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1. Consider the following causes of the failure ofrevolt, 1857.

1. The eastern, southern and western parts ofIndia remained more or less unaffected.

2. Modern educated Indians viewed this revoltas forward looking and disagreed thatBritish would usher an era ofmodernization.

3. The rebels represented diverse elementswith common grievances and concepts ofcurrent polities.

4. The lack of unity among Indians wasunavoidable at this stage of Indian history.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 4 (d) All of the above

2. Identify the incorrect statements about the socioreligious reform movements.

(a) Religious reformation was the major andexclusive concern of the socio-religiousreform movements.

(b) They were a defender of the basic anduniversal principles of all religions.

(c) The evolution of an alternative cultural-ideological system and the regeneration oftraditional institution emerged as twinconcerns of these movements.

(d) The newly educated middle class wereinspired by the humanistic ideals of socialequality and equal worth of allindividuals.

3. Consider the following statements.

1. He demanded judicial equality betweenIndians and Europeans and that trial beheld by jury.

2. His understanding of the internationalcharacter of the principles of liberty,

equality and justice indicated that he well

understood the significance of modern age.

3. He condemned oppressive practices ofBengali Zamindars and demanded fixationof maximum rents.

The above statements are related to which ofthe social reformers?

(a) Swami Dayanand Saraswati

(b) Swami Vivekananda

(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

4. Which of the following were the actual parts

of the original plan of the Non-co-operation

movement?

1. Picketing of shops selling foreign cloth.

2. Boycott of Government schools and colleges.

3. Picketing of toddy shops.

4. Boycott of public transport andcommunication system.

5. Boycott of law courts and dispensation ofjustice through panchayats instead.

Codes:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 4

(b) Only 2, 3 & 5

(c) Only 1, 2 & 5

(d) All of the above

5. Which of the following statements are correct

about Jyotiba Phule.

1. He founded the satyasodhak samaj withthe leadership of samaj from lower andupper castes.

2. The main aim of his movement was socialservice and spread of education, specially

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3. His sarvajanik satyadharma and gulamgiribecame sources of inspiration for the

common masses.

4. He was also a crusade against childmarriage and polygamy.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

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

6. Correctly match the following about the viewsof the revolt 1857.

A. R. C. Majumdar 1. It is difficult to avoidthe conclusion thatthe so-called FirstNational war ofIndependence of1857 is neither First,nor National norwar ofIndependence.

B. S. N. Sen 2. What began as afight for religionended as a war ofindependence?

C. John Lawrence 3. …. had a singleleader of abilityarisen among them(the rebels), theBritish must havebeen lost beyondredemption.

D. Stanley Wolpert 4. It was far more thana meeting ….yetmuch less than afirst war ofindependence.

Codes:

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

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

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

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

7. Which of the following factors led to the growthof modern nationalism?

1. Political, Administrative and Economicunification of the country.

2. Western thought and education.

3. Impacts of contemporary movementsworldwide.

4. Growth of confidence and self respect.

Select the correct code:

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

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

8. Assertion (A): The moderate phase of thenational movement had a narrow social base.

Reason (R): The early nationalists lackedpolitical faith in the masses.

Select the correct option:

(a) If both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly

explains (A).

(b) If both are correct but (R) does not explain

(A).

(c) If only (A) is true.

(d) If only (R) is true.

9. What were the main aims and objectives of the

congress?

1. Politically educate people.

2. Develop and consolidate a feeling of

national unity.

3. Form an all India fund for political

agitation.

4. Campaign in Britain to vote for pro-India

party.

5. Develop and propagate an anti-colonial

nationalist ideology.

Select the correct code:

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

(c) Only 1, 2 & 5 (d) All of the above

10. Consider the following statement.

1. Revolutionary terrorism was a by-product

of the process of the growth of militant

nationalism in India.

2. Their programmes included organizing

military conspiracies with expectation of

help from the enemies of Britain.

3. They were most successful with full masssupport in Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 3 (d) None of the above

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11. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. The Ghadar Party was a revolutionarygroup stationed in North America.

2. Their programme was to organizeassassination of officials, publish anti-imperialist literature, procure arms andbring about a simultaneous revolt in allBritish colonies.

