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Workbook

By S.K. Mishra, IAS (Retd.) & Manoj K. Jha

INDIAN HISTORY AND ART & CULTURE

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equality and justice indicated that he well

understood the significance of modern age.
3. He condemned oppressive practices of
Bengali Zamindars and demanded fixation
of maximum rents.

The above statements are related to which of

the social reformers?

(a) Swami Dayanand Saraswati

(b) Swami Vivekananda

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1. Consider the following causes of the failure of

revolt, 1857.
1. The eastern, southern and western parts of
India remained more or less unaffected.
2. Modern educated Indians viewed this revolt
as forward looking and disagreed that
British would usher an era of
modernization.
3. The rebels represented diverse elements
with common grievances and concepts of
current polities.
4. The lack of unity among Indians was
unavoidable at this stage of Indian history.

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Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 4
(d) All of the above

2. Identify the incorrect statements about the socio

religious reform movements.
(a) Religious reformation was the major and
exclusive concern of the socio-religious
reform movements.
(b) They were a defender of the basic and
universal principles of all religions.
(c) The evolution of an alternative culturalideological system and the regeneration of
traditional institution emerged as twin
concerns of these movements.
(d) The newly educated middle class were
inspired by the humanistic ideals of social
equality and equal worth of all
individuals.
3. Consider the following statements.
1. He demanded judicial equality between
Indians and Europeans and that trial be
held by jury.
2. His understanding of the international
character of the principles of liberty,
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(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

4. Which of the following were the actual parts

of the original plan of the Non-co-operation
movement?
1. Picketing of shops selling foreign cloth.
2. Boycott of Government schools and colleges.
3. Picketing of toddy shops.
4. Boycott of public transport and
communication system.
5. Boycott of law courts and dispensation of
justice through panchayats instead.
Codes:
(a) Only 1, 2 & 4
(b) Only 2, 3 & 5
(c) Only 1, 2 & 5
(d) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements are correct
about Jyotiba Phule.
1. He founded the satyasodhak samaj with
the leadership of samaj from lower and
upper castes.
2. The main aim of his movement was social
service and spread of education, specially
among girls.

3. His sarvajanik satyadharma and gulamgiri

became sources of inspiration for the
common masses.
4. He was also a crusade against child
marriage and polygamy.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1, 3 & 4
(d) All of the above

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 3 & 4
(d) All of the above
8. Assertion (A): The moderate phase of the
national movement had a narrow social base.
Reason (R): The early nationalists lacked
political faith in the masses.
Select the correct option:
(a) If both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly
explains (A).
(b) If both are correct but (R) does not explain
(A).
(c) If only (A) is true.

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6. Correctly match the following about the views

of the revolt 1857.
A. R. C. Majumdar 1. It is difficult to avoid
the conclusion that
the so-called First
National war of
Independence of
1857 is neither First,
nor National nor
war
of
Independence.
B. S. N. Sen
2. What began as a
fight for religion
ended as a war of
independence?
C. John Lawrence
3. . had a single
leader of ability
arisen among them
(the rebels), the
British must have
been lost beyond
redemption.
D. Stanley Wolpert 4. It was far more than
a meeting .yet
much less than a
first
war
of
independence.

4. Growth of confidence and self respect.

Codes:
(a) A (b) A (c) A (d) A -

9. What were the main aims and objectives of the

congress?
1. Politically educate people.
2. Develop and consolidate a feeling of
national unity.
3. Form an all India fund for political
agitation.
4. Campaign in Britain to vote for pro-India
party.
5. Develop and propagate an anti-colonial
nationalist ideology.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 2 & 5

(d) All of the above

10. Consider the following statement.

4,
3,
2,
1,

B
B
B
B

3,
2,
3,
2,

C
C
C
C

2,
4,
1,
3,

D
D
D
D

1
1
4
4

7. Which of the following factors led to the growth

of modern nationalism?
1. Political, Administrative and Economic
unification of the country.
2. Western thought and education.
3. Impacts of contemporary movements
worldwide.
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(d) If only (R) is true.

