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5051.	The National Leader who was elected President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925 was
A.	Motilal Nehru
B.	C.R. Das
C.	Vallabhbhai Patel
D.	Vithal bhai Patel
Answer» E.

Discussion

5052.	Who among the following had not participated in the Second Round Table Conference? [MP-PSC (F) 2017]
A.	Mahadev Desai
B.	Pyarelal Nayyar
C.	Madan Mohan Malaviya
D.	Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» E.

Discussion

5053.	Consider the following statements regarding Doctrines of Jainism. 1. It recognized the existence of a creator god 2. It believes that the universe is an illusion 3. It condemns the varna system 4. It prohibited the practice of agriculture for its followers Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	4 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	3 and 4 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only

Discussion

5054.	Consider the following statements: 1. The government of India Act 1935 provided for 2. The provincial autonomy. 3. The establishment of Federal Court. 4. All India Federation at the centre. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	1 and 3
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

5055.	Which one of the following is the most important & fundament; doctrine of Jainism?
A.	Syadvada
B.	Anekantavada
C.	Nayavada
D.	Nirvana
Answer» B. Anekantavada

Discussion

5056.	Which of the following parties did not support Quit India Movement?
A.	The Hindu Mahasabha
B.	The Communist Party of India
C.	The Unionist Party of Punjab
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

5057.	Who was the Nawab of Bengal when the Battle of Buxar was fought? [UP-PCS (M) 2016]
A.	Sirajuddaula
B.	Mir Jafar
C.	Mir Qasim
D.	Najmuddaula
Answer» D. Najmuddaula

Discussion

5058.	Consider the following statements regarding Hoysala architecture: (1) Temples were constructed on a single five feet high star shaped terrace. (2) The entire base is covered with running lengths of carved friezes of tigers, elephants, horses, birds and celestial beings. (3) The Somnathpur temple built in about 1043 A.D. saw the culmination of Hoysala architecture. Which of the above statements are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1, 2 and 3
D.	1 and 3 only
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only

Discussion

5059.	Which of the following are common to both Jainism and Buddhism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. 2. Denial of efficacy of rituals. 3. Non-injury to animal life. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only

Discussion

5060.	Which of the following dances do Pandanallur and Thanjavur styles belong to?
A.	Kuchipudi
B.	Bharatanatyam
C.	Kathakali
D.	Odissi
Answer» C. Kathakali

Discussion

5061.	Consider the following statements regarding the inscriptions of Asoka: (1) The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Prince. (2) The inscriptions are written in Pali language only. (3) In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	2 and 3 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	2 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 only

Discussion

5062.	In the Indian performing arts, a rasa is an emotion inspired in an audience by a performer. Consider the following statements in this regard: 1. Rasas are created by bhavas: the gestures and facial expressions of the actors. 2. Expressing Rasa in classical Indian dance form is referred to as Rasa-abhinaya. 3. The Melattur style of Bharatanatyam dance was developed largely out of the devadasi traditions Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1,2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

5063.	By which treaty, did the English East India Company gain the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa?
A.	Treaty of Murshidabad
B.	Treaty of Hoogly
C.	Treaty of Allahabad
D.	Treaty of Hariharpur
Answer» D. Treaty of Hariharpur

Discussion

5064.	Consider the following statements regarding the Alvar poet-saints: 1. They were considered devotees of Lord Vishnu. 2. Their songs of love and devotion are compiled in a book known as Nalayira Divya Prabandham. 3. They were all Brahmin. 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
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only

Discussion

5065.	The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of illustrations to the religious texts executed under the Palas of the eastern India and western India during the 11th - 12th centuries A.D. It was/were related to which of the following religion?
A.	Buddhism
B.	Jainism
C.	Islamism
D.	Both [a] and [b]
Answer» E.

Discussion

5066.	Which one of the following was not a result of British colonial rule in India? [NDA 2010-I]
A.	Ruin of Indian agriculture
B.	Ruin of Indian industries
C.	Ruin of Indian trade
D.	Ruin of Indian feudalism
Answer» E.

Discussion

5067.	Many foreign travels visited the Vijayanagar Empire and they have left valuable accounts on the socio-economic conditions of the Empire. Consider the following pairs: 1. Nicolo de Conti : Persian 2. Abdur Razzak : Venetian 3. Domingo : Portuguese Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A.	1 and 3 only
B.	2 only
C.	3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

5068.	Who was the architect of Communal Award?
A.	Lord Linlithgow
B.	Lord Reading
C.	Lord Irwin
D.	Ramsay Macdonald
Answer» E.

