651. Consider the following statements regarding the Ajanta Caves:
- They are entirely Buddhist.
- Most belong to the Mahayana tradition.
- They contain both paintings and sculpture.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
652. Match the following Indian classical dance forms with their states of origin:
| Dance Form | State |
|---|---|
| A. Kathakali | 1. Kerala |
| B. Sattriya | 2. Assam |
| C. Kuchipudi | 3. Andhra Pradesh |
| D. Odissi | 4. Odisha |
Choose the correct match:
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Ans: A
653. The ancient Tolkappiyam is associated with:
A. Tamil grammar
B. Buddhist ethics
C. Ayurvedic medicine
D. Astronomical calculations
Ans: A
654. The Great Bath excavated at Mohenjo-daro indicates:
A. Domestication of animals
B. Agricultural surplus
C. Ritualistic use of water
D. Bronze technology
Ans: C
655. Consider the following statements regarding Indian temple architecture:
- Nagara style has a beehive-shaped shikhara.
- Dravida style features vimana and gopuram.
- Vesara is a mix of Nagara and Dravida.
Which is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All three
Ans: D
656. Assertion (A): The Gupta period is called the “Golden Age” of Indian culture.
Reason (R): It saw excellence in art, literature, science, and polity.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
B. A and R are true but R is not correct explanation
C. A is true, R is false
D. A is false, R is true
Ans: A
657. Which among the following dynasties extensively patronized Ajivika sect?
A. Satavahanas
B. Nandas
C. Mauryas
D. Shungas
Ans: C
658. Match the following ancient texts with their content themes:
| Text | Theme |
|---|---|
| A. Ashtadhyayi | 1. Sanskrit Grammar |
| B. Charaka Samhita | 2. Ayurveda |
| C. Kalpasutra | 3. Jainism |
| D. Gita Govinda | 4. Bhakti Poetry |
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
C. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
D. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Ans: A
659. The Abhidhamma Pitaka of Buddhist literature primarily deals with:
A. Monastic rules
B. Philosophical aspects of doctrine
C. Life of Buddha
D. Vinaya codes
Ans: B
660. The first census in British India was held in:
A. 1861
B. 1871
C. 1881
D. 1891
Ans: B
661. Which ancient Indian site is considered the earliest evidence of iron use?
A. Atranjikhera
B. Hastinapur
C. Daimabad
D. Brahmagiri
Ans: A
662. Consider the following statements about ancient Indian education:
- Nalanda was a Mahayana Buddhist institution.
- Taxila was located in present-day Bihar.
- Vallabhi was known for Jain studies.
Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
663. Which inscription gives the most detailed account of Ashoka’s Dhamma?
A. Bhabru
B. Rock Edict XIII
C. Minor Rock Edict I
D. Pillar Edict VII
Ans: D
664. Which of the following statements regarding Zabt system is not true?
A. It required annual land measurement
B. Implemented under Akbar
C. Cash revenue assessment
D. Followed in Deccan region
Ans: D
665. The language of administration under the Delhi Sultanate was:
A. Arabic
B. Sanskrit
C. Persian
D. Turkish
Ans: C
666. Who among the following translated Kalhana’s Rajatarangini into Persian?
A. Alberuni
B. Abul Fazl
C. Jonaraja
D. Haidar Malik
Ans: D
667. The Delhi Sultanate introduced a new architectural feature called:
A. Shikhara
B. Jharokha
C. True Arch
D. Garbhagriha
Ans: C
668. The Madurai Sultanate was established by:
A. Malik Kafur
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Jalaluddin Ahsan Shah
D. Khilji generals
Ans: C
669. The term “Bandagan” during the Delhi Sultanate referred to:
A. Foreign traders
B. Royal courtiers
C. Military slaves
D. Tax collectors
Ans: C
670. Consider the following statements regarding Vijayanagara administration:
- It had a centralized bureaucracy.
- Nayankara system was similar to jagirdari.
- Temples acted as economic centers.
Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All three
Ans: B
671. Assertion (A): The Mughal mansabdari system faced challenges under Aurangzeb.
Reason (R): Expansion without revenue increase led to corruption and inefficiency.
