1. Which of the following sites has provided with the most extensive evidence of huts during the early Mesolithic period

Adamgarh

Bagor

Chopni Mando

Loteshwar

2. Which of the following chalcolithic sites has provided evidence of an artificial water channel

Inamgaon

Kayatha

Lothal

Naodatoli

3. The usual practice in Harappan was to bury the dead with head towards

North

South

East

West

4. Which of the following Harappan sites are located in Baluchistan
Shortughai
Sutkagendor
Dabarkot
Sotkakhoh Select the correct answer from the code given below

and

and

and

and

5. The published text of the Rigveda represents the recension of

Bashkala

Sakala

Asvalayana

Sankhayana

6. The river Sarayu has been mentioned for the first time in the

Rigveda

Atharvaveda

Vajasaneyi Samhita

Satapatha Brahmana

7. Which vedic text describes sabha and samiti as two daughters of Prajapati indicating their importance in vedic society

Rig veda

Atharvaveda

Aitareya Brahmana

Satapatha Brahmana

8. Which of the following texts refers to Devakiputra Krishna

Atharvaveda

Aitareya Brahmana

Satapatha Brahmana

Chhandogya Upanishad

9. Service to guests was considered a great sacrifice to be performed by a householder. Which of the following stands for it

Devayajna

Bhutayajna

Nriyajna

Brahmayajna

10. Who according to the Svetambara tradition became the leader of the Jain Sangha after Mahavira's nirvana

Indrabhuti Gautama

Sudharma

Suhasti

Sthulabhadra

11. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other as Reason

Assertion Stupa No. 3 at Sanchi was constructed on the relics of Sariputra and Maudgalyayana.

Reason The Upasampada of both the theras took place at Sanchi.
In the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true is not the correct explanation of

is true but is false.

is false but is true.

12. Who were the beneficiaries of Asoka's donations in the region of Barabar hill

Ajivikas

Buddhists

Digambara Jains

Svetambara Jains

13. Which of the following has a good claim of its identification with Mauryan administrative centre Isila

Puri

Jaugada

Sannati

Junagarh

14. Which of the following was the largest instrument of measuring length

Aratni

Danda

Hasta

Rajju

15. Which of the following did not form part of the Saptanga state as conceived by ancient political thinkers

Bala

Durga

Kosha

Ratnin

16. The officer Shashthadhikrit mentioned in East Indian inscription belonged to the department of

Army

Justice

Police

Revenue

17. Which of the following sites has yielded archaeological evidence of a Vishnu temple of pre-Christian era

Eran

Mathura

Vidisha

Vishnupur

18. Which material was profusely used for Gandhar art a. Granite b. Sandstone c. Schicht d. Stucco Select the correct answer from the code given below

only a

a and b

b and c

c and d

19. Korkai at the mouth of the Tampraparni river was the first identifiable capital of

Cheras

Early cholas

Early Pandyas

Satiyaputras

20. Which of the following items were exported from Bharukachchha (Baryagaza) according to the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea

a. Ivory
b. Cotton cloth of all kinds
c. Pepper
d. Precious Silver ware

Select the correct answer from the code given below

c only

c and d

b and c

c and d

21. Several types of deities are found represented on the reverse of coins of Kanishka. The most represented are

Indian

Iranian

Greek

Roman

22. Who among the following is credited with the performance of four horse sacrifices

Pushyamitra

Pravarasena I

Samudragupta

Kumaragupta I

23. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other as Reason
Assertion The Chinese pilgrim Fa-hien does not mention the monastic establishment of Nalanda.

Reason The excavations have not revealed anything which suggests the occupation of the site before the Guptas.
In the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true is not the correct explanation of

is true but is false.

is false but is true.

24. Which of the following was a strong centre of the Pasupata Cult during the reign of Chandragupta II

Kausambi

Mathura

Pataliputra

Tripuri

25. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other as Reason
Assertion Paintings on the ceilings of Ajanta caves are decorative and display a panorama of patterns with flowers, plant, birds, beasts and human and devine beings.

Reason Some of the finest caves along with the paintings owe their origin to the munificence of the officials and feudatories of the Vakatakas.
In the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true is not the correct explanation of

is true but is false.

is false but is true.

26. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists

List I(Pallava Monuments) List II (Builders)

I. Rathas of Mamallapuram a. Mahendra Varman I
II. Vaikuntha Perumal temple at Kanchipuram b. Narasimha Varman I
III. Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram c. Rajasimha
IV. Cave temple at Sittanavasal d. Nandi Varman
Codes

I II III IV

a c b d

b d c a

c a d b

d b a c

27. Who among the following were the first to excavate caves at Ellora

Buddhists

Jains

Buddhists and Jains both

Hindus

28. Where did the Sailendra King Balaputradeva construct a Buddhist Vihara for which Pala ruler Devapala had granted five villages

Nalanda

Odantapuri

Somapura

Vikramasila

29. Which of the following structures at Khajuraho is a Sandhara temple of the Panchayatana variety

Chitragupta temple

Kandariya Mahadeva temple

Lakshamana temple

Parvati temple

30. Which of the following is a Buddhist god of wealth

Jambhala

Kurukulla

Marichi

Padmapani

31. Which of the following deities is represented in art as holding a plough

Balarama

Krishna

Kartikeya

Kalki

32. Which of the following had been the chief centres of casting bronze images during the Pala period

a. Kurkihar
b. Nalanda
c. Rajgrih
d. Vaishali

Select the correct answer from the code given below

a and b only

b only

b and c

b and c

33. Who among the following Dharmasastra writers accept the window's right to inheritance of a sonless deseased husband

a. Baudhayana
b. Vishnu
c. Yajnavalkya
d. Narada

Select the correct answer from the code below

a and b

b and c

c and d

a and d

34. Who among the following was very critical of Anumarana (to die after the death of one's beloved) and called it a custom followed by the fools

Manu

Yajnavalkya

Kalidasa

Bana

35. A queen who issued coins with the figure of seated Lakshmi was

Prabavatigupta

Kumaradevi

Kundava

Didda

36. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists

List I(Ornaments) List II (Body parts)
I. Angada a. Neck
II. Akavali b. Arm
III.Kanchidama c. Waist
IV. Tulakoti d. Feet
Codes

I II III IV

a d b c

b a c d

c b d a

d c a b

37. Who among the following is famous for his commentary on the Manusmriti

Apararka

Medhatithi

Hemadri

Visvarupa

38. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched

Ballalasena Smriti-Chandrika

Jimutavahana Dayabhaga

Lakshmidhara Krityakalpataru

Hemadri Chaturvargachintamani

39. The authorship of Hastyayurveda is attributed to

Gana

Nakula

Palakapya

Salihotra

40. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched Texts Subjects

Brahmasphutasiddhanta Philosophy

Madhava-nidana Medicine

Panchasiddhantika Astronomy

Samaranganasutradhara Architecture

41. Who among the following Buddhist scholars are said to have been born at Pushapura and conducted their activities at Ayodhya

a. Aryadeva
b. Dharmapala
c. Asanga
d. Vasubandhu

Select the correct answer from the code below

a and b

b and c

c and d

a and c

42. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists

List I (Scholars)List II (Works)

I. Isvarakrishna a. Mandukyakarika
II. Udyotakara b. Nyayavartika
III. Gaudapada c. Padarthadharmasa graha
IV. Prasastapada d. Sa khyakarika
Codes

I II III IV

a c b d

b d c a

c a d b

d b a c

43. Where did the Rashtrakuta ruler Dantidurga perform Hiranyagarbha-Mahadana

Bharukachchha

Manyakheta

Nasik

Ujjain

44. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other as Reason

Assertion A village assembly in the reign of Rajadhiraja-I purchased lands for maintenance of teachers (and also students) of different branches of Vedic literature and other branches of learning.

Reason Teaching is prescribed in Smritis as a means of livelihood.
In the light of the above two statements, which of the following is correct

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

is true but is false.

is false but is true.

45. According to Sri Lanka is tradition, now also accepted in Myanmar and Siam the Buddha Nirvana era starts from

457 B.C.

483 B.C.

527 B.C.

544 B.C.

46. "After the birth of her son, Prince Ruknuddin, she was elevated to the status of the king's wife. ……. An ambitious lady, possessing intelligence and ability, she took over the reins of government after the death of her husband." In the above para which one of the following lady is mentioned as King's wife

Malka-i-Jahan

Sultan Razia

Shah Turkan

Turkan Khatoon

47. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason
Assertion Most of the Suhrawardi and Kubravi Saints of Kashmir held positions of Qazi and Shaikh-ul Islam and dabbled in Politics. They visited nobles and royal courts and established matrimonial relations with them.

Reason The Rishi saints of Kashmir preached love of mankind, did not concern themselves with missionary activities and kept aloof from the ruling class.
In the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

is true but is false.

is false but is true.


48. Hindu-raya surtana (sultan over Hindu rayas) and Hindu Suratrana titles were used by
Bukka I of Vijayanagara
Rana Kumbha of Mewar
Rana Pratap of Mewar
Shivaji
Indicate the correct answer from the following

and

and

and

and

49. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists

List I List II
Hiran Minar Isfahan
Chor Minar Fatehpur Sikri
Nim Sarai Minar Delhi
Kallam Minar Malda
Codes











50. Under Mahmud Khalji's patronage in 1439 Jain Kalpasutra was painted in Mandu. Which one of the following features was not the characteristic of the paintings

The text of Mandu Kalpasutra is written in gold against crimson ground.

The page is divided into two halves by a vertical band containing floral motifs.

Extensive use of blue and gold colours.

Drawings of horses with arched neck and small head.

51. Sultan Mahmud Begarha of Gujarat founded which of the city cities
Batwa
Ahmedabad
Mahmudabad
Champanair

Select the correct answer from the code given below

and

only

and

and

52. Match List I with List II and make the correct pair from the code indicated below

List I List II
Jama Masjid of Delhi Maham Angah
Khair-ul Manazil Mosque Shah Jahan
Aitmaddaulah's tomb Delhi
Madarsa of Ghazi-al-din Khan Nur Jahan Begum

Codes











53. Some Perso-Arabic inscriptions furnish pictorial form in which the text is written in such a way to form the outline of an animal or a bird and that script is known

Kufi

Nastaliq

Naskh

Tughra

54. Match List I with List II and make correct pair and select the correct answer from the code given below

List I List II
Barid Seniorman, leader
Mehtar Intelligence officer
Dadbek Protected non-Muslim
Zimmi Officer of justice
Codes



(iii)







55. In medieval times emphasis was placed on in recording the past events but in modern times for scientific study of the past events emphasis is given on

Subjectivity

Objectivity

On a particular ideology

None of the above

56. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists

List I (Sufi Work) List II (Author)

Awarif ul Marif Al-Hujweri
Khair-ul Majalis Shaikh Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
Kashf-ul Mahjub Hasan Sijzi
Fawaid-ul Fuad Hamid Qalandar
Codes











57. "All women are in the snare of the devil… A woman cannot acquit herself well as a ruler for she is essentially deficient in intellect. It is better for a woman to occupy herself with the Charkha. Since attainment of high position on her part would make her intoxicated." Identify which of the following author made the above statement against Sultan Razia.

Minhaj-us Siraj

Amir Khusrau

Ziauddin Barani

Isami

58. What is not true about slavery during the medieval period

The Abbasid Caliph al-Mutasim had Turkic slaves as his guards.

In Muizuddin Kaiqubad's reign slave boys and girls were trained in music and dancing.

Ibn Battuta mentions that exceptionally pretty and talented Indian slave girls were sold at a very high price.

Akbar employed a slave contingent called chelas as foot-soldiers.

59. What is not true about Abul Fazl's concept of monarchy

He must not follow authority blindly and let reason (dalil parasti) be his guide.

A king cannot be fit for his lofty office if he does not pursue universal peace (Sulh-i­kul).

Royalty is a light emanating from God and a ray from the Sun.

To Abul Fazl Padshah was a Khalifa and a mahdi.

60. Fort William College was an academy established in Calcutta in 1800 by Richard Wellesley. Its purpose was to

Train British officials in numerous Indian languages.

The trained British officials produced and published many historical and religious texts.

Many Indian texts were translated into English language.

All the above

61. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason
Assertion The implementation of Warren Hastings's cultural policy in the growing cosmopolitan centre of Calcutta contributed enormously to the awakening of the Bengali mind.

Reason In the era of Hastings and for some time thereafter, the mastery of Indian languages opened the way to both professional advancement and the literacy treasures of an oriental civilization.
Codes

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

is true, is false.

is false, is true.

62. Chronologically arrange the following institutions on the basis of the year of their establishment

The Arya Samaj Gurukul at Kangri
The Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute at Bombay
The Vishwabharati
Association for the advancement of Scientific and Industrial Education at Calcutta.









63. Who convened a conference of musicians in Tanjore in 1917, for drawing up a syllabus of Karnatak music and its inclusion in the Madras University Curriculum

Chinnaswami Mudliar

Margaret Cousins

P. Sambamoorthy

M.S. Ramaswami Ayyar

64. Of the following works, which one does not belong to Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar

Betal-Panchavimsati

Shakuntala

Bhranti-Vilas

Laila Majnu

65. Which nationalist leader had said "The national mind cannot rest in agnosticism…The failure of Buddhism is a warning that such teachings can have no hold on national thought"

Keshab Chandra Sen

Mahadev Govind Ranade

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Aurobindo Ghosh

66. In which year was the infamous section 124-A relating to 'Sedition' incorporated into Indian Penal Code by an Act XXVII

1861

1868

1870

1878

67. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below
List I List II
Dinbandhu Mitra Pioneer in the field of Hindi drama
Bharatendu Harishchandra Wrote a series of historical plays
Jayshankar Prasad Realism in urban theatre reached a new climax
Mohan Rakesh Pioneer of the drama of social protest.

codes:








68. Who founded Gandharva Vidyalaya at Lahore and later established its branches in Bombay and Pune

Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar

Pandit Sudhakar Rao

Pandit Ramkrishabuwa Vaze

Ustad Abdul Karim Khan

69. "My experience of political cases in India leads me to the conclusion that in nine out of ten the condemned were totally innocent. Their crime consists in the love of their country…. The administration of law is thus prostituted consciously of the benefit of the exploiter." Who said these words

Mohammad Ali Jinnha

Dr. Annie Besant

Mahatma Gandhi

Lala Lajpat Rai

70. During the last days of British Raj, which association was formed that politicised the folk forms of theatre by taking it to masses

Indian People's Theatre Association

Saras Vinodini Sabha

Pritvi Theatre

Hindi Natya Samiti

71. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below

List I(Author) List II (Books)
Dharmavir Bharati Ghasiram Kotwal
Vijay Tendulkar Agra Bazar
Girish Karnad Hayavadan
Habib Tanvir Andha Yug
Codes











72. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below

List I (Painters) List II (Their painting speciality)
E.B. Havell His paintings reflected gripping interweave of naiveté and sophistication.
Rabindranath Tagore Believed that paintings in India must remain Indian in spirit.
Nandlal Bose Sought to develop a personal style that ran close to village traditions.
Jamini Roy Inclusive art reflecting various aspects of world traditions.
Codes











73. Which architect's concept of 'Garden City' inspired Edwin L. Lutyens' New Delhi planning

William Emerson

Charles Wyatt

Ebenezer Howard

Herbert Baker

74. Which painter's mythological and historical paintings synthesized facial, figural and costume types from various parts of India, and managed to capture popular imagination that still survive in the country

E.B. Havell

Jamini Prakash Gangoolli

Raja Ravi Verma

Nandlal Bose

75. Who said "Her influence has always fallen upon the world like that of the gentle dew, unheard and scarcely marked, yet bringing into bloom the fairest flowers of the earth"

Dr. Annie Besant

Swami Dayanand

Lala Hardayal

Swami Vivekanand