CSP-2015:Indian History Test-1 Dt.15.10.2014
Instructions
1. Attempt all 100 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks
3. Maximum marks:200
4. Time allowed: 120 minutes
5. Negative marking as per UPSC rules
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1. Match the following using the codes:
List I [Description of location]
|
List II [Name of Indus Valley Site]
|
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A
|
Northern most site
|
1
|
Sutkejendaro
|
B
|
Southern most site
|
2
|
Manda
|
C
|
Easter most site
|
3
|
Daimabad
|
D
|
Western most site
|
4
|
Alamghirpur
|
Codes:
A B
C D
a) 1
2 3 4
b) 2
1 4 3
c) 2
3 4 1
d) 1
4 3 2
2.
Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological
finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I [Description of location]
|
List II [Name of Indus Valley Site]
|
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A
|
Lothal
|
1
|
Ploughing
field
|
B
|
Kalibangan
|
2
|
Dock
yard
|
C
|
Dholavira
|
3
|
Terracotta replica of
a plough
|
D
|
Banvali
|
4
|
An inscription comprising ten large
sized signs of the Harappan script
|
Codes:
A B
C D
A. 1
2 3 4
B. 2
1 4 3
C. 1 2
4 3
D. 2 1
3 4
3. Match the List I and List II and found
the answer from the codes given below.
List I [Type of burial found]
|
List II [Name of Indus Valley Site]
|
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A
|
Pot burial
|
1
|
Lothal
|
B
|
Dog burial
|
2
|
Surkotada
|
C
|
Coffin burial
|
3
|
Ropar
|
D
|
Joint burial
|
4
|
Harappa
|
Codes: A
B C D
A.
4 2
1 3
B.
4 3
1 2
C.
2 4
3 1
D.
2 3 4 1
4. Match the Lists and select the correct answer
with the help of codes given below
List
I [Harappan settlement
|
List
II [River bank on which site is located]
|
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A
|
Alamgiripur
|
1
|
Indus
|
B
|
Kalibangan
|
2
|
Ghaggar
|
C
|
Harappa
|
3
|
Hindon
|
D
|
Mohanjadaro
|
4
|
Ravi
|
Codes: A B
C D
A. 3
2 4 1
B. 4
1 3 2
C.
3 1
4 2
D.
4 2
3 1
5.
Which of the following crops, were cultivated by Indus people?
1) Cotton 2) Rice 3) Sugarcane 4) Barley
5) Wheat 6) Dates 7) Grapes
a)
All the above B. All except rice,
sugarcane
C.
All except sugarcane D. All except dates, grapes and
rice
6.
Which of
the following is not correct about Harappans?
1)
Harappans
worshipped Mother Goddess, Pashupati Deva, Phallas & Pipal tree
2)
They
did not believe in ghosts & Evil forces
3)
Their
life was horse centric
4)
They
worshiped animals such as unicorn(Rhino) & humpless bull
5)
Like
Egypt & Mesopotamia, they placed/worshiped gods in temples.
A)
1& 4 B) 1,4 &
5 C) 2, 3 & 5 D) 1,2,4 & 5
7. Consider the following statements with
regard to seal of Pashupathi mahadeva found at
Mohenjo-daro
1)
It depicts Pasupathi-Mahadeva/Proto-rudra in yogic posture with three
horns at head
2)
Buffalo, Elephant, Rhinoceros & Tiger and two deers are found in the
seal
3)
Presence of three horns is unique to Harappan culture.
Which of the above statements are true?
A)
1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2 D) All of
the above
8. Match the Lists and
select the correct answer with the help of codes given below
List I [Harappan site]
|
List II [Findings]
|
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A
|
Mohenjo-Daro
|
1
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Piece of woven cloth
& dancing girl
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B
|
Kot-diji
|
2
|
Largest
stone implements
|
C
|
Sutkagendar
|
3
|
Horse
bones
|
D
|
Chanhu-Daro
|
4
|
No citadel
|
Codes:
A B C
D
a)
1 2
3 4
b)
4 1
3 2
c)
1 2
4 3
d)
4 2
1 3
9. Which of the industries/crafts were
flourished during Harappan civilization
1)
Manufacturing of burnt bricks and bronze
2)
Weaving of wool and cotton cloth
3)
Seal and terracotta manufacturing
4)
Bead industry and Pottery
5)
Jewellery made of silver, gold and precious stones
A) 1,3 & 4 B) 1,2,3 & 4 C)
1,2,3 & 5 D) All of the above
10. Which of the following are correct with
regard to Indus Valley Civilization?
