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Consider the following statements : I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika. Il. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver. The above statements have been associated 6 with which of the following ? 1, Emergence of urban life 2. Transition to money economy Select the answer using the code given below :

Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns : L There is wide occurrence of 1 spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels. Il. Weights and measurement scales, complete with graduations have been : discovered. Til. There are houses built in large part with baked bricks, around relatively spacious courtyards, with their own wells, bathing platforms, and large rooms. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements ? 1. Statement I suggests that spinning was a laborious activity done at home. 2. Statement II suggests the extent of the scientific knowledge that the Harappans possessed. 3. Statement III suggests the emergence of a common property system. Select the answer using the code given below :

Which one of the following statements about the Eka Movement and Bardoli Satyagraha is : correct ?

Consider the following statements about the t Rigvedic period : I. Irrigation from —_—wells_ allowed : agriculture to expand away from flood i plains and strips on river margins into the present Punjab and Haryana plains : having underground water _ levels reasonably close to the surface. 4 II. Draught-animal power was employed to . draw up water out of the wells. Which of the following —_ information support/supports the above statements ? e 1. There is evidence in the Rigveda of the use of ashma chakra (stone pulley 8 wheel) and ahava (strapped wooden pails) to draw up water. e 2. Mention has been made in the Rigveda e of the use of implements like parashu/ kulisha (axe) and datra /sreni (sickle). f 3. There is a history of the use of ox, even before the Rigveda, for ploughing the ; 1 and and pulling the carts. Select the answer using the code given below :

Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched?

Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939 ? 1. Bose failed to win the confidence of Mahatma Gandhi, 2. The Congress Left was disunited and failed to support Bose. 3. The Communists did not support Bose in his endeavours. 4. The supporters of MN. Roy and socialist leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan preferred Congress unity to supporting Bose. Select the answer using the code given below :

Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856 : 1. The talugdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. 2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. 3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the talugdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 2and3 only (b) 1 and 3 only (ce) 1,2and3 (d) 2 only

Consider the following assertion : The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919. Which of the following _statements support/supports the above assertion ? 1. Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates. 2. Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger. 3. Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates. Select the answer using the code given below :

In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate ?

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?

Consider statements about Raja Rammohan Roy: his respect for traditional Eastern philosophy and his advocacy of rational/scientific approach, human dignity and social equality.

Which of the listed activities were part of the Non-Cooperation Programme: boycott of law courts/foreign cloth, strict non-violence, retention of titles without using them publicly, and establishment of panchayats for disputes?

The irrigation device called Araghatta was which of the following?

Who assumed the titles Mattavilasa, Vichitrachitta and Gunabhara?

Fa-Hien, the Chinese pilgrim who travelled to India, visited during the reign of which ruler?

Which ruler led a successful military campaign against the Srivijaya kingdom that ruled parts of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and neighbouring islands?

With reference to ancient India, consider pairs of territorial regions and rivers flowing through them: Avanti–Mahanadi, Kosala–Sarayu, etc. How many pairs are correctly matched?

Consider statements on the Congress objective of Swaraj by legitimate and peaceful means and the proposed staged implementation of civil disobedience/non-payment of taxes if Swaraj did not come within a year or repression occurred.

Ashokan inscriptions suggest Pradeshika, Rajuka and Yukta were important officers at which administrative level?

Consider the two statements on the objective and staged strategy of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

“Sedition has become my religion” was said by Gandhiji at the time of which event?

Who provided legal defence to people accused after the Chauri Chaura incident?

At which event did Gandhi decide to include upliftment of Harijans in his political and social programme?

Who founded the Self-Respect Movement?

Consider the following pairs: Party — Its Leader: 1. Bharatiya Jana Sangh — Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee; 2. Socialist Party — C. Rajagopalachari; 3. Congress for Democracy — Jagjivan Ram; 4. Swatantra Party — Acharya Narendra Dev. How many of the above are correctly matched?

Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following information: Archaeological site — State — Description: 1. Chandraketugarh — Odisha — Trading Port town; 2. Inamgaon — Maharashtra — Chalcolithic site; 3. Mangadu — Kerala — Megalithic site; 4. Salihundam — Andhra Pradesh — Rock-cut cave shrines. In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

With reference to ancient India, consider the folloWing statements : 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems? '

Consider the following dynasties : 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?.

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs : Literary work Author 1. Deuichandragupta : Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakauya : Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha : Nagatjuna 4. Nitiuakyamrita : Somadeva Suri How many .of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal , designated as the Governor General . of India?

With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:

Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person - Known as 1. Aryadeva - Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga - Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni - Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. 3. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?

