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    1) Arya Samaj was started by

    A. Swami Vivekananda

    B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

    C. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

    D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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    2) Who is known as the Grand Old Man of India?

    A. C. Rajagopalachari

    B. Dadabhai Naoroji

    C. Lala Lajpat Rai

    D. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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    3) Which of the following was a recommendation of Hunters Commission?

    A. Womens education

    B. New regulation for the organized senates system

    C. Gradual withdrawal of state support from higher education

    D. Introduction of civic education at college and university level

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    4) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

    1. Warren Hastings Regulating Act

    2. Cornwallis Permanent Land Settlement

    3. Wellesley Subsidiary Alliance

    4. Dalhousie Abolition of Sati

    A. 1 and 3

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    B. 1, 2 & 4

    C. 1, 2 & 3

    D. 2 and 3

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    5) The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by

    A. M. K. Gandhi

    B. Jawaharlal Nehru

    C. Dadabhai Naoroji

    D. R. C. Dutt

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    6) Arrange the following in chronological order, who administered as Governor Generals of India.

    1. Wellesley

    2. Cornwallis

    3. Warren Hastings

    4. Dalhousie

    A. 3,2, l, 4

    B. 1,2,4, 3

    C. 4, 2, 3, 1

    D. 4, 1, 2,3

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    7) Who amongst the following was involved in the Alipore Bomb case?

    A. S. N. Banerjea

    B. Bipin Chandra Pal

    C. Jatin Das

    D. Aurobindo Ghosh

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    8) Gandhiji wanted that the students should spend their vacations in

    A. studies

    B. Games

    C. Social service

    D. None of these

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    9) Which one of the following upheavals took place in Bengal immediately after the Revolt of 1857?

    A. Sanyasi Rebellion

    B. Santal Rebellion

    C. Indigo Disturbances

    D. Pabna Disturbances

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    10) Which of the following was not founded by Dr.B. R. Ambedkar?

    A. Deccan Education Society

    B. Samaj Samata Sangh

    C. Peoples Education Society

    D. Depressed Classes Institute

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    1) The title Punjab Kesari was conferred on

    A. Ranjit Singh

    B. Bhagat Singh

    C. Lala Lajpat Rai

    D. SardarBaldev Singh

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    2) Indian Constitution was amended for the first time in

    A. 1950

    B. 1951

    C. 1952

    D. 1953

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    3) Who among the following was called as Father of Indian Renaissance?

    A. B. G. Tilak

    B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

    C. Lala Lajpat Rai

    D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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    4) Muslim League first demanded partition of India in

    A. 1906

    B. 1916

    C. 1940

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    D. 1946

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    5) Who among the following is known as the Heroine of 1942 Quit India Movement?

    A. Dr. Annie Besant

    B. Suchitra Kriplani

    C. Aruna Asaf Ali

    D. Sarojini Naidu

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    6) Brahma Samaj mainly insisted upon

    A. Abolition of sati

    B. Abolition of child marriage

    C. Monotheism

    D. Reintroduction of converted Hindus

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    7) The first to start a joint stock company to trade with India were the

    A. Portuguese

    B. Dutch

    C. French

    D. Danish

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    8) The affairs of East India Company came into the hands of the British Crown under

    A. Pitts India Act

    B. Cabinet Mission Plan

    C. Regulating Act

    D. Govt. of India Act

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    9) The leader of the Young Bengal Movement was

    A. Dwarkanath Tagore

    B. Chandrashekhar Deb

    C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

    D. Henry Vivian Derozio

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    10) Vande Mataram was first sung at the session of the Indian National Congress in

    A. 1886

    B. 1892

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    C. 1896

    D. 1904

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    1) The officer responsible for the safe custody of land records during the Gupta period was known as

    A. Dhruvadhikarana

    B. Karanika

    C. Samaharta

    D. Shaulkika

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    2) The Prakrit text Gaudavaho describes the deeds of

    A. Bhaskaravarman

    B. Isanavarman

    C. Sasanka

    D. Yasovarman

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    3) Where is the Indus Civilization city Lothal ?