1. Revolutionary terrorism was a by-product

of the process of the growth of militant
nationalism in India.
2. Their programmes included organizing
military conspiracies with expectation of
help from the enemies of Britain.
3. They were most successful with full mass
support in Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 3
(d) None of the above
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Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 4
(d) None of the above

Codes:
(a) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A
(b) 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - C
(c) 3 - B, 4 - A, 1 - C
(d) 4 - A, 3 - B, 2 - C
15. Why the congress finally agreed on Khilafat
question?
1. They felt that this was a golden opportunity
to cement Hindu Muslim unity and to bring
Muslim masses into the national movement.
2. The congress was losing faith in
constitutional struggle.
3. Orientation of the national movement
turned to the masses permanently.
4. The congress was aware that the masses
were eager to give expression to their
discontent.

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12. What were the favourable atmosphere that led

to the reunion of extremists to congress in
Lucknow session?
1. Annie Besant and Tilak had made vigorous
attempts for the reunion.
2. The death of two Moderates Gokhale and
Ferozshah Mehta facilitated the reunion.
3. Both the moderates and extremists realized
that the split had led to political inactivity.

4. Bardoli Satyagraha

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11. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary
group stationed in North America.
2. Their programme was to organize
assassination of officials, publish antiimperialist literature, procure arms and
bring about a simultaneous revolt in all
British colonies.
3. Their plans were encouraged by two
events-Komagata Maru incident and
outbreak of First World War.
4. Defence of India Act was passed primarily
to smash the movement.

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Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2
(d) All of the above
13. The following statement is related to which of
the following great personalities of India.
"The Montford Reforms .were only a method
of further draining India of her wealth and of
prolonging her servitude".
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Madan Mohan Malyiya
(c) M. K. Gandhi
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
14. Correctly match the following:
1. Ahmadabad Mill A. First NonStrike
Cooperation
2. Champaran

B. First Hunger strike

Satyagraha
3. Kheda Satyagraha C. First Civil
Disobedience
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Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
(d) All of the above

16. Consider the following achievement about the

Swarajist activity in councils.
1. They outvoted the Government several
times even on matters relating to budgetary
grants.
2. They supported the peasants cause in
Bengal and also got support among Muslim
members who were pro-peasant.
3. Vithalbhai Patel was elected speaker of
central Legislative Assembly.
4. A noteworthy achievement was the defeat
of the Public Safety Bill.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4
(d) All of the above
17. What were the impacts of appointment of
Simon Commission on Indian politics?
1. It gave a stimulus to radical forces
demanding not just complete independence

but major socio-economic reforms on

socialist lines.
2. The challenge of Lord Birkenhead to Indian
politicians to produce on agreed
constitution was accepted by various
political sections.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1

(b) Both 1 & 2

(c) Either 1 or 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

18. What were the major decisions taken during

Lahore congress session?
1. LWC authorized to launch a programme
of civil disobedience including non-payment
of taxes.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4
(d) All of the above
21. Consider the following statement.
1. Chalcolithic Age in India was marked by
the use of copper and stone.
2. Microlith is the tool marked in Paleolithic
Age.
3. The earlist known agrarian settlement in
the Indian subcontinent come from the west
of the Indus system.

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2. That the congress should have majority

representation at the Round Table
Conference.

2. The act introduced dyarchy at the

provincial level.
3. It made a provision for establishment of a
Federal court.
4. The Act also provided a rigid constitution
to which the right of amendment was
reserved with the British Parliament.

3. Complete independence declared as the aim

of the congress.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

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4. Jan 26, 1930 fixed as the first Independence

day to be celebrated everywhere.