According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. 3. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka’s Location in the major rock edicts State of 1. Dhauli Odisha 2. Erragudi Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched:

Consider the following pairs: King Dynasty 1. Nanuka Chandela 2. Jayashakti Parmara 3. Nagabhata II Gurjara- Pratihara 4. Bhoja Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched:

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

“Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?

In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire. 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

In the first quarter of the seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?

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.

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?

With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Burzahom — Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandra-ketugarh — Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar — Copper artefacts. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. 2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property. 3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with matters related to property held by both male and female members of a family. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women’s right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century Because of

Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because

With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

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?

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?

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on india during the first half of the nineteenth century?

Consider the following events in the history of India: 1. Rice of Pratiharas under king Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I 3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka-I 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

Which of the phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?

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?

The Gandhi-Irwin pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation of Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2.Withdrwal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji’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:

The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by

With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote

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”.

With reference to the history of the India considered the following pairs: Famous Places – Present States 1. Bhilsa – Madhya Pradesh 2. Dawarasamudra – Maharashtra 3. Girinagar – Gujrat 4. Sathanesvara- Uttar Pradesh Which of the pairs given are correctly matched?

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India the towns Ghantasala Kadura and chaul were well known as

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 Zamindar were not hereditary Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to land reforms in independent India which one of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statement about ‘the Charter Act of 1813’ : 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. 2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the company 3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Swadeshi Movement Consider the following statements: 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. The national Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: *Movement /organization leader* 1. All India anti Untochability league: Mahatma ghandhi 2. All india kisan sabha: Swami sahajanand saraswati 3. self-respect movement: E V ramaswami naicker Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

Consider the following: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of ‘indentured labour’. 2. In Lord Chelmsford’s ‘War Conference’, Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War. 3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt law by Indian people, the Indian National congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: *Person Position held* 1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation 2. K. C. Neogy : Member, the Constituent Assembly 3. P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of India Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was

Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true ? 1. Grants-in-Aid system was introduced. 2. Establishment of universities was recommended. 3. English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 1. The territories called \Santhal Paraganas’ were created. 2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the

The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were

Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?

Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948 ?

Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?

Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?

Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India ? 1. Charter Act of 1813 2. General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823 3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy Select the correct answer using the code given below

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?

Which among the following events happened earliest ?

With reference to educational institutes during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs : Institution Founder 1. Sanskrit College at Benaras – William Jones 2. Calcutta Madarsa – Warren Hastings 3. Fort William College – Arthur Wellesley Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following events: 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India. 2. India’s then largest bank, ‘Imperial Bank of India’, was renamed ‘State Bank of India’. 3. Air India was nationalised and became the national carrier. 4. Goa became a part of independent India. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryan and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryan used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans have domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for

Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb- First President of the British Indian Association. 2. GazuluLakshminarasuChetty – Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee – Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatia Kingdom?

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituts of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Indian history, the-principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?

Term Description (1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank (2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins (3) Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

1.The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined

Consider the following Pairs :

Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

Consider the following:

Who of the following organized a March on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?

Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?

Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’?

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

The 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a

What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States 2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown 3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with India

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha

With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland Which of the above pairs is /are correctly matched?

If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects, disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds? 1. Painted Stork 2. Common Myna 3. Black-necked Crane

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 offences, 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.

With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

Quit India Movement was launched in response to

Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1\. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2\. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3\. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1\. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2\. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 3\. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1\. Dadu Dayal 2\. Guru Nanak 3\. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 1 . Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transrmigration of soul. 2\. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Annie Besant was 1\. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2\. the founder of the Theo-sophical Society 3\. once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he 1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British 2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts stored 3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else. **Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?**

The Rowlatt act aimed at

The Lahore session of the Indian nat. congress 1929 is very important in history because 1 the congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence 2 rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that session 3 a resolution was passed rejecting two nation theory in that session **Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?**

The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of

Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatry. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**

Consider the following: 1. Assessment of the land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops. 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?

With reference to the guilds (Shreni) if ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1\. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the state and the king was the chief admen authority on them 2 .The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild 3\. The guild had judicial powers over its own members. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**

With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India which of the statements given below are correct? 1\. Different kinds of specialised surgical instruments were in common use by 1stcentury AD. 2\. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rdcentury AD. 3\. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5thcentury AD. 4\. The concept of cyclic quadrilateral was known in 7thcentury AD. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1\. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2\. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3\. Denial of efficacy of rituals **Select the correct answers using the codes given below:**

The congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because

During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932 mainly because

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. **Which of the statements given above is/are correct?**

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?

Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?

India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation /explanations?

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”? 1. Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought 2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities 3. Provision of fundamental right for the people of India in the constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: