1. Which one of the
following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
(a) Kakinada
(b)
Motupalli
(c)
Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d) Nelluru
Answer. B
2. With
reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1.
Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2.
Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly
momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1
and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
Answer. b
3. In the context of Indian history, the
principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
(a)
Division of the central legislature into two houses.
(b)
Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
(c) Having
two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
(d)
Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
Answer. d
4. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is
one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
(a) Ajanta
(b) Badami
(c) Bagh
(d)
Ellora
Answer. A
5. Consider the following pairs:
Traditions
Communities
1. Chaliha
Sahib Festival
— Sindhis
2. Nanda
Raj Jaat Yatra
— Gonds
3.
Wari-Warkari
— Santhals
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c) 1 and 3
only
(d) None of
the above
Answer. A
6. Which of
the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1.
Arasavalli
2.
Amarakantak
3.
Omkareshwar
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c) 1 and 3
only
(d) 1, 2
and 3
Answer. a
7. With
reference to the Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events :
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian
Navy
2. Quit India Movement
launched
3. Second Round Table
Conference
What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2
Answer. c
8. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?
(a) Define the jurisdiction
of the Central and Provincial Governments.
(b) Define the powers of the
Secretary of State for India.
(c) Impose censorship on
national press.
(d) Improve the relationship
between the Government of India and the Indian States.
Answer. d
9. Consider
the following pairs:
1. Radhakanta Deb — First
President of the British Indian Association
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu
Chetty —Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3. Surendranath Banerjee —
Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs
is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b
10. With
reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus
Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the
coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley
Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew
gold, silver, and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.
3. Rigvedic Aryans had
domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people
having been aware of this animal.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
11. With
reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1. It is a song and dance
performance.
2. Cymbals are the only
musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to
narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements
given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
Answer. b
12. Who
among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari
Settlement in India during the British rule?
1. Lord Cornwallis
2. Alexander Read
3. Thomas Munro
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. c
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