Discussion

5069.	Consider the following statements regarding Indian art: 1. The character of Indian art is best described as plastic, organic and sculptural. 2. Indian art is deeply rooted in religion and it conduces to fulfilling the ultimate aim of life. 3. The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of illustrations to the religious texts on Buddhism executed under the Palas. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

5070.	Consider the following statements regarding the 'Kuchipudi Dance: 1. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance art that originated in a village of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. 2. This ancient dance form finds place in the 10' century copper inscriptions and in 15 century texts like 'Machupalli Kaifat'. 3. Similar to all leading Indian classical dance forms, Kuchipudi too evolved as a religious art rooting back to the age-old Hindu Sanskrit text 'Natya Shastra'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

5071.	Which personality is mentioned in the Buddhist text 'Milinda Panha?
A.	Nagasena
B.	Chanakya
C.	Kalidas
D.	Hemachandra
Answer» B. Chanakya

Discussion

5072.	Consider the following events related to India's freedom struggle and find their correct chronological order from the codes given below the events; 1. Bomb-hurling at the Central Legislative Assembly Hall in Delhi. 2. Martyrdom of Jatin Das. 3. Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh. 4. Karachi session of the Indian National Congress.
A.	1, 2, 3 and 4
B.	4, 3, 2 and 1
C.	3, 4, 1 and 2
D.	2, 1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 2, 1, 3 and 4

Discussion

5073.	The freedom fighter who died in jail due to hunger strike was
A.	Ram Prasad Bismil
B.	Bipin Chandra Pal
C.	Jatin Das
D.	C.R. Das
Answer» D. C.R. Das

Discussion

5074.	In which of the following year Chhattisgarh became a division of the central provinces? [Chhatis G-PSC 2016]
A.	1860
B.	1862
C.	1863
D.	1865
Answer» C. 1863

Discussion

5075.	The greatest Portuguese governor who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India was
A.	Francisco de Almedia
B.	Francis Drake
C.	Albuquerque
D.	Vascoda Gama
Answer» D. Vascoda Gama

Discussion

5076.	In the context of Indian history, the principle of "Dyarchy (diarchy)" refers to [IAS 2017]
A.	Division of the central legislature into two houses.
B.	Introduction of double government i.e. Central and State governments.
C.	Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
D.	Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories,
Answer» E.

Discussion

5077.	Who among the following Mughal emperors granted permission to trade free of tax in the territories of Bengal Hyderabad and Gujarat to the British?
A.	Muhammad Shah
B.	Aurangzeb
C.	Bahadur Shah
D.	Farrukhsiyar
Answer» E.

Discussion

5078.	Consider the following statements about the ancient Indian literary work 'Meghdootam: 1. It is a famous Sanskrit drama by Kalidasa. 2. It describes the journey of a cloud that carries a message from Shakuntala to Dushyant. Which of the statement given above is/are true?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

5079.	There were a number of reasons that led to the defeat of the Rajputs, the rulers of Northern India. Consider the following sentences regarding causes for the failure of the Indian army. 1. Indian rulers lacked unity: they were busy in their mutual conflicts. 2. The military techniques used by Indian army were out of date and far inferior to those used by Muslims. 3. Indian army mainly depended on elephants while Muslims possessed fast moving cavalry. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
A.	1 and 2
B.	1 Only
C.	2 and 3
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

5080.	Consider the following statements regarding Upanishads. 1. The Upanishads are written in prose only. 2. In the literal term, it means that knowledge which is imparted to the student who is sitting very near to the teacher. 3. The Upanishads are the starting of the Vedas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	2 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

5081.	Match the following Buddhist Councils with their respective places: (Buddhist Council) (Place) A. First Buddhist Council 1. Vaisali B. Second Buddhist Council 2. Kashmir C. Third Buddhist Council 3. Rajagriha D. Fourth Buddhist Council 4. Pataliputra
A.	A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
B.	A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
C.	A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2
D.	A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2
Answer» E.

Discussion

5082.	Consider the following statements about Gupta period: (1) The Ramayana and the Mahabharata were written for the first time during this period. (2) The Iron pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi belongs to this period. 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
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

5083.	Consider the following statements regarding slavery in India: 1. There is no word for wage-earner in Vedic literature. 2. Mostly slaves in ancient India were meant for domestic work. 3. Slaves and wage-earners engaged in cultivation was never a regular feature of ancient Indian society. Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 only

Discussion

5084.	Who among the following was the President of the Central legislative Assembly in August 1925? [UP-RO 2016]
A.	C. R. Das
B.	Motilal Nehru
C.	M. R. Jayakar
D.	Vitthal Bhai Patel
Answer» E.

