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1. With respect to the Indian classical dance 4. Consider the following pairs:
Bharatnatyam, consider the following Musical Characteristics
statements: Instruments
1. It is a solo dance in which one dancer 1. Sushira Vadya : Stringed
takes on many roles in a single instruments
performance. 2. Ghana Vadya : Solid instruments
2. Mridangam is the only musical which do not
instrument used in the performance. require tuning
3. The performance ends with a vibrant 3. Avanaddha : Percussion
dance performance called 'alarippu'. Vadya instruments
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Tata Vadya : Wind instruments
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(b) 1 and 3 only matched?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
2. Consider the following statements about (d) 2 and 3 only
Therigatha:
1. It is a part of early Jaina 5. Recently the Caspian Sea Breakthrough
literature composed by women nuns. Treaty was signed to establish sovereign
2. It provides insights into social and rights to the sea. Which of the following
spiritual experiences of women nuns. countries are parties to the treaty?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Azerbaijan
correct? 2. Iran
(a) 1 only 3. Iraq
(b) 2 only 4. Russia
(c) Both 1 and 2 5. Kazakhstan
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
3. The recently launched PARIVESH- Pro (a) 2, 4 and 5 only
Active and Responsive facilitation by (b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Interactive and Virtuous Environment Single (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Window Hub, is meant for: (d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(a) online submission and monitoring
of proposals for environment 6. Which of the following is not a reason for
clearances. the decline of Gupta empire?
(b) uploading and tracking of proposals (a) Invasion by the Hunas from Central Asia
under the government e-marketplace. (b) Yashodharman‟s victory over Hunas and
(c) online submission of application for his rule in Malwa
enrolments into the National Health (c) Marriage alliance with the prince of
Protection Scheme. Vakataka kingdom
(d) tracking projects under the Invest India (d) Decline of trade due to loss of western
scheme. India including Gujarat

7. With reference to Vedic texts, one of the 10. Which of the following is/are features of
most ancient texts of India, which of the Chalcolithic cultures?
following statements is/are correct? 1. Use of stone and copper, was prevalent
1. Vedic texts mainly comprised only of during this period.
prayers and rituals and had no magic and 2. Burnt bricks were primarily used for
mythological stories. construction.
2. Vedangas are the auxiliary disciplines 3. They were acquainted with the craft of
cloth manufacturing.
associated with the study and
Select the correct answer using the code
understanding of the Vedas.
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 11. Which of the following statements
is/are not correct about the Qutub Minar?
8. The Pallava period bronze image of seated 1. It was completed during Iltutmish's reign.
Shiva in ardhaparyanka asana with hand 2. It was dedicated to Qutubuddin Aibak.
gesture called achamana mudra. This hand 3. Marble was used in its construction.
gesture mudra symbolizes: Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Lord Shiva is about to drink poison. given below.
(b) Kicking away the veil of illusion from (a) 1 and 2 only
devotee‟s mind. (b) 2 only
(c) End of this cosmic world. (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Creation and preservation of universe. (d) 1 and 3 only
9. With reference to Indian classical music, 12. With reference to the Mathura school of
which of the following statements is/are sculptures, which of the following

statements is/are correct?
correct?
1. Buddha was represented in human form
1. Indian music bifurcated into the two
only in this school.
classical systems during the reign of
2. Sculptures of Buddha are marked by
Samudragupta.
half-closed eyes and round face and
2. The Hindustani music has been
cheeks.
influenced by the Persian and Arabic
3. The halo around the head is profusely
musical cultures. decorated.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

