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HPPSC Inspector Prelims Exam - English

Duration: 60 · Questions: 140 · Max Marks: 140 · Language: 3

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General Studies

1
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
2
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A.Ministry of Finance 
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
3
Devaluation of a currency means
  1. A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
  2. B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
  3. C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
  4. D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
4
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
            1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
            2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
            3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 2
  4. D.1,2 and 3
5
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
  1. A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
  2. B.Indira Mahila Yojna
  3. C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
  4. D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
6
What is Net National Product
  1. A.the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
  2. B.the money value of annual service generation in the economy
  3. C.the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
  4. D.The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
7
National income is the 
  1. A.net national product at market price
  2. B.net national product at factor cost
  3. C.net domestic product at market price
  4. D.net domestic product at factor cost
8
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
  1. A.financial system            
  2. B.tax system
  3. C.patents and copyrights  
  4. D.Public sector undertakings
9
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
  1. A.2nd plan
  2. B.3rd plan
  3. C.5th plan
  4. D.6th plan
10
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
  1. A.sales tax           
  2. B.custom tax
  3. C.excise tax         
  4. D.income tax
11
Which of the following estimates the National Income in India
  1. A.National Income Committee
  2. B.Planning Commission
  3. C.Reserve Bank Of India
  4. D.Central Statistical Organisation
12
India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in
  1. A.April 1951         
  2. B.April 1955
  3. C.April 1957         
  4. D.April 1978
13
11th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year
  1. A.2008     
  2. B.2009
  3. C.2010     
  4. D.2012
14
Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct
  1. A.treat urban waste water by 2011-12
  2. B.Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
  3. C.attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
  4. D.increase forest and tree cover by 15% points
15
Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council
  1. A.President
  2. B.Prime Minister
  3. C.Finance Minister
  4. D.Commerce Minister
16
Persons below the poverty line in Indian are classified as such based on wheather
  1. A.they belong to agriculture labourer household and the scheduled caste/trive social group
  2. B.they get work for a prescribed minimum number of days in a year
  3. C.they are entitled to a minimum prescribed food basket
  4. D.their daily waged fall below the prescribed minimum wages
17
Which of the following Committee’s recommendations are being followed for estimating proverty line in India
  1. A.Dutt committee
  2. B.Lakdawala committee
  3. C.Cheliah Committee
  4. D.Chakravorty Committee
18
In which year India adopeted liberal and free market principles
  1. A.1975                 
  2. B.1981
  3. C.1991                 
  4. D.2000
19
Consider the following statements
1. There is persistent investment over time only in select locals
2. some areas are agro climatically less conductive to development
3. some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and
4. some areas have faced continous political instability
            Which of the above statements are correct
  1. A.1,2 and 3          
  2. B.1,2 and 4
  3. C.1,3 and 4          
  4. D.2,3 and 4
20
When was first human development report of India issued
  1. A.April 2001         
  2. B.March 2000
  3. C.June 2002
  4. D.April 2002
21
How many censuses have been carried out since independence
  1. A.5
  2. B.6
  3. C.7          
  4. D.8
22
For which year the latest census is being conducted in India
  1. A.2001                 
  2. B.2010
  3. C.2012     
  4. D.2011
23
Which of the following are the features of 12th Five Year Plan -
        1. Average growth target has been set up 8.2%
        2. Areas of main thrust are infrastructure, health  and education
        3. it seeks to achieve 4% agriculture sector growth during five year period
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 2
  3. C.1 and 3
  4. D.1,2, and 3
24
The period of 12th Five Year Plan 
  1. A.2007-12
  2. B.2008-13
  3. C.2010-15
  4. D.2012-17
25
A closed economy is an economy in which
  1. A.the money supply is fully controlled       
  2. B.deficit financing takes place
  3. C.only exports take place
  4. D.neither exports nor imports take place
26
Consider the following statements
            1. a plan for the current year which includes the annual budget
            2. a plan for a fixed number of years, say 34, and 5
            3. it is revised every year as per requirements of the economy
            4. A perspective plan for 10,15 or 20 years
            Which of the above are correct
  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.1 and 3
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.1,2,3 and 4
27
In the context of Indian Economy consider the following pairs
