PT_22 Ancient and Medieval History 04 - QUESTION PAPER

1.With reference to the history of Ancient India, consider the following statements:

1. Bhaskaravarman was a ruler of the Kamarupa kingdom

2. He was a contemporary of Harshavardhana of Thaneswar
3. Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang visited his court
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

2.With reference to Ancient India, who are Sariputta and Moggallana?

(a) Buddha’s disciples
(b) Revenue officials in Pallava dynasty
(c) Jain Tirthankaras
(d) Sangam poets

3.Consider the following statements:

1. Gathasaptasati was a Pali text written by Satavahana king Hala
2. Central Asian invaders like Sakas and Kushanas did not patronize Sanskrit
literature
​ 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

4.With reference to the history of Medieval India, consider the following statements:
1. Dharmapala founded the Mahavihara of Vikramshila
2. Arab merchant Sulaiman visited India during the reign of Gurjara King Mihira
Bhoja
3. Muhammad bin Qasim conquered Sindh by defeating Raja Dahir
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

5.Which of the following statements regarding Jainism philosophy is/are correct?

1. Jainism did not condemn the Varna system as Buddhism did
2. It did not recognize the existence of Gods
3. Jainism believes in the transmigration of the soul and the theory of Karma
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

6.Consider the following pairs:

​ Harappan City Feature
1. Banawali Radial Streets
2. Dholavira Three-part City
3. Chanhu-Daro No Citadel
​ Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

7.With respect to the history of South India, arrange the following events in the
correct chronological sequence:
1. Decisive victory of Karikala Chola in Battle of Venni
2. Occupation of the Tamil countries by the Kalabhras
3. Composition of Silappadhikaram
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 3-2-1
(c) 2-1-3
(d) 3-1-2

8.Consider the following statements:

1. King Vikramaditya started the Vikrama era in 58 B.C. to mark his victory over
Kushanas
2. Kanishka started Shaka era in 78 A.D.
3. Gupta era was started by Chandragupta I in 319 A.D.
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

9.Consider the following statements:

1. Rana Kumbha constructed the Vijay Sthamba at Chittor to commemorate his
victory over Mahmud Khalji
2. Rana Sangha defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in Battle of Khatoli
3. Maharana Pratap defeated Mughal Army in Battle of Haldighati
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10.Which of the following factors can be considered as the contributing factors behind
Magadha dynasty’ success among the Mahajanapadas?
1. Advantageous geographical location
2. Usage of elephants on large-scale in warfare
3. Fertile river plains
4. Unorthodox character of Society
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 3 only

11.With reference to the history of Medieval India, the terms ‘Sondhar’ and ‘Takkavi’
refer to:
(a) Loans given to peasants
(b) Orders within Sufism
(c) Resting place for traders
(d) Administrative divisions

12.With reference to the Gupta dynasty, consider the following statements:

1. Samudragupta was referred to as ‘Sakari’ or ‘the enemy of Sakas’
2. Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II
3. Skandagupta fought successfully against Hun invasion
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

13.With reference to Sufism, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Sufis emphasized on leading a simple life, asceticism and mysticism
2. They sought salvation through love for God and rejected blind observance of
religious rituals
3. They considered devotion to be more important than Roza or Namaz
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14.With respect to Ancient India, the principles of ‘Vyavaharasamata’ and
‘Dandasamata’ were introduced by which of the following Kings:
(a) Ashoka
(b) Bharata
(c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
(d) Samudragupta

15.With reference to Early Vedic administration, which of the statements is/are

correct?
1. The Tribal chief or the Rajan was at the centre of administrative machinery
2. Tax collection was prevalent during this period
3. The tribal system of government lacked military element in it
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

16.According to Jainism, ‘the one who has freed himself from the cycle of rebirths and
resides in a state of perpetual bliss’ is referred as:
(a) Arihant
(b) Siddha
(c) Tirthankara
(d) Nirgrantha

17.Consider the following statements:

