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- 1.
Which among the following was the earliest drama of Kalidasa?
- A.
Vikramorvishiyam
- B.
Malvikagnimitram
- C.
Abhijnanshakuntalam
- D.
Kumarasambhava
Correct Answer
B. Malvikagnimitram -
- 2.
Which among the following is considered to be the official law book of the Guptas?
- A.
Manusmriti
- B.
Parashara Smriti
- C.
Yajnavalkya Smriti
- D.
Vyasa Smriti
Correct Answer
C. Yajnavalkya Smriti -
- 3.
Which among the following is not considered to be a Noble Truth as per the Buddhist Traditions?
- A.
Dukha
- B.
Dukha Samudaya
- C.
Dukha Bhanjana
- D.
Dukha Nirodha gaminipatha
Correct Answer
C. Dukha Bhanjana -
- 4.
The port of Tamralipti in the Gupta Era was located in which of the following parts of India?
- A.
North India
- B.
South India
- C.
Western India
- D.
Eastern India
Correct Answer
D. Eastern India -
- 5.
Most of the Greeks, Kushanas & Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism. This was because of the fact that ____?
- A.
Buddhism has risen and it eclipsed Hinduism
- B.
A policy of war and violence was to be renounced before embracing Buddhism
- C.
Hinduism was caste ridden and was not able to attract them
- D.
It was easy to access to Indian society by embracing Buddhism
Correct Answer
D. It was easy to access to Indian society by embracing Buddhism -
- 6.
What was the name of the silver coins issued by Guptas?
- A.
Karshapana
- B.
Rupaka
- C.
Dinara
- D.
Pana
Correct Answer
B. Rupaka -
- 7.
Who among the following was known to have worked in Medicine?
- A.
Saumilla
- B.
Sudraka
- C.
Shaunaka
- D.
Susruta
Correct Answer
D. Susruta -
- 8.
We find the coins of a very less known prince called Kacha. Kacha is considered to have been from which of the following dynasties?
- A.
Vakataka
- B.
Satavahna
- C.
Gupta
- D.
Kushans
Correct Answer
C. Gupta -
- 9.
Which of the following Chinese pilgrim gives account of the First Gupta Ruler?
- A.
Fa Hien
- B.
Huen Tsang
- C.
Itsing
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Itsing -
- 10.
Who among the following was the Russia born Buddhist Monk in Tibet was a study partner and close associate of the 13th Dalai Lama?
- A.
Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov
- B.
Agvan Dorzhiev
- C.
Anton Batagov
- D.
Tingdzin Dokshit
Correct Answer
B. Agvan Dorzhiev -
- 11.
Who among the following were also known as Tocharians?
- A.
Kushanas
- B.
Hunas
- C.
Greeks
- D.
Shakas
Correct Answer
A. Kushanas -
- 12.
In Greek texts, who among the following has been mentioned as Amitrochates?
- A.
Bimbisara
- B.
Bindusara
- C.
Kautilya
- D.
Ashoka
Correct Answer
B. Bindusara -
- 13.
“Niska ” was used as a medium of exchange, in which of the following periods?
- A.
Vedic period
- B.
Maurya Period
- C.
Gupta Period
- D.
Sangam Period
Correct Answer
A. Vedic period -
- 14.
Pravarasena-I is said to have performed all the seven sacrifices, viz. Agnistoma , Aptoryama, Vajapeya, Jyotishtoma, Brihaspatisava, Sadyaska and Ashvamedha. From which of the following dynasties, Pravarsena-I belonged to?
- A.
Abhira
- B.
Kalachuri
- C.
Vaktaka
- D.
Maitraka
Correct Answer
C. Vaktaka -
- 15.
In which of the following Buddhist councils, the Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas?
- A.
First Budhdist Council
- B.
Second Budhdist Council
- C.
Third Budhdist Council
- D.
Fouth Budhdist Council
Correct Answer
B. Second Budhdist Council -
- 16.
A village Porunthal came into the news as archeological excavations have established it one of the largest glass bead-manufacturing site in southern India dating back to 2nd century BC to 1st century AD. In which state Porunthal is located?
- A.
Karnataka
- B.
Tamil Nadu
- C.
Kerala
- D.
Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer
B. Tamil Nadu -
- 17.
The Palaeomagnetic results obtained from India indicated that in the past Indian Landmass Moved to _______?
- A.
Southwards
- B.
Northwards
- C.
Westwards
- D.
Southwards
Correct Answer
B. Northwards -
- 18.
Which among the following river is most described in Rig-Veda?
- A.
Sindhu
- B.
Chenab
- C.
Saraswati
- D.
Ganga
Correct Answer
A. Sindhu -
- 19.
Bring out the only incorrect statement:
- A.
Lothal was a port city
- B.
Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao discovered many harappan sites in India
- C.
Yajurveda is a collection of sacrificial formulae
- D.
Yajurveda mentions the battle of ten kings
Correct Answer
D. Yajurveda mentions the battle of ten kings -
- 20.
Bring out the only incorrect statement:
- A.
Brihadrath was the last ruler of mauryan Dynasty
- B.
Devabhuti was the last ruler of Sunga Dynasty
- C.
Ajatashatru was the last ruler of Haranyaka Dynasty
- D.
Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of Nanda Dynasty
Correct Answer
C. Ajatashatru was the last ruler of Haranyaka Dynasty -
- 21.
Which among the following Buddhist Text is considered to have been recorded by Buddha himself?
- A.
Dhammaghosa
- B.
Buddhaghosa
- C.
Dhammapada
- D.
Abhidhamma
Correct Answer
C. Dhammapada -
- 22.
Who among the following first postulated that ” All objects in the Physical Universe are reducible to a finite number of atoms”?
- A.
Maharishi Kapil
- B.
Maharishi Kanaad
- C.
Maharish Vyas
- D.
Maharishi Patanjali
Correct Answer
B. Maharishi Kanaad -
- 23.
Which among the following site has given an evidence that the people of Indus Valley Civilization were aware of tides ?
- A.
Suktagendor
- B.
Surkotda
- C.
Lothal
- D.
Kalibangan
Correct Answer
C. Lothal -
- 24.
Consider the following statements:
- The central theme of Kathopnishad is immortality
- The central theme of Mandukya Upnishad is Aum
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both 1 & 2
- D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer
C. Both 1 & 2 - 25.
Consider the following statements:
- Entire Smriti literature is Post Vedic Literature
- Entire Shruti Literature is Vedic Literature
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both 1 & 2
- D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer
A. 1 only - 26.
Who among the following established Mewar Kingdom in Rajasthan ?
- A.
Nagaditya
- B.
Shiladitya
- C.
Bappa Rawal
- D.
Mahdenra II
Correct Answer
C. Bappa Rawal -
- 27.
In which among the following , the first description about the Bhils , a tribe of Rajasthan was found?
- A.
Vedas
- B.
Brahmanas
- C.
Mahabharata
- D.
Puranas
Correct Answer
B. Brahmanas -
- 28.
The Bijak Inscription is related to which among the following kings?
- A.
Samudra Gupta
- B.
Ashoka
- C.
Pulkesin II
- D.
Chandra Gupta
Correct Answer
B. Ashoka -
- 29.
Which among the following sites has given the evidence of an earliest recorded “Earthquake”?
- A.
Kalibangan
- B.
Lothal
- C.
Surkotda
- D.
Harappa
Correct Answer
A. Kalibangan -
- 30.
Consider the following statements:
- Both Nalanda University and Vikramshila University Flourished during Pala Dynasty
- Both Nalanada University and Vikramshila University were destroyed by Khilji rulers
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both 1 & 2
- D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer
A. 1 only - 31.
The efforts of which among the following leaders were successful passing of the Bombay Primary Education Act?
- A.
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalanka
- B.
R. K. Shanmukham Chetty
- C.
Vitthal Bhai Patel
- D.
Govind Ballabh Pant
Correct Answer
C. Vitthal Bhai Patel -
- 32.
Who among the following leaders unsuccessfully introduced a Bill in the Imperial legislative Council to make compulsory primary education for children of 6-10 years in the British Era?
- A.
Womesh Chandra Banerjee
- B.
Gopal Krishna Gokhle
- C.
Mahadev Govind Ranade
- D.
Madan Mohan Malviya
Correct Answer
B. Gopal Krishna Gokhle -
- 33.
Consider the following:
- Indigo
- Opium
- Cotton
- A.
1 & 2 only
- B.
1 only
- C.
2 & 3 only
- D.
All of them
Correct Answer
A. 1 & 2 only - 34.
Which among the following was the most important reason behind the increased debt burden in India in the last 100 years of the British Rule?
- A.
Introduction of Guaranteed Railways
- B.
Introduction of Industries
- C.
British Capital Investment
- D.
Unjust Fiscal policies
Correct Answer
C. British Capital Investment -
- 35.
There were three people in the Indian National Congress whose influence and persuasion led to a sort of agreement between the INC and British , which led to talks between Gandhi and Lord Irwin, commonly known as Gandhi Irwin Pact. Who among the following 4 given options was not among these three?
- A.
Tej Bahadur Sapru
- B.
M R Jayakar
- C.
V S Srinivasa Shastri
- D.
Purshottam Das Tandon
Correct Answer
D. Purshottam Das Tandon -
- 36.