            Term                                                                 Most Appropriate Description
1. Melt Down                                                     Fall in stock prices
2. Recession                                                     Fall in growth rate
3. Slow down                                                    Fall in GDP
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 3
  4. D.1,2 and 3
28
Deficit finacing means that the government borrows money from the 
  1. A.IMF       
  2. B.RBI
  3. C.Local bodies     
  4. D.Big Businessmen
29
In the context of India’s Five Year Plan a shift in the pattern of industrialization with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in
  1. A.4th plan
  2. B.6th plan
  3. C.8th plan
  4. D.10th plan
30
Which of the following is/are an indicator of the financial health of a country
   1. GDP                          2. PPP
   3. FDI in a year                     
  1. A.only 1   
  2. B.only 2
  3. C.only 3
  4. D.1,2 and 3
31
Which statement is correct for Indian Planning Commission
  1. A.Members and vice chairman of it do not have fixed working duration
  2. B.it is not defined in Indian Constitution
  3. C.Members do not require any minimum education
  4. D.all of these
32
__________ is the exofficio chairman of Planning Commission and National Development Council
  1. A.Prime Minister
  2. B.President
  3. C.Finance Minister            
  4. D.Commerce Minister
33
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of contribution of different sectors to the Gross Domestic Product of India
  1. A.services Industry- Agriculture
  2. B.Services- Agriculture-Industry
  3. C.Industry-Services-Agriculture
  4. D.Industry-Agriculture-Services
34
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Planning Commission of India
  1. A.Assessment of the material ,capital and human resources of the country
  2. B.formulation of plans for the most effective and balanced utilization of country’s resources
  3. C.public cooperation in national development
  4. D.preparation of annual budget of the country and collection of taxes to raise capital for the implementation of the plan
35
Who among the following was the first Chairman of the Planning Commisison
  1. A.Rajendra Prasad
  2. B.Jawahar Lal Nehru
  3. C.Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel
  4. D.J.B.Kriplani
36
Which of the statements given below is/are correct
            1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan
            2. The Planning Commission in India is a constitutional body
  1. A.1 only   
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.both 1 and 2     
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
37
The 11th Five Year Plan strategy to raise agricultural output envisages which of the following
            1. Greater attention to land reforms
            2. double the rate of growth of irrigated area
            3. promote animal husbandary and fishery
            4. interest free credit to the farmers
            Select the correct answer
  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1,2 and 3          
  4. D.2 and 4
38
What is the period of 11th Five Year Plan
  1. A.2006-11
  2. B.2007-12
  3. C.2008-13
  4. D.2009-14
39
In which one of the following Five Year Plan the actual growth performance in India in respect of GDP was less than the target set
  1. A.6th Five Year Plan
  2. B.7th Five Year Plan
  3. C.8th Five Year Plan          
  4. D.9th Five Year Plan
40
Who of the following was the author of the chapter on 'Objectives of planned development' for the 3rd  Five Year Plan
  1. A.Morarji Desai     
  2. B.C.D.Deshmukh
  3. C.Jawahar Lal Nehru                     
  4. D.Lal Bahadur Shashtri
41
During which five year plan was the total expenditure on agriculture the highest
  1. A.1st five year plan
  2. B.2nd five year plan
  3. C.3rd five year plan            
  4. D.4th five year plan
42
What is the correct sequence of the following strategies used for five year plan in India
            1. balanced growth                                        2. Rehabilitation of the economy
            3. industrial development
  1. A.1,3,2
  2. B.2,1,3
  3. C.2,3,1                 
  4. D.3,2,1
43
The steel plants at Durgapur, bhilai and Rourkela were established during the period of
  1. A.1st five year plan            
  2. B.2nd five year plan
  3. C.3rd five year plan
  4. D.4th five year plan
44
The second five year plan laid more stress upon
  1. A.agriculture         
  2. B.industrialization
  3. C.removing poverty
  4. D.self reliance
45
In which of the five year plan preference ws given to the weaker sections of the society
  1. A.2nd
  2. B.3rd
  3. C.4th         
  4. D.5th
46
Which one fo the following Five year plan recognized human development as the core of all developmental efforts
  1. A.the 3rd five year plan                  
  2. B.the 5th five year plan
  3. C.the 6th five year plan      
  4. D.the 8th five year plan
47
The growth rate of agricultural production was negative in the 
  1. A.first plan
  2. B.second plan
  3. C.third plan
  4. D.fourth plan
48
The basic feature of the Rolling Plans was that 
  1. A.major development projects were to be completed in the stipulated period
  2. B.revision of the achievements of previous year
  3. C.annual fluctuations in prices and major economic developments could be considered while fixing targets
  4. D.no financial target except in the term of annual plans was envisaged
49
A rolling plan was a plan for
  1. A.one year           
  2. B.three year
  3. C.five year
  4. D.year to year basis
50
The strategy of Rolling Plan was adopted during the Prime Ministership of
  1. A.Lal Bahadur Shastri
  2. B.Indira Gandhi
  3. C.Morarji Desai     
  4. D.Rajiv Gandhi

General Awareness

1
What is the name of the new generation nuclear capable missile tested by the DRDO?
