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SPECIAL IAS HISTORY PRELIM MOCK TEST: ANCIENT INDIA

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1. Iron age in South India: 1. Megaliths are burial amidst stones in graveyards away from habitation areas. 2. At Brahmagiri , Piklihal, Sangan kallu – Neolithic chalcolithic period overlapped with iron age. 3. Read and Black pottery were found. 4. Only single pit and urn burial was found. Which statement(s) is/are correct? a). 1 and 4 b). 1 and 3 c). 1 and 2 d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 2. “Neolithic” term was coined by: a). Lubbock b). M Burkitt c). G Childe d). Marshal 3. Ochre coloured pottery culture: 1.First found in Bisauli ( Badaun district ) and Rajpur Passn ( Bijnor ) district in UP in 1950. 2. This pottery is made of medium grained clay , underfired and had wash of Ochre ranging from orange to red. 3. At Hastinapur and Ahichachhatra there is a break between OCP and succeeding PGW culture. 4. Over 100 sites have been discovered so far and a copper harpoon is found at Saipai. Which statement(s) is/are correct: a). Only 1 b). 1 , 2 and 3 c). 1 , 2 and 4 d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 4. Which of the statement is incorrect about Neolit hic : a). Chopani-Mando provide the earliest evidence of use of pottery in world. b). It appeared around 9000-8000 BC. c). Belan Valley sites are also earliest rice farming community. d). Domestication of cereals succeded the domestication of animals. 5. In IIIrd phase of South Indian Neolithic site wh ich pottaryware was found? a). Pottery of red fabric b). Black and Red ware c). Grey ware pottery d). Red and Black ware 6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List – I (Sites) List – II (Archaeologist) (A). Mohenjodaro 1. Jagpat Joshi (B). Suktagendor 2. Aurel Stein (C). Banwali 3. R D Banerjee (D). Surkotada 4. R S Bist 5. Dayaram Sahini Code: A B C D a) 3 1 4 2 b) 3 4 1 2 c) 3 2 4 1 d) 5 4 2 1

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7. Consider the following statements: Dholvira , an Harappan site:

1. It is situated in Gujarat in Kathiawar district. 2. Discovered by J P Joshi , excavation carried out by R.S. Bist in 1990-91. 3. Entire city was divided into three parts instead of two i.e the citadel , the middle lower and

lower town. 4. Yielded an evidence of signboard inscription of nine pictographic letters.

Which of these is/are statements: a). Only 1 b). 2 , 3 and 4 c). 1, 3 and 4 d). 1 ,2 and 4

8. Match List I with List II and select the correct an swer using the codes given below the lists List- I List- I I (A). Harappa 1. Ravi (B). Rangpur 2. Madar (C). Alamgirpur 3. Hindon (D). Allahdino 4. Indus Code: A B C D a) 1 2 4 3 b) 1 3 4 2 c) 1 2 3 4 d) 4 3 2 1

9. Consider the following statements with regard to dress and ornaments: 1. Cotton was used, no evidence of linen and wool 2. No Evidence of foot wears. 3. Special care of hairs, reference of ponytail, plait , burn and curly hair ( from a clay figure of Mahenjodaro ) 4. Beards, shaven upper hip was found. Which of the following is/are correct:- a). Only 1 b). 1 and 2 c). 1, 2 and 3 d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4

10. Assertion ( A) : Harappan Civilization had extensive trade contacts with other contemporary Civilizations. Reasons (R ) : They have internal trade with Saurashtra , Maharastra , South India , Raj , Western U.P.

11. Consider the statements: The pottery found from Harappan civilization

1. Were generally of red and pink colour with decoration of mainly black colour. 2. Scripts were also depicted on pottery. 3. No design of man and child was found on pottery . 4. Polychrome pottery was common found from Harappa & MohanJodaro. Which of the statement (s) is/are correct: a). Only 1 b). 1 , 3 , 4 c). 1 and 2 d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4

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12. What is the common between Indus and Sumerian civilization? a). Graineries b). Horses b). Unicorn depiction d). Drainage system

