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1. With reference to the 'Gandhi-Irwin Pact', consider 4. Consider the following statements about 'Rig Vedic
the following statements: Period':
1. The Indian National Congress (INC) agreed 1. People led a well settled and well organized
to take part in the First Round Table life during this age.
Conference.
2. The women used to participate in popular
2. The pact resulted in suspension of Civil assemblies called Sabha and Samiti.
Disobedience Movement.
3. Varna system was present during Rig Vedic
3. British Government agreed to release all age.
political prisoners' from jails.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Recently, 'Chaukhandi Stupa' has been declared

as 'protected area of national importance' by
2. Consider the following statements regarding Music:
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). In this
1. Bharata's Natyashastra is the earliest known
context, consider the following statements:
book of Indian music, dance and drama.
1. The site is located in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.
2. Amir Khusrau invented musical instruments
like sitar and tabla. 2. The stupa finds mention in the account of
Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct? Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. With reference to 'Government of India Act 1935', 6. With reference to ‘Vijayanagar Empire’, consider
consider the following statements: the following statements
1. This Act provided the establishment of All- 1. Krishna Devaraya was its most famous ruler.
India Federation.
2. The remains of the Empire could be found in
2. The Act gave more autonomy to the modern Hampi, in the state of Karnataka.
provinces.
3. The Empire was known for its richness.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. With reference to the 'Development of Education' 10. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct
during the British rule, consider the following answer from the codes given below.
statements: LIST - I LIST - II
1. Department of education was set up by (Events) (Gov. Gen.)
Governor General Lord William Bentick. A. Rowlatt Act 1. Lord Reading
2. Woods Dispatch of 1854 is considered as B. Mopilla rebellion 2. Lord Chelmsford
“Magna Carta of Indian Education”. C. Lahore resolution 3. Lord Canning
3. Calcutta Madrasa was established by Lord D. Revolt of 1857 4. Lord Irwin
Warren Hastings in 1781. Code:
A B C D
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 1 3 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 1 4 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 4 3 2 1
(d) 1 and 2 only 11. With reference to the 'Ancient Inscriptions',
8. With reference to the various 'Buddhist Councils', consider the following statements:
consider the following statements: 1. Allahabad pillar inscription was composed by
1. The first Buddhist council was held at Vaishali Harisena, the court poet of King
during the reign of king Ajatashatru. Samudragupta.
2. Aihole inscription was composed by Ravikirti,
2. The second Buddhist council was held at
the court poet of Chalukyan King Pulakesin-II.
Rajagriha during the reign of king Ashoka.
3. Hathigumpha inscription belongs to King
3. The third Buddhist council was held at Mahapadma Nanda.
Patliputra during the reign of king Kanishka.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above 12. Which of the following steps were taken by Akbar
to create a secular state?
9. Consider the following categories of banks:
1. He abolished jizyah which was a heavy tax
1. Public Sector Banks imposed on all the Muslim people for their
2. Foreign Private Banks protection in the State.
3. Small Finance Banks 2. He abolished the pilgrimage tax for bathing
4. Regional Rural Banks at holy places like Prayag.
3. He abolished forceful conversion of war
Which of the given above banks have to comply
prisoners into Islam.
with the 'Priority Sector Lending (PSL)' Norms?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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13. With reference to 'Golden Langurs', recently in 16.
news, consider the following statements:
1. Chakrashila is India's first wildlife sanctuary
with golden langur as the primary species.
2. 'Golden Langur' is listed under the vulnerable
category in the IUCN Red List of threatened
species.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
With reference to the 'Development of Science' in
Ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Sushruta wrote 'Sushruta Samhita', which is
called as the encyclopedia of Indian medicine.
2. Charaka wrote 'Charaka Samhita', in which
he describes the methods of operating
cataract and stone diseases etc.
3. Aryabhata composed 'Aryabhatiyam' and
discovered the causes for the solar and lunar
eclipses.

