Q101. The Tolkappiyam is
A A work of grammar. B A Tamil poem in praise of Rajendra Chola. C An ancient didactic work in Tamil. D A drama composed by a Chera King
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Correct answer: A work of grammar.
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Q102. On the banks of which one of the following rivers was the ancient Mahishmati located?
A Sarayu B Son C Narmada D Godavari
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Correct answer: Narmada
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Q103. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Literary Work) List II (Author) Duta Ghatotkacha Bhatti Mrichchhakatikam Bhasa Kiratarjuniyam Shudraka Ravanavadha Bharavi Code: ABCD
A 1342 B 1432 C 2341 D 2431
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Correct answer: 2341
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Q104. At the banks of which of the following rivers was the Battle of Ten Kings fought in the Early Vedic Period?
A Sarasvati B Drishadvati C Parushni D Shutudri
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Correct answer: Parushni
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Q105. Which one of the following is not the work of Ashvaghosha?
A Sariputraprakarana B Buddhacharita C Saundarananda D Manjushrimulakalpa
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Correct answer: Manjushrimulakalpa
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Q106. Which among the following are the Charvaka Schools of Philosophy? 1. Dhurtta 2. Nyaya 3. Sushikshita 4. Vaisheshika Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2 and 3 only C 2 and 4 only D 1 and 3 only
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
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Q107. During the 8th-14th centuries, in the Sanskrit texts and inscriptions, which of the following terms were used to denote Muslims? 1. Turushka 2. Tajika 3. Parashika 4. Kardamaka Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 2 and 3 only D 1, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
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Q108. In the citadel and lower-town areas of which one of the following Harappan cities, have several large cisterns and reservoirs been found?
A Banawali B Mohenjodaro C Dholavira D Rakhigarhi
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Correct answer: Dholavira
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Q109. Who among the following usurped power in Kanyakubja after the death of Harshavardhana?
A Adityasena B Arunashva C Shashanka D Lalitaditya
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Correct answer: Arunashva
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Q110. The legend of Prahlad and his father Hiranyakashyap was first set out in the
A Bhagwat Purana B Vishnu Purana C Vamana Purana D Agni Purana
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Correct answer: Vishnu Purana
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Q111. Which one of the following statements on the issue of ownership according to Smriti literature is not correct?
A The paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons. B Women were allowed to retain the gifts they received on the occasion of their marriage. C The gifts to women on the occasion of their marriage were known as Stridhana. D Stridhana was not inherited by the children without the permission of the husband
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Correct answer: Stridhana was not inherited by the children without the permission of the husband
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Q112. Who among the following Indian thinkers first spoke of food-for-work programmes to counteract the effects of famines?
A Kautilya B Aryabhatta C Chandragomin D Prabhakara
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Correct answer: Kautilya
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Q113. In which one of the following years was the first telegraphic connection established between Europe and India?
A 1851 B 1854 C 1865 D 1871
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Correct answer: 1865
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Q114. The ruins of Hampi were brought to light by which of the following British officers of the East India Company?
A Colonel Colin Mackenzie B James Prinsep C William Jones D James Rennell
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Correct answer: Colonel Colin Mackenzie
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Q115. The year 1916 is important in Indian history for: 1. Lucknow Session of the Congress 2. Congress - League Pact 3. Formation of Home Rule League Select the correct answer using the code given
A 1 and 3 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 2 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
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Q116. Who among the following pioneering Bengali women serialised her autobiography Amar Katha between 1910 and 1913?
A Binodini Dasi B Rashsundari Debi C Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain D Kailashbashini Debi
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Correct answer: Binodini Dasi
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Q117. Who among the following belonged to Serampore Mission? 1. William Carey 2. Joshua Marshman 3. William Ward 4. David Hare Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 1, 2 and 3 only D 2, 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3 only
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Q118. Consider the following statements: 1. In the 19th century, peasants in various parts of India rose in revolt against moneylenders and grain dealers. 2. In May 1875, at village Supa in Poona District in the Bombay Deccan, peasants attacked shopkeepers, burnt the bahi khatas (account books), looted grain shops and set fire to the houses of Sahukars. 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
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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
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Q119. The provision for separate electorate for Muslims was given in
A Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 B Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919 C Communal Award, 1932 D Government of India Act, 1935
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Correct answer: Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
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Q120. Which of the following was/were the founder member(s) of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army established in September 1928? 1. Bhagat Singh 2. Jatindranath 3. Ajoy Ghosh 4. Phanindranath Ghosh Select the correct answer using the code given below
A 1 only B 2 and 3 only C 1, 2 and 3 only D 1,2,3 and 4
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Correct answer: 1,2,3 and 4
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