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| Question 1: Which Sufi teacher was also known as the ‘Gharib Nawaz’? (1) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya (2) Khwaja Muinuddin (3) Amir Khusrau (4) Shaikh Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki |
(2) Khwaja Muinuddin | Khwaja Muinuddin was a prominent Sufi saint of the Chishti order in India. He is known as 'Gharib Nawaz', which means benefactor of the poor. |
| Question 2: Lord Jagannatha is a form of which God? (1) Surya (2) Vishnu (3) Shiva (4) Brahma |
(2) Vishnu | Lord Jagannatha is a form of Vishnu, worshipped primarily in Puri, Odisha, at the famous Jagannath Temple. |
| Question 3: Which among the following travelers visited the city of Vijayanagara during the 15th century? (A) Domingo Paes (B) Abdur Razzaq (C) Afanasii Nikitin (D) Fernao Nuniz (E) Nicolo de Conti |
(A), (B), and (D) only | Domingo Paes, Abdur Razzaq, and Fernao Nuniz visited Vijayanagara during its peak and left valuable descriptions of its wealth and grandeur. |
| Question 4: Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta were the anglicized names of where the British first set up trading posts. (1) Cities (2) Villages (3) Towns (4) Capitals |
(1) Cities | The British East India Company established its trading posts in the cities of Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta, which later grew into major centers of British colonial administration. |
| Question 5: Which of the following statements are correct? (A) Guru Arjan compiled Guru Nanak's hymns in the Adi Granth Sahib. (B) Guru Tegh Bahadur laid the foundation of the Khalsa Panth. (C) Guru Nanak composed the Guru Granth Sahib. (D) Mirabai was a Maratha princess. (E) Mirabai was a Rajput princess. |
(A) and (E) only | Guru Arjan compiled Guru Nanak's hymns in the Adi Granth Sahib, and Mirabai was a Rajput princess known for her devotion to Lord Krishna. |
| Question 6: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Terracotta models of plough (B) Ploughed field (C) Traces of canals (D) Water reservoirs List-II: (I) Kalibangan (II) Shortughai (III) Dholavira (IV) Cholistan |
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) | Terracotta models of plough were found at Kalibangan, a ploughed field at Shortughai, traces of canals at Dholavira, and water reservoirs in Cholistan. |
| Question 7: Who, amongst the following, founded the Vijayanagara Empire? (1) Krishnadeva Raya (2) Harihara and Bukka (3) Raja Raya (4) Rajendra II |
(2) Harihara and Bukka | The brothers Harihara and Bukka founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336, which grew into one of the most powerful empires in South India. |
| Question 8: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Shell (B) Lapis-Lazuli (C) Carnelian (D) Steatite List-II: (I) Shortughai (II) Nageshwar (III) South Rajasthan (IV) Lothal |
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) | Shells were found at Nageshwar, Lapis-Lazuli at Shortughai, Carnelian at Lothal, and Steatite in South Rajasthan. |
| Question 9: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Mahals (B) Pahariyas and Santhals (C) 1793 (D) Taluq List-II: (I) Territorial unit (II) Permanent Settlement (III) Rajmahal hills (IV) Estates |
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) | Mahals were estates, Pahariyas and Santhals lived in the Rajmahal hills, and the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793. Taluqs were territorial units. |
| Question 10: Which of the following statements are correct? (A) Moneylenders were called 'dikus'. (B) Zamindars hired the Santhals to reclaim land. (C) Santhals were merchants. (D) Land of the Santhals was demarcated as 'Damin-i-koh'. (E) Santhals charged heavy land revenue from dikus moneylenders. |
(A), (B), and (D) only | Moneylenders were referred to as ‘dikus', and the land of the Santhals was demarcated as 'Damin-i-koh'. Santhals were hired by zamindars to reclaim land. |
| Question 11: Which of the following statements are true about the zamindars? (A) Milkiyat lands were cultivated for the general use of the people. (B) Zamindars could sell, bequeath, or mortgage the milkiyat lands. (C) Zamindars collected revenue on behalf of themselves. (D) Most Zamindars had fortresses as well as armed contingents. (E) Control over military resources was another source of power for the Zamindars. |
(B), (D), and (E) only | Zamindars had significant control over their lands and could sell or mortgage milkiyat lands. They often maintained private armed forces and controlled military resources, giving them substantial power. |
| Question 12: Kauravas and Pandavas belonged to which ruling family? (1) Kuru (2) Panchal (3) Magadha (4) Vatsa |
(1) Kuru | The Kauravas and Pandavas, central figures in the Mahabharata, belonged to the Kuru dynasty, one of the most prominent royal families in ancient India. |
| Question 13: Which report reproduced zamindars' and ryots' petitions as appendices for consideration of the British Parliament? (1) The First Report (2) The Seventh Report (3) The Sixth Report (4) The Fifth Report |
