1. The Famous dancing girl statue of the Indus 6.

The Buddhist sect, Mahayana, formally came into

Valley civilization was formed using the lost wax existence during the reign of
technique and was found at (a) Ajatashatru (b) Ashoka
(a) Lothal (b) Dholavira (c) Dharmapala (d) Kanishka
(c). Mohenjodaro (d). Daimabad 7. Which of the following best describes the concept
2. Consider the following statements: of 'Nirvana' in Buddhism?
(a) Chirand is a Chalcolithic as well as a Neolithic
site. and pleasure.
(b) All cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were (b) A state of blissful rest and joy.
divided into two parts, the upper city and the
(c) The complete annihilation of the self.
lower city.
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension.
(c) The “Neolithic Revolution" was coined by
Gordon Childe 8. Which event in Gautam Buddha's life is mentioned
(d) Rakhigarhi is the biggest site of the Indus in the Rummindei pillar inscription of Ashoka?
Valley Civilization. (a) His attainment of enlightenment in Gaya
Which of the statements given above are correct? (b) His birth in Lumbini
(a) A, B, and C only (b) A, C, and D only (c) His death in Kushinagar
(c) B, C, and D only (d) All of the above
Pravartana, in Sarnath
primarily mentioned in which of the following 9. Match the following Jain texts/authors with their
Vedic texts? respective works:
(a) Rigveda (b) Samaveda List I (Texts) List II(Authors)
(c) Yajurveda (d) Gopatha Brahmana A. Parishishtaparvan 1. Hemachandra
4. Consider the following statements regarding the B. Kalpasutra 2. Siddhasena
Vedic Age: Divakara
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak authored a book on the C. Nyayavatara 3.Padmanandi
original homelands of the Aryans.
D. Panchavishatika 4. Bhadrabahu
(b) The famous Battle of Ten Kings, described in
Choose the correct match from the options below:
the Rigveda, was fought on the bank of the
Parushni River. (a) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 (b) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
(c) The Rigvedic term “Pani” belonged to the (c) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3 (d) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
trader class of citizens. 10. In Jainism, “perfect knowledge’’ is referred to as
(d) The system of governance prevalent in the (a) jina (b) ratna
Vedic Era was Republican.
(c) kaivalya (d) nirvana
Which of the statements given above are correct?
11. Match List I with List II and select the correct
(a) A, B, and C only (b) B, C, and D only answer using the codes given below:
(c) A and C only (d) A, B, and D only
List I List II
5. Which event in Gautam Buddha's life is known as (Tirthankaras) (Cognizance/Symbol)
'Mahaparinirvana'?
A. Adinath 1. Bull
(a) His attainment of enlightenment
B. Sambhavanath 2. Horse
(b) His birth
C. Parshvanath 3. Snake
(c) His departure from home
D. Mahaveer 4. Lion
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 Select the correct match from the options below: 18. Match the following:
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 (b) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
(c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 (d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 1. Samnidhatri a. Village headmen
12. The doctrine of Three Jewels (Triratn(a)—Right
Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct—is 3. Rajukas c. Chief revenue
the crowning glory of which of the following collector
religions? 4. Gramika d. Treasurer
(a) Buddhism (b) Jainism (a) 1-a ,2-b ,3-c ,4-d (b) 1-b, 2-c , 3-d, 4-a
(c) Christianity (d) Islam (c) 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a (d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
13. Which of the following Buddhist texts describes 19. The Cholas, Pandyas, Keralaputras (Cheras), and
the sixteen Mahajanapadas of the 6th century Satiyaputras are mentioned in which of the
BCE? following Rock Edicts or inscriptions of Ashoka?
(a) Digha Nikaya (b) Mahavamsa (a) First Pillar Inscription
(c) Anguttara Nikaya (d) Khuddaka Nikaya (b) Third Major Rock Edict
14. Which of the following kings of Magadha took (c) Eighth Major Rock Edict
the titles of 'Sarva-kshatrantaka' (destroyer of all (d) Second Major Rock Edict
Kshatriyas) and 'Ekrat' (sole sovereign)? 20. In ancient India, 'Bhaga' and 'Bali' were:
(a) Bindusara (a) Military departments
(b) Mahapadma Nanda (b) Sources of revenue
(c) Dhanananda (c) Religious ceremonies
(d) Chandragupta Maurya (d) Administrative divisions
15. Which of the following inscriptions gives evidence 21. Simukha was the founder of which of the
of King Mahapadma Nanda's engraving of a canal following dynasties?
in Kalinga? (a) Chola (b) Chera
(a) Hathi Gumpha inscription of Kharavela (c) Satavahana (d) Pandya
(b) Ayodhya Inscription of Dhanadeva 22. Which of the following sculpture schools
(c) Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman primarily used green schist as its medium?
(d) Rummindei Pillar inscription of Ashoka (a) Mauryan sculptures (b) Mathura sculptures
16. Which of the following is the 7th part of the state (c) Bharhut sculptures (d) Gandhara sculptures
according to the Saptanga theory of state? 23. Consider the following statements:
(a) Janapada (b) Durga 1. The capital of the Satavahanas was located at
(c) Kosha (d) Mitra Amravati.

