Ancient and Medieval India 1000+ MCQ Ebook 2nd Edition

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ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL INDIA

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1. INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION ……………. 3-13
2. VEDIC CIVILIZATION ……………………… 14-24
3. BUDDHISM & JAINISM ……………………… 25-35
4. 16 MAHAJANAPADA ……………………….. 36-38
5. MAYURAN EMPIRE …………………………. 39-50
6. GUPTA & POST GUPTA PERIOD ……………. 51-57
7. SOUTH INDIAN DYNASTIES ……………….. 58-69
8. ANCIENT INDIA MISCELLANEOUS ……………. 70-81
9. SULTANATE PERIOD ………………………... 82-98
10. MUGHAL PERIOD …………………………… 99-103
11. BHAKTI MOVEMENT ……………………….. 104-120
12. ART & CULTURE OF MEDIEVAL INDIA……… 121-132
13. WBCS PRELIMS PYQ ON …………………….. 133-149
14. WBCS MAINS PYQ ON ………………………. 150-170
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INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
1.The Great Bath of Indus Valley civilisation is 3. Which was the only Indus site with an artificial
found at brick dockyard?
A. Harappa A. Lothal
B. Mohenjo-Daro B. Kalibangan
C. Ropar C. Harappa
D. Kalibangan D. Mohenjo Daro
Answer: Option B Answer: Option A

Solution: The Great Bath is one of the best- Solution: Lothal was the port city of Indus Valley
known structures among the ruins of the ancient Civilization. It was located at Saragwala,
Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro in Gujarat. The dockyard was located away from
Sindh, Pakistan. Archaeological evidence the main current to avoid deposition of silt. It is
indicates that the Great Bath was built in the 3rd speculated that Lothal engineers studied tidal
millennium BCE, soon after the raising of the movements, and their effects on brick-built
"citadel" mound on which it is located. structures, since the walls are of kiln-burnt
bricks.
2.The Social System of the Harappans was
A. Fairly egalitarian 4. Which statement on the Harappan Civilization
B. Slave Labour based is correct?
C. Colour Varna based A. Horse sacrifice was known to them
D. Caste based B. Cow was sacred to them
C. Pashupati' was venerated by them
Answer: Option A D. The culture was generally static
Solution: The Social System of Harappans was
fairly egalitarian (equality and equal rights). The Answer: Option C
archaeological record of the Indus civilization Solution:
provides practically no evidence of armies, The Pashupati Seal is a steatite seal that was
kings, slaves, social conflict, prisons, and other discovered at the Mohenjo-daro archaeological
oft-negative traits that we traditionally site of the Indus Valley Civilization. The seal
associated with early civilizations. If there were depicts a seated figure that is possibly
neither slaves nor kings, a more egalitarian tricephalic (having three heads). It was once
system of governance may have been thought to be ithyphallic, an interpretation that is
practiced. now mostly discarded.
5. The Harappans did not know the use of

A. Copper Answer: Option B
B. Bronze Solution:
C. Gold There has been evidence that the people of the
D. Iron Indus Valley Civilization believed in some form
of animal, stone and nature worship.
Answer: Option D
Solution: 9.Out of the following remains excavated in
Iron was not used in the the Harappan cities. Indus Valley, which one indicates the
Harappan cities are the part of Indus Valley commercial and economic development?
Civilisation, which was held after the Chalcolithic A. The Pottery
period of stone age. During the Chalcolithic B. Seals
period copper was first used to make tools, C. The boats
utensils and other objects. D. The houses
6. There are similarities between the seals found Answer: Option B

at Mohenjo-Daro and __________ Solution:
A. Egypt The seals were pressed into soft clay to seal the
B. China mouths of jars and, as suggested by the imprint
C. Sumeria of fabric on the back of some seal impressions,
D. Afghanistan were used to create clay tags for sacks of traded
goods such as grain. Indus Valley seals have
Answer: Option C been found as far afield as Mesopotamia
Solution: (present-day Iraq) in the cities of Umma and Ur,
One seal from Mohenjo-daro shows a half- in Central Asia and on the coast of the Arabian
human, half-buffalo monster attacking a tiger. Peninsula. A large number of seals have been
This may be a reference to the Sumerian myth found at the port of Lothal in western India. Finds
of a monster created by Aruru—the Sumerian of Mesopotamian weights in Indus Valley cities
earth and fertility goddess—to fight Gilgamesh, confirm that trading took place between these
the hero of an ancient Mesopotamian epic two civilisations. Some experts believe that
poem. This is a further suggestion of Mesopotamian written records of trade in gold,
international trade in Harappan culture. copper and jewellery may be referring to the
Indus Valley.
7. What was the time period of Indus Civilization
/ Harappan Civilization? 10.The Harappas had commercial relations with
A. 2400 BC - 1700 BC __________
B. 2500 BC - 1700 BC A. China
C. 2400 BC - 1750 BC B. Jawa
D. 2500 BC - 1750 BC C. Mesopotamia
D. Burma (Now, Myanmar)
Answer: Option D
Solution: The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was Answer: Option C
a Bronze Age civilization (3300-1300 BCE; Solution:
mature period 2600-1900 BCE) extending from The trade relationship during the later 3rd
what today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan millennium was a direct one: ships from
and northwest India. Meluhha (the Indus) docked in Mesopotamian
ports; some Meluhhans settled in Sumer; and
8.The organic relationship between the ancient there is a seal belonging to a Mesopotamian
culture of the Indus Valley and Hinduism of whose job it was to act as an interpreter of the
today is proved by the worship of Meluhhan language. On the other hand, there is
A. Pashupati, Indra and the Mother Goddess nothing to suggest that people from
B. Stones, trees and animals Mesopotamia reached the Indus, so it is clear
C. Vishnu and Lakshmi that the Harappans conducted the trade
D. Siva and Sakti between the two civilizations. Mesopotamian
ships sailed the length of the Gulf, as far as the
western coast of Magan (Oman peninsula), 14.The most common animal figure found at all
trading directly with Magan and with Dilmun the Harappan sites is
(Bahrain); ships from Magan and Dilmun also A. unihorn bull
docked in Mesopotamian ports. B. cow
C. bull
11.The granary discovered at Harappa was D. tiger
located
A. Within the citadel at Mohenjodaro Answer: Option A
B. In the "Lower town' Solution:
C. Near the river Ravi The unihorn bull is a legendary creature that has
D. Beside the western gate of the city been described since antiquity as a beast with a
single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting
Answer: Option C from its forehead. The unihorn bull was depicted
Solution: in ancient seals of the Indus Valley Civilization
The so-called "granary" of Harappa is found on and was mentioned by the ancient Greeks in
Mound F. It is a brick structure that was built on accounts of natural history by various writers,
a massive brick foundation over 45 meters north including Ctesias, Strabo, Pliny the Younger,
south and 45 meters east- west. It was near the and Aelian.
river Ravi.
15.One of the following Indus Valley site is in
12.The Indus Valley Civilisation type was found Pakistan
in A. Lothal
A. Sumer B. Kalibangan
B. Egypt C. Alamgirpur
C. China D. Harappa
D. All the three
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D Solution:
Solution: The Indus Valley Civilisation was a Bronze Age
The developments and features of the early civilisation mainly in the northwestern regions of
civilizations of Mesopotamia (Sumer), Egypt, the South Asia, extending from what today is
India (Indus River Valley, Harappa), China northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and
(Shang dynasty), and Mesoamerica (Olmec), northwest India.
starting from the creation of villages to the
formation of civilizations. These civilizations 16.The Harappan civilizations do not have
appear to have developed in response to their homogeneity or uniformity in
environment and in reaction to their human need A. Weights and measures
for survival and security. B. Cereal crops
C. Burial practices
13.The Indus Valley Civilization has been D. Both (B) and (C)
assigned the period 2500-1800 BC on the basis
of Answer: Option C
A. Mystical insight by modern seers Solution:
B. Markings on seals In general, the burials in the Harappan period
C. Radio carbon dating were all in brick or stone lined rectangular or
D. Travellers written accounts oval pits. The body was usually interred clothed
shrouded or in a wooden coffin in the north south
Answer: Option C direction in a straight direction. It was important
Solution: that the body did not come into contact with the
The Indus Valley Civilization has been assigned ground. The only evidence of wooden coffins is
the period 2500-1800 BC on the basis of Radio the presence of a wooden stain in the body of
carbon dating. the corpse.
17.The local name of Mohenjodaro is

A. Mound of the living
B. Mound of the tree 21.
C. Mound of the dead Which was the biggest building in Mohanjodaro?
D. Mound of the survivor A. Great Bath
B. Granary
Answer: Option C C. Huge Hall
Solution: D. Two Story Building
Mohenjo-daro, the modern name for the site,
has been variously interpreted as "Mound of the Answer: Option B
Dead Men" in Sindhi, and as "Mound of Mohan" Solution:
(where Mohan is Krishna). Granary: A granary has been found which the
largest building of the Mohenjo-Daro.
18.Which was the only city of the Indus without
fortification? 22.Cereal(s) grown by the people of the
A. Kalibangan Harappan Civilisation was/were
B. Mohanjodaro A. Wheat
C. Harappa B. Rice
D. Chanhudaro C. Millet
D. All the above
Answer: Option D
Solution: Answer: Option D
Chanhu Daro is the only harappan city which
does not have a fortified citadel. The Chanhu Solution:
Daro has given evidence of factories of various Wheat kind of bread was their staple, perhaps
figurines, seals, toys, bone implements so it has baked in ovens or cooked over fire. In some
been interpreted that it was a settlement with places, particularly Gujarat, they also cultivated
lots of artisans and was an industrial town. some native millets; and possibly rice does not
become an important crop until Post-Harappan
19. Which of the following was common to both times.
the Harappan society and the Rigvedic society?
A. Horse 23.Which of the following statements about the
B. Female deities Harappan people is incorrect?
C. Urban centres A. The Harappans were phallus worshippers
D. Iron implements B. They worshipped gods in the form of human
beings
Answer: Option A C. They placed their gods in temples
Solution: D. They looked upon the earth as a fertility
Horse was common to both the Harappan goddess
society and the Rigvedic society.
Answer: Option C
20.Which among the following has not been Solution:
found in the excavation of Harappan sites? Harappan people did not placed their gods in
A. Drains and well temples.
B. Fort
C. Reservoirs 24.Harappan weapons were made of
D. Temple with Shikhar A. Stone
B. Copper
Answer: Option D C. Bronze
Solution: D. All the above
No temples have been excavated from the sites
of Harappan Civilization. Harappan people used Answer: Option D
to worship 'Mother and Pashupati Maharaj. Yoni Solution:
and Lingam worship culture was also prevalent The main weapon of war and hunting used by
in Harappa. Harappans were axe, spear, dagger, bow and
arrow, mace, sling, sword, shield and armour. B. Indus
Most of them are of copper and Bronze. C. Beas
However mace was always made of stone. D. A and B both
25.Which is the correct chronology of the Answer: Option D

excavation of the site in the Indus civilization? Solution:
I. Mohenjo-Daro The Ruins of Harappa and Mohanjodaro were
II. Chanhudaro found on river Ravi and Indus. Mohenjodaro was
III. Harappa located the west of Indus river in Sindh,
IV. Lothal Pakistan. City of Harappan was located near the
A. III, I, II & IV ravi river, in Punjab, Pakistan.
B. I, III, II & IV
C. II, I, III & IV 29.Kalibangan is situated in
D. III, IV, II & I A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Sindh
Answer: Option A C. Rajasthan
Solution: D. Gujarat
The correct chronology of the excavation of the
site in the Indus civilization are Harappa, Answer: Option C
Mohenjo-Daro, Chanhudaro, Lothal. Solution:
Kalibangān is a town located at southern banks
26.The date of the Harappan Civilisation (2300- of the Ghaggar (Ghaggar-Hakra River) in Tehsil
1750 BC) has been fixed on the basis of Pilibangān, between Suratgarh and
A. Pottery design Hanumangarh in Hanumangarh District,
B. Stratification Rajasthan, India 205 km. from Bikaner. It is also
C. Aryan invasion identified as being established in the triangle of
D. Radio Carbon-14 dating land at the confluence of Drishadvati and
Sarasvati Rivers.
Answer: Option D
Solution: 30.The utensils of the Indus Valley people were
Recently Indian archeologists using the mainly made of
technique of radio carbon dating, are inclined to A. clay
believe that the period of Harappan culture B. copper
extended from 2500 B.C. to 1500 B.C. C. bronze
D. brass
27.The first metal used by man was
A. Aluminium Answer: Option A
B. Copper Solution:
C. Iron The utensils of the Indus Valley people were
D. Silver mainly made of clay. Clay pots were made and
used for cooking purpose, and various other
Answer: Option B utensils were also made of clay.
Solution:
First metal used by man was Copper (Cu).The 31.The people of the Indus Valley civilization
popularity of gold is largely due to its scarcity, worshipped __________
value and mankind's fascination with the metal. A. Vishnu
Copper, 4200BC - The use of copper in antiquity B. Pashupati
is of more significance than gold as the first C. Indra
tools, implements and weapons were made D. Brahma
from copper.
Answer: Option B
28.The Ruins of Harappa and Mohanjodaro Solution:
were found on which of the following river bank? The deity Shiva Pashupati have been found on
A. Ravi clay seals unearthed. Pashupati Madeva was
the chief male diety of people of Indus valley today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and
civilization. The Pashupati seal found at northwest India.
Mohanjodaro has an image of Pashupati
Mahadeva with three face, two horns, sitting on 35.Which was the only Indus city without a
a low throne. He is surrounded by a tiger, a citadel?
rhino, a buffalo,and an elephant, with two deers A. Kalibangan
near his feet. B. Harappa
C. Mohenjodaro
32.Mohenjo-Daro is situated in D. Chanhudaro
A. Montgomery district
B. Larkana district Answer: Option D
C. Chandigarh area Solution:
D. Gujarat Chanhudaro is an archaeological site belonging
to the post-urban Jhukar phase of Indus valley
civilization. It was the only Indus city without a
Answer: Option B citadel.
Solution:
Mohenjo-daro is located west of the Indus River 36.The script of the Indus Valley Civilization was
in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan, in a central A. Dravidian
position between the Indus River and the B. Persian
Ghaggar-Hakra River. It is situated on a C. Sanskrit
Pleistocene ridge in the middle of the flood plain D. Undecipherable
of the Indus River Valley, around 28 kilometres
(17 mi) from the town of Larkana. Answer: Option D
Solution:
33.Name the oldest civilization People living in Harappa or Mohenjo-daro today
A. Indus Valley civilization are even more likely to be the inheritors of that
B. Mesopotamian civlization civilization. The key to the Indus script
C. Egyptian civilization linguistically is Dravidian, then culturally the key
D. Chandragupta Vikramaditya to the Indus script is Vedic.
Answer: Option B 37.The archaeologist to initially discover the

Solution: Mohenjo-Daro site of the Indus Valley
We believe Sumerian civilization first took form Civilization was
in southern Mesopotamia around 4000 BCE—or A. Sir John Marshall
6000 years ago—which would make it the first B. Daya Ram Sahni
urban civilization in the region. Mesopotamians C. Sir Martimir Wheeler
are noted for developing one of the first written D. Rakhal Das Banerji
scripts around 3000 BCE: wedge-shaped marks
pressed into clay tablets. Answer: Option D
Solution:
34.The Indus Valley civilisation can be said to Banerji (also known as Rakhal das Banerjee
belong to the and Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay) was working
A. Paleolithic age for the Archaeological Survey of India in 1920,
B. Primitive age surveying the lower part of the Indus River valley
C. Neolithic age (now part of Pakistan), when he heard reports of
D. Bronze age a buried site surmounted by a stupa, a small
hemispherical structure used by Buddhist
Answer: Option D monks for meditation.
Solution:
The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) was a Bronze 38.The striking feature of the Indus Valley
Age civilisation (3300–1300 BCE; mature period Civilization was
2600–1600 BCE) mainly in the northwestern A. Urban Civilization
regions of the South Asia, extending from what B. Agrarian Civilization
C. Mesolithic Civilization Indus seals. Most depicted animal of the Indus
D. Paleolithic Civilization Valley Civilization was Bull.
Answer: Option A 41.How were the streets of cities in Indus Valley

Solution: Civilization?
Indus civilization, also called Indus valley A. Wide and Straight
civilization or Harappan civilization, the earliest B. Narrowand Unhygienic
known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent. C. Slippery
The striking feature of the Indus Valley D. Narrow and Curved
Civilization was Urban Civilization.
Answer: Option A
39.The essential feature of the Indus Valley Solution:
Civilization was The main streets were almost 10 metres wide -
A. Worship of forces of nature wide enough for two bullock carts or elephants
B. Organised city life to pass each other.
C. Pastoral farming
D. Caste society 42.Most of the large Harappan towns had for
fortifications which served the purpose of
Answer: Option B A. safety from robbers
Solution: B. protection against cattle raiders
There was a sophisticated concept of town C. protection against floods
planning in the Indus Valley Civilization. From D. All the above
excavations we get to to know that there was
flourishing urban architecture. Some of the Answer: Option D
features are listed below: Grid Pattern Harappa Solution:
and Mohen-Jo Dero were laid out on a grid The large Harappan towns had for fortifications
pattern and had provisions for an advanced which served the purpose of safety from
drainage system. Streets were oriented east to robbers, protection against cattle raiders,
west. Each street was having a well organized protection against floods.
drainage system. City Walls Each city in the
Indus Valley was surrounded by massive walls 43.Which of the following materials was mainly
and gateways. The walls were built to control used in the manufacturing of Harappan seals?
trade and also to stop the city from being A. Terracotta
flooded. Each part of the city was made up of B. Bronze
walled sections. The acropolis and the lower C. Copper
cities. A typical city would be divided into two D. Iron
sections, each fortified separately. One section
was located on an artificially raised mound Answer: Option A
(sometimes called acropolis) while the other Solution:
level was on level ground. Most of the seals were made of steatite, which
is a kind of soft stone. A few of them were also
40.Most depicted animal of the Indus Valley made of terracotta, gold, agate, chert, ivory and
Civilization was? faience. The standard Harappan seal was
A. Elephant square in shape with a 2X2 dimension. It is
B. Lion believed that the seals were used for
C. Bull commercial purposes.Most of the Harappan
D. Dog seals were made up of terracotta on which
inscriptions and animals engrave on them.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 44.The town planning in the Harappan
Bull seal, Harappa. The majestic zebu bull, with Civilisation was inspired by a regard for
its heavy dewlap and wide curving horns is A. beauty and utility
perhaps the most impressive motif found on the B. uniformity
C. sanitation and public health
D. demographic factor Solution:
Giraffe was not known to the people of Indus
Answer: Option C Valley Civilisation.
Solution:
Within the city, individual homes or groups of 48.Whose statue was an important creation of
homes obtained water from wells. From a room the people of Indus Valley Civilization?
that appears to have been set aside for bathing, A. Natraj
waste water was directed to covered drains, B. Dancing Girl
which lined the major streets. Houses opened C. Buddha
only to inner courtyards and smaller lanes. D. Narasimha
45.The people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro Answer: Option B

culture belonged to the Solution:
A. New Stone Age Dancing Girl is a prehistoric bronze sculpture
B. Copper Age made in approximately 2500 BCE in the Indus
C. Iron Age Valley Civilisation city of Mohenjo-daro (in
D. Chalcolithic Age modern-day Pakistan), which was one of the
earliest human cities. The Girl was in dancing
Answer: Option D position and was wearing a no. of bangles in her
Solution: both hands
The Indus or the Harappan civilisation belongs
to the Chalcolithic or Bronze Age since the 49.Which is the script of Indus Valley
objects of copper and stone were found at the Civilization?
various sites of this civilisation. Nearly, 1,400 A. Tamil
Harappan sites are known so far in the sub- B. Kharshthi
continent. C. Unknown
D. Brahmi
46.The worship of Mother goddess was related
A. With the Aryan Civilization Answer: Option C
B. With the Mediterranean Civilization Solution:
C. With the Indus Valley Civilization It is not Known.Seals found during excavation of
D. With the Vedic Civilization Indus Valley Civilization had symbolic
(pictographic) script which has not been
Answer: Option C deciphered yet.The Indus script (also known as
Solution: the Harappan script) is a corpus of symbols
The recovery of a large number of Mother produced by the Indus Valley Civilisation during
Goddess figurines almost from every excavated the Kot Diji and Mature Harappan periods
site suggests that the Mother Goddess worship between 3500 and 1900 BCE.
cult was very wide-spread during Indus days.
The figurine has been cast with an elaborate 50.Of the following scholars who was the first to
headgear supported by a pair of bands and a discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
brooch, tight-fitted short tunic with skirt part A. Sir John Marshall
fastened with a broad waist-band using a B. RD Banerji
medallion like clasp, and tight-fitted trousers, C. A Cunningham
necklaces, ear-ornaments. D. Daya Ram Sahani
47.Which of the following animals was not Answer: Option D

known to the people of Indus Valley Civilisation? Solution:
A. Horse Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni CIE (16
B. Cow December 1879 – 7 March 1939) was an Indian
C. Giraffe archaeologist who supervised the excavation of
D. Elephant the Indus valley site at Harappa in 1921-22. A
protege of John Marshall, in 1931.
Answer: Option C
51.Who amongst the following is associated Answer: Option C
with the study of the Harappan Civilization? Solution:
A. Charles Mason It was half a century later, in 1912, that more
B. Cunningham Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet,
C. M. Wheeler prompting an excavation campaign under Sir
D. M.S. Vats John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting
in the discovery of the civilization at Harappa by
Answer: Option D Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram
Solution: Sahni and Madho Sarup Vats.
Pandit Madho Sarup Vats (12 April 1896 – 7
December 1955) was an Indian archaeologist 55.The Indus Valley civilisation was discovered
and Sanskrit scholar who served as the in the year
Director-General of the Archaeological Survey A. 1917
of India (ASI) from 1950 to 1954. Pandit Vats is, B. 1921
especially, well known for his participation in the C. 1927
excavations at Mohenjodaro which he D. 1932
supervised from 1924.
Answer: Option B
52.Which of the following scholars, who was the Solution:
first to discover the Harappan Civilization? More Harappan seals were discovered in 1912
A. Sir Johan Marshall by John Faithfull Fleet, prompting an
B. R.D. Banerjee archaeological campaign under Sir John Hubert
C. A. Cunningham Marshall. Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram
D. Daya Ram Sahani Sahni and Madho Sarup Vats began excavating
Harappa in 1921, finding buildings and artefacts
Answer: Option C indicative of an ancient civilisation.
Solution:
Harappa was first discovered by Brittish 56.Which among the following metal was not
archeologist Sir Alexander Cunningham during found in Harappan civilization?
excavations in 1872. A. Gold
B. Copper
53.Shatughai (Indus Valley Civilization site) is in C. Silver
which country? D. Iron
A. India
B. Pakisthan Answer: Option D
C. Afganisthan Solution:
D. Tibet The Harappan civilisation never had a chance
with this Red soil. This is the reason why Copper
Answer: Option C was used for almost all purpose, because it is
Solution: available and Iron was not known to them
Shortugai (Shortughai) was an Indus Valley because they are not exposed.
Civilization trading colony established around
2000 BC on the Oxus river (Amu Darya) near 57.Which of the following objects was not
the lapis lazuli mines in northern Afghanistan. It worshipped by the Indus valley people
is considered to be the northernmost settlement A. Mother Goddess
of the Indus Valley Civilization. B. Pashupati Shiva
C. Trees such as Peepal and Acacia
54.The Harappan Civilization was discovered in D. Trimurti
the year
A. 1935 Answer: Option D
B. 1942 Solution:
C. 1921 Trimurti was not worshipped by the Indus valley
D. 1922 people.
58.The harappan economy was
primarily__________ in nature Answer: Option A
A. Rural Solution:
B. Industrial The town-planning of Harappan culture is one of
C. Urban its most impressive aspects, as though it was
D. Capitalist the handiwork of a genius of an architect.
Immaculate was the arrangement of the city. In
Answer: Option C every aspect like roads, houses, drainage, bath,
Solution: granary, the Harappan people have left an
It is generally believed that economy of the imprint of originality and brilliance.
Harappan people was mainly based on external
trade. It is true to the extent that the Harappan 62.How many layers of Mohenjo-daro were
urban centres were supported by the external found?
trade but actually agriculture was the backbone A. 6
of the civilization. B. 7
C. 8
59.Which of the following has not been found in D. 9
the excavation in Terracotta of Indus Valley
sites? Answer: Option B
A. Buffalo Solution:
B. Sheep 7 layers of Mohenjo-daro were found.
C. Cow
D. Pig 63.The Harappan Civilisation declined as a
result of
Answer: Option C A. Aryan invasion
Solution: B. Decline in foreign trade
Cow has not been found in the excavation in C. Ecological factors
Terracotta of Indus Valley sites. Cow was D. Not definitely known factors
related to vedic culture not from Indus
civilization. 64.After the partition of India, the largest number
of Harappan towns and settlements have been
60.The Harappan site that had a dock is found In
A. Alamgirpur A. Punjab
B. Harappa B. Haryana
C. Lothal C. Gujarat
D. Mohenjo-Daro D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option C Answer: Option C

Solution: Solution:
According to the ASI, Lothal had the world's After the partition of India, the largest number of
earliest known dock, which connected the city to Harappan towns and settlements have been
an ancient course of the Sabarmati river on the found in Gujarat.
trade route between Harappan cities in Sindh
and the peninsula of Saurashtra when the 65.The Harappan or Indus Valley Civilisation
surrounding Kutch desert of today was a part of flourished during the __________ age
the Arabian Sea. A. Megalithic
B. Paleolithic
61.The Harappan Civilisation achieved far C. Neolithic
greater advancement than Sumer, Elam etc. on D. Chalcolithic
account of its
A. town planning Answer: Option D
B. metal working Solution:
C. weights and measures
D. seals and figures
Chalcolithic, which means the copper-stone A. Harappa
phase. The Chalcolithic cultures followed the B. Banawali
Bronze Age Harappa culture. C. Dhaulavira
D. Mohenjodaro
66.What were the crops raised by the
Harappans? Answer: Option D
I. Cotton Solution:
II. Wheat The most striking feature of this Harappan
III. Barley civilization (Indus Valley Civilization) is that the
IV. Peas Indus Valley people had constructed their
Select the correct option drainage system on very scientific lines. The
A. I, II, III and IV drainage system of Mohen-jo-daro is so
B. I, II and III elaborate that “the like of which has not yet been
C. II, III and IV found anywhere in the world in any other city of
D. II and III the same antiquity".
Answer: Option A 69.At which of the following Harappan sites has

Solution: a supposed dockyard been found?
The types of crops that the Indus Civilization had A. Kalibangan
was wheat, barley, peas, lentils, linseed, and B. Lothal
mustard. Experts say that they might have C. Suktagendor
grown cotton in the summer. They did not grow D. Sotka Koli
rice because it didn't grow well where they lived,
but they did find white rice and fed it to their Answer: Option B
animals. Solution:
The dominant sight at Lothal is the massive
67.The famous Harappan site of Lothal is dockyard which has helped make this place so
situated in important to international archaeology.
A. Sind
B. Rajasthan 70.Which of the following domesticated animals
C. Gujarat was absent in the terracottas of the Indus
D. Maharashtra civilization?
A. Buffalo
Answer: Option C B. Sheep
Solution: C. Cow
Lothal situated in Gujarat was excavated by D. Pig
S.R.Rao in the year 1957. This town of Indus
Valley Civilisation is located on the bank of river Answer: Option C
Bhagava in Gujarat. The city located beside a Solution:
tributary of the Sabarmati, in Gujarat which is Cow was absent in the terracottas of the Indus
close to the Gulf of Khambat. civilization. The terracotta figurines excavated at
Harappan site had images of oxen, buffaloes,
68.Which of all Harappan sites, has the most pigs, goat, sheep and humpes bull. Cow was
impressive drainage system? famous in vedic culture.
VEDIC CIVILIZATION
1.'Ayurveda' has its origin in suggest that the Rajan was elected and re-
elected by the Samiti.
A. Rig Veda
3. The Rigvedic Aryans were governed by a
B. Sama Veda
A. Tribal republic
C. Yajur Veda
B. Form of democracy
D. Atharva Veda
C. Monarchical government
D. Rule by elders
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option C
The fundamentals on which the Ayurvedic
Solution:
system is based are essentially true for all times
Monarchy was the normal form of Government.
and do not change from are to age. These are
Kingship was hereditary. But there was a sort of
based on human actors, on intrinsic causes. The
hierarchy in some states, several members of
origin of Ayurveda is attributed to Atharva Veda
the royal family exercising the power in
where mention is made several diseases with
common. There were references of democratic
their treatments.
form of government and their chiefs were
elected by the assembled people.
2. Two popular Assemblies of the Vedic period
4.In the early Vedic-period, Varna system was
were
based on
A. Sabha and Mahasabha
A. Education
B. Mahasabha and Ganasabha
B. Birth
C. Sabha and Samiti
C. Occupation
D. Ur and Kula
D. Talent
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Solution:
The term Sabha denotes both the assembly (in
The terms varna (theoretical classification
early Rig-Vedic) and the assembly hall (Later
based on occupation). The classical authors
Rig-Vedic). Women who were called Sabhavati
scarcely speak of anything other than the
also attended this assembly. It was basically a
varnas. 'Varna' defines the hereditary roots of a
kin-based assembly and the practice of women
newborn, it indicates the colour, type, order or
attending it was stopped in later-Vedic times.
class of people.
The references to samiti come from the latest
books of the Rig-Veda showing that it assumed
5.The ritualistic precepts pertaining to the
importance only towards the end of the Rig-
hymns of the Vedas are known as the
Vedic period. Samiti was a folk assembly in
A. Samhitas
which people of the tribe gathered for
B. Aranyakas
transacting tribal business. It discussed
C. Brahmanas
philosophical issues and was concerned with
D. Upanishads
religious ceremonies and prayers. References
basis of human personality and its ever
Answer: Option C renewing vitalizing power.
Solution:
The Brahmanas are chiefly religious documents, 9. Which one of the following Vedas contains
including ritualistic precepts and sacrificial sacrificial formula?
duties. A. Sama Veda
B. Rig Veda
6.The name of the Indian Astronomer (who C. Yajur Veda
knew five astronomical systems), who lived in D. Atharva Veda
the 6th century was
A. Varahamihira Answer: Option C
B. Bhandarkar Solution:
C. Pujyapada Yajurveda is a compound Sanskrit word,
D. Prasastapada composed of yajus and veda. Michael Witzel
interprets Yajurveda to mean a "knowledge text
Answer: Option A of prose mantras" used in Vedic rituals. Ralph
Solution: Griffith interprets the name to mean "knowledge
Vārāhamihira (c. early 6th-century), also called of sacrifice or sacrificial texts and formulas".
Vārāha or Mihira, was a Hindu polymath who
lived in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh, India). He was 10.Name the temple in Combodia where scenes
born in the Avanti region, roughly corresponding from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are
to modern-day Malwa, to Adityadasa, who was depicted
himself an astronomer. A. Borobudur
B. Kailashnath
7.Who among the following was the pioneer of C. Angkor Wat
Yoga? D. Brihadeshwara
A. Patanjali
B. Banabhatta Answer: Option C
C. Atreya Solution:
D. Vrudukanta Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia
and one of the largest religious monuments in
Answer: Option A the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares
Solution: (1,626,000 m2; 402 acres). Its gallery bear a
The compiler of the Yoga sūtras, a text on Yoga series of large-scale scenes mainly depicting
theory and practice, and a notable scholar of episodes from the Hindu epics the Ramayana
Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. There is and the Mahabharata.
a fourth Hindu scholar also named Patanjali,
who likely lived in 8th-century CE and wrote a 11.The most important craftsman in the Vedic
commentary on Charaka Samhita and this text period was the
is called Carakavarttika. A. blacksmith
B. goldsmith
8. The philosophical essence, The world is but C. carpenter
God manifest and God is my own soul may be D. barber
traced to the
A. Vedas Answer: Option C
B. Upanishadas Solution:
C. Puranas Carpenter was the most celebrated craftsman in
D. Manusmriti the Vedic age.
Answer: Option B 12.Which of the following contains the famous

Solution: Gayatrimantra?
God is not merely the transcendent numinous A. Rigveda
other, but is also the universal spirit, which is the B. Samaveda
C. Kathopanishad
D. Aitareya Brahmana B. Atharva Veda
C. Rig Veda
Answer: Option A D. Sarna Veda
Solution:
The Gāyatrī, also known as the Sāvitrī mantra, Answer: Option C
is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda, Solution:
dedicated to Savitr, the sun deity. Gāyatrī is the The Gāyatrī, also known as the Sāvitrī mantra,
name of the Vedic meter in which the verse is is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda,
composed. Its recitation is traditionally preceded dedicated to Savitr, the sun deity. Gāyatrī is the
by oṃ and the formula bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ, name of the Vedic meter in which the verse is
known as the mahāvyāhṛti, or "great (mystical) composed. Vishvamitra is said to have created
utterance". Vishvamitra is said to have created the Gayatri mantra.
the Gayatri mantra.
16.The Upanishads are separated from the
13.The Sage who is said to have Aryanised Brahmanas by treatises called __________
South India, was A. Vedas
A. Yagnavalkya B. Aranyakas
B. Vashistha C. Epics
C. Agastya D. Puranas
D. Vishwamitra
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C Solution:
Solution: It is contained within the Shatapatha Brahmana
The age of vedic Risi Agastya, who is said to (Brahmana is a collection of ancient Indian texts
have established brahmanical settlements on with commentaries on the Vedas.), which is
the distant Podiyur hill(Tennevelly district), itself a part of Shukla Yajur Veda. Brihad means
besides those in the Dekkan. The traditional great. Aryanka means pertaining to the forest.
division of Southern India was into three Aranyaka in the Upanishadic context refers to a
kingdoms- Ceras of Malabar, Pandyas of treatise to be read or expounded by anchorites
Madurai and Tinnevelly and the Colas who ruled in the quiet of the forest.
tract above the Pandyas upto the Penner river.
Agastya was the first to write grammar of Tamil 17.In which century did the first movement
language. He spread the Aryan culture and against vedic ritualistic practices start?
literature in South India. A. 19th century BC
B. 14th century BC
14.The only Veda to have been rendered C. 5th century AD
musically is D. 600 BC
A. The Rig Veda
B. The Sama Veda Answer: Option D
C. The Yajur Veda Solution:
D. The Atharva Veda The C 600 BC saw the religious and economic
reform movement in the Gangetic basin.
Answer: Option B Numerous religious sects arose in this area in
Solution: Sixth Century BC. We hear of as many as 62
Sama Veda, Samveda, or Samaveda religious sects. Many of these sects were based
(sāmaveda, from sāman "melody" and veda on regional customs and rituals practiced by
"knowledge"), is the third of the four Vedas, the different people.
ancient core Hindu scriptures, along with the Rig
Veda, Yajurveda, and Atharva Veda. Its secret 18.Recognize the medicinal trio of ancient India
is in its musical annotation and rendering. from the following options
A. Charaka, Sushruta, and Bharata
15.From where the famous 'Gayatri Mantra' has B. Charak, Sushruta and Patanjali
been taken? C. Charak, Sushruta, and Banabhatta
A. Yajur veda D. Charak, Vatsyayana, and Banabhatta
Ashram system of Vedic period were the four
Answer: Option B stages of life. The four Ashramas are - (i)
Solution: Brahmacharya (Student life) (ii) Grihastha
The great medical trio of ancient India is Charak, (familylife) (iii)Vanaprastha (Retired life)
Sushruta, Patanjali. Charaka (3rd century BC) (iv)Sanyasa (life of renunciation)
was one of the principal contributors to
Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle 22.The Atharva Veda does not discuss the ideal
developed in Ancient India. He is known for of
authoring the medical treatise, the Charaka A. Karma
Samhita. The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient B. Jnana
Sanskrit text on medicine and surgery, and one C. Upasana
of the most important such treatises on this D. Moksha
subject to survive from the ancient world.
Answer: Option D
19.The Vedic deity Indra was the god of Solution:
A. Fire Moksha also called vimoksha, vimukti and
B. Rain and Thunder mukti, is a term in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism
C. Eternity and Sikhism which refers to various forms of
D. Wind emancipation, enlightenment, liberation, and
release. In its soteriological and eschatological
Answer: Option B senses, it refers to freedom from saṃsāra, the
Solution: cycle of death and rebirth. In its epistemological
In the Vedas, Indra is the king of Svarga and psychological senses, moksha refers to
(Heaven) and the Devas. He is the god of the freedom from ignorance: self-realization, self-
heavens, lightning, thunder, storms, rains and actualization and self-knowledge.
river flows.
23.Which of the following was the God of Animal
20.The term 'Philosophy' is derived from which during the later Vedic period?
of the following? A. Indra
A. Ancient Greek B. Rudra
B. Ancient Roman C. Vishnu
C. Hebrew Language D. Prajapati
D. English
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A Solution:
Solution: Rudra, in the form of Pashupati is the God of the
The original meaning of the word philosophy animals in the vedic period.
comes from the ancient Greek roots philo-
meaning "love" and -sophos, or "wisdom." 24.Which of the following Gods lost his
importance as the first deity during the later
21.Which one of the following stages of the life Vedic period?
of man in Aryan Society, in ascending order of A. Varuna
age, is correct? B. Agni
A. Brahmacharya- Grihashta- Vanaprastha- C. Vishnu
Sanyasa D. Rudra
B. Grihastha- Brahmacharya- Vanaprashta-
Sanyasa Answer: Option A
C. Brahmacharya- Vanprastha- Sanyasa- Solution:
Grihastha God Varuna lost his importance as the first deity
D. Grihastha- Sanyasa- Vanaprastha- during the later vedic period.
Brahmacharya
25.The Upanishads are a series of books
Answer: Option A devoted to
Solution: A. Yoga
B. Social law The Aryans were pastoral Nomads. They settled
C. Religious rituals in villages. The region which the Aryans
D. Philosophy occupied was known as Sapta Sindhu.
Answer: Option D 29.Which of the following rivers does not find

Solution: frequent mention in Rigvedic Hymns?
Upanishads are religious and philosophical A. Ganges
treatises, forming part of the early Indian Vedas. B. Sindhu
The preceding portions are the Mantras, or C. Brahmaputra
Hymns to the Vedic gods, and the Brāhmaṇas, D. Saraswati
or directories on and explanations of the
sacrificial ritual. Answer: Option C
Solution:
26.The staple food of the Vedic Aryans was Brahmaputra rivers does not find frequent
A. Barley and rice mention in Rigvedic Hymns.
B. Milk and its products
C. Rice and pulses 30.In the Rigveda the term Dasas and Dasyus
D. Vegetables and fruits refers to
A. robbers
Answer: Option B B. tribals
Solution: C. non-Aryans
A staple food, or simply a staple, is a food that D. menials
is eaten routinely and in such quantities that it
constitutes a dominant portion of a standard diet Answer: Option C
for a given people, supplying a large fraction of Solution:
energy needs and generally forming a The Rigveda contains accounts of conflicts
significant proportion of the intake of other between the Aryas and the Dasas and Dasyus.
nutrients as well. Milk and its products were It describes Dasas and Dasyus as people who
used by the Vedic Aryan as a staple food. do not perform sacrifices (akratu) or obey the
commandments of gods (avrata). Their speech
27.The Vedic religion along with its Later (Vedic) is described as mridhra which could variously
developments is actually known as mean soft, uncouth, hostile, scornful or abusive.
A. Hinduism Other adjectives which describe their physical
B. Brahmanism appearance are subject to many interpretations.
C. Bhagavatism However, some modern scholars such as Asko
D. Vedic Dharma Parpola connect the Dasas and Dasyus to
Iranian tribes Dahae and Dahyu and believe that
Answer: Option B Dasas and Dasyus were early Indo-Aryan
Solution: immigrants who arrived into the subcontinent
The historical Vedic religion (also known as before the Vedic Aryans.
Vedism, Brahmanism, Vedic Brahmanism, and
ancient Hinduism) refers to the religious ideas 31.The Rig-Vedic Aryans were a pastoral
and practices among Indo-Aryan-speaking people is born out by the fact that
peoples of ancient India after about 1500 BCE. A. There are many references to the cow in the
Rig-Veda
28.The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were B. Most of the wars were fought for the sake of
at cows
A. Uttar Pradesh C. Gifts made to priests were usually cows
B. Bengal D. All of the above
C. Sapta Sindhu
D. Delhi
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The economy of Rig-vedic Aryan was 35.The Upanishads are the__________
dependent on pastoralism and agriculture. A. Great Epics
Cattle was the measure of wealth. The B. Story Books
wealthyman was called Gomat. They used the C. Source of Hindu Philosophy
term 'Aghanya' for cow which mean not to be D. Law Books
killed.
Answer: Option C
32.Division of the Vedic society into four classes Solution:
is clearly mentioned in the The Upanishads are a collection of texts of
A. Yajurveda religious and philosophical nature, written in
B. Purusa-sukta of Rigveda India probably between c. 800 BCE and c. 500
C. Upanishads BCE, during a time when Indian society started
D. Shatapatha Brahmana to question the traditional Vedic religious order.
Some of their speculations and philosophy were
Answer: Option B compiled into the Upanishads.
Solution:
Division of the Vedic society into four classes is 36.Find the odd one
clearly mentioned in the purusa sukta of rig A. Sam veda
veda. The Purusha sukta visualised the four B. Yajur veda
varnas as hierarchical. C. Vishnu Purana
D. Rig veda
33.Which of the following are essentially books
of rituals? Answer: Option C
A. The Vedas Solution:
B. The Upanishads The 'Vishnu Purana' is one of the eighteen
C. The Aranyakas Mahapuranas, a genre of ancient and medieval
D. The Brahmanas texts of Hinduism. It is an important Pancharatra
text in the Vaishnavism literature corpus. The
Answer: Option D manuscripts of Vishnu Purana have survived
Solution: into the modern era in many versions.
A few ancient Upanishads, especially the ones
derived from the Brahmanas, also contain 37.Who among the following was not a
information about them to denote their spiritual physician?
significance. Apart from the Vedas, our A. Sushruta
knowledge of rituals also comes to us from other B. Charaka
sources such as the Tantras, Agama Shastras, C. Charvaka
and several Vaishnava texts. D. Dhanvantari
34.Who compiled the tales of "The Answer: Option C

Panchatantra"? Solution:
A. Valmiki Charvaka, originally known as Lokāyata and
B. Veda Vyasa Bṛhaspatya, is the ancient school of Indian
C. Vishnu Sharma materialism. Charvaka holds direct perception,
D. Tulsidas empiricism, and conditional inference as proper
sources of knowledge, embraces philosophical
Answer: Option C skepticism and rejects Vedas, Vedic ritualism,
Solution: and supernaturalism.
Vishnu Sharma was an Indian scholar and
author who is believed to have written the 38.The Vedic Aryans first settled in the region of
Panchatantra collection of fables. The exact A. Central India
period of the composition of the Panchatantra is B. Gangetic Doab
uncertain, and estimates vary from 1200 BCE to C. Saptasindhu
300 CE. D. Kashmir and Punjab
Answer: Option C medieval India. Earlier mathematicians had
Solution: taught that x/o=x, but Bhaskara proved that it
In India Aryans first settled in the Land of Seven was infinity.
Rivers then known as Saptasindhva.
Saptasindhva is the region of modern Punjab. 42.Which of the following Vedas is rendered
musically?
39.The first to invade India were the A. Rig Veda
A. Aryans B. Yajur Veda
B. Greeks C. Sama Veda
C. Persians D. Atharva Veda
D. Arabs
Answer: Option C
Solution: It consists hymns of the Rigveda put to a musical
In the later 20th century, ideas were refined measure. Hence the text of the Sama Veda is an
along with data accrual, and migration and alternative version of the Rig Veda. Its secret is
acculturation were seen as the methods in its musical annotation and rendering.
whereby Indo-Aryans and their language and
culture spread into northwest India around 1500 43.This Vedic God was 'a breaker of the forts'
BCE. The term "invasion" is only being used and also a 'war god'
nowadays by opponents of the Indo-Aryan A. Indra
Migration theory. B. Yama
C. Marut
40.The Hindu social sacraments such as D. Varuna
marriage etc. are performed on the basis of the
rituals described in the Answer: Option A
A. Rigveda Solution:
B. Yajurveda Indra a war god, breaker of forts (Purandra).
C. Grihyasutras Indra was the most important divinity and was
D. Upanishad lord of war. He destroyed the forts of Dasyus, so
also known as Purandhar.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 44.Which of the following School challenges the
The Grihya Sutras are sacred Hindu texts authority of the Vedas as well as the hegemony
containing information regarding Vedic domestic the Brahman priests?
rites and rituals meant for the householders. The A. Charvaka Philosophy of Materialism
Grihya Sutras as their name suggests deal with B. Ajivika School
domestic rituals such as conception, birth, C. Purva Mimamsa
initiation (upanayanam), marriage, death etc. D. Vedanta
41.Earlier mathematicians (i.e. those who came Answer: Option A

before medieval Indian mathematicians) had Solution:
taught that X/O= X; who among the following The Charvaka school was a philosophical
proved that it was infinity? movement in India that rejected the traditional
A. Aryabhatta religious order by challenging the authority of
B. Bhaskara the Vedas as well as the hegemony the
C. Brahmagupta Brahman priests.
D. Mahavira
45.
Answer: Option B The word 'Veda' has been derived from the root
Solution: word 'Vid' which means
The mathematical implications of zero (Shunya) A. Divinity
and infinity, never more than vaguely realized by B. Sacredness
classical authorities, were fully understood in C. Doctrine
D. Knowledge Solution:
Sama Veda is perhaps the earliest human
Answer: Option D literature on music. It naturally incorporates
Solution: music, mantra, chhanda, linguistics, and above
The Sanskrit word véda "knowledge, wisdom" is all, a reflection of the world view of rishis who
derived from the root vid. communicated in the Arsha language, precursor
to the more regimented Girvan (later called
46.Which of the following Vedas deals with Sanskrit).
magic spells and witchcraft?
A. Rigveda 50. The family of the Rig Vedic Aryans was
B. Samaveda A. Patrilineal
C. Yajurveda B. Patriarchal
D. Atharvaveda C. Matriarchal
D. Matrilineal
Answer: Option D
Solution: Answer: Option B
The Atharva Veda is the "knowledge storehouse Solution:
of atharvāṇas, the procedures for everyday. The The family system was based on the patriarchal
Atharvaveda is sometimes called the "Veda of form of society where the father or the
magical formulas". Atharvaveda Samhita as grandfather wielded the supreme authority.
mere compilation of magical formulas.
51.The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State
47.The famous poet Kalidasa lived in the court Emblem of India were taken from
of A. Upanishads
A. Chandragupta B. Sama Veda
B. Chandragupta-II C. Rig Veda
C. Samudragupta D. Ramayana
D. Kumaragupta
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B Solution:
Solution: "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth alone triumphs) is a
Kalidasa was a court poet of a king named mantra from the ancient Indian scripture
Vikramaditya(Chandragupta-II). Mundaka Upanishad.
48.The term used to denote a group of families 52.Subject matter which Manu Smriti deals with
in the vedic society was is related to
A. Vish A. Economics
B. Jana B. Politics
C. Grama C. Law
D. Gotra D. Arts
Answer: Option B
Solution: Answer: Option C
In the Vedic Society, the term used to denote a Solution:
group of families was: Jana. The Manusmṛti also spelled as Manusmriti, is an
ancient legal text among the many
49.The first one, among the following, to deal Dharmaśāstras of Hinduism. It was one of the
with music was first Sanskrit texts to have been translated into
A. Rig Veda English in 1776, by Sir William Jones, and was
B. Yajur Veda used to formulate the Hindu law by the British
C. Sama Veda colonial government.
D. Atharva Veda
53.In the Rigvedic period, after the king the next
Answer: Option C most important functionary of the state was the
A. Senani
B. Revenue collector 57.The ramous Vedic river which had long ago
C. Magician-doctor become extinct and now supposed to be flowing
D. Purohita underground in Rajasthan is
A. Sindhu
Answer: Option D B. Sabastu
Solution: C. Shatudri
In the Rigvedic period, after the king the next D. Saraswati
most Important functionary of the State was the
Purohita. Answer: Option D
Solution:
54.The origins of Indian music could be traced Scientists say new evidence could unearth the
to Saraswati. The legend of the mighty Saraswati
A. Rigvedic Samhita river has lived on in India since time immemorial.
B. Yajurvedic Samhita Ancient Hindu scriptures called the Vedas,
C. Samavedic Samhita recorded thousands of years ago, are full of
D. Atharvavedic Samhita tantalizing hymns about it being the life-stream
of the people.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 58.The first grammarian of the Sanskrit
Samaveda samhita is not meant to be read as a language was
text, it is like a musical score sheet that must be A. Kalhana
heard. B. Maitreyi
C. Kalidasa
55.After the growth of the Vedic religion the most D. Panini
important development in the history of the so-
called Hinduism was the development of Answer: Option D
A. Shaivism Solution:
B. Saktism Pāṇini (fl. 4th century BCE or "6th to 5th century
C. Bhagavatism BCE") was an ancient Sanskrit philologist,
D. Tantricism grammarian, and a revered scholar in ancient
India.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 59.The normal form of government during the
After the growth of the Vedic religion the most Vedic period was
important development in the history of the so- A. democracy
called Hinduism was the development of B. republics
bhagavatism. C. oligarchy
D. monarchy
56.Which of the following is the oldest of the
Vedas? Answer: Option D
A. Sama Veda Solution:
B. Atharva Veda A monarch, such as a king or queen, rules a
C. Yajur Veda kingdom or empire. In a constitutional
D. Rig Veda monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a
constitution. But in an absolute monarchy, the
Answer: Option D monarch has unlimited power.
Solution:
The Rigveda is the oldest work, which Witzel 60.The philosophy propounded in the
states are probably from the period of 1900 to Upanishads is known as
1100 BCE. Witzel, also notes that it is the Vedic A. Advaita
period itself, where incipient lists divide the B. Vedanta
Vedic texts into three (trayī) or four branches: C. Yoga
Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. D. Samkhya
Ramayana happened 5114 BC i.e; in Tretayuga.
Answer: Option B According to Hindu belief a Kalpa is the half day
Solution: (excluding night) of Brahma, the god of creation.
The Upanishads are commonly referred to as As per various Puranas Lord Rama was born in
Vedanta. The Upanishads alone are widely Treta Yuga.
known and among the most important literature
in the history of Indian religions and culture and 64.Two highest gods in the Vedic religion were
their central ideas are at the spiritual core of A. Agni and Savitri
Hindus. The upanishads are a part of the Vedas B. Vishnu and Mitra
and are ancient Sanskrit texts that contain some C. Indra and Varuna
of the central philosophical concepts and ideas D. Surya and Pushan
of Hinduism, some of which are shared with
Buddhism, and Jainism. Answer: Option C
Solution:
61.A 'Sabha' in the Vedic period was a/an In early Hinduism, Varuna Sanskrit (meaning "to
A. Institution of professional men in villages surround") was a Vedic solar god who, in Hindu
B. Royal Court mythology, presided over the celestial ocean
C. Mantri Parishad surrounding the earth. In ancient India, he
D. National Assembly of all Citizens of the State. enjoyed supremacy over the Vedic pantheon as
the god of the universal law/moral order (rta),
Answer: Option D though he was eventually usurped by Indra, the
Solution: god of storms.
The term Sabha denotes both the assembly (in
early Rig-Vedic) and the assembly hall (Later 65.I. This school eventually merged because of
Rig-Vedic). Women who were called Sabhavati their closely related metaphysical theories
also attended this assembly. It was basically a (although Vaisheshika only accepted perception
kin-based assembly and the practice of women and inference as sources of valid knowledge).
attending it was stopped in later-Vedic times. II. Mimamsa accept the logical and philosophical
teachings of the other schools, they insist that
62.The tax which the kings used to collect from salvation can only be attained by acting in
the people in the Vedic period was called accordance with the prescriptions of the Vedas.
A. Bali Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
B. Vidatha correct related to the Purva Mimamsa?
C. Varman A. I only
D. Kara B. II only
C. Both I and II
Answer: Option A D. Neither I nor II
Solution:
In Vedic age the king used to collect Bali from Answer: Option B
the people which is an offering made to king or Solution:
God. It was voluntarily paid in Rig-Vedic Period The Mimamsa accept the logical and
but later it was made compulsory. philosophical teachings of the other schools,
they insist that salvation can only be attained by
63.The Ramayana narrates events believed to acting in accordance with the prescriptions of
have taken place in the __________ Yuga or the Vedas. It says that the essence of the Vedas
age is dharma. By the execution of dharma one
A. Sat earns merit which leads one to heaven after
B. Dwapar death. If one does not follow one's dharma or
C. Kal prescribed duties, then one incurs sin and as a
D. Treta consequence suffers in hell.
Answer: Option D 66.I. System of Purva Mimamsa was