1) It was contemporary
of the Bronze Age civilization in Mesopotamia & Egypt
2) The dockyard at
Lothal and coastal towns Surkotada and Balakot was used for overseas trade
3) It is believed that
seals were used by merchants and traders to stamp their goods
4) Most of the seals were square shape and made
up of by a steatite
A) 1, 3 & 4 B) 1, 2, 3 & 4 C) 1,2,3 D) All of the above
11. Match the Lists and select the correct answer with the help
of codes given below
List I [Harappa site]
|
List II [Associated River ]
|
||
A
|
Lothal
|
1
|
Indus
|
B
|
Ropar
|
2
|
Saraswathi
|
C
|
Chanhu-daro
|
3
|
Bhogava
|
D
|
Banwali
|
4
|
Sutlej
|
Codes:
A B C
D
A.
3 4 2 1
B.
3 4 1 2
C.
4 3 2
1
D.
4 3 1
2
12. Match
List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List I (Tools )
|
List II ( Age )
|
||
A
|
Chopping tools, Hand axes and cleavers
|
1
|
Upper Paleolithic
|
B
|
Microliths
|
2
|
Middle
Paleolithic
|
C
|
Tools
made on flakes
|
3
|
Mesolithic
|
D
|
Larger
flakes and blades
|
4
|
Lower
Paleolithic
|
Codes: A
B C D
a)
4 3
2 1
b)
4 2
1 3
c)
3 4
1 2
d)
3 2
4 1
13. Which of the following site recognised as the ‘Word
Heritage Centre’ by UNESCO?
A. Murhana Pahar B. Burzahom C. Mehrgarh D. Bhimbetka
14. Match the List-I and List-II and select the
correct answer by using the codes
List I (Vedas )
|
List II ( Content )
|
||
A
|
Rig
Veda
|
1
|
Charms
& spells
|
B
|
Yajur
Veda
|
2
|
Hymns in praise of
gods
|
C
|
Sama Veda
|
3
|
Tunes for the hymns in
the Rigveda
|
D
|
Atharvana Veda
|
4
|
Hymns & rituals
|
Codes: A B
C D
A. 2
4 1 3
B. 4
3 1 2
C. 2
4 3 1
D. 2
3 4 1
15. Consider the following statements
a)
Havyavahana
means carrier of smoke/life to heavens, the Agni
b)
Purandhara
means “breaker of the forts”, the Lord Indra
Which
of the above statements are correct with regard to Rig-Veda Gods?
A) 1 only B) 2 only C) 1 & 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
16.
Match the List I wish List
II and select the correct answer using
the codes
given below :
List I (Vedic Terminology)
|
List II ( Meaning )
|
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A
|
Gomath
|
1
|
Head
of the family
|
B
|
Gavishti
|
2
|
Head of the Village
|
C
|
Gramini
|
3
|
Search for Cows
|
D
|
Kulapati
|
4
|
A person having many
Cows
|
Codes:
A
B C D
A. 3 4
1 2
B. 3 4
2 1
C. 4 3
2 1
D. 4 3
1 2
17. Which of the following statements regarding
Administration in Vedic Period are correct?
1. The smallest unit of administration
was family and followed by Tribe headed by King.
2. The main job of the King was to
protect the cows of the Tribe.
3. In return for the services rendered by
the King people used to offer him voluntary donations called ‘Bali’
4. Sabha, the council of elders was
playing advisory and judicial functions and Samithi, the assembly of people was
consulted on special occasions
5. The King had maintained regular or
standing army.
A. 1, 2 and
3
B. 1, 2, 3, and 4 C. All of
the above D. 1, 3 and 4
18. Which of the following statements was incorrect with
regard to position of women in early Vedic period?
A. The women were allowed to attend the
earliest assembly of people, called ‘Vidhatha’
B. Women could offer sacrifices along
with their husbands.
C. Some
of the women composed “hymns”
D. Widow re-marriage was not allowed and
child marriages were prevalent.
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. All of the above D. 1, 3 and 4
19. Which of the
following statements is incorrect
with regard to Vedic period?
A)
Gifts of cows and women slaves were prevalent
B) The
people were mostly pastorals and theft of Cows was prevalent
C)
The slaves were not used direct in agriculture or other producing
activities
D)
Kings used to gift land to the priests.
20. Which of the following statements is not
correct with regard to Later Vedic period?
1) Kingship becomes hereditary and kings became
more powerful.
2)
The “Varnashrama dharma” fully came into existence with creation of
untouchables outside the four Varnas.
3) The Gods of early Vedic period
lost importance and replaced by Trinity of Hinduism –
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
4) Sacrifices became far more important and elaborate
5) The Upanishads which were compelled during this period had criticized
the rituals and
Sacrifices and put emphasis on Karma Dharma & Moksha.
A) 1,
2, 3 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. All of the above D. 1, 3 and 4
21. Which of the following are reasons for raise of Jainism
and Buddhism during the end of the later Vedic period?
1) Vedic religious ceremonies had become
too rigid and expensive and beyond the means of common people
2) Corruption and evil practices crept into
religious practices
3) Most of the Vedic literature in Sanskrit
which is not understood by a common man.