17. The Mauryan administration was highly 2. The title 'EkaBrahmana' was used for
centralized. Which of the following was a key Gautamiputra Satakarni.
feature designed to maintain control over vast
territories? part of India was Darius I.

(a) Decentralized village assemblies 4. Kharavela was a great patron of Jainism.

(b) A vast network of spies (Prativedakas) Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only (b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) Limited taxation on agricultural produce
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only (d) All of the above.
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24. The term "Dashavatara Temple" is associated (a) 1,4 and 5 (b) 1,3,4, and 5
with the Gupta period and refers to a temple (c) 1.2,4 and 5 (d) 4 and 5 only
dedicated to the ten incarnations of which deity?
30. Who among the following laid the foundation of
(a) Shiva (b) Brahma the Rashtrakuta Empire?
(c) Vishnu (d) Surya
(a) Amoghavarsha I (b) Dantidurga
25. Which of the following Gupta rulers assumed the
(c) Krishna I (d) Dhruva
title of 'Param Bhagwat'?
31. The renowned 8th-century Buddhist scholar
(a) Srigupta (b) Samudragupta
Santarakshita was a contemporary of which of the
(c) Chandragupta II (d) Chandragupta I following Pala rulers?
26. Consider the following statements regarding the (a) Dharmapala (b) Devapala
Gupta Period:
(c) Gopala (d) Mahipala I
1. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were
32. The rock-cut Buddhist Viharas and Chaityas of
called 'Rupaka'.
the Ajanta Caves were built under the patronage
2. Gupta gold coins were called 'Dinar'.
of which Vakataka king?
(a) Rudrasena I (b) Harishena
issue coins.
(c) Sarvasena (d) Prithvishena II
4. In the Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta
period, women and Sudras spoke Prakrit
languages. center for trade with the Roman Empire during
Which of the statements given above are correct? the Sangam Age, particularly known for its spice
trade?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only (d) All of the above (a) Poompuhar (Kaveripattinam)
(b) Korkai
27. Among the following Nine Gems (Navaratnas) of
Chandragupta II's court, who was associated with (c) Muziris (Muchiri)
architecture? (d) Arikamedu.
(a) Vararuchi (b) Shanku 34. The term 'Aham' in Sangam literature primarily
(c) Amarasimha (d) Varahamihira deals with which of the following themes?
28. The uncultivable land was known as: (a) War and heroism
(a) Udranga (b) Kulyavapa (b) Love and internal emotions
(c) Sitabhoomi (d) Aprahat (c) Administration and governance
(d) Religious philosophy
power in Northern India in the early 7th century, 35. The Brihadeshwar Temple of Thanjavur was built
between the decline of the Gupta Empire and the during the reign of Chola Emperor Rajaraja I.
rise of Harshavardhana? What was the capital of the Chola Empire at that
1. The Pushyabhutis of Thaneshwar time?
2. The Yadavas of Devagiri (a) Kaveripattinam (b) Tanjore
3 . The Paramaras of Malwa (c) Mahabalipuram (d) Kanchi
4.The Guptas of Magadha 36. The religious Tamil anthology known as 'Muppal'
5. The Maukharies of Kannauj or 'Laghu Veda' is written by:
Choose the correct combination of kingdoms (a) Tiruvalluvar (b) Parimelazhagar
from the options below: (c) Karaikkal Ammaiyar (d) Ilango Adigal

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37. Which of the following dynasties is not (a) Chandragupta I (b) Chandragupta II
prominently mentioned in the Sangam literature? (c) Ramagupta (d) Sri Gupta
(a) Kadamba (b) Chera 44. During the Sangam Era, Uraiyur was famous as:
(c) Chola (d) Pandya (a) An important trade centre of spices
38. Consider the following statements regarding (b) An important centre of foreign trade
ancient South India: (c) An important trade centre for cotton
1. Korkai, Musiri, Puhar, and Tondi were major (d) An important centre of domestic trade
ports mentioned in Sangam literature, all 45. Match List I (Dynasty) with List II (Capital) and
located on the Western coast. select the correct answer using the codes given
2. The Vaigai River was considered the lifeline below:
of the Pandya state.
3. Manigramam was a prominent corporation of (a) Cholas A. Warangal
merchants in ancient India.
(b) Pandavas B. Madurai
4. The famous South Indian Battle of Takkolam
(c) Kakatiyas C. Badami (Vatapi)
was fought between the Cholas and the
(d) Chalukyas of Badami D. Uraiyur/Thanjavur
Rashtrakutas.
Codes:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D (b) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only (b) 2,3, and 4 only
(c) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C (d) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
(c) 1,3, and 4 only (d) All of the above
46. Which among the following was the capital of the
39. The practice of Sati (self-immolation of a widow)
Rashtrakuta dynasty in the Deccan region?
during the Sangam literature period of the Tamil
(a).Kanchipuram (b) Manyakhet
society was known as:
(c) Badami (d) Vanji
(a) Tippayadal (b) Pattinam
47. According to an inscription who was the
(c) Katikai (d) Chevilitthai
40. Who among the following did not adorn the court Pandya, and the Chola Kings and caused the
of Kanishka? Pallavas to wither?
(a) Asvaghosha (b) Parsva (a) Krishna III
(c) Vasumitra (d) Vishakhadatta (b) Vallabha raja or Balhara
41. Mimamsa philosophy was initiated by whom? (c) Amoghavarsha
(a) Kanada (b) Vashishtha (d) Govinda III
(c) Vishwamitra (d) Jaimini 48. Which of the following best describes the religious
42. The famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, a policy of the Rashtrakuta rulers?
masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, is located (a) They followed only Shaivism and persecuted
in which ancient Tamil city? other sects

(a) Kanchipuram (b) Thanjavur (b) They were intolerant towards Buddhism and
Jainism
(c) Madurai (d) Chidambaram
(c) They patronized multiple faiths and did not
43. The famous Chinese Buddhist pilgrim and
persecute any religion
traveler Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of
(d) They imposed restrictions on the preaching of
which Gupta emperor?
Islam

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49. The epithet “But Shikan”, associated with 54. What was Balban’s primary objective behind
iconoclasm in early medieval India, is most suppressing the Chahalgani (the Forty)?
accurately attributed to: (a) To promote democratic consultation in the court
(a) Muhammad bin Qasim, for introducing Islam (b) To restore Iltutmish’s policies
in Sindh
(c) To strengthen and centralize the monarchy
(b) Mahmud of Ghazni, for repeated raids on
Indian temples
55. What was a key distinguishing feature of
(c) Muhammad Ghori, for establishing the Delhi
Jalaluddin Khalji’s rule compared to his
Sultanate
predecessors?
(d) Aurangzeb, for enforcing Islamic orthodoxy
(a) Complete military centralization
50. Consider the following statements regarding the
(b) Harsh suppression of Hindus
Second Battle of Tarain (1192):
(c) Emphasis on public consent and tolerance
1. Muizzuddin Muhammad’s army included
(d) Promotion of Persian as court language
mounted archers and was better organized
than the Rajput forces. 56. The alliance between Rai Karan and which Deccan
2. Prithviraj Chauhan received no support from
the Deccan?
any other Indian rulers during the battle.
3. The story of Sanyogita and Prithviraj is widely (a) Prithviraj Chauhan
accepted as a historical fact. (b) Krishna Deva Raya
4. Jaichandra of Kanauj did not participate in (c) Ramachandra of Deogir
the battle. (d) Harihara I of Vijayanagara
Which of the statements given above is/are 57. In which year did Alauddin Khalji capture the
correct? fort of Chittor after prolonged resistance?
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1299 (b) 1301
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1303 (d) 1305
51. Which ruler is considered the founder of the 58. After the conquest of Chittor, Alauddin Khalji
independent Delhi Sultanate, severing ties with assigned the fort to:
Ghazni? (a) His general Malik Kafur
(a) Iltutmish (b) Qutbuddin Aibak (b) The governor of Malwa
(c) Balban (d) Yalduz (c) His son Khizr Khan
52. Who among the following was Raziya Sultan (d) Himself as symbolic ruler
accused of being overly friendly with, leading to
59. Amir Khusrau is credited with the early
political unrest?
development of which Indian language through
(a) Akbar his poetry?
(b) Balban (a) Urdu (b) Hindavi
(c) Nizam-ul-Mulk Junaidi (c) Maithili (d) Awadhi
(d) Yaqut Khan
60. Which department was established by
53. The military department reorganized by Balban Muhammad bin Tughlaq to promote agricultural
was known as: expansion in the Doab region?
(a) Diwan-i-Wizarat (b) Diwan-i-Riyasat (a) Diwan-i-Riyasat (b) Diwan-i-Arz
(c) Diwan-i-Arz (d) Diwan-i-Insha (c) Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi (d) Diwan-i-Insha

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61. What was the name of the administrative unit 70. Which mausoleum was built for Ibrahim Adil
assigned to nobles during the Delhi Sultanate? Shah?
(a) Suba (b) Sarkar (a) Gol Gumbaz (b) Charminar
(c) Mahala (d) Iqta (c) Ibrahim Raza (d) Fatehpur Sikri
62. Which fort did Sher Khan capture by treachery to 71. What purpose did the Vijayanagar kings serve by
safely house his family during his Bengal using the “Mahanavami Dibba” during the
campaign? festival?
(a) Rohtas (b) Ranthambore (a) To conduct trade negotiations
(c) Chunar (d) Kalinjar (b) To display their prestige, power, and suzerainty
63. Under Akbar, what were the two components of (c) To hold secret council meeting
the mansab rank introduced from 1594–95?
(a) Zat and Jagir (b) Zat and Sawar 72. Consider the following statements about the
(c) Sawar and Subah (d) Jagir and Tankha Amara-Nayaka system of the Vijayanagara
64. Who among the following was the head of the Empire:
intelligence and information agencies during the 1. It was a major political innovation introduced
Mughal period? during the Vijayanagara period.
(a) Diwan-i-Riyasat (b) Mir Saman 2. It had features similar to the iqta system of
(c) Mir Bakhshi (d) Wazir the Delhi Sultanate.

65. Who conquered Orissa for the Mughals during 3. It was primarily a religious system focused
Akbar's reign? on temple administration and charity.
4. It was implemented during the rule of the
(a) Mirza Aziz Koka (b) Raja Man Singh
Chera empire before.
(c) Khan-i-Khanan (d) Abdur Rahim
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
66. According to Abul Fazl, which policy emphasized
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
religious tolerance and harmony under Akbar's
rule? (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Din-i-Ilahi (b) Sulh-i-Kul 73. Which of the following travellers visited the
Vijayanagara Empire during the 15th century?
(c) Zabt (d) Dagh System
1. Nicolo de Conti
67. Which of the following texts was not among the
2. Abdur Razzaq
translation department? 3. Afanasii Nikitin
(a) Singhasan Battisi (b) Atharva Veda 4. Domingo Paes
(c) Mahabharata (d) Ramayana Choose the correct option:
68. The Mughals were descended from which two (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) Genghis Khan and Timur (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) Alexander and Ashoka (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Babur and Humayun
(d) Akbar and Chandragupta light in 1800 and prepare its survey map?
69. What title was “Mehrunnisa” given after her (a) James Fergusson (b) Colin Mackenzie
marriage to Jahangir? (c) John Marshall (d) William Lambton
(a) Mumtaz Mahal (b) Jodha Bai 75. How was the Vijayanagara Empire referred to by
(c) Nur Jahan (d) Razia Sultan its contemporaries?

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 (a) Andhra Rajyam Nadu (a) Karaikkal Ammaiyar (a). Andal
(b) Karnata Nadu Nagram (c) Mirabai (d) Akka Mahadevi
(c) Karnataka Samrajyamu 82. Which anthology, compiled by the tenth century,
(d) Dravida Mandalampuram contains the devotional hymns of the twelve
Alvars?
76. Which of the following statements regarding the
(a) Nalayira Divyaprabandham
correct? (b) Tevaram
(c) Tirukkural
(d) Bhagavata Purana
2. The school recognizes seven categories 83. Which Chola ruler consecrated metal images of
Appar, Sambandar, and Sundarar in a Shiva
temple and had them carried in festival
processions?
God at all and considers the universe as self- (a) Rajaraja I (b) Parantaka I
created. (c) Rajendra I (d) Aditya I
4. The ultimate goal of life, according to 84. What was the purpose of the jama’at khana in
Shaikh Nizamuddin’s hospice?
of the categories. (a) Storage room
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (b) Military training hall
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Hall for living and prayer
(d) Library
school of Indian philosophy?
tradition?
(a) Ulama (b) Auliya
(c) Mashaikh (d) Murid
86. Which of the following texts is not associated with
which sage? the compilation of Kabir's verses?
(a) Patanjali (b) Kapila (a) Kabir Bijak (b) Kabir Granthavali
(c) Gautama (d) Jaimini (c) Adi Granth Sahib (d) Prithviraj Raso
79. What was one of the most elaborate painting 87. Which deity did Mirabai consider her divine
projects undertaken during Shah Jahan's reign? lover?
(a) Akbarnama (b) Baburnama (a) Shiva (b) Durga
(c) Padshahnama (d) Shahjahanama (c) Rama (d) Krishna
80. Which celebrated European painter was inspired 88. What is the name of the three-volume history of
by Mughal miniature paintings during the reign Akbar’s reign?
of Shah Jahan? (d) Baburnama (b) Akbarnama
(a) Leonardo da Vinci (b) Rembrandt (c) Tuzuk-i-Akbar (d) Akbar-i-shahi
(c) Michelangelo (d) Raphael 89. What were the coins minted in Delhi during the
rule of the Tomaras and Chauhans called?
81. Which of the following women saint-poets is
associated with the Alvar tradition and considered (a) Dinari (b) Tanka
herself the beloved of Vishnu? (c) Delhiwal (d) Dam dama

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90. The painting "Dara Shikoh with Sages in a Garden 95. A car is travelling at a speed of 45 km /hr. How
for will it travel in 48 minutes ?
personality? (a) 36 km (b) 48 km
(a) His military expeditions and conquests (c) 18 km (d) 54 km
(b) His devotion to orthodox Islamic law 96. Which two signs should be interchanged to make
(c) His coronation ceremony as Mughal emperor the given equation correct?
(d) His scholarly and philosophical inclinations 14+ 4 ÷ 5 – 18 X 2 = 25
(a) - and ÷
30 km/h and on his way back, (b) ÷ and +
he travels at a speed of 45 km/h. What is his (c) X and +
average speed of the whole journey? (d) ÷ and X
(a) 45 km/h 97. If '-' stands for '+', '+' stands for 'x', 'x' stands for '-',
(b) 36 km/h then which one of the following is
(c) 32 km/h not correct?
(d) 42 km/h (a) 22 + 7 - 3 x 9 = 148
92. A train travels from Delhi to Ahmedabad at a (b) 33 x 5 - 10 + 20 = 228
speed of 80 km/h and returns at a speed of 82 (c) 7 + 28 - 3 x 52 = 127
km/h. If it takes 162 (d) 44 - 9 + 6 x 11 = 87
hours for th 98 In the following equation has to be balance, then
between Delhi and Ahmedabad ? the signs of which of

(a) 6660km the following options will be used?

24 6 12 16 = 0
(b) 6760km
(a) ÷, + and -
(c) 6460km
(b) -, ÷ and +
(d) 6560km
(c) -, - and -
93. A 646 m long train crosses a man walking at a
(d) ÷, + and ÷
speed of 4.5 km/h in the opposite direction in 24
seconds. 99 If A means ‘plus’, B means ‘minus’, C means
‘divided by’ and D means ‘multiplied by’,
What is the speed of the train ?
then 18 A 12 C 6 D 2 B 5 = ?
(a) 92.4km/hr
(a) 15
(b) 96.8km/hr
(b) 25
(c) 91.1km/hr
(c) 27
(d) 89.3km/hr (d) 17
94. A train passes a platform in 36 seconds and a man 100. If ‘<’ means ‘minus’, ‘>’ means ‘plus’, ‘=’ means
standing on platform in 20 seconds. If ‘multiplied by’ and ‘$’ means
the speed of the train is 54 km/h What is the ‘divided by’, then what would be the value of 31
length of the platform ? > 81 $ 9 < 7?
(a) 120 m (a) 32
(b) 240 m (b) 33
(c) 300 m (c) 36
(d) 360 m (d) None of these.

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