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1) Ans: (a)

Explanation:-

* Statement 1 is Correct:- Natesa, a rare sandstone idol from the 9 century (Pratihara Style of Rajasthan)has

been retrieved after 22 years by Rajasthan police

* Statement 2 is Incorrect:- The sandstone Natesa figure stands tall at almost 4 ft. in a rare and brilliant

depiction of Shiva. A beautiful depiction of Nandi is shown behind the right leg of the Natesa icon

* Source:-https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/natesa-of-rajasthan-temple-returns-to-india/

article32225514.ece

2) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- The Jataka tales are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous

births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. Matanga Jataka, a Pali text, where the

Bodhisatta (the Buddha in a previous birth) is identified as a chandala.

3) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Self explanatory

4) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation: Ajatashatru (492 BCE – 460 BCE) is Son of Bimbisara, being impatient to rule Magadha, is

believed to have killed his father and seized the throne.

Shishunaga Dynasty (around 413 BCE – 345 BCE) :- Shishunaga was earlier a Viceroy/Amatya (high

ranking official) at Varanasi (Banaras), and it is believed that the people of Magadha, outraged by the

successive parricides of the successors of Udayin, appointed Shishunaga as king

Kalasoka is Son and successor of Shishunaga.

5) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:

Statement 1 is Incorrect :- Bana, the author of Harshacharita and Kadambari, was a court poet of Harsha.

The emperor Harsha vardhana himself was a renowned litterateur, which is evident from the plays he

wrote such as Priyadarsika, Rathnavali and Nagananda.

* Statement 2 is Correct:- The Rashtrakuta rulers were great patrons of learning. Kannada and Sanskrit

literature made great progress during their reign. Amoghavarsha I was the author of Prasnottaramalika,

a Sanskrit work

6) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Cost of production (CoP) is one of the important factors in the determination of MSP of

mandated crops. Besides cost, the Commission considers other important factors such as demand and

supply, price trend in both the domestic and international markets, inter-crop price parity, terms of trade

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between agricultural and non-agricultural sectors and the likely impact of MSPs on consumers, in addition

to ensuring rational utilization of natural resources like land and water. Thus, pricing policy is rooted not

in ‘cost plus’ approach, though cost is an important determinant of MSP

* Source:- India Year Book -Chapter 4 Agriculture

7) Ans:- (a)

* Statement 1 is Correct:- Fisheries is a sunrise sector with varied resources and potential, engaging over

14.50 million people at the primary level and many more along the value chain

* Statement 2 is Incorrect:- The total fisheries potential of India has been estimated at 22.31 million metric

tons (in 2018), of this, the marine fisheries potential stands at an estimated 5.31 million metric tons and

the inland fisheries potential has been estimated at 17 million metric tons.

* Hence , we can say that inland fisheries potential has been estimated highest than marine fisheries

potential

* Source :- India Year Book; Chapter 4 Agriculture

8) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- There is no such Mahabharata Circuit under the scheme

* The Ministry of Tourism, under the Swadesh Darshan scheme is developing thematic circuits in the

country in planned and prioritized manner. Under the scheme fifteen thematic circuits have been identified

for development namely; North-East Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna

Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit,

Ramayana Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Sufi Circuit, and Tirthankara Circuit.

* Source:- India Year Book -Chapter 5 -Culture and Tourism

9) Ans:- (a)

* Statement 1 is Correct:- Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti was formed in 1984 by the merger of Gandhi

Darshan at Rajghat and Gandhi Smriti, as an autonomous body, and is functioning under the financial

support from the Ministry of Culture.

* Statement 2 is Incorrect:- The Prime Minister 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. The

basic aim and objective of the Samiti is to propagate the life, mission and thought of Mahatma Gandhi

through various socio-educational and cultural programmes

* Source:- India Year Book -Chapter 5 -Culture and Tourism

10) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Both statements are correct

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established in 1861. It functions as an attached office of the

Ministry of Culture

* Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological Park in Gujarat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria

Terminus) Station in Mumbai and the Brihadisvara temple complex, Gangaikondacholapuram and the

Airavatesvara temple complex, Darasuram as an extension to the Brihadisvara temple complex. Thanjavur

(now commonly called as the Great Living Chola Temples) have been inscribed on the World Heritage

List of UNESCO in 2004.





11) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant

serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc. as markers of respect, and entrusted them with important offices

of the state at the centre.

12) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Recently, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has released a book titled “Tangams: An

Ethnolinguistic Study Of The Critically Endangered Group of Arunachal Pradesh”.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-language-of-the-tangams-with-just-253-speakers-

6503165/

13) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- All statements are correct

* Source:- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1642249

14) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Kadamba architecture was a style of temple architecture founded by Mayurasharma in the

4th century AD in Karnataka, India. Kadambas created new style of architecture which was the basis of the

Hoysalas style of architecture, developed original school of sculpture, was the forerunner of series of

South Indian sculptors. Many temples at Aihole, Badami and Hampi are built in Kadamba style

15) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Girnar is Major Rock Edict

* Source:- Themes in Indian History -Theme II , Page no :- 33 , KINGS, FARMERS AND TOWNS

16) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :- Hinayana Buddhism school includes the followers of the original preaching of

the Buddha. Hinayana Buddhists did not believe in idol or image worship of Buddha. They believe in

individual salvation and try to attain individual salvation through self discipline and meditation. One of

the sub-sects of Hinayana is Sthaviravada or Theravada

* Statement 2 is Correct:- Emperor Kanishka of Kushana dynasty is said to be the founder of Mahayana sect

of Buddhism in 1st century AD. The Mahayana Buddhism followers believe in idol or image worship of

Buddha.

* Statement 3 is Correct:- Madhyamaka school is a school under Mahayana Buddhism. ‘The school is based

on Sunyata Doctrine and was found by a very prominent Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna in 2nd-3rd

century AD. Chandrakirti was a great scholar of this school

17) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Both statements are correct

* The Central Asian conquerors introduced new styles in administration. For instance, the IndoGreeks

introduced the practice of military governorship wherein they appointed military governors called

strategos while the Kushanas introduced the ‘Satrap’ system of government, under which the empire was

divided into numerous satrapis and each satrapi was placed under the rule of a satrap.





* These systems led to the development of a feudatory organisation wherein these Central Asian conquerors

established their supremacy over numerous small princes who regularly paid tributes to them

18) Ans:- (c)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :-The Gupta period is remarkable for the production of secular literature . Two

things can be noted about the plays produced in India in the Gupta period. First these are all comedies . we

do not come across any tragedies .

* Statement 2 is Incorrect and 3 is Correct :- Secondly , characters of the higher and lower classes do not

speak the same language ; women and shudras featuring in these plays use Prakrit while the higher

classes use Sanskrit

19) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The Israeli assault rifles will be manufactured under Make in India initiative in Madhya

Pradesh by joint venture PLR Systems, which is already producing arms like Tavor. In a boost to the

fledgling domestic small arms industry, two latest Israeli assault rifles — the Arad and the Carmel — are

set to be manufactured in India.

* Source:- https://theprint.in/defence/two-new-israeli-assault-rifles-arad-and-carmel-now-set-to-be-

manufactured-in-india/459332/

20) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Pandavani 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.

21) Ans:- (a)

* Statement 1 is Correct:- The Indus people were the earliest people to produce cotton . Because cotton was

first produced in this area the Greeks called it Sindon, which is derived from Sindh

* Statement 2 is Incorrect:- Gabarbands or nalas enclosed by dams for storing water were a feature in parts

of Baluchistan and Afghanistan , but channel and canal irrigation seems to have been absent

* Statement 3 is Incorrect:- Harappans knew the use of wheel , and carts with solid wheels were in the use

of Harappa . It appears that the Harappans used some kind of a modern ekka but not the spoked wheel