Solution: propagated by sage Jaimini, a disciple of Veda
Vyasa.
II. The main objective of the Purva Mimamsa B. Ujjain
School is to interpret and establish the authority C. Pataliputra
of the Vedas. D. Mithila
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct related to the Purva Mimamsa? Answer: Option D
A. I only Solution:
B. II only Gargi,Maitrey and Kapila all were great
C. Both I and II philosophers of Vedic Age. They all belonged to
D. Neither I nor II Mithila (present-Bihar). Mithila is a geographical
and cultural region located in the Indian
Answer: Option C subcontinent, comprising Tirhut, Darbhanga,
Solution: Kosi, Purnia, Munger, Bhagalpur and Santhal
The Mimamsa Sutra or the Purva Mimamsa Pargana divisions of India and some adjoining
Sutras (300–200 BCE), written by Rishi Jaimini districts of Nepal. The native language is known
is one of the most important ancient Hindu as Maithili and its speakers are referred to as
philosophical texts. It forms the basis of Maithils.
Mimamsa, the earliest of the six orthodox
schools (darshanas) of Indian philosophy. 69.Which metal was first used by the Vedic
According to tradition, sage Jaimini was one of people?
the disciples of sage Veda Vyasa, the author of A. Silver
Mahabharata. B. Gold
C. Iron
67.I. VishishtAdvaita ("Advaita with uniqueness; D. Copper
qualifications") is a non-dualistic school of
Vedanta philosophy. Answer: Option D
II. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Solution:
Vishishtadvaita philosophy contends that the During the Rig Vedic period only copper was
Prasthana Traya ("The three courses"), namely used for which the general term - 'ayas' has
the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the been used. In a later period when iron came into
Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in a way use, copper and iron came to be known as lohit
that shows this unity in diversity. ayas and syam ayas respectively.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct related to the Visishtadvaita? 70.That the Rig Vedic Aryana were a pastoral
A. I only people is borne out by the fact that
B. II only A. there are many references to the cow in the
C. Both I and II Rig Veda
D. Neither I nor II B. Most of the wars were fought for the sake of
cows
Answer: Option C C. Gifts made to priests were usually cows and
Solution: not land
VishishtAdvaita (literally "Advaita with D. All of the above
uniqueness; qualifications") is a non-dualistic
school of Vedanta philosophy. It is non-dualism Answer: Option D
of the qualified whole, in which Brahman alone Solution:
exists, but is characterized by multiplicity. It can The Vedas were composed and orally
be described as qualified monism or qualified transmitted with precision by speakers of an Old
non-dualism or attributive monism. Indo-Aryan language who had migrated into the
northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent
68.The home of Gargi, Maitrey and Kapila was early in this period. The associated Vedic culture
at was tribal and pastoral until c. 1200 or 1100 BCE
A. Vidisha and centred in the Punjab.
BUDDHISM & JAINISM

1.Why Rishabnath also called Aadibrahma? Ajitnatha was the second tirthankara of the
A. Due to height present age, avasarpini (half time cycle)
B. First to tell Moksha Marg according to Jainism. He was born to King
C. Religious Conversion Jitashatru and Queen Vijaya at Ayodhya in the
D. Showing the path of livelihood Ikshvaku dynasty. According to Jain beliefs, he
became a siddha, a liberated soul which has
Answer: Option B destroyed all of its karma.
Solution:
Lord Rishabhdev also known as Lord Adinath 4.Which of the following systems of Indian
was the first Jain Tirthankar of present time Philosophy uphold the ideology of Charvakism,
cycle. He lived before civilization developed. Ajivika, Jainism and Buddhism?
Because of this, he had the name of Ādināth - A. Orthodox System of Indian Philosophy
the original lord. He became a Siddha, a B. Unorthodox System of Indian Philosophy
liberated soul which has destroyed all of its C. Both A & B
karma. D. None of the above
2.After how many years of practice
Sambhavnath acquired Kewalya Gyan and Answer: Option B
formed DharamTirth? Solution:
A. 10 Unorthodox systems of Indian Philosophy
B. 12 uphold the ideology of Charvakism, Ajivika,
C. 14 Jainism and Buddhism.
D. 16
5.Two great Buddhist universities of Nalanda
Answer: Option C and Vikramshila were patronised by the
Solution: A. Palas
After 14 years of practice Sambhavnath B. Paramaras
acquired Kewalya Gyan and formed C. Chandelas
DharamTirth. D. All the above
3.Where Ajeetnath Tirthankar was born? Answer: Option A

A. Ayodhya Solution:
B. Kiskindha Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist
C. Nasik monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha.
D. Ujjain They reportedly chided King Harsha for
patronising Nalanda during the great age of the
Answer: Option A Guptas, was prized and cherished by the Palas.
Solution: Vikramashila was one of the two most important
centres of learning in India during the Pala
Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was 9.Vardhamana Mahavira the 24 th Tirthankar of
one of the largest Buddhist universities, Jainism was born at __________ and died at
__________
6.Which of the Kushana ruler patronised A. Vaishali and Rajagriha
Buddhism? B. Kusinara and Pava
A. Ashoka C. Kundagrama and Pava
B. Vikramaditya D. Kashi and Champa
C. Kanishka
D. Kautilya Answer: Option C
Solution:
Answer: Option C Mahavira, (Sanskrit: “Great Hero”) also known
Solution: as Vardhamana, (born c. 599 bce traditional
Kanishka patronised Buddhism that played an dating, Kshatriyakundagrama, India—died 527
important role in the development of the Silk traditional dating, Pavapuri), Epithet of
Road, and in the transmission of Mahayana Vardhamana, the last of the 24 Tirthankaras
Buddhism from Gandhara across the (“Ford-makers,” i.e., saviours who promulgated
Karakoram range to China. Jainism), and the reformer of the Jain monastic.
7.In which descent Abhinandannath Tirthankar 10.During whose reign did the Gandhara School
was born? of Art blossom?
A. Ikswakshu Vansh A. Harsha
B. Nand Vansh B. Ashok
C. Gulam Vansh C. Kanishka
D. Duguwa Vansh D. Chandragupta-II
Answer: Option A Answer: Option C

Solution: Solution:
Abhinandannatha or Abhinandan Swami was Gandhara School of Art blossom in the reign of
the fourth Tirthankara of the present age Kanishka. The Gandhara art is basically the
(Avasarpini). Abhinandananātha is said to have result of Hellenistic influences on Buddhism.
lived for 50 lakh purva. Abhinandannath was That is why it is also called Greco-Buddhist art.
born to King Sanvara Raja and Queen Sidharta The reign of a single king cannot be attributed
Rani at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku clan. His birth as the cause for the evolution of the art.
date was the second day of the Magh shukla
month of the Indian calendar. According to Jain 11.The Buddha has been eulogized as an ocean
beliefs, he became a siddha, a liberated soul of wisdom and compassion in
which has destroyed all of its Karma. A. Buddha-Charita
B. Jataka tales
8.In which Nakshatra (constellation) C. Amarakosa
Abhinandannath Tirthankar was born? D. The Light of Aisa
A. Satbhisha Nakshatra
B. Dhanishtha Answer: Option C
C. Shravan Solution:
D. Punarvasu The Amarakosha is the popular name for
Namalinganushasanam, a thesaurus in Sanskrit
Answer: Option D written by the ancient Indian scholar
Solution: Amarasimha. It is the oldest extant kosha. The
In Punarvasu Nakshatra (constellation) Buddha has been eulogized as an ocean of
Abhinandannath Tirthankar was born. The word wisdom and compassion in Amarakosha.
Punarvasu is derived from Puna+ Vasu, which
means return, renewal, restoration or repetition. 12.A collective term used by the Jains for their
The 12 Adityas were born of Kasyapa in the sacred books is
womb of Aditi. A. Prabandhas
B. Angas
C. Nibandhas 15.To which Ganarajya Gautam Buddha
D. Chartis belonged?
A. Shibi
Answer: Option B B. Shakya
Solution: C. Saurasena
The knowledge of Shruta-Jnana, may be of D. Shabara
things which are contained in the Angas (Limbs
or sacred Jain books) or of things outside the Answer: Option B
Angas. Solution:
Gautama was born as a Kshatriya, the son of
13.Abhinandannath Tirthankar initiated first Śuddhodana, "an elected chief of the Shakya
Parna after how many days of receipt of Diksha? clan", whose capital was Kapilavastu, and who
A. One were later annexed by the growing Kingdom of
B. Two Kosala during the Buddha's lifetime.
C. Three
D. Four 16.Which of the following teachings was given
to people by Rishabhnath before starting of an
Answer: Option B Era?
Solution: A. Krishi
Bhagvan Abhinandan was born in Ayodhya, on B. Masi
second day of the bright half of the month of C. Asi
Magh, around midnight. His father name was D. All of the above
Samvar and Mother name was Siddharth . After
long span of life time, he took diksha on 12th day Answer: Option D
of the bright half of the month of Magh along with Solution:
1000 other ascetics' mens. Krishi, Masi, Asi teachings was given to people
by Rishabhnath.
14.In Jain literature, which of the following
Tirthankar is also known as Prajapati, 17.The Buddha attained nirvana at __________
Adibrahma and Aadinath? A. Bodh Gaya
A. Rishabhnath B. Sarnath
B. Ajitnath C. Sanchi
C. Sambhav nath D. Kusinagara
D. Abhnindan Nath
Answer: Option D
Solution: Lord Buddha was born at Lumbini near
Rishabhanatha is the first Tirthankara (ford Kapilavastu. His childhood name was
maker) in Jainism. A mythical leader, he is Siddhartha. After a long meditation, He got the
believed in Jainism to have lived millions of true knowledge under a peepal tree at Bodh
years ago. He was the first of twenty-four Gaya. After that, he became Buddha means
teachers in the present half-cycle of time in Jain "Enlightened One". He delivered his first sermon
cosmology, and called a "ford maker" because at Sarnath near Varanasi and got nirvana at
his teachings helped one across the sea of Kushinagar in eastern UP.
interminable rebirths and deaths (saṃsāra). He
is also known as Ādinātha of Jainism which 18.After which Tirthankar, Sambhavanath
translates into "First (Adi) Lord (nātha)", as well Tirthankar was born?
as Adishvara (first ishvara), Yugadideva (deva A. Rishabnath
of yuga), Prathamaraja (first king), and Nebheya B. Ajitnath
(son of Nabhi). Along with Mahavira, C. Abhinandan
Parshvanatha and Neminatha, Rishabhanatha D. Padyaprabhu
is one of the four Tirthankaras that attract the
most devotional worship among the Jains. Answer: Option B
Solution: A. The Enlightened one
Ajitnath Tirthankar was born before B. The Religious Preacher
Sambhavanath Tirthankar. C. The Genius
D. The Powerful
19.What was the symbol of Sambhavnath
Tirthankar? Answer: Option A
A. Elephant Solution:
B. Cow Buddha literally means enlightened one or a
C. Horse person who attained Boddhi which means
D. Tortoise wisdom (highest intellectual or virtue). It means
a person who attained highest level of life status.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 23.Outside India, Buddhism was first accepted
Sambhavanatha was the third Jain tirthankara in
(omniscient teaching god) of the present age. A. China
Sambavanatha is associated with Horse B. Japan
emblem, Sala tree, Trimukha (three-faced) C. Sri Lanka
Yaksha and Prajnapthi & Duritari Yakshi. D. Tibet
20.The famous Indo-Greek Kin, who embraced Answer: Option C

Buddhism was __________ Solution:
A. Strato I The first evidence of the religion spreading
B. Menander outside India coincides with Ashoka's rule as he
C. Demetrios sent emissaries to Sri Lanka and an area called
D. Alexander Suvarnabhumi.
Answer: Option B 24.Which among the following is the great

Solution: Buddhist work consisting of dialogues between
Menander I Soter was an Indo-Greek King of the the Indo-Greek King Menander and the
Indo-Greek Kingdom who administered a large Buddhist philosopher Nagasena?
empire in the Northwestern regions of the Indian A. Milinda Panha
Subcontinent from his capital at Sagala. B. Arthsashtra
Menander is noted for having become a patron C. Jataka
of Buddhism. Menander was initially a king of D. Kumarasambhava
Bactria.
Answer: Option A
21.Mention the place where Buddha attained Solution:
enlightenment. The Milindapanha is one of the great classics of
A. Sarnath Pali Buddhist literature, a spirited dialogue
B. Bodh Gaya between the Greek king Milinda and the
C. Kapilavastu Buddhist sage Nagasena.
D. Rajgriha
25.What is the meaning of Kaivalya Gyan
Answer: Option B (enlightenment) received by Abhinandannath
Solution: Tirthankar?
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of A. Shastra Gyan
pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi B. Sangeet Siksha
Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian C. Nartya Siksha
state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place D. Brahma Vidya
where Gautama Buddha is said to have
obtained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what Answer: Option D
became known as the Bodhi Tree. Solution:
22.Buddha means
The meaning of Kaivalya Gyan (enlightenment) C. Warriors and Traders
received by Abhinandannath Tirthankar was D. Women and Sudras
brahma Vidya.
Answer: Option D
26.The greatest Buddhist commentator of the Solution:
Buddhist canonical literature has been Shudra is the fourth varna, or one of the four
A. Nagarjuna social categories found in the texts of Hinduism.
B. Ashvaghosha Buddha considered the caste system unjust. He
C. Vasumitra asserted that morality and deed should be
D. Buddhaghosha determined the cast of a person instead of birth.
Answer: Option B 30.Where did Sumtinath Tirthankar receive

Solution: Shiksha (enlightenment)?
Aśvaghoṣa or Ashvaghosha was a Buddhist A. Ayodhya
philosopher, dramatist, poet and orator from B. Nasik
India. He was born in Saketa in northern India. C. Ujjain
He is believed to have been the first Sanskrit D. Kiskindha
dramatist, and is considered the greatest Indian
poet prior to Kālidāsa. Answer: Option A
Solution:
27.Which of the following is not one of the Ayodhya is a city located in Ayodhya district of
animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar? Uttar Pradesh, India. Sumtinath Tirthankar
A. Humped Bull receive Shiksha (enlightenment) at Ayodhya.
B. Deer
C. Elephant 31.Ajitnath Tirthankar was born on the eighth
D. Horse day of which Hindu month of shukl paksh?
A. Maagh
Answer: Option B B. Chaitra
Solution: C. Ashwin
On the wall of the cylinder the bull, the horse, D. Jyestha
the Lion and the Elephant all in the moving
position are being placed in between the Answer: Option A
Chakras. These could symbolize Bull, Lion, Solution:
Horse and Elephant rolling the Chakras. Pillar The queen gave birth to a son on the eighth day
was built by Ashoka to mark the site of Buddha's of the bright half of the month of Magh. Inspired
first sermon. by the popular lore, the king named the new
born as the Ajit.
28.The first image of the Buddha was carved out
during the reign of 32.The language adopted for preaching In
A. Ashoka Mahayana Buddhism was
B. Pusyamitra Shunga A. Pali
C. Kanishka I B. Brahmi
D. Menander C. Sanskrit
D. Prakrit
Answer: Option C
The first image of the Buddha was carved out Solution:
during the reign of Kanishka I. Mahāyāna is one of two main existing branches
of Buddhism and a term for classification of
29.Buddhism made an important impact by Buddhist philosophies and practice. They
allowing two sections of society into its fold. adopted Sanskrit language.
They were
A. Merchants and Priests 33.The proceedings of the Third Buddhist
B. Moneylenders and Slaves Council led to the issue of Edict?
A. Sanchi Solution:
B. Sarnath Vamsathapakasini was the last Buddhist text
C. Bhabra produced In India. Vamsathapakasini gives us
D. Kalinga information about the Kshatriya origin of the
Mauryas.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 38.The fourth and the last Buddhist Council was
The proceedings of the Third Buddhist Council convened by
led to the issue of Sarnath Edict. A. Ashoka
B. Menander
34.Which of the following is not included in C. Kanishka
triratna of Jainism? D. Huvishka
A. Right Knowledge
B. Right Conduct Answer: Option C
C. Right Faith Solution:
D. Creator The Theravada had a Fourth Buddhist Council
in the first century BCE in Tambapanni, Another
Answer: Option D Fourth Buddhist Council was held in the
Solution: Sarvastivada tradition, said to have been
Creator is not included in triratna of Jainism. convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka, in
78 AD at Kundalban in Kashmir.
35.Which of the following Minor Rock Edicts of
Ashoka describes the Conquest of Kalinga by 39.The most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India,
Ashoka? famous for his sense of Justice and dialogues
A. No. XIII with a Buddhist monk Nagasena (as described
B. No. X in the Buddhist work Milinda Panho) was
C. No. XI A. Demetrius
D. No. XII B. Menander
C. Eukratises
Answer: Option A D. Heliocles
Solution:
Minor Rock Edicts of Ashoka describes the Answer: Option B
Conquest of Kalinga by Ashoka in rock Edict XIII Solution:
Menander was a Greek dramatist and the best-
36.The religious movements of Buddhism and known representative of Athenian New Comedy.
Jainism were led by He wrote 108 comedies and took the prize at the
A. Sudras Lenaia festival eight times. His record at the City
B. Kshatriya Princes Dionysia is unknown but may well have been
C. Vaisyas similarly spectacular. Menander was famous for
D. Brahmins his sense of Justice and dialogues with a
Buddhist monk Nagasena (as described in the
Answer: Option B Buddhist work Milinda Panho).
Solution:
The religious movements of Buddhism and 40.Which among the following Mudra is the
Jainism were led by Kshatriya Princes. gesture of Buddha as depicted in his first
sermon?
37.Which one of the following was the last A. Abhaya Mudra
Buddhist text produced In India? B. Dhyana Mudra
A. Divya Vandana C. Dharmachakra Mudra
B. Dohakosa D. Bhumisparsa Mudra
C. Vjrachedika
D. Vamsathapakasini Answer: Option C
Solution:
Answer: Option D
Dharmachakra mudra is one of such interesting
and unique hand gestures used in Buddha 44.Which of the following rulers did not enter the
statues which means the wheel of Dharma in Buddhist Cold?
Buddhism. The Dharmachakra mudra is also A. Harsha
known as gesture of Teaching of the Wheel of B. Samudragupta
Dharma. This gesture depicts one of the most C. Kanishka
important moment in the Buddha's life as he D. Ashoka
performed the Dharmachakra mudra in his first
sermon in Sarnath after he attained
enlightenment. Answer: Option B
Solution:
41.According to Jains, what was the number of Samudragupta did not enter the Buddhist Cold.
Gandhars of Sumtinath Tirthankar?
A. 50 45.Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are
B. 100 known as
C. 150 A. Triratna
D. 200 B. Trivarga
C. Trisarga
Answer: Option B D. Trimurti
Solution:
According to Jains, there was 100 number of Answer: Option A
Gandhars of Sumtinath Tirthankar. Solution:
Triratna, (Sanskrit: “Three Jewels”) Pali Ti-
42.Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and ratana, also called Threefold Refuge, in
Hinayana during the reign of Buddhism the Triratna comprises the Buddha,
A. Asoka the dharma (doctrine, or teaching), and the
B. Kanishka sangha (the monastic order, or community).
C. Menander
D. Harsha 46.During young age, what did Sambhavnath
Tirthankar feel while watching the dispersal of
Answer: Option B medieval clouds?
Solution: A. Togetherness
After the death of Buddha, Buddhism was B. Mortification
divided into two sects namely Mahayana and C. Happy
Hinayana. The terms Hinayana (Lesser Vehicle D. Sad
or Modest Vehicle) and Mahayana (Greater
Vehicle or Vast Vehicle) originated in The Answer: Option B
Prajnaparamita Sutras (The Sutras on Far- Solution:
Reaching Discriminating Awareness, The Sambhavnath Tirthankar felt mortifcation while
Perfection of Wisdom Sutras). It was divided watching the dispersal of medieval clouds.
during the reign of Kanishka.
47.
43.Select the correct language in which Jain and I. Buddhist elements
Buddhist literature were written? II. Secular aspects
A. Prakrit III. Jain culture
B. Pali Which of the above statements is/are correct
C. Sanskrit related to Ajanta Painting portray ?
D. Both A & B A. Only I
B. Both I and II
Answer: Option D C. I, II and III
Solution: D. Only III
Pali and Prakrit rose to prominence when these
were adopted by Buddhist and Jain Sect in Answer: Option A
ancient India as their sacred language. Solution:
The five elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Wind,
and Void. Answer: Option D
Solution:
48.Consider the following statement (s) is/are The sermon, Buddha gave to the five monks,
correct related to the Jataka tales? was his first sermon, called the
I. It is a collection of tales belonging to the pre- Dharmachakrapravartan. It was given on the
Buddhist period give us a revealing glimpse into full-moon day of Asalha Puja. Buddha
a period when the fusion between the Aryan and subsequently also spent his first rainy season at
the Dravidian races had been almost completed. Sarnath at the Mulagandhakuti.
II. It gives us the periods of rule and genealogies
of dynasties of kings 51.From which monument, Gautama Buddha
A. Only I propagated his divine knowledge of Buddhism
B. Only II to the world?
C. Both I and II A. Humayun's Tomb
D. Neither I nor II B. Mahabodhi Temple Complex
C. Qutub Minar
Answer: Option C D. Red Fort Complex
Solution:
Jataka tales is a collection of tales belonging to Answer: Option B
the pre-Buddhist period give us a revealing Solution:
glimpse into a period when the fusion between The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World
the Aryan and the Dravidian races had been Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and
almost completed. It gives us the periods of rule restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya,
and genealogies of dynasties of kings. marking the location where the Buddha is said
to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is
49. about 96 km from Patna, Bihar state, India.
The greatest Kushana ruler whose contribution
to Buddhism was even greater than that of 52.Which of the following is/are correct
Ashoka, was statement(s) related to the Buddhist
A. Kadphises Philosophy?
B. Kanishka I A. Buddhist philosophy deals extensively with
C. Vasishka problems in metaphysics, phenomenology,
D. Huvishka ethics and epistemology.
B. Buddhism is a non-theistic system of beliefs
Answer: Option B based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama,
Solution: an Indian prince later known as the Buddha, in
Kanishka, A descendant of Kujula Kadphises - the 5th Century B.C.
founder of the Kushan empire - Kanishka came C. Both A & B
to rule an empire in Bactria extending from D. Netheir A nor B
Turfan in the Tarim Basin to Pataliputra on the
Gangetic plain. The main capital of his empire Answer: Option C
was located at Puruṣapura in Gandhara, with Solution:
another major capital at Kapisa. He was the Buddhist philosophy refers to the philosophical
greatest Kushana ruler whose contribution to investigations and systems of inquiry that
Buddhism was even greater than that of developed among various Buddhist schools in
Ashoka. India following the death of the Buddha and later
spread throughout Asia. The Buddhist path
50.What is the first discourse that the Buddha combines both philosophical reasoning and
had delivered at the Deer Park in Sarnath meditation.
called?
A. Mahaparinirvana 53.Who was the first Indo-Greek king, who
B. Mahamastabhisheka became Buddhist?
C. Mahabhiniskraman A. Antiochus II
D. Dharmachakrapravartan B. Apollodotus I
C. Apollodotus II B. Kashmir
D. Menander I C. Rajagriha
D. Pataliputra
Answer: Option D
Menander I Soter was an Indo-Greek King of the Solution:
Indo-Greek Kingdom who administered a large According to the scriptures of all Buddhist
empire in the Northwestern regions of the Indian schools, the first Buddhist Council was held
Subcontinent from his capital at Sagala. soon after the death of the Buddha, dated by the
Menander is noted for having become a patron majority of recent scholars around 400 BCE,
of Buddhism. under the patronage of the king Ajatashatru with
the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Sattapanni
54.Assertion (A): The jainas follow the practice caves Rajgriha (now Rajgir).
of worshipping images of tirthankaras.
Reason (R): They denied the existence of a 57.Who was the first nun of Gautama Buddha?
Supreme Being. A. Meenakshi
A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct B. Smriti
explanation of A C. Gautami
B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct D. Gargi
explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false Answer: Option C
D. A is false but R is true Solution:
Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī (Pali; Sanskrit
Answer: Option B Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī) was the step-mother
Solution: and maternal aunt (mother's sister) of the
Immediately after attaining keval jnana, if a Buddha. In Buddhist tradition, she was the first
person establishes the four fold religious order woman to seek ordination for women, which she
of monks, nuns, sravaks (male householder), did from Gautama Buddha directly, and she
and sravikas (female householder) is known as became the first bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun).
Tirthankar. He preaches the Jain philosophy,
religion, ethics, conducts to his followers. The 58.Which one of the following is not included in
only difference between Tirthankara and simple the 'Eight Fold Path' of Buddhism?
kevali is that the latter does not establish the A. Right Speech
religious order. He remains in the state of perfect B. Right Effort
blissful condition for the rest of his life after C. Right Desire
attaining keval gyan. D. Right Conduct
55.Who was the founder of Jainism in India? Answer: Option C

A. Gautama Solution:
B. Mahavira The Eightfold Path consists of eight practices:
C. Chandra Gupta right view, right resolve, right speech, right
D. Ashoka conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right
mindfulness, and right samadhi ('meditative
Answer: Option B absorption or union'). The Noble Eightfold Path
Solution: is one of the principal teachings of Theravada
Jains revere him as the twenty-fourth and last Buddhism, taught to lead to Arhatship.
tirthankara of present cosmic age. Though,
Mahavira is sometimes mistakenly regarded as 59.The Jaina literature is known as
the founder, he appears in the tradition as one A. Tripitakas
who, from the beginning, had followed a religion B. Epics
established long ago. C. Aryasutras
D. Angas
56.Where was the first Buddhist Council held?
A. Vaishali Answer: Option D
Solution: births of Gautama Buddha in both human and
Jain Literature - Agam literature consists of animal form.
many texts, which are the sacred books of the
Jain religion. They are written in the Ardha- 63.What was the number of monks in the
magadhi Prakrit language. Non-agam literature religious family of Ajitnath Tirthankar?
consists of commentary and explanation of A. 50 thousand
Agam literature, and independent works, B. One lakh
compiled by ascetics and scholars. C. One lakh fifty thousand
D. Two lakh
60.The earlier Buddhist sculptures had shied
away from depicting the image of the Buddha, Answer: Option B
except through such symbols as Solution:
A. Footprints 1 lakh monks were there in the religious family
B. The Bodhi Tree of Ajitnath Tirthankar.
C. Stupas
D. All of the above 64.How many gandhara were in the religious
family of Ajitnath Tirthankar?
Answer: Option D A. 80
Solution: B. 85
The footprint, which denotes both his former C. 90
physical presence on earth and his temporal D. 95
absence. The bodhi tree, which represents the
place of his enlightenment (under the tree) and Answer: Option D
comes to symbolize the enlightenment Solution:
experience itself. The stupa, the reliquary in Gandhara was an ancient kingdom of the
which the Buddha's physical remains are Peshawar Valley, extending between the Swat
contained—a powerful symbol of both his valley and Potohar plateau regions of Pakistan
physical death and continued presence in the as well as the Jalalabad district of northeastern
world. Afghanistan. There were 95 ganadhara in the
religious family of Ajitnath Tirthankar.
61.The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came
into existence during the reign of 65.What was the name of the father of Ajitnath
A. Ajatashatru Tirthankar?
B. Ashoka A. Jitshatru
C. Dharmapala B. Mallinath
D. Kanishka C. Parsavnath
D. Neminath
Answer: Option D
Solution: Answer: Option A
Mahayana sect of Buddhism emerged during Solution:
the reign of Kanishka. Asanga was the founder Shree Ajitnath Bhagwan. Ajitnatha was born at
of Mahayan sect of Buddhism. Ayodhya in the ikshvaku clan. His father was
king Jitashatru raja and mother was queen
62.The paintings of Ajanta depict the stories of Vijaya.
A. Ramayana
B. Mahabharta 66.The correct chronological order of the four
C. Jataka Buddhist councils held Is
D. Panchatantra A. Rajagriha, Kashmir or Jullandhar, Pataliputra,
Vaishali
Answer: Option C B. Vaishali, Rajagriha, Kashmir or Jullandhar,
Solution: Pataliputra
The Jātaka tales are a voluminous body of C. Rajagriha, Vaishali, Pataliputra, Kashmir or
literature native to India concerning the previous Jullandhar
D. Pataliputra, Rajagriha, Kashmir or which may have been either in what is present
Jullandhar, Vaishali day Tilaurakot, Nepal or Piprahwa, India.
Answer: Option C 69.Name the ruler whose patronage had been

Solution: enjoyed by Jainism
The correct chronological order of the four A. Kanishka
Buddhist councils held Is Rajagriha, Vaishali, B. Kharavela
Pataliputra, Kashmir or Jullandhar. C. Pushyamitra Sunga
D. Samudragupta
67.The most striking feature of the Ashokan
pillars is their Answer: Option B
A. monolithic structure Solution:
B. carving Kharavela was a king of Kalinga in present-day
C. polish Odisha, India. He ruled somewhere around first
D. uniformity of workmanship or second century BCE. His name is also
transliterated as Khārabēḷa. He is the best
Answer: Option C known king of the Mahameghavahana dynasty.
Solution:
The capital is carved out of a single block of 70.The Buddha's Eight Fold Path did not include
polished sandstone, and was always a separate A. Right Resolve
piece from the column itself. B. Right Views
C. Right Speech
68.Gautama Buddha was born at D. Right Table Manners
A. Kusinagar
B. Sarnath Answer: Option D
C. Bodha Gaya Solution:
D. Lumbini The Eightfold Path consists of eight practices:
right view, right resolve, right speech, right
Answer: Option D conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right
Solution: mindfulness, and right samadhi ('meditative
According to the Buddhist tradition, Gautama absorption or union'). The Noble Eightfold Path
was born in Lumbini, now in modern-day Nepal, is one of the principal teachings of Theravada
and raised in the Shakya capital of Kapilvastu, Buddhism, taught to lead to Arhatship.
16 MAHAJANAPADA
1.Which area of India was known as Avantika in
ancient times? Answer: Option C
A. Avadh Solution:
B. Ruhelkhand At the time when Alexander had come to invade
C. Bundelkhand India, the most powerful kingdom was Magadha,
D. Malwa under the rule of Nanda dynasty. This king
maintained a huge force of 200,000 infantry,
Answer: Option D 80,000 cavalry, 8000 chariots and 6000 war
Solution: elephants.
An ancient city situated on the eastern bank of
the Kshipra River, Ujjain was the most 4.Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to
prominent city on the Malwa plateau of central ascend the throne?
India for much of its history. It emerged as the A. Ashoka
political centre of central India around 600 BCE. B. Ajatshatru
C. Kanishka
2.Name the kingdom which first used elephants D. Simukha
in wars
A. Kosala Answer: Option B
B. Magadha Solution:
C. Champa Bimbisara was the first ruler of Haryanka
D. Avanti dynasty of the Magadha (Capital Rajgriha). His
son Ajatshatru imprisoned him and killed him to
Answer: Option B ascend the throne.
Solution:
If we read the ancient indian history then we will 5.Nalanda Mahavira site is in
found king Porus used elephants against the A. Rajasthan
Alexander in battle of hydaspas. Chandragupta B. Assam
maurya did used elephants in his conquest of C. Bihar
whole India. Elephants were part of Ashoka's D. Gujrat
army.
3.When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was Answer: Option C

being ruled by the Solution:
A. Haryankas Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist
B. Sisunagas monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha
C. Nandas (modern-day Bihar) in India.
D. Mauryas
6.Which one of the following scholar, challenged 9.The last great ruling dynasty of Magadha was
Invincible Yajnavalkya for debate? A. Sunga
A. Ghosha B. Kanva
B. Apala C. Kusana
C. Maitreyi D. Gupta
D. Gargi
Answer: Option D
Solution: The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire
Gargi, as one of the disputants in the debate, existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to
questioned Yajnavalkya on his claim of 590 CE. The ruling dynasty of the empire was
superiority among the scholars. She held founded by the king Sri Gupta; the most notable
repeated arguments with him. Gargi and rulers of the dynasty.
Yajnavalkya's exchange centered on the
ultimate "warp" of reality ("warp" means "the 10.Which of the following ruler was responsible
basic foundation or material of a structure or for the rise of Magadha?
entity). Her initial dialogue with Yajnavalkya A. Bindusara
tended to be too metaphysical, such as B. Ajatshatru
unending status of the soul, away from practical C. Bimbisara
situations. She then changed her approach and D. Vasudeva
asked him pointed questions related to the
environment existing in the world, the question Answer: Option C
of the very origin of all existence. Solution:
Bimbisara, (born c. 543—died 491 bce), one of
7.Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the early kings of the Indian kingdom of
the opposite bank of which river? Magadha. Bimbisara built the city of Rajagriha,
A. Ravi famous in Buddhist writings. He was succeeded
B. Jhelum on the throne by his son Ajatashatru, who
C. Sutlej murdered his father to obtain power.
D. Chenab
agadha Kingdom?
Answer: Option B A. Satavahana
Solution: B. Sunga
The Battle of the Hydaspes was fought in 326 C. Nanda
BC between Alexander the Great and King D. Kanva
Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of
the river Jhelum (known to the Greeks as
Hydaspes) in the Punjab region of the Indian Answer: Option B
subcontinent (modern-day Punjab, Pakistan). Solution:
After the Mauryan rule Pushyamitra, the founder
8.King Kharvela was the greatest ruler of the of the Sunga dynasty established his rule. The
Chedi Dynasty of Sungas ruled for over a hundred years. The
A. Cholamandalam extent of the Sunga kingdom under Pushyamitra
B. Kalinga extended from Punjab and extended to the
C. Kannauj southern regions of the Narmada. The Sunga
D. Purushpur dynasty had a line of ten rulers. The last of the
Sunga king was Devabhuti.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 12.The 'Ajivikas' were
Kharavela was a king of Kalinga in present-day A. Sect contemporary to the Buddha
Odisha, India. He ruled somewhere around first B. Breakaway branch of the Buddhists
or second century BCE. His name is also C. Sect founded by Charvaka
transliterated as Khārabēḷa. D. Sect founded by Shankaracharya
Answer: Option A and one of the principal mahājanapadas of
Solution: Ancient India. The area they ruled constitutes
Ajivika (IAST: Ājīvika) is one of the nāstika or the region of Mithila in northern Bihar and their
"heterodox" schools of Indian philosophy. capital was the city of Vaishali.
Purportedly founded in the 5th century BCE by
Makkhali Gosala, it was a śramaṇa movement 15.During Kanishka's reign, the centre of
and a major rival of vedic religion, early political activity shifted from Magadha to
Buddhism and Jainism. A. Delhi
B. Ayodhya
13.Whose army did Alexander the Greek ruler C. Kannauj
confront on the banks of the river Jhelum? D. Purushapura (Peshawar)
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ambi Answer: Option D
C. Ohanananda Solution:
D. Porus During Kanishka's reign, the centre of political
activity shifted from Magadha to Purushapura
Answer: Option D (Peshawar).
Solution:
The Battle of the Hydaspes was fought in 326 16.The last Nanda ruler of Magadha who was
BC between Alexander the Great and King overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the
Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of help of Chanakya was
the river Jhelum (known to the Greeks as A. Mahapadmananda
Hydaspes) in the Punjab region of the Indian B. Dhanananda
subcontinent (modern-day Punjab, Pakistan). C. Navananda
D. Not known
14.Name of Republic which was a confederacy
to tribes in the 6th century B.C Answer: Option B
A. Gandhara Solution:
B. Vajji Sakatala found Chanakya to take his revenge
C. Koushal from Dhana Nanda by ending his rule. Shaktar
D. Avanti (395–319 BC) was the Prime minister of Dhana
Nanda - the last king of the Nanda Dynasty,
Answer: Option B which originated from the region of Magadha in
Solution: ancient India during the 5th and 4th centuries
Vajji (Sanskrit: Vṛji) or Vrijji was a confederacy BC.
of neighbouring clans including the Licchavis
MAYURAN EMPIRE
1.Which dynasty ruled over 'Magadha' after 3.The decline of the Nandas at the hands of
Mauryan Dynasty? Kautilya and Chandragupta Maurya has been
A. Satavahan vividly portrayed in the Sanskrit play written by
B. Shunga Kalidasa
C. Nanda A. Mudrarakshas
D. Kanva B. Devichandragupta
C. Malavikagnimitram
Answer: Option B D. Mrichhakatika
Solution:
The Shunga dynasty was a Brahmin dynasty, Answer: Option C
established in 185 BCE, about 50 years after Solution:
Ashoka's death, when the emperor Brihadratha The Mālavikāgnimitram is a Sanskrit play by
Maurya, the last ruler of the Maurya Empire, was Kālidāsa. It is his first play. The play tells the
assassinated by his Senānī or commander-in- story of the love of Agnimitra, the Shunga
chief, Pushyamitra Shunga, while he was Emperor at Vidisha, for the beautiful lun-maiden
reviewing the Guard of Honour of his forces. of his chief queen. He falls in love with the
picture of an exiled servant girl named Mālavikā.
2.With which of the following centres of learning,
Chanakya the famous teacher of Chandragupta 4.Who is called as the 'second Ashoka' ?
Maurya, was associated? A. Samudra Gupta
A. Taxila B. Chandra Gupta Maurya
B. Nalanda C. Kanishka
C. Vikramshila D. Harshavardhana
D. Vaishali
Answer: Option C
Solution: Kushana king Kanishka is also called "Second
Taxila had great influence on Hindu culture and Ashoka". Like Ashoka, Kanishka also became a
the Sanskrit language. It is perhaps best known convert to Buddhism. Kanishka I (कनिष्क), or
for its association with Chanakya, also known as Kanishka the Great, was the emperor of the
Kautilya, the strategist who guided Kushan dynasty in the second century (c. 127–
Chandragupta Maurya and assisted in the 150 CE). He is famous for his military, political,
founding of the Mauryan empire. and spiritual achievements.
5.Who was the author of the Kadambari, a great C. Kautilya's Arthshastra
romantic play? D. Vishnu Purana
A. Banabhatta
B. Harshavardhana Answer: Option B
C. Baskarvardhana Solution:
D. Bindusara Indica is the book written by Megasthenes, the
Greek ambassador to India around 300 Be. The
Answer: Option A division of Maurya society into seven classes
Solution: was particularly mentioned in the 'Indica' of
Kādambari is a romantic novel in Sanskrit. It was Megasthenes. The Indians generally were
substantially composed by Bāṇabhaṭṭa in the divided into seven categories, the wise men
first half of the 7th century CE, who did not (Brahmins), farmers, herdsmen, artisans,
survive to see it through completion. The novel soldiers, over lookers and government officials
was completed by Banabhatta's son including army and navy officers.
Bhushanabhatta, according to the plan laid out
by his late father. It is conventionally divided into 9.Who, among the following, was not a part of
Purvabhaga (earlier part) written by Banabhatta, the Mauryan dynasty?
and Uttarabhaga (latter part) by A. Ajatsatru
Bhushanabhatta. (An alternate tradition gives B. Bindusara
the son's name as Pulindabhatta.) C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. None of these
6.The greatest development in the Kushana
period was in the field of Answer: Option A
A. Religion Solution:
B. Art Ajatshatru was born in 492 BC that is approx
C. Literature 200 years before Maurya. Ajatshatru was the
D. Architecture king of Haryanka dynasty of Magadh having his
capital as Rajgir.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 10.Kalinga's ruler Kharavela gave his protection
The art and culture of Gandhara, at the to
crossroads of the Kushan hegemony, continued A. Hinduism
the traditions of Greco-Buddhist art and are the B. Shaivism
best known expressions of Kushan influences to C. Buddhism
Westerners. D. Jainism
7.Who was the spatial (Sthaanik) during Answer: Option D

Mauryan's period? Solution:
A. District Administrator Kharavela was a king of Kalinga in present-day
B. Provincial Administrator Odisha, India. He ruled somewhere around first
C. Village Administrator or second century BCE. Kharavela is believed to
D. City Administrator be a follower of Jainism, although the
Hathigumpha inscription describes him as a
Answer: Option A worshipper of all religious orders.
Solution:
Sthaanik were the District Administrator in 11.Chandragupta Maurya was an ardent
Maurayan Empire. Provinces were subdivided follower of __________
into districts for purposes of administration, and A. Sikhism
a group of officials worked in each district. B. Jainism
C. Buddhism
8.Which one of the following mentioned division D. Jewism
of the Mauryan Society into seven classes?
A. Ashoka's Edicts Answer: Option B
B. Indica Solution:
Chandragupta thereafter built one of the largest Megasthenes was born in Asia Minor and
empires ever on the Indian subcontinent. became an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator of
According to Jain sources, he then renounced it the Seleucid dynasty to Chandragupta Maurya
all, and became a monk in the Jain tradition. in Pataliputra, India.
Chandragupta is claimed, by the historic Jain
texts, to have followed Jainism in his life, by first 15.The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and
renouncing all his wealth and power, going away Varahamihir are associated with the age of the
with Jaina monks into the Deccan region (now A. Guptas
Karnataka), and ultimately performing B. Kushanas
Sallekhana – the Jain religious ritual of C. Mauryas
peacefully welcoming death by fasting. D. Palas
12.Arthasastra was written by Answer: Option A

A. Dhanananda Solution:
B. Kautilya The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire
C. Bimbisara existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to
D. Pushyamitra 590 CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to
550 CE, it covered much of the Indian
Answer: Option B subcontinent. This period is called the Golden
Solution: Age of India by some historians.
The Arthashastra is the title of a handbook for
running an empire, written by Kautilya (also
known as Chanakya, c. 350-275 BCE) an Indian 16.Who usurped power from the Mauryas after
statesman and philosopher, chief advisor and killing the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha?
Prime Minister of the Indian Emperor A. Pushyamitra Sunga
Chandragupta, the first ruler of the Mauryan B. Agnimitra
Empire. C. Vasumitra
D. Jyesthamitra
13.The monk who influenced Ashoka to
embrace Buddhism was Answer: Option A
A. Vishnu Gupta Solution:
B. Upagupta Brihadratha Maurya was killed in 180 BCE and
C. Brahma Gupta power usurped by his general, Pushyamitra
D. Brihadratha Shunga, who then took over the throne and
established the Shunga Empire.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 17.Chandra Gupta Maurya spend his last days
Upagupta (c. 3rd Century BC) was a Buddhist here
monk. According to some stories in the Sanskrit A. Kashi
text Ashokavadana, he was the spiritual teacher B. Pataliputra
of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. Upagupta's C. Ujjain
teacher was Sanavasi who was a disciple of D. Shravanabelagola
Ānanda, the Buddha's attendant.
Answer: Option D
14.Name the Greek Ambassador at the Solution:
Mauryan Court ? During his last days Chandragupta accepted
A. Alexander Jainsim and spent his last days at
B. Megasthanese Sravanabelagola with Bhadrabahu.
C. Plato
D. Aristotle 18.Bindusara was the son of?
A. Ashoka
Answer: Option B B. Akbar
Solution: C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Shivaji
the Seleucid dynasty to Chandragupta Maurya
Answer: Option C in Pataliputra, India.
Solution:
Bindusara was the second Mauryan emperor of 22.Which of the following was not one of the
India. He was the son of the dynasty's founder actual cause for the decline of the Mauryan
Chandragupta, and the father of its most famous empire?
ruler Ashoka. A. Ashoka's pacifist policies
B. Division of the empire after Ashoka
19.The rulers of which dynasty started the C. Foreign aggressions particularly Greek
practice of granting tax-free villages to D. Economic and financial crisis
Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A. Satavahanas Answer: Option A
B. Mauryas Solution:
C. Guptas The decline of the Maurya Dynasty was rather
D. Cholas rapid after the death of Ashoka/Asoka. One
obvious reason for it was the succession of
Answer: Option A weak kings. Another immediate cause was the
Solution: partition of the Empire into two. Had not the
The Satavahanas started the practice of partition taken place, the Greek invasions could
granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and have been held back giving a chance to the
Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and Mauryas to re-establish some degree of their
villages granted to them were declared free from previous power. Mauryan Empire began to
intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other decline after the death of Ashoka in 232 BC. The
royal officers. These areas therefore became last king was Brihadratha was assassinated by
small independent islands within the his general Pushyamitra Shunga who was a
Satavahana kingdom. Brahmin.
20.Which one of the following was not a 23.Satvahanas minted their coins predominantly
characteristic of society in Mauryan times? in
A. Slavery A. Lead
B. Rigidity of Caste B. Silver
C. Prostitution C. Gold
D. Widow remarriage D. Copper
Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