13. Assertion (A): For Indus Valley Civilization, it is said that the civilization ended but culture continued. Reasons (R ) : In the contemporary period , religion still has its roots in the past. 14. In the “Priest Head” found from Mohanjodero b elong to which tribes groups-

a). Mongoloid b). Proto Australoid c). Mediterranean d). Alpine

15. Match List I with List II and select the corr ect answer using the codes given below the lists: List – I (Decline of Harappan Civilization) List – II (Persons ) (A). Aryan Invasion 1. Fairservice (B). Flood 2. Raikes and Dales (C). Decline in external trade 3. Marshall and Mackey (D). Tectonic movement 4. Wheelers and Childe (E). Ecological imbalance 5. W F Albrait Code: A B C D E a) 3 5 2 4 1 b) 4 2 5 2 1 c) 5 4 3 2 1 d) 1 2 4 3 5 16. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Metal workers factory 1. Surkotada (B). Terracotta figurine of horse 2. Ropar (C). Evidence of pot burial 3. Chanhudaro (D). Copper Axe 4. Lothal Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 3 4 2 1 c) 3 4 1 2 d) 1 2 4 3 17. Which among of the following sentence is incorr ect: a). The First Indus site to be discovered is Harrapa in 1921 by Daya Ram Sahini. b). The only Indus site without a citadel is Banwali. c). Sutkagendor is western most post of Indus civilization. d). From Kalibangam no mother goddess figurine was found.

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18. Assertion ( A) : Zhoab , Nal and Kulli cultures were Pre- Harappan culture. Reason ( R ) : It refers to the culture which preceded the Harappan civilization.

19. With regards to the weights and measurement of Harappan civilization: 1. Binary system was followed and addition and multiplication of 16 used. 2. There was also knowledge of subtraction and division. Which is/are correct? a). 1 only b). 2 only c). Both 1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2

20. Consider the following statements: 1. No evidence of sugarcane found from Harappan civilization. 2. Harappan people in Gujarat domesticated elephants. Which is/are correct? a). 1 only b). 2 only c).Both 1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2

21. Consider the following statement: 1. Aryans used to take vegetarian and non vegetarian food. 2. But there is no reference of rice and salt in Rig Veda. Which is/are correct? a). 1 only b). 2 only c). Both1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2

22. Assertion ( A) : Women of Rig Vedic period were given permission for polyandry , remarriage and niyog. Reasons ( R ) : They have the right to inherit property.

23. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Krestjanin 1. Cultivators after settle down from their nomadic life. (B). Sanani 2. Pasture grounds (C). Vraja 3. Objects which were to be divided. (D). Carsani 4. Common man Code: A B C D a) 3 4 1 2 b) 4 3 2 1 c) 3 4 2 1 d) 1 2 3 4

24. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Vishah 1. Carpenter (B). Takhsan 2. Kinsman (C). Vrajapati 3. Head of tribal unit (D). Sajatah 4. Members of samiti

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Code: A B C D a) 1 3 2 4 b) 2 1 3 4 c) 2 4 1 3 d) 4 1 3 2 25. Consider the following statements: 1. 12 ratnins who formed a kind of King’s council in the later vedic period. 2. Some of them were recruited from the Non Aryan also. 3. Out of twelve ratnin three happened to be women. 4. Aksavapa and Govikarta were not the members of ratnins. Which among of the statement(s) is are correct: a). Only 1 b). 1 and 2 c). 1, 2 and 3 d). All above 26. Assertion ( A) : In Rig Vedic Period the continuance of royal succession in one family was not more than three generation. Reasons ( R ) : The Principle of hereditary succession from father to son was not yet established. 27. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists Views Perso ns (A). Sapta Sindhu Region 1. Max Muller (B). Central Asia 2. A. C. Das (C). Tibet 3. Dayanand Saraswati (D). Central & western Germany 4. Pt. Laxmidhar Shastri (E). Foot of Himalayan 5. Geiger. Code: A B C D E a) 2 1 3 5 4 b) 1 2 3 4 5 c) 3 2 1 5 4 d) 2 1 5 4 3 28. With regard to the economy of Later Vedic perio d: 1. People were familiar with Black and Red ware pottery , black polish ware , painted greyware pottery and red pottery. 2. PGW was most popular pottery but red ware was of high quality. 3. These pottery were used both for religion and kitchen purpose by higher section of people. Which of the statements is/are correct? a). Only 3 b). 1 and 3 c). 1 and 2 d). 1 , 2 and 3

