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1) Consider the following statements
about "Natesa-a rare sandstone idol "
retrieved recently
1) It is an idol from the 9th century
Pratihara Style of Rajasthan
2) The sandstone Natesa figure stands
tall at almost 4 ft. in a rare and
brilliant depiction of Lord Vishnu
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
2) In which of the following Pali texts, the
Bodhisatta (the Buddha in a previous
birth) is identified as a chandala ?
(a) Matanga Jataka
(b) Ashokavadana
(c) Vessantara Jataka
(d) Romaka Jataka
3) It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar.
The puppets are generally made of wood
and are without any joints. They are
carved out of a single piece of wood and
then painted and dressed in bright
colours.
The above description is about which
of the following puppetry ?
(a) Putul Nach (b) Ravanchhaya
(c) Yampuri (d) Kathputli
4) Arrange the following rulers in the
chronological order :-
1) Kalasoka 2) Ajatasatru
3) Shisunaga
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1-3-2 (b) 2-3-1
(c) 2-1-3 (d) 1-2-3
5) With respect to literary works in ancient
history, Consider the following
statements
1) Harshacharitha and Nagananda are
the works of Bana, a court poet of
Harsha
2) Amoghavarsha I was the author of
Prasnottaramalika, a Sanskrit work
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
6) Which of the following are determinants
of Minimum Support Price (MSP) ?
1) price trends in domestic markets only
2) inter-crop price parity
3) demand and supply
4) terms of trade between agriculture
and non-agriculture sectors
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 2,3 and 4 only (b) 1,3 and 4 only
(c) 1,2 and 3 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
7) Consider the following statements
1) Fisheries is a sunrise sector with
varied resources and potential.
2) Of the total fisheries potential of India
, the marine fisheries potential stands
highest compared to inland fisheries
potential .
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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8) Which of the following are thematic
circuits identified under Swadesh
Darshan Scheme?
1) Mahabharata Circuit
2) Desert Circuit
3) Tirthankara Circuit
4) Wildlife Circuit
(a) 1 and 3 Only (b) 2 and 4 Only
(c) 2,3 and 4 Only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
9) Consider the following statements about
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti
1) It was formed in 1984 by the merger
of Gandhi Darshan at Rajghat and
Gandhi Smriti, as an autonomous
body.
2) The Vice-President of India is its
Chairperson and it has a nominated
body of senior Gandhians and
representatives of various government
departments to guide it in its activities
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
10) Consider the following statements
1) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
was established in 1861 and functions
as an attached office of the Ministry
of Culture
2) Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological
Park in Gujarat is inscribed on the
World Heritage List by UNESCO
Which of the statements given above is /
are Incorrect ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
11) The titles like muvendavelan , araiyar
were given by which of the following
dynasty kings ?
(a) Chera (b) Chola
(c) Pandya (d) Pala
12) The Tangams are a little-known
community belongs to which of the
following state ?
(a) Sikkim (b) Nagaland
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Odisha
13) Consider the following statements about
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda
Prabandhan Puraskaar
1) It is given to recognise the excellent
work done by the individuals and
institutions in the field of disaster
management.
2) Only Indian nationals and Indian
institutions can apply for the award
3) It is administered by National Disaster
Management Authority of India
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2only (d) 1,2 and 3
14) Kadamba architecture was a style of
temple architecture founded by ?
(a) Raja Raja I (b) Mayurasharma
(c) Krishnadevaraya II
(d) Vishnuvardhana
15) Which of the following are Pillar
Inscriptions of King Ashoka ?
1) Topra 2) Sarnath
3) Girnar 4) Rampurwa
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 2,3 and 4 only (b) 1,2 and 4 only
(c) 1,2 and 3 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
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16) With reference to religious history of
India, consider the following statements:
1) Theravada is one of the sub-sects of
Mahayana Buddhism
2) Emperor Kanishka of Kushana
dynasty is said to be the founder of
Mahayana sect of Buddhism in 1st
century AD
3) Chandrakirti was a great scholar of
Madhyamaka school under
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
17) Consider the following statements
1) Indo-Greeks introduced the practice
of military governorship wherein they
appointed military governors
called strategos
2) The Kushanas introduced the 'Satrap'
system of government, under which
the empire was divided into
numerous satrapis
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1nor 2
18) Consider the following statements about
the plays produced in India in the Gupta
period
1) All the plays are tragedies , we don't
come across any comedies
2) Characters of higher and lower classes
speak the same language
3) Women and shudras featuring in
these plays use Prakrit
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
19) "Arad and Carmel" which are in news
recently are ?
(a) Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(b) Indian Coastal Submarines
(c) Israeli assault rifles
(d) None of the above
20) This type of folk music is based on the
grand epic- Mahabharata and Bhima as
hero. It is all inclusive of gayan (singing)
and vadan (playing an instrument).
Usually the songs are set to the rhythm
of a tambura.
The above description is about ?
(a) Baul (b) Wanawan
(c) Pandavani (d) Panihari
21) Consider the followings statements with
respect to Harappan period
1) The Indus people were the earliest
people to produce cotton
2) Gabarbands or nalas enclosed by dams
for storing water were a feature in
parts of Baluchistan and Afghnaistan
along with channel or canal irrigation
3) It appears that the Harappans used
some kind of modern ekka along with
spoked wheel
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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22) With reference to crafts, trade and towns
in the Post-Maurya Age , consider the
following statements)
1) Ujjain was a great centre for the
manufacture of a special type of cloth
which was called Shataka
2) Lead, which was used for making
coins by the Satavahanas seems to
have been imported from Rome in the
shape of coiled strips
3) The Andhras issued a large number
of lead or potin coins in the Deccan
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
23) Consider the following statements about
Talamaddale
1) It is an ancient form of dance
performance in the regions of
Karnataka and Kerala
2) The regional music of "Yakshagana "is
accompanied with the dance performance
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
24) Consider the following statements about
Konark Sun Temple
1) It was built middle of 13th century, by
King Narasimhadeva II of Ganga
dynasty
2) It is the culmination of Odisha temple
architecture
3) The Government of India has
launched a scheme for 100%
solarisation of Konark sun temple
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
25) The art form "Jharnapatachitra" belongs
to which of the following state ?
(a) Gujarat (b) Odisha
(c) West Bengal (d) Maharashtra
26) Consider the following statements
1) Seethakali, a centuries old folk art
form belongs to the state of Tamil
Nadu
2) In the early times, it was performed
as part of the harvest festival Pongal
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
27) With reference to cultural history of
India , Consider the following pairs
Festival State/Union Territory
1) Kailpodh Kerala
2) Goura - Gauri Tamil Nadu
3) Mela Kheer Bhawani Jammu/ Kashmir
Which of the pairs given above is / are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
28) Who among the following introduced
new public institutions such as the
'Anubhava Mantapa'(or, the "hall of
spiritual experience") ?
(a) Basavanna (b) Sri Krishna Devaraya
(c) Pulakesin II (d) King Yayati
29) The term"Sohrai Khovar " refers to ?
(a) ritualistic and traditional dance form
(b) traditional festival of local tribes in
Jharkhand
(c) ritualistic mural art
(d) traditional weaving technique
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30) Which of the following are considered
as Percussion instruments ?
1) Ektara 2) Chikka
3) Khadtaal 4) Mashak
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1,3 and 4 only (b) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 2 and 4 only
31) Consider the following statements about
Kalaripayattu
1) It was a martial art from Kerala which
was transmitted to China in 5th or 6th
century AD by a sage called
Bodhidharma
2) The present form of Judo and karate
did originate from Kalaripayattu.
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
32) Consider the following statements about
Nyaya school of philosophy
1) This school of thought was supposed
to be founded by Kanada
2) This philosophy constantly stressed on
systematic reasoning and thinking
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
33) "Manu Charitra" was the work of who
among the following poet ?
(a) Tenali Ramakrishna
(b) Nandi Thimanna
(c) Allasani Peddana
(d) Krishnadevaraya I
34) Mangolian Kanjur , which is in news is
referred to ?
(a) Jain's Traditional festival
(b) Buddhist Canonical text
(c) Hindu Goddess worshipped in Nepal
(d) Traditional festival of Zorastrians
35) Which of the following are correct
statements regarding Ajivikas ?
1) They opposed Buddhism and Jainism
2) Bindusara (4th century BC) was one
of its followers
3) Ashoka's eighth pillar edicts mentions
about Ajivikas
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
36) Consider the following statements about
Tyagaraja, one of the Trinity of Carnatic
music
1) His signature name was Guru- guha
which is also his mudra.
2) A crater on planet Mercury is named
Tyagraja
3) Svarajati musical genre can be
attributed to him
Which of the statements given above is/
are Incorrect ?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3only (d) 2 and 3 only
37) Consider the following statements
1) The first gold coins were issued by the
Kushanas
2) The first coins to bear the names and
images of rulers were issued by the
Indo-Greeks, who established control
over the north-western part of the
subcontinent
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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
38) Okavango Delta , which is in news
recently is located in ?
(a) Egypt (b) Botswana
(c) Saudi Arabia (d) Ethiopia
39) Consider the following statements
MANODARPAN initiative
1) It is launched by Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment
2) It covers a wide range of activities to
provide Psycho-social Support to
students for their Mental Health &
Well-being during the COVID
outbreak and beyond.
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
40) Who among the following is the founder
of Vakataka dynasty ?
(a) Rudra sena (b) Vindhyashakti
(c) Pravarasena (d) Harisena
41) Consider the following statements
1) There were 63 Alvars, who came from
equally divergent backgrounds.
2) Tevaram and Tiruvacakam are the
compilations of songs of Alvars
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
42) Which of the following sites has
evidences of underground pit houses?
(a) Paiyampalli (b) Burzahom
(c) Koldihwa (d) Chirand
43) Consider the following statements
1) Rudra in the Rigveda is depicted as
Pashupati
2) The hymns in the Rigveda mentioned
the rivers Beas and Sutlej
3) The Gayatri mantra was first recited
in Rigveda
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
44) The earliest book on mathematics
"Shulbasutra" was written by who
among the following ?
a) Apastamba (b) Aryabhatta
(c) Baudhayana (d) Brahmagupta
45) With reference to the religious practices
in India, the "Ekavyaharikas" sect
belongs to
(a) Buddhism (b) Jainism
(c) Vaishnavism (d) Shaivism
46) Consider the following statements
1) The sculpture of Varaha or Boar
incarnation of the Vishnu is notable
feature of Mandapeshwar caves
2) Mandapeshwar caves was developed
in late Gupta period as a Brahmanical
cave and however, it was later
converted into a Christian cave
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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47) Consider the following statements
1) The earliest Buddhist works are in
Pali, but in the later phase, Sanskrit
came to be used to a great extent
2) The first regular Buddhist work on
logic was written by Vasubandhu
3) Vimala produced a Jaina version of
Ramayana
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
48) 'Katakamukha Hasta',' Ekcharya lasyam
' are associated with which of the
following dance form ?
(a) Kuchipudi
(b) Bharatanatyam
(c) Kathakali
(d) Mohiniattam
49) With respect to ancient history of India ,
the term "pativedaka" refers to ?
(a) traders from abroad
(b) village headman whose position was
often hereditary
(c) reporter of affairs of people to king
(d) decorative courtyards
50) This mudra indicates warding off evil
and signifies expelling demons and
negative energy. The energy created by
this mudra helps remove obstacles such
as sickness or negative thoughts.
The above description is about ?
(a) Vajra Mudra
(b) Karana Mudra
(c) Uttarabodhi Mudra
(d) Varada Mudra
51) Which among the following kingdoms/
rulers were contemporaries of Pallavas?
1) Kadambas
2) Chalukyas of Badami
3) Gangas of Mysore
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
52) Consider the following statements:
1) References to famine are common in
the ancient Indian literature
2) Megasthenes declared that famine
was unknown in India.
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) Which of the following statements are
correct regarding Kawasaki disease?
1) The disease affects children
2) Its symptoms include red eyes, rashes,
and a swollen tongue with reddened
lips
3) The disease affects coronary functions
in the heart
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
54) With respect to Buddha's sculpture, the
following features describes which of
the school of art?
1) Protruding eyeballs
2) Wavy Hair
3) Elongated Ears
4) The Buddha is shown in a spiritual state
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Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) Gandhara school (b) Mathura school
(c) Amravati school (d) Sarnath school
55) Who among the following assumed the
title of "Parameswara" ?
(a) Pulakesin II
(b) Prabhakara Vardhana
(c) Harsha Vardhana
(d) Pushyabhuti
56) With respect to ministerial
administration during the reign of Harsha
, the term " Dirghadhvajas" refers to ?
(a) Keeper of Records
(b) Chief Cavalry Officer
(c) Royal Messengers
(d) Chief of the Palace Guard
57) Consider the following statements
1) Vishnupant Chatre is called the
Father of Indian Circus
2) In 1964, Gemini Circus became the
First Indian Circus to attend the
International Circus Festival in USSR
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
58) Which of the following is/are included
in the UNESCO's intangible heritage
list?
1) Patna Qalam 2) Yoga
3) Manipur Sankirtana 4) Mudiyettu
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 2 and 3only (b) 1,3 and 4 only
(c) 1,2 and 4 only (d) 2,3 and 4 only
59) Which of the following texts are related
to Buddhism?
1) Milinda Panha 2) Agamas
3) Avadanas 4) Ashokavadana
Select the correct answer using the codes
below:
(a) 2 and 3 Only (b) 2,3 and 4 Only
(c) 1,3 and 4 Only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
60) Consider the following statements
1) Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu
Festival at Kamakhya Devi temple
2) Kamakhya is one of the 51
shaktipeeths (holy sites) for the
followers of the Shakti cult, each
representing a body part of Sati, Lord
Shiva's companion
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
61) The famous Rabatak Inscription (in
modern Baghran province, Afghanistan)
presents valuable information on ?
(a) Kanishka (b) Chandragupta I
(c) Harshavardhana (d) Ashoka
62) In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, which
of the following animals were shown ?
1) Deer 2) Bull
3) Horse 4) Tiger 5) Elephant
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1,3 and 5 only
(b) 2,3 and 5 only
(c) 1,2,3 and 4 only
(d) 3,4 and 5 only
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63) Yaksha and Yakshi were objects of
worship related to which of the
following religions ?
1) Hinduism 2) Buddhism
3) Jainism
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
64) Consider the following statements
1) Prayag-Prashasti credits
Chandragupta with conquest of the
Vanga Countries
2) Rock edicts of Kalsi inscription reflect
Asoka's human approach in his
internal administration
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
65) A report titled "Sustainable Space
Heating Solutions in the Himalayan
Region" is released by which of the
following ?
(a) WWF India (World Wide Fund for
Nature )
(b) Centre for Science and Environment
(CSE)
(c) United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
(d) Climate Policy Initiative
66) Which of the following Buddhist council
was held at the Saptaparni cave ?
(a) First Buddhist council
(b) Third Buddhist Council
(c) Fourth Buddhist Council
(d) Fifth Buddhist Council
67) Which of the following are major
political centres in Mauryan empire ?
1) Pataliputra 2) Suvarnagiri
3) Tosali 4) Ujjayini
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1,3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
68) Gotipua are related to which of the
following classical dance forms?
(a) Odissi (b) Kathakali
(c) Mohiniattam (d) Manipuri
69) Who among the following is the first
writer who translated Ramayana from
Sanskrit into Nepali ?
(a) Motiram Bhatta
(b) Nara Nath Acharya
(c) Banira Giri
(d) Acharya Bhanubhakta
70) Consider the following statements about
ASEEM portal
1) It is launched by Ministry of Labour
and Employment to bridge demand-
supply gap of skilled workforce across
sectors
2) The portal will map details of workers
based on regions and local industry
demands
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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71) Which of the following are features of
the Dravidian style of temple
architecture ?
1) There is only one vimana in the
Dravidian architecture on top of the
main temple
2) No presence of a water tank inside the
temple
3) temples were surrounded by high
boundary walls
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
72) India's first music museum will be set
up in ?
(a) Karnataka (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala
73) Which of the following are the Religious places
where entry of women is restricted?
1) Lord Kartikeya Temple, Rajasthan
2) Patbausi Satra , Assam
3) Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah, Delhi
Select the correct answer using the code
below:-
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
74) "shalabhoga" -a land category mentioned
in Chola inscription refers to ?
(a) land gifted to temples
(b) land for the maintenance of a school
(c) land gifted to Brahmanas
(d) land donated to Jain Institutions
75) With respect to Bhakti saints , consider
the following statements
1) Adi shankara is the chief proponent
of the Dvaita school of Vedanta
philosophy
2) Ramananda was the first to use Hindi
for the propagation of his teachings
3) Kabir believed in Vaishnavism and
had a strong bent to monist Advaita
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
76) Which of the following wildlife
sanctuary is referred as the 'The Amazon
of East'?
(a) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
77) Which of the following are the dramas
written by Kalidasa ?
1) Vikramorvasiya
2) Kumarasambhava
3) Raghuvamsa
4) Abhigyana Shakuntalam
Select the correct answer using the code
below :-
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) 1,2 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
78) Which of the following are considered
as Sects under Hinduism?
1) Vaishnavism 2) Smartism
3) Sanamahism
Select the correct answer using the code
below:-
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
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79) Consider the following statements about
Kashmir Saffron
1) It is cultivated and harvested in the
Karewa (highlands) of Jammu and
Kashmir
2) It is the only saffron that is grown at
an altitude of 1,600 m to 1,800 m
above mean sea level.