Discussion

5085.	At which one of the following Round Table Conferences held in London was Mahatma Gandhi present? [UP-PCS 2015]
A.	First
B.	Second
C.	Third
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Third

Discussion

5086.	Who among the following Europeans was first to come India to establish trade relation with their country?
A.	Dutch
B.	Portuguese
C.	British
D.	French
Answer» C. British

Discussion

5087.	Consider the following statements with regard to the Rig Vedic Period: 1. During the Rig Vedic period, the practice of sati was prevalent. 2. During the Rig Vedic period, women were not allowed to attend the assemblies. 3. There were no temples and no idol worship during the Rig Vedic period. 4. There were no female gods during the Rig Vedic period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1, 3 and 4 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	3 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

5088.	Consider the following statements regarding Indian culture: 1. Gita Govinda is a work composed by Jayadeva 2. Ananda Tandava is one of the seven basic types of Tandava 3. Lasya is a dance in response to the male energy of the cosmic dance of Tandava 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
Answer» E.

Discussion

5089.	Which of the following statements regarding the book Milinda Panho is correct?
A.	It is an epic composed on the life of Indo-Greek king Menander.
B.	It is a record of dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Menander and the sage Nagasena.
C.	It is a record of the conquests of the Indo-Greek king Menander.
D.	It is the name given to the memoirs of the Indo-Greek king Menander.
Answer» C. It is a record of the conquests of the Indo-Greek king Menander.

Discussion

5090.	'Rajatarangini' is a famous book written by poet Kalhana. Its subject matter is:
A.	Historical account of kings of Kashmir
B.	Historical account of the Aryan kings.
C.	Geographical catalogue of holy rivers of the Hindus.
D.	Geographical accounts of kingdoms of the Aryans.
Answer» B. Historical account of the Aryan kings.

Discussion

5091.	'A Forgotten Empire', written by the renowned historian Robert Sewell is about which one of the following empires? [ND 2008-II]
A.	Kushan Empire
B.	Mauryan Empire
C.	Vijayanagar Empire
D.	Mughal Empire
Answer» D. Mughal Empire

Discussion

5092.	Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta Philosophy: 1. It means the beginning of the veda. 2. It is attributed to Badrayana. 3. It is traced to the later Upanishads. 4. According to it everything except brahma is maya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	2 and 4 only
Answer» E.

Discussion

5093.	With reference to Ancient India, which of the following was/were uncommon to both Buddhist and Jain Philosophy? 1. Rebirth Theory 2. Denial of Varnavyavastha 3. Moksha as ultimate goal of life 4. Soul Theory Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.	4 only
B.	2 and 4 only
C.	1 and 4 only
D.	3 and 4 only
Answer» B. 2 and 4 only

Discussion

5094.	What was the real number of prisoners who died in the 'Black Hole Tragedy' according to the available reports?
A.	146
B.	169
C.	210
D.	300
Answer» B. 169

Discussion

5095.	Consider the following statements: 1. The reason of the success of the Rig Vedic Aryans in India was their use of horses and chariots. 2. The pre-Aryans, who lived in the area associated with the Vedic people, were ignorant about agriculture. 3. The Rig Vedic people had better knowledge of agriculture and they also knew about different seasons. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	1 and 2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

5096.	By the mid of sixth century B.C. there were only four kingdoms out of 'Sixteen Mahajan a pad as' finally survived. Which of the following was/were those four kingdoms? 1. Avanti 2. Panchala 3. Koshal 4. Kashi Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.	1, 3 and 4 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	1 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1 only

Discussion

5097.	Which of the following are matched incorrectly? Period Pottery 1. Harappan Civilization Black-red Polished ware 2. Vedic period Northern Black Polished ware 3. Age of Buddha Painted Grey ware 4. Chalcolithic age Ochre coloured Pottery Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.	3 only
B.	2 and 4 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

5098.	Consider the following statements relating to the famous Muzaffarpur murders (1908) [NDA 2009-II] 1. The bomb, which was hurled at their carriage of Mrs Pringle and her daughter was actually intended for Mr Kingsford, the District Judge of Muzaffaipur. 2. The revolutionaries wanted to kill Mr. Kingsford, because he had inflicted severe punishments on Swadeshi activists. 3. Khudiram and Prafulla Chaki had to pay the penalty for their action by death. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	2 and 3
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

5099.	The first English translation of Kalidasa's 'Shakuntala' was published in 1781. Who translated it?
A.	Charles Wilkins
B.	Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
C.	James Princep
D.	William Jones
Answer» E.