(4) The Fifth Report | The Fifth Report, published by the British Parliament in 1813, reproduced petitions and reports from zamindars and ryots (peasants), providing a detailed account of the revenue system in Bengal. |
| Question 14: The rebel leaders issued Proclamations and ______ to propagate their ideas during the 1857 revolt. (1) Cartridges (2) Ishtahars (3) Sepoys (4) Taluqdars |
(2) Ishtahars | During the Revolt of 1857, rebel leaders issued proclamations known as "ishtahars” to spread their ideas and inspire support among the people. |
| Question 15: In 1857 “the life has gone out of the body” was said in reference to which state? (1) Jhansi (2) Awadh (3) Kanpur (4) Delhi |
(2) Awadh | This statement was made in reference to Awadh, which was annexed by the British in 1856, causing widespread discontent that led to the 1857 revolt. |
| Question 16: Which of the following statements are correct? (A) Bell of arms was a storeroom where weapons were kept. (B) The army of Awadh supported the British. (C) Firangi is a term of Persian origin used for the British by the rebels. (D) The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry accepted the new cartridges in early May. (E) Local leaders emerged, urging peasants, zamindars, and tribals to revolt. |
(A), (C), and (E) only | The Bell of Arms was a storeroom for weapons, and the term "firangi" was used by the rebels to refer to the British. Local leaders played a key role in organizing the revolt. |
| Question 17: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Nana Sahib (B) Rani Lakshmi Bai (C) Kunwar Singh (D) Birjis Qadr List-II: (I) Awadh (II) Arrah (III) Kanpur (IV) Jhansi |
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) | Nana Sahib was associated with Kanpur, Rani Lakshmi Bai with Jhansi, Kunwar Singh with Arrah, and Birjis Qadr with Awadh during the Revolt of 1857. |
| Question 18: Who was the leader of the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56? (1) Birsa Munda (2) Gonoo (3) Sidhu Manjhi (4) Shah Mal |
(3) Sidhu Manjhi | Sidhu and Kanhu, two brothers from the Santhal tribe, led the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56 against British exploitation and oppression. |
| Question 19: Who fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated? (1) Shah Mal (2) Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah (3) Birjis Qadr (4) Kunwar Singh |
(2) Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah | Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, a prominent leader during the Revolt of 1857, led the Indian forces to victory against the British at the Battle of Chinhat. |
| Question 20: Who was the Commissioner of Lucknow when the rebels besieged it during the Revolt of 1857? (1) Colin Campbell (2) Henry Lawrence (3) James Outram (4) Henry Havelock |
(2) Henry Lawrence | Henry Lawrence was the British Commissioner of Lucknow during the 1857 revolt and played a crucial role in defending the city until his death during the siege. |
| Question 21: The Sunset Law was associated with (1) Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement (2) British Navy (3) Imperial Court (4) Freedom Movement |
(1) Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement | The Sunset Law required Zamindars to pay their land revenue before sunset on the due date, failing which they would lose their rights to the land. |
| Question 22: During his 'Salt March' Gandhiji began walking towards the ocean from his ashram, located at (1) Ahmedabad (2) Sabarmati (3) Wardha (4) Kochrab |
(2) Sabarmati | The Salt March began from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930, and ended at the coastal village of Dandi. |
| Question 23: Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March was notable as the first nationalist activity focused on (1) Women (2) Lord Irwin (3) Subhas Chandra Bose (4) 15 March, 1930 |
(1) Women | The Salt March saw significant participation from women, marking their active involvement in the nationalist movement. |
| Question 24: “Purna Swaraj" as the goal of nationalism in India was aimed to achieve (1) Partial freedom (2) Complete independence (3) Indian identity (4) Partition |
(2) Complete independence | Purna Swaraj, or complete independence, was declared as the goal of the Indian National Congress on January 26, 1930. |
| Question 25: Which of the following statements of Gandhiji made at the opening of Banaras Hindu University are true? (A) Gandhiji charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor. (B) Gandhiji was not worried about the contrast between the "richly bedecked noblemen" and millions of poor Indians. (C) Gandhiji said, “Our salvation can only come through lawyers, doctors and rich landlords." (D) Gandhiji emphasised that farmers are going to secure the salvation of India. (E) Gandhiji told the privileged invitees, “Strip yourself of this jewellery and hold it in trust for your countrymen.” |
(A), (D), and (E) only | Gandhiji criticized the Indian elite, emphasized the role of farmers, and urged the wealthy to use their wealth for the country's benefit. |
