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PPSC Civil Judge Prelims Exam - English
Duration: 120 · Questions: 125 · Max Marks: 125 · Language: 3
Law
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A. Government of India Act 1858 control 1. Absolute imperial
B.Indian Councils Act 1861 2.Non official members in executive council
C. Indian Council 3.Separate representation of Muslim community Act1909
D. Government of 4.Dyarchy in the India Act 1919 provinces
B.Indian Councils Act 1861 2.Non official members in executive council
C. Indian Council 3.Separate representation of Muslim community Act1909
D. Government of 4.Dyarchy in the India Act 1919 provinces
2
Which of the following is/are the principal features of the government of India Act 1919?
1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
2. Introduction of separate communal electorate for Muslims.
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces.
4. Expansion and reconstitution of central and provincial legislatures.
1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
2. Introduction of separate communal electorate for Muslims.
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces.
4. Expansion and reconstitution of central and provincial legislatures.
3
Consider the following statements:
The Indian constitution is
1. Unwritten constitution
2. Written constitution
3. Largely based on government of India
Act, 1935
The Indian constitution is
1. Unwritten constitution
2. Written constitution
3. Largely based on government of India
Act, 1935
4
Consider the following statements with reference to the term secularism:
1. Secularism means that the state has no recognized religion of state.
2. Secularism means that the state treats all the religions equally.
3. Secularism means that the state regulates the relation of man with God.
Which of these statements is/are correct ?
1. Secularism means that the state has no recognized religion of state.
2. Secularism means that the state treats all the religions equally.
3. Secularism means that the state regulates the relation of man with God.
Which of these statements is/are correct ?
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Which one is not correctly matched?
6
The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the
7
An accused person has been provided with the following protections by constitution of India:
1. Ex post facto law
2. Safeguard against arrest and detention
3. Double jeopardy.
Arrange the protections in the order in which they appear in the Indian constitution.
1. Ex post facto law
2. Safeguard against arrest and detention
3. Double jeopardy.
Arrange the protections in the order in which they appear in the Indian constitution.
8
Article 16(4A) which gives power to the State to make laws regarding reservation in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was added by the
9
Match the following:
A. Right to go 1. Bhim Singh's case.
abroad
B. Prisoner's right 2. Maneka Gandhi's case
C. Death penalty 3. Bacchan Singh's case
D. Government's 4. Sunil Batra's case.
liability
A. Right to go 1. Bhim Singh's case.
abroad
B. Prisoner's right 2. Maneka Gandhi's case
C. Death penalty 3. Bacchan Singh's case
D. Government's 4. Sunil Batra's case.
liability
10
A resolution passed under Clause (1) of Article 249 shall remain in force for such period not exceeding
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
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Match the following:
A. Right to go abroad 1. Bhim Singh's case.
B. Prisoner's right 2. Maneka Gandhi's case
C. Death penalty 3. Bacchan Singh's case
D. Government's liability 4. Sunil Batra's case.
A. Right to go abroad 1. Bhim Singh's case.
B. Prisoner's right 2. Maneka Gandhi's case
C. Death penalty 3. Bacchan Singh's case
D. Government's liability 4. Sunil Batra's case.
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Match the following:
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List-I List-II
Balaji vs. Stateof Mysore 1. Doctrine of waiver
of fundamental rights
Maneka Gandhi 2. Religious freedom
vs. UOI
Rev. Stanilaus 3. Right to life and personal liberty
vs. State of MP
Bashesher Nath 4. Reservation for backward classes
vs. IT, Commr. 5. Doctrine of severeability
Balaji vs. Stateof Mysore 1. Doctrine of waiver
of fundamental rights
Maneka Gandhi 2. Religious freedom
vs. UOI
Rev. Stanilaus 3. Right to life and personal liberty
vs. State of MP
Bashesher Nath 4. Reservation for backward classes
vs. IT, Commr. 5. Doctrine of severeability
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List-I List-II
Independence of judiciary 1. Administrative adjudication
Executive legislation 2. Parliamentary form of government
Quasi-judicial functions 3. Appointment and transfer of judges
Collective responsibility 4. Ordinance
Independence of judiciary 1. Administrative adjudication
Executive legislation 2. Parliamentary form of government
Quasi-judicial functions 3. Appointment and transfer of judges
Collective responsibility 4. Ordinance
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The 73rd Amendment provides a ____ tier system of panchayats:
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List-I List-II
​A Habeas corpus 1. Violation of natural justice
B. Mandamus 2. Unlawful arrest and detention
C. Quo-warranto 3. Exercise of power without jurisdiction
D. Certiorari 4. Non performance of public duty.
​A Habeas corpus 1. Violation of natural justice
B. Mandamus 2. Unlawful arrest and detention
C. Quo-warranto 3. Exercise of power without jurisdiction
D. Certiorari 4. Non performance of public duty.
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The fundamental duties provided in the constitution are:
1. To value and preserve rich heritage of our composite culture.
2. To safeguard private property.
3. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry and reform of these fundamental duties include:
1. To value and preserve rich heritage of our composite culture.
2. To safeguard private property.
3. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry and reform of these fundamental duties include:
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If a new state of Indian union is to be created____ schedule of the constitution must be amended?
20
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the fourth schedule of the constitution of India?
21
The 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the:
22
Provisions regarding anti defection are provided in ____of the constitution of India.
23
At the time of framing there were ____Schedules in the constitution of India.
24
The house may declare the seat vacant after_____ , of any member, if he is absent from all meetings without permission of the house.
25
When the offices of both the speaker and the deputy speaker are vacant, _____ appoints a person to perform the functions of the speaker.
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The framers of the constitution borrowed the idea of judicial review from the constitution of:
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Decision of _______is final regarding the disqualification of a member of either house of Parliament under Art. 103.
28
Part______ of the constitution of the India talks about municipalities?
29
It is often said that the key to the minds of the makers of our constitution lies in the:
30
Disqualification of a member of parliament on the ground of defection is to be decided by
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Preamble to the constitution of India:
32
The preamble to the Indian constitution is:
33
The source of Directive Principles of State Policy in our constitution can be traced back to the constitution of
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The following are enshrined in the preamble to the constitution of India
(a) Equality of status and opportunity
(b) Liberty of thought , expression , belief ,faith and worship.
(c) Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual.
(d) Unity and integrity of the nation .
Which one of the following is the correct order in which they appear in the preamble ?
(a) Equality of status and opportunity
(b) Liberty of thought , expression , belief ,faith and worship.
(c) Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual.
(d) Unity and integrity of the nation .
Which one of the following is the correct order in which they appear in the preamble ?
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Which one of the following is in correct order in the preamble of the Indian constitution ?
36
The text of the preamble of the constitution of India aims to secure ?
37
Words secular and integrity were added by ______amendment of the constitution.
38
Preamble of the constitution of India has been amended _____times so far?
39
The word secular denotes:
40
The term socialist used in the preamble means a state whose basic policy is to:
41
In which of the following case/s the six rights guaranteed by Article 19 can be suspended?
1. External Aggression
2. Internal Emergency
3. When Martial Law is in force
1. External Aggression
2. Internal Emergency
3. When Martial Law is in force
42
Which of the following rights is/are available to foreigners in India.
1. Right to Education
2. Right to Information
3. Right to Vote
1. Right to Education
2. Right to Information
3. Right to Vote
43
Article 21 declares that - "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law." The protection under Article 21 is:
44
Which of the following statement/statements, is/are correct:
1. Right to Information is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 19 (1) of the constitution
2. Supreme Court of India is not under the purview of RTI Act.
3. Supreme Court of India has the advisory jurisdiction.
1. Right to Information is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 19 (1) of the constitution
2. Supreme Court of India is not under the purview of RTI Act.
3. Supreme Court of India has the advisory jurisdiction.
45
Article 32 confers the right to remedies for the enforcement of the FR of an aggrieved citizen. Consider the following statements
w.r.t. Article 32.
1. Parliament can suspend this right during national emergency.
2. Only SC shall have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of any of the FR
3. High courts have the power to issue writs under Article 226 of the constitution.
w.r.t. Article 32.
1. Parliament can suspend this right during national emergency.
2. Only SC shall have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of any of the FR
3. High courts have the power to issue writs under Article 226 of the constitution.
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Which of the following right/s is/are enshrined in Article 21 - "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law."?
1. Right to speedy trial.
2. Right against delayed execution.
3. Right against wrongful detention and arrest.
1. Right to speedy trial.
2. Right against delayed execution.
3. Right against wrongful detention and arrest.
47
Which of the following writs can be issued against administrative authorities?
48
The directive principles were made non- justiciable and legally non-enforceable because:
1. The country did not possess sufficient financial resources to implement them.
2. There was widespread backwardness in the country that could stand in the way of implementation.
1. The country did not possess sufficient financial resources to implement them.
2. There was widespread backwardness in the country that could stand in the way of implementation.
49
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1. The directive principles are meant to establish Political Democracy.