13. With reference to Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0, 16. Which of the following best
consider the following statements:
describes Repurpose Used Cooking Oil
1. It aims to bring change in rural
development by leveraging knowledge (RUCO) initiative, recently launched by the
of institutions of higher education. Food Safety and Standards Authority of
2. It is a flagship programme of Ministry of
India?
Rural Development (MoRD).
3. IIT Delhi has been designated to (a) It aims to convert used cooking oil into
function as the National Coordinating biodiesel.
Institute for this program.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) It aims to set safety standards for reuse
correct? of cooking oil.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) It aims to establish the nutritional safety
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only of various types of edible oils.
(d) 2 and 3 (d) It aims to discourage the reuse of
cooking oil by commercial
14. With reference to administration of Balban,
consider the following statements: establishments.
1. He ascended the throne immediately
after the death of Razia Sultan.
17. With reference to the history of music in
2. Indian Muslims were not given
important posts in his administration. India, consider the following statements:
3. He established a separate military 1. The earliest evidence of music activity is
department, diwan-i-arz, to restore law
found on the walls of cave paintings at
and order in the kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are Bhimbetka.
correct? 2. Division of musical instruments based
(a) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 on the method of producing sound was
(c) 2 and 3 only first found in Samveda.
(d) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
15. Consider the following statements:
1. The Nagara temples have curving (a) 1 only
shikhars while the Dravida temples have (b) 2 only
pyramid-like vimana.
2. The Nagara temples had elaborate (c) Both 1 and 2
gateways while in the Dravida temples (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the gateways were not so prominent
feature.
3. The Nagara temples were marked by 18. Which of the following releases the 'Ease of
temple tanks and wells while in the Living Index'?
Dravida temples these were absent.
(a) NITI Aayog in association with World
correct? Bank.
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only (c) World Council on City Data
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) Ministry of Rural Development

19. Which among the following was one of the 22. Who among the following were bhakti saints
reason for the building of new capital at of Maharashtra?
Fatehpur Sikri by Akbar? 1. Gnanadeva
(a) It would protect the Mughal empire from
2. Chaitanya
the direct Mongol invasion from the
3. Tukaram
North Western frontier.
(b) Fatehpur Sikri was located on the direct 4. Shankaradeva
road to Ajmer where the dargah of Select the correct answer using the code
Shaikh Muinuddin Chisti was located. given below.
(c) To rooted out the Uzbeks from eastern (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Uttar Pradesh where they formed a (b) 1 and 3 only
powerful group.
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) He wanted to establish Fatehpur Sikri as
(d) 1 and 4 only
great Persian learning centre of Mughal
empire.
23. Consider the following pairs:
20. With reference to the Gupta administration Temple State
system, which of the following statements 1. Deogarh : Madhya Pradesh
is/are correct? 2. Kamakhya : Assam
1. The empire was divided into divisions
Temple
called bhuktis.
3. Bhitargaon : Karnataka
2. The lowest unit of administration was
the districts (vishayas), which were Temple
placed under the charge of a vishayapati. Which of the pairs given above
3. Recruitment was confined to the upper is/are not correctly matched?
varnas only. (a) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 1 only
given below.
(c) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only 24. In the context of ancient Indian
history, "Tamizhakam" refers to:.
21. Consider the following pairs: (a) a new culture that developed as a result
Indian classical State of contacts between Arabs & people of
dance South India around 1st century AD.
1. Mohiniyattam :
Tamil Nadu
(b) is another name for megalithic structures
2. Sattriya :
Assam
built around burials.
3. Kuchipudi :
Andhra
Pradesh (c) is a name of migrant tribes from north to
Which of the pairs given above is/are south during 1st century BC.
correctly matched? (d) cultural & economic contacts between
(a) 1 and 2 only the north & south as a result of trade
(b) 2 only between people which became important
(c) 2 and 3 only
from 4th century BC
(d) 1 and 3 only
25. With reference to the Tamil 28. Consider the following statements regarding
epic Silappadikaram, which of the following Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW):
statements is/are correct? 1. It is an indigenously designed and
1. It was composed around the sixth developed weapon.
2. It is capable of engaging ground targets
century B.C.
with high precision up to a range of
2. It deals with the story of previous births
1000 km.
of Gautama Buddha in both human and
3. It is a precision-guided glide bomb to
animal form. destroy runways, bunkers and aircraft
3. It was written by Chithalai Chathanar, a hangars.
grain merchant of Madurai. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
29. Which of the following observations
was/were made by Megasthenes about the
26. "This was the coastal region of present-day Mauryan empire?
Odisha lying south of river Mahanadi. It 1. Coordination of military activity through a
leapt into importance under Ashoka but a committee system.
strong state was founded here in the first 2. Land measurement by officers.
century BC by Kharvela." 3. Employment of slaves in agricultural
Which of the following area is being operations.
discussed in the above passage? Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) Sundargarh
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) Kalinga
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Sambalpur
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Bharhut (d) 3 only
27. Consider the following statements about the 30. With reference to Electronic Nicotine
Harappan pottery: Delivery Systems (ENDS), consider the
1. It includes red, grey and black-on-red following statements:
wares. 1. They are devices that burn tobacco
2. Harappan pots were objects of luxury leaves which the user can inhale.
2. They are not harmful for human
not meant for common use.
consumption.
3. No human figures were drawn on
3. No state in India has prohibited their sale
Harappan Pottery.
and distribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