4) Extensive animal sacrifices made them not
available for agriculture.
5) Caste system became too rigid and
untouchables are created.
A.1, 2, 3 and
4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. All of the above D. 1, 3 and 4
22. Which of the following statements regarding the
Agriculture technology that existed during the Later Vedic Age is incorrect?
a)
The
Satapatha Brahmana makes mention of ploughing
rituals
b)
Iron
was used to clear forests to prepare it for Agricultural cultivation
c)
Later
Vedic texts speaks of six, eight, twelve and even twenty four oxen yoked to the
plough
d)
The
common use of copper plough increased agricultural productivity.
23. The megaliths of South
India are mainly associated with following age..
A. Iron Age B. Mesolithic age C. Neolithic age D. Chalcolithic age
24. Consider the
following statements:
1)
Patriarchal
joint family system was found in early Vedic age.
2)
Women
enjoyed considerable liberty in early Vedic Age.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
1
only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
25. Match the
following:
List I (River)
|
List II ( Old name)
|
||
A
|
Jhelum
|
1
|
Vitasta
|
B
|
Chenab
|
2
|
Askini
|
C
|
Ravi
|
3
|
Parushini
|
D
|
Sutlej
|
4
|
Sutudri
|
Codes: A B
C D
A. 2
1 4 3
B. 1
2 4 3
C. 2
1 3 4
D. 1
2 3 4
26.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes
List
I (Activity)
|
List
II ( Exponent)
|
||
A
|
Vaisheshika
|
1
|
Patanjali
|
B
|
Sankhya
|
2
|
Kanada
|
C
|
Purva Mimamsa
|
3
|
Jaimini
|
D
|
Yoga
|
4
|
Kapila
|
Codes:
A B C
D
A. 2 4
3 1
B. 2 4
1 3
C. 4 2
3 1
D. 4 2
1 3
27. Which
Neolithic sites among the following show evidence of pit-dwelling and use of bone
Tools?
A. Burzahom
B. Mehrgarh
C. Amri
D. Inamgarh
28. The Jain texts were composed in
A. Pali B. Sanskrit C. Arthamaghadhi D. None of the above
29. Match the List I with List II and select the correct
answer from the codes given below
List
I (Buddhist council)
|
List
II ( President)
|
||
A
|
First
Council
|
1
|
Mogaliputta Tissa
|
B
|
Second
council
|
2
|
Vasumitra
|
C
|
Third Council
|
3
|
Mahakasyapa
|
D
|
Fourth Council
|
4
|
Saba Kami
|
A B
C D
A. 3
4 2 1
B. 3
4 1
2
C. 1
4 2 3
D. 3
2 1 4
30.
Which of the correct chronological sequence of urbanizations in the ancient civilizations?
A.
Indus, Mesopotamia, China and Egypt
B.
Mesopotamia, Indus, Egypt and China
C.
Mesopotamia, China, Indus and Egypt
D.
Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and Indus
31. Which of the following is correct regarding Indus Valley civilization?
A. Indus
people widely used stone followed by copper, bronze, silver and gold
B. Indus people widely used bronze followed by stone, copper, gold and silver
C. Indus
people widely used stone followed by bronze, copper, silver and gold
D. Indus people widely used copper followed by bronze, stone, gold and silver
32. Which of the
following statements are not common to both Budhdhism and Jainism?
A. Non- recognition of existence of God
B. Austerity
and extreme non-violence, even towards germs
C. Ahimsa or
Non-violence
D.
Disapproval of rituals and sacrifices
33.
Which of the following statements are true with regard to Megasthanes
1) He was the ambassador of Greek King,
Seleucus-I to the court of Chandragupta
Maurya
2) In his book, “Indica” he gave detail
account of political, social, economic &
religious life of India.
3)
He
has divided India society into 7 castes & stated that no slavery and usury
was found in India
4) He is considered to be first foreign
ambassador to India
A.
1,
2 & 3 B) 2, 3 &4 C) 1 & 2 D) All of the above
34. Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the King,
Ashoka the Great?
1) He was viceroy of Ujjain at the
death of his father, Bindusara
2) His kingdom stretched from
Afghanistan in the West to Assam & Bangladesh in the East
& Himalayas in the North to
Tamilnadu and Northern Kerala in South.
3) After becoming King in 273 BC,
Kalinga war (261) was his first and last battle
4) The Kalinga war had a great impact
on him and prompted him to embrace Budhism.
5) He was not cruel in his early life.
A) Only 5 B)
only 3 C) 1 only D) None
35. Which one of the following edicts mentions
the personal name of Asoka?
A. Kalsi B. Rumindei C. Special Kalinga Edict D. Maski
36. Which one of the following is NOT true of Asokan edicts?
a)
They
appear to be the earliest specimens of Prakrit language in India.
b)
They
are engraved on rocks, on polished stones, etc.
c)
They
are found only in India
d)
They
are found engraved in four scripts
37. “A single wheel
cannot move and hence the king must appoint counselors and listen to their
advice.”