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(d) All of the above

19. What were the programmes Gandhiji launched

for Civil Disobedience Movement?
1. Government servants can resign from their
office.
2. Lawyers can give up their practice.
3. Boycott of legislative councils, schools etc.
4. Foreign liquor and cloth shops can be
picketed.
5. Paying takes can be refused wherever we
have requisite strength.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1, 2, 3 & 4 (b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5 (d) All of the above
20. Consider the following statements about Govt.
of India Act 1935.
1. It introduced the provincial autonomy and
provided for an all India federation.
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Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
(d) None of the above

22. Identify the incorrect statement.

1. The Izaredari system was introduced by
Cornwallis.
2. The system was introduced in Bengal only.
3. This system was coterminous with the
farming system in which right of collecting
revenue of a particular area was auctioned
to the highest bidder
4. The Izaredar squeezed the poor peasants
and paid to the company saving his profit.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All of the above
23. Consider the following statements.
1. The earliest traces of civilization in the
Indian subcontinent are to be found in
places along or close to the Indus River.
2. The Indus valley people domesticated
animals and harvested various crops.
3. They had also merchant class engaged in
extensive trading.
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4. The Indus valley people developed

agriculture on a large scale and also
practiced canal irrigation.

secondary occupation.
3. The term for war in the Rigveda is gavisthi
or search for cows.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All of the above

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(d) All of the above
24. Which of the following were the features of the
Harappan houses?
1. Rectangular houses
2. Widespread use of wood
3. Brick-dried bathrooms and wells
4. Most of the houses had central court yard.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are

incorrect?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) None of the above

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 2 & 3

28. What is theravali in Jainism?

(a) It contains rules for the ascetics namely the
rules for the rainy reason.
(b) The second section of the Jain Kalpasutra
containing a list of schools (gana) and their
heads etc.
(c) The code of conduct prescribed for the
monks.
(d) None of the above.

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(d) All of the above

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25. Correctly match the following

1. Surkotada
A. The largest Indus
site
2. Chanhudaro
B. Discovery of
husk
3. Mohenjodaro
C. Only Indus site
where the remains
of a horse have
actually been
found.
4. Rangpur
D. The only Indus city
without a citadel.
Codes:
(a) 1 - C, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - B
(b) 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B
(c) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D
(d) 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - C

26. Consider the following statement about

Rigvedic Period.
1. The women enjoyed the equal status like
men and they received upanayana and
education, study of Vedas etc.
2. The Rigvedic economy was primarily
agriculture where pastoral was their
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27. Consider the following statements about later

Vedic period.
1. The society had been rigidly divided into
four main caste divisions.
2. Women were highly respected and
participated in all religious and political
activities independently.
3. Prajapati the creator or Brahma occupied
the supreme position in the religion.

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(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

29. Which of the following statements about third

Buddhist council is/are true?
1. It was presided over by the elder
Moggaliputta Tissa.
2. Its purpose was to settle the disputes arising
out of rival claims to authority.
3. It was under the patronage of Asoka.
4. Its proceeding were conducted in Pali.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1 & 4
(d) All of the above
30 Consider the following statement.
1. Ashoka's dhamma was neither a way of
life, code of conduct nor a set of principles
to be adopted and practiced by the people
at a large but a new religion and a new
political philosophy.

2. Its contents were so broad and

humanitarian that no cultural group or
religious sect could object to its propagation
by Asoka.
3. Ashoka gave a new meaning and
significance to the concept by humanizing
it.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly
explains (A).
(b) Both (A) & (R) are true but (R) is not correct
explanation of (A).
(c) If only (A) is true.
(d) If only (R) is true.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
(d) All of the above

1. Vivekananda was a great humanist and

used
Ramakrishna
Mission
for
humanitarian relief and social work.
2. He was for using technology and modern
science in the service of mankind.
3. He advocated that God, soul and matter
were distinct and eternal entities and every
individual had to work out his own
salvation.

A, 2 - B,
A, 2 - B,
B, 2 - A,
B, 2 - A,

3
3
3
3

E, 4 - D
C, 4 - D
D, 4 - E
E, 4 - C

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Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 -

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31. Correctly match the following during Mauryan

Empire.
Tax
Source
1. Ayudhiya
A. Supply of soldiers
2. Nishkramya
B. Export duty
3. Prakriya
C. Royalty
4. Vaidharanya
D. Countervailing
duties
E. Import duty

34. Consider the following statements.

32. Identify the incorrect statement

(a) Mauryas issued coins mostly of silver and
a few copper pieces of metal in various
shapes, sizes and weights.
(b) They also have one or more symbols of
elephant, the tree in the railing symbol and
the mountain punched on them.
(c) They enable us to know the economic
conditions of the Mauryan period.
(d) They can easily be ascribed to particular
Mauryan king.
33. Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): During the Sangam Age the
custom of sati was practiced universally by the
people.
Reason (R): The heroism and devotion of the
sati were applauded greatly by the Sangam
people.
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4. The mission does not consider itself to be a

sect of Hinduism.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 2 & 4

(d) All of the above

35. Consider the following statements about the

Indo-Greeks.
1. They were the first to issue coins which
can be attributed to particular kings with
certainty.
2. They were the first who issued gold coins
in India.
3. They introduced Hellenistic art features in
the north-west which in turn facilitated the
rise of Gandhara School of art.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
(d) All of the above
36. Select the correct chronology of the foreigners
invading north-western India.
(a) Greeks, Parthians, Sakas, Kushanas
(b) Sakas, Parthan, Kushanas, Greeks
(c) Parthian, Greeks, Kushanas, Sakas
(d) Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushanas
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37. Correctly match the following

Books
Authors
1. Devichandraguptam A. Vishakhadatta
2. Kavyamimamsa
B. Rajasekhara
3. Kadambari
C. Ban
4. Mrichchakatika
D. Sudraka
5. Brihat Samhita

B, 2 - C,
A, 2 - B,
A, 2 - B,
D, 5 - B,

3
3
3
3

A,
C,
D,
D,

5
4
4
5

(a) Bhumisparsa mudra

(b) Dharmachakra mudra
(c) Dhyana mudra
(d) Abhaya mudra
41. Alauddin Khilji introduced the military reforms
to achieve his various targets. Consider the
following statements related to it.

D
D
C
A

1. Branding of horses
2. Descriptive roll of soldiers
3. Regular muster of the army
4. Organization of army on the decimal
system
5. Abolition of Iqta of royal troopers.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 1, 2, 3 & 5

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38. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Gupta empire consisted of directly
administered areas and areas ruled
autonomously by feudal chiefs and
tributary kings.
2. The directly administered areas were
divided into provinces, called desa or
bhukti.
3. The provinces were further subdivided into
districts called pradesa or vishaya.
4. The Guptan administration was a highly
centralized administration with a large
bureaucracy.

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Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 -

40. The well-known seated figure of fasting

Siddhartha of Gandhara School is depicted with
hands in

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
(d) All of the above
39. Consider the following statement.
1. He led a military expedition to the Ganga
valley and constructed a new capital
Gangaikonda- Cholapuram and a new
temple in celebration of the expedition.
2. He sent two diplomatic missions to China
for political as well as commercial purposes.
3. He raised the empire to the position of being
the most extensive and respected state of
his time.
To which of ruler of the Chola Empire does the
above statements belong?
(a) Rajendra I
(b) Rajaraja
(c) Rajendra II
(d) Vijayalaya
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(c) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5

(d) All of the above

42. Correctly match the following.

1. Amir Munshi

A. Head of record
department

2. Barid -i-Mumalik

B. Head of
intelligence
department

3. Sadr-us-Sudur

C. Head of religious
department

4. Mustauf-i-MumalikD. Auditor General

5. Mushrif-i-Mumalik E. Accountant
General
Select the correct code:
(a) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - E, 5 - D
(b) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D, 5 - E
(c) 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - E, 4 - D, 5 - B
(d) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E
43. Consider the following statements about
Firozshah Tughlaq.
1. He
established
Diwan-i-Khairat
(department for poor and needy people)
and Diwan-i-Bundagan (department of
slaves)

2. He also established a hospital described

variously as Darul-shifa, Bimaristan or
Shifa Khana.
3. He abolished the Iqtadari System.
4. He imposed the Jaziya on the Brahmins for
the first time.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
(d) All of the above

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 2, 3 & 4
(b) Only 1, 2 & 3
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
(d) All of the above
47. Consider the following statement about the
Mansab System during the Mughal period.
1. The mansab system indicated the status of
its holder (mansabdar) & it also fixed his
pay and the number of troops with horses
and equipment to be maintained by him.
2. The mughal mansab system included all
public services like military, civil and
financial including the judiciary.

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44. Consider the following features about

Vijaynagar?
1. The large number and prominence of pillars
and piers and complicated manner in
which they were sculptured are some of its
distinct features.
2. The horse was the most common animal to
be depicted on the pillars.
3. They have a mandapam or open pavilion
with a raised platform generally.
4. In the Vijaynagar temple the central part
was occupied by garbhgriha the sanctum
cell where the presiding deity was installed.

2. He defeated the Gajpati ruler of Orissa and

conquered the whole of Telangana.
3. Eight eminent luminaries in literature
known as ashtadiggajas were at his court.
4. He took several measures to prohibit the
evil practice of human sacrifice.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(a) Only 1 & 4
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 2
(d) None of the above

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45. Consider the following statements.

1. The Bhakti Movement arose out of certain
socio-economic conditions aiming at the
upliftment of the unprivileged and
oppressed sections of the society.
2. The Bhakti Movements were the products
of a transitional society when a number of
changes were taking place on the political
economic and social fronts.
3. The Bhakti saints mostly belonged to upper
section of society.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All of the above
46. Which of the following statements about
Krishna Deva Raya of Vijaynagar Empire?
1. He was successful in suppressing the
rebellion of the chieftain of ummatur and
created
a
new
province
with
Seringapatnam as the capital.
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Which of the above statement(s) is/are

incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

48. Different measures taken by Sher Shah to

improve trade and commerce include:
1. Construction of rest houses along the roads
for the convenience of the travellers and
traders.
2. Issued fine coins of gold, silver and copper
of uniform standard.
3. Collection of custom duties and tolls at
several places all through the empire.
4. Making the local headmen and zamindars
responsible for the loss of the goods of
merchants in transit.
5. Buildings several new roads and restoration
of all old ones.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1, 2 3 & 4 (b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5 (d) All of the above
49. Consider the following economic reforms of
Tipu Sultan.
1. He was the only Indian ruler to have
understood the importance of economic
strength as the foundation of military
strength.
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2. His reforms also include attempts to

introduce modern industries by importing
foreign experts and extending state support
to many industries.

52. Which of the following helped in the spread of

material culture under Mauryas?
1. Administrators
2. Traders

3. He sent ambassadors to a number of

countries to develop foreign trade.

3. Jain monks
4. Buddhist monk

4. Introduced new system of coinage, new

seales of weights and measures.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 2, 3 & 4
(b) Only 3 & 4
(c) Only 2 & 4
(d) All of them

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 3 & 4

(d) None of the above

50. The treaty of Seringapatam signed by Tipu and

Cornwallis contained:
1. Surrender of almost half of Tipu's
territories, which were to be shared among
the English, the Nizam and the Marathas.
2. Stationing of
Seringapatam.

British

resident

at

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3. Sending two of his sons by Tipu as hostages

to the British camp.

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3

(d) All of the above

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51. Correctly match the following.

