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1) Consider the following statements

about "Natesa-a rare sandstone idol "

retrieved recently

1) It is an idol from the 9th century

Pratihara Style of Rajasthan

2) The sandstone Natesa figure stands

tall at almost 4 ft. in a rare and

brilliant depiction of Lord Vishnu

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

2) In which of the following Pali texts, the

Bodhisatta (the Buddha in a previous

birth) is identified as a chandala ?

(a) Matanga Jataka

(b) Ashokavadana

(c) Vessantara Jataka

(d) Romaka Jataka

3) It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar.

The puppets are generally made of wood

and are without any joints. They are

carved out of a single piece of wood and

then painted and dressed in bright

colours.

The above description is about which

of the following puppetry ?

(a) Putul Nach (b) Ravanchhaya

(c) Yampuri (d) Kathputli

4) Arrange the following rulers in the

chronological order :-

1) Kalasoka 2) Ajatasatru

3) Shisunaga

Select the correct answer using the code

below:

(a) 1-3-2 (b) 2-3-1

(c) 2-1-3 (d) 1-2-3

5) With respect to literary works in ancient

history, Consider the following

statements

1) Harshacharitha and Nagananda are

the works of Bana, a court poet of

Harsha

2) Amoghavarsha I was the author of

Prasnottaramalika, a Sanskrit work


are correct ?



6) Which of the following are determinants

of Minimum Support Price (MSP) ?

1) price trends in domestic markets only

2) inter-crop price parity

3) demand and supply

4) terms of trade between agriculture

and non-agriculture sectors


below:

(a) 2,3 and 4 only (b) 1,3 and 4 only

(c) 1,2 and 3 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4


1) Fisheries is a sunrise sector with

varied resources and potential.

2) Of the total fisheries potential of India

, the marine fisheries potential stands

highest compared to inland fisheries

potential .


are correct ?



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8) Which of the following are thematic

circuits identified under Swadesh

Darshan Scheme?

1) Mahabharata Circuit

2) Desert Circuit

3) Tirthankara Circuit

4) Wildlife Circuit

(a) 1 and 3 Only (b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 2,3 and 4 Only (d) 1,2,3 and 4

9) Consider the following statements about

Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti

1) It was formed in 1984 by the merger

of Gandhi Darshan at Rajghat and

Gandhi Smriti, as an autonomous

body.

2) The Vice-President of India is its

Chairperson and it has a nominated

body of senior Gandhians and

representatives of various government

departments to guide it in its activities


are correct ?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


1) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

was established in 1861 and functions

as an attached office of the Ministry

of Culture

2) Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological

Park in Gujarat is inscribed on the

World Heritage List by UNESCO


are Incorrect ?



11) The titles like muvendavelan , araiyar

were given by which of the following

dynasty kings ?

(a) Chera (b) Chola

(c) Pandya (d) Pala

12) The Tangams are a little-known

community belongs to which of the

following state ?

(a) Sikkim (b) Nagaland

(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Odisha


Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda

Prabandhan Puraskaar

1) It is given to recognise the excellent

work done by the individuals and

institutions in the field of disaster

management.

2) Only Indian nationals and Indian

institutions can apply for the award

3) It is administered by National Disaster

Management Authority of India


are correct ?

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

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

14) Kadamba architecture was a style of

temple architecture founded by ?

(a) Raja Raja I (b) Mayurasharma

(c) Krishnadevaraya II

(d) Vishnuvardhana

15) Which of the following are Pillar

Inscriptions of King Ashoka ?

1) Topra 2) Sarnath

3) Girnar 4) Rampurwa


below:


(c) 1,2 and 3 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4





16) With reference to religious history of

India, consider the following statements:

1) Theravada is one of the sub-sects of

Mahayana Buddhism

2) Emperor Kanishka of Kushana

dynasty is said to be the founder of

Mahayana sect of Buddhism in 1st

century AD

3) Chandrakirti was a great scholar of

Madhyamaka school under

Mahayana Buddhism


are correct ?


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


1) Indo-Greeks introduced the practice

of military governorship wherein they

appointed military governors

called strategos

2) The Kushanas introduced the 'Satrap'

system of government, under which

the empire was divided into

numerous satrapis


are correct ?


(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1nor 2


the plays produced in India in the Gupta

period

1) All the plays are tragedies , we don't

come across any comedies

2) Characters of higher and lower classes

speak the same language

3) Women and shudras featuring in

these plays use Prakrit


are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

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

19) "Arad and Carmel" which are in news

recently are ?