The above statement is attributed to
A. Kautilya B. Megasthenes C. Yajnavalkya D. Parasara
38. Which of the following kings have left inscriptions
mentioning the Sudarsana Lake?
1. Ashoka 2. Rudradaman 3. Samudragupta 4. Skandagupta
Choose the correct
answer from the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 2 and 4
39. A bilingual inscription, inscribed in Greek & Aramaic,
issued by Ashoka the great is found at
A. Mansera B. Puskalavati C. Sahbazgarhi D. Kandahar
40. “Patavedikas”
and “Pulisanis” of Ashokan edicts are related to
A. Military Dept. B. Commerce
& Commerce C. Police Dept. D. Espionage
41. In the “Buddhist literature Milindapanha
appears in Question – Answer form between Nagasena and
A. Kanishka B. Menander C. Euthidemus D. Antialcidas
42. Mrichchakatika, an ancient Indian book
written by Shudraka deals with
a) The love affair of a Brahman with the
daughter of a courtesan
b) The victory of Chandragupta-II over
the Shaka Kshatrapas of western India.
c) The military expeditions and exploits
of Samudra Gupta
d) The love affair between a Gupta King
and a princess of Kamarupa
43. In the field of
literature, which of the following can be attributed to the Gupta Age?
a)
The
Bhagavadgita was finally written during this age
b)
The
Ramayana and Mahabharata were finally compiled probably in the 4th
century A.D.
c)
The
Puranas and many Smritis were finally compiled during this age.
d)
All
the above.
44. Match the following :
List
I (Buddhist council)
|
List
II ( President)
|
||
A
|
Raghuvamsa
|
1
|
Kalidasa
|
B
|
Panchatantra
|
2
|
Amarasimha
|
C
|
Amarakosa
|
3
|
Sudraka
|
D
|
Mrichakatika
|
4
|
Vishnusarma
|
A B
C D
A. 1
4 3 2
B.
1
4 2 3
C. 3
4 1 2
D. 2
1 3 4
45. Which of the
following are true with regard to one of the great Indian scientists,
A. Baudhayana was a great mathematician lived
around 800 BC
B.
He has propounded the famous “Pythogarus Theory” around 200 years before
the Pythogarus invented it.
C.
His other inventions were drawing a circle and square with same area, the value
of
square root of 2 and approximate value of ‘pi’ etc.
D.
All of the above
46. Which of the following are true with regard
to ‘Sushruta?
1.
He
is called the father of plastic surgery
and lived in the 6th Century BC
2.
In
his book Sushruta Samhitha he described how to pull teeth fixing of broken
bones, fixes of blockages in the
intestines
3.
He
advocated surgery which is now popularly called as caesarean surgery
4.
He
has mended a nose which is pioneering work in the field of plastic surgery.
A)
Only 1 &2 B)
only 2 & 3 C) only 2
D) all of them
47. Which of the following are true with regard
to ‘Charaka’, the father of Indian Medicine?
1.
He
was famous physician lived around 300 BC and appears to be a wandering Buddhist
monk.
2.
He
wrote “charaka samhitha’ and he was adept in human autonomy and metabolism.
3.
He
has stated hart was a controlling centre but wrongly stated heart had one
cavity.
4.
He
was very good in diagnosing the disease and then giving treatment.
A)
Only 1 &2
B) only 2 & 3 C)
only 2 D) All of them
48. Which of the following are true with regard
to ‘Kanada’?
1.
The sage
Kanada lived around 6th Century BC
2.
He
is the first proponent of Atomic Theory
3.
He
has stated that the Atom or Paramanu is indivisible and the world is made of
the atoms.
4.
He
also spoke of tendency of atoms to combine and form what presently called as
molecules.
A)
Only 1 &2
B) only 2 & 3 C)
only 2 D) all of them
49. Which of the
following are not the “Nine Jewels” who adorned the court of Chandragupta II
popularly called as Vikramaditya.
A. Kalidasa B. Vetala Bhatta C. Sudraka D. Vahara Mihira
50.
Which of the following facts are true about Fa-hein and his visit to
India?
1. He visited India during the reign of
Gupta emperor, Chandragupta Vikramaditya in 405 AD
2. He visited India by land route through
Gobi desert, Pamir plateau, Gandhara and returned to china by sea route
3. He translated some important Buddhist
tests to Chinese from Sanskrit, one of them being Mahaparinirvana sutra.
4. He gave valuable account on customs of
people, pataliputra and trade
5. He did not travel much in India
A) 1,2,3 & 4 B)
1 and 3 only C) 1, 2 & 3 only D)
All of them
51. Which of the
following is not the source of Guptas and their history?
A.
Allahabad
Prasasthi composed by Harisena
B.
Mehrauli
Iron Pillar inscription
C.
Eran
Copper plate inscription
D.
Aihole
inscription.
52. Which Gupta King
issued coins describing himself as fighting with Lions and playing with harp, a
veena like musical instrument?
A.
Chandra
Gupta I
B.
Chandra
Vikramadhithya II
C.
Samudra
Gupta
D.
Skanda
Gupta
53. Which Gupta King
issued coins depicting the signs of Ashwamedha Yaga?
A. Samudra Gupta
B. Ghatoth Gaja
C. Kumara Gupta I
D. Sri Gupta
54. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
( Name of the Author)
|
List
II (Book)
|
||
A
|
Visakha Datta
|
1
|
Meetakshara
|
B
|
Bhasa
|
2
|
Dasakumara Charitha
|
C
|
Dandi
|
3
|
Swapna Vasava Datta
|
D
|
Vignaneshwara
|
4
|
Mudra Rakshasam
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 1 2 4 3
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 4 3 1 2
55. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
( Name of the King)
|
List
II (Activity)
|
||
A
|
Chandra Gupta II
|
1
|
Shifting of Capital
from Patalaiputra to Ujjain
|
B
|
Skanda Gupta
|
2
|
Repulsing the attacks
of Huns and Pushyabhuthi Tribes
|
C
|
Kumara Gupta I
|
3
|
Founding of Nalanda
University
|
D
|
Chandra Gupta I
|
4
|
Starting of Gupta Era
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 1 2 4 3
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 4 3 1 2
56. Arrange the Kings of
Gupta dynasty in the correct order.
1)
Gatothkacha 2) Kumara Gupta
I 3) Skanda Gupta
4)
Chandra Gupta I 5) Samudra
Gupta 6) Chandra Gupta
Vikramaditya
A) 4, 1, 2, 5, 6 and 3 B) 1, 2, 5, 4, 6 and 3 C) 2, 5, 6, 4, 1 and 3 D) 1, 4, 5, 6, 2 and 3
57. Fahien, the Chinese traveler
visited Gupta Empire during the reign of Chandra Gupta II. Which one of the following way he did not
described Indians at that point of time.
A. Honest People
B. Law
abiders and punishments were not harsh
C.
Mostly vegetarian
D.
Mostly Non-vegetarian
58. King Kharavela of Chedi dynasty has issued
Hathigumpha inscription which describes his war achievements and which of the
religions he had followed?
A. Buddhism B. Jainism C. Hinduism D. None of the above
59. Chandra Gupta I was considered as
the real founder of the dynasty though Sri Gupta
founded the Gupta dynasty. He introduced Gupta Era in 320 A.D and
married Kumara Devi, the
Princess of Lichachvas. Which of the
following cities he got as a Marriage Gift?
A.
Ujjain B. Pataliputra C.
Kanauj D.
None of the above.
60. List I with List II and select the
correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(Book & Author)
|
List
II (Theme)
|
||
A
|
Kaumidi Mahostavam by
Varjaka
|
1
|
Play on the urban life
under the Guptas
|
B
|
Devi Chandra Guptam by
Viasaka Chandra Gupta
|
2
|
Modes of Chandra Gupta
II coming to power killing his brother Rama Gupta marrying his sister-in-law
Druva Devi.
|
C
|
Mrichachakatikam by
Sudraka
|
3
|
Modes of Chandra Gupta
I coming to power
|
D
|
Vasava Datta by Bhasa
|
4
|
A love story between a
trader and daughter of a court dancer.
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 3 2 4 1
B. 3 2 1 4
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 4 3 1 2
61.
Samudra Gupta who was called as Indian Nepolean by Vincent Smith for his
Military Expeditions and Victories over other Kings, has not followed one of
these policies with regard to the Conquered States?
A.
Sangraha (total annexation).
B.
Vimochana (liberation of some territories)
C. Anugraha (restoration of the
territories)
D. Astheya (Non-stealing)
62. Describe the correct
order of the administrative units from larger to smaller under Guptas.
A. Bhukthi, Vishaya, Vidhi and Grama
B. Grama, Vidhi, Vishaya and Bhukthi
C. Bhukthi, Vidhi, Vishaya and Grama
D. Grama, Vidhi, Bhukthi and Vishaya
63. Which of the following inscription
states that during the Gupta Period neither the King nor Kingdom has any
ownership over the land?
A. Allahabad Prasasthi
B. Junahgad Inscription
C. Paharpur Iron plate inscription
D. None of the above.
64. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(Term)
|
List
II (Meaning)
|
||
A
|
Vishthi
|
1
|
Forced work extracted
from the farmers
|
B
|
Udranga
|
2
|
Water tax
|
C
|
Hala, Karisa and Kulle
vepa
|
3
|
Measurements of the
land
|
D
|
Vatha, Bhutha and
Daanya
|
4
|
Revenue for the
Kingdom.
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 3 2 1 4
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 4 3 1 2
65.
During the Gupta period, trade with Romans was routed through the Red Sea. Which of the
following
books written by an unknown author describes the different port facilities in
the
Kingdom
and also the trade between Roman Kingdom and India.
A. Record of the Buddhist Kingdoms.
B. Periplus
of the Eritrean Sea
C.
Manimegalai
D.
Silappadhigaram
66.
The Saamantha system was unique aspect of Gupta administration. The Saamanthas were
the
Civil Servants which were given land grants first of its kind by the Guptas, in
lieu of salaries.
Which
of the following functions were done by the Civil Servants on behalf of the
King.
A. Military B. Civil C. Judicial D. All of the above.
67. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(Agricultural Terms)
|
List
II (Meaning)
|
||
A
|
Deva Matrukas
|
1
|
Land Revenue
assessment methods
|
B
|
Krushinala
|
2
|
Fertile tracks of the
empire
|
C
|
Anirvasitha
|
3
|
Tillers of the soil
|
D
|
Kulyavapa, Dronavapa
and Nivartna
|
4
|
Independent Shudra
Cultivators
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 4 3 1 2
68. Consider
the following statements:
1. Guptas were the first to start
construction of temples in North India and develop a new style of temple
architecture called “Nagara style”
2. Royal boar (Raja Varaha) was the
specimen of Guptas culture found in the Gupta temples.
3. Garuda is the official emblem of the
Guptas.
4. Paintings a Ajantha & Ellora in
Mahatrashtra and Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh were started by the Guptas.
5. All the literary forms such as Kavya,
Drama, Short stories, Sattire and Dictionary composition reached the perfection
under the Gupats.
Which of the above statements are
true?
A. 1, 2, 4, 5 B. 1, 2, 3, 5 C.
1, 4, 5 D. All of the
above.
69. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(Book & Author)
|
List
II (Theme)
|
||
A
|
Amarakhosa by Amara
Simha
|
1
|
First dictionary in
Sanskrit
|
B
|
Panchatantra by Vishnu
Sharma
|
2
|
Short stories
|
C
|
Chandra Vyakarana by
Chandra Ghomin
|
3
|
Grammar
|
D
|
Jain Ramayan by Jain
Monk Vimla
|
4
|
Sita depicted as
Sister to Rama
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 4 3 1 2
70. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(King/dynasty)
|
List
II (Title/s Assumed)
|
||
A
|
Chandra Gupta Vikramadithya II
|
1
|
Sakari, Parama
Bhagawatha, Sahasanka, Vikramadithya
|
B
|
Samudra Gutpa
|
2
|
Kavi Raja
|
C
|
Kumara Gupta I
|
3
|
Mahendra Adithya
|
D
|
Gupta Kings
|
4
|
Parameshwara Parama
Battaraka Maha Rajadi Raja
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 1 2 3 4
D. 4 3 1 2
71. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Villagesunder
Mauryas )
|
List
II (Meaning)
|
||
A
|
Pariharika
|
1
|
Tax exempted villages
|
B
|
Ayudheeya
|
2
|
Villages which supply
soldiers
|
C
|
Hiranya
|
3
|
Villages which pay
taxes in the form gold, Food grains and cattle
|
D
|
Kupya
|
4
|
Villages which supply
raw materials
|
E
|
Seetha
|
5
|
Villages owned by
King/Government
|
Codes:
A B C D E
A. 1 2 3 4
5
B. 5 4 3 2 1
C. 5 4 3 1 2
D. 4 3 1 2 5
72.
Prabhavathi Gupta, daughter of Chandra Gupta II who was married to Vakataka
King
Rundrasena
II, issued Poona Copper Plate inscription and what is the content of this
Inscription?
A. Details about agriculture policy
and agriculture systems.
B. General Administration
C. Military conquest of Samudra
Gupta
D. None of the above.
73.
Consider the following statements:
1. During the Gupta period, Buddha
was regarded as one of the Avatara of Vishnu.
2. Mahabharath, Ramayan and
Bhagawath Geeta were compiled during this period.
3. Gupta period is called Golden Age
in the fields of Art, Architecture, Literature, Astronomy and Medicine.
4.
Gupta’s were the followers of Buddhism.
Which of the above statements are NOT true?
A. Only 1 B.
Only 4 C. Both and 1
and 4 D.
None of the above.
74.
Which of the following books, dealing with the Law were regarded as the
Arthashastra of the
Guptas?
A. Neetisara written by Kamandaka
B. Mithakshara written by
Vigneshwara
C. Raghuvamsham by Kalidasu
D. Navaneethikam
75. Consider
the following statements
1. The court of Chandra Gupta
Vikramadithya II was adorned by Nine Exponents,
famously called Nava Ratnas
2. The court of Krishnadevaraya
was adorned by 8 poets called “Astadiggajas”
3. Both Navaratnas and
Astadiggajas were poets.
Which of the above statements is/are
false?
A.
3
only B. Only 1 C. Only 2 D. None of the statements are
false
76. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(Navaratna)
|
List
II (Achievements)
|
||
A
|
Arya Bhatta
|
1
|
First measured the
radius of Earth
|
B
|
Varaha Mihira
|
2
|
Introduced Romasa
Siddhantha, the basis for Lunar Calendar
|
C
|
Brahma Gupta
|
3
|
The theory of
gravitation
|
D
|
Dhanvantari
|
4
|
Ayurvedic Medicine and
Surgery
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 1 2 3 4
D. 4 3 1 2
77. Which of the
following describes meaning/significance of “Sallekhana” correctly?
A. It is a method of finding salvation
among Buddhists
B. It is an architectural design of
buildings in the Ancient India
C. It is a kind of Yoga propounded by Patanjali
D. It is a method of finding salvation by
observing severe fasting among Jains
78. Consider the
following statements
1. “Sutta Pitika” describes the teachings
of Buddha.
2. “Vinaya Pitika” describes the rules
and regulations of Buddhist Sangha.
3. “Abhidhamma Pitika” describes the
philosophy of “Buddha Dhamma”
Which of the above statements are true?
A.
Only
1 B. Only 2 C. 1 and 3 D. All of them
79. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(Buddhist Structures)
|
List
II (Meaning)
|
||
A
|
Stupa
|
1
|
Stories on the early
births of Buddha
|
B
|
Chaitya
|
2
|
Monastery
|
C
|
Vihara
|
3
|
Prayer hall
|
D
|
Jatakas
|
4
|
Structure built on
relics of Buddha
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 1 2 3 4
D. 4 3 1 2
80. Consider the
following names
1. Samhitha 2. Jaya Samhitha 3. Panchama Veda 4. Brihat Samhitha
Which of the above names
are used to describe the great epic, Mahabharata?
A.
1
and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. All of the above
81. Acharya Nagarjuna
has proposed “Madhyamika Siddhantha” which explains the famous “Sunyavaadha”
[theory of emptiness] and he is contemporary
of which of the following Satavahana Kings?
A. Gauthami Putra Satakarni B. Yagansri
Satakarni
C. Kunthala Sathakarni D. None of the
above
82.
Consider the following statements on Lord Sri Krishna
1.
Chandogya Upanishad contains the earliest reference to Lord Krishna and says
that
Krishna was son of Devaki and disciple of Ghora Angiresa.
2. Vishnu was as minor
God in early Vedic period and was worshiped as one of the forms of
Surya/Sun God in
Rig Veda.
3. Narayana was a
non-vedic tribal God called bhagavat and his worhsipers were called as
bhagavatas.
4. By 2nd
century BC God Vishnu and Narayana was merged and came to be known as
“Narayana Vishnu”.
5. The Jayasamhitha
equates Krishna with Vishnu and followers of Vishnu, narayana and
Krishna merged by
200BC and resulted in emergence of “Vaishnavism or Bhagavatism”.
Which of the above statements are true?
A. All of the above B. 1 to 4 only C. 2 to 5 only D. 1, 3 and 5 only
83. Consider the following statements:
1) The magnificent iron pillar at
Mehrauli was made during the reign of
Samudragupta
2) The outstanding copper image of Buddha
belongs to Gupta period is now kept at National Museum at Delhi
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
A) 1 only B) 2
only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
84.
Which of the following can be said to have led to the fall of Guptas?
A. Invasions of Huns
A.
Financial
difficulties
B.
Insubordination
of feudatories
C.
All
the above
85.
Consider the following statements:
1)
Guptan
administration was highly centralized and bureaucratized.
2)
Kumaramatyas
were important functionaries in the administration of Guptas
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
A) 1
only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
86. Consider the following statements:
1.
All
caves of Ajanta belong to Buddhism alone
2.
All
Ajanta caves were built by the Guptas
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
87. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I ( Term in temple architecture )
|
List
II (Meaning/description )
|
||
A
|
Sikhara
|
1
|
Gateway-towers of south Indian temples
|
B
|
Vimana
|
2
|
Tower on the sanctum
sanctorum in Nagara style
|
C
|
Gopuram
|
3
|
Tower on the sanctum
sanctorum in Dravida style
|
D
|
Garbagriha
|
4
|
Sanctum sanctorum or Enclosure
where main deity is placed
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 3 2 1 4
C. 2 3 1 4
D. 4 3 2 1
88. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
(Term in temple architecture)
|
List
II (Meaning/description )
|
||
A
|
Kalasa
|
1
|
|
B
|
Amalaka
|
2
|
A pot like structure, sitting on the
amalaka
|
C
|
Urushringa
|
3
|
|
D
|
Ardha mandapa
|
4
|
Stone or metal disk, often with
ridges, that sits on a temple's main tower
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 4 1 3
C. 2 4 3 1
D. 4 3 2 1
89. Arrange the
following ancient Sanskrit scholars in the order of their time.