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29. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Barber 1. Napita (B). Tanner 2. Charman (C). Fowler 3. Nidhapati (D). Dyer 4. Rajayitri Code: A B C D a) 1 4 2 3 b) 2 4 1 3 c) 1 2 3 4 d) 4 3 2 1 30. Who was known as “Shrenika” in ancient India . a). Bindusar b). Mahapadmnanda c). Bimbisar d). Dhanananda

31. In Rig Vedic religion : 1. Forces of nature personified . 2. There was predominance of female goddess. 3. Large number of goddess found mention. 4. Aim of worship was salvation. Which one of the above statements (s) is/are correct? a). Only 1 b). 1 , 2 and 3 c). 1 and 4 d). 2 and 4

32. In which of the text it is mentioned that “ wif e is half her husband and complete him” ? a). Aitariya Brahmans b). Satpath Brahmana c). Tandya Brahman d). Atharva veda

33. Decline of “ Trimurth” is mentioned in which te xt : a). Maitrayani Upanishad b). Brihadarankya Upnishad. c). Tandya Brahmana d). Chanddogya Upanishad

34. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List–I (Ancient) List–II (Modern ) (A). Drishdvati 1. Beas (B). Yavjavati 2. Chautang (C). Vitasta 3. Ravi (D). Vipasa 4. Jhelum Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 1 2 4 3 c) 2 4 3 1 d) 2 3 4 1

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35. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I (Samaras) List – II ( Meaning ) (A). Pumasavana 1. Ceremony of the new born child (B). Jatakarman 2. To secure the birth of a male child (C). Yajnopavita 3. To ensure safety of child in womb (D). Simantonnayana 4. Child is invested with sacred thread Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 1 2 4 3 c) 2 1 4 3 d) 2 3 1 4 36. To get an entry into Buddhist sangh was called: a). Anusavana b). Upsampada c). Uposth d). Samutpad 37. Which of the place was not among the “8 great p lace” related to Buddha? a). Patliputra b). Sankasya c). Vaishali d). Rajgriha 38. Assertion ( A) : Buddhist Bhikshunies used to were live under the guidance of Bhikshus. Reasons ( R ) : They had the special code of conduct which was called Bhikshuni Patimoksha. 39. Which of the following Puranas are related to B hagvatism ? 1. Vishnu Purana 2. Garuda Purana 3. Bhagvat Purana 4. Skanda Purana Codes: a) 1 and 2 b). 1 and 3 c). 2 and 4 d). 3 and 4 40. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Digambaras 1. Unorthodox and Liberal Jains (B). Svetambaras 2. Orthodox and conservative Jains (C). Terapanthis 3. Breakaway group from the Digambaras (D). Samaiyas 4. Breakaway group from the Svetambaras Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 1 2 4 3 c) 2 1 4 3 d) 2 3 1 4

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41. In which Buddhist council Buddhism split into T hervadin and Mahasanghika : a). First b). Second c). Third d). Fourth

42. With regard to Madhyamika: 1. It was propounded by Nagarjuna. 2. It has similarity with the theory of relativity. 3. Core of this concept is that mind or chita is the only reality. 4. This is also known as Vigyanwad. Which of the following statement(s) is /are correct : a). 1 and 4 b). 1 and 3 c). 2 and 4 d). 1 and 2

43. Kashmir Shaivism is founded by : a). Laculisa b). Sri Kantha c). Vasugupta d). Mykander

44. With regard to the Bhagvatism and Vaishnavism : 1. The earliest reference of Krishna is founded in Chanddogya Upanishad. 2. Pancharatra , a Vaishnavite School , gave the doctrine of Vyuhavad. 3. Bhagvat Gita gives emphasis on one’s worldly duties as dharma. 4. Nammalvar and Tirumali sailvar were the greatest of twelve alvars. Codes: a). 1 and 3 b). 1 and 2 c). 2 , 3 and 4 d). All above

45. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Akriyavad 1. Ajita Kesha Kamblim (B). Akrittvada 2. Sanjay Velliputta (C). Anichchitvada 3. Pakuda Katyayan (D). Uchchedavada 4. Purana Kasyapa Code: A B C D a) 4 3 2 1 b) 4 3 1 2 c) 1 2 3 4 d) 2 1 4 3

46. In the Sangam Society: 1. 8 kinds of marriage found (reference : Tolkapiyam ) 2. No Sati system was found. 3. Nacheliyar and Obeyiar were famous poetess. 4. Windows were allowed to remarry and there position was good. Which statement(s) is/are correct: a). Only 3 b). 1 and 3 c). Only 4 d). 2 and 4

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47. With regard to Sangam Polity : 1. Cholas were the first south Indian Kingdom to be mentioned by Megasthenese. 2. Along with Cheras , Cholas and Pandyas Satyaputras also mentioned but not identified. 3. Sangam literature refers primarily to Pandyan Kingdom but also contains information about those of Cholas and Cheras: Which of the statement(s) is/are correct: a). Only 1 b). 2 and 3 c). 1 and 3 d). 1 ,2 and 3

48. Which Pandya King started the tradition of sea worship : a). Nedunjeliyan b). Madaranjiral c). Perunjeral d). Nediyon

49. Which Sangam Kingdom was the oldest? a). Chola b). Cheras c). Pandyas d). Chalunkyas

50. Kasu , Karan , Pon , Wenpon were name of : a). Temple of Sangam Age . b). Tamil gods c). Tamil Coin. d). Tamil Ornaments

51. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Perur 1. Small village (B). Sirur 2. Old Village (C). Mudur 3. Village (D). Ur 4. Big Village Code: A B C D a) 2 4 1 3 b) 1 3 2 4 c) 4 1 2 3 d) 2 1 4 3

52. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Kurrunji 1. Hill region (B). Pallai 2. Deserted region (C). Mullai 3. Forest region (D). Narudam 4. Agriculture region (E). Neyttal 5. Coastal Region Code: A B C D E a) 5 4 3 2 1 b) 5 4 2 3 1 c) 1 2 3 4 5 d) 1 2 4 3 5

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53. In the Sangam period: 1. The Fisherman and the people of the coastal regions worshipped Korraval, the god of wide ocean. 2. Varuna was the goddess of Victory. 3. The temple was called Nagar , Koil , Kottam , Purai or Devalayam. 4. Siva and Balram were also worshipped. Which statement(s) is/are correct? a). 1 and 2 b). 3 and 4 c). 1 and 4 d). 2 and 3 54. In the Sangam Period “ Orrar” was : a). Army Chief b). Envoy c). Land revenue collector d). Spies 55. Assertion ( A) : The Famous Chera port Muziris was a great center of Indo- Roman trade. Reason (R) : Roman traders had built here temle of Augustus. 56. Which Chera king was contemporary of the poet P aranar. a). Senguttuvan b). Udiyanjeral c). Perujeral d). Karikal 57. Consider the following statements : 1. The Sangam literature can roughly be divided into two groups, narrative and deductive. 2. The narrative texts are called Kilkankku or Eighteen minor works. 3. The deductive works are called Melkannakku or Eighteen major works. Which statement is/are correct? a). 1 and 2 b). 1 only c). 2 only d). 1 , 2 and 3 58. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Angadi 1. King (B). Ayakkarar 2. Textile merchant (C). Aruvai-vanikam 3. Toll tax collectors (D). Arasan 4. Market Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 1 2 4 3 c) 4 3 2 1 d) 3 4 2 1

