1. Consider the following statements regarding 5.

With reference to the Vaisheshika

Harappan technology and crafts: philosophical system, consider the following
1. Harappans used only iron to make statements:
weapons.
1. It declares that salvation depends on
2. Harappans practiced boatmaking.
fully recognizing the atomic nature of
3. Harappans were aware of potter's wheel.
Which of the statements given above is/are the universe and its difference from the
correct? soul.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. It classifies objects strictly under three
(b) 2 and 3 only elements - land, water, and air.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only
2. Madanna and Akhanna, the two bothers and
prominent statesman during the seventeenth (b) 2 only
century rose to prominence under the (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Bijapur Sultanate (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Golconda Sultanate
(c) Nizam Shahi of Ahmednagar 6. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Maratha Kingdom
Satavahanas:
1. The Satavahanas started the practice of
3. In the context of ancient India, which of the
following books talk about India? granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas.
1. The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea 2. The official language of the Satavahanas
2. Ptolemy's Geography was Prakrit.
3. Pliny’s Naturalis Historia 3. They issued mostly coins of gold.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding
the Dhrupad genre of Hindusthani classical 7. With reference to the later Vedic period,
music:
which of the following statements is not
1. Man Singh Tomar, the Maharaja of
correct?
Gwalior mainly responsible for the
popularity of dhrupad. (a) King maintained a standing army.
2. Tansen, who was in Akbar’s court, is a (b) The society came to be divided into four
significant dhrupad singer. varnas.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) The grant of land as sacrificial fee is not
correct? well established in the later Vedic
(a) 1 only
period.
(b) 2 only
(d) Sacrifices and performing rituals became
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 dominant mode of worshipping the gods.
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8. Consider the following statements with 11. Consider the following statements regarding
regard to the state of agricultural system in the Rig Vedic period:
the Mauryan period: 1. Women slaves were prevalent during the
1. The Mauryan state provided irrigation Rig Vedic period.
2. Land was a well-established property
facilities and regulated water supply.
during the Rig Vedic age.
2. The Mauryan state employed slaves in
3. Child marriage was widely prevalent
agriculture.
during the Rig Vedic age.
3. To bring the virgin soil under Which of the statements given above is/are
cultivation, the new peasants were correct?
allowed remission in tax and supplied (a) 1 only
with cattle, seeds and money. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 2 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
12. Sensuous and lyrical, this dance form is a
(b) 1 and 2 only
dance of love and passion touching on the
(c) 2 and 3 only
divine and the human, the sublime and the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
mundane. It is a highly stylised dance and to
some extent is based on the classical Natya
9. With reference to the Gupta period, who Shastra and the Abhinaya Darpana. The
among the following were the court scholars/ techniques of movement are built around the
poets of Chandragupta II? two basic postures of the Chowk and the
1. Ravikirti Tribhanga. The torso movement is very
2. Amarasimha important and is an unique feature of this
3. Kalidasa dance form.
Which of the following dance form is best
Select the correct answer using the code
described by the above passage?
given below.
(a) Kathak
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Bharatnatyam
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Odissi
(c) 3 only (d) Sattriya
(d) 1 and 2 only
13. Consider the following statements about
10. Consider the following statements regarding satellite internet or space-based internet:
Jainism: 1. Satellites for space-based internet can be
1. It denied the existence of gods. put in both Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and
Geostationary Orbit.
2. Unlike Buddhism, it condemned the
2. Unlike DTH broadcasting, it is a two-
Varna system.
way communication.
3. It mainly aims at the attainment of
3. Starlink is an example of a
freedom from worldly bonds. Geostationary satellite-based internet.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
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14. Consider the following statements with 17. In the context of ancient India, the terms
respect to the Ancient Monuments and
bhuktis, vishayas and vithis refer to
Archeological Sites and Remains (AMASR)
(a) coins
Act of 1958:
1. The act regulates the archeological (b) administrative divisions
excavation and looks into the (c) administrative officials
preservation of sculptures and carvings.
(d) books
2. According to the AMASR Act of 1958,
Archeological Site means any area
which contains ruins and relics of 18. With reference to the Mansabdari system
historical or archeological importance
during the Mughal rule, consider the
which have been in existence for not less
than 1000 years. following statements:
3. The recent Amendment to the act gives 1. It was established by Babur after his
state governments the power to extend
victory in the first battle of Panipat.
the area beyond 100 meters around
protected areas. 2. Under this system, the Mansabdars were
Which of the statements given above is/are supposed to maintain their own military
correct?
force.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 3. The salaries of the Mansabdars were

(c) 1 and 3 only stated in rupees and paid by assigning

(d) 2 and 3 only
them jagirs.

