Q61. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is Ranyo Ashoka (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
A Kanganahalli B Sanchi C Shahbazgarhi D Sohgaura
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Correct answer: Kanganahalli
Q62. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Q63. Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
A Chanhudaro B Kot Diji C Sohgaura D Desalpur
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Correct answer: Sohgaura
Q64. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Acceptance of Gandhi’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses 4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 only B 1, 2 and 4 only C 3 only D 2, 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
Q65. With reference to the book ‘Desher Katha’ written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements: 1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 only
Q66. With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
A The Revolt of 1857 B The Mappila Rebellion of 1921 C The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 D Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
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Correct answer: Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
Q67. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of:
A peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters B its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions C national leaders’ opposition to the cultivation of indigo D Government control over the planters
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Correct answer: its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
Q68. Wellesley established the Fort William College Calcutta because
A He was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so B He wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India C He wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment D He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
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Correct answer: He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
Q69. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang: In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian: Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar: Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
Q70. Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
A Indian handicrafts were ruined. B Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers. C Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country. D Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.
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Correct answer: Indian handicrafts were ruined.
Q71. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka: Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana: Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka: Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
Q72. With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana. 3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta - II. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 3 only
Q73. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas'?
A The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style B Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas C Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path D Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
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Correct answer: Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path
Q74. Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely."
A Ashoka B Samudragupta C Harshavardhana D Krishnadeva Raya
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Correct answer: Ashoka
Q75. With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote
A measurement of land B coins of different monetary value C clássification of urban land D religious rituals
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Correct answer: measurement of land
Q76. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the Hundi generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
A An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates B A diary to be maintained for daily accounts C A bill of exchange D An order from the feudal lord to his subordinates
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Correct answer: An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates
Q77. Consider the following events in the history of India: 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman - I 3. Establishment of Chola Power Parantaka - I 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?
A 2-1-4-3 B 3-1-4-2 C 2-4-1-3 D 3-4-1-2
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Correct answer: 2-4-1-3
Q78. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Staviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
Q79. Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
A Annie Besant B Debendranath Tagore C Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar D Sarojini Naidu
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Correct answer: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Q80. In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as
A leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott Movement B members of the Interim Government in 1946 C members of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly D officers of the Indian National Army
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Correct answer: officers of the Indian National Army