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59. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List–I List–II (A). Kalam 1. A grain measure (B). Kalani 2. Gold Coin (C). Kanam 3. Marriage (D). Kalavu 4. Cultivated Field Code: A B C D a) 1 4 2 3 b) 1 2 3 4 c) 1 2 4 3 d) 2 4 3 1 60. The Third Sangam Council was presided by : a). Agastya b). Nakkirar c). Parnar d). Sivasatnar 61. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I ( Important Events ) List – II ( Ashoka’s reign) (A). Creation of the post of Dhamamahamatas 1. 14th year (B). Visit to Rumindei 2. 21st year (C). Visit to Bodhi tree 3. 11th year (D). Kalinga war 4. 9th year Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 2 1 3 4 c) 3 1 2 4 d) 2 1 4 3 62. Matrimonial alliance between Chandragupta Maury a and Selecus Nikator was mentioned by: a). Plutarch b). Appianus c). Pliny d). Justin 63. Consider the following statements: 1. Phutarch called Mauryan army as a band of dacoit. 2. Justine mentioned that Mauryan army considered of 6000 elephants, 80000 horses, 200000 foot soldiers and 8000 war chariots. Which is/are correct ? a). 1 only b). 2 only c). Both 1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2

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64. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I ( Ashokan Pillars) List – II ( Animal Capitals ) (A). Rampurva II 1. Four Lions (B). Sanchi 2. Single elephant (C). Sankisa 3. Single Lion (D). Lauriya- Nandargarh 4. Single Bull Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 2 4 1 3 c) 4 1 2 3 d) 4 1 3 2 65. With regard to city administration of Mauraya : 1. Run by a board of 30 members known as Astyanomi. 2. The Board consisted of five committees , each having six members. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? a). 1 only b). 2 only c). Both 1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2 66. Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Ashokan edicts are written in Brahmi script. 2. The Language used in Ashokan edicts except Kandhar is Pali. 3. The Kausambi pillers was brought to Calcutta by Canninigham. 4. The Bairat inscription was brought to Allahabad by Jahagir. Which of the statements is(are ) correct? a). Only 1 b). Only 2 3). 3 and 4 4). 1 , 2 and 3 67. In which edict Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism and his reference for his religion is mentioned: a). Kaling edict b). Bhabru Edict c). Rumeindei d). Kandhar edict 68. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I ( Tirthas ) List – II ( Head ) (A). Antarvesika 1. Inspector General of prison (B). Prasastri 2. Chief of the harem. (C). Paura 3. Chief of the mines . (D). Karmantika 4. Governor of the city Code: A B C D a) 2 1 3 4 b) 2 1 4 3 c) 2 3 4 1 d) 4 2 3 1

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69. In which of the major rock edict there is comma nd to inform the king about public business at all times and at all places: a). Fifth b). Sixth c). Seventh d). Eighth 70. Consider the following statements: 1. Punch marked coin mainly of silver and some of copper was prevalent during Maurayan Period. 2. Pana was a copper coin while Masika and Kakini were silver coins. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? a). 1 only b). 2 only c). Both 1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2 71. During Mauryan period : 1. 1st clear cut reference of Stridhan (right to property ) is found mention in Arthashatra. 2. All profession was banned for women except weaving. 3. Greek writer Strabo gave reference of sati. Which of them is/are correct : (a). 1 only (b). 2 and 3 (c). 1 and 2 (d). 1, 2 and 3 72. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (Provinces) ( Places) (A). Prachaya 1. Saurashtra (B). Kalinga 2. Ujjain (C). Avantiratha 3. Tosali (D). Aparant 4. Patliputra Code: A B C D (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 1 2 4 3 (c) 4 3 1 2 (d) 4 3 2 1

73. In which inscription Ashoka called himself “ Bu ddha Shakya” (a). Maski inscription (b). Bhabru inscription (c). Nettur inscription (d). Errarguddi inscription 74. Assertion (A) : Kuatilya had given permission to Shudra also to enter into army along the other three caste. Reason (R) : Kautilya has called Shudra as an Arya

