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1. The father of Prehistoric Archaeology in India is

A. Arun Sonakia

B. Robert Bruce Foote

C. V Gordon Childe

D. Dr. Primrose

2. 41 human graves and a triple burial grave is found at

A. Sarai Nahar Rai

B. Damdama

C. Bhimbetka

D. Lekhahiya

3. Grains were first ever produced in in

A. Paleolithic period

B. Mesolithic period

C. Neolithic period

D. bronze age

4. The earliest evidence of taming the animals have been found from

A. Adamgarh

B. Baghore

C. Both of above

D. None of above

5. Course grey pottery was first found at

A. Gufkral

B. Bhimbetka

C. Burzahom



D. Mehrgarh

6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below:

List I List II

( Harrapan Site) ( Finding)

a. Choponimado 1. 282 Microliths

b. Chakiya 2. Clay pottery

c. Morhana 3. Human skeleton

d. Birbhanpur 4. Rock paintings

Code :

a b c d

A. 3 2 4 1

B. 2 3 4 1

C. 2 4 3 1

D. 1 4 3 2

7. Assertion (A) : Three chief characteristics of human life of Neolithic Age were crop

cultivation, animal husbandry and fixed abode.

Reason (R) : The beginning of agriculture was the important discovery of this age.

In the context of the above which one of the following is correct

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

D. A is false but R is true.

8.Assertion (A) : the characteristic tools of the megalithic age are microliths

Reason (R) : the mesolithic people use to grow fruits and vegetables using these tools








9.Assertion (A) : the life of palaeolithic people was completely natural they were primary

dependent on hunting

Reason (R) : De Var unknown of fire so they eat raw meat






10. Which of the following statements are true in context of stone age

1. Prehistoric period does not have any written evidence

2. Bone made mother goddess of paleolithic period was found from lohanda Nala region of

belan Valley

3. Paleolithic people used to grow wheat rice and barley

4. The earliest evidence of man in India is found in Narmada Valley

Code :

A. 1 and 2

B. 1, 2 and 3

C. 3 and 4

D. 1, 2 and 4

11. Which of the following information is not true

1. Navdatoli was excavated by HD Sankalia.

2. Navdatoli is situated in in Madhya Pradesh.

3. Navdatoli is most extensive excavated rural Chalcolithic site of Indian subcontinent.



4. Navdatoli is earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent.

Code :

A. 3 and 4

B. Only 1

C. Only 3

D. Only 4

12. the largest building of Mohenjo Daro from Indus valley civilization is

A. the great bath

B. The Great Granary

C. Terraces

D. Brick platforms

13. Furrows were discovered in pre Harappan phase at

A. Kalibangan

B. Harrappa

C. Mohanjodaro

D. Banawali

14. Barley has been discovered at

A. Banawali

B. Kali bangan

C. Lothal

D. Mohenjo Daro

15. Banawali and Rakhigarhi are Harappan sites of

A. Jammu Kashmir

B. Haryana



C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Gujarat

16. Husk of paddy was excavated from

A. Taradih

B. Baidipur

C. Chirand

D. Kupgal

17. The term Indus civilization was first used by

A. RS Bisht

B. JP Joshi

C. John Marshall

D. Wheeler

18 Indus Valley site found in Afghanistan is

A. Shatughai

B. Lothal

C. Nawabshah

D. Sahiwal

19. Name given to to Indus reason in sumerian text is

A. Dilmun

B. Makhan

C. Meluha

D. Susa

20. Harappan seals were made up of



A. Zasper

B. Quartzite

C. Steatite

D. Agate

21.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below:

List I List II

( Harrapan Site) ( Location)

a. Surkotada 1. Rajasthan

b. Rakhigarhi 2. Maharashtra

c. Kalibanga 3. Gujrat

d. Daimabad 4. Haryana

Code :

a b c d

A. 3 4 1 2

B. 3 1 4 2

C. 4 2 3 1

D. 4 2 1 3

22.Assertion (A) : It appears that there was a break between the early Harappan and the

Harappan civilization.

Reason (R) : There was large scale burning at some sites as well as abandonment of certain

settlements.