3. Their plans were encouraged by twoevents-Komagata Maru incident andoutbreak of First World War.

4. Defence of India Act was passed primarilyto smash the movement.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 4 (d) None of the above

12. What were the favourable atmosphere that ledto the reunion of extremists to congress inLucknow session?

1. Annie Besant and Tilak had made vigorousattempts for the reunion.

2. The death of two Moderates Gokhale andFerozshah Mehta facilitated the reunion.

3. Both the moderates and extremists realizedthat the split had led to political inactivity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 3

(c) Only 2 (d) All of the above

13. The following statement is related to which ofthe following great personalities of India.

"The Montford Reforms ….were only a methodof further draining India of her wealth and ofprolonging her servitude".

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Madan Mohan Malyiya

(c) M. K. Gandhi

(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

14. Correctly match the following:

1. Ahmadabad Mill A. First Non-Strike Cooperation

2. Champaran B. First Hunger strike

Satyagraha

3. Kheda Satyagraha C. First CivilDisobedience

4. Bardoli Satyagraha

Codes:

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

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

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

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

15. Why the congress finally agreed on Khilafatquestion?

1. They felt that this was a golden opportunityto cement Hindu Muslim unity and to bringMuslim masses into the national movement.

2. The congress was losing faith inconstitutional struggle.

3. Orientation of the national movementturned to the masses permanently.

4. The congress was aware that the masseswere eager to give expression to theirdiscontent.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 2 & 4

(d) All of the above

16. Consider the following achievement about theSwarajist activity in councils.

1. They outvoted the Government severaltimes even on matters relating to budgetarygrants.

2. They supported the peasants cause inBengal and also got support among Muslimmembers who were pro-peasant.

3. Vithalbhai Patel was elected speaker ofcentral Legislative Assembly.

4. A noteworthy achievement was the defeatof the Public Safety Bill.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 1, 3 & 4

(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

(d) All of the above

17. What were the impacts of appointment ofSimon Commission on Indian politics?

1. It gave a stimulus to radical forcesdemanding not just complete independence

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but major socio-economic reforms onsocialist lines.

2. The challenge of Lord Birkenhead to Indian

politicians to produce on agreed

constitution was accepted by various

political sections.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 (b) Both 1 & 2

(c) Either 1 or 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

18. What were the major decisions taken during

Lahore congress session?

1. LWC authorized to launch a programme

of civil disobedience including non-payment

of taxes.

2. That the congress should have majority

representation at the Round Table

Conference.

3. Complete independence declared as the aim

of the congress.

4. Jan 26, 1930 fixed as the first Independence

day to be celebrated everywhere.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 1, 3 & 4

(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

(d) All of the above

19. What were the programmes Gandhiji launched

for Civil Disobedience Movement?

1. Government servants can resign from their

office.

2. Lawyers can give up their practice.

3. Boycott of legislative councils, schools etc.

4. Foreign liquor and cloth shops can be

picketed.

5. Paying takes can be refused wherever we

have requisite strength.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2, 3 & 4 (b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5

(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5 (d) All of the above

20. Consider the following statements about Govt.

of India Act 1935.

1. It introduced the provincial autonomy and

provided for an all India federation.

2. The act introduced dyarchy at theprovincial level.

3. It made a provision for establishment of aFederal court.

4. The Act also provided a rigid constitutionto which the right of amendment wasreserved with the British Parliament.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

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

21. Consider the following statement.

1. Chalcolithic Age in India was marked bythe use of copper and stone.

2. Microlith is the tool marked in PaleolithicAge.

3. The earlist known agrarian settlement inthe Indian subcontinent come from the westof the Indus system.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 3

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

22. Identify the incorrect statement.

1. The Izaredari system was introduced byCornwallis.

2. The system was introduced in Bengal only.

3. This system was coterminous with thefarming system in which right of collectingrevenue of a particular area was auctionedto the highest bidder

4. The Izaredar squeezed the poor peasantsand paid to the company saving his profit.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3

(d) All of the above

23. Consider the following statements.

1. The earliest traces of civilization in theIndian subcontinent are to be found inplaces along or close to the Indus River.

2. The Indus valley people domesticatedanimals and harvested various crops.

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4. The Indus valley people developed

agriculture on a large scale and also

practiced canal irrigation.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 1, 3 & 4

(c) Only 2, 3 & 4

(d) All of the above

24. Which of the following were the features of the

Harappan houses?

