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Q.1 What is the meaning of Kalayanmandapas with reference to the Vijayanagar Art and Culture?
A. It was Marriage hall within the temple complex
B. It was name of God
C. It was residential palace for nobles
D. none of the above
Ans. A
Q.2 Which of following statement is incorrect about the “Tuzak-i-Babari “or Babarnamah?
A. It was written by the Babar himself
B. It was written in Turkish lanugage
C. it was written by Sheikh Mirza
D. It was memoir
Ans. C
Q.3 Which of following statement is correct about the religious policies of Akbar?
A. Akbar banned the forced conversion
B. Akbar abolished pilgrim tax on Hindu
C. Jazia tax was abolished
D. All of the above
Ans. D
Q.4 Who executed Sikh Guru Arjun Dev for supporting Khusrau?
A. Shahjahan
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Babar
Ans. B
Q.5 Which of following is not correct about the religious policies of Aurangzeb?
A. Aurangzeb reimposed Jizia tax
B. He promoted the festivals like Diwali and Navroz
C. He abolished Kalimas
D. He also abolished music
Ans. B

6. Which of following names were related to the Nirguna-Bhakti?
A. Adi Shankara
B. Kabir
C. Guru Nanak
D. All of the above
Ans. D

7. Who constructed Humayun’s tomb in Delhi?
A. Salima Begam
B. Khurram
C. Amir khusrau
D. None of the above
Ans. A
8. Consider the following statements about Ibn-Batuta
I) He was traveler from Moracco
II) He visited the court of Tughlaq
III) He wrote Kitab-i-Rehala
which of above statement is/ are true?
A. I Only
B. II only
C. I, II and III
D. II and III
Ans. C

9. Feroz Shah Tughlaq established Diwan –i- Khairat, it was
A. It was employment bureau for provding employent to Muslim Youth . It also used to conduct free of cost marriage.
B. It was assembly of nobles to discuss the religious affairs
C. It was Spy department
D. None of the above
Ans. A

10. What was the meaning of NAGARA in Chola Administration
A. Common settlement for people from all castes
B. Special Settlement of Brahmins
C. Settlement of Merchants
D. None of the above
Ans. C
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1. Consider the following statement about the Indus Valley Civilization?
I. Barley has been found from one of Indus Valley Civilization sites
II. People of Indus Valley Civilization used to put on the bangles.
III. People of Indus Valley Civilization used to trade with other countries
Which of above statement is/ are true about the Indus Valley Civilization?
A.I Only
B.II Only
C.I , II and III
D.III Only
Ans: C

2.Which of following statement is incorrect about the Indus Valley Civilization?
A.People of Indus Valley Civilization used to practice agriculture
B.No site of this civilization has been found in Haryana region.
C.Oxen, Buffaloes and goats were domesticated animals in Indus Valley Civilization.
D.All of the above
Ans: B

3.Which one was the biggest industrial site of Harappa Civilization?
A.Chahnudaro
B.Ropar
C.Lothal
D.Dholavira
Ans: A

4.Which of following statement is correct about the First Buddhist Council?
A.First Buddhist Council of held in Pataliputra
B.First Buddhist Council was held in Rajgriha and patronized by Ajatasatru
C.First Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir and patronized by Kanishka
D.First Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir and patronized by Ajatasatru
Ans: B

5.Which of following statement is correct about the spread of Jainism?
A.Both Men and women were admitted to spread Jainism
B.Only Men were allowed to spread the Jain religion
C.Only Women were allowed to spread the Jain religion
D.It was successful in attracting the huge masses
Ans: A

6.Consider the statements about the Buddhism
I. Earlier women were not allowed in spread of Buddhism but later on they were allowed
II.People were admitted to Buddhism without any caste consideration
III.Buddhism was liberal and democratic
Which of above statement is/are true about the Buddhism?
A.I Only
B.II only
C.I and II
D.I, II and III
Ans: D