A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
C. A is true, R is false
D. A is false, R is true
Ans: A
672. Which of the following features of British Indian economy in the 19th century is not correct?
A. Deindustrialization
B. Drain of Wealth
C. Industrial Revolution in India
D. Commercialization of agriculture
Ans: C
673. The Environmental Movement in the Bishnoi region (1730 AD) was led by:
A. Guru Jambheshwar
B. Amrita Devi
C. Raja Surajmal
D. Jassa Singh
Ans: B
674. The Chipko Movement was first launched in:
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand (Tehri-Garhwal)
C. Assam
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: B
675. Match the following revolutionary activities with their slogans:
| Slogan | Associated Person |
|---|---|
| A. Vande Mataram | 1. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| B. Inquilab Zindabad | 2. Bhagat Singh |
| C. Jai Hind | 3. Subhas Chandra Bose |
| D. Swaraj is my birthright | 4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
C. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
D. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Ans: A
676. The Harappan site known for water management and reservoirs is:
A. Mohenjo-daro
B. Dholavira
C. Kalibangan
D. Lothal
Ans: B
677. The term “Varnasrama Dharma” is associated with:
A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
C. Bhakti Movement
D. Hindu Social Order
Ans: D
678. The first Bhakti saint to use Hindi extensively was:
A. Kabir
B. Ramananda
C. Namdev
D. Surdas
Ans: B
679. The Ajivika sect believed in:
A. Karma and rebirth
B. Atheism and determinism
C. Non-violence
D. Worship of Vishnu
Ans: B
680. The “Saptanga Theory of State” was explained in:
A. Arthashastra
B. Manusmriti
C. Mahabharata
D. Digha Nikaya
Ans: A
681. The Bhagavata cult is associated with:
A. Shaivism
B. Vaishnavism
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
Ans: B
682. The terms Anuloma and Pratiloma were used in ancient India for:
A. Architecture
B. Trade practices
C. Types of marriages
D. Vedic sacrifices
Ans: C
683. The Tughlaq ruler who introduced token currency was:
A. Firoz Shah
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Nasiruddin
Ans: C
684. The main feature of the Iqta system was:
A. Tax collection in kind
B. Hereditary revenue assignment
C. Transferable revenue assignment in lieu of salary
D. Military grant to Brahmins
Ans: C
685. The Amir Khusrau was associated with the court of:
A. Balban
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. All of the above
Ans: D
686. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the fall of:
A. Vijayanagara Empire
B. Bahmani Kingdom
C. Mughal rule in Deccan
D. Golconda Sultanate
Ans: A
687. The term “Mansab” in Mughal administration indicated:
A. Number of soldiers under a noble
B. Salary grade
C. Land ownership
D. Civil jurisdiction
Ans: A
688. The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between:
A. Akbar and Rana Pratap
B. Humayun and Sher Shah
C. Babur and Rana Sanga
D. Jahangir and Malik Ambar
Ans: A
689. Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan included:
A. Eight military commanders
B. Eight ministers handling civil, military, and financial matters
C. Religious priests
D. Revenue clerks
Ans: B
690. The Guru who compiled Adi Granth was:
A. Guru Nanak
B. Guru Ram Das
C. Guru Arjan Dev
D. Guru Teg Bahadur
Ans: C
691. The Battle of Plassey (1757) led to:
A. British supremacy in Bengal
B. French exit from India
C. Establishment of British East India Company
D. End of Mughal Empire
Ans: A
692. The Dual System of Governance in Bengal was introduced by:
A. Warren Hastings
B. Lord Cornwallis
C. Robert Clive
D. Lord Dalhousie
Ans: C
693. The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) was signed between:
A. Clive and Shuja-ud-Daula
B. Hastings and Awadh
C. Lord Wellesley and Tipu Sultan
D. Clive and Shah Alam II
Ans: D
694. “Diwani” rights refer to:
A. Civil administration
B. Revenue collection
C. Military command
D. Judicial authority
Ans: B
695. The Charter Act of 1813 abolished:
A. Governor-General post
B. Company’s trade monopoly in India
C. Zamindari system
D. Doctrine of Lapse
Ans: B
696. The Ryotwari system was introduced in:
A. Bengal
B. Madras and Bombay
C. Punjab
D. Awadh
Ans: B
697. The Indigo Revolt (1859–60) was led by:
A. Peasants and zamindars
B. Tribal chiefs
C. Brahmin leaders
D. European planters
Ans: A
698. The famous novel “Nil Darpan” was written by:
A. Bankim Chandra
B. Dinabandhu Mitra
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D. Tagore
Ans: B
699. The Faraizi Movement among Muslims was started by:
A. Syed Ahmed Khan
B. Haji Shariatullah
C. Maulana Azad
D. Shah Waliullah
Ans: B
700. The Deoband Movement emphasized:
A. Armed revolt
B. Modern secular education
C. Orthodox Islamic teachings
D. Shia doctrines
Ans: C