(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
14. Identify the 'Congress Session' based on the
following descriptions: (c) 1 and 3 only
1. The resolution of Poorna Swaraj or complete (d) None of the above
independence was passed in this Session. 17. Consider the following events:
2. 26 January 1930 was fixed as the first 1. Defiance of forest laws
Independence Day which was pledged to be 2. Refusal to pay Chaukidari tax
celebrated every year.
3. Revolt of Rani Gaidilieu
3. It authorized the launch of Civil Disobedience 4. Formation of parallel governments
programme.
Which of the given above events were associated
Which of the given below option is correct? with the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'?
(a) Karachi Session of 1931 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Surat Session of 1907 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Lahore Session of 1929 (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Allahabad Session of 1888 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
15. Consider the following statements about the 18. With reference to 'International COSPAS-
'Economic Life of Sultanate Period': SARSAT programme', seen in news recently,
1. Cambay in Gujarat was famous for gold and consider the following statements:
silver work. 1. It is a satellite-aided search and rescue system
2. Sonargaon in Bengal was famous for silk and to detect and locate radio beacons activated
muslin. by persons, aircraft or vessels in distress
3. Production of textiles improved due to the 2. ISRO is a member of the COSPAS-
introduction of spinning-wheel. SARSAT system.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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19. With reference to the 'Dravidian Style' of 22. With reference to 'G7 Ocean Plastic Charter',
architecture, consider the following pairs: recently in news, consider the following statements:
List I (Name) List II (Features) 1. It is a legally binding charter against the plastic
pollution in the world's oceans.
1. Garbhagriha Chief deity room
2. United States, Canada, France, Germany,
2. Mandap Pillared hall
Britain, Italy and Japan joined the pact.
3. Gopuram Entrance gate
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
Which of the given above pairs(s) is/are correctly INCORRECT?
matched? (a) 1 only
(a) 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 2 only 23. Which of the following can be the possible impact
20. Consider the following statements: of 'Central Asian Contacts' on India?
1. Jainas went to South India under the 1. Introduction of hereditary dual rule and satrap
leadership of Sthulabhadra. system of government.

2. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon 2. Introduction of cap, helmet and boots used
at Sarnath. by warriors.
3. Introduction of turban, tunic, trousers and
3. Chandragupta was influenced to accept
heavy long coat.
Jainism by Bhadrabahu.
4. Introduction of curtains used in theatres.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Select the correct statements from the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
21. Consider the following statements about 'Raja Ram
24. Consider the following personalities of Freedom
Mohan Roy':
Struggle Movement:
1. He was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj.
1. Motilal Nehru
2. He fought against the evil practice of child 2. Madan Mohan Malaviya
marriage and got it prohibited.
3. Lala Lajpat Rai
3. 'Samvad Kaumudi' and 'Mirat-ul-Akhbar'
4. N. C Kelkar
were published by him.
Which of the given above leaders belongs to Group
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
of 'Responsivists'?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

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25. With reference to 'Champaran Satyagraha', consider 28. Identify a 'Monument/Heritage Building' based on
the following statements: the following descriptions:
1. It was a protest against the injustice meted 1. It is a magnificent building constructed by
out to tenant farmers in Champaran district Turks in 13th century.
of Bihar. 2. It is dedicated to Sufi saint 'Qutab-ud-din
2. Mahatama Gandhi was accompanied by J.B. Bakhtiyar Kaki', who was greatly venerated
Kripalani and Rajendra Prasad on this by all the people of Delhi.
Satyagraha. 3. Its balcony is projected yet linked with main
tower.
3. It was the India's first Civil Disobedience
4. Usage of red and white sandstone and
movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
marbles in panels is its beauty.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
(a) 1 only (a) Purana Quila
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Red Fort
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Humayun's Tomb
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Qutab Minar
26. Consider the following statements about the 29. Consider the following statements in the context
'Mauryan Empire': of 'Rowlatt Act':
1. The State had appointed Adhyakshas 1. This Act authorized the Government to
(superintendents) to regulate economic imprison any person without trial and
activities of the State. conviction in a court of law.
2. Sannidhata was the chief custodian of the 2. This Act enabled the government to suspend
the right of Habeas Corpus.
State treasury.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
3. Punch marked silver coins carrying the
(a) 1 only
symbols of Peacock, hill, crescent etc formed
(b) 2 only
their currency.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
30. With reference to the 'Socio-Religious Reform
(b) 1 and 3 only Movements' during the British Rule, consider the
(c) 1, 2 and 3 following statements:
(d) 2 and 3 only 1. Prarthana Samaj of Bombay was founded by
27. Consider the following statements about 'Human Mahadev Govind Ranade and Ramakrishna
Blood': Bhandarkar.
1. It brings waste products to the kidneys and 2. Jyotirao Govindrao Phule founded the
liver, which filter and clean the blood. Satyashodhak Samaj which· was open to
everyone without any distinction of caste and
2. It regulates body temperature and carries
religion.
cells and anti-bodies that fight infection.
3. Dadabhai Naoroji and Naoroji Furdoonji
3. Its four main components are plasma, red were among the pioneers of religious and
blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. social reform in the Parsi community.
Which of the given above statements are correct? Which of the given above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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31. With reference to 'Acute Japanese Encephalitis 35. Consider the following animals:
(AJE)', consider the following statements:
1. Elephant
1. The most common causes are Japanese
encephalitis virus, West Nile virus (WNV) 2. Cat
and Chandipura virus (CHPV). 3. Tiger
2. It does not get transmitted from person to 4. Goat
person and therefore patients do not need to
be isolated. 5. Rhinoceros
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? Which of the given above animals were shown in
(a) 1 only the seal of male deity 'Pashupati Mahadeva'
(b) 2 only discovered in Harappa Civilization?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
32. With reference to 'Harappan Civilization', which
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
of the following is described as 'Grid System'?
(a) Arrangements of Goddesses in Harappa (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Civilization 36. Consider the following leaders:
(b) Social hierarchy in Mohenjodaro 1. Aurobindo Ghosh
(c) Barter system in Lothal and Kalibangan
2. Womesh Chandra Banarjee
(d) Town planning in the Indus Valley Civilization
33. Consider the following features: 3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
1. Usage of arch and dome on wide scale. 4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2. Usage of fine quality of mortar. Which of the given above leaders were 'Extremist
3. Usage of slab and beam method. leaders' of Indian National Congress?
Which of the given above features were introduced (a) 1 and 4 only
by Turks in their construction of buildings?
(b) 4 only
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 37. Which of the following criteria must be fulfilled for
34. Consider the following statements: any political party to become a 'National Party'?
1. Two Home Rule Leagues were started after
1. A party must be recognised as a state party
the end of First World War for the demand
in two or more states.
of self-government of India.
2. Surendranath Banerjee was the founder of 2. A party must have secured at least 6 per cent
Indian Liberal Federation and was known as of the total votes polled in a General Election.
liberal. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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38. Which of the following correctly represents 'Three 41. With reference to Rig Vedic society, consider the
gems of Kannada Poetry'? following pairs:
List I List II
(a) Pampa, Aiyya, Lona
(Ancient Terms) (Description)
(b) Kundu, Venkeyya, Ranna 1. Panchajana Panchayata in Vedic era
(c) Pampa, Ponna, Ranna 2. Gavishthi War for cow
(d) Kanna, Kanji, Penurama 3. Ayas Tribal community
39. 'The whole region in which the Aryans first settled Which of the given above pair(s) is/are correctly
in Indian subcontinent is called the Land of the matched?
Seven Rivers.' In this context, consider the (a) 1 and 3 only
following rivers: (b) 2 only

1. Saraswati (c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None of the above
2. Ganga
42. India recently conducted a successful first test flight
3. Indus of the indigenously developed Hypersonic
4. Yamuna Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV). In
this context, consider the following statements:
Which of the given above rivers are referred in the
1. It is an unmanned scramjet demonstration
statement? vehicle that can cruise up to a speed of Mach 1.
(a) 2 and 4 only 2. United States, Russia and China are the only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only other countries that possess this technology.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
40. Consider the following statements about 'Dadabhai (c) Both 1 and 2
Naoroji': (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. He was the founder of East India Association 43. Consider the following statements with reference
in London. to the 'Chola Empire':

2. He is famously scalled as the Grand Old Man 1. A well-established taxation system existed
under the Cholas.
of India.
2. Cholas were known for their powerful navy.
3. He became the President of Indian National
3. King Rajaraja Chola built the famous
Congress thrice. Brihadeshwara temple which is dedicated to
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? Lord Shiva.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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44. Identify the personality based on following 47. Consider the following statements with reference
descriptions: to the ‘Government of India Act, 1935’:
1. He followed the most radical views of the time 1. It provides for an All India Federation
drawing his inspiration from the great French comprising all British Indian provinces and
Revolution. Indian states.
2. He was an Anglo-Indian and leader of Young 2. The Act abolished the system of Dyarchy in
Bengal Movement. the provinces.
3. He was a brilliant teacher in Hindu College 3. The Act made the Central Legislature
and got removed because of his radical bicameral.
attitude. Which of the above statements are correct?
Which of the following personality matches with (a) 1 and 2 only
the given above descriptions?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) Raja Rammohun Roy
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Henry Vivian Derozio
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
48. Consider the following statements about the
(d) Swami Vivekanada
'August Offer':
45. Consider the following statements with reference
1. It provided for the Dominion status as the
to the ‘Communal Award’:
objective for India.
1. The Communal Award was aimed to provide
2. It proposed the expansion of Viceroy's
separate electorates to the depressed classes
Executive Council giving Indians the majority
apart from Sikhs and Christians.
in the council.
2. Gandhi opposed the idea of reservation of
3. It provided for the setting up of Constituent
seats for depressed classes.
Assembly after the war in which the members
3. The Poona Pact was signed between B R
would be completely Indians.
Ambedkar and Britain government for
Which of the given above statements are correct?
abandoning separate electorates for the
depressed classes. (a) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only 49. With reference to the various 'Straits', recently in
(d) None of the above news, consider the following pairs:
46. Consider the following statements regarding Bhakti Strait Connects
Saints: 1. Malacca Strait Andaman Sea & South
1. Alvars were Tamil poet-saints who espoused China Sea
devotion to the Hindu god Vishnu. 2. Bab-el-Mandeb Arabian Sea and Gulf of
2. Nayanars were bhakti saints who espoused Oman
devotion to the Hindu god Shiva. 3. Bosphorus Strait Black Sea and Marmara
3. Lingayatism was founded by the philosopher Sea
Basava. 4. Strait of Hormuz Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Which of the above statements are correct? Which of the given above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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50. With reference to 'Jainism', consider the following 53. Consider the following statements with reference
statements: to the Coinage in India:

1. The first tirthankara was Rishabhanatha. 1. Punch-marked coins were the earliest coins
found in Indian subcontinent.
2. Mahavira was the last tirthankara of Jainism.
2. Kushana rulers introduced in India the
3. All the five Jaina vows were given by Mahavira. standard coinage system with ruler’s name
Choose the right answer from the codes given below: inscribed on coins.
3. Gupta rulers issued a large number of gold
(a) 2 and 3 only
coins.
(b) 1 only Which of the above statements are correct?
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
51. Which of the following rights were possessed by (c) 2 and 3 only
the Ryot under the ‘Ryotwari System’? (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Right to sublet his land holdings. 54. Consider the following statements about 'Eklavya
Model Residential School (EMRS)':
2. Right to mortgage his land holdings.
1. A school under EMRS can also be a CBSE
3. Right to transfer his land holdings. affiliated school.
4. Right to sell his land holdings. 2. It is being implemented by the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs.
Choose the right answer from the codes given below:
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. Consider the following statements about ‘Sardar 55. Consider the following statements with reference
Bhagat Singh’: to the ‘Round Table Conferences (RTC)’:
1. First Round Table Conference was the first
1. Bhagat Singh affirmed his faith in socialism.
ever conference arranged between the British
2. He helped in establishing the Punjab and Indians as equals.
Naujawan Bharat Sabha. 2. The Indian princes were also invited during
3. He threw a bomb in the Central Legislative the Round Table Conferences.
Assembly. 3. Congress did not participate in any of the three
Round Table Conferences.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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56. Which of the following statements regarding 59. Read the following statements carefully and choose
Harappa are correct? the right answer from the codes given below:
1. One of the most important structures at 1. Haripura session witnessed the formation of
Harappa is the ‘Great Bath’. National Planning Committee under the
chairmanship of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.
2. Lothal is an important port and trading centre
2. The first rural conference of Indian National
of the Harappan people.
Congress was held in Faizpur presided by
3. Dholavira provides great evidence of water Jawahar Lal Nehru.
management. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
60. Consider the following statements with reference
(d) 1, 2 and 3 to the ‘Theosophical Society’:
57. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 1. The Theosophical society was founded by
answer from the codes given below: Annie Besant in India.
2. The society was reformist in nature as it
List I List II
advocates for the strengthening and revival
(Place associated (Significance) of the ancient religions of Hinduism,
with Buddha) Zoroastrianism and Buddhism.
A. Lumbini I. Enlightenment 3. It drew inspiration from the philosophy of
Upanishads and Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta
B. Bodhgaya II. Birth Place schools of thought.
C. Sarnatha III. First sermon Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
D. Kusinagar IV. Mahaparinirvana
(b) 1 and 2 only
Code: (c) 1 and 3 only
A B C D (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 2 1 3 4 61. Consider the following statements regarding
medieval period:
(b) 2 4 1 3
1. Ghatikas were the educational institutions
(c) 2 1 4 3 attached to temples.
(d) 3 2 1 4 2. Araghatta was a water wheel used in the
irrigation of land.
58. Which of the following organisation published the
3. Banjaras were traders during the medieval
'World Investment Report 2019'?
period.
(a) World Bank Which of the above statements are correct?
(b) World Economic Forum (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) International Monetary Fund (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) UN Conference on Trade and Development (c) 2 and 3 only
(UNCTAD) (d) 1, 2 and 3

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62. Read the following statements carefully and choose 65. Consider the following statements:
the right answer from the codes given below: 1. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was the hall
1. The First Session of Indian National Congress in which Akbar held discussions with scholars
was held at Bombay in December 1885 with of various religions.
Surendra Nath Banerjee as its first president. 2. Akbar abolished Jizyah and promoted
religious tolerance.
2. Kadambini Ganguly was the first woman
graduate from Calcutta University to address Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
the Congress Session. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 66. Consider the following statements:

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Adi Granth is the compilation of the Sikh

Scriptures by Guru Nanak.
63. Which of the following is the correct objective of
2. Bijak is a composition of the teachings of Saint
'Raman 1.0' recently in news?
Kabir.
(a) It is an initiative of FSSAI for rapid detection
3. Gita Govinda is a famous poem written by
of economically driven adulteration in edible
Chaitanya Prabhu.
oils, fats and ghee.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(b) It is a device developed by Ministry of
(a) 1 only
Science & Technology that captures the
Raman Effect. (b) 2 only

(c) It is an optical microscope developed by (c) 1 and 3 only

Ministry of Science & Technology for the (d) All of the above
observance of nano-particles. 67. With reference to 'Subsidiary Alliance', consider
(d) None of the above the following statements:

64. Consider the following statements: 1. This expansionary policy of the Britishers
occurred during Lord Warren Hasting's
1. Lokahitawadi was the famous name given to
period.
Gopal Hari Deshmukh.
2. The Indian ruler was compelled to accept the
2. He advocated the reorganisation of Indian stationing of British force within its territory.
society on rational principles.
3. The Indian rulers had to pay a subsidy for the
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are maintenance of British force.
correct? Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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68. Read the following statements carefully and choose 71.
the right answer from the codes given below:
1. Kabir and Guru Nanak were the Bhakti saints
who belonged to the Saguna order.
2. Mirabai and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu were
the Bhakti saints who belonged to the Nirguna
order.
3. Namadeva and Tukaram were the Bhakti
saints of Maharashtra.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are true about
the Land Revenue System during Akbar’s reign?
1. Land was classified into different categories
namely: Polaj, Parauti, Chachar and Banjar.
2. Cultivators had to pay the revenue in cash.
3. “Jama” was the amount assessed and “Hasil”
was the amount collected.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only

(a) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

72. Consider the following statements with reference
(b) 2 and 3 only
to 'Buddhism' and 'Jainism':
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Avoid the extremities of luxury and austerity.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Rejected the sacrifices performed in
69. Consider the following pairs: accordance to the Vedic rituals.
3. Salvation could be attained through penance.
Philosophy Philosopher
Which of the above statement(s) was/were
1. Advaita : Ramanujacharya common to both the religions?
2. Vishistadvaita : Adi shankara (a) 2 only
3. Pushti Marga : Vallabhacharya (b) 1 and 2 only

Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly (c) 2 and 3 only

matched? (d) 1, 2 and 3

73. Read the following statements carefully and choose
(a) 1 only
the right answer from the codes given below:
(b) 2 only 1. Karachi Session (1931) was presided by
(c) 3 only Vallabhbhai Patel and a resolution on
Fundamental rights and National Economic
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Programme was passed.
70. The terms 'Chlamydia' and 'Trichomoniasis' were 2. Haripura Session (1938) was presided by
recently seen in news. Which of the following Subhash Chandra Bose and National
correctly describes these terms? Planning Committee was established.

(a) Sexually transmitted infections Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Species of newly discovered lizards
(b) 2 only
(c) Methods of vegetative propagation
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Fluids used during blood transfusion (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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74. Consider the following statements about Ancient 77. Consider the following statements about the
India: religious life in the Harappan Civilization:
1. Slavery existed in ancient India. 1. Trees and animals were worshipped by the
2. Slaves were also made to participate in Harappans.
agriculture activities. 2. Harappans did not practice idol worship of
deities.
3. Megasthenes described the condition of
slaves in India in his account. 3. Both male and female deities were worshipped.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
78. Consider the following statements:
75. Different colour codes are used at the different 1. The Indian Official Secrets Act 1904 was
stages of the cyclone warning bulletins as desired passed restricting the freedom of press.
by the National Disaster Management. In this
2. The Indian Universities Act 1904 was passed
context, consider the following pairs:
to check the growth of higher education and
Stages of Warning Colour Codes to bring universities under tight control.
1. Cyclone Alert Yellow 3. Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy when these
2. Cyclone Warning Orange Acts were passed.
3. Post landfall outlook Red Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the given above pair(s) is/are correctly (a) 1 and 2 only
matched? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
79. Which of the following organisation releases the
(c) 2 and 3 only
'Rule of Law Index'?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) World Justice Project
76. Read the following statements carefully and choose (b) Justice without Borders
the right answer from the code given below:
(c) Transparency International
1. Mitramela, a secret society was organized by
(d) International Law Commission
the Chapekar brothers.
80. The Amara-nayaka system was a major political
2. Anushilan society, a secret society for innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Amara-
promoting revolutionary activities was Nayakas were: .
founded by B K Ghosh, Jatindranath
(a) Military commanders who were given
Banerjee and P Mishra. territories to govern.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (b) Chiefs of major municipalities.
(a) 1 only (c) Peasants who were made independent
(b) 2 only cultivators in order to encourage greater
(c) Both 1 and 2 loyalty to the crown.

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Independent spy advisors to the King.

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the Vedic Age to expand the powers of the King? the setting up of a national maritime heritage
1. Rajasuya museum at Lothal in Gujarat. In this context,
2. Ashvamedha consider the following statements:

3. Vajapeya 1. The project is being implemented by the

Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala
Choose the right answer from the codes given
programme.
below:
2. Lothal is an ancient Indus valley site.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?