B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.





23.Assertion (A) : Indus Valley people worshipped mother goddess.

Reason (R) : Many temple Like structures were found at various excavation sites.






24. Characteristic features of major cities of Indus civilization are

1. Systematic town planning according to grid system

2.Use of burnt bricks in construction

3. Fortified Citadel

4. Underground drainage system

Code :

A. Only 1

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 4

D. All of above

25. What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India

1. Gold coins

2. Punched marked silver coins

3. Iron plough

4. Urban culture

Code:

A. 3, 4,1,2

B. 3,4,2,1

C. 4,3,1,2



D. 4,3,2,1

26. Which inscription proves Central Asian theory as Homeland of Aryans

A. Boghazkai inscription

B. Turkish inscription

C. Both of above

D. None of above

27. The oldest text on phonetics is

A. Shulva sutras

B. Ashtadhyayi

C. Pratishakhya

D. Manu Smriti

28. Oldest name for river Beas is

A. Vipasa

B. Parushni

C. Vitasta

D. Asakini

29. The correct sequence of four parts of each Vedas is

A. Brahman text, Samhita, Aranyakas and Upnishad.

B. Samhita, Brahman text, Aranyakas and Upanishad.

C. Upanishad, Brahman text , Aranyakas and Samhita.

D. Samhita, Upnishad, Aranyakas and Vedic text.

30. The founder of Sankhya Darshan was

A. Patanjali



B. Kapila

C. Jaimini

D. Ashtapad Gautam


List I List II

( Veda) ( Subject)

a. Rigved 1.God grace

b. Atharvaveda 2. Sacrifice rituals

c. Samveda 3. Music

d. Yajurveda 4. Medicine

Code :

a b c d

A. 1 4 3 2

B. 1 3 4 2

C. 1 2 3 4

D. 1 4 2 3

32.Assertion (A) : the Vedas are essentially compilation of prayers and hymns dedicated to

various gods

Reason (R) : Vedas are infallible






33.Assertion (A) : Vedas are referred to as Shruti because the rishis heard the Vedas.



Reason (R) : Vedic literature was handed down from generation to generation by word of

mouth so are called Shruti






34. Consider the following statements

1. Streedhan refers to the gifts given to a woman at the time of her wedding over which she

only exercised rights according to the Dharma Shastra.

2. Mahabhogakula was the term used in the Pali Tripitaka for affluent families that live in

luxury.

3. The Nagaraka was the sophisticated urban dwellers described in the Kamsutra.

4. Yavan is the term ancient Indian text used for greeks and Romans.

Select the code for correct statements :

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. All of above

35. Brahmanas are amongst the earliest works in prose in Sanskrit and are primarily in the

nature of explanation or discussions on the rituals and mantras contained in the Vedas and

are attached to them

1. Rig Veda Brahaman - Aitareya

2. Yajurved Brahman -. Shatapatha

3. Samaved Brahman - Jaiminiya

4. Atharvaved Brahman - Gopatha

Select the code for correct statements :

A. 1 and 2



B. 2 and 3

C. Only two

D. 1 2 3 and 4

36. the book Light of Asia on the life of Gautama Buddha was written by

A. Wheeler

B. Edwin Arnold

C. George Turnour

D. Christoph Cellarius

37. when was Gautam Buddha born

A. 563 BC

B. 561 BC

C. 558 BC

D. 544 BC

38. who among the following was the last person to get enlightenment from Gautam Buddh

A. Subhadda

B. Goshal

C. Vasumitra

D. Anand

39. Buddha preached his first Sermon at

A. Kashi

B. E Lumbini

C. Sarnath

D. Bodhgaya



40. after the death of Buddha first Buddhist council was soon held it was presided over by

A. Mahakashyapa

B. Nagasen

C. Ajatshatru

D. Dharmasen


List I List II

( Sign) ( Meaning)

a. Birth 1. Bodhi tree

b. First Sermon 2. Dharma Chakra

c. Enlightenment 3. Horse

d. Great departure 4. Lotus

Code :

a b c d

A. 1 2 3 4

B. 4 3 2 1

C. 3 4 1 2

D. 4 2 1 3

42.Assertion (A) : Gautam Buddh recommended an eightfold path called ashtangika marg.