7.Which inscription of Ashoka gives an account of Kalinga War ?
A.Jaugada Rock Inscription
B.Dhauli Rock Inscription
C.Rummindei Pillar Inscription
D.Shahbajgarhi Rock Edict
Ans: D

8.To whom Asoka donated in the region of Barabar Hill?
A.Buddhists
B.Ajivikas
C.Jains
D.None of the above
Ans: B

9.Who was the priest of the Bharatas in the battle of Ten Kings in Vedic Age?
A.Visvamitra
B.Vasishtha
C.Atri
D.All of the above
Ans. B
10. Which of following statement is/are correct about the Hsuan Tsang ?
A.He was Chinese Pilgrim
B.He visited during the reign of Harsha
C.He came to study in Buddhist Nalanda University
D.All of the above
An. D
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1. Which one of following indus valley site is located in the Pakistan?
A. Rangpur
B. Banwali
C. Kuntasi
D. None of the above
Ans. C

2. Consider following statements about the social system of Indus Valley Civilization:
I. There was no caste system in Indus Valley Civilization but society was divided based on the occupation and work
II. There was caste system in Indus Valley Civilization and society was divided based on the caste.
III. Society was Matriarchal
Which of above statement is / are correct?
A. I. Only
B. II and III
C. III Only
D. I and III
Ans. D

3. Anuloma was a type of marriage during the Vedic age, Which one of following statement correctly explains Anuloma ?
A. Marriage which was arranged and conducted under the supervision of elders
B. Marriage between Upper caste man and lower caste woman
C. Marriage where man came from lower caste and women from upper caste
D. None of the above
Ans. B

4. Which one of following Upanishadas speaks about the ‘Parvati’?
A. Mundaka Upanishad
B. Eso Upanishad
C. Keno Upanishad
D. Katho Upanishad
Ans. C

5. What is the meaning of Stupa?
A. Stupa is worshipping place which is made on the relics of Buddha
B. This is resting place for Buddhist monks
C. This is a palace of spiritual head of Buddhist religion
D. None of the above
Ans. A

6. Which one of following is oldest Stupa?
A. Pipriwaha Stupa in Lumbini
B. Sanchi Stupa
C. Borobudar Stupa in Java
D. None of the above
Ans. A

7. What is the meaning of Kaivalya in Jainism?
A. Supreme or highest knowledge
B. Lack of supreme knowledge
C. Non-Possession
D. Non-Violence
Ans. A

8. Rumandei Inscription of Ashoka talks about:
A. Ashoka faith in Buddhism
B. Religion tolerance of Ashoka
C. Land grants and tax concession to Monasteries
D. None of the above
Ans. C

9. Consider the following statements about the Buddhism:
I. Kurmargupta established Nalanda University
II. Establishment of rule of slave dynasty led to the decline of Buddhism
III. Buddhism moved towards the Nepal due to lack of security in India
Which of above statement is/ are correct?
A. II and III
B. III Only
C. I Only
D. I, II and III
Ans. D

10. Consider the following statement with reference of Jain Architecture:
I. Jain started cave temple architecture
II. Dilwara Jain temple is located in Mt. Abu
III. No Jain cave temple is located in Kumargiri in Kalinga
Which of above statement is/are correct ?
A. I and II
B. I Only
C. II Only
D. III only
Ans . A
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1. Which of following state is/ are completely lie in Himalayas?
a. Himachal Pradesh
b. Sikkim
c. Himachal Pradesh , Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand
d. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir , Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: d

2.Water Body that separates india and the Srilanka is
a. Palk Strait
b. 8 degree channel
c. Great channel
d. 10 degree channel
Ans: a

3. Which of following glacier is not located in Karakoram Range?
a. Siachen
b. Hipsar
c. Baltoro
d. Sonapani
Ans: d

4. Which one of following rivers does not pass through the Himachal Pradesh?
a. Bias
b. Ravi
c. Yamuna
d. Shyonk
Ans: d

5. Koyana River is tributary of :
a. Krishna
b. Narmada
c. Cauvery
d. Sabarmati
Ans: a


6. In which of following state/ states mangrove forest is found?
a. Odisha
b. West Bengal
c. Odisha, West Bengal and Tamilnadu
d. Tamilnadu
Ans: c


