All India P.T. Test Series - History

8/16/2019 All India P.T. Test Series - History

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INDIAN HISTORY AND ART & CULTURE

SET NO: 15

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1. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): The outcome of Battle of Plasseyhad been decided long before the soldiers cameto the battlefield.

Reason (R): Siraj-ud daullah was induced tothrow in his lot with Clive.

Select the correct option:(a) If both (A) & (R) are correct and (R)

correctly explains (A).(b) If both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) does

not explain (A).(c) If only (A) is correct.(d) If only (R) is correct.

2. Consider the following causes of the failure ofrevolt, 1857.

1. The eastern, southern and western parts ofIndia remained more or less unaffected.

2. Modern educated Indians viewed this revoltas forward looking and disagreed thatBritish would usher an era ofmodernization.

3. The rebels represented diverse elementswith common grievances and concepts ofcurrent polities.

4. The lack of unity among Indians was

unavoidable at this stage of Indian history.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 4 (d) All of the above

3. Identify the incorrect statements about the socioreligious reform movements.(a) Religious reformation was the major and

exclusive concern of the socio-religiousreform movements.

(b) They were a defender of the basic anduniversal principles of all religions.

(c) The evolution of an alternative cultural-ideological system and the regeneration oftraditional institution emerged as twinconcerns of these movements.

(d) The newly educated middle class wereinspired by the humanistic ideals of socialequality and equal worth of allindividuals.

4. Consider the following statements.1. He demanded judicial equality between

Indians and Europeans and that trial beheld by jury.

2. His understanding of the internationalcharacter of the principles of liberty,equality and justice indicated that he wellunderstood the significance of modern age.

3. He condemned oppressive practices ofBengali Zamindars and demanded fixationof maximum rents.

The above statements are related to which ofthe social reformers?(a) Swami Dayanand Saraswati(b) Swami Vivekananda(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

5. Which of the following were the actual partsof the original plan of the Non-co-operationmovement?1. Picketing of shops selling foreign cloth.2. Boycott of Government schools and colleges.3. Picketing of toddy shops.4. Boycott of public transport and

communication system.5. Boycott of law courts and dispensation of

justice through panchayats instead.

Codes:(a) Only 1, 2 & 4 (b) Only 2, 3 & 5(c) Only 1, 2 & 5 (d) All of the above

6. Which of the following statements are correctabout Jyotiba Phule.1. He founded the satyasodhak samaj with

the leadership of samaj from lower andupper castes.

2. The main aim of his movement was social

service and spread of education, speciallyamong girls.3. His sarvajanik satyadharma and gulamgiri

became sources of inspiration for thecommon masses.

4. He was also a crusade against childmarriage and polygamy.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1, 3 & 4 (d) All of the above


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7. Correctly match the following about the viewsof the revolt 1857.A. R. C. Majumdar 1. It is difficult to avoid

the conclusion thatthe so-called FirstNational war ofIndependence of1857 is neither First,

nor National norwar ofIndependence.

B. S. N. Sen 2. What began as afight for religionended as a war ofindependence?

C. John Lawrence 3. …. had a singleleader of abilityarisen among them(the rebels), the

British must havebeen lost beyondredemption.

D. Stanley Wolpert 4. It was far more thana meeting ….yetmuch less than afirst war ofindependence.

Codes:(a) A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

(b) A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1(c) A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4(d) A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

8. Which of the following factors led to the growthof modern nationalism?1. Political, Administrative and Economic

unification of the country.2. Western thought and education.3. Impacts of contemporary movements

worldwide.4. Growth of confidence and self respect.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4(c) Only 1, 3 & 4 (d) All of the above

9. Assertion (A): The moderate phase of thenational movement had a narrow social base.

Reason (R): The early nationalists lackedpolitical faith in the masses.

Select the correct option:(a) If both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly

explains (A).(b) If both are correct but (R) does not explain

(A).(c) If only (A) is true.(d) If only (R) is true.

10. What were the main aims and objectives of thecongress?1. Politically educate people.2. Develop and consolidate a feeling of

national unity.3. Form an all India fund for political

agitation.4. Campaign in Britain to vote for pro-India

party.

5. Develop and propagate an anti-colonialnationalist ideology.


11. Consider the following statement.1. The pledge to boycott foreign goods was

the earliest decision taken by the SwadeshiMovement in its protest meeting.

