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February 21, 2016 [UPSCTREE PRELIMS TEST - PH1 -ANCIENT INDIA]

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UPSCTREE PRELIMS Test - PH1

Ancient India(Old NCERT)

Themes in Indian History I - 12th Class NCERT

Current events

Q.1) Consider the statements:-

1) People are not considered civilized unless they knew reading

2) Indo-Aryan language is significantly influenced not only by Dravidian

language but also by Munda/Kolarian languages

3) Remnant of Munda culture is not as strong as Dravidian culture and in

contemporary times one can find Munda culture in few pockets of

Chhotanagpur plateau

4) The political unity in India is achieved at least twice in ancient times –by

Ashoka and by Samudragupta

Which of the above is/are correct:-

A.

1 and 4only

B.

2 , 3 and 4 only

C.

1,3 and 4 only

D.

1,2,3 and 4

Q.2) Which among the following is/are the attributes of colonial interpretation of

ancient Indian history:-

1) Indians had no sense of chronology

2) Indian were incapable of self rule/governance

3) Indians were engrossed in spiritualism of next world and least concerned

about present world

4) Indians were accustomed to despotic rule

A.

1,2 and 3 only

B.

2,3, and 4 only

C.


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1,2, and 4 only

D.

1,2,3 and 4

Q.3) Consider the following statements:-

1)A code of Gentoo Law is the English translation of Manusmriti

2)William Jones translated Bhagvadgita in to English and Wilkins

translated Abhijnanashakuntaklam

3)The reason for english translations of Indian books and British interest in

Indian history was to understand social systems of India so as to rule .

4)Another reason for British interest in Indian history was to find the

vulnerable points in Hindu religion to win converts.

Which of above statements are true:-

A.

1,2, and 3 only

B.

1,3 and 4 Only

C.

1 2, 4 only

D.

1,2,3 and 4 only


1)V.K Rajwade’s work (22 volumes) gives insight in to evolution of

marriage system written in Sanskrit

2) Hemachandra Rayachaudhury wrote a book that starts with Mahabharat

war and end in Gupta period.

3)K.A Nilakantha Sastri’s work “A history of Ancient India’ give great deal

of emphasis to the history of South India

4)K.P. Jayaswal’s book “Hindu Polity” exploded the British propagated

history of Indian despotism and showed that republics existed in ancient

times.

Which of the above statements are NOT correct:-

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

2 and 4 only


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D.

3 and 4 only

Q.5) You are a district collector of in Tamilnadu state. On your visit to a remote

village you come across some mounds which are worshipped by the locals.

Having some exposure to archaeology, you consider to check the mound

and from the first glace you establish that the mound can throw some great

deal of evidence .What would you consider as action/observations among

the following are good/correct?

1) Vertical digging will be better option than horizontal digging as it will

give a good chronological sequence of material culture.

2) Though curious, your hopes are not high because climate can be

detrimental to the state of preservation in this region.

3) You are considering to do radio carbon dating as few fossils of animal

and humans are found at the site.

4) Radio carbon dating , as you recall , consideres C14 carbon isotope which

is a radioactive element , found in all living objects and usually neutralized

by absorption of C14 through air and food in living beings, however upon

death the decay starts at an uniform rate with a half-life of around 4558

years.

A.

1,2 and 3 only

B.

2,3 and 4 only

C.

1,2 and 4 only

D.

1,2,3 and 4

Q.6) You are planning a trip for your holiday, however unable to decide on where

to go. You ask your father in this regard as he knows your interests and

suggests the following:-

1)”Go to Mysore if you want to see the whole catalogue of coins”

2)”Visit Calcutta if you want to see the largest collection of inscriptions”

3)”Go to South India to see the vast number of temple wall inscriptions”

4)”Go to Pakistan and Afghanistan if you want to see the Asoka’s

inscription in a different script “

Which of the above suggestions are NOT correct?

A.


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2 and 3 only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

1 and 2 only

D.

3 and 4 only

Q.7) Consider the following statements :-

1)Guptas issued largest number of gold coins

2)During Gupta period the trade and commerce declined

3)Although Sanskrit manuscripts are found all over India , they mostly

belong to South India , Kashmir and Nepal

Which of the above statements are correct :-

A.

