Q01.After the victory in which battle, Chin Kilich Khan got the ownership of Deccan?
Correct answer: Battle of Shakar Kheda (1724)
Q02.In the Mughal Army, Jahan Kusha, Kishwar Kusha and Garh Bhanjan were types of which of the following?
Correct answer: Types of heavy guns
Q03.Which of the following pairs are not correctly matched? Choose the correct option with the help of code given below — Math / First Mathadheesh: (i) Sringeri Math — Mandan Mishra; (ii) Govardhan Math — Hastamalaka; (iii) Sharda Math — Totakacharya; (iv) Jyotir Math — Padmapadacharya
Correct answer: (i), (iii), (iv)
Q04.Which one of the following statements is incorrect in reference to First Five Year Plan?
Correct answer: Main objective of the First Five Year Plan was large expansion of employment opportunities.
Q05.Consider the following statements regarding Gorbachev’s rule and choose the correct answer from the options given below — (A) He intended to transform and modernise his party by his new policies of Glasnost and Perestroika. (B) He wanted to replace the existing system of communism.
Correct answer: Both (A) and (B) are correct
Q06.Consider the following statements with reference to the writing of Alberuni — (A) Studied comparative religion. (B) Scientific approach used in writings. (C) The Indian people were inclined towards knowledge and scientific consciousness rather than religion. Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
Correct answer: Only (C)
Q07.this statement of Patanjali’s Mahabhashya that Pushyamitra Shunga performed two Ashwamedha Yagyas?
Correct answer: The Ayodhya inscription
Q08.Which one of the following pairs of the British 8 Officers and their Area of land settlements is not correctly matched? (Area) (British Officer)
Correct answer: Bikaner - Faiz Ali
Q09.Due to her inciting writings in ‘New Deal’, 9 Mrs. Annie Besant was directed to deposit security under Press Act and was prohibited to enter the areas of which Presidency in June 1916?
Correct answer: Bombay
Q10.To whom Nawab Sirajuddaula gave charge of 1 Calcutta after capturing it from the British in June 1756?
Correct answer: Manik Chand
Q11.Choose the correct statement about the Vedic period institution Vidatha — (A) The foundation of the Vidatha system was the spirit of cooperation. (B) Agni, who is called the priest, was elected in the Vidatha. (C) The main function of Vidatha was religious decision making. (D) The people called for Vidatha had to be present at the time of distribution of the produced goods
Correct answer: (A), (B) and (D)
Q12.Which statement is not correct about Bhakt Movement?
Correct answer: The Bhakti Movement is believed to have originated in Bengal
Q13.Which building built by Shahjahan used marble and red stone?
Correct answer: Tomb of Jahangir, Shahdara, Lahore
Q14.Which was the first tomb built by the Turks in India?
Correct answer: Sultangarhi Tomb
Q15.The statues of four Apsaras named Alambusha, 1 Mishrakeshi, Sudarshana and Subhadra along with their names are engraved on which of the following stupas?
Correct answer: Bharhut stupa
Q16.Match the Chief Governors of the provinces of Kumargupta I (Mahendraditya) with their place of work — (A) Chiradutt; (B) Ghatotkach Gupt; (C) Bandhu Verma; (D) Prithivishena. Places: (I) Eran region; (II) Pundravardhana Bhukti; (III) Avadh; (IV) Dashpur
Correct answer: (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Q17.Which reformist is known as the “Morning Star of the Reformation”?
Correct answer: John Wycliffe
Q18.CE a ac ma a I ah a ia i ra eg Sultanate, the Turkish officials created a ne\ post of “Naib-i-Mumalkat” to safeguard thei ruling power?
Correct answer: Muizuddin Bahram Shah
Q19.Consider the statement and assumption (I and II) and choose the correct answer fror the options given below - Statement- Mathura art form is a independent, indigenous _ styl known for its red sandston sculptures. Assumptions-(I) The red sandstone i abundantly found 2 Sikri mines situated nea Mathura. (I) Yaksha and Naga sculptures of th Pre-Kushan era have been found here
Correct answer: Both assumptions (1) and (ID) are implicit
Q20.Consider the following statements regarding Chalukya dynasty and choose the correct answer — (A) Pulakeshin II was a famous King of the Vengi branch of Chalukyas. (B) He acquired the Northern region of Pallava empire and made his brother Vishnuvardhana its King
Correct answer: Only sentence (B) is correct