Which of the statements given above is/are

15. Consider the following statements regarding
Harappan civilization: correct?
1. Harappans worshipped goddesses such (a) 1 and 2 only
as Durga, Amba, Kali.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Harappans practised phallu worship.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
correct? (d) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 19. The term "Startup20 Engagement group
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (SUMup)" is often seen in news in the

context of:
16. Which one of the following philosophical
systems believes only in materialism? (a) BRICS
(a) Samkhya (b) World Bank
(b) Lokayata
(c) OECD
(c) Vaisesika
(d) Mimamsa (d) G20
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20. Consider the following statements regarding 23. Consider the following pairs:
particularly vulnerable tribal groups Writer Literature
(PVTGs):
1. Vishakhadatta : Mudrarakshasha
1. On the recommendation of Xaxa
2. Banabhatta : Harshacharita
Committee, the government identified
3. Bilhana : Vikramankadeva-
the most vulnerable groups as PVTGs.
2. The criteria for identification of PVTGs charita
include a declining or stagnant Which of the pairs given above is/are
population and pre-agriculture level of correctly matched?
technology.
(a) 1 only
3. Kathodi, Jarawas, and Koraga are
(b) 1 and 2 only
examples of PVTGs.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 24. In the context of prehisoric period of India,
(c) 1 and 3 only
pit dwellings were mainly associated with
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(a) Maski
(b) Burzahom
21. With reference to the history of India, the
terms "khud-kashta" and "pahi-kashta" were (c) Piklihal
used for (d) Mirzapur
(a) warriors
(b) traders
25. Recently, India has called upon G20
(c) weavers
countries to adopt multilateral action for
(d) peasants
faster extradition of fugitive economic

22. Consider the following statements regarding offenders. In this context, consider the
Rudradaman I: following statements:
1. He took measures to improve the 1. The term ‘fugitive economic offender’
Sudarsana lake in the semi-arid zone of
(FEO) is not defined under any statute in
Kathiawar.
India.
2. He issued the first-ever long inscription
in chaste Sanskrit. 2. The government of India can confiscate