    A. Gujarat

    B. Rajasthan

    C. Punjab

    D. Haryana

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    4) Charak was the famous court Physician of

    A. Harsha

    B. Chandragupta Maurya

    C. Ashoka

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    D. Kanishka

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    5) Who was the greatest Bhakti poet of Maharashtra ?

    A. Ramdas

    B. Tukaram

    C. Namdeva

    D. Eknath

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    6) Which one of the following travelers is not associated with the description of the glories of Vijayanagar kingdom?

    A. Paes

    B. Abdul Razzaq

    C. Ibn Batutach

    D. Nuniz

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    7) As a prince where was Ashoka sent to suppress the revolt?

    A. Taxila

    B. Kalinga

    C. Ujjain

    D. Deccan

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    8) Which among the following is a martial dance ?

    A. Kathakali

    B. Bamboo dance of Meghalaya

    C. Chhau of Mayurbhanj

    D. Bhangra of Punjab

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    9) The statue of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola was built by

    A. Chandragupta Maurya

    B. Kharvela

    C. Amoghavarsha

    D. Chamundaraya

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    10) The famous book Geet Govind was written by

    A. Banabhatta

    B. Jayadev

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    C. Mirabai

    D. Kalidas

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    Q1) Of the following kings, who was an ardent follower of Jainism ?

    Bimbsara

    Mahapadma Nanda

    Kharavela

    Pulakesin II

    Q2) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

    Shiekh Shihabuddin SuharwardiSufi Saint

    Chaitanya Maha PrabhuBhakti Saint

    Minhaj-us sirajFounder of Sufi order

    LalleshwariBhakti Saint

    Q3) To which dynasty did Ashoka belong ?

    Vardhana

    Maurya

    Kushan

    Gupta

    Q4) Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, lived during the

    2nd century B.C.

    6th-5th century B.C.

    2nd century A.D.

    5th-6th century A.D.

    Q5) Consider the following statements about Amir Khusro

    1. He was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.

    2. He was the founder of both Hindustani Classical Music and Qawwali.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    1 only

    2 only

    Both 1 and 2

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Q6) The words 'Satyameva Jayate' in the State Emblem of India, have been adopted from which one of the following ?

    Brahma Upanishad

    Mudgala Upanishad

    Maitreyi Upanishad

    Mundaka Upanishad

    Q7) Which one of the following kingdoms was founded by Raja Odeyar ?

    Tanjore

    Jenji

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    Mysore

    Madura

    Q8) The Sarvodaya Movement was started by

    Mahatma Gandhi

    Jayprakash Narayan

    Vinoba Bhave

    Datta Dharmodhikari

    Q9) The temples of Khajuraho were built by

    Chandelas

    Pallavas

    Chalukayas

    Cholas

    Q10) Kuchipudi dance originated in

    Orissa

    Karnataka

    Kerala

    Andhra Pradesh

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    1) Place Chronalogically the following treaties

    1. Treaty of Amritsar

    2. Treaty of Bassein

    3. Treaty of Seringapatam

    4. Treaty of Salbai

    A. 1, 3, 2, 4

    B. 4, 3, 1, 2

    C. 4, 3, 2, 1

    D. 2, 1, 4, 3

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    2) The Delhi general who successfully advanced up to Madurai was

    A. Khizr Khan

    B. Muhammad Ghori

    C. Malik Kafur

    D. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

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    3) Which of the following literary works belongs to classical Sanskrit literature ?

    A. Dhammapada

    B. Vedas

    C. Meghadutam

    D. Dighanikaya

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    4) Consider according to Buddism

    Assertion (A) : There is no rebirth.

    Reason (R) : There is no soul.

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    A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

    B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

    C. A is true but R is false

    D. A is false but R is true

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    5) Which one of the following propounded that destiny determines everything, man is powerless ?

    A. Jainas

    B. Buddists

    C. Ajivakas

    D. Mimansakas

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    6) Which one of the following was favoured by Nehru but not favoured by Gandhiji ?

    A. Truth

    B. Non-violence

    C. Untouchability

    D. Heavy industrialisation

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    7) Ashtadhayi was written by

    A. Vedavyas

    B. Panini

    C. Shukadeva

    D. Balmiki

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    8) Consider

    Assertion (A) : Nehru had no regard for the upanishads.

