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| 5201. |
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Battle) List-II (Period) A. Battle of Plassey 1. Jan 22, 1760 B. Battle of Ambur 2. Oct 22, 1764 C. Battle of Buxar 3. 1749 D. Battle of Wandiwash 4. Jun 23, 1757 |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5202. |
Which one of the following had led the defense pleaders in the famous Indian National Army trial in the Red Fort of Delhi |
| A. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| B. | Asaf Ali |
| C. | Sir Tej Bahadur Saprau |
| D. | Bhulabhai Desai |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5203. |
In ancient India thottavariyam, panchavariyam and ponvariyam were: |
| A. | names of different varnas during ancient times. |
| B. | titles of different functions of village administration. |
| C. | titles of military officers. |
| D. | tides of land revenue officers. |
| Answer» C. titles of military officers. | |
| 5204. |
In Kashmir, under the patronage of Kanishka , a fourth great council was held, where Buddhism split into Mahayana and Hinayana. Below given are schools belonging to both these sects. Find out which of them belong to Mahayana only: 1. Sthaviravadin 2. Madhyamika 3. Yogacara 4. Sunyavadin 5. Vijnanavadin Select the answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, and 4 only |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 only |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only | |
| 5205. |
Which Rig Vedic god is was also known as Purandhara- it breaker efforts? |
| A. | Maruts |
| B. | Agni |
| C. | Varuna |
| D. | Indra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5206. |
The 'dual government recommended by Lord Clive provided that the [NDA 2009-11] |
| A. | criminal justice would be left to the Nawabi officials, while civil and fiscal matters would be controlled by the company |
| B. | company will look after fiscal matters and all the rest would be dealt by the Indian rulers |
| C. | Indian rulers will deal with all the matters of administration under the supervision of a company official |
| D. | Indian rulers will be only titular heads and all the powders shall be directly dealt by the company |
| Answer» C. Indian rulers will deal with all the matters of administration under the supervision of a company official | |
| 5207. |
Consider the following pairs: (Architecture) (Location) 1. Kadam Rasul Mosque : Gaur 2. Gol Gumbaj : Bijapur 3. Chand Minar : Gulbarga Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 5208. |
Which of the following statements about ancient India is / are correct 1. The early coins were largely made out of silver because this; metal was found on a large scale in the country. 2. Large quantities of gold dust were collected from the deposit of river channels in the plains. 3. Gold coins came into regular use in the age of the Mauryas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5209. |
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization: 1. It is older than the chalcolithic cultures in India. 2. It is contemporary to ancient Egyptian civilization. 3. Indra was the main deity of this civilization. 4. It arose in the north-eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,3 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 4 only | |
| 5210. |
The party which observed the 'Black Day' on 3 July, 1947 against partition of India was |
| A. | Indian National Congress |
| B. | Forward Bloc |
| C. | Hindu Mahasabha |
| D. | Communist Party of India |
| Answer» D. Communist Party of India | |
| 5211. |
The task of drafting Congress Inquiry Committee report on Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was entrusted to [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | C.R. Das |
| D. | Fazlul Haq |
| Answer» C. C.R. Das | |
| 5212. |
Consider the following statements: Indian nationalists were bitterly disappointed at the closing stages of the First World War due to the reason that 1. Only few Indian princess participated in the Imperial Conference and Peace Conference. 2. The closing of the World War brought to India not peace but the sword. 3. Gandhi was prevented by the government from proceeding to Delhi in 1919. 4. The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919. [CDS-2017-2] Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 5213. |
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilisation; 1. Wooden coffins have been found at Harappa 2. Pottery pieces had figures of fish or peacock 3. The Harappan script is an older version of Brahmi Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 5214. |
Which among the following officers of Mauryan Empire was associated with commerce department? |
| A. | Koshadhyaksha |
| B. | Sitadhyaksha |
| C. | Panyadhyaksha |
| D. | Kunyadhyaksha |
| Answer» D. Kunyadhyaksha | |
| 5215. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Nritya corresponds to pure dancing where the movements of the body do not express any mood and do not convey any meaning. 2. Nritta corresponds to dancing with miming and gesticulation. ; 3. Natya corresponds to a drama. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 5216. |
Where was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association founded in 1928? |
| A. | Kanpur |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Allahabad |