31. Which of the following statements 34. With reference to world's fastest land
is/are not correct about the Vijayanagara mammal 'Cheetah', which of the following
kingdom? statements is/are correct?
1. The Vijayanagara kings maintained 1. It is a large mammal to be declared
complete separation between religion extinct-in-wild in India in recent history.
and administration. 2. Nauradehi Sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh
2. Land revenue was the main source of was the last living habitat of Cheetahs in
income.
India.
3. Administration of the villages was
3. It is given legal protection under
carried out through hereditary officers.
Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection)
Act, 1972.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
32. Consider the following factors: (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Superior weapons with the Turks
2. Growth of feudalism among Rajputs 35. During ancient India, the prime objective of
3. Large use of elephants in Turkish armies the visits of Chinese scholars was to:
Which of the above factors was/were (a) search for Buddhist text and literatures.
responsible for defeat of Rajputs against (b) develop diplomatic relation with Indian
Turkish armies? rulers.
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) understand the Indian education system.
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) secure trading concessions from the then
(c) 2 only rulers in India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
36. Consider the following statements with
33. "This ruler was given a title of respect to the social divisions of the
'Vichitrachitta', which is a sanskrit word Rigvedic times:
meaning unique thoughts or weird thoughts.
1. Kinship was the basis of social structure.
He was pioneer in building temples with
2. Women could not attend assemblies and
stones. Cave temples were also his
offer sacrifices.
contribution. His interests also included
3. Slaves were given as gifts to the priests.
music, painting and writing books."
The above passage describes which of the
correct?
following rulers?
(a) 1 only
(a) Rajaraja Chola I
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Mahendravarman I
(c) Harihara I (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Prataprudra II (d) 1 and 3 only

37. Recently, Indian army suggested the 40. Which of the following are prominent
conversion of Cantonments into Exclusive features of Amravati stupa?
Military Stations (EMS). Which among the 1. It has pradakshinapatha enclosed within
following is/are the differences between a a vedika decorated with many narrative
Cantonment and an Exclusive military sculptures.
station? 2. The dome of the stupa is covered with
1. Cantonments are created by an executive relief of sculptural slabs.
order while EMS are governed by an Act 3. The stupa is devoid of Buddha images
of Parliament. and symbols such as empty throne, feet
2. Cantonments have mixed civilian and or chhatra which were used to represent
military population while EMS have no Buddha.
civilian inhabitation.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Which of the following statements about
Pala rulers are correct?
38. With reference to India's culture and
1. They were patrons of Buddhism and
tradition, what is 'Kutagrahashala'?
founded the Vikramshila university.
(a) Manufacturing centers during the 2. They abolished the trade links with
Mughal period. South-East Asia.
(b) Place for debate and discussions among 3. Arab merchant Sulaiman has given a
Buddhist teachers. detailed account of Pala rule.
(c) Recreation center for the royal family of Select the correct answer using the code
Vijayanagar kingdom. given below.
(d) Innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple (a) 1 and 2 only
for the main deity. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
39. With reference to the Udaigiri-Khandagiri (d) 1, 2 and 3
caves, which of the following statements
is/are correct? 42. Consider the following pairs:
1. They are examples of the rock-cut cave Puppetry State
tradition. 1. Togalu : Andhra Pradesh
2. These caves have inscriptions of Gombeyatta
Kharavela kings. 2. Kundhei : Orissa
3. The caves were primarily meant for 3. Putul Nautch : Rajasthan
Buddhist monks. 4. Bommalattam : Tamil Nadu
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the pairs given above are correctly
given below. matched?
(a) 2 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
43. Communications Compatibility and Security 46. Which of the following statements is/are
Agreement (COMCASA) is related to which correct about Mahayana sect of Buddhism?
of the following? 1. The emergence of Bodhisattva is central
(a) It is an agreement between India and
to this sect of Buddhism.
USA to facilitate transfer of
2. Worshipping the images of Buddha is an
communication security equipment.
(b) Defence agreement between India and important part of this sect.
Israel to share anti-submarine 3. The sect emerged during the reign of
technology. Ashoka.
(c) It is a counter-terrorism agreement Select the correct answer using the code
among Shanghai Co-operation given below.
Organisation (SCO) members.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) BRICS nations agreement to counter
(b) 3 only
ISIS in the Asia-Pacific region.
(c) 1, 2 and 3
44. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 2 only

Indian Ocean Conference:
1. It is an annual event to bring together 47. With reference to the newly launched
State leaders from the region to develop 'Horizon 2020' initiative, which of the
enhanced trade linkages and sustainable following statements are correct?
use of ocean resources.
1. It aims to develop a cost-effective and
2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of
affordable vaccine for influenza.
External Affairs (MEA).
2. It has been launched under the
3. Its most recent edition was held in New
Delhi. collaboration of European Union and
Which of the statements given above is/are Government of India.
correct? 3. It will contribute in achievement of
(a) 1 only Sustainable Development Goal Number
(b) 1 and 2 only 3.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
45. Consider the following statements:
1. Parthians were the first Central Asians to (b) 2 and 3 only
invade India. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Shakas were the first to issue gold coins (d) 1, 2 and 3
in India.
3. Kushanas were the only Central Asians 48. Recently, Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary was
to expand their rule beyond Punjab.
declared as an elephant reserve. It is located
in:
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) Karnataka
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Kerala
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Jharkhand
(d) None (d) Nagaland
49. The final draft of the National Register of 52. Which one of the following statements
Citizens (NRC) has been released recently. is not correct about the development of
Consider the following statements in relation paintings during the Mughal period in India?
to the NRC: (a) Mughal painting reached its climax
1. The latest NRC update was carried under the reign of Jahangir.
under the Citizenship Act, 1955 and (b) Foundation of Mughal painting was laid
Assam Accord, 1985. by the Humayun.
2. It is updated every ten years since it was (c) European paintings were introduced in
first prepared in 1951. India by the Portuguese in the court of
3. It is being conducted by an independent Jahangir.
office under the Ministry of Statistics (d) Themes in Rajasthani paintings were
and Program Implementation. influenced by the Mughal paintings.
correct? 53. With reference to the teachings of the
(a) 1 only Buddha, consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 2 1. Women were not allowed to attend the
(c) 1 and 3 Buddha's oral discourses.
(d) 2 and 3 2. None of the Buddha‟s speeches were
written down during his lifetime.
50. With reference to history of India, consider 3. His disciples compiled his teachings at
the following texts: Vaishali.
1. Charaka Samhita Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Ashtadhyayi correct?
3. Milind Panho (a) 1 and 2 only
What is the correct chronological sequence (b) 3 only
of the composition of the above texts? (c) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1-2-3 (d) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1 54. With reference to the recently launched
(d) 1-3-2 satellite Aeolus, consider the following
statements:
51. With reference to ancient history of India, 1. It is the world's first wind-sensing
the term „samantas' refers to: satellite dedicated to map Earth's winds
(a) Oligarchies where power was shared by on a global scale.
a number of men 2. It has been launched by Indian Space
(b) Men who maintained themselves Research Organization.
through local resources and provided Which of the statements given above is/are
military support to rulers correct?
(c) Officials in the Mauryan kingdom (a) 1 only
responsible for spreading the ideas of (b) 2 only
'Dhamma' (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Kind of voluntary tax imposed on people (d) Neither 1 nor 2

55. Great prominence is given in the Rig Veda 58. With reference to the agricultural system of
to two popular assemblies called "Sabha" Sher Shah Suri, consider the following
and "Samiti", which seem to have formed an statements:
essential feature of the government. In this 1. Land revenue amount payable by each
context, which of the statements is/are peasant had to be informed
correct?
through patta before collecting it.
1. The Sabha, which mainly dealt with
2. The state‟s share was three-fourths of
policy decisions and political business,
the average produce and it was paid in
included common people.
cash or crop.
2. The Samiti, less political in character,
was a more select body of the elders or 3. Cess was levied on land to guard against
nobles. natural calamities.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
56. Magadha emerged as the most powerful