2. The directive principles are meant to establish Social Democracy.
3. The directive principles are meant to establish Economic Democracy.
1. The directive principles are meant to establish Political Democracy.
2. The directive principles are meant to establish Social Democracy.
3. The directive principles are meant to establish Economic Democracy.
50
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1. Fundamental Rights enjoy legal supremacy over Directive principles.
2. The parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the directive principles.
3. Fundamental rights cannot be curtailed under any circumstances by the Parliament.
1. Fundamental Rights enjoy legal supremacy over Directive principles.
2. The parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the directive principles.
3. Fundamental rights cannot be curtailed under any circumstances by the Parliament.
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Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Constitutional Amendment Bill?
1. Prior permission of President is required before introducing the constitutional amendment Bill in Parliament.
2. President must give his assent to the Bill if duly passed by both houses.
3. Constitution amendment Bill can be introduced in any house of the Parliament.
1. Prior permission of President is required before introducing the constitutional amendment Bill in Parliament.
2. President must give his assent to the Bill if duly passed by both houses.
3. Constitution amendment Bill can be introduced in any house of the Parliament.
52
The emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of Governor can be altered by:
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Which of the following is/are federal feature/s of our constitution?
1. Supremacy of the Constitution.
2. Rigid Constitution.
3. Independent Judiciary.
1. Supremacy of the Constitution.
2. Rigid Constitution.
3. Independent Judiciary.
54
Which of the following statements are true about Centre-State relations?
1. In respect to matters enumerated in the concurrent list, the executive power rests with the states.
2. In respect to matters enumerated in the concurrent list, the legislative power rests with the centre
3. Residuary powers are assigned to the parliament.
1. In respect to matters enumerated in the concurrent list, the executive power rests with the states.
2. In respect to matters enumerated in the concurrent list, the legislative power rests with the centre
3. Residuary powers are assigned to the parliament.
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Which of the following statements are true about Centre-State relations?
1. During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) the Center can give direction to a state on any matter.
2. During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the Centre and the states.
3. Word 'cabinet' is mentioned only once in the constitution under Art. 352.
1. During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) the Center can give direction to a state on any matter.
2. During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the Centre and the states.
3. Word 'cabinet' is mentioned only once in the constitution under Art. 352.
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Which of the following statements are correct?
1. The chairman and members of state PSC are appointed by the Governor, but can be removed only by the President.
2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President.
3. Finance commission is mentioned under Art. 280 of the constitution.
1. The chairman and members of state PSC are appointed by the Governor, but can be removed only by the President.
2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President.
3. Finance commission is mentioned under Art. 280 of the constitution.
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Which of the following statement is correct with regard to Proclamation of Emergency?
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Which of the following situation/s will be proper to impose President's rule in a state (Article 356)?
1. Where after general elections to the assembly, no Party secures a majority.
2. Serious maladministration in the state.
3. Stringent financial exigencies of the state.
1. Where after general elections to the assembly, no Party secures a majority.
2. Serious maladministration in the state.
3. Stringent financial exigencies of the state.
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Which of the following situation/s are correct with regard to Proclamation of Financial Emergency (Article 360)?
1. It can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the parliament for every six months.
2. A resolution approving the proclamation of financial emergency is to be passed by either house of Parliament by simple
majority.
3. The President may issue directions for reduction of salaries and allowances of Supreme Court and High Court Judges.
1. It can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the parliament for every six months.
2. A resolution approving the proclamation of financial emergency is to be passed by either house of Parliament by simple
majority.
3. The President may issue directions for reduction of salaries and allowances of Supreme Court and High Court Judges.
60
The Electoral College for President's election
consist of:
1. Elected members of both the houses of
Parliament.
2. Elected members of the legislative
assemblies.
3. Elected members of all Union Territories.
consist of:
1. Elected members of both the houses of
Parliament.
2. Elected members of the legislative
assemblies.
3. Elected members of all Union Territories.
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When the offices of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker falls vacant Art. 95 provides that
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With Regard to Constitutional Amendment Bill -
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The correct statement/s with regard to Ordinance making power of President is/are
1. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend tax laws.
2. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend the constitution.
1. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend tax laws.
2. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend the constitution.
64
The Vice President can be removed from office before completion of his term in which of the following manner?
65
The Council of Ministers' does not consist of:
1. Deputy Ministers.
2. Parliamentary Secretaries.
3. Deputy Chairman-Planning Commission.
1. Deputy Ministers.
2. Parliamentary Secretaries.
3. Deputy Chairman-Planning Commission.
66
The Representatives of states & UT in the Rajya Sabha are elected by:
1. The members of the State Legislative Assembly only.
2. Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of that State legislative
assembly or electoral college of the UT as the case may be.
3. The system of proportional representation by single transferrable vote.
4. The system of proportional representation by List.
1. The members of the State Legislative Assembly only.
2. Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of that State legislative
assembly or electoral college of the UT as the case may be.
3. The system of proportional representation by single transferrable vote.
4. The system of proportional representation by List.
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Which of the following criteria is laid down by the constitution Read with the Representation of the People Act, 1951, for a person
to be chosen a member of Parliament?
1. If a candidate is to contest a seat reserved for SC/ST, he must be a member of a SC/ST in any state or Union Territory.
2. He/she must not have been punished for preaching and practicing social crimes such as untouchability, dowry and sati.
3. He/she must not have any interest in government contracts, works or services.
to be chosen a member of Parliament?
1. If a candidate is to contest a seat reserved for SC/ST, he must be a member of a SC/ST in any state or Union Territory.
2. He/she must not have been punished for preaching and practicing social crimes such as untouchability, dowry and sati.
3. He/she must not have any interest in government contracts, works or services.
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Which of the following statements are correct?
1. If an MLA is elected to be an MP, his seat in Parliament becomes vacant if he does not resign his seat in the state legislature within 14 days.
2. If a person is elected to two seats in a house, he should exercise his option for one. Otherwise both seats become vacant.
1. If an MLA is elected to be an MP, his seat in Parliament becomes vacant if he does not resign his seat in the state legislature within 14 days.
2. If a person is elected to two seats in a house, he should exercise his option for one. Otherwise both seats become vacant.
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As observed by Salmond, jurisprudence is concerned with
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Who said jurisprudence is formal science of positive law?
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Who said "Jurisprudence is nothing but lawyers, extroversion"?
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Who is the author of the book, ‘Taking rights seriously’?
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The concept of law depends largely on the:
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Law consists of social norms which are:
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Jurisprudence has been defined as the science of first principle of civil law by:
Current events of national and international importance
1
What major defence-related development was highlighted on 1 May 2026 involving India and Italy?
2
Which satellite was launched by ISRO around early May 2026?
3
What is Prerna 2.0, launched/introduced in the news on 1 May 2026?
4
UAE announced its exit from OPEC, with the decision taking effect from:
5
A tragic road accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh on or around 1 May 2026 resulted in how many deaths?
6
A wall collapse at a hospital in which city killed seven people around early May 2026?
7
Indian airlines (Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet) informed the government about potential operational issues due to:
8
RBI's April 2026 Monetary Policy kept the repo rate unchanged at:
9
Which initiative or mission was linked to Tatya Tope’s letter discovery?
10
Neeraj Chopra began his pre-season training for 2026 in which country?
11
What major global sporting event is scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026?
12
Vaishnath (Railway Minister) flagged off the first direct Vande Bharat Express between:
13
What new framework did the RBI announce plans for regarding NBFCs in April 2026?
14
From 1 April 2026, RBI shifted processing of overseas investment references to:
15
The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to:
Reasoning
1
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of data protection laws ?
2
‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
3
'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
4
Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
5
'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
6
'Jackal' is related to 'Carnivorous', in the same way as 'Goat' is related to
7
Which of the following pairs has similar relationship as Run : Race?
8
Which of the following has same relationship as that of Money : Wealth?
9
Which of the following is related to ‘Melody’, in the same way as ‘Delicious’ is related to 'Taste'?
10
Offhand’ is related to ‘Premeditation’ in the same way as ‘Above board’ is related to
Aptitude
1
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
2
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
3
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
4
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
5
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
6
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
7
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
8
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
9
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
10
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
Indian Legal and Constitution History
1
Which of the following is/are features of the Neolithic settlements in the Punjab ?
2
A site of this culture has been excavated at jalilpur on the old bed of the river
3
Which of the following is/are the outermost sites of the settlements of the urban Hurappan culture ?
4
The name ‘Punjab’ was used for spatial or territorial identity. The oldest of these is the Rigvedic ‘Sapta Sindhu’ which like the Persian ‘Punjab’ has been interpreted as
5
The term Punjab has been found in
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Under Kanishka, the Punjab became part of an empire that covered much of the Northern india, Afghanistan and Central Asia, with its summer capital near
7
Daimacus, a Greek ambassador, visited the court of
8
The discussion between king Menander and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
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Which of the following is not a Neolithic site?
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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
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
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Which of the following works was the first to suggest payment og cash to officers as salary?
12
On whose coins do the symbols on the reverse generally match with the names of the kings on the obverse?
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Which of the following works relates to Tamil grammar?
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Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the content of the Rummindei Pillar Inscription of Asoka?
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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
Use the code given below :
i.Satakarni
ii.Bahasatimita
iii.Sakas
iv.Rathikas