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UKPSC Assistant Professor (History) Exam - English

Duration: 120 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 200 · Language: 1

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History

1
Which of the following is not a Neolithic site?
  1. A.Brahmagiri
  2. B.Sanganakallu
  3. C.Arikamedu
  4. D.Piklihal
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)
    ​(i)         (ii)        (iv)       (iii)
  2. B.(ii)        (iii)       (i)         (iv)
  3. C.(iv)       (ii)        (i)         (iii)
  4. D.(iii)       (i)         (ii)        (iv)
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
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
5
Which of the following works relates to Tamil grammar?
  1. A.Ahananuru
  2. B.Kural
  3. C.Tolkappiyam
  4. D.Padirruppattu
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
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)
8
Which of the following is a coin-term ?
  1. A.Nivartana
  2. B.Martur
  3. C.Drama
  4. D.Gocharma
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
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
11
At which of the following places in the stupa built by the Sailendras located ?
  1. A.Anuradhapura
  2. B.Borobudur
  3. C.Angkorvat
  4. D.Angkor Thom
12
Who, among the following, had the title ‘Parama-Saugata’ ?
  1. A.Bhaskaravarman
  2. B.Harsha
  3. C.Rajyavardhana
  4. D.Sasanka
13
Which of the following sculptures is a characteristic of the Pallava period ?
  1. A.Somaskanda
  2. B.Ganesha
  3. C.Nataraja
  4. D.Anantasayana
14
Which of the following statements about Samudragupta are true? Use the code given below:
i.He was a conqueror, a poet and a musician
ii.He was called Lichchhavi-dauhitra
iii.He imitated the coins of the Western Kshatrapas
iv.His performance of asvamedha was not mentioned in the Allahabad pillar Inscription
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iv)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.(i), (ii) and (iv)
  4. D.(i), (ii) and (iii)
15
Match the items of two lists, giving the correct code:
List-I                                                   List-II                                     
(a)Bilhana                                       (i) Mitakshara
(b)Bana                                           (ii) Harshacharita
(c)Samesvara III                           (iii) Abhilashitartha Chintamani
(d)Vijnesvara                                  (iv) Vikramankadevacharita 
  1. A.(a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)         (iii)       (iv)       (ii)
  2. B.(iv)       (ii)        (iii)       (i)
  3. C.(iii)       (iv)       (i)         (ii)
  4. D.(ii)        (iv)       (i)         (iii)
16
Which of the following statements is not true in respect of the election for the assembly of Uttaramerur of the Chola period?
  1. A.
    The village was divided into 30 wards.
  2. B.
    Two representatives were to be elected for each ward.
  3. C.
    The contestants should be aged between 35 and 70 years
  4. D.
    They should possess some educational qualification and immovable property.
17
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): India had maritime trade with the Roman empire during the early centuries of the Christian era.
Reason (R):  A large number of Roman coins have been found from the excavations at Arikamedu. 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
18
Point out the temples which are situated in the eastern side of India:
(a).Sun temple – Konark
(b)Minakshi temple – Madurai
(c)Padmanabhaswamy – Thiruvananthapuram
(d)Jagannath temple – Puri 
  1. A.
    Codes:
    (a) and (d)
  2. B.
    (b) and (c)
  3. C.
    (a), (b) and (c)
  4. D.
    (b), (c) and (d)
19
Chachanama and Baburnama were written respectively in:
  1. A.
    Arabic and Persian language
  2. B.
    Persian and Turkish language
  3. C.
    Arabic and Turkish language
  4. D.
    Persian and Pashto language
20
Which of the following Sufis accepted Lalla ded as his spiritual preceptor?
  1. A.
    Shikh Nur-al Din
  2. B.
    Saiyyid Shaif-al Din
  3. C.
    Mir Saiyyid Ali Hamadani
  4. D.
    Mir Saiyyid Muhammad Hamadani
21
Shaikh Bahauddin Zakaria belonged to
  1. A.
    Suhrawardi Silsilah
  2. B.
    Rishi Silsilah
  3. C.
    Chishti Silsilah
  4. D.
    Firdausi Silsilah
22
Which one of the following was not part of Turkan-i-Chihalgani?