59. Which of the following statements
mahajanapada between sixth and the fourth
is not correct about the Lingayat movement?
centuries BCE. What factors could be
(a) Its leadership was largely formed of
attributed to its rise?
Brahmans.
1. Better agriculture productivity
2. Availability of Iron ore mines (b) It questioned the idea of rebirth.
3. Availability of elephants in the nearby (c) It remained confined to the Karnataka
forests region.
4. Cheap and convenient communication (d) It was critical of Jainism.
through Ganga and its tributaries
Select the correct answer using the code 60. Which among the following factors played
given below. an important role in the rise of Marathas in
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only the 17th centuries?
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. Adoption of guerilla tactics in warfare.
(c) 3 and 4 only
2. Building a number of forts on the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
mountains.
3. The spread of the Bhakti movement in
57. With reference to agrarian society of
Maharashtra.
Medieval India, the term “Milkiyat” refers
to: Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Personal lands of Zamindars given below.
(b) Barren land (a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Lands used for the cultivation of cash (b) 1 and 2 only
crops (c) 2 only
(d) Agriculture labourers (d) 3 only
61. Consider the following pairs: 64. With reference to India's culture and
Stupa sites States tradition, 'tessellation' and 'pietra dura' are
1. Jagayyapetta : Andhra Pradesh related to:
2. Devnimori : Madhya Pradesh (a) the shape of the platform upon which
3. Sannati : Karnataka Brahmanical temples were built.
Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) decorative form used in Indo-Islamic
correctly matched? architecture.
(a) 1 only (c) miniature paintings depicting the
(b) 2 only Mughal royal life.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) musical instruments of Arabic origin in
(d) 1 and 2 only the Mughal's royal court.
62. With reference to the Bahmani kingdom, 65. With reference to the Vesara style of temple
consider the following statements: architecture in India, consider the following
1. The kingdom was founded by Hasan statements:
Gangu Bahamani in the Deccan region. 1. The Vesara style has features of both
2. Its interests constantly clashed with the Nagara style and Dravida style.
Vijayanagara kingdom in the Krishna- 2. The Chalukyas were great patrons of
Godavari delta region. Vesara temple architecture.
correct? correct?
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
63. With reference to Krishnadeva Raya, 66. Consider the following pairs:
consider the following statements: Janpada Capital

1. He founded the Vijaynagara Empire. 1. Saurasena : Mathura
2. He composed a work on statecraft in 2. Matsya : Viratnagar
Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada. 3. Vajji : Vaishali
3. He belonged to the Tuluva dynasty. 4. Kosala : Sravasti
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the pairs given above are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

67. With reference to the provisions made under 70. With reference to Brahmagupta, an
the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan astronomer and mathematician of 6th-7th
(PMJAY), consider the following century AD., consider the following
statements: statements:
1. The scheme covers hospitalization 1. He was the first mathematician to
expenses up to 5 lakh per year for each discuss a method of obtaining a cyclic
individual. quadrilateral having rational sides and to
2. All members of eligible families as give its area.
present in SECC database are 2. He referred to complex automatic
automatically covered. devices called „svayam yantras‟ in his
3. No pre-existing disease or condition is observations.
covered under this scheme. 3. He wrote Khandakahadyaka.
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only (c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 only
68. With reference to the Sangam age, which of 71. Consider the following features about an
the following best describes the term Indian painting:
'pariyars'? 1. Traditionally, done by womenfolk on
(a) Title conferred upon warrior class by the mud walls, it is now also painted on
kings. cloth, handmade paper and canvas.
(b) Members of the ruling class who 2. Its main theme revolves around Hindu
married rich peasants. deities.
(c) Merchants who traded in grains and 3. Generally, empty spaces are filled with
other agricultural products. various motifs.
(d) Agricultural labourers who also worked Which of the following paintings is
with animal skins. characterized by the above mentioned
features?
69. Consider the following statements regarding (a) Kangra Painting
(b) Mithila Painting
Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting
(c) Kalamkari Painting
Development (AIBD)
(d) Warli Painting
1. It was established under the auspices of
the UNESCO.
2. It is mandated to achieve cohesive 72. During the reign(s) of which of the
electronic media environment in the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate was
Asia-Pacific region through policy and the city of Delhi attacked by the Mongols?
resource development. 1. Iltutmish
3. India is the current president of AIDB. 2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Which of the statements given above are 3. Alauddin Khalji
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
73. "It is a traditional folk theatre form of 76. The 'four-corner agreement', seen recently in
Kerala. It is usually performed only in the news, concerns which of the following tribal
Kali temples. It depicts the triumph of the
groups in India?
goddess Bhadrakali over the demon Darika.
(a) Bhils
The seven characters in this play are all
heavily made-up". (b) Bru
Which of the following theatre form is (c) Garo
described in the above passage? (d) Khasi
(a) Koodiyaattam
(b) Krishnattam
77. Recently, India's Swapna Barman won
(c) Mudiyettu
(d) Therukoothu India's first gold medal in Heptathlon
Athletics in Asian Games. In this context,
74. Consider the following statements regarding which of the following best describes
the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- 'Heptathlon'?
Sectoral Technical and Economic
(a) It is a seven day long marathon spanning
Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
1. It was established in 1991 after the across Asia.
liberalisation of Indian economy to (b) It is a contest of seven track and field
improve regional trade. events.
2. All the members of BIMSTEC are also
(c) It is a swimming contest of seven
member countries of SAARC.
different strokes.
3. The most recent summit of BIMSTEC
was held in Nepal. (d) It is a seven person relay race with
Which of the statements given above is/are hurdles.
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only 78. With reference to the ancient Nalanda
(b) 1 and 2 only
University, consider the following
(c) 3 only
statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It was a residential university.
75. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Only Mahayana Buddhist doctrine was
“Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)”? taught in the university.
1. It is a set of farming methods that aims
3. Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang gave a
to reduce the cost of production.
detailed account of this university.
2. Karnataka is the first state in India to
have successfully implemented ZBNF. 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) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

79. Recently, the Government of Andhra 82. With reference to the Sufi silsilas in India
Pradesh has launched an experimental during the Delhi Sultanate, consider the
project to introduce Wolbachia bacteria in following statements:
mosquitoes. It will: 1. The Suhrawardi saints held important
(a) help in the elimination of Dengue by not posts in the State while the Chisti saints
allowing the virus to spread in the host. preferred to keep aloof from state
(b) render the mosquitoes infertile due to politics.
which they will not be able to breed and 2. The Suhrawardi saints took their
multiply. message across India while the activities

of the Chisti saints remained largely
(c) kill all the mosquitoes as the bacteria is
confined to Delhi.
lethal.
(d) limit the flight span of mosquitoes
correct?
rendering them localized to water
(a) 1 only
bodies.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
80. With reference to Charvaka Philosophy,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It challenged the authority of Vedas and
83. With reference to Khajuraho temples, which
questioned its teachings.
of the following statements is/are correct?
2. It denies the existence of God.
1. Temples of Khajuraho were made by the
Chandela Kings.
correct?
2. Sandstone is the main building material
(a) 1 only used for their construction.
(b) 2 only 3. These temples are devoted to Hindu as
(c) Both 1 and 2 well as Jain gods.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
81. Which of the following languages served as (a) 1 only
the language of inscription in ancient times (b) 2 and 3 only
throughout the Indian subcontinent? (c) 1, 2 and 3
1. Pali (d) 1 and 3 only
2. Prakrit
3. Sanskrit 84. In Buddhism, the analogy of the 'flame of a
Select the correct answer using the code lamp which kindles other lamp before
given below. getting extinguished' is used to explain?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Transmigration of soul
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Bodhisattva
(c) 3 only (c) Continuous flux of universe
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above

85. Consider the following pairs: 88. Move Hack, a global mobility hackathon to
Folk Music State crowdsource solutions for the future of
mobility in India, was recently launched by:
1. Pandavani : Maharastra
(a) NITI Aayog
2. Mando : Goa
(b) Inland Waterways Authority of India
3. Laman : Manipur (c) Ministry of Road Transport and
Which of the pairs given above is/are Highways
correctly matched? (d) Ministry of Shipping
(a) 1 and 2 only