2. Bande Mataram became the theme song ofthe movement.

3. The congress under moderates neversupported the anti-partition and SwadeshiMovement of Bengal.

4. The militant nationalist tried to transformthe anti-partition and Swadeshi Movementinto a mass struggle.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 4 (b) Only 1, 2 & 3(c) Only 2, 3 & 4 (d) All of the above

12. Consider the following statement.1. Revolutionary terrorism was a by-product

of the process of the growth of militantnationalism in India.

2. Their programmes included organizingmilitary conspiracies with expectation ofhelp from the enemies of Britain.



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3. They were most successful with full masssupport in Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 3 (d) None of the above

13. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. The Ghadar Party was a revolutionarygroup stationed in North America.

2. Their programme was to organizeassassination of officials, publish anti-imperialist literature, procure arms andbring about a simultaneous revolt in allBritish colonies.

3. Their plans were encouraged by twoevents-Komagata Maru incident andoutbreak of First World War.

4. Defence of India Act was passed primarilyto smash the movement.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 4 (d) None of the above

14. Consider the following statement.1. The Home Rule Movement was the Indian

response to the First World War in a lesscharged but more effective way than theresponse of Indians living abroad.

2. The league aimed to convey to the commonman the message of Home Rule asresponsible government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

15. What were the favourable atmosphere that ledto the reunion of extremists to congress inLucknow session?1. Annie Besant and Tilak had made vigorous

attempts for the reunion.2. The death of two Moderates Gokhale and

Ferozshah Mehta facilitated the reunion.3. Both the moderates and extremists realized

that the split had led to political inactivity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 3(c) Only 2 (d) All of the above

16. The following statement is related to which ofthe following great personalities of India.

"The Montford Reforms ….were only a methodof further draining India of her wealth and ofprolonging her servitude".(a) Jawaharlal Nehru(b) Madan Mohan Malyiya(c) M. K. Gandhi(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

17. Correctly match the following:1. Ahmadabad Mill A. First Non-

Strike Cooperation2. Champaran B. First Hunger strike

Satyagraha3. Kheda Satyagraha C. First Civil

Disobedience

4. Bardoli Satyagraha

Codes:(a) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A(b) 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - C(c) 3 - B, 4 - A, 1 - C(d) 4 - A, 3 - B, 2 - C

18. Which of the following statements(s) is/areincorrect?

1. To unite different sections of Indians inSouth Africa, Gandhiji set up Tolstoy Farmand started a paper 'Indian opinion'.

2. Gandhiji fought battle against RegistrationCertificate, Restrictions on IndianMigration, against Poll Tax and Invalidationof Indian Marriages.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

19. Why the congress finally agreed on Khilafatquestion?1. They felt that this was a golden opportunity

to cement Hindu Muslim unity and to bringMuslim masses into the national movement.

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3. Orientation of the national movementturned to the masses permanently.

4. The congress was aware that the masseswere eager to give expression to theirdiscontent.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4(c) Only 1, 2 & 4(d) All of the above

20. Consider the following achievement about theSwarajist activity in councils.1. They outvoted the Government several

times even on matters relating to budgetarygrants.

2. They supported the peasants cause inBengal and also got support among Muslimmembers who were pro-peasant.

3. Vithalbhai Patel was elected speaker ofcentral Legislative Assembly.

4. A noteworthy achievement was the defeatof the Public Safety Bill.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1, 2 & 3(b) Only 1, 3 & 4(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

(d) All of the above

21. Which of the following statements is/areincorrect?1. The HSRA aimed to organize an armed

revolution to overthrow colonialgovernment and establish in its place aFederal Republic of United States of India.

2. HRA adopted socialism as its goal anddecided to work under collectiveleadership.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

22. What were the impacts of appointment ofSimon Commission on Indian politics?1. It gave a stimulus to radical forces

demanding not just complete independencebut major socio-economic reforms onsocialist lines.

2. The challenge of Lord Birkenhead to Indianpoliticians to produce on agreedconstitution was accepted by variouspolitical sections.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 (b) Both 1 & 2(c) Either 1 or 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

23. Consider the following statements.1. Indian Statutory Commission was

represented by all white seven members.2. It was boycotted by every Indian

organization.3. A significant feature of this upsurge was

that new generation of youth got their firsttaste of political action which shaped theprotest with militant flavour.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1 & 2(b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 3(d) All of the above

24. What were the major decisions taken duringLahore congress session?1. LWC authorized to launch a programme

of civil disobedience including non-paymentof taxes.