3. It was during his reign that Saint the properties of economic offenders
Thomas is said to have come to India for who have left the country.
the propagation of Christianity. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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26. Consider the following statements regarding 28. With reference to different foreign
the legal system during the Gupta period: personalities that visited the Mughal Empire,
consider the following statements:
1. Civil and criminal laws were clearly
1. Antonio Monserrate was a Portuguese
defined and demarcated during this
priest sent to the Mughal court to
period. convert Akbar to Christianity.
2. Laws were based on differences in 2. François Bernier was a Frenchman who
varnas. served as a physician to Prince Dara
Shikoh.
3. Guilds of artisans, merchants were
3. Sir Thomas Roe was an English
governed by their own laws.
Diplomat who visited Emperor Shah
Which of the statements given above is/are Jahan’s court to obtain trading rights for
correct? the British East India Company.
(a) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
27. Which of the following statements correctly
defines the term "Sealed Cover 29. With reference to the Virashaiva tradition,
consider the following statements:
Jurisprudence"?
1. Its founder Basavanna was a
(a) It is a practice used by the Supreme
contemporary of the Sufi saint Shaikh
Court and High Courts for conveying Nizamuddin Auliya.
their judgments on cases involving 2. The tradition believes that every devotee
terrorists in sealed envelopes to ensure has to go through multiple cycles of
rebirth before he/she is united with Lord
National Security.
Shiva.
(b) It is a practice used by the Supreme
3. Virashaivism did not advocate the
Court and High Courts, for asking worship of idols.
information from strategic agencies from Which of the statements given above is/are
abroad including the FBI, CIA, Mossad, correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
and others.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) It is a practice used by the Supreme
(c) 3 only
Court and sometimes lower courts for (d) 1, 2 and 3
asking for information from government
agencies in sealed envelopes that can 30. In the context of medieval India, Qarachil
expedition was launched during which of the
only be accessed by judges.
following rulers?
(d) It is a practice used by the Supreme
(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Court for delivering judgements in (b) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
sealed envelopes in cases where judges (c) Qutubuddin Aibak
themselves are involved. (d) Ibrahim Lodi
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31. Siksha (phonetics), Kalpa (rituals), Vyakarna 35. Consider the following statements with
(grammar), Nirukta (etymology), Chhanda regard to the traditional theatre form Bhavai:
(metrics), and Jyotisha (astronomy) are 1. The centers of this form are Kutch and
classified under which one of the following? Kathiawar.
(a) Vedangas 2. Only tabla and flute are used as musical
(b) Brahmanas instruments in it.
(c) Aranyakas 3. There is a rare synthesis of devotional
(d) Upanishads and romantic sentiments in this form.
Which of the statements given above is/are
32. Consider the following statements:
correct?
1. Asthadhyayi was written by Patanjali.
(a) 1 only
2. Sarvavarman, a scholar of great repute,
(b) 2 and 3 only
composed the grammar of Katantra.
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Hala wrote a great poetical work
(d) 3 only
Gathasaptasati in Sanskrit.
Which of the statements given above is/are
36. With the breakup of the Gujara-Pratihara
correct?
empire, a number of Rajput states came into
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only existence in north India, which of the
(c) 2 and 3 only following are Rajput dynasties?
(d) 1 and 3 only 1. Gahadavalas of Kannauj
2. Parmar of Malwa
33. The Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), 3. Chauhans of Ajmer
sometimes seen in the news, is published by: 4. Kalachuris
(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate 5. Chandela of Bundelkhand
Change (IPCC) Select the correct answer using the code
(b) United Nations Environment Program given below.
(c) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) NITI Aayog (b) 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
34. Which of the following are the features of (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
the Nagara style of temple architecture?
1. An entire temple is built on a stone 37. Muzarians during the medieval period of
platform. Indian history were generally
2. The temples have elaborate boundary (a) Village Headmen
walls. (b) Tenant farmers
3. The Garbhagriha is located under the
(c) Grain merchants
tallest tower.
(d) Landless labourers
4. A large water reservoir is present in the
temple complex.
38. Which of the following rulers is credited to
Select the correct answer using the code
be the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
given below.
(a) Dantidurga
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Amoghvarsha
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Krishna I
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Vallabhraja
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39. In the context of ancient history of India, 43. In the context of Mahajanapadas of ancient
samaharta refers to India, which of the following factors were
(a) spy mainly responsible for the rise of Magadha
(b) tax assessment officer empire?
(c) army commander 1. Availability of iron mines
(d) village headman 2. Use of elephants in military
3. Orthodox character of Magadhan society
40. Akbar divided the empire into twelve
Select the correct answer using the code
provinces called Subhas in 1580. With
given below.
reference to this, which of the following
(a) 1 and 2 only
officers were appointed by Akbar at the
(b) 2 only
provincial level?
1. Amalguzar (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Bakhshi (d) 1 and 3 only
3. Faujdar
4. Waqia-navis 44. With reference to the cultural history of
Select the correct answer using the code India, 'Arabesque' was
given below. (a) a form of artistic decoration.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) a form of Sufi song.
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) a type of jewellery worn by aristocratic
(c) 2 and 4 only women during the Mughal period.
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) a Mughal delicacy prepared during
special occasions.
41. With reference to the Gol Gumbad of
Bijapur, consider the following statements:
45. Which one of the following ancient works is
1. It is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil
not written by Kalidasa?
Shah.
(a) Kumarasambhavam
2. The monument lacks walls and is both
outwardly and inwardly circular. (b) Vikramorvasiyam
Which of the statements is/are correct? (c) Sishupalavadham
(a) 1 only (d) Abhigyanashakuntalam
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 46. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Rig Vedic period:
1. King's post was generally hereditary.
42. Consider the following statements regarding 2. The assemblies Vidatha and Gana were
Project ELLORA:- the most important from political point
1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of of view.
Culture. 3. The Rig Veda does not mention any
2. It aims to bring 'rare' Indian languages officer for administering justice.
online and preserve them.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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47. Which of the following is not musical form 51. Consider the following statements, with
of Carnatic music? reference to the Vijayanagar Empire:
(a) Gitam 1. The empire was founded by Harihara
(b) Svarjati
and Bukka.
(c) Pada
2. The extent of the empire was limited to
(d) Khayal
modern-day Karnataka and Andhra

