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| 4451. |
Consider the following statements about Shivaji. 1. He was simple and religious in Ills personal life. 2. He did not force any Muslim to embrace Hinduism 3. He organised Marathas against Mughal empire. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4452. |
Who was the Maratha Chieftain who captured Lahore and brought Punjab under Maratha Supremacy for a short period? |
| A. | Vishwas Rao |
| B. | Balaji Vishwanath |
| C. | Sadashiv Rao Bhau |
| D. | Raghunath Rao |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4453. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Year) List-II (Events) A. 1627 AD 1. Shivaji crowned himself at Raigarh and assumed tittle of Maharaja Clihatrapati. B. 1659 AD 2. Escape of Shivaji from Agra. C. 1666 AD 3. Birth of Shivaji D. 1674 AD 4. Afzal Khan was killed by Shivaji |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 4454. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In Shivaji's domain Chauth was mainly a military contribution. 2. Shivaji demanded Sardeshmukhi on the basis of his claim as the hereditary Sardeshmukh of Maharashtra 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 | |
| 4455. |
Who among the following was killed by Shivaji? |
| A. | Shaista Khan |
| B. | Afzal Khan |
| C. | Jai Singh |
| D. | Najib Khan |
| Answer» C. Jai Singh | |
| 4456. |
The Maratha kingdom was founded by Shivaji during the reign of |
| A. | Muhammad bin Tughlaq |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Shahjahan |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4457. |
Who was called Chanakya of Maratha politics? |
| A. | Mahadji Sindhia |
| B. | Nana Pharnabis |
| C. | Balaji Viswanath |
| D. | Baji Rao II |
| Answer» C. Balaji Viswanath | |
| 4458. |
Shivaji died in the year |
| A. | 1676 |
| B. | 1677 |
| C. | 1678 |
| D. | 1680 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4459. |
In Shivaji's Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister was called |
| A. | Peshwa |
| B. | Mantri |
| C. | Sachiv |
| D. | Sumanta |
| Answer» B. Mantri | |
| 4460. |
Who among the following Maratha women led struggles against of Mughal Empire from 1700 AD onwards? |
| A. | Ahalya Bai |
| B. | Mukta Bai |
| C. | Tara Bai |
| D. | Rukmini Bai |
| Answer» D. Rukmini Bai | |
| 4461. |
Who among the following Maratha Peshwas followed the ideal of Hindu Pada Padshahi? |
| A. | Balaji Vishwanath |
| B. | Baji Rao I |
| C. | Madhav Rao |
| D. | Narayana Rao |
| Answer» C. Madhav Rao | |
| 4462. |
The treaty of Purandra between Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh took place in |
| A. | 1665 |
| B. | 1664 |
| C. | 1666 |
| D. | 1669 |
| Answer» B. 1664 | |
| 4463. |
Who among the following Maratha Chieftains helped the Syed brothers in dethroning the emperor Farrukhsiyer? |
| A. | Balaji Vishwanath |
| B. | Baji Rao I |
| C. | Raghunath Rao |
| D. | Raja Ram |
| Answer» B. Baji Rao I | |
| 4464. |
On which aspect of medieval Indian history have Havel Furgusson and Percy Brown written? |
| A. | Literature |
| B. | Art and architecture |
| C. | Administration |
| D. | Socio-economic history |
| Answer» C. Administration | |
| 4465. |
Who led the Marathas at the third battle of Panipat? |
| A. | Baji Rao II |
| B. | Jaswant Rao Holkar |
| C. | Mahadji Sindhia |
| D. | Sadashiva Rao Bhau |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4466. |
This chief pays his spies liberally which has greatly helped his conquests by the correct information they give. Who gave this account of Shivaji? |
| A. | Kafi Khan |
| B. | Peter Mundi |
| C. | Abbe Carre |
| D. | Massieur Germain |
| Answer» D. Massieur Germain | |
| 4467. |
The Maratha powder readied its zenith during the Peshwaship of |
| A. | Balaji Vishwanath |
| B. | Balaji II |
| C. | Baji Rao I |
| D. | Madhav Rao |
| Answer» C. Baji Rao I | |
| 4468. |
The Maratha artillery was mainly organised by |
| A. | Mir Habib |
| B. | Kanhoji |
| C. | Ibrahim Khan Gardi |
| D. | Khande Rao Dabhade |
| Answer» D. Khande Rao Dabhade | |
| 4469. |
Who among the following Maratha officers looked after the revenue department'? |
| A. | Peshwa |
| B. | Amalya |
| C. | Sachiva |
| D. | Sumant |
| Answer» C. Sachiva | |
| 4470. |
What was the stake in the agricultural production in the land revenue system of Shivaji? |
| A. | 16% |
| B. | 25% |
| C. | 35% |
| D. | 40% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4471. |
In the third battle of Panipat, Marathas were defeated by |
| A. | Mughals |
| B. | Rohillas |
| C. | Britishers |
| D. | Afghans |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4472. |
What was Bargir in Maratha army? |
| A. | Infantry |
| B. | Front liner |
| C. | Cavalry |
| D. | Water carrier |
| Answer» D. Water carrier | |
| 4473. |
Who was the founder of Maratha dynasty? |
| A. | Shahu |
| B. | Shivaji |
| C. | Rajaram |
| D. | Balaji Vishwanath |
| Answer» C. Rajaram | |
| 4474. |
The earliest evidence of Silk in India comes from the archaeological site of |
| A. | Bhagwanpura |
| B. | Nevasa |
| C. | Rangpur |
| D. | Ropar |
| Answer» C. Rangpur | |
| 4475. |
Which one of the following is the smallest measure? |
| A. | Adhaka |
| B. | Kumbha |
| C. | Khari |
| D. | Drona |
| Answer» B. Kumbha | |
| 4476. |
Which one of the following was a land measure? |
| A. | Dharaka |
| B. | Karsha |
| C. | Nivartana |
| D. | Yimsopaka |
| Answer» D. Yimsopaka | |
| 4477. |
List Aconsists of some Harappan sites and listB consistsof the measurements of the scales found at places mentioned in list A. Match them correctly. A B 1. Harappa A. 25.56 mm 2. Mojenjodaro B. 93.4 mm 3. Lothal C. 6.7056 mm Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | 1-a, 2-b, 3-c |
| B. | 1-a, 2-c, 3-a |
| C. | 1-b, 2-c, 3-a |
| D. | 1-b, 2-a, 3-c |
| Answer» D. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c | |
| 4478. |
Match list 'A' consisting of Harappan sites with list 'B' consisting of Industries related to list 'A? sites A B 1. Nageshwar (A) Shell-working 2. Kuntasi (B) Bead-making 3. Harappa (C) Copper-working 4. Rahman Dheri (D) Terracotta cakes 5. Balakot (E) Shell-bangles 6. Chanhudaro Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e, 6-a |
| B. | 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e, 6-b |
| C. | 1-b, 2-a, 3-d. 4-c, 5-b, 6-e |
| D. | 1-d, 2-b, 3-e, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a |
| Answer» C. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d. 4-c, 5-b, 6-e | |
| 4479. |
Horse remains are found in:, 1. Surkotada 2. Kalibangan 3. Dholavira 4. Manda Choose the correct answer from the following: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 4 and 1 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2, 4 and 1 | |
| 4480. |
Evidence of trephination as a remedy for certain diseases comes from some of the following 1. Lothal 2. Harappa 3. Burzahom 4. Kalibangan Choose the right answer from the following combinations |
| A. | All |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 4481. |
Evidence of some of the animals are extremely rare in Harappan context: 1. Buffalo 2. Camel 3. Horse 4. Pig Choose the right combination: |
| A. | All |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | Only 2 |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 4482. |
Some of the following place (s) has/have revealed archaeological evidence regarding pit-dwellings: 1. Dholavira 2. Burzahom 3. Gufkral 4. Shortugai Which are those sites? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 4483. |
Harappa is located on the bank of river: |
| A. | Indus |
| B. | Ravi |
| C. | Beas |
| D. | Sutlej |
| Answer» C. Beas | |
| 4484. |
Pair the Harappan settlements with the banks of rivers on which they were located: A. Lothal 1. Indus B. Kalibangan 2. Sutlej C. Ropar 3. Ravi D. Harappa 4. Ghaggar E. Mohenjodaro 5. Bhogavo |
| A. | A B C D E 5 4 2 3 1 |
| B. | A B C D E 2 5 1 4 3 |
| C. | A B C D E 4 5 2 3 1 |
| D. | A B C D E 5 4 3 2 1 |
| Answer» B. A B C D E 2 5 1 4 3 | |
| 4485. |
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? List I List II A. Manda 1. Jammu and Kashmir B. Sutkangendor 2. Balochistan C. Daimabad 3. Maharastra D. Alamgirpur 4. UttarPradesh Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | all of these |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 4486. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List I List II A. Harappa 1. Daya Ram Salmi B. Mohenjodaro 2. Rakhaldas Banerji C, Lothal 3. Amalanand Ghosh D. Kalibangan 4. S.R. Rao Codes: |