3) Iran is the largest producer of saffron
Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 only
80) Who among the following is reputed to
have cut the famous Bodhi Tree where
Buddha underwent enlightenment at
Bodh Gaya ?
(a) Pushyamitra Sunga (b) Jalaluka
(c) Shashanka (d) Skandagupta
81) Consider the following statements
1) The first sangam was organised at
kapatapuram under the
chairmanship of Tolkappiyar
2) Most of the existing corpus of Sangam
literature was written in second
sangam
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1nor 2
82) Consider the following statements with
respect to Neolithic Age
1) Pottery first appeared in this phase.
2) The people in this age used polished
tools of stone and weapons made of
bones
Which of the statement(s) given above is/
are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1nor 2
83) Innovative military weapons
Mahashilakantaka and Rathamusala
were invented by ?
(a) Mahapadam Nanda (b) Ajatashatru
(c) Udayin (d) Ashoka
84) Which of the following are the factors /
reasons for decline and fall of the
Mauryan empire ?
1) Spread of material culture
2) Financial crisis
3) Oppressive rule in provinces
4) Brahmanical reaction
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1,3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
85) With respect to stages of temple
architecture , Maniyar Math at Rajgir
belongs to which stage ?
(a) second stage (b) third stage
(c) fourth stage (d) fifth stage
86) The "Bhagavadgita" , most popular
religious text of the Hindus had been
rendered into English by ?
(a) Sir William Jones
(b) Wilkins
(c) F.Max Mueller (d) V.A. Smith
87) Consider the following statements
1) Kondapalli bommalu (toys) are made
using soft wood known as ponki
2) Channapatna toys are traditionally
made from ivory-wood
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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88) Utnur is an important neolithic site
located in ?
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka (d) Kerala
89) Consider the following statements
1) The Painted Grey Ware culture (PGW)
is a bronze age culture of the western
Gangetic plain
2) The PGW is a successor of the Black
and red ware culture (BRW)
3) The PGW culture is associated with
village and town settlements,
domesticated horses
Which of the statement(s) given above is/
are correct?
(a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only
90) With respect to Sangam Age Society,
What does the term "arasar" refers to ?
(a) ruling class
(b) desert
(c) hilly tracks (d) traders
91) Consider the following statements
1) Treasury Bills (T-bills)are basically
instruments for short term (maturities
less than one year) borrowing by the
Central Government.
2) National Stock Exchange(NSE)
introduced trading in Treasury Bills
(T-bills) in its capital market segment
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
92) The śramaṇa tradition is associated with
which of the following ?
1) Buddhism 2) Jainism 3) Carvakas
Select the correct answer using the code
below:-
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
93) Who among the following are
contemporary of Buddha ?
1) Bimbisara 2) Bindhusara
3) Ajatasatru 4) Prasenjit
Select the correct answer using the code
below:-
(a) 1,3 and 4 only (b) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
94) Consider the following statements
1) Lalit Kala Akademi is the
government's apex cultural body in
the field of visual arts in India.
2) Sahitya Akademi publishes journals
such as Indian Literature ,
Samkaleena Bhartiya Sahitya
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
95) Consider the following statements about
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
1) It is a regional development bank
established in1966
2) It is headquartered in Beijing
3) Japan holds the largest proportion of
shares in ADB followed by China
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
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96) Consider the following pairs:
Craft Heritage of
1) Chhau Mask - West Bengal
2) Ganjifa Cards - Karnataka
3) Molela Clay ceramics - Uttarakhand
Which of the pairs given above is / are
correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3
97) Consider the following statements with
respect to central Asian contacts and
their results in ancient India
1) The Greeks contributed to the
development of the Indian theatre by
introducing the use of the curtain
2) Greek rulers used the Brahmi script
and represented some Indian motifs
on their coins
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
98) Consider the following statements about
language during Satavahana reign
1) The official language of the
Satavahanas was Sanskrit .
2) All inscriptions were composed in
Sanskrit and written in brahmi script
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
99) What does the term "Parivrajaka " refers
to ?
(a) Lay follower of Jainism
(b) Priest with high status
(c) Wanderer
(d) Sangha of monks
100) Consider the following statements about
Rewa Solar Project
1) It is the first renewable energy project
to supply to an institutional customer
outside the State
2) This project will reduce carbon
emission equivalent to approx. 15 lakh
ton of CO2 per year
3) It exemplifies India's commitment to
attain the target of 175 GW of
installed renewable energy capacity
by the year 2030, including 100 GW
of Solar installed capacity
Which of the statements given above is /
are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only