7. Which one of following regions does the Bushmen tribe belong to?
a. Kalahari Desert
b. Siberia
c. Arabian Desert
d. Canadian Tundra
Ans: a

8. Consider the following statements:
I) Lowermost layer of atmosphere is called Troposphere
II) Height of Troposphere is more at pole and lesser near the equator
III) Height of Troposphere is more at equator and lesser near the pole
Which of above statement is / are true about the Troposphere?
a. I only
b. I and III
c. All of the above
d. 1and II
Ans: b

9. Which of following statement is correct about the hot and cold currents?
a. Area where the hot and cold currents meet is very productive site
b. Area where the hot and cold current meet is very unproductive.
c. All warm current emerges from the poles
d. All of the above
Ans :a

10. Israel has common border with
a. Lebanon, Syria, Jordon and Egypt
b. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Jordan
c. Cyprus, Turkey, Jordon and Egypt
d. Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Yemen
Ans: a
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AS Prelims Ancient India Multiple Choice Questions are as follows.
1. In Sanskrit dramas, written during the Gupta period, women and Sudras spoke
a. Sanskrit
b. Prakrit
c. Pali
d. Sauraseni

Ans: b

Explanation: In Sanskrit plays, written during the Gupta period, women and Sudras spoke Prakrit whereas the males of upper three Varnas spoke Sanskrit language.

2. Consider the following statements
1. Vikram Era started in 78 AD.
2. Saka Era started in 58 BC.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
Ans: d
Explanation: Vikram Era started in 58 BC whereas Saka Era started in 78 AD.
3. The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is
a. Chakravarti
b. Dharmadeva
c. Dharmakirti
d. Priyadasi
Ans: d
Explanation: Ashoka is generally referred to as Priyadasi and Devanampriya in his inscriptions.
4. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by
a. Mahayana Buddhism
b. Hinayana Buddhism
c. Jainism
d. Lokayukta School
Ans: c
Explanation: The five cardinal principles of Jainism, if followed by a monk, is called Mahavrata and if observed by a lay follower, then it is called Anuvrata.
5. Consider the following statements
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authorities of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
4. Non-injury to animal life
Which of the above were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
a. 1, 2, 3 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 1, 3 and 4
d. 1 and 2
Ans: b
Explanation: Buddhism advocated middle path that is avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. On the other hand Jainism advocated extreme penance and asceticism.
6. Which of the following statement regarding Ashokan stone pillars is incorrect?
a. These are highly polished
b. These are monolithic
c. The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape
d. These are part of architectural structures
Ans: d
Explanation: Ashokan stone pillars are stand-alone structures. They are not part of any architectural structures. They were built to spread message of Ashoka to the people.
7. In ancient India the name of Varahamihira was associated with
a. Mathematics
b. Astronomy
c. Drama
d. Medicine
Ans: b
Explanation: Varahamihira was a famous astronomer.
8. Chalukyas had their capital at
a. Badami
b. Panamalai
c. Khajuraho
d. Deogarh
Ans: a
Explanation: The Chalukya dynasty ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. Their capital was Badami.
9. The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the
a. Chhandogyopanishad
b. Mundakopanished
c. Kathopanished
d. Kenopanishad
Ans: c
Explanation: The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the Kathopanishad.
10. Which of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion?
a. Nanda
b. Maurya
c. Sunga
d. Kanva
Ans: a
Explanation: North India was ruled by Nanda dynasty when Alexander invaded India.
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IAS Prelims Exam GS Paper I Syllabus are relatively less in numbers as compared to Ancient and Modern Indian History. However candidates should have an overall knowledge of important events, personalities and chronology of Medieval Indian History.
Following Multiple Choice Questions of Medieval Indian History would help students in understanding the nature of questions asked in IAS Prelims Exam. These questions are also helpful for State PCS Prelims Exams.
1. The Kalighat Painting originated in
a. Bihar
b. Bengal
c. Orissa
d. Nepal
Ans: b
Explanation: Kalighat Painting originated in 19th century Bengal nearby kalighat kali temple, Kolkata, Bengal. Common themes were Hindu gods, goddess and other mythological figures.
2. Fawazil in the Sultanate period means
a. Extra payment made to the nobles
b. Revenue assigned in lieu of salary
c. Excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars
d. Illegal exactions extracted from the peasants
Ans: c
Explanation: Fawazil was the excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars in the Sultanate period.
3. Consider the following statements
1. Iqtadari System was a combined mechanism of expropriating tax and distribution of these revenues to the ruling class.
2. The Mughals effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.

Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
Ans: a
Explanation: The sultans of Delhi Sultanate effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.
4. Which of the following is not true about Ahadis?
a. Offered their services singly
b. Did not attach themselves to any chief
c. Had the emperor as their immediate colonel
d. Attached themselves to Mirzas
Ans: d
Explanation: Ahadis were troopers in Mughal Empire. They were directly appointed by Mughal emperor. They did not attach themselves to any Mirza or Chief.
5. Consider the following statements
1. In Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
2. In Second Battle of Panipat Akbar defeated Hemu.
3. In First Battle of Panipat Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.

Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 and 3only
b. 2 and 3only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Explanation: In First Battle of Panipat(1526) Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi. In Second Battle of Panipat(1556) Akbar defeated Hemu. In Third Battle of Panipat(1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
6. Consider the following statements
1. Battle of Chamkaur was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces.
2. Battle of Haldighati was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.

Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
Ans: c
Explanation: Battle of Chamkaur(1705) was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces. Battle of Haldighati(1576) was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.
7. Who was the founder of Khalji Dynasty?
a. Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji
b. Alauddin Khalji
c. Qutubuddin Mubarak Shah Khalji
d. Kaikubad
Ans: a
Explanation: Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji founded Khalji Dynasty by overthrowing Slave Dynasty.
8. Who was the founder of Saiyyid Dynasty?
a. Khizr Khan
b. Mubarak Shah
c. Muhammad Shah
d. Alauddin Alam Shah
Ans: a
Explanation: Khizr Khan was the founder of Saiyyid Dynasty.
9. Timur invaded India during the reign of
a. The Slave Dynasty
b. Khalji Dynasty
c. Tughlaq Dynasty
d. The Saiyyid Dynasty
Ans: c
Explanation: In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.
10. The Mongols under Changiz Khan invaded India during reign of
a. Balban
b. Feroz Tuglaq
c. Iltutmish
d. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans: c
Explanation: The Mongols under Changiz Khan invaded India during reign of Iltutmish.
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Important Years Observed by UNO
Contemporary United Nations International Decade
1967 International Tourism Year
1968 Human Rights Year
1970 International Education Year
1972 International Book Year
1974 World Population Year
1975 International Women's Year
1979 International Year of Children
1981 International Year of Disabled
1983 World Communication Year
1985 International Year of Youth
1986 International Year of Peace
1987 International Year of Shelter for the Homeless
1990 International Literary Year
1992 International Year of Space
1993
International Year for Indigenous Population
1994 International Year of Family
1995 International Year of Tolerance
1998 International Year of Ocean
1999 International Year of OlderPersons
2000 Designated as Development Decade
2001 International Year of Women Empowerment
2002 International Mountain Year
2003 International Fresh Water Year
2004 International Rice Year
2005 Year of Physics
2006 International Year of Desert and Desertification
2008 International Year of the Potato
2009
International Year of Reconciliation
2010 International Year of Biodiversity
2011 International Year of Forests
2012 International Year of Cooperatives.
(G.A)
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