  1. A.
    Bahauddin Tughril
  2. B.
    Qutlugh Khan
  3. C.
    Imaduddin Raihan
  4. D.
    Balban  
23
Name the poetess of Mysore who protested against women being considered as inferior to men in her work Hadibadeya Dharma (tenets for chaste and devoted wives):
  1. A.
    Tirumalamma
  2. B.
    Sanchi Honamma
  3. C.
    Lal Ded
  4. D.
    Jana Bai
24
The forerunner of famous bulbous domes of the Mughals is attributed to which of the following architectural styles?
  1. A.
    Bidar
  2. B.
    Gulbarga
  3. C.
    Golconda
  4. D.
    Mandu
25
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a)Miftah ul Futuh                         - Amir Khusrau
(b)Tarikh-i-Salatin-i-Afghana      - Khwaja Niamatullah Harawi
(c)Siyasat Nama                         - Nizamul Mulk Tusi
(d)Zafer Nama                             - Yahya Sirhindi
Select your answer from the code given below:
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (a) and (d)
  2. B.
    (a) and (c)
  3. C.
    (b) and (c)
  4. D.
    (a) and (b)
26
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                               List-II                                     
(a)Amil                                       (i) A non-resident cultivator
(b)Baqqal                                 (ii) Village accountant
(c)Pahi                                      (iii) Revenue collector
(d)Kulkarni                               (iv) Trader 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (a)       (b)       (c)        (d)
    (ii)        (iv)       (iii)       (i)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (iv)       (i)         (ii)
  3. C.(i)         (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  4. D.
    (iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i) 
27
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                            List-II                                     
(a)Malik-ul-Tujjar                    (i) a residential fort
(b)Biswa                               (ii) a fortified village
(c)Kushak                             (iii) a small unit of land measurement
(d)Mawas                              (iv) Chief of the merchants 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (a)     (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)     (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (i)         (iv)       (ii)
  3. C.(iv)       (iii)       (i)         (ii)
  4. D.
    (ii)        (iv)       (iii)       (i)
28
Arrange the following tombs in chronological order:
(a).Shaikh Salim Chshti’s tomb                - Fatehpur Sikri
(b.)Asaf Khan’s tomb                                  -Lahore
(c).Ataga Khan’s tomb                                -Delhi
(d)Akbar’s tomb                                           -Sikandra 
Select your answer from the code given below:
  1. A.
    (a), (b), (c), (d)
  2. B.
    (b), (d), (a), (c)
  3. C.
    (c), (a), (d), (b)
  4. D.
    (d), (c), (b), (a)
29
Identify the historical place where Ibadat Khana, Birbal’s house, Tansen’s Baradari and Khan-i-Khana’s house are situated:
  1. A.
    Fatehpur Sikri
  2. B.
    Agra
  3. C.
    Delhi
  4. D.
    Lahore
30
Which one of the following statements is not true?
  1. A.
    In Akbar’s reign dam gradually replaced copper tanka
  2. B.
    The dam was also knows as paisa
  3. C.
    He half-dam waqs called adhela
  4. D.
    Akbar fixed a ratio of 40 dams to a rupee which became standard conversion for purposes of actual payments
31
Which one of the following European travellers observed that Queen Nurjahan constructed pleasure gardens, palaces and serais throughout the land in order to enhance her image and reputation?
  1. A.
    F. Pelsaart
  2. B.
    Sir Thomas Roe
  3. C.
    Careri
  4. D.
    Manucci 
32
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Because of marriage with Nurjahan, Jahangir became indifferent towards administration.
Reason (R):  Nurjahan formed a ‘Janta’ between 1611-22 and wielded considerable power. 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
33
Which of the following city was looked down upon by Jahangir as Gardabad (city of dust) and Jahannamabad (city of hell)?
  1. A.
    Ahmedabad
  2. B.
    Mandu
  3. C.
    Jaunpur
  4. D.
    Gaur
34
Mughal emperors used to confer various types of standards upon nobles. Which of the following was added in the list of standards by Shahjahan?
  1. A.
    Alam
  2. B.
    Chatrtoq
  3. C.
    Tumantoq
  4. D.
    Mahi-Maratib
35
Chronologically arrange the following treaties signed by the British with Native states and select the correct answer code:
(a)The Treaty of Salbai
(b)The Treaty of Bassien (Vasai)
(c)The Treaty of Srirangapattanam
(d)The Treaty of Allahabad and Kara 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (d), (a), (c), (b)
  2. B.
    (b), (d), (a), (c)
  3. C.
    (a), (c), (d), (b)
  4. D.
    (c), (b), (a), (d) 
36
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:The University of Calcutta was incorporated by an Act, passed on the ………. ; the University of Bombay by an Act passed on the ……., and the University of Madras by an Act passed on the ……. .
  1. A.
    24 January 1857, 5 September 1857 and 18 July 1857
  2. B.
    18 July 1857, 24 January 1857 and 5 September 1857
  3. C.
    24 January 1857, 18 July 1857 and 5 September 1857
  4. D.
    5 September 1857, 18 July 1857 and 24 January 1857 
37
Who said the following words?“So long as millions live in hunger and ignorance I hold every man a traitor who, while educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them.’
  1. A.
    Keshav Chandra Sen
  2. B.
    Aurobindo Ghosh
  3. C.
    Swami Vivekanand
  4. D.
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak  
38
In which year was founded the All India Trade Union Congress?
  1. A.
    1918
  2. B.
    1920
  3. C.
    1924
  4. D.
    1926
39
Chronologically arrange the following legislations regarding Indian press:
(a)Official Secrets Act
(b)The Indian Press Act
(c)Registration of the Press – Act XI
(d) The Indian Press (Emergency Powers) Act 
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
  1. A.Codes:
    (a), (c), (d), (b)
  2. B.
    (b), (d), (c), (a)
  3. C.
    (d), (c), (a), (b)
  4. D.
    (c), (a), (b), (d)
40
Who among the following Viceroys made the ‘August Offer’ to secure Indian Cooperation in the war effort?
  1. A.Lord Wavell
  2. B.Lord Hardinge
  3. C.Lord Linlithgow
  4. D.Lord Mountabatten   
41
From which nation India adopted the Green Revolution technology for agricultural development?
  1. A.
    GDR
  2. B.
    USSR
  3. C.UK
  4. D.
    USA 
42
The doctrine “The sons of the soil” is related to:
  1. A.
    Nationalism
  2. B.
    Regionalism
  3. C.
    Tourism
  4. D.
    Industrialism  
43
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of Britain, announced the dispatch of Cripps Mission.
Reason (R):  British forces collapsed in South-East Asia soon after the fall of Rangoon 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 
44
Who wrote the book Rights of Man in 1791-92?
  1. A.
    Bernard Shaw
  2. B.
    John Ruskin
  3. C.Thomas Paine
  4. D.
    Sidney Webb                  
45
From among the following statements, which one is not a distinct feature of the Renaissance?
  1. A.
    The beginning of secular auto-biography as a literary genre
  2. B.
    The translation of scriptures into vernacular languages hastened the process of secularization of society
  3. C.
    The Renaissance promoted Church domination in human affairs
  4. D.
    Its enduring lesson was that the search for knowledge is for mankind not only a right but also a duty 
46
Who among the following is not a philosopher of the Enlightenment?
  1. A.
    Denis Diderot
  2. B.
    Rousseau
  3. C.
    David Hume
  4. D.
    Herbert Spencer
47
Who said, “History is an unending dialogue between the present and the past”?
  1. A.
    Lord Acton
  2. B.
    Leopold von Ranke
  3. C.
    E.H. Carr
  4. D.
    G.R. Elton
48
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding historian’s responsibility in historical writing?
  1. A.
    Historian’s central ethical responsibility is that he ought to tell the objective truth
  2. B.
    Historian should be loyal to the cause he advocates
  3. C.
    Historian owes historical truth not only to the living but to the dead as well
  4. D.
    Historian should not distort historical facts
49
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Historical method is a complex process involving search for source of information, its critical evaluation, synthesis and exposition.
Reason (R):  As a science of knowledge, history is completely separated from natural sciences because it does not have universal laws.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
50
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                       List-II 
(Author)         `                                               (Works)                                
(a)Wilhem Dilthey                           (i) Historical Representation
(b)G.R. Elton                                    (ii) The Structure of Scientific Revolution
(c)Frank Ankersmit                        (iii) Hermeneutics and the study of History
(d)Thomas Kuhn                            (iv) The Practice of History 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (a)     (b)       (c)        (d)
    (iv)       (iii)       (i)         (ii)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (ii)        (i)         (iv)
  3. C.
    (i)         (iii)       (ii)        (iv)
  4. D.
    (iii)       (iv)       (i)         (ii)
51
In the recent past which of the following sites has yielded the evidence of a fossilized human baby-skull?
  1. A.
    Bori
  2. B.
    Hathnora
  3. C.
    Lakhania
  4. D.
    Odai
52
Which among the following sites provide evidence of domestication of animals in the Mesolithic period?
(i) Adamgarh
(ii) Bagor
(iii) Loteshwar
(iv) Ratanpur 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (i) and (ii)
  2. B.
    (ii) and (iii)
  3. C.
    (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. D.
    (ii), (iii) and (iv) 
53
Match the items of List-I with List-II:
List-I                                                     List-II 
(Antiquity)                                         (Find spot)                           
(a)Ash Mound                                    (i) Kanheri
(b)Ayagapatta                                    (ii) Mathura
(c)Eleven Header Bodhisattava       (iii) Sanchi
(d)Stone Relic Boxes                         (iv) Utnur 
  1. A.
    Codes:
    (a)    (b)       (c)        (d)
    (i)     (iii)       (ii)        (iv)
  2. B.
    (iv)       (ii)        (i)         (iii)
  3. C.
    (i)         (iv)       (iii)       (ii)
  4. D.
    (iv)       (i)         (ii)        (iii) 
54
Most of the Harappan seals are made of:
  1. A.
    Chert
  2. B.
    Copper
  3. C.
    Faience
  4. D.
    Steatite 
55
Match the items of List-I with List-II:
List-I                                                               List-II 
(King)                                                             (Kingodm)                           
(a)Ashvapati                                               (i) Avanti
(b)Parikshita                                              (ii) Kekaya
(c)Nichakshu                                              (iii) Kuru
(d)Pradyota Mahasena                            (iv) Vatsabhumi 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (a)    (b)       (c)        (d)
    (ii)    (iii)       (iv)       (i)
  2. B.
    (i)         (ii)        (iii)       (iv)
  3. C.
    (iii)       (iv)       (i)         (ii)
  4. D.
    (ii)        (iv)       (iii)       (i)
56
Which of the following sites was the first to yield the evidence of Painted Grey Ware?
  1. A.
    Ahichchatra
  2. B.
    Atranjikhera
  3. C.
    Hastinapur
  4. D.Sravasti 
57
Arrange the following in the chronological order:
i.Behistun Inscription of Darius
ii.Naksh-i-Rustam Inscription of Darius
iii.Persepolis Inscription of Darius
iv.Burning of Achaemenian Capital Persepolis 
  1. A.Codes  
    (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
  2. B.
    (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
  3. C.
    (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
  4. D.
    (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
58
Arrange the following in the chronological order:
i.Katyayana
ii.Panini
iii.Vamana
iv.Yaska 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
  2. B.
    (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
  3. C.
    (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
  4. D.
    (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
59
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The Mauryan dynasty of India was closely connected with the area of modern Nepal .
