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1. Consider the following statements with reference to Harappa civilization:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. With the discovery of a dock in Lothal, Gujarat it came to light that Harappa people used ships for trade through the Arabian Sea.
Statement 2 is also correct. The remarkable feature of harappan Civilization is the uniformity of town planning across all its cities.
Statement 3 is wrong. Iron was not yet discovered during the time of Hrappan civilization.
2. Which of the following is/are correctly paired?
Site SignificanceSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: A
Explanation: An artificially constructed dockyard is in Lothal and the dancing girl figurine was found in Mohenjodaro, not in Harappa.
3. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Indus Valley Civilization (IVC)?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Explanation: A bead-making factory of IVC people is found in Lothal, Gujarat.
4. Consider the following statements with reference to architectural structures of Indus Valley Civilization (IVC):
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
Explanation: statement 3 is wrong as the drainage system of IVC is closed with stone slabs covering the drains.
5. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Hrappan culture?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Explanation: Both the statements are correct.
6. Consider the following pairs
Festival PlaceWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Explanation: Karchi Puja is a festival of Tripura.
7. Match the following:
1. Bhoramdeo Festival I. ManipurSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
8. Tarnetar Fair is held annually in
Answer: C
Explanation: Tarnetar Fair is one of the largest tribal fair in India. It is held annually in Gujarat. The fair is famous for swayamvars. Tribal men flock to the fair eloquently dressed and with a beautifully crafted umbrella. The women folk choose their husband based on the umbrella which they like.
9. Gangasagar Mela is a religious fair held annually in which state?
Answer: C
10. Which of the following temple festivals and the places where they are celebrated is/are correctly paired?
Temple Festival PlaceSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
11. Which of the following tribes and their origin states is/are correctly paired?
Tribes StatesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
Explanation: Gadabas are from Andhra Pradesh and Shompens are from Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
12. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Gonds’:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Explanation: Gonds are the largest tribal group in India. They are found across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
13. Consider the following statements with reference to the Chalcolithic Farming Cultures:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
14. Which among the following are the unique features of Megalith people of South India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Explanation: The burying of goods along with the diseased in the graves show that Megaliths believed in life after death and these goods might be of use to the dead in the other world. Megaliths are not extensive agriculturalists.
15. Consider the following pairs:
Literary Work AuthorWhich of the above pairs is/are not correctly paired?
Answer: A
Explanation: Ramacharita was written by Sandhyakara Nandi
16. Which among the following are significant works of literature in Sanskrit?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
17. In which of the following literary works, the account of Harsha introducing long coats as attire befitting a king was written?
Answer: A
18. Consider the following statements with reference to Sangam literature:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
Explanation: Sangam literature is a historical source of the rule of Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras of ancient Tamil country. The Sangam literature apart from glorifying kings, also have devotional and secular texts.
19. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Gaha Sattasai’:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: The poems of Gaha Sattasai are about love and love’s joy.
20. Which among the following were the literary works written during the period of Mauryans?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Explanation: Manusmriti is an ancient legal text which dates back to around 1500BC.
21. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Ain-I-Akbari’:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: Ain-I-Akbari is the third volume of Akbarnama written by Abdul Fazal, the court historian of Akbar.
22. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Avadanas’:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Explanation: Avadanas are Buddhist texts written in Buddhist-hybrid Sanskrit. The objective of these texts is to spread Mahayana Buddhism.
23. Which of the following texts tell us about the craftsmen of post-Mauryan age?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
24. Consider the following statements with reference to Buddhist canonical text Vinaya Pitaka:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: Vinaya Pitaka contains the monastic rules of the Order of Buddhist monks. Whereas, the Abhidhamma Pitaka, elucidates the various topics dealing with ethics, psychology or theory of knowledge.
25. Rapid foot work, elaborate costumes and the performance is based on stories represents which of the following dance form?
Answer: D
26. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Kathakali’:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Explanation: The tribhanga posture is intricate to the Odissi dance form. Statement 2 represents a feature of Kuchipudi.
27. Which among the following are the features of Bharatnatyam?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Explanation: Jala chitra natyam is a feature of Kuchipudi
28. Consider the following pairs:
Dance forms RegionWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly paired?
Answer: B
Explanation: Paika is a martial folk dance form of Bihar. Bihu is a dance form of Assam.
29. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
Answer: B
Explanation: Singhi Chham is a famous dance form of Sikkim.
30. Consider the following pairs:
GI Products StateWhich of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
31. Recently, which among the following products are given a Geographical Indication tag?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
32. The court of Sri Krishna Deva Raya consisted of eight prominent poets called ‘Ashtadiggajas’. Which among the following are Ashtadiggajas?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
33. Which among the following were the women poets of Bhakti movement in India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Explanation: Lopamudra was a women philosopher whose name was mentioned in the vedic texts.
34. In ancient India, the term ‘Panchajana’ refers to
Answer: A
35. Which of the following statement is correct regarding ‘nigamas’?
Answer: B
Explanation: In ancient India, a professional body of craftsmen for a particular craft was known as Shreni.
36. Match the following:
Monuments PlacesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
37. The ornamental arched gateway of a Buddhist stupa is known as
Answer: C
38. Consider the following statements with reference to Jain Temple architecture:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
39. Consider the following statements with reference to Mauryan Pillars:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: The Mauryan pillars have either square or circular abacuses.
40. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Lomus Rishi Cave?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Explanation: It was a cave for Ajivika sect.
41. In which of the following places one can find Buddhist Stupas?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
42. Consider the following statements with reference to Buddha sculptures of Mathura school:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Explanation: Statement 3 depicts the Gandhara style of Buddhist sculpture.
43. In the ancient Indian temple architecture the term ‘sarvatobhadra’ represents
44. Consider the following statements with reference to Amaravati Stupa:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
45. Consider the following statements with reference to Chaityas of Buddhist architecture:
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
Answer: B
46. Consider the following statements with reference to Ellora caves:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
Explanation: Ellora caves are extensively painted but much of it is not visible now.
47. Consider the following statements with reference to prehistoric rock painting in India:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
48. Which among the following are the important features of Mughal School of Paintings?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
49. In India, mural paintings are found at
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
Explanation: Jogimara caves are famous for rock paintings of Chalcolithic era
50. Consider the following pairs:
Mural Paintings Place where they are foundWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: A
Explanation: Shiva as bhikshatana murti is found in Chidambara, Tamil Nadu. The mural painting of Krishna playing flute, accompanied by Gopikas is found at Krishna Temple, Pundareekapuram.
51. Consider the following statements with reference to Rajasthani Paintings:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
52. Consider the following statements with reference to Kamagari art:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: Kamagari art began in the 18th century India. It involves elaborate wall paintings on the themes of Ramayana, Krishna Leela, British Soldiers, etc. It originated in Kutch, Gujarat. The art form is also known as Kamangari Bhint Chitro.
53. Which among the following were a part of Akbar’s nine jewels?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
54. The tower over the sanctum sanctorum of a Nagara style of temple architecture is known as
Answer: C
55. Which of the following are the features of Dravidian style of temple architecture?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Explanation: Amalaka is a feature of Nagara style.
56. Which of the following is/are correctly paired:
Famous Ancient Temples PlacesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Explanation: Dashavatara Vishnu Temple is located in Deogarh and Shore temple is in Mahabalipuram.
57. The term mithun in the context of sculptures of ancient Indian temples represents
Answer: B
58. Which among the following are the places where Chalukyan temples of Vesara style can be found?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
59. Kiratarjuniya, the poetic work of Bharvi was sculpted onto a rock in which of the following places?
Answer: C
60. ‘Maheshmurti’ image is found in which of the following rock-cut cave?
Answer: A
61. Which of the following is/are part of Jain Doctrine?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
62. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Ashokan inscriptions?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
63. The ‘Shatapatha Brahmana’ details at length about
Answer: B
64. Which among the following was a Hindi Bhakti poet?
Answer: D
65. The great Gupta King Harsha was the author of which of the following:
Answer: A
66. Consider the following statements with reference to religious history of ancient India:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
67. Consider the following statements with reference to the importance of Gupta empire in India’s cultural history:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: The Gupta King Samudragupta was an exponent of vina.
68. Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Nath Panthi Movement’:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
69. The religious musical tradition of ‘Kirtan’ in medieval India was popularised by
Answer: C
70. Mitakshara of Vijnaneshwar was a literary work of 12th century India. which of the following statements is/are correct about it?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Explanation: It was written in Sanskrit.
71. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Sarangi’
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
72. Consider the following pairs:
Puppetry State of OriginWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: D
73. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Explanation: Kundehi is the famous string puppetry of Odisha.
74. Consider the following statements with reference to traditional Indian theatre forms:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
75. Consider the following pairs of theatre form and their state of origin:
Theatre Form State of OriginWhich of the above is/are correctly paired?
Answer: A
76. Yakshagaana is a traditional theatre form. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding this?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Explanation: It is from the state of Karnataka
77. Which among the following are the membranophone musical instruments of India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
Explanation: Ghatam is a percussion instrument used in Carnatic music.
78. Sangeeta Ratnakara, the classical text on music was written by
Answer: B
79. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Thumri’:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: The Thumri singers are not always female but are usually female.
80. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Kuttu Varisai’:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Explanation: It is a martial art form found across south India. It was first mentioned in the Sangam literature.
81. Consider the following statements with reference to Sufism:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
82. Consider the following statements with reference to Jainism:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Explanation: Statement 1 belongs to Buddhism
83. Which of the following were the reasons for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in ancient India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
84. Which of the following terms are associated with Sufism in India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
85. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
86. Consider the following pairs:
Bakthi Saint God they WorshippedWhich of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Explanation: Surdas was a devotee of Lord Krishna. Rashkan, though was a Muslim, he worshipped Lord Krishna. Miscellaneous
87. Which of the following are incorrectly paired?
1. Vikrama Samvat : 78 ADSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Explanation: Vikrama Samvat – 57 AD and Shaka Samvat – 78 AD
88. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Puranas?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
89. Which among the following foreign literary works mention about trade with India and other countries?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: C
Explanation: rade with other countries was not mentioned in Indika
90. Consider the following statements with reference to Rig Vedic texts:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: Indra or Purandara was the most important god as per Rig Veda
91. Consider the following statements with respect to Palaeolithic sites in India:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: Statement 3 is wrong as people of Palaeolithic age made tools out of stone, wood and bones. Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
92. Consider the following pairs:
Traditional Embroidery PlaceWhich of the above pairs is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: Patola is from Odisha.
93. In ancient India, Kings performed which of the following sacrifices to establish their position?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
94. Various inscriptions found in India convey
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: D
95. Which of the following is/are correct regarding Hsuan Tsang’s visit to India:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
96. Which among the following is/are the chief characteristic features of Neolithic age?
Select the correct answer from the code below.
Answer: C
Explanation: Usage of tiny stone tools called microliths was the characteristic feature of Mesolithic age but not Neolithic age.
97. Which of the following is/are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
98. Which among the following are classical languages?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
99. Ashtashyayi is a
Answer: B
100. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Bhimbetka Rock paintings?
Select the correct answer using the given codes:
Answer: B
Explanation: Apart from the mentioned periods, there is evidence of painting from later periods too at Bhimbetka.
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