22) Ans:- (c)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :- In the post-Maurya age , cloth making , silk weaving and the making of arms

and luxury articles also made progress . Mathura was a great centre for the manufacture of a special type

of cloth which was called Shataka

* Statement 2 is Correct :- There was considerable transit trade between India and the Roman empire with

respect to silk . In return the Romans exported to Indian wine and various other types of pottery . Lead

which was used for making coins by the Satavahanas seems to have been imported from Rome in the

shape of coiled strips

* Statement 3 is Correct :- Both lead and copper deposits are found in Andhra and gold deposits in Karnataka

. The Andhras issued a large number of lead or potin coins in the deccan. Some punch marked an early

sangam age coins appear at the tip of peninsula.





23) Ans:- (d)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect:- It is an ancient form of performance dialogue or debate performance in Southern

India in the Karavali and Malnad regions of Karnataka and Kerala. In the conventional ‘talamaddale,’ the

artists sit across in a place without any costumes and engage in testing their oratory skills based on the

episode chosen.

* Statement 2 is Incorrect:- It has only spoken words without any dance or costumes. Hence it is art minus

dance, costumes and stage conventions

24) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :- Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga Dynasty (1238-

1264AD) in the 13th century and is located in Eastern Odisha near the sacred city of Puri. The temple is

designed in the shape of a colossal chariot. It is dedicated to the sun God.

* Statement 2 is Correct :- The temple was used as a navigational point by European sailors. They referred

to it as the ‘Black Pagoda’ due to its dark colour and its magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and

caused shipwrecks. It is the culmination of Odisha temple architecture. It was declared a UNESCO world

heritage site in 1984.

* Statement 3 is Correct :- The Government of India has launched a scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark

sun temple and Konark town in Odisha. The scheme will meet all energy requirements of Konark town

with solar energy.

25) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The jharnapatachitra of West Bengal is a long vertical paper scroll used to tell stories from

religious epics.

26) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- The unique and flamboyant Seethakali is a centuries-old folk art form that is believed to

have originated at Perinad in Kollam district, Karnataka

* In the early times, Seethakali was performed as part of the harvest festival Onam. From Atham star till the

28th day after Onam, the performers who belong to the subaltern communities go from one house to

another performing this art.

27) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Kailpodh festival is celebrated by Kodavas in Karnataka -Coorg regin , Goura - Gauri

festival is celebrated in Chhattisgarh.

* Pair 3 is Correct :- The Annual Kheer Bhawani Mela in Tulmulla village of Ganderbal is celebrated in the

UT of Jammu and Kashmir

28) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Basaveshwara, also known as Bhaktibhandari, Basavanna or Basaveswara, was a 12th century

philosopher, Kannada poet and a social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I

in Karnataka.

* He introduced new public institutions such as the ‘Anubhava Mantapa’(or, the “hall of spiritual experience”),

which welcomed men and women from all socio-economic backgrounds to discuss spiritual and mundane

questions of life, in open.





29) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The Sohrai Khovar painting is a traditional and ritualistic mural art being practised by local

tribal women during local harvest and marriage seasons using local, naturally available soils of different

colours in the area of Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand.

30) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Ektara is string instrument

* Source:- Living Craft Tradition of India NCERT chapter 10

31) Ans:- (c)

Explanation:- Both statements are correct

* Kalaripayattu, also known simply as Kalari, is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day

Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India.

32) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect:- This school of thought was supposed to be founded by Gautama who is also

identified as the author of the Nyaya Sutra.

* It believes that God not only created the Universe but also sustained and destroyed it. This philosophy

constantly stressed on systematic reasoning and thinking.

33) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Allasani Peddana (also known as Andhra Kavita Pitamahudu) who wrote Manu Charithra

is one of the poet in Ashtadiggajas of Krishnadevaraya

34) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Mongolian Kanjur, the Buddhist canonical text in 108 volumes is considered to be the most

important religious text in Mongolia. In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’ means ‘Concise Orders’- the

words of Lord Buddha in particular.


35) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Ashoka’s seventh pillar edicts mention about Ajivikas.

