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History

Q 1 :
Which of the following is not a Neolithic site?
  1. A.Brahmagiri
  2. B.Sanganakallu
  3. C.Arikamedu
  4. D.Piklihal
Q 2 :
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) Citadel and a lower town
(b) Lothal                             (ii) Large granary
(c) Kalkibangan                   (iii) Brick dockyard
(d) Sutkagen-dor                 (iv) Citadel and a lower fortified settlement 
  1. A.(a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    Ò€‹(i)         (ii)        (iv)       (iii)
  2. B.(ii)        (iii)       (i)         (iv)
  3. C.(iv)       (ii)        (i)         (iii)
  4. D.(iii)       (i)         (ii)        (iv)
Q 3 :
Which of the following works was the first to suggest payment og cash to officers as salary?
  1. A.Kamandaka Nitisara
  2. B.Arthasastra
  3. C.Manu Smriti
  4. D.Nitivakyamitra
Q 4 :
On whose coins do the symbols on the reverse generally match with the names of the kings on the obverse?
  1. A.Arjunayanas
  2. B.Maghas
  3. C.Malavas
  4. D.Panchalas
Q 5 :
Which of the following works relates to Tamil grammar?
  1. A.Ahananuru
  2. B.Kural
  3. C.Tolkappiyam
  4. D.Padirruppattu
Q 6 :
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the content of the Rummindei Pillar Inscription of Asoka?
  1. A.Reference to the King’s dharma
  2. B.Reference to the conquest of Kalinga
  3. C.Reduction of tax due from the village
  4. D.Non-slaughter of animals in the royal kitchen
Q 7 :
Who, among the following, are mentioned in the Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela ?
Use the code given below :
i.Satakarni
ii.Bahasatimita
iii.Sakas
iv.Rathikas 
  1. A.(i) and (ii)
  2. B.(i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
  4. D.(i), (ii) and (iv)
Q 8 :
Which of the following is a coin-term ?
  1. A.Nivartana
  2. B.Martur
  3. C.Drama
  4. D.Gocharma
Q 9 :
Which of the following temples was constructed of bricks?
  1. A.Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho
  2. B.Lakshmana temple at Sirpur
  3. C.Lingaraja temple at Bhubhaneshwar
  4. D.Martanda temple in Kashmir
Q 10 :
Who, among the following, founded a teaching institution called ‘Saraswati Mandira’ at Ajmer?
  1. A.Vakpatiraja
  2. B.Durlabharaja
  3. C.Vigraharaja
  4. D.Prithviraja
Q 11 :
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
Q 12 :
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
Q 13 :
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 
Q 14 :
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) 
Q 15 :
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
Q 16 :
Which of the following is a Sanhita of Suklayajurveda?
  1. A.Kathaka
  2. B.Maitrayaniya
  3. C.Taittiriya
  4. D.Vajasanai
Q 17 :
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
Q 18 :
From where the largest apsidal shrine of Indian subcontinent is discovered ?
  1. A.Sirsukh
  2. B.Sirkap
  3. C.Kaushambi
  4. D.Anuradhapur
Q 19 :
Who among the following was the President of third Sangam?
  1. A.Irundayar
  2. B.Tiripuramerittha
  3. C.Nakkirar
  4. D.Mudinagarayar
Q 20 :
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
Q 21 :
The hominoid fossils of Hathnora is:
  1. A.Homo erectus
  2. B.Homo habilis
  3. C.Homo sapiens
  4. D.None of the above
Q 22 :
The burial practice was started by:
  1. A.Homo sapiens
  2. B.Homo erectus
  3. C.Homo neanderthalensin
  4. D.Homo habilis
Q 23 :
From where the largest number of copper hoards have been found ?
  1. A.Jodhpura
  2. B.Bahadrabad
  3. C.Saipai
  4. D.Gungeria
Q 24 :
Match List-I (Harappan site) with List-II (Archaeological remains) and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                 List-II                                     
(a) Mohenjodaro                  (i) Terracotta horse fugurine
(b) Lothal                               (ii) Terracotta spoked wheel
(c) Harappa                           (iii) Horse’s fossil
(d) Pirak                                 (iv) Fire alter 
  1. A.Codes . (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (ii)        (iii)       (iv)       (i)
  2. B.(i)         (iv)       (ii)        (iii)
  3. C.(iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i)
  4. D.(iii)       (ii)        (iv)       (ii) 
Q 25 :
Who amongst the following was the first to propose that Harappan culture had developed in the Indus region itself and was not intrusive from western region?
  1. A.Daya Ram Sahni
  2. B.Rakhal Das Benerji
  3. C.John Marshall
  4. D.Madho Sarup Vats
Q 26 :
The earliest epigraphical evidence of Indo-European language have been found at:
  1. A.
    Bactri
  2. B.
    Iraq
  3. C.
    Iran
  4. D.
    Syria  
Q 27 :
Which of the following priest composed Gayatri Mantra?
  1. A.
    Vasistha
  2. B.
    Vishvamitra
  3. C.
    Atri
  4. D.
    Bharadwaj
Q 28 :
Which of the following Vedang is associated with metrics?