  1. A.Agni-P (Prime)                   
  2. B.Bhim
  3. C.Arjun-P (Prime)                 
  4. D.Bharat
2
Which state government implements Chief Minister Dalit Empowerment Programme?
  1. A.Andhra Pradesh 
  2. B.Telangana 
  3. C.Tamil Nadu
  4. D.Bihar
3
NERAMAC, which was seen in the recent stimulus package, is associated with which sector?
  1. A.Agriculture            
  2. B.Health
  3. C.Tourism                 
  4. D.Sports
4
​Which Union Ministry implements the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
  1. A.Ministry of Rural Development
  2. B.Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  3. C.Ministry of Labour and Employment
  4. D.Ministry of Agriculture
5
NEIA Trust, which was making news recently, is associated with which sector?
  1. A.Health                     
  2. B.Exports
  3. C.Social Justice          
  4. D.Education
6
In the ISSF World Cup shooting, who won gold in the  women’s 25 meters pistol event in Osijek, Croatia?
  1. A.Apurvi Chandela                
  2. B.Rahi Sarnobat
  3. C.Deepali Deshpande        
  4. D.Shweta Chaudhary
7
The PM of which country resigned in June 2021, one week after he lost a vote of confidence?
  1. A.Denmark                 
  2. B.Norway
  3. C.Finland                   
  4. D.Sweden  
8
How many Indian medical colleges have found a place in the list of 100 best medical colleges of the world in 2021?
  1. A.3                          
  2. B.4
  3. C.5                    
  4. D.6
9
Who will lay the foundation stone of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar cultural centre in Lucknow in June 2021?
  1. A.Ram Nath Kovind              
  2. B.Narendra Modi
  3. C.Venkaiah Naidu            
  4. D.Amit Shah
10
Which city will use facial scanners to detect Coronavirus infections after a trial of 20,000 people showed a high degree of effectiveness?
  1. A.Riyadh          
  2. B.Abu Dhabi
  3. C.Doha                   
  4. D.Beirut

History

1
In India the earliest archaeological remains of hearth has been found from:
  1. A.Bila Surgam
  2. B.Hunsgi
  3. C.Bhimbetaka
  4. D.Mahagara
2
From where in South Asia the earliest evidence of wheat-barley farming has been found?
  1. A.Punjab
  2. B.Baluchistan
  3. C.Sindh
  4. D.Rajasthan
3
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
  1. A.Rakhigarhi     -     Middle Town
  2. B.Harappa           -         Cemetery-H
  3. C.Mohenjo-daro          -        Cemetery R -37
  4. D.Kalibangan          -         Burial of male and female 
4
Match List-I (Harappan sites) with List-II (Archaeological remains) and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                             List-II                                     
a.Mohenjodaro                  (i) Bronze chariot
b.Harappa                           (ii) Inscribed bronze axe
c.Lothal                               (iii) Terracotta plough
d.Banawali                         (iv) Ivory scale 
  1. A.Codes: (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)         (ii)        (iv)       (iii)
  2. B.(iii)       (i)         (ii)        (iv)
  3. C.(i)         (i)         (iv)       (iii)
  4. D.(iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i) 
5
Which of the following Aryan deities have been invoked in the Boghaz Koi inscription from Asia Minor?
  1. A.Agni, Rudra, Soma
  2. B.Indra, Surya, Vishnu
  3. C.Rudra, Marut, Pushan, Bhaga
  4. D.Indra, Nasatya, Mitra, Varuna
6
Which of the following is a Sanhita of Suklayajurveda?
  1. A.Kathaka
  2. B.Maitrayaniya
  3. C.Taittiriya
  4. D.Vajasanai
7
Which of the following states of South-India was mentioned in Megasthenes’s Indica?
  1. A.Chera
  2. B.Pandya
  3. C.Satiyaputta
  4. D.Chola
8
From where the largest apsidal shrine of Indian subcontinent is discovered ?
  1. A.Sirsukh
  2. B.Sirkap
  3. C.Kaushambi
  4. D.Anuradhapur
9
Who among the following was the President of third Sangam?
  1. A.Irundayar
  2. B.Tiripuramerittha
  3. C.Nakkirar
  4. D.Mudinagarayar
10
Which of the following dynasties in India introduced date on their coins for the first time ?
  1. A.Indo - Greek
  2. B.Indo - Scythians
  3. C.Kushan
  4. D.Karddamaka Shakra
11
Bayana hoard contained the coins of Gupta dynasty from:
  1. A.
    Chandragupta I to Buddhagupta
  2. B.
    Chandragupta I to Skandgupta
  3. C.
    Chandragupta II to Vishnugupta
  4. D.
    Chandragupta II to Kumargupta III
12
Which of the following inscriptions mentioned the evidence of Sun temple?
  1. A.
    Aihole
  2. B.
    Mandasor
  3. C.
    Eran
  4. D.
    Banskhera
13
Which of the following dynasties in India had not issued their own coins?
  1. A.
    Chalukya
  2. B.
    Pallava
  3. C.
    Rashtrakuta
  4. D.
    Chola
14
Who among the following was Samundragupta’s contemporary ruler of Kanchi?
  1. A.
    Mahendra
  2. B.
    Nilaraja
  3. C.
    Vishnugopa
  4. D.
    Ugrasena
15
Which of the following places was famous for cotton trade in Chola country?
  1. A.
    Kaveripattanam
  2. B.
    Nandipura
  3. C.
    Uraiyur
  4. D.
    Tanjore
16
Who among the following authors is known for his satires exposing the evils of the contemporary society?
  1. A.
    Bhasa
  2. B.
    Bhavabhuti
  3. C.
    Kshemendra
  4. D.
    Sriharsha
17
Who compiled Nat-i-Muhammadi a biography of the prophet Muhammad?
  1. A.
    Amir Khwurd
  2. B.
    Minhaj Siraj
  3. C.
    Shams-i Siraji Afif
  4. D.
    Zia-ud din Barani
18
Match List-I with List-II and select the choose correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I                                               List-II                                     
a.Barbak                             (i) Pavilion bearer
b.Wakil-i-dar                       (ii) Commander of bodyguard
c.Sar-I jandar                     (iii) Minister-in-charge of the royal house-hold
d.Kewani                             (iv) Chamberlain 
  1. A.
    Codes:
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)       (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  2. B.
    (iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i)
  3. C.(ii)        (iv)       (iii)       (i)
  4. D.
    (iii)       (i)         (iv)       (ii)
19
Which of the following is not correct?
  1. A.
    With the establishment of the Sultanate the older system or systems were not immediately eliminated, but continued to function though with the superimposition of the demands of a new ruling class.
  2. B.
    The rebellious territories were called mawas.
  3. C.
    Ala’uddin’s method of land revenue assessment and collection was very close to what was called Kankut in later times.
  4. D.
    Two chronicles namely Barani and Yahya give different ways in which increase in the scale of agrarian taxation was brought out by Muhammad Tughluq. Yahya says the new additional imports (abwab) were levied on the peasantry and Barani says that the three major taxes were more vigorously assessed and collected 
20
Who is the author of the following statement:“It may be that, among Indian states, the Vijayanagara state does come closest to some form of ‘feudalism’, but the difference in Europe and Japan to which the lable ‘feudal’ has been applied are so fundamental that the concept does not provide a useful framework for discussing the social order at the time.”
  1. A.D.C. Sircar
  2. B.
    Nilakanta Sastri
  3. C.
    A. Krishnaswami
  4. D.
    Burton Stein 
21
Read the following passage:“I visited the buildings of Man Singh and Bikramajit thoroughly. They are wonderful building, entirely of hewn stone, in heavy and unsymmetrical blocks however, of all the Rajas’ buildings’s Man Singh’s singh is the best and loftiest.”Who expressed these views after visiting the royal buildings of Gwalior?
  1. A.
    Babur
  2. B.
    Akbar
  3. C.
    Jahangir
  4. D.
    Shah Jahan
22
Which of the following sources has narrated the history of the first nineteen years of the reign of Abdullah Qutub Shah (1626-72) which is more like a diary of the Qutub Shahi court and gives account of the social life and the administration of the Kingdom?
  1. A.
    Mir Rafi ud-din’s Tazkirat ul Muluk
  2. B.
    Mirza Nizamuddin Ahmad’s Haqiqat-u-Salatin
  3. C.
    Mansa Ram’s Maasir-I Maastr
  4. D.
    Tabatabai’s Burhan-I Maastr
23
Under the Mughals peshkash and nazr were two distinct forms of offering presents to the emperor. Aurangazeb reorganized the terminology.Which of the following statement is not correct in this regard?
  1. A.
    All peshkash in cash to be called nazr
  2. B.
    Niaz should be used for the gifts of princes
  3. C.
    Nisar should be used for the gifts of the nobles
  4. D.
    Nazr’s was to be offered in thanks-giving felicitous occasions of lesser importance 
24
Which of the following is not correct about Indian technology under the Mughals?
  1. A.
    The world-famous textiles were produced without the aid of multi-spindle wheels.
  2. B.
    The seagoing vessels did not have any modern nautical instruments except the astrolabe
  3. C.
    The massive Mughal monuments were constructed with the help of such elementary aids as the wheel-borrow.
  4. D.
    Even such elementary objects as screws with proper grooves essential for most mechanical processes were not produced.
25
Term ‘Chakla’ has been used in medieval Indian history sources. It means:
  1. A.
    Identical to pargana
     
  2. B.
    Identical to sarkar
  3. C.
    Identical to tappa
  4. D.
    Territorial unit between suba and pargana, but not necessarily identical to sarkar
26
Which of the following statement is not correct?
  1. A.
    In Khalisa Sharifa, the taxes were collected for the Imperial treasury.
  2. B.
    The Jagirs were regularly transferred, and an area might at one time be in the Khalisa, at another time in assigned in Jagir.
  3. C.
    Jamadami had no role in Jagir assignments.
  4. D.
    Mansabdars were assigned Jagirs in lieu of cash salary
27
Which of the following items presented by the English to the court of Jahangir was viewed as ‘wonder to the Mongol’?
  1. A.
    Sea-coal
  2. B.
    Spectacles
  3. C.
    Mechanical clock
  4. D.Printed books in Arabic and Persian
28
Regarding which of the following institutions Manucci makes the following impassioned reference:“When any hungry wretch takes it into his head to ruin the Kingdom”, he goes to the King and says to him “Sire! If your Majesty will give me the permission to raise money and a certain number of armed men, I will pay so many millions”.
  1. A.
    Jagirdari
  2. B.
    Ijaradari
  3. C.
    Zamindari
  4. D.
    Diw
29
Population of Mughal India is estimated by scholars using various variables. Which of the following statement is not correct in this regard?
  1. A.
    Moreland has estimated the population of Mughal India on the basis of extent of cultivated area (arazi)
  2. B.
    Moreland has estimated the population of the Deccan and South India on the basis of civilian: soldier ratio
  3. C.
    Ashok V. Desai has estimated the population of Mughal India on the basis of total and per capita land revenue
  4. D.
    Kingsley Davis had modified moreland’s figures of India’s population from 100 million to 145 million 
30
What is not true about the Mughal court etiquettes?
  1. A.
    When the darbar proceedings were on, nobles were not permitted to sit.
  2. B.
    In 1983 Auranzeb issued an order that mansabdars below the rank of 2000, when taking leave of the emperor should not wait for fatihato be read.
  3. C.
    In 1693 Aurangzeb ordered that the colour of the garments of the Umara should not be red
  4. D.
    The nobles were to ear nima astin and wrap a shawl round their shoulders in the presence of the emperor 
31
Where did a school develop where manuscripts, including that of the dictionary Miftah ul Fuzula were profusely illustrated?
  1. A.
    Bengal
  2. B.
    Malwa
  3. C.
    Gujarat
  4. D.
    Deccan 
32
Chronologically arrange the advent of European Commercial Companies into India.
(A)Portuguese
(b)British
(c)Dutch
(d)French 
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  1. A.
    (d), (b), (a), (c)
  2. B.
    (c), (a), (d), (b)
  3. C.
    (b), (d), (a), (c)
  4. D.
    (a), (c), (b), (d)
33
Consider the following statement relating to the military operations of Count de Lally in the Carnatic:
(a)The Home Government instructed Lally to gradually penetrate inland
(b)To participate in the mutual quarrels of Indian princes to the best advantage of the French in India
(c)To concentrate his efforts upon seizing the fortified stations of the English on the Indian coast
(d)To introduce reforms which were deemed necessary for the company’s administration 
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  1. A.
    (a), (b) and (c) are correct
  2. B.
    (b), (c) and (d) are correct
  3. C.
    (a) and (b) are correct
  4. D.
    (c) and (d) are correct 
34
Between whom the Treaty of Bassein was signed in 1802?
  1. A.
    The Gaekwars of Baroda and the Marquis of Wellesley
  2. B.
    Malharrao Holkar and Mountsuart Elphinstone
  3. C.
    Peshwa Baji Rao II and the Marquis of Wellesley
  4. D.
    Raja Pratap Singh of Satara and Mountstuart Elphinstone
35
Which of the following tribes did not form a part of the Kol Rebellion in 1832-33?
  1. A.
    Chuars
  2. B.
    Hos
  3. C.
    Bhils
  4. D.
    Munda
36
Who among the following did not belong to the Baptist missionary group? 
  1. A.
    Willian Carey
  2. B.
    Montalambert
  3. C.
    Joshua Marshman
  4. D.
    William Ward
37
Dayanand Saraswati was not against which of the following religious idea?
  1. A.
    Idolatory
  2. B.
    Polytheism
  3. C.
    Pantheism
  4. D.
    Veneration of Cow
38
Identify among the following who was not an Orientalist?
  1. A.
    H.T. Colebrooke
  2. B.
    Charles Grant
  3. C.
    William Carey
  4. D.
    James Princeps
39
What constituted the Crus of the Drain theory highlighted by Dada Bhai Naoroji?