1. Rectangular houses

2. Widespread use of wood

3. Brick-dried bathrooms and wells

4. Most of the houses had central court yard.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 1, 3 & 4

(c) Only 2 & 3

(d) All of the above

25. Correctly match the following

1. Surkotada A. The largest Indussite

2. Chanhudaro B. Discovery of ……husk

3. Mohenjodaro C. Only Indus sitewhere the remainsof a horse haveactually beenfound.

4. Rangpur D. The only Indus citywithout a citadel.

Codes:

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

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

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

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

26. Consider the following statement aboutRigvedic Period.

1. The women enjoyed the equal status likemen and they received upanayana andeducation, study of Vedas etc.

2. The Rigvedic economy was primarilyagriculture where pastoral was their

secondary occupation.

3. The term for war in the Rigveda is gavisthior search for cows.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

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

27. Consider the following statements about laterVedic period.

1. The society had been rigidly divided intofour main caste divisions.

2. Women were highly respected andparticipated in all religious and politicalactivities independently.

3. Prajapati the creator or Brahma occupiedthe supreme position in the religion.

Which of the above statement(s) is/areincorrect?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2

(c) Only 3 (d) None of the above

28. What is theravali in Jainism?

(a) It contains rules for the ascetics namely therules for the rainy reason.

(b) The second section of the Jain Kalpasutracontaining a list of schools (gana) and theirheads etc.

(c) The code of conduct prescribed for themonks.

(d) None of the above.

29. Which of the following statements about thirdBuddhist council is/are true?

1. It was presided over by the elderMoggaliputta Tissa.

2. Its purpose was to settle the disputes arisingout of rival claims to authority.

3. It was under the patronage of Asoka.

4. Its proceeding were conducted in Pali.

Select the correct code:

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

(c) Only 1 & 4 (d) All of the above

30 Consider the following statement.

1. Ashoka's dhamma was neither a way oflife, code of conduct nor a set of principlesto be adopted and practiced by the peopleat a large but a new religion and a newpolitical philosophy.

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2. Its contents were so broad andhumanitarian that no cultural group orreligious sect could object to its propagationby Asoka.

3. Ashoka gave a new meaning andsignificance to the concept by humanizingit.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 1 & 3

(c) Only 2 & 3

(d) All of the above

31. Correctly match the following during MauryanEmpire.

Tax Source

1. Ayudhiya A. Supply of soldiers

2. Nishkramya B. Export duty

3. Prakriya C. Royalty

4. Vaidharanya D. Countervailingduties

E. Import duty

Codes:

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

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

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

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

32. Identify the incorrect statement

(a) Mauryas issued coins mostly of silver anda few copper pieces of metal in variousshapes, sizes and weights.

(b) They also have one or more symbols ofelephant, the tree in the railing symbol andthe mountain punched on them.

(c) They enable us to know the economicconditions of the Mauryan period.

(d) They can easily be ascribed to particularMauryan king.

33. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): During the Sangam Age thecustom of sati was practiced universally by thepeople.

Reason (R): The heroism and devotion of thesati were applauded greatly by the Sangampeople.

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

(a) Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) correctly

explains (A).

(b) Both (A) & (R) are true but (R) is not correct

explanation of (A).

(c) If only (A) is true.

(d) If only (R) is true.

34. Consider the following statements.

1. Vivekananda was a great humanist and

used Ramakrishna Mission for

humanitarian relief and social work.

2. He was for using technology and modern

science in the service of mankind.

3. He advocated that God, soul and matter

were distinct and eternal entities and every

individual had to work out his own

salvation.

4. The mission does not consider itself to be a

sect of Hinduism.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

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

35. Consider the following statements about the

Indo-Greeks.

1. They were the first to issue coins which

can be attributed to particular kings with

certainty.

2. They were the first who issued gold coins

in India.

3. They introduced Hellenistic art features in

the north-west which in turn facilitated the

rise of Gandhara School of art.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 1 & 3

(c) Only 2 & 3

(d) All of the above

36. Select the correct chronology of the foreigners

invading north-western India.

(a) Greeks, Parthians, Sakas, Kushanas

(b) Sakas, Parthan, Kushanas, Greeks

(c) Parthian, Greeks, Kushanas, Sakas

(d) Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushanas

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37. Correctly match the following

Books Authors

1. Devichandraguptam A. Vishakhadatta

2. Kavyamimamsa B. Rajasekhara

3. Kadambari C. Ban

4. Mrichchakatika D. Sudraka

5. Brihat Samhita

Codes:

(a) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 5 - D

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

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

(d) 1 - D, 5 - B, 3 - D, 5 - A

38. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Gupta empire consisted of directlyadministered areas and areas ruledautonomously by feudal chiefs andtributary kings.

