2: INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION

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1: PRE HISTORIC PERIOD Q6. Which one of the following animals
was not represented on the seals and
Q.1Consider the following statements terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
about Stone Age in India:
(a)Cow (b) Elephant
1. Different periods are identified on the
basis of the type and technology of stone ( C) Rhinoceros (d) Tiger
tools. Q7. Consider the following statement(s)
2. There are no regional variations in the about Harappan cities:
type and technology of tools in different 1. Roads were not always absolutely straight
periods. and did not always cross one another at right
3. Stone Age cultures of different periods angles.
evolved uniformly in a neat unilineal 2. A striking feature is the uniformity in the
fashion all over the subcontinent. average size of the bricks for houses and for
Which of the statements given above is/are city walls.
correct? Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2 correct?
(c) Only 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Q 2 Which among the following sites (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
provides evidence of domestication of
animals in the Mesolithic period? Q 8 Which one of the following ancient
towns is well-known for its elaborate
(a) Odai (b) Bori (c) Bagor (d) Lakhnia system of water harvesting and
Q3 Three human skeletons in a single management by building a series of dams
grave were recovered and channelizing water into connected
reservoirs?
a)Sarai Nahar Rai (b) Damdama
a) Dholavira
c)Mahadaha (d) Langhnaj
b) Kalibangan
Q4 Which one among the following
statements with reference to the 'Neolithic c) Rakhigarhi
Period' not correct? d) Ropar
(a) The characteristic features of the period Q9. Various causes have been suggested
included ground and polished stone tools, for the decline of Harappan culture.
agriculture, animal domestication and Consider the causes mentioned below and
pottery. identify the weakest of them.
(b) This period is also known as the 'New a) Due to constant incidents of
Stone Age'. naturally occurring floods
b) Due to increase in the salinity of the
(c) The characteristic features appeared
soil, fertility decreased there
almost at the same time in various parts of
c) Earthquakes caused changes in the
the subcontinent.
course of the Indus, which led to
(d) Earliest evidence of agriculture is found inundation
from Mehrgarh around 8000 BCE. d) The Aryans invaded and destroyed
the Harappan culture
Q5 Which one of the following is not a
pottery type?
(a) OCP (b) CCE

(c) NBP (d) BRW

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Q 10 .Which of the following d) The structure at Banawali yielded
characterize(s) the people of Indus many beads in finished, semi-
civilization? finished and unfinished states
1. They possessed great palaces and Q13. Match the following ancient sites
temples. with archaeological findings
2. They worshipped both male and A. Lothal - Ploughed Fields
female deities.
B. Dholavira - Terracotta replica of
3. They employed horse-drawn chariot plough
for warfare.
C. Kalibangan - Dockyard
Select the correct answer using the code
given below D. Banawali - Inscription comprising ten
large signs of Harappan script
a)1 and 2 only b) 2 Only
How many pairs are correctly matched?
c)1 2 and 3 d ) 1 and 3 only
a) One pair
Q11. Regarding the Indus Valley
civilization, consider the following b) Two Pair
statements: c) Three pair
1. It was predominantly a secular
d) None
civilization and the religious
element, though present, did not [Link] one of the following statements
dominate the scene. about the Harappan script is NOT correct?

2. During this period cotton was used a) It has about four hundred signs
for manufacturing textiles in India.
b) It was written from right to left
Which of the statements given above is/are
c) It has been found on bone rods and
correct?
jewellery
a) Only1
d) It refers to the people of Meluhha
b) Only 2
Q15. The prevalence of grain in Harappan
c) Both1 and 2 sites indicated that