89. With reference to the Rig Vedic period,
(b) 2 only consider the following pairs:
(c) 1 and 3 only Titles Function
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Vrajapati : Officer who enjoyed
authority over a large
land or pasture ground
86. With reference to the recently launched Atal
2. Kulapas : Head of the families
Ranking of Institutions on Innovation
3. Gramanis : Officer concerned
Achievements (ARIIA), consider the with collection of
following statements: Taxes.
1. It aims to rank primary and secondary Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
schools on innovation related indicators.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
2. It has been launched by Ministry of
(b) 1 and 2 only
Human Resource and Development. (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 3 only
correct?
90. With reference to foreign trade in the post-
(a) 1 only
Mauryan age, which of the following
(b) 2 only statements is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It was mainly conducted in articles of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 daily use by the common people.
2. The Romans first started trade with the
southernmost part of India.
87. With reference to the Indian art and
3. There was considerable transit trade in
tradition, the 'cire-perdu' or the lost-wax
silk between India and the Roman
process is used for: empire.
(a) sculpting stones on walls of temples. Select the correct answer using the code
(b) preparing background wall for mural given below.
(a) 1 only
paintings.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) metal casting to make metal sculptures.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) making clay pottery. (d) 1, 2 and 3

91. "Bondi" Bond, a term recently seen in news, 94. Which of the following texts are related to
the Buddhist tradition?
refers to:
1. Tripitika
(a) Bonds issued in Canadian dollars by 2. Dipavamsa
foreign institutions. 3. Ashokavadana
4. Agamas
(b) Bonds issued by the Government of
India to encourage investment by youth. given below.
(c) World's first public blockchain bond. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Bonds issued by Rajasthan Government (c) 3 and 4 only
to attract investments in infrastructure. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
95. Which among the following commodities

92. Which among the following factors led to
were exported by India during the 17th
the advent of Portuguese in India? century?
1. Demand for oriental goods in Europe 1. Indigo
2. Sugarcane
2. Growth of the Turkish Navy
3. Tin
3. Invention and wide use of the mariner's 4. Saltpetre
compass
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
given below. (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 96. Which among the following was/were the
reforms initiated by Alauddin Khalji?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. System of branding of horses
2. Deregulation of grain market
93. "Ashtapradhan" was a popular term used in 3. Measurement of land
the medieval period of Indian History. What
given below.
does the term mean? (a) 1 only
(a) The term signifies 8 important literary (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
and cultural court personalities during
(d) 1 and 3 only
Great Cholas.
(b) The term was used for the most 97. Consider the following:
Buddhist site Location
important court luminaries during the
1. Bamiyan : Afghanistan
reign of Akbar. 2. Begram : Sri Lanka
(c) The term was used for an administrative 3. Borobudur : Indonesia
Which of the pairs given above is/are
officer overseeing 8 departments during correctly matched?
the reign of Krishna Deva Raya. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) The term was used for the 8 ministers
(c) 1 and 3 only
during the reign of Shivaji. (d) 2 only
98. Which of the following was an important 100. With reference to the Tamil bhakti saints,
port on Eastern coast for trade with South
East Asia during 8th and 9th century?
(a) Muziris 1. The saints travelled from place to place
(b) Tamralipti
singing hymns in the
(c) Bharuch
(d) Masulipatnam vernacularTamil language.
2. All the saints sang song in the praise of

99. With respect to the Mansabdari system under
the Mughal rule, consider the following Lord Krishna.
statements:
3. Most of the Bhakti saints were women.
1. The mansabdars had both civil as well as
military functions. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. All mansabdars were paid in cash.
3. It was hereditary in nature. correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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56. Magadha emerged as the most powerful

consider the following statements: Janpada Capital

2. He composed a work on statecraft in 2. Matsya : Viratnagar

Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada. 3. Vajji : Vaishali

3. He belonged to the Tuluva dynasty. 4. Kosala : Sravasti

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

(b) 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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(b) render the mosquitoes infertile due to politics.

multiply. message across India while the activities

(c) 3 only (c) Continuous flux of universe

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above

correctly matched? (d) Ministry of Shipping

(a) 1 and 2 only

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2. All the saints sang song in the praise of

Which of the statements given above is/are

(b) 1 and 3 only

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