48. The art form deals with themes that narrate Pradesh only.
the social lifestyle and activities of village 3. The rulers of the empire had friendly ties
life in the Maharashtra region. Spiral with the sultan of Madurai.
formations of men and women and Which of the statements given above is/are
concentric circular designs in these paintings correct?
are symbolic of the Tarpa dance. They (a) 1 only
simply paint on mud and cow dung based
(b) 3 only
surface, coated with geru (red mud) first and
(c) 1 and 3 only
then with rice paste for the colour white.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Salati grass or bamboo sticks are used in
place of brush for painting.
Which of the following is best described in 52. Consider the following statements with
the passage given above? respect to "Organ-on-a-chip" technology:
(a) Gond painting 1. It is an integrated circuit that simulates
(b) Santhal Painting the activities and physiological response
(c) Phad Painting
of an organ.
(d) Warli Painting
2. It is entirely artificial and does not
contain any human cells.
49. Consider the following pairs:
Painting school Region 3. It can be used to replace animals for the
1. Cherial Scroll Painting : Kerala testing of drugs.
2. Madhubani Painting : Bihar Which of the statements given above are
3. Patachitra Painting : Odisha correct?
4. Picchvai Painting : Rajasthan (a) 1 and 3 only
Which of the pairs given above are correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
53. Krishnattam and Mudiyettu are theatres
50. Recently Salal-Haimana area was reported to associated with which of the following
have huge resources of Lithium. It is located states?
in which of the following regions of India? (a) Kerala
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu
(b) Bundelkhand
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Karnataka
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
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54. Consider the following statements about 57. In the context of ancient history,
Yellowstone National Park: Buddhacharita and Saundarananda were
1. It is considered to be the first national
written by
park in the world.
2. It is situated east of the Mississippi (a) Banabhatta
River. (b) Asvaghosha
3. It is home to grizzly bears and wolves
(c) Bhavabhuti
Which of the above statements is/are not
correct? (d) Vishakhadatta
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
58. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit
Societies (PACS):
55. With reference to the Mughal rule in India, 1. They provide short-term, and medium-
consider the following statements:
term agricultural loans to the farmers for
1. The first Mughal invasion of Deccan
happened during the reign of Akbar. various agricultural and farming
2. The rebellion of Mahabat Khan which activities.
led to the arrest of the Mughal Emperor
2. They constitute the lowest tier of the
occurred during the reign of Jahangir.
3. The Nizam Shahi state of Ahmednagar three tiers including State Cooperative
came to an end during the rule of Banks (SCBs) and District Central
Aurangzeb.
Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 3. They are regulated by the Reserve Bank
(a) 1 only of India.
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
56. Mauryans in ancient India controlled (b) 2 and 3 only
numerous economic activities through an
(c) 3 only
elaborate economic administration. In this
context, in which of the following areas did (d) 1, 2 and 3
the state maintained a monopoly?
1. Mining
59. With reference to the history of medieval
2. Sale of liquor
3. Manufacture of arms India, the terms 'Uluq' and 'Dawa' refer to
Select the correct answer using the code types of
given below. (a) Slaves
(a) 1 only
(b) Coins
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Postal systems
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Lands
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60. Consider the following statements: 63. "Women, Business and the Law 2023
1. Vakataka bronze images show the report", is released by:
influence of the Mathura style. (a) World Economic Forum
(b) UN Women
2. The lost-wax technique of sculpture-
(c) World Bank
making was introduced in India by the
(d) BRICS
Cholas in the 1st century CE.
3. The Gupta bronze sculptures were 64. His teachings were based on the Bhagavad
portable and carried by monks to Gita and the Bhagavata Purana. He
different regions. emphasised the need for naam kirtan, the
Which of the statements given above is/are recitation of the names of the lord in
correct? congregations of pious devotees. He
encouraged the establishment of satra or
(a) 1 only
monasteries for the transmission of spiritual
(b) 2 and 3 only
knowledge, and naam ghar or prayer halls.
(c) 3 only
His major compositions include the Kirtana-
(d) 2 and 3 only ghosha.
Who among the following bhakti saints is
61. Arrange the following architectural features described in the paragraph given above?
chronologically: (a) Baba Guru Nanak Dev
1. Virupaksha temple of Pattadkal (b) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
2. Sun temple at Konark (c) Tulsidas
(d) Shankaradeva
3. Lakshama Temple of Khajuraho
4. Sun temple at Modhera
65. He was a Turkish adventurer who is believed
Select the correct answer using the code to have risen in the service of a Brahmana.
given below. He was the founder of the Bahmani Empire.
(a) 2-1-3-4 Which of the following personalities has
(b) 4-1-2-3 been referred to in the passage given above?
(c) 1-3-4-2 (a) Krishna Devaraya
(d) 2-3-1-4 (b) Hasan Gangu
(c) Mahmud Gawan
(d) Ibrahim Adil Shah
62. It is a classical dance form pertaining to
Tamil Nadu in southern India. It has grown 66. The Tungabhadra Doab is a region between
out of the art of dancers dedicated to temples the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers. In this
and was earlier known as Sadir or Dasi context, which of the following empires/
Attam. It is the first of India's traditional dynasties controlled the Tungbhandra doab
dances to be refashioned as theatre art and to in various periods of time?
be exhibited widely both at home and 1. Western Chalukyas
2. Hoysalas
abroad.
3. Rashtrakutas
Which among the following dance form is
Select the correct answer using the code
being described in the above given passage? given below.
(a) Bharatanatyam (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Kathakali (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Manipuri (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Kuchipudi (d) 1, 2 and 3
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67. Consider the following statements regarding 70. Consider the following pairs:
The Ajanta and Ellora caves: Dynasty King
1. While the Ajanta caves have double- 1. Chola : Senguttuvan
storeyed caves, the Ellora caves have
2. Chera : Karikala
unique three-storeyed caves.
3. Chalukyas of Badami : Pulakesin II
2. While the images of Padmapani and
How many of the pairs given above are
Vajrapani are present in Ajanta caves,
they are absent in Ellora caves. correctly matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) None of the pairs
correct? (b) Only one pair
(a) 1 only (c) Only two pairs
(b) 2 only (d) All three pairs
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
71. Which of the following statements is not
true regarding the Kuchipudi danceform?
68. With reference to the Maratha administration
under King Shivaji, consider the following (a) It grew as a product of Bhakti movement
pairs: in Andhra Pradesh.
Important Their role/description (b) Initially male only performed the dance
functionaries but now female kuchipudi dancers also
1. Peshwa : Commander in chief participate.
2. Dabir : Foreign Affairs
(c) A Kuchipudi recital is usually concluded
3. Mirasdars : Loose auxiliaries
with tarangam.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(d) Rukmini Devi Arundale was a
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only prominent Indian dancer who patronized
(b) 2 only this dance form.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only 72. With reference to the Treaty of Purandar,
consider the following statements:
69. With reference to the Firuz Shah Tughlaq,
1. It was concluded between Maratha king
consider the following statements:
Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh of Amber.
1. He transferred the capital from Delhi to
2. As per the provisions of the treaties the
Deogir.
2. He introduced bronze token currency. Marathas surrendered more than half
3. He extended the principle of heredity to their forts to the Mughals.
the army. 3. The treaty granted a portion of Bijapur
4. During his reign, Jizyah became a territory in Balaghat to the Marathas.
separate tax. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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73. With reference to the Maratha Kingdom, 76. Consider the following statements regarding
consider the following statements: Gupta period:
1. Chandalas appeared for the first time
1. Chauth was a levy imposed on the during this period.
territories not directly controlled by the 2. The castes proliferated into numerous
Marathas. subcastes during this period.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Sardeshmukhi was a 25 percent levy correct?
imposed on the peasants as a matter of (a) 1 only
right by the Maratha king. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only 77. Consider the following statements regarding
the reign of emperor Harshavardhana:
(b) 2 only 1. He made Kanauj the seat of his power.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Land grants to priests were stopped
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 during his reign.
3. As per Hsuan Tsang, law and order was
not well maintained during his reign.
74. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
the Udaigiri-Khandagiri caves: correct?
(a) 1 only
1. The caves have inscriptions of the Pala (b) 2 and 3 only
kings. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. According to the inscriptions, the caves (d) 1, 2 and 3