Consider the following recommendations of a committee in pre-independence era:
- Short term measure: 1 Primary health center per 40,000 population, 30 beds,3 Sub centers and 2 medical officers
- Long term programme:Primary health units with a 75 bedded hospital per 10,000 -20,000 population;secondary health units with 650 bedded hospital, Regional Health units with 2,500 beds
- A.
Jackson Committee
- B.
Bering Committee
- C.
Bhore Committee
- D.
None of them
Correct Answer
C. Bhore Committee - 37.
Till which of the following years, the appointments of the Civil Services were exclusively done by the Directors of the East India Company?
- A.
1833
- B.
1853
- C.
1857
- D.
1858
Correct Answer
B. 1853 -
- 38.
Which among the following event led the British government of Lord North to undertake a legislation to meet the situation and provide some form of legal government for the Indian possessions of the East India Company, which resulted in Regulating Act of 1773?
- A.
The Officers of East India Company were indulged in all sorts of corruption
- B.
East India Company was facing fierce resistance from the Native princes of India
- C.
The competition with the French East India Company had almost finished the business of British East India Company
- D.
East India Company had become almost insolvent
Correct Answer
D. East India Company had become almost insolvent -
- 39.
After which among the following events, the Cabinet Mission plan was thought to have become defunct?
- A.
Call for a Direct Action Day by Muslim League
- B.
Boycott of the Muslim Legue of the Constituent assembly
- C.
The formation of the Interim Government
- D.
Atlee’s Declaration
Correct Answer
D. Atlee’s Declaration -
- 40.
After the permanent settlement, what fraction of the revenue derived by the Zamindars to the Company was to be remitted?
- A.
50%
- B.
65%
- C.
76%
- D.
89%
Correct Answer
D. 89% -
- 41.
After the Hindustan Republican Association was renamed as Hindustan Socialist Republic Association, a central committee was formed. Who among the following was from Bihar in this central Committee?
- A.
Sukhdev
- B.
Kundanlal
- C.
P N Ghosh
- D.
Shiv Sharma
Correct Answer
C. P N Ghosh -
- 42.
About which of the following books, Mahatma Gandhi has said that “it brought about an instaneous and practical transformation in my life”?
- A.
Anna Karenina
- B.
War & Peace
- C.
Kingdom of God is within You
- D.
Unto this last
Correct Answer
D. Unto this last -
- 43.
A manifesto known as “Philosophy of the Bomb”, was brought out by which among the following organizations?
- A.
Ghadar Party
- B.
Hindustan Republic Association
- C.
Hindustan Socialist Republic Association
- D.
Jugantar
Correct Answer
C. Hindustan Socialist Republic Association -
- 44.
“There was only one genuine extremist in India and that was Mr. Tilak” Who among the following had made this remark in context with Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
- A.
Mahatma Gandhi
- B.
Moti Lal Nehru
- C.
Edwin Montague
- D.
Lord Hardinge
Correct Answer
C. Edwin Montague -
- 45.
“Only mad men outside lunatic asylums could think or talk of independence” Who among the following had made this remark in context with the budding idea of Swarajya?
- A.
Lord Hardinge
- B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- C.
Gopal Krishan Gokhle
- D.
Pheroz Shah Mehta
Correct Answer
C. Gopal Krishan Gokhle -
- 46.
Who among the following was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of Independence?
- A.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- B.
J B Kriplani
- C.
Dr. Bhimrao Amedkar
- D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Correct Answer
B. J B Kriplani -
- 47.
After the revolt of 1857, via the Government of India Act 1858, the Crown had assumed the direct responsibility for the Government of India. By this act, all legislative, administrative and Financial Powers came to be concentrated in which among the following?
- A.
Viceroy and Governor General
- B.
Viceroy’s and his council
- C.
Secretary of State for India and his council
- D.
Viceroy’s Council
Correct Answer
C. Secretary of State for India and his council -
- 48.
“Congress is in reality a Civil war without arms” Who among the following made the above remarks in regard to Congress?
- A.
Lord Dufferin
- B.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
- C.
Syed Ahamad Khan
- D.
Lord Curzon
Correct Answer
C. Syed Ahamad Khan -
- 49.
Consider the following facts about a pioneer social reformer of Maharastra:
- He is widely considered to be the first journalist and editor in Marathi Language.
- He started a weekly Bombay Darpan in 1832 and Digdarshan in 1840
- His many works include the books in history & math for children
- A.
Jagannath Sheth
- B.
Vishnu Shastri Bapat
- C.
Krishna Shahstri Chaplunkar
- D.
Balashastri Jambhekar
Correct Answer
D. Balashastri Jambhekar - 50.
Consider the following:
- French
- British
- Portuguese
- Dutch
- A.
1 & 2
- B.
2 & 3
- C.
3 & 4
- D.
1 & 4
Correct Answer
B. 2 & 3
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