  1. A.
    Shiksha
  2. B.
    Kalpa
  3. C.
    Nirukta 
  4. D.
    Chhanda   
Q 29 :
The Greek settlement ‘Boukephala’ was situated on:
  1. A.
    Ravi
  2. B.
    Chenab
  3. C.
    Jhelum
  4. D.Sindhu
Q 30 :
Which of the following dynasty issued largest number of Copper coins in India?
  1. A.
    Indo-Greek
  2. B.
    Satvahana
  3. C.
    Kushan
  4. D.
    Gupta
Q 31 :
Which one of the below mentioned sites is not Harappan?
  1. A.Padre
  2. B.Kuntasi
  3. C.Birrana
  4. D.Jakhera
Q 32 :
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
Q 33 :
Asvapati of the Upanishadic age was the ruler of ?
  1. A.Kekaya
  2. B.Madra
  3. C.Panchala
  4. D.Usinara
Q 34 :
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)
Q 35 :
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
Q 36 :
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
Q 37 :
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
Q 38 :
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 
Q 39 :
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 
Q 40 :
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) 
Q 41 :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                                              List-II                                     
(a) Grid system of excavation                                (i) Pitt Rivers
(b) Principle of stratigraphy                                   (ii) R.E.M. Wheeler
(c) Radiocarbon method of dating                        (iii) Thomas Jefferson
(d) Three dimensional method of recording          (iv) F.W. Libby 
  1. A.Codes. (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)         (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  2. B.(ii)        (iii)       (iv)       (i)
  3. C.(iii)       (i)         (ii)        (iv)
  4. D.
    (ii)        (iv)       (iii)       (i)
Q 42 :
In which area the Neolithic man lived in underground pits ?
  1. A.Karnataka
  2. B.Assam
  3. C.Kashmir
  4. D.Madhya Pradesh
Q 43 :
Match List-I(items found in harappan sites) with List-II (possible sources) and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                   List-II                                     
(a)Copper                                         (i) Deccan
(b)Shell                                             (ii) Rajasthan
(c)Lapis Lazuli                                (iii) Kutch
(d)Gold                                              (iv) Afghanistan 
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (iii)       (iv)       (i)         (ii)
  2. B.
    (i)         (iii)       (ii)        (iv)
  3. C.
    (ii)        (iii)       (i)         (iv)
  4. D.
    (ii)        (iii)       (iv)       (i)
Q 44 :
Which among the following weapons of war have not been found in the remains of the Harappan culture?
(i) Bows and Arrows
(ii) Swords
(iii) Shields
(iv) Helmets 
Select the correct answer with the help of the code given below:
  1. A.(i) only
  2. B.(i) and (ii)
  3. C.(ii) and (iii)
  4. D.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
Q 45 :
Who among the following priests had the duty to supervise the performance of a sacrifice ?
  1. A.Hota
  2. B.Brahma
  3. C.Udgata
  4. D.Adhvaryu
Q 46 :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                               List-II                                     
(a) Srautasutra                                             (i) Measuring of fire-altars
(b) Grihyasutra                                             (ii) Rules relating to sacrifices
(c) Dharmasutra                                           (iii) Domestic Rights
(d) Sulvasutra                                               (iv) Dharma or Law 
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (ii)        (iii)       (iv)       (i)
  2. B.
    (i)         (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  3. C.
    (iii)       (iv)       (ii)        (i)
  4. D.
    (iv)       (i)         (ii)        (iii) 
Q 47 :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                                           List-II                                     
(a)Surya Siddhanta                                                  (i) Romans
(b)Pudgala                                                               (ii) Greeks
(c)Horashastra                                                        (iii) Aryabhatta
(d)Arretine Ware                                                     (iv) Jainism 
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (iii)       (iv)       (ii)        (i)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (ii)        (i)         (iv)
  3. C.
    (ii)        (iii)       (iv)       (i)
  4. D.(i)         (ii)        (iv)       (iii)
Q 48 :
Match List-I (Officials) with List-II (Departments) and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                               List-II 
(Officials)                                                      (Department)
(a) Lakshana-dhyaksha                 (i) Superintendent of Mints
(b) Sitadhyaksha                             (ii) Superintendent of Commerce
(c) Pautava-dhyaksha                    (iii) Superintendent of Agriculture
(d) Panya-dhyaksha                       (iv) Superintendent of Weights and Measures 
  1. A.
    Codes.
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (iv)       (i)         (ii)        (iii)
  2. B.
    (i)         (iii)       (iv)       (ii)
  3. C.
    (iii)       (ii)        (i)         (iv)
  4. D.
    (i)         (iii)       (ii)        (iv) 
Q 49 :
Who among the following rulers is the last ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?
  1. A.
    Siri Yajna
  2. B.
    Siri Satakarni
  3. C.
    Pulumavi IV
  4. D.
    Siva Siri Pulumavi
Q 50 :
The earliest available Indian coins were made of
  1. A.Gold
  2. B.Silver
  3. C.Copper
  4. D.Copper and Silver

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