1. Vijayanagara kingdom was founded by Harihara and Bukka of Sangama
dynasty
2. Krishnadevaraya belonged to Saluva dynasty
3. Vijayanagara city was located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

18.With reference to Ashokan Edicts, consider the following statements:

1. The name ‘Ashoka’ is not mentioned in any of the pillars
2. Ashokan inscriptions have been found in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and
Afghanistan
3. Though inscriptions were written in several languages, the script used was
always Brahmi
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

19.With reference to the history of ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Indo-Greeks were the first rulers to issue gold coins in India
2. Satavahanas started the practice of land grants to Brahmanas
3. An Organized judicial tradition first made its appearance in the subcontinent
during the Mauryan period
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

20.With reference to the history of Medieval India, which of the following statements
are correct:
1. Babur invaded India on invitation from Ibrahim Lodhi
2. Usage of gunpowder was introduced in India by Babur in the Battle of Panipat
​ Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

21.Consider the following events:

1. Alexander’s invasion of India
2. Xerxes deployed Indian infantry to Greece
3. Cyrus expedition to India
​ What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 2-3-1

22.With reference to the Delhi Sultanate period, consider the following pairs:
​ Ruler - Associated with
​ 1.Alauddin Khilji – Nauroz
​ 2.Muhammad Tughlaq – Siri
​ 3.Balban – Token Currency
​ Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the Above

23.Which of the following statements regarding Buddhist Sanghas is/are correct?

1. Membership of Sangha was open to both men and women
2. Sanghas were organized after the death of Buddha only
3. Sanghas were governed on democratic lines
​ Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

24.‘They ruled the region between Narmada and Tungabhadra. They were feudatories
of Western Chalukyas. Devagiri was their capital’. Identify this dynasty:
(a) Kakatiya
(b) Yadava
(c) Hoysala
(d) Vijayanagara

25.With reference to Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. Stone structures were absent in Harappan cities as burnt bricks were used
instead
2. Only single-storied buildings were present in the settlements
​ Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

26.Ashtanga Hridaya, a treatise on Ayurveda, is written by:

(a) Charaka
(b) Vagbhata
(c) Susruta
(d) Atreya

27.With reference to Chola self-government, ‘Ur’ refers to:

(a) Gathering of the adult men in the Brahmana villages
(b) Association of persons engaged in the same vocation of activity
(c) General Assembly of all the taxpaying residents of an ordinary village
(d) The executive committee overseeing water administration

28.Consider the following statements:

1. The capital of Satavahanas was at Pratisthana
2. Satavahana administration had military traits and coercion played a key role
3. They promoted Brahminism only and opposed Buddhism
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

29.In the context of the Religious movements during Medieval period, consider the
following statements:
1. Nirgunabhakti insisted that God is essentially formless
2. Dadu Dayal and Kabir preached this school of thought
​ 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

30.Consider the following statements with regard to Sher Shah:

1. Sher Shah established the first Afghan rule in India in 1540
2. He introduced the silver coin ‘Rupiah’ and the copper coin ‘Paisa’ as part of his
monetary reforms
3. ‘Dagh’ and ‘Chehra’ military reforms were introduced by him to strengthen the
military
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

31.Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Mahavira?
1. Avanti (clarify)
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
​ Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
​ (a) 1, 2 and 3
​ (b) 2 and 3 only
​ (c) 1, 3 and 4
​ (d) 3 and 4 only

32.Consider the following statements:

1. Al-Biruni was a poet at the court of Mahmud of Ghazni
2. Muhammad Ghori conducted raids against Jayapala of Shahi kingdom in
North-West India
3. Timur was defeated by Muhammad Shah Tughlaq in the Battle of Delhi
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
33.Consider the following statements about Alvar Saints:
1. They were worshipers of Shiva
2. The collection of their hymns is known as Divya Prabandha
3. Andal was the only women poet among Alvar saints
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