Reason (R) : He recommended this path for the elimination of human misery.








43.Assertion (A) : by the 12th century red Buddhism became practically extinct in India

Reason (R) : Buddhism became a victim to the evils of brahmanism against which it had

found in the beginning






44. Stories that were used to spread ideas about Buddhism include

1. Manimekalai

2. Panchatantra

3. Jataka

4. Hitopadesha

Choose the code for correct statement

A. 1 and 2

B. Only 2

C. 2 and 4

D. 1 and 3

45. Buddhist monasteries their place and founders are given

1. Nalanda University, Bihar, Kumargupta 1.

2. Vikramshila university, Bihar, Dharmapala.

3. Somapuri University, North Bengal, Dharmpala.

4. Vallabhi university, Gujarat, Bhattarka. Choose the code for correct statement

A. 1 and 3

B. 2 and 4

C. 2 3 and 4

D. 1 2 3 and 4



46. Lord Mahavira was born in

A. 560 BC

B. 540 BC

C. 550 BC

D. 510 BC

47. Mahavira attained Supreme knowledge at

A. Jambhikagrama

B. Kundgrama

C. Pavapuri

D. Biharsharif

48. the famous pilgrimage of Buddhist as well as of Jains in Uttar Pradesh is at

A. Sarnath

B. Kaushambi

C. Devi Patan

D. Kushinagar

49. Samadhi Maran is related to which philosophy

A. Buddhist philosophy

B. Jain philosophy

C. Yoga philosophy

D. Lokayat Philosophy

50. which of the following is not among 5 types of Jain knowledge

A. Mati Jnana

B. Shruta Jnana



C. Keval Jnana

D. Asteya Jnana


List I List II

( Jain Architecture) ( Location)

a. Hathi Gumphas. 1. Mount abu

b. Girnar temple. 2. Bihar

c. Pavapuri temple. 3. Orissa

d. Dilwara temple. 4. Gujrat

Code :

a b c d

A. 4. 2. 3. 1

B. 2. 3. 4. 1

C. 3. 4. 2. 1

D. 4. 3. 2. 1

52.Assertion (A) : Sammed Shikhar is known as a place of pilgrimage.

Reason (R) : It is related with 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism, Parshavnath.






53.Assertion (A) : the 14 purvas is the earliest holy book of Jain

Reason (R) : Purva means before








54. Which of the following statement is / are applicable to Jain doctrine

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.

2 Every object even the smallest particle has a soul.

3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. 1 and 2

D. 1, 2 and 3

55. Which of the following holds true for Jainism?

1. Syadvada is a doctrine of Jainism.

2. The correct of Anuvrata was advocated by Jainism.

3. Anekantvad is a core theory and philosophy of Jainism.

4. The basic point of Jainism is loyality. Select the correct answer from the code given below

A. 2 and 4

B. 3 and 4

C. 1, 2 and 4

D. 1, 2 and 3

56. Which of the following inscription contains the name of Ashoka?

A. Gujarra

B. Maski



C. Udgolam

D. All of above

57. Which one of the following scripts of Ancient India was written from right to left, was

prevalent from 300 BC to AD 300 and most of Ashoka's edicts in the westernmost area were

executed in it

A. Brahmi

B. Kharosthi

C. Sharada

D. Nandnagri

58. Which of the following is not true

A. Arthashastra was written by Kautilya.

B. Indica was written by Megasthenes.

C. Mudra Raksha was written by Vishaka Dutta.

D. Dipavamsa was written by Strabo.

59. According to Romila Thapar, what was the cause for the decline of Mauryas

A. Pacific policy of Ashoka

B. Brahmanical reaction

C. Highly centralised administration

D. Pressure on modern economy

60. Inscription of modern period which deals with the relief measures to be adopted during

the famine is found at

A. Bharuch

B. Sohgaura

C. Supara

D. Tamralipti




List I List II

( Place) ( Monuments)

a. Kaushambi. 1. Dhamek Stupa

b. Kushinagar. 2. Ghositaram monestry

c. Saranath. 3. Ramabhar stupa

d. Shravasti. 4.Saheth Maheth

Code :

a b c d

A. 2. 1. 3. 4

B. 4. 3. 2. 1

C. 2. 3. 1. 4

D. 4. 2. 1. 3

62.Assertion (A) : The Rummindei pillar of Ashoka was put up to mark birth of Buddha.