d) Neither 1 nor 2 a) Harappans ploughed their fields

Q12. Which one among the following is b) Harappans broadcast seed on their
not true of bead-making as a salient feature fields
of mature Harappan crafts ?
c) agriculture was prevalent in
a) Harappan beads were made of gold, Harappan sites
copper, shell, lapis lazuli, ivory and
a variety of semi-precious stones d) trade in bulk items like food grains
was well-established in Harappan
b) Archaeologists have identified bead- times
makers’ shops on the basis of
assemblages of unfinished objects Q16. Which of the following statements
about Harappa Civilization is/are correct?
c) At Chanhudaro, tools, furnaces and
1. There is the extraordinary uniformity in
beads in various stages of
artefacts as evident in pottery, seals, bricks
preparations have been found
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2. The late Harappa sites also maintained Q.20. Match List I with List II and select
the same construction techniques as were correct answer using the code given below
used in mature Harappa sites.
List I List II
Select the correct answer using the code
( Harappan Sites ) ( Location )
given below.
A. Nageshwar 1. Uttar Pradesh
a) 1 only
B. Alamgirpur 2. Rajasthan
b) 2 only
C. Kalibangan 3. Saurashtra
c) Both 1 and 2
D. Rakhigarhi 4. Haryana
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Code :
Q17. Which one of the following is not a
Harappan Site? ABCD
(a) Chanhudaro
(b) Kot Diji (a) 3 1 2 4
(c) Sohagaura
(b) 4 2 1 3
(d) Desalpur
(c) 4 1 2 3
Q18. Which one of the following is/are
most distinctive artefacts of Harappan (d) 3 2 1 4
Civilisation?
Q21. From which archaeological site of
1-Steatite seal 2- Standard ratio bricks Indus Valley Civilization, the figures or
models of boat are found?
3- Gold Bangles 4- Silver Spittoon
(a) Harappa and Kotdiji
How many of the statements given above
are correct? (b) Kalibangan and Ropar
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Dhaulabira and Bhagatray
(c) only three (d) All
(d) Mohenjodaro and Lothal
[Link] of the following is/are
important markers for the archaeologists to [Link] one of the following statements
identify an Archaeological site as a 'center about the Harappan Culture is not correct?
of craft production'? (a) It witnessed the first cities in the
1. Evidence of raw materials such as stone subcontinent
nodules, whole shells, etc. (b) It marks the first use of script, written
2. Geographical expanse of the site from right to left

3. Evidence of unfinished objects, rejects and (c) It marks the earliest known use of iron as
waste material a medium for the art of sculpting

4. Evidence of variety of pottery. (d) It marks the earliest known use of stone
·as a medium for the art of sculpting
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: VEDIC AGE

(a) 1 only Q23. The river mentioned most in early

Vedic literature is
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) Sindhu (b) Shutudri
(c) 2 and 4 only
( c) Sarasvati (d) Ganga
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Q.24 In the context of ancient Indian a) (A - 2), (B - 4), (C - 1), (D - 3)
society which one of the following terms
does not belong to the category of the other b) (A - 2), (B - 1), (C - 4), (D - 3)
three? c) (A - 3), (B - 1), (C - 4), (D - 2)
(a) Kula (b) Vansha (c) Kosa (d) Gotra d) (A - 3), (B - 4), (C - 1), (D - 2)
Q.25 Who among the following was a Q 28 The “dharma” and “Rita” depict a
Brahmavadini who composed some hymns central idea of the ancient Vedic
of the Vedas? civilization of India; in this context,
(a) Lopamudra (b) Gargi consider the following statements:

(c) Leelavati (d) Savitri 1. Dharma was a conception of obligations

and the discharge of one’s duties to oneself
Q26. The following item consist of two and others.
statements, Statement I and Statement II.
Examine these two statements carefully 2. Rita was the fundamental moral law
and select the correct answer using the governing the functioning of the universe
code given below: and all it contained.

Statement I: The early Aryans, who were Which of the statements given above is/are
essentially pastoral, did not develop any correct?
political structure which could measure up
a) 1 only
to a state in either ancient or modern sense.
b) 2 only
Statement II: Kingship was the same as
tribal chief ship; the term Rajan being used c) Both 1 and 2
for tribal chief who was primarily a military
leader and who ruled over his people and d) Neither 1 nor 2
not over any specified area. Q29. The religion of early Vedic Aryans
(a) Both the statements are individually true was primarily of (2012)
and statement II is the correct explanation of a) Bhakti
statement
b) Image worship and Yajnas
(b) Both the statements are individually
true, but statement II is not the correct c) Worship of nature and Yajnas
explanation of statement
d) Worship of nature and Bhakti
(c) Statement I is true, but statement II is
Q.30 In the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda,
false ·
which one of the following hymns reflects
(d) Statement I is false, but statement II is upon the marriage ceremonies?
true (a) Surya Sukta
Q27. Match List-I with List-lI and select the (b) Purusha Sukta
correct answer using the code given below
the Lists: (c) Dana Stutis
(Vedic name of river) (Modern name) (d) Urna Sutra
A. Drishadvati 1. Chenab Q31. The earliest literary references to Iron
in Indian Sub-Continent are found in
B. Askini 2. Chautang
a) Rigveda b) Samaveda
C. Vitasta 3. Ravi
c) Yajurveda d) Vinaya Pitaka
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[Link] reference to the difference c) Kathopa Upanishada
between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans
and Indus Valley people, which of the d) Kenopanishada
following statements is/are correct? Q.35 The term Aryan denotes
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and a) An ethnic Group
helmet in warfare whereas the people of
Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any b) A nomadic People
evidence of using them.
c) A speech group
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and
d) A superior race
copper whereas Indus Valley people knew
only copper and iron. Q36 Consider the following statements
about the practice of Vedic sacrifices:
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the
horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus 1. The shrauta (Vedic sacrifices) involved
Valley people having been aware of this the use of three fires the garhapatya
animal. (householder's fire), ahavaniya (offeratorial
fire) and dakshinagni (southern fire).
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: 2. These fires were supposed to be placed in
pits of different shapes, i.e., the garhapatya
(a) 1 only
to be square, ahavaniya to be round and that
(b) 2 and 3 only of the dakshinagni, rectangle-shaped.

(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
Q33. Statement I: The Jajmani system was
one in which the village artisans supplied (b) 2 only
traditionally fixed quantities of their
(c) Both 1 and 2
products to peasant families in return for
shares in the harvest. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Statement II : The Jajmani system was a
system of the Jotedars (rich farmers) and the Q37. The national motto of India,
Bargadars (sharecroppers). ‘Satyameva Jayate’, inscribed below the
Emblem of India is taken from
a) Both the statements are individually
true and Statement II is the correct a) Katha Upanishad
explanation of Statement I
b) Chhandogya Upanishad
b) Both the statements are individually
true but Statement II is not the c) Aitareya Upanishad
correct explanation of Statement I d) Mandukya Upanishad
c) Statement I is true but Statement II is Q38. Which one of the following
false statements about Rig Veda is NOT correct?
d) Statement I is false but Statement II a) Deities were worshiped through
is true Prayers and Sacrificial Rituals
Q.34 The famous dialogue between b) Gods are presented as powerful who
Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the can intervene in world of men voas
a) Chhnadogya Upnishada performaces of sacrifices

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 c) The gods were supposed to partake Q43. Which one among the following
of the offerings as they were inscriptions was installed in the
consumed by the fire easternmost part of Ashoka’s territory?

d) The Sacrifices were performed in a) Barabara Hill Cave inscription

temples
b) Dhauli Major Rock Edict
[Link] per Dharmashashtras what is/are
c) Sahasram Minor Rock Edict
prescribed duties of Vaishyas?
d) Lauriya Araraj Pillar Edicts
1-Studying vedas
Q44. Ashokan inscriptions in north-
2-Engaging in Tarde
western part of the Mauryan Empire near
How many of the statements given above Peshawar were in:
are correct?
(a) Brahmi Script
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2 (b) Aramaic Script
(c) Both
(d) None (c) Devanagari Script

