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CONTENTS

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HISTORY1. ............................................................................... 01-171HISTORY PRACTICE QUESTIONS ......................................................................... 02-73

Ancient History1. .................................................................................................................. 2Art & Culture2. .................................................................................................................... 19Medieval History3. ............................................................................................................. 35Modern History4. ................................................................................................................ 47

HISTORY ANSWERS ............................................................................................ 74-171Ancient History1. ................................................................................................................ 74Art & Culture2. .................................................................................................................... 98Medieval History3. ........................................................................................................... 118Modern History4. .............................................................................................................. 135

INDIAN POLITY2. .................................................................. 172-382INDIAN POLIT Y QUESTIONS ........................................................................... 173-251

Evolution Of The Constitution1. ..................................................................................... 173Salient Features Of Indian Constitution2. .................................................................... 175Union & Its Territory3. ..................................................................................................... 181Citizenship4. ...................................................................................................................... 184Fundamental Right & Duties5. ....................................................................................... 186Directive Principle Of State Policy6. ............................................................................... 193Union Executive7. ............................................................................................................. 196Union Legislature8. .......................................................................................................... 202State Executive9. .............................................................................................................. 214State Legislature10. ........................................................................................................... 215Centre State Relations11. .................................................................................................. 216Judiciary & Tribunals12. ..................................................................................................... 219

Constitutional & Non Constitutional Bodies 13. ............................................................. 224Political Dynamics14. ......................................................................................................... 230Governance15. .................................................................................................................... 233Local Government16. ......................................................................................................... 242Other Provisions17. ............................................................................................................ 246

INDIAN POLIT Y ANSWERS ............................................................................... 252-382Evolution Of The Constitution1. ..................................................................................... 252Salient Features Of Indian Constitution2. .................................................................... 255Union & Its Territory3. ..................................................................................................... 267Citizenship4. ...................................................................................................................... 272Fundamental Right & Duties5. ....................................................................................... 275Directive Principle Of State Policy6. ............................................................................... 287Union Executive7. ............................................................................................................. 292Union Legislature8. .......................................................................................................... 301State Executive9. .............................................................................................................. 321State Legislature10. ........................................................................................................... 323Centre State Relations11. .................................................................................................. 324Judiciary And Tribunals12. ................................................................................................. 329Constitutional And Non Constitutional Bodies 13. ........................................................ 337Political Dynamics14. ......................................................................................................... 346Governance15. .................................................................................................................... 352Local Government16. ......................................................................................................... 369Other Provisions17. ............................................................................................................ 374

ECONOMICS3. ....................................................................... 383-524ECONOMICS PRACTICE QUESTIONS ............................................................... 384-453

Money And Banking 1. ..................................................................................................... 390External Sector + International Institutions 2. ............................................................ 409Public Finance3. ................................................................................................................ 424Government Budgeting4. ................................................................................................ 430Growth & Development5. ................................................................................................ 432Growth & Development6. ................................................................................................ 442Miscellaneous7. ................................................................................................................ 452

ECONOMIC S ANSWERS .................................................................................... 454-524Economic Measurement 1. .............................................................................................. 454Money And Banking 2. ..................................................................................................... 461External Sector + International Institutions 3. ............................................................ 484Public Finance4. ................................................................................................................ 504Government Budgeting5. ................................................................................................ 511Growth & Development6. ................................................................................................ 513Miscellaneous7. ................................................................................................................ 523

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Consider the following statements with respect to 1. Indus Valley Civilization:

This civilization belongs to Bronze Age.1. Inhabitants of the ancient Indus river valley 2. developed new techniques of metallurgy with respect to copper, bronze, lead, and tin.Bead making was the most important industry.3.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2 only (c) 2 and 3 only(a)

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

Consider the following statements with respect to 2. Harappa:

It was situated on the bank of River Ravi.1. Harappa is known as a city of granaries.2. Town planning is consisted of Centre bounded 3. by fortifi ed wall called citadel.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

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

Which one of the following Upanishad talks about 3. the childhood of lord Krishna for the fi rst time?

Chandogya Upanishad (a)

Katho Upanishad(b)

Keno Upanishad (c)

Jabala Upanishad(d)

Consider the following statements with respect to 4. Economy status during Indus Valley civilization:

They were the fi rst people in Indian history to go 1. for international trade.They were fi rst to cultivate cotton in the entire 2. pre-historic period.The economy of Indus Valley Civilization was 3. based upon agriculture and trade.

Which of the above statements is/are correct from the above?


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

Consider the following statements with respect to 5. Vedic civilization:

Sabha and Samiti were legislative assemblies at 1. tribal or territorial level.

The king was autocratic with main responsibility 2. of being protector of the tribe and the cattle wealth.

Samiti was not open for women in Early Vedic 3. Period.

The Aryans travelled from Afghanistan to India 4. through Khyber and Bolan passes.



1, 2 and 4 only (d) All of the above (b)

Which of the following ancient cities and its 6. characteristic feature has/have been correctly matched?

Chanhudaro - It is the only Indus valley site 1. without a citadel.

Kalibangan - There is no evidence of worship of 2. mother Goddesses.

Surkotada - It gave defi nite evidence that Indus 3. valley people had knowledge of horse.

Rakhigarhi - It is the biggest Indus valley site in 4. India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

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

Consider the following statements with respect to 7. the Vedic literature:

No Brahmins ever recites Atharvana Veda.1.

Rig Veda’s main theme is the prayers addressed 2. to different Gods.

The priest who recites Samaveda is called Hotri.3.

The most important Gayitri mantra is part of 4. Samaveda.

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

Consider the following statements with respect to 8. Bhagavatism:

Bhagavatism centered on the worship of Vishnu 1. and originated in post-Maurya times.Bhagavatism was marked by Bhakti and 2. Ahimsa.Bhagavatism overshadowed Mahayana 3. Buddhism by Gupta times.