Solution: Solution:
Although societies frowned on remarriage, The Satvahanas predominantly minted their
widow remarriage was not unusual when the coins in lead. They also used 'potin' an alloy of
women's surviving family was not able to silver and copper to mint coins.
support her and her children or did not have a
male of sufficient age to ensure the family's 24.The most commonly used coin during the
future. Mauryan period was
A. Karashopana
21.Who was the Greek ambassador in the court B. Nishka
of Chandragupta Maurya? C. Suvarna
A. Megasthanes D. Kakini
B. Seleucos
C. Menander Answer: Option A
D. Demetrias Solution:
The most commonly used coin during the
Answer: Option A Mauryan period was karashopana.
Solution:
Megasthenes was born in Asia Minor and 25.Dharmamahamatras were __________
became an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator of during the Mauryans
A. Officials D. Ashoka
B. Buddhist Monks
C. Jain Monks Answer: Option A
D. Soldiers Solution:
The beginning of the Shaka era is now widely
Answer: Option A equated to the ascension of king Chashtana in
Solution: 78 CE. His inscriptions, dated to the years 11
A Mahamatra (meaning ""Officer of high rank") and 52, have been found at Andhau in Kutch
was an "officer of morality" established by the region. These years are interpreted as Shaka
Indian Emperor Ashoka (reigned 269-233 BCE). years 11 (89 CE) and 52 (130 CE). A previously
Their full title was Dhaṃma Mahāmātā, the more common view was that the beginning of
"Inspectors of the Dharma". They were the Shaka era corresponds to the ascension of
apparently a class of senior officials who were in Kanishka I in 78 CE.
charge various aspects of administration and
justice. 29.I. The Arthashastra, attributed to the
Mauryan minister Chanakya in the 4th Century
26.Which of the following dynasty succeeded B.C., is one of the earliest Indian texts devoted
the Mauryas? to political philosophy, and it discusses ideas of
A. Satavahanas statecraft and economic policy.
B. Sungas II. During the Indian struggle for independence
C. Yavanas in the early 20th Century, Mahatma Gandhi
D. Pandya popularized the philosophies of ahimsa (non-
violence) and satyagraha (non-violent
Answer: Option B resistance),
Solution: III. Gandhian Philosophy was influenced by the
The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra teachings of the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, as well
Shunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire. Its as Jesus, Tolstoy, Thoreau and Ruskin.
capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct
as Bhagabhadra also held court at Besnagar related to the Indian Political Philosophy?
(modern Vidisha) in eastern Malwa. A. Only I
Pushyamitra Shunga ruled for 36 years and was B. Only II
succeeded by his son Agnimitra. C. Both I & II
D. I, II & III
27.Who among the following was the court
physician of Kanishka? Answer: Option D
A. Vasumitra Solution:
B. Nagarjuna The Arthashastra, attributed to the Mauryan
C. Charaka minister Chanakya in the 4th Century B.C., is
D. Patanjali one of the earliest Indian texts devoted to
political philosophy, and it discusses ideas of
Answer: Option C statecraft and economic policy. During the
Solution: Indian struggle for independence in the early
Charaka was the court physician of Kanishka I. 20th Century, Mahatma Gandhi popularized the
He was one of the principal contributors to the philosophies of ahimsa (non-violence) and
ancient art and science of Ayurveda, a system satyagraha (non-violent resistance), which were
of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient influenced by the teachings of the Hindu
India. He is sometimes referred to as the Father Bhagavad Gita, as well as Jesus, Tolstoy,
of Indian Medicine. Thoreau and Ruskin.
28.Who started the Saka Era which is still used 30.Which of the following is the correct
by the Government of India? chronological sequence of the ruling dynasties
A. Kanishka of northern India, from the decline of the
B. Vikramaditya Mauryas to the rise of the imperial Guptas?
C. Samudra Gupta
A. Sungas, Indo-Greeks, Kushans, Sakas and Solution:
Guptas Thanesar to Kannauj
B. Sungas, Kushans, Parthians, Sakas and
Guptas 34.The Greatest Kushan leader who got
C. Sungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, converted to Buddhism was
Parthians and Guptas A. Kujala
D. Kanvas, Sungas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, B. Virna
Parthians and Guptas C. Kanishka
D. Kadphises
Answer: Option C
Sungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Solution:
Parthians and Guptas is the correct Kanishka was a great patron of the Buddhist
chronological sequence of the ruling dynasties faith; Buddhism spread to Central Asia and the
of northern India, from the decline of the Far East across Bactria and Sogdia, where his
Mauryas to the rise of the imperial Guptas. empire met the Han Empire of China. King
Kanishka was greatly influenced by the
31.The great silk-route to the Indians was knowledge, teachings and personality of the
opened by Buddhist scholar Asvaghosha so, he decided to
A. Kanishka embrace Buddhism in later days of his life. He
B. Ashoka even accepted the Mahayana sect of Buddhism
C. Harsha as his state religion.
D. Fa-Hien
35.The official language of the Mauryan Court
Answer: Option A was
Solution: A. Magadhi
The great silk-route to the Indians was opened B. Prakrit
by Kaniskha. Silk Route was established during C. Mythili
the reign of Han Dynasty of China. It connects D. Sanskrit
China with East Europe Mediterranean
countries and Central Asia, passing through Answer: Option A
India. Solution:
It is believed to be the language spoken by
32.Under Mauryas each province was placed Gautama Buddha. It was the official language of
under a__________ the Mauryan court, in which the edicts of Ashoka
A. Prince were composed. The name Magahi is directly
B. Commander derived from the name Magadhi Prakrit, and
C. Council educated speakers of Magahi prefer to call it
D. Minister "Magadhi" rather than "Magahi".
Answer: Option A
Solution: 36.The Greek ambassador sent to
The empire was divided into four provinces, Chandragupta Maurya's Court was
each under a prince or member of the royal A. Kautilya
family (Kumara and Aryaputra). B. Seleucus Nicator
C. Megasthenes
33.Harshavardhana moved his capital from D. Justin
__________ to __________
A. Thanesar, Kannauj Answer: Option C
B. Delhi, Deogiri Solution:
C. Kamboj, Kannauj Seleucus dispatched an ambassador,
D. Valabhi, Delhi Megasthenes, to Chandragupta, and later
Antiochos sent Deimakos to his son Bindusara,
Answer: Option A
at the Maurya court at Pataliputra (modern the Greek kings Antiochus, Ptolemy, Antigonus,
Patna in Bihar state). Magas and Alexander rule.
37.Chandragupta Maurya was born in 40.The Greeks were driven out of India by
A. 340 BC A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. 563 BC B. Chandragupta Vikramaditya
C. 189 BC C. Ashoka
D. 99 BC D. Bindusara
Answer: Option A Answer: Option A

Solution: Solution:
Chandragupta Maurya was born in 340 BC in And it is after Alexander's death in 323 B.C., that
Pataliputra, in modern-day Bihar. His Chandragupta is said to have put an end to the
background is, however, uncertain. Some claim Greek rule in northwest India, returned to
that he was born to a Nanda prince and his Magadha, killed the Nanda king, and proclaimed
maid-servant, Mura, from the Shudra caste, the Maurya dynasty in 322 BC.
while others state that he belonged to the Moriya
tribe of Peacock-tamers. 41.In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about
the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the
38.Bindusara sent Ashoka to quell the rebellion renunciation of war?
in A. Maski Edict
A. Swarnagiri B. Rock Edict XIII
B. Taxila C. Rock Edict XI
C. Ujjain D. Rock Edict X
D. Tosali
Answer: Option B
Solution: The rock edict XIII gives a clue that Kalinga was
The Mahavamsa suggests that Bindusara a country previously unconquered, thus
appointed his son Ashoka as the viceroy of Ashoka's declaration of war was that of
Ujjayini. Ashokavadana states that Bindusara unprovoked aggression. The Kalinga war
sent Ashoka to lay siege to Takshashila. The witnessed terrible manslaughter and
Emperor refused to provide any weapons or destruction.
chariots for Ashoka's expedition.
42.Seleucus Nicator was defeated by
39.Which one of the following is the principle A. Ashoka
source of information of Ashoka's campaign B. Chandragupta Maurya
against Kalinga? C. Bindu Sara
A. Pillar Edict-VII D. Brihadratha
B. Mahavamsa
C. Divyavadana Answer: Option B
D. Rock Edict-XIII Solution:
The Seleucid–Mauryan War was fought
Answer: Option D between 305 and 303 BCE. It started when
Solution: Seleucus I Nicator, of the Seleucid Empire,
The rock edict XIII gives a clue that Kalinga was sought to retake the Indian satrapies of the
a country previously unconquered, thus Macedonian Empire which had been occupied
Ashoka's declaration of war was that of by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, of the
unprovoked aggression. The Kalinga war Maurya Empire.
witnessed terrible manslaughter and
destruction. Asoka’s victory in the Kalinga war 43.Which among the following is the oldest
followed by remorse. Victory of morality in India dynasty?
and among the Greeks (Yonas), as far as where A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Kushan Answer: Option A
D. Kanva Solution:
The Maurya Empire was centralized by
Answer: Option A conquering the Indo-Gangetic Plain in the
Solution: eastern extent of the empire and had its capital
Mauryan Dynasty was the first dynasty in 3rd - city at Pataliputra (modern Patna).
4th Centuries BCE, that unified the subcontinent
and contributed in spreading religion 47.Which of the following could be the most
(Buddhism). accurate description of the Mauryan monarchy
under Ashoka?
44.Ashoka spread Buddhism all over India and A. Enlightened despotism
Ceylon by B. Centralised autocracy
A. Teaching the Triratnas C. Oriental despotism
B. Sending the Dharma Mahamantras D. Guided democracy
C. Wagins wars
D. Becoming a Buddhist Monk Answer: Option A
Solution:
Answer: Option B The most accurate description of The Mauryan
Solution: monarchy under Ashoka was Enlightened
Ashoka became a upasaka of Buddha. He despotism.
established an intimate relation with the
Buddhist Sangha and is said to have become a 48.Mohammed-bin-Qasim conquered Sindh in
monk. He undertook Dharma yatra instructing the year
Dharma to the people. He took up pilgrimages A. 712 A.D.
to the birth place of the Sakyamuni. To spread B. 812 A.D.
the message of Dharma to the vast extent of his C. 912 A.D.
empire. He appointed officers in charge of D. 1012 A.D.
religious propagation. They were called Dharma
Mahamatras, to spread his ideas of Dharma and Answer: Option A
spread Buddhism all over India and Ceylon. Solution:
During the Arab invasion of Sindh (712 AD),
45.Mauryan Dynasty was founded by Muhammad bin Qasim first attacked Debal, a
A. Ashoka word derived from Deval meaning temple. It was
B. Chandragupta Maurya situated on the sea-coast not far from modern
C. Pushyamitra Karachi. It was garrisoned by 4000 Kshatriya
D. Ajatasatru soldiers and served by 3000 Brahmans. All
males of the age of seventeen and upwards
Answer: Option B were put to the sword and their women and
Solution: children were enslaved. “700 beautiful females,
The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BCE by who were under the protection of Budh (that is,
Chandragupta Maurya, who had overthrown the had taken shelter in the temple), were all
Nanda Dynasty and rapidly expanded his power captured with their valuable ornaments, and
westward across central and western India in clothes adorned with jewels.” Muhammad
order to take advantage of the disruptions of despatched one-fifth of the legal spoil to Hajjaj
local powers in the wake of the withdrawal by which included seventy-five damsels, the rest
Alexander the Great 's armies. four-fifths were distributed among the soldiers.
46.The capital of the Mauryan kingdom was 49.The best specimens of Mauryan art are
located at represented by their
A. Pataliputra A. Stupas
B. Vaishali B. Pillars
C. Lumbini C. Chaityas
D. Gaya D. Caves
Answer: Option B A. Kara
Solution: B. Bhaga
It represented an important transition in Indian C. Pranaya
art from use of wood to stone. It was a royal art D. Hiranya
patronized by Mauryan kings especially Ashoka.
Pillars are the most prominent examples. Answer: Option C
Solution:
50.Chandragupta Maurya was__________ Pranaya literally meaning a gift of affection,
A. A benevolent despot pranaya was a levy imposed by the state during
B. Autocrat emergency periods. Though first mentioned by
C. Democrat Panini, it was elaborated upon for the first time
D. A pious ruler in Arthashastra. Pranaya amounted to one¬third
or one-fourth of the produce according to the
Answer: Option A nature of the soil.
Solution:
The Maurya king was an absolute ruler. He was 54.Which Mauryan king holds the title of
at the apex of administration. His ideal of Amitraghata?
kingship was benevolent despotism. The main A. Bimbisar
principle of administration was welfare of the B. Chandragupta Maurya
people. C. Bindusara
D. Ashoka
51.Who took the throne after Chandra Gupta
Maurya? Answer: Option C
A. Bimbisara Solution:
B. Ashoka Bindusara is also known as Amitraghata
C. Bindusara (amitra-enemy, ghata-slayer) in Sanskrit
D. Vishnugupta Literature. Strabo has named him Amitrochates
or Allitrochades which are greek version of the
Answer: Option C name Amitraghata.
Solution:
In 298 BCE, Chandragupta voluntarily abdicated 55.Chandragupta Maurya with the help of
the throne in favour of his son Bindusara, who Chanakya decided to overthrow the Nandas
became the new Mauryan emperor. What we because
know after this point seems closer to legend A. Chanakya had been humiliated by the
than an actual historical account. It is said that Nandas
Chandragupta turned into an ascetic and B. the Nandas were low-born
follower of Jainism. C. the Nandas had accumulated a great deal of
wealth by extortion and oppression of the people
52.In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place D. Chanakya wanted to restore the ideal of
in the year Kshatriya rule
A. 260 BC
B. 261 BC Answer: Option C
C. 126 BC Solution:
D. 232 BC Chandragupta Maurya with the help of
Chanakya decided to overthrow the Nandas
Answer: Option B because the Nandas accumulated a great deal
Solution: of wealth by extortion and oppression of the
Ashoka lead a huge army against Kalinga. This people.
took place in 261 B.C., the freedom loving
people of Kalinga offered a stiff resistance to the 56.Who were the immediate successors of the
Mauryan army. Mauryas in Magadha?
A. Pandyas
53.Which one of the following item was collected B. Sungas
only in cash under the Mauryas? C. Kushanas
D. Satvahanas
Answer: Option A
Solution: After the death of Alexander in June 323 BC,
The Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian Seleucus initially supported Perdiccas, the
dynasty from Magadha that controlled areas of regent of Alexander's empire, and was
the central and eastern Indian subcontinent from appointed Commander of the Companions and
around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was chiliarch at the Partition of Babylon in 323 BC.
established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after the Seleucus ruled not only Babylonia, but the entire
fall of the Maurya Empire. enormous eastern part of Alexander's empire.
57.Megasthanes, the ambassador of Selucus at 60.Which among the following Kavya of

the Mauryan court in Pataliputra, wrote an Sanskrit, deal with court intrigues & access to
account of the period in his book power of Chandragupta Maurya?
A. Travels of Megasthanes A. Mrichhakatika
B. Indika B. Ritusamhara
C. Indicoplecusts C. Kumarasambhava
D. Both (b) and (c) D. Mudrarakshahsa
Answer: Option B Answer: Option D

Solution: Solution:
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, Mudrarakshasa deals with court intrigues &
diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer access to power of Chandragupta Maurya. The
in the Hellenistic period. He described India in Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit-language play by
his book Indika, which is now lost, but has been Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the
partially reconstructed from the writings of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India.
later authors.
61.Upto where did Chandragupta Maurya's
58.In which one of the following do we come empire extend in the north west?
across a detailed account of the municipal A. Ravi river
administration of Mauryas? B. Indus river
A. The Arthashastra of Kautilya C. Satluj river
B. The account of Megasthenes D. Hindukush range
C. The Mudrarakshasa
D. Mauryan inscription Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option B According to the Buddhist text Mahavamsa tika,
Solution: Chandragupta and his guru Chanakya began
Megasthenes describes the administration of recruiting an army after he completed his
the armed forces as comprising of six studies at Taxila (now in Pakistan). This was a
committees with five members on each. The first period of wars, given that Alexander the Great
committee was concerned with naval warfare, had invaded the northwest subcontinent from
second equivalent to the modern commissariat Caucasus Indicus (also called Paropamisadae
supervising the transport of war materials, third in ancient texts, now called the Hindu Kush
supervising the infantry, the fourth supervising mountain range).
cavalry, the fifth was concerned with chariots
and the sixth supervised the elephant corps. 62.Alexander and Porus fought a battle at
A. Hydaspes
59.After Alexander's death the Eastern part of B. Rajasthan
his empire came under C. Panipat
A. Seleucus Nicator D. Train
B. Menander
C. Rudradaman Answer: Option A
D. Kanishka Solution:
The Battle of the Hydaspes was fought in 326 A. Rajuka, pradeshika, yukta
BC between Alexander the Great and King B. Yukta, rajuka, pradeshika
Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of C. Pradeshika, yukta, rajuka
the river Jhelum (known to the Greeks as D. Pradeshika, rajuka, yukta
Hydaspes) in the Punjab region of the Indian
subcontinent (modern-day Punjab, Pakistan). Answer: Option D
Solution:
63.Who among the following were The correct descending order of the Mauryan
contemporaries of Kanishka? officers, at the district level, was Pradeshika,
A. Kamban, Banabhatta, Ashvagosha rajuka, yukta.
B. Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Vasumitra
C. Asvagosha, Kalidasa, Banabhatta 67.Which Indian ruler fought the Kalinga War?
D. Kalidas, Kamba, Vasumitra A. Samudragupta
B. Chandragupta
Answer: Option B C. Shivaji
Solution: D. Ashoka
Nagarjuna- the Mahayana Philosopher.
Ashvagosha- the poet, Musician and Buddhist Answer: Option D
Monk. Vasumitra- the Buddhist Monk who Solution:
presided the fourth Buddhist council. All of these The Kalinga War (ended c. 262 BCE) was fought
were contemporary to Kushana Ruler Kanishka. in what is now India between the Maurya Empire
under Ashoka and the state of Kalinga, an
64.With whom is 'Junagarh Rock Inscription' independent feudal kingdom located on the east
associated? coast, in the present-day state of Odisha and
A. Rudradaman north of Andhra Pradesh.
B. Bimbisara
C. Chandragupta-II 68.Who among the following was ruler from The
D. Gautamiputra Satakarni Kushan dynasty?
A. Vikarmaditya
Answer: Option A B. Danti Durga
Solution: C. Khadphises I
The Junagadh rock inscription of Rudradaman, D. Pushyamitra
also known as the Girnar Rock inscription of
Rudradaman, is a Sanskrit prose inscribed on a Answer: Option C
rock by the Western Satraps ruler Rudradaman Solution:
I. It is located near Girnar hill near Junagadh, Vima Kadphises was a Kushan emperor from
Gujarat, India. The inscription is dated to shortly approximately 90–100 CE. According to the
after 150 CE. Rabatak inscription, he was the son of Vima
Takto and the father of Kanishka.
65.Who amidst the following was a wife of
emperor Ashoka who influenced him? 69.The ruler of Kharvela was the greatest ruler
A. Chandalika of which Chedi Dynasty?
B. Charulata A. Cholamandalam
C. Gautami B. Kalinga
D. Karuwaki C. Kannoj
D. Purushpura
Answer: Option D
Karuvaki was the second queen of the third Solution:
Mauryan emperor, Ashoka. She was also the Kharavela was a king of Kalinga in present-day
mother of Ashoka's son, Prince Tivala. Odisha, India. He ruled somewhere around first
or second century BCE. His name is also
66.The correct descending order of the Mauryan transliterated as Khārabēḷa.
officers, at the district level, was
70.Puruspura is the other name for Pushkalavati (now known by the name of
A. Patna Charsadda) was the previous capital of NWFP
B. Pataliputra and the Kushan King Kanishka changed the
C. Peshawar capital from it to Purushapura (now know as
D. Punjab Peshawar) in the 2nd century. The name
Peshawar has been derived from the Sanskrit
Answer: Option C word meaning “City of Men”.
Solution:
GUPTA AND POST GUPTA PERIOD
1.Which was the oldest University? A. Vikramaditya

A. Gandhara B. Kumaragupta
B. Kanauj C. Harshvardhana
C. Nalanda D. Kanishka
D. Vaishali
Answer: Option C
Solution: Banabhatta was the court poet of king
Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist Harshavardhana. His biography Harshacharita
monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha ("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet
in India. The site is located about 95 kilometres Banabhatta, describes his association with
southeast of Patna near the city of Bihar Sharif, Thanesar, besides mentioning the defence wall,
and was a centre of learning from the fifth a moat and the palace with a two-storied
century CE to c. 1200 CE. It is a UNESCO World Dhavalagriha (white mansion).
Heritage Site.
4.Poet Kalidasa lived in the court of
2.Who was the court poet of Harsha-vardhana? A. Chandragupta Maurya
A. Bhani B. Samudragupta
B. Ravi Kirti C. Chandragupta Vikrmaditya
C. Banabhatta D. Harsha
D. Vishnu Sharma
Answer: Option C
Solution: Chandragupta II (also known as Chandragupta
Banabhatta was the court poet of king Vikramaditya) was one of the most powerful
Harshavardhana. His biography Harshacharita emperors of the Gupta Empire in India. His rule
("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet spanned c. 380 – c. 415 CE during which the
Banabhatta, describes his association with Gupta Empire reached its peak. Kālidāsa was a
Thanesar, besides mentioning the defence wall, Classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as the
a moat and the palace with a two-storied greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit
Dhavalagriha (white mansion). language of India. His plays and poetry are
primarily based on the Vedas, the Mahabharata
3.Banabhatta was the court poet of which and the Puranas.
emperor?
5.Who was called India's Napoleon because of B. Maratha Empire
his victories? C. Gupta Empire
A. Skandagupta D. Maurya Empire
B. Chandragupta
C. Brahmagupta Answer: Option C
D. Samudragupta Solution:
Gupta Dynasty reign in Indian History is called
Answer: Option D the Golden Age of India. Gupta reign is Golden
Solution: age because of their various advancement in
Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta the field of medical science, astronomy ,
dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. architecture and civil engineering. The
Historian A V Smith called him so because of his prosperity of the Gupta Empire produced a
great military conquests known from the 'Prayag golden age of cultural and scientific
Prashasti' written by his courtier and poet advancements.
Harisena, who also describes him as the hero of
a hundred battles. 9.A great astronomer and mathematician during
the Gupta period was
6.Which of the following statements about the A. Bhanugupta
Guptas is NOT true? B. Vagabhatta
A. They ruled mainly over parts of north and C. Aryabhatta
central India D. Varahamihira
B. Kingship was hereditary and the throne
always went to the eldest son Answer: Option C
C. The judicial system was far more developed Solution:
than in earlier times Aryabhata, a noted mathematician-astronomer
D. Land taxes increased and taxes on trade and of the Gupta period proposed that the earth is
commerce decreased round and rotates about its own axis. His famous
works are Aryabhatiya and the Arya-siddhanta.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 10.Harshacharita the biography of Harsha, was
Although, the Succession of throne was given to written by
the eldest son of the king but sometimes nobles A. Banabhatta
and councellors elected the king. B. Sudraka
C. Sri Harsha
7.Whose achievements are recorded in the D. Gunadhva
Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A. Chandra Gupta Maurya Answer: Option A
B. Samudra Gupta Solution:
C. Vikrarnaditya The Harshacharita is the biography of Indian
D. Skand Gupta emperor Harsha by Banabhatta, also known as
Bana, who was a Sanskrit writer of seventh-
Answer: Option B century CE India. He was the Asthana Kavi,
Solution: meaning Court Poet, of Harsha.
The Allahabad pillar inscription of
Samudragupta is one of the important 11.What was Chandragupta-II also known as?
epigraphic sources for the study of the political A. Samudra Gupta
history of the Imperial Guptas. Written in B. Skanda Gupta
excellent Sanskrit it is in the form of a panegyric. C. Vikramaditya
It therefore popularly called as Allahabad D. Rama Gupta
prasasti in the academic circles.
Answer: Option C
8.Whose reign in Indian History was called the Solution:
Golden Age of India? Chandragupta II (also known as Chandragupta
A. Mughal Empire Vikramaditya) was one of the most powerful
emperors of the Gupta Empire in India. His rule A. Skandagupta
spanned c. 380 – c. 415 CE during which the B. Samudragupta
Gupta Empire reached its peak. C. Chandragupta-II
D. Kumaragupta
12.The coins of which of the following reveal
their love for music? Answer: Option C
A. Mauryas Solution:
B. Nandas Chandragupta II (also known as Chandragupta
C. Guptas Vikramaditya) was one of the most powerful
D. Cholas emperors of the Gupta Empire in India. His rule
spanned c. 380 – c. 415 CE during which the
Answer: Option C Gupta Empire reached its peak. Art,
Solution: architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the
The Guptas minted gold coins in abundance. cultural development of ancient India achieved
These coins were depicted with the images of new heights. The period of prominence of the
rulers in various pose. Some coins depicted Gupta dynasty is often referred to as the
Samudragupta playing veena. Gupta coins, "Golden Age" of India.
mainly the silver ones, carried the images of
Garuda, a mythical bird of Hindu tradition. These 16.Which one of the following coins was issued
coins are found in large numbers in western in silver during the Gupta period?
India. In some cases, the Garuda is replaced by A. Kakini
a peacock. B. Nishka
C. Rupyaka
13.Gupta Dynasty was famous for D. Dinar
A. Art and architecture
B. Imperialism Answer: Option C
C. Revenue and land reform Solution:
D. None of these The Gupta issued silver coins known as
'Rupyaka' derived from Sanskrit word 'Rupak'
Answer: Option A which means silver. Rupayka coins was issued
Solution: in silver during the Gupta period.
The Guptas were the first architects of purpose-
built Hindu (but sometimes also Buddhist) 17.The university which became famous in the
temples which evolved from the earlier tradition post-Gupta Era was
of rock-cut shrines. Gupta architecture is very A. Kanchi
diverse in style, design and features. B. Taxila
C. Nalanda
14.Harsha was defeated by D. Vallabhi
A. Sasanka
B. King of Valabhi Answer: Option C
C. Bhaskarvarman Solution:
D. Pulkesin II The post-Gupta period saw a long succession of
kings who continued building at Nalanda "using
Answer: Option D all the skill of the sculptor". At some point, a
Solution: "king of central India" built a high wall along with
Pulakeshin II defeated Harsha on the banks of a gate around the now numerous edifices in the
Narmada in the winter of 618-619 CE. complex. Another monarch (possibly of the
Pulakeshin entered into a treaty with Harsha, Maukhari dynasty) named Purnavarman who is
with the Narmada River designated as the described as "the last of the race of Ashoka-
border between the Chalukya Empire and that raja", erected an 80 ft (24 m) high copper image
of Harshavardhana. of Buddha to cover which he also constructed a
pavilion of six stages.
15.The Gupta king who assumed the title of
'Vikramaditya' was 18.
The title 'Indian Napolean' has been attached to Answer: Option A
A. Chandra Gupta Maurya Solution:
B. Samudragupta The Gupta monarchs were famous for their gold
C. Chandragupta-I coins. They also issued silver coins. However,
D. Harshavardhana coins made of copper, bronze or any other alloy
metals are scarce. The abundance of gold coins
Answer: Option B from the Gupta era has led some scholars to
Solution: regard this phenomenon as the ‘rain of gold’.
Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta The Gupta gold coin is known as dinaras. The
dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. gold coins of the Gupta rulers are the
Historian A V Smith called him so because of his extraordinary examples of artistic excellence.
great military conquests known from the 'Prayag
Prashati' written by his courtier and poet 22.Who among the following, propounded the
Harisena, who also describes him as the hero of theory of zero?
a hundred battles. A. Charak
B. Chanakya
19.Chinese pilgrim who visited India during C. Aryabhatta
Harsha Vardhan's period was D. Varahamihira
A. Fa-hien
B. I-tsang Answer: Option C
C. Nishka Solution:
D. Hiuen Tsang Aryabhatta is considered to be one of the
mathematicians who changed the course of
Answer: Option D mathematics and astronomy to a great extent.
Solution: He is known to have considerable influence on
The period of Harsha is well documented in Arabic science world too, where he is referred to
Harshacharitra written by Banabhatta. The as Arjehir. His notable contributions to the world
writings of Chinese scholar Hiuen-Tsang who of science and mathematics includes the theory
visited Harsha's court also provide the great that the earth rotates on its axis, explanations of
detail about Harsha and India of Harsha's time. the solar and lunar eclipses, solving of quadratic
equations, place value system with zero, and
20.Where was the introductory capital of approximation of pie (π).
Harsha?
A. Paryag 23.When did the first Huna invasion take place?
B. Kannoj A. 358 AD
C. Thaneshwar B. 458 AD
D. Mathura C. 558 AD
D. 658 AD
Answer: Option C
Prabhakar Vardhana was the first king of the Solution:
Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar. The Huns were the nomadic tribes of Mangolia.
After Prabhakar Vardhana's death in 605, his They first invaded India (Gupta empire under
eldest son, Rajya Vardhana, ascended the Skandgupta] in 458 A.D.
throne. According to major evidences, Harsha,
like the Guptas, was of the Vaishya Varna. 24.The last Buddhist king who was a great
Sanskrit scholar and a writer was
21.In the Gupta period, the largest number of A. Kanishka
coins were issued in B. Ashoka
A. Gold C. Bimbisara
B. Silver D. Harshavardhana
C. Copper
D. Iron Answer: Option D
Solution:
Harsha (c. 590–647 CE), also known as
Harshavardhana, was an Indian emperor who 28.The Gupta Saka was founded by
ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. He was a A. Chandra Gupta, the First
member of the Vardhana dynasty; and was the B. Chandra Gupta, the Second
son of Prabhakarvardhana who defeated the C. Samudra Gupta
Alchon Huna invaders, and the younger brother D. Kumara Gupta
of Rajyavardhana, a king of Thanesar, present-
day Haryana. The last Buddhist king who was a Answer: Option A
great Sanskrit scholar and a writer was Solution:
Harshavardhana. The first Gupta ruler of consequence was
Chandragupta I, son of Ghatotkacha. By
25.After the death of Harsha, a tripartite struggle marrying a Lichchhavi Princess Kumaradevi he
ensued between the three contemporary sought to gain in prestige, though Vaishali does
powers for the supremacy of Kannauj. Which of not appear to have been a part of his kingdom.
the following was not a party in the struggle? His rule remained confined to Magadha and
A. Gurjar Partiharas parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh (Saketa and
B. Rastrakutas Prayaga). He took the title of Maharajadhiraja,
C. Palas and his accession in about A.D. 319-20 marked
D. Paramaras the beginning of Gupta era. The difference
between Gupta Era and Saka Era is 241 years.
Answer: Option D
Solution: 29.Which of the following Gupta kings stopped
The Tripartite Struggle for control of northern the Huns from invading India?
India took place in the ninth century. The A. Kumaragupta
struggle was between the Pratihara Empire, the B. Samudragupta
Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire. C. Skandgupta
D. Chandragupta
26.Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A. Sri Gupta Answer: Option C
B. Chandragupta - I Solution:
C. Ghatotkacha The Gupta Empire in India reigned in the
D. Kumaragupta - I Ganges basin during the 5th century, and the
Kushan dynasty occupied the area along the
Answer: Option A Indus. After defeating the Kushanas, the Hunas
Solution: entered the subcontinent from the Kabul valley.
Sri Gupta was the first ruler of gupta dynasty, He They entered Punjab and the Gupta Empire
reigned from 240 - 280 A.D. The Poona Copper failed to protect the northeast frontier of the
inscription describes him as the "Adhiraja of empire and this made easier for the Huns to
Gupta dynasty". enter an unguarded entrance in the Gangetic
valley, just into the heart of the Gupta Empire.
27.What was the extent of Harsha's empire? This was in 458 AD. The Hephthalites, known as
A. The entire Indian subcontinent the Hunas in India kept on invading India until
B. The whole of India the Gupta ruler Skandagupta repulsed them.
C. The entire Deccan region The Hunas, under the leadership of Toramana,
D. A part of northern India suffered a crushing defeat by the Gupta
emperor Skandagupta.
Answer: Option A
Solution: 30.Harsha was the last great royal patron of
At the height of Harsha's power, his Empire A. Jainism
covered much of North and Northwestern India, B. Buddhism
extended East till Kamarupa, and South until C. Shaivism
Narmada River; and eventually made Kannauj D. Bhagavatism
(in present Uttar Pradesh state) his capital, and
ruled till 647 CE. Answer: Option B
Solution: He started his journey from China in 399 and
Harsha is called the last great Hindu emperor of reached India in 405. From his accounts, the
India. A Shaiva in his early years, he gradually Gupta Empire was a prosperous period.
became a great patron of Buddhism.
34.Nalanda University was a great centre of
31.India's trade with the Roman Empire came to learning, especially in
an end with the invasion of Rome by the A. Buddhism
A. Arabs B. Jainism
B. Hungarians C. Vaishnavism
C. Huns D. Tantra
D. Turks
Answer: Option A
Solution: Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist
The nomadic savages or tribes who lived in the monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha
neighbourhood of China were the Hephthalites (modern-day Bihar) in India. The site is located
(the Sanskrit name of which is Hunas). Studies about 95 kilometres (59 mi) southeast of Patna
show that the Hunas extended their kingdom near the city of Bihar Sharif, and was a centre of
from the border of Persia to Khotan in Central learning from the fifth century CE to c. 1200 CE.
Asia. There were two branches of Hunas that It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
advanced towards the west. One branch of the
Hunas moved towards the Roman Empire and 35.The official court language of the Guptas was
the other towards India. This branch of the A. Pali
Hunas, which came to India, was referred to as B. Prakrit
the White Hunas. The invasion of India by the C. Hindi
Hunas began about a hundred years after the D. Sanskrit
Kushanas’ invasion. India's trade with the
Roman Empire came to an end with the invasion Answer: Option D
of Rome by the Hunas. Solution:
Sanskrit was the official language of Gupta
32.Emperor Harsha's southward march was period. Sanskrit language and literature were
stopped on the Narmada river by reached its peak during the Gupta era.
A. Pulakesin-I
B. Pulakesin-Il 36.Varahamihira is
C. Vikramaditya-I A. An astronaut
D. Vikramaditya-II B. A space shuttle
C. A power station
Answer: Option B D. An ancient astronomer
Solution:
Pulakesin II stopped Harsha's southward march Answer: Option D
on Narmada river. Solution:
Varahamihira was one of the only renowned
33.During which Gupta King's reign did the Indian Astronomer, Mathematician and
Chinese traveller Fahien visit India? Astrologer whose name became a household
A. Chandra Gupta-I word throughout India and it is said his near
B. Samudra Gupta contemporaries Aryabhata and Brahmagupta
C. Chandra Gupta-II even did not match with the popularity of
D. Kumara Gupta Varahamihira. Varahamihira was born in 499
A.D. into a family of Brahmins settled at
Answer: Option C Kapittha, a village near Ujjain. His father,
Solution: Adityadasa was a worshipper of the Sun god
Faxian (or Fa Hsien etc.), a Chinese Buddhist, and it was he who taught Varahamihira
was one of the pilgrims who visited India during astrology.
the reign of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta II.
37.Who was called Lichchavi Dauhitra? Solution:
A. Chandragupta-I Chandragupta-I married the daughter of
B. Skandagupta Licchhavis, a royal influential family .His son and
C. Kumaragupta successor Samudragupta calls himself
D. Samudragupta Lichchavi- dauhitra the son of the daughter of
the Lichchavis.
Answer: Option D
SOUTH INDIAN DYNASTY

1.Hindu Mahasabha was founded in Solution:
__________ Rajaraja I created a powerful standing army and
A. Thaneswar, Kannauj a considerable navy. Chola king Raja raja-I
B. Delhi, Deogiri maintained very large Navy.
C. Kamboj, Kannauj
D. Valiabhi, Delhi 4.Mention the centre of the Roman trade during
the Sangam Age
Answer: Option A A. Madurai
Solution: B. Arikamedu
Hindu Mahasabha was founded in Thaneswar, C. Poompuhar
Kannauj. Harsha moved his capital from D. Musiri
thaneswar to kannauj and ruled with his sister
Rajyashree. Answer: Option D
Solution:
2.Coins made of metal first appeared in Musiri is a Historical city situated on the banks
A. Harappan Civilisation of the river Cauvery in the district of Trichy,
B. Later Vedic Age Tamil Nadu. The city was ruled by The Chola
C. Age of the Buddha king Musukundan and named after him as
D. Age of the Mauryas “Musukundapuri” in late 10th Century and was
derived later as Musiri. There was a lot of export
Answer: Option C activity (Spices, Pearls, Medicinal Plants) From
Solution: Tamil to Greece and Rome Musiri, Thondi,
Coins made of metal first appeared in the age of Puhar, Kumari, Konkai were the important Sea-
Gautama Buddha. The earliest were made ports.
largely of silver though a few copper coins also
appear. Coins made of burnt clay belong to the 5.St. Thomas is said to have come to India to
Kushan period i.e., the first three Christian propagate Christianity during the reign of the
centuries. A. Cheras
B. Parthians
3.The first Indian ruler, who established the C. Pandyas
supremacy of Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea D. Cholas
was
A. Rajaraja I Answer: Option B
B. Rajendra I Solution:
C. Rajadhiraja I The most famous Shaka ruler in India was
D. Kulottunga I Rudradaman I (AD 130–50). The Parthians
Shaka domination in north-western India was
Answer: Option A followed by Parithans in whose reign St Thomas
is said to have come to India to propagate D. Devadana
Christianity. St. Thomas came to India in the
reign of Parthians. Answer: Option A
Solution:
6.What was the capital of the early Chalukyas? Vellanvagai - land of non-Brahmana peasant
A. Badami proprietors.
B. Kalyani
C. Kanchi 10.What is the present name of Dwara
D. Vengi Samudra, the ancient capital of the Hoysalas?
A. Mathura
Answer: Option A B. Halebid
Solution: C. Raourkela
During this period, they ruled as three related, D. Belur
but individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty,
known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Answer: Option B
their capital Vatapi (modern Badami) from the Solution:
middle of the 6th century. The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located
at Belur but was later moved to Halebid. The
7.Sangam Age is associated with the history of Hoysala rulers were originally from Malenadu,
A. Benaras an elevated region in the Western Ghats.
B. Allahabad
C. Tamil Nadu 11.Which one of the following Inscriptions
D. Khajuraho related to the Chalukya king, Pulakesin-II?
A. Maski
Answer: Option C B. Hathigumpha
Solution: C. Aihole
Sangam Period - 300 BC - 200 AD. The Sangam D. Nasik
Age constitutes an important chapter in the
history of South India. According to Tamil Answer: Option C
legends, there existed three Sangams Solution:
(Academy of Tamil poets) in ancient Tamil Nadu Aihole in Karnataka state, India, is known as
popularly called Muchchangam. These Cradle of Indian architecture. It was the first
Sangams flourished under the royal patronage capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous
of the Pandyas. temples dating back to the 6th century CE. The
Aihole inscription were written by the court poet
8.According to the categories of land mentioned and minister Ravi Kirti of Chalukyan king
in the Chola inscriptions __________ was Pulakesin-II.
known as the land gifted to temples?
A. Vellanvagai 12.From which modern State did the Alwar
B. Brahmadeya saints orignate?
C. Shalabhoga A. Tamil Nadu
D. Devadana B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
Answer: Option D D. Maharashtra
Solution:
Devadana was the land gifted to temples. Answer: Option A
Solution:
9.According to the categories of land mentioned First view is that it originated in Tamil Nadu
in the Chola inscriptions __________ was during the seventh century and then spread
known as the land of non-Brahmana peasant through Karnataka, Maharashtra and spread in
proprietors? almost all parts of Northern / Eastern India by
A. Vellanvagai 15th century. In Tamil Nadu, the movement was
B. Brahmadeya started by Vaishnava saints {Alvars} and Shaiva
C. Shalabhoga saints {Nayanars}
Solution:
13.According to the categories of land The right match is as follows- Ellora -
mentioned in the Chola inscriptions __________ Rashtrakutas
was known as the land donated to Jain Mahabalipuram - Pallavas
institutions? Meenakshi - Pandyas & Nayaks
A. Vellanvagai Khajuraho - Chandelas
B. Brahmadeya
C. Shalabhoga 17.Who was the first ruler of Pala dynasty?
D. Pallichchhandarn A. Gopala
B. Vivyanathan
Answer: Option D C. Dharmapala
Solution: D. Bhaskaran
Pallichchhandam - land donated to Jaina
institutions.
Answer: Option A
14.Which of the following Sangam Text is the Solution:
collection of 100 songs of Vilambi Naganaar and Pala dynasty, ruling dynasty in Bihar and
deals conditions / emotions of 4 types of people Bengal, India, from the 8th to the 12th century.
who cannot sleep in the night and they are thief, Its founder, Gopala, was a local chieftain who
lovelorn, after money, and worrying about losing rose to power in the mid-8th century during a
money? period of anarchy.
A. Nanmanikkatiga
B. Acharakkovai 18.Of the four main Chalukya dynasties of early
C. Thirikatukam medieval India Pulakesin II, who defeated
D. Kalavazhi Narpathu Harsha, belonged to Chalukya dynasty of
A. Anhilwad (Gujarat)
Answer: Option A B. Badami or Vatapi
Solution: C. Vengi
Nanmanikkatiga is the collection of 100 songs of D. Kalyani
Vilambi Naganaar and deals conditions /
emotions of 4 types of people who cannot sleep Answer: Option B
in the night and they are thief, lovelorn, after Solution:
money, and worrying about losing money. The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal
dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and
15.The Chola kings were ruling over central India between the 6th and the 12th
A. Tamil Nadu centuries. During this period, they ruled as three
B. Andhra related yet individual dynasties. The earliest
C. Kerala dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas",
D. Bengal ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the
middle of the 6th century. The Badami
Answer: Option A Chalukyas began to assert their independence
Solution: at the decline of the Kadamba kingdom of
The Chola dynasty (850 - 1279 A.D) was one of Banavasi and rapidly rose to prominence during
the longest ruling dynasties of south India with the reign of Pulakeshin II.
their capital at Tanjor (Tamil Nadu). It was
founded by Vijayalya. 19.Which Sangam literature was composed by
Jain monks and the theme is the transient nature
16.Which of the following option is matched? of life and youth?
A. Ellora -- Shakas A. Nanmanikkatiga
B. Mahabalipuram -- Rashtrakuta B. Naaladiyar
C. Meenakshi Temple -- Pallavas C. Inna Narpathu
D. Khajuraho -- Chandelas D. Iniyavai Narpathu
Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

Solution: as their capital. It is also known as "the city of
Naaladiyar was composed by Jain monks and Thousand Temples."
the theme is the transient nature of life and
youth. It was work of Nalatiyar. 23.The lowest unit of Chola administration was
the
20.Chalukya temples (Jain temples) at Dilwara A. Kottam
are situated in B. Mandalam
A. Madhya Pradesh C. Kurram
B. Uttar Pradesh D. Valanadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Haryana Answer: Option C
Solution:
Answer: Option C Kurram was the lowest unit of Chola
Solution: administration.
Located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan, Dilwara
temples comprise of five Jain temples that are 24.Who was the Chola king who brought Ganga
known for its religious and architectural from North to South?
significance. Built between 11th and 13th A. Raja Raja Chola
centuries AD, these temples are one of the finest B. Mahendra
examples of temples during the reign of C. Rajendra Chola
Chalukya dynasty. Dilwara Temples are situated D. Pararrtaka
near Mount Abu.
Answer: Option C
21.Which Chola ruler had conquered the Solution:
northern part of Sri Lanka and made it a After defeating the Pala kingdom, King Rajendra
province of his empire? Chola came back south, bringing with him water
A. Rajindra Chola I from the Ganges. He built a new city and called
B. Adhirajindra Chola it ‘Gangaikonda Cholapuram’ – The city of the
C. Parantaka Chola I Chola who brought the Ganges. He built a Shiva
D. Rajaraja Chola I temple in the city, rivaling the one his father built
in Thanjavur. He built a 22 km wide artificial lake
Answer: Option D near the city. He shifted the Chola capital from
Solution: Thanjavur.
Taking advantage of a civil war which had
caused the Sinhalese monarch Mahinda V to 25.Chalukya king Pulakesin-II was defeated by
flee to the south-east province of Anuradhapura A. Mahendra Varman-I
known as Ruhuna, Raja Raja Chola invaded B. Narasimha Varman-I
Anuradhapura sometime between 991 and 993 C. Parameswara Verman-I
AD and conquered the northern part of the D. Jatila Parantaka
country and incorporated it into his kingdom as
a province. Answer: Option B
Solution:
22.Name the capital of the Pallavas? Narasimha ruled between 645 and 670 AD.
A. Kanchi During his rule he was able to establish the
B. Vatapi dominance of the Pallava Empire in the South.
C. Trichurapalli He was an excellent war strategist. He defeated
D. Mahabalipuram Pulakesin II and destroyed the Chalukyan
capital, Vatapi.
Answer: Option A
Solution: 26.Beetapala and Dhiman, the two great artists
The Tamil country was divided between the that India had produced, belonged to the
Pallavas in the north with Kanchipuram as their A. Pala Age
capital, and Pandyas in the south with Madurai B. Gupta Age
C. Maurya Age
D. Pathan Age the new kingdoms which arose in South India
were
Answer: Option A A. Yadavas of Devagiri and Kakatiyas of
Solution: Warangal
Beetapala and Dhiman, the two great artists that B. Hoysalas of Dwarsamudra and Pandyas of
India had produced, belonged to the Pala Age. Madurai
C. Vijayanagar and Bahamani kingdoms
27.Which dynasty succeeded the Chalukyas in D. Both A and B above
the Western India?
A. Cholas Answer: Option D
B. Kakatiyas Solution:
C. Pallavas After the decline of the Chalukya kingdom of
D. Rashtrakutas Kalyani at the close of the 12th and of the Chola
kingdom at the beginning of the 13th century,
Answer: Option D the new kingdoms which arose in South India
Solution: were Yadavas of Devagiri and Kakatiyas of
The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal Warangal and Hoysalas of Dwarsamudra and
dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and Pandyas of Madurai.
central India between the 6th and the 12th
centuries. The earliest dynasty, known as the 30.Which of the following was the capital of the
'Badami Chalukyas', ruled from Vatapi (modern Chola Kings?
Badami) from the middle of the 6th century. The A. Kanchi
Badami Chalukyas began to assert their B. Tanjore
independence at the decline of the Kadamba C. Madurai
kingdom of Banavasi and rapidly rose to D. Trichurapally
prominence during the reign of Pulakesin II.
After the death of Pulakesin II, the Eastern Answer: Option B
Chalukyas became an independent kingdom in Solution:
the eastern Deccan. They ruled from Vengi until Thanjavur became the capital of the Imperial
about the 11th century. In the western Deccan, Chola Dynasty. Vijayalaya was the founder of
the rise of the Rashtrakutas in the middle of the Chola dynasty. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D.
8th century eclipsed the Chalukyas of Badami
before being revived by their descendants, the 31.The chief feature(s) of the Chola architecture
Western Chalukyas, in the late 10th century. was/were
A. replacement of bricks by stone structure
28.Harshvardhana was defeated by B. massive vimanas or towers
A. Prabhakaravardhana C. temples became vast complexes
B. Pulakesin II D. spacious courtyards
C. Narshimvarman
D. Sasanka Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option B Vimana is the structure over the garbhagriha or
Solution: inner sanctum in the Hindu temples of South
Pulakeshin II defeated Harsha on the banks of India and Odisha in East India. In typical temples
Narmada in the winter of 618-619 CE. of Odisha using the Kalinga style of architecture,
Pulakeshin entered into a treaty with Harsha, the Vimana is the tallest structure of the temple,
with the Narmada River designated as the as it is in the shikhara towers of temples in West
border between the Chalukya Empire and that and North India.
of Harshavardhana.
32.During the reign of which Pallava ruler began
29.After the decline of the Chalukya kingdom of the long drawn struggle between the Pallavas
Kalyani at the close of the 12th and of the Chola and the Chalukyas?
kingdom at the beginning of the 13th century, A. Mahendravarman-I
B. Simhavishnu
C. Narasimhavarman-I ocean to the West and South East Asia, making
D. Mahendravarman-II the Chola Empire one of the most powerful
empires of India. Rajendra’s conquests included
Answer: Option A Sri Lanka, Maldives, and he successfully
Solution: invaded the territories of Srivijaya in Malaysia,
Pallavas became a major power during the reign Southern Thailand and Indonesia in South East
of Mahendravarma I (571 – 630 CE) and Asia.
Narasimhavarma I (630 – 668 CE) and
dominated the Telugu and northern parts of the 35.Ravikirti, a Jain, who composed the Aihole
Tamil region for about 600 years until the end of Prashast, was patronized by
the 9th century. Throughout their reign they A. Pulakeshin-I
were in constant conflict with both Chalukyas of B. Harsha
Badami in the north and the Tamil kingdoms of C. Pulakeshin-II
Chola and Pandyas in the south and Pallava D. Kharavela
were finally defeated by the Chola Aditya I in the
9th century CE. Answer: Option C
Solution:
33.What does the Sangam age owe its name The inscription is found at Aihole in Karnataka
to? state, India. The Aihole inscription was written
A. Village assembly by the Ravikirti, court poet of Chalukya King,
B. Jain Influence Pulakeshi II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE.
C. Confluence of rivers The poetic verses (Shilalekh) of Ravikirti, in
D. A literary guild praise of the king, can be read in the Meguti
temple, dated 634 CE.
Answer: Option D
Solution: 36.
The Sangam means an 'association'. Here, it The Chola king, who after successfully raiding
refers to Tamil Sangam, an association of Tamil Bengal took the title of Gangaikonda and also
poets, which flourished in ancient history of founded a new capital (Gangaikonda
South India. These Tamil poets composed the Cholapuram) was
Sangam literature and the period in which it was A. Rajaraja-I
composed is called Sangam Age. B. Rajendra-I
C. Rajadhiraj-I
34.The Cholas were the only known rulers in the D. Rajendra-II
history of India to have undertaken successful
overseas naval expeditions. Who of the Answer: Option B
following Chola rulers successfully invaded Solution:
Laccadives, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Sumatra? Rajendra Chola I or Rajendra I was a Chola
A. Parantaka-I emperor of South India who succeeded his
B. Rajaraja-I father Rajaraja Chola I to the throne in 1014 CE.
C. Rajendra-I He is considered as one of the greatest
D. Both (b) and (c) above emperors of India.
Answer: Option C 37.During the second decade of the 18th

Solution: century numerous independent dynasties were
Rajendra Chola I or Rajendra I was a Chola founded in different parts of India. The dynasty
emperor of South India (Present day Tamilnadu, founded by Chin Qulich Khan (popularly known
Andhra pradesh, Kerala, Part of karnataka and as Nizam-u1-mulk) in the Deccan was known as
Telangana) who succeeded his father Rajaraja A. Qutb Shahi
Chola I to the throne in 1014 CE. He is B. Asafjahi
considered as one of the greatest emperors of C. Adil Shahi
India. During his reign, he extended the D. Muhajamjahi
influence of the Chola empire to the banks of the
river Ganga in North India and across the Indian Answer: Option B
Solution: Manimekalai, by the poet Chithalai Chathanar,
The Asaf Jahi Dynasty was founded by Mir is one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil
Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi, a viceroy of the Deccan Literature according to later Tamil literary
under the Mughal Empire from 1713 to 1721. He tradition. Silappadikaram is one of Five Great
is also known by his titles Chin Qilich Khan Epics according to later Tamil literary tradition.
(awarded by emperor Aurangzeb in 1690–91). Manekalai was written by the Buddhist poet
Chithalai Chathanar in post-Sangam era. The
38.How was Burma (now Myanmar) known to book describes Dharma, as the most perfect
ancient Indians? religion. Silappadikarma is a great Tamil epic
A. Malayamandalam written by a Jain poet prince Llano Adigal.
B. Yavadwipa Llango Adigal was a Buddhist monk and
C. Suvarnabhumi Silappadhikaram and Manimekalai are Buddhist
D. Suvarnadwipa epics.
Answer: Option C 41.Which Chola king founded the city of Puhar?