MAHAJANAPADA – MAURYAN ERA (d) Kharoshthi Script

Q40. Which one of the following NOT Q.45 Which one of the following text of
listed as Mahajanapada in pre- mauryan ancient India allows divorce to a wife
period ? deserted by her husband

a) Kuru a) Kamasutra

b) Vatsa b) Manav Dharma Shashtra

c) Gandhara c) Sukra Nitisara

d) Kalinga d) Arthashashtra

Q41. Which one the following statement is Q46. Which one of the following statement
correct about Mahajanapada ? regarding Ashoka stone pillars is NOT
correct?
a) All mahajanpadas were Oligarchies
where power was exercised by a a) They are highly Polished
group of people b) They are monolithic
b) All mahajanapadas were located in c) The Shaft of the pillar is tapering in
Northern India shape
c) No army was maintained by d) These are part of archaeological
Mahajanpada structures
d) Buddhist and Jaina texts list 16 Q47. Which one of the following ancient
Mahajanapadas Indian records is the earliest royal order to
Q.42 The only inscribed stone portrait of preserve food grains to be utilised during
Emperor Ashoka has been found at the crises in the country?

a) Sanchi a) Sohagaura Copper Plate

b) Ajanta b) Rummendei Pillar edict of Ashoka

c) Amarvati c) Prayag Prashahti

d) Kanaghalli d) Meharauli Pillar inscription of

Chandragupta -2

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[Link] reference to ancient India, consider Q52. Which one of the following Buddhist
the following statements : literature contains the Buddha's sermons
on matter of ethics and doctrine?
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in
origin. a) Suttapitaka

2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. b) Vinayapitaka

3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative c) Abhidhammapitaka

structure in Buddhist tradition.
d) Jataka stories
How many of the statements given above
are correct? [Link] inscription is evidence of King
Nanda ?
(a) Only one
a) Hathigumpha
(b) Only two
b) Rummendei Pillar
(c) All three
c) Junagarh inscription
(d) None
d) Ayodhya Inscription
Q49. What is the correct chronological
order in which the following appear in Q54. Which king of Magadha is known as
India Aparoparashurama ?

1. Gold coins 2. Punch marked coins a) Bindusara

3. Iron plough 4. Urban culture b) Ajatshatru

Choose correct order c) Kalashoka

a ) 3-4-1-2 b) 3-4-2-1 d) Mahapadmananda

c) 4-3-2-1 d) 4-3-1-2 Q55. In the course of pilgrimage, Emperor

Asoka visited the following places. Which
Q.50 The ashoka major rock edicts which route did he follow?
tells about the sangam kingdoms include
rock edicts ? 1. Gaya 2. Kapilvastu 3. Kushinagar

a) 1 and 10 4. Lumbini 5. Sarnath 6. Sravasthi

b) 1 and 11 Select the correct answer

c) 2 and 13 a )123456 b) 134256 c) 456321 d) 421536

d) 2 and 14 Q.56 The only pillar on which Ashoka

declares himself as Emperor of Magadha
Q51. The ancient play mudrarakshas of
Vishkhadutta has its subject on a) Maski

a) Conflict between god and demon b) Rummendei

b) Romantic story of Aryana and a c) Queen Edict

tribal women d) Bhabhru
c) The story of ramahupta and
Dhurvadevi
d) The Court inrigies at the times of
Chandagupta Maurya

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Q57. Consider the following pairs: Codes:
Site rock edicts State of (a) Both the statements are individually true
and statement II is the correct explanation
1. Dhauli — Odisha Of statement I.
2. Erragudi— Andhra Pradesh (b) Both the statements are individually
3. Jaugada—Madhya Pradesh true, but statement II is not the correct
explanation of statement I
4. Kalsi — Karnataka
(c) Statement I is true, but statement II is
How many pairs given above are correctly false
matched?
(d) Statement I is false, but statement II is
a) Only one pair b) Only two pairs true
c) Only three pairs d) All four pairs Q61. With reference to the guilds (Shreni)
of ancient India that played a very
Q58. With reference to Indian history,
important role in the country’s economy,
consider the following texts:
which of the following statements is/are
1. Nettipakarana correct?

2. Parishishtaparvan 1. Every guild was registered with the

central authority of the State and the
3. Avadanashataka king was the chief administrative
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana authority on them.