(a) Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

(b) Indian Coastal Submarines

(c) Israeli assault rifles

(d) None of the above

20) This type of folk music is based on the

grand epic- Mahabharata and Bhima as

hero. It is all inclusive of gayan (singing)

and vadan (playing an instrument).

Usually the songs are set to the rhythm

of a tambura.

The above description is about ?

(a) Baul (b) Wanawan

(c) Pandavani (d) Panihari

21) Consider the followings statements with

respect to Harappan period

1) The Indus people were the earliest

people to produce cotton

2) Gabarbands or nalas enclosed by dams

for storing water were a feature in

parts of Baluchistan and Afghnaistan

along with channel or canal irrigation

3) It appears that the Harappans used

some kind of modern ekka along with

spoked wheel


are correct ?

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

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





22) With reference to crafts, trade and towns

in the Post-Maurya Age , consider the

following statements)

1) Ujjain was a great centre for the

manufacture of a special type of cloth

which was called Shataka

2) Lead, which was used for making

coins by the Satavahanas seems to

have been imported from Rome in the

shape of coiled strips

3) The Andhras issued a large number

of lead or potin coins in the Deccan


are correct ?




Talamaddale

1) It is an ancient form of dance

performance in the regions of

Karnataka and Kerala

2) The regional music of "Yakshagana "is

accompanied with the dance performance


are correct ?

(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only



Konark Sun Temple

1) It was built middle of 13th century, by

King Narasimhadeva II of Ganga

dynasty

2) It is the culmination of Odisha temple

architecture

3) The Government of India has

launched a scheme for 100%

solarisation of Konark sun temple


are correct ?



25) The art form "Jharnapatachitra" belongs

to which of the following state ?

(a) Gujarat (b) Odisha

(c) West Bengal (d) Maharashtra


1) Seethakali, a centuries old folk art

form belongs to the state of Tamil

Nadu

2) In the early times, it was performed

as part of the harvest festival Pongal


are correct ?

(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only


27) With reference to cultural history of

India , Consider the following pairs

Festival State/Union Territory

1) Kailpodh Kerala

2) Goura - Gauri Tamil Nadu

3) Mela Kheer Bhawani Jammu/ Kashmir

Which of the pairs given above is / are

correct ?

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

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

28) Who among the following introduced

new public institutions such as the

'Anubhava Mantapa'(or, the "hall of

spiritual experience") ?

(a) Basavanna (b) Sri Krishna Devaraya

(c) Pulakesin II (d) King Yayati

29) The term"Sohrai Khovar " refers to ?

(a) ritualistic and traditional dance form

(b) traditional festival of local tribes in

Jharkhand

(c) ritualistic mural art

(d) traditional weaving technique





30) Which of the following are considered

as Percussion instruments ?

1) Ektara 2) Chikka

3) Khadtaal 4) Mashak


below:




Kalaripayattu

1) It was a martial art from Kerala which

was transmitted to China in 5th or 6th

century AD by a sage called

Bodhidharma

2) The present form of Judo and karate

did originate from Kalaripayattu.


are correct ?




Nyaya school of philosophy

1) This school of thought was supposed

to be founded by Kanada

2) This philosophy constantly stressed on

systematic reasoning and thinking


are correct ?



33) "Manu Charitra" was the work of who

among the following poet ?

(a) Tenali Ramakrishna

(b) Nandi Thimanna

(c) Allasani Peddana

(d) Krishnadevaraya I

34) Mangolian Kanjur , which is in news is

referred to ?

(a) Jain's Traditional festival

(b) Buddhist Canonical text

(c) Hindu Goddess worshipped in Nepal

(d) Traditional festival of Zorastrians

35) Which of the following are correct

statements regarding Ajivikas ?

1) They opposed Buddhism and Jainism

2) Bindusara (4th century BC) was one

of its followers

3) Ashoka's eighth pillar edicts mentions

about Ajivikas


below:




Tyagaraja, one of the Trinity of Carnatic

music

1) His signature name was Guru- guha

which is also his mudra.

2) A crater on planet Mercury is named

Tyagraja

3) Svarajati musical genre can be

attributed to him

Which of the statements given above is/

are Incorrect ?


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


1) The first gold coins were issued by the

Kushanas

2) The first coins to bear the names and

images of rulers were issued by the

Indo-Greeks, who established control

over the north-western part of the

subcontinent






are correct ?