34.Which of the following scholars belonged to the ‘Navratnas’ at the court of

Chandragupta II:
1. Dhanvantri
2. Varahamihira
3. Amarasimha
4. Vararuchi
5. Aryabhata
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

35.With reference to the Early Vedic period, the terms ‘Godhuli’ and ‘Gavyuti’ denote:
(a) Fertile field and cultivated field
(b) Kinship units
(c) Measure of time and distance
(d) Child marriage and Widow remarriage

36.Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist schools:

1. Madhyamika school was founded by Vasubandhu
2. Yogachara school is associated with Hinayana Buddhism
3. Vajrayana school believes that salvation can be attained by acquiring magical
powers
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

37.Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Varkari Sect?
(a) Saints like Namdeva, Eknath, Tukaram are associated with this sect
(b) They worship ‘Vitthala’ cult and are not associated with Hindu Gods
(c) They undertake an annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur where their deity presides
(d) It is geographically associated with states of Maharashtra and Karnataka

38.Consider the following statements about the Amaranayaka system:

1. Amaranayaka system was introduced in the Maratha empire
2. In this system, an army commander was given an area for administration
3. He collected taxes from peasants and was responsible for expanding agriculture
in his area
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

39.With reference to the history of Ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Ajatasatru was a contemporary of both Buddha and Mahavira
2. St. Thomas came to India during the reign of King Gondophernes
3. Charaka was the court physician of Kanishka
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

40.During the Sangam period, the city of ‘Uraiyur’ was well known across the world
for:
(a) port handling foreign trade
(b) exquisite stone art and architecture
(c) cotton trade
(d) important Jain pilgrimage centers
​
41.Which of the following regarding Sikhism is incorrect?
(a) Guru Granth Sahib is considered as the 11th Sikh Guru
(b) Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa order
(c) Guru Arjan Dev and Guru Tegh Bahadur were executed by the Mughal rulers
(d) Guru Ramdas established the Golden Temple at Amritsar

42.With reference to Rashtrakuta kingdom, consider the following statements:

1. Dantidurga was the founder of this dynasty
2. King Dhruva was the first Deccan king to control Kannauj
3. They did not patronize Jainism which led to its decline in the Deccan region
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
​

43.From the decline of Mauryas until the rise of Guptas in the First Century B.C.,
which of the following were the indigenous kingdoms holding power across India:
1. Mahameghavahana dynasty
2. Pushyabudi dynasty
3. Kanva dynasty
4. Saka dynasty
5. Sunga dynasty
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only

44.With reference to Mesolithic Era, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Mesolithic period is marked by transition from Pleistocene period to Holocene
2. It marks the beginning of domestication of Plants and Animals
3. Establishment of village communities began during this period
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

45.With reference to Tamil literature, consider the following statements:

1. Thirukkural is a work on Tamil grammar and linguistics
2. Tolkappiyam is a work on ethics and morality
​ 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

46.Which of the following statements regarding Buddhist Councils are correct?

1. Tripitakas were completed and compiled during the First Buddhist Council
2. During the Second Council, the Buddhist order was split into Sthaviravadins
and Mahasamghikas
3. Vasumitra presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

47.Consider the following statements:

1. Both Vijayanagara kingdom and Bahmani kingdom were established during the
reign of Mohammad bin Tughlaq
2. Maratha empire was established during the reign of Aurangazeb
​ 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

48.Junagarh rock inscription is associated with which of the following rulers:

(a) Rudradaman I
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Kanishka
(d) Chandragupta I

49.With respect to Magadha Empire, consider the following statements:

1. Shishunagas were succeeded by the Haryankas
2. Nanda dynasty was a non-Kshatriya dynasty
3. Mahapadma Nanda was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of
Kautilya
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of the Above
50.With reference to the Bhakti movement, consider the following statements:
1. Ramananda employed vernacular medium to propagate his ideas
2. Tulsidas was a Shaivite devotional poet saint
3. Kabir condemned polytheism and denounced all forms of idolatry
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