Solution: A. Rajendra Chola
Suvarnabhumi is a Sanskrit term meaning the B. Ellara
'Golden Land' or 'Land of Gold', coined by the C. Senguttavan
ancient Indians which refers broadly to D. Karikala
Southeast Asian region across Gulf of Bengal
and Eastern Indian Ocean, Lower Burma, Lower Answer: Option D
Thailand, Lower Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra. Solution:
Although it seems to cover vast region in Puhar is a town of Tamil Nadu. It is also known
Southeast Asia, it is generally accepted that the as Kaveripatnam. It was founded by Chola King
name Suvarnabhumi was first used to refer Karikala Puhar served as the capital of the early
more specifically to Lower Burma. Chola kings. Karikala was a Tamil Chola king
who ruled southern India. He is attributed to the
39.Who was the contemporary South Indian conquest of the whole of India up to the
ruler of Harshavardhana? Himalayas and the construction of the flood
A. Krishnadevaraya banks of the river Kaveri. He is recognised as
B. Pulakeshin II the greatest of the Early Cholas.
C. Mayuravarma
D. Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar 42.Where is the Brihadeshwar temple built
during the Chola period located?
Answer: Option B A. Mysore
Solution: B. Mahabalipuram
When Pulakesin II emerged as the undisputed C. Thanjavur
master of the entire South, Emperor D. Kanyakumari
Harshavardhana was seen as the sovereign
monarch of the entire North. Having established Answer: Option C
his supremacy on northern India, Harsha turned Solution:
his attention towards the land beyond the Brihadeshwar temple is located Thanjavur in the
Vindhyas. Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as
Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and
40.In Tamil literature the glorious books Rajarajeswaram. It is one of the largest temples
'Shilppadikaram and Manimekalai' are related to in India. Brihadeshwara is an example of Hindu
A. Jainism architecture from South India from the Chola
B. Buddhism period.
C. Hinduism
D. Christianity 43.The Uttaramerur inscription provides
information of the administration of the
Answer: Option B A. Chalukyas
Solution: B. Satavahanas
C. Pallavas
D. Cholas Solution:
Sangam was the ancient academy, which
Answer: Option D enabled Tamil poets and authors to gather
Solution: periodically to publish their work. The Sangam
The Chola kings followed a highly efficient met periodically in the city of Madurai in South
system of' administration. The most important India under the patronage of the Pandya kings.
feature of the Chola administration was the local The current estimate is that the Sangam period
administration at districts, towns and villages lasted between 400 BCE until 300 CE.
level. Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much
about the Chola administration. 47.Which one of the following Chola Kings
conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first?
44.During the Sangam Age brisk and nourishing A. Aditya - I
foreign trade was conducted from the south B. Rajaraja - I
Indian ports of Muziris, Kaveripattnam or Poom- C. Rajendra Chola
Puhar and Arikamedu to D. Vijayalya
A. West Asia
B. South East Asia Answer: Option B
C. Roman World Solution:
D. Central Europe Rajaraja -I conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first. The
period of Chola rule in the island of Sri Lanka
Answer: Option C began with the invasion in 993 AD, when Raja
Solution: Raja Chola sent a large Chola army which
During, Sangam Age brisk and nourishing conquered the Anuradhapura Kingdom, in the
foreign trade was conducted from the south north, and added it to the Chola Empire.
Indian ports of Muziris, Kaveripattnam or Poom-
Puhar and Arikamedu to Roman World. 48.The most distinguished ruler of the
Chalukyan dynasty was
45.The masterpiece of Chola sculpture is the A. Jayasimha II
famous Nataraja or the Dancing Shiva image at B. Vikrarnaditya VI
A. Thanjavur C. Somesvara II
B. Chidambaram D. Pulakesin II
C. Kalahasti
D. Sri Sailam Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option B Pulakeshin II (610-642 CE) was the most
Solution: famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi
The Cholas also encouraged plastic art; the (present-day Badami in Karnataka, India).
metal and stone images cast during the period During his reign, the Chalukya kingdom
are exquisitely executed and display a expanded to cover most of the Deccan region in
wonderful vigour, diginity and grace. The peninsular India.
masterpiece of Chola sculpture is the famous
Natraja or the Dancing Shiva image at the great 49.Which of the following is one of the greatest
temple of Chidambaram. The Nataraja has been classics of the Sangam literature?
described as the "cutura epitome" of the Chola A. Tikappiyam
period. B. Kural
C. Pattuppattu
46.Who were the patrons of Sangama D. Silapadikaram or Manimekalai
Literature?
A. Nayakas
B. Chandellas Answer: Option D
C. Pandyas Solution:
D. Solankis Manimekalai mentions the collaboration of
architects from Maharashtra, blacksmiths from
Answer: Option C Malwa, carpenters from Greece and Rome and
jewellers from Magadha with their counterparts Answer: Option C
of the Tamil region. The occupation or Solution:
profession was generally hereditary or handed Gandhara art, style of Buddhist visual art that
down from father to the son. According to developed in what is now northwestern Pakistan
Silappadikaram, men of different occupation and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st
lived in different streets. This led to progress in century bce and the 7th century ce. The style, of
various trades and industries and also resulted Greco-Roman origin, seems to have flourished
in making these men skilled in their art. The art largely during the Kushan dynasty and was
of building reached a high level during this contemporaneous with an important but
period. In this context the works of carpenters dissimilar school of Kushan art at Mathura (Uttar
are noteworthy. This can be observed in the use Pradesh, India).
of boats with face of the horse, elephant and lion
mentioned by Silappadikaram. 53.The ancient Chola kingdom existed in the
delta of the river
50.Which of the following is not true about A. Tungabhadra
Ajanta Caves? B. Cauvery
A. They are in Maharashtra C. Krishna
B. They are decorated with Buddhist Art D. Godavari
C. They depict the techniques used in Ancient
India Answer: Option B
D. They do not contain paintings of flora and Solution:
fauna The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling
dynasties in history. The heartland of the Cholas
Answer: Option C was the fertile valley of the Kaveri River.
Solution:
Ajanta Caves does not depict the techniques 54.Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D. by
used in Ancient India. A. Pratiharas
B. Chalukyas
51.Which of the following was not one of the C. Both A and B together
ruling dynasties of South India in the Sangam D. None of the above
Age?
A. Chola Answer: Option C
B. Chera Solution:
C. Pandya The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of
D. Pallava battles) where the Gurjar Hindu alliance
defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE The final
Answer: Option D battle took place somewhere on the borders of
Solution: modern Sindh-Rajasthan. Following their defeat
The Pandyas were one of the three ancient the remnants of the Arab army fled to the other
Tamil dynasties (Chola and Chera being the bank of the River Indus.The main Indian kings
other two) who ruled the Tamil country from pre- who contributed to the victory over the Arabs
historic times until the end of the 15th century. were the north Indian Gurjar Emperor
They ruled initially from Korkai, a seaport on the Nagabhata I of the Pratihara Dynasty and the
southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula, and in south Indian Gurjar Emperor Vikramaditya II of
later times moved to Madurai. the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
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52.The school of Indian art which is also known
as the Greek-Roman-Buddhist art is 55.Which of the following statement (s) is/are
the__________school not correct about the Sangam literature?
A. Mauryan A. The Sangam literature describes many kings
B. Shunga and dynasties of South India
C. Gandhar B. The Sangam literature describes many kings
D. Gupta and dynasties of North India
C. Sangama is compilation of poems by group C. Four
of poets of different times patronised by many D. Two
chiefs and kings
D. Both B & C Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option B The bronze coins of Natraja or Dancing Shiva
Solution: during the Chola period invariably depicted the
The Sangam literature does not describes many deity with six arms.
kings and dynasties of North India.
60.The Hoyasala's capital was
56.The achievements of Samudragupta have A. Warangal
been chronicled in the B. Devagiri
A. Hathigumpha inscription C. Dwarasamudra
B. Sarnath inscription D. Krishnagiri
C. Girnar inscription
D. Allahabad pillar inscription Answer: Option C
Solution:
Answer: Option D “Dwarasamudra” capital of Hoysala dynasty
Solution: who ruled the Karnataka area of south India
The Allahabad Pillar Inscriptions of Samudra between 10 and 14th centuries. Initially its
Gupta provide information regarding the capital was bellur and later it was moved to
achievements of the ruler. Halebidu (Dwarasamudra).
57.The capital of Pallavas was 61.According to the categories of land

A. Areot mentioned in the Chola inscriptions __________
B. Kanehi was known as the land gifted to Brahmanas?
C. Malkhed A. Vellanvagai
D. Banacasi B. Brahmadeya
C. Shalabhoga
Answer: Option B D. Devadana
Solution:
The Pallava dynasty was founded by Pallava Answer: Option B
Simhavishnu during the late 6th century Kanchi Solution:
(Kanchipuram). Tamil Nadu Served as their Brahmadeya - land gifted to Brahmanas in
capital. Kanchipuram is also known as 'the Chola's period.
religious capital of the south'.
62.The Chola ruler who had subdued the
58.A contemporary rival dynasty of the Cholas Ganges and obtained the title 'Gangai Konda
in South India was Cholan' was
A. Chalukyas of Vengi A. Rajaraja Chola
B. Pandyas of Madurai B. Rajendra Chola I
C. Chalukyas of Kalyani C. Rajadhiraja Chola
D. Cheras D. Kulattunga
Answer: Option C Answer: Option B

Solution: Solution:
The decline of the Chalukya kingdom of Kalyani To commemorate his celebrated northern
at the close of the 12th century. campaign to the Ganges, Rajendra assumed
the title of Gangaikonda Chola and had the Siva
59.The bronze coins of Natraja or Dancing Temple Gangakkondacholeswaram built. Soon
Shiva during the Chola period invariably after, he moved the capital from Thanjavur to
depicted the deity with __________ arms Gangaikondacholapuram. Rajendra probably
A. Eight founded the city of Gangaikondacholapuram
B. Six before his 17th year. Most of the Chola kings
who succeeded Rajendra had been crowned in Solution:
Gangakkondacholeswaram. They retained it as Mehrauli Pillar is famous for Excellent quality
their capital, reoriented and trained the efficient steel because its high resistance to corrosion
Chola army. and has been called a "testimony to the high
level of skill achieved by the ancient Indian iron
63.The Sangam Age in the history of South India smiths in the extraction and processing of iron".
represents The corrosion resistance results from an even
A. The period of Aryanisation of South India layer of crystalline iron hydrogen phosphate
B. A period when an assembly of a college of hydrate forming on the high-phosphorus-
Tamil poets was held at Madurai content iron, which serves to protect it from the
C. A literary-cultural phase of the Tamilham effects of the Delhi climate.
during the first three centuries of the Christian
era 66.Which of the following statement is/are
D. Both B and C above correct?
I. Pulakesn I was the first ruler of the Chalukya
Answer: Option D dynasty?
Solution: II. Harshavardhana attacked the Chalukya
That women belonging to the Sangam Age were territory during 608-642 AD?
educated, is clearly obvious from the fact that III. Vikramaditya I died in 608 A.D
the Sangam literature consist of many poems A. All are correct
written by women poets. The most remarkable B. Only I
feature of the Sangam literature is its vivid C. Only II,III
description of the contemporary society and D. Only I, III
culture of Tamilaham or Tamil region and its
harmonious and peaceful interaction with the Answer: Option B
Aryan (northern) culture. Poems representing Solution:
the Sangam Literature were authored on two Pulakesn I was the first ruler of the Chalukya
broader themes of love and war. dynasty. The earliest dynasty, known as the
"Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi (modern
64.The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by Badami) from the middle of the 6th century. After
A. Danti Durga (Danti Varman) the death of Pulakeshin II, the Eastern
B. Amoghavarsh Chalukyas became an independent kingdom in
C. Govinda III the eastern Deccan. They ruled from Vengi until
D. Indra III about the 11th century.
Answer: Option A 67.Pulakesin-II was the greatest ruler of the

Solution: A. Cholas of Tamil Nadu
The Elichpur clan was a feudatory of the Badami B. Chalukyas of Badami
Chalukyas, and during the rule of Dantidurga, it C. Chalukyas Kalyani
overthrew Chalukya Kirtivarman II and went on D. Pallavas of Kanchi
to build an empire with the Gulbarga region in
modern Karnataka as its base. This clan came Answer: Option B
to be known as the Rashtrakutas of Solution:
Manyakheta, rising to power in South India in Pulakeshin II (610-642 CE) was the most
753. famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi
(present-day Badami in Karnataka, India). ... A
65.What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of son of the Chalukya king Kirttivarman I,
Qutub Minar Primarily famous for? Pulakeshin overthrew his uncle Mangalesha to
A. Proverbial height gain control of the throne.
B. Skilful stone cutting
C. Excellent quality steel 68.Which of the following was the early capital
D. Statue of Buddha on top of the Rashtrakutas?
A. Sopara
Answer: Option C B. Ellora
C. Vatapi Since most of the Rashtrakutas monuments are
D. Ajanta found at Ellora, with nothing correspondence at
Malkhed (Manyakher), it has been suggested
Answer: Option B that the early capital was located in the vicinity
Solution: of the Ellora caves in the time of Dantidurga who
was the founder and first ruler of the dynasty.
ANCIENT HISTORYMISCELLANEOUS
1.In India, Ancient Iron Age is attached with
A. Gray pottery Answer: Option A
B. Black and Red Pottery Solution:
C. Ocher Coloured Pottery The Maurya Empire was a geographically-
D. Northern Black Polish Pottery extensive Iron Age historical power based in
Magadha and founded by Chandragupta
Answer: Option A Maurya which dominated ancient India between
Solution: 321 and 187 BCE.
The Painted Grey Ware culture (PGW) is an Iron
Age Indian culture of the western Gangetic plain 4.Which among the following book based on the
and the Ghaggar-Hakra valley on the Indian exploits of Yasovarman of Kanauj?
subcontinent, lasting from roughly 1200 BCE to A. Rajatarangini
600 BCE. B. Gaudavaho
C. Malavikagnimitram
2.Ashoka sent missionaries to D. All of the above
A. China and Kashmir
B. Tibet and Ceylon Answer: Option B
C. Tibet and China Solution:
D. Kashmir and Ceylon Yashovarman was king of Kannauj in the early
part of the eighth century. Vakpati wrote
Answer: Option B Gaudavaho, based on the exploits of
Solution: Yasovarman of Kanauj.
In order to propagate the Dhamma and the
teachings of the Buddha, he sent nine 5.Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty?
missionaries. Each missionary was consisting of A. Suserman
five theories in order that the Upasampada, the B. Vishnusarma
Ordination Ceremony, could be performed. C. Vassudeva
These missionaries may have travelled along D. Vasumitra
trades that spanned from the Far East to the
West. Answer: Option C
Solution:
3.Which among the following is the oldest Vasudeva Kanva was the founder of the Kanva
dynasty? dynasty. Vasudeva Kanva was a Brahmin king.
A. Maurya He was originally an Amatya (minister) of last
B. Gupta Shunga ruler Devabhuti.
C. Kushan
D. Kanva 6.Who was the founder of Vikramshila Vihar?
A. Dharmapala
B. Gopala C. Hora Shastra
C. Nagpala D. Brahma Siddhanta
D. Mahipala
Answer: Option C
Solution: Maharishi Parasara was the first to use this term
Vikramashila was founded by Pāla king in his monumental classic “Brihat Parasara Hora
Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century. Shastra” (BPHS) showing that this scientific
It prospered for about four centuries before it basis of Astrology was at different stages of
was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji along with the development and that the rules and principles
other major centres of Buddhism in India around had not been fully revealed.
1193.
10.Which Veda deals with magical hymn or
7.Bagh painting of Gupta Empire was found in charms of spell?
which of the following Indian states? A. Rigveda
A. Bihar B. Samveda
B. Madhya Pradesh C. Atharvaveda
C. Chattisgarh D. Yajurveda
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option C
Solution: Atharvaveda the Veda of Magic formulas, it is a
The Bagh Caves are a group of nine rock-cut mixture of hymns, chants, spells, and prayers.
monuments, situated among the southern
slopes of the Vindhyas in Bagh town of Dhar 11.Harihara Raya I who ruled the Vijaynagara
district in Madhya Pradesh state in central India. Empire for the period 1336-1356 belonged to
These rock cut caves posses the most amazing which dynasty?
paintings known to be made by ancient man. A. Sangama Dynasty
These are renowned for mural paintings by B. Saluva Dynasty
master painters of ancient India. C. Tuluva Dynasty
D. Aravidu Dynasty
8.Which emperor wrote the play 'Nagananda' in
Sanskrit language? Answer: Option A
A. Prabhakara vardhana Solution:
B. Harshavardhana Harihara I (1336–1356 CE), also called Hakka
C. Chandragupta II and Vira Harihara I, was the founder of the
D. Bindusara Vijayanagara empire. He was Bhavana
Sangama's eldest son and was founder of the
Answer: Option B Sangama dynasty, the first among the four
Solution: dynasties that ruled Vijayanagara.
Nagananda is among the most acclaimed
Sanskrit dramas. Through five acts, it tells the 12.Tuluva Narasa who ruled the Vijaynagara
popular story of Jimutavahana's self-sacrifice to Empire for the period 1491-1503 belonged to
save the Nagas. The unique characteristic of which dynasty?
this drama is the invocation to lord Buddha in the A. Sangama Dynasty
Nandi verse, which is considered as one of the B. Saluva Dynasty
best examples of the dramatic compositions. C. Tuluva Dynasty
Harshavardhana was the great scholar of D. Aravidu Dynasty
Sanskrit and he had written this play.
Answer: Option C
9.Which of the following books is based on Solution:
Astrology? This was the third dynasty to rule Vijayanagar
A. Romak Siddhanta Empire. The most famous ruler of the
B. Aryabhattiya Vijayanagar kingdom, Krishna Deva Raya
belonged to this dynasty. Tuluva Narasa Solution:
Nayaka (1491-1503 AD). He was the The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the
commander of the Vijayanagar army under the Buddhist Dharmachakra, represented with 24
rule of Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya and spokes. It is so called because it appears on a
became the de-factor ruler of the kingdom after number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent
the death of Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya. among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath
which has been adopted as the National
13.The famous dialogue between Nachiketa Emblem of the Republic of India.
and Yama is mentioned in the
A. Chhandogyopanishad 16.Champa was the capital of which one of the
B. Mundakopanishad following Mahajanapadas in Ancient India?
C. Kathopanishad A. Anga
D. Kenopanishad B. Magadha
C. Vajji
Answer: Option C D. Kasi
Solution:
The Kathopanishad is considered as a major Answer: Option A
Upanishad (out of a total of 108), and its Solution:
importance can be gauged by the fact that many Anga and other Mahajanapadas in the Post
of its verses are found in the Bhagavad Gita, Vedic period - Anga was an ancient Indian
which was composed later, around 1500 BC. kingdom that flourished on the eastern Indian
subcontinent and one of the sixteen
14.Which of the following statement is correct mahajanapadas ("large state"). It lay to the east
about South-Indian Literature? of its neighbour and rival, Magadha, and was
A. In Southern India, the ancient Indian writings separated from it by the river Champa.
were written in four Dravidian languages which
developed their own script and literature, these 17.Satavahana dynasty originated from?
are, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam A. South of Arawali
B. Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back B. South of Vindhya
to early centuries of Christian era. This C. South of Satpura
developed during the three D. South of Satmola
Sangams(assemblies of poets and writers) held
during different times Answer: Option B
C. Both A & B Solution:
D. None of the above The use of the name "Andhra" in the Puranas
has led some scholars to believe that the
Answer: Option C dynasty originated in the eastern Deccan region
Solution: (the historic Andhra region, present-day Andhra
South India has a literary tradition reaching back Pradesh and Telangana).
over two thousand years. The first known
literature of South India are the poetic Sangams, 18.The Ajanta Paintings belong to the
which were written in Tamil around two to one A. Harappan period
and a half thousand years ago. In South Indian B. Mauryan period
literature and philosophy, women are C. Buddhist period
considered very powerful. D. Gupta period
15.How many spokes are there in the Dharma Answer: Option D

Chakra of the National flag? Solution:
A. 22 Ajanta paintings now in Maharashtra lies in the
B. 18 Western Ghats which marks the boundary of the
C. 24 Deccan land separating it from that of Khandesh
D. 14 along the valley of the river Tapti. An
outstanding feature of Ajanta art is that it
Answer: Option C
combines architecture, sculpture and painting in figure in the court of the Gupta emperor,
its variety of expression. Samudragupta. His most famous poem, written
c. 345 CE, describes the bravery of
19. Samudragupta and is inscribed on the
Which of the following statement is/ are correct? Allahabad Pillar.
I. In the 326 BC Alexander invaded India.
II. Ambhi, king of Taxila welcomed Alexander 22.The eighth-century tripartite power struggle
and his men was among which of the following?
III. Alexander died in 332 BC A. Cholas, Rastrakutas and Yadavas
A. All are correct B. Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas
B. Only I, III C. Cholas, Pandyas and Chalukyas
C. Only I, II D. Chalukyas, Pallavas and Yadavas
D. II, III
Answer: Option B
Solution: The struggle was between the Chalukyas,
In 326 B.C. the Greek army approached the Pallavas and Pandyas. The 3 kingdoms
frontier city of Taxila (which was situated only struggled for the power in South India. They
within ten miles of modern Rawalpindi). It was were rulers of the Tamil country.
unfortunate that the king of Taxila, Ambhi, to
whom the Greeks called Omphis, did not resist 23.What is the ancient name of river Satulaj?
the invaders, but instead opened the gates of his A. Askini
capital to the foreigners. B. Vitasta
C. Shutodri
20.Whose achievements are recorded in the D. Parushni
Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A. Chandragupta Maurya Answer: Option C
B. Samudra Gupta Solution:
C. Vikramaditya The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers
D. Skand Gupta that flow through the historic crossroads region
of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan. The
Answer: Option B Sutlej River is also known as Satadree. It is
Solution: addressed as Shatarudra by the Gorkhalis. It is
The Allahabad pillar is an Ashoka Stambha, one the easternmost tributary of the Indus River.
of the pillars of Ashoka, an emperor of the
Maurya dynasty who reigned in the 3rd century 24.Who has given the treatise on the rule of the
BCE. While it is one of the few extant pillars that Pandyan kingdom by Pandala a daughter of
carry his edicts, it is particularly notable for Herakles?
containing later inscriptions attributed to the A. Megasthenes
Gupta emperor, Samudragupta (4th century B. Kautilya
CE). C. Banabhatt
D. Kalidas
21.Who composed the Allahabad Pillar
inscription? Answer: Option A
A. Harisena Solution:
B. Mahasena Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian,
C. Veerasena diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer
D. Vishnusena in the Hellenistic period. He described India in
his book Indika. Megasthenes knew about the
Answer: Option A Pandyan dynasty around 300 BCE. He
Solution: described it in his book Indika, as occupying the
Harisena, also Harishena or Hirisena, was a 4th- portion of India, which is southward and extends
century Sanskrit poet, panegyrist, and to the sea. He had stated that it had 365 villages,
government minister. He was an important each of which was expected to meet the needs
of the royal household for one day in a year. He A. Samaveda Samhita - Origins of Indian music
described the queen of Pandyan Kingdom at B. Atharvaveda Samhita - Origins of Indian
that time, as Pandaia, as a daughter of medicine
Heracles. C. Rigveda Samhita - Earliest prose
D. Yajurveda Samhita - Origins of rituals
25.Who among the following wrote
commentaries on Harshavardhana's Answer: Option C
administration and the court life in Kannauj? Solution:
A. AI-Beruni The Rigveda is the oldest and the most highly
B. Fa-Hien valued work of the Hindus. This Samhita
C. Hiuen-Tsang (Collection) is unique in its nature. In fact, it is
D. Ibn Batutah not a book, but a compilation composed of
several books which can be individually
Answer: Option C distinguished from each other. The present from
Solution: of this Samhita clearly indicates that the
The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited India collection is not a single work, but consists of
during the period of emperor Harsha. Harsha older and later elements.
called a religious assembly at Kannauj to honour
him. Hiuen Tsang presided over that assembly. 29.Which of the following cities was founded by
He also participated in one of the religious Krishandevaraya?
assemblies called by Harsha at Prayag after A. Warangal
that. He left India in 644 A.D. B. Nagalpura
C. Udayagiri
26.The land measures of the Second Pandyan D. Chandragiri
Empire was mentioned in
A. Thalavaipuram Copper Plates Answer: Option B
B. Uttirameru Inscription Solution:
C. Kudumiyammalai Inscription The ruler of Tuluva dynasty, Sri
D. Kasadudi Copper Plates Krishnadevaraya founded a town Nagalapur
(near Vijayanagar) in the memory of his mother
Answer: Option A Nagala Devi and built tanks, temples,
Solution: gopurams, etc. in various parts of empire. He
The Thalavaipuram copper plate, belonging to was known as Andhara Bhoja or Abhinav Bhoja.
the period between 1018 and 1054 brought out
by the Pandya kings, describes giant waves, 30.Which Rashtrakuta ruler built the famous
most possibly a tsunami. And there is more Kailash temple of Shiva at Ellora?
hyperbole: the valiant Pandya kings “stopped” A. Dantidurga
the tsunami. An earlier copper plate, the B. Amoghvarsha-I
Seevaramangalam plate of 784 AD, also talks C. Krishna-I
about a tsunami. D. Vatsraja
27.Which one of the following pairs is NOT Answer: Option C

correctly matched? Solution:
A. Hoyasalas : Dwarasamudra The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34
B. Kakatiyas : Warangal cave temples and monasteries known
C. Pallavas : Devagiri collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its construction
D. Chalukyas : Kalyani is generally attributed to the eighth century
Rashtrakuta king Krishna I ( r . c. 756 – 773)
Answer: Option C
Solution: 31.Assertion (A): The Kushanas issued a large
Pallavas : Devagiri number of gold coins.
Reason (R): The period was marked by
28.Which one of following pairs is not correctly flourishing trade
matched?
A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct 34.Which of the following Gupta emperors is
explanation of A represented his coins as playing the lute or
B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct Veena?
explanation of A A. Chandragupta-I
C. A is true but R is false B. Chandragupta-II
D. A is false but R is true C. Samudragupta
D. Skandagupta
Answer: Option A
The first two Kushana kings, Kujula and Vima Solution:
issued gold coins. The coins were die-struck Samudragupta was a ruler of the Gupta Empire
and produced in large numbers to facilitate of present-day India. As a son of the Gupta
growing trade and commerce. Largest number emperor Chandragupta I and the Licchavi
of copper coins was issued by the Kushanas. It princess Kumaradevi, he greatly expanded his
was also a period of great wealth marked by dynasty's political power. Samudragupta is
extensive mercantile activities. represented on his coins playing the lute (Vina).
32.Who wrote the famous Kural which in verse 35.The system of philosophy with which the
deals with many aspects of life and religion? name of Kapila is prominently associated is
A. Bhartrihari A. Purva Mimamsa
B. Bana B. Sankhya
C. Magha C. Nyaya
D. Thiruvalluvar D. Uttara Mimamsa
Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

Solution: Solution:
Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar, was a Sage Kapila is traditionally credited as a founder
celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher. He is of the Samkhya school. However, it is unclear in
best known for authoring Thirukkuṛaḷ, a which century of 1st millennium BCE Kapila
collection of couplets on ethics, political and lived. Kapila appears in Rigveda, but context
economical matters, and love. The text is suggests that the word means "reddish-brown
considered as one of the finest works of the color".
Tamil literature.
36.Which of the following Vedas is not a part of
33.Who among the following wrote the Kural, Vedatrayi?
which deals with many aspects of life and A. Rig Veda
religion? B. Yajur Veda
A. Thiruvalluvar C. Sama Veda
B. Ayaikar D. Atharva Veda
C. Shankracharya
D. Rishi Agasta Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option A This first three Vedas are jointly called Vedatrayi
Solution: i.e. trio of Vedas. The Atharva Veda is the
Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar, was a "knowledge storehouse of atharvāṇas, the
celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher. He is procedures for everyday life". The text is the
best known for authoring Thirukkuṛaḷ, a fourth Veda, but has been a late addition to the
collection of couplets on ethics, political and Vedic scriptures of Hinduism.
economical matters, and love. The text is
considered as one of the finest works of the 37.Choose the correct option
Tamil literature. I. Dharmpala was the founder of the Pala
Empire.
II. Mihir Bhoja belongs to Pratihar dynasty.
III. Mihir bhoja was the devotee of Lord Buddha. Bimbisara built the city of Rajagriha,
KRISHNA famous in Buddhist writings. He was succeeded
A. Only I, II on the throne by his son Ajatashatru, who
B. Only I, III murdered his father to obtain power.
C. Only II
D. All of the above 41.Which of the following statement is/are
correct?
Answer: Option C I. Panini's Ashtadhyayi, book on grammar in
Solution: eight chapters is the final culmination of this
Mihira Bhoja or Bhoja I was a ruler of the excellent art of writing in sutra (precepts) in
Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty of India. He which every chapter is precisely interwoven.
succeeded his father Ramabhadra. Bhoja was a II. The Brahmanas elaborates vedic caste
devotee of Vishnu and adopted the title of system of the society
Adivaraha which is inscribed on some of his A. Only I
coins. B. Only II
C. Both I & II
38.Who was the founder of Pataliputra? D. None of the above
A. Bimbisara
B. Ajatashatru Answer: Option B
C. Udayin Solution:
D. Kanishka The system of classification, Varna is a system
that existed in the Vedic Society that divided the
Answer: Option C society into four classes Brahmins (priests),
Solution: Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (skilled traders,
Udayin was a king of Magadha in ancient India. merchants), and Shudras (unskilled workers).
According to the Buddhist and Jain accounts, he
was the son and successor of the Haryanka king 42.Chola Empire was divided into
Ajatashatru. Udayin laid the foundation of the A. Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu
city of Pataliputra at the confluence of two rivers, B. Mandalams, Nadu, Malkhand & Avanti
the Son and the Ganges. C. Mandalams, Bhoomi, Avanti &Valanadu
D. Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Malkhand
39.Taxila University was located between which
two rivers? Answer: Option A
A. Indus and Jhelum Solution:
B. Jhelum and Ravi The whole empire was divided into mandalams
C. Beas and Indus or provinces. Sometimes princes of the royal
D. Satluj and Indus family were appointed governors of the
provinces. Further they were divided into
Answer: Option A valanadus (divisions), nadus (districts) and
Solution: kurrams (villages). Village was the basic unit of
River Indus and Hydaspes, river Hydaspes is administration.
now known as river Jhelum it is a tributary of
river Indus. 43.Which is known as book of Melody?
A. Rigveda
40.Bimbisara was succeeded by B. Samveda
A. Ashoka C. Atharvaveda
B. Ajatashatru D. Yajurveda
C. Vasudeva
D. Chandragupta Maurya Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option B The Samaveda is the Veda of melodies and
Solution: chants. It is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text, and
He is also known for his cultural achievements part of the scriptures of Hinduism. One of the
and was a great friend and protector of the four Vedas, it is a liturgical text which consists of
1,549 verses. All but 75 verses have been taken II. Brahmanas are contains detailed explanation
from the Rigveda. about Vedic literature and instructions
A. Only I
44.The Veda, which is partly a prose work, is B. Only II
A. Atharvaveda C. Both I & II
B. Samaveda D. Neither I nor II
C. Yajurveda
D. Rigveda Answer: Option C
Solution:
Answer: Option C The Brahmanas are prose texts. It describes
Solution: about the meaning of Vedic hymns, their
The Yajurveda is the Veda primarily of prose applications, and stories of their origins in
mantras for worship rituals. An ancient Vedic details. Besides, it also explains the details
Sanskrit text, it is a compilation of ritual offering about rituals and philosophies. Aranyakas and
formulas that were said by a priest while an Upanishads exemplify philosophical meditations
individual performed ritual actions such as those of the hermits and ascetics on soul, god, world,
before the yajna fire. etc. These are partly included in the Brahmanas
or attached, and partly exist as separate works.
45.Which symbol shows renunciation of Gautam They, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the
Buddha? Upanishads are attached to one or the other of
A. Lotus the four Vedas.
B. Bull
C. Elephant 48.Which museum houses the largest collection
D. Horse Kushan sculptures?
A. Mathura Museum
Answer: Option D B. Bombay Museum
Solution: C. Madras Museum
Bodhi Tree is the symbol of nirvana of Gautama D. Delhi Museum
Buddha. On the other hand, Stupa represents
the symbol of death of Gautama Buddha. Answer: Option A
Further, The symbol ‘Horse’ signifies the Solution:
renunciation of Buddha’s life. The Mathura Museum has a great collection of
sculptures which belong to Mathura School of
46.The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at Art. Dating from 3rd century to 12th century. It
A. Ajanta has artifacts of the Gupta and Kushan Kingdoms
B. Badami as they were prominent in this region and
C. Ellora districs of Mathura.
D. Elephanta
49.On which of the following systems of Hindu
Answer: Option C Philosophy , Shankaracharya wrote
Solution: commentary in 9th century AD?
The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34 A. Sankhya
cave temples and monasteries known B. Vaisheshika
collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its construction C. Yoga
is generally attributed to the eighth century D. Uttarmimansa
Rashtrakuta king Krishna I ( r . c. 756 – 773).
The temple architecture shows traces of Pallava Answer: Option D
and Chalukya styles. Solution:
Uttar Mimamsa is the Vedanta, one of the most
47.Which statement (s) is/are correct about significant of all Indian philosophies. As
Ancient Indian literature? compared to other systems, its advent and
I. Brahmanas and Aryankas followed by growth is recent. Still it is the most influential
philosophical doctrines of Upanishads orthodox philosophical systems of India.
50.Which of the following is true regarding the B. Chandragupta Maurya
Aryan Economy? C. Ashoka
I. Aryans, crossed the nomadic stage. D. Kanishka
II. Lion, elephants, & Boar were not known to
them. Answer: Option A
III. Coins were known to them Solution:
A. Only I Samudragupta performed the Ashvamedha
B. II, III sacrifice to prove his imperial sovereignty, and
C. I, III according to his coins, remained undefeated.
D. All of the above His gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he
was an accomplished poet, and also played
Answer: Option A music. His expansionist policy was continued by
Solution: his son Chandragupta II. Samudra Gupta is
"Aryan" is a term that was used as a self- known as father of Inscriptions.
designation by Indo-Iranian people. The word
was used by the Indic people of the Vedic period 53.Who was the founder of the Satavahana
in India as an ethnic label for themselves and to dynasty?
refer to the noble class as well as the geographic A. Sri Satakarni
region known as Āryāvarta, where Indo-Aryan B. Simuka
culture is based. C. Pulumayi-I
D. Yajnasri Satakarni
51.Which of the following statement (S) is/are
correct related to the Ancient Indian Literature? Answer: Option B
I. Vedas, Puranas, Kautilya's Arthashastra, and Solution:
other literature besides foreign accounts are Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana
only available literary sources that restructure Dynasty and he is believed to have destroyed
the Ancient Indian History the Shunga Power. He did so with the aid of the
II. The archaeological sources like epigraphic, Rathikas and Bhojakas. He reigned for around
numismatic and architectural remains besides 23 years and was beheaded by his brother
archaeological explorations and excavations Kanha, who succeeded him.
also help in restructuring Ancient Indian History
A. Only I 54.Name the Muslim Invader who destroyed
B. Only II Nalanda University?
C. Both I and II A. Allaudin Khalji
D. Neither I nor II B. Muhammad Bin Tuglaq
C. Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar
Answer: Option C D. Muhammad Bin Qasim
Solution:
Kautilya’s Arthashastra, a book on statecraft Answer: Option C
was written in the Mauryan period not in Gupta Solution:
period. The text is divided into 15 chapters Nalanda was very likely ransacked and
known as books. Different books deal with destroyed by an army of the Mamluk Dynasty of
different subject matter concerning polity, the Delhi Sultanate under Bakhtiyar Khilji in c.
economy and society. It appears that even 1200 CE. Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji was
before the final version of Arthashastra was the military general of Qutb-ud-Din Aibak. He
written in the fourth century B.C. by Kautilya, burned Nalanda University and Vikramshila
there appeared a tradition of writing on and University in 1193.
teaching of statecrafts because Kautilya
acknowledges his debt to his predecessors in 55.During the reign of which dynasty was the
the field. Great Wall of China constructed?
A. Sung
52.Which one of the following famous ruler is B. Tang
called as 'Father of Inscriptions'? C. Han
A. Samudra Gupta D. China
Teacher- Taught relation. The Upanishads are
Answer: Option D the cream of the Vedas. The Upanishads
Solution: contain the essence of the Vedas. They are the
The history of the Great Wall of China began source of the Vedanta philosophy.
when fortifications built by various states during
the Spring and Autumn (771–476 BC)[1] and 59.In which of the following sects was Bindusara
Warring States periods (475–221 BC) were interested?
connected by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi A. Buddhism
Huang, to protect his newly founded Qin dynasty B. Jainism
(221–206 BC) against incursions by nomads C. Ajivakas
from Inner Asia. The Great Wall of China was D. Lokayata
built during the reign of the China (Qin) Dynasty.
Answer: Option C
56.With reference to the invaders in ancient Solution:
India which one of the following is the correct Ajivika is one of the nāstika or "heterodox"
chronological order? schools of Indian philosophy. Ājīvika philosophy
A. Greeks-Sakas-Kushanas reached the height of its popularity during the
B. Greeks-Kushanas-Sakas rule of the Mauryan emperor Bindusara, around
C. Sakas-Greeks-Kushanas the 4th century BCE. Bindusara had interest in
D. Sakas-Kushanas-Greeks it.
Answer: Option A 60.Which of the following statements is/are not

Solution: correct regarding the age of Vedic Civilisation?
The invasion in ancient India was firstly done by I. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, on astronomical
Greeks then Sakas and then Kushanas. grounds, dated Rig Veda to 6000 B.C. to
Harmon Jacobi, Vedic civilization flourished
57.Who deciphered Ashokan inscription? between 4500 B.C. and 2500 B.C. and the
A. Robert Clive Samhitas were composed in the latter half of the
B. Lady Hardinge period.
C. James Prinsep II. Famous Sanskritist, Winternitz felt that the
D. Dalhousie Rig Veda was probably composed in the third
millennium B.C.
Answer: Option C A. Only I
Solution: B. Only II
The inscriptions found in the central and eastern C. Both I and II
part of India were written in Magadhi Prakrit D. Neither I nor II
using the Brahmi script, while Prakrit using the
Kharoshthi script, Greek and Aramaic were Answer: Option D
used in the northwest. These edicts were Solution:
deciphered by British archaeologist and The Vedic Period or the Vedic Age refers to that
historian James Prinsep. time period when the Vedic Sanskrit texts were
composed in India.
58.Select the correct statement (s) is/are correct
about Upanishad philosophy 61.In which of the following places Vardhaman
A. Indicates learning from a spiritual teacher attained the state of enlightenment?
B. Indicates learning from best teacher A. Kundagram
C. Indicates learning from best teacher who B. Pavapuri
have morality and knowledge C. Jrimbhik Gram
D. All of the above D. Kashmir
Answer: Option A Answer: Option C

Solution: Solution:
Teaching- Learning, Spiritual, Physical, Vardhaman attained the state of enlightenment
Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Environment and at Jrimbhik Gram.
astronomy. He is the author of several treatises
62.Who was the first Gupta ruler who assumed on mathematics and astronomy, some of which
the title of Maharadhiraja? are lost. His main works are Aryabhatiya and
A. Skandhgupta Arya-siddhanta.
B. Chandragupta I
C. Chandragupta II 65.The varnas came to be transformed into the
D. Kumaragupta hereditary castes during the
A. Later Vedic period
Answer: Option B B. Gupta period
Solution: C. Mauryan period
Chandragupta assumed the title D. Vedic period
Maharajadhiraja ("king of great kings") and
issued gold coins, which suggests that he was Answer: Option A
the first imperial ruler of the dynasty. Solution:
Caste system in the Rig Vedic times was based
63.Which of the following statement (s) is/are on occupations. But in the later Vedic period it
correct regarding Ancient Indian Literature that became rigid when the Brahmins influenced the
helps in restructuring of Indian history? society with caste system.
I. Ancient literature is religious in nature, and
contain exaggerated mythical story without any 66.Which one of the following places has
chronology i.e., puranic and epic literature yielded earliest Stupa railing?
II. A large number of inscriptions, coins, and A. Sanchi
local chronicles do indicate an effort towards B. Bharhut
history writing C. Amaravati
A. Only I D. Nagarjunkondas
B. Only II
C. Both I and II Answer: Option A
D. Neither I nor II Solution:
Sanchi Stupa, also written Sanci, is a Buddhist
Answer: Option C complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop
Solution: at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of
The ancient Indian literature is mostly religious Madhya Pradesh, India.
in nature. The Puranic and Epic literature are
considered as history by Indians, but it contains 67.Which empire lasted the longest among the
no definite dates for events and kingdoms. The following?
effort of history writing was shown by a large A. The Palas
number of inscriptions, coins, and local B. The Pratiharas
chronicles. The principles of history are C. The Rashtrakutas
preserved in the Puranas and Epics. D. The Senas
64.Which one of the following is associated with Answer: Option C

the Gupta Age of Indian History? Solution:
A. Visit of Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang Rashtrakuta was a royal dynasty ruling large
B. Significant contribution to Indian astronomy parts of the Indian subcontinent between the
by Aryabhatta sixth and 10th centuries.
C. Significant contribution to poetry and
literature by Banabhatta 68.Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem written in
D. Macedonian invasion which language ?
A. Santali
Answer: Option B B. Munda
Solution: C. Awadhi
Aryabhatta was the first of the major D. Sanskrit
mathematician-astronomers from the classical
age of Indian mathematics and Indian Answer: Option C
Solution: The primary aim of the visit of Hiuen Tsang to
The Ramcharitmanas is written in vernacular India was to gain knowledge of Buddhism and
Awadhi language, The core of the work is collect its religious texts.
considered by some to be a poetic retelling of
the events of the Sanskrit epic Ramayana by 70.The earliest specimen of Kavya style is found
Valmiki. The Valmiki Ramayana is centered on in?
the narrative of Rama, the scion of the family A. Ajanta
tree of king Raghu of the Sun Dynasty. B. Ellora
C. Kathiawar
69.What was the purpose of the Indian visit of D. Mohenjodaro
Hiuen Tsang?
A. To visit the holy places connected with Answer: Option C
Buddhism Solution:
B. To amass wealth The earliest specimen of the kavya style is found
C. To know the geography of India in the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman in
D. To establish political ties with India Kathiawar in about ad 150. From then onwards,
inscriptions began to be composed in chaste
Answer: Option A Sanskrit, although the use of Prakrit in
Solution: composing inscriptions continued till the fourth
century and even later.
SULTANATE PERIOD
1.The first muslim woman who ruled Northern B. Second Battle of Tarain
India was C. Battle of Khanwa
A. Razia Sultana D. First Battle of Panipat
B. Nurjahan
C. Mumtaz Answer: Option B
D. None of the above Solution:
The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles
Answer: Option A of Taraori, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near
Solution: the town of Tarain (Taraori), near Thanesar in
Razia, the Only Muslim Woman Ruler of India. present-day Haryana, approximately 150
She was Born on October 1205 in Budaun, kilometres north of Delhi, India, between a
Mughal empress Razia Sultana was given the Ghurid force led by Mu'izz al-Din and a Chauhan
name Raziyya al-Din upon birth. She became Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan.
the only women ruler of Delhi Sultanate in
Mughal era to make such history. 4.To take care of the conquered lands,
Muhmmad Ghori left behind his trusted General
2.The silver coin 'tanka' was introduced by A. Nasiruddin
A. Qutub-ud-din Aibak B. Iltutmish
B. Iltutmish C. Qutub-din-Aibak
C. Balban D. Malik Kafur
D. Bairam Khan
Answer: Option C
Solution: Ghori treated his slaves very nicely and
Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper sometimes with as much affection as a father
Jital, the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate. The would have for his son. One of his slaves was
coins prior to Iltutmish were introduced by the Qutb-ud-din Aibak. With the time, he rose
invaders which bear the Sanskrit characters and through the ranks to become the most trusted
even Bull and Shivalinga. Iltutmish was the first general of Ghori. His greatest military successes
to introduce a “Pure Arabic Coin” in India. occurred while working directly under Ghori's
leadership. He was left with independent charge
3.Which battle did open the Delhi area to of Indian campaigns and thus became the first
Muhammad Ghori? Muslim emperor of Northern India. He also
A. First Battle of Tarain
established Turkish rule in India and made Delhi and further beautified by Iltutmish of Delhi in
and Lahore his capital cities. 1213 CE.
5.The first Sultan who requested and obtained 8.Iltutmish established a centre of learning at
letters of investiture from the Caliph (Khalifa) A. Multan
was B. Calcutta
A. Iltutmish C. Alwar
B. Balban D. Delhi
C. Firoz Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khalji Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option A Iltutmish was the prominent ruler of slave
Solution: dynasty of Delhi Sultanate. During his reign
The first Sultan who requested and obtained Delhi became an important centre of learning
letters of investiture from the Khalifa was and culture in the East.
Iltutmish. The government established by the
Turks was a compromise between Islamic 9.Who defeated whom in the second Battle of
Political Ideas and institutions on the one hand Tarain (AD 1192)?
and the existing Rajput System of Government A. Prithviraj defeated Muhammad Ghori
on the other. B. Mahmud Ghazni defeated Prithviraj
6.Muhammad Ghori laid the foundation of the C. Prithviraj defeated Mahmud Ghazni
Turkish Empire in India by defeating D. Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj
A. Prithviraj Chauhan in Second Battle of Tarain
B. Jayachanda in the Battle of Chandawar Answer: Option D
C. The Chandelas Solution:
D. Both (a) and (b) above The Second Battle of Tarain (Taraori) was again
fought between Ghurid army of Mohammed
Answer: Option D Ghori and Rajput army of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Solution: The battle took place in 1192 A.D near Tarain.
Muhammad Ghori laid the foundation of the In this battle, Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated
Turkish Empire in India by defeating Prithviraj by Mohammed Ghori.
Chauhan in Second Battle of Tarain and
Jayachanda in the Battle of Chandawar. 10.The culmination of the series of the uprisings
Mahmud of Ghazni also failed to set up a Muslim was the Mappila revolt of
empire in India and the only permanent effect of A. 1921
his invasions was the annexation of Punjab. It B. 1895
was left to Muhammad Ghori to build up a C. 1821
Muslim empire in India on a secure footing in D. 1721
1173 A.D.
Answer: Option A
7.Where had Qutub-ud-din Aibak got Solution:
constructed the Adhai-din-ka Jhonpra (Hut of Mappila Riots or Mappila Outbreaks refers to a
Two-and-a-half- Days)? series of riots by the Mappila (Moplah) Muslims
A. Agra of Malabar, South India in the 19th century and
B. Ajmer the early 20th century (c.1836–1921) against
C. Delhi native Hindus and the state. The Malabar
D. Fatehpur Sikri Rebellion of 1921 is often considered as the
culmination of Mappila riots.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 11.The battle that led to the foundation of
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a mosque in the Ajmer Muslim power in India was
city of Rajasthan, India. It was commissioned by A. The first battle of Tarain
Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak, on orders of Muhammad B. The second battle of Tarain
Ghori, in 1192 CE. It was completed in 1199 CE, C. The first battle of Panipat
D. The second battle of Panipat Sultanate. According to them, Aibak was the
ruler for four years only.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 15.The Delhi Sultan who fell to his death while
The second battle of Tarain was fought near playing polo was
Thaneswar (Haryana) in 1192 A.D., between the A. Qutb-din-Aibak
Rajput Army under Prithviraj Chauhan and the B. Alauddin Khalji
army of Muhammad Ghori. Prithviraj Chauhan C. Feroz Shah Tughlaq
was defeated by Ghori in this battle and this D. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
paved the way of Muslim Rule in India.
Answer: Option A
12.When the rule of the Delhi sultanate began? Solution:
A. 1106 A.D. Qutb-ud-din Aibak died in an accident while he
B. 1206 A.D. was playing polo. He fell from a horse and was
C. 1306 A.D. severely injured. He was buried in Lahore near
D. 1406 A.D. the Anarkali Bazaar.
Answer: Option B 16.'Lakh Baksh' was a title given to ruler