    Reason (R) : His attitude was scientific.

    A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

    B. Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A

    C. A is true but R is false

    D. A is false but R is true

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    9) The word 'Hindu' as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by

    A. the Greeks

    B. the Romans

    C. the Chinese

    D. the Arabs

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    10) In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period women and sudras speak

    A. Sanskrit

    B. Prakrit

    C. Pali

    D. Sauraseni

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    1) The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is

    A. Chakravarti

    B. Dharmadeva

    C. Dharmakirti

    D. Priyadarsi

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    2) The Nagara, the Dravida, and the Vesara are

    A. the three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.

    B. the three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified

    C. the three main styles of Indian temple architecture

    D. the three main musical gharanas prevalent in India

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    3) The term 'Yavanapriya' mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted

    A. a fine variety of Indian Muslim

    B. ivory

    C. damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance

    D. pepper

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    4) The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by

    A. Mahayana Buddhism

    B. Hinayana Buddhism

    C. Jainism

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    D. The Lokayata school

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    5) According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four aeons (yugas) is

    A. Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali

    B. Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali

    C. Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali

    D. Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita

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    6) The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is

    A. Sindhu

    B. Sutudri

    C. Sarasvati

    D. Ganga

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    7) Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature?

    A. Therigatha

    B. Acarangasutra

    C. Sutrakritanga

    D. Brihatkalpasutra

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    8) Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

    1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment

    2. Indifference to the authority of the vedas

    3. Denial of efficiency of rituals

    4. Non-injury to animal life

    A. 1,2,3 and 4

    B. 2,3 and 4

    C. 1,3, and 4

    D. l and 2

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    9) In the context of ancient Indian society which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three?

    A. Kula

    B. Vamsa

    C. Kosa

    D. Gotra

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    10) Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?

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    A. Saumilla

    B. Sudraka

    C. Shaunaka

    D. Susrutha

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    1) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer

    A. Visakhadatta 1. Medicine

    B. Varahamihira 2. Drama

    C. Charaka 3. Astronomy

    D. Brahmagupta 4. Mathematics

    A. A - 1; B - 3; C-4; D-2

    B. A-2; B- 1; C-3; D-4

    C. A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4

    D. A -3; B -4; C-1; D- 2

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    2) Match List I with List II

    A. Gupta 1. Badami

    B. Chandella 2. Panamalai

    C. Chalukya 3. Khajuraho

    D. Pallava 4. Deogarh

    A. A-4; B-3; C-1;D-2

    B. A-4; B -2; C-3; D- 1

    C. A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1

    D. A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2

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    3) Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan stone pillars is incorrect?

    A. These are highly polished

    B. These are monolithic

    C. The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape

    D. These are parts of architectural structures

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    4) Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?

    A. Brahmi

    B. Nandnagari

    C. Sharada

    D. Kharoshti

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    5) The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the

    A. Chhandogyopanishad

    B. Mundakopanishad

    C. Kathopanishad

    D. Kenopanishad

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    6) In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisatya Avalokitesvj was also known as

    A. Vajrapani

    B. Manjusri

    C. Padmapani

    D. Maitreya

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    7) The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called

    A. rupaka

    B. karshapana

    C. dinara

    D. pana

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    8) Match List I with List II

    List I (Author) List II (Text)

    A. Varahamihir 1. Prabandha Chintamani

    B. Vishakhadatta 2. Mrichchha-katikam

    C. Sudraka 3. Brihat- Samhita

    D. Bilhana 4. Devi-Chandraguptam

    5. Vikramankadeva-charita

    A. A-3; B-4; C-5; D-2

    B. A-3; B-4; C-2; D-5

    C. A-5; B-3; C-4; D-1

    D. A-1; B-3; C-5; D-2

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    9) Which one of the following was a corporation of merchant in ancient India?