Which of the following is/are the causes for 9. declining of Buddhism in India?

The concept of incarnation made Buddhism lose 1. its identity.Advent of Islam with the emergence of the slave 2. dynasty led to decline of Buddhism. Lack of security made Buddhism move to Nepal.3.

Select the correct answer using the codes give below:

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

2 and 3 only (d) All of the above (b)

Consider the following statements10. Ananda recited Vinayapitaka and Upali recited 1. Suttapitaka.During 22. nd Buddhist Council, Buddhism got divided into two sects: Mahasangiks and Sthiravadins.Moggaliputratissa composed Abhidamma Pitaka 3. that dealt with Buddhist philosophy.During 44. th Buddhist Council, Buddhism got divided into Mahayana and Hinayana.


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

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

Who was the fi rst Sanskrit scholar in Buddhism?11.

Ashvaghosha(a)

Acharya Nagarjuna(b)

Amarasimha(c)

Buddhaghosha(d)

Who were the ex-communicated and prohibited 12. people of the tribe during later Vedic period?

Chandalas (c) Kiratas(a)

Nishads (d) Antyajas(b)

Consider the followings statements with respect to 13. later Vedic age:

The main center of Aryan settlement shifted 1. from the Saptha Sindhu to Ganga Yamuna doab.Shudras did not belong to dwija. 2. The head of the craftsmen guild was called 3. Sresti.



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

Consider the following statements related to the 14. Vaishanvism:

Vaishanvism became powerful movement in 1. South India especially under the Alvars. The fi rst Vaishnava philosopher was Ramanuja 2. Acharya, who introduces visistaadvitha siddhantha.Key texts in Vaishnavism include the Upanishads, 3. the Pancaratra (Agama) texts and the Bhagavata Purana.



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

Which of the following places in India where the 15. Old Stone Age tools were found has been correctly matched?

Madhya Pradesh - Soan River Bank1. Gujarat - Luni Valley2. Tamil Nadu – Kanchipuram3.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:


1 and 2 only (d) All of the above(b)

Consider the following statements with respect to 16. Mauryans:

Mauryan state was the fi rst welfare state in 1. India.Ashoka received Deimachus as ambassador from 2. Syrian king Antiochus 1.Kautilya also wrote kathasaritsagara.3.



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

Which of the following statements related to the 17. chalcolithic stage is/are incorrect?

Largest town of Jorwe culture was Inamagaon 1. situated along the right bank of the Ghod River.The houses were mainly made up of burnt bricks 2. plastered with cow dung and lime.

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They produced wheat, rice, bajra and pulses.3.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


2 and 3 only (d) None of the above (b)

Which of the following was not the women poet of 18. Vedic civilization?

Kavar Pentu (c) Apara(a)

Lopamudra (d) Gosha(b)

Which of the following pairs related to period and 19. occupation of people is/are correctly matched?

Old Stone Age1. - gathering food and hunting.New stone age2. - rearing of animals.Copper age3. - subsistence agriculture.



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

Who are the ‘Potwaadhyaksha’ in Mauryan’s 20. admistration?

Offi cers for the communication system. (a)

Quality controller of essential commodities.(b)

In charge of weights and measures. (c)

In charge of all mines except iron.(d)

Who was the fi rst conqueror to lead an expedition 21. and entered into India?

Cyrus (c) Xerxes(a)

Darius I (d) Alexander(b)

Which one of the following is considered as the 22. Bible of Sangam literature?

Tolkappiyam (c) Thirukkural(a)

Maduraikanji (d) Palamoli(b)

With reference to the economic history of ancient 23. India, the term Vapi refers to:

Water wheel used in the irrigation of land.(a)

Wasteland converted to cultivated land.(b)

Canal irrigation (c)

Tank irrigation(d)

With respect to Gupta Dynasty, which of the 24. following inscription considered as the fi rst written evidence on the custom of Sati?

Allahabad Prashasti.(a)

Eran copper Plate Inscription. (b)

Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription.(c)

Halmidi Inscription.(d)

Consider the following statements with respect to 25. Gupta administration:

The Samantas were the bureaucrat which 1. simultaneously discharge civil, military and judicial functions on behalf of the king.Guptas were the fi rst to grant lands to the civil 2. servants.The Gupta land grant system was responsible for 3. the beginning of Indian feudalism.


1 only (c) 3 only(a)

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

Consider the following statements with respect to 26. Post Mauryan kingdoms:

Sungas:1. They built the great Buddhist Stupa at Bharhut (in M.P.).Kanvas:2. The Greek king Antialcidas-I sent his ambassador named Herodotus to the court of Kanvas. Satavahanas:3. Both Buddhism and Brahmanism was practiced during their rule.



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

Consider the following statements with respect to 27. Sangam Age Economy:

Inland trading was conducted primarily 1. through barter in busy market places by merchant associations and commercial lending institutions.External trade was carried on between South 2. India and Hellenistic kingdom of Egypt and Arabia.


1 only (c) Both 1 and 2(a)

2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b)

Which of the following dynasty was the fi rst to 28. construct Hindu temples in south India?

Ikshvaku dynasty(a)

Gupta dynasty (b)

Maurya dynasty (c)

Pandyas(d)

Which of the following statements is/are correct 29. about King Harsha?

Harsha belonged to Pushyabhuti Dynasty.1. He was Shaivate thus propagated Hinduism and 2. did not patronised Buddism. He sent an envoy to the Chinese emperor and 3. established the fi rst diplomatic relations between India and China.

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

Consider the following statements with respect to 30. Chola’s social life:

Caste system was widely prevalent during the 1. Chola period.The Devadasi system or dancing girls attached to 2. temples emerged during this period.Both Shaivism and Vaishnavism continued to 3. fl ourish during the Chola period.The practice of ‘sati’ was prevalent among the 4. royal families.