  1. A.
    Abuse of trade practices by the merchants of the ruling race
  2. B.
    Ill-gotten money taken from the princely rulers and remitted to England
  3. C.
    Unrequited exports from India
  4. D.
    Glutting of Indian markets with British manufactured goods
40
Match the social movements mentioned in the List-I with the regions mentioned in List-II, in which they were founded. Select the correct code given below:
List-I                                                                         List-II                                     
(a)Paramhansa Mandali                                     (i) Punjab
(b)Kayastha Sabha                                               (ii) Maharahstra
(c)Sarin Sabha                                                       (iii) Kerela
(d)Sari Narayan Dharma Paripalan Sabha       (iv) Uttar Pradesh 
  1. A.Codes : 
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (ii)        (iv)       (i)         (iii)
  2. B.
    (i)         (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  3. C.
    (iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i)
  4. D.
    (iii)       (i)         (iv)       (ii)
41
Which one of the below mentioned sites is not Harappan?
  1. A.Padre
  2. B.Kuntasi
  3. C.Birrana
  4. D.Jakhera
42
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  1. A.Vedas            Their Brahmanas
    Rigveda    - Aitareya  Brahmana
  2. B.Samarveda    - Taittiriy  Brahmana
  3. C.Yajurveda  - Satapatha  Brahmana
  4. D.Atharvaveda  - Gopatha  Brahmana
43
Asvapati of the Upanishadic age was the ruler of ?
  1. A.Kekaya
  2. B.Madra
  3. C.Panchala
  4. D.Usinara
44
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                               List-II                             
(States)                                                          (Capitals)                             
(a)Matsya                                                     (i) Vaisali
(b)Vatsa                                                        (ii) Indraprastha
(c)Vriji                                                           (iii) Viratanagara
(d)Kuru                                                         (iv) Kausambi 
  1. A.Codes. (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)         (ii)        (iv)       (iii)
  2. B.(ii)        (iii)       (i)         (iv)
  3. C.(iii)       (iv)       (i)         (ii)
  4. D.(iv)       (i)         (iii)       (ii)
45
Which among the following contemporary sects is said to have played a role in the overthrow of the Nanda dynasty?
  1. A.Ajivaka
  2. B.Bauddha
  3. C.Charavaka
  4. D.Jaina
46
Which of the following was an administrative centre of the southern part of Ashokan Empire?
  1. A.
    Tosali
  2. B.
    Samapa
  3. C.
    Suvarnagiri
  4. D.
    Ujjayini
47
In which of the following forms of ancient Indian marriages was the payment of bride price a condition
  1. A.
    Arsha
  2. B.
    Asura
  3. C.
    Daiva
  4. D.
    Prajapatya
48
The Padirruppattu is a collection of poems in praise of:
  1. A.
    Chera Kings
  2. B.
    Pandya Kings
  3. C.
    Chola Kings
  4. D.
    Tondaiman Kings 
49
Kayarohana, said to be dwelling place of Lakulisa, the founder of the Lakulisa-Pasupata cult, is located in which one of the following?
  1. A.
    Bengal
  2. B.
    Uttar Pradesh
  3. C.
    Rajasthan
  4. D.
    Gujarat 
50
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                               List-II 
(Dynasties)                                                   (Founders)                          
(a)Satavahanas                                          (i) Vindhyasakati
(b)Vakatakas                                               (ii) Indravarman - I
(c)Eastern Gangas                                     (iii) Sri Gupta
(d)Guptas                                                     (iv) Simuka 
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (iv)       (i)         (ii)        (iii)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (ii)        (i)         (iv)
  3. C.
    (i)         (iii)       (ii)        (iv)
  4. D.
    (ii)        (i)         (iv)       (iii) 
51
Which of the following Gupta inscriptions describes Chandragupta II as Rajadhirajasrshi?
  1. A.
    Udaigiri Cave Inscription of Chandragupta II
  2. B.
    Mathura Stone Inscription of Chandragupta II
  3. C.
    Poona Copper Plate of Prabhavatigupta
  4. D.
    Bilsad Pillar Inscription of Kumaragupta II
52
Varahamihira, the 6th century astronomer, belonged to which part of the country?
  1. A.
    Western Malwa
  2. B.
    Northern Gujarat
  3. C.
    Southern Rajasthan
  4. D.
    South Magadh 
53
In the Aihole Inscription of Pulakesin, its composer Ravikirti describes himself as an equal of the below mentioned writers:
1.Banabhatta
2.Kalidasa
3.Bhasa
4.Bharavi 
Select your answer from the codes given below:
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (1) and (3)
  2. B.
    (2) and (4)
  3. C.
    (2) and (3)
  4. D.
    (4) only 
54
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): No power, South of the Vindyas, other than the Rashtrakutas, played a dominant role in the early history of North India .
Reason (R):  The Kalachuris of Central India, who were related to the Rashtrakutas actively supported them. In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B.
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C.
    (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D.(A) is false but (R) is true
55
Arrange the following names in chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below:
a.Vikarama Chola
b.Virarajendra-I
c.Rajaraja-II
d.Kulottunga-III 
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (a)     (b)      (d)      (c)
  2. B.
    (b)      (a)       (c)        (d)
  3. C.
    (c)       (d)       (b)       (a)
  4. D.
    (d)     (c)     (a)      (b)
56
Who among the following are known to be devotees of Siva?
1.Harsha of Kannauj
2.Vijaysena of Bengal
3.Bhoja paramara
4.Govindachandra Gahadavala 
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  1. A.
    1 and 2
  2. B.
    2 and 3
  3. C.
    3 and 4
  4. D.
    1, 2, 3 and 4 
57
Angkor Vat, the grandest monument in Cambodia was originally dedicated to:
  1. A.
    Buddha
  2. B.
    Siva
  3. C.
    Surya
  4. D.
    Vishnu 
58
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
  1. A.
    Tabaqat-i-Akbari   -  Nizamuddin Ahmad
  2. B.
    Shah Jahan Nama     -  Inayat Khan
  3. C.
    Baharistan-i-Ghaybi   -    Mirza Haider Daughlat
  4. D.
    Nushkha-i-Dilkusha  -    Bhim Sen 
59
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                      List-II             
(Author)                                                (Books)
a.Irfan Habib                                 (i) Military Technology in Hoysala Sculpture
                                                        (Twelfth and Thirteenth Century)
b.Joseph Needham                      (ii) Gunpowder and Firearms: Warefare in Medieval
                                                          India
c.Iqtidar Alam Khan                     (iii) Science and Civilization in China
d.Jean Deloche                           (iv) Medieval Technology: Exchanges between
                                                       India and the Islamic World
  1. A.(a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (iv)       (ii)        (iii)       (i)
  2. B.
    (ii)        (iv)       (i)         (iii)
  3. C.
    (ii)        (i)         (iii)       (iv)
  4. D.
    (iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i)
60
Which one of the following statements is correct about medieval planning?
  1. A.
    The early phase of medieval tradition which mingles with Ajanta survivals at Ellora, is characterized by sharp lines, pointed angles, absence of colour modelling and an inclination towards variegated decoration.
  2. B.
    This ‘medieval’ element is not found in the wall-paintings of South Indian temples at Thanjavur and Tirumalai
  3. C.
    Non-mural paintings did not survive on palm-leaves from the Pala period in Eastern India and Nepal
  4. D.
    All above are correct
61
What is the correct chronology of the following Slave Sultans as they succeeded to the throne of Delhi Sultanate?
  1. A.
    Ruknuddin Firoz Shah – Alauddin Masud Shah – Muizzuddin Bahram Shah Nasiruddin Mahmud
  2. B.
    Muizzuddin Bahram Shah - Nasiruddin Mahmud - Ruknuddin Firoz Shah – Alauddin Masud Shah
  3. C.
    Ruknuddin Firoz Shah - Muizzuddin Bahram Shah - Alauddin Masud Shah - Nasiruddin Mahmud
  4. D.
    Alauddin Masud Shah - Ruknuddin Firoz Shah - Muizzuddin Bahram Shah - Nasiruddin Mahmud 
62
The head of the royal intelligence service under the administration of Alauddin Khilji was called:
  1. A.
    Diwan-i-riyasat
  2. B.
    Barid-i-mamlik
  3. C.
    Shahma-i-mandi
  4. D.
    Ariz-i-mamlik
63
Nayankara System of the Vijayanagar Empire was modelled on the:
  1. A.
    Iqta assignments of the Sultanate
  2. B.
    Warfare of the Sultans
  3. C.
    Legal System of the Sultanate
  4. D.
    None of the above
64
“People were happy and contended under his rule and so the young and the old, the slave and the free, condoled his death by wearing back garments,” Ferishta in his Tarikh-i-Ferishta writes this for which of the Saiyyid Sultan?
  1. A.
    Khizr Khan
  2. B.
    Mubarak Shah
  3. C.
    Muhammad Shah
  4. D.
    Alauddin Shah
65
Who among the following opined that women should be confined to the house and work on spinning wheel?