Which of the above are Jaina texts? 2. The wages, rules of work, standards
and prices were fixed by the guild.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 only
3. The guild had judicial powers over
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 its own members.
Q59. According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, Select the correct answer using the codes
which of the following are correct? given below:
1. A person could be a slave as a result of a (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
judicial punishment.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. If a female slave bore her master a son,
she was legally free. Q62. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes
shown with the hand gesture called
3. If a son born to a female slave was 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolizes
fathered by her master, the son was entitled
(a) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch
to the legal status of the master's son.
over Mara and to prevent Mara from
Choose correct statements :
disturbing his meditation
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 his purity and chastity despite the
temptations of Mara
Q60. The following item consist of two
statements, Statement I and Statement II. (c) Buddha’s reminder to his followers that
they all arise from the Earth and finally
Statement I: King Ashoka abolished capital
dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is
punishment and disbanded his army.
transitory
Statement II: After Kalinga War, Ashoka
(d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are
was remorseful and became a Buddhist.
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Q63. In the context of cultural history of Q66 Who of the following had first
India, a pose in dance and dramatics called deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian
artists from ancient times till today. Which (a) Georg Buhler
one of the following statements best (b) James Prinsep
describes this pose?
(c) Max Muller
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly
but oppositely curved at waist and neck (d) William Jones

(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and Q67 .With reference to the cultural history
make-up are combined to symbolize certain of India, the memorizing of chronicles,
epic or historic characters dynastic histories and epic tales was the
profession of who of the following?
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are
used to express oneself or to tell a story (a) Shramana

(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and (b) Parivrajaka

certain hand gestures are emphasized to
(c) Agrahaarika
express the feelings of love or eroticism
(d) Maagadha
Q64. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are
called Chaityas, while the others are called [Link] reference to the cultural history
Viharas. What is the difference between of India, consider the following pairs:
the two?
1. Parivrajaka -Renunciant and Wanderer
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while
Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks 2. Shramana -Priest with a high status

(b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while 3. Upasaka -Lay follower of Buddhism

Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks Which of the pairs given above are
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the correctly matched?
cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) There is no material difference between (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
the two
[Link] among the following rulers
[Link] of the following Kingdoms advised his subjects through this
were associated with the life of the inscription?
Buddha?
“Whosoever praises his religious sect or
1. Avanti blames other sects out of excessive devotion
2. Gandhara to his own sect, with the view of glorifying
his own sect, he rather injures his own sect
3. Kosala very severely.”
4. Magadha (a) Ashoka
Select the correct answer using the code (b) Samundragupta
given below:
(c) Harshavardhana
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Krishanadeva Raya
(b) 2 and 4
Q70. The following item consist of two
(c) 3 and 4 only statements, Statement I and Statement II.
Examine these two statements carefully
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and select the correct answer using the Select the correct answer using the codes
code given below: given below:
Statement I: The Greek travellers were most (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the
impressed by the fertility of India's soil and correct explanation of (A).
the energy and ability of her cultivators.
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
Statement II: Ancient India knew the use of the correct explanation of (A).
manure
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(a) Both the statements are individually true,
and Statement II is the correct explanation of (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true
statement I. Q74. Consider the following statements:
(b) Both the statements are individually Assertion (A): The Mauryan kings did not
true, but Statement II is not the correct bestow land-grants on religious basis.
explanation of Statement I.
Reason (R): The peasants revolted against
(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is land grants.
false.
Select the correct answer using the codes
(d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is given below:
true.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the
Q71 .According to the 'Arthashastra' of correct explanation of (A).
Kautilya the following courts existed in the
judicial system of Mauryan Agel. (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A).
1. Dharmamahamatra
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
2. Dharmasthiya
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true
3. Rajjuka
Q.75 The mauryan capital patliputra has
4. Kantakshodhana been associated with the archaeological
Code remains of

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 a) Bulandibagh and Rajgriha

(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2and4 b) Kumrahar and Mocharim