| D. | Lahore |
| Answer» C. Allahabad | |
| 5217. |
Census of India was started for the first time during the rule of- |
| A. | Lord Mayo |
| B. | Lord Lytton |
| C. | Lord Ripon |
| D. | Lord Curzon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5218. |
Who among the following was the envoy of the British King James I at Jahangirs Court? [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | William Hawkins |
| B. | William Finch |
| C. | Pietra Della Vella |
| D. | Edward Terry |
| Answer» B. William Finch | |
| 5219. |
Consider the following statements regarding the "Mudrarakshasa"; 1. It was written by Visakadatta is a drama in Pali. 2. It describes how Chandragupta with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas. 3. It also gives a picture on the socio-economic condition under the Mauryas. 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 | |
| 5220. |
Who among the following was the founder of the Maurya dynasty? |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Bindusara |
| C. | Chandragupta |
| D. | Chanakya |
| Answer» D. Chanakya | |
| 5221. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan Civilization: 1. Although Harappa was the most well-known site, the first site to be discovered was Mohenjodaro. 2. No crops were grown during this civilization. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5222. |
Which of the following was/were reason/reasons for the success of European trading companies in South India, during the 17th century? [NDA/NA 2011-II] 1. The presence of the Mughals in the South was not as much as in the North. 2. The Vijayanagara kingdom had been overthrown in the late 16th century. 3. The South had many small and weak states. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | Only 1 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 5223. |
Statement I: The economy of India in die 19th century came to a state of ruin under English East India Company. Statement II: English East India Company's acquisition of Diwani right led to the miseries of the peasants and those associated with the traditional handicrafts industry of India. |
| A. | Both the statements are true and the Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| B. | Both the statements are true, and Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| C. | Statement I is true, but Statement II is false. |
| D. | Statement II is false, but Statement II is true. |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are true, and Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. | |
| 5224. |
Which of the following were introduced in India by the Mauryan Empire? 1. Stone masonry on a wide scale. 2. Use of burnt bricks. 3. The practice of hewing out caves from rocks for monks to live in. 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5225. |
First decisive military success of English East India Company in India is marked by |
| A. | Battle of Buxar |
| B. | Battle of Plassey |
| C. | Battle of Wandiwash |
| D. | Battle of Chilianwala |
| Answer» B. Battle of Plassey | |
| 5226. |
Consider the following statements about Sankhya school of Philosophy: 1. Its foundation is attributed to Kapila. 2. It mentions god as the super power. 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» B. 2 only | |
| 5227. |
King George V visited India during the viceroy ship of |
| A. | Lord Hardinge |
| B. | Lord Mayo |
| C. | Lord Ripon |
| D. | Lord Curzon |
| Answer» B. Lord Mayo | |
| 5228. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the age of the Buddha in India: 1. The Indian legal and judicial system originated in this period 2. Jainism and Buddhism tried to improve the material life of Shudras. 3. Brahmanical law books did not ignore the customs of the non-Vedic tribal groups, which gradually absorbed into the brahmanical social order. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5229. |
The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garh was near Allahabad remain important specimen of the |
| A. | Guptaart |
| B. | Rashtrakutas art+ |
| C. | Mauryanart |
| D. | Pallavas art |
| Answer» B. Rashtrakutas art+ | |
| 5230. |
Identity the correct sequence of the following events of Indian history - 1. Foundation of Indian Muslim League. 2. Surat Split. 3. Partition of Bengal. 4. Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi Select the correct answer using the codes given below - |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| C. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| Answer» D. 4, 3, 2, 1 | |
| 5231. |
Consider the following pairs of Vijaynagar Dynasties. (Dynasty) (Founder) 1. Sangam Dynasty : Hariharl 2. Saluva Dynasty : Narsingh 3. Tuluv Dynasty : Tirumala Deva Raya 4. Aravidu Dynasty : Vira Narasimha Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 5232. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931, placed the Indian National Congress on an equal footing with the British Indian Government. 2. The participation of Muslims in the Civil Disobedience Movement was less than that of the Non-Cooperation Movement. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 5233. |
Which of the following came to India after the Second World War in 1946? |
| A. | Cripps Mission |
| B. | Cabinet Mission |
| C. | Wavell Plan |
| D. | Simon Commission |
| Answer» C. Wavell Plan | |
| 5234. |