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75. Consider the following statements: 1. During Mauryan period cotton industry was in full vogue but silk was still unknown. 2. During Mauryan period trade was mainly with West Asia , Egypt , China and Sri Lanka. Which among of the above statements is/are correct :- (a). 1 only (b). 2 only (c). 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2 76. The largest Yaskshi statue was found from which place (belonging to Mauryan Period ) : (a). Parkham (b). Vidisha (c). Sankisa (d). Didarganj 77. Who gave patronage to Jainism (a). Kunal (b). Dasratha (c). Samprati (d). Vrihadrath 78. Which statement on Mauryan Provincial administr ation is not correct ? (a). The Ashokan inscription refer to the three viceroys stationed at Taxila , Tosali and Brahmagiri , Buddhist tradition refers to a fourth viceroy at Ujjayini , a later saka inscription incidentally Refers to a fifth viceroy of Girnar. (b). Important provinces had princes of the blood as their viceroys. (c). The Viceroys at Girnar under Chandragupta was a Vaishya named Pushyagupta and the one under Asoka was a Yavana ( Parthian ) named Pushaspa. (d). The Viceroys has perfect autonomous powers to administer the provinces. 79. Which statement express best the religious poli cy of Ashoka ? (a). Ashoka was a Buddhist but he was compassionate towards the followers of other religion. (b). Ashoka did not display his own personal religion and he wanted his subjects to follow the layman version of Buddhism. (c ). He was eclectic in evolving his religious policy. (c). Ashoka was Erastrian in his approach to Buddhism since he prescribed passage in the scripture to be followed by the order of Buddhists,

80. Assertion (A) : Maurya Kings after Ashoka issued debased coinage. Reasons (R) : There was scarcity of precious metal in India. 81. Which one of the statement is NOT correct : (a). Kanva dynasty was founded in 72 B.C. (b). Founder was Vasudeva Kanva who was Brahmin. (c). Vasudeva usurped throne by killing the last Sunga King Devabhuti.. (d). Total no. of rulers of this dynasty was five.

82. Which Greek ruler’s coin bore Buddhist symbol d harma chatra as the epithet, Dharminkasa (a). Enkratides (b). Helicoceles (c). Menander (d). Antialkidas

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83. Consider the following statements: 1. The great grammarian Patanjali was a contemporary of Pushyamitra Sunga. 2. Two Ashmedha sacrifices were performed by Pusyamitra in which Patanjali is said to have officiated as priest . Which is / are correct : (a). 1 only (b). 2 only (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

84. Who gave the description of 13 storeys tower at Purushpura surrendered by iron coloumn with imposing umbrellas: (a). Fa-hein (b). Hieun-Tsang (c). Itsing (d). Banabhatt

85. With regard to Mathura School of art which stat ement is not correct : (a). 1st to produce the image of Buddha. (b). Images of kings, notable also produced. (c). Generally used with marbles. (d). Nature is most prominent description.

86. Which of the following statements proves that I ndia gained from has trade with the west during Post Maurya Period? (a). The excavation at Arikamedu have revealed a Roman settlement along the port. (b). Most of the coins found at Arikamedu are of Agustus and Tiberius. (c). Pliny complained that Indian Trade was a serious drain of wealth of the Roman Empire. (d). The early Tamil literature refers to a settlement of the Yavanas at Kaveripattinam. 87. What was the most important factors which gave a fillip to trade and commerce in the pre Gupta period? a). Establishment of the Guild System. b). The needs of the Roman Empire c). The advent of banking led to the emergence of financiers of Sresthins. d). Introduction of superior coins 88. In context of Amaravati art: 1. Figures are carved out of white marvels. 2. Earliest example dates back to 150 BC from Jaggaypeta. 3. Central Character is human being. 4. Physical beauty and sensual expression were not given importance. Which statement(s) is/ are correct ? (a). 1 and 2 (b). 1 and 3 (c). 2 , 3 and 4 (d). 1 , 2 and 3 89. Kharpallan and Vanasprar were mahakshatrap in M athura and Banaras , found in whose reign : (a). Wima Kadiphises (b).Huvishka (c). Kanishka (d). Kujula Khadiphises

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90. In which inscription Satkarni is called Dakshin apathpati as well as wealth of Simuk’s dynasty: (a). Nasik Inscription (b). Nanaghat Inscription (c). Chaturbhujj Inscription (d). Banskheda Inscription 91. Consider the following statements : 1. Pravarsen I of Vakataka dynasty performed four Ashwamedha sacrifices. 2. Caves 6 and 7 of Ajanta are dedicated to Vakataka dynasty. Which is / are correct : (a). 1 only (b). 2 only (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2 92. The author of ‘ Vajrasuchi ’ who has severely c riticized caste system is : (a). Yagyavalk (b). Gargi (c). Ashvagosha (d). Nagarjuna 93. Give the correct chronological sequence of foll owing: 1. Junagarh inscription of Rudradaman. 2. Sakha Samvat 3. Takht-i-Bahi Inscription 4. Beginning of Vikram Samvat Codes: (a). 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 (b). 2 , 3 , 4 , 1 (c). 3 , 2 , 1 , 4 (d). 4, 3 , 2 , 1 94. Which one is not correctly matched : (a). Panyadhyaksha : Superintendent of commerce (b). Pautavadhyaksha : Superintendent of weights and measures (c). Sulkadhyaksha : Superintendent of tolls (d). Akaradyaksha : Superintendent of forests 95. The first evidence of land grant system is from : (a). Gupta Period (b). Mauryan Period (c). Post Mauryan Period (d). Post Gupta Period 96. Consider the following statements: 1. Yajnavalkya Smiriti accepts rights of women to inherit property. 2. Narad Smiriti contains detailed description of salves. Which is/are correct ? (a). 1 only (b). 2 only (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

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97. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List –II (Reference) (Persons) (A). Crops / Plants / Manures 1. Brihat Samhita (B). Fruits 2. Skandha Purana (C). Cereals 3. Harshacharita (D). Forced Labour 4. Amarkosh Code: A B C D a) 3 2 4 1 b) 3 1 4 2 c) 4 3 2 1 d) 2 1 3 4 98. Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Hiranya 1. Voluntary gift to king (B). Udakbhaga 2. Land grants (C). Pranaya 3. Tax in cash (D). Bhagabhogkara 4. Irrigation tax Code: A B C D a) 3 4 1 2 b) 3 4 2 1 c) 1 2 3 4 d) 2 1 4 3 99. Which one of the following is NOT correct? (a). Paulkasa : Leather worker (b). Ayaskara : Potter (c). Karmara : Smith / Black Smith (d). Napita : Barber

100. In earliest reference to some sort of guild or ganization in ancient India is found in : (a). Epic (b). Smriti Literature (c). Prasasti (d). Vedic Literature

101. Which among of the following statement(s) is/a re correct : a). The art of painting seems to have been more in general practice and popular demand in the Gupta period than the art of stone sculpture. b). While the sculpture of the period was primarily religious in nature , painting , however partook largely of secular character. c). The substantial remains of paintings of this period are found at Ajanta, Bagh, Badami etc. d). The mural painting of Ajanta are true frescoes.

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102. Match List I with List II & select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List – I ( Works) List – II ( Authors ) (A). Kaumudi Mahotsava 1. Bhasa (B). Mrichchhakatika 2. Somadeva (C). Kathasarit Sagar 3. Sudraka (D). Swapnavasavdatta 4. Vajjika Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 4 3 2 1 c) 1 2 4 3 d) 3 4 2 1

103. Which features of ancient India Feudalism weak ened the central authority the most? 1. Tax free land grants to the Brahmins. 2. Transfer of all source of revenue to the grantee. 3. Abandonment of administrative rights by the donors. 4. Grantees receiving rights to punish all offences against family ,property and persons etc. Codes : a). All of the above b). 3 and 4 c). 1 and 4 d). 2 , 3 and 4

104. Which one is NOT correct of the Jati or Kula S ystem ? a). One is born in a Jati and till the time of death, his whole life is governed by the dharma of his jati b). One is born in a particular Jati because of his actions in his previous birth. c). Jati dharma regulated every facet of one’s life including the deity to be worshipped , the rituals to be performed , the kind of ornament to be worn and so on. d). The scriptures from the 6th century AD. onwards permitted people to make revolution against Jati System. 105. With regard to Agrahara Grants given during Gu pta period : 1. It was a religious grant restricted to Brahmins. 2. These grants were meant to be perpetual , heritable tax free , accompanied with the assignment of all land revenue. 3. These grants were specially declared not to be liable to resumption under any condition. 4. The Nalanda and Gaya grants of Samudragupta are the earliest records that throw light on the Agrahara grants. Which of the statement(s) is /are correct : a). 1 and 3 b). 1 , 2 and 4 c). 1 ,3 and 4 d). 1 , 2 and 3

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106. Consider the following statement: 1. Parvati Temple at Nachna Kuthara and the Siva temple at Bhumara ( M.P.) are examples of flat roofed square temple with a second storey ( Vimana) above. 2. The Deogarh ( M.P. ) and Bhitargaon temples are examples of square temple with a tower ( Sikhara) above. Which is/are correct? a). 1 only b). 2 only c). Both 1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2

107. Match List I with List II & select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Hastyayurveda 1. A medical work (B). Navanitakam 2. Deals with mathematics (C). Brihat Samhita 3. Deals with veterinary science (D). Brahmasphuta Siddhanata 4. Encyclopedia of astronomy , physical geography, botany etc. Code: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4 b) 3 1 2 4 c) 3 1 3 2 d) 1 2 4 3

108. Which fact relating to the agrarian system in the post Gupta period caused misery both to the king and the peasant? a). Although the feudatories were supposed to get revenue from land for life , they gradually appropriated proprietary rights. b). The right of collection of revenue became proprietary and hereditary leading to the feudatories disposing of revenue and land. c). A large number of sub feudatories came into existence. d). Neither the king nor the feudatories invested money in crafts or trade.

109. Which one of the following reasons was less im portant than others for the decline of the economic prosperity of India after 5 th century A.D. a). Trade with the western part of the Roman Empire decline in the 5th century A.D. b). Silks trade between Iran and Byzantines stopped in the middle of 6th century. c). The South East Asia Trade was in the hand of the Arabs. d). Lack of imperial authority in India.

110. Consider the following statements: 1. Gupta rulers issued coins of gold , silver and copper. 2. They issued the maximum number of pure gold coin in India. 3. Fahein mentioned that “cowries” were used by common people for daily transaction. 4. Skandargupta introduced silver coins first to commemorate his victory over sakas. Which is/are correct :- a). 1 and 3 b). 2 and 3 c). 1, 2 and 4 d). 2 , 3 and 4

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111. The Dhamekh Stupa of Sarnath is made of: a). Bricks b). Wood c). Mud d). Marble 112. Assertion ( A) : From Gupta Period free standing temple because an important features of Indian architecture. Reasons ( R ) : Development of idol worship was main characteristic of this period. 113. Which inscription of Gupta Period throw light on Laculisas’s Pashupat Sact ? a). Eran Inscription of Samudragupta b). Mathura Inscription of Chamdragupta II c). Mandsor Inscription of Kumargupta d). Bhitari Inscription of Skandhagupta 114.Match List I with List II and select the correc t answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Vikram Samvat 1. 3102 BC (B). Sak Samvat 2. 320 AD (C). Gupta Samvat 3. 78 AD (D). Kali Samvat 4. 58 BC Code: A B C D a) 4 3 2 1 b) 3 4 2 1 c) 1 2 3 4 d) 3 4 1 2 115. In which text there is reference of “ Kayastha ” : a). Malvikagnimitram b). Mudrarakshash c). Jimutavahan d). Dashrupak 116. Assertion ( A) : Kharavela was addicted to military conquests and conducted a number of successful campaigns in various directions. Reasons ( R ) : Kharavela was a jaina as evidence from the Hathigumpha inscription. 117. Which of the following is said to be the oldes t Jain scripture? a). Twelve Angas b). Twelve Upangas c). Fourteen Purvas d). Fourteen Upapurvas 118. Match List I with List II & select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List – I List – II (A). Madhuban copper plate 1. Genealogy of Harsha’s family (B). Sonpat Inscription 2. Chronology of Harsha’s reign (C). Banskhera Inscription 3. Signature of Harsha (D). Nausasi copper plate 4. Harsha’s victory over Valabhi

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Code: A B C D a) 3 2 1 4 b) 1 2 3 4 c) 1 2 3 4 d) 1 3 2 4 119. “ Udianga” during Gupta period was: a). Ornament b). Dance form c). An extra tax d). An art form 120. Vajjika’s Kaumudi Mahotsava throws light on wh ich Gupta ruler: a). Chandragupta II b). Chandragupta I c). Skandhgupta d). Kumargupta

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