Practice Question for Ras,PSi and All other Rpsc exams.
1. The first newspaper published by an Indian in an Indian language was?
[1] Bengal Gazette [2] Samvad Kaumudi
[3] Digdarshan [4] Udant Martand
[5] Question Not Attempted
2. Which of the following newspapers advocated the revolutionary movement?(ras)
A. Sandhya B. Yugantar
C. Navjeevan D. Harijan
Choose the correct options from the above.
[1] A and B only [2] C and D only
[3] A, C and D only [4] All of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
3. Match the following-Communist Newspaper Centre(Ras)
A. The Socialist i. Punjab
B. Navayug ii. Madras
C. Inquilab iii. Bombay
D. Labour Kisan Gazette iv. Bengal
[1] iii iv i ii [2] iv iii ii i
[3] i iv iii ii [4] iii ii i iv
[5] Question Not Attempted
4. Identify the mismatched pair from the following-(Ras)
[1] Raleigh Commission – University Commission
[2] Sargent Plan – Primary and Secondary
[3] Wardha Plan – Basic Education
[4] Sadler Commission – First Indian Commission
[5] Question Not Attempted
5. Which of the following was not a recommendation of the Wood’s Dispatch Commission?(Ras)
[1] Establishment of a public education department in each province.
[2] Establishment of universities in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras on the lines of the University of London.
[3] Primary education should be given in the English language.
[4] Promotion of women’s education.
[5] Question Not Attempted
6. Who among the following were the supporters of English education-(Ras)
A. William Bentinck B. Thomas Munro
C. James Prinsep D. H.H. Wilson
E. Elphinstone
Choose the correct option from the above.
[1] A, B and C only [2] A, B and E only
[3] C, D and E only [4] A, B C and D
[5] Question Not Attempted
7. Arrange the following princely states merged under the Doctrine of Lapse in chronological order-(Ras)
A. Jhansi
B. Udepur
C. Satara
D. Baghat
[1] D – A – B – C [2] B – C – A – D
[3] C – D – B – A [4] A – D – C – B
[5] Question Not Attempted
8. Match the following-Leader Place of Revolution
A. Khan Bahadur Khan i. Ruhelkhand
B. Shahmal ii. Barout
C. Shahzada Feroze iii. Mandsaur
D. Gonu iv. Singhbhum
A B C D A B C D
[1] i ii iii iv [2] ii i iv iii
[3] iv iii ii i [4] iii iv i ii
[5] Question Not Attempted
9. Which place was called the nursery of soldiers?
[1] Kanpur [2] Awadh
[3] Bengal [4] Jhansi
[5] Question Not Attempted
10. Who among the following is said to be the pioneer of cultural renaissance in western India?
[2] Keshav Chandra Sen
[3] Mahadev Govind Ranade
[4] Raja Ram Mohan Roy
[5] Question Not Attempted
11. Choose the incorrect statement related to Deoband movement-
[1] It was a supporter of modernization.
[2] It supported Congress.
[3] It opposed the British rule.
[4] It opposed Aligarh movement.
[5] Question Not Attempted
12. Identify the mismatched pair from the following-
[1] Manav Dharm Sabha – Mansaram
[2] Sharda Sadan – Savitri Bai Phule
[3] Hindu Luther – Dayanand Saraswati
[4] Lokhitwadi – Gopal Hari Deshmukh
[5] Question Not Attempted
13. Consider the following statements regarding Sangam period-
A. All the three Sangams were organized under the patronage of Pandya rulers.
B. Information about the three dynasties of Chera, Chola and Pandya is obtained from Sangam literature.
C. Kannada literature was compiled in Sangams. Choose the correct statement/statements from the
[1] A only [2] A and B only
[3] A and C only [4] B only
[5] Question Not Attempted
14. Statement-I: The book named Jeevak Chintamani was written by Tirutakadevar, it is also called ‘story of Anklet’.
Statement-II: Seethle Satanar wrote a Tamil Text Manimekhale.
Choose the incorrect statement/statements from the above-
[1] Statement I only
[2] Statement II only
[3] Both Statement I and Statement II
[4] Neither Statement I, nor Statement II
[5] Question Not Attempted
15. Statement-I: Karikala was the ruler of the Chola dynasty and he established Puhar city.
Statement-II: Megasthenes has called the Chola kingdom as ‘Mavar Kingdom’, where pearls were traded.