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

Who built the magnifi cent rock-cut monolithic 31. Kailasa temple at Ellora?

Danthidurga(a)

Krishna I(b)

AmoghavarshaI(c)

Krishna III(d)

The Chinese traveler Fahien who visited India 32. recorded the general conditions at that Gupta time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

There were no restrictions on people’s 1. movements and they enjoyed a large degree of personal freedom.The administration was so effi cient that the 2. roads were kept safe for travelers, and there was no fear of thieves.Administration was stricter than that of the 3. Maurya’s and restrictions on women were more.Buddhism was fl ourishing in the north-western 4. India but in the Gangetic valley it was in a state of neglect.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.


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

Which of the following statements with respect to 33. Yajur Veda are correct?

It is the Veda of sacrifi cial formulas consisting of 1. prose mantras.The Yajur Veda hymns were called Sukta.2. It also glorify the curative powers of herbs and 3. waters.


1 and 2 only (c) 1 only(a)


Consider the following statements with respect to 34. the “plays” produced during Gupta period:

All these plays were of comedies, there were no 1. tragedy plays. Characters of the higher and lower classes do not 2. speak same language.Women and Shudras featuring in these plays use 3. prakrit while the higher classes use Sanskrit.




Though the earliest inscriptions are found on the 35. seals of Harappa, which of the following inscription was fi rst deciphered?

Ashokan Pillar of Delhi.(a)

Allahabad inscription of Samudragupta.(b)

Ashokan Pillar of Rummindai.(c)

Sanchi inscription of Samudragupta.(d)

Which of the following statements regarding the 36. foreign accounts of ancient history is/are correctly matched?

Indika of Megasthenes describes the social, 1. religious and economic conditions of Mauryan administration.Hsuan Tsang describes the social, religious and 2. economic conditions of India in the age of the Guptas.Fa-hsien describes the social, religious and 3. economic conditions of India in the age of the Harsha.



1 and 2 only (d) None of the above(b)

Who was the author of ‘Gathasaptasati or Sattasai 37. in Prakrit?

Simuka (c) Hala(a)

Satakarni 1 (d) Kharawela(b)

Pattini cult was established under which of the fol-38. lowing dynasty?

Cheras (c) Pandyas(a)

Cholas (d) Chedi(b)

Which of the following text was fi rst to talk about 39. the development of fi ne arts and Buddhism in Deep South India?

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Silappadigaram(a)

Manimekhalai(b)

Saivagachintamani(c)

Tolkappiyam(d)

Which of the following kingdoms and their loca-40. tions is/are correctly matched?

Indo-Parthian Kingdom - Afghanistan, Pakistan 1. and northwestern India

Cheras - Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu.2.



2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2(b)

Which of the following statements with respect to 41. Kushans is/are correct?

Kanishka started an Era in A.D.78, which is 1. known as the Shaka era and offi cially used by Government of India.

Kanishka was also a great patron of art and 2. Sanskrit literature.

Kushans inscriptions are distributed only in 3. north-western India.



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

Consider the following statements related to 42. Sathavahanas:

The Sathavahanas started the practice of granting 1. tax free villages to Brahmans and Buddhist monks.

Nagarjunakonda and Amravati in Andhra 2. Pradesh became important seats of Buddhist culture under the Satavahanas.




Consider the following statements with respect to 43. Samudragupta:

He believed in a policy of peace and non-1. aggression.

Samudragupta was a patron of music & fi ne 2. arts.

Samudragupta had built a Buddhist temple at 3. Gaya to patronize Buddhism.



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

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly 44. matched?

Kingdoms Famous kingSatavahana Dynasty Gautamiputra 1. SatakarniSakas Dynasty Rudradaman2. Kushans Dynasty Kanishka3.



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

Identify the kingdom having following 45. characteristic features:

It is located near the confl uence of the Ganges 1. and Yamuna rivers.Its capital was Kausambi.2. Swapna Vasavadatta mentions about its king.3.


Avanti (c) Vajjis(a)

Vatsa (d) Anga(b)

In Ancient India kingdom of Magadha rose to pre-46. eminence. What could be possible reason/s for it?

Magadha occupied a strategic position of 1. geographical importance.Rajgir was situated near deposits of iron.2. The land of Magadha was rainfed area.3.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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


Which of the following statements is/are incorrect 47. with reference to Indus Valley Civilization?

The Indus-Valley people were using both, cotton 1. and wool.Sacrifi ces and ritual offering constituted the 2. main religions practices.Indus civilization has developed Devanagari 3. script for writing.



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

Consider the following statements about 48. the beginning of Aryan culture in Indian subcontinent:

Aryan has come from Central Asia, as propounded 1. by Prof. Max Muller. Aryans were semi-nomadic herdsmen.2. Aryans are defi ned as early speakers of Vedic 3. Sanskrit, an Indo-European language that provided the basis for all the languages in India.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?



Consider the following statements about Sangam 49. text:

Sangam literature is secular text of South India.1. Sangam literature throws light only on political 2. system of South India. The poems of Sangam literature were composed 3. by men only due to prevalence of Patriarchal society.




Consider the following statements with reference 50. to life of Buddha:

Buddha gave his fi rst sermon at Sarnath. 1. Buddha died at Kushinagar which was in the 2. Malla republic. Buddha attained Nirvana under Pipal (Banyan) 3. tree at Lumbini.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?


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

Consider the following statements with respect to 51. Indian calendars:

Shaka samvat and Vikram samvat are based on 1. lunar months and solar years.Hijri calendar was describes prophet 2. Muhammad’s hijarat from Makka to Madina. Shaka samvat starts from Diwali (Oct - Nov).3.