Reason (R) : Ashoka was great ruler of Maurya dynasty.






63.Assertion (A) : Kharvel was the most glorious emperor of Chedi dynasty of Kalinga.

Reason (R) : His Hathigumpha inscription is the major source of information.








64. The Mahajanapadas and their capitals are given below

1. Kashi - Varanasi

2. Anga - Champa

3. Vajji - Vaishali

4. Vatsa - Kaushambi

Select the code for correct pairs

A. Only 1

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

65. Arrange the following Mughal dynasty in the chronological order

1. Nandas

2. Shunga

3. Mauryas

4. Haryankas

Choose the answer from the following code

A. 2, 1, 4 and 3

B. 4, 1, 3 and 2

C. 3, 2, 1 and 4

D. 1, 3, 4 and 2

66. Author of Mahabhasya, Patanjali performed two Ashwamedh Yagya as a priest during

the reign of

A. Agnimitra

B. Vasumitra

C. Pushyamitra



D. Devbhuti

67. Rock cut Vihar and Chaitanya in Northwest Deccan or Maharashtra like Nashik, Kanheri

and Karle were constructed under the reign of

A. Sunga dynasty

B. Satavahana dynasty

C. Canva dynasty

D. Chedi dynasty

68. South of the Deccan Plateau in the Sangam age three kingdoms arose point the odd one

out

A. Chola

B. Pallavas

C. Pandyas

D. Cheras

69. Which inscription tells about the various achievements of Rudradaman 1st

A. Junagarh

B. Bhitari

C. Nashik

D. Ranchi

70. Land revenue which was the chief source of income during the Maurya period was

collected by which officer

A. Agronomoi

B. Shulkadhyaksha

C. Sitadhyaksha

D. Akradhayaksha




List I List II

( Emperor) ( Titles)

a. Ashoka. 1. Parakramank

b. Samudragupta. 2. Priyadarshin

c. Chandragupta II. 3. Kramaditya

d. Skandagupta. 4. Vikramaditya

Code :

a b c d

A. 1. 2. 3. 4

B. 3. 2. 1. 4

C. 2. 1. 4. 3

D. 4. 3. 2. 1

72.Assertion (A) : The main feature of agrarian structure in the pre Gupta period was the

development of feudalism.

Reason (R) : Landowner middle class and dependent peasent class came into existence in

this period.






73.Assertion (A) : Textile industry was a primary industry of Gupta period.

Reason (R) : Textile manufacture centres were located in Gujarat, Bengal, Deccan and

Tamilnadu during the Gupta period.








74. The Gupta dynasty rulers and their inscriptions are given

1. Samudragupt - Nalanda Copper Plate

2. Chandragupta II - Mehrauli Iron Pillar

3. Skandagupta - Bhitari Pillar

4. Buddhgupta - Indore Stone Pillar

Select the option which is not correctly grouped.

A. 1 and 2

B. Only 1

C. Only 3

D. e only 4

75. The Kingdom - capital and ruler of Sangam period are given below.

1. The Chera - Vanjii - Udiyangeral

2. The Chola - Uraiaur - Elara

3. The Pandya - Madurai - Mudukudumi

Which of the given pairs are correctly grouped?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Only 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

76. The correct sequence of rulers of Vardhana dynasty is

A. Pushyabhuti, Prabhakaravardhana, Rajyavardhana, Harshavardhana

B. Prabhakaravardhana, Pushyabhuti, Rajyavardhana, Harshvardhana.

C. Harshavardhana, Prabhakaravardhana,

Pushyabhuti, Rajyavardhana.



