Q3221. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang)
who visited India recorded the general conditions and
culture of India at that time. In this context, which of
the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river routes were completely immune from
robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offenses, ordeals by fire, water and
poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or
guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A 1 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
Q3222. Consider the following dynasties :
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in
the early eighth century AD ?
A Only one B Only two C Only three D None of these
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Correct answer: None of these
Q3223. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period,
women and Sudras speak:
A Sanskrit B Prakrit C Pali D Sauraseni
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Correct answer: Prakrit
Q3224. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called:
A Rupaka B Karshapana C Dinara D Pana
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Correct answer: Rupaka
Q3225. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists: (1997)
List–I (Archaeological site)
List–II (Present location)
A.
Gupta
1.
Badami
B.
Chandella
2.
Panamalai
C.
Chalukya
3.
Khajuraho
D.
Pallava
4.
Deogarh
Codes:
A A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2 B A-4; B-2; C-3; D-1 C A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1 D A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2
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Correct answer: A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2
Q3226. Which one of the following ports handled the north
Indian trade during the Gupta period?
A Tamralipti B Broach C Kalyan D Cambray
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Correct answer: Tamralipti
Q3227. Assertion (A): The origin of the feudal system in
ancient India can be traced to military campaigns.
Reason (R): There was considerable expansion of the feudal
system during the Gupta period.
A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A C A is true, but R is false D A is false, but R is true
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Correct answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
Q3228. With reference to forced labor (Vishti) in India
during the Gupta period, which one of the following
statements is correct?
A It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people. B It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire. C The forced laborer was entitled to weekly wages. D The eldest son of the laborer was sent as the forced laborer
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Correct answer: It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
Q3229. With reference to the period of the Gupta dynasty in
ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul
were well known as:
A Ports handling foreign trade B Capitals of powerful kingdoms C Places of exquisite stone art and architecture D Important Buddhist pilgrimage centers
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Correct answer: Ports handling foreign trade
Q3230. With reference to the history of India, the terms
“kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote
A Measurement of land B Coins of different monetary value C Classification of urban land D Religious rituals
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Correct answer: Measurement of land
Q3231. From the decline of Guptas until the rise of
Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which
of the following kingdoms were holding power in
Northern India?
1. The Guptas of Magadha
2. The Paramaras of Malwa
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1, 2 and 5 B 1, 3, 4 and 6 C 2, 3 and 4 D 5 and 6
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Correct answer: 1, 3, 4 and 6
Q3232. The following map shows four of the sixteen
Mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India. The places
marked A, B, C, and D, respectively are:
A Matsya, Cedi, Kosala, Anga B Surasena, Avanti, Vatsa, Magadha C Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga D Surasena, Cedi, Kosala, Magadha
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Correct answer: Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga
Q3233. Which one of the following edicts mentions the
personal name of Ashoka?
A Maski B Special Kalinga Edict C Rummindei D Kalsi
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Correct answer: Maski
Q3234. Which one of the following statements regarding
Ashoka stone pillars is incorrect?
A These are highly polished B These are monolithic C The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape D These are parts of architectural structures
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Correct answer: These are parts of architectural structures
Q3235. The Ashoka major rock edicts which tell us about
the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts:
A I and X B I and XI C II and XIII D II and XIV
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Correct answer: II and XIII
Q3236. Assertion (A): According to Ashoka’s edicts, social
harmony among the people was more important than
religious devotion.
Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of
religion.
A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A C A is true, but R is false D A is false, but R is true
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Correct answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Q3237. The given map relates to:
A Kanishka at the time of his death B Samudragupta after the close of his South Indian campaign C Ashoka towards close of his reign D Empire of Thaneswar on the eve of Harsha’s accession.
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Correct answer: Ashoka towards close of his reign
Q3238. Many of the Greeks, Kushanas, and Shakas embraced
Buddhism rather than Hinduism because:
A Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time B They had renounced the policy of war and violence C Caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them D Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
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Correct answer: Caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them
Q3239. Which one of the following was initially the most
powerful city-state of India in the 6th century B.C.?
A Gandhara B Kamboja C Kashi D Magadha
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Correct answer: Magadha
Q3240. The Indo-Greek Kingdom set up in north Afghanistan
in the beginning of the second century B.C. was:(1999)
A Bactria B Scythia C Zedrasia D Aria
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Correct answer: Bactria