Choose the correct statement/statements from the above-
[1] Statement I only
[2] Statement II only
[3] Both Statement I and Statement II
[4] Neither Statement I nor Statement II
[5] Question Not Attempted
16. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched- Work Author
[1] Manasollasa – Someshwar III
[2] Mitakshara – Medhatithi
[3] Swapnavasavadatta – Vats Bhatti
[4] Dashgeetika Sutra – Aryabhatta
[5] Question Not Attempted
17. Match the following:Composition Author
A. Yapparungalam i. Tolamili
B. Nannul ii. Jayangondar
C. Shoolmani iii. Amritsagar
D. Kalingattuparni iv. Kalladnar
v. Pavanandi
[1] v iv iii i [2] iii v i ii
[3] v ii i iv [4] iii ii iv v
[5] Question Not Attempted
18. Consider the following statements-
A. Shiva, Parvati and Kartikeya have been described in Kalidasa’s epic Kumarasambhava.
B. Vikramorvasiya is a play by Kalidasa which consists of story of Pururava and Urvashi.
C. Kalidasa’s play Malavikagnimitram is based on the ruler of the Satavahana dynasty.
Choose the correct statement(s) from the above-
[1] A and B only [2] B and C only
[3] All of the above [4] A and C only
[5] Question Not Attempted
19. Which of the following texts is written in Prakrit language ?
[1] Venisanhar [2] Milindapanho
[3] Ashtang Hridaya [4] Gatha Saptashati
[5] Question Not Attempted
20. Which of the following are called the Three Jewels of Tamil literature ?
A. Thiruvalluvar B. Pugalendi
C. Kuttana D. Kambana
[1] A, B and C [2] A, B and D
[3] B, C and D [4] A, C and D
[5] Question Not Attempted
21. Statement-1: Aihole inscription is written in Prakrit language and Brahmi script.
Statement-2: Chalukya ruler Pulakeshin II defeated Pallava king Mahendravarman and captured the northern part of his empire.
Choose the correct statement(s) from the above-
[1] Statement I only
[2] Statement II only
[3] Both Statement I and Statement II
[4] Neither Statement I nor Statement II
[5] Question Not Attempted
22. Statement-I: Tamil Ramayana was composed by Perundevanar, the court scholar of Pallava ruler
Nandivarman III.
Statement-II: During the reign of Chalukya ruler Kulothunga III, Kamban translated Mahabharata into
Tamil under the name of Bharat Venava.
Choose the correct statement(s) from the above-
[1] Statement I only
[2] Statement II only
[3] Both Statement I and Statement II
[4] Neither Statement I nor Statement II
[5] Question Not Attempted
23. The word ‘Ghatika’ found in the Pallava literature denoted-
[1] Navigation tool
[2] Education centre
[3] Public water reservoir
[4] Medical centre
[5] Question Not Attempted
24. A. Rajarajeshwar temple was built by Chola ruler Arimolivarman.
B. Brihadeshwar temple is built in the Aparajit style of temple architecture.
C. Chola ruler Parantak II captured the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Choose the correct statement(s) from the above-
[1] A only [2] B only
[3] A and B only [4] C only
[5] Question Not Attempted
25. The Ratha temples of Mahabalipuram are built in which Dravidian temple architectural style ?
A. Nandivarman II style
B. Mahendravarman style
C. Mamalla style
D. Narasimhavarman II style
[1] C [2] D
[3] B [4] A
[5] Question Not Attempted
26. Which book was written by Rajshekhar, the court scholar of Pratihara’s, in Prakrit language ?
[1] Karpooramanjari [2] Kirti Kaumudi
[3] Sankhyakarika [4] Saraswati Kanthabharana
[5] Question Not Attempted
27. Statement-II: Vihalan, the author of Vikramakdevacharita, was the court scholar of Chalukya ruler Kirtivavarman II of Vatapi.
Statement-II: India’s first satire based book ‘Matavilas Prahasana’ was written by Pallava ruler Mahendravarman.
Choose the correct statement(s) from the above-
[1] Statement I only
[2] Statement II only
[3] Both Statement I and Statement II
[4] Neither Statement I nor Statement II
[5] Question Not Attempted
28. Uttarmerur inscription, which gives information about local self-government, was written by the ruler of which dynasty ?
[1] Pallava [2] Chalukya
[3] Satvahan [4] Chola
[5] Question Not Attempted
29. Who among the following first started the circulation of gold coins in the Indian subcontinent?
[1] Kujula Kadphises
[2] Samudragupta
[3] Pushyamitra Shunga
[4] Vim Kadphises
[5] Questions Not Attempted
30. Choose the incorrect statement about Kushan ruler Kanishka-
[1] The first capital of his empire was Purushpur and the second capital was Mathura.
[2] Kanishka was defeated by Chinese commander Pan-Chao.
[3] The symbol of Buddha is found on his coins.
[4] Ashwaghosh, Parshva, Nagarjuna, Charak and Pantjali were his court scholars.
[5] Questions Not Attempted
31. Consider the following statements with reference to the Gupta period-
A. The art of temple construction was born in this period and the Dashavatara temple of Deogarh is the first example of a temple with a shikhara.
B. The Buddha statue from Sultanganj, the statue of sitting Buddha from Sarnath etc. show the maturity
of sculpture in the Gupta period.
C. The paintings made in cave number 9 and 10 of Ajanta are an example of excellent painting of this
period.
Choose the correct statement from the above –
[1] A only [2] A and C only
[3] A and B only [4] B and C only
[5] Questions Not Attempted
32. Which of the following rulers patronized the indigenously developed sculpture style in the
Krishna Godavari river valley region?
[1] Pallava [2] Chera
[3] Satavahana [4] Kushana
[5] Questions Not Attempted
33. Match the following Asoka’s inscriptions Related to
A. First i. Victory over Kalinga
B. Fifth ii. Religious tolerance
C. Twelfth iii. Appointment of Dhamma-
Mahamatras
D. Thirteenth iv. Prohibition of animal
sacrifice
A B C D A B C D
[1] iv iii ii i [2] iii iv ii i
[3] iv iii i ii [4] iv i iii ii
[5] Questions Not Attempted
34. Consider the following statements-
A. According to Chinese traveller Itsing, Shrigupta built a temple in Pataliputra.
B. During the reign of Chandragupta I, foreign traveller Fa-Hien visited India.
C. According to Hiuen Tsang, Shakraditya built Nalanda University.
D. Megasthenes and Strabo praise the palaces and city planning of Pataliputra.
The correct statements among the above are-
[1] A only [2] A, C and D only
[3] A and B only [4] C and D only
[5] Questions Not Attempted
35. Which of the following statements are correct about the Gupta ruler Samudragupta-
A. He was a follower of Vaishnavism.
B. He patronised the Buddhist scholar Vasubandhu.
C. Gupta Samvat was started by him.
D. The great poet Kalidasa was his contemporary court
scholar.
[1] B and C only [2] C and D only
[3] A and B only [4] A only
[5] Questions Not Attempted
36. The mismatched pair regarding Gupta period inscriptions is –
[1] Bhitari Pillar Inscription – Skandagupta
[2] Udayagiri Cave Inscription – Chandragupta II
[3] Junagadh Inscription – Kumaragupta
[4] Prayag Prashasti – Samudragupta
[5] Questions Not Attempted
37. Which of the following statements regarding the iron pillar installed by Chandragupta II is incorrect –
[1] It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
[2] Originally it was built in Udayagiri Hills (Madhya Pradesh).
[3] In 1233 A.D. it was installed in Qutub-ul-Islam Mosque.
[4] A six-line Sanskrit inscription in Brahmi script has been written on at.
[5] Questions Not Attempted
38. Match the following- Court scholar Ruler
A. Kshapanaka i. Harshvardhan
B. Ashwaghosh ii. Chandragupta II
C. Sarvavarman iii. Hal
D. Banbhatta iv. Kanishka
[1] ii iv iii i [2] ii iv i iii
[3] iv iii i ii [4] iv i iii ii
[5] Questions Not Attempted
39. Consider the following statements in the context of the moderates of the Indian National Congress-
A. Their aim was to awaken patriotism and consciousness among Indians and educate them on
political issues and establish unity.
B. They tried to win over the British public opinion and government to the Indian side to start the
process of reforms in India.
C. They established the British Committee of the Indian National Congress in London in 1889 AD.
Choose the correct statement from the above-
[1] A and B only [2] B and C only
[3] A and C only [4] A, B and C
[5] Question Not Attempted
40. Consider the following statements-
A. The first woman to address the session of the Indian National Congress was Kadambini Ganguly.
B. Dwarkanath Ganguly started a magazine named ‘Abalabandhab’ (Friend of Women) to support the
improvement in the status of women.
Choose the correct statement from the above-
[1] A only [2] B only
[3] Both A and B [4] Neither A, nor B
[5] Question Not Attempted
41. Consider the following statements with reference to the India Council Act, 1892-
A. This Act provided for increasing the number of non-government members in the Central Legislative
Council by four members.
B. The non-government members of the Legislative Council got the right to ask questions on matters of
public interest.
C. Non-government members did not have the right to vote on the budget but had the right to ask
supplementary questions.
Choose the incorrect statement from the above-
[1] A only [2] B only
[3] C only [4] None of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
42. The following resolutions were passed in the Congress session of 1905 AD-
A. To criticize the reactionary policies of Curzon and the partition of Bengal.
B. To support the anti-partition campaign and the Swadeshi campaign in Bengal.
Where and under whose chairmanship was the above session held?
[1] Varanasi, Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[2] Calcutta, Dadabhai Naoroji
[3] Bombay, Badruddin Tayabji
[4] Pune, Lala Lajpat Rai
[5] Question Not Attempted
43. Consider the following statements-
A. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Ganesh Damodar Savarkar formed a secret organization called Mitra
Mela in Bengal in 1899.
B. Bhagat Singh formed a revolutionary committee called Anjuman-i-Mohibban-i-Watan in Lahore.
Choose the correct statement from the above-
[1] A only [2] B only
[3] Both A and B [4] Neither A, nor B
[5] Question Not Attempted
44. Which of the following is Vedic literature?
A. Vedas B. Brahmans
C. Purana D. Aranyakas
E. Upanishads F. Vedangas
[1] A, B, C, D [2] A, C, E, F
[3] A, B, D, E [4] All of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
45. Which of the following is not correctly matched : Vedas Brahman Texts
[1] Rigveda – Aitareya
[2] Yajurveda – Taitreya
[3] Samaveda – Shatapatha
[4] Atharvaveda – Gopath
[5] Question Not Attempted
46. Select the following incorrect statement regarding Gautama Buddha-
[1] Buddha was born in 563 BC in the Shakya Clan.
[2] The Buddha’s renunciation of home is called Mahabhinishkraman, the symbol of which is the horse.
[3] The Buddha attained enlightenment at the age of 35 under a peepal tree on the banks of the Niranjana River on Vaishakh Purnima.
[4] The Buddha has accepted the existence of the eternal soul.
[5] Question Not Attempted
47. Select the correct statement from the following statements:
A. The four vows of Jainism, Satya, Ahimsa, Asteya and Aparigraha, were prescribed by Jain Tirthankar Rishabhadeva.
B. Lord Mahavira gave his sermons in Pali language.
[1] A only [2] B only
[3] Both A and B [4] Neither A, nor B
[5] Question Not Attempted
48. Select the incorrect statement regarding the Indus Valley Civilization sites-
[1] Four chariots of bronze metal are obtained from Daimabad.
[2] Ropar provides evidence of dog burial with human.
[3] Lothal is the only place where houses have doors opening onto the main road.
[4] Dholavira is situated on the banks of Bhogwa river.
[5] Question Not Attempted
49. Among the following works related to Jain literature are:
A. Bhagavati Sutra B. Kuvalayamala
C. Bhadrabahu Charitra D.Mahavastu
[1] A and C only [2] A, B and C only
[3] B, C and D only [4] All of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
50. Select the incorrect statement from the following statements in the context of the Ajivaka sect:
[1] Ajivaka does not believe in reincarnation.
[2] Its founder Makkhali Putta Goshal was a contemporary of Lord Mahavira.
[3] The Mauryan ruler Bindusara was a follower of the Ajivaka sect.
[4] They believed in determinism.
[5] Question Not Attempted
51. Select the incorrect statement in the context of the Vedas:
[1] The Gayatri Mantra is mentioned in the Yajurveda.
[2] The one who uttered the mantras of the Samaveda was called Udgata.
[3] The Atharva Veda mentions medical methods and medicines.
[4] The Rig Veda mentions the four varnas.
[5] Question Not Attempted
52. Match the following: Indus Valley Excavator Civilization Site
A. Harappa i. Rakhaldas Banerjee
B. Mohenjodaro ii. Ravinder Singh Bist
C. Chanhudaron iii. Dayaram Sahni
D. Dholavira iv. N. G. Majumdar
Code:
A B C D A B C D
[1] i iii iv iii [2] iii i iv ii
[3] iv ii i iii [4] ii iii i iv
[5] Question Not Attempted
53. Which of the following are works related to Buddhist literature:
A. Suttapitaka
B. Milindpanho
C. Prajnaparamita
D. Kalpasutra
[1] A, C and D only [2] A, B and C only
[3] A and B only [4] All of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
54. Arrange the various commissions/committees formed to solve the problem of demand for formation of states on linguistic basis in independent India in chronological order-
[1] J.V.P. Committee – Dhar Commission – Fazal Ali Commission
[2] Fazal Ali Commission – Dhar Commission – J.V.P. Committee
[3] Dhar Commission – Fazal Ali Commission – J.V.P. Committee
[4] Dhar Commission – J.V.P. Committee – Fazal Ali Commissio
5. Question Not Attempted
55. Choose the incorrect statement related to the recommendations of the State Reorganisation Commission (Fazal Ali Commission)-
[1] It rejected the demand for formation of states on the basis of language.
[2] It rejected the principle of ‘one state one language’.
[3] It recommended to abolish the four dimensional classification of states.
[4] The recommendations of the Commission were implemented by the 7th Constitutional Amendment
Act.
[5] Question Not Attempted
56. The first Indian Institute of Technology established with foreign assistance was?
[1] Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
[2] Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
[3] Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
[4] Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
[5] Question Not Attempted
57. When was the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru established?
[1] 1951 AD [2] 1947 AD
[3] 1909 AD [4] 1962 AD
[5] Question Not Attempted
58. ISRO’s predecessor organization/institution was-
[1] Indian Space Agency
[2] Indian Space Institute
[3] Satish Dhawan Space Centre
[4] INCOSPAR
[5] Question Not Attempted
59. Choose the incorrect statement regarding P.C. Mahalanobis-
[1] He was the founder of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).
[2] He played an indispensable role in the establishment of National Sample Survey (NSS).
[3] He played an important role in the establishment of Central Statistical Organization (CSO).
[4] He created a planning model for the ‘First Five Year Plan’ which was called the “Nehru-Mahalanobis”
model.
[5] Question Not Attempted
60. The University Grants Commission was established on whose recommendation-
[1] Radhakrishnan Commission
[2] Mudaliar Commission
[3] Kothari Commission
[4] Kasturirangan
[5] Question Not Attempted
61. Match the following-Institution Establishment Year
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited i. 1950 AD
B. National Chemical Laboratory ii. 1964 AD
C. National Fertilizers Limited iii. 1974 AD
D. Bhilai Steel Plant iv. 1955 AD
[1] i ii iii iv [2] ii i iii iv
[3] ii iii i iv [4] iv iii i ii
[5] Question Not Attempted
62. Dr. Pandurang Sadashiv, Pandit Kashiram and Taraknath Das were the founders of which
organization?
[1] Zamindar Sabha
[2] Indian Independence League
[3] Shri Moolam Praja Sabha
[4] Indian Social Conference
[5] Question Not Attempted
63. In 1915 AD, the ‘Berlin Committee for Indian Independence’ was formed under which of the
following?
[1] Zimmerman Plan [2] Attlee Plan
[3] Churchill Plan [4] Wilson Plan
[5] Question Not Attempted
64. Choose the incorrect statement from the following with reference to the Home Rule Movement-
[1] S. Subramaniam Iyer renounced the title of ‘Sir’ in protest against the arrest of Annie Besant.
[2] Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant established the headquarters of their Home Rule League in
Pune and Madras respectively.
[3] Non-Brahmin castes of South India also participated in the Home Rule Movement on a large
scale.
[4] None of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
65. Choose the incorrect statement from the following with reference to ‘Lucknow Pact, 1916’-
[1] The Congress’ demand for responsible government was accepted by the Muslim League.
[2] The Congress accepted the separate electoral system for Muslims.
[3] 1/9 of the total number of members in the Central Legislature was reserved for Muslims.
[4] All the statements are correct.
[5] Question Not Attempted
66. Who presided over the 1916 Congress session in which the moderates and extremist ideologies united?
[1] Feroze Shah Mehta
[2] Annie Besant
[3] Madan Mohan Malviya
[4] Ambika Charan Majumdar
[5] Question Not Attempted
67. Which of the following provisions was not included in the provisions of the Government of India Act
1919?
[1] It introduced dual executive governance at the provincial level.
[2] In case of failure of the constitutional system in the provinces, the Governor General could himself take
the responsibility of the administration of the province and the ‘transferred subjects’.
[3] The Governor General could intervene in ‘reserved subjects’ if necessary but not in ‘transferred subjects’.
[4] The members of the Governor’s Executive Council were not made answerable to the legislature.
[5] Question Not Attempted
68. Arrange the following in chronological order-
A. Return of Mahatma Gandhi to India.
B. Release of Bal Gangadhar Tilak from prison.
C. Throwing of bomb on Lord Hardinge.
D. Establishment of Home Rule League by Annie Besant.
[1] A – B – C – D [2] B – D – A – C
[3] D – A – B – C [4] C – B – A – D
[5] Question Not Attempted
69. Which of the following statements is not correct in the context of Champaran Satyagraha?
[1] British planters made a contract with the farmers which was called ‘Tinkathiya system’.
[2] Under the Tinkathiya system, farmers had to cultivate indigo on one-third of their land.
[3] An indirect cause of the Champaran movement was the development of chemical colours (Dyes) in
Germany.
[4] Rajkumar Shukla invited Gandhiji to Champaran to lead the movement.
[5] Question Not Attempted
70. Which of the following statements is not relevant to the Aruvippuram movement?
[1] This movement was against the monopoly of Brahmins on the worship and adoration of gods.
[2] This movement was started for the socio-religious upliftment of Ezhavas and other lower castes.
[3] Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Yogam (S.N.D.P) is related to this movement.
[4] This movement was more effective in the present Tamil Nadu state.
[5] Question Not Attempted
71. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Justice Party’-
A. It was originally established as ‘South Indian Liberation Federation’ and came to be known as
Justice Party after the name of its newspaper ‘Justice’.
B. It was established to protect the rights of non- Brahmin communities in Madras Presidency.
C. E. V. Ramaswami was the founding member of Justice Party.
The correct statement(s) among the above is/are-
[1] A and B only [2] A, B and C
[3] A and C only [4] B only
[5] Question Not Attempted
72. Consider the following statements-
A. The members of the Congress party who advocated entry into the legislatures were known as ‘no-changers’.
B. In the November 1923 election, the Swarajists (Swaraj Party) obtained a clear majority in the Central Legislative Assembly.
Choose the correct statement from the above-
[1] B only [2] A only
[3] Neither A, nor B [4] Both A and B
[5] Question Not Attempted
73. Consider the following-
A. Roshan Singh
B. Ramprasad Bismil
C. Rajendra Lahiri
D. Ashfaqulla Khan
Which of the above revolutionaries were sentenced to death in the ‘Kakori case’ (Kakori Train Action)?
[1] A, B, C and D
[2] B, C and D only
[3] A, C and D only
[4] A, B and C only
[5] Question Not Attempted
74. Choose the incorrect statement from the following-
[1] The Bombay Provincial Legislative Council appointed Dr. Ambedkar to work with the Simon Commission.
[2] The slogan ‘Simon Go Back’ was given by Yusuf Meherali in protest against the Simon Commission.
[3] The Nehru Report (1928) opposed the formation of provinces on linguistic basis.
[4] The Nehru Report (1928) recommended full protection of the religious and cultural interests of
Muslims.
5.Question Not Attempted
75. Arrange the following in chronological order –
A. Hanging Bhagat Singh
B. Second Round Table Conference
C. Announcement of Communal Award
D. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
[1] B – A – C – D [2] D – A – B – C
[3] A – D – B – C [4] C – B – D – A
[5] Question Not Attempted
76. Which pair of ruler and foreign traveller is not correctly matched in the context of Vijayanagara Empire- Ruler Foreign traveller
A. Krishnadevaraya – Barbosa
B. Achyuta Devaraya – Nuniz
C. Devaraya II – Louis
D. Devaraya I – Nicolo Conti
[1] B [2] D
[3] C [4] A
[5] Question Not Attempted
77. Consider the following statements with reference to the provincial administration of Vijayanagara
Empire-
A. During the reign of Krishnadevaraya, Vijayanagara was divided into 6 provinces.
B. Along with the members of the royal family, common people could also be appointed as
governors.
C. Under the Nayakar system, officials were given land in exchange for their service.
D. Under the Ayengar system, there were 12 members to discharge the administrative and judicial
responsibilities of the villages.
Choose the correct statement(s) from the above-
[1] D only [2] A and C only
[3] A, B and C only [4] A, C and D only
[5] Question Not Attempted
78. Which of the following facts is not correct with reference to ‘Sher Shah Suri’-
[1] Sher Shah supported Humayun against Medinirai in the battle of Chanderi (1528 AD).
[2] He was given the title of ‘Sher Khan’ by the ruler of Bengal Bahar Khan Lohani.
[3] Sher Shah started a system called ‘Rayi’ for land revenue.
[4] The coins minted by it had the names of the mint and the ruler in Arabic and Devanagari scripts.
5.Question Not Attempted
79. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched with reference to the religious reforms done by Akbar-
A. Ban on conversion of war prisoners – 1562 AD
B. Abolition of pilgrimage tax – 1563 AD
C. Establishment of Ibadat Khana – 1578 AD
D. Abolition of Jaziya tax – 1564 AD
[1] B [2] D
[3] A [4] C
[5] Question Not Attempted
80. The following activities took place during the reign of which Mughal emperor-
A. Sati Custom was banned.
B. Tilak Custom was banned.
C. Jaziya tax was re-implemented.
D. Kalma engravation on coins was stopped.
[1] Jahangir [2] Aurangzeb
[3] Shah Jahan [4] Humayun
[5] Question Not Attempted
81. Which statement is not correct with reference to the constructions during Akbar’s period-
[1] ‘Panch Mahal’ is a pyramidal building built in Buddhist style.
[2] ‘Agra Fort’ was built on the ruins of Badalgarh.
[3] ‘Jahangir Mahal’ is built in the Trabeate style.
[4] Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located at Jama Masjid.
[5] Question Not Attempted
82. Match the following pairs- Book Author
A. Kanoon-e-Humayuni i. Nizamuddin Ahmad
B. Akbarnama ii. Khond Mir
C. Tabaqat-e-Akbari iii. Khafi Khan
D. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab iv. Faizi Sirhindi
A B C D A B C D
[1] iii i iv ii [2] ii iv i iii
[3] iv ii iii i [4] i iii ii iv
[e] Question Not Attempted
83. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched- Painters Related facts
A. Farooq Beg – Painted portraits of the ruler of Bijapur.
B. Ustad Mansoor – Painted the main page of Tuzuk-
e-Jahangiri.
C. Baswan – The picture of Majnu with a horse is famous.
D. Abul Hasan – Painted innumerable squirrels, which is kept in the London
Museum.
[1] B [2] A
[3] D [4] C
[5] Question Not Attempted
84. Consider the following statements with reference to Mughal administration-
A. Mughal ruler Akbar created a new post called ‘Diwan-e-Wazarat-e-Kul’.
B. Diwan-e-Tabjih fulfilled Mughal military requirements.
C. In the Mughal period, an officer called ‘Aamil Guzar’ used to do finance related work at the
pargana level.
D. Jahangir established a unit called ‘Chakla’ between pargana and sarkar.
Which of the above statements is not correct-
[1] C [2] D
[3] A [4] B
[5] Question Not Attempted
85. Consider the following statements with reference to the Mansabdari system-
A. Akbar adopted this system from Ajbeks.
B. This system was based on the decimal system.
C. Mansab of more than 5000 was given only to the members of the royal family.
D. A Mansabdar of more than 2500 was called ‘Amir-e-Azam’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct-
[1] A, C and D only [2] B and C only
[3] A, B and D only [4] All of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
86. Which pair of musical texts and authors developed under the patronage of Vijayanagara rulers is not correctly matched: Compositions Author