3 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1,2 and 3


1)Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in – Brahmi,Kharosti,Greek and

Aramaic scripts

2)James Prinsep deciphered the Harappan script which helped us know a lot

about this civilization

3) Like Ashok’s inscriptions , the Samudra Gupta’s Allahabad pillar

inscription was also prescribed royal orders containing certain social norms

4) While in India the writing were done on Palm leaves or birch barks , in

Central Asia they were done on Sheep leather and wooden tablets

Which of the above statements are correct ?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only


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C.

1,2,4 only

D.

1 and 4 only

Q.9) Which is of the following are correct with regards to Veda, Vedanga and

Upanishads:-

1)Upanishads contain philosophical speculations

2)Vedangas are limbs of Veda that help in understanding Veda

3)There are six vedangas : -Shiksha ,Kalpa,Vyakarana,Nirukta,Channda and

Jyotisha

4)Nirukta deals with metrics while Channda deals with etymology

A.

1 , 2 and 3 only

B.

2 , 3 and 4 only

C.

1, 3 and 4 only

D.

1,2,3 and 4

Q.10) Given that you were a Brahmin in post-Vedic times which among the

books would have been most important for you to carry out your work :-

1)Sulvasutra to carry out the royal coronation ceremonies

2)Srautasutra to carry out funeral ceremonies

3)Grihyasutra to prescribe the sacred dates and time of building a house

and the Vastu(arrangement of elements of home)

Which of the above is/are correct ?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1,2,and 3

D.

None of the above

Q.11) Which among the statements are correct with respect to Buddha:-


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1)It was believed that Buddha passed through 550 birth before taking birth

as Gautama

2)Each birth story is called Jataka

3)Jatakas are folk tales

4)In many of his births Buddha took birth as an animal

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1,2,3 only

D.

1,2,3,4

Q.12) Which among the following attributes are true with respect to Sangam

texts:-

1)They are deeply religious

2)They are partly real

3)They are heroic rendition and gives account of military exploits

4)They are mostly true about trade

A.

1,2,3 only

B.

2,3,4 only

C.

1 and 2 only

D.

2 and 3 only

Q.13) Which among the following statements are NOT correct :-

1)Alexander’s invasion finds no mention in Indian sources

2)Prince Sandrokottas is identified with Chandragupta

3)Megasthenes Indica is free from credulity and exaggeration

4)Ptolemy wrote Periplus of Erythrean sea which gives account of roman

trade and red sea

A.


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1 and 3 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1,2,3 only

D.

3 and 4 only

Q.14) Consider the match :-

1)Vikram Samvat- 57 B.C

2)Shaka Samvat – 78 A.D

3)Gupta Era – 319 A.D

Which above the match is correct

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

1,2,and 3

D.

None of the above

Q.15) Consider the following match :-

1)Ramacharita – Sandhyakara Nandi

2)Bilhana – Vikramankadevacharita

3)Kalhan – Rajatarangini

4)Atula – Mushika Vamsa

Which of the match is/are correct :-

A.

2,3,4 only

B.

1,2,3 only

C.

1,2,3,4

D.

1,3,4 only

Q.16) Which of following statements are correct :-


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1)Rajatarangini gives an account of Kashmir Kings

2)Mushikas were rulers of Gujarat

3)Kalhan considered as the first historian of India

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1,2,3

Q.17) Find the wrong statement:-

A.

Lack of toilet facility is one of the reason for school drop outs in India.

B.

One of the major reasons why the practice of open defecation still

continues in our country is the lack of water

C.

Bio-toilets use bio-digesters however need a greater deal of maintaince

as compared to conventional methods which makes it less attractive

D.

Quite apart from the aesthetic angle, open defecation poses a major

public health hazard too

Q.18) Which of the following was introduced to India ?

1)Tobacco

2)Chillies

3)Potato

4)Pineapple

A.

1 and 3 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1,3 and 4 only

D.

1,2,3,and 4


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Q.19) Find the wrong statement:-

A.

The terms ‘kharif’ and ‘rabi’ originate from Arabic language where

Kharif means autumn and Rabi means spring

B.

Rice, maize, sorghum, pearl millet/bajra, finger millet/ragi (cereals) are

kharif crops

C.

Muskmelon, Watermelon etc are also part of Kharif crop

D.

Wheat, barley, oats (cereals), chickpea/gram (pulses) are rabi crops

Q.20) Consider statements regarding IMF and recent IMF reforms and choose

the wrong one :-

A.

