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1. Which statements are correct about Santhals? (A) Moneylenders were called ‘dikus’. (B) Zamindars hired Santhals to reclaim land. (C) Santhals were merchants. (D) Land of Santhals was ‘Damin-i-koh’. (E) Santhals charged heavy revenue from dikus. Choose: (1) (A), (B), and (C) only (2) (C) and (E) only (3) (A), (B) and (D) only (4) (C) and (D) only	(3) (A), (B) and (D) only	Moneylenders were known as ‘dikus’; Santhals’ land was ‘Damin-i-koh’ and they were hired to reclaim land.
2. Which statements are correct about the zamindars? (A) Milkiyat lands were for general use. (B) Zamindars could sell, bequeath, or mortgage milkiyat lands. (C) Zamindars collected revenue for themselves. (D) Zamindars had fortresses and armed contingents. (E) Military resources were a power source. Choose: (1) (A), (D) and (E) only (2) (C), (D) and (E) only (3) (A), (B) and (C) only (4) (B), (D) and (E) only	(4) (B), (D) and (E) only	Zamindars had authority over milkiyat lands, maintained armed forces, and drew power from military resources.
3. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)	(2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)	The Permanent Settlement introduced in 1793 aimed to create a class of landlords in Bengal.
4. Kauravas and Pandavas belonged to which ruling family? (1) Kuru (2) Panchal (3) Magadha (4) Vatsa	(1) Kuru	The Kauravas and Pandavas were part of the Kuru dynasty, central to the Mahabharata.
5. Which report reproduced zamindars’ and ryots’ petitions for 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 in 1813, detailed the revenue system in Bengal through petitions from zamindars and ryots.
6. During the 1857 revolt, rebel leaders issued proclamations called . (1) Cartridges (2) Ishtahars (3) Sepoys (4) Taluqdars	(2) Ishtahars	Rebel leaders issued ishtahars to spread revolutionary ideas and inspire local support against British rule.
7. In 1857, “the life has gone out of the body” referred to which state? (1) Jhansi (2) Awadh (3) Kanpur (4) Delhi	(2) Awadh	The annexation of Awadh by the British in 1856 led to widespread discontent and contributed to the 1857 revolt.
8. Which statements are correct? (A) Bell of arms was a storeroom for weapons. (B) The army of Awadh supported the British. (C) Firangi, a Persian term, referred to the British. (D) 7th Awadh Cavalry accepted new cartridges. (E) Local leaders urged revolt. Choose: (1) (A), (B), and (C) only (2) (B) and (D) only (3) (A), (C), and (E) only (4) (D) and (E) only	(3) (A), (C), and (E) only	The Bell of Arms was a weapon storeroom, "Firangi" was used for the British, and local leaders organized the revolt.
9. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (3) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)	(3) (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.
10. Who led the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56? (1) Birsa Munda (2) Gonoo (3) Sidhu Manjhi (4) Shah Mal	(3) Sidhu Manjhi	Sidhu and Kanhu led the Santhal Revolt against British exploitation, one of India’s earliest tribal uprisings.
11. Who fought in the Battle of Chinhat, defeating British forces under Henry Lawrence? (1) Shah Mal (2) Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah (3) Birjis Qadr (4) Kunwar Singh	(2) Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah	Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah led Indian forces to victory at Chinhat, bolstering morale during the Lucknow siege.
12. Who was the Commissioner of Lucknow during the 1857 siege? (1) Colin Campbell (2) Henry Lawrence (3) James Outram (4) Henry Havelock	(2) Henry Lawrence	Henry Lawrence, the British Commissioner of Lucknow, defended the city until his death in the 1857 revolt.
13. 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 land revenue by sunset to retain land rights, part of the Permanent Settlement.
14. Gandhi’s ‘Salt March’ began from his ashram located at: (1) Ahmedabad (2) Sabarmati (3) Wardha (4) Kochrab	(2) Sabarmati	The Salt March, a significant event in India’s independence movement, began from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930.
15. Gandhi’s Salt March marked 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 notable participation from women, highlighting their role in India’s independence movement.
