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2 Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of different stages of Stone Age in Indian
subcontinent?
1. Around 12,000 years ago men, women and children probably collected the grains as food and learnt
where they grew.
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2. The beginning of the Neolithic age dates back to 10,000 years ago.
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3. People were familiar with the use of fire in Paleolithic age. 8 0
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3 Which of the following are principal characteristics of Neolithic age?
1. Practice of Agriculture
2. Domestication of animalssw
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4. Manufacture ofnPottery
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DA. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
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A. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct regarding Early Vedic Age?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
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2. A large number of new officials were involved in the administration.
3. Iron was used extensively in this period a
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jan statements regarding the socio-economic condition during later vedic-period.
16 Consider the following
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1. Women gained
a significant political privileges during later Vedic period
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byof hereditary merchants namely vaniya came into existence.
2. A class
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D and Silver coins like satamana and krishnala were used as media of exchange.
3. Gold
4. Child marriages had become common.
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B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Which of the factors given above was/were responsible for emerging Magadha as prosperous
mahajanapada compared to others?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
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19 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
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List-I List-II 57
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A. Vishakhadatta 1. Medicine
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B. Varahamihira 2. Drama -8
C. Charaka 3. Astronomy
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D. Brahmagupta 4. Mathematics
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A. A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2
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B. A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4
C. A – 2; B – 3; C – 1; D – 4
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D. A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2 dr
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20 Consider the following statements
B
n was the first king of Magadha.
1. Chandra Gupta Maurya
jacapital
2. Rajagriha was nthe of Magadha during Bimbisara’s time.
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b of the above Statements is/are correct?
DA.i 1 Only
Which
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
21 Which of the following factors prevailed in 6th century B.C led to religious reforms in Indian
subcontinent?
1. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period
2. Upanishads seemed to be highly philosophical in nature and not easily understood to common man.
3. Trading class wanted to enhance their social status against orthodox Verna system.
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22 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Gupta 1. Badami
B. Chandella 2. Panamalai
C. Chalukya 3. Khajuraho
D. Pallava 4. Deogarh
A. A – 4; B – 3; C – 1; D – 2
B. A – 4; B – 2; C – 3; D – 1
C. A – 2; B – 3; C – 4; D – 1
D. A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2
23 Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist monk:
A. Nagasena
B. Nagarjuna 8
C. Nagabhatta
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D. Kumarilabhatta 57
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24 Consider the following statements regarding spread of Jainism. -8
1. Mahavira never believed in organised sanghas that would spread
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2. Jainism remained confined to Northern India. il a
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only b
C. Both 1 and 2 - dr
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25 Which of the following
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1. Avoidance ofaextremities of penance and enjoyment
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a to the authority of the Vedas
2. Indifference
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Di of efficacy of rituals
3. Denial
4. Non-injury to animal life
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
i b ya
D of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
31 Consider the following statements regarding travelers who visited India in ancient times
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32 In the Indian subcontinent, the first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the
A. Indo - Greeks
B. Mauryas
C. Parthians
D. Yaudheyas
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33 Consider the following statements
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1. Asoka’s conversion to Buddhism was gradual phenomenon and not immediate.
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2. Maski was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka.
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3. Cholas and Pandyas kingdoms were the integral part of Asoka’s empire
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only g
B. 3 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
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D. None r
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34 Consider the following statements
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1. The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka.
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2. They patronized jBuddhism
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and Brahmanism.
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3. They patronized language and literature.
b y
Di of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which
A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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37 Consider the following statements regarding the social-economic life in Sangam Age
1. Principal deity of Sangam age was Lord Krishna
2. Love marriage was a common practice and women were allowed to choose their life partners.
3. The Hero Stone was erected in memory of the bravery shown by the warrior in battle.
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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55 With reference to the administration of Palas and Pratihars, the term ‘Uparika’ refers to:
58
56 Consider the following statements regarding Muhammad bin Tughlaq
1
1. He transferred the capital to Devagiri.
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2. He introduced token currency.
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3. He launched takkavi loans for farmers to purchase seed and extend cultivation.
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A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only g
C. 1 and 2 only
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57 Consider the following statements -regarding the administration of Delhi Sultante
w alstate with its religion Islam
2. There was no clear law B is
1. Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic
of succession during this period.
jan to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services
3. Iqta land was assigned
n
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Which y a
i b of the statements given above is/are correct?
DA. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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isw
named it Diwan-i-Ariz.
2. Barids were army news
n Breporters appointed by Mohammad bin Tughlaq to keep him informed of the
a
developments in jarmy.
Ran
Select y a
the correct answer using the code given below
i b
DA. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
63 Who among the following Sultans are associated with Qutub Minar?
1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
2. Iltutmish
3. Muhammad bin Tughluq
4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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65 Akbar maintained a court of nine distinguished persons who were known as Navratnas or nine jewels.
In this context, consider the following statements
1. Abdul Rahim is credited with translation of Leelawati to Persian.
8
2. Faizi translated Baburnama into Persian language. 15 5
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 9
A. 1 only -8
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2 gm
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66 Consider the following statements regarding Mansabdari system
1. For a mansabdar, higher rank did meant i
bi a higher post as the duties of a mansabdar were not in
d r
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accordance with the mansab or position he held.
a
2. It was designated by dual representation - one by personal rank (called zat) and the other by cavalry
w
rank (called sawar). Bis
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
75 With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?
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A. Akbar 57
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B. Jahangir 90
C. Shahjahan -8
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D. Aurangzeb
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76 Which of the following foreign visitors had visited Vijayanagar
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1. Ibn Battuta
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2. Nicolo de Conti
3. Abdur Razzak r b
4. Domingo Paes -d
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A. 1 and 3 only
n jan
B. 2, 3 and
R a4 only
C. 1,
i b ya2, 3 and 4
DD. 1 and 4 only
77 Consider the following statements regarding Vijayanagar Empire
1. It was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka of the Tuluva dynasty.
2. Raya Gopurams and Kalyanamandapam are the distinct feature of Vijayanagar style architecture.
78 Who among the following court poets during medieval period composed epic poem ‘Padmavat’?
A. Amir Khusro
B. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
C. Abul Fazl
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D. Jauhar
58
1. Like the saint-poets, the Sufis too composed poems expressing their feelings
5
2. Sufis believed that the heart can be trained to look at the world in a different way.1
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 9 08
A. 1 only -8
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2 a il
D. Neither 1 nor 2 gm
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81 Consider the following statements regardingsNational Defence Fund
i
b iidonations
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1. It was set up to take charge of voluntary in cash and kind received for promotion of the
- on their utilization.
national defence effort, and to decide
l executive
2. The Fund is administered by w a
an committee headed by Defence Minister.
i s
B regular budget support from the government.
3. The fund normally receives
n
Which of the a
nja
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statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1yand
b
DB.i 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
2. It has vested with powers to hear any matter relating to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. The NGT is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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2. It has no programming budget and all projects are sponsored by one or more Arctic States.
3. Japan is a member of Arctic Council
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A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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