| Question 26: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Khilafat Movement (B) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (C) Kemal Ataturk (D) Louis Fisher List-II: (I) Mahatma Gandhi's biographer (II) Turkish ruler (III) 1919 (IV) 1919-1920 |
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) | The Khilafat Movement (1919-1920), Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), Kemal Ataturk (Turkish ruler), and Louis Fisher (Gandhi's biographer) are correctly matched. |
| Question 27: Who was the Judge who presided over Gandhiji's trial after the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement? (1) Justice C.N. Broomfield (2) Justice William Hodges (3) Justice Joseph Noel (4) Justice Thomas Barker |
(1) Justice C.N. Broomfield | Justice C.N. Broomfield sentenced Gandhiji to six years in prison in 1922 after the Non-Cooperation Movement was called off. |
| Question 28: When were separate electorates first created by the British Colonial Government? (1) 1919 (2) 1923 (3) 1909 (4) 1907 |
(3) 1909 | The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims, allowing them to elect their own representatives. |
| Question 29: Mughal chronicles viewed the emperors as supreme sovereign because (1) Nobility wanted him to be one. (2) Vision of empire viewed the emperor as the sole ruler. (3) Chronicles were a rich source of history. (4) Imperial administration was weak. |
(2) Vision of empire viewed the emperor as the sole ruler. | Mughal chronicles like the Akbar Nama were designed to project the emperor as the ultimate authority and central figure of the empire. |
| Question 30: Which section of the Mughal Court was viewed as very significant? (1) Imperial vision (2) The Empire (3) Nobility (4) Mughal Chronicles |
(3) Nobility | The nobility played a crucial role in the administration and stability of the Mughal Empire, supporting the emperor's rule. |
| Question 31: Which chronicle says that the entire kingdom has to follow the king's orders? (1) Urdu Akhbar (2) Badshah Nama (3) Akbar Nama (4) Kitabkhana |
(3) Akbar Nama | The Akbar Nama, written by Abu'l Fazl, presents a vision of the empire where the emperor's orders were followed by the entire kingdom. |
| Question 32: The Mughal imperial administrative apparatus was effectively dependent on (1) Travellers (2) Nobles (3) Masses (4) Mir Bakshi |
(2) Nobles | The nobles were essential in maintaining the administrative structure and implementing the policies of the Mughal Empire. |
| Question 33: Who is the author of Akbar Nama? (1) Chandrabhan Barahman (2) Muhammad Kazim (3) Lahori (4) Abu'l Fazl |
(4) Abu'l Fazl | Abu'l Fazl, a close advisor and court historian of Akbar, authored the Akbar Nama, which details the reign of Emperor Akbar. |
| Question 34: When did the Constitution of India come into force? (1) 26th January, 1950 (2) 15th August, 1947 (3) 31st January, 1929 (4) 6th November, 1949 |
(1) 26th January, 1950 | The Constitution of India came into effect on 26th January 1950, marking the day India became a republic. |
| Question 35: Why is the Constitution of India described as the longest document in the world? (1) It is a painstakingly drafted document. (2) It is carefully worked out. (3) It imbibes culture of hierarchy. (4) The country size and diversity impacted the Constitution length. |
(4) The country size and diversity impacted the Constitution length. | India's vast size and diversity necessitated a comprehensive and detailed Constitution to address its various needs. |
| Question 36: How can we say that the Constitution of India seeks to unify India? (1) It deals with the country's problems. (2) The area of the subcontinent was under its control. (3) It was designed to keep the country's divided classes, communities and castes together. (4) It was to nurture democratic institutions. |
(3) It was designed to keep the country's divided classes, communities and castes together. | The Indian Constitution aimed to integrate diverse groups and promote unity and harmony in a newly independent nation. |
| Question 37: In which body was the Constitution of India deliberated upon? (1) Parliament of India (2) Through Newspaper coverage (3) Constituent Assembly (4) Princely States |
(3) Constituent Assembly | The Constituent Assembly was responsible for drafting and deliberating the Indian Constitution. |
| Question 38: The nature of the Constitution imbibed the right to (1) Cultural Rights (2) Educational Rights (3) Equality (4) Religion |
(3) Equality | The Indian Constitution enshrines the right to equality as a fundamental right, promoting fairness and justice. |
| Question 39: Which of the following statements are correct? (A) Harappan seal was a most distinctive artifact of the Harappan Civilization. (B) Harappan seal motifs conveyed a meaning to those unable to read it. (C) Harappan seals had Sanskrit script on them. (D) Harappan seals had Pali and Prakrit inscriptions on them. (E) Some Harappan seals show wider spacing of script from right and cramping on the left. |