Solution: A. Iltutmish
The rule of the Delhi sultanate began from 1206 B. Balban
to 1526. C. Raziya
D. Qutb-din-Aibak
13.The Saviour of the Delhi Sultanate was
A. Qutub-din-Aibak Answer: Option D
B. Minas-us-Siraj Solution:
C. Iltutmish Gradually, as Sultan Ghori concentrated on
D. Ghiyasuddin Balban Central Asia after 1192, he was given the
independent charge of the conquests in India.
Answer: Option D Qutb-ud-din Aibak gave large sums of money in
Solution: charity, thus earning the name LAKH BAKSH or
Giyasuddin Balban came upon the throne at a giver of lakhs.
time when the Delhi Sultanate had fallen into
utter confusion due to the incompetence of the 17.Razia Sultan, the first woman to sit on the
successors of Iltutmish. The country was throne of Delhi, was the daughter of which
subjected to foreign attacks. he reorganized the Sultan
armed forces and thorough reforms were A. Mohammed Ghori
introduced in civil administration. Under his B. Mohammed of Ghori
orders new strong fortresses were built in the C. Iltutmish
north-western frontier. He saved the Sultanate D. Alauddin Khalji
from impending disintegration. So he should be
considered as the ‘savior of the Delhi Sultanate’. Answer: Option C
Solution:
14.Who is known as the "slave of a slave"? Iltutmish became the first sultan to appoint a
A. Muhammad bin Oasim woman as his successor when he designated
B. Mahmud of Ghazni Razia as his heir apparent. However, after
C. Iltutmish Iltutmish died on 30 April 1236, Razia's half-
D. Outbuddin Aibak brother Rukn ud-din Firuz was elevated to the
throne instead.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 18.Before assuming the office of the Sultan of
Iltutmish, a “slave of a slave” is regarded by Delhi, Balban was the Prime Minister of Sultan
several historians as the real founder and A. Nasir-ud-din
consolidator of the slave Dynasty and the Delhi B. Qutb-din-Aibak
C. Bahram Shah
D. Aram Shah Lal Kot - which Prithviraj took over and extended
for his city Qila Rai Pithora.
Answer: Option A
Solution: 22.During the course of his numerous invasions,
Balban was the Prime Minister of (1246-66) Muhammad Ghori (Before his conquest in the
Sultan Nasir-ud-din Mahumd and also the Second Battle of Tarain) was defeated by
member of Noble forties. A. Chalukya king Bhima II of Gujarat
B. Prithviraja Chauhan III of Ajmer
19.The first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular C. Both (a) and (b) above
currency and declare Delhi as the capital of his D. (b) and the Chandela king Paramardi
empire was
A. Iltutmish Answer: Option C
B. Aram Shah Solution:
C. Qutb-ud-din Albak During the course of his numerous invasions,
D. Balban Muhammad Ghori (Before his conquest in the
Second Battle of Tarain) was defeated by
Answer: Option A Chalukya king Bhima II of Gujarat and
Solution: Prithviraja Chauhan III of Ajmer. Muhammad
Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue Ghori was the Muslim king from Afghanistan. He
regular currency and declare Delhi as the capital wasn't aware of the power of the Chauhans.
of his empire. He was the third ruler of the Delhi During the First Battle of Tarain, Ghori was
Sultanate (1211 – 1236), belonging to the defeated with heavy losses. However, the
Mamluk dynasty. He conquered Multan and Second Battle of Tarain was won by Ghori
Bengal from contesting rulers, and because of betrayal from Jai Chand as there
Ranathambhore and Siwalik from their rulers. was enmity between him and Prithviraj.
20.Which of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy 23.

of blood and iron? Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad
A. Alauddin Khalji Gauri in the battle of
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq A. Tarain in 1191 A.D.
C. Balban B. Tarain in 1192 A.D.
D. Iltutmish C. Chandawar in 1193 A.D.
D. Ranthambor in 1195 A.D.
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Balban's policy of Blood and Iron: It is not Answer: Option B
without significance that out of about 84 year's Solution:
rule of the Slave Dynasty, Balban's rule lasted The second battle of Tarain was fought near
for about 40 years i.e. 20 years as 'Naib' or Thaneswar (Haryana) in 1192 A.D., between the
Prime Minister but virtually the Sultan and 20 Rajput Army under prithviraj Chauhan and the
years as the Sultan of Delhi. army of Muhammad Ghori. Prithviraj Chauhan
was defeated by Ghori in this battle and this
21.Who among the following Tomar rulers, is paved the way of Muslim Rule in India.
credited with founding the city of Delhi?
A. Anangpal 24.The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the
B. Vajrata Nalanda University was
C. Rudrane A. Allauddin Khalji
D. Devraja B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C. Muhammad bin Bhaktiyar
Answer: Option A D. Muhamad bin Quasim
Solution:
Anangpal, a Tomar ruler possibly created the Answer: Option C
first known regular defense - work in Delhi called Solution:
Muhammad bin Bhaktiyar was the military public. However, Ziauddin Barani (c. 1357)
general of Qutb-din-Abak. He destroyed the states that the Sultan's objective was to
Vikramshila and Nalanda University. NU was subjugate the Hindus and to maintain an
once one of the greatest universities in the world unprecedentedly large army (the low prices
before it was destroyed by Turkish leader would make low salaries acceptable for the
Bakhtiyar Khilji. Known for the great library and soldiers). Alauddin fixed the prices for a wide
strong construction which took over three range of goods, including grains, cloth, slaves
months to burn down, Nalanda University is and animals. He banned hoarding and regrating,
once again ready to train scholars from across appointed supervisors and spies to ensure
the world. compliance with the regulations, and severely
punished the violators. The reforms were
25.The two principal monuments of Alauddin implemented in the capital Delhi, and possibly,
Khalji reign – the Alai Darwaza and Jama Masjid other areas of the Sultanate. They were revoked
at Khana – were constructed at shortly after Alauddin's death, by his son
A. Agra Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah.
B. Delhi
C. Fatehpur Sikri 28.Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji imposed price
D. Gulbarga control in Delhi.
Reason (R): He wanted to pay lower wages to
Answer: Option B artisans building his palaces in Delhi.
Solution: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
The Alai Darwaza is the main gateway from explanation of A
southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
It was built by the second Khalji Sultan of Delhi, explanation of A
Ala-ud-din Khalji in 1311 AD, who also added a C. A is true but R is false
court to the pillared to the eastern side. D. A is false but R is true
26.Who is regarded as the second Alexander? Answer: Option C

A. Jalaluddin Khalji Solution:
B. Mubarak Khalji Alauddin fixed the prices for a wide range of
C. Khusru Khan goods, including grains, cloth, slaves and
D. Alauddin Khalji animals. He banned hoarding and regrating,
appointed supervisors and spies to
Answer: Option D ensure compliance with the regulations, and
Solution: severely punished the violators.
Alauddin Khilji wanted to be a world conqueror.
In his coins he depicted himself as Sikaiidar-i 29.The 'Kirti Stambha' (Tower of Victory) at
Sam, meaning Second Alexander. So he is Chittor was built by
known as Second Alexander of India. A. Rana Pratap
B. Rana Kumbha
27.The Market Regulation system was C. Rana Sanga
introduced by D. Bappa Raval
A. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
B. Iltutmish Answer: Option B
C. Alauddin Khalji Solution:
D. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Kirti Stambha (Chittorgarh, Rajasthan) was built
by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory
Answer: Option C against Mahmmud Khalji of Malwa.
Solution:
In the early 14th century, the Delhi Sultanate 30.Who was the ruler of Chittor, when Alauddin
ruler Alauddin Khalji (r. 1296-1316) instituted Khalji attacked and conquered it in 1303 AD?
price controls and related reforms in his empire. A. Rana Kumbha
Alauddin's courtier Amir Khusrau states that B. Rana Ratan Singh
Alauddin's objective the welfare of the general C. Rana Hammir
D. Rana Sanga C. Bijapur
D. Golconda
Answer: Option B
Rana Rawal Ratan Singh was the Rajput ruler Solution:
of Chittor kingdom & the last king of Guhila The Golconda fort used to have a vault where
dynasty.He was having 2 wives Saraswati & once the famous Kohinoor and Hopediamonds
Padmini. He was a valiant king & fully devoted were stored along with other diamonds.
towards his duties as a king. People of his Golconda was once renowned for the diamonds
kingdom loved him as their king. Also he was a found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near
brave Rajput warrior. Allaudin attacked on Kollur (modern day Guntur district), Paritala
Chittor in 1303 & Rana Rawal Ratansingh was (modern day krishna district) and cut in the city
patronised as a king of Chittor in 1302. during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had
the only Known diamond mines in the world.
31.It is said that Muhammad-bin-Bakhtiyar
Khalji, one of the commanders of Muhammad 34.The Khalji Sultans of Delhi were
Ghuri, conquered Nadia (one of the capitals of A. Mongols
Bengal) with only 18 horsemen. The king of B. Afghans
Bengal who then fled barefoot from his palace C. Turks
was D. A Jat tribe
A. Samantasena
B. Hemantasena Answer: Option C
C. Ballalasena Solution:
D. Lakshamanasena Qutub-Din-Aibak, a former Turkic Mamluk slave
of Muhammad Ghori, was the first sultan of
Answer: Option D Delhi, and his Mamluk dynasty conquered large
Solution: areas of northern India.
The king of Bengal who then fled barefoot from
his palace was Lakshamanasena. Lakshmana 35.Alauddin Khalji's commander who led the
Sena, also called Lakshman Sen in modern campaign to South India was
vernaculars, was the ruler from the Sena A. Alpkhan
dynasty of the Bengal region on the Indian B. Ulugh Khan
subcontinent. His rule lasted for 28 years; and C. Nusarat Khan
extended to much of the eastern regions of the D. Malik Kafur
Indian subcontinent, notably Bengal and Bihar
regions. Answer: Option D
Solution:
32.What do you consider to be the least Malik Kafur was a eunuch slave who became a
important cause for Alauddin's south Indian general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the
campaigns? Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 A.D. He was
A. Political condition of South India originally seized by Alauddin's army after the
B. Imperialism army conquered the city of Khambhat.
C. Fabulous wealth
D. Religion 36.Alauddin Khalji rigidly enforced 'market
control' or economic regulations for
Answer: Option D A. building up a large and contented army with
Solution: small salaries
Religion is considered to be the least important B. the general welfare of the people
cause for Alauddin's south Indian campaigns. C. both (a) and (b) above
D. curbing dishonest merchants and traders
33.The famous Kohinoor diamond was
produced from one of the mines in Answer: Option C
A. Orissa Solution:
B. Chota Nagpur
Though Alauddin Khilji’s market reforms were Shah Khalji (r. 1316–1320) was a ruler of the
oriented more towards administrative and Delhi Sultanate of present-day India. A member
military necessities than internal restructuring of the Khalji dynasty, he was a son of Alauddin
but he adopted a holistic approach to see the Khalji. Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad Shah was
reform working properly. That is why he did not Mughal emperor from 1719 to 1748. He was son
control the price of essential commodities only, of Khujista Akhtar, the fourth son of Bahadur
for those meant for direct use by the Shah I. With the help of the Sayyid brothers, he
military.vInstead he tried to control the price of ascended the throne at the young age of 17.
everything from caps to socks, from combs to Alam Shah (r. 1445–1451) was the fourth and
needles, vegetables, sweet meats to chapatis last ruler of the Sayyid dynasty which ruled the
etc. Such widespread centralised control was Delhi Sultanate. Born Ala al-Din, he succeeded
found to influence every section of the society. his father, Muhammad Shah to the throne and
took on the regnal name of Alam Shah ("world
37.The Delhi General who successfully king").
adavanced up to Madurai was
A. Khizr Khan 39.The capital of the Yadava rulers was
B. Muhammad Ghori A. Dwarasamudra
C. Malik Kafur B. Warangal
D. Muharnmad-bin-Tughlaq C. Kalyani
D. Devagiri
Answer: Option C
Malik Kafur was the slave general of the sultan Solution:
Alauddin Khalji. He won for him the deccan The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri (c.
Territory of Devagiri, Madurai, Warangal and 850–1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its
Dwarasamudra. Malik Kafur, also known as Taj peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the
al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent eunuch Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including
slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler present-day Maharashtra, north Karnataka and
Alauddin Khalji. He was captured by Alauddin's parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at
general Nusrat Khan during the 1299 invasion of Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern
Gujarat, and rose to prominence in the 1300s. Maharashtra).
38.Which is the correct chronological sequence 40.What was the religion of Malik Kafur before
of the following Sayyid rulers of Delhi? he entered the service of Alauddin?
I. Muhammad Shah A. Zoroastrianism
II. Alauddin Alam Shah B. Hinduism
III. Mubarak Shah C. Buddhism
IV. Khizr Khan D. Jainism
A. I,II,III,IV
B. IV,III,I,II Answer: Option B
C. IV,I,II,III Solution:
D. IV,II,III,I Malik Kafur (died 1316), also known as Taj al-
Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent eunuch
Answer: Option B slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler
Solution: Alauddin Khalji. He was captured by Alauddin's
The correct chronological sequence of the general Nusrat Khan during the 1299 invasion of
following Sayyid rulers of Delhi was Khizr Khan, Gujarat, and rose to prominence in the 1300s.
Mubarak Shah, Muhammad Shah, Alauddin The religion of Malik Kafur before he entered the
Alam Shah. Sayyid Khizr Khan ibn Malik service of Alauddin was Hinduism.
Sulaiman (reigned 28 May 1414 – 20 May 1421)
was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty, the ruling 41.Who among the following Sultans of Delhi
dynasty of the Delhi sultanate, in northern India has been described by the historians as the
soon after the invasion of Timur and the fall of 'mixture of opposites'?
the Tughlaq dynasty. Qutb-ud-din Mubarak A. Balban
B. Alauddin Khalji D. Balban
C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
D. Ibrahim Lodi Answer: Option A
Solution:
Answer: Option C Firoz Shah Tughlaq established an employment
Solution: bureau, a charity bureau and a charitable
Historians have used various epithets while hospital.
estimating Muhammad Tughlaq. Barani and Ibn-
Batuta, his contemporaries found him a 45.Arrange the following Tughlaqs in the
‘complex person’, a ‘mixture of opposites.’ He chronological sequence:
had virtues and vices of extreme intensity. While I. Firuz Tughlaq
he was generous, humble and kind, He was very II. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
narrow- minded, stubborn and most cruel. He III. Abu Bakr
gave gifts to all those whom he liked, he put to IV. Nasiruddin Mahmud
death who opposed him. V. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
A. II,V,I,III,IV
42.Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was proficient in B. I,II,V,IV,III
A. Art C. II,V,I,IV,III
B. Music D. IV,II,I,V,III
C. Calligraphy
D. Philosophy Answer: Option A
Solution:
Answer: Option D Tughlaqs in the chronological sequence:
Solution: Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Muhammad bin Tughlaq,
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the Turkish Sultan Firuz Tughlaq, Abu Bakr, Nasiruddin Mahmud.
of Delhi. He was known as a 'MAN of knowledge' Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq, Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq,
as he had a great interest in different subjects or Ghazi Malik, was the founder of the Tughluq
like, philosphy, mathematics, religion and dynasty in India, who reigned over the Sultanate
poetry. of Delhi from 1320 to 1325. Muhammad bin
Tughluq was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to
43.Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq 1351. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas -ud -Din
dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver -Tughlaq, the Turko-Indian founder of the
ones? Tughluq dynasty. Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq
A. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq
B. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq Dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq Delhi from 1351 to 1388. Abū Bakr aṣ-Ṣiddīq
D. Mahmud Tughlaq ‘Abdallāh bin Abī Quḥāfah (c. 573 CE – 23
August 634 CE), popularly known as Abu Bakr,
Answer: Option B was a companion and—through his daughter
Solution: Aisha—a father-in-law of the Islamic prophet
Tughlaq’s silver coin was named Adi. However, Muhammad. Nasir ud din Mahmud, Nasir ud din
it was difficult to maintain the supply of gold and Firuz Shah (reigned: 1246–1266) was the eighth
silver coins on a large scale. So, Tughlaq sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate (Slave dynasty).
replaced those coins and started the circulation
of copper and brass coins as the token currency 46.Assertion (A): Firuz Shah Tughlaq did not
which had the same value of gold or silver coins leavy jizya tax.
in 1330-32 CE. Reason (R): His influential minister Khan-i-
Jahan Maqbul was a converted Hindu.
44.Which Sultan of Delhi established an A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
employment bureau, a charity bureau and a explanation of A
charitable hospital? B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
A. Firoz Tughlaq explanation of A
B. Mohammad Tughlaq C. A is true but R is false
C. Alauddin Khalji D. A is false but R is true
Tughlaq’s silver coin was named Adi. However,
it was difficult to maintain the supply of gold and
Answer: Option D silver coins on a large scale. So, Tughlaq
Solution: replaced those coins and started the circulation
Malik Maqbul or Khan-i-Jahan Maqbul was the of copper and brass coins as the token currency
Wazir or Prime Minister of the Delhi Sultanate, which had the same value of gold or silver coins
in the government of Feroz Shah Tughlaq. in 1330-32 CE.
Yugandhar was converted to Islam and given
the name Malik Maqbul. 49.Muhammad BinTughlaq transferred his
capital from
47.Assertion (A): Sultan Muhammad bin A. Delhi to Warangal
Tughlaq issued currency of copper coins and B. Delhi to Devagiri
declared them as legal tender. C. Delhi to Madurai
Reason (R): Sultan's treasury was empty D. Delhi to Vijayanagar
because of his short-sighted projects.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct Answer: Option B
explanation of A Solution:
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct Muhammad bin Tughlaq was the second ruler of
explanation of A Tughlaq dynasty who ruled from 1324–1351.He
C. A is true but R is false shifted the capital from Delhi to Devagiri,
D. A is false but R is true because it was difficult for him to control South
India from there. When the capital was shifted,
Answer: Option A he now found it difficult to control the North India
Solution: and went back to Delhi. This step led to nothing
Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued token currency; but declared him wise fool king in the history.
that is coins of brass and copper were minted
whose value was equal to that of gold and silver 50.Where did the traveller Ibn Batuta come
coins. Historian Ziauddin Barani felt that this from?
step was taken by Tughluq as he wanted to A. Morocco
annex all the inhabited areas of the world for B. Persia
which a treasury was required to pay the army. C. Turkey
Barani had also written that the sultan's treasury D. Central Asia
had been exhausted by his action of giving
rewards and gifts in gold. This experiment failed, Answer: Option A
because, as said by Barani, "the house of every Solution:
Hindu became a mint". During his time, most of Ibn Batuta was a Muslim Moroccan traveller. All
the Hindu citizens were goldsmiths and hence that is known about Ibn Battuta's life comes from
they knew how to make coins. In the rural areas, the autobiographical information included in the
officials like the muqaddams paid the revenue in account of his travels, which records that he was
brass and copper coins and also used the same of Berber descent, born into a family of Islamic
coins to purchase arms and horses. As a result, legal scholars in Tangier, Morocco, on 24
the value of coins decreased and, as said by February 1304, during the reign of the Marinid
Satish Chandra, the coins became "as worthless dynasty.
as stones".
51.Presently Daulatabad where Muhammad-
48.Who issued a token currency in copper coins bin-Tughlaq had transferred the capital from
between AD 1329 and 1330? Delhi is situated near
A. Alauddin Khilzi A. Mysore
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq B. Nizamabad
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq C. Aurangabad
D. Feroz Tughlaq D. Bhopal

Solution: Solution:
In 1327, Tughluq passed an order to shift the A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (in present-day explanation of A
Aurangabad, Maharashtra) in the Deccan region B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
of India. explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
52.Which emperor shifted his capital from Delhi D. A is false but R is true
to Daulatabad?
A. Aurangzeb Answer: Option D
B. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq Solution:
C. Sher Shah Suri The tendency towards royal intervention in the
D. Genghis Khan iqta system was as its peak under Muhammad
Tughlaq. In several cases he handed over the
Answer: Option B collection of the revenues of the iqtas to either
Solution: revenue farmers or his own financial officers, the
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq transferred his capital commanders or amirs posted in the iqtas,
from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) near presumably drawing their pay in cash from the
Aurangabad Maharastra. local treasury and having nothing to do directly
with revenue collection.
53.Ibn Batuta visited India during the reign of
A. Iltutmish 56.Battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1526
B. Alauddin Khalji between Babur and__________
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq A. Rana Sanga
D. Balban B. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
C. Hemu
Answer: Option C D. Ibrahim Lodi
Solution:
lbn Batuta was a famous Moroccan traveller he Answer: Option D
visited India during the reign of Sultan Solution:
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April 1526,
was fought between the invading forces of
54.Who was the Delhi Sultan to impose Jiziya Babur and the Ibrahim Lodi Kingdom. It took
on Brahmans? place in north India and marked the beginning of
A. Alauddin Khalji the Mughal Empire and the end of the Delhi
B. Firoz Tughlaq Sultanate.
C. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
D. Balban 57.Prithviraja-III (1168-1192) was a best known
__________ruler
Answer: Option B A. Chauhan
Solution: B. Gahadavala
In the late 14th century, mentions the memoir of C. Chalukya
Tughlaq dynasty's Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq, D. Brahmana
his predecessor taxed all Hindus but had
exempted all Hindu Brahmins from jizya. Jizya Answer: Option A
or jizyah is a per capita yearly tax historically Solution:
levied on non-Muslim subjects, called the Chahamanas, or Chauhans dynasty ruled over
dhimma, permanently residing in Muslim lands the region around Delhi and Ajmer in 12th
governed by Islamic law. century. The best-known Chahamana ruler was
Prithviraja III (1168-1192), who defeated an
55.Assertion (A): The nobility under Muhammad Afghan ruler named Sultan Muhammad Ghori in
bin Tughlaq was a highly homogeneous one. 1191, but lost to him the very next year, in 1192.
Reason (R): Royal intervention in the iqta
system was as its peak under Muhammad 58.Which battle led to the downfall of the
Tughlaq Vijayanagar empire?
A. Battle of Takkolam
B. Battle of Talikota
C. Battle of Khanwa Answer: Option C
D. Battle of Panipat Solution:
'An ancient structure, the Gol Gumbaz is a
Answer: Option B prominent historical monument in Bijapur. Built
Solution: in the 17th century, it houses the tomb of the
The Battle of Talikota (23 January 1565) was a city's legendary ruler, Adil Shah. It is especially
watershed battle fought between the renowned for the architectural finesse of its
Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan Indo-Islamic style structure.
sultanates. The Deccan Sultanates had better
artillery, better cavalry and the betrayal by Gilani 62.The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by
Brothers (key commanders of Vijaynagar A. Ahmad Shah-I
Kingdom) led to the downfall of vijaynagar B. Alauddin Hasan
kingdom. C. Mahmud Gavan
D. Firoz shah Bahmani
59.The Mongols under__________ invaded
Transoxiana in north-east Iran in 1219 Answer: Option B
A. Timur Lang Solution:
B. Nadir Shah The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Alauddin
C. Ahmed Shah Abdali Hasan in 1347. After his coronation, he
D. Genghis Khan assumed the title of Alauddin Hasan Bahman
Shah (1347-58), it is from this title that the
Answer: Option D kingdom was called the Bahmani kingdom.
Solution:
The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded 63.The Arabic work of Al-Biruni that gave an
Transoxiana in north-east Iran in 1219 and the account of the subcontinent is
Delhi Sultanate faced their onslaught soon after. called__________
Mongol attacks on the Delhi Sultanate increased A. Kitab - AI Hind
during the reign of Alauddin Khalji and in the B. Kitab - Al Bharat
early years of Muhammad Tughluq's rule. C. Pustak - AI Hind
D. Pustak - AI Bharat
60.Akbar was__________ years old when he
became emperor Answer: Option A
A. 16 Solution:
B. 19 Al-biruni was a Arabian scholar with great
C. 13 knowledge of philosopher, mathematician, etc.
D. 10 He came India with Mahmud of Ghazani
(Mahmud Ghazanavi). He wrote the book Kitab
Answer: Option C - AI Hind(after exploring India).
Solution:
Akbar succeeded Humayun on 14 February 64.Buland Darwaza is located in
1556, while in the midst of a war against A. West Bengal
Sikandar Shah to reclaim the Mughal throne. In B. Gujarat
Kalanaur, Punjab, the 13-year-old Akbar was C. Uttar Pradesh
enthroned by Bairam Khan on a newly D. Tamil Nadu
constructed platform, which still stands. He was
proclaimed Shahanshah (Persian for "King of Answer: Option C
Kings"). Solution:
Buland Darwaza, or the "Gate of victory", was
61.Gol Gumbaz was built in which century? built in 1572 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to
A. 15th commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the
B. 16th main entrance to the palace at Fatehpur Sikri,
C. 17th Uttar Pradesh which is 43 km from Agra, India.
D. 18th
Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the A. French
world and is an example of Mughal architecture. B. British
C. Protuguese
65.Charminar was built by? D. Dutch
A. Humayun
B. Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah Answer: Option C
C. Ashoka Solution:
D. Narasimha Krishna Deva Raya established friendly
relations with the Portuguese, who set up the
Answer: Option B Portuguese Dominion of India in Goa in 1510.
Solution:
The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty Sultan 69.Which of the following pair is incorrect?
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar A. Hiuen Tsang - China
in 1591. After shifting his capital from Golkonda B. Ibn Battuta - Morocco
to Hyderabad he built a big structure of C. Megasthenes - Greece
Charminar. Because of Charminar this landmark D. Fa-Hien - Malaysia
became a global icon of Hyderabad.
Answer: Option D
66.Dara Shikoh was killed in conflict with his Solution:
brother__________ Fa-Hien was a Chinese traveller who came India
A. Jahangir in the reign of Chandragupta-II. He was
B. Aurangzeb Buddhist Monk and his main aim was to
C. Babur established Buddhism.
D. Shahjahan
70.Who was the founder of the city of Agra?
Answer: Option B A. Firoz Tughlaq
Solution: B. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
In the war of succession which ensued after C. Alauddin Khalji
Shah Jahan's illness in 1657, Dara was D. Sikandar Lodi
defeated by his younger brother Prince
Muhiuddin (later, the Emperor Aurangzeb). He Answer: Option D
was executed in 1659 on Aurangzeb's orders in Solution:
a bitter struggle for the imperial throne. Sikander Lodi made a treaty with Alauddin
Hussain Shah and his kingdom of Bengal. In
67.Which dynasty came to power in India after 1503, he commissioned the building of the
the Tughlaq dynasty? present-day city of Agra. Agra was founded by
A. The Guptas him.
B. The Khaljis
C. The Mughals 71.When did the reign of Delhi Sultanate came
D. The Sayyids to an end?
A. 1498 A.D.
Answer: Option D B. 1526 A.D.
Solution: C. 1565 A.D.
The tomb of Muhammad Shah at Lodi Gardens, D. 1600 A.D.
New Delhi. The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth
dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, with four rulers Answer: Option B
ruling from 1414 to 1451. Founded by Khizr Solution:
Khan a former governor of Multan, they Under the Lodī (Afghan) dynasty (1451–1526),
succeeded the Tughlaq dynasty and ruled the however, with large-scale immigration from
sultanate until they were displaced by the Lodi Afghanistan, the Delhi sultanate partly
dynasty. recovered its hegemony, until the Mughal leader
Bābur destroyed it at the First Battle of Panipat
68.Krishnadeva Raya maintained friendly on April 21, 1526.
relations with the
72.Who has built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of A. Humayun
Victory) in Chittorgarh? B. Akbar
A. Maharana Pratap C. Jahangir
B. Rana Kumbha D. Babur
C. Rana Sanga
D. Kunwar Durjan Singh Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option B The Battle of Chanderi took place in the
Solution: aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa in which the
The Vijaya Stambha is an imposing victory Mughal Emperor Babur had defeated a
monument located within Chittor Fort in confederacy of Rajputs and Afghans which was
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. The tower was headed by Rana Sanga of Mewar.
constructed by the Mewar king, Rana Kumbha, Consequently, in December 1528, taking a
in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the circumlocutious route Babur marched to the
combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by fortress of Chanderi in Malwa.
Mahmud Khilji. The tower is dedicated to
Vishnu. 76.Prince Salim was the name of the future
Emperor__________
73.Krishna Deva Raya was a contemporary of A. Babur
A. Shershah B. Humayun
B. Humayun C. Jahangir
C. Babur D. Akbar
D. Akbar
Answer: Option C
Solution: Mirza Nur-ud-din Beig Muhammad Khan Salim
Krishnadeva Raya the (1509-1529) Vijaynagar known by his imperial name Jahangir (31
emperor was contemporary of Mughal Emperor August 1569 – 28 October 1627), was the fourth
Babur (1526-1530). Babur tells him as a power Mughal Emperor who ruled from 1605 until his
full king in his auto biography. When the Mughal death in 1627.
Emperor Babur was taking stock of the
potentates of north India, Krishnadevaraya was 77.Prince Khurram was the name of the future
rated the most powerful and had the most Emperor__________
extensive empire in the subcontinent. A. Shah Jahan
B. Jahangir
74.What was the name of architect of C. Babur
Humayun's Tomb? D. Akbar
A. Man Singh
B. Baram Khan Answer: Option A
C. Mirak Mirza Solution:
D. Abul Fazal Mirza Shahab-ud-din Baig Muhammad Khan
Khurram (5 January 1592 – 22 January 1666),
better known by his regional name Shah Jahan
Answer: Option C ("King of the World"), was the fifth Mughal
Solution: emperor, who reigned from 1628 to 1658.
The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first
wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum 78.Which of the following powers did not fight for
(also known as Haji Begum), in 1569-70, and the Tungabhadra Doab?
designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, A. Pallavas and Chalukyas
Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen B. Cholas and later Chalukyas of Kalyana
by her. C. Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates
D. Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms
75.In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at
Chanderi Answer: Option C
Solution: Solution:
The Golconda and Ahmadnagar Sultanates did Chand Bibi (1550–1599 CE), was an Indian
not fight for the Tungabhadra Doab. Muslim regent and warrior. She acted as the
Regent of Bijapur (1580–90) and Regent of
79.The Red fort in Delhi was the residence of Ahmednagar (in current day Maharashtra)
emperors of which dynasty in the 16th century? (1596–99). Chand Bibi is best known for
A. Rajput defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal
B. Khalji forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.
C. Tughlaq
D. Mughal 83.Which dynasty was ruling in Vijaynagar
empire at the time of the Battle of Talikota?
Answer: Option D A. Sangam
Solution: B. Aravidu
The Red Fort was commissioned by Mughal C. Tuluva
Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, it was D. Saluva
the main residence of the Mughal emperors for
nearly 200 years.
Answer: Option C
80.What was the capital of Pallava Dynasty? Solution:
A. Kanchipuram Tuluva Dynasty was the third dynasty to rule
B. Tiruchirapalli Vijaynagar Empire. The Battle of Talikota was
C. Tanjore fought between the Deccan Sultanates and
D. Chennai Vijaynagar Kingdom. Sadasiva Raya of Tuluva
dynasty was the emperor of Vijaynagar at the
Answer: Option A time of the Battle of Talikota.
Solution:
Kanchipuram was the capital of Pallava dynasty. 84.__________first became the capital of a
Bappadev was the founder of Pallava dynasty, kingdom under the Tomar Rajputs
the famous ruler of the dynasty was Narsihman A. Delhi
Verman 1st. B. Patliputra
C. Calcutta
81.Who was the last ruler of Lodi Dynasty? D. Taxila
A. Bahlol Lodi
B. Ibrahim Lodi Answer: Option A
C. Daulat Khan Lodi Solution:
D. Sikandar Lodi Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom only
under the Tomaras who were a part of the
Answer: Option B Rajput dynasties. The Tomara Rajputs were
Solution: defeated in the mid-twelfth century by the
Ibrahim Lodhi was the last ruler of Lodhi Chauhans. Delhi became an important
Dynasty. He was defeated and killed in the First commercial centre under the Tomaras and
battle of Panipat in 1526 by Babur. He was the Chauhans.
third ruler of Lodhi Dynasty. His grandfather
Bahlol Lodhi was the first and founder ruler of 85.Which one of the following battles led to the
this dynasty. foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?
A. Third Battle of Panipat
82.Chand Bibi the famous Muslim ruler B. Second Battle of Panipat
belonged to which kingdom? C. Battle of Haldighati
A. Bijapur D. First Battle of Panipat
B. Golconda
C. Ahmednagar Answer: Option D
D. Berar Solution:
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April 1526,
Answer: Option C was fought between the invading forces of
Babur and the Lodi Kingdom. It took place in ruler of Tuluva dynasty. He ruled from
north India and marked the beginning of the Vijaynagar Empire from 1509-1529. He was
Mughal Empire and the end of the Delhi given the titles of 'Andhra Bhoja' Mooru Rayara
Sultanate. Ganda (King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya
Rama Ramana.
86.Who among the following did not rule the
Delhi Sultanate? 89.The medieval city of Vijayanagar is now
A. Slave dynasty known as
B. Sayyed dynasty A. Chandragiri
C. Khalji dynasty B. Aravidu
D. Ghori dynasty C. Hampi
D. Kondavidu
Answer: Option D
Ghori dynasty did not ruled Delhi Sultanate Solution:
directly, his slaves ruled over India after the Hampi, also referred to as the Group of
death of Ghori. The Slave Dynasty ruled the Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World
Sub-continent for about 84 years. It was the first Heritage Site located in east-central Karnataka,
Muslim dynasty that ruled India. Qutub-ud-din India. It became the centre of the Hindu
Aibak, a slave of Muhammad Ghori, who Vijayanagara Empire capital in the 14th century.
became the ruler after the death of his master,
founded the Slave Dynasty. 90.Who was the first Vijayanagar ruler to wrest
the important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis?
87.Group of Monuments at Hampi was built by? A. Reva Rayali
A. Harihara and Bukka B. Harihara-I
B. Udayin and Shishunaga C. Harihara-II
C. Devavarman and Vainya D. Bukka-I
D. Mahendraverman and Sirmara
Answer: Option C
Solution: Harihara-II was the first ruler of Vijaynagar to
Hampi, a village and a temple town in Karnataka seize important fort of Goa from the Bahamanis.
is one of the most historically rich places. And
because Hampi was the capital, it flourished in 91.__________was imprisoned for the rest of
trade. We have listed down the four different his life by Aurangzeb
dynasties with small information about each one A. Akbar
of them. Sangama Dynasty was founded by B. Shah Jahan
Bukka Raya 1 and Harihara 1. The monuments C. Jahangir
at Hampi was built by the founder of Vijay Nagar D. Babur
dynasty i.e. Harihar and Bukka.
Answer: Option B
88.Who is considered as the greatest of all the Solution:
Vijayanagar rulers? Although Shah Jahan fully recovered from his
A. Krishnadeva Raya illness, Aurangzeb declared him incompetent to
B. Vir Narasimha rule and put him under house arrest in Agra Fort.
C. Sadasiva Raya Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son
D. Rama Raya Aurangzeb in Red Fort (Agra).
Answer: Option A 92.Indian Mughal paintings originated during the

Solution: rule of which Mughal Emperor?
Krishna Deva Raya (1509-29) is considered as A. Humayun
the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers for his B. Akbar
military as well as literary and other C. Jahangir
achievements. Krishnadeva Raya was the third D. Shah Jahan
96.How many Mahajanpadas were there in
Answer: Option A ancient India?
Solution: A. 20
Mughal Paintings originated during the rule of B. 16
Humayun, especially when he brought two C. 18
Persian artists Mir-Sayyid Ali and Abd-us- D. 10
samad to India.
Answer: Option B
93.The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted Solution:
A. Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit In ancient India 16 Mahajanpadas were
B. Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit mentioned im Anguttar Nakaya.
C. Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D. Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit 97.
The capital of the Bahamani Kings was
Answer: Option C A. Gulbarga
Solution: B. Bijapur
The ruler of Vijaynagar Empire patronised C. Hampi
Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit Scholars. D. Agra
94.The Sayyid dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate is Answer: Option A

called so because__________? Solution:
A. Its founder and his successors adopted the The Bahmani capital was Ahsanabad
title Sayyid (Gulbarga) between 1347 and 1425, when it
B. Its founder and his successors belonged to was moved to Muhammadabad (Bidar).
the Sayyid tribe of eastern Turkistan
C. Its founder and his successors were 98.Who was the founder of Kushan Empire?
descendant of the prophet Muhammad A. Kanishka
D. Its founder was a scholar of Islamic theology B. Virna Kadphises
C. Kujula Kadphises
Answer: Option C D. Vasiskha
Solution:
Khizr Khan was the founder of the Sayyid Answer: Option C
Dynasty. He did not assume any royal title. He Solution:
professed to rule as the Viceroy of Timur's son Kujula Kadphises was the first Yueh Chi chief
and successor Shah Rukh. His dynasty has who crossed the Hindukush Mountains and laid
been called the Sayyid dynasty because it was down the foundation of the Kushana Empire.
believed that he was a descendant of Prophet
Muhammad. 99.Who got the monumental 'Rayagopurams' in
front of the temples at Hampi, Tiru-pati, etc.,
95.Who was the founder of Lodi dynasty? constructed?
A. Daulat Khan Lodi A. Vidyaranya
B. Sikandar Lodi B. Krishnadeva Raya
C. Bahlol Lodi C. Harihara
D. Ibrahim Lodi D. Raja raj

Solution: Solution:
The Lodi dynasty (or Lodhi) was an Afghan 'Rayagopuram' means grand entrance tower of
dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 the temple Vijaynagar King Krishnadeva Raya
to 1526. It was the last dynasty of the Delhi constructed 'Rayagopurams' in front of the
Sultanate, and was founded by Bahlul Khan temples at Hampi, Tiruvannamalai,
Lodi when he replaced the Sayyid dynasty. Chidambaram Srirangam, Tirupati etc.
100.Famous Battle of Talikota was fought in

A. 1565 A.D. Solution:
B. 1575 A.D. The Battle of Talikota (23 January 1565) was a
C. 1585 A.D. watershed battle fought between the
D. 1570 A.D. Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan
sultanates. The Vijaynagar Kingdom was
Answer: Option A defeated in this battle.
MUGHAL PERIOD
1.Babur was born in the year was descended from the Turco-Mongol
A. 1483 conqueror Timur (the founder of the Timurid
B. 1583 Empire) on his father's side and from Chagatai,
C. 1693 the second son of the Mongol ruler Genghis
D. 1783 Khan, on his mother's side.
Answer: Option A 4.Babur was succeeded to the Mughal throne by

Solution: A. Sher Shah
Babur (14 February 1483 – 26 December 1530), B. Akbar
born Zahīr ud-Dīn Muhammad, was the founder C. Humayun
and first Emperor of the Mughal dynasty in India. D. Bhadur Shah
2.Babur came to India originally from Answer: Option C

A. Khiva Solution:
B. Ferghana Babur married several times. Notable among his
C. Khorasan sons are Humayun, Kamran Mirza and Hindal
D. Seistan Mirza. Babur died in 1530 in Agra and was
succeeded by Humayun.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 5.The Mughal leader Babur originally invaded
Zahiruddin Muhammad was born on February northern India
14, 1483 in the town of Andijan, in the Fergana A. To creates a Shiite Muslim state
Valley which is in modern Uzbekistan. B. Because he was unable to achieve his
ambitious goals in central Asia
3.Babur (1526-1530 AD) was the ruler of which C. To control the trade routes into Southeast
dynasty? Asia
A. Mughal D. To defeat his longstanding enemy, the sultan
B. Nanda of Delhi
C. Maurya
D. Haryanka Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option A The Mughal leader Babur originally invaded
Solution: northern India because he was unable to
The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur achieve his ambitious goals in central Asia.
(reigned 1526–1530), a Central Asian ruler who
6.Babur summoned the pupils of the famous
architect Sinan from Answer: Option C
A. Constantinople Solution:
B. Kabul Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle
C. Syria of Panipat in 1526 AD and founded the Mughal
D. Egypt empire.
Answer: Option A 10.In the battle of Panipat, Babur faced the

Solution: armies of
Babur found leisure to summon from A. Jaichand
Constantinople pupils of the famous Albanian B. Hemu
architect, Sinan, who had designed many C. Daulat khan
important buildings in the Ottoman Empire and D. Ibrahim Lodi
set them to work on mosques and other
architectural monuments commemorating his Answer: Option D
conquest of Hindustan. Solution:
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle
7.The dead body of Babur by his own choice lies of Panipat (AD 1526). This marked the end of
buried in the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the
A. Agra Mughal Empire. This was one of the earliest
B. Farghana battles involving gunpowderfirearms and field
C. Samarqand artillery.
D. Kabul
11.The battle between Babur and Rana Sanga
Answer: Option D was fought at
Solution: A. Panipat
Mughal Emperor Babur died in 1530. He was B. Chunar
first buried at Aaram Bagh, Agra. Later his C. Khanwa
remains were moved to Bagh-e-Babur (Babur D. Jaunpur
Gardevs),Kabul.
Answer: Option C
8.Name the Rajput General who bravely fought Solution:
the Battle of Khanwa before losing to Babur The Battle of Khanwa was fought near the
A. Rana Man Singh village of Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of
B. Raja Jai Singh Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought
C. Rana Sanga between the invading forces of the first Mughal
D. Rana Pratap Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by
Rana Sanga of Mewar, after the Battle of
Answer: Option C Panipat.
Solution:
The Battle of Khanwa was fought near the 12.Assertion (A): Babur won the first Battle of
village of Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of Panipat.
Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought Reason (R): Babur was the first to introduce the
between the invading forces of the first Mughal use of cannons in India
Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
Rana Sanga of Mewar, after the Battle of explanation of A
Panipat. B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
explanation of A
9.In which year (in A.D) did Babur invaded C. A is true but R is false
India? D. A is false but R is true
A. 1530
B. 1520 Answer: Option A
C. 1526 Solution:
D. 1550
In 1526, the First Battle of Panipat saw the D. Rana Amar Singh
introduction of massed artillery tactics to Indian
warfare. Under the guidance of Ottoman gun
master Ustad Ali Quli, Babur deployed cannons Answer: Option A
behind a screening row of carts. Solution:
When Chittor was captured by Akbar (1558), the
13.Babur's autobiography, called Tuzuk-i- Rana of Mewar was Rana Udai Singh.
Baburi or Baburnama, which is reckoned among
"the most enthralling and romantic works in the 17.When Babur invaded India in 1525,
literature of all times" is written in Humayun was the Governor of
A. Arabic A. Kabul
B. Persian B. Fargana
C. Turki C. Badakhshan
D. Urdu D. Herat

Solution: Solution:
Babar's autobiography, called Tuzuk-i-Baburi or Babar set out on his final invasion of India in
Baburnama, which is reckoned among “the most November, 1525. His eldest son, Humayun,
enthralling and romantic works in the literature brought a contingent from Badakhshan, and
of all times" is written in Turki. Khwaja Kalan, trustiest of generals, led the
troops of Ghazni.
14.Babur was originally the ruler of
A. Kabul 18.Baburnama was written by
B. Persia A. Humayun
C. Fargana B. Babur
D. Khandahar C. Abul Fazl
D. Akbar