D. Rajyavardhana, Harshvardhana,

Prabhakaravardhana, Pushyabhuti.

77. in whose reign period the Chinese Traveller Hiuen Tsang visited India

A. Chandragupta 2

B. Harshvardhan

C. Chandragupt Maurya

D. Chandragupta 1

78. Who has written the Harshacharita

A. Aryabhatt

B. Banabhatta

C. Vishnu Gupta

D. Parimal Gupta

79. Sapt Pagodas or Ratha Temples were constructed by

A. Mahendravarmana 1

B. Narsimhavarmana 1

C. Narsimhavarmana 2

D. None of above

80. "Nagananda", "Ratnavali" and "Priyadarshika" was written by

A. Vishakha Datta

B. Banabhatta

C. Naga Bhatta

D. Harshvardhana

81. Tripartite struggle was between



A. Palas, Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas

B. Palas, Pratiharas and Chandela

C. Pratiharas, Chandela and Gadhawal

D. Gohilota, Rashtrakutas and Parmar

82. Who founded the Vikramshila University?

A. Gopala

B. Devpala

C. Dharmapala

D. Ramapala

83. According to Hammir Epic reports Chauhans were

A. Chandravanshi

B. Yaduvanshi

C. Suryavanshi

D. None of above

84. Alhakhand was written by

A. Chandrabardai

B. Parmar Dev

C. Aalha Udal

D. Jagnik

85. Who among the following was born in a military camp in the course of his father's

campaign?

A. Amoghavarsha Rashtrakuta

B. Bhoj Parmara

C. Dharampala

D. Nagbhatta 2 Pratihara




List I List II

( Famous place) ( Region)

a. Khajuraho. 1. Rayalaseema

b. Bodhgaya. 2. Ahmednagar

c.Shirdi. 3. Bundelkhand

d. Tirupati 4. Gaya district

Code :

a b c d

A. 2. 4. 3. 1

B. 3. 2 4 1

C. 2 4. 3 1

D. 2 4. 1 3

87.Assertion (A) : Despite being the great rulers, Rajput rulers declined after ruling for almost

500 years.

Reason (R) : They lack unity and foresightedness and have defective military organisation.






88.Assertion (A) : Mihir Bhoj, Gurjar Pratihara ruler attained the title of Aadivarah.

Reason (R) : He was a follower of Shiva.








89. Who among the following were famous jurists of mediaeval India?

1. Vigyanesvara

2. Hemadri

3. Rajashekhara

4. Jimutavahana

Code :

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 1, 2 and 4

D. 1 and 3

90. Which among the following are correctly matched?

1. Lingaraja Temple - Odisha

2. Jagannath Temple - Konark

3. Sun Temple - Puri

4. Dilwara Temple - Mount Abu

Find the correct code

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. 1 and 4


List I List II

( Kingdom) ( Capital)



a. Chaulakyas. 1. Kalyani

b. Kakatiyas 2. Dwarasamudra

c. Yadavas. 3. Warangal

d. Hoyasalas. 4. Devagiri

Code :

a b c d

A. 1. 3. 2. 4

B. 1. 3. 4. 2

C. 1. 4. 3. 2

D. 1. 2. 3. 4

92.Assertion (A) : Kambana, Kuttana and Pugalendi are considered as three gems of Tamil

poetry.

Reason (R) : Kambana wrote Ramavataram.






93.Assertion (A) : Rajendra 1 assumed the title of Ganga Konda Chola and build a city

called Gangai Konda cholapuram

Reason (R) : Rajendra 1conquered Orissa, Bengal, Burma and Andaman and Nicobar

Island.








94. Arrange the names of following rulers in correct chronological order and select the

answer from the codes given below

1. Nagabhatta 2

2. Mahipala

3. Mahendrapala

4. Vatsaraja

Code

A. 2314

B. 4132

C. 1234

D. 3142

95. Who among the following granted financial aid for the Restoration of a demolished

mosque in Khambhat

A. Chamunda

B. Jayasimha Siddharaja

C. Kumarapala

D. Mahipala Deva


List I List II

( Ruler) ( Time period)

a. Qutubuddin Aibak. 1. 1246-1266

b. Nasiruddin Mahamud 2. 1242-1246

c. Masud Shah. 3. 1206-1210

d. Ruknuddin. 4. 1236

Code :

a b c d

A. 1. 3. 2. 4



B. 3. 1. 2. 4

C. 3. 4. 2. 1

D. 2. 1. 4. 3

97.Assertion (A) : Mohammed Ghori invaded India and laid the foundation of the Muslim

Dominion in India.