China’s voting rights has increased to 6% from 3.8%

B.

India’s voting rights has increased to 3.6% from the current 2.3%

C.

Also for the first time, the Executive Board of the IMF will consist

entirely of elected executive directors, ending the category of appointed

executive directors

D.

Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) is the IMF’s unit of account and the

smallest member being Tuvalu

Q.21) Consider statements regarding Lodha Panel Report on BCCI and chose the

wrong one:-

A.

One state should have one cricket body.

B.

Proposed BCCI should come under Right to Information Act

C.

Recommended an Ethics Officer, who would be responsible for

resolving issues related to the conflict of interest

D.

Proposed for a stricter law to ban and uproot betting completely

Q.22) Consider the following regarding Zika virus and choose the wrong

statement :-

A.


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Zika was a tropical disease associated with severe symptoms and fever

B.

There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika.

C.

Zika is spread by the Aedes genus of mosquito, which transmits the

disease when it bites a person infected with Zika, then bites another host

D.

Zika is linked to a foetal deformation known as microcephaly, in which

infants are born with abnormally small heads

Q.23) Find the wrong statement about payment banks:-

A.

They will have to open branches in rural areas so as to make financial

inclusion a reality

B.

They can’t offer loans but can raise deposits of upto Rs. 1 lakh, and pay

interest on these balances just like a savings bank account does.

C.

They can offer services such as automatic payments of bills, and

purchases in cashless, chequeless transactions through a phone

D.

They can enable transfers and remittances through a mobile phone.

Q.24) Consider the following of the statements :-

1)Basavanna was the founder of Lingayatism

2)Bidar in Karnataka was known as Viduranagar is ancient times

3)Vachana sahitya is a form of rhythmic writing in Kannada

Which of the above statement is/are correct ?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

1 and 2 only

D.

1,2,3

Q.25) Check the image and consider the match below:-

1) A-Mahenjodaro


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2) B-Manda

3) C-Chanhudaro

4) D-Kalibangan

Which of the above according to the map is/are correct match ?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 4 only

D.

2 and 4 only

Q.26) Consider the statements regarding Sangam Age :-

1)Tolkappiyam authored by Tolkappiyar is the earliest of the Tamil

literature

2)Both Ettutogai and Pattuppattu were divided into two main groups –

Aham (love) and Puram (valour)

3)Republic was the form of government during the Sangam period.

4)According to Tolkappiyam's five-fold division of lands - Kurinji refers

to agricultural land and Palai referes to desert land.


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Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

3 and 4 only

D.

1 and 4 only

Q.27) Consider the statements related to Sangam polity :-

1)The Hero Stone or Nadu Kal worship was significant in the Sangam

period, the Hero Stone was erected in memory of the bravery shown by the

warrior in battle

2)Sangam literature is silent on position of women

3)The port city of Puhar was quite important in Sangam age

4)Palai (Desert land ) had a chief deity named 'Korravai' and chief

occupation being robbery

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

A.

1 ,2,3 only

B.

2,3,4 only

C.

1,3,4 only

D.

1,2 ,4 only

Q.28) Consider the following statements regarding Jainism and Jain literature :-

1)Jainism did not recognize the existence of God

2)Jainism does not believe in cycle of life-death-rebirth

3)Full knowledge, action and liberation are considered to be the three gems

or ratnas of Jainism

4)Religious literature of Jainism were written in Ardhamagadhi.


A.

1,2 ,4 only


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B.

1,2, 3 only

C.

1,2 only

D.

3 ,4 only

Q.29) Consider the statements related to Jainism :-

1)Jainism condemned Varna system

2)Jainism prohibited agriculture

3)Jains usually confined themselves to trade and mercantile activities

4)Jainism prescribes not to acquire property

Which of the statements are correct ?

A.

1 ,2,3 only

B.

2,3,4 only

C.

1,2,4 only

D.

1,2,3,4

Q.30) Consider the statements regarding Buddhism :-

1)The Buddha’s first sermon, delivered in the Deer Park of Sarnath, just

outside Varanasi, is known as dharmachakra- pravartana, or “setting the

Wheel of Law in motion,”

2)Buddhist teaching places greater emphasis on individual reform than

social reform

3)In 1956 , Buddhism entered a new phase, when B. R. Ambedkar

administered Buddhist vows to the low caste masses in their quest for a

new world order .