Discussion

5100.	Consider the following statements regarding the Tillana: 1. It is corresponding to the Tarana of Carnatic music. 2. It is mainly a dance form, but on account of its brisk and attractive music, it sometimes finds a place in music concerts as a conclusion piece. 3. It usually begins with jatis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	2 and 3 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	2 only
D.	1,2 and 3
Answer» B. 1 and 3 only

Discussion

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The National Leader who was elected President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925 was

Who among the following had not participated in the Second Round Table Conference? [MP-PSC (F) 2017]

Consider the following statements: 1. The government of India Act 1935 provided for 2. The provincial autonomy. 3. The establishment of Federal Court. 4. All India Federation at the centre. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following is the most important & fundament; doctrine of Jainism?

Which of the following parties did not support Quit India Movement?

Who was the Nawab of Bengal when the Battle of Buxar was fought? [UP-PCS (M) 2016]

Which of the following are common to both Jainism and Buddhism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. 2. Denial of efficacy of rituals. 3. Non-injury to animal life. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following dances do Pandanallur and Thanjavur styles belong to?

By which treaty, did the English East India Company gain the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa?

Consider the following statements regarding the Alvar poet-saints: 1. They were considered devotees of Lord Vishnu. 2. Their songs of love and devotion are compiled in a book known as Nalayira Divya Prabandham. 3. They were all Brahmin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of illustrations to the religious texts executed under the Palas of the eastern India and western India during the 11th - 12th centuries A.D. It was/were related to which of the following religion?

Which one of the following was not a result of British colonial rule in India? [NDA 2010-I]

Many foreign travels visited the Vijayanagar Empire and they have left valuable accounts on the socio-economic conditions of the Empire. Consider the following pairs: 1. Nicolo de Conti : Persian 2. Abdur Razzak : Venetian 3. Domingo : Portuguese Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Who was the architect of Communal Award?

Which personality is mentioned in the Buddhist text 'Milinda Panha?

The freedom fighter who died in jail due to hunger strike was

In which of the following year Chhattisgarh became a division of the central provinces? [Chhatis G-PSC 2016]

The greatest Portuguese governor who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India was

In the context of Indian history, the principle of "Dyarchy (diarchy)" refers to [IAS 2017]

Who among the following Mughal emperors granted permission to trade free of tax in the territories of Bengal Hyderabad and Gujarat to the British?

Consider the following statements about the ancient Indian literary work 'Meghdootam: 1. It is a famous Sanskrit drama by Kalidasa. 2. It describes the journey of a cloud that carries a message from Shakuntala to Dushyant. Which of the statement given above is/are true?

Match the following Buddhist Councils with their respective places: (Buddhist Council) (Place) A. First Buddhist Council 1. Vaisali B. Second Buddhist Council 2. Kashmir C. Third Buddhist Council 3. Rajagriha D. Fourth Buddhist Council 4. Pataliputra

Consider the following statements about Gupta period: (1) The Ramayana and the Mahabharata were written for the first time during this period. (2) The Iron pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi belongs to this period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following was the President of the Central legislative Assembly in August 1925? [UP-RO 2016]

At which one of the following Round Table Conferences held in London was Mahatma Gandhi present? [UP-PCS 2015]

Who among the following Europeans was first to come India to establish trade relation with their country?

Which of the following statements regarding the book Milinda Panho is correct?

'Rajatarangini' is a famous book written by poet Kalhana. Its subject matter is:

'A Forgotten Empire', written by the renowned historian Robert Sewell is about which one of the following empires? [ND 2008-II]

Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta Philosophy: 1. It means the beginning of the veda. 2. It is attributed to Badrayana. 3. It is traced to the later Upanishads. 4. According to it everything except brahma is maya. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Ancient India, which of the following was/were uncommon to both Buddhist and Jain Philosophy? 1. Rebirth Theory 2. Denial of Varnavyavastha 3. Moksha as ultimate goal of life 4. Soul Theory Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

What was the real number of prisoners who died in the 'Black Hole Tragedy' according to the available reports?

By the mid of sixth century B.C. there were only four kingdoms out of 'Sixteen Mahajan a pad as' finally survived. Which of the following was/were those four kingdoms? 1. Avanti 2. Panchala 3. Koshal 4. Kashi Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following are matched incorrectly? Period Pottery 1. Harappan Civilization Black-red Polished ware 2. Vedic period Northern Black Polished ware 3. Age of Buddha Painted Grey ware 4. Chalcolithic age Ochre coloured Pottery Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The first English translation of Kalidasa's 'Shakuntala' was published in 1781. Who translated it?