2. That the congress should have majorityrepresentation at the Round TableConference.

3. Complete independence declared as the aimof the congress.

4. Jan 26, 1930 fixed as the first Independenceday to be celebrated everywhere.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3(b) Only 1, 3 & 4(c) Only 2, 3 & 4(d) All of the above

25. What were the programmes Gandhiji launchedfor Civil Disobedience Movement?1. Government servants can resign from their

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3. Boycott of legislative councils, schools etc.4. Foreign liquor and cloth shops can be

picketed.5. Paying takes can be refused wherever we

have requisite strength.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1, 2, 3 & 4 (b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5 (d) All of the above

26. Consider the following statements about Govt.of India Act 1935.1. It introduced the provincial autonomy and

provided for an all India federation.2. The act introduced dyarchy at the

provincial level.3. It made a provision for establishment of a

Federal court.

4. The Act also provided a rigid constitutionto which the right of amendment wasreserved with the British Parliament.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 1, 3 & 4(c) Only 2, 3 & 4 (d) All of the above

27. Consider the following statement.1. Chalcolithic Age in India was marked by

the use of copper and stone.2. Microlith is the tool marked in Paleolithic

Age.3. The earlist known agrarian settlement in

the Indian subcontinent come from the westof the Indus system.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 3(c) Only 2 & 3 (d) None of the above

28. Which one of the following pairs are correctlymatched?1. Burzahom culture - Jhelum valley2. Ganeshwar culture - N.E. Rajasthan3. Jorwe culture - Maharashtra4. Ahar culture - Madhya Pradesh

Codes:(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4(c) Only 1, 3 & 4 (d) All of the above

29. Identify the incorrect statement.1. The Izaredari system was introduced by

Cornwallis.2. The system was introduced in Bengal only.3. This system was coterminous with the

farming system in which right of collectingrevenue of a particular area was auctioned

to the highest bidder4. The Izaredar squeezed the poor peasants

and paid to the company saving his profit.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1 & 2(b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 3(d) All of the above

30. Consider the following statements.1. The earliest traces of civilization in the

Indian subcontinent are to be found inplaces along or close to the Indus River.

2. The Indus valley people domesticatedanimals and harvested various crops.

3. They had also merchant class engaged inextensive trading.

4. The Indus valley people developedagriculture on a large scale and alsopracticed canal irrigation.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1, 2 & 3(b) Only 1, 3 & 4(c) Only 2, 3 & 4(d) All of the above

31. Which of the following were the features of theHarappan houses?1. Rectangular houses2. Widespread use of wood3. Brick-dried bathrooms and wells4. Most of the houses had central court yard.

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32. Correctly match the following1. Surkotada A. The largest Indus

site2. Chanhudaro B. Discovery of ……

husk3. Mohenjodaro C. Only Indus site

where the remainsof a horse haveactually beenfound.

4. Rangpur D. The only Indus citywithout a citadel.

Codes:(a) 1 - C, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - B(b) 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B(c) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D(d) 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - C

33. Correctly match the following1. Siksha A. Pronunciation2. Vyakarana B. Grammer3. Nirukta C. Etymology4. Chanda D. Meter5. Jyotisha E. Astrosciences6. Kalpa F. Rituals

Codes:

(a) 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - D, 4 - F, 5 - E, 6 - B(b) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D, 5 - F, 6 - E(c) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E, 6 - F(d) 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - F, 5 - B, 6 - E

34. Sri Narayan Guru Dharm Paripalana SNDPMovement was one of the regional movementborn out of conflict between depressed classesand upper non-brahmin castes. Consider thefollowing statements.1. Sri Narayan Gura intiated a programme of

action - SNDP Yogam in 1902.2. It took up several issues including right of

admission to public schools, politicalrepresentation recruit to govt. services etc.

3. It also advocated for inter-caste marriagesand opposed polygamy.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2(c) Only 3 (d) None of the above

35. Consider the following statement aboutRigvedic Period.1. The women enjoyed the equal status like

men and they received upanayana andeducation, study of Vedas etc.

2. The Rigvedic economy was primarilyagriculture where pastoral was theirsecondary occupation.

3. The term for war in the Rigveda is gavisthior search for cows.


36. Consider the following statements about laterVedic period.1. The society had been rigidly divided into

four main caste divisions.