    A. Chaturvedimangalam

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    B. Parishad

    C. Ashtadikgaja

    D. Manigrama

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    10) The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated intl Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Sanw the year

    would be

    A. 601

    B. 300

    C. 330

    D. 407

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    1) Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because

    A. Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time

    B. they had renounced the policy of war and violence

    C. caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them

    D. Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society

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    2) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

    1. Mrichchakatikam-Shudraka

    2. Buddhacharita-Vasuvandhu

    3. Mudrarakshasha-Vishakadatta

    4. Harshacharita-Banabhatta

    A. 1, 2, 3 and 4

    B. 1, 3 and 4

    C. 1 and 4

    D. 2 and 3

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    3) What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India?

    1. Gold coins

    2. Punch marked silver coins

    3. Iron plough

    4. Urban culture

    A. 3,4,1,2

    B. 3,4,2,1

    C. 4,3,1,2

    D. 4,3,2,1

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    4) Assertion (A): According to Asoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.

    Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

    A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

    B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

    C. A is true both R is false

    D. A is false but R is true

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    5) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

    1. Lothal : Ancient dockyard

    2. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha

    3. Rajgir : Lion capital of Ashoka

    4. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learning

    A. 1, 2, 3 and 4

    B. 3 and 4

    C. 1, 2 and 4

    D. 1 and 2

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    6) Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crises in

    the country?

    A. Sohagaura Copper-plate

    B. Rummindei pillar-edict of Asoka

    C. Prayaga-Prasasti

    D. Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra

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    7) The concept of eight fold path forms the theme of

    A. Dipavamsa

    B. Divyavadana

    C. Mahaparinibban

    D. Dharma Chakara Pravartana Sutta

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    8) From the third century AD when the Hun invasion ended the Roman Empire, the Indian merchants relied more and more on the

    A. African trade

    B. West-European trade

    C. South-East Asian trade

    D. Middle-Eastern trade

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    9) The following persons came to India at one time or another:

    1. Fa-Hien

    2. I-Tsing

    3. Megasthanese

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    4. Hieun-Tsang

    The correct chronological sequence of their visits is

    A. 3,1,2,4

    B. 3,1,4,2

    C. 1,3,2,4

    D. 1,3,4,2

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    10) Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C.?

    A. Gandhar

    B. Kamboj

    C. Kashi

    D. Magadh

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    1) In the 'individual Satyagraha', Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second?

    A. Dr. Rajendra Prasadh

    B. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

    C. C. Rajagopalachari

    D. Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel

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    2) Consider the following statements in regard to Rowlatt Act:

    1. Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919

    2. It was an act which gave the British government massive power to repress political Activities.

    3. The act allowed that government to arrest anybody without a trial for two years.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. only 1 and 2

    D. 1, 2 and 3

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    3) Consider the following statements in regard to Khilafat Movement:

    1. Khilafat Movement, an organization that wanted to protect the position of the Ottoman sultan as spiritual leader of all Muslims

    2. The Khilafat committee was formed in Bombay in March 1919 to defend the power of Khalifa.

    3. Brother Muhammad Ali and And Shaukat Ali were two active Khilafat leaders.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. only 1 and 2

    D. 1, 2 and 3

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    4) By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the

    reason for such regulation?

    A. Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collectors efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden

    of other work.

    B. Lord Cornwallis felt that Judicial power should compulsorily be in the hands of Europeans while Indians can be given the job of

    revenue collection in the districts.

    C. Lord Cornwallis was alarmed at the extent of power concentrated in the District Collector and felt that such

    absolute power was undesirable in one person.

    D. The judicial work demanded a deep knowledge of India and a good training in law and Lord Cornwallis felt that District

    Collector should be only a revenue collector.

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    5) Consider the following statements:

    1. The term Swaraj means self-rule, self-government

    2. Swaraj Party was established by Motilal Nehru and C. R. Das.

    3. Lahore session of the congress demand for Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) in its resolution on 26 January, 1930.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. only 1 and 2

    D. 1, 2 and 3

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    6) Consider the following statements:

    1. Raja Rammohun Roy was an advocate of ethical social reform, and political liberalism in India

    2. He was the founder of Banaras Hindu University

    3. He attacked the practice of Sati

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. only 1 and 3

    D. 1, 2 and 3

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    7) Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

    1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.

