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FORTUNE IAS ACADEMY

FORTUNE PTS 2023-PTS 01
GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER – I
Time Allotted: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

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1) With reference to the Harappan script, Identify the dance form mentioned in the
consider the following statements: above description.
1. The Harappan script is not alphabetical (a) Bharatanatyam
but the characters are largely pictorial. (b) Kuchipudi
2. The script is indigenous to the Indus (c) Odissi
region and is not related to the scripts of (d) Sattriya
Western Asia.
3. The script provides valuable information 4) Which of the following are the features of
on the ideas and beliefs of the Harappan Mathura School of Art?
society. 1. They were completely indigenous
without any external influence.
Which of the statements given above are
2. Buddha is mostly represented by
correct?
symbols.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. They are not much refined, compared to
(b) 2 and 3 only
the Gandhara School.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
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consider the following statements:

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(c) 1 and 3 only

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have been excavated predominantly

(d) 1, 2 and 3
from the alluvial plains of Ganga.
2. The site in Belan Valley of Uttar Pradesh 5) With reference to Buddhism, consider the
represents the Paleolithic, Mesolithic following statements:

and the Neolithic phases, in sequence. 1. Buddhism does not recognize the
existence of God and soul.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Women and slaves could join Buddha's
correct? Sangha.
(a) 1 only 3. Buddha recommended the “eight-fold
(b) 2 only path” or Ashtangika marga for the
(c) Both 1 and 2 elimination of human misery.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
3) “Based on the myth of the bringing of
paarijaata flower for Sathyabhaama, the (a) 1 and 2 only
most beloved queen of Krishna, Siddhendra (b) 2 and 3 only
Yogi composed the Bhaamaakalaapam
which is till now considered the pièce de (c) 1 and 3 only
résistance of this dance form.” (d) 1, 2 and 3

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6) Consider the following pairs: Which of the statements given above are
Important Ports Kingdoms
correct?
1. Korkai - Cheras
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. Thondi - Pandyas
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Puhar - Cholas
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. Mottupalli - Kakatiyas
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
How many of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair 9) Consider the following statements:
(b) Only two pairs 1. The Sarnath School of Sculpture was

(c) Only three pairs patronized by the Gupta dynasty.

(d) All four pairs 2. Bronze image of Nataraja is the most

famous work belonging to the Sarnath

7) Consider the following statements: School.

1. The administrative structure of the

Gupta Empire was very much Which of the statements given above is/are
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centralized. correct?
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2. Gupta period saw an efficient judicial

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Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2

correct?
(a) 1 only 10) With reference to Vedangas, consider the
(b) 2 only following pairs:
Vedangas Content
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Shiksha - Etymology
2. Kalpa - Rituals

8) With reference to the kingdoms in Eastern 3. Chhanda - Grammar

India, consider the following statements:
1. State of Matharas covered the area
Which of the pairs given above is/are
between the Mahanadi and the Krishna.
correctly matched?
2. The kingdom of Samatata covered
(a) 1 and 2 only
South-East Bengal.
3. State of Kamarupa covered the Godavari (b) 2 only

basin. (c) 1 and 3 only

4. State of the Khadgas covered the Dhaka (d) 3 only
area.

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11) With reference to the ancient history of Which of the statements given above is/are
India, which one of the following is the
correct?
correct description of the term,
‘Pativedakas’? (a) 1 only
(a) The earliest Dharmashastra texts
(b) 1 and 2 only
written in aphoristic (sutra) style.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Philosophical schools that did not
(d) 1, 2 and 3
accept the authority of Vedas.
(c) Reporters employed by Ashoka to report
14) With reference to the Gupta period,
on the affairs of people. consider the following statements:
(d) Powerful merchant guilds of early 1. There was an increase in the number of
medieval South India. land taxes, and those on trade and
commerce decreased during the Gupta

12) Consider the following statements: rule.

1. Iranian scribes brought into India the 2. Recruitment to bureaucracy in the
Kharoshthi script, which was used by Gupta period was confined to the upper
Ashoka. varnas alone.
2. Iranian influence may be traced in the
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(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15) Consider the following pairs:
Painting Region
13) With reference to Republics in ancient 1. Manjusha Painting - Bihar
India, consider the following statements:
1. Tribal oligarchies are the real power 2. Cheriyal Painting - Telangana

houses of the republics. 3. Pattachitra - Tamil Nadu

2. In a tribal oligarchy, each raja was free

to maintain his own army under his Which of the pairs given above is/are

senapati. correctly matched?

3. Brahmanas had an important place in (a) 1 only

the early Republics and the brahmanas (b) 1 and 2 only

recognized these states in their law- (c) 2 and 3 only
books. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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16) With reference to the Organisation for 18) Recently, the government advanced the
Security and Cooperation in Europe country's target of 20% ethanol blending in
(OSCE), consider the following statements: petrol by 5 years to 2025. Which of the
following are the possible advantages of
1. The OSCE is a security organization such a move?
with member states from Europe only. 1. Doubling farmer's incomes
2. The OSCE has observer status at 2. Help achieve Paris Climate targets
the United Nations. 3. Reduce fuel import bill
3. It was created during the Cold War era 4. Electricity generation
as a forum for discussion between 5. Ensure price stability of sugar
the Western Bloc and Eastern Bloc.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above are given below:
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 4 and 5 only

(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5

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statements: (b) United Nations Environment Program

1. CSTO is a military alliance that (c) UN - Habitat

promotes the collective defence of any of (d) World Bank

its member nations that face external

20) The term ‘dark genome’, which was in news
aggression. recently, refers to:
2. It works under the aegis of Shanghai (a) The set of genetic information that is
Cooperation Organisation. stored in the unexplored region of DNA.
3. India is not a member of CSTO. (b) DNA outside of the regions
conventionally defined as genes.
(c) DNA that transcribes for proteins.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) DNA of bacteria found in permafrost.
correct?

(a) 1 only 21) Who among the following rulers is known as

Chitrakarapuli?
(b) 3 only (a) Mahendravarman I
(c) 1 and 2 only (b) Narasimhavarman
(d) 1 and 3 only (c) Samudragupta
(d) Rajendra Chola

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22) Who among the following is not a 25) With reference to Bodhisattvas, consider
contemporary of Harshavardhana? the following pairs:
Bodhisattva Quality of Buddha
(a) Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty
1. Avalokiteshvara - Wisdom
(b) Mahendravarman I of the Pallava
dynasty 2. Manjushri - Compassion

(c) Maravarman of the Pandya dynasty 3. Vajrapani - Power

(d) Krishna III of the Rashtrakuta dynasty

Which of the pairs given above is/are
23) With reference to technology and crafts, correctly matched?
which of the following are the features of the
Harappan civilization? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Boat making (b) 2 only
2. Brick laying (c) 1 only
3. Wool and cotton textiles (d) 3 only
4. Manufacture and use of iron

26) Consider the following statements:

Select the correct answer using the code 1. The Kailasanatha Temple of Ellora was
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(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the statements given above is/are

not correct?
24) Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. Jorwe culture is a type-site situated on
(b) 2 only
the left bank of the Pravara River,a
(c) Both 1 and 2
tributary of Godawari.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Although the Jorwe culture was rural,
some of its settlements had urban
elements. 27) With reference to the spread of Indian art
and architecture, consider the following
statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It was through the Gandhara School

correct? that Indian art spread to Afghanistan

and Central Asia.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 2. The temples constructed in South India
served as models for the construction of
(c) Both 1 and 2
temples in South-East Asia.
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Which of the statements given above is/are 31) Consider the following statements:
correct? 1. The rhinoceros and tiger were not
(a) 1 only known to the Rigvedic people.
(b) 2 only 2. Rigvedic culture is horse-centered.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Horse sacrifice was typical of the Vedic
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 people.

28) In ancient India, the term Aryavarta is best Which of the statements given above are
described as:
(a) Villages meant to support the religious correct?
and educational activities of the (a) 1 and 2 only
brahmanas. (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Another name for India after the Aryan (c) 1 and 3 only
invasion. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Animal sacrifice in pre-Vedic times.
(d) Local vassal princes who had created 32) Consider the following statements:
their own administrative apparatus.
1. During Rigvedic period, taxes and
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2. All the sixteen Mahajanapadas are

located in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

33) Consider the following statements:

30) Multi-layered fortifications, sophisticated
water reservoirs and drainage system and 1. Brahmacharya is exclusive to
the extensive use of stone as a building Digambaras for the attainment of
material are the characteristics of which of
the following historic sites? Kaivalya.

(a) Dholavira 2. Digambara tradition considers time as

(b) Dajoli Hading an eternal substance whereas

(c) Kalibangan Svetambara tradition does not.

(d) Lothal

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Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
not correct? correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

34) With reference to the Northern Black

Polished Ware (NBPW) phase, the term Shali 37) With reference to flex fuel engines, consider
meant: the following statements:
(a) Merchant streets 1. Flex fuel vehicles are a modified version
(b) Transplantation of vehicles that could run both on
(c) Voluntary payment gasoline and blended petrol.
(d) Despicable crafts 2. They are currently under the
experimentation stage.
35) Which of the following books of Ancient
India give details on Mauryan dynasty? 3. A disadvantage of flex fuel engine is that
1. Mudrarakshasa the ethanol can cause corrosion and
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Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1 only
given below:
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
38) Digital rights are those that allow people to
access, use, create and publish digital
36) With reference to Metal-Air Battery (MAB), media, as well as access and use
consider the following statements: computers, other electronic devices and
communications networks. Which among
1. A metal–air battery is an electrochemical the given initiatives are related to digital
cell that has a metal negative rights?

electrode and an air positive electrode. 1. Asilomar Principles

2. The metals used in the battery can be 2. Christchurch Call
recycled and traded directly for 3. Berlin Declaration
industrial uses. 4. Delhi Declaration
3. An Iron-air battery leverages the concept 5. Manila Principles
of reversible rusting.

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Select the correct answer using the code 41) With reference to Ashokan inscriptions,
which one of the following statements is
given below:
correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only (a) The name “Ashoka” is not mentioned in
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only any of his inscriptions.
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (b) Composed in Sanskrit, they were written
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the Brahmi script in the greater part
of the subcontinent.
39) Arrange the following places from North to (c) The Allahabad inscription talks about
South:
the success of his policy with the
1. Galwan Valley
hunters and fishermen.
2. Depsang Plains
(d) His inscriptions ask the people to show
3. Hot Springs
firm devotion or loyalty to the King.
4. Pangong Tso

42) With reference to ancient India, the terms,

Select the correct answer using the code
vyavaharasamata and dandasamata is
given below: related to:
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40) With reference to the Retail Direct Scheme, 43) With reference to Central Asian rulers,
which of the following statements is consider the following statements:
incorrect?
1. Indo-Greeks were the first to issue gold
(a) Retail Direct Scheme aims to facilitate
coins in India.
investment in Government Securities by
2. The Kushans were the first rulers in
Individual Investors.
India to issue coins that can be
(b) Individual Retail Investors can open a
attributed to particular kings.
“Retail Direct Gilt (RDG)” account with
RBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Individuals can buy Government
correct?
Securities directly in the primary market
as well as buy/sell in the secondary (a) 1 only

market through the gilt accounts. (b) 2 only

(d) Non-Resident Retail Investors are not (c) Both 1 and 2

eligible to invest in Government (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Securities under this scheme.

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44) In ancient India, the terms Kataka and Which of the statements given above is/are
Skandhavaras referred to:
correct?
(a) High officials (a) 1 only
(b) Coins (b) 2 only
(c) Administrative divisions (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Military camps (d) Neither 1 nor 2

45) With reference to the Chola Kingdom, 48) Consider the following statements:
consider the following statements:
1. Buddhism no longer received royal
1. Vijayalaya Chola is popularly known as patronage during the Gupta period,
Ponniyin Selvan. unlike the earlier times.
2. Karikala founded the Chola capital at 2. The statue of Didarganj Yakshi and
Kaveripattanam. Mehrauli Iron Pillar stand as an
embodiment of Gupta craftmanship.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
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46) The Pattini cult was founded by which one

of the following Sangam kings? 49) Consider the following statements:
(a) Karikala Chola 1. Cowrie shells were used extensively by
(b) Senguttavan common people in India for small scale
(c) Elara economic transactions.
(d) Neduncheliyan 2. Coins with the Ujjain emblem were a
feature of Satavahana coins.
47) With reference to the Sangam literature, 3. Suvarnarupa, Rupyarupa and Sisarupa
consider the following statements: are coins of the Pandya Kingdom.
1. Sangam literature flourished under the
patronage of Pandyas. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Tolkappiyam gives details on the socio- correct?
political and economic conditions of the (a) 1 and 2 only
Sangam period. (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
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50) With reference to Bhagavatism, consider 53) In ancient India, the term Nilopitu referred
the following statements: to:
1. Bhagavatism originated in post-Maurya (a) Archives of Harsha’s period
times and centered around the worship (b) Taxation system of Cholas
of Vishnu or Bhagavata. (c) Districts of Satavahanas
2. The new religion was sufficiently liberal (d) Tribal ritual of South India
to attract foreigners, artisans and
merchants. 54) Consider the following statements:
1. Indian culture spread to South East
Which of the statements given above is/are Asia, majorly through the Brahmanical
correct? cults.
(a) 1 only 2. The rulers of Kamboja and Champa were
(b) 2 only Shaivites.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
51) Consider the following pairs:
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4. Priyadarshika - Harsha
55) With reference to the position of women in
the Rigvedic period, which of the following
How many of the pairs given above is/are are correct?
correctly matched?
1. They attended Sabha and Vidathas.
(a) Only one pair
2. Levirate was practiced.
(b) Only two pairs
3. Child marriage was common.
(c) Only three pairs
4. Widow remarriage was allowed.
(d) All four pairs
5. Polyandry existed.

52) With reference to ancient Indian history, the

term Ghatika referred to: Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) Center of learning
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) Merchant streets
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) System of time
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) Caravan traders
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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56) With reference to the exports of agri- 58) In which of the following countries is
products, consider the following Karakum Desert located?
statements:
(a) Kazakhstan
1. India has been a net exporter of agri-
(b) Tajikistan
products since the economic reforms
(c) Kyrgyzstan
began in 1991.
(d) Turkmenistan
2. Iran is the largest importer of basmati
59) Arrange the following states in the
rice from India. ascending order of the percentage of their
3. APEDA is a statutory body which is forest cover with respect to the total
geographical area of the state:
mandated with the responsibility of
1. Madhya Pradesh
export promotion and development of
2. Jharkhand
agricultural products.
3. Odisha
4. Tamil Nadu
Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Rajasthan
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below:
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57) With reference to the Commission of

Railway Safety, consider the following 60) With reference to Red Sanders, consider the
statements: following statements:

1. The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) 1. Red Sanders is endemic to Andhra

deals with matters pertaining to safety of Pradesh.

rail travel and train operations. 2. Successful conservation efforts resulted

2. It works under the administrative in the species being recently categorised

control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. into the ‘Near Threatened’ category in
the IUCN Red List.
3. Red Sanders, known for their strong
Which of the statements given above is/are
aromatic smell, are high in demand
incorrect?
across Asia.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(b) 2 only correct?

(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only
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61) With reference to ancient crafts and 64) With reference to foreign travelers who
technology, the term wootz referred to: visited India, consider the following pairs:
Travelers Visited during the
(a) A special type of cloth
reign of
(b) Metal polishing
1. Megasthenes - Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Indigenous sword
2. Fa Hien - Harshavardhana
(d) Indian steel
3. Deimachus - Bindusara

Which of the pairs given above is/are

62) Consider the following statements:
correctly matched?
1. The stories, poems and songs of
(a) 1 and 2 only
ordinary people were preserved as
(b) 2 and 3 only
collections in Jataka and Panchatantra.
(c) 3 only
2. Stories from Panchatantra were
(d) 1 and 3 only
illustrated in the railings of the stupa
and in the paintings of Ajanta. 65) With reference to Harappan Culture,
consider the following statements:
1. The Harappan's dietary practices
Which of the statements given above is/are
included a wide range of plant and
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their irrigation needs.
Which of the statements given above is/are
63) Consider the following pairs:
correct?
Posts Office
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Sandhi - Chief Judicial Officer
(b) 2 only
vigrahika
2. Sarthavaha - Leader of Merchant (c) 1, 2 and 3

Caravans (d) 2 and 3 only

3. Prathama - Chief Craftsman

kulika 66) Consider the following pairs:

Site Description
Which of the pairs given above is/are 1. Keezhadi - Sangam Age Urban
correctly matched? Settlement
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Rakhigarhi - Largest Harappan
(b) 2 and 3 only Settlement
(c) 3 only 3. Adichanallur - Iron Age Settlement
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Which of the pairs given above is/are 70) With reference to the Megalithic phase,
correctly matched? consider the following statements:

(a) 3 only 1. Megaliths are small stone tools used by

(b) 2 only the people belonging to this phase.

(c) 2 and 3 only 2. Megalithic people practiced advanced

(d) 1, 2 and 3 agriculture and the economy was

predominantly agricultural.

67) Which among the following is not a

Neolithic site? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Kurnool correct?
(b) Piklihal (a) 1 only
(c) Mehrgarh (b) 2 only
(d) Burzahom (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
68) Consider the following pairs:
71) Which of the following cannot be attributed
1. Divya Prabandham -Buddhist literature
to the growth of the Magadha Empire?
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(a) 1 and 2 only region.

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Iron mines in the region provided the
(c) 3 only essential resources for tools and
(d) 1, 2, and 3 weapons.
(d) Brahmaputra and its tributaries
69) With reference to the Chalcolithic Culture, provided a means of cheap and
consider the following statements: convenient line of communication.
1. It was a village economy.
2. They did not know the art of writing. 72) With reference to the Buddhist tripitakas,
3. They used burnt bricks. consider the following statements:
1. Vinaya Pitaka comprises of the rules
Which of the statements given above is/are and regulations of the monastic order.
not correct? 2. Abhidamma Pitaka deals with Buddha’s
(a) 1 and 2 only teachings.
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. Sutta Pitaka deals with philosophical
(c) 3 only aspects.
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Which of the statements given above is/are 75) With reference to Indian Music, consider
correct? the following statements:

(a) 1 only 1. Natyashastra is the earliest treatise on

(b) 1 and 2 only Indian Music.

2. Dhrupad is a form of Hindustani
(c) 3 only
Classical Music.
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Which of the statements given above is/are

73) Which of the following Indian items are
recognized with GI tags? not correct?

1. Kashmir Saffron (a) 1 only

2. Kerala Cashew (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Tawlhlohpuan
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Gulabi Meenakari
5. Manipuri Black Rice
76) With reference to millets, consider the
6. Ittar Bottles
following statements:
1. Millets are classified into major millets
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(c) 2, 4 and 6 only 3. Millets consume less water than rice.

(d) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only

Which of the statements given above is/are

74) With reference to Ancient Indian correct?
Philosophy, consider the following pairs:
1. Ajivikas - Makkhali Gosala (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. Samkhya - Kanada Rishi
(c) 2 only
3. Nyaya - Gautama
(d) 3 only

Which of the pairs given above are correctly

matched? 77) World Press Freedom Index is released by:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Amnesty International
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Reporters Without Borders
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) World Justice Project
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) United Nations Correspondents
Association

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78) With reference to the recently enacted 81) Which among the following Indian elements
Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, consider is not recognized as an Intangible Cultural
the following statements: Heritage by the UNESCO?
1. The Act bans commercial surrogacy. (a) Mudiyettu
2. A child born out of a surrogacy (b) Durga Puja in Kolkata
procedure will be deemed to be the (c) Buddhist chanting of Ladakh
biological child of the intending couple. (d) Kongthong whistling tradition
3. A surrogate mother can surrogate only
82) With reference to Indian paintings, consider
once in her lifetime.
the following statements:

Which of the statements given above are 1. The earliest evidence of painting belongs

correct? to Lower Paleolithic period.

2. Bagh Cave Paintings can be considered
(a) 1 and 2 only
as an extension of the Ajanta School.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(d) 1, 2 and 3 not correct?

(a) 1 only
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(d) Low-level light-weight radar characteristic paintings of which of the

following caves?

80) With reference to the Indian Desert Cat, (a) Jogimara Caves
consider the following statements: (b) Ellora Caves
1. It is predominantly a nocturnal (c) Ajanta Caves
creature. (d) Sittanavasal Caves
2. It is placed in the ‘Least Concern’
category of the IUCN Red List.
84) With reference to puppetry, consider the
following pairs:
3. The species is highly adaptable and can
1. Katputli - Rajastan
be found in forests as well as arid and
2. Yampuri - Bihar
semi-arid regions.
3. Gombeyatta - Karnataka
Which of the statements given above are
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
correct?
matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
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85) Which among the following is not an Indian 89) Consider the following statements:
floor design?
1. The National Emblem of India is an
(a) Chowkpurana
adaptation of the Lion Capital atop the
(b) Aipan
Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath.
(c) Muggulu
2. “Satyameva Jayate”, inscribed in the
(d) Warli
National Emblem, was taken from
Chandogya Upanishad.
86) Which among the following are celebrated Which of the statements given above is/are
as ‘New Year’ festivals?
correct?
1. Ugadi
(a) 1 only
2. Cheiraoba
(b) 2 only
3. Gudi Padwa
(c) Both 1 and 2
4. Onam
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Hori Habba

Select the correct answer using the code

90) Consider the following statements:
given below:
1. Vesara style combined the features of
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
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87) With reference to India’s culture and
tradition, what is Silambam?
(a) It is a traditional style of anklet worn by Which of the statements given above is/are

women of South India. correct?

(b) It is a dance-drama prevalent in the (a) 1 only

Coromandel Coast. (b) 2 only

(c) It is a modern and scientific martial art (c) Both 1 and 2

form of Tamil Nadu. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(d) It is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord

Siva. 91) Consider the following statements:
1. Narasimha group of temples marks the
88) Which among the following Harappan sites
is considered as the Manchester of Indus first stage of the development of temple
Valley Civilization? architecture in South India.
(a) Dholavira 2. Rajasimha group of temples paved way
(b) Lothal for real structural temples in place of
(c) Kalibangan rock-cut temples.
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Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the pair(s) given above is/are
correct? correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one pair
(b) 2 only (b) Only two pairs
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None of the above

92) With reference to the art and architectural

history of India, which of the following was 95) The Prime Minister recently inaugurated
constructed the earliest? the first phase of the ‘Shri Mahakal Lok’
corridor in Ujjain. Which one of the
(a) Raja Rani Temple, Bhubaneswar following statements is not correct
regarding the Mahakal temple?
(b) Mandagapattu Rock Cut Temple
(c) Shankhalipi inscription of Etah (a) It is the only jyotirlinga facing the South,

(d) Ramappa Temple while all the others face East.

(b) The shrine is revered as one the 18
Maha Shakti Peeth.
93) Which of the following dynasties belong to (c) It is located alongside the Prayag River.
the post-Gupta era?
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5. The Gurjaras of Rajasthan
last of the series of the 32 Kshatriya kings
6. The Vardhanas of Thaneswar and incorporated Kalinga to his extensive
empire, earning the name ‘Destroyer of
Kshtariyas’. Identify the ruler.
Select the correct answer using the codes (a) Chandragupta Maurya
given below: (b) Bimbisara
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Mahapadma Nanda
(b) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only (d) Ashoka
(c) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
97) With reference to Indian Archaelogy,
consider the following statements:
94) With reference to India’s tribal festivals, 1. Sir Alexander Cunningham is known as
consider the following pairs:
Festival Community the Father of Indian archaeology.
2. Sir John Hubert Marshall discovered the
1. Jonbeel Mela – Tiwa Community
ruins of the city of Harappa.
2. Mim kut Festival – Kuki community
3. The first discovery of rock paintings was
3. Tuluni Festival – Sumi community
made in India by Archibald Carlyle.

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Which of the statements given above is/ are

correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

98) Consider the following statements:

1. Infrared telescopes enable better
observations than optical telescopes.
2. The instruments on the James Webb
Space Telescope (JWST) see mainly in
the ultraviolet and visible part of the
spectrum.
3. The L1 point of the Earth-Sun system
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(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

99) The term ‘non- refoulement’, recently in

news, is related to which of the following?
(a) Space mission
(b) Refugees
(c) Cyber attacks
(d) None of the above

100) Which among the following is not a string

instrument?
(a) Manjira
(b) Tamboora
(c) Ektara
(d) Sarangi

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