2. Women were highly respected andparticipated in all religious and politicalactivities independently.

3. Prajapati the creator or Brahma occupiedthe supreme position in the religion.

Which of the above statement(s) is/areincorrect?(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2(c) Only 3 (d) None of the above

37. What is theravali in Jainism?(a) It contains rules for the ascetics namely the

rules for the rainy reason.(b) The second section of the Jain Kalpasutra

containing a list of schools (gana) and theirheads etc.

(c) The code of conduct prescribed for themonks.

(d) None of the above.

38. Which of the following statements about thirdBuddhist council is/are true?1. It was presided over by the elder

Moggaliputta Tissa.2. Its purpose was to settle the disputes arising

out of rival claims to authority.3. It was under the patronage of Asoka.4. Its proceeding were conducted in Pali.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4(c) Only 1 & 4 (d) All of the above



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39. Identify the incorrect statement.1. Bindusara was known by the Greeks as

Sandrocottus.2. He had demanded to the Antiochus, the

seleucid king of Syria for some sweet wine,dried figs and a sophist to be sent to theMauryan Court.

3. He was more interested in the Ajivika sectthan in other heterodox sects.

4. A revolt in Taxila took place during hisreign in which he sent Ashoka to controlthe revolt.


40. Consider the following statement.1. Ashoka's dhamma was neither a way of

life, code of conduct nor a set of principlesto be adopted and practiced by the peopleat a large but a new religion and a newpolitical philosophy.

2. Its contents were so broad andhumanitarian that no cultural group orreligious sect could object to its propagationby Asoka.

3. Ashoka gave a new meaning andsignificance to the concept by humanizingit.


41. Correctly match the following during MauryanEmpire.

Tax Source1. Ayudhiya A. Supply of soldiers2. Nishkramya B. Export duty

3. Prakriya C. Royalty4. Vaidharanya D. Countervailing

dutiesE. Import duty

Codes:(a) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - E, 4 - D(b) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D(c) 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - E(d) 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - E, 4 - C

42. Identify the incorrect statement(a) Mauryas issued coins mostly of silver and

a few copper pieces of metal in variousshapes, sizes and weights.

(b) They also have one or more symbols ofelephant, the tree in the railing symbol andthe mountain punched on them.

(c) They enable us to know the economicconditions of the Mauryan period.

(d) They can easily be ascribed to particularMauryan king.


Assertion (A): During the Sangam Age thecustom of sati was practiced universally by thepeople.

Reason (R): The heroism and devotion of thesati were applauded greatly by the Sangampeople.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?(a) Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly

explains (A).(b) Both (A) & (R) are true but (R) is not correct

explanation of (A).(c) If only (A) is true.(d) If only (R) is true.

44. Consider the following statements.1. Vivekananda was a great humanist andused Ramakrishna Mission forhumanitarian relief and social work.

2. He was for using technology and modernscience in the service of mankind.

3. He advocated that God, soul and matterwere distinct and eternal entities and everyindividual had to work out his ownsalvation.

4. The mission does not consider itself to be asect of Hinduism.


45. Consider the following statements about theIndo-Greeks.1. They were the first to issue coins which

can be attributed to particular kings withcertainty.



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2. They were the first who issued gold coinsin India.

3. They introduced Hellenistic art features inthe north-west which in turn facilitated therise of Gandhara School of art.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 1 & 3(c) Only 2 & 3(d) All of the above

46. Select the correct chronology of the foreignersinvading north-western India.(a) Greeks, Parthians, Sakas, Kushanas(b) Sakas, Parthan, Kushanas, Greeks(c) Parthian, Greeks, Kushanas, Sakas(d) Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushanas

47. Correctly match the followingBooks Authors

1. Devichandraguptam A. Vishakhadatta2. Kavyamimamsa B. Rajasekhara3. Kadambari C. Ban4. Mrichchakatika D. Sudraka5. Brihat Samhita

Codes:(a) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 5 - D(b) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D(c) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - D, 4 - C(d) 1 - D, 5 - B, 3 - D, 5 - A

48. Which of the following statements are correct?1. The Gupta empire consisted of directly

administered areas and areas ruledautonomously by feudal chiefs andtributary kings.

2. The directly administered areas weredivided into provinces, called desa orbhukti.

3. The provinces were further subdivided intodistricts called pradesa or vishaya.

4. The Guptan administration was a highlycentralized administration with a largebureaucracy.


49. Consider the following statement.1. He led a military expedition to the Ganga

valley and constructed a new capitalGangaikonda- Cholapuram and a newtemple in celebration of the expedition.

2. He sent two diplomatic missions to Chinafor political as well as commercial purposes.

3. He raised the empire to the position of beingthe most extensive and respected state ofhis time.

To which of ruler of the Chola Empire does theabove statements belong?(a) Rajendra I (b) Rajaraja(c) Rajendra II (d) Vijayalaya

50. The well-known seated figure of fastingSiddhartha of Gandhara School is depicted with

hands in(a) Bhumisparsa mudra(b) Dharmachakra mudra(c) Dhyana mudra(d) Abhaya mudra

51. Consider the following statements.1. The most striking feature of administrative

system of the Rashtrakutas was theirautonomous village and townadministration, there being no significantdifference between the central andprovincial administration of Rashtrakutaand that of any other dynasty of earlymedieval India.

2. Worship of deceased rulers andconstruction of temples as tributes to deadkings was a special feature of Rashtrakutas.

Which of the above statement(s) is/areincorrect?

(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

52. Alauddin Khilji introduced the military reformsto achieve his various targets. Consider thefollowing statements related to it.1. Branding of horses2. Descriptive roll of soldiers



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3. Regular muster of the army4. Organization of army on the decimal

system5. Abolition of Iqta of royal troopers.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1, 2 & 3(b) Only 1, 2, 3 & 5(c) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5(d) All of the above

53. 'Every pearl in the royal crown is a crystallizeddrops of blood fallen from the tearful eyes ofthe poor peasant'. Whose statement is this?(a) Barani (b) Ibn Battuta(c) Al-Beruni (d) Amir Khusrau

54. Correctly match the following.1. Amir Munshi A. Head of record

department2 . Barid -i-Mumalik B. Head of

intelligencedepartment

3. Sadr-us-Sudur C. Head of religiousdepartment

4. Mustauf-i-MumalikD. Auditor General5. Mushrif-i-Mumalik E. Accountant

General

Select the correct code:(a) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - E, 5 - D(b) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D, 5 - E(c) 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - E, 4 - D, 5 - B(d) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E

55. Consider the following statements aboutFirozshah Tughlaq.1. He established Diwan-i-Khairat

(department for poor and needy people)and Diwan-i-Bundagan (department ofslaves)

2. He also established a hospital describedvariously as Darul-shifa, Bimaristan orShifa Khana.

3. He abolished the Iqtadari System.4. He imposed the Jaziya on the Brahmins for

the first time.


56. Consider the following features aboutVijaynagar?1. The large number and prominence of pillars

and piers and complicated manner inwhich they were sculptured are some of itsdistinct features.

2. The horse was the most common animal tobe depicted on the pillars.

3. They have a mandapam or open pavilionwith a raised platform generally.

4. In the Vijaynagar temple the central partwas occupied by garbhgriha the sanctumcell where the presiding deity was installed.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?(a) Only 1 & 4 (b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 2 (d) None of the above

57. Consider the following statements.1. The Bhakti Movement arose out of certainsocio-economic conditions aiming at theupliftment of the unprivileged andoppressed sections of the society.

2. The Bhakti Movements were the productsof a transitional society when a number ofchanges were taking place on the politicaleconomic and social fronts.

3. The Bhakti saints mostly belonged to uppersection of society.


58. Which of the following statements aboutKrishna Deva Raya of Vijaynagar Empire?1. He was successful in suppressing the

rebellion of the chieftain of ummatur andcreated a new province withSeringapatnam as the capital.

2. He defeated the Gajpati ruler of Orissa andconquered the whole of Telangana.

3. Eight eminent luminaries in literatureknown as ashtadiggajas were at his court.

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59. Consider the following statement about theMansab System during the Mughal period.1. The mansab system indicated the status of

its holder (mansabdar) & it also fixed hispay and the number of troops with horsesand equipment to be maintained by him.

2. The mughal mansab system included allpublic services like military, civil andfinancial including the judiciary.

Which of the above statement(s) is/areincorrect?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

60. Consider the following statements.1. Shivaji's ashtapradhan was like a council

of Ministers collectively responsible to him.2. Chauth and sardeshmukhi were collected

not on his swarajya only but on anundefined belt of land which was legallypart of the Mughal Empire or the Deccanstates.

3. All ministers except nyayadhish and pandithad to participate in war.


61. Different measures taken by Sher Shah toimprove trade and commerce include:1. Construction of rest houses along the roads

for the convenience of the travellers andtraders.

2. Issued fine coins of gold, silver and copperof uniform standard.

3. Collection of custom duties and tolls atseveral places all through the empire.

4. Making the local headmen and zamindars

responsible for the loss of the goods ofmerchants in transit.

5. Buildings several new roads and restorationof all old ones.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1, 2 3 & 4(b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5(d) All of the above

62. Consider the following economic reforms ofTipu Sultan.1. He was the only Indian ruler to have

understood the importance of economicstrength as the foundation of militarystrength.

2. His reforms also include attempts to

introduce modern industries by importingforeign experts and extending state supportto many industries.

3. He sent ambassadors to a number ofcountries to develop foreign trade.

4. Introduced new system of coinage, newseales of weights and measures.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?(a) Only 1 & 4(b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 3 & 4(d) None of the above

63. Which of the following statements are trueabout Sayyid brothers?1. They are known in Indian history as king

makers.2. They played decisive role in succession of

Farukh Siyar as the emperor.

3. They murdered Farukh Siyar and made twoyoung princesses the emperors in quicksuccession.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 3 (d) All of the above

64. The treaty of Seringapatam signed by Tipu andCornwallis contained:1. Surrender of almost half of Tipu's

territories, which were to be shared amongthe English, the Nizam and the Marathas.

2. Stationing of British resident atSeringapatam.

3. Sending two of his sons by Tipu as hostagesto the British camp.




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65. Correctly match the following.1 . Diwan-i-Risalat A. Department of

EcclesiasticalAffairs

2. Diwan-i-Insha B. MilitaryDepartment

3. Diwan-i-Wazarat C. FinanceDepartment

4. Diwan-i-Aez D. AgricultureDepartment

5. Diwan-i-kohi E. Department ofslaves

6. Diwan-i-Bandagani F. Department ofrecords andcorrespondence

Codes:(a) 1 - F, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - B, 6 - D

(b) 1 - A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - B, 5 - D, 6 - E(c) 1 - A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E, 6 - B(d) 1 - B, 2- A, 3 - D, 4 - F, 5 - C, 6 - E

66. Which of the following helped in the spread ofmaterial culture under Mauryas?1. Administrators2 . Traders3. Jain monks4. Buddhist monk

Select the correct code:(a) Only 2, 3 & 4(b) Only 3 & 4(c) Only 2 & 4(d) All of them

67. With reference to First Carnatic war, considerthe following statements:1. It began in 1746 and ended in 1748.2. Anwar-ud-din, the nawab of the Carnatic,

intervened in the war on behalf of theEnglish.

3. Chanda Saheb was captured and executed.4. Madras was restored to the English by the

French after the war.

Which of the statements given above arecorrect?(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4(c) Only 1, 2 & 4 (d) Only 1, 3 & 4

68. Consider the following statements.1. Pherozeshah Mehta was one of the

founders of the Bombay PresidencyAssociation.

2. When Pherozeshah Mehta retired fromImperial Legislative Council in 1901, G. K.Gokhale was elected in his place.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

69. The Battle of Buxar made British anunchallengeable power in North India.Consider the following statements as being thereasons for the battle-1. The servants of company were indulged in

abuse of dastaks in inland trade and not

paying duty.2. Mir Kasim abolished all inland duties toplace Indian merchants on the same footingas the English, which angered the British.

Which of the above statements are correct?(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

70. Consider the following statements:1. After Rammohan's death in 1833

Devendranath Tagore became the leaderof the Brahmo Samaj.

2. Devendranath tried to popularize the ideasof Rammohan by founding theTattvabodhini Sabha, which became aplatform for the expression of progressivepublic opinions and religious views.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. Which among the following was not a demandof the participants in the Royal Indian NavyUprising (1946)?(a) Equal pay for both Indian and white sailors.(b) Release of INA and other political prisoners.(c) Arrest of the British Prime Minister.(d) Indianization of the Navy.



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72. Which of the following performing art-formshave been included in UNESCO'sRepresentative list of Intangible CulturalHeritage of Humanity 2013?(a) Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and

dancing of Manipur.(b) Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of

sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu andKashmir, India.

(c) Chhau and Mudiyettu dance forms.(d) Ramlila and Ramman

73. Consider the following statements aboutKathakali dance form :1. It originated in the area of southwestern

India now known as the state of Karnataka.2. Colours are used on faces to convey the

shade and mood of character.3. Props are heavily used to suggest the

scenes.4. The dance form uses remarkable use of eye

movements and expressions.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 1 & 2(c) Only 1 & 3 (d) Only 2, 3 & 4

74. Consider the following statements :

1. Carnatic music strictly observe a time theoryof ragas whereas Hindustani school doesnot strictly adhere to time theory.

2. Carnatic music is based on Melakartasystem of ragas under which any raga canbe brought in.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

75. Consider the following statements about thecategories of Musical instruments known inIndia:1. Avanaddha are wind instruments in which

vibration of air columns produces sound.2. Ghana vadya includes matki, ghatam and

ghungroo.


76. Consider the following statements about Jainism and select the correct statement(s):

1. Before Mahavira, there were 22thirthankaras, Parshvanath being the last.

2. The Jains believe in transmigration of soulsand the concept of nirvana.

3. Jainism believes in avoidance of all formsof extremes of life.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2(c) Only 3 (d) Only 1 and 3

77. The Montagu's Declaration of 20th August 1917contained1. Increasing association of Indians in every

branch of administration.2. Gradual development of self-government

institutions.3. Realization of responsible government

independent of the British Empire.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 3 (d) All of the above

78. Consider the following statements about Ajantaand Ellora caves near Aurangabad inMaharashtra:1. Ajanta caves consists of three styles of

architecture - Buddhist, Jain andBrahmanical.

2. These caves belong to the period ofChalukya and Rashtrakuta kings who ruledover Deccan India.

Which of the above statements is/are true?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

79. Consider the following statements about theschools of Philosophy developed in India :1. Samkhya and Vaisheshika school presents

the materialistic view of life.2. Both Samkhya and Vaisheshika school talks

about path to salvation.




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80. Consider the following statements reagardingGandhara School of Arts:1. Gandhara school of arts focused more on

inner beauty and facial emotions ratherthan bodily features and external beauty.

2. Gandhara school of arts made extensive useof local sand-stones.


81. Consider the following statements about templestyles in India:1. NAGARA style temples have curvilinear

towers as against DRAVIDIAN templeswhich have truncated pyramids.

2. The cruciform ground plan constitute thefundamental characteristic of a Dravidiantemple.


82. Consider the following statements about stupasin India:1. From the time of Vedic Aryans, the stupas

were an object of cult worship.

2. In Buddhist art and religion, the stupas inmodern time were accepted as representingBuddha himself.


83. Which of the following are traditional styles ofpaintings in India-1. Pattachitra

2. Chanderi3. Kalamkari4. Ikat5. Madhubani

Select the correct codes:(a) Only 1, 2 & 5(b) Only 1, 3 & 5(c) Only 3 & 5(d) Only 1, 3, 4 & 5

84. Which of the following statements are correctin relation to Tantricism in India?(1) Tantricism also admitted women and

shudras into its ranks.(2) Although tantricism permeated Hinduism,

but Buddhism was not affected by it.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

85. Consider the following differences betweenBharatnatyam and Kathak and select thecorrect difference :(1) Bharatnatyam involves mudras and hip

movement whereas hip movement is notallowed in Kathak.

(2) Bharatnatyam is performed throughout in

standing postures whereas Kathak isperformed more in sitting posture.(3) Bharatnatyam involves bent knee postures

whereas there is no knee bending inKathak.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Only 1 and 2

(d) Only 1 and 386. Match the correct works of the following

Indians:A. Panini 1. Cataract operationB. Aryabhata 2. Decimal systemC. Sushruta 3. AshtadhyayiD. Varahmihir 4. Brihatsamhita

Select the correct code:(a) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3(b) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4(c) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4(d) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

87. Which of the statements given below are correctabout Buddhism :1. Mahayana is the old puritan school of

Buddhism, in which certain thingsassociated with Buddha were worshippedas his symbols.



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2. Kanishka was a great patron of Mahayanaschool of Buddhism.



1. The act was also known as "the gaggingact".

2. The act was passed during the period ofLytton.

3. The act followed the outcry against thelavish expenditure on Delhi Durbar byLytton.

Which of the given acts relates to the statementsgiven above?(a) Matcalfe Act(b) Censorship of Press Act 1799(c) Vernacular Press Act(d) Indian Press Act 1910

89. Choose the correct statements about thedevelopment of education in India duringBritish rule:1. Woods dispatch of 1854 headed by Charles

Wood is considered to be "Magna Carta"of English education in India.

2. Hunter Education Commission (1882-83)favored English language for education atall levels and was against the use ofvernacular language as a medium ofeducation at any level.

3. Sergeant Plan of Education (1944)recommended for free, universal andcompulsory education for children of 6-11years of age.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 & 2(b) Only 1 & 3(c) Only 2 & 3(d) All of the above

90. Which of the following can be considered ascause for defeat of Maratha in Third Battle ofPanipat?1. Abdali's large force2. All Muslim powers in north India rallied

with Abdali, Marathas had to fight alone.

3. Mutual jealously of Maratha commandersmade them weak

4. Abdali's troops were better equipped andbetter organized.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1, 2 & 4(b) Only 1, 3 & 4(c) Only 2, 3 & 4(d) All of the above

91. Consider the following pairs:1. Indian Mirror : Dadabhai Naoroji2. Swadesamitran : G. Subramaniya

Iyer3. Sudharak : G. K. Gokhale

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly

matched?(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2(c) Only 2 & 3 (d) Only 1, 2 & 3

92. Consider the following statements about theAnglo- French rivalry in Carnatic :1. First Carnatic War clearly showed the

French superiority on land under thecommand of Dupleix.

2. During the second Carnatic War, Dupleix

with his success in expansionist policy, wasawarded by French government and givenmore control and money for the purpose.


93. With reference to Wavell Plan, consider thefollowing statements:1. As per the plan, the Commander -in-chief

of the armed forces would be Indian.2. The department of external affairs would

be in the hands of British.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2


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94. Battle of Plassey proved to be a turning pointin the political power establishment of Englishin India. Which of the following statements canconsidered correct in relation to the Battle?1. Nawab Siraj-ud-daula was defeated due to

valour of Clive in the battle field in theface of great resistance given by generalsof Nawab, especially commander-in-chief

Mir Jaffar.2. The starting point of the Battle of Plasseycan be considered as Black hole episode ofFort Williams in Calcutta.


95. Warren Hastings can be considered as the fatherof administrative reforms in India. Which ofthe following is correct about him?1. Warren Hastings started duel system in

India where company acquired real powerswhile the responsibility for administrationrested on shoulders of Nawab of Bengal.

2. During his period, the company appointedits own officers called Collectors to managerevenue affairs.

3. During Warren Hastings, Supreme Courtwas setup at Calcutta competent to try all'British Subjects'.


96. Which of the following statements is/are correctabout the Cornwallis Code formulated in 1793?1. Cornawallis code divested the collector of

all judicial and magisterial powers and lefthim with the duty of administration ofrevenue.

2. A new class of officer called District Judge

was created to preside over the District CivilCourt.3. The distinction between revenue and civil

cases was abolished and the new Diwanicourts were competent to try all civil cases.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1 & 2(b) Only 2 & 3(c) Only 1 & 3(d) All of the above

97. Consider the following statements aboutPermanent Settlement of Bengal 1793 :1. It started a system of farming estates to

highest bidders with decennial settlements.2. It divided the society into two hostile

classes namely the zamindars and thetenants.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Both 1 & 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

98. Consider the following statements :1. World Heritage sites are declared by the

World Heritage Committee constituted bythe IUCN.

2. World Heritage sites constitutes bothcultural as well as natural sites, theprotection of which is the concern of allmankind.


99. The main features of Mughal painting include:1. The Mughal pictures were small in size and

hence are known as 'miniature painting'.2. A keen depreciation of nature was anothercharacteristic of the Mughal School.

3. Remarkable excellence achieved by theMughal school in portrait painting.

4. Excellence of the Mughal artists in colourcompostion.

Select the correct code:(a) Only 1, 2 & 3(b) Only 2, 3 & 4(c) Only 1, 2 & 4(d) All of the above

100. Mahatma Gandhi's first attempt at leading anall-India struggle was his call for a Satyagrahaagainst which one of the following?(a) The Public Safety Bill(b) Rowlatt Act(c) The Government of India Act, 1919(d) The Trade Disputes Act

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