  1. A.
    Minhaj Siraj and Hasan Nizami
  2. B.
    Amir Kushrau and Isami
  3. C.
    Yahya bin Ahmad and Ziauddin Barami
  4. D.Shams-i Siraj Afif and Mahmud Shadiabadi
66
Identify the pair of architect and calligrapher associated with the tomb of Ataga Khan, built in 1566-67 by his son Mirza Aziz Koka.
  1. A.
    Ustad Khuda Quli and Baqi Muhammad
  2. B.
    Mirak Sayyid Ghiyas and Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
  3. C.
    Ahmad-al Chisti and Riyaz Bukhari
  4. D.Ustad Bilal and Ustad Qayamat Husain
67
 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List-I                                                               List-II 
(Terms)                                                         (Meaning)                            
(a)Bitikchi                                                     (i) Court chronicler
(b)Mir’adl                                                      (ii) Tribe
(c)Ulus                                                          (iii) Chief Justice
(d)Waqia nawis                                           (iv) Military scribe or secretary 
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)         (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  2. B.
    (i)         (iii)       (iv)       (ii)
  3. C.
    (iv)       (iii)       (i)         (ii)
  4. D.(iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i) 
68
Which one of the following represents the correct chronology in respect of coming of the European trading nations into India during the medieval period?
  1. A.
    Dutch – Portuguese – English – French
  2. B.
    Portuguese – English – French – Dutch
  3. C.
    Portuguese – Dutch - English – French
  4. D.
    English – Portuguese - French – Dutch
69
Which one of the following Mughal emperors claimed that he could distinguish which painters had drawn the outline and who had filled in the colors or drawn the face?
  1. A.
    Humayun
  2. B.
    Akbar
  3. C.
    Jahangir
  4. D.
    Aurangzeb
70
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  1. A.
    Maasir-i-Alamgiri   - Saqi Mustaid Khan
  2. B.
    Maasir-ul Umara -  Abdul Qasim Namakin
  3. C.
    Muntakhab ut Tawarikh   - Abdul Qadir Badauni
  4. D.
    Akhbaru’l Akhyar  - Abdul Haq 
71
Essentially t he Mughal India had:
  1. A.
    One crop-a-year economy
  2. B.
    Two crops-a-year economy
  3. C.
    Three crops-a-year economy
  4. D.
    Four crops-a-year economy 
72
Khilat conferred on the nobles by the Mughal emperors was a :
  1. A.
    Yemini S word
  2. B.
    Garment
  3. C.
    Sayf-I Hindi
  4. D.
    Barq andaz
73
Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning the Marathas?
  1. A.
    Shivaji had asked for the desmukhi of Junar and Ahmadnagar Parganas which Prince Murad, the governor of the Deccan, had promised to try and secure after reaching the Emperor’s presence.
  2. B.
    A farman of 1644 tells that Shahji had been removed from the court because of rebellious activities of his agent Dadaji Kondadeva of Kondana
  3. C.
    Mavail foot soldiers became a strong part of Prince Murad’s army in the Deccan
  4. D.Shivaji conquered Javli from the Maratha chief, Chandra Rao More in 1656.
74
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): During the late medieval period the relations between Indians and Europeans were mainly based on a mutual trade interest.
Reason (R):  The settlement of European traders in India was followed with the arrival of their families, and other social groups viz. pastors, physicians and artists.In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B.
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C.
    (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D.(A) is false but (R) is true
75
Paramountcy is the position of paramount power enjoyed by the British Government in relation to the:
  1. A.
    Indian provinces
  2. B.
    Presidency Towns
  3. C.
    Zamindars
  4. D.Princely States
76
What age of girls’ marriage was fixed by the Age of Consent Act, 1860?
  1. A.
    10 years
  2. B.
    12 years
  3. C.
    14 years
  4. D.
    15 years
77
Which ruler of India became a member of the Jacobin Club?
  1. A.
    Haider Ali
  2. B.
    Ranjit Singh
  3. C.
    Tipu Sultan
  4. D.
    Nizam of Hyderabad
78
Give the chronological order of the states which were annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse:
i.Jhani
ii.Udaipur
iii.Satara
iv.Sambhalpur 
Select the correct answer from the code below:
  1. A.
    codes.
    (ii)        (iv)       (iii)       (i)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (i)         (iv)       (ii)
  3. C.
    (iii)       (iv)       (ii)        (i)
  4. D.
    (iv)       (iii)       (i)         (ii) 
79
Under the ‘Old Guarantee System’ the British Companies investing in railways were assured a guarantee and dividend of:
  1. A.
    10%
  2. B.
    8%
  3. C.
    5%
  4. D.
    3%
80
Indian National congress has been linkened to Gramsci’s war of position by:
  1. A.
    Anil Seal
  2. B.
    Bipan Chandra
  3. C.
    C.A. Bayly
  4. D.
    Sumit Sarkar