The Hathigumpha Inscription (“Elephant Cave” 52. inscription), from Udayagiri, in Odisha, was believed to be inscribed by:

Kharavela(a)

Chandragupta Maurya(b)

Bhadrabahu(c)

Ashoka(d)

Consider the following statements about Dhamma 53. of Ashoka:

Bhabru edict refl ect Ashoka’s faith in Buddhism. 1. Ashoka explained Dhamma as ones faith only in 2. Buddhist religion.

Ashoka was intolerant towards religion other 3. than Buddhism, as depicted on Rock Edict XII.



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

Consider following statements about the culture of 54. Indus Valley Civilization:

Livestock breeding was unknown in Indus 1. civilization. Evidence of Elephant domestication was found. 2. Camel though rarely, was domesticated for long 3. travels. Only motifs of animal and birds are found in 4. Indus culture pottery.



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

Consider the following statements about Gupta 55. Period.

Gupta period also referred as Dark Age of Indian 1. history.

Panchayatan style of temple architecture 2. fl ourished in Gupta Period.

Nalanda University mainly fl ourished under the 3. patronage of Gupta rulers.



3 only (d) None of the above(b)

Marco Polo visited India during which empire?56.

Pandya Empire (c) Cheras Empire(a)

Pala Empire (d) Chola Empire(b)

Consider the following pairs: 57.

Location Temple Pattadakal Virupaksha temple1. Khajuraho Visvanath temple2. Kashmir Martanda temple3. Thanjavur Brihadeshwara Temple4.

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?


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

Which of the following statements is/are correct 58. with respect to emperor Ashoka in Ancient India?

Ashoka was the only king that has left his records 1. engraved on stones during Ancient India. Ashokan inscription were only found in India.2.

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Consider the following pairs regarding Gupta 59. Administration:

Post Related work

1. Sachiva Chief Minister

2. Baladhyaksha Military Offi cer

3. Katuka Commander of Elephant corps

4. Ranabhanda Chief of the treasury

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?


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

Which of the following is/are the sources for the 60. study of Harshavardhana’s Reign?

Harshacharita written by Bana 1. Travel accounts left by Hiuen Tsang2. Madhuben plate inscription3. Kalidasa plays as Malavikagnimitram and 4. Vikramorvasiyam



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

Consider the following statements about Jaina 61. tradition:

According to the Jain tradition Parshvnatha was 1. the fi rst Tirthankara. Mahavira added only teaching of Brahmacharya 2. (chastity) in Parshwanatha’s teachings. Mahavira preached the principle of belief in 3. Karma and Transmigration of soul.



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

Consider the following pairs of Inscriptions and 62. the information it contains about the King Harsha:

Inscription Information Nausasi Harsha’s successful 1. expedition against Valabhi Madhuban Plate Harsha as an expert 2. calligraphist Sonepat Describe Harsha as a 3. worshipper of Siva




Which of the following statements is/are correct 63. about Pallava’s in ancient India?

Kanchi was the seat of Sanskrit learning in 1. Pallava’s period. Dandi was the court poet of Narshimha Varman 2. II. During the Pallava rule, Shaivism and 3. Vaishnavism lost their importance on hand of Jain and Buddhist teachers.


3 only (c) 2 and 3(a)

1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3(b)

Consider the following statements:64. Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakutas 1. kingdom. The Pratiharas were a section of tribe called 2. Gurjara who immigrated into India. The Palas controlled most of Bengal and Bihar.3.




Which of the following was/were the impact of 65. invention of Iron in ancient India?

In the Ganges Valley and in the Malwa region 1. iron led to the rise of urban areas. It leads to the conversion of tribal culture to 2. Mahajanapadas. It leads to establishment of Painted Grey ware 3. culture.



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

Consider the following pairs: 66.

Indus Situated on/ civilizations sites location

Harappa Right bank of the Indus.1. Mohenjo-daro Left bank of the Ravi.2. Lothal Head of the Gulf of Khambat.3. Kalibangan On the banks of the river 4. Ghaggar.


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

2 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only (b)

Consider the following statements about Later 67. Vedic phase in India:

Later vedic literature consist of smrities which 1. were composed by ordinary sages.

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In later vedic period Asvamedha yajna were 2. performed to establish unquestionable control over area.

Later vedic period deined the concept maya, 3. (illusion) of material world and moved towards Yoga.




There was emergence of Buddhism and Jainism in 68. ancient India. Which of the following reasons is/are the correct for their emergence?

Introduction of new Agriculture economy in 1. India.

Desire of Vaishyas to improve their social 2. position.

Vedic mantras were too tough, so lost its 3. signifi cance to common man.

Jainism and Buddhism text was in Prakrit 4. language, which was language of common people.



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

Consider the following statements about Satvahana 69. Kings and their administration.

Satvahana kings assumed absolute divine rights 1. for administration.

Satvahana kingdom was divided into Aharas 2. with basic unit for administration as Grama.

In Satvahana kingdom Taxes were from 3. peasantry which was the only main source of state income.



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

Consider the following facts with respect to the 70. Indus valley civilization:

Origin of SWASTIKA symbol was traced to the 1. Indus civilization.

Ragi was not known to the Indus people.2.

Surkotada is the only Indus site having horse 3. remains.

Leg bone of elephant was found at Kalibangan.4.



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

Consider the following statements about potteries 71. of Ancient India:

Only birds and squares were painted on the 1. Harappan pottery. Ochre colored pottery was found at sites in the 2. upper Ganga Valley of India and Pakistan.Glazed Pottery came into being with the advent 3. of Arab infl uence.



2 only (d) 2 and 3 only (b)

Consider the following statements related to 72. Bimbisara:

Bimbisara was the king of Magadha from 1. Harnyaka dynasty. Bimbisara built his capital at Patliputra (modern 2. Patna), which is surrounded by fi ve rivers.




With reference to Vedic text, which of the following 73. statements is/are incorrect?

Rig Veda is known as ‘the First testament of 1. mankind’. Veda has only religious description of society. 2. Aranyakas are called as Vedantas as they depict 3. that ‘Knowledge awards Salvation’.




Consider the following statements related to 74. Takshashila university:

Takshashila was a noted centre for learning of 1. Buddhism only.The Arthashastra of Chanakya have been 2. composed in Takshashila.The Maurya Emperor Chandragupta and the 3. Ayurvedic healer Charaka studied at Taxila.



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

Match the following:75.

Sites Pre Historic Age

A. Bhimbetka I. Paleolithic

B. Nagarjunakonda II. Mesolithic

C. Adamgarh III. Neolithic

D. Brahmagiri IV. Chalcolithic

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A-I; B-II; C-III; D-IV(a)

A-I; B-IV; C-II; D-III(b)

A-II; B-III; C-IV; D-I(c)

A-I; B-II; C-IV; D-III(d)

Which of the following are the features of Zen 76. Buddhism?

Zen Buddhism places much more emphasis 1. on scriptures in comparison to other forms of Buddhism.

Zen Buddhism prefers to focus on direct spiritual 2. breakthroughs regarding truth.

Zen Buddhism lays special emphasis on 3. meditation.




Which of the following is true regarding the 77. Sangam literature?

The Sangam literature was collected and 1. classifi ed at the three successive assemblies, the Sangams which were held in the town of Madurai, the Chera’s capital from AD 100-250.The works of the last Sangam has only survived.2. The knowledge of three South Indian kingdoms, 3. the Cheras, the Cholas and the Pandyas is based on Sangam literature.




Which of the following statements regarding the 78. society during Gupta period is/are true?

Sati was practiced during Gupta period.1. Caste system was not rigid and well defi ned 2. during Gupta age.Buddhism no longer received royal patronage in 3. the Gupta period.


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


Which of the following are the three gems of Jainism 79. which lay down the path to achieve liberation of the soul (moksha)?

Right View 1. Right Knowledge2. Right Conduct3. Right Livelihood4.




Consider the following features of the 80. Mahasamghika?

According to them, teachings of the Buddha can 1. be understood as having two principal levels of truth, relative and absolute truth. They emphasised on the transcendental and 2. supramundane nature of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Magadha was the original center of the 3. Mahasamghika sect.

Which of the above stated features is/are correct?


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

Match the following:81. Known Personalities Occupation

Varahamihira A. Mathematician1. Nagarjuna B. Physician2. Charaka C. Pharmacist3. Harisena D. Writer4.


I-A; II-B; III-C; IV-D(a)

I-A; II-C; III-B; IV-D(b)

I-B; II-A; III-C; IV-D(c)

I-A; II-B; III-D; IV-C(d)

Which of the following changes had been brought 82. out by the fi rst use of iron?

It led to the upliftment of urban centre in the 1. Ganga Valley and Malwa region.Iron rims and spokes had increased the 2. transportation facility in the ancient India.Trade and commerce fl ourished with the large 3. usage of silver and copper coins.




Which of the following statements are correct 83. about the Rig Vedic society in India?

The distinct hierarchy of socio-economic classes 1. or castes was absent. The Vedic household was patriarchal and 2. patrilineal.Polygamy was not known during this period. 3.



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

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Consider the following statements about cultural 84. tradition during the Mauryan period:

Ashoka patronised the Shraman tradition in the 1. third century BC. Religious practices had many dimensions and 2. were not confi ned to just one particular mode of worship. Worship of Yakshas and mother goddesses were 3. prevalent during Mauryan period.




Consider the following statements about 85. Mahajanpadas:

Administration was run by an elected king with 1. the help of a large council or assemblies. The common man had active participation in the 2. administration.




Which of the following are the “functions of work” 86. in the Buddhism?

To give a man a chance to utilize and develop his 1. abilities.To enable him to overcome his ego-centeredness 2. by joining with other people in a common task.To bring forth the goods and services needed for 3. existence.



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

Which of the following are the major pillar edicts 87. sites of Asoka?

Topara1. Rummindei2. Girnar3. Sarnath4.



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

Which of the following are the major features of 88. Society during the Sangam age?

Dignity of labour was recognized everywhere. 1. Evils of untouchability, unapproachability were 2. unknown. The principal social mode of labour realization 3. was familiar or co- operative.


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

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

Which of the following was the impact of Alexander 89. invasion in India?

It encouraged political unifi cation of north India 1. under the Mauryas.Trade between India and West Asia increased.2. It led to introduction of maritime trade in India.3.




Which of the following changes occurred during 90. the later Vedic period?

The emergence of monarchical states took place 1. in the later Vedic age. There was the emergence of a varna hierarchy. 2. Household became an important unit in the later 3. Vedic age.



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

Consider the following statements about the 91. economy in the Rig Vedic period:

It was sustained by a combination of pastoralism 1. and agriculture. Gold coins were major mode of exchange. 2. War booty was a major source of wealth. 3.



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

Match the following:92. Mahajanapada Capital A. Chedi 1. BundelkhandB. Surasena 2. Mathura C. Avanti 3. Ujjain D. Matsya 4. Viratnagar

Select the correct answer using the code given below: A B C D

1 3 2 4(a)

1 2 3 4(b)

4 2 3 1(c)

4 3 2 1 (d)

Consider the following statements related to 93. religion during Vedic period:

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Ethics in the Vedas are based on the concepts of 1. Dharma and Rta.The relationship between humans and the deity 2. was one of transaction. Deities were viewed as the most powerful. 3.




Which of the following was not a diety of the 94. Harappans?

Shiva (c) Peepal Tree(a)

Mother Goddess (d) Vishnu(b)

Consider the following statements related to Indus 95. Valley sites:

Dholavira is the largest Indus Valley site in 1. independent India.The only site without a citadel is Chanhudaro.2. The remains of horse have been found at 3. Kalibangan.


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

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

Which of the following material were used for 96. making of Seals during Indus Valley civilisation?