16. “Purna Swaraj” aimed to achieve: (1) Partial freedom (2) Complete independence (3) Indian identity (4) Partition	(2) Complete independence	Purna Swaraj, or complete independence, was declared by the Indian National Congress on January 26, 1930.
17. Which statements of Gandhi at the Banaras Hindu University are correct? (A) Criticized elite for neglecting poor. (B) Unconcerned about “rich noblemen” and poor contrast. (C) Claimed salvation from lawyers, doctors, landlords. (D) Farmers would secure India’s salvation. (E) Urged invitees to use jewelry for country’s benefit. Choose: (1) (A), (B), and (C) only (2) (C), (D) and (E) only (3) (B), (C), and (D) only (4) (A), (D) and (E) only	(4) (A), (D) and (E) only	Gandhi emphasized that farmers would be India’s salvation, criticized the elite, and urged them to help the poor.
18. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) (3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) (4) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)	(4) (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.
19. Who was the judge who presided over Gandhi’s trial after 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 Gandhi to six years in prison in 1922 after the Non-Cooperation Movement was called off.
20. 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.
21. Mughal chronicles viewed emperors as supreme sovereign because: (1) Nobility wanted it so. (2) Empire’s vision saw emperor as the sole ruler. (3) Chronicles were a history source. (4) Imperial administration was weak.	(2) Empire’s vision saw emperor as the sole ruler.	Mughal chronicles like the Akbar Nama were designed to portray the emperor as the central authority.
22. Which section of the Mughal Court was seen as highly significant? (1) Imperial vision (2) The Empire (3) Nobility (4) Mughal Chronicles	(3) Nobility	The nobility was crucial for the administration and stability of the Mughal Empire, supporting the emperor’s rule.
23. Which chronicle states that the entire kingdom had 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 throughout the kingdom.
24. The Mughal imperial administrative apparatus depended on: (1) Travellers (2) Nobles (3) Masses (4) Mir Bakshi	(2) Nobles	Nobles played a critical role in maintaining the administrative structure and implementing policies within the Mughal Empire.
25. 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 Akbar’s reign.
26. 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 Indian Constitution came into effect on 26th January 1950, marking the day India became a republic.
27. Why is the Indian Constitution the longest document in the world? (1) It is painstakingly drafted. (2) It is carefully worked out. (3) It imbibes a culture of hierarchy. (4) The country’s size and diversity impacted its length.	(4) The country’s size and diversity impacted its length.	India’s vast size and diversity necessitated a comprehensive and detailed Constitution to address its varied needs.
28. How does the Constitution of India seek to unify India? (1) Deals with the country’s problems. (2) Controls the subcontinent. (3) Designed to unite divided classes, communities, and castes. (4) Nurtures democratic institutions.	(3) Designed to unite divided classes, communities, and castes.	The Indian Constitution aimed to integrate diverse groups and promote unity and harmony in the newly independent nation.
29. In which body was the Indian Constitution 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.
30. 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.
31. Which statements about Harappan seals are correct? (A) Harappan seals were distinctive artifacts. (B) Seals conveyed meaning to non-readers. (C) Harappan seals had Sanskrit inscriptions. (D) Seals had Pali/Prakrit inscriptions. (E) Some seals show spacing to the right and cramping to the left. Choose: (1) (A) and (D) only (2) (C), (D), and (E) only (3) (A), (B), and (E) only (4) (A), (C), and (D) only	(3) (A), (B), and (E) only	Harappan seals are unique artifacts, often conveying messages through motifs and script layout.
32. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)	(1) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)	The titles and contributions of historical figures are correctly matched.
33. Name the first site where the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered. (1) Harappa (2) Rakhigarhi (3) Hulas (4) Sinauli	(1) Harappa	Harappa, in present-day Pakistan, was the first site where evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization was found.
34. 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 inscriptions on temple walls, (II) Detailed photography at Hampi, (III) Conservation of Vijayanagara, (IV) Visits Vijayanagara in 1800 Choose: (1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)	(2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)	Key archaeological figures and their contributions are correctly matched.
35. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (2) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) (3) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (4) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)	(2) (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.
36. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)	(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)	Pataliputra is modern Patna, Rajgaha is Rajgir, Kalinga is Coastal Odisha, and Arthasastra was written by Kautilya.
37. Which statements are correct about Mahabharata? (A) Mahabharata has over 1,00,000 verses. (B) Mahabharata was written by Valmiki. (C) V.S. Sukthankar is associated with the critical edition. (D) The critical edition took 47 years. (E) The critical edition is over 13,000 pages. Choose: (1) (A) and (B) only (2) (B) and (E) only (3) (A), (C), (D), and (E) only (4) (B) and (C) only	(3) (A), (C), (D), and (E) only	The Mahabharata, attributed to Vyasa, is among the longest epics, and its critical edition was a monumental scholarly work.
38. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (3) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)	(3) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)	In ancient Indian texts, Kula refers to families, Jati to kin networks, Vamsha to lineage, and Jana to people.
39. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (2) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)	(2) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)	Significant Indian films and their directors include: - Meghe Dhaka Tara - Ritvik Ghatak, Garam Hawa - M.S. Sathyu, Tamas - Govind Nihalani, Jis Lahore Nahin Vekhya - Habib Tanvir.
40. Who was the first woman ordained as bhikkhuni? (1) Sigala (2) Karuni Pajapati (3) Mahapajapati Gotami (4) Punna	(3) Mahapajapati Gotami	Mahapajapati Gotami, the Buddha’s foster mother, was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni.
41. Who 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	Vedic deities Agni, Indra, and Soma were central, representing natural elements and cosmic principles.
42. Which statements about Buddhism are incorrect? (A) Vinay Pitaka lacks monastic rules. (B) Buddhism grew only post-Buddha. (C) Sutta Pitaka holds bhikkuni verses. (D) Punna was a rich land-lady. (E) "Chaitya" may derive from "chita". Choose: (1) (D) and (E) only (2) (A), (B), and (D) only (3) (C) and (E) only (4) (B), (D), and (E) only	(2) (A), (B), and (D) only	Vinay Pitaka includes monastic rules, Buddhism expanded during Buddha’s life, and Punna was a disciple, not a wealthy land-lady.
43. Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta were the British’s first trading posts in: (1) Cities (2) Villages (3) Towns (4) Capitals	(1) Cities	The British East India Company established trading posts in these cities, which became major colonial centers.
44. Which statements are correct? (A) Guru Arjan compiled Guru Nanak’s hymns in Adi Granth Sahib. (B) Guru Tegh Bahadur founded Khalsa Panth. (C) Guru Nanak wrote Guru Granth Sahib. (D) Mirabai was a Maratha princess. (E) Mirabai was a Rajput princess. Choose: (1) (A) and (D) only (2) (C) and (D) only (3) (B) and (C) only (4) (A) and (E) only	(4) (A) and (E) only	Guru Arjan compiled the Adi Granth, and Mirabai was a Rajput princess known for her devotion to Lord Krishna.
45. 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, a Sufi saint of the Chishti order in India, is known as ‘Gharib Nawaz’, meaning benefactor of the poor.
46. 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, primarily worshipped in Puri, Odisha, at the Jagannath Temple.
47. Which travelers visited Vijayanagara during the 15th century? (A) Domingo Paes (B) Abdur Razzaq (C) Afanasii Nikitin (D) Fernao Nuniz (E) Nicolo de Conti Choose: (1) (B), (C) and (E) only (2) (C), (D) and (E) only (3) (A), (B) and (D) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only	(3) (A), (B) and (D) only	Domingo Paes, Abdur Razzaq, and Fernao Nuniz visited Vijayanagara and left detailed accounts of its prosperity.
48. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (4) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)	(3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)	Artifacts at these sites reveal the Harappan civilization's agricultural and water management practices.
49. Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire? (1) Krishnadeva Raya (2) Harihara and Bukka (3) Raja Raya (4) Rajendra II	(2) Harihara and Bukka	Harihara and Bukka established the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336, a powerful empire in South India.
50. 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 Choose: (1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) (2) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (4) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)	(2) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)	Artifacts from these regions show the trade connections of the Harappan civilization.