Solution: Solution:
Babur was born in Andijan, in the Fergana The "Memoirs of Babur" or Baburnama are the
Valley, in modern Uzbekistan. He was the eldest work of the great-great-great-grandson of Timur
son of Umar Sheikh Mirza, governor of Fergana (Tamerlane), Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur
and great grandson of Timur the Great. (1483-1530).
15.Where did Babur die? 19.Humayun (1530-1540 AD) was the ruler of
A. Agra which dynasty?
B. Kabul A. Nanda
C. Lahore B. Mughal
D. Delhi C. Maurya
D. Haryanka
Answer: Option A
Babur died in 1530 in Agra and was succeeded Solution:
by Humayun. He was first buried in Agra but, as Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad, better known by his
per his wishes, his mortal remains were moved regional name, Humayun, was the second
to Kabul reburied. emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over
territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan,
16.When Chittor was captured by Akbar (1558), Northern India and Bangladesh from 1530–1540
the Rana of Mewar was and again from 1555–1556.
A. Rana Udai Singh
B. Rana Pratap
C. Rana Kumbha
20.Defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj B. Akbar
(1540) also constructed the Purana Qila of New C. Abul Fazl
Delhi D. Gulbadan Begum
A. Adil Shah
B. Malik Kafur Answer: Option D
C. Bin-Kasim Solution:
D. Sher Shah Suri The History of Humayun: Humayun Nama was
written by Gul-badan Begam, Humayun' s sister.
Answer: Option D Gul-Badan Begum (1523 - 1603), was daughter
Solution: of Zaheruddin Muhammad Babur of India. She
On 26 June 1539, Sher Khan faced Humayun in wrote Humayun nama at the behest of her
the Battle of Chausa and defeated him. nephew and at the emperor of India Jalal-ud-din
Assuming the title Farīd al-Dīn Shēr Shah, he Muhammad Akbar.
defeated Humayun once again at Kannauj in
May 1540 and forced him out of India. He also 24.When Humayun was in exile Koh-i-noor
constructed the Purana Qila of New Delhi. Diamond was with
A. The Raja Bikramajid
21.Humayun was born in the year B. Shah Tahmasp of Persia
A. 1508 C. Sultan of Bijapur
B. 1608 D. Sher Shah
C. 1708
D. 1808 Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option A When Humayun was in exile Koh-i-noor
Solution: Diamond was with Shah Tahmasp of Persia.
Humayun was born on 17 March 1508, in Kabul,
Mughal Empire (present-day Afghanistan), to 25.Who defeated Humayun in the battle of
Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty and Chausa?
his wife Maham Begum. A. Muhammad Adil Shah
B. Firoz Shah Suri
22.Humayun died in the year C. Sikandar Shah Suri
A. 1536 D. Sher Shah Suri
B. 1546
C. 1556 Answer: Option D
D. 1566 Solution:
The Battle of Chausa (25 June 1539) took place
Answer: Option C between Mughal Emperor Humayun and Sher
Solution: Shah Suri (Sher Khan). In this battle Humayun
On the evening of 21 Jan 1556, Humayun was got defeated.
walking in the terrace of his library at Sher
Mandal in Delhi. While descending the steps, he 26.Who constructed Humayun's tomb in Delhi?
heard the announcement for the evening prayer. A. Babur
He stood still upon the occasion and sat down B. Akbar
on the second step till the proclamation was C. Haji Begum
ended. When he was going to rise, he supported D. Humayun
himself on a staff, which unfortunately slipped
upon the marble, and he fell headlong from the
top to the bottom of the stair. He was taken up Answer: Option C
insensible and laid upon his bed. He died on 24 Solution:
Jan, at the age of fifty-one, after a reign of The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of
twenty-five years, in Kabul and India. Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress
Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum). The
23.Humayun Nama was written by construction began in 1565, nine years after his
A. Humayun
death, and completed in 1572 AD at a cost of
1.5 million ruppees at the time. 31.Akbar's nurse-in-chief was
A. Mumtaj
27.Humayun had to run away from India after he B. Hamida Begum
was defeated in the battle of C. Jahanara
A. Panipat D. Maham Anaga
B. Ghagra
C. Khanwa
D. Kannauj Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option D Maham Anga was Akbar's chief nurse prior to
Solution: his enthronement at age thirteen as Mughal
Humayun was defeated in the battle of kannauj emperor in 1556.
by Shershah Suri (1540). After this battle Sher
Shah Suri forced him out of India. 32.The main outlet for foreign trade during
Akbar's reign was the port of
28.Whom did Akbar defeat in the 2nd battle of A. Karachi
Panipat in 1556? B. Calcutta
A. Genghis Khan C. Surat
B. Nadir Shah D. Bombay
C. Hemu Vikramaditya
D. Bajirao-I Answer: Option C
Solution:
Answer: Option C During his reign they were the most powerful at
Solution: sea. Trade at Surat, the main port of Mughal
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on India. Gujarat that emerged as the leading outlet
November 5, 1556, between the forces of Hem at a given time.
Chandra Vikramaditya, the king at Delhi and
forces of Emperor Akbar. 33.Akbar's teacher was
A. Abul Fazl
29.Akbar suppressed the rebellion of Abdullah B. Bairam Khan
Khan, the Governor of C. Abdul Latif
A. Mewar D. Kabir
B. Malwa
C. Meerut Answer: Option C
D. Mankat Solution:
Akbar was very tolerant in his religious views. In
Answer: Option B his childhood he was impressed by the liberal
Solution: religious ideas of his teacher, Abdul Latif.
Akbar appointed Abdullah Khan as the governor
of Malwa with his headquarters at Mandu. Akbar 34.The original name of Tansen, the greatest
suppressed the rebellion of Abdullah Khan, the musician of the court of Akbar, was
Governor of Malwa. A. Makaranda Pandey
B. Ramatanu Pande
30.Akbar married a bride from C. Haridas
A. Bikaner D. Lal Kalawant
B. Jaisalmer
C. Jaipur Answer: Option B
D. Udaipur Solution:
Tansen (c. 1500 – 1586), also referred to as Tan
Sen or Ramtanu Pandey, was a prominent
Answer: Option D figure of North Indian (Hindustani) classical
Solution: music. Born in a Hindu family, he learned and
Akbar married a bride from Udaipur.
perfected his art in the northwest region of The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on
modern Madhya Pradesh. November 5, 1556, between the forces of
Hemu, the Hindu general and Chief Minister of
35.Akbar (1556-1605 AD) was the ruler of which Adil Shah Suri, and the army of the Mughal
dynasty? emperor, Akbar.
A. Nanda
B. Maurya 39.Mansabdari System was founded by Akbar.
C. Mughal The Mansabdars were
D. Haryanka A. military commanders
B. provincial governors
Answer: Option C C. high civil and military officers
Solution: D. all of the above
Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar
(October 1542– 27 October 1605), popularly Answer: Option D
known as Akbar I, also as Akbar the Great Solution:
(Akbar-i-azam), was the third Mughal emperor, Appointment to the ranks of mansabdars was
who reigned from 1556 to 1605. made by the emperor, usually on the
recommendation of military leaders, provincial
36.Of the following, with whom Akbar did not governors, or court officials.
come into contact?
A. Jains 40.Akbar had constructed several forts, which
B. Parsis did not include the one of
C. Buddhists A. Lahore
D. Christians B. Agra
C. Allahabad
Answer: Option C D. Red Fort
Solution:
Akbar did not come into contact with Buddhist. Answer: Option D
Solution:
37.In the year 1582, Akbar took the momentous The fort is called Red Fort or Lal QiIa because it
step of is made of red sandstone. The history of forts
A. Banning Sati indicates that it was built between the year
B. Removing Jaziya 1639-1648 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
C. Forming an army of jackals in old Delhi.
D. Propounding a new religion Din-i-Ilahi
41.I. Akbar's Gold Mohur bore the figures of Sita
Answer: Option D and Ram
Solution: II. Akbar's Gold Mohur bore the image of
The Dīn-i Ilāhī (lit. "Religion of God") was a Prophet Mohammad
syncretic religion propounded by the Mughal
emperor Akbar in 1582 CE, intending to merge Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct
some of the elements of the religions of his related to the Akbar reign?
empire, and thereby reconcile the differences A. Only I
that divided his subjects. B. Only II
C. Both I and II
38.Hemu, whom Akbar defeated In the Second D. Neither I nor II
Battle of Panipat (1556), was
A. Minister of Sikandar Shah Suri Answer: Option A
B. Minister of Muhammad Adil Shah Solution:
C. Ruler of Rewari The Ram Siya coin issued by Mughal Emperor
D. Prime Minister of Rana Udai Singh of Mewar Akbar in 1604-05. It has the image of Ram and
Sita on one side with the word Ram and Siya
Answer: Option B written above in Devnagri script. Ram is shown
Solution:
holding a bow and arrow while Sita has lotus in
both her hands. Answer: Option A
Solution:
42.To whom did Akbar gave the title Miyan? One of Akbar's most unusual ideas regarding
A. Raja Todar Mal religion was Din-i-Ilahi (“Godism” in English),
B. Man Singh-I which was an eclectic mix of Hinduism, Islam,
C. Birbal and Christianity.
D. Tansen
46.The designation 'amil' during Akbar's reign
Answer: Option D denoted a
Solution: A. Policeman
Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine B. Retail trader
jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, C. Postman
meaning learned man. Tansen was a composer, D. Revenue official
musician and vocalist, to whom a large number
of compositions have been attributed in northern Answer: Option D
regions of the Indian subcontinent. Solution:
The designation 'amil' during Akbar's reign
43.The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar denoted a Revenue official.
was borrowed from the system prevalent in
A. Persia 47.Akbar'a son and successor Salim, on
B. Mongolia becoming the emperor, assumed the name of
C. Afghanistan A. Jahangir
D. Turkey B. Jahangir Alampanah
C. Jahangir Alamgir
Answer: Option B D. Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir
Solution:
Mansabdar implies the generic term for the
military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of Answer: Option D
the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system Solution:
introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the Akbar'a son and successor Salim, on becoming
system followed in Mongolia. the emperor, assumed the name of Nuruddin
Muhammad Jahangir.
44.During Akbar's reign the Mahabharat was
translated into Persian and is known as 48.Akbar defeated Durgawati and captured
A. Iqbal Nama A. Bijapur
B. Razm Nama B. Jhansi
C. Akbar Nama C. Gondwana
D. Sakinat-ul-Auliya D. Surat
Answer: Option B Answer: Option C

Solution: Solution:
The "Razmnama"(war Tab) is the persian In 1562 CE, Akbar defeated Baz Bahadur and
translation of the Mahabharta. Preface of this brought the region of Malwa under Mughal
book was written by the Akbar's, court poet Abul dominion. Simultaneously, Asaf Khan, a Mughal
Fazal. general, conquered Rewa, which lay north of
Rani’s kingdom. Thus, Garha-Mandla now
45.Akbar founded the Din-i-Ilahi primarily to touched the boundaries of both Rewa and
A. Establish a national religion which would be Malwa, which were under the Mughals. An
acceptable to the Muslims and the Hindus attack from either of them was imminent.
B. Ensure racial and communal harmony
C. Found a religious institution 49.The Akbar of Kashmir who reconstructed and
D. Put an end to differences between Hindus rehabilitated all the temples and asked Jonaraja
and Muslims to continue further Kalhana's Rajatarangini was
A. Sikandar Solution:
B. Shah Mir Samsuddin Akbar invited Bhattarak Harvijay Suri the main
C. Zain-ul-Abidin exponent of Jain Swetambara sect.
D. Saifuddin
53.Who of the following was the biographer of
Akbar?
Answer: Option C A. Abul Fazl
Solution: B. Faizi
The Akbar of Kashmir who reconstructed and C. Abdul Nabi Khan
rehabilitated all the temples and asked Jonaraja D. Birbal
to continue further Kalhana's Rajatarangini was
Zain-ul-Abidin. Answer: Option A
Solution:
50. Ain-i-Akbari (The constitution of Akbar) is the
Hakim Mirza, the younger brother of Akbar was third volume of 'Akbarnama' (the book of Akbar)
the viceroy of was written by Abul Fazal. He was the court poet
A. Kabul of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
B. Herat
C. Agra 54.Which Rajput dynasty had not surrendered to
D. Bengal Akbar?
A. Pratihara
Answer: Option A B. Sisodiya
Solution: C. Rathor
Shahzada Mirza Muhammad Hakim, sometimes D. Parmar
known simply as Mirza Hakim, short: Mirza, was
the second son of Mughal emperor Humayun. Answer: Option B
He ruled Kabul in Afghanistan, and often Solution:
conflicted with his elder brother emperor Akbar. Sisodiya dynasty that ruled mewar did not
Mirza Hakim later on mended ways with surrender to emperor Akbar until and unless
Emperor Akbar. He is the son of Mah Chuchak Jahangir defeated Rana Pratap's Son.
Begum. He is known for writing Tajdar-e-Haram.
55.The greatest historian of the reign of Akbar,
51.Which of the following forts was not built by who wrote Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari, was
Akbar? A. Nizamuddin Ahmad
A. Gwalior Fort B. Abdur Qadir Badauni
B. Agra Fort C. Abul Fazl
C. Lahore Fort D. Abdas Khan Arwani
D. Allahabad Fort
Answer: Option C
Solution: The Akbarnama which translates to Book of
Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Sing Tomar Akbar, is the official chronicle of the reign of
in 8th century. It consists of one defensive Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor (r. 1556–
structure and two main palaces ( Gujrat Mahal 1605), commissioned by Akbar himself by his
and Man Mandir ). court historian and biographer, Abu'l-Fazl ibn
Mubarak who was one of the nine jewels in
52.A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly Akbar's court. He had also written Ain-i-Akbari.
honoured by Akbar was
A. Hemachandra 56.Akbar held his religious discussion in
B. Harivijaya A. Jodhabai's Palace
C. Vastupala B. Panch Mahal
D. Bhadrabahu C. Ibadat Khana
D. Buland Darwaza
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C Answer: Option A
Solution: Solution:
The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was a Raja Todarmal was the finance minister
meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal (Mushrif-i-Diwan) of Mughal Emperor Akbar, he
Emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605) at Fatehpur Sikri was one of the navratnas of Akbar's court. He
to gather spiritual leaders of different religious introduced land measurement system,
grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the Zabti/Dhasala system (revenue collection) and
teachings of the respective religious leaders. karori system.
57.Who was the master of imperial mint at Delhi 61.In 1542 Akbar was born at
during the reign of Akbar? A. Agra
A. Khwaza Abdus Samad B. Herat
B. Mansur C. Umarkot
C. Mir Sayyid Ali D. Kabul
D. Jehangir
Answer: Option C
Solution: Akbar (Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad
Khwaza Abdus Samad was the master of Akbar, 15 October 1542 – 1605) was the 3rd
imperial mint at Delhi during the reign of Akbar. Mughal Emperor. He was born in Umerkot,(now
Pakistan). He was the son of 2nd Mughal
58.The architectural raw material generally used Emperor Humayun. Akbar became the king in
in Akbar's period was 1556 at the age of 13 when his father died.
A. Marble
B. Brick 62.Which of the following was built by Akbar to
C. Limestone commemorate his conquest of Khandesh in
D. Redstone Gujarat?
A. Bada Imambara
Answer: Option D B. Buland Darwaza
Solution: C. Jama Masjid
The architectural raw material generally used in D. Siddi Bashir
Akbar's period was Redstone.
Answer: Option B
59.Who was the trusted General of the Mughal Solution:
emperor Akbar? Buland Darwaza (The Gate of Magnificience)
A. Raja Todar Mal was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 at
B. Man Singh I Fatehpur Sikri (U.P.). It was built by Akbar to
C. Birbal commemorate his victory over Khandesh in
D. Tansen Gujarat.
Answer: Option B 63.Who was the regent of Akbar in his early

Solution: days?
Raja Man Singh was the most trusted General A. Abul Fazl
of the Mughal emperor Akbar, he assisted him B. Bairam Khan
in many battles including the famous Battle of C. Tansen
Haldighati (1576). D. Todarmal
60.During Akbar's reign who was the Finance Answer: Option B

Minister of the Mughal empire? Solution:
A. Raja Todar Mal Bairam Khan also Bayram Khan ( c. 18 January
B. Man Singh-I 1501 – c. 31 January 1561) was an important
C. Birbal military commander, later commander-in-chief
D. Tansen of the Mughal army, a powerful statesman and
regent at the court of the Mughal Emperors, C. A centralized administrative structure with
Humayun and Akbar. ministers appointed to regional provinces
D. Education and basic rights for Indian women
64.What was the age of Akbar at the time of his
coronation at Kalanaur? Answer: Option D
A. Thirteen Solution:
B. Fifteen Education and basic rights for Indian women is
C. Eighteen not related to the Akbar's reign.
D. Twenty
68.To bring Hindu-Muslim unity, Akbar
Answer: Option A A. encouraged cow-killing
Solution: B. prohibited cow-killing
Mughal Emperor Akbar aseended the throne at C. taxed cow-killing
the age of thirteen in the year 1556 A.D. D. remained silent to cow-killing
65.Two women who, while conducting the Answer: Option B

affairs of their states faced Akbar's wars of Solution:
conquest were Rani Durgawati and Chand Bibi To bring Hindu-Muslim unity, Akbar prohibited
(or Sultana), respectively of cow-killing. He banned killing of animals. He
A. Jaisalmer and Khandesh stopped eating meat for many months.
B. Malwa and Gujarat
C. Gondwana and Ahmadnagar 69.Who were 'Jagirdars' during the reign of
D. Ranathambhor and Khandesh Akbar?
A. Large estate owners
Answer: Option C B. Officials of state who were given jagir in place
Solution: of cash pay
Two women who, while conducting the affairs of C. Revenue collectors
their states faced Akbar's wars of conquest were D. Autonomous rulers under Akbar
Rani Durgawati and Chand Bibi (or Sultana),
respectively of Gondwana and Ahmadnagar. Answer: Option A
Solution:
66.Akbar had incorporated some principles of This feudal system of land ownership is referred
social reforms in the Din-i-illahi. Which of the to as the jagirdar system. The system was
following social reforms did not form part of Din- introduced by the Sultans of Delhi from the 13th
i- illahi? century onwards, was later adopted by the
A. Remarriage of widows Mughal Empire, and continued under the British
B. Prohibition of child marriage East India Company.
C. Monogamy
D. Rejection of seclusion of women 70.The only Hindu noble at the court of Akbar to
accept the Din-i-llahi was
Answer: Option D A. Man Singh
Solution: B. Todar Mal
Rejection of seclusion of women social reforms C. Birbal
did not form part of din-i- ilahi. D. Bhagwan Das
67.Which of the following statement is not Answer: Option C

related to the Akbar's reign? Solution:
A. Religious toleration for Hindus and Sikhs Raja Birbal was the only Hindu to adopt Din-i-
B. A syncretic religion, called "divine faith," Ilahi, the religion founded by Akbar.
which stressed loyalty to the emperor
BHAKTI MOVEMENT
1.In which century Bhakti movement began? Kabir, (Arabic: “Great”) (born 1440, Varanasi,
A. 6th century Jaunpur, India—died 1518, Maghar),
B. 7th century iconoclastic Indian poet-saint revered by
C. 8th century Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. The birth of Kabir
D. 9th century remains shrouded in mystery and legend.
Answer: Option B 4.Who preaches Visishtadvaita?

Solution: A. Tulsidas
The Bhakti movement refers to the theistic B. Saivaite Nayanmars
devotional trend that emerged in medieval C. Sankara
Hinduism and later revolutionised in Sikhism. It D. Ramanuja
originated in seventh-century south India (now
Tamil Nadu and Kerala), and spread Answer: Option D
northwards. Solution:
Rāmānujāchārya is famous as the chief
2.The concept of Sagunabrahmana was the proponent of Vishishtadvaita subschool of
outcome of which concept of Bhakti Movement? Vedānta, and his disciples were likely authors of
A. Nirgunabraman texts such as the Shatyayaniya Upanishad.
B. Vaishanavism Rāmānujāchārya himself wrote influential texts,
C. Shaivism such as bhāsya on the Brahma Sutras and the
D. None of the above Bhagavad Gita, all in Sanskrit.
Answer: Option A 5.Who was the Guru of Kabir?

Solution: A. Ramanuja
The Bhakti movement of Hinduism saw two B. Ramananda
ways of imaging the nature of the divine C. Vallabhacharya
(Brahman) – Nirguna and Saguna. Nirguna D. Namadeva
Brahman was the concept of the Ultimate
Reality as formless, without attributes or quality. Answer: Option B
Solution:
3.Where was saint kabir born? Kabir is widely believed to have become the first
A. Delhi disciple of the Bhakti poet-saint Swami
B. Varanasi Ramananda in Varanasi, known for devotional
C. Mathura Vaishnavism with a strong bent to monist
D. Hyderabad Advaita philosophy teaching that God was
inside every person, everything.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 6.Which Sufi's dargah is at Ajmer?
A. Baba Farid
B. Qutbdin Bakhtiyar Kaki 9.Sufism the liberal and mystic movement of
C. Moinuddin Chisti Islam, reached India in the __________
D. Khwaja Bahuddin century?
A. 11th
Answer: Option C B. 12th
Solution: C. 14th
Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, D. 13 th
India. The shrine has the grave (Maqbara) of the
revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti. Answer: Option A
Solution:
7.Which of the following statement is correct Sufism found its way into India during the
definition of Nirguna? eleventh and twelfth centuries when many Sufi
A. It is the concept of a formless God saints came to India particularly in Multan and
B. It is the concept of a formless Guru Lahore of the Punjab. The most celebrated of
C. It is the concept of spirituality these Sufi saints was Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti
D. None of the above who came to Lahore from Ghazni in 1161 and
settled in Ajmer under Prithviraj.
Answer: Option A
Solution: 10.Which of the following statement(s) is/are
Metaphysical concept of God in Hinduism, Gods correct about the early traditions of Bhakti?
general ultimate form/nature is formless pure I. In the course of the evolution of forms of
consciousness (Nirakar Nirguna/without worship, in many instances, poet-saints
form/Impersonal) but it can manifests into divine emerged as leaders around whom there
form (Sakar Saugna/with form/personal). God developed a community of devotees.
has the ability to manifest into any kind of form II. Brahmanas remained important
and shape. intermediaries between gods and devotees in
several forms of bhakti.
8.Which of the following was the basic premise III. At a different level, historians of religion often
of Bhakti Movement? classify bhakti traditions into two broad
A. Bhakti or Single minded, uninterrupted and categories: saguna (with attributes) and nirguna
extreme devotion to God with the help of (without attributes)
Brahmins was the only means of Salvation A. Only I
B. Bhakti or Single minded, uninterrupted and B. I and II
extreme devotion to God was the only means of C. I and III
Salvation D. All of the above
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option B The early traditions of Bhakti were In the course
Solution: of the evolution of forms of worship, in many
The mystic Saints of medieval India were the instances, poet-saints emerged as leaders
exponents of the Bhakti movement. They were around whom there developed a community of
not affiliated to any particular sect. They had no devotees, Brahmanas remained important
blind faith in any sacred scriptures, no device to intermediaries between gods and devotees in
set up separate sects, no loyalty to any several forms of bhakti, At a different level,
particular creed. They attained greatness historians of religion often classify bhakti
without following any ritual or ceremonies and traditions into two broad categories: saguna
through individual exertion. The exponents of (with attributes) and nirguna (without attributes).
Bhakti movement condemned idolatry and
believed in monotheism. They thought that 11.Who was among the following Bhakti saints
Bhakti or Single minded, uninterrupted and gave a new orientation of Hinduism through his
extreme devotion to God was the only means of doctrine of Advaita or Monism?
Salvation. A. Ramanuja
B. Sankara
C. Guru Nanak C. Tukaram
D. Chaitanya D. Guru Ramdas
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

Solution: Solution:
In the ninth century Sankara started a Hindu Namdev, also transliterated as Nam Dayv,
revivalist movement giving a new orientation to Namdeo,Namadeva, (traditionally, c. 1270 –
Hinduism. He was born in Kaladi in Kerala. His c. 1350) was a poet and a saint from
doctrine of Advaita or Monism was too abstract Maharashtra, India who is significant to the
to appeal to the common man. Varkari sect of Hinduism. Bhagat Namdev's
writings were also recognized by the "Gurus" of
12.Who among the following had given the Sikhism and are included in the holy book of
doctrine of Advaita or Monism? Sikhism, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Namdev
A. Sankara worship lord Vitthal that is one of the name of
B. Saivaite Nayanmars lord Vishnu.
C. Vashnavaite Alwars
D. Tukaram 15.The Pandharpur Movement is associated
with the Bhakti Movement of
Answer: Option A A. Assam
Solution: B. Maharashtra
Sankara is regarded as the promoter of Advaita C. Bengal
Vedānta as a distinct school of Indian D. Both (a) and (c)
philosophy, the origins of this school predate
Sankara. The existence of an Advaita tradition Answer: Option B
is acknowledged by Sankara in his Solution:
commentaries. The Pandharpur Movement is associated with
the Bhakti Movement of Maharashtra. The
13.Which Bhakti saint preached the concept of spread of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra
Visitadvaita? inculcated the spirit of oneness among the
A. Sankara Marathas. The main teachings of the leaders
B. Ramanuja were Bhakti or devotion to God and equality of
C. Madhava all believers before God without any distinction
D. Nimbarka of class or birth. The Bhakti movement united
the people of Maharashtra in a common love of
Answer: Option B man and faith in one God.
Solution:
Ramanuja, the main proponent of 16.Who was the writer of Rukmini Swayamwar
Vishishtadvaita philosophy contends that the Hastamalak, which was comprised 764 owees
Prasthanatrayi ("The three courses"), namely and based on a 14-shlok Sanskrit hymn with the
the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the same name by Shankaracharya?
Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in a way A. Ramananda
that shows this unity in diversity, for any other B. Eknath
way would violate their consistency. Vedanta C. Mirabai
Desika defines Vishishtadvaita using the D. Tukaram
statement, Asesha Chit-Achit Prakaaram
Brahmaikameva Tatvam : Brahman, as qualified Answer: Option B
by the sentient and insentient modes (or Solution:
attributes), is the only reality. Eknath wrote Rukmini Swayamwar Hastamalak,
which was comprised 764 owees and based on
14.The most important saint of the Bhakti a 14-shlok Sanskrit hymn with the same name
Movement in Maharashtra who was born at by Shankaracharya.
Satara and is said to have died in Punjab, was
A. Jnanesvar 17.Which statement (s) is/are correct related to
B. Namadeva the Ramananda?
I. He worshipped Ram and Sita but preached the presence of God and the futility of external
the oneness of God and the doctrine of Bhakti rites and ceremonies.
for everyone A. Only I
II. Dismissed the caste system and B. Only II
untouchability, simplified rules of worship and C. Both I & II
made rigidity of the Varnashrama tradition D. Neither I nor II
milder
A. I only Answer: Option C
B. II only Solution:
C. Both I and II The cardinal principle of Bhakti Cult was
D. Neither I nor II influencing devotion to a personal God, whose
grace was the only means of attaining salvation
Answer: Option C or Mukti. It stressed the idea of a personal God
Solution: and pointed out the absurdity of the caste
Ramananda was born at Allahabad. He was system in the presence of God and the futility of
originally a follower of Ramanuja. Later he external rites and ceremonies. It allowed both
founded his own sect and preached his men and women to achieve salvation by Bhakti.
principles in Hindi at Banaras and Agra. He was God is one, He alone should be worshipped. By
a worshipper of Rama. He was the first to following the path of true devotion (Bhakti) one
employ the vernacular medium to propagate his can find salvation or (nijat, mukti). A true guru is
ideas. Simplification of worship and indispensable for realizing God or attaining
emancipation of people from the traditional salvation.
caste rules were his two important contributions
to the Bhakti movement. He opposed the caste 20.Select the correct statement (s) with
system and chose his disciples from all sections reference to the Bhakti Movement
of society disregarding caste. A. Collection of Alvar Saints hymns is known as
Divya Prabandha
18.Who among the following was the reformer B. Compilation of Alvar Saints poetry / literature
and philosopher from Ramanandi Sampradaya Tirumurai is called "Tamil Veda"
in the lineage of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya C. Both A & B
renowned for his devotion to the Lord Shri D. None of the above
Rama?
A. Ramananda Answer: Option A
B. Tukaram Solution:
C. Valmiki The collection of their hymns is known as Divya
D. Tulsidas Prabandha. All the saints were male except one
named Andal. The 63 Nayanars saints were the
Answer: Option D Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th
Solution: and 10th centuries.
Tulsidas also known as Goswami Tulsidas was
a Hindu Vaishnava saint and poet, often called 21.Who exhorted people to give up selfishness,
reformer and philosopher from Ramanandi falsehood and hypocrisy and to lead a life of
Sampradaya, in the lineage of Jagadguru truth, honesty and kindness?
Ramanandacharya renowned for his devotion to A. Vallabhacharya
the Lord Shri Rama. B. Guru Nanak
C. Kabir
19.Which of the following statement (s) is/are D. Nimbarka
correct related to the cardinal principle of Bhakti
Cult? Answer: Option B
I. It was influencing devotion to a personal God, Solution:
whose grace was the only means of attaining Guru Nanak (1469−1538) Another well known
salvation or Mukti. saint preacher of the medieval period was Guru
II. It stressed the idea of a personal God and Nanak, founder of the Sikh. He exhorted people
pointed out the absurdity of the caste system in
to give up selfishness, falsehood and hypocrisy I. He preached Visishtadvaita.
and to lead a life of truth, honesty and kindness. II. He said that the 'God is Sagunabrahman'
A. Only I
22.Who wrote a commentry of Bhagvat Gita B. Only II
called Gnaneswari? C. Both I & II
A. Gnandeva D. Neither I nor II
B. Namadev
C. Ekanath Answer: Option C
D. Both A & B Solution:
Bhakti Saint Ramanuja preached
Answer: Option A Vishishtadvaita. He said that the 'God is Saguna
Solution: Brahman'.
Gnanadeva wrote a commentary of Bhagavad
Gita called Gnaneswari. 26.Which statement is not the advocacy of
Nirguna Saints?
23.Which statement (s) is/are correct related to A. It advocated the worshiped the
the Kabir. anthropomorphic manifestations of the divine
I. He was the disciple of Ramananda and the being, particularly Rama and Krishna
most liberal among medieval Indian reformers. B. It is the concept of a formless God, which has
II. He was possibly a contemporary of Sultan no attributes or quality
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (1489-1517) C. It conceived as Ishvara, the personal and
A. I only purely spiritual aspect of godhead, beyond all
B. II only names and forms (nama-rupa), and is to be
C. Both I and II apprehended only by inner (mystical)
D. Neither I nor II experience
D. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Kabir is widely believed to have become the first Solution:
disciple of the Bhakti poet-saint Swami Nirguna Saints does not advocated the
Ramananda in Varanasi, known for devotional worshiped the anthropomorphic manifestations
Vaishnavism with a strong bent to monist of the divine being, particularly Rama and
Advaita philosophy teaching that God was Krishna.
inside every person, everything.
27.Who began the Achintayabhedabhedavada
24.The Bhakti cult spread in Maharashtra with School of theology?
the teaching of A. Chaitanya
A. Sant Tukaram B. Mirabai
B. Sant Jnanesvar C. Tulsidas
C. Samarth Guru Ramdas D. Surdas
D. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Answer: Option A
Solution: Chaitanya (1485-1534): Born at Navadwip in
Sant Tukaram(c.1608 – c.1650), also Shri Bengal, Chaitanya was the greatest saint of the
Tukaram, and colloquially referred to as "Tuka", Bhakti movement. His original name was
was a seventeenth century Marathi poet Sant of 'Vishwambhar Mishra'. He was responsible for
India, related to the Bhakti movement of the popularity of Vaishnavism in Bengal through
Maharashtra. Tukaram was a devotee of Vitthal his Kirtans. He began the
(a form of Lord Krishna), the supreme God in Achintayabhedabhedavada School of theology,
Vaishnavism. and preached the religion of intense faith in one
Supreme Being whom he called Krishna or Hari.
25.Which of the following statement (s) is/are He adored Krishna and Radha and attempted to
correct related to the Bhakti Saint Ramanuja? spiritualize their lives in Vrindavan.
It is commonly held that he was born sometimes
28.Which of the following statement(s) is/are in the last quarter of the fifteenth century. His
correct about Alvars and Nayanars? works include Sur Sagar, Sahitva Ratna and Sur
I. Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c. Sarawali. In Sur Sagar, Sur Das deals with the
sixth century) were led by the Alvars (literally, life of Krishna’s childhood. He dis¬played
those who are "immersed" in devotion to Vishnu) himself not merely as a master of child
and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were psychology but also as a devotee of the
devotees of Shiva). Almighty. The works and poems of Sur Das
II. They travelled from place to place singing exercised tremendous influence on the people
hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods. and encouraged them to follow the path of
III. During their travels the Alvars and Nayanars Bhakti.
identified certain shrines as abodes of their
chosen deities 31.The first Bhakti Movement was organised by
A. Only I A. Nanak
B. I and II B. Meera
C. I and III C. Ramdas
D. All of the above D. Ramanujacharya
Answer: Option D Answer: Option D

Solution: Solution:
Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c. sixth The Bhakti Movement was started in South India
century) were led by the Alvars (literally, those in the 7th century. The earliest seeds of the
who are "immersed" in devotion to Vishnu) and Bhakti movement in India was organised by
Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees Ramanuja.
of Shiva). They travelled from place to place
singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods. 32.Which Bhakti Saints known as Sri Gauranga,
During their travels the Alvars and Nayanars was a popular Vaishnava saint and reformer
identified certain shrines as abodes of their from Bengal?
chosen deities. A. Chaitanya
B. Mirabai
29.Which was the language adopted by the C. Sankaracharya
Bhakti saints to preach their ideas to the D. Kabir
masses?
A. Hindi Answer: Option A
B. Sanskrit Solution:
C. Ardh-Magadhi Chaitanya also known as Sri Gauranga, was a
D. Regional vernacular languages popular Vaishnava saint and reformer from
Bengal. He was born of Brahman parents at
Answer: Option D Nadia. After his education he became a teacher.
Solution:
Bhakti movement preached using the local 33.Who was the the founder of the Ramanandi
languages so that the message reached the Sampradaya, the largest monastic Hindu
masses. renunciant community in modern times?
A. Ramananda
30.Which of the following Bhakti Saints poem is B. Tukaram
compiled in Sur Sagar, Sahitva Ratna and Sur C. Mirabai
Sarawali? D. Kabir
A. Sur Das
B. Kabirdas Answer: Option A
C. Tulsidas Solution:
D. Kalidasa Ramananda was a 14th-century Vaishnava
devotional poet sant, in the Ganges river region
Answer: Option A of Northern India. The Hindu tradition
Solution: recognizes him as the founder of the
Ramanandi Sampradaya, the largest monastic Chaitanya wrote Shiksha Ashtak in which he
Hindu renunciant community in modern times. gave the cream of the Shastras.
34.What is meant by a 'Pir' in the Sufi tradition? 38.Sri Ramanuja Acharya was an Indian
A. The Supreme God philosopher and is recognized as the most
B. The Guru of the Sufis important saint of
C. The greatest of all Sufi saints A. Sri Vaishnavism
D. The orthodox teacher who contests the Sufi B. Sri Vaishavism
beliefs C. Nirguna
D. Sikkhism
Answer: Option B
Pir or Peer ('elder') is a title for a Sufi master or Solution:
spiritual guide. They are also referred to as a Sri Ramanuja Acharya was an Indian
Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. philosopher and is recognized as the most
important saint of Sri Vaishnavism. His
35.Which of the following is/are the philosophical foundations for devotionalism
compositions of Kabir? were influential to the Bhakti movement.
A. Bijak & Sakhi Granth
B. Kabir Granthawali& Anurag Sagar 39.Which of the following concept the Bhakti
C. Only B movement of Hinduism saw two ways of
D. All of the above imaging the nature of the divine (Brahman)?
A. Nirguna and Saguna
Answer: Option D B. Shaivism
Solution: C. Sikkhism
Literary works with compositions attributed to D. Jainism
Kabir include Kabir Bijak, Kabir Parachai, Sakhi
Granth, Adi Granth (Sikh), and Kabir Answer: Option A
Granthawali (Rajasthan). Solution:
The Bhakti movement of Hinduism saw two
36.The Sufi Saint, contemporary of Prithviraj ways of imaging the nature of the divine
Chauhan, was (Brahman) – Nirguna and Saguna. Nirguna
A. Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti Brahman was the concept of the Ultimate
B. Sheikh Salim Chisti Reality as formless, without attributes or quality.
C. Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
D. Baba Farid 40.The Sufi saint who maintained that
devotional music was one way of moving closer
Answer: Option A to God was
Solution: A. Muin-ud-din-Chisti
Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti is regarded as B. Baba Farid
foremost preacher of Sufism among Sufis of C. Saiyid Mummed
India. Akbar, the Mughal emperor believed that D. Shah Alam Bukhari
it was his blessings which lead him a son and
the heir for the Mughal throne. Answer: Option B
Solution:
37.Who wrote Shiksha Ashtak which was called Baba Farid also knows as Khwaja Fariduddin
as the cream of the Shastras? was a sufi preacher and poet of 12th century. He
A. Mirabai is considered as the first poet of Punjabi
B. Tulsidas Language. He found that "music is the way of
C. Kabir reaching God".
D. Chaitanya
41.Which Bhakti saint believes that through love
Answer: Option D and devotion, song and dance, a devotee can
Solution: feel the presence of God?
A. Gnanadev D. All of the above
B. Chaitanya
C. Namadeva Answer: Option D
D. Ekanatha Solution:
Bhakti Reformers influenced by the preaching of
Answer: Option B Sufi teachers were Ramananda, Kabir, Nanak.
Solution:
The greatest saint of the Bhakti movement was 45.Who among the following was the first Bhakti
Shri Chaitanya, popularly known as Gouranga saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his
Mahaprabhu. He was born in 1486 A.D. at message?
Navadweep in West Bengal in a Brahmin family. A. Dadu
His childhood name was Nimai or Biswambhar B. Kabir
Mishra. He was a promising student and C. Ramananda
mastered all branches of Sanskrit learning. After D. Tulsidas
formal education he married Lakshmi Devi. But
gradually he developed a sense of detachment Answer: Option C
towards worldly affairs. Solution:
Ramananda was the first Bhakti saint to use
42.Which of the following statement (s) is/are Hindi for the propagation of his message. He
correct related to the Bhakti Saint Chaitanya? was known for communicating in vernacular
I. He popularised the Krishna Cult in Bengal. Hindi, and accepting disciples of all castes.
II. He believes that through love and devotion,
song and dance, a devotee can feel the 46.Who wrote Vedanta-Parijatasourabha, a
presence of God? commentary on the Brahma Sutra, in simple
A. Only I language?
B. Only II A. Nimbarka
C. Both I & II B. Ramanuja
D. Neither I nor II C. Madhva
D. Vallabhacharya
Answer: Option C
Chaitanya is said to have travelled all over India Solution:
in spreading the Krishna Cult. He spent most of Nimbarka's commentary on the Brahma-Sutras
his time in Puri, Orissa on the feet of Lord known as the Vedanta-Parijata-Saurabha, and
Jagannath. He believes that through love and that of his immediate disciple Srinivasa styled
devotion, song and dance, a devotee can feel the Vedanta-Kaustubha are the chief works of
the presence of God. the school of philosophy associated with the
name of Nimbarka. The latter is not, however, a
43.Who was the disciple of Vallabhacharya? mere commentary on the former, as is
A. Tulsidas sometimes wrongly supposed, but a full
B. Surdas exposition of the views expressed I the Vedanta-
C. Tukaram Parijata-Saurabha which is very terse and
D. Ramanuja concise and is not always clear. Both the
treatises are therefore essential for the proper
Answer: Option B understanding of the doctrine of Nimbarka.
Solution:
Surdas was the disciple of Vallabhacharya and 47.Bhakti Saint who was contemporary of
he popularized Krishna cult in north India. Sivaji?
A. Namadev
44.Which of the following Bhakti Reformers B. Ekanatha
influenced by the preaching of Sufi teachers? C. Tukaram
A. Ramananda D. Gnanadeva
B. Kabir
C. Nanak Answer: Option C
Solution: 51.Which of the following Bhakti sect founded by
Tukaram, also referred to as Sant Tukaram, Birbhan and their religious granth is revered like
Bhakta Tukaram, Tukaram Maharaj, Tukoba the Granth of the Sikhs?
and Tukobaraya, was a 17th-century Hindu poet A. Pothi
and sant of the Bhakti movement in B. Satnamis
Maharashtra, India. He was part of the C. Vaishanavism
egalitarian, personalized Varkari devotionalism D. Shaivism
tradition.
Answer: Option B
48.Kabir was a disciple of Solution:
A. Ramananda The sect founded by Birbhan is known as
B. Ramanujana Satnamis and their religious granth is known as
C. Shakracharya Pothi, which is revered like the Granth of the
D. None of the above Sikhs.
52.Select the incorrect statement (s) about
Answer: Option A Bhakti Saint Ramananda.
Solution: I. He advocated prabattimarga or path of self-
Kabir is widely believed to have become the first surrender to God.
disciple of the Bhakti poet-saint Swami II. He propagated 'Dvaita or dualism of Jivatma
Ramananda in Varanasi, known for devotional and Paramatma'.
Vaishnavism with a strong bent to monist A. Only I
Advaita philosophy teaching that God was B. Only II
inside every person, everything. C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
49.Kabir was contemporary of
A. Guru Nanak Answer: Option D
B. Sultan Sikandar Lodi Solution:
C. Both (a) and (b) above Ramananda was a 14th-century Vaishnava
D. Babur devotional poet sant, in the Ganges river region
of Northern India. The Hindu tradition
Answer: Option C recognizes him as the founder of the
Solution: Ramanandi Sampradaya, the largest monastic
Kabir was contemporary of both Guru Nanak Hindu renunciant community in modern times.
and Sultan Sikandar Lodi.
53.Who among the following propagated Dvaita
50.Which Bhakti Saints writings influenced or dualism of Jivatma and Paramatma?
Hinduism's Bhakti movement and his verses are A. Vallabhacharya
found in Sikhism's scripture Adi Granth? B. Madhava
A. Ramananda C. Merabai
B. Kabir D. Nimbarka
C. Mirabai
D. Tukaram Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option B Madhava propagated Dvaita or dualism of
Solution: Jivatma and Paramatma. According to his
Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and philosophy, the world is not an illusion but a
saint, whose writings influenced Hinduism's reality. God, soul, matter are unique in nature.
Bhakti movement and his verses are found in
Sikhism's scripture Adi Granth. His early life was 54.Rudra Sampradaya School was founded by
in a Muslim family, but he was strongly A. Ramananda
influenced by his teacher, the Hindu bhakti B. Vallabhacharya
leader Ramananda. C. Narasi
D. Chaitanya
Answer: Option B Answer: Option A
Solution: Solution:
Rudra Sampradaya School was founded by The Gaudiya Sampradaya is an intensely
Vallabhacharya. emotional form of Hinduism which flourished
from the sixteenth century, mainly in Bengal and
55.Who among the following Bhakti Saint eastern Orissa.
emphasised the essential oneness of all religion
by describing Hindus and Muslims 'as pots of 58.Which Bhakti Saints venerated in Sikhism, as
the same clay'? well as Hindu warrior-ascetic traditions such as
A. Kabir the Dadupanthis and the Niranjani Sampraday
B. Tulsidas that emerged in north India during the Islamic
C. Ramananda rule?
D. Raidasa A. Ramananda
B. Eknath
Answer: Option A C. Mirabai
Solution: D. Namdeva
Kabir emphasised the essential oneness of all
religions by describing Hindus and Muslims ‘as Answer: Option D
pots of the same clay’. To him Rama and Allah, Solution:
temple and mosque were the same. He Namdeva
regarded devotion to god as an effective means
of salvation and urged that to achieve this one 59.Who among the following propagated Dvaita
must have a pure heart, free from cruelty, or dualism of Jivatma and Pramatma in
dishonesty, hypocrisy and insincerity. He is Kannada region?
regarded as the greatest of the mystic saints and A. Mirabai
his followers are called Kabirpanthis. B. Nimbarka
C. Vallabhacharya
56.Who wrote a commentary on the Brahma D. Madhav
sutras refuted Shari Kara and offered an
interpretation based on the theistic ideas? Answer: Option D
A. Nimbarka Solution:
B. Ramanuja Madhav propagated Dvaita or dualism of
C. Madhva Jivatma and Paramatma. According to his
D. Vallabhacharya philosophy, the world is not an illusion but a
reality. God, soul, matter are unique in nature.
Answer: Option B
Solution: 60.Which of the following sect is emphasised on
Ramanuja gave a philosophic basis to the nirguni Bhakti - devotion to a divine without
teachings of Vaishnavism. He wrote a Gunas (qualities or form), but it accepts both
commentary on the Brahma sutras, refuted nirguni and saguni forms of the divine?
Shari Kara and offered his own interpretation A. Sikhism
based on the theistic ideas. His commentaries B. Shaivism
on Brahma sutras are popularly known as Sri C. Vaishanvism
Bhasya. D. All of the above
57.Which of the following is an intensely Answer: Option A

emotional form of Hinduism that flourished from Solution:
the sixteenth century, mainly in Bengal and In Sikhism, "nirguni Bhakti" is emphasised –
eastern Orissa? devotion to a divine without Gunas (qualities or
A. Gaudiya Sampradaya form), but it accepts both nirguni and saguni
B. Krishna cult of Vallabhacharya forms of the divine. Guru Nanak, the first Sikh
C. Shiva cult of Vallabhacharya Guru and the founder of Sikhism, was a Bhakti
D. None of the above saint.
61.Who among the following Bhakti Saints was II. He is the founder of the International Society
responsible for founding many punyakshetras for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON,
along the length and breadth of India, by taming commonly called the "Hare Krishnas"
avatars of Parvati and imprisoning her essence A. Only I
in Sri Chakras? B. Only II
A. Shankaracharya C. Both I & II
B. Ramanada Saraswati D. Neither I nor II
C. Tulsidas
D. Valmiki Answer: Option A
Solution:
Answer: Option A In spite of Vallabha's stress on self-control and
Solution: renunciation, his doctrine came to be known as
Shankaracharya Bhakti Saints was responsible “Pushti Marga” for his successors laid stress on
for founding many punyakshetram along the the physical side of Krishna's sports so that the
length and breadth of India, by taming avatars of creed came to be called as the “Epicureanism of
Parvati and imprisoning her essence in Sri the East“.
Chakras.
64.Which Bhakti Saint did not believe in the
62.Find out the correct statement (s) related to qualified monism of Ramanuja and emphasised
the features of Bhakti Movement? the doctrine of duality, based mainly upon the
I. Its proponents preached the 'unity of the god- Bhagavata Purana?
head' and emphasized that 'devotion to God' A. Madhava
and faith in him led to salvation. B. Ramananda
II. It laid stress on equality of all human beings C. Vallabhacharya
and universal brotherhood D. Chaitnaya
A. Only I
B. Only II Answer: Option A
C. Both I & II Solution:
D. Neither I nor II Madhava did not believe in the qualified monism
of Ramanuja and emphasised the doctrine of
Answer: Option C duality, based mainly upon the Bhagavata
Solution: Purana.
According to Bhakti Movement, God is one, He
alone should be worshipped. By following the 65.Who was the founder of the Bhakti
path of true devotion (Bhakti) one can find Movement in Maharashtra in 13th Century?
salvation or (nijat, mukti). A true guru is A. Namadev
indispensable for realizing God or attaining B. Ekanatha
salvation. All men are equal and there is no C. Tukaram
question of superiority or inferiority among men. D. Gnanadeva
There is brotherhood of mankind. The image
worship and caste distinctions and class hatred Answer: Option D
were the worst enemies of man. They strongly Solution:
denounced useless ceremonies and rituals and Gnanadevawas the founder of the Bhakti
rites must be given up. They are unnecessary Movement in Maharashtra in the thirteenth
and do not help persons to attain salvation. Only century. It was called Maharashtradharma. He
the good actions of man can help him to attain wrote a commentary of Bhagavat Gita called
salvation. Gnaneswari.
63.Select the correct statement (s) related to the 66.Which of the following statement is not
Vallabhacharya: correct about Andal?
I. His doctrine came to be known as "Pushti A. Andal was a woman Alvar, the most striking
Marga" for his successors laid stress on the features of her compositions were widely sung
physical side of Krishna's sports. (and continue to be sung to date)
B. Andal was a woman Nayanar, she Mirabai was a great Bhakti saint, Hindu mystic
incorporated the prevailing caste system in the poet and a devotee of the Lord Krishna. Born in
society the late fifteenth century into a royal family of
C. Andal saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu; Rajasthan, Mira, from her childhood was a great
her verses express her love for the deity devotee of Lord Krishna and wrote many
D. Andal saw herself as the beloved of Krishna; beautiful poems in praise of her Lord.
her verses express her love for the deity
69.Consider the following statement (s) is/are
Answer: Option B correct related to the impact of Bhakti
Solution: Movement?
Andal was a woman Alvar, the most striking I. Bhakti Movement resulted in a surge in Hindu
features of her compositions were widely sung literature in regional / vernacular languages
(and continue to be sung to date), Andal saw mainly in the form of devotional poems and
herself as the beloved of Vishnu and Krishna; music.
her verses express her love for the deity, II. Bhakti Movement resulted in a surge in
Buddhist text in regional / vernacular languages
67.Which of the following statement (s) is/are mainly in the form of devotional poems and
correct related to the Bhakti Movement? music
I. Originated as a reaction against caste division, A. Only I
untouchability and ritualism in India. B. Only II
II. Devotion was the pivotal point in the Bhakti C. Both I & II
cult in uniting human soul with god D. Neither I nor II
A. I only
B. II only Answer: Option A
C. Both I and II Solution:
D. Neither I nor II Bhakti Movement resulted in a surge in Hindu
literature in regional / vernacular languages
Answer: Option C mainly in the form of devotional poems and
Solution: music. II. Bhakti Movement resulted in a surge
The Bhakti movement originated as a reaction in Buddhist text in regional / vernacular
against caste division, untouchability and languages mainly in the form of devotional
ritualism in India. Devotion was the pivotal point poems and music.
in the Bhakti cult in uniting human soul with god.
The basic concepts of the Bhakti cult though 70.Which of the following statement (s) is/are
present in the Vedas, the Gita and Vishnupuran correct related to the features of Bhakti
were not practiced by the masses until the Movement?
appearances of Vaishnava Alwar and Shaiva I. Condemnation of rituals, ceremonies and blind
Nayanar saints of South India in the seventh and faith
twelfth centuries. II. Rejection of idol worship by many saints
A. I only
68.Who among the following was born into a B. II only
Rathore royal family of Kudki district of Pali, C. Both I and II
Rajasthan and was a 16th-century Hindu mystic D. Neither I nor II
poet and devotee of Krishna?
A. Ramananda Answer: Option C
B. Mirabai Solution:
C. Tukaram The features of Bhakti Movement are
D. Kabir Condemnation of rituals, ceremonies and blind
faith and Rejection of idol worship by many
Answer: Option B saints.
Solution:
ART AND CULTURE ON MEDIEVAL INDIA

1.Who built Hawa Mahal? Built in around 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort is
A. Guru Ramdas situated 410 feet (125 m) above the city and is
B. Maharaja Pratap Singh enclosed by imposing thick walls.
C. RabindraNath Tagore
D. British Govt 4.Who founded the Pala Empire?
A. Devapala
Answer: Option B B. Dharmapala
Solution: C. Dhruva
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. It is D. Gopala
constructed of red and pink sandstone. The
palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Answer: Option D
Jaipur, and extends to the zenana, or women's Solution:
chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Dharmapala (ruled 8th century) was the second
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. ruler of the Pala Empire of Bengal region in the
Indian Subcontinent. He was the son and
2.Who built Jama Masjid? successor of Gopala, the founder of the Pala
A. Guru Ramdas Dynasty. He greatly expanded the boundaries of
B. Shah Jahan the empire, and made the Palas a dominant
C. Rao Jodhaji power in the northern and eastern India.
D. Mahatma Gandhi
5.Who wrote Akbarnama?
Answer: Option B A. Akbar
Solution: B. Birbal
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama C. Abul Fazal
Masjid between 1644 and 1656. It was D. Bhagavan Das
constructed by more than 5000 workers. It was
originally called Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, meaning Answer: Option C
'mosque commanding view of the world'. Solution:
Abul Fazl was the author of Akbarnama, the
3.Who built Jodhpur Fort? official history of Akbar's reign in 3 volumes. This
A. Guru Ramdas book gives the history of Akbar's forefathers
B. Shahjahan from Timur to Humayun and Akbar's reign till
C. Rao Jodhaji 1602 AD. Abul Fazl was one of the nine jewels
D. Mahatma Gandhi in the royal court of Akbar.
Answer: Option C 6.Who wrote Tughlaqnama?

Solution: A. Abu Nasr Utbi
Mehrangarh or Mehran Fort, located in Jodhpur, B. Amir Khusrau
Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. C. Abul Fazl
D. Hasan Nizami A. Balban
B. IIitutmish
Answer: Option B C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Solution: D. Alauddin Khalji
In 1321 Amir Khusrau began to write a historic
masnavi named Tughlaq Nama (Book of the Answer: Option D
Tughlaqs) about the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Solution:
Tughlaq and that of other Tughlaq rulers. The largest standing army of the Delhi Sultanate
directly paid by the State was created by
7.The Qutub Minar was completed by the Alauddin Khalji.
famous ruler
A. Qutubuddin Aibak 11.Who brought the famous Persian painter
B. Iltutmish named Khwaja Abdus Samad to India?
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq A. Humayun
D. Alauddin Khalji B. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
C. Akbar
Answer: Option B D. Alauddin Khalji
Solution:
Qutab-ud-din Aibak started the construction of
Qutub Minar in 1193. Its construction was Answer: Option A
completed by his son-in-law Iltutmish. Solution:
The Iranian painters were brought by Humayun
8.Which of the following architectural wonders were Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad. Both the
was not constructed in the 12th Century A.D.? painters were the founders of an independent
A. Suntemple of Konark branch of Persian art popularly known as the
B. Temple of Khajuraho Mughal school of miniature painting.
C. Angkor Vat
D. Notre Darn, the Paris 12.Who founded the Vikramashila University?
A. Devapala
Answer: Option A B. Dharmapala
Solution: C. Dhruva
Temple of Khajuraho were built between 950 - D. Gopala
1050 AD by Chandela Rajput. Angkor Vat
Temple was built in 12th century by Khener Answer: Option B
Singh Suryavannan-II Notre - Dame the Paris Solution:
was built in 1163. Sun Temple Konark was built Vikramashila was founded by Pāla king
by Ganga dynasty King Narshimdev-I in 13th Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century.
century A.D. It prospered for about four centuries before it
was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji along with the
9.The number of provinces or mandalams in the other major centres of Buddhism in India around
Chola Empire was 1193.
A. Nine
B. Ten 13.The Delhi Sultanate reached its maximum
C. Twelve geographical limits during the reign of
D. Six __________
A. Alauddin Khalji
Answer: Option A B. Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah Khalji
Solution: C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
The Chola Empire was divided into nine D. Firuz Tughlaq
provinces. They were also called mandalams.
Answer: Option C
10.The largest standing army of the Delhi Solution:
Sultanate directly paid by the State was created Their most prominent sultan was Muhammad
by bin Tughlaq. Under his reign, the Delhi
Sultanate expanded its geographical The tribe that conquered the region of Assam
boundaries to cover most of India. came from Siam (Now Thailand).
14.The foreign traveller who visited India during 18.Who was the founder of the Sena dynasty?
Vijayanagara period was A. Ballal Sena
A. Megasthenes B. Hemanta Sen
B. Yuan Chawng C. Lakshman Sen
C. Fa-Hien D. Vijay Sen
D. Nicolo Conti
Answer: Option B
Solution: The dynasty's founder was Samanta Sena. After
Nicolo Conti, an Italian, was at Vijayanagar in him came Hemanta Sena who usurped power
about 1420, just after the accession of Devaraya and styled himself king in 1095 AD. His
I. The first known foreign traveller, he mentions successor Vijaya Sena (ruled from 1096 AD to
that the fortifications of the city and the 1159 AD) helped lay the foundations of the
thousands of men employed in the army of the dynasty, and had an unusually long reign of over
rulers. 60 years.
15.Who was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj 19.Which of the following revolts during
pilgrimage at the expense of the state? Aurangzeb's period had a peasant agrarian
A. Alauddin Khalji background?
B. Feroz Tughlaq A. Rajputs
C. Akbar B. Jats and Satnamis
D. Aurangzeb C. Marathas
D. Sikhs
Answer: Option C
Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj Solution:
pilgrimage at the expense of the state. Satnamis, who were actually Hindus rebelled
against Aurangzeb in 1672. Their leader was
16.Which one of the following sequences Birbhan. Satnamis lived in the region around
represents the correct chronological order? Delhi. Satnamis fought with courage but they
A. Shahji, Shivaji, Rajaram, Sambhaji were defeated by the imperial army of Mughals
B. Shahji, Shivaji, Sambhaji, Rajaram and crushed to death. Jats also rebelled against
C. Shahji, Sambhaji, Shivaji, Rajaram Aurangzeb under the leadership of local
D. Sambhaji, Shivaji, Shahji, Rajaram Zamindar Gokala. They were never subdued
completely and continued to resist the Mughal
Answer: Option B rule and when Aurangzeb died, they succeeded
Solution: in establishing an independent Jat kingdom in
Shahji, Shivaji, Sambhaji, Rajaram sequences Bharatpur.
represents the correct chronological order.
20.Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the
17.The Assam State derives its name from that 11th century. It is located in
of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did A. Karnataka
the tribesmen come from? B. Maharashtra
A. Tibet C. Madhya Pradesh
B. Mongolia D. Andhra Pradesh
C. Burma (Now Myarnmar)
D. Siam (now Thailand) Answer: Option D
Solution:
Answer: Option D Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the
Solution: 11th century located in Chandragiri, Tirupati in
Andhra Pradesh, India. Though mostly
associated with Vijayanagara Kings it was built B. Persian invader Nadir Shah
much earlier in 11th century by Yadava Naidu C. Mongol invader Chengiz Khan
kings. D. British East India Company
21.The court language of the Delhi Sultanate Answer: Option B

was Solution:
A. Urdu The Peacock Throne (Takht-e-TauS) was built
B. Persian by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan under the
C. Hindi commission of goldsmith Bedradru Khan in the
D. Arabic year 1628. It was first put at Diwan-i-Aam (Agra
Fort) and then moved to Diwan-i-Khas (Red
Answer: Option B Fort) during the reign of Mughal Emperor
Solution: Aurangzeb. Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739
The Delhi Sultanate literature began with the and took Peacock Throne and Koh-i-noor
rise of Persian speaking people to the throne of diamond with him.
the Sultanate of Delhi, naturally resulted in the
spread of the Persian language in India. It was 25.Alberuni came to India with
the official language and soon literary works in A. Mahmud of Ghazni
the language began to appear. B. Alexander
C. Babur
22.Agra Fort was built by D. Tamur
A. Humayun
B. Akbar Answer: Option A
C. Babur Solution:
D. Aurangzeb Alberuni (Abu Rayham Beruni) was a persian
scholar who came to India with Mahmud of
Answer: Option B Ghazni in 1017. He wrote Tarikh Al-Hind
Solution: (History of India.). He was given the title of
The construction of the Agra fort was started 'founder of Indology' and 'al-ustadh'.
around 1565, when the initial structures were
built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and 26.Who among the following built the largest
subsequently taken over by his grandson Shah number of irrigation canals in the Sultanate
Jahan, who added most of the marble creations period?
to the fort. A. Nasiruddin Mahmud
B. Ghiyasuddin Balban
23.Who was the Mughal emperor at the time of C. Ibrahim Lodi
Ahmad Shah Abdali's invasion of India? D. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
A. Bahadur Shah-I
B. Bahadur Shah-II Answer: Option D
C. Shah Alam-I Solution:
D. Shah Alam-II Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1309 – 20
September 1388) was a Turkic Muslim ruler of
Answer: Option C the Tughlaq Dynasty, who reigned over the
Solution: Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388. He
Shah Alam-I was the Mughal emperor at the constructed four canals for irrigation.
time of Ahmad Shah Abdali's invasion of India.
Muhammad Shah Alam I (1719-1748) ruled for 27.The correct chronological sequence of these
28 years. Shah Alam faced many invasions, Mughal rulers after Aurangzeb:
mainly by the Emir of Afghanistan, Ahmed Shah I. Alamgir-II
Abdali. II. Farrukh Siyar
III. Jahandar Shah
24.The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan IV. Shah Alam-II
was taken away in 1739 by A. III,II,IV,I
A. Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali B. II,III,IV,I
C. II,III,I,IV Mansabdar implies the generic term for the
D. III,II,I,IV military-kind grading of all royal functionaries of
the Mughal Empire. The Mansabdari system
Answer: Option C introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the
Solution: system followed in Mongolia.
The correct chronological sequence of these
Mughal rulers after Aurangzeb: Farrukh Siyar, 30.Sakhi, Sabad and Ramaini were the notable
Jahandar Shah, Alamgir-II, Shah Alam-II. Abu'l work of?
Muzaffar Muin ud-din Muhammad Shah A. Tansen
Farrukh-siyar Alim Akbar Sani Wala Shan B. Rahim
Padshah-i-bahr-u-bar, or Farrukhsiyar, was the C. Kabir
Mughal emperor from 1713 to 1719 after he D. Tulsidas
murdered Jahandar Shah. Mirza Mu'izz-ud-Din
Beig Muhammed Khan (9 May 1661 – 12 Answer: Option C
February 1713),[citation needed] more Solution:
commonly known as Jahandar Shah, was a Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and
Mughal Emperor who ruled for a brief period in saint, whose writings, according to some
1712–1713. Aziz-ud-din Alamgir II was the scholars, influenced Hinduism's Bhakti
Mughal Emperor of India from 3 June 1754 to 29 movement. Kabir's verses are found in
November 1759. He was the son of Jahandar Sikhism's scripture Guru Granth Sahib. His most
Shah. Aziz-ud-Din, the second son of Jahandar famous writings include his dohas. Sakhi, Sabad
Shah, was raised to the throne by Imad-ul-Mulk and Ramaini were the notable work of kabir.
after he deposed Ahmad Shah Bahadur in 1754.
Ali Gohar (25 June 1728 – 19 November 1806), 31.The Biography of Humayun was written by
historically known as Shah Alam II, was the A. Nur Jahan
sixteenth Mughal Emperor and the son of B. Jodha
Alamgir II. C. Anarkali
D. Gulbadan Begum
28.Who among the following was known as a
Nirguna saint and reformer? Answer: Option D
A. Sant Kabir Solution:
B. Surdas Akbar asked his aunt to write whatever she
C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu remembered about her brother's life. Gulbadan
D. Tulsidas Begum took the challenge and produced a
document titled Ahwal Humayun Padshah
Answer: Option A Jamah Kardom Gulbadan Begum bint Babur
Solution: Padshah amma Akbar Padshah. It came to be
Kabir is widely believed to have become the first known as Humayun-nama.
disciple of the Bhakti poet-saint Swami
Ramananda in Varanasi, known for devotional 32.Akbar established Ibadat Khana at
Vaishnavism with a strong bent to monist A. Lahore
Advaita philosophy teaching that God was B. Delhi
inside every person, everything. Sant Kabir was C. Agra
known as a Nirguna saint and reformer. D. Fatehpur Sikri
29.From where the Mansabdari system was Answer: Option D

borrowed? Solution:
A. Afghanistan Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great (r. 1556–
B. Turkey 1605) holds a religious assembly in the (House
C. Mongolia of Worship) in Fatehpur Sikri; the two men
D. Persia dressed in black are the Jesuit missionaries
Rodolfo Acquaviva and Francisco Henriques.
Answer: Option C
Solution:
33.Tulsi Das composed his Ramacharitamanas Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue
during the reign of regular currency and declare Delhi as the capital
A. Harsha of his empire. He was the third ruler of the Delhi
B. Alauddin Khalji Sultanate (1211 – 1236), belonging to the
C. Akbar Mamluk dynasty. He conquered Multan and
D. Krishnadeva Raya Bengal from contesting rulers, and
Ranthambhore and Siwalik from their rulers.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 37.Who was the in-charge of a pargana?
Ramcharitmanas was composed at Ayodhya, A. Amin
Varanasi & Chitrakoot. India was under the reign B. Pattidar
of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605 CE) C. Shiqdar
during this period. D. Oanungo
34.Kandariya Mahadeva Temple of the Answer: Option C

Medieval India is dedicated to which Lord? Solution:
A. Shiva Chief Shiqdar (Shiqdar-i-Shiqdran), in charge of
B. Brahma executive administration and chief Munsif
C. Vishnu (Munsif-i-Munsifan). Later, Sher Shah's pargana
D. Ram administration was reformed and he created
some new posts: Shiqdar or military commander
Answer: Option A and police chief with limited powers, Amin or
Solution: Munsif, Fotahdar or Treasurer and Karkuns or
The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, one of the record keeper. During this time, Shiqdar and
best examples of temples preserved from the Amin were the responsible officers of military
medieval period in India, is the largest of the and revenue department in the Pargana.
western group of temples in the Khajuraho
complex which was built by the Chandela rulers. 38.Who among the following took greater
Shiva is the chief deity in the temple deified in interest in laying out gardens than others?
the sanctum sanctorum. A. Humayun
B. Babur
35.Who was the author of Gita Govinda? C. Jahangir
A. Jayadeva D. Akbar
B. Kalhana
C. Kalidasa Answer: Option B
D. Raja Rao Solution:
Emperor Babur laid out the classical Moghul-
Answer: Option A style gardens located on a high point in west
Solution: Kabul which comprised a series of beautiful
Gita Govinda was composed by the famous landscaped hillside.
12th century poet Jayadeva. Jayadeva wrote
the Geet Govind, which contains information 39.Akbar's mausoleum is situated at
about the Rasleela's of Krishna in Vrindavan. A. Sasaram
B. Sikandra
36.Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue C. Agra
regular currency and to declare Delhi as the D. Delhi
capital of his empire?
A. Balban Answer: Option B
B. Aram Shah Solution:
C. Nasiruddin Mahmud It is located at Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra,
D. Iltutmish on the Mathura road (NH2), 8 km west-
northwest of the city center. About 1 km away
Answer: Option D from the tomb, lies Mariam's Tomb, the tomb of
Solution:
Mariam-uz-Zamani, wife of the Mughal Emperor 43.Name the poet who wrote "Prithviraj Raso",
Akbar and the mother of Jahangir. a poem describing Prithviraj Chauhan's life
A. Vir Siroja
40.Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by B. Chand Bardai
A. Humayun C. Meerja Umed
B. Azam Shah D. Nur Fateh
C. Babur
D. Aurangzeb Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option D The Prithviraj Raso is a Brajbhasha epic poem
Solution: about the life of the 12th century Indian king
The Bibi Ka Maqbara (English:"Tomb of the Prithviraj Chauhan (c. 1166-1192 CE). It is
Lady") is a tomb located in Aurangabad, attributed to Chand Bardai, who according to the
Maharashtra, India. It was built by Mughal text, was a court poet of the king.
emperor Aurangzeb's son Azam Shah in the
memory of his mother (posthumously known as 44.Who among the following built the famous
Rabia-ud-Daurani). Alai Darwaza?
A. Allaudin Khalji
41.Assertion (A): Rana Sanga lost the battle of B. Babur
Khanwa in the year 1527. C. Ibrahim Lodi
Reason (R): An ally of Rana Sanga, Hasan D. Shahjahan
Khan Mewati betrayed him during the battle
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct Answer: Option A
explanation of A Solution:
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct The Alai Darwaza is the main gate from the
explanation of A southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in
C. A is true but R is false the Qutub Minar complex .Built by Allaudin Khilji
D. A is false but R is true the Sultan of Delhi in 1311 AD, the Alai Darwaza
has a domed entrance which is constructed
Answer: Option C using red sandstone and is adorned with white
Solution: marble.
The Battle of Khanwa was fought near the
village of Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of 45.What was the offical language of the
Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought Sultanate?
between the invading forces of the first Mughal A. Persian
Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by B. Urdu
Rana Sanga of Mewar, after the Battle of C. Arabic
Panipat. D. Hindi
42.Bijapur is known for its Answer: Option A

A. Sever drought condition Solution:
B. Gol Gumbaz The Delhi Sultanate literature began with the
C. Heavy rainfall rise of Persian speaking people to the throne of
D. Statue of Gomateswara the Sultanate of Delhi, naturally resulted in the
spread of the Persian language in India. It was
Answer: Option B the official language and soon literary works in
Solution: the language began to appear.
Bijapur is largely visited by travelers from all
across the world. Also known as Gol Gumbaz, 46.The TajMahal is called a 'dream in marble'.
this architectural feature is famous for its Which monument is called as 'a dream of
massive dome. It is the second largest dome in stone'?
the world after St Peter's Basilica in Rome. A. The Rang Mahal
B. The Panch Mahal
C. The Red Fort
D. The Bahai temple Kashakanjir. Srivara records that what is ‘topa'
in Muslim dialect is Kanda in Kashmir. Ma'asir-i
Answer: Option B Mahmud Shahi by Shihab Hakim and Riyazu'l
Solution: Insha by Mahmud Gawan give details of
The Panch Mahal meaning `wind catcher tower' ra'd/kaman-i ra'd (lightening/lightening bow)
was commissioned by Akbar. This structure which are identified by Ferishta in Tarikh-i
stands close to the Zenana quarters (Harem) Ferishta as proper cannon. Ma'asir-i Mahmud
which supports the supposition that it was used Shahi also tells us about costly bronze artillery
for entertainment and relaxation. This is one of which could not be afforded every Rajput
the most important buildings in Fatehpur Sikri. chieftains, with exception of Mewar. It mentions
This is an extraordinary structure employing the about missiles as golas.
design elements of a Buddhist Temple; entirely
columnar, consisting of four stories of 49.Surdas was a disciple of which among the
decreasing size arranged asymmetrically on the following saints?
ground floor, which contains 84 columns. These A. Guru Nanak
columns, that originally had jaali (screens) B. Guru Ramdas
between them, support the whole structure. C. Nimbarkacharya
D. Vallabhacharya
47.Who among the following came to India at
the instance of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni? Answer: Option D
A. AI-Masudi Solution:
B. AI-Beruni Surdas was the disciple of Vallabhacharya and
C. Sulaiman he popularized Krishna cult in north India.
D. Abdul Haq
50.Assertion (A): The invasions of Krishnadeva
Answer: Option B Raya into the territories of Prataparudra were
Solution: inconclusive.
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, while seated in his Reason (R): Krishnadeva Raya invaded the
four-domed summer house in the garden of a territories of the Gajpathi not for the latter's
thousand trees, requested Al-Biruni to forecast, extinction but only for the recovery of lost
by his knowledge of the stars, which door the territories.
Sultan would leave the building. When Al-Biruni A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
had complied with this command and had explanation of A
written his answers secretly on a piece of paper B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
which he placed under a quilt, the Sultan caused explanation of A
a hole to be made in the eastern wall and C. A is true but R is false
through this he left the summer house. D. A is false but R is true
48.Assertion (A): Babur won the first Battle of Answer: Option D

Panipat. Solution:
Reason (R): Babur was the first to introduce the Krishnadevaraya had to take initiative otherwise
use of cannons in India the Gajapatis could have probably overridden
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct the Vijayanagara Empire. After his success
explanation of A against the Ummattur chiefs, he was
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct emboldened to undertake a campaign against
explanation of A the Gajapatis. As a result of this, he fought with
C. A is true but R is false the Gajapatis of Odisha and won against them.
D. A is false but R is true The Gajapatis lost most of their territories in
Telangana and Andhra to the Vijayanagara
Answer: Option A Empire.
Solution:
Babur introduced cannon in India but before the 51.The Upanishads were translated into Persian
arrival of Babur, cannon was already present in by
India. In north India, cannon was known as A. Akbar
B. Dara Shikoh The construction of Qutub Minar was started by
C. Shah Jahan Qutub-ud-din-Aibak in 1192 A.D. The minar's
D. Jahangir topmost storey was damaged by lightning in
1369 and was rebuilt by Firuz Shah Tughlaq,
Answer: Option B who added another storey.
Solution:
Dara Shukoh subsequently developed a 55.Assertion (A): Wazir Nizam-ul-Mulk left
friendship with the seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah to realize his
Rai. Dara Shukoh devoted much effort towards own ambition of founding the State of
finding a common mystical language between Hyderabad.
Islam and Hinduism. Towards this goal he Reason (R): Muhammad Shah, instead of
completed the translation of fifty Upanishads supporting his able Wazir, intrigued against him.
from their original Sanskrit into Persian in 1657 A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
so that they could be studied by Muslim explanation of A
scholars. B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
explanation of A
52.Who was the founder leader of 'Muslim C. A is true but R is false
Faqirs' ? D. A is false but R is true
A. Majnun Shah
B. Dadu Mian Answer: Option A
C. Tipu Solution:
D. Chirag Ali Shah He was weak-minded and frivolous and over-
fond of a life of ease and luxury. Instead of giving
Answer: Option A full support to able wazirs such as Nizam-ul-
Solution: Mulk, he fell under the evil influence of corrupt
Majnu Shah was a faqir of the Madariya Sufi and worthless flatterers and intrigued against his
order founded by Syed Badiuduin Qutb-ul Shah own ministers.
Madar. His headquarters was at the shrine of
Shah Madar in Makanpur near Kanpur. 56.Who built the famous Charminar of
Hyderabad?
53.Which one of the following rulers built the Bibi A. Krishndev Rai
ka Maqbara? B. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
A. Akbar C. Nadir Shah
B. Jahangir D. Aurangzeb
C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb Answer: Option B
Solution:
Answer: Option D The Charminar is a monument in Hyderabad,
Solution: India. The structure was built in 1591 AD. It is
It is a mausoleum called Bibi Ka Maqbara the most famous building of Hyderabad and also
("Tomb of the Lady") built by Prince Azam Shah, one of the most famous buildings in India. It was
the son of the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shahi to
between 1651 and 1661 AD, in the memory of celebrate the end of a deadly plague.
his mother, Dilras Banu Begum.
57.Who among the following was Akbar's
54.Qutub Minar, as we find at present, was teacher?
finally re-built by A. Kabir
A. Balban B. Abul Fazl
B. Alauddin Khalji C. Bairam Khan
C. Sikandar Lodi D. Abdul Latif
D. Firoz Tughlaq
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Akbar’s teacher Abdul Latif was an Iranian A. Sanskrit
scholar. He was the patron of Akbar from Bairam B. Pali
Khan 1556 AD to 1560 AD, who was seated on C. Hindi
the throne of the throne by the title of Gazluddin D. Urdu
Muhammad Akbar Emperor Ghazi, he was
lovingly called Khani Baba. Answer: Option D
Solution:
58.Moti Masjid in the Red Fort, Delhi was Urdu was designated as the camp language of
constructed by Medieval India. The word, Turkish means
A. Sher Shah mildary camp 'a Lashkar'. Urdu language was
B. Shahjahan developed due to contact of Hindu,Turkish an
C. Aurangzeb Afghan soldiers.
D. Bhahadur Shah Zafar
62.Which world Heritage Site is built on the right
Answer: Option C bank of the Yamuna River?
Solution: A. Taj Mahal
The Moti Masjid is a white marble mosque inside B. Hawa Mahal
the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India. The name C. Hurnayurr's Tomb
translates into English as "Pearl Mosque." D. Mahabodhi Temple Complex
Located to the west of the Hammam and close
to the Diwan-e-Khas, it was built by the Mughal Answer: Option A
emperor Aurangzeb from 1659-1660. Solution:
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his
59.Pushti marg is a Vaishnav sect of the favourite wife, built the Taj Mahal which is the
Hinduism was founded by? jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the
A. Shankaracharya universally admired masterpieces of the world's
B. Ramanujacharya heritage. It is situated at the west bank of river
C. Vallabhacharya Yamuna in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was
D. Nimbarkacharya included in the list of UNESCO world Heritage
site in the year 1983.
Answer: Option C
Solution: 63.What was the valid reason of the decline in
Pushti marg ("the Path of Grace") is a Vaishnav trade and commerce during the period of later
sect of the Hinduism, founded by shree Mughals?
Vallabhacharya ji (also known as Mahaprabhuji) A. Deterioration in law and order situation
around 1500 AD. B. Closure of old routes of trade
C. Abuse of trade licence by European
60.When was Gandhi-Irvin Pact taken place? companies
A. September 23, 1932 D. Poverty of the Mughal nobility
B. March 15, 1933
C. March 5, 1931 Answer: Option A
D. February 10, 1930 Solution:
Law and order became worse. The valid reason
Answer: Option C of the decline in trade and commerce during the
Solution: period of later Mughals was the deterioration in
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political law and order situation.
agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and
Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, on 5 March 64.Which of the following Sikh Guru compiled
1931 before the second Round Table the Adi Granth?
Conference in London. A. Guru Nanak
B. Guru Govind Singh
61.Name the language that was designated as C. Guru Arjan Dev
the 'Camp Language' during the Medieval D. Guru Har rai
Period
Answer: Option C Shah Jahan. He has described Shah Jahan's life
Solution: and activities during the first twenty years of his
Adi Granth, the first rendition, was compiled by reign in this book in great detail.
the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan. The tenth guru,
Guru Gobind Singh, added one shloka, dohra 67.Who is the saint to have written the famous
mahala 9 ang, 1429 and all 115 hymns of his Bijak?
father, Guru Tegh Bahadur. This second A. Sant Kabir
rendition came to be known as Sri Guru Granth B. Kalidasa
Sahib. C. Harisena
D. Tulsidas
65.The correct chronological order in which the
given monuments were built is Answer: Option A
A. Qutab Minar, Buland Darwaza, Gol Gumbaz, Solution:
Red Fort Bijak is the best known of the compilations of the
B. Gol Gumbaz, Red Fort, Buland Darwaza, Kabir, and as such is the holy scripture for
Qutab Minar followers of the Kabirpanthi religion. The Bijak is
C. Qutab Minar, Gol Gumbaz, Buland Darwaza, one of the earliest of the major texts in modern
Red Fort Hindi.
D. Gol Gumbaz, Buland Darwaza, Red Fort,
Qutab Minar 68.What is the correct meaning of Khanqah?
A. A form of music
Answer: Option A B. A form of veena
Solution: C. The place where Sufi Mystics lived
The correct chronological order in which the D. None of the above
given monuments were built is Qutab Minar,
Buland Darwaza, Gol Gumbaz, Red Fort. Answer: Option C
Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Solution:
Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab A khanqah or khaniqah (also transliterated as
Minar in 1200 AD. Buland Darwaza or the "Gate khankahs , khaneqa, khanegah or khaneqah) is
of victory", was built in 1572 A.D. by Mughal a building designed specifically for gatherings of
emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over a Sufi brotherhood or tariqa and is a place for
Gujarat. Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of king spiritual retreat and character reformation. In the
Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. past, and to a lesser extent nowadays, they
Construction of the tomb, located in Vijayapura, often served as hospices for saliks (Sufi
Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and travelers), Murids (initiates) and talibs (Islamic
completed in 1656. Red Fort is a historic fort in students). Khanqahs are very often found
the city of Delhi in India. It was the main adjoined to dargahs (shrines of Sufi saints),
residence of the emperors of the Mughal mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools).
dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856, built
from 12 May 1639 – 6 April 1648. 69.Which one of the following rulers laid the
foundation of a new town where the modern city
66.Abdul Hamid Lahori is the author of of Agra stands?
A. Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Padshah Nama B. Sikandar Lodi
C. Alamgir Nama C. Akbar
D. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab D. Shahjahan
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

Solution: Solution:
Abdul Hamid Lahori (died 1654) was a traveller He founded a new town where the modern day
and historian during the period of Shah Jahan Agra stands. He was known to be a kind and
who later became a court historian of Shah generous ruler who cared for his subjects.
Jahan. He wrote the book Padshahnama also
referred as Badshahnama, about the reign of
70.Who started the Indian Reforms Solution:
Association? The Indian Reform Association was formed on
A. Narayan Guru 29 October 1870 with Keshub Chunder Sen as
B. Swami Vivekananda president. It represented the secular side of the
C. Krishna swami Aiyar Brahmo Samaj and included many who did not
D. Keshav Chandra Sen belong to the Brahmo Samaj. The objective was
to put into practice some of the ideas Sen was
Answer: Option D exposed to during his visit to Great Britain.
WBCS PRELIMS PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTIONS

ON ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL INDIA 2020-2011
51. Which Sultan was not a slave
2021
before he ascended the throne ?
(A) Qutub-ud-din Aibak
(B) Iltutmish
(C) Alauddin Khilji
(D) Balban
1. When did Sakabda commence ? 57. Mansab means

(A) 78 A.D. (A) A rank or office
(B) 78 B.C.E. (B) A military general
(C) 178 B.C.E. (C) A grant of revenue free land
(D) 178 A.D. (D) A religious text
2. Who is the author of Allahabad 87. Which Muslim general conquered

Pillar Inscription ? Bengal in the thirteenth century ?
(A) Rudradaman (1203)
(B) Harisena (A) East
(C) Samudragupta (B) Iqtiaruddin Bin Baktiar Khilji
(D) Banabhatta (C) Chenges Khan
(D) Abdur Rahim Khan and Khanan
35. Ibn Batuta came to India during
which rulers’ reign ? 89. Who wrote Ramcharitmanas ?
(A) Akbar (16th-century)
(B) Sher Shah (A) Harisena
(C) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (B) Harshavardhana
(D) Alauddin Khilji (C) Tulsidas
(D) Joydev
(A) Rajaraja Chola
91. Khutba was (B) Harshavardhana
(A) a sermon read in the name of (C) Deva Raya
the ruler at Friday prayers. (D) Krishnadeva Raya
(B) a royal order.
(C) a religious decree. 169. The Nayankara system is
(D) a tax. associated with (military feudalism)
(A) The Bahmani Kingdom
115. Khajuraho,’the City of the Gods’ (B) The Chola Empire
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the (C) The Maratha Kingdom
name of which was first referred in the (D) The Vijayanagara Empire
11th century CE by
(A) Ibn Battuta
2020
(B) Ibn Sina
(C) Abu Rihan Alberuni
(D) Omar Khayyam
120. Which Medieval ruler introduced

Ain-i-Dahsala ?
(1580) 1. Boghazkoi is important because
(A) Balban (A) it is known as significant trading
(B) Feroz Tughlaq centre between Central Asia and
(C) Sher Shah Tibet.
(D) Akbar (B) the original text of the Vedas was
composed there.
132. Sandhyakar Nandi was the court (C) inscription found here mention
poet of the (1084-1155, the names of Vedic Gods and
Ramacharitam) Goddesses.
(A) Mauryas (D) None of the above
(B) Old
(C) Hussain Shahis 2. Which among the following places
(D) Palas has given the earliest evidence of
agriculture in Indian Subcontin(7000
135. Vikramsila Bihara was founded to 2000 BCE)
by (A) Pratapgarh
(A) Devapala (B) Mehergarh
(B) Dharmapala (C) Quetta
(C) Rampala (D) Kalat
(D) Sasanka
3. Who among the following historians
138. Who wrote Amuktamalyada ? has written the book entitled 'The
(Telugu language) wonder that was India'?
(A) A. L. Basham
(B) Alison Bashford 8. Who wrote Rajatarangini?
(C) R. C. Majumder (12th century, Kashmir)
(D) Satish Chandra (A) Megasthenes
(B) Kalhana
4. What were the two assemblies (C) Al-beruni
during the early Vedic period ? (D) Herodotus
(A) Samiti
(B) Sabha 9. When was the first battle of Tarain
(C) Samiti and Sangam fought?
(D) Both (A) and (B) (A) 1175 A.D.
(B) 1191 A.D.
5. Which of the following is a correct (C) 1192 A.D.
statement about Indus Valley (D) 1206 AD.
civilization ?
(A) Both Harappa and Mohenjodaro 10. In reference to Mughal period's
are located on the banks of river Ravi revenue collection system, Zabti'
(Irabati). means
(B) Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan (1580, Raja Todar Mal)
were located within the boundaries of (A) Estimate
present day Rajasthan. (B) Yield per unit area
(C) Both Surkotada and Dholavira (C) Based on Yield of crops
are located in the Kutchh region of (D) 1/3rd of total Yield
Gujarat
(D) Lothal site was located on the 11. Which of the followings clearly
bank of Narmada river. define 'Mitakshara?
(A) A work on astronomy
6. Who among the following built the (B) A treatise on ancient hindu law
Alai Darwaza? of Inheritance
(1311, red sandstone, Qutb Minar) (C) A text on aquaculture.
(A) Alauddin Khilji (D) A compendium on medicine
(B) Akbar
(C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq 12. The commander of Alauddin
(D) Jahangir Khilji's forces during his Deccan
campaigns was
7. Which among the following was the (A) Aniul Mulk Multani
single biggest Item of import to the (B) Nusrat Khan
Vijayanagar empire (C) Malik Kafur
(A) Pearl (D) Ulugh Khan
(B) Precious stones
(C) Horses 13. In which of the following years
(D) Silk Akbar built Ibadat Khana ?
(A) 1575 A.D. 4. The inscriptions of Ashoka and the
(B) 8 AD Brahmi scripts were deciphered by
(C) 1571 A.D. (1838)
(D) 1562 A.D. (A) Alexander Cunningham
(B) James Princep
14. Kabuliyat and Patta as (C) Max Muller
instruments of settlement were (D) Mortimer Wheeler
introduced by
(A) Sher Shah 5. Which among the following places
(B) Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah have given the earliest evidence of
(C) Bahiul Khan Lodi agriculture in Indian sub-continent ?
(D) Humayun (A) Pratapgarh
(B) Mehrgarh
(C) Quetta
2019
(D) Kalat
6. Who built the Ibadat-khana at

Fatehpur Sikri?
(1571, Agra District)
(A) Shahjehan
1. Where did Gautama Buddha attain (B) Aurangzeb
Nirvana (enlightenment) ? (C) Akbar
(A) Lumbini (D) Jahangir
(B) Sarnath
(C) Kusinagar 7. Malik Kafur was general of
(D) Bodh Gaya (A) Firuz Shah Tughlag
(B) Chandragupta Maurya
2. Who wrote Mrichhakatikam? (C) Bimbisara
(A) Vishakhasdatta (D) Alauddin Khilji
(B) Shudrak
(C) Banabhatta
2018
(D) Bhas
3. Who among the following

succeeded Samudragupta as the
next ruler of the Gupta dynasty ?
(A) Chandragupta II
(B) Vishnugupta 1. Who was the writer of Buddha
(C) Chandragupta 1 Charita?
(D) Skandagupta (a) Buddhaghosha
(b) Ashvaghosha
(c) Nagarjuna
(d) Panini 7. Which Gupta ruler repulsed Huna
invasion?
2. Which among the following (a) Samudragupta
Harappan sites is not located in (b) Chandragupta II
Gujrat? (c) Skandagupta
(Haryana) (d) Kumaragupta
(a) Surkotada
(b) Lothal 8. Who was the author of
(c) Dholavira "Brihatsamhita
(d) Banwali (chandragupta II)
(a) Aryabhatta
3. Which kingdom covered the (b) Varahamihira
modern Patna and Gaya districts of (C) Amarasimha
Bihar? (d) Brahmagupta
(a) Anga
(b) Kosala 9. Which historian is famous for his
(c) Magadha research on Ancient Indian History?
(d) Avanti (Secular historian)
(a) Sathis Chandra
4. Who came to India during the time (b) Bipan Chandra
of Chandragupta Maurya? (c) Ram Sharan Sharma
(a) Faxian (Fa Hien) (d) Amalesh Tripathi
(b) Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
(c) Megasthenes 10. Which Rajput ruler was not a
(d) Strabo contemporary of Akbar?
(a) Man Singh
5. Where did Gautama Buddha (b) Amar Singh
deliver his first sermon? (C) Udai Singh
(a) Bodh Gaya (d) Jaswant Singh
(b)Shravasti
(c) Sarnath 11. Who assumed the title of
(d) Vaishali 'Haindava Dharmoddharak [Protector
of the Hindu faith)?
6. Who was referred to as (1670)
'Sandrocottus' in the writings of the (a) Guru Ramdas
Greeks? (b) Shivaji
(a) Asoka (c) Baji Rao
(b) Bindusara (d) Balaji Baji Rao
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) Dhanananda 12. Who founded the 'Khalsa?
(1699)
(a) Guru Tegh Bahadur
(b) Guru Nanak (b) Shah Jahan
(c) Guru Govind Singh (c) Akbar
(d) Guru Hargovind (d) Aurangzeb
13. Who wrote Kitab-ul-Hind? 19. Who completed the Qutab Minar?
(a) Al-Masudi (a) Qutab-ud-Din Bakhtiyar Kaki
(b) Al-Biruni (b) Nasiruddin Qubacha
(c) Sulaiman (c) Iltutmish
(d) Firdausi (d) Qutbuddin Aibak
14. Who assumed the title of

Gangaikondachola'?
(a) Rajendral
2017
(b) Rajaraja
(c) Rajadhiraja 1
(d) Kulotunga
15. Who broke the power of

'Chahalgani' nobles?
(a) Ghiyasuddin Balban 1. Which of the following is a
(b) Iltutmish Harappan site located in Rajasthan ?
(c) Alauddin Khalji (A) Mohenjo Daro
(d) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (B) Suktagen Dor
(C) Kalibangan
16. Who introduced Market Control (D) Lothal
Policy?
(a) Firoz Shah Tughlaq 2. The Mauryan ruler who used the
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq name 'Piyadasi' in his official
(c) Alauddin Khalji declaration was
(d) Sikandar Lodi (13th rock edict)
(A) Bimbisara
17. Who among the following Hindus (B) Ashoka
first joined Din-i-llahi / Tauhid-i-llahi? (C) Chandragupta Maurya
(a) Man Singh (D) Brihaddrata
(b) Todarmal
(c) Bhagwant Das 3. Which Magadha ruler was known
(d) Birbal as Seniya
(A) Bimbisara
18. Sati' of Hindu women was (B) Ajatshatru
prohibited during the reign of which (C) Mahapadma Nanda
Mughal emperor? (D) Chandragupta Maurya
(a) Jahangir
4. The famous physician during (C) Shah Jahan
Budhha's time was (D) Aurangazeb
(Ayurveda Physician)
(A) Kautilya 10. Sulh-i-Kul was a policy introduced
(B) Nachiketa by
(C) Charaka (universal peace)
(D) Jivaka (A) Akbar
(B) Aurangazeb
5. The author of 'Kadambari' was (C) Jahandar Shah
(Harshacharita) (D) Mohammed Shah
(A) Kshemendra
(B) Kalhana 11. Rana Pratap belonged to the
(C) Bhababhuti Rajput Dynasty of
(D) Banabhatta (Mewar, Rajasthan)
(A) Kachwa
6. The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang (B) Sisodiya
came to India during the reign of (C) Solanki
(630-645 AD) (D) Paramara
(A) Samudra Gupta
(B) Ashoka 12. Ashtadiggajas" were patronised
(C) Harshavardhan by
(D) Kulotunga (A) Deva Raya
(B) Deva Raya II
7. The delhi Sultan who transferred (C) Vira Narasimha
the capital from delhi to Daulatabad (D) Krishna Deva Raya
(Devagiri) was
(A) Qutubuddin Aibak 13. The Sikh Guru executed by the
(B) Iltutmish Mughal emperor Auranagazeb was
(C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1675)
(D) Firoz Shah Tughlaq (A) Tegh Bahadur
(B) Nanak
8. Which historian is famous for his (C) Govind Singh
research on Mughal History? (D) Arjun Dev
(A) Sumit sarkar
(B) Jadunath Sarkar 14. The Satnami rebellion took place
(C) Subhobhan Chandra Sarkar during the reign of Mughal emperor
(D) S. Gopal (1672, Haryana)
(A) Akbar
9. Which Mughal emperor wrote his (B) Jahangir
own autobiography ? (C) Shah Jahan
(A) Babur (D) Aurangazeb
(B) Akbar
15. Razmnama' was a persian 3. The most famous Indo-Greek ruler
translation of of India was:
(Persian language) (A) Demetrius
(A) Upanishad (B) Antiochus
(B) Ramayana (C) Menander
(C) Geeta (D) None of the above
(D) Mahabharata
4. Rice cultivation is associated with
16. The author of 'Ain-i-Akbari' was the Harappan site of:
(A) Badayuni (A) Kalibangan
(B) Abul fazal (B) Lothal
(C) Shaikh Mubarak (C) Kot Diji
(D) Faizi (D) Ropar
5. The Upanishadas were compiled

around :
2016
(A) 600 BC
(B) 800 BC
(C) 1000 BC
(D) 1600-600 BC
6. According to Buddhism the cause

1. Who is considered as the father of of all sorrows is :
Indian Archaeology ? (A) Maya
(1861, Archaeological Survey of (B) Kama
India) (C) Trishna
(A) Alexander Cunningham (D) Krodh
(B) Gordon Child
(C) Mortimer Wheeler 7. Which of the following gives an
(D) John Marshall account of Balban period ?
(Ziauddin Barani)
2. The decline of the Nandas at the (A) Tahqiq-i-Hind
hands of Kautilya and Chandragapta (B) Shahnama
Maurya has been vividly portrayed in (C) Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
the (D) None of the above
Sanskrit Play
(Vishakhadatta) 8. India's earliest contact with Islam
(A) Mrichhakatika came through
(B) Devi Chandragupta (629, Kerala)
(C) Mattavilasa (A) Arab invasion Sindh in the
(D) Mudrarakshasa seventh century
(B) Turkish invasions of the eleventh- (C) Tansen
twelfth centuries (D) Raja Birbal
(C) Arab merchants of Malabar
coast 14. What was 'Taccavi ?
(D) Sufi saints and Arab travellers (Muhammad bin Tughluq)
(A) Loans to the Peasants
9. The first Muslim incursions on (B) A fertile category of land
Deccan occurred during the reign of (C) A tax on the Hindus
(Yadava dynasty) (D) Barren land
(A) Balban
(B) Raziya 15. The official language of the
(C) Jalaluddin Khalji Mughal empire was-
(D) Firoz Tughluq (A) Urdu
(B) Persian
10. The remains of the Vijayanagar (C) Persian and the local language
Empire can be found in (D) Turkish
(1336–1646, Karnataka)
(A) Bijapur 16. Who introduced the Duh-Aspah
(B) Golconda Sih-Aspah system?
(C) Hampi (A) Shah Jahan
(D) Baroda (B) Akbar
(C) Jahangir
11. Which King founded the (D) Aurangzeb
Vikramaslla University ?
(A) Dharmapala 17. Todarmal is associated with the
(B) Dhruva Revenue system known as -
(C) Devapala (A) Nasaq
(D) Ballal Sen (B) Ghalla Bakshi
(C) Zabti
12. Who were the participants in the (D) Kankut
tripartite struggle in northern India
from the 8th to the 10th Century ?
2015
(A) Palas, Cholas, Pallavas
(B) Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas
(C) Cholas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas
(D) Palas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas
13. Who of the following became a

member of the Din-illahi?
(1582) 1. The author of Kadambari was
(A) Raja Man Singh (court poet of Harsha)
(B) Todarmal (A) Khemendra
(B) Kalhana
2014
(C) Bhababhuti
(D) Banabhatta
2. Which was the ancient port of Indus
Civilization ?(Gujarat)
(A) Harappa
(B) Lothal 1. Which ruler was contemporary of
(C) Dholavira both Buddha and Mahavira ?
(D) Surkotada (A) Bimbisara
(B) Chandragupta
3. Which of the following was not a (C) Pradyot
Buddhist genealogical text? (D) Ajatasatru
(history of Sri Lanka)
(A) Suttapitaka 2. Which was a major port of the Indus
(B) Vinayapitaka valley?
(C) Abhidharnmapitaka (Ahmedabad district, Gujarat)
(D) Dipavansa (A) Lothal
(B) Kalibangan
4. Identify the Mughal painter not (C) Chanhudaro
mentioned by Abul Fazl ? (D) Mehargarh
(A) Farooq
(B) Mushkin 3. Chandragupta Maurya was
(C) Mansur succeeded by
(D) Mukund (A) Bindusara
(B) Ajatasatru
5. Which among the following sultans (C) Ashoka
of the Slave dynasty was not a slave (D) Harsha
?
(1236-40) 4. What was the policy of
(A) Qutb-ud-din Aibak Samudragupta in the south
(B) Iitutmish (A) Conquest
(C) Raziya (B) Dharma Vijaya
(D) Balban (C) Digvijay
(D) None of the above
6. During whose rule was the Zabti
system of revenue settlement 5. The oldest Veda is
introduced ? (A) Atharvaveda
(Todar Mal) (B) Rigveda
(A) Ala-ud-din Khilji (C) Yajurveda
(B) Sher Shah (D) Samveda
(C) Akbar
(D) Shah Jahan 6. Sasanka belonged to the
(590 - 625 AD)
(A) Pal dynasty 12. Sufism reached India in the
(B) Sen dynasty (A) Eleventh century
(C) Gauda dynasty (B) Twelfth century
(D) Kamrup dynasty (C) Fourteenth century
(D) Thirteen century
7. Alexander fought against Perus on
the Banks of the river 13. In which year the second battle of
(A) Indus Panipat was fought ?
(B) Jhelum (A) 1605 AD
(C) Ravi (B) 1707 AD
(D) Iravati (C) 1757 AD
(D) 1556 AD
8. Who is the author of 'Indica'?
(A) Herodotus 14. Who was the founder of the Delhi
(B) Megastenes Sultanate'?
(C) Strabo (1206)
(D) Plutarch (A) Muhammad Ghori
(B) Qutubuddin Aibak
9. Taxila was the famous site of (C) litutmish
(Punjab, Pakistan) (D) Ghiyasuddin Balban
(A) Early Vedic Age
(B) Gandhara Art 15. Where is the tomb of Jahangir
(C) Gupta Art situated ?
(D) Mauryan Art (A) Agra
(B) Delhi
10. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (C) Lahore
died in (D) Srinagar
(22 Jan, Agra Fort)
(A) 1658 A.D. 16. Name the Maratha leader who put
(B) 1659 A.D. forward the idea of founding Hindu
(C) 1666 A.D. Empire before the Marathas
(D) 1670 A.D. (Hindu Pad Padshahi)
(A) Shivaji
11. Who was the founder of the (B) Balaji Viswanath
Bahmani dynasty? (C) Baji Rao
(1347, Gulbarga) (D) Baji Rao II
(A) Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman
Shah
(B) Muhammad Shah
(C) Firoz Shah
(D) Ahmad Shah
6. In his inscriptions, Ashoka calls
2013
himself
(13th Major Rock Edict)
(A) Priyadarshi
(B) Dhammasoka
(C) Daivaputra
(D) Devanampriya Priyadarsin
1. The great Bath was found in- 7. Which of the following Gupta rulers
(A) Lothal was known as Vikramaditya ?
(B) Harappa (A) Chandragupta-1
(C) Mohen-jo-daro (B) Samudragupta
(D) Kalibangan (C) Chandragupta-11
(D) Skandagupta
2. Who composed 'Ai-hole prasasti ?
(Pulakeshin II, Kannada script) 8. In which year did Muhammad-bin-
(A) Kautilya Qasim conquer Sind ?
(B) Rabikirti (Battle of Aror)
(C) Harisena (A) 712 AD
(D) Nayanikar (B) 715 AD
(C) 718 AD
3. Buddha was born in - (D) 721 AD
(A) 523 B.C.
(B) 563 B.C. 9. How many times did Sultan
(C) 623 B.C. Mahmud of Ghazni (1002-1030)
(D) 602 B.C invade India ?
(A) 12
4. The first permanent home of the (B) 17
Aryans in India was -(1600 - 1500 BC) (C) 5
(A) Punjab (D) 20
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Sindh 10. Who introduced Kaulinya system
(D) Gujarat in Bengal?
(1160 - 79)
5. Who of the following put up a stiff (A) Gopala
resistance against Alexander ? (B) Ballal Sen
(Battle of Hydaspes - 326 BC) (C) Lakshana sen
(A) Ambhi (D) Dharmapala
(B) Mahapadma
(C) Porus 11. Who was the founder of the Slave
(D) All of the above dynasty ?
(A) Itutmish
(B) Balban
(C) Nasiruddin 17. When did Siraj-ud-daullah ascend
(D) Qutab-ud-din Aibak the throne ?
(A) 1707
12. Who was Jalaluddin Mangabarni (B) 1739
? (C) 1756
(1220 - 1231) (D) 1757
(A) Ruler of Afghanistan
(B) Ruler of Persia
2012
(C) Ruler of Mongolia
(D) Ruler of Khwarizm or Khiba
13. Who invited Babur to invade India