Which above the statements is/are NOT correct ?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.


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2 and 3 only

D.

None of the above

Q.31) Water Reservoirs are one of the prominent features found in which of the

following Indus Valley Civilization sites?

A.

Mohenjodaro

B.

Dholavira

C.

Rojdi

D.

Kalibangan

Q.32) Consider the following statements.

1. During ancient time ‘Sharmans’ were the men and women who

claimed to have magical and cleaning powers.

2. Wandering story tellers carrying scrolls were known as

‘Charanachitras’.

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

Q.33) With reference to the ‘Gandatindu Jataka’, which of the following

statement is correct?

A.

It describes the plight of the subjects of a wicked king

B.

It describes the discussion between a king and his poet


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C.

It describes the birth of Buddha

D.

None of the above

Q.34) With reference to the structure of a Stupa consider the following

statements?

1. The Semi- circular mound of the earth Is called ‘Anda’

2. ‘Harmika’ is a balcony like structure that represents the adobe of

gods.

3. A mast arising from the ‘Harmika’ is called the ‘Yasthi’.


A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1,2 and 3

Q.35) With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following

pairs:-

Famous work of sculpture Site

1. Varaha rescuing the earth goddess: Aihole

2. Sheshnag Sculpture: Deogarh

3. Arjuna’s Penance: Mamallapuram

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

3 only


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C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1,2 and 3

Q.36) With reference to the ancient period, consider the following pairs:-

Terms used

Meaning

1. Vellala: Land owners

2. Uzhavar: Ploughmen

3. Adimai: Slaves


A.

1 and 2 only

B.

3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

Q.37) With reference to Indian culture, what is ‘Matanga Jataka’?

A.

A buddhist text which deals a demon named Matanga

B.

A pali text where the Bodhisatta is identified as a chandala

C.

A text which describes the sixteen mahajanapadas

D.

A Jain text which provides a vivid description about the life story of

Mahavira


1. At sites such as Dholavira and Lothal the entire settlement was


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fortified

2. Hoards are objects kept carefully by people, often inside containers

such as pots.


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.39) With reference to the ‘Kutagarasala’ consider the following statements?

1. It is a hut with a pointed roof.

2. It is a place where debate took place.

3. It was a halting place for travelling merchants.


A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3


1. Majjhima Nikaya portrays the dialogue between a king named

Avantiputta and a disciple of Buddha named Kachchana.

2. Majjhima Nikaya reveals the Buddhist attitude towards Varna.



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A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.41) With reference to the ‘Satavahanas’ consider the following statements?

1. Satavahanas are considered to be identical with the Andhras who are

mentioned in the puranas.

2. The puranas speak only on Andhra rule and not of Satavahana rule.

3. The name Andhra does not occur in Satavahana inscriptions.


A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3


1. The official language of Satavahanas was Pali.

2. Gathasaptasati is attributed to a Satavahana king called Hala.


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2


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D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.43) With reference to the Megalithic period, consider the following statements.

1. The graves were encircled with big pieces of stone.

2. The graves contained not only the skeleton of the persons who were

buried but also pottery and iron objects.


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2


1. Sangam was a college or assembly of Tamil poets held probably

under royal patronage.

2. They were patronized by Chola kings


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.45) With reference to the Sangam literature, consider the following pairs:-


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Works Author

1.Silappadikaram: Illango Vadigal

2. Manimekalai: Tiruttukadevar

3. Jivaka Chintamani: Sattnar


A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

Q.46) Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following

statements:-

1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious

element, though present, did not dominate the scene,

2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in

India.


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.47) Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus


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Civilization?

1. They possessed great palaces and temples.

2. They worshipped both male and female deities.

3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below-

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 only

C.

1,2,and 3

D.

None of the statements given above is correct

Q.48) The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization

of India, In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of

one’s duties to oneself and to others.

2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of

the universe and all it contained.


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.


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Neither 1 nor 2

Q.49) The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of -

A.

Bhakti

B.

Image worship and Yajnas

C.

Worship of nature and Yajnas

D.

Worship of nature and Bhakti

Q.50) Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of

Indian Philosophy?

A.

Mimamsa and Vedanta

B.

Nyaya and Vaisheshika

C.

Lokayata and Kapalika

D.