51.With reference to the Coinage history of India, match the following pairs:
Period Coins
1. Vedic A. Nishka
2. Magadha B. Karshapana
3. Gupta C. Dinara
​ Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
(b) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B
(d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

52.Consider the following statements:

1. Digambaras believe that women cannot achieve nirvana or liberation directly
whereas Svetambaras believed that women may attain liberation
2. Digambaras believe that Mahavira remained unmarried, whereas the
Svetambaras believe Mahavira married princess Yasoda
​ 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
53.With reference to the Indian society during the Gupta period, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. Shudras were permitted to listen to recitations of the Ramayana, the
Mahabharata, and the Puranas
2. Untouchability was not prevalent during this period
3. Many tribal people were absorbed into the Brahmanical society during this
period
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

54.Who among the following introduced the land revenue system known as
‘Bandobast’ system?
(a) Sher Shah
(b) Mohammad Gawan
(c) Raja Todarmal
(d) Malik Amber

55.Consider the following statements:

1. Iltutmish was the first Muslim sovereign to rule from Delhi
2. He introduced the Arabic coinage to India
3. His daughter Razia Sultana started the system of Chahalgani
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
56.With reference to Rashtrakuta administration, which one of the following is the
correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
(a) Rashtra-Vishaya-Nadu
(b) Vishaya-Nadu-Rashtra
(c) Vishaya-Rashtra-Nadu
(d) Nadu-Vishaya-Rashtra

57.With reference to Maratha administration, consider the following pairs:

​ Title Jurisdiction
​ 1.Sar-i-Naubat Intelligence
​ 2.Amatya Accountant General
​ 3. Waqenavis Military General
​ Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

58.The Vaishnava sect of ‘Pushtimarga Sampradaya’ was founded by:

(a) Madhavacharya
(b) Alvars
(c) Ramananda
(d) Vallabhacharya

59.With reference to the Zamindar system during the Mughal period, consider the
following statements:
1. Women were prohibited from inheriting Zamindari rights
2. Zamindars often received support of peasantry in the agrarian uprisings of
seventeenth century
​ 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

60.Consider the following pairs:

​ Foreign Traveler Period
​ 1.Megasthenes Chandragupta
​ Maurya
​ 2.Hieun Tsang Amoghavarsha I
​ 3.Francois Bernier Krishnadevaraya
​ Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

61.With reference to Vijayanagara empire, ‘Polygars’ refer to:

(a) Revenue officials to collect tax
(b) Untouchables living outside the city
(c) Military Governors
(d) Peasants in the doab region

62.With reference to the Delhi Sultanate period, consider the following statements:
1. Balban established the separate military department named diwan-i-arz
2. Alauddin Khilji established a new Market department called diwan-i-riyasat
3. Mohammad bin Tughlaq was the first Sultan of Delhi who ordered for the
measurement of land
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
63.In the context of Mughal period, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Though domestic trade flourished during this period, International trade was on
a decline
2. Urbanization gained pace during this period
​ Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

64.Consider the following Biographies and their Authors. Which of them is incorrectly
matched?
(a) Babur Nama - Babur
(b) Shah Jahan Nama - Inayat Khan
(c) Alamgir Nama - Faizi
(d) Humayun Nama - Gulbadan Begum

65.Consider the following statements:

1. Abhidhamma Pitakas deals with monastic rules for monks and nuns and is
called as ‘Book of Discipline’
2. Anga contains philosophical concepts of the Jainas
3. Jatakas describe the previous existences or births of Buddha
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
66.Which of the following works are written by Bhaskaracharya:
1. Goladhyaya
2. Grahaganita
3. Lilavati
4. Shulba Sutra
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

67.‘He was a Moroccan traveler. He visited the court of Mohammad bin Tughlaq and
was sent as an ambassador to the Mongol court of China. He has mentioned about
the great trade taking place in Malabar region’. This traveler is:
(a) Abdur Razzak
(b) Ibn-Batuta
(c) Francois Bernier
(d) Al-Biruni

68.With reference to the Mauryan administration, match the following options:

​ Position Jurisdiction
1.Sitadhyaksha A.Espionage
2.Sansthana B.Revenue
3.Samaharta C.Agriculture
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
(b) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B
(d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

69.In the context of Ancient Water Management Techniques in India, which of the
following pairs are correctly matched?
​ Technique Region
​ 1.Ahar Pyne - Bihar
​ 2.Zing - Rajasthan
​ 3.Surangam - Karnataka
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

70.Consider the following statements about Later Vedic period:

1. The concept of private ownership of land emerged for the first time
2. Society became more settled and centered around agriculture
3. The importance of Rig Vedic tribal assemblies decreased during this period
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

71.With reference to Deccan Sultanates, match the following pairs?

​ Sultanate Dynasty
​ 1.Berar A.Barid Shahi
​ 2.Bidar B.Imad Shahi
​ 3.Golconda C.Qutb Shahi
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1-A, 2-B. 3-C
(b) 1-C, 2-A. 3-B
(c) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
(d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

72.Which of the following is not a possible cause for the origin and progress of
Buddhism and Jainism during the sixth-fifth century BC?
(a) Kshatriya discontent against the domination of Brahmanas
(b) Practice of killing cattle indiscriminately in sacrifices hampering the progress of
agriculture
(c) Improved trade and commerce gave higher importance to Vaishyas
(d) As a reaction against the newly emergent Parivrajaka tradition

73.Which of the following schools of philosophy was used by the Brahmins to justify
ritualistic traditions prevalent in society?
(a) Mimamsa
(b) Vaisheshika
(c) Samakhya
(d) Nyaya

74.Consider the following pairs:

​ Term Description
​ 1.Khalisa - land granted to religious institutions
​ 2.Iqta - land assigned to officials as payments
​ 3.Inam - land under direct control of Sultan
​ Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only

75.Which of the following Inscriptions/Books describe about the various wars fought
in Kalinga during Ancient Indian history:
1. Kalingattupparani
2. Hathigumpha inscription
3. Ashoka’s XIII Rock Edict
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
76.Who among the following rulers laid the foundation of Nalanda University?
(a) Kumaragupta
(b) Chandragupta II
(c) Skandagupta
(d) Samudragupta

77.In the context of Bhakti Movement, consider the following pairs:

​ Doctrine Propounded by
​ 1.Dvaita Adi Sankara
​ 2.Advaita Madhava Acharya
​ 3.Shuddadvaita Vallabha Acharya
​ Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

78.Which of the following Sanskrit Dramas were written by King Harsha?

1. Ratnavali
2. Nagananda
3. Priyadarshika
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

79.With respect to Ancient Indian history, which of the following statements is

incorrect?
(a) The capital of Western Kshatrapas was Ujjain
(b) The capital of the Rashtrakuta Kingdom was Manyakheta
(c) The capital of Naga Dynasty was Kalinga
(d) The capital of Cheras was Vanchi

80.Consider the following statements about Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism:

1. Pali was primarily used by Hinayan scholar while Mahayana scholars gave
preference to Sanskrit
2. King Asoka patronized Mahayana Buddhism
3. Sthaviravada or Theravada is a Hinayana sect
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

81.The famous Sanskrit play ‘Mattavilasa Prahasana’ was authored by:

(a) Pulakeshin II
(b) Sudraka
(c) Mahendravarman I
(d) Kalidasa

82.Consider the following statements:

1. Hassan Gangu was the founder of Bahmani Sultanate
2. Bahmani kingdom reached its peak under the guidance of Mohammed Gawan
3. Bahmani kings did not appoint Hindus in administrative offices
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

83.With reference to the ‘Guild system’ of ancient India, consider the following
statements:
1. Guilds undertook administrative, economic and judicial functions
2. The guild system declined during the Gupta period
​ Which of the statements given is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