Q72. The following Mauryan rulers were c) Kumrahar and Bulandibagh

the followers of Buddhism: d) Kumarahar and Jalalgarh
1. Chandragupta 2. Ashoka POST MAURYAN PERIOD
3. Bindusara 4. Dasaratha Q76. Site: Well known for
Select the correct answer: 1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4 3. Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine
Q73 Consider the following statements: How many of the above pairs are correctly
Assertion (A}: Ashoka annexed Kalinga to matched?
the Mauryan Empire. (a) Only one (b) Only two
Reason (R}: Kalinga controlled the land and (c) All three (d) None
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 (a) Sangam poems are devoid of any
reference to material culture.
Q77. With reference to the history of
Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the (b) The social classification of Varna was
following statements: known to Sangam poets.
[Link] caves at Badami are the oldest (c) Sangam poems have no reference to
surviving rock-cut caves in India warrior ethic.
[Link] Barabar rock-cut caves were originally (d) Sangam literature refers to magical
made for Ajivikas by Emperor forces as irrational.
Chandragupta Maurya
Q82. A term Yavanika refers too
[Link] Ellora, caves were made for different
faiths. a) A weapon used by greeks

Which of the statements given above is/are b) Curtain introduced in Indian theatre by
correct? greeks

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only c) Coins of greeks

(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 d) Spices loved by Greeks

Q78. The practice of military governorship Q83. India maintained its early cultural
was first introduced in India by the contacts and trade links with South East
Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-
a) Yavana b) Shakas eminence history of Bay of Bengal, which
one of the following could be most
c) Pahlava d) Kushan convincing explanation?
[Link] the following terms regarding a) India has better ship building technology
Sangam Age's Revenue Administration in comparison to other countries
1. Karai – land tax
b) Southern Rulers patronised traders,
2. Ulgu – custom duties
brahmins priest and Buddhist monks in this
[Link] – Forced gift context

4. Irai – tribute paid by feudatories c) Monsoon Winds across Bay of Bengal

facilitated sea voyages
How many pairs are correctly matched?
d) Both and b are convincing
a) One pair
Q84. Many of Greek , Shakas and
b) Two Pair Kushanas embraced Buddhism rather than
Hinduism because
c) Three pair
a) Buddhism was ascendant at that time
d) all
b) They have renounced the policy war and
Q80. Which one of the following books of
violence
ancient India has the love story of the son
of the founder of Sunga dynasty? c) Caste ridden Hinduism didn’t attract
them
(a) Swapnavasavadatta (c) Meghadoota
d) Buddhism provided easier access to
(b) Malavikagnimitra (d) Ratnavali
Indian society
Q81. Which one of the following statement
about Sangam literature in ancient South Q85. Statement I : Ashoka called 3rd
India is correct? Buddhist Council where Buddhism
divided into 2 sects— Hinayana and the
Mahayana.

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Statement II : Kanishka called Buddhist a) Abhaya Mudra
Council at Kundalvana near Srinagar and
Vasumitra acted as President. b) Vitarka Mudra

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are c) Dharma chakara Mudra
the true and Reason (R) is a correct d) VArada Myudra
explanation of Assertion (A).
Q91. The painting of Bodhisattva
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are Padmapani is one of the most famous and
the true but Reason (R) is not a correct oft-illustrated paintings at:
explanation of Assertion (A).
(a) Ajanta (b) Badami (c) Bagh (d) Ellora
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is
false. [Link] reference to ancient South India,
Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is known as
true. (a) capital cities
(b) ports
Q86. The word Hindu as reference to the
(c) centres of iron-and-steel making
people of Hind ( India ) was first used by
(d) shrines of Jain Tirthankaras
a) Greeks b)Romans c) Arabs d) Chinese
[Link] one of the following explains
Q87. The term Yavanpriya mentioned in the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned
ancient Sanskrit text can be best described in Sangam poems?
as (a) Kings employing women bodyguards
(b) Learned persons assembling in royal
a) A fine variety of Indian Cotton courts to discuss religious and philosophical
b) Type of Ivory matters
(c) Young girls keeping watch over
c) Damsels send to the Greek court for agricultural fields and driving away birds
dance performances and animals
(d) A king defeated in a battle committing
d) Pepper
ritual suicide by starving himself to death
Q88. Which one of the following
[Link] which one of the following regions
sculptures was invariably used green schist
was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a
as the medium ?
prominent Buddhist centre under the
a) Mauryan Sculpture b) Mathura Sculpture Mahasanghikas, located?
(a) Andhra (b) Gandhara
c) Bharhut Sculpture d) Gandhara Sculpture
(c) Kalinga (d) Magadha
Q89. Which one of the following statements
is correct? Q95. Which one of the following
statements with reference to the ancient
(a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora Indian coins is not Correct?
River.
(a) The Indo-Greeks issued the first coins
(b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal bearing the name and images of rulers.
River.
(b) The Kushanas issued the first gold coins.
(c) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge
of Narmada River. (c) The Kushana gold coins were different in
weight from the coins issued by
(d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of contemporary Roman emperors.
Godavari River.
(d) These Kushana gold coins have been
Q90. In Mathura school of art Buddha's found from several sites in north India and
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Q96. Which of the following statements Q100. With reference to the history of
is/are correct? India, the terms ‘kulyavapa’ and
‘dronavapa’ denote
1- Satvahana rules are known from
metronymics (a) measurement of land