Copper 1. Soapstone2. Terracotta 3. Gold 4.



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

Consider the following statements:97. The Neolithic Revolution or Neolithic 1. Demographic Transition, sometimes called the Agricultural Revolution, was the world’s fi rst historically verifi able revolution in agriculture.It was the wide-scale transition of many human 2. cultures from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to one of agriculture and settlement which supported an increasingly large population.


1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (a)


The earliest evidence of rice cultivation comes 98. from which of the following valleys?

Bolan Valley(a)

Belan Valley(b)

Gomal Valley(c)

Central Ganga Valley(d)

Which of the following statements are true in 99. context of Chalukyas?

The capital of Chalukyas kingdom was Malkhed 1. near modern Sholapur.The Aihole inscription in Sanskrit is a eulogy 2. written by court poet Ravikirti for the most famous Chalukyan king, Pulakesin II, a contemporary of Harsha.Jain temple of Dilwara at Mt Abu was constructed 3. by Chalukyas.




Which of the following statements is/are true 100. in context of the greatest Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha I?

Amoghavarsha I, the greatest ruler of Rashtrakuta 1. dynasty patronized Jain religion.He wrote the Kavirajamarga, the earliest extant 2. literary work in Sanskrit.




Choose the correct statement(s):101. At the Sangams, eminent scholars in literature 1. assembled to render the choicest literature in the nature of anthologies, treatise on Tamil Grammar, didactic texts and epics.The anthologies are the Tamil heroic poems that 2. signify the tradition of bards who roamed about singing the praise of their patron chiefs.


1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (a)


Choose the correct statements:102. Chinese pilgrim Fa-hien visited India during the 1. reign of Chandragupta I.The Hunas invaded the Gupta empire during the 2. time of Skandagupta.The basic information about Samundragupta’s 3. reign is provided by an inscription composed by Harisena, engraved on an Ashokan pillar at Allahabad.


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

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

Which of the following are the Pramana or means 103. or instruments of attaining knowledge of the basic Jaina truths?

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Sruta 1. Kevala2. Manahparyaya3.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:



Which of the following is/are correctly matched?104. Vinaya Pitaka - disciplinary rules for the Buddhist 1. monks and nuns. Sutta Pitaka - teachings attributed to the 2. Buddha.Abhidhamma Pitaka-contain systematic 3. philosophical treatises of Buddhism.



2 only (d) None (b)

Which of the following statements are correct 105. about Neolithic era paintings found in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh?

The granite rocks provided suitable canvases for 1. the paintings.

The subjects depicted are bulls, elephants, 2. sambhars, gazelles, sheep, goats, etc.

Vegetal motifs are one of the most common 3. features of these paintings.


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


According to Pragyaprasasti, which of the following 106. areas correctly describes the kind of rule of Samundragupta?

In Aryavrata the area of Gangetic plains, 9 1. kingdoms were uprooted and made part of Samudragupta’s empire.Dakshinapatha comprises of east coast region 2. where 12 kings surrendered to Samundragupta after being defeated but were allowed to rule again.Inner circle of neighboring states like Assam, 3. Bengal, Nepal, etc rulers brought tribute, followed his orders and attended his court.Outlying areas like Srilanka, rulers submitted to 4. him and offered their daughters for marriage


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

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

Consider the following statements about the early 107. phase of Buddhism:

In this phase Buddha is depicted symbolically 1. through footprints, stupas, lotus throne, chakra, etcThere was tradition of either simple worship, or 2. paying respect to Buddha. Events from the life of the Buddha became 3. an important theme in all the Buddhist monuments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?



Consider the following about the Later Vedic 108. period:

There was a large scale eastward movement of 1. the Aryan communities to Indo-Gangetic Doab and Upper Ganga plains. Iron weapons and tools were introduced. 2. Agriculture was now the main occupation, and 3. number of crops including rice, wheat and sugarcane were grown.

Which of the statements given above are correct?



Choose the correct statement(s) in context of 109. Satvahanas rule in India:

The earliest inscriptional evidence of land 1. grant in India belongs to 1st century BC during Satavahanas rule.Under Satavahanas, coins of bilingual legends 2. were issued, i.e., in addition to the name of the king in Prakrit these coins carried a legend in a south-Indian language.Prakrit was the court language of Satvahanas.3.



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

Which of the following is/are the signifi cance of 110. reading Puranans?

They provide knowledge about the socio-1. economic and administration of all ancient dynasties of that era.The Puranas also narrate the incidents of various 2. infl uential kings, their supremacy as well as the rivalry between princely clExp: The Puranas discuss about the geography 3. of the world since its creation thus helps in understanding of the physical features.



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

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Which of the following is/are not the salient 111. characteristic features of the Vajrayana Buddhism?

This kind of Buddhism is predominant in the 1. Himalayan nations of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and also Mongolia. It combines Mahayana ideals with a body of 2. esoteric knowledge and tantric practice. It does not believe in Idol worship and try to 3. attain individual salvation through self-discipline and meditation.



1 and 3 only (d) None(b)

Which of the following statements regarding social 112. institutions in Ancient India is/are correct?

Institution of Gotra appeared in later Vedic 1. period for widening the socio-political ties.Institution of Ashramas was mentioned in Jabala 2. Upanishad.




Consider the following statements with respect to 113. the reasons of decline of Guptas:

The immediate cause was the organization of 1. assemblies at Kanauj and Prayaga to honour Hiuen-Tsang which attracted the wrath of Mongols.The successors were not able to handle the 2. administration and rebellions of governors and offi cials.The invasions of the Vakatakas of Deccan and 3. Huna had disturbed the stability of the region.

Which of the above stated reasons is/are correct?