84.Consider the following statements:

1. Bhakti movement gained pace in twelfth century with the spread of Islam in
India
2. Bhakti reformers opposed superficial rituals and caste divisions
​ 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

85.With reference to Sangam literature, consider the following statements:

1. The topics of Agam are related to personal and human aspects
2. The topics of Puram are related to human experiences and emotions
3. The poetic themes classified on the basis of physiography is called ‘Thinai’
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

86.With reference to the Social life under Delhi Sultanate, consider the following
statements:
1. Wearing of purdah became common among upper class Hindu women
2. Practice of Sati was restricted in the areas under Sultanate
​ 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.Which of the following are the possible causes for the failure of Hindu kingdoms in
the early Medieval period?
1. Lack of unity among the Hindu states
2. Outdated and inferior military methods compared to invading forces
3. Homogenous composition within the Army catalyzed by existing social
inequities
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

88.Consider the following statements:

1. Vakatakas were the successors of Chalukyas
2. They were contemporaries with Gupta dynasty
3. Ajanta caves were built under the patronage of Vakataka king Harishena
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

89.In Vedic period, women who composed hymns of Rigveda were called:
(a) Sadyovadhu
(b) Akrishtabhasha
(c) Brahmavadini
(d) Gaupayana
90.With reference to the Imperial Chola dynasty, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. Vijayalaya was the founder of the Imperial Chola dynasty
2. Uttiramerur inscription is associated with the reign of Parantaka I
3. Rajaraja Chola founded the city of Gangaikondacholapuram
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

91.Which of the following are branches within Rajput Kingdom?

1. Gahadavalas of Kannauj
2. Chandelas of Bundelkhand
3. Chauhans of Ajmer
4. Solankis of Gujarat
5. Pratiharas of Kannauj
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

92.The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between which of the following empires?
(a) Mughals and Marathas
(b) Delhi Sultanate and Timurs
(c) Mughals and Suris
(d) Marathas and Durranis

93.Which of the following denotes a Tax during the Mauryan period:

1. Bali
2. Pindikara
3. Bhaga
4. Pranaya
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

94.Which among the following statements is correct?

(a) Tevaram refers to the hymns composed by Alvars
(b) Borgeet refers to the hymns composed by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
(c) Vachana refers to the hymns composed by Basavanna
(d) Abhang refers to the hymns composed by Madhavacharya

95.Consider the following statements:

1. Mughals have maintained a continuous chronological record of events
2. Mughal Kings referred to themselves as ‘Timurids’ in these records
3. The Court Chronicles were written in Arabic language
​ Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

96.Consider the following texts:

1. Rajatarangini
2. Charaka Samhita
3. Milind Panho
​ What is the correct chronological sequence of the composition of the above texts:
(a) 3-1-2
(b) 2-3-1
(c) 1-3-2
(d) 3-2-1

97.‘He was a preacher of Vaishnavite Bhakti in Telengana region. He introduced the

Radhamadhav cult and founded the philosophy of Dwaita Advaita. He stressed on
Bhakti yoga’. He is:
(a) Nimbarka
(b) Madhava
(c) Patanjali
(d) Vallabha

98.With reference to the agricultural system under Sher Shah Suri, consider the
following statements:
1. Land revenue amount payable by each peasant had to be informed through
patta before collecting it
2. State’s share was two-thirds of the average produce and was paid in cash or
crop
3. Cess was levied on land to guard against natural calamities
​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

99.Which of the following Mongol invaders had entered India during the period of
Delhi Sultanate?
1. Temujin
2. Tarmashrin
3. Qutlugh Khwaja
​ Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

100.With reference to the Sufi Silsilas in India during the Delhi Sultanate, consider the
following statements:
1. The Suhrawardi saints took their message across India while the activities of
the Chisti saints remained largely confined to Delhi
2. The Suhrawardi saints held important posts in the State while the Chisti saints
preferred to keep aloof from state politics
​ 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