2. Satvahana successions w to throne was (b) coins of different monetary value

generally patrilineal
(c) classification of urban land
How many of the statements given above
(d) religious rituals
are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both (d) None Q101. With reference to the period of
Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns
Q97. Which one of the following
Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were
statements is/are correct about Satvahana
known as
1- Ruled over western India and deccan .
(a) ports handling foreign trade
2- Repaired Sudarshan Lake and rebuilt it
(b) capitals of powerful kingdoms
How many of the statements given above
(c) places of exquisite stone art and
are correct?
architecture
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Both (d) None
(d) important of Buddhist pilgrimage
Q98. Consider the following pairs:
centers
Historical place Well-known for
Q102. With reference to forced labour
1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period,
which one of the following statements is
2. Chandraketugarh: Terracotta art correct?
3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts (a) It was considered a source of income for
Which of the pairs given above is/are the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
correctly matched? (b) It was totally absent in the Madhya
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta
Empire.
GUPTA- HARSHWARDHANA ERA
(c) The forced labourer was entitled to
Q99. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang weekly wages.
(Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded
the general conditions and culture of India (d) The eldest son of the labourer was sent
at that time. In this context, which of the as the forced labourer.
following statements is/are correct? Q103. the designations Mahattara' and
1. The roads and river-routes were 'Pattakila' were used for
completely immune from robbery. (a) military officers
2. As regards punishment for offences, (b) village headmen
ordeals by fire, water and poison
were the instruments for (c) specialists in Vedic rituals
determining the innocence or guilt
(d) chiefs of craft guild
of a person.
Q104. With reference to the cultural history
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at
of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes (a) an assembly of village elders
given below.
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(c) a style of temple construction (a) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 (b) 3 – 1 – 4 - 2
(c) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3 (d) 3 – 4 – 1 – 2
(d) an administrative functionary Q.109. Which of the following pairs are
[Link] the decline of Guptas until the correctly matched?
rise of Harshavardhana in the early (Inscription/Event) : (Time Period-CE)
seventh century, which of the following
kingdoms were holding power in Northern 1. Prayag Prashasti by Harisena : 4th century
India?
1. The Guptas of Magadha 2. Chinese Fa Xian's Account: 6th century
2. The Paramaras of Malwa 3. Vishakhadatta’s Mudrarakshasa :5th century
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj 4. Harshacharita of Banabhatta: 6th century
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri 5. Aihole Prashasti of Ravikirti : 7th Centuary
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select the correct code given below. 6. Kavirajamarga of Amoghavarsha: 8th
century
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only (b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
Select the correct code :
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 5 and 6 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
Q106. With reference to the (c) 4, 5 and 6 only (d) 1, 3 and 5 only
scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, Q.110. The ruler Vindhyashakti during the
consider the following statements: period preceding the Gupta Age is
associated with Which one of the
1. Panini is associated with following dynasties?
Pushyamitra (a) Vakatakas (b) Chalukyas
2. Amarasimha is associated with (c) Kalachuris (d) Sungas
Harshavardhana
3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Q111. Souls are not only the property of
Gupta-II animal and plant life, but also of rocks,
Which of the statements given above is/are running water and many other natural
correct? objects not looked on as living by other
a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 religious sects."
[Link] of the following phrases The above statement reflects one of the
defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally core beliefs of which one of the following
referred to in the sources of the post- religious sects of ancient India?
Harsha period? (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism
(a) An advisory issued by the king to his (c) Shaivism (d) Vaishnavism
subordinates
(b) A diary to be maintained for daily Q.112 The world’s second tallest statue in
accounts sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated
(c) A bill of exchange by the Prime Minister of India at
(d) An order from the feudal lord to his Hyderabad recently. Which one of the
subordinates following statements correctly represents
Q108. Consider the following events in the the teachings of Ramanuja?
history of India: (a) The best means of salvation was devotion
1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja (b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent and
2. Establishment of Pallava power wholly authoritative
under Mahendravarman-I (c) Logical arguments were essential means
3. Establishment of Chola power by for the highest bliss.
Parantaka-I (d) Salvation was to be obtained through
4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala meditation.
What is the correct chronological order of
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Q113. With reference to the religious Q118. Which one of following pairs does
history of India, consider the following not form part of the six systems of Indian
statements: Philosophy?
1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana a) Mimamsa and Vedanta
Buddhism. b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika
2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot c) Lokayata and Kapalika
of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism d) Sankhya and Yoga
3. The deification of Buddha by
Mahasanghikas fostered the Q119. Which one of the following describes
Mahayana Buddhism. best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Q114. Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha Q120. Which of the following statements
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
3. Image worship and rituals 1. The surest way of annihilating
which of the above is/ are the feature/ Karma is to practice penance.
features of Mahayana Buddhism? 2. Every object, even the smallest
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only particle has a soul.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and
must be ended.
Q115. With reference to the religious Select the correct answer using the codes
practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect given below.
belongs to (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
a) Buddhism b) Jainism (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
c) Vaishnavism d) Shaivism
Q121. Consider the following statements
[Link] the following statements: regarding Sankhya school:
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects 1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of
of Jainism. rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of 2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge
phenomena were not wholly momentary, that leads to liberation and not any exterior
but existed forever in a latent form. influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is /are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only a) 1 only b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) neither 1 nor 2

[Link] the following statements: Q122. With reference to the history of

1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to ancient India, which of the following
Hinayana sect of Buddhism. was/were common to both Buddhism and
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his Jainism?
way to enlightenment. 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own enjoyment
salvation to help all sentient beings on their 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
path to it. 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct codes given below:
correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Q123. The Jain philosophy holds that the (c.) Universal Faith (d.) Universal Soul
world is created and maintained by
(a.) Universal Law (b.) Universal Truth
ANSWER KEY
1.a 2.c 3.b 4.c/d 5.b 6.a 7.c 8.a 9.d 10.b 11.c 12.d 13.d 14.d 15.c 16a 17.c 18.b
19.b 20.a 21.d 22.c 23.a 24.c 25a 26.a 27.b 28.c 29.c 30.a 31.c 32.c 33.c 34.c
35.c 36.a 37.d 38.d 39.c 40.d 41.d 42.d 43.b 44.d 45.d 46.d 47.a 48.b 49.c 50.c
51.d 52.a 53.a 54.d 55.d 56.d 57.b 58.b 59.b 60.d 61.c 62.b 63.a 64.b 65.c 66.b
67.d 68.b 69.a 70.b 71.d 72.d 73.a 74.c 75.c 76.b 77.c 78.a 79.d 80.b 81.b 82.b
83.c 84.c 85.d 86.c 87.d 88.c 89.a 90.a 91.a 92.b 93.d 94.a 95.c/b 96.c 97.a
98.d 99.b 100.a 101.a 102.a 103.b 104.c 105.b 106.c 107.c 108c 109.d 110.a
111.b 112.a 113.b 114. d 115.b 116.b 117.b 118.c 119.a 120.d 121.b 122.b
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