1. Panini 2. Patanjali 3. Amarasimha 4. Chandragomin
A. 1, 2, 3 & 4 B. 4, 3, 2 & 1 C. 2, 3, 4 & 1 D. 3, 2, 4 & 1
90. What is the effect of Huns attack on the caste
system of India?
A. Caste System got strengthened B. Simplified
C. No change
D. Ceased to exist
91. Which of the
following dynasty is not there during Sangam age in South India?
A. Cheras B. Cholas C. Pallavas D. Pandyas
92. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Authors and
their work)
|
List
II (content )
|
||
A
|
Silappaadikaram by
Ilango Adigal
|
1
|
Story of Kovalan and
his wife, Kannagi
|
B
|
Mannimekhalai by Settasaisattanar
|
2
|
Story of Manimekhala,
daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi, a beaty who excelled in fine arts
|
C
|
Saivaga Chintamani by
Tiruttakadevatar
|
3
|
A story of a great
character, Saivaga who later became a Jain monk
|
D
|
Thirukkural by Thiruvalluvar
|
4
|
Bible of Sangam
literature dealing with ethics and morals.
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 3 2 1 4
C. 2 3 1 4
D. 4 3 2 1
93. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Name of the
native dynasty )
|
List
II (Capital)
|
||
A
|
Sungas
|
1
|
Videesha/vidisha in MP
|
B
|
Kanvas
|
2
|
Pataliputra
|
C
|
Satavahanas
|
3
|
Singhapura
|
D
|
Chedi dynasty
|
4
|
Paithan and
Dhanyakataka or Amaravati
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 1 2 4 3
C. 2 3 1 4
D. 4 3 2 1
94. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Foreign
races/dynasty)
|
List
II (Greatest King)
|
||
A
|
Indo-Greeks
|
1
|
Gondophernes
|
B
|
Sakas
|
2
|
Kanishka
|
C
|
Kushans
|
3
|
Rudradaman
|
D
|
Parthians
|
4
|
Menander
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 1 2 4 3
C. 2 3 1 4
D. 4 3 2 1
95. Consider the
following statements
1. Both Ashoka the Great and Kaniska were
responsible for spread of Buddhism outside India
2. Ashoka conducted 3rd Buddhist
council and sent his son Mahendra to spread Theravada
Buddhism in Sri Lanka
3. Kanishka conducted 4th
Buddhist council and sent Kasyapa and Mathanga to spread
Buddhism in China and Tibet
4. Kaniska
had succeeded in sorting out the differences cropped among Buddhists at 4th
Council
Which of the above
statements are true?
A.
1
and 4 B. 2 and 3 C. 1, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2 and 3
96.
“He was the greatest scholar of Rig Vedic Period and composed the famous
“Brihadaranyaka Upanishad” dealing with the topic, transmigration of souls and
this is the first account on life after death in India. The scholar was called
for discussion by one of the woman scholars of the time, Gargi. He had adorned
the court Janaka, father of Sita.” Identify the scholar.
A. Rishi Vashista B. Viswa Mitra C. Yagnavalkya D. Agastya
97. Consider the
following statements on one of the kings of ancient India
1. He is, perhaps, the first king to have
a standing army in ancient India
2. He expanded the kingdom by matrimonial
alliances which was first of its kind in India and
got Kashi as a marriage gift from Aisvaka
dynasty.
3. He was known for his military skills
too. He defeated Bramhadatta of Anga and annexed
Anga into Magadha.
4. He was contemporary of Gauthama Buddha
and Vardhaman Mahavira and friend of
Buddha
5.
He was imprisoned by his own son and starved to death.
Who is the king
described above?
A.
Bimbisara of Haryanka dynasty
B. Kalashoka of Sishunaga dynasty
C. Bindusara of Maurya Dynasty D. Mahapadmananda of Nanda
dynasty
98. Ashoka the Great is
the first king to speak to people through his rock edicts. He used Prakrith
language in his edicts and used different scripts in different regions of his
kingdom. Which one of the following scripts was used by him?
A. Kharosti B. Aramaic and Greek C. Bramhi D. All of them
99. Who was the king of
Magadha at the time of Alexander’s invasion in western India?
A. Dhanananda B. Vijayananda C. Mahapadmananda D. Brihadratha
100. List I with List II
and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Form of
Buddhism)
|
List
II (Country where it is popular)
|
||
A
|
Theravada
|
1
|
India
|
B
|
Mahayana
|
2
|
Sri Lanka
|
C
|
Tantrayana or
Vajrayana
|
3
|
China and Tibet
|
D
|
Neo-Buddhism or
Navayana
|
4
|
Bhutan and Mangolia
|
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 2 3 1 4
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