?
(A) Ibrahim Lodi
(B) Sikandar Lodi
(C) Daulat Khan Lodi 1. Who composed the Allahabad
(D) Sher Khan Prasasti of Sumudragupta ?
(Pillar edict of Ashoka)
14. Who of the following became a (A) Kalhana
member of the Din-i-llahi ? (B) Bilhana
(A) Raja Man Singh (C) Banabhatta
(B) Todarmal (D) Harisena
(C) Tansen
(D) Raja Birbal 2. In which ancient text you will find
the earliest reference to the Varna
15. What was the 'Dam'? System?
(A) Copper coin introduced by Sher (Purusha Suktam)
Shah (A) Manu Samhita
(B) Copper coin introduced by Akbar (B) Rigveda
(C) Copper coin introduced by Shah (C) Atharva Veda
Jahan (D) Satapatha Brahmana
(D) Copper coin introduced by
Aurangzeb 3. Who among the Gupta rulers was
known as 'Lichchavi-dauhitra'?
16. Which Mughal emperor subdued (A) Samudragupta
the Portuguese in Bengal ? (B) Chandragupta II
(1631, Qasim Khan, Hugli) (C) Kumargupta
(A) Akbar (D) Skandagupta
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
4. Who was the Kaivartta chief who (Sufi poet - Persian)
rebelled against the Pala ruler (A) A Sultan of the Khilji dynasty
Mahipala Il of Bengal ? (B) A Sufi Saint
(1075 to 1082, Mahipala II) (C) A minister of Giyasuddin Balban
(A) Dhekata (D) Amilitary officer in Alauddin Khilji's
(B) Gandhata army
(C) Divya
(D) Mayuraddhwaja 10. Who was the Babar's main
adversary in the battle of Khanwa ?
5. The Khalimpur Copper Plate inform (1526)
us about the military exploit of Pala (A) Mahmud lodi
ruler (B) Himu
(A) Devapala (C) Rana Sanga
(B) Rampala (D) None of them
(C) Dharampala
(D) Mahipala 11. Who among the following visited
Jahangir's Court?
6. Who was the author of the book (1615-19)
'Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi'? (A) Nicclo Conti
(Balban to Firuz Shah) (B) Francois Bernier
(A) Abdul Fazi (C) Sir Thomas Roe
(B) Minhaj-us-Siraj (D) Athanasius Nikitin
(C) Ziauddin Barani
(D) Al Biruni 12. Which Mughal Emperor
transferred the Mughal capital from
7. Who was Todar Mal ? Agra to Delhi ?
(Zabti & Dahshala system) (1638)
(A) A Minister of Sher Shah (A) Jahangir
(B) A revenue expert in Akbar's (B) Aurangzeb
court (C) Shah Jahan
(C) A Prince of Mawar (D) Bahadur Shah
(D) An officer in Jahangir's army
13. Who was the Mughal Empepor
8. Who was the last ruler of Delhi during whose reign Nadir Shah
Sultanate ? invaded India ?
(1517-26) (1739)
(A) Alauddin Alam Shah (A) Farrukhsiyar
(B) Ibrahim Lodi (B) Bahadur Shah
(C) Bahlul Lodi (C) Muhummad Shah
(D) Sikander Lodi (D) Shah Alam
9. Who was the Nasuruddin Chirag ?
6. Who issued the Nasik Prasasti
2011
Inscription)?
(A) Gautamiputra Satakarni
(B) Samudragupta
(C) Harshavardhan
(D) Dharmapala
1. The first metal discovered by man 7. The Lion capital of currency notes
was was discovered from
(northern Iraq, 8700 B.C.) (A) Bharut
(A) Iron (B) Sanchi
(B) Aluminium (C) Bodh Gaya
(C) Zinc (D) Sarnath
(D) Copper
8. 'Baburnama' was written by
2. The main Buddhist religious texts
(A) Abul Fazal
are written in
(B) Firdousi
(A) Prakrit
(C) Afif
(B) Sanskrit
(D) Babur
(C) Pali
(D) Ardha magadhi
9. Who introduced "Din-i-llahi"?
(1582)
3. Alexander stayed in India for
(A) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(A) 16 months
(B) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
(B) 19 months
(C) Kabir
(C) 20 months
(D) Akbar
(D) 24 months
10. Who wrote Tahqiq-i-Hind?
4. An important port the time of
(Kitabul-Hind, 1017-31)
Satavahana
(A) Al beruni
(A) Sopara
(B) Al Biladari
(B) Tamralipta
(C) Sulaiman
(C) Calicut
(D) Al Masudi
(D) Cochin
11. Who was the last independent
5. Who was known as Amitraghata?
Sultan of Bengal ?
(A) Bimbisara
(1533-38)
(B) Bindusara
(A) Husain Shah
(C) Ashoka
(B) Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah
(D) Kalasoka
(C) Nusrat Shah
(D) Iliyas Shah
12. Which of the following Delhi 17. Who started to build Qutb Minar in
Sultans had set up a separate Delhi ?
department of Slaves? (1192)
(diwan-i-bandgani) (A) Qutbuddin Aibak
(A) Itutmish (B) Itutmish
(B) Balban (C) Balban
(C) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (D) Alauddin Khilji
(D) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
18. To which place did Murshid Quli
13. During the reign of which Sultan, Khan transfer his capital from Dacca
Chinghiz Khan invaded India ? ?
(Battle of Indus, 1221) (A) Monghyr
(A) lltutmish (B) Murshidabad
(B) Alauddin Khilji (C) Gour
(C) Ghiyasuddin Balban (D) Pandua
(D) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
19. Gopal was the founder of
14. During the reign of which ruler Ibn (750–1174)
Batuta came to India ? (A) Pala dynasty
(1333-42) (B) Pallava dynasty
(A) Akbar (C) Pratihara dynasty
(B) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (D) Chalukya dynasty
(C) Ilutmish
(D) Alauddin Khilji 20. During whose reign the East India
Company established their first
15. Which of the following Indian factory in India ?
States that Akbar could not annex ? (Surat, 1613)
(A) Kashmir (A) Jahangir
(B) Bengal (B) Shahjahan
(C) Bihar (C) Aurangzeb
(D) Assam (D) Bahadur Shah-1
16. The Bahmani Kingdom and 21. Which Sultan of Delhi brought one
Vijaynagar Empire clashed frequently Asokan Pillar to Delhi?
over the territory of (A) Itutmish
(Krishna and Tungabhadra) (B) Alauddin Khilji
(A) Madurai (C) Md. Bin Tughlaq
(B) Warangal (D) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(C) Malabar
(D) Raichur Doab 22. Which Muslim invader conquered
Bengal during the time of
Lakshmanasena?
(1203)
(A) Muhammad Ghori
(B) Bakhtiyar Khilji
(C) Qutbuddin Aibak
(D) tutmish
WBCS MAINS PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTIONS

ON ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL INDIA 2019-2014
2020
1. What is the meaning of the word 4. The learned lady who is said to
‘Sangam’ in the Sangam Age? have debated with the famous
(A) Royal Court lawgiver Yajnavalkya was (9th – 7th
(B) Assembly of Poets century BCE)
(C) Assembly of religious teachers (A) Gargi
(D) Meeting of rivers (B) Maitreyi
(C) Kamala
2. Who composed the Sanskrit kavya (D) Kalindi
‘Saundarananda’? (spiritual adviser
of Kanishka) 5. The river Chenab was known in the
(A) Asvaghosa Vedic period by the name of
(B) Kalidasa (A) Asikni
(C) Nagarjuna (B) Purushni
(D) Visnu Sharma (C) Vitasta
(D) Shutudri
3. Rulers of which dynasty patronised
Jainism? (6th – 12th century) 6. What was the ‘Araghatta’?
(A) Chalukya (A) A machine to break forts
(B) Pallava (B) An irrigation canal
(C) Rashtrakuta (C) A device to lift water
(D) Chauhan (D) A type of cloth
7. Which of the following statements (C) Kalibangan
is incorrect about the position of (D) Rakhigarhi
women during the age of Buddha?
(A) The position of women generally 13. The river most mentioned in the
deteriorated Rigveda is
(B) There were several instances of (A) Sindhu
child marriages. (B) Shutudri
(C) Polygamy was gradually growing (C) Saraswati
among the ruling classed. (D) Gandaki
(D) Education was denied to
women. 14. “The most unique feature of this
site is its dockyard; the world’s first
8. Which of the following was the tidal port, which served as a main
basic unit of Vedic society? seaport for the Indus people”.
(A) Jana The above statement holds true for
(B) Vidatha which site?
(C) Parivar (A) Ropar
(D) Sangh (B) Lothal
(C) Rakhigarhi
9. Who was the most important God (D) Banawali
in the Rigveda?
(A) Agni 15. The word ‘Veda’, derived from
(B) Indra ‘Vid’ refers to
(C) Varun (A) Knowledge
(D) Vishnu (B) Energy
(C) Truth
10. Who among the following scholars (D) Karma
declared that the ‘Saptsindhava’
region was the homeland of the 16. Which dynasty ruled over
Aryans? Magadha after the Mauryan dynasty?
(A) Dr. A. C. Das (A) Satavahana
(B) Prof. Max Muller (B) Sunga
(C) Prof. Karl Penta (C) Nanda
(D) Dr. K. K. Sharma (D) Kanva
11. The Nayanar group of saints in 17. Which particular city became the
North India were devotees of Lord nodal point for trade routes running
(A) Vishnu from north to south and east to west
(B) Shiva in the pre-Gupta and Gupta periods?
(C) Krishna (A) Taxila
(D) Buddha (B) Mathura
(C) Ujjain
12. Which of the following is the (D) Vidisa
biggest Harappan civilization site?
(A) Ropar 18. Vedic literature is also known as
(B) Lothal (A) Shruti
(B) Smriti (A) Purana Kassapa
(C) Sanhita (B) Pakuddha Kaccayana
(D) Vedanga (C) Makkali Gosala
(D) Alita Keshakambalm
19. The Indian who was involved in
the excavations of Harppa and 3. The spies during the Sangam age
Mohenjodaro is was known as
(1922) (A) Spasas
(A) S.D. Rathore (B) Dutas
(B) K.K. Menon (C) Orrars
(C) R.D. Banerjee (D) Sanjayans
(D) R.D. Sharma
4. Lands, during the post-Gupta
20. Kalibangan is located at period, were classified on the basis of
(A) Gujarat (A) Being cultivated and uncultivated
(B) Rajasthan (B) Being irrigated and unirrigated
(C) Himachal Pradesh (C) Crops being grown on the lands
(D) Punjab (D) All of the above
21. When and by whom were the 5. The Pallava-Chola style of

Ashokan Inscriptions deciphered for architecture is commonly known as
the first time? (A) Pallava
(A) 1787 – John Tower (B) Chola
(B) 1810-Harry Smith (C) Nagara
(C) 1825 – Charles Metcalfe (D) Dravida
(D) 1837 – James Prinsep
6. The largest standing army of the
Sultanate directly paid by the state
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was created by
(A) Iltutmish
(B) Alauddin Khilji
(C) Muhammad Bin Tughlug
(D) Sikandar Lodi
7. The Muslim kingdom of Golconda

1. Which of the following is not a grew up on the ruins of the old Hindu
feature of Lothal ? kingdom of
(A) Discovery of a dockyard (A) Devagiri
(B) Rectangular and circular fire alters (B) Dwarsamudra
for animal sacrifice (C) Warrangal
C) Depiction of a ship on a seal( (D) Kanchi
(D) Evidence of the use of the
plough 8. Which of the following did not form
part of the contingents maintained by
2. Who was the propounder of the the mansabdars ?
Ajivika Sect? (A) Cavalry men
(B) Artillery men c) Brahmi
(C) Bow men d) Both Aramaic and Greek
(D) Musketeers
4. The centre of Sangam literature
9. Who is known as the ‘Plato of the and the patrons of Sangam poets
Jat tribe‘? were
(A) Rajaram a) The Cheras of Vanji
(B) Churaman b) The Cholas of Uraiyur
(C) Badan Singh c) The Pandyas of Madurai
(D) Surajmal d) All of the above
10. The Nawab of Awadh who was 5. The theory of the emergence of
appointed the Wazir of the Mughal feudalism in the post Gupta period is
empire was disputed on the ground that
(A) Sadat Khan a) all the lands donated were not
(B) Safdar Jang secular land grants.
(C) Asaf ud daula b) the status of the peasants was not
(D) Nasiruddin that of serfs.
c) the brahmin donees did not
always belong to the ruling class.
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d) All of the three above
6. The famous Uttaramerur inscription

belongs to the reign of
a) Parantaka I
b) Parantaka II
c) Rajaraja I
1. Alvar was _____ hymnodist of the d) Rajaraja II
Tamil devotional cult. 7. Which Delhi Sultan represented
a) Shaivite himself as ‘Sikandari-Sani’?
b) Vaishnavite a) Alauddin Khilji
c) Buddhist b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
d) Jam c) Sikandar Lodi
d) Khizr Khan
2. Which one among the Harappan
sites was probably a trading outpost 8. The foreign traveler named one of
meant for procuring lapislazuli? the famous Vijayanagara coins as
a) Shortugai pagoda. Originally it was
b) Musa Khel a) Pan
c) Mundigak b) Varaha
d) Damb Sadat c) Hun
d) Panam
3. The Kandahar Edict of Asoka was
written in 9. Nasaq was
a) Aramaic a) a revenue system in which the
b) Greek average produce of different crops as
well as average price of 10 years 1. Who is the author of the Book
were calculated. “Asoka and decline of the Mauryas” ?
b) revenue payable by the (A) D. N. Jha
cultivator was based on past (B) Romila Thapar
experience. (C) R. S. Sharma
c) revenue system where crop was (D) A. L. Basham
divided at the threshing floor between
cultivator and the government. 2. Who composed the Aihole
d) revenue system in which not the Inscription ?
actual crop but the estimated crop (A) Ravikirti
was divided between the cultivator (B) Harisen
and the government. (C) Bilhan
(D) None of the above
10. The effects of 1717 farman of
Emperor Farukshiyar, granting 3. King “Chandra” of Mehrauli Iron
exemption to the Company’s Pillar inscription has been identified
merchandise from customs duty in with
lieu of an annual sum of 3000 was (A) Chandragupta Maurya
a) with a dastak (hand written pass) (B) Chandragupa I (Gupta)
Company’s goods could pass without (C) Chandrasen
inspection through toll station (D) Chandragupta II (Gupta)
(chowki).
b) Company’s officials quietly 4. The ruins of Harappa were first
extended this privilege to their own noticed by
private trade. (A) M. S. Vats
c) the ‘chief sufferers’ was the (B) M. Wheeler
government of the Nawabs who lost (C) B. B. Lal
out on customs duties and rival Indian (D) Charles Mason
traders who faced unequal
competition. 5. Both Lord Buddha and Mahavira
d) All of the above died in the reign of
(A) Bimbisara
11. Who was the author of Siyar-ul- (B) Ajatasatru
Mutakherin? (C) Udayin
a) Gulam Hussein (D) Dasratha
b) Arif Muhammad
c) Nasir Hussein 6. Who was the founder of the ‘Ajivika’
d) Shahabuddin sect ?
(A) Purana Kassap
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(B) Pakudha Kaccayana
(C) Makkaii Gosala
(D) Ajit Kesakambalin
7. Which of the following is not a

representative of the Buddhist art ?
(A) Stupa
(B) Gopuram (B) Saraswati
(C) Vihara (C) Sindhu (Indus)
(D) Chaitya (D) Yamuna
8. Which of the following periods was 14. Which geographical region of

considered by Gordon Childe as a India witnessed the maximum
period of “revolution” ? concentration of the Mahajanapadas
(A) Palaeolithic in the 6th century BC ?
(B) Mesolithic (A) North India
(C) Neolithic (B) Godavari valley
(D) Harappan (Q Malwa plateau
(D) North-West frontier of the
9. Among the Bronze Age subcontinent
Civilizations which one was
undoubtedly the largest in extent ? 15. Which one of the following events
(A) Egyptian of Buddha’s life did not take place on
(B) Mesopotamian a full moon day (Purnima) ?
(C) Harappan (A) Birth
(D) Mehargarh (B) Death
(C) Enlightenment
10. The urban centers of the (D) Renunciation
Harappan Civilisation faded out
around – 17. In the long history of
(A) 2200 BC domestication of animals, according
(B) 2100-2000 BC to Wenke which was he earliest
(C) 2000-1900BC animal to be domesticated ?
(D) 1800-1750BC (A) Goat
(B) Pig
11. The most prominent deity in the (C) Horse
Rigveda was (D) Dog
(A) Agni
(B) Indra 18. Microliths are typical of
(C) Vishnu (A) Paleolithic Age
(D) Shiva (B) Mesolithic Age
(C) Neolithic Age
12. Which of the following areas were (D) Chalcolithic Age
viewed as impure by the later Vedic
authors ? 19. The earliest evidence of settled
(A) Anga agriculture in the subcontinent comes
(B) Magadha from
(C) Vanga (A) Mehargarh
(D) All of the above (B) Amri
(C) Kalibangan
13. The most celebrated river in the (D) Dholavira
Rigveda was
(A) Ganga
20. In which State of India Ataranji 26. In the Buddhist context, which one
kheda is situated ? refers to texts that are supposed to
(A) Bihar contain what the Buddha himself said
(B) Madhya Pradesh ?
(C) U.P. (A) Sutta
(D) Gujarat (B) Vinaya
(C) Abhidhamma
21. The first Indian rulers to issue gold (D) Milindapanha
coins on the Roman pattern were
(A) Sungas 27. There are Four Vedas and each
(B) Kushanas Veda has _____ parts.
(C) Indo-Greeks (A) two
(D) Vakatakas (B) three
(C) four
(D) six
22. Which of the following 7th century
Chinese travelers lived for ten years 28. Rummindei pillar of Ashoka is put
in the great monastery of Nalanda ? up to mark Buddha’s
(A) Fa-Hien (A) Birth
(B) Hiuen Tsang (B) Enlightenment
(C) Yijing (C) First Sermon
(D) Arrian (D) Death
23. Which of the following is 30. Name the author of ‘Pancharatra’

considered to be the earliest Indian and ‘Svapna-Vasavadatta’
text on music ? (A) Kalidasa
(A) Krishna Yajurveda (B) Bhasa
(B) Atharva Veda (C) Ashvaghosha
(C) Sama Veda (D) Kalhan
(D) Purusha Shukta
31. Which style of architecture was
24. The earliest known stone tools in developed by the Chalukyas of
the Indian subcontinent have been Badami ?
discovered from- (A) Vesara
(A) Potwar plateau in Pakistan (B) Dravida
(B) Hungsi Valley (Karnataka) (C) Nagara
(C) Didwana (Rajasthan) (D) Gopuram
(D) Bhimbetka (M.P.)
32. Which dynasty described itself as
25. The oldest deciphered script of the ‘Brahma-Kshatriya‘ ?
the Indian subcontinent. (A) Senas
(A) Brahmi (B) Palas
(B) Harappan (C) Rashtrakutas
(C) Prakrit (D) Pratiharas
(D) Devanagari
33. The dynasty which (D) Vikramaditya II
Harshavardhan belonged to was
(A) Varmans 39. Which one of the following was
(B) Maukharis not situated in the Ganga plain?
(C) Pushyamitras (A) Kosala Kingdom
(D) Pushyabhutis (B) Asmaka Kingdom
(C) Vatsya Kingdom
34. By whom was the kulinism (D) Magadha Kingdom
(system of nobility among Brahmins
and kayasthas) in Bengal started ? 40. Which of the following pairs is not
(A) Gopal matched correctly ?
(B) Dharmapal (Chand Bardai – Prithvirajacharita)
(C) Vijayasena (A) Sandhyakar nandi – Ramacharita
(D) Ballalasena (B) Jaysimha – Kumarapalacharita
(C) Gaudavaho – Vakpati
35. By whom and when the Gupta era (D) Bilhana – Prithvirajacharita
was started ?
(A) Kumargupta I in 324 CE 41. Who was popularly known as
(B) Srigupta in 309-10 CE . Nana Saheb ?
(C) Chandragupta l in 319-320 CE (A) Baji Rao I
(D) Samudragupta in 324 CE (B) Balaji Baji Rao
(C) Balaji Biswanath
36. Who among the following was the (D) Sawai Madhav Rao
first to describe Sudras as a class of
agriculturists ? 42. Which Mughal building is said to
(A) Manu possess the unique feature of being
(B) Fa Hien exactly equal in length and breadth ?
(C) Hiuen Tsang (A) Red fort
(D) Narad (B) Agra fort
(C) Taj Mahal
37. Which of the following Gupta (D) Buland Darwaja
rulers is said to have embraced
Buddhism towards the end of his life 43. Which Mughal ruler conferred the
and also founded the Nalanda title of ‘Raja’ on Ram Mohan Roy and
University ? requested him to go to England to
(A) Skandagupta plead for a hike in the Emperor’s
(B) Buddhagupta pension ?
(C) Purugupta (A) Saha Alam ll
(D) Kumaragupta l (B) Akbar II
(C) Bahadur Shah II
38. Which Chalukya ruler is credited (D) None of the above
with repelling the Arab invasion of
South Gujarat ? 44. How many Mughal provinces
(A) Vikramaditya I were there under Akbar and
(B) Pulakesin I Aurangzeb respectively ?
(C) Pulakesin ll (A) 15 and 21
(B) 17 and 19 41. Who was known as ‘Lakh Baksh’
(C) 14 and 20 ?
(D) 16 and 19 (A) Qutbuddin Aibak
(B) Iltutmish
45. An elite body formed by the slave (C) Balban
officers of which Delhi Sultan is (D) Raziya
popularly known in history as “Crop of
Forty” (Chahalgani / Chihalgani) ? 42. Muhammad bin Tughlaq lived in a
(A) Qutbuddin Aibak camp called ‘Svargadvari’ for 2½
(B) Iltutmish years on the bank of which river was
(C) Raziya this camp located ?
(D) Balban (A) Sutlej
(B) Indus
46. Which Mughal emperor for the (C) Yamuna
first time divided the empire into (D) Ganges
provinces ?
(A) Babur 43. During the reign of which Delhi
(B) Humayun sultan was ‘Jizya’ collected even from
(C) Jahangir Brahmins
(D) Akbar (A) Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
(B) Balban
38. The royal ritual of ‘Jharokha (C) Muhammad-bin Tughlaq
Darshan’ was introduced by the (D) Firuz Tughlaq
Mughal emperor
(A) Akbar 44. Policemen of Vijayanagar were
(B) Shajahan paid out of taxes collected from
(C) Aurangzeb (A) Wine shops
(D) Bahadur Shah (B) Land revenue
(C) Taxes on goods
39. The ‘Jagir’ of the Mughals is equal (D) Prostitutes
to which of the following units of
Sultanate period ? 45. Jayadev’s “Gita Govinda” deals
(A) Waqf with the cult of
(B) Khalisa (A) Rama
(C) Inam (B) Shiva
(D) Iqta (C) Krishna
(D) Shakti
40. The type of painting which made
remarkable progress during the reign 46. The Iqtadars during the Sultanate
of Jahangir was period were also known as
(A) Fresco painting (A) maliks
(B) Battle scenes (B) muqtis
(C) Portrait painting (C) mamlatdars
(D) Miniature painting (D) munhias
47. The 96 years old man who was 53. According to a legend, whom did
captured and behaded at Talikota Sikandar Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, try
(Bannihatti) in 1565 was to kill by various means ?
(A) Rama Raya (A) Nanak
(B) Krishna Deva Raya (B) Mirabai
(C) Bukkal (C) Kabir
(D) Saluva Narsimha (C) Chaitanya
48. The term ‘Malaimandalam’ refers 54. The Delhi Sultan who styled
to himself “The Second Alexander”
(A) Coromandal coast (Sikandar-i-Sani) was
(B) Malabar coast (A) Balban
(C) Pandya coast (B) Alauddin Khilji
(D) Konkan coast (C) Sikandar Lodi
(D) Sikandar Khan
49. Which Bahamani ruler shifted the
capital from Gulbarga to Bidar ?
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(A) Ala-ud-din ll
(B) Ahmad Shah Wali
(C) Muhammad Shah I
(D) Muhammad III
50. Who among the following was 1. Who was the ruler of Taxila when
greatly influenced by Islam ? Alexander’s army crossed the Indus
(A) Namadeva in 326 BC ?
(B) Chaitanya (A) Porus (Puru)
(C) Ramananda (B) Ambhi
(D) Ramanuja (C) Abhisara
(D) None of these
51. Which Mughal is credited with
prohibiting ‘Sati’ unless the widow 2. Who tells us that ‘India’ (Indus
herself, on her own free will, Valley) was the 20th and most
persistently desired it ? prosperous satrapy (province) of the
(A) Babur Persian empire ?
(B) Humayun (A) Herodotus
(C) Akbar (B) Megasthenese
(D) Aurangzeb (C) Fa Hien
(D) Yijing
52. During the reign of which Mughal
was tobacco introduced in India ? 3. On the basis of evidences
(A) Aurangzeb emerging from the site of Kodumanal
(B) Jahangir the beginning of urbanization in Tamil
(C) Akbar Nadu goes back to –
(D) Shahjahan (A) 800 BCE
(B) 500-400 BCE
(C) 300 BCE-200 CE 9. Who was the founder of the
(D) 200 CE Chalukyas of Badami ?
(A) Vikramaditya I
4. Name of which Indian ruler is (B) Pulkesin I
inseparably associated with the first (C) Kirtivarman I
known International treaty made in (D) Vijayaditya
Indian history ?
(A) Mahapadma Nanda 10. Which of the following kingdoms
(B) Chandragupta Maurya was referred to as ‘Ruhma’ by the
(C) Bindusara Arab merchant Sulaiman ?
(D) Asoka (A) Rashtrakuta
(B) Chola
5. Name the historians who have (C) Pala
rejected the idea of a marriage (D) Pratihara
alliance between Chandragupta
Maurya and Seleucus – 11. Which of the following is / are the
(A) Vincent Smith well-known ancient geographical
(B) H.C. Roychoudhury epithets of India ?
(C) H P. Shastri (A) Saptadvipa
(D) B.N.Mukherjee and Romila (B) Bharatvarsha
Thapar (C) Jambudvipa
(D) Both (A) and (B)
6. Which of the following pairs is not
correctly matched ? 12. The earliest use of the term
(A) Diodorus Siculus – Bibliotheca ‘Hindustan’ appears in which
Historica inscription of Sasanid ruler Shahpur I
(B) Strabo – Geography ?
(C) Anrian – lndica (A) Naqsh-e-Rustam
(D) Claudius Aelianus – Naturalis (B) Persepolis
Historica (C) Behistun
(D) Hamadan
7. Which of the following major rock
edicts of Asoka are in Prakrit 13. Which period of Indian history has
language and Kharosthi scrips ? been designated by Romila Thapar as
(A) Manshera ‘Threshold Times’ ?
(B) Shabbazgarbi (A) BCE 200 – 300 CE
(C) Both (A) and (B) (B) CE 300 – CE 600
(D) Dhauli (C) CE 300 – CE 800
(D) CE 600 – CE 1300
8. Haribhadra, the famous Buddhist
author was at the court of – 14. Which civilization was
(A) Gopala undoubtedly the largest in extent
(B) Mahipala among the Bronze age civilizations ?
(C) Devapala (A) The Harappan civilization
(D) Dharmapala (B) Egyptian civilization
(C) Mesopotamian civilization
(D) Roman civilization (A) Augustus
(B) Claudius
15. Which archaeologist has recently (C) Trajan
contested the identification of (D) Nero
impressive brick-built structure at
Harappa as a ‘Granary’ ? 21. Who considered the Harappan
(A) R.E.M. Wheeler crafts “technically the peer of the rest”
(B) Bridget Allchin among products of the Bronze Age ?
(C) Raymond Allchin (A) Gordon Childe
(D) J.M. Kenoyer (B) Shereen Ratnagar
(C) R.S. Bisht
16. Which of the following was not a (D) Asco Parpola
regional headquarters in the Maurya
empire ? 22. By whom was the most significant
(A) Ujjaiyini commentary on the Rigveda
(B) Taxila composed in the medieval Period in
(C) Tosali the Vijayanagar realm ?
(D) Tambaparini A) Chakrapanidatta
(B) Sayana
17. To whom was the Lomas Rishi (C) Kannada
cave in the Barabar hills (near Gaya) (D) Sagarnandin
donated by Asoka ?
(A) Ajivika monks 23. Name the chief of the Rigvedic
(B) Jain monks Bharata tribe who fought against a
(C) Brahmnas confederacy of ten tribes (in the battle
(D) Shri Lankan Buddhist monks of 10 kings)
(A) Sudas
18. The history of ancient Indian trade (B) Divodasa
rightly begins from the ____ period. (C) Atri
(A) Harappan (D) Gritsamada
(B) Later Vedic
(C) Maurya 24. Which Rigvedic river is known as
(D) Kushana Ravi and also as Iravati ?
(A) Vitasta
19. At which of the following Ports (B) Asikni
have a sizable Roman settlement and (C) Parushni
a Roman factory have been (D) Sutudri
discovered ?
(A) Tamralipti 25. The earliest reference to the
(B) Muziris or Mushri division of society into four strata
(C) Arikamedu occurs in which of the following texts
(D) Kaveripattanam ?
(A) The Purusha-sukta of the Rig
20. Seaborne trade between India Veda Samhita
and Rome received great impetus (B) Yajur Veda Samhita
during the reign of Roman Emperor – (C) Katbopanishada
(D) Manu smriti 31. Mandasor pillar inscription of the
early 6th Century CE belongs to
26. Which of the following were the (A) Anantavarman
most prominent monarchical (B) Mihirkula
mahajanapadas during the age of the (C) Yasodharman
Buddha ? (D) Toramana
(A) Vajjis or Vrijis
(B) Kosal and Vatsa 32. Which of the following statements
(C) Avanti and Magadha is not correct ?
(D) All listed in (B) and (C) (A) The Rigveda consists of 1028
hymns (Suktas)
27. During the post-Maurya times, (B) The Rigveda is divided into ten
elaborate vedic sacrificial rituals like books (mandalas) of unequal sizes.
the Vajapeya, Rajasuya and (C) The Rigveda is a monolithic text.
Aswamedha were regularly (D) The Rigveda is, not a
performed by the rulers of monolithic text and consists of
(A) North India several literary layers.
(B) The Deccan
(C) Both North India and 33. Which of the following areas were
Deccan viewed by the later Vedic authors as
(D) Chola dynasty impure and far away from the
heartland of the Vedic culture ?
28. Which school of Art flourished in (A) Anga (Eastern Bihar)
the region between the lower valleys (B) Magadha (Southern Bihar)
of Krishna and Godavari during 2nd (C) Vanga (in the Ganga delta)
Century BCE – 3rd Century CE ? (D) All of the above
(A) Gandhara School
(B) Mathura School 34. Which Magadhan ruler launched
(C) Nagarjuna School final military assault on the Gana
(D) Amaravati School rajyas of Kasi-Kosal with the help of
new weapons like rathamushala and
29. Navanityakam of the Gupta period mahasilakantaka ?
was a book on (A) Bimbisara
(A) Medicine (B) Ajatasatru
(B) Metallurgy (C) Prasenjit
(C) Mathematics (D) Sisunaga
(D) Astronomy
35. Which of the following pairs is not
30. Who among the following matched correctly ?
dynasties were the first to transfer all (A) Firuz Tughluq – Futuhat-i-Firuz-
sources of revenue to the Brahmins ? Shahi
(A) Vakatakas (B) Zia-ud-din Barani – Kitab-ul-
(B) Guptas Rahala
(C) Pallavas (C) Zia-ud-din-Barani – Tarikh-i-Firuz
(D) Chalukyas Shahi
(D) Minhaj-us-Siraj – Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
41. Which revenue system among the
36. “The success of Muizzudin following is also known as the
Muhammad Ghori in India was the ‘bandobast’ system ?
consummation of a process which (A) Zabti
extended over the whole of 12th (B) Dahsala
Century”. By whom this observation (C) Nasaq
has been made ? (D) Kankut
(A) A.B.M. Habibullah
(B) Satish Chandra 42. During the reign of which Mughal
(C) Irfan Habib was tobacco introduced in India ?
(D) A.K. Nizami (A) Akbar
(B) Aurangzeb
37. During the reign of which Sultan of (C) Jahangir
Delhi did the Chahalgani or Chalisa (D) Shahjahan
come into existence ?
(A) Balban 43. Which Mughal is credited with
(B) Raziya prohibiting Sati unless the widow
(C) Iltutmish herself, of her own free will,
(D) Ala-ud-din Khilji persistently desired it ?
(A) Babur
38. Three types of the coins of the (B) Akbar
Delhi Sultanate tanka, shashgani and (C) Humayan
jital – were made respectively of – (D) Jahangir
(A) Silver, Silver, Copper
(B) Gold, Silver, Copper 44. The only type of Jagir which could
(C) Silver, Bronze, Copper not be transferred was the –
(D) Gold, Bronze, Copper (A) Khidmati jagir
(B) Watan Jagir
39. Nicolo de Conti, an Italian visitor, (C) Milkiyat Jagir
came to Vjjaynagar during the reign of (D) Tan Jagir
–
(A) Harihara I 45. Who among the following Mughal
(B) Bukka I rulers were half Rajput (born of a
(C) Deva Raya II Rajput mother) ?
(D) Deva Raya I (A) Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb
(B) Akbar and Jahangir
40. According to Abdur Razzaq, the (C) Jahangir and Shahjahan
policeman of Vijayanagar were paid (D) Jahangir and Humayan
out of taxes collected from
(A) Wine shops 46. Who was the first Englishman to
(B) Brothels (prostitutes) visit Jahangir’s court ?
(C) Land revenue (A) William Edwards
(D) Taxes on goods (B) Red Dragon
(C) Thomas Roe
(D) Hawkins
47. A new technique of painting, Select the answer from the codes
known as Siyahi qalam, became below
fashionable during the reign of – (A) ii, iii and v
(A) Akbar (B) i, iii and iv
(B) Aurangzeb (C) i, ii, iv and v
(C) Jahangir (D) All of them
(D) Shahjahan
5. Who among the following
archaeologist has been claiming that
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he was successfully deciphered the
Indus script, though others have not
accepted the claim ?
(A) MEM Wheeler
(B) Gordon Childe
(C) K. M. Srivastava
1. Which of the following Rig Vedic (D) S. R. Rao
Gods is said to be the upholder of the
Rita or Cosmic Order ? 6. According to the latest
(A) Indra excavations, Manda is the ______
(B) Agni site of the Indus civilization ?
(C) Varuna (A) Northern most
(D) Soma (B) Southernmost
(C) Eastern most
2. Which one of the following tribal (D) Western most
assemblies has normally involved in
the election of the tribal chief ? 7. Which one of the following types
(A) Samiti of Harappan pottery is said to be the
(B) Sabha earliest example of its kind in the
(C) Gora world ?
(D) Vidata (A) Polychrome
(B) Glazed
3. ‘House burials’ are reported from (C) Perforated
: (D) Knobbed
(A) Gufral in Kashmir
(B) Ghaligal – in the northeast 8. The Harappan bricks were mainly
(C) Uleri in Almora (A) Sawn with the help of a saw-like
(D) Balathal in Rajasthan instrument
(B) Made in an open mouId
4. Which of the following were the (C) Hand-made
main items of export of the Indus (D) Cut with the help of a chisel
people ?
(i) Gold and Silver 9. Where do we find the three
(ii) Cotton goods phases, viz. Paleolithic, Mesolithic
(iii) Terra cottas and Neolithic Cultures in sequence ?
(iv) Seals (A) Bolan Valley
(v) Pottery (B) Krishna Valley
(C) Godavari Valley (A) Development of Science and
(D) Kashmir Valley technology
(B) Development of Arts and crafts
10. Which of the following is not a (C) Growth of Trade and
principal tool of the Early Stone Age ? commerce
(A) Scraper (D) Increase in Agrarian surplus
(B) Handaxe
(C) Cleaver 15. Which one of the following has
(D) Chopper not been mentioned as ‘asineva’ in
Ashokan inscriptions
11. When were the Silkworms (A) Greed and passion
introduced into the Byzantine empire (B) Cruelty and anger
from China, adversely affecting (C) Pride and fury
India’s already declining foreign trade (D) Envy and revenge
?
(A) 451 AD 16. Who was the Bacterian King that
(B) 551 AD invaded India in about 182 BC and
(C) 615 AD wrested a considerable part of the
(D) 351 AD North West ?
(A) Demetrius
12. Kalidasa’s work include (B) Antigonus
(i) Abhigyana Sakuntalam (C) Philadelphus
(ii) Meghadootam (D) Gondophernes
(iii) Raghuvamsa
(iv) Malavikagnimitram 17. Who among the following started
(v) Ritusamhara the general use of stone for
(vi) Kumara Sambhava monuments ?
Select the answer from the codes (A) Chandra Gupta Maurya
below – (B) Bimbisara
(A) All of them (C) Bindusara
(B) i, ii, iii and iv (D) Asoka
(C) i, ii, iv, v and vi
(D) i, iii, iv and v 18. ‘Just as for my children, I desire
that they should enjoy all happiness
13. Which one of the following was and prosperity both in this world and
the meeting ground for the the next. So for all men I desire the
Brahmanical and devotional religious like happiness and prosperity’. This is
levels ? stated in –
(A) Maths (A) Barabar Cave Inscriptions
(B) Temples (B) Minor Rock Edicts
(C) Ghatikas (C) Tarai Pillars
(D) Samas (D) Kallinga Inscriptions
14. Which of the following is the main 19. According to ‘Rajtarangini’

reason for the development of towns Ashoka’s favorite deity was
in the Harappan period ? (A) Siva
(B) Vishnu
(C) Vasudeva 25. The hereditary soldiers of the
(D) Buddha Mauryan period were known as
(A) Bhritakas
20. Which of the following statement (B) Maula
is incorrect ? (C) Vardhaki
(A) Kautilya was Chandragupta’s (D) Aravivala
guide and mentor
(B) Chandragupta was succeeded by 26. During whose reign did the post
his son Bindusara of Peshwa not only become powerful
(C) Chandragupta was known to but also hereditary
the Greeks as ‘Amitrochates’, the (A) Rajaram
destroyer of foes (B) Shivaji – II
(D) Chandragupta is said to have died (C) Sambhaji
of slow starvation in south India (D) Shahu
21. Which of the following sources 27. Who among the following got the
describe the Mauryas as belonged to title of ‘Sena Karte‘ ?
the Sudhra Varna ? (A) Balaji Biswanath
(A) Puranas (B) Balaji Baji Rao
(B) Jatakas (C) Rajaram
(C) Purvas (D) Baji Rao – I
(D) European Classical Writers
28. Which one of the following
22. Which one of the following Mughal emperors is credited with the
sources states that Srinagar was built composition of many Hindi Songs ?
by Ashoka ? (A) Humayun
(A) Kalahana’s Rajtarangini (B) Babur
(B) Divyavandana (C) Akbar
(C) Taranatha’s History of Tibet (D) Jahangir
(D) Mahavamsa
29. Which of the following
23. Who among the following was not manuscripts, containing miniature
a Greek Ambassador staying at the paintings, reveals a sense of realism
Mauryan Court ? and authenticity witnessed or
(A) Megasthenes experienced by the painters
(B) Diodorus themselves
(C) Deimachus (A) Timur Namah
(D) Dionisius (B) Akbar Namah
(C) Jamiut-Tawarikh
24. Kontakasodhanas of the (D) Tarikh-i Alfi
Mauryan period were
(A) Royal treasuries 30. The subject matter of
(B) Civil courts Hamzanamah is
(C) Criminal courts (A) Architecture
(D) Police stations (B) Painting
(C) Music (A) Harihara – I
(D) Philosophy (B) Krishna Deva Raya
(C) Bukka – I
31. The only type of Jagir which could (D) Saluva Narasimha
not be transferred was –
(A) Khidmati Jagir 37. ‘Every pearl in the royal crown is
(B) Watan Jagir but the crystallized drops of blood
(C) MiIkiyat Jagir fallen from the tearful eyes of the poor
(D) Tan Jagir peasant’. Who made this statement ?
(A) Amir Khusrau
32. During the reign of which great (B) Barauni
Mughal was tobacco introduced in (C) Ibn-Batutah
India ? (D) Al-Beruni
(A) Jahangir
(B) Akbar 38. Who introduced the famous
(C) Shahjahan Persian festival of Nauroz ?
(D) Aurangzeb (A) Alauddin Khalji
(B) Iltutmish
33. Which of the following mosques (C) Balban
of the Mughals is also known as the (D) Firuz Tughlaq
‘pearl-mosque‘ ?
(A) Jamia Masjid at Delhi 39. The famous Jaina temples at
(B) Jamia Masjid at Fatehpur Dilwara were built by
(C) Moti Masjid at Agra (A) Paramaras
(D) Aurangzeb’s personal mosque in (B) Chandellas
the Red Fort (C) Solankis
(D) Chauhans
34. Who among the following Mughal
Minister was the ‘pay master-general’ 40. With which one of the following
as well ? are the later foreign immigrants like
(A) Diwan Hunas, who came after the fall of
(B) Mir Bakshi Imperial Guptas, identified ?
(C) Khan-i-Saman (A) Kshatriyas
(D) Vakil (B) Fallen Kshatriyas
(C) Rajputs
35. Who among the following nobles (D) Mlechchas
of Akbar was killed by the Afgan
rebels in one of the Mughal 41. Who among the following Rajputs
campaigns to suppress them ? were the first to voluntarily submit to
(A) Man Singh Akbar ?
(B) Todar Mal (A) Hedas
(C) Birbal (B) Sisodias
(D) Bhagwan Das (C) Rathors
(D) Kachchhawahas
36. Which Vijayanagara ruler sent an
embassy to China ?
42. Who among the following 48. What is ‘Asthavana’
Englishmen was given the title ‘Khan’ (Vijayanagara Empire)
by Jahangir ? (A) Land revenue department
(A) Thomas Roe (B) A type of rice
(B) Ralph Fitch (C) One-third of the produce of the
(C) Hawkins land
(D) Newbery (D) House-tax
43. Who was the founder of ‘Gajapati 49. City of Nagalapura was built by –
Dynasty’ of Orissa ? (A) Bukka – II
(A) Purushottam (B) Deva Raya- I
(B) Kapilendra (C) Krishnadevaraya
(C) Prataparudra (D) Virupaksha
(D) Vidyadhara
50. During whose reign did
44. Who was the founder of Vijayanagara come into conflict with
Sultanate of Madurai ? Orissa for the first time ?
(A) Jalaluddin Ahsan (A) Bukka – II
(B) Hussain Shah (B) Devaraya – I
(C) Nusrat Shah (C) Devaraya – II
(D) Dilwar Khan (D) Virupaksha – II
45. Who built the ‘Gol-Gombuj’ at
2014
Bijapur famous for the world’s second
largest dome and the whispering
gallery ?
(A) Mahmud Gawan
(B) Yusuf Adil Shah
(C) Ismail Adil Shah
(D) Muhammed Adil Shah
1. At which of the following places
46. Which Sufi Saint adopted Yogic has the largest belt of painted rock
breathing exercises and was called shelter of pre-historic period been
Sidh or perfect ? found ?
(A) Nizamuddin Auliya (A) Bhaja
(B) Farid (B) Bhimbetka
(C) Salim Chisti (C) Bagor
(D) Muhammed Jilani (D) Ajanta
47. Who wrote Gitawali, Kavitawali 2. Official stamping of weights and

and Vinaya Patrika ? measures and their periodical
(A) Tulsidas inspection are prescribed by
(B) Surdas (A) Manu
(C) Chaitanya (B) Narada
(D) Namadeva (C) Brihaspati
(D) Parasara
9. The name of our motherland
3. The Kharosthi script derived from ‘Bharata’ was first mentioned in
(A) Pictographs (A) Vishnu Purana
(B) Aramaic (B) Vayu Purana
(C) Sanskrit (C) Markendaya Purana
(D) Brahmi (D) Matsya Purana
4. Name the class which is 10. We know about the Bactrian

conspicuous by its absence from the Greeks only from
list of seven classes given by (A) Inscriptions
Megasthenes (B) Coins
(A) Artisans (C) Manuscripts
(B) Traders (D) Relics
(C) Cultivatiors
(D) Philosophers 11. Who introduced Gold Coins in
India ?
5. The Gold coins of the Gupta (A) The Mauryas
dynasty were known as (B) The Kushanas
(A) Sataman (C) The Greeks
(B) Dinara (D) The Cholas
(C) Muhara
(D) Varaha 12. Who was Minandar ?
(A) A Parthian king
6. The language of the Jain religious (B) A Bactrian Greek King
text was (C) A Saka King
(A) Sanskrit (D) None of the above
(B) Pali
(C) Prakrit 13. Who wrote Milindapanha ?
(D) Bengali (A) Asvaghosha
(B) Nagarjuna
7. Which of the following sources (C) Basumitra
states that Srinagar was built by (D) Nagasena
Asoka ?
(A) Divyavadana 14. Which of the following work was
(B) Rajtarangini not done by Amir Khosrue ?
(C) Taranath’s History of Tibet (A) Dewal Rani Khisly
(D) Mahavamsa (B) Nuh Sipih
(C) Qirun us Saadain
8. Rummindei pillar of Asoka is put (D) Tuzuk-i-Timuri
up to mark Buddha’s
(A) Birth 15. Vallabhacharya was the most
(B) Enlightenment distinguished preacher of the
(C) First Sermon (A) Shaiva Cult
(D) Death (B) Shakti Cult
(C) Balaram Cult
(D) Krishna Cult
16. Janamsakhi is the biography of

(A) Guru Nanak
(B) Guru Arjundeva
(C) Guru Hargobind Sing
(D) Guru Tegbahadur
17. Who translated Atharvaveda into

Persian during the Mughal period ?
(A) Abdul Hamid Lahori
(B) Haji Ibrahim Sarhindi
(C) Khafi Khan
(D) Malik Muhammad Jayasi
18. Which Sultan of Bengal built

Madrasas in Mecca & Madina
(A) Shamsuddin Ilius Shah
(B) Shekander Shah
(C) Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah
(D) Rukumuddin Barbak Shah
19. Which General of Aurangzeb

conquered Ahom kingdom in the East
India ?
(A) Jai Singh
(B) Josowant Singh
(C) Sayesta Khan
(D) Mir Jumla
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ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL INDIA

INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION

Answer: Option B Answer: Option A

5. The Harappans did not know the use of

6. There are similarities between the seals found Answer: Option B

17.The local name of Mohenjodaro is

25.Which is the correct chronology of the Answer: Option D

Answer: Option B 37.The archaeologist to initially discover the

Answer: Option A 41.How were the streets of cities in Indus Valley

45.The people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro Answer: Option B

47.Which of the following animals was not Answer: Option D

Answer: Option C Answer: Option C

Answer: Option A 69.At which of the following Harappan sites has

Answer: Option B 12.Which of the following contains the famous

Answer: Option D 29.Which of the following rivers does not find

34.Who compiled the tales of "The Answer: Option C

41.Earlier mathematicians (i.e. those who came Answer: Option A

Answer: Option D 66.I. System of Purva Mimamsa was

BUDDHISM & JAINISM

3.Where Ajeetnath Tirthankar was born? Answer: Option A

Answer: Option A Answer: Option C

20.The famous Indo-Greek Kin, who embraced Answer: Option C

Answer: Option B 24.Which among the following is the great

Answer: Option B 30.Where did Sumtinath Tirthankar receive

55.Who was the founder of Jainism in India? Answer: Option C

Answer: Option C 69.Name the ruler whose patronage had been

3.When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was Answer: Option C

7.Who was the spatial (Sthaanik) during Answer: Option D

12.Arthasastra was written by Answer: Option A

Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

Answer: Option A Answer: Option A

57.Megasthanes, the ambassador of Selucus at 60.Which among the following Kavya of

Answer: Option B Answer: Option D

GUPTA AND POST GUPTA PERIOD

1.Which was the oldest University? A. Vikramaditya

SOUTH INDIAN DYNASTY

Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

Answer: Option C 37.During the second decade of the 18th

Answer: Option C 41.Which Chola king founded the city of Puhar?

57.The capital of Pallavas was 61.According to the categories of land

Answer: Option C Answer: Option B

Answer: Option A 67.Pulakesin-II was the greatest ruler of the

15.How many spokes are there in the Dharma Answer: Option D

27.Which one of the following pairs is NOT Answer: Option C

Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

Answer: Option A 60.Which of the following statements is/are not

Answer: Option A Answer: Option C

64.Which one of the following is associated with Answer: Option C

Answer: Option B 16.'Lakh Baksh' was a title given to ruler

20.Which of the Delhi sultans pursued the policy 23.

26.Who is regarded as the second Alexander? Answer: Option C

Answer: Option C Answer: Option C

Answer: Option A 92.Indian Mughal paintings originated during the

94.The Sayyid dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate is Answer: Option A

Answer: Option C Answer: Option B

100.Famous Battle of Talikota was fought in

Answer: Option A 4.Babur was succeeded to the Mughal throne by

2.Babur came to India originally from Answer: Option C