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

Consider the following statements with respect to 114. the Dharmasutras:

In ancient polity, the Dharmasutras were rules 1. and regulations for the obedience by the general public only to maintain peace & stability.They were in the form of decree from the rulers 2. to secure complete obedience from the subjects.In the modern concept they are similar to the 3. constitution and the law books of the ancient Indian polity and society.

Which of the above given statements are incorrect?



Which of the following statement defi nes the term 115. Agraharas?

Agraharas were the grant of land, free from all (a) taxes, to the learned BrahmExp:

Agraharas were the military ranks which were (b) given to individuals to specify their rank and salary.

Agraharas were the land occupied by people of (c) Kshatriyas, Vaisyas.

Agraharas were the land which contains more (d) Small temples, other than the primary one.

Chinese travellers visited India from time to time. 116. Consider the following statements related to Hiuen-Tsang:

Hiuen-Tsang has left fairly detailed accounts 1. about Harshavardhana and some other contemporary kings of Northern India. Hiuen-Tsang depicted Harsha as a follower of 2. Shiva.Hiuen-Tsang depicted the poor status of women 3. due to early marriage and presence of Sati system.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?


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

Consider the following statements with respect to 117. the relation between Cholas and Chalukyas:

Geo-political factor was one of the causes of 1. continuous war between them.In the economic sphere they were never hostile to 2. each other as their zone of trade were different.To capture trade with China and South-Eastern 3. Asia they fought numerous battles.Chalukyas possessed great naval power and 4. dominated the foreign trade while Cholas concentrated on inland trade.



2, 3 and 4 only `(d) 1 only (b)

Consider the following statements with respect to 118. the Harappan Script:

Harappan Script is in Sanskritic alphabetical 1. order and resembles to Indo-Aryan language.It distinctly belongs to Munda family of 2. languages.It is in the pictographic form.3.




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Which among the following given statements are 119. the subject matter of Puranas?

Sarga (evolution of universe).1. Mimansa (dissolution of universe).2. Manvantantra (recurring of time).3. Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages).4.




Consider the following statements related to the 120. Samkhya Philosophy:

The Samkhya is the oldest of all systems of 1. philosophy. The Samkhya system believes that the evolution 2. of universe is not due to God but due to the inherent nature of the Prakriti (matter). It is from Prakriti that all things develop. 3. It believes that the Purusa (Soul) is dependent on 4. Prakriti and not vise versa.




Consider the following statements with respect to 121. the Charvaka philosophical system:

The Charvaka system (also called Lokayata) 1. believes only in materialism and recognised the principle of direct perception.The Charvaka system does not believes in soul, 2. god, or any other life beyond the present one.It does not believed in the Law of karma and 3. rebirth.




Consider the following statements related to the 122. Jainism principles:

The Jains deny the existence of God.1. The world for Jains is not created, maintained 2. or destroyed by a God but functions through a universal or eternal law. According to Jainism salvation can be attained 3. only by abandoning all possessions, long course of fasting and self-mortifi cation.According to Digambara tradition women cannot 4. attain salvation.

Which of the above given statements are correct?



Consider the following statements related to the 123. religious practice of Ashoka:

Ashoka adopted Buddhism but he was hostile to 1. the Buddhist Sanghas as he wanted to maintain secularism.Through his Dhamma, he had asked his subjects 2. to be kind, compassionate and to observe nonviolence.He had forced Buddhism on his subjects in 3. later period to create tolerance towards other religions.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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


Consider the following statements with respect to 124. the Paleolithic Culture:

The Paleolithic sites are spread in practically all 1. parts of India except the alluvial plains of Indus and Ganga.The Paleolithic Culture is characterized by the 2. use of most sophisticated metal weapons for hunting.The people of Paleolithic Culture started 3. practicing settled life and were the fi nest agriculturists of their time.The Paleolithic Culture of India had developed in 4. the Pleistocene period of ice age.




Which of the following pairs of Jain Texts and their 125. associated language is correctly matched?

The Svetambara Jain canon written in Ardha-1. Magadhi Prakrit.Religious texts of the Digambara Jain of the south 2. were written in the Maharashtri and Sauraseni Prakrits.The commentaries on Jainism texts were written 3. in Pali language.




Consider the following statements related to the 126. comparison of Jainism and Buddhism:

The conception of salvation in Jainism is similar 1. to the concept propagated by Buddhism.The Jaina conception of soul is radically different 2. from that of Buddhism. Buddhism laid great stress upon asceticism and 3. practiced it in a rigorous manner. The Buddhism philosophy of no-injury to animals 4. was carried to far greater excesses than was ever contemplated by Jainism.

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Consider the following statements related to 127. Pushpagiri University:

Pushpagiri was a noted centre of learning of 1. Buddhism only.The Ayurvedic healer Charaka studied at 2. Pushpagiri.The university has been mentioned in the 3. travelogues of the Huien Tsang.



1 only (d) 2 only(b)

Which of the following statement correctly defi nes 128. the term Dasas and Dasyus in the context of ancient history?

They were the fi nest warriors who mercilessly (a) plundered the habitats of natives of Indian subcontinents.

The dasas and dasyus were conquered by the (b) Aryans and treated as slaves.

The dasas and dasyus were the tribal chiefs and (c) priests who accompanied the Aryan invaders.

The dasas and dasyus were the part of the arya (d) Varna system.

Which of the following were the immediate impacts 129. of the Persian invasion on ancient India?

Persian art was used in the monolithic pillars of 1. Asoka and the sculptures found on them.It encouraged the political unifi cation of north 2. India under Mauryas.It led to the starting of the usage of the Kharoshti 3. script.




Consider the following statements related to the 130. contributions of Indo-Greek Rule in ancient India:

The Indo-Greeks rulers were the fi rst to issue 1. punch marked coins in India.They had introduced the Hellenistic art used in 2. Gandhara School of Art.They had sent missionaries to Central Asia and 3. China for the propagation of the Buddhism and Jainism.




Consider the following description: 131.

‘He was one of the greatest Rashtrakuta rulers who ruled for a long time. He preferred pursuit of religion and literature over war. He himself authored many books including the earliest Kannada book on Poetics’.

Which of the following rulers represent the above description?

Dantidurga (c) Govinda III (a)

Amoghvarsha I (d) Krishna I(b)

Which of the following kingdoms were involved 132. during infamous Tripartite struggle for Kannauj?

The Pratiharas of Central India.1.

The Paramaras of Malwa.2.

The Rashtrakutas of Deccan.3.

The Rathore of Kannauj.4.

The Chandelas of Bundelkhand.5.

The Palas of Bengal.6.




Which of the following statements is/are true 133. regarding Ashoka’s dhamma?

His teaching were meant to strengthen the 1. institution of family.

He held that if the people behaved well they 2. would attain nirvana.

It’s broad objective was to preserve the social 3. order.

Select the correct answer suing the code given below:

1 and 3 only (c) (a) 3 only


Which of the following is not the basic 134. characteristics of Rigvedic religion?

Indra was the most important divinity and was (a) lord of war.

Pusan was the God of storm and thunder. (b)

Sacrifi ces, and ritual offering of food and drink to (c) fi re in honour of the Gods, constituted the main religious practices.

Paryganya was the God of rain.(d)

Which of the following is the only Harappan city 135. with Radial streets?

Lothal (c) (a) Daimabad

Banwali (d) Kalibangam(b)

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Which of the following is/are the characteristic 136. features of Mesolithic age?

The Mesolithic people lived on hunting, fi shing 1. and food-gathering.

The fi rst human colonization of the Ganga plains 2. took place during this period.Mesolithic paintings have been found in 3. Bhimbetka caves which included animals and human scenes.

Select the correct answer using below given options:

1 only (c) (a) 1 and 2 only


Which of the following statements is/are true about 137. India’s ancient trade with Roman empire?

India used to export muslin, pearls and jewels to 1. Rome.Indian silk was very popular in Rome which they 2. named as Yavanpriya. The balance of trade was in favour of Roman 3. empire always.




Which of the following statements is/are true about 138. Harshavardhana?

He supported Buddhism, Vedism and Jainism.1. Fa-hein , a Chinese traveller came to India during 2. the times of Harsha.He patronized the University of Nalanda.3.


1 only (c) (a) None


Which of the following statement related to the 139. Indus valley civilization is incorrect?

Houses and other structures were made of 1. baked bricks which were joined in interlocking pattern.Clay, copper and bronze was used for making 2. pots. People of Harappa domesticated cattle, sheep, 3. goat, buffalo and pig.Dockyards have been discovered in Dholavira 4. and Lothal.

Consider the following statements related to the 140. Zen Buddhism:

It is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that 1. originated in China.It places less emphasis on scriptures and prefers 2. to focus on direct spiritual breakthroughs to truth.

They believe that Merit and de-merit was 3. dependent on previous birth.

Which of the above stated features is/are correct?

1 only (c) (a) 1 and 3 only


Which of the following statements is/are true about 141. the Gupta Age?

The largest number of gold coins were issued at 1. that time.

Sati was in practice during this age.2.

The Sanskrit language became prominent during 3. the Gupta period which gave rise to Nagari script.


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

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

Which of the following statements is/are true about 142. Sangam literature?

It was developed at the assembly of Tamil poets 1. under the royal patronage.

It depicts the Socio-economic history of the 2. southern India in a detailed manner.


1 only (c) (a) Both 1 and 2


Consider the following statements related to the 143. Post Mauryan Empires:

Satvahanas:1. promoted the growth of Jainism and the Sanskrit language.

Sunga dynasty: 2. patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism and built chaityas and viharas.

Kushans: 3. sent missionaries to Central Asia and China for the propagation of the Buddhism.


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

3 only (d) None(b)

Which of the following statements is/are true about 144. Samudragupta?

He believed in the policy of Ashoka i.e. policy of 1. peace and non-aggression.

The inscriptions about his glory are engraved in 2. the Allahabad pillar which carries the same of King Ashoka also.


1 only (c) (a) Both 1 and 2

2 only (d) None(b)

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Which of the following foreign visitor to India and 145. his era is correctly matched?

Megasthenes -(a) He was the ambassador of Seleucus in the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

Alberuni –(b) He was Moroccon traveller who visited India during the time of Mohammed Bin Tughlaq.

William Hawkins - (c) He led the fi rst voyage of the English East India Company to India during the reign of Auranzeb.

Huien Tsang –(d) He visited India during the reign of Vikramaditya.

Which of the following statements is/are true about 146. administrative path of Satavahanas rules?

Senapati: 1. He was appointed as provincial governer.Gaulmika:2. He was the administrative head of the rural areas.Uparakshita: 3. He was charged with the duty of building caves etc. for the monks.


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

2 and 3 only (d) None(b)

Which of the following is/are the reasons behind 147. the origin of Jainism and Buddhism during ancient period?

Kshatriyas, who functioned as rulers, reacted 1. strongly against the ritualistic domination of the Brahamanas.Use of punch marked coins which facilitated 2. trade and commerce and improved economic conditions of the Vaisyas.

Caste system became rigid and it created 3. inequality in the society.


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

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

Match the following:148. The Mahajanpadas Capital

A. Kamboja 1. Champa

B. Gandhara 2. Rajapura

C. Vatsas 3. Kaushambi

D. Anga 4. Taxila


A B C D

2 4 3 1(a)

3 4 2 1(b)

1 3 2 4(c)

3 2 4 1(d)

Which of the following statements is/are true 149. regarding position of women in Later Vedic period?

The status of women improved in later vedic 1. period relative to early vedic period.

There was an attempt towards establishment of 2. social stratifi cation on the gender lines.

Women often performed Sati and were deprived 3. of the right to attend assemblies.




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