Reason (R):  A daughter of Ashoka, the great had married a noble man from that area 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
60
Arrange the following classical authors in the chronological order:
i.Arrian
ii.Pliny
iii.Ptolemy
iv.Strabo 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
  2. B.
    (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
  3. C.
    (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
  4. D.
    (i), (iv), (iii), (ii) 
61
The cultural sequence of the excavated site of Hastinapur from bottom upwards is as under:
i.Kushan period
ii.N.B.P. ware period
iii.O.C.P. period
iv.P.G.W. period 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
  2. B.
    (iii), (i), (iv), (i)
  3. C.
    (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
  4. D.
    (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) 
62
Arrange the following authors of inscriptions in the chronological order:
i.Harisena
ii.Ravikirti
ii.Vatsabhatti
iv.Virasena 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
  2. B.
    (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
  3. C.
    (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
  4. D.
    (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
63
Which were the chief ports of the Pandyas of the Sangam age? Select the correct answer from the code given below:
i.Korkai
ii.Madurai
ii.Musiri
iv.Puhar 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (i) and (ii)
  2. B.
    (ii) and (iii)
  3. C.
    (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. D.
    (ii), (iii) and (iv)
64
According to inscriptional assertions who among the following rulers used to honour all religions?
i.Asoka
ii.Kanishaka
iii.Kharavela
iv.Pushyamitra Sunga 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (i) only
  2. B.
    (i) and (iii)
  3. C.
    (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. D.
    (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) 
65
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Immediately after his accession to the throne, Maharaja Kharavela launched on a career of a Digvijayin (conqueror).
Reason (R):  Having heard about the exploits of Kharavela, Dimita an Indo- Greek King of Eastern Punjab, retreated to Mathura from where he planned to challenge Kharavela.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 
66
Who among the following kings had performed the Vajapeya sacrifice?
i.Pravarasena I
ii.Pushyamitra Sunga
iii.Santamula I
ivSatakarni Gautamiputra 
  1. A.
    Codes:
    (i) only
  2. B.
    (i) and (ii)
  3. C.
    (i) and (iii)
  4. D.
    (i) and (iv) 
67
Amaravati, an early historical site in Andhra Pradesh was known as the following:
  1. A.
    Chandavaram
  2. B.
    Dharnikota
  3. C.
    Dhulikatta
  4. D.
    Yelleswaram
68
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The foremost success of the Gupta emperor Chandrgupta II was his victory over the mighty Saka-Kshatrapa dynasty of Gujarat.
Reason (R):  It could have given the Guptas access to Indian trade with the 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
69
The Hunas issued coins only in:
i.Gold
ii.Silver
iii.Copper
iv.Potin 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (i) only
  2. B.
    (iv) only
  3. C.
    (ii) and (iii) only
  4. D.
    (iii) and (iv) only
70
Which of the following temples are built of bricks?
i.Begram temple of Dinajpur
ii.Sat Deuliya of Burdwan, W.B.
iii.Siddhesvara of Bahulara, Bankura, W.B.
iv.Vaital Deul of Bhuvanesvara 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (i) and (ii)
  2. B.
    (ii) and (iii)
  3. C.
    (i), (ii) and (iv)
  4. D.
    (ii), (iii) and (iv)
71
The Vimala temple of Delwara is dedicated to one of the following:
  1. A.
    Adinatha
  2. B.
    Bahubali
  3. C.
    Neminatha
  4. D.
    Parsvanatha
72
The Lakshmi type coins of Gangeyadeva Kalchuri were imitated by which of the following rulers?
i.Bhoja II Pratihara
ii.Govindachandra Gahadvala
iii.Parmardideva Chandella
iv.Udayaditya Chandella 
  1. A.
    Codes :
    (i) and (ii)
  2. B.
    (i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. C.
    (i), (ii) and (iv)
  4. D.
    (ii), (iii) and (iv)
73
Who among the following rulers of Kashmir built a dam on Vitasa river to save his kingdom from the devastating floods?
  1. A.
    Avantivarman
  2. B.
    Didda
  3. C.
    Harsha
  4. D.
    Lalitaditya Muktapida
74
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The 12th century unique work Kumarapalcharita by Hemachandra is a long poem which tells the story of Chaulukya Kings of Gujarat.
Reason (R):  It illustrates the rules of Sanskrit and Prakrit Grammar also. 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 
75
Which one of the following pairs is not matched correctly?
  1. A.
    Shihauddin         - Awarif-ul-Ma’arif Suhrawardi
  2. B.
    Al-Hujwiri             - Kashf-ul-Mahjub
  3. C.
    Ibn-al-Arabi         - Fusus-al-Hikam
  4. D.
    Al-Ghazali           - Tahzib-al-Akhlaq
76
“I and none other.” “What are you that I am not and what have you been that I have not been.”The above statement was claimed by which of the following group/Sultan?
  1. A.
    Turkan-I Chihalgani
  2. B.
    Ruknuddin Firuz
  3. C.
    Sultan Razia
  4. D.
    Aram Shah  
77
Which of the following statements are not correct in regard of music?
  1. A.
    Barani writes about young girls being trained by Indian courtesans in Persian and Indian music for the Delhi court in the late thirteenth century
  2. B.
    Amir Khuswau in 1318 claimed that Indian music has pre-eminence over the music of all other countries
  3. C.
    Abul Fazl does not include the names of musicians in the Ain-i Akbari
  4. D.
    Nayak Bakshu was the recognized master of Khayal    
78
What arguments did Miyan Bhuwah given for writing Madanu’sh Shifa-i Sikandarshahi, a compilation based on all the major Ayurvedic texts in Sanskrit?
(a).The Greek medicine did not suit the climate of India
(b).The medicinal plants mentioned in the Greek system were either unidentifiable or unobtainable in India
(c)The Greek school of medicine became dominant at the Delhi court
(d).Grecco-Arabic tradition was identical in its practices. 
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
  1. A.Codes :
    (a) and (b)
  2. B.
    (a), (b) and (c)
  3. C.(b) and (d)
  4. D.
    (c) and (d)
79
Which one of the following is not true about the Saiyid and Lodi architecture?
  1. A.
    Khan-i-Jahan Maqbul’s tomb inspired the Saiyed and Lodi rulers to build octagonal tombs
  2. B.
    The inner and outer shell of the dome, with a space of left between the two in Sikandar’s tomb, marks the beginning of the double dome
  3. C.
    Saiyids and Lodi’s did not erect any square-plan tombs
  4. D.
    The Sur family tombs at Sasaram are all octagonal
80
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer with the help of the code given below:
List-I                                                               List-II                                     
(a).Qalb                                  (i) Cavalry Trooper
(b).Hashm                             (ii) Enhancement in the estimated income of the iqta
(c).Fawazil                            (iii) Army
(d).Taufir                                (iv) Excess revenue over and above the assigned
  1. A.Codes :
    (a)            (b)       (c)        (d)
    (ii)        (i)         (iv)       (iii)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (i)         (iv)       (ii)
  3. C.
    (iv)       (iii)       (ii)        (i)
  4. D.
    (ii)        (iv)       (i)         (iii) 
81
“As the wind destroys the trees, and locusts the Shali crop, so did the Yavanas destroy the usages of Kashmira … the Kingdom of Kashmira was polluted by the evil practices of Mlecchas.”The above statement about Kashmir was made by which of the following chronicles of Kashmir?
  1. A.
    Kalhana
  2. B.
    Jonaraja
  3. C.
    Srivara
  4. D.
    Bhattavatara
82
Which one of the following is not correct?
  1. A.
    The Pichola lake of Udaipur was excavated during Lakha’s rule (1382-1421) on Mewar
  2. B.
    Mokal (1421-33) repaired the temples of Samidheshwara at Chittor
  3. C.
    Rana Kumbha (1433-68) dug several lakes for irrigation purposes as well as stepwells and reservoirs for storing water
  4. D.
    Rana Uda (1468-73) constructed Udai Sagar Lake in Udaipur 
83
“Suha Bhatt strove hard so that the Sultan at his suggestion ordered all Brahmans and learned Hindus should become Musalmans and those who did not accept Islam should leave the realm.”In the above statement reference is made to which of the following Sultan by Ferishta?
  1. A.
    Sultan Sikandar of Kashmir
  2. B.
    Zain-ul Abidin
  3. C.
    Firuz Shah Tughluq
  4. D.
    Sultan Hussain and Shah Sharqi 
84
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason
(R):Assertion (A): Bengal Sultan Ruknuddin Barbak Shah I was a great patron of Bengali literature.
Reason (R):  Barbak Shah I conferred the title of Gunaraj Khan to Maladhar Basu in acknowledgment of his great achievements in the field of Bengali literature. 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
85
Match List-I with List-II relating to the organisation of the Sikh community and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I                                                               List-II 
(a).Masand                            (i) Persons initiated by the Guru himself
(b).Khalsa                             (ii) Representative of the Guru
(c).Meli                                   (iii) Persons initiated by the Masand
(d)Sahlang                           (iv) Deputies of the Masand 
  1. A.
    Codes:
    (a)      (b)       (c)        (d)
    (ii)        (iv)       (iii)       (i)
  2. B.
    (iii)       (ii)        (iv)       (i)
  3. C.
    (iv)       (iii)       (i)         (ii)
  4. D.
    (ii)        (i)         (iv)       (iii) 
86
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Eknath has written his Hindu-Turk Samvad in Bharud genre.
Reason (R):  The Bharuds were specially written to appeal to masses, to interest those who otherwise might not listen to the message of Bhakti.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
87
Mahdawis asserted on the purification of historical Islam from innovation (bida). Which one of the following views of the scholars in not correct?
  1. A.
    Mohammad Yasin has characterized the movement as ‘a plebeian revolt of the simple-hearted’
  2. B.
    K.A. Nizami refers to Mahdawi movement as ‘a crisis and a commotion in the lower strata’
  3. C.
    Derry Mac Lean argues that the early Mahadawis tended to prefer a low profile and a quietist stance; while the later Mahadawis generally adopted an uncompromising stance
  4. D.
    A.S.B. Ansari has compared the Mahdawi ‘Cult of the dagger’ to the ‘Ismail Assassins’
88
Consider the following statements concerning the Mughal Zamindars:
(a)Zamindar holding a full Pargana has to render military services with a fixes contingent
(b)Zamindar holding only a part (taraf) of a few villages in a Pargana paid Salami
(c)One half of the Zamindar’s territory whose revenue zamindars were to deposit in the state treasury was known as talped. 
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
  1. A.
    (a) only
  2. B.
    (b) only
  3. C.
    (a) and (b)
  4. D.
    (a) and (c)
89
A large number of marks and symbols, sometimes accompanied by the names of individuals are found inscribed on almost all the stones used in the construction of medieval monuments. These marks and symbols carried some purpose. Which of the following purpose is not relevant in regard of inscribing the marks?
  1. A.
    To identify the creator
  2. B.
    Inscribed mark should be exclusive of a creator
  3. C.
    Stone supplier or mason used the mark
  4. D.
    To identify a building and the owner of a building
90
Which one of the following European travellers commented that “in India, there were no academies (except Madrasas for religious study) where systematic study of the Western sciences could be taken up. Thus interest in western science and philosophy was individual and died with the individual”?
  1. A.
    Father Monserrate
  2. B.
    Bernier
  3. C.
    Tavernier
  4. D.
    Manucci
91
Which one of the following statements is not correct in regard to painting?
  1. A.
    The Mughal emperor Humayun brought master painters – Abdu’s Samad and Mir Saiyid Ali from Persia in 1555.
  2. B.
    Akbar established a large atelier that undertook the illustration of the Hamzanama in the 1560s
  3. C.
    Jahangir’s period rejected the European influence on the painting
  4. D.
    In the 18th century, regional paintings came into existence, depicting especially Krishna Lilas
92
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Kos minar is a category of architecture that developed with a clear associating with road networks.
Reason (R):  Minar’s primary function was to serve as markers of following correct route for their destination.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
93
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  1. A.Coin                                              Type
    A.Sikka                                - Newly coined rupee
  2. B.B.Chalani                            - Coins struck in the preceding years
  3. C.C.Khazana                          - Coins current from former regions
  4. D.D.Peth   - Actual weight of the coin is less than the face value of the coin is less than the face value of the coin                                    
94
Which of the following is not correct in relation to the village community?
  1. A.
    Buchanan’s survey of South India became the basis for theories about the ‘Indian Village Community’
  2. B.
    B.H. Baden-Powell saw the ‘Village community’ as a mere expression of the operation of joint-property by heirs of an original single proprietor
  3. C.
    W.H. Wiser opined that village servants and artisans were attached to the village
  4. D.
    Hiroshi Fukhazawa found that rural artisans and servants were tied to the village rather than to individuals
95
Aurangzeb’s Farmans to Rasikdas and Muhammad Hashim to throw light on:
(a)Declining agriculture and oppressive taxation
(b)Problem of flight of peasantry from land
(c)Peasant uprisings specially that of the Satnamis and the Jats 
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
  1. A.
    Codes:
    (a) only 
  2. B.
    (a) and (b)
  3. C.
    (a) and (c)
  4. D.
    (b) and (c)
96
Jizya was reimposed by Aurangzeb in 1679. What is the argument of Satish Chadnra on the reimposition of Jizya by Aurangzeb?
  1. A.
    Jizya was levied on account of the opposition of the Hindus and the greed of the rulers
  2. B.
    Jizya was imposed by Aurangzeb for the wanted to force the non-Muslims to accept Islam
  3. C.
    The reimposition of Jizya marked a deepening political crisis, due primarily to the deterioration of the situation in the Deccan
  4. D.
    Jizya was used as a device for relieving the pressure on the general treasury
97
Tuhfat-ul Hind written by Mirza Muhammad for Aurangzeb’s grandson, Prince Muizzuddin Jahandar Shah deals with which one of the following themes?
  1. A.
    Music
  2. B.
    A sufi work
  3. C.
    Culinary science
  4. D.
    Plants and animal kingdoms
98
Which of the following are correct explanations in regard of Maratha interest to support the Mughal emperor against the invasion of Nadir Shah?
(A).Marathas considered Nadir Shah’s invasion as intrusion by an outsider
(B).If Nadir Shah was to stay in India and found a new dynasty, it would be a big blow against Maratha ambition
(C).Shahu instructed Baji Rao to hurry to the aid of the Emperor in accordance with understanding to Aurangzeb that whenever the Empire was in any difficulty, Marathas would help
(D).Bajirao immediately rushed to help the Mughal army 
Select your answer from the code given below:
  1. A.
    Codes:
    (a), (b) and (c)
  2. B.
    (b), (c) and (d)
  3. C.
    (a), (b), (c) and (d)
  4. D.
    (c) and (d) 
99
Regional history is important for better understanding of historical developments. Given below are the list of authors and books on regional histories. Which of te following is not correctly matched?
  1. A.
    Author                                        Book
    (A).G.D. Sharma                   - Rajput Polity: A Study of Politics and Administrationof
                                                     the State of Marwar, 1638-1749
     
  2. B.Hiroshi Fukazawa         - Medieval Maharashtra
  3. C.Sushil Chaudhary         -From prosperity to decline – Eighteenth Centur Bengal
  4. D.Mohibbul Hasan           - Kashmir under the Sultans
100
Chronologically arrange the following treaties signed by the British with Native states and select the correct code:
a.Treaty of Assaye
b.Treaty of Lahore
c.Treaty of Rajghat
d.Subsidiary Treaty with Nizam of Hyderabad 
  1. A.
    Codes
    (a), (b), (c), (d)
  2. B.
    (d), (a), (c), (b)
  3. C.
    (c), (d), (a), (b)
  4. D.
    (d), (c), (b), (a) 
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