A. Sangeet Saar – Lakshminarayan
B. Sangeet Sarvodaya – Sayer
C. Swarmel Kalanidhi – Ramamatya
[1] C only [2] A and B only
[3] A and C only [4] B only
[5] Unanswered Question
87. Which statement is not correct with reference to the provincial architectural styles during the Sultanate period-
A. Pointed arches were used in the Bengal style, giving an Islamic form to Hindu symbols.
B. Mahmud Begada built the Jama Masjid in Champaner and Junagadh.
C. The minarets in the mosques of Jaunpur have been given an excellent form.
D. The first building made completely out of marble in India was ‘Hushangshah’s Tomb’.
[1] D [2] C
[3] B [4] A
5.Question Not Attempted
88. Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched- Book Related Details
A. Mifata-ul-Futuh – Mention of Jal Jauhar of Hammir’s daughter.
B. Khazain-ul- – Description of Alauddin Khilji’s Futuh war campaigns is found.
C. Nuh-Sipehar – Description of the geographical situation of India of that time is found.
D. Kiraan-us-Saden- Mention is found of the story of Khizr Khan and Devalrani.
[1] D only [2] C only
[3] B and C only [4] A and D only
[5] Question Not Attempted
89. Consider the following statements with reference to the architecture of the Sultanate period-
A. The first building of the Sultanate period was ‘Jamaat Khana Masjid’.
B. Gandhak Baori was constructed by Iltutmish.
C. India’s first octagonal tomb was built by Jauna Khan in the Tughlaq period.
D. The use of glazed tiles started in the Sayyid and Lodi period.
Choose the correct statements from the above-
[1] B, C and D only [2] A, B and D only
[3] A, B and C only [4] All of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
90. Arrange the army formed by Mohammad bin Tughlaq based on decimal system in descending
order of its hierarchy-
[1] Amir- Sipahsalar- Sar-e-Khel- Malik- Khan
[2] Khan- Malik- Sar-e-Khel- Sipahsalar- Amir
[3] Khan- Malik- Amir- Sipahsalar- Sar-e-Khel
[4] Sar-e-Khel- Sipahsalar- Amir- Malik- Khan
[5] Question Not Attempted
91. Which fact related to Mamluk dynasty is not correct in the context of Sultanate period-
A. Qutubuddin Aibak made ‘Lahore’ his capital.
B. Iltutmish declared his son Nasiruddin as his successor.
C. Bahram Shah was the first ruler of India who assumed the title of Sultan.
D. Nasiruddin Mahmud appointed Balban as the
governor of Hansi.
[1] C [2] D
[3] B [4] A
[5] Question Not Attempted
92. Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Iqta system’ of the Sultanate period-
A. It was a land revenue grant instead of a land grant.
B. Balban created the post of an officer named ‘Khwaja’ to appoint Iqtadars.
C. ‘Wazedar’ Iqta became popular during the Lodi period.
D. There was a system of transfer of Iqtadars from time to time.
Choose the correct statements from the above-
[1] B, C and D only [2] A, B and D only
[3] A, B and C only [4] All of the above
[5] Question Not Attempted
93. Consider the following statements related to Alauddin Khilji-
A. Alauddin Khilji followed the policy of Samudragupta by making them accept subordination instead of merging the states of North India.
B. Prataprudra Dev, the ruler of Kakatiya dynasty, presented the ‘Kohinoor Diamond’ to Malik Kafur,
the commander of Alauddin.
C. Alauddin Khilji established his rule over Siwana and named it ‘Khairabad’ and handed it over to Kamaluddin Gurg.
Which of the above statements is/are correct-
[1] B only [2] B and C only
[3] A and B only [4] A only
[5] Unanswered Question
94. Observe the various achievements of the rulers of the Tughlaq period-
A. Mohammed bin Tughlaq was the first Sultan of the Sultanate who got canals constructed.
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq laid emphasis on urbanization and established 300 cities.
C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq reduced the irrigation tax to 1/10.
D. Mohammed bin Tughlaq provided advance agricultural loans called ‘Sondhar’ to farmers.
Which of the above is not the correct statement-
[1] C [2] B
[3] D [4] A
[5] Question Not Attempted
95. Select the constructions of Khilji period from the following-
A. Navanagar B. Satpul
C. Alai Minar D. Hauz Khas
E. Jahanpanah Nagar
[1] A, B and D only [2] B, C and D only
[3] A, C and D only [4] A, B and C only
[5] Question Not Attempted
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