36) Ans:- (c)

* Statements 1 and 3 are Incorrect :- Guru-guha is the signature name of Mutthuswami Dikshithar, Svarajati

musical genre can be attributed to Syama Sastri

37) Ans:- (c)

* Statement 1 is Correct:- The first gold coins were issued c. first century CE by the Kushanas. These were

virtually identical in weight with those issued by contemporary Roman emperors and the Parthian rulers

of Iran, and have been found from several sites in north India and Central Asia

* Statement 2 is Correct:- 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 ( second century BCE )

* Source:- Themes in Indian History -Theme II , Page no :- 44&45 , KINGS, FARMERS AND TOWNS - https:/

/ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/lehs102.pdf

38) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Botswana reports mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants . Hundreds of elephants have





died mysteriously in Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta

* Source:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/botswana-reports-mysterious-deaths-of-

hundreds-of-elephants/story-JW8LzwvKJtThPCiH2qqsIK.html

39) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Union HRD Ministry launched the MANODARPAN initiative to provide

psycho-social support to students for their Mental Health and Well-being


40) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Vakataka Dynasty was founded by Vindhya Shakti

41) Ans:- (d)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :- There were 12 Alvars, who came from equally divergent backgrounds, the best

known being Periyalvar, his daughter Andal, Tondaradippodi Alvar and Nammalvar. Their songs were

compiled in the Divya Prabandham.

* Statement 2 is Incorrect :- There were 63 Nayanars, who belonged to different caste backgrounds such as

potters, “untouchable” workers, peasants, hunters, soldiers, Brahmanas and chiefs. The best known among

them were Appar, Sambandar, Sundarar and Manikkavasagar. There are two sets of compilations of their

songs – Tevaram and Tiruvacakam.

42) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Archaeologists have found traces of huts or houses at some sites. For instance, in Burzahom

(in present-day Kashmir) people built pit-houses, which were dug into the ground, with steps leading

into them

43) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :- Unlike Shiva, Rudra in the Rigveda is neither depicted as Pashupati (lord of

animals in general and cattle in particular), nor as a yogi.

44) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The earliest book on mathematics was Shulbasutra written by Baudhayana around 6th

century BC. There is a mention of formula for the square root of 2 and even some concepts very similar to

Pythagoras Theorem in the Shulbasutra. It also contains geometry related to fire altar construction.

45) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- After passing of Buddha, the original Sangha is believed to have split into the two early

schools in between 383 and 250 BC:

(a) Sthavira Nikaya (sub-sects included Mahisasaka, Sarvastivada, Sankrantika, Sautrantika,

Dharmaguptaka, Vatsiputriya, Dharmottariya, Bhadrayaniya, Sannagarika and Sammitiya)

(b) Mahasamghika (sub-sects included Gokulika, Prajnaptivada, Bahusrutiya, Ekavyaharikas, Caitika)

46) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :- The sculpture of Varaha or Boar incarnation of the Vishnu is notable feature of

Udayagiri caves

* Mandapeshwar Caves located in Borivalli near Mumbai and also known as Montperir caves, it was

developed in late Gupta period as a Brahmanical cave. However, it was later converted into a Christian



http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/botswana-reports-mysterious-deaths-of-



cave. The remains of the site include sculptures of Natraja, Sada Shiva and Ardhanarishwara. The church

and its graveyard are situated above the cave precints

47) Ans:- (d)

* Statement 1 is Correct:- The earliest Buddhist works are in Pali, but in the later phase, Sanskrit came to be

used to a great extent. Most of the works are in prose with verse passages in mixed Sanskrit

* Statement 2 is Correct:- The first regular Buddhist work on logic was written by Vasubandhu

* Statement 3 is Correct:- Jainism produced many great scholars and by their efforts the Hindu itihasa and

puranas were recast in Jaina versions to popularise their doctrines. Vimala produced a Jaina version of

Ramayana

48) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Bharatnatyam is often referred to as the ‘fire dance’, as it is the manifestation of fire in the

human body. In this dance form, equal emphasis is given on both the Tandava and Lasya aspects of dance,

with major emphasis on ‘mudras’. One of the principal mudras is ‘Katakamukha Hasta’ in which three

fingers are joined to symbolise ‘Om’. It is also characterised by the ‘Ekcharya lasyam’ style

49) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Epigraphists have translated the term pativedaka as reporter. King Ashoka orders Pativedakas

to report to him about the affairs of the people at any time

50) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Karana Mudra indicates warding off evil. Hand is stretched out, either horizontally or

vertically, with the palm forward. The thumb presses the folded two middle fingers but the index and

little fingers are raised straight upwards. It signifies expelling demons and negative energy. The energy

created by this mudra helps remove obstacles such as sickness or negative thoughts.

51) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Both the Pallavas and Chalukyas of Badami were contemporaries to each other and Kadambas

and Gangas of mysore were another important contemporaries of Pallavas

52) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- References to famine are common in the ancient Indian literature

Megasthenes declared that famine was unknown in India, but he certainly wrote from inadequate

knowledge.

53) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Around the world, including in India since recently, children with Covid-19 infection have

often shown some symptoms similar to those associated with a rare illness called Kawasaki disease —

such as rashes and inflammation — while other symptoms of Kawasaki disease have been absent. In fact,

such symptoms have also shown in children who tested negative for Covid-19.

* Kawasaki disease affects children. Its symptoms include red eyes, rashes, and a swollen tongue with

reddened lips — often termed strawberry tongue — and an inflamed blood vessel system all over the

body. There is constant high fever for at least five days. The disease also affects coronary functions in the

heart.

* Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/symptoms-of-kawasaki-disease-in-children-with-

covid-19-infection-6491766/





54) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Gandhara school of art - has Greco-Roman elements in the treatment of sculpture.The

Buddha is shown in a spiritual state, with wavy hair, the forehead plane is large having protruding

eyeballs, the eyes are half-closed and the face and cheeks are not round like the images found in other

parts of India. There is a certain amount of heaviness in the figures. The ears are elongated especially the

earlobes.

55) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Harsha sought to extend his authority southward into the Deccan. However the Chalukya

king Pulikesin II, who controlled the region, humbled Harsha. In commemoration of his victory over

Harsha, Pulikesin assumed the title of “Parameswara”. Inscriptions in Pulikesin’s capital Badami attest to

this victory.

56) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- It appears that the ministerial administration during the reign of Harsha was the same as

that of the imperial Guptas. The Royal messengers were called as “ Dirghadhvajas”

57) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The Great Indian Circus was the first modern Indian circus, founded by Prof. Vishnupant

Chatre, an accomplished equestrian and singer. He is called Father of Indian Circus

* In 1951, Gemini Circus came into existence at Bilimora in Gujarat. It was helmed by M. V. Shankaran, an ex-

army man. A master aerialist and acrobat, he became popular as Gemini Shankarettan. In 1964, Gemini

Circus became the First Indian Circus to attend the International Circus Festival in USSR

58) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Patna Qalam is not included in the list

59) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The Agamas (Devanagari: , IAST: âgama) are a collection of several Jain literature and

scriptures of Hindu devotional schools.

60) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu Festival at Kamakhya Devi temple. It is a four-day

celebration, which often falls in June. The temple’s houses the — female genitals — symbolised by a rock.

The festival marks the menstruation of the goddess Kamakhya

* Kamakhya Devi temple is located atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, Assam. Its northern face slopes

down to the Brahmaputra River. It is a temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya. 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.

61) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- The famous Rabatak Inscription (in modern Baghran province, Afghanistan) presents valuable

information on Kanishka.

62) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, four animals are shown representing four directions – a

galloping horse (west), an elephant (east), a bull (south) and a lion (north).





63) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Two of the famous sculptures of the Mauryan period are those of Yaksha and Yakshi. They

were objects of worship related to all three religions – Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism

64) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Mehrauli Iron pillar credits Chandragupta with conquest of the Vanga Countries by his

battling alone against the confederacy of the enemies united against him

65) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- WWF India (World Wide Fund for Nature) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

have released a report, “Sustainable Space Heating Solutions in the Himalayan Region” that studies the

impact of the adoption of new clean energy technologies on emissions in the IHR and suggests that

sustainable space heating systems can bring down CO2 emissions by 30% in the Indian Himalayan

Region (IHR) by 2030.

* Source:- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/sustainable-heating-can-cut-co2-by-30-in-

himalayan-region/articleshow/76738397.cms

66) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- First Buddhist Council - At Rajgir (around 483 BC) was held at the Saptaparni cave immediately

after the death of the Buddha. Under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. Chairman – Mahakasyapa

67) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- There were five major political centres in the empire – the capital Pataliputra and the

provincial centres of Taxila, Ujjayini, Tosali and Suvarnagiri, all mentioned in Asokan inscriptions

68) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Odisha is the home of Odissi, one of the many forms of Indian classical dance. Sensuous and

lyrical, Odissi is a dance of love and passion touching on the divine and the human, the sublime and the

mundane.

* A class of boys called gotipuas were trained in the art, they danced in the temples and also for general

entertainment.

69) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- 206th birth anniversary of Nepali poet Acharya Bhanubhakta was celebrated on 13th July.

Acharya Bhanubhakta was a Nepali poet, translator and writer. He was the first writer who translated

Ramayana from Sanskrit into Nepali. He was titled Aadikavi (The First Poet) of the Nepali language. His

poems were later published by famous poet Motiram Bhatta.

70) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched AI-based ASEEM

digital platform to bridge demand-supply gap of skilled workforce across sectors. The portal will map

details of workers based on regions and local industry demands


71) Ans:- (c)

* Statement 1 is Correct:- There is only one vimana in the Dravidian architecture on top of the main temple.

The subsidiary shrines do not have vimanas, unlike Nagara architecture





* Statement 2 is Incorrect:- The presence of a water tank inside the temple enclosure was a unique feature

of the Dravidian style.

* Statement 3 is Correct:- Unlike the Nagara temples, the Dravidian temples were surrounded by high

boundary walls

72) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- India’s first music museum will be set up in Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu. It is the birth place

of Saint Tyagaraja who is one of the Trinity of Carnatic music. The other two legends of this music form

are Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri.

73) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Religious places where entry of women is restricted: Lord Kartikeya Temple Pushkar,

Rajasthan; Patbausi Satra Assam; Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah Delhi; Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Thiruvananthapuram; Shani Shignapur Temple Maharashtra

74) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land. - vellanvagai :- land of non-Brahmana

peasant proprietors , brahmadeya :- land gifted to Brahmanas , shalabhoga :- land for the maintenance of a

school , devadana, tirunamattukkani:- land gifted to temples , pallichchhandam:- land donated to Jaina institutions

75) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Adi shankara is the chief proponent of the Advaita school of Vedanta philosophy

76) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is also a part of Dehing-Patkai Elephant Reserve. Dehing-

Patkai forms the largest stretch of tropical lowland rainforests in India. The forest is often referred to as

the ‘Amazon of the East’ owing to its expanse and thick forest.

* Source :- https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/assam/assam-govt-to-upgrade-dehing-

patkai-wildlife-sanctuary-to-national-park-6493214/

77) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Kalidasa (His three major plays/dramas )- Malavikagnimitra (The love story of Malavika

a maiden of Queen and Agnimitra the son of Pushyamitra Shunga) Vikramorvasiya (Love story of Vikram

and Urvasi) Abhigyana Shakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala)

* One of the greatest Sanskrit poets is Kalidasa who wrote epic poems - Kumarasambhava (the birth of

Kumar or Kartiya, the son of Shiva and Parvati), and Raghuvamsa (the dynasty of the Raghus). He also

wrote two smaller epics called Meghaduta (the cloud messenger) and Ritusamhara (medley of seasons).

78) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Vaishnavism , Shaivism, shaktism, smartism are four sects under Hinduism

* Sanamahism – It is a religion followed mainly by the Meitei people who generally belong to Manipur

79) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- All the statements are correct

* Why this Question ? Kashmir saffron now has GI ( Geographical Indication certificate)

* Source:-https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/kashmir-saffron-now-has-gi-

certificate/article32192929.ece



http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/kashmir-saffron-now-has-gi-



80) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Shashanka - A Great Patron of Hinduism He was the first king of ancient Bengal. He is

believed to have ruled from 600 to 625 AD in the Gauda Kingdom. He followed Hinduism and was a great

oppressor of Buddhism. It was believed that Shashanka destroyed the Buddhist Stupas in Bengal. Shashanka

is reputed to have cut the famous Bodhi Tree where Buddha underwent enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. A

new tree was planted in its place later.

81) Ans:- (d)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect :- The first sangam was organised at Madurai under the chairmanship of Agastya

* Statement 2 is Incorrect :-Most of the existing corpus of Sangam literature was written in third sangam

82) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Since in the Neolithic phase, several settlements came to be acquainted with the cultivation

of cereals and the domestication of animals, they needed pots in which they could store their food grains.

They further needed pots for cooking, eating and drinking. Hence Pottery first appears in the Neolithic

phase

* The Neolithic people in Kashmir used not only polished tools of stone, but what is more interesting, they

used numerous tools and weapons made of bone

83) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- The war with the Vrijji confederacy over the control of the river trade, which was also a

confrontation between two divergent political systems, one a kingdom and the other a ganasangha, was

a lengthy affair. It lasted for many years, with Ajatashatru’s minister appropriately named Vassakara -

the rainmaker - working towards a rift in the confederacy. A description of this war mentions the use of

two weapons that appear to have been new to Magadhan military technology. These were the

mahashilakantaka, a large-sized catapult used for hurling rocks, and the rathamusala, a chariot fitted with

a mace for driving through the enemy’s ranks to mow them down

* It was found that these weapons were invented by Ajatashatru

84) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Several factors can be delineated which brought about the decline and fall of the Mauryan

empire, such as Brahmanical reaction (anti sacrifice attitude of Buddhism , appointment of dhamma

Mahamattans , etc ) , Oppressive rule in Provinces , Financial crisis ( excessive expenditure for wars ,

weapons etc ) , and Spread of material culture and new knowledge in the outlying areas (knowledge of

iron tools and weapons spread in the peripheral areas)

85) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Fifth Stage: In this stage, circular temples with shallow rectangular projections were

introduced. Rest of the features of the previous phase continued. Example: Maniyar Math at Rajgir.

86) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- The “Bhagavadgita” , most popular religious text of the Hindus had been rendered into

English by Wilkins in 1785

87) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Kondapalli Bommalu Toys (GI) , Andhra Pradesh are is made using a soft wood know as

ponki. The wooden piece is heated to make it moisture-free. Subsequently, different parts of the toy are





carved separately and are then glued together. Example - Ambari Hathi.

Channapatna Toys (GI), Karnataka are traditionally made from ivory-wood.

88) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- The Neolithic phase in south India seems to have covered from about 2000 B.C. to about 100

B.C. Utnur is an important Neolithic site in Andhra Pradesh

* Source :- Ancient history by R.S.Sharma Page no :- 40

89) Ans:- (b)

* Statement 1 is Incorrect:- The Painted Grey Ware culture (PGW) is an Iron Age culture of the western

Gangetic plain and the Ghaggar-Hakra valley, lasting from roughly 1200 BCE to 600 BCE.

* Statement 2 is Correct:- It is a successor of the Black and red ware culture (BRW) within this region, and

contemporary with the continuation of the BRW culture in the eastern Gangetic plain and Central India.

* Statement 3 is Correct:- Characterized by a style of fine, grey pottery painted with geometric patterns in

black,the PGW culture is associated with village and town settlements, domesticated horses, ivory-working,

and the advent of iron metallurgy.

90) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- In the Sangam Age society , Tolkappiyam also refers to four castes namely arasar (ruling

class), anthanar (priests), vanigar (traders), and vellalar (agriculturalists)

91) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Treasury Bills (T-bills)are basically instruments for short term (maturities less than one

year) borrowing by the Central Government. They were first issued in India in 1917.

* Leading stock exchange NSE introduced trading in treasury bills (T-bills) and state development loans

(SDLs) in its capital market segment. In line with equity trading, investors can now buy and sell T-bills

and SDLs through NSE trading members

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/nse-introduces-trading-of-t-bills-sdls-in-capital-

market-segment/articleshow/77218727.cms

92) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Sramana (Sanskrit; Pali: samana) means “seeker, one who performs acts of austerity, ascetic”.

The term refers to several Indian religious movements parallel to but separate from the historical Vedic

religion. The Sramana tradition includes Jainism, Buddhism, and others such as the Âjîvikas, Ajñanas and

Cârvâkas.

93) Ans:- (a)

* Explanation:- Important contemporaries of Buddha were Mahavira Jaina, Kings Prasenjit, Bimbisara and

Ajatasatru.

94) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- Lalit Kala Akademi, the National Academy of Art, was set up in 1954. Lalit Kala Akademi is

the government’s apex cultural body in the field of visual arts in India. It is an autonomous body, which is

fully funded by the Ministry of Culture.

* Sahitya Akademi publishes three journals, Indian Literature (bi-monthly in English), Samkaleena Bhartiya

Sahitya (bi-monthly in Hindi) and Sanskrit Pratibha (quarterly in Sanskrit).

Source:- India Year Book chapter 5





95) Ans:- (a)

* Statement 1 is Correct:- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established

on 19 December 1966.

* Statement 2 is Incorrect:- It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. It aims to promote social and economic

development in Asia.

* Statement 3 is Incorrect:- ADB now has 68 members, of which 49 are from within Asia and the Pacific and

19 outside. Japan holds the largest proportion of shares in ADB followed by the USA.

* Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/adb-approves-usd-3-million-

grant-to-india-to-combat-covid-19/articleshow/77238920.cms

96) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- Chhau Mask (GI) , West Bengal - Chhau mask is mainly used in Chhau dance. Mask consists

of various mythological characters like Mahishasur-Mardini, Rama-Sita, etc.

* Ganjifa Cards (GI) Karnataka (Mysore) - It is a card game which came from Persia. It was very popular

during the Mughal Period.

* Pair 3 is Incorrect :- Molela Clay ceramics , Rajasthan - It is a type of terracotta tiles and murals. It literally

means “baked earth”.

97) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The Greeks contributed to the development of the Indian theatre by introducing the use of

the curtain Since the curtain was borrowed from the Greeks it came to be known as yavanika

* Greek coins, which were properly shaped and stamped, were a great improvement on punch-marked

coins. Greek rulers used the Brahmi script and represented some Indian motifs on their coins

98) Ans:- (d)

* Explanation:- Both statements are incorrect :- The official language of the Satavahanas was Prakrit . All

inscriptions were composed in this language and written in Brahmi script

99) Ans:- (c)

* Explanation:- The word Parivrajaka means “roaming ascetic”. A wandering religious mendicant. Although

this term occurs in the early Brahmanic tradition of the Upani sòads, it is also applicable to Buddhist and

Jain monks, as well as to Hindu sanyâsins.

100) Ans:- (b)

* Explanation:- The Rewa Solar Project was the first solar project in the country to break the grid parity

barrier. This project will reduce carbon emission equivalent to approx. 15 lakh ton of CO2 per year.

* The project is also the first renewable energy project to supply to an institutional customer outside the

State, i.e. Delhi Metro, which will get 24% of energy from the project with remaining 76% being supplied

to the State DISCOMs of Madhya Pradesh.

* Statement 3 is Incorrect:- The Rewa Project also exemplifies India’s commitment to attain the target of 175

GW of installed renewable energy capacity by the year 2022, including 100 GW of Solar installed capacity.




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