slotter of
scholars. animals in the capital Pataliputra.
3. Megasthenes visited India during the reign of 2. He interdicted gay social functions in which
Chandragupta Maurya. people indulged in revelaries.
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. He furthered the unification of the county by
below. one Dharma and one language.
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only below:
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) All The Above (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Q.9) Consider the following pairs with reference (d) 1, 2 and 3
to ' The Mauryan Empire: Administration ':
Samaharta Chief Revenue Q.12) Consider the following statements about
Collector Fa-hsien and Hsuan Tsang:
Sannidhata Chief Treasury Officer 1. Fa-Xian visited India during the reign of Gupta
Navadhyaksha Superintendent of king Chandragupta-II, whereas Xuan Zang
ships visited India during the reign of Pallava King
Narsimha Varman.
Sitadhyaksha Superintendent of the
2. Both of them came from Central Asia and
market
returned the same way.
How many pairs given above are correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are
matched? correct?
(a) Only three pairs (a) 1 only
(b) Only four pair (b) 2 only
(c) Only two pairs (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All the pairs (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.14) With reference to ancient history of India, 1. Extensive use of copper coins by the citizens.
consider the following pairs: 2. Emergence of Brahmin landlords.
3. Improvement in the Economic status of
1. Virukkal Memorial stones
Shudras.
2. Muziris An important port
4. Freedom of livelihood to women of higher
under Cholas
varnas.
3. Kumarmatya High level officer
under Gupta Which of the statements given above are correct?
administration (a) 1 and 4 only
Which of the pairs given above are correctly (b) 1 and 2 only
matched? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Q.18) In the context of Gupta dynasty, Consider
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the following pairs:
Answers
Q.1) Ans: D Q.12) Ans: A
Q.2) Ans: D Q.13) Ans: D
Q.3) Ans: D Q.14) Ans: C
Q.4) Ans: B Q.15) Ans: B
Q.5) Ans: B Q.16) Ans: B
Q.6) Ans: D Q.17) Ans: C
Q.7) Ans: D Q.18) Ans: C
Q.8) Ans: B Q.19) Ans: C
Q.9) Ans: A Q.20) Ans: A
Q.10) Ans: B Q.21) Ans: D
Q.11) Ans: D