    2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. Both 1 and 2

    D. Neither 1 nor 2

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    8) There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta

    Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?

    A. Bagh Caves

    B. Ellora Caves

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    C. Lomas Rishi cave

    D. Nasik caves

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    9) What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?

    A. The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon.

    B. A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak.

    C. The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajput Rai and Ajit Singh, and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill.

    D. Death sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers.

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    10) What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?

    1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought

    2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. Both 1 and 2

    D. Neither 1 nor 2

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    1) Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?

    A. It was a non-violent movement

    B. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi

    C. It was a spontaneous movement

    D. It did not attract the labour class in general

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    2) Consider the following pairs:

    1. B. G. Tilak - founder of the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

    2. Madan Mohan Malaviya - founder of Banaras Hindu University

    3. Keshab Chandra Sen - Leader of Brahmo Samaj

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 1 and 2 only

    C. 2 and 3 only

    D. 1, 2 and 3

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    3) Who among the following Governor General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the

    Indian Civil Service?

    A. Warren Hastings

    B. Wellesley

    C. Cornwallis

    D. William Bentinck

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    4) Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?

    1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism.

    2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.

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    3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 1 and 3 only

    C. 2 and 3 only

    D. 1, 2 and 3

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    5) With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, Home Charges formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which

    of the following funds constituted Home Charges?

    1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.

    2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.

    3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 and 3 only

    C. 1 and 3 only

    D. 1, 2 and 3

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    6) With reference to the Simon Commissions recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?

    A. It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the province.

    B. It proposed the setting up of inter provincial council under the Home Department.

    C. It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre.

    D. It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits and

    compared to Indian recruits.

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    7) Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period?

    A. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

    B. Varahagiri Venkatagiri

    C. Giani Zail Singh

    D. Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma

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    8) Anekntavda is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?

    A. Buddhism

    B. Jainism

    C. Sikhism

    D. Vaishnavism

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    9) In the context of the Indian freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?

    A. The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall

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    B. Partition of Bengal took effect

    C. Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of India National Congress was Swaraj

    D. Lokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona

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    10) Consider the following statements:

    The Cripps Proposals include the provision for

    1. Full independence for India.

    2. Creation of Constitution-making body.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. Both 1 and 2

    D. Neither 1 nor 2

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    1) Consider the following statements:

    1. The first telegraph line in India was laid between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour.

    2. The first Export processing zone in India was set up in Kandla.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A. 1 only

    B. 2 only

    C. Both 1 and 2

    D. Neither 1 nor 2

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    2) Consider the following statements:

    1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.

    2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas.

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    A. Only 1

    B. Only 2

    C. Both 1 & 2

    D. Neither 1 nor 2

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    3) During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in

    A. Civil Disobedience Movement

    B. Non-Cooperation Movement

    C. Quit India Movement

    D. Swadeshi Movement

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    A. It curtailed the freedom of religion.

    B. it suppressed the Indian traditional education

    C. it authorized the government to imprison people without trial

    D. it curbed the trade union activities

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    5) In collaboration with Dravid hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?

    A. Henry Louis Vivian Derozio

    B. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

    C. Keshab Chandra Sen

    D. Raja Rammohan Roy

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    6) Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?

    A. Home rule Movement

    B. Non-Cooperation Movement

    C. Civil disobedience Movement

    D. Quit India Movement

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    7) Who of the following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India?

    A. James Ramsay MacDonald

    B. Stanley Baldwin

    C. Neville Chamberlain

    D. Winston Churchill

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    8) With which one of the following movements is the slogan 'Do or die' associated?

    A. Swadeshi Movement

    B. Non-Cooperation Movement

    C. Civil Disobedience Movement

    D. Quit India Movement

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    9) With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?

    A. Akbar

    B. Jahangir

    C. Shahjahan

    D. Aurangzeb

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    10) What is the correct chronological order in which the following kings ruled in India?

    1. Bimbisara

    2. Mahapadma Nanda

    3. Kanishka I

    4. Skandagupta

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    A. 1-2-3-4

    B. 4-3-2-1

    C. 2-3-4-1

    D. 3-1-4-2

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