Q41. Yashovarman was the ruler of which one of the following kingdoms?
A Kannauj B Mewar C Marwar D Kalinga
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Correct answer: Kannauj
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Q42. Which one among the following rulers established Pataliputra as the capital of the Magadhan Empire?
A Bimbisara B Bindusara C Ajatashatru D Ashoka
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Correct answer: Ajatashatru
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Q43. Near which one of the following cities in India have large statues of Kushana rulers been discovered?
A Karnal B Ropar C Hisar D Mathura
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Correct answer: Mathura
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Q44. Which one among the following statements about the Mansabdari system is correct?
A All army troopers were allotted mansabs. B Mansabs were usually assigned on the basis of ancestry. C Position and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat. D Mansabdars were never paid in cash.
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Correct answer: Position and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat.
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Q45. Which one of the following kingdoms was founded by the two brothers Harihar and Bukka?
A Bahmani B Vijayanagara C Malwa D Maratha
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Correct answer: Vijayanagara
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Q46. Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status?
A Identifying with a variety of deities B Assuming pompous titles C Imposing high taxes D Conquests and annexation of territories
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Correct answer: Imposing high taxes
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Q47. Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is NOT correct?
A The Bhakti movement avoided traditions that promoted diversity B In northern India, the Bhakti movement revolved around the worship of Rama and Krishna C The Bhakti movement relied on the devotion of God, both with and without attributes D While Tulsidas represented the tradition of devotion with attributes, Sant Kabir followed the path of devotion without attributes
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Correct answer: The Bhakti movement avoided traditions that promoted diversity
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Q48. Chandimangala, a sixteenth century text, was composed by
A Hema Saraswati B Madhav Kandali C Tukaram D Mukundaram Chakrabarti
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Correct answer: Mukundaram Chakrabarti
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Q49. Consider the following statements regarding the royal center in the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. The royal centre was located in the south-western part of the settlement 2. It included over 60 temples 3. About 30 building complexes at the site have been identified as palaces Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C 1, 2 and 3 D 1 and 2 only
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
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Q50. Which one of the following is the oldest era in Geological History determining the age of various rock types?
A Precambrian B Mesozoic C Cenozoic D Paleozoic
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Correct answer: Precambrian
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Q51. Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeological findings: 1. When Sanchi was discovered in 1818, three of its four gateways were still standing, the fourth was lying on the spot where it had fallen 2. Animals depicted at Sanchi include elephants, horses, monkeys and cattle Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Both 1and 2
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Q52. Consider the following statements: 1. Terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana). 2. There is evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan associated with the mature phase of the Harappan civilization. 3. The ploughed field at Kalibangan had two sets of furrows crossing at right angles to each other suggesting two different crops were grown together in it. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D None of the above
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
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Q53. Which one of the following Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts, contains the personal name of King Ashoka?
A Maski B Bahapur C Bairat D Sahasram
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Correct answer: Maski
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Q54. Arrange the following in the correct chronological order 1. Charak Samhita 2. Bharat's Natyashastra 3. Sangam Literature 4. Ashtadhyayi Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 B 2 - 4 - 1 - 3 C 4 - 3 - 1 - 2 D 3 - 1 - 2 - 4
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Correct answer: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
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Q55. Sengol, installed in the new Parliament building of India, was seen as a symbol of the path of service, duty and nation in which Empire of the past?
A Gupta Empire B Shunga Empire C Pandyan Empire D Chola Empire
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Correct answer: Chola Empire
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Q56. Which of the following statements about Lachit Borphukan is/are correct? 1. He was a General of the Ahom Force. 2. He is known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat. 3. Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal is given to the best cadet at the National Defence Academy. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1,2 and 3 B 2 and 3 only C 1 only D 2 only
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Correct answer: 1,2 and 3
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Q57. The Treaty of Yandabo was concluded as part of which one of the following wars?
A First Anglo-Burmese War B Second Anglo-Burmese War C Anglo-Kuki War D Anglo-Maratha War
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Correct answer: First Anglo-Burmese War
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Q58. Arthashastra, the classical work of Indian political thought, focuses primarily on
A economy B culture C statecraft D monarchy
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Correct answer: statecraft
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Q59. When did the Charaka Samhita originate?
A 6th Century BCE B 3rd to 2nd Century BCE C 4th Century BCE D 5th Century BCE
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Correct answer: 3rd to 2nd Century BCE
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Q60. Early Buddhist sculptors did not show Buddha in human form. Through which of the following symbols was Buddha's presence shown by the early sculptors?
A Empty Seat and Stupa only B Wheel and Tree only C Wheel, Tree and Stupa only D Empty Seat, Wheel, Tree and Stupa
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Correct answer: Empty Seat, Wheel, Tree and Stupa
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