Reason (R) : Mohammed Ghori is considered the founder of Muslim rule in India.






98.Assertion (A) : Second battle of Tarain laid the foundation of Muslim domination in India.

Reason (R) : The Muslim Invaders were better organised and took advantage of the lack of

mutual cooperation among the Rajputs.






99. Mongols of Central Asia were a menace that threatened the Delhi sultanate time and

again. Arrange the following events chronologically.

1. Jalaluddin Mangbani's return

2. Halagu's envoy to India

3. Mongols domestic troubles in Transoxiana

4. Chengiz Khan death

Choose the code for correct statements

A. 1, 2, 4, 3



B. 1, 4, 2, 3

C. 4, 2, 3, 1

D. 3, 4, 1, 2

100. The works of the following Travellers refer to a dynasty or kingdom in India.

1. Amir Khusro date of Alauddin Khilji.

2. Nicolo Conti that of Vijayanagar.

3. Ibn Battuta that of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

4. Al biruni about the slave dynasty.

Select the code for correct statements.

A. Only 1 and 2

B. Only 1, 3 and 4

C. Only 2, 3 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

101. In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodhi?

A. Battle of Khatoli

B. Battle of Sarangpur

C. Battle of Siwana

D. Battle of Khanua

102. Which Sultan of Delhi established a translation department to help both communities to

understand each others ideas better?

A. Alauddin Khilji

B. Firoz Tughlaq

C. Iltutmish

D. Sikander Lodi

103. Practice of Sijada and Pabos was started by



A. Iltutmish

B. Balban

C. Alauddin Khilji

D. Qutubuddin Aibak

104. Who was author of 'Taj-ul-Massir'?

A. Hasan-un-Nizami

B. Minhaj-us-Siraj

C. Fakhruddin

D. Shah Tukran

105. The department of 'Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi' dealt with which of the following during

Sultanate Period

A. Army

B. Revenue

C. Agriculture

D. Entertainment


List I List II

( Monuments) ( Location)

a. Moth ki Masjid. 1. Fatehpur Sikri

b. Adhai Din Ka jhopada. 2. Mehrauli

c. Quwwat ul Islam. 3. New delhi

d. Buland Darwaza. 4. Ajmer

Code :

a b c d

A. 2. 4. 3. 1

B. 4. 3. 2. 1



C. 3. 4. 2. 1

D. 2. 3. 4. 1

107.Assertion (A) : The scheme of the token currency of Muhammad Tughlaq proved

unsuccessful.

Reason (R) : Mohammad Tughlaq did not have the proper control over currency issue.






108.Assertion (A) : Alauddin Khilji introduced price control in Delhi.

Reason (R) : He wanted to pay lower wages to the artisans building his palaces in Delhi.






109. Arrange the following in their chronological order :

1. Rukn-ud-din

2. Mubarak Khan

3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

4. Alam Shah

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

A. 2143

B. 1243

C. 1234



D. 2134

110. In which order did the following dynasty ruled Delhi?

1. Khilji

2. Lodhi

3. Sayyid

4. Slave

Select the correct answer from the code given below

A. 1, 2, 4, 3

B. 1, 2, 3, 4

C. 2, 3, 4, 1

D. 4, 1, 3, 2

111. Battle of Golconda was found between Krishnadevaraya, king of Vijayanagara and

A. Qutubuddin Aibak

B. Ismail Aadil Khan

C. Quli Qutub Shah

D. Aaram Shah

112. The battle of Talikota was fought between

A. Akbar and Sultan of Malwa

B. Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdom

C. Vijayanagar and combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmednagar and Golconda

D. Sher Shah and Humayun

113. Which city was founded by Krishna Dev Rai?

A. Warangal

B. Nagalapura



C. Udayagiri

D. Chandragiri

114. Ruins of which of the following represent the old capital of Vijayanagara?

A. Hampi

B. Golconda

C. Bijapur

D. Ahmednagar

115. The famous temple having 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes is

A. Virupaksha Temple

B. Vijaya Vitthal Temple

C. Hazara Temple

D. None of these


List I List II

( Dynasty ) ( Capital)