2. The directly administered areas weredivided into provinces, called desa orbhukti.

3. The provinces were further subdivided intodistricts called pradesa or vishaya.

4. The Guptan administration was a highlycentralized administration with a largebureaucracy.

Select the correct code:

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

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

39. Consider the following statement.

1. He led a military expedition to the Gangavalley and constructed a new capitalGangaikonda- Cholapuram and a newtemple in celebration of the expedition.

2. He sent two diplomatic missions to Chinafor political as well as commercial purposes.

3. He raised the empire to the position of beingthe most extensive and respected state ofhis time.

To which of ruler of the Chola Empire does theabove statements belong?

(a) Rajendra I

(b) Rajaraja

(c) Rajendra II

(d) Vijayalaya

40. The well-known seated figure of fasting

Siddhartha of Gandhara School is depicted with

hands in

(a) Bhumisparsa mudra

(b) Dharmachakra mudra

(c) Dhyana mudra

(d) Abhaya mudra

41. Alauddin Khilji introduced the military reforms

to achieve his various targets. Consider the

following statements related to it.

1. Branding of horses

2. Descriptive roll of soldiers

3. Regular muster of the army

4. Organization of army on the decimal

system

5. Abolition of Iqta of royal troopers.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 1, 2, 3 & 5

(c) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5

(d) All of the above

42. Correctly match the following.

1. Amir Munshi A. Head of record

department

2. Barid -i-Mumalik B. Head of

intelligence

department

3. Sadr-us-Sudur C. Head of religious

department

4. Mustauf-i-MumalikD. Auditor General

5. Mushrif-i-Mumalik E. AccountantGeneral

Select the correct code:

(a) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - E, 5 - D

(b) 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D, 5 - E

(c) 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - E, 4 - D, 5 - B

(d) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E

43. Consider the following statements about

Firozshah Tughlaq.

1. He established Diwan-i-Khairat

(department for poor and needy people)and Diwan-i-Bundagan (department of

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2. He also established a hospital describedvariously as Darul-shifa, Bimaristan orShifa Khana.

3. He abolished the Iqtadari System.

4. He imposed the Jaziya on the Brahmins forthe first time.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

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

44. Consider the following features aboutVijaynagar?

1. The large number and prominence of pillarsand piers and complicated manner inwhich they were sculptured are some of itsdistinct features.

2. The horse was the most common animal tobe depicted on the pillars.

3. They have a mandapam or open pavilionwith a raised platform generally.

4. In the Vijaynagar temple the central partwas occupied by garbhgriha the sanctumcell where the presiding deity was installed.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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

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

45. Consider the following statements.

1. The Bhakti Movement arose out of certainsocio-economic conditions aiming at theupliftment of the unprivileged andoppressed sections of the society.

2. The Bhakti Movements were the productsof a transitional society when a number ofchanges were taking place on the politicaleconomic and social fronts.

3. The Bhakti saints mostly belonged to uppersection of society.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

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

46. Which of the following statements aboutKrishna Deva Raya of Vijaynagar Empire?

1. He was successful in suppressing therebellion of the chieftain of ummatur andcreated a new province withSeringapatnam as the capital.

2. He defeated the Gajpati ruler of Orissa andconquered the whole of Telangana.

3. Eight eminent luminaries in literatureknown as ashtadiggajas were at his court.

4. He took several measures to prohibit theevil practice of human sacrifice.

Select the correct code:

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

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

47. Consider the following statement about theMansab System during the Mughal period.

1. The mansab system indicated the status ofits holder (mansabdar) & it also fixed hispay and the number of troops with horsesand equipment to be maintained by him.

2. The mughal mansab system included allpublic services like military, civil andfinancial including the judiciary.

Which of the above statement(s) is/areincorrect?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

48. Different measures taken by Sher Shah toimprove trade and commerce include:

1. Construction of rest houses along the roadsfor the convenience of the travellers andtraders.

2. Issued fine coins of gold, silver and copperof uniform standard.

3. Collection of custom duties and tolls atseveral places all through the empire.

4. Making the local headmen and zamindarsresponsible for the loss of the goods ofmerchants in transit.

5. Buildings several new roads and restorationof all old ones.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 3 & 4 (b) Only 2, 3, 4 & 5

(c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5 (d) All of the above

49. Consider the following economic reforms ofTipu Sultan.

1. He was the only Indian ruler to haveunderstood the importance of economicstrength as the foundation of militarystrength.