(A), (B), and (E) only | Harappan seals, often depicting animals and script, were unique to the civilization and conveyed meanings through motifs. |
| Question 40: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Kushanas (B) Ashoka (C) Samudragupta (D) Harisena List-II: (I) Piyadassi (II) Devputra (III) Court-poet (IV) Prayaga Prashasti |
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) | The titles and contributions are correctly matched: Kushanas were known as Devputra, Ashoka as Piyadassi, Samudragupta's achievements are in Prayaga Prashasti, and Harisena was a court-poet. |
| Question 41: Name the first site from where the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered. (1) Harappa (2) Rakhigarhi (3) Hulas (4) Sinauli |
(1) Harappa | Harappa, located in present-day Pakistan, was the first site where evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization was found. |
| Question 42: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Alexander Greenlaw (B) John Marshall (C) J.F. Fleet (D) Colin Mackenzie List-II: (I) Documenting the inscriptions on the temple walls (II) Visits Vijayanagara in 1800 (III) Conservation works of Vijayanagara began under him (IV) Detailed photography at Hampi |
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) | Alexander Greenlaw took detailed photographs at Hampi, John Marshall began conservation works at Vijayanagara, J.F. Fleet documented inscriptions, and Colin Mackenzie visited Vijayanagara in 1800. |
| Question 43: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Duarte Barbosa (B) Marco Polo (C) Ibn Battuta (D) Antonio Monserrate List-II: (I) Morocco (II) Spain (III) Portugal (IV) Italy |
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) | Duarte Barbosa was associated with Portugal, Marco Polo with Italy, Ibn Battuta with Morocco, and Antonio Monserrate with Spain. |
| Question 44: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Pataliputra (B) Rajgaha (C) Kalinga (D) Arthasastra List-II: (I) Prakrit name of Rajgir, Bihar (II) Present day Coastal Odisha (III) Present day Patna (IV) Kautilya |
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) | Pataliputra is present-day Patna, Rajgaha is the Prakrit name for Rajgir, Kalinga is present-day Coastal Odisha, and the Arthasastra was written by Kautilya. |
| Question 45: Which of the following statements are correct? (A) Mahabharata has over 1,00,000 verses. (B) Mahabharata was written by Valmiki. (C) V.S. Sukthankar is associated with the critical edition of Mahabharata. (D) The critical edition of Mahabharata took 47 years to complete. (E) The critical edition of Mahabharata ran into over 13,000 pages. |
(A), (C), (D), and (E) only | The Mahabharata, attributed to Vyasa, is one of the longest epic poems in the world with significant scholarly work done on its critical edition. |
| Question 46: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Kula (B) Jati (C) Vamsha (D) Jana List-II: (I) Larger network of kinfolk (II) Families (III) People (IV) Lineage |
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) | Different terms in ancient Indian texts refer to various social and familial structures: Kula (families), Jati (larger network of kinfolk), Vamsha (lineage), Jana (people). |
| Question 47: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) Meghe Dhaka Tara (B) Garam Hawa (C) Tamas (D) Jis Lahore Nahin Vekhya O Jamya-e-nai List-II: (I) Govind Nihalani (II) Habib Tanvir (III) Ritvik Ghatak (IV) M.S. Sathyu |
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) | Meghe Dhaka Tara was directed by Ritvik Ghatak, Garam Hawa by M.S. Sathyu, Tamas by Govind Nihalani, and Jis Lahore Nahin Vekhya O Jamya-e-nai was written by Habib Tanvir. |
| Question 48: Who was the first woman to be ordained as bhikkhuni? (1) Sigala (2) Karuni Pajapati (3) Mahapajapati Gotami (4) Punna |
(3) Mahapajapati Gotami | Mahapajapati Gotami, the Buddha's aunt and foster mother, was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun). |
| Question 49: Who amongst the following were the principal deities of the Vedic pantheon? (1) Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva (2) Vishnu, Shiva, Indra (3) Agni, Indra, Soma (4) Agni, Varuna, Indra |
(3) Agni, Indra, Soma | The Vedic pantheon primarily worshipped deities associated with natural elements and cosmic principles: Agni (fire), Indra (rain and thunder), and Soma (a ritual drink). |
| Question 50: Which of the following statements are not correct? (A) Vinay Pitaka does not describe the rules for monks. (B) Buddhism grew only after the death of Buddha. (C) Sutta Pitaka are the verses composed by bhikkunis. (D) Punna was a rich land-lady. (E) The word Chaitya may have been derived from the word chita. |
(A), (B), and (D) only | Vinay Pitaka describes the rules for monks, Buddhism grew significantly during Buddha's lifetime, and Punna was a disciple of Buddha, not a rich land-lady. The word Chaitya is indeed derived from "chita." |
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