a. Sangam . 1.Chandragiri

b. Saluva . 2.Venugonda

c. Tuluva . 3.Anegondi

d. Aravidu. 4.Vijaynagar

Code :

a b c d

A. 2. 4. 3. 1

B. 4. 3. 2. 1

C. 3. 4. 2. 1

D. 2. 3. 4. 1



117.Assertion (A) : Kumar Kampan Adyar conquered Madurai and merged it to Vijaynagar

empire.

Reason (R) : Kumar Kampan wife Gangdevi has made a living description of her husband's

victory in her book "Madura Vijayam".






118.Assertion (A) : During the reign of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagara, the tax rate

on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

Reason (R) : Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.






119. Who among these was famous for Telugu translation

1. Kamban

2. Kuttan

3. Nannaya

4. Tikkan

Choose the answer from the code.

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 3 and 4

D. 1 and 4



120. Consider the following statements

1. Narsimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and

started the Saluva dynasty.

2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the Throne for himself.

3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother Krishnadeva Raya.

4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half brother Achyuta Raya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 1 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

121. Dvait philosophy was founded

A. Ramanujacharya

B. Nimbarkacharya

C. Madhwacharya

D. Vishnu Swami

122. Who among the following is not a Bhakti Saint?

A. Surdas

B. Tulsidas

C. Ramdas

D. Rahim

123. Who among the following was given the title of 'Sheikh ul Hind'?

A. Baba Fariduddin

B. Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

C. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti



D. Sheikh Salim Chisti

124. The most orthodox Sufi order was

A. Chishti

B. Suhrawardi

C. Naqshbandi

D. Qadiri

125. Which Sufi saint was called 'Mehboob e Ilahi'?

A. Sheikh Muinuddin Chishti

B. Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya

C. Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

D. Sheikh Salim Chisti


List I List II

( Saint) ( Birth Place)

a. Guru Nanak. 1. Pandharpur

b. Mahaprabhu Chaitanya 2. Merta

c. Mirabai. 3. Nadia

d. Namdev. 4. Talwandi

Code :

a b c d

A. 2. 4. 3. 1

B. 4. 3. 2. 1

C. 3. 4. 2. 1

D. 2. 3. 4. 1



127.Assertion (A) : The sponsor and the most prominent figure of the Chishti order of sufis in

India is Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti.

Reason (R) : The Chisti order takes its name from a village Chishti in Ajmer.






128.Assertion (A) : Many Sanskrit works on music were translated into Persian during the

mediaeval period.

Reason (R) : The early Chishti sufis were found of musical assemblies called Sama.






129. Who of the following Saints were Sufi

1. Rahim

2. Nizamuddin Auliya

3. Muinuddin Chishti

4. Raskhan

Choose your answer from the code given below.

A. 1 and 3

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 4

D. 2 and 4



130. Consider the following statements about Bhakti and Sufi movement.

1. The bhakti and Sufi saints gradually brought about a better understanding of the

fundamental tenets of Hinduism and Islam underlying the fact that they had a great deal of

similarity.

2. The bhakti and Sufi saints also brought about important changes in the approach to

religion laying greater emphasis on observing rituals.

3. They also contributed to the growth of regional languages and literature.

Which of the statements given above is/ are not correct ?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. Only 1

C. Only 2

D. Both 2 and 3

131. Moti Masjid it was constituted by whom

A. Akbar

B. Aurangzeb

C. Iltutmish

D. Adil Shah

132. Bibi Ka Maqbara was situated at

A. Sasaram

B. Burhanpur

C. Fatehpur Sikri

D. Aurangabad

133. The Battle of Dharmat was fought between

A. Mohammed Ghori and Jaichand

B. Babar and Afghan

C. Aurangzeb and Dara shikoh

D. Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Marathas



134. The Pahari School, Rajput School, Mughal school and Kangra School represent

different styles in the art of

A. Architecture

B. dancing

C. Painting

D. Music

135. Which Mughal ruler of the following had learnt Hindu music from Lala Kalavant?

A. Humayun

B. Jahangir

C. Akbar

D. Shah Jahan

136.Match List I of titles given by Mughal rulers with List II of person receiving the title and

select the correct answer from the code given below:

List I List II

( Titles ) ( Person)

a. Raj kavi 1. Birbal

b. Guna Samudra 2. Kalim

c. Jagat Guru 3. Harvijay Suri

d. Kavi Priya 4. Lal Khan

Code :

a b c d

A. 2. 4. 3. 1

B. 4. 3. 2. 1

C. 3. 4. 2. 1

D. 2. 3. 4. 1



137.Assertion (A) : Ahmad Shah Abdali fought the third battle of Panipat.

Reason (R) : Jahangir was a lover of beauty and nature






138.Assertion (A) : Aurangzeb succeeded Shah Jahan to the mughal throne.

Reason (R) : The law of primogeniture was followed.






139.Consider the following statements about the Mughal mansabdari system

1. Zat and Sawar ranks were granted.

2. The mansabdars were hereditary officers.

3. There were three categories of mansabdars.

4. They were paid salaries by the diwan's office.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 1 and 2

D. 1 and 3

140.Some of the important battles that the Mughals fought were



1. Battle of Chausa led by Humayun

2. Battle of Khanwa led by Babar

3. Second battle of Panipat by Akbar

4. Against Amar Singh of Mewar led by Jahangir

Which of the above are correct statements

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Only 3

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

141. Arrange the following events of Akbar's Regime in their chronological order

1. Abolition of Jizyah

2. Construction of Ibadat khana

3. Singing of Mazaharnama

4. Foundation of Din-i-Illahi'

Select the correct answer from the code given below

A. 1, 2, 3, 4

B. 2, 3, 4, 1

C. 1, 3, 2, 4

D. 3, 4, 1, 2

142. Below are given certain revolts

1. Jat revolt

2. Bundela revolt

3. Satnami revolt

4. Kannoj revolt

Which of the following revolts took place during Aurangzeb's Reign

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4



B. 1, 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. Only 2

143. First tomb in India that is entirely made up of marble is tomb of

A. Jahangir

B. Itmad Ul Daula

C. Babar

D. Asmat Begum

144. Tawarikh-i-Alfi was written by

A. Badauni

B. Mulla Daud

C. Abdul haq

D. Jahangir


List I List II

( Shivaji Ashtpradhan) ( Department)

a. Peshwa 1. Home Minister

b. Majumdar 2. Prime Minister

c. Dabir 3. revenue and Finance

d. Waqenavis 4. Foreign minister.

Code :

a b c d

A. 2. 4. 3. 1

B. 4. 3. 2. 1

C. 3. 4. 2. 1



D. 2. 3. 4. 1

146.Assertion (A) : Shivaji ceded some forts to the Mughals and paid a visit to the mughal

court at Agra.

Reason (R) : Shivaji was defeated by Jaisingh in the Fort of Purandar and he signed Treaty

of Purandar in 1665.






147.Assertion (A) : Britishers came in conflict with the Marathas.

Reason (R) : Warren hasting favoured the cause of Raghunath Rao for peshwaship.






148. Arrange the Maratha rulers in chronological order.

1. Bajirao 1

2. Balaji Bajirao

3. Balaji Vishwanath

4. Sambhaji

select from the code given below

A. 4 3 1 2

B. 4 3 2 1

C. 3214



D. 1234

149. Which battle marked the end of of Maratha power

A. First battle of Panipat

B. Second battle of Panipat

C. Third battle of Panipat

D. None of these

150. Saranzami system was related to

A. Land revenue system of Maratha

B. Taluqdari system

C. Qutb Shahi administration

D. None of the above

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