38) Okavango Delta , which is in news

recently is located in ?

(a) Egypt (b) Botswana

(c) Saudi Arabia (d) Ethiopia


MANODARPAN initiative

1) It is launched by Ministry of Social

Justice and Empowerment

2) It covers a wide range of activities to

provide Psycho-social Support to

students for their Mental Health &

Well-being during the COVID

outbreak and beyond.


are correct ?



40) Who among the following is the founder

of Vakataka dynasty ?

(a) Rudra sena (b) Vindhyashakti

(c) Pravarasena (d) Harisena


1) There were 63 Alvars, who came from

equally divergent backgrounds.

2) Tevaram and Tiruvacakam are the

compilations of songs of Alvars


are correct ?



42) Which of the following sites has

evidences of underground pit houses?

(a) Paiyampalli (b) Burzahom

(c) Koldihwa (d) Chirand


1) Rudra in the Rigveda is depicted as

Pashupati

2) The hymns in the Rigveda mentioned

the rivers Beas and Sutlej

3) The Gayatri mantra was first recited

in Rigveda


are correct ?


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

44) The earliest book on mathematics

"Shulbasutra" was written by who

among the following ?

a) Apastamba (b) Aryabhatta

(c) Baudhayana (d) Brahmagupta

45) With reference to the religious practices

in India, the "Ekavyaharikas" sect

belongs to

(a) Buddhism (b) Jainism

(c) Vaishnavism (d) Shaivism


1) The sculpture of Varaha or Boar

incarnation of the Vishnu is notable

feature of Mandapeshwar caves

2) Mandapeshwar caves was developed

in late Gupta period as a Brahmanical

cave and however, it was later

converted into a Christian cave


are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2






1) The earliest Buddhist works are in

Pali, but in the later phase, Sanskrit

came to be used to a great extent

2) The first regular Buddhist work on

logic was written by Vasubandhu

3) Vimala produced a Jaina version of

Ramayana


are correct ?



48) 'Katakamukha Hasta',' Ekcharya lasyam

' are associated with which of the

following dance form ?

(a) Kuchipudi

(b) Bharatanatyam

(c) Kathakali

(d) Mohiniattam

49) With respect to ancient history of India ,

the term "pativedaka" refers to ?

(a) traders from abroad

(b) village headman whose position was

often hereditary

(c) reporter of affairs of people to king

(d) decorative courtyards

50) This mudra indicates warding off evil

and signifies expelling demons and

negative energy. The energy created by

this mudra helps remove obstacles such

as sickness or negative thoughts.

The above description is about ?

(a) Vajra Mudra

(b) Karana Mudra

(c) Uttarabodhi Mudra

(d) Varada Mudra

51) Which among the following kingdoms/

rulers were contemporaries of Pallavas?

1) Kadambas

2) Chalukyas of Badami

3) Gangas of Mysore


given below.



52) Consider the following statements:

1) References to famine are common in

the ancient Indian literature

2) Megasthenes declared that famine

was unknown in India.


are correct ?



53) Which of the following statements are

correct regarding Kawasaki disease?

1) The disease affects children

2) Its symptoms include red eyes, rashes,

and a swollen tongue with reddened

lips

3) The disease affects coronary functions

in the heart


below:



54) With respect to Buddha's sculpture, the

following features describes which of

the school of art?

1) Protruding eyeballs

2) Wavy Hair

3) Elongated Ears

4) The Buddha is shown in a spiritual state






below:

(a) Gandhara school (b) Mathura school

(c) Amravati school (d) Sarnath school

55) Who among the following assumed the

title of "Parameswara" ?

(a) Pulakesin II

(b) Prabhakara Vardhana

(c) Harsha Vardhana

(d) Pushyabhuti

56) With respect to ministerial

administration during the reign of Harsha

, the term " Dirghadhvajas" refers to ?

(a) Keeper of Records

(b) Chief Cavalry Officer

(c) Royal Messengers

(d) Chief of the Palace Guard


1) Vishnupant Chatre is called the

Father of Indian Circus

2) In 1964, Gemini Circus became the

First Indian Circus to attend the

International Circus Festival in USSR


are correct ?



58) Which of the following is/are included

in the UNESCO's intangible heritage

list?

1) Patna Qalam 2) Yoga

3) Manipur Sankirtana 4) Mudiyettu


below:

(a) 2 and 3only (b) 1,3 and 4 only

(c) 1,2 and 4 only (d) 2,3 and 4 only

59) Which of the following texts are related

to Buddhism?

1) Milinda Panha 2) Agamas

3) Avadanas 4) Ashokavadana

Select the correct answer using the codes

below:

(a) 2 and 3 Only (b) 2,3 and 4 Only

(c) 1,3 and 4 Only (d) 1,2,3 and 4


1) Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu

Festival at Kamakhya Devi temple

2) Kamakhya is one of the 51

shaktipeeths (holy sites) for the

followers of the Shakti cult, each

representing a body part of Sati, Lord

Shiva's companion


are correct ?



61) The famous Rabatak Inscription (in

modern Baghran province, Afghanistan)

presents valuable information on ?

(a) Kanishka (b) Chandragupta I

(c) Harshavardhana (d) Ashoka

62) In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, which

of the following animals were shown ?

1) Deer 2) Bull

3) Horse 4) Tiger 5) Elephant


below:

(a) 1,3 and 5 only

(b) 2,3 and 5 only

(c) 1,2,3 and 4 only

(d) 3,4 and 5 only





63) Yaksha and Yakshi were objects of

worship related to which of the

following religions ?

1) Hinduism 2) Buddhism

3) Jainism


below:




1) Prayag-Prashasti credits

Chandragupta with conquest of the

Vanga Countries

2) Rock edicts of Kalsi inscription reflect

Asoka's human approach in his

internal administration


are correct ?



65) A report titled "Sustainable Space

Heating Solutions in the Himalayan

Region" is released by which of the

following ?

(a) WWF India (World Wide Fund for

Nature )

(b) Centre for Science and Environment

(CSE)

(c) United Nations Environment

Programme (UNEP)

(d) Climate Policy Initiative

66) Which of the following Buddhist council

was held at the Saptaparni cave ?

(a) First Buddhist council

(b) Third Buddhist Council

(c) Fourth Buddhist Council

(d) Fifth Buddhist Council

67) Which of the following are major

political centres in Mauryan empire ?

1) Pataliputra 2) Suvarnagiri

3) Tosali 4) Ujjayini


below:

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1,3 and 4 only

(d) 1,2,3 and 4

68) Gotipua are related to which of the

following classical dance forms?

(a) Odissi (b) Kathakali

(c) Mohiniattam (d) Manipuri

69) Who among the following is the first

writer who translated Ramayana from

Sanskrit into Nepali ?

(a) Motiram Bhatta

(b) Nara Nath Acharya

(c) Banira Giri

(d) Acharya Bhanubhakta


ASEEM portal

1) It is launched by Ministry of Labour

and Employment to bridge demand-

supply gap of skilled workforce across

sectors

2) The portal will map details of workers

based on regions and local industry

demands


are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2





71) Which of the following are features of

the Dravidian style of temple

architecture ?

1) There is only one vimana in the

Dravidian architecture on top of the

main temple

2) No presence of a water tank inside the

temple

3) temples were surrounded by high

boundary walls


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

72) India's first music museum will be set

up in ?

(a) Karnataka (b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala

73) Which of the following are the Religious places

where entry of women is restricted?

1) Lord Kartikeya Temple, Rajasthan

2) Patbausi Satra , Assam

3) Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah, Delhi


below:-



74) "shalabhoga" -a land category mentioned

in Chola inscription refers to ?

(a) land gifted to temples

(b) land for the maintenance of a school

(c) land gifted to Brahmanas

(d) land donated to Jain Institutions

75) With respect to Bhakti saints , consider

the following statements

1) Adi shankara is the chief proponent

of the Dvaita school of Vedanta

philosophy

2) Ramananda was the first to use Hindi

for the propagation of his teachings

3) Kabir believed in Vaishnavism and

had a strong bent to monist Advaita


are correct ?



76) Which of the following wildlife

sanctuary is referred as the 'The Amazon

of East'?

(a) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

(b) Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary

(c) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary

(d) Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

77) Which of the following are the dramas

written by Kalidasa ?

1) Vikramorvasiya

2) Kumarasambhava

3) Raghuvamsa

4) Abhigyana Shakuntalam


below :-

(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2,3 and 4 only

(c) 1,2 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4

78) Which of the following are considered

as Sects under Hinduism?

1) Vaishnavism 2) Smartism

3) Sanamahism


below:-








Kashmir Saffron

1) It is cultivated and harvested in the

Karewa (highlands) of Jammu and

Kashmir

2) It is the only saffron that is grown at

an altitude of 1,600 m to 1,800 m

above mean sea level.