1. Diwan-i-Risalat
A. Department of
Ecclesiastical
Affairs
2. Diwan-i-Insha
B. Military
Department
3. Diwan-i-Wazarat C. Finance
Department
4. Diwan-i-Aez
D. Agriculture
Department
5. Diwan-i-kohi
E. Department of
slaves
6. Diwan-i-Bandagani F. Department of
records and
correspondence
Codes:
(a) 1 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 -

F, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - B, 6 - D
A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - B, 5 - D, 6 - E
A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E, 6 - B
B, 2- A, 3 - D, 4 - F, 5 - C, 6 - E

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53. The Battle of Buxar made British an

unchallengeable power in North India.
Consider the following statements as being the
reasons for the battle1. The servants of company were indulged in
abuse of dastaks in inland trade and not
paying duty.
2. Mir Kasim abolished all inland duties to
place Indian merchants on the same footing
as the English, which angered the British.

OR
E

(a) Only 1 & 4

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

54. Which among the following was not a demand

of the participants in the Royal Indian Navy
Uprising (1946)?
(a) Equal pay for both Indian and white sailors.
(b) Release of INA and other political prisoners.
(c) Arrest of the British Prime Minister.
(d) Indianization of the Navy.
55. Consider the following statements about
Kathakali dance form :
1. It originated in the area of southwestern
India now known as the state of Karnataka.
2. Colours are used on faces to convey the
shade and mood of character.
3. Props are heavily used to suggest the
scenes.
4. The dance form uses remarkable use of eye
movements and expressions.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 1 & 2
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) Only 2, 3 & 4

60. Consider the following statements reagarding

Gandhara School of Arts:
1. Gandhara school of arts focused more on
inner beauty and facial emotions rather
than bodily features and external beauty.
2. Gandhara school of arts made extensive use
of local sand-stones.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

57. Consider the following statements about

Jainism and select the correct statement(s):
1. Before Mahavira, there were 22
thirthankaras, Parshvanath being the last.
2. The Jains believe in transmigration of souls
and the concept of nirvana.
3. Jainism believes in avoidance of all forms
of extremes of life.

61. Consider the following statements about temple

styles in India:
1. NAGARA style temples have curvilinear
towers as against DRAVIDIAN temples
which have truncated pyramids.
2. The cruciform ground plan constitute the
fundamental characteristic of a Dravidian
temple.

OR
E

56. Consider the following statements about the

categories of Musical instruments known in
India:
1. Avanaddha are wind instruments in which
vibration of air columns produces sound.
2. Ghana vadya includes matki, ghatam and
ghungroo.

SC

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) Only 1 and 3

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58. The Montagu's Declaration of 20th August 1917

contained
1. Increasing association of Indians in every
branch of administration.
2. Gradual development of self-government
institutions.
3. Realization of responsible government
independent of the British Empire.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All of the above
59. Consider the following statements about Ajanta
and Ellora caves near Aurangabad in
Maharashtra:
1. Ajanta caves consists of three styles of
architecture - Buddhist, Jain and
Brahmanical.
2. These caves belong to the period of
Chalukya and Rashtrakuta kings who ruled
over Deccan India.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

62. Consider the following statements about stupas

in India:
1. From the time of Vedic Aryans, the stupas
were an object of cult worship.
2. In Buddhist art and religion, the stupas in
modern time were accepted as representing
Buddha himself.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
63. Which of the following are traditional styles of
paintings in India1. Pattachitra
2. Chanderi
3. Kalamkari
4. Ikat
5. Madhubani
Select the correct codes:
(a) Only 1, 2 & 5
(b) Only 1, 3 & 5
(c) Only 3 & 5
(d) Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
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64. Consider the following differences between

Bharatnatyam and Kathak and select the
correct difference :

2. Hunter Education Commission (1882-83)

favored English language for education at
all levels and was against the use of
vernacular language as a medium of
education at any level.
3. Sergeant Plan of Education (1944)
recommended for free, universal and
compulsory education for children of 6-11
years of age.

(1) Bharatnatyam involves mudras and hip

movement whereas hip movement is not
allowed in Kathak.
(2) Bharatnatyam is performed throughout in
standing postures whereas Kathak is
performed more in sitting posture.
(3) Bharatnatyam involves bent knee postures
whereas there is no knee bending in
Kathak.
Select the correct code:
(b) Only 2

(c) Only 1 and 2

(d) Only 1 and 3

65. Match the correct works of the following

Indians:
1. Cataract operation

B. Aryabhata

2. Decimal system

C. Sushruta

3. Ashtadhyayi

D. Varahmihir

4. Brihatsamhita

Select the correct code:

(b) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

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66. Which of the statements given below are correct

about Buddhism :
1. Mahayana is the old puritan school of
Buddhism, in which certain things
associated with Buddha were worshipped
as his symbols.
2. Kanishka was a great patron of Mahayana
school of Buddhism.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

67. Choose the correct statements about the

development of education in India during
British rule:
1. Woods dispatch of 1854 headed by Charles
Wood is considered to be "Magna Carta"
of English education in India.
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: G. Subramaniya
Iyer

3. Sudharak

: G. K. Gokhale

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2

(c) Only 2 & 3

(d) Only 1, 2 & 3

69. Consider the following statements about the

Anglo- French rivalry in Carnatic :

(a) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

(d) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

2. Swadesamitran

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly

matched?

SC

A. Panini

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E

68. Consider the following pairs:

1. Indian Mirror
: Dadabhai Naoroji

(a) Only 1

(c) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 1 & 3
(c) Only 2 & 3
(d) All of the above

1. First Carnatic War clearly showed the

French superiority on land under the
command of Dupleix.
2. During the second Carnatic War, Dupleix
with his success in expansionist policy, was
awarded by French government and given
more control and money for the purpose.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

70. With reference to Wavell Plan, consider the

following statements:
1. As per the plan, the Commander -in-chief
of the armed forces would be Indian.
2. The department of external affairs would
be in the hands of British.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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71. Warren Hastings can be considered as the father

of administrative reforms in India. Which of
the following is correct about him?
1. Warren Hastings started duel system in
India where company acquired real powers
while the responsibility for administration
rested on shoulders of Nawab of Bengal.
2. During his period, the company appointed
its own officers called Collectors to manage
revenue affairs.
3. During Warren Hastings, Supreme Court
was setup at Calcutta competent to try all
'British Subjects'.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
74. The main features of Mughal painting include:
1. The Mughal pictures were small in size and
hence are known as 'miniature painting'.
2. A keen depreciation of nature was another
characteristic of the Mughal School.
3. Remarkable excellence achieved by the
Mughal school in portrait painting.
4. Excellence of the Mughal artists in colour
compostion.

OR
E

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All of the above

73. Consider the following statements about

Permanent Settlement of Bengal 1793 :
1. It started a system of farming estates to
highest bidders with decennial settlements.
2. It divided the society into two hostile
classes namely the zamindars and the
tenants.

GS

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72. Which of the following statements is/are correct

about the Cornwallis Code formulated in 1793?
1. Cornawallis code divested the collector of
all judicial and magisterial powers and left
him with the duty of administration of
revenue.
2. A new class of officer called District Judge
was created to preside over the District Civil
Court.
3. The distinction between revenue and civil
cases was abolished and the new Diwani
courts were competent to try all civil cases.
Select the correct code:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All of the above

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3
(b) Only 2, 3 & 4
(c) Only 1, 2 & 4
(d) All of the above
75. Mahatma Gandhi's first attempt at leading an
all-India struggle was his call for a Satyagraha
against which one of the following?
(a) The Public Safety Bill
(b) Rowlatt Act
(c) The Government of India Act, 1919
(d) The Trade Disputes Act

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