(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only

82. Arrange the following events in the correct (c) Both 1 and 2
chronological order: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Meerut Conspiracy Case 85. Consider the following statements regarding Guilds:
2. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association 1. They acted as trustees and bankers.
3. Congress Socialist Party 2. The wages, rules of work, standards and
4. Kanpur Conspiracy Case prices were fixed by the guild.
Choose the right answer from the codes given 3. The guild had judicial powers over its own
below: members.
(a) 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 Which of the above statements are correct?
(b) 3 - 2 - 1 - 4 (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 4 - 2 - 1 - 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 4 - 1 - 2 - 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
83. With reference to 'Simon Commission', consider
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the following statements:
86. Consider the following statements:
1. All members of the commission were
Englishmen. 1. Railways uprooted the traditional industries
in the remotest villages of the country.
2. National Congress decided to boycott the
commission in every form in its Madras Session. 2. Cotton-weaving and spinning industries were
3. The Muslim league and Hindu Mahasabha the worst hit industry during British regime.
supported Congress. Which of the given above statement(s) is/are
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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87. Consider the following British Officials: 90. Consider the following statements:
1. John Lawrence 1. Gulbadan Begum, sister of Humayun, wrote
2. Major General Havelock ‘Humayun Nama’.
3. General Neil 2. Jahangir wrote his autobiography with the title
4. Hugh Rose ‘Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri’.
5. Warren Hastings 3. Akbar wrote his autobiography with the title
Which of the given above officials participated in ‘Ain-i-Akbari’.
the Revolt of 1857? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 and 5 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
88. Consider the following statements about the 91. Consider the following ancient Indian dynasties:
Mahajanapadas: 1. Shakas
1. Favourable economic, socio-cultural,
2. Greeks
religious and geographical conditions helped
3. Kushanas
in the emergence of Mahajanapadas.
2. All the Mahajanapadas were located in north 4. Parthians
of Vindhyas. Arrange these dynasties in correct chronological
3. Republican political system was more order:
common than monarchical political system in (a) 1 – 3 – 4 – 2
Mahajanapadas. (b) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
(a) 1 only (d) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
(b) 1 and 2 only 92. Consider the following statements about emperor
(c) 1 and 3 only ‘Ashoka’:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Ashoka was the first Indian king to speak
89. Consider the following industries: directly to the people through his inscriptions
1. Coal which carry royal orders.
2. Crude Oil 2. Ashokan inscriptions were generally
3. Natural Gas composed in Sanskrit language.

4. Cement 3. Ashokan inscriptions were generally placed

on ancient highways.
Which of the given above industries are included
in 'Index of Eight Core Industries'? Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only

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93. Read the following statements carefully about the 96. Read the following statements carefully and choose
‘Battle of Ten Kings’ mentioned in Rig Veda: the right answer by using the codes given below:
1. This battle was fought between the Bharatas 1. Vishnusharma was author of ‘Panchatantra’.
on the one hand and the host of ten chiefs on 2. ‘Arthashastra’ is the work of Vishakhadatta.
the other hand. 3. ‘Rajatarangini’ was composed by Kalhana.
2. This battle was fought on the banks of river Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
Parushni, identical with the river Ravi. INCORRECT?
3. This battle gave victory to King Sudas and (a) 2 only
established the supremacy of the Bharatas.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(d) None of the above
(b) 1 and 2 only
97. Read the following statements carefully and choose
(c) 2 and 3 only the right answer by using the codes given below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Megasthanese visited India during the reign
94. With reference to 'Vayoshreshtha Samman', of King Chandragupta Maurya.
recently in news, consider the following statements: 2. Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of Gupta
1. These are national awards given to the eminent king Chandragupta-II.
senior citizens and institutions involved in 3. Hiuen-Tsang visited India during the reign of
rendering distinguished services for the cause King Harshavardhana.
of elderly persons. Choose the correct answer by using the codes given
2. These awards are jointly given by Ministry of below:
Human Resources and Development and (a) 1 only
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
98. With reference to 'Kalyana Lakshmi - Shadi
(c) Both 1 and 2 Mubarak' scheme, recently in news, consider the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 following statements:
95. Consider the following Mughal Emperors: 1. It is a centrally funded scheme under the
1. Jahandar Shah flagship 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme.
2. Farruksiyar 2. This scheme is envisaged to provide financial
assistance for marriage of girls.
3. Mohammad Shah
3. The minimum age for availing benefits under
4. Aurangazeb
the scheme is 18 years for girls.
Arrange the Mughal Emperors given above in
Which of the given above statements are correct?
correct chronological order:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 4 – 1 – 2 – 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 4 – 2 – 1 – 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 4 – 3 – 1 – 2

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99. Consider the following statements: 100. With reference to the 'Cabinet Mission Plan'
1. Makkhali Goshal is associated with Ajivika consider the following statements:
sect. 1. Constituent Assembly of India was step up
2. Gupta kings donated several caves in the under the framework of Cabinet Mission.
honour of Ajivaka monks. 2. It was sent in 1946 to negotiate with Indian
3. Ajivika was one of the "orthodox" schools of leaders for the transfer of powers to Indians.
ancient Indian philosophy. 3. It proposed two-tiered federal plan.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are Which of the given above statement(s) is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only

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