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2. His reforms also include attempts to

introduce modern industries by importing

foreign experts and extending state support

to many industries.

3. He sent ambassadors to a number of

countries to develop foreign trade.

4. Introduced new system of coinage, new

seales of weights and measures.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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

(c) Only 3 & 4 (d) None of the above

50. The treaty of Seringapatam signed by Tipu and

Cornwallis contained:

1. Surrender of almost half of Tipu's

territories, which were to be shared among

the English, the Nizam and the Marathas.

2. Stationing of British resident at

Seringapatam.

3. Sending two of his sons by Tipu as hostages

to the British camp.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

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

51. Correctly match the following.

1. Diwan-i-Risalat A. Department ofEcclesiasticalAffairs

2. Diwan-i-Insha B. MilitaryDepartment

3. Diwan-i-Wazarat C. FinanceDepartment

4. Diwan-i-Aez D. AgricultureDepartment

5. Diwan-i-kohi E. Department ofslaves

6. Diwan-i-Bandagani F. Department ofrecords andcorrespondence

Codes:

(a) 1 - F, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - B, 6 - D

(b) 1 - A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - B, 5 - D, 6 - E

(c) 1 - A, 2 - F, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E, 6 - B

(d) 1 - B, 2- A, 3 - D, 4 - F, 5 - C, 6 - E

52. Which of the following helped in the spread ofmaterial culture under Mauryas?

1. Administrators

2. Traders

3. Jain monks

4. Buddhist monk

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 2, 3 & 4

(b) Only 3 & 4

(c) Only 2 & 4

(d) All of them

53. The Battle of Buxar made British anunchallengeable power in North India.Consider the following statements as being thereasons for the battle-

1. The servants of company were indulged inabuse of dastaks in inland trade and notpaying duty.

2. Mir Kasim abolished all inland duties toplace Indian merchants on the same footingas the English, which angered the British.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

54. Which among the following was not a demandof the participants in the Royal Indian NavyUprising (1946)?

(a) Equal pay for both Indian and white sailors.

(b) Release of INA and other political prisoners.

(c) Arrest of the British Prime Minister.

(d) Indianization of the Navy.

55. Consider the following statements aboutKathakali dance form :

1. It originated in the area of southwesternIndia now known as the state of Karnataka.

2. Colours are used on faces to convey theshade and mood of character.

3. Props are heavily used to suggest thescenes.

4. The dance form uses remarkable use of eyemovements and expressions.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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

(c) Only 1 & 3 (d) Only 2, 3 & 4

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56. Consider the following statements about thecategories of Musical instruments known inIndia:

1. Avanaddha are wind instruments in whichvibration of air columns produces sound.

2. Ghana vadya includes matki, ghatam andghungroo.

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

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

57. Consider the following statements aboutJainism and select the correct statement(s):

1. Before Mahavira, there were 22thirthankaras, Parshvanath being the last.

2. The Jains believe in transmigration of soulsand the concept of nirvana.

3. Jainism believes in avoidance of all formsof extremes of life.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2

(c) Only 3 (d) Only 1 and 3

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

1. Increasing association of Indians in everybranch of administration.

2. Gradual development of self-governmentinstitutions.

3. Realization of responsible governmentindependent of the British Empire.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

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

59. Consider the following statements about Ajantaand Ellora caves near Aurangabad inMaharashtra:

1. Ajanta caves consists of three styles ofarchitecture - Buddhist, Jain andBrahmanical.

2. These caves belong to the period ofChalukya and Rashtrakuta kings who ruledover Deccan India.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

60. Consider the following statements reagardingGandhara School of Arts:

1. Gandhara school of arts focused more oninner beauty and facial emotions ratherthan bodily features and external beauty.