3) Iran is the largest producer of saffron

Which of the statements given above are

correct ?


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

80) Who among the following is reputed to

have cut the famous Bodhi Tree where

Buddha underwent enlightenment at

Bodh Gaya ?

(a) Pushyamitra Sunga (b) Jalaluka

(c) Shashanka (d) Skandagupta


1) The first sangam was organised at

kapatapuram under the

chairmanship of Tolkappiyar

2) Most of the existing corpus of Sangam

literature was written in second

sangam


are correct ?



82) Consider the following statements with

respect to Neolithic Age

1) Pottery first appeared in this phase.

2) The people in this age used polished

tools of stone and weapons made of

bones

Which of the statement(s) given above is/

are correct?



83) Innovative military weapons

Mahashilakantaka and Rathamusala

were invented by ?

(a) Mahapadam Nanda (b) Ajatashatru

(c) Udayin (d) Ashoka

84) Which of the following are the factors /

reasons for decline and fall of the

Mauryan empire ?

1) Spread of material culture

2) Financial crisis

3) Oppressive rule in provinces

4) Brahmanical reaction


below:

(a) 1,3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4

85) With respect to stages of temple

architecture , Maniyar Math at Rajgir

belongs to which stage ?

(a) second stage (b) third stage

(c) fourth stage (d) fifth stage

86) The "Bhagavadgita" , most popular

religious text of the Hindus had been

rendered into English by ?

(a) Sir William Jones

(b) Wilkins

(c) F.Max Mueller (d) V.A. Smith


1) Kondapalli bommalu (toys) are made

using soft wood known as ponki

2) Channapatna toys are traditionally

made from ivory-wood


are correct ?







88) Utnur is an important neolithic site

located in ?

(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Andhra Pradesh

(c) Karnataka (d) Kerala


1) The Painted Grey Ware culture (PGW)

is a bronze age culture of the western

Gangetic plain

2) The PGW is a successor of the Black

and red ware culture (BRW)

3) The PGW culture is associated with

village and town settlements,

domesticated horses

Which of the statement(s) given above is/

are correct?

(a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3only


90) With respect to Sangam Age Society,

What does the term "arasar" refers to ?

(a) ruling class

(b) desert

(c) hilly tracks (d) traders


1) Treasury Bills (T-bills)are basically

instruments for short term (maturities

less than one year) borrowing by the

Central Government.

2) National Stock Exchange(NSE)

introduced trading in Treasury Bills

(T-bills) in its capital market segment


are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

92) The śramaṇa tradition is associated with

which of the following ?

1) Buddhism 2) Jainism 3) Carvakas


below:-



93) Who among the following are

contemporary of Buddha ?

1) Bimbisara 2) Bindhusara

3) Ajatasatru 4) Prasenjit


below:-




1) Lalit Kala Akademi is the

government's apex cultural body in

the field of visual arts in India.

2) Sahitya Akademi publishes journals

such as Indian Literature ,

Samkaleena Bhartiya Sahitya


are correct ?


(c) Both1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


Asian Development Bank (ADB)

1) It is a regional development bank

established in1966

2) It is headquartered in Beijing

3) Japan holds the largest proportion of

shares in ADB followed by China


are correct ?


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





96) Consider the following pairs:

Craft Heritage of

1) Chhau Mask - West Bengal

2) Ganjifa Cards - Karnataka

3) Molela Clay ceramics - Uttarakhand

Which of the pairs given above is / are

correct ?

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2

(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3

97) Consider the following statements with

respect to central Asian contacts and

their results in ancient India

1) The Greeks contributed to the

development of the Indian theatre by

introducing the use of the curtain

2) Greek rulers used the Brahmi script

and represented some Indian motifs

on their coins


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language during Satavahana reign

1) The official language of the

Satavahanas was Sanskrit .

2) All inscriptions were composed in

Sanskrit and written in brahmi script


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99) What does the term "Parivrajaka " refers

to ?

(a) Lay follower of Jainism

(b) Priest with high status

(c) Wanderer

(d) Sangha of monks


Rewa Solar Project

1) It is the first renewable energy project

to supply to an institutional customer

outside the State

2) This project will reduce carbon

emission equivalent to approx. 15 lakh

ton of CO2 per year

3) It exemplifies India's commitment to

attain the target of 175 GW of

installed renewable energy capacity

by the year 2030, including 100 GW

of Solar installed capacity


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