| A. | A B C D 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | A B C D 2 1 4 3 |
| C. | A B C D 1 2 4 3 |
| D. | A B C D 4 2 1 3 |
| Answer» D. A B C D 4 2 1 3 | |
| 4487. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Harappan settlement) (River) A. Lothal 1.Indus B. Kalibangan 2. Sutlej C. Ropar 3. Ravi D. Harappa 4. Ghaggar E. Mohenjodaro 5. Bhogavo Codes: |
| A. | A B C D E 5 4 2 3 1 |
| B. | A B C D E 2 5 1 4 3 |
| C. | A B C D E 4 5 2 3 1 |
| D. | A B C D E 5 4 3 2 1 |
| Answer» B. A B C D E 2 5 1 4 3 | |
| 4488. |
I. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List I List II A. Harappa 1. Workmen's quarters B. Lothal 2. Dockyard C. Kalibangan 3. Dancing girl D. Mohenjodaro 4. Furrowed land Codes: |
| A. | A B C D 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | A B C D 2 1 4 3 |
| C. | A B C D 3 4 1 2 |
| D. | A B C D 1 2 4 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4489. |
The tank of Great Bath complex at Mohenjodaro had stairs on 1. Northern side 2. Southern side 3. Eastern side 4. Western side Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 4490. |
Which of the following Harappan sites are located in the Kutch region? 1. Desalpur 2. Dholavira 3. Lothal 4. Rojdi Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 | |
| 4491. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Cemetries H and R 37 1. Daimabad B. Dockyard 2. Mohenjodaro C. Pashupati Mahadev 3. Harappa Seal D. Copper chariot 4. Lothal |
| A. | A B C D 3 4 2 1 |
| B. | A B C D 4 3 2 1 |
| C. | A B C D 1 2 3 4 |
| D. | A B C D 1 3 2 4 |
| Answer» B. A B C D 4 3 2 1 | |
| 4492. |
Which of the following animals as figures surround the male deity in the Indus Valley Civilization? 1. Elephant 2. Tiger 3. Rhinoceros 4. Buffalo 5. Deer Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 4493. |
Which of the following statements about Harappan civilization is true? 1. Harappan culture was famous for its distinguished system of town planning. 2. The most important public place for Mohenjodaro seems to be great bath. 3. Granary was the largest building of Mohenjodaro. 4. The use of baked bricks in Harappan cities is remarkable. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4494. |
Which of the following is the latest site found? |
| A. | Dholavira |
| B. | Amri |
| C. | Lothal |
| D. | Kalibangan |
| Answer» B. Amri | |
| 4495. |
Which of the following Harappan sites are located in Haiyana? 1. Banavali 2. Kalibangan 3. Rakhigarhi 4. Ropar Indicate your answer from the codes below: Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 4496. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Harappan economy was based on agriculture. 2. In Indus Valley Civilization, an elaborate drainage systems are found. 3. In Indus Valley Civilization, sugajcane was unknown. 4. In Kot-Diji, pre-Harappan settlement has not been found. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 only | |
| 4497. |
Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct: 1. The first man-made port was found in Harappa. 2. The main crops of Indus Valley Civilization were wheat and barley. 3. The largest Harappan settlement in India is Rakhigarhi in Haiyana. 4. The largest number of settlements are in Ghaggar- Haka village. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | all of these |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. all of these | |
| 4498. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion (A): The worship of Mother Goddess as a feature of Harappan religion was prevalent in all the main Harappan cities. Reason (R): The female terracotta figurines have been discovered in large numbers from Harappa and Mohenjodaro. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct emanation 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» D. A is false, but R is true | |
| 4499. |
Which of the following Harappan city sites had bipartite division-high citadel and lower town? (i) Harappa (ii) Mohenjodaro (iii) Kalibangan (iv) Surkotada Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | (i) only |
| B. | (i) and (ii) |
| C. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) | |
| 4500. |
A ploughed field was discovered at: |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Lothal |
| Answer» D. Lothal | |