2. Gandhara school of arts made extensive useof local sand-stones.

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

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

61. Consider the following statements about templestyles in India:

1. NAGARA style temples have curvilineartowers as against DRAVIDIAN templeswhich have truncated pyramids.

2. The cruciform ground plan constitute thefundamental characteristic of a Dravidiantemple.

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

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

62. Consider the following statements about stupasin India:

1. From the time of Vedic Aryans, the stupaswere an object of cult worship.

2. In Buddhist art and religion, the stupas inmodern time were accepted as representingBuddha himself.

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

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

63. Which of the following are traditional styles ofpaintings in India-

1. Pattachitra

2. Chanderi

3. Kalamkari

4. Ikat

5. Madhubani

Select the correct codes:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 5

(b) Only 1, 3 & 5

(c) Only 3 & 5

(d) Only 1, 3, 4 & 5

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64. Consider the following differences between

Bharatnatyam and Kathak and select the

correct difference :

(1) Bharatnatyam involves mudras and hip

movement whereas hip movement is not

allowed in Kathak.

(2) Bharatnatyam is performed throughout in

standing postures whereas Kathak is

performed more in sitting posture.

(3) Bharatnatyam involves bent knee postures

whereas there is no knee bending in

Kathak.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Only 1 and 2 (d) Only 1 and 3

65. Match the correct works of the following

Indians:

A. Panini 1. Cataract operation

B. Aryabhata 2. Decimal system

C. Sushruta 3. Ashtadhyayi

D. Varahmihir 4. Brihatsamhita

Select the correct code:

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

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

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

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

66. Which of the statements given below are correct

about Buddhism :

1. Mahayana is the old puritan school of

Buddhism, in which certain things

associated with Buddha were worshipped

as his symbols.

2. Kanishka was a great patron of Mahayana

school of Buddhism.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

67. Choose the correct statements about the

development of education in India during

British rule:

1. Woods dispatch of 1854 headed by Charles

Wood is considered to be "Magna Carta"

of English education in India.

2. Hunter Education Commission (1882-83)favored English language for education atall levels and was against the use ofvernacular language as a medium ofeducation at any level.

3. Sergeant Plan of Education (1944)recommended for free, universal andcompulsory education for children of 6-11years of age.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 3

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

68. Consider the following pairs:

1. Indian Mirror : Dadabhai Naoroji

2. Swadesamitran : G. Subramaniya

Iyer

3. Sudharak : G. K. Gokhale

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly

matched?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2

(c) Only 2 & 3 (d) Only 1, 2 & 3

69. Consider the following statements about the

Anglo- French rivalry in Carnatic :

1. First Carnatic War clearly showed the

French superiority on land under the

command of Dupleix.

2. During the second Carnatic War, Dupleix

with his success in expansionist policy, was

awarded by French government and given

more control and money for the purpose.

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

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

70. With reference to Wavell Plan, consider the

following statements:

1. As per the plan, the Commander -in-chief

of the armed forces would be Indian.

2. The department of external affairs would

be in the hands of British.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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71. Warren Hastings can be considered as the fatherof administrative reforms in India. Which ofthe following is correct about him?

1. Warren Hastings started duel system inIndia where company acquired real powerswhile the responsibility for administrationrested on shoulders of Nawab of Bengal.

2. During his period, the company appointedits own officers called Collectors to managerevenue affairs.

3. During Warren Hastings, Supreme Courtwas setup at Calcutta competent to try all'British Subjects'.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3

(d) All of the above

72. Which of the following statements is/are correctabout the Cornwallis Code formulated in 1793?

1. Cornawallis code divested the collector ofall judicial and magisterial powers and lefthim with the duty of administration ofrevenue.

2. A new class of officer called District Judgewas created to preside over the District CivilCourt.

3. The distinction between revenue and civilcases was abolished and the new Diwanicourts were competent to try all civil cases.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3

(d) All of the above

73. Consider the following statements aboutPermanent Settlement of Bengal 1793 :

1. It started a system of farming estates tohighest bidders with decennial settlements.

2. It divided the society into two hostileclasses namely the zamindars and thetenants.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

74. The main features of Mughal painting include:

1. The Mughal pictures were small in size andhence are known as 'miniature painting'.

2. A keen depreciation of nature was anothercharacteristic of the Mughal School.

3. Remarkable excellence achieved by theMughal school in portrait painting.

4. Excellence of the Mughal artists in colourcompostion.

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 2 & 4

(d) All of the above

75. Mahatma Gandhi's first attempt at leading anall-India struggle was his call for a Satyagrahaagainst which one of the following?

(a) The Public Safety Bill

(b) Rowlatt Act

(c) The Government of India Act, 1919

(d) The Trade Disputes Act