were meant for Jain monks. 78. Consider the following passage :
Which of the statements given above is/are This school of philosophy's name literally
correct? means the art of reasoning and
interpretation. It provided reasoning for
(a) 1 only various Vedic rituals, and the attainment of
(b) 2 only salvation was made dependent on their
(c) Both 1 and 2 performance. According to this school, the
Vedas contain the eternal truth. The
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 principal object of this philosophy was to
acquire heaven and salvation. In order to
75. Which of the following is a campaign attain salvation this school strongly
recommended the performance of Vedic
initiated by UNICEF in Rajasthan, which sacrifices, which needed the services of the
aims to cover tankas, the traditional priests and legitimized the social distance
rainwater harvesting system, in order to between various varnas.
Which of the following schools of
reduce the incidents of suicides in the state? philosophy is being described in the passage
(a) Jal Jeevan Abhiyan given above?
(b) Anmol Jeevan Abhiyan (a) Sankhya
(b) Mimamsa
(c) Nirmal Jal Abhiyan (c) Vedanta
(d) Vidyut Jal Abhiyan (d) Lokayata
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79. Consider the following statement with 82. MISHTI Scheme has been launched in
reference to the market control and agrarian Union Budget 2023 for mangrove
policy of Alauddin: plantations along the coastlines. In this
1. He fixed the cost of a wide range of context, consider the following statements:
commodities. 1. MISHTI will be implemented through
2. He set up a common market for all convergence between MGNREGS and
commodities. CAMPA.
3. He set up warehouses to stock food grain
2. The state of Odisha alone has about 40%
to supply during shortfalls.
of India’s mangroves.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 and 2

80. Which of the following best describes the

term 'windfall tax', recently seen in the 83. With reference to Indian history, the term

news? 'agrahara' refers to:

(a) It is a tax levied on an unforeseen or (a) religious sacrifices to the deities during
unexpectedly large profit. Mauryan period.
(b) It is a tax levied to limit tax exemptions (b) land grants to Brahmanas by royal
availed by companies. patronage.
(c) It is a type of transfer tax on money or (c) officials below district level during
property that one living person or Gupta period.
corporate entity gives to another. (d) type of idol casting method used during
(d) It is a tax levied on profit from the sale Post – mauryan period
of property or an investment.
84. With reference to medieval India, which of
81. With reference to Ulugh Khan or Balban, the following foreign travelers visited the
consider the following statements: Vijayanagar Empire?
1. He introduced the Chahalgani system.
1. Fernao Nuniz
2. He began an era of decentralized
2. Nicolo de Conti
government for the first time.
3. Abdur Razzak
3. He was the first who set up a separate
4. Ibn Battuta
ariz’s department in India.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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85. With reference to the dahsala system during 88. Consider the following pairs:
the Mughal rule, consider the following Theatre Region
statements: 1. Dashavatar Goa

1. It was the modified version of the Zabti 2. Koodiyaattam Kerala

system of land revenue. 3. Yakshagaana Telangana

4. Therukoothu Tamil Nadu
2. Under this system, the produce was
How many pairs given above are correctly
equally divided between the peasants
matched?
and the state after it had been thrashed,
(a) Only one pair
or when it had been cut and tied in
(b) Only two pairs
stacks.
(c) Only three pairs
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) All four pairs
not correct?
(a) 1 only 89. Consider the following pairs:
(b) 2 only Regional music Region
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Lotia : Andhra Pradesh
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Chhakri : Kashmir
3. Daskathia : Odisha
86. In the context of trade in Post Mauryan 4. Pandavani : Chhattisgarh

period, which of the following famous ports Which of the pairs given above are correctly

are located on the eastern coast of India? matched?

(a) 1 and 3 only
1. Broach
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Sopara
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Tamralipti
(d) 2 and 4 only
4. Arikamedu
Select the correct answer using the code
90. It is a category of musical instruments in
given below.
which sound is produced by blowing air into
(a) 1 and 2 only an hollow column. The pitch of the note is
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only determined by controlling the air passage
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only and the melody is played by using the
(d) 3 and 4 only fingers to open and close in the instrument
Above mentioned the paragraph refers to
87. Alexander invaded India during the reign of which of the following category of
which of the following dynasties? instruments?

(a) Shunga (a) Avanaddh Vadya

(b) Haryanka (b) Sushir Vadya

(c) Ghana Vadya
(c) Nanda
(d) Tata Vadya
(d) Gupta
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91. With reference to Sufism, consider the 94. With reference to the Tamil literature,
following pairs: consider the following pairs:
Terms Description/Meaning Work Associated With
1. Haidaris : Community Kitchens 1. Silappadikaram : Chattanar

2. Ziyarat : Practice of pilgrimage 2. Manimekalai : Ilango-Adigal

3. Khalifa : Successor of a Sufi saint 3. Thirukkural : Thiruvalluvar

How many pairs given above are correctly
4. Masnavis : Sufi poems
matched?
How many pairs given above are correctly
(a) Only one pair
matched?
(b) Only two pairs
(a) Only one pair
(c) Only three pairs
(b) Only two pairs
(d) None
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
95. Consider the following statements regarding
Harappan trade:
92. With reference to the Dharmapala, consider 1. Harappans used punch-marked coins in
the following statements: trade.
1. He was the founder of the Pala dynasty. 2. Harappans had trade relations with
2. He founded Vikramshila University Afghanistan and Iran.
which became second only to Nalanda in Which of the statements given above is/are
fame. correct?
3. He was involved in a conflict with the (a) 1 only
Pratihara king Vatsaraja due to the claim (b) 2 only
over the Kannauj region. (c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the statements given above are (d) Neither 1 nor 2

correct?
96. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 and 2 only
regard to Qutub Minar:
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. The construction of the Minar was
(c) 1 and 3 only
started by Qutubuddin Aibak and
(d) 1, 2 and 3
completed by Balban.
2. Alai Darwaza associated with Qutub
93. With reference to Indian history, Rekhapida,
Minar was constructed by Alauddin
Pidhadeul and Khakra are related to:
Khilji.
(a) Rich cuisine culture of Western India Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Temple architecture in eastern India not correct?
(c) Geometric scales given in Surya (a) 1 only
Siddhanta (b) 2 only
(d) Revenue collection systems in various (c) Both 1 and 2
parts of India (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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97. Which of the following statements correctly 100. Consider the following statements about the
describes the term “ChatGPT”? National Recruitment Agency:
(a) It is a Government of India portal to 1. It will be a multi-agency body that will
create sensitization about mental issues. conduct tests for all non-gazetted posts,
(b) It is an initiative of Ministry of including Group B and C (non-technical)
Education to help students deal with jobs.
exam anxiety. 2. It will be registered as a society under
(c) It is a Generative Transformer from the Societies Registration Act, of 1860.
META for an interactive metaverse. 3. It will be responsible for conducting the
(d) It is an artificial intelligence chatbot Common Eligibility Test (CET).
developed by OpenAI. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
98. The term 'Windsor framework' is seen in the (a) 1 only
news in the context of relations between: (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) South Korea and Japan (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Great Britain and Northern Ireland (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) France and Spain
(d) United Kingdom and France

99. "The festival is celebrated every year on the

full moon of Lamta (February-March) of the
Meitei lunar calendar. It begins just after
sunset followed by the "Burning of the Straw
Hut". Unlike Holi, it is celebrated with a
traditional twist. During these five days,
Manipur comes alive with sporting events
during the day and traditional “thabal
chongba” dance the night."
Which of the following festivals is being
described in the passage given above?
(a) Yoshang Festival
(b) Magh Bihu
(c) Losar
(d) Saga Dawa

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