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| 3401. |
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer by from the codes given below the lists: List -I List -II A. Fa-hien 1. Indian had no sense of history B. Alberuni 2. There was no provision of death sentence C. Heiun Tsang 3. Indian yield more than fairness required |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-3 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 |
| D. | A-1 B-3 C-2 |
| Answer» B. A-1 B-2 C-3 | |
| 3402. |
The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of "Param Bhagawata" was [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | Chandragupta I |
| B. | Samudragupta |
| C. | Chandragupta II |
| D. | Srigupta |
| Answer» D. Srigupta | |
| 3403. |
What was the name of Ujjain in ancient times? [UP-PCS 2009] |
| A. | Takshila |
| B. | Avantika |
| C. | Indraprashtha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Indraprashtha | |
| 3404. |
An incription by which of the following is found on the pillar containing Prayag Prasasti of Samudragupta? [UP-RO 2016] |
| A. | Jahangir |
| B. | Shahjahan |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | Dara Shikoh |
| Answer» B. Shahjahan | |
| 3405. |
With reference to the history of medieval India, the term 'Vishti' refers to- |
| A. | Temporary revenue assignments to officials by the ruler |
| B. | Wasteland converted cultivated land |
| C. | Bonded labour |
| D. | Professional guild |
| Answer» D. Professional guild | |
| 3406. |
Which type of land was called 'Aprahat'? |
| A. | Without cultivated forest land |
| B. | Irrigated land |
| C. | Dense forest land |
| D. | Cultivated land |
| Answer» B. Irrigated land | |
| 3407. |
Chinese traveller 'Sungyun' was came to India in- |
| A. | 515 AD to 520 AD |
| B. | 525 AD to 529 AD |
| C. | 545 AD to 552 AD |
| D. | 592 AD to 597 AD |
| Answer» B. 525 AD to 529 AD | |
| 3408. |
Who amongst tine following had defeated Huna ruler Mihirakula? [UP-PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | Budhagupta |
| B. | Yashodharman |
| C. | Shashanka |
| D. | Prabhakaravardhana |
| Answer» C. Shashanka | |
| 3409. |
Which among the following statements regarding the Gupta Dynasty is/are correct? [2012-II] 1. The Kumaramatyas were the most important of them and they were appointed directly by the king in the home provinces. 2. The village headmen lost importance and of the transactions began to be effected without their consent. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 3410. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the cored answer from the codes given below: List 'A' List 'B' A. Janakihamna 1. Pravarasena Vakataka B. Kimtarjumya 2, Kumaradasa C. Ravanavadha 3. Bharavi D. Setubandha 4, Magha E. Shisupalavadha 5. Bhatti Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 E-5 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 E-5 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-5 D-1 E-4 |
| D. | A-2 B-5 C-3 D-4 E-1 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-5 C-3 D-4 E-1 | |
| 3411. |
Which two of the following plays did Kalidasa wrote before writing Abhigyanashakuntalam? [2009-II] 1. Vikramorvashiyarn 2. Malavikagnimitram 3. Swapnavasavadattam 4. Kadambari Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 3412. |
Which one of the following inscriptions mentions Pulakesin IPs military success against Harshavardhana? [2009-II] |
| A. | Allahabad Pillar inscription |
| B. | Aihole inscription |
| C. | Damodarpur Copperplate inscription |
| D. | Bilsad inscription |
| Answer» C. Damodarpur Copperplate inscription | |
| 3413. |
Fa-Hien's mission to India was to [2009-I] |
| A. | leam about the administrative system of the Gupta kings |
| B. | understand the social position of women during the Gupta period |
| C. | visit the Buddhist institutions and to collect copies of Buddhist manuscripts |
| D. | get full knowledge about the condition of peasants during the period of Gupta kings |
| Answer» D. get full knowledge about the condition of peasants during the period of Gupta kings | |
| 3414. |
The Dashakumaracharita or Tales of Ten Princes' was composed by |
| A. | Bhatti |
| B. | Banabhatta |
| C. | Bhasa |
| D. | Dandin |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3415. |
Which one among the following was not an attribute of Samudragupta described in Prayag Prashasti? |
| A. | Sharp and polished intellect |
| B. | Accomplished sculptor |
| C. | Fine musical performances |
| D. | Poetical talent of genius |
| Answer» C. Fine musical performances | |
| 3416. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I List-II (King) (Region) A. Shashanka 1. Assam B. Kharavela 2. Maharashtra C. Simuka 3. Orissa D. Bhaskara Varman 4. Bengal |
| A. | A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 | |
| 3417. |
Consider the following statements 1. Abhinavagupta wrote a comprehensive treatise called the Tantraloka which systematically presents the teachings of the kula and Trika systems 2. The Samartehchakaha by Haribhadra Suri written in Gujarat around the eighth century is technically not a tantric work but is saturated with tantric ideas and practices Winch 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 | |
| 3418. |
Which one of the following is the common element between the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora and the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram? |
| A. | Both are examples of Nagara architecture |
| B. | Both are carved out from solid rocks |
| C. | Both are Gupta period temples |
| D. | Both were built under the patronage of Pallava Kings |
| Answer» D. Both were built under the patronage of Pallava Kings | |
| 3419. |
Where did the game of Chess originated? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Persia |
| C. | Arabia |
| D. | Europe |
| Answer» B. Persia | |
| 3420. |
By whom, the first republic of the world was established in Vaishali? |
| A. | Maurya |
| B. | Nand |
| C. | Lichhavi |
| D. | Gupta |
| Answer» D. Gupta | |
| 3421. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: List 'A' List 'B' A. Chauroddharanika 1. Guild of artisans B. Dandapasika 2. Magistrate in towns C. Vinayasthitishapaka 3. Watchman D. Kidika 4. Police |
| A. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 3422. |
Which of the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha is/are correct? [NDA 2010-I] 1. Truth and non-violence are its two vital ingredients. 2. The follower of Satyagraha would resist evil but not hate the evil doer. 3. The Satvagrahi would, if necessary, indict suffering on himself, and also the evil doer. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3423. |
Consider the following statements and identify the person referred to therein with the help of the codes given below: During his stay in England, he endeavoured to educate the British people about their responsibilities as rulers of India. He delivered speeches and published articles to support Ills opposition to the unjust and oppressive regime of the British Raj. In 1867, he helped to establish the East India Association of which he became the Honorary Secretary. [NDA 2009-II] |
| A. | Pherozeshah Mehta |
| B. | Mary Carpenter |
| C. | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| D. | Anand Mohan Bose |
| Answer» D. Anand Mohan Bose | |
| 3424. |
October 26, 1947 is an important date in the Indian history because of [NDA 2009-II] |
| A. | Maharaja Hari Singh's signing on Instrument of Accession |
| B. | ceasefire with Pakistan |
| C. | merger of Sind |
| D. | declaration of war over India by Pakistan |
| Answer» B. ceasefire with Pakistan | |
| 3425. |
Which of the following statements about Annie Besant are correct? [NDA 2009-I] 1. She founded the Central Hindu College at Benaras. 2. She organised the Home Rule League, 3. She introduced the Theosophical Movement in India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 3426. |
The Doctrines of 'Non-Violence' and Civil Disobedience' associated with Mahatma Gandhi were influenced by the works of [NDA 2009-II] |
| A. | Churchill-Irwin-Tolstoy |
| B. | Ruskin-Tolstoy-Thoreau |
| C. | Thoreau-Humen-Shaw |
| D. | Cripps-Tolstov-Howes |
| Answer» C. Thoreau-Humen-Shaw | |
| 3427. |
Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly? [NDA 2008-II] |
| A. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| B. | Acharya JB Kriplani |
| C. | Lok Nayak Jayprakash |
| D. | K M Munshi |
| Answer» D. K M Munshi | |
| 3428. |
Who among the following are moved the objectives resolution which formed the basis of the Preamble of the Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946? [NDA 2008-II] |
| A. | Dr BR Ambedkar |
| B. | Dr Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| D. | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3429. |
Who among the following was elected as the President of All India Khilafat Conference met at Delhi in 1919? [NDA 2008-II] |
| A. | Motilal Nehru |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | M.A. Jinnah |
| D. | Shaukat Ali |
| Answer» C. M.A. Jinnah | |
| 3430. |
In which of the following years was the All India Trade Union Congress formed in Bombay? [NDA 2008-II] |
| A. | 1918 |
| B. | 1919 |
| C. | 1920 |
| D. | 1921 |
| Answer» D. 1921 | |
| 3431. |
Match the following [NDA 2008-II] List-I (Person) List-I (Associated in Formation of) A. GK Gokhaie 1. Servants of Indian Society B. MM Malaviya 2. Banaras Hindu University C. C Rajagopalachari 3. Free India Society D. VD Savarkar 4. Swatantra Party- |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 3432. |
Who was the Marathee Sardar when Alivardi Khan ceded the revenues of a part of Orissa? |
| A. | Raghuji Bhonsle |
| B. | Trimbak Rao Dhabade |
| C. | Ranoji Sindhia |
| D. | Malhar Rao Holkar |
| Answer» B. Trimbak Rao Dhabade | |
| 3433. |
Who among the following Urdu poets was invited to the Second and Third Round Table Conference? [NDA 2008-II] |
| A. | Faiz Ahmad |
| B. | Josh Malihabadi |
| C. | Muhammad Iqbal |
| D. | Firaq Gorakhpuri |
| Answer» D. Firaq Gorakhpuri | |
| 3434. |
The Musalman', the handwritten daily newspaper in circulation since 1927, is published from which one of the following places? [NDA 2008-I] |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Mysore |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3435. |
In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naorqji in 1866? [NDA 2008-I] |
| A. | Paris |
| B. | London |
| C. | New-York |
| D. | Tokyo |
| Answer» C. New-York | |
| 3436. |
Who among the following is the author of the autobiography entitled Aamar Katha (1913)? |
| A. | Satyajit Ray |
| B. | Rassundari Devi |
| C. | Ganesh Chandra Ghosh |
| D. | Binodini Dasi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3437. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Leader) List-II (Party) A. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 1. Communist Party of India B. Minoo Masani 2. Bharatiya Jana Singh C. S. A. Dange 3. Swatantra Party D. Ashok Mehta 4. Praja Socialist Party |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 | |
| 3438. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In Hind Swaraj, Mahatma Gandhi formulates a conception of part life for the individual as well as the society. 2. Hind Swaraj was the outcome of the experience Gandhi's prolonged struggle against colonial raj in India. Which of the statement 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 | |
| 3439. |
Which of the following were the two Newspapers published by Annie Besant? 1. Commonweal 2. New India 3. New Hindu 4. The Aryans |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 3440. |
Arrange the following in a chronological order of their establishment: 1. Ghadar Party 2. Communist Party of India 3. Congress Socialist Party 4. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association |
| A. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| D. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| Answer» B. 2, 1, 3, 4 | |
| 3441. |
Which one of the following statements about Subhas chandra Bose is not correct? |
| A. | He appeared in the I.C.S. examination in 1920 and stood 4th in order of Merit. |
| B. | He was president of Indian National Congress in the year of 1938 and 193 9. |
| C. | He had spent his incarcerated life in Mandalay Jail. |
| D. | He took part in the Quit India Movement. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3442. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Shyamji Krishna Verma? |
| A. | He was a native of Kathiawar. |
| B. | He started a monthly journal 'Indian Sociologist'. |
| C. | He established a hostel for Indian students in London which was called India House'. |
| D. | He was the editor of Journal' Ghadar. |
| Answer» D. He was the editor of Journal' Ghadar. | |
| 3443. |
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Rajendra Lahiri 1. Gonda Jail B. Sukhdeo 2. Lahore Jail C. Roshan Singh 3. Gorakhpur Jail D. Ram Prasad Bismil 4. Allahabad Jail |
| 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» C. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 3444. |
Match the list of the Editors with that of the Papers Magazines, they were editing. List-I (Editors) List-II (Papers/Magazines) A. S. A. Dange 1. Navayug B. Muzaffar Ahmad 2. Inqilab C. Ghulam Hussain 3. Labour Kissan Gazette D. M. Singarvelu 4. The Socialist |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» C. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 | |
| 3445. |
With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the given events? |
| A. | Partition of Bengal - Lucknow Pact - Surat split of Congress |
| B. | Partition of Bengal - Surat split of Congress - Lucknow Pact |
| C. | Surat split of Congress - Partition of Bengal - Lucknow Pact |
| D. | Surat split of Congress - Lucknow Pact - Partition of Bengal |
| Answer» C. Surat split of Congress - Partition of Bengal - Lucknow Pact | |
| 3446. |
Arrange the following events in correct chronological order and answer the questions on the basis of the codes given below: 1. Ilbert Bill Controversy 2. The First Delhi Darbar 3. The Queers Proclamation 4. First Factory Act |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1, 2 |
| D. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3447. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Person) List-II (Journal) A. Shyamji Krishna Verma 1. Bande Mataram B. Madam Bhikaji Cama 2, Indian Sociologist C. Annie Basant 3. The Talwar D. Aurobindo Ghosh 4. Commonweal |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 3448. |
Consider the following statements about Madam Bhikaji Cama 1. Madam Cama unfurled the National Flag at the international socialist conference in Peris in the year 1907. 2. Madam Cama served as private secretary to Dadabhai Naoroji. 3. Madam Cama was born in Parsi family. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 3449. |
Give below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other as Reason (R): Assertion [A]: The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base. Reason [R]: It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it. In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct? |
| 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. | R is true, but A is false. |
| Answer» D. R is true, but A is false. | |
| 3450. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Association) List-II (Founder) A. Indian Association 1. Dadabhai Naoroji B. East India Association 2. Surendra nath Banerjee C. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 3. A.O. Hume D. Indian National Congress 4. M.G. Ranade |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» D. A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 | |