Sankhya and Yoga

Q.51) The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the

Emblem of India is taken from :-

A.

Katha Upanishad

B.

Chandogya Upanishad

C.

Aitareya Upanishad

D.

Mundaka Upanishad

Q.52) With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following

was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment

2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas


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3. Denial of efficacy of rituals

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1,2,3

Q.53) Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called

‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes

A.

Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara

from disturbing his meditation

B.

Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite

the temptations of Mara

C.

Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and

finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory

D.

Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context

Q.54) Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are

called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

A.

Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the

monks

B.

Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the

monks

C.

Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall

axial to it

D.


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There is no material difference between the two

Q.55) Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the

Buddha?

1. Avanti

2. Gandhara

3. Kosala

4. Magadha

A.

1,2,and 3 only

B.

2 and 4 only

C.

3 and 4 only

D.

1,3,and 4 only

Q.56) The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India

recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this

context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.

2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and

poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt

of a person.

3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1,2,and 3

Q.57) Consider the following statements with regards to agriculture development

chronology :-

1. Mehrgarh in the Kachhi plain (now in Pakistan) experienced early


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agricultural activities before 6,000 B.C

2. Indus region experienced it in the 4000-3000 B.C

3. Gangetic valley saw the advent of agriculture at Koldihwa (U.P) in

5000 B.C.


A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1,2 and 3

D.

None of the above statements are correct

Q.58) Which is the correct chronological arrangement with respect to to pottery :

-

1.Ochre-Coloured Pottery Ware (OCP)

2.Black and Red Ware (BRW)

3.Painted Grey Ware (PGW)

4.Northern Black Polished (NBP) Ware

A.

1-2-3-4

B.

2-1-3-4

C.

4-3-2-1

D.

4-3-1-2

Q.59) Consider the Following match:-

Different Chalcolithic Culture Location

Ahara Culture Rajasthan

Kayatha Culture Chambal Valley

Malwa Culture Gujarat

Which of the above are correctly matched ?


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A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 ,2,3

D.

3 only


1. Brahmanism never had deep roots in the Punjab plains

2. The Punjab paradox is that every invader came through this route to

India, but no one really ruled it extensively from the Indian seat of

power-Delhi


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

None of the above

Q.61) Which among the following are the characteristic traits should be

considered to represent the Neolithic Culture :-

1. Practice of agriculture

2. Domestication of animals

3. Grinding and polishing of stone tools

4. The manufacture of pottery

A.

1 and 3 only

B.

1,3 and 4 only

C.


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1,2,3,4

D.

1,2 and 4 only

Q.62) With reference to ancient period , which of the following statements are

true:-

1)It has been found that in ancient times if a house was destroyed for some

reason people would generally use the brick or mud of the house to prepare

a plinth and make another house on top of it

2)Dry weather and scanty rainfall were the geographical features of all

Harappan sites

.

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.63) The feudatory nature of the Gupta administration includes which of the

following/s ?

1. Issuing of royal charter

2. Grant of fiscal and administrative control to priest and

administrator.

3. Religious functionaries ware neither given any land nor have the

authority to collect taxes.

Which of the following statement/s are correct?

A.

Only 2

B.

Only 1 & 2

C.

Only 2 & 3

D.


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All of the above

Q.64) Assertion- The position of sudras and women was considered to be

increased during Gupta period.

Reason – They were permitted to listen to the epics and Puranas.

1)Assertion and reason are true and reason explains assertion

2)Assertion and reason both are false

3)Assertion and reason are true but reason does not explain assertion

4)Assertion is true but reason is wrong

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Q.65) Assertion- Buddhism was no so important during Gupta period as it was

during Ashoka and Kaniska

Reason- Gupta kings followed a policy of tolerance toward different

religious sects.

1)Assertion and reason are true and reason explains assertion

2)Assertion and reason both are false

3)Assertion and reason are true but reason does not explain assertion

4)Assertion is true but reason is wrong

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Q.66) Who started Gupta era ?

A.

Srigupta

B.


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Chandragupta I

C.

Samudragupta

D.

Chandragupta II

Q.67) Which Gupta ruler issued Kumardevi type of coins?

A.

Samudragupta

B.

Chandragupta I

C.

Skandhagupta

D.

Chandragupta II

Q.68) Consider the following statements about Gupta litreatures:-

1. It was devoid of any secular literature.

2. There was increase in production of religious literature.

3. The language used was Sanskrit.

4. From this period onwards greater emphasis was given on prose

rather than the verse.

Which of the above sentences are correct?

A.

Only 1 & 2

B.

Only 2 & 3

C.

Only 1, 2 & 3

D.

1,2,3,4

Q.69) The first inscriptional evidence of Sati is in?

A.

Damodar copper plate inscription


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B.

Airana inscription of Brahmagupta

C.

Allhabad pillar inscription

D.

Mathura inscription

Q.70) The images of Vishnu in the form of great boar(Varaha) is seen at the

entrance of which cave?

A.

Udayagiri in Malwa

B.

Udayagiri in Odisha.

C.

Ratnagiri in Maharastra

D.

Hatigumpha in Odisha.

Q.71) The earliest reference to Lord Krishna comes from which book:-

A.

Chhandogya Upanishad

B.

Satopatha Brahmana

C.

Aitreya Brahmana

D.

Brihadaranayak Upanishad

Q.72) The concept of trinity of God became popular in which period?

A.

Early Vedic period

B.

Later Vedic period

C.

Post-Mauryan period

D.

Gupta period

Q.73) Which of the following statements regarding Hsuan-tsung accounts are


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true?

A.

His account is much richer than that of Fa-hsien

B.

Fa-hsien called the sudras as agriculturists whereas Hsuan-tsung’s

account referred them as serving the three higher varnas

C.

Both A and B

D.

None of the above

Q.74) Consider the following matching:-

1)Ur Brahmadeya and Agrahara villages

2)Sabha Villages for the peasant class

3)Nagaras Villages for traders and merchants

Which of the above match is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

3 only

D.

1,2,3

Q.75) Towards the end of 4th

century the land grant system became more

significant because:-

1. Decrease in collection of taxes.

2. Intermixing of social classes.

3. Reclamation of huge amount of land.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A.


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1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1,2,3

Q.76) From seventh century onwards numerous castes were created .Which of the

following factors were the causes behind this?

1. Marriage of Vaisya women with the men of lower castes.

2. Territorial nature of economy divided people into number of sub-

castes though they were following same occupations in different

areas.

3. Admission of tribal people into the Hindu society.

Choose the correct option :-

A.

1 only

B.

3 only

C.

Both 2 and 3

D.

1,2,3

Q.77) Which of the following statements about Tantric cult in the Ancient India

are correct?

A.

It laid great stress on the use of Magical powers.

B.

Tantricism admitted only men into its rank.

C.

Both of the above

D.

None of the above

Q.78) Indian civilization was not as urban as Rome and Greece because:-


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1. Agrarian nature of economy made people immobile.

2. Lack of trade and commerce

3. Excessive influence of religion.

Which of the above statements are true?

A.

1 only

B.

3 only

C.

Both 2 and 3

D.

1,2,3

Q.79) Which of the following book deal with doctrine of transmigration of soul

for the first time?

A.

Ken Upanishad

B.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

C.

Chandogya Upanishad

D.

Aitreya Upanishad

Q.80) Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched:-

A.

Rig Veda- Earliest prose

B.

Sama Veda – Origin of Indian music.

C.

Yajur Veda - Origin of rituals

D.

Artharba Veda - Origin of Indian medicine

Q.81) Which of the following books is a Jain source about Mauryan History?

A.


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Angutara Nikaya

B.

Digha nikaya

C.

Vamsathapakasini or Vamsatti Pakasini

D.

Parisista Parvan

Q.82) Which of the following provides the earliest epigraphic evidence of forced

labour(visthi)?

A.

Dhauli rock inscription

B.

Junagad rock inscription

C.

Sarnath inscription

D.

Besnagar pillar inscription

Q.83) Which the following statements about Prayag Prasasti are true?

A.

It is written in Prakrit

B.

The military conquests of Chandrgupta II is highlighted there.

C.

It was authored by Ravikirti

D.

None of the above

Q.84) With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization(IVC), consider the following

pairs:-

IVC Sites Prominent Feature

1. Mohenjodaro: Greatbath

2. Harappa: Circular working floors

3. Kalibangan: Fire Altars

4. Lothal: Dockyard


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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 4 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 ,3 and 4

Q.85) Which Neolithic site shows evidence of dog burial along with human

beings?

A.

Chopani Mando

B.

Chirand

C.

Burzahom

D.

Maski

Q.86) Pick out the wrong statement about town planning in Indus Valley

civilization :-

A.

Town planning on the lines of grid system.

B.

A fortified citadel in the western site and a lower town on the eastern

side.

C.

The windows of the house opened to the main streets

D.

There was remarkable and well developed underground drainage system.

Q.87) Largest number of Bhimbetka rock paintings belongs to which period?

A.

Upper Paleoliothic

B.

Mesolithic


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C.

Chalcolithic

D.

Lower Paleolithic


1. The Country Bharatvarsa was eventually named after the tribe

Bharat

2. The Bharat tribe appears first in Rig Veda

3. The Battle of Ten Kings was fought on the river bank of Parushni

4. Parushni is identified with river Beas in contemporary times.


A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1,2 and 3 only

C.

1,2,3,4

D.

1,2,4 only

Q.89) Consider the following statements with respect to Vedic age :-

1. Sabha , Samiti, Vidatha and Gana assemblies are mentioned in Rig

Veda

2. The two most important assemblies were Sabha and Samiti

3. The king was elected by Samiti

Which of the statements are true ?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1,2,3

D.


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1 and 3 only

Q.90) Consider the statements regarding Rig Vedic period :-

1. It mentions artisans such as carpenter,chariot-maker,weaver etc

2. Metal-working was known

3. Aryans did not live in cities

Which of the above statements are true?

A.

1 and 3 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1,2,3

D.

1 only

Q.91) Consider the following statements regarding Vedic age :-

1. There was no civic system or territorial administration as people

were in perpetual expansion

2. Though women slaves were present they were not engaged in

agriculture instead employed for domestic purposes

3. Widow remarriage was allowed

4. No judicial or revenue officials found mention in vedic literature

Which of the above statement is/ are correct ?

A.

1,2,3,4

B.

1,2,3 only

C.

2,3,4 only

D.

1,3,4 only

Q.92) Consider the following match :-


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1)Vis Common People

2)Vrihi Rice

3)Sangrihitri tax and tribute

Which of the above match is/are correct ?

A.

1 and 3 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

3 only

D.

1,2,3


1. Buddhism boosted cattle health of the country

2. The Buddhist text declares cattle to be giver of

food(Annada),beauty(Vannda) and happiness(Sukhada)

3. Buddhist text pleads for cattle protection

Which of the statements are NOT correct ?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

1,2,3

D.

All are correct statements

Q.94) With reference to the Hindu Schools of Philosophy consider the following

pairs:-

Schools Preacher

1. Vaisesika: Ulluka Kennada


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2. Nyaya: Gautama

3. Mimamsa: Jaminiya

4. Yoga: Patanjali


A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 4 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3 and 4

Q.95) Consider the following statements -

1. Gandhara school of art is influenced by Helenistic art.

2. Use of red spotted sandstone is one of the prominent features of the

Gandhara School of art.


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.96) With reference to Mathura School of Art, consider the following

statements.

1. It is an indigenous school of art.

2. Along with Buddhism images of Jainisim and Vaishnavism were


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also given their due importance under this school of art.


A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

Q.97) With reference to the Mudras of Buddha, consider the following pairs:

Mudra Meaning

1. Abhaya: Reassurance

2. Varada: Charity

3. Bhumisparsha: Victory over Mara

4. Dharmachakra: Preaching

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 4 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1,2,3,4

Q.98) Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) sites are located in

the present day India?

1. Mohenjodaro

2. Kalibangan

3. Rojdi

4. Chanhudaro


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Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

2 only

D.

1,2,3

Q.99) Mahabharat may have happened before Ramayan because :-

1. The centre of political gravity in Mahabharat was was upper

Gangetic valley where as in case of ramayan it was shifted to

middle Ganga valley

2. Strong women character in Mahabharat

3. Practice of Niyoga(Levirate)

Which of the statement is/are correct ?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

1,2,3

D.

1 and 2 only


1. Epics such as Ramayan and Mahabharat was one the major

binding force of unity in the Indian subcontinent

2. Though the epics were translated in to many different languages ,

they story line sometime differed, for example - The Jain version

of Ramayan (Paumuchariu) it is Lakshmana who kills Ravana and

no Rama



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A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

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