The Muslim League demanded separate Pakistan for the first time in the year |
| A. | 1939 |
| B. | 1940 |
| C. | 1941 |
| D. | 1942 |
| Answer» C. 1941 | |
| 5235. |
Consider the following statements about the 'Temple architecture' of India: 1. Originally, Nagara style was practiced in North India while Dravida style was practiced in South India. 2. Vesara style of temple architecture was predominant in the territory between the Vindhyas and the Krishna. 3. While Dravidian form flourished regionally, the Nagara style on the other hand, developed dynastically. 4. The temple at Bhitargaon is the first to have a shrine with a Shikhara. Which of the following statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5236. |
Who among the following is remembered for the annulment of the Partition of Bengal? |
| A. | Lord Chelmsford |
| B. | Lord Hardings |
| C. | Lord Minto |
| D. | Lord Curzon |
| Answer» C. Lord Minto | |
| 5237. |
Consider the following events connected with Indian National Movement and the find the correct chronological order of the events from the codes given below: [UP-PCS 2014] 1. Demise of B.G. Tilak 2. Passing of Rowlatt Bill as an Act 3. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 4. Amristar Session of Indian National Congress, 1919 |
| A. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| B. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 4, 3, 2, 1 | |
| 5238. |
Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in which one of the following years? |
| A. | 1453 |
| B. | 1492 |
| C. | 1494 |
| D. | 1498 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5239. |
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India envisaged a [NDA 2012-I] |
| A. | Federation |
| B. | Confederation |
| C. | Unitary form of Government |
| D. | Union of States |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5240. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Later Vedic period? (1) Iron was used extensively in this period and this enabled the people to clear forests and to bring more land under cultivation. (2) The importance of the Samiti and the Sabha had diminished!) during the later Vedic period, (3) Gods like Indra and Agni became prominent during the Later Vedic period. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 5241. |
The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources grammar of body movement in which of the following classical dances of India? |
| A. | Bharatnatyam Dance |
| B. | Kathakali Dance |
| C. | Kuchipudi Dance |
| D. | Sattriya Dance |
| Answer» B. Kathakali Dance | |
| 5242. |
Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: (1) Fourth Buddhist Council was held in kundalvana of Kashmir in the 1st century AD and was presided by Vasumitra helped by Asvaghosha. (2) In the fourth council Buddhism was devided into two sects: Hinyan and Mahayan. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 5243. |
Consider the following Caves: 1. Udayagiri Caves 2. Khandagiri Caves 3. Shashur Caves Which of the given above caves is/are partly natural and partlyr artificial caves of Jain monks? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5244. |
In addition to Macaulay's Minutes on Education, another landmark draft is also attributed to him. Identify the draft from the following. [NDA 2011-I] |
| A. | Draft of Indian Penal Code |
| B. | Draft of Indian Forest Policy |
| C. | Draft of the Zamindari Abolition Act |
| D. | Draft of the Maritime Trade Policy |
| Answer» B. Draft of Indian Forest Policy | |
| 5245. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Dadabhai Naoroji? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | He was the first Indian to be appointed as professor of Mathematics and Physics at Elphinslone College. Bombay |
| B. | He was elected as the member of British Parliament in 1892 |
| C. | He started a Gujarati Journal,' Rast Goftar'. |
| D. | For four times he had presided over the Indian National Congress. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5246. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion [A]: The European traders introduced the Hundi system in India. Reason [R]: The Hundis were prevalent in Mughal India. |
| 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. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5247. |
How many times did Vascoda Gama come to India? |
| A. | One only |
| B. | Two times |
| C. | Three times |
| D. | Four times |
| Answer» D. Four times | |
| 5248. |
A Provisional Government of India with Raja Mahendra Pratap as its President was established during the First World War in |
| A. | Afghanistan |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Singapore |
| D. | Turkey |
| Answer» B. Germany | |
| 5249. |
Consider the following statements regarding ancient inscriptions found in India: 1. The earliest inscriptions were written in the Pali language. 2. The Sanskrit was adopted as an epigraphic medium after the Prakrit. 3. During 9 and 101 century, use of regional language in the inscriptions was initiated. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 5250. |
Consider the following statements regarding Harappa civilization: (1) Harappa civilization was both rural and urban civilization. (2) Harappa civilization was confined only to India and Pakistan. (3) Khirasara is an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |