HISTORY MCQS

Q.1 Every year a community celebrates a festival , Hari Jyoti for planting fruit bearing trees at the beginning of the rains & the new sowing season. Which of the following is such community/ tribe ? A) Gonds B) Dongria Kondh C) Bonda D) Karbi Ans. A Gonds : Of Madhya Pradesh Korku tribe : Of Madhya Pradesh Karbi tribe : Of Assam Limbo tribe : Of Sikkim Bonda : Of Odisha Dongria Kondh : Of Odisha Korku tribe : Of Madhya Pradesh Q.2 Consider the following statements : 1. In 1916 session Congress accepted theMuslim League demand of separate electorates 2. Communal award accepted all the muslim communal demands contained in the 14 points Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C In 1916 session Congress accepted the Muslim League demand of separate electorates & the Congress & The League presented joint demands to the  government. Communal award accepted all the muslim communal demands contained in the 14 points It, however, does not in any way preclude the European Union from addressing Iran’s hostile and destabilising activities. Europe has toughened its tone on Iran’s ballistic missile programme, human rights record and interference in Middle East conflicts. Q.3 Swadeshi Sangam was formed to ispire the local masses through magic lantern lectures, Swadeshi songs. Who was/were the members of the Swadeshi Sangam ? 1. V.O. Chidambaram Pillai 2. Abanindranath Tagore 3. Subramania Siva Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 1 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. A In Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, Subramania Siva & Some lawyers formed the Swadeshi Sangam which inspired the local masses Q.4 With reference to the Indian National Movement , What was Official Secrets Act ? A) Under this act Natu brothers were deported without trial & Tilak imprisoned on charges of sedition B) Repressive laws under IPC section 124 A were amplified with new provisions under IPC 156 A C) It was the administrative measure to curb the freedom of press D) Under this act, It ensured greater government control over the universities Ans. C Official Secrets Act : 1904, It was the administrative measure to curb the freedom of press 1897 : Natu brothers were deported without trial & Tilak imprisoned on charges of sedition 1898 : Repressive laws under IPC section 124 A were amplified with new provisions under IPC 156 A Indian Universities Act, 1904 : greater government control over the universities Q.5 Which among the following is/are correctly matched : Community        Place 1. Dangasia      Gujarat 2. Gond          Madhya Pradesh 3. Mirgan        Odisha Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Dangasia     Gujarat Gond         Madhya Pradesh Mirgan           Odisha Q.6 B.R. Ambedkar is associated With Which of the following  ? 1. Bahishkrita Hitkarini Sabha 2. Hindu Mahasabha 3. Hindu Code bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 1 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. A Lala Lajpat Rai involvement with Hindu Mahasabha leaders gathered criticism from the Naujawan Bharat Sabha as the Mahasabhas were non-secular, which did not conform with the system laid out by the Indian National CongressHindu Mahasabha. Q.7 Consider the following : Sites                                  Place 1. Aalampur Temple                     :   Telanagana 2. European Tomb                   :   Gujarat 3. Khajurao Monuments                  :   Madhya Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 3 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Other Important Sites : Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum Complex     :   Madhya Pradesh Mahabalipuram                      :   Tamil Nadu Uparkot                   :   Gujarat Kumarakom                      :   Kerala Q.8 With reference to the religious practices in India, Sarvastivadin belongs to which ancient school ? A) Theravada B) Mahayanism C) Rajagirikars D) Hetuvadins Ans. A Sarvāstivāda were an early school of Buddhism established around the reign of Asoka (third century BCE). It was particularly known as an Abhidharma tradition, with a unique set of seven Abhidharma works. Q.9 Which among the following is/are true with respect to the Vernacular Press Act ? 1. The Act provided for submitting to police all the proof sheets of contents of papers before publication. 2. Final decision on the seditious news was to be determined by the Judiciary Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A Vernacular press act: It was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies—notably, the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80). The act was proposed by Lord Lytton, then Viceroy of India, and was unanimously passed by the Viceroy’s Council on March 14, 1878. The act excluded English-language publications as it was meant to control seditious writing in ‘publications in Oriental languages’ everywhere in the country, except for the South. Lord Wellesley regulated the press again in 1799; according to which press had to show and get approval of the government before the publication of any manuscript including advertisement. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the “Gagging Act” had been passed by Lord Canning which sought to regulate the establishment of printing presses and to restrain the mad of printed mater. All presses had to have a license from the government with distinction between publications in English and other regional languages. The Act also held that no printed material shall impugn the motives of the British Raj, tending to bring it hatred and contempt and exciting unlawful resistance to its orders. At the time the Vernacular Press Act was passed, there were thirty five vernacular papers in Bengal, including the Amrita Bazar Patrika, the editor of which was one Sisir Kumar Ghose The

Q.1 Consider the following statements : 1. Caves at Nagarjuni hills was dedicated by Ashoka & his grandson , Dashratha Maurya to the Ajivika Monks 2.Bharhut stupa constructed under Mauryas shows influence of Greeks on Indian art Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A Bharhut stupa constructed under Shungas shows influence of Greeks on Indian art Caves at Nagarjuni hills was dedicated by Ashoka & his grandson , Dashratha Maurya to the Ajivika Monks Q.2 Consider the following statements : 1.Singhi Chham folk dance pays homage to the Kanchenjunga peaks, which when bathed in sunlight, look like a snow lion 2. Wancho dance belongs to the state of Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Singhi Chham folk dance pays homage to the Kanchenjunga peaks, which when bathed in sunlight, look like a snow lion Wancho dance belongs to the state of Arunachal Pradesh Q.3 With reference to the Kangra Paintings , consider the following statements : 1.Paintings were made on the walls of palaces , inner chambers of forts & havellis 2. Theme of painting is mainly elements of nature 3. Surface of the painting is often divided into the several compartments of different colors in order to separate one scene from another Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 3 C) 2 & 3 D) Only 2 Ans. D Rajasthani Paintings : -Paintings were made on the walls of palaces , inner chambers of forts & havellis – Surface of the painting is often divided into the several compartments of different colors in order to separate one scene from another Kangra Paintings : Kangra painting is the pictorial art of Kangra, named after Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, a former princely state, which patronized the art. It became prevalent with the fading of Basohli school of painting in mid-18th century,and soon produced such a magnitude in paintings both in content as well as volume, that the Pahari painting school, came to be known as Kangra paintings. The distinguishing features of the Kangra painting were: Soft colours including cool blues and greens. Lyrical treatment of themes. Theme of painting is mainly elements of nature Q.4 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Madhubani Paintings ? 1. These are the short lived water color paintings produced in the 19th century by the artists of the Bihar 2. No space is left empty in these paintings as the gaps are filled with the paintings of flower , animals, birds & even geometric designs 3. Three dimensional images are used in these types of paintings Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 2 & 3 B) Only 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. A Madhubani Painting Madhubani painting is one of the many famous Indian art forms. As it is practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal, it is called Mithila or Madhubani art. Often characterized by complex geometrical patterns, these paintings are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions, including festivals, religious rituals, etc. The colors used in Madhubani paintings are usually derived from plants and other natural sources. These colors are often bright and pigments like lampblack and ochre are used to create black and brown respectively. Instead of contemporary brushes, objects like twigs, matchsticks and even fingers are used to create the paintings. Kalighat Paintings : These are the short lived water color paintings produced in the 19th century by the artists in Calcutta Q.5 Which among the following is/are correct with respect to the Basholi style of painting ? 1. This style of painting was inspired by the naturalistic style of the mughal painting 2.Human figures were shown with tight lips , eyes half open , small chin & thin wrist Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. D Guler style : This style of painting was inspired by the naturalistic style of the mughal painting Bikaner School : Human figures were shown with tight lips , eyes half open , small chin & thin wrist Basholi style of painting : Basohli Paintings is a fusion of Hindu mythology, Mughal miniature techniques and folk art of the local hills, evolved in the 17th and 18th centuries as a distinctive style of painting. This style of painting derives its name from the place of its origin – hill town of Basohli about 80 Km. from the centre of district Kathua in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The most popular themes of Basohli Paintings come from Shringara literature like Rasamanjari or Bouquet of Delight ( a long love poem written in 15th century by Bhanudatta of Tirhut Bihar ), Gita Govinda and Ragamala. These paintings are marked by striking blazing colors, red borders, bold lines and rich symbols. The faces of the figures painted are characterized by the receding foreheads and large expressive eyes, shaped like lotus petals. The painting themselves are mostly painted in the primary colors of Red, Blue and Yellow. This style of painting was first introduced to the world in the annual report (1918-19) of the Archaeological Survey of India published in 1921. At that time this style was yet to be properly categorized and studied. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy was the first to publish them, in Rajput Paintings in 1916. Q.6 What was the reason for the congress to accept dominion status ? A) It would offer a chance to keep India in the commonwealth B) It would allow for some much needed continuity in the bureaucracy & the army C) It would provide the economic strength , defence potential & greater value of trade & Investment

Q.1 With reference to the cultural history, Aharya Abhinaya is associated with which of the following ? A) It is related to the expression that is carried out through the speech B) Ornamentation comes under this category C) It is related to the physical movements of the body D) It is the involuntary movement such as breaking of voice, tear,etc Ans.B Aharya Abhinaya : Ornamentation comes under this category Angika Abhinaya : It is related to the physical movements of the body Vachika Abhinaya : It is related to the expression that is carried out through the speech Satvika Abginaya : It is the involuntary movement such as breaking of voice, tear,etc Q.2 Which one of the following Persian merchant introduced Administrative units to increase the control of Sultan over the nobles & provinces ? A) Muhammad Gawan B) Nicolo de conti C) Abdur Razzaq D) Domingo Paes Ans. A Muhammad Gawan : introduced Administrative units called “Tarafs” to increase the control of Sultan over the nobles & provinces Q.3 What was Kathi during the Maratha administration ? A) These were the taxes collected not only in the Marartha kingdom but in the neighbouring territories of the mughal empire B) It was one fourth of the land revenue paid to the Marathas C) It was an additional levy of one tenth on those lands over which the Marathas claimed herediatary rights D) It was the yard stick for measuring the land Ans. D Kathi : It was the yard stick for measuring the land; introduced by Malik Ambar Chauth & Sardeshmukhi : These were the taxes collected not only in the Marartha kingdom but in the neighbouring territories of the mughal empire Chauth : It was one fourth of the land revenue paid to the Marathas Sardeshmukhi : It was an additional levy of one tenth on those lands over which the Marathas claimed herediatary rights Q.4 With reference to the cultural history of India, what is Tarangam ? A) It is the sequence of kathak dance exhibiting elegant & slow movements of eyebrows ,neck & wrist B) Kuchipudi dance is usually concluded with the Tarangam in which the dancer performs on the top of the brass plate C) Bharatnatyam dance ends with it, in which certain words or syllables are used in a very fast manner D) It is a dance form of Mohiniyattam in a beautiful feminine style with surging flow of body movements Ans. B Kuchipudi dance is usually concluded with the Tarangam in which the dancer performs on the top of the brass plate Q.5 Who among the following founded Theosophical society ? A) Madam Blavatsky & Annie Besant B) A.O. Hume & Annie Besant C) H.S. Alcott & Annie Besant D) Madam Blavatsky & H.S Alcott Ans. A The Theosophical Society was an organization formed in the United States in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky to advance Theosophy. The original organization, after splits and realignments, currently has several successors. Following the death of Blavatsky, competition within the Society between factions emerged, particularly among founding members and the organisation split between the Theosophical Society Adyar (Olcott-Besant) and the Theosophical Society Pasadena (Judge). The former group, headquartered in India , is the most widespread international group holding the name “Theosophical Society” today. Q.6 The ‘Kurram’ of Chola period were : A) Musicians B) Union of villages C) Royal officers D) Temple artisans Ans. B Chola political system was the only one which still maintained contact with the cultivator on a wild scale, and retained characteristics of a centrally organized administration. The political status Rajaraja I was certainly different from that of Amoghavarsha, the Rashtrakuta ruler, or Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysala ruler. The titles used by the Chola kings were Chakrvartigal (or Chakravarti). The royal household was run on an elaborate scale and royal patronage was lavish. The political role of Purohita (priest) as known to northern Indian politics underwent a modification in the Chola system. The Rajguru (priest of the royal family) of the Cholas became a confidant and confessor in addition to being the advisor in all matters temporal and sacred. For further advice there was an assembly of officer whom the king would consult. Chola kingdom was divided into provinces (mandalam), their being generally eight or nine of these. Each mandalam was divided into valanadus (or districts). These in turn were subdivided into groups of villages, variously called kurram, nadu, or kottam. Occasionally a very large village would be administered as a single unit and this was called Taniyur. The administrative unit was the village and to that extent there was a little significant difference between Chola administration and that of the Guptas. However, the nature of the village administration was certainly of a very different order. The degree of autonomy at village level was something quiet remarkable for the times. Chola officials participated in village affairs more as advisors and observers than as administrators. The basic assumption in the type of village autonomy emerging at this period was that each village should be administered by the villagers themselves. For the purpose a village assembly was formed, and authority was vested in this assembly. The general assemblies included most of the local residents and were of three categories: the ur consisted of the tax paying residents of an ordinary village; the sabha was restricted to the Brahmans of the village or else was found exclusively in villages gifted to Brahmans; and finally, the nagaram was found more commonly in trade centers. In some villages the ur and the sabha were found together. Very large villages had two urs if this was more convenient for their functioning. The working of these assemblies differed according to local conditions. The ur was open to all male adults of the village but in affect the older members took a more prominent part, some of them forming a small executive body for routine matters. The sabha had the same system and in addition had the power to constitute smaller committees of

Q.1 With reference to the modern period who was Mufti ? A) A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law B) It is a term given to Faujdari Adalat C) Interpretations of local laws given by Brahman Pandits D) None of the above Ans. A A criminal court (faujdari adalat ) and a civil court (diwani adalat) Qazi – A judge Mufti – A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law that the qazi would administer Other terms : Dharmashastras – Sanskrit texts prescribing social rules and codes of behaviour, composed from c. 500 BCE onwards Q.2 During the british period, What was Mahal ? A)It is a revenue estate which may be a village or a group of villages B) It refers to the meetings held in the durbar C) It is a tax collected by the Indian Officials D) None of the above Ans. A Q.3 With reference to the tribal groups, which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Labadis – Cattle herders 2. Gaddis – Shepherds 3. Bakarwals – Goats Which among the following is/are correctly matched ? A) Only 2 B) 1 & 3 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.4 With reference to the medieval period , what was Calicos ? A) Cotton Textiles B) Iron & Steel Industries C) Jute Industries D) None of the above Ans. A Q.5 With reference to the Indian textiles, which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Bandanna – It refers to any brightly coloured and printed scarf for the neck or head 2. Jamdani – It is a fine muslin on which decorative motifs are woven on the loom 3. Takli – Household spinning instrument Which among the following is/are correctly matched ? A) Only 2 B) 1 & 3 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Jamdani is a fine muslin on which decorative motifs are woven on the loom, typically in grey and white. Often a mixture of cotton and gold thread was used, as in the cloth in this picture. The most important centres of jamdani weaving were Dacca in Bengal and Lucknow in the United Provinces. Q.6 Which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Aurang – Warehouse where goods are collected 2. Bellows – A device or equipment that can pump air 3. Slag heap – The waste left when smelting metal Which among the following is/are correctly matched ? A) Only 2 B) 1 & 3 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D 1. Aurang – Warehouse where goods are collected 2. Bellows – A device or equipment that can pump air 3. Slag heap – The waste left when smelting metal Q.7 With reference to the ancient period, which among the following is/are correctly marched ? 1. Mobato : Village headman 2. Pykars : Travelling traders 3. Chapkan : Long button coat Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 2 B) 1 & 3 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D 1. Mobato : Village headman 2. Pykars : Travelling traders 3. Chapkan : Long button coat Q.8 Nagabandha mudra is associated with which of the following classical dance ? A) Kuchipudi B) Kathak C) Manipuri D) Kathakali Ans. C Nagabandha mudra is performed using both the hands Q.9 With reference to the Kathakali , consider the following statements : 1. It covers every part of the body from facial muscles to fingers, eyes, hands & wrists 2. Movements of the eyebrows , eye balls & lower eye lids are not used to an extent Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Kathakali  : It covers every part of the body from facial muscles to fingers, eyes, hands & wrists Movements of the eyebrows , eye balls & lower eye lids are not used to an extent Q.10 With reference to the cultural history of India,  the terms “Alarippu”, “Tillana”, “Mangalam” are associated with which of the following classical dance ? A) Bharatnatyam B) Kathakali C) Kuchipudi D)Kathak Ans. A Alarippu”, “Tillana”, “Mangalam” are associated with Bharatnatyam

Q.1 Consider the following statements : 1. Sunderban is declared as Ramsar site in 2019 2. Sunderban was desIgnatd as Biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2001 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C 1. Sunderban is declared as Ramsar site in 2019 2. Sunderban was desIgnatd as Biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2001 Q.2  With reference to the Carlye Circular, consider the following statements : 1. It was issued by the Chief secretary of British India, Lord stanley on 22 Oct 1905 2. It was termed as the declaration of slavery 3. It was issued when the Indian youth started opposing western education against the partition of bengal Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 2 B) 1 & 3 C) Only 3 D) 2 & 3 Ans. D It was issued by the chief secretary of Bengal, Thomas Carlyle on 22 October 1905. According to the circular ‘If any college violates the government order and the student quits the educational institution then no assistance will be provided by the government to the institute’. It was termed the declaration of slavery. Q.3 With reference to Santhal rebellion, consider the following statements : 1. The revold took place to expel the outsiders from the area of Daman-i-Koh & to oppress the Zamindari system 2. A separate district of santhal Pargana was created by the government to pacify the Santhals Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C The revolt took place to expel the outsiders from the area of Daman-i-Koh & to oppress the Zamindari system A separate district of santhal Pargana was created by the government to pacify the Santhals The Santhal rebellion was a rebellion in present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal , Eastern India against both the British East India Company (BEIC) and zamindari system by the Santhal. It started on June 30, 1855 and on November 10, 1855, martial law was proclaimed by the East India Company which lasted until January 3, 1856 when martial law was suspended and the rebellion was eventually suppressed by the Presidency armies. The rebellion was led by the four sibling Brothers – Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav Q.4 Which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Hatta – Market Streets 2. Manigramam and Nanadesi – Taxes 3. Kaikkolars – Weavers Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. B Manigramam and Nanadesi- There were several such guilds in south India from the eighth Weavers such as the Saliyar or Kaikkolars Q.5 Which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Moors – Muslim Merchants 2. Devadasis – Temple dancers 3. Hundi – Note recording a deposit Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.6 Which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Moors – Muslim Merchants 2. Devadasis – Temple dancers 3. Hundi – Note recording a deposit Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.7 With reference to the Banjaras, what was Tanda ? A) Caravan B) Horses C) Raw materials D) Food grains Ans. A These Banjaras carry their household – wives and children – along with them. One tanda consists of many families. Q.8 With reference to the ancient history, which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Kansari – Bell Metal Workers 2. Kolu – Oil Pressers 3. Chauchala – Four roofed temples Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Double-roofed – Dochala Morris cotton printing Q.9 With reference to the modern period who was Mufti ? A) A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law B) It is a term given to Faujdari Adalat C) Interpretations of local laws given by Brahman Pandits D) None of the above Ans. A A criminal court (faujdari adalat ) and a civil court (diwani adalat) Qazi – A judge Mufti – A jurist of the Muslim community responsible for expounding the law that the qazi would administer Other terms : Dharmashastras – Sanskrit texts prescribing social rules and codes of behaviour, composed from c. 500 BCE onwards Sawar – Men on horses Musket – A heavy gun used by infantry soldiers Matchlock – An early type of gun in which the powder was ignited by a match Q.10 With reference to the ancient history, which among the following is/are correctly matched ? 1. Kansari – Bell Metal Workers 2. Kolu – Oil Pressers 3. Chauchala – Four roofed temples Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Double-roofed – Dochala Morris cotton printing No Comments on HISTORY  MCQ SET-18- FRAMED FROM  NCERT, WIKEPEDIA, SATISH CHANDRA, BIPIN CHANDRA, R.S. SHARMA Leave A Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as admin. Log out » Comments Name Email

Q. With reference to the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque consider the following statements : 1. The mosque is entirely arcuated & is known for its ten intricately carved stone latticework windows 2. It was built in the retinue of sultan Ahmad Shah Bilal Jhajar Khan Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, popularly known as Sidi Saiyyid ni Jali locally, built in 1572–73 AD (Hijri year 980), is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad, a city in the state of Gujarat, India. The mosque was built by Sidi Sayyad, a Habshi nobleman, in 1572–73. COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.580 FOR UPSC,UPPCS, UKPCS, EPFO/APFC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. With reference to Rani Ki Vav (Queen’s stepwell), consider the following statements : 1. It was built by Queen Padmavati 2. It is designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water 3. It is also present on the new currency note of Rs. 100/- How many of the above statements are correct A) Only one B) Only two C) All three D) None Ans. B 2 & 3 STATEMENTS ARE CORRECT Rani Ki Vav is a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India. It is located on the banks of the Saraswati River. Its construction is attributed to Udayamati, the spouse of the 11th-century Chaulukya king Bhima I. Silted over, it was rediscovered in the 1940s and restored in the 1980s by the Archaeological Survey of India. It has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India since 2014. The finest and one of the largest examples of its kind, this stepwell is designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water. It is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels. These panels have more than 500 principal sculptures and over a thousand minor ones that combine religious and symbolic imagery. COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.578 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS, EPFO/APFC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. With reference to the Medieval history, what was Anwar-e-Suhaili ? A) Persian translation of Upanishad B) It denotes the Expersionist policy by the Fourth ruler of Mughal dynasty C) Persian translation of Panchatantra D) Akbar’s religious policy was based on this Ans. C COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.577 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS, EPFO/APFC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. Who among the following is the author of the Nasir –e- Alamgiri ? A) Arif Kandhari B) Mulla dawood C) Shaki Mustand Khan D) Khafi khan Ans. C Nasir –e- Alamgiri :  Shaki Mustand Khan Tabaqat-e-Akbari : Arif Kandhari Tarikh-e-Alfi : Mulla dawood Muntakhab-ul-Luwav : Khafi khan COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.576 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS, EPFO/APFC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. With reference to the medieval History, what was Diwan-i-Insha ? A) Custodian of government paper under Mughal rule B) Responsibility of maintaining trade & economic relations with foreign rulers C) Maintaining spies & Intelligence affairs D) Responsibility of managing royal household Ans. A Diwan-i-Insha : Custodian of government paper under Mughal rule Diwan-i-Rasalt : Responsibility of maintaining trade & economic relations with foreign rulers Diwan-i-Qaza : Maintaining spies & Intelligence affairs Diwan-i-Saman : Responsibility of managing royal household COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.575 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS, EPFO/APFC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. With reference to the Medieval history, which among the following is described by the Tarikh-e-Alfi ? A) It is written to commemorate 1000 years of Islam B) It provides description of the reforms made by the Akbar C) It provides description of the Babar being poisoned by Ibrahim Lodhi’s mother D) Akbar was declared supreme in religious matters as well Ans. A Tarikh-e-Alfi- It is written to commemorate 1000 years of Islam Tabaqat-i-Akbari : description of the reforms made by the Akbar Humayunnamah : description of the Babar being poisoned by Ibrahim Lodhi’s mother Mehjar : Akbar was declared supreme in religious matters as well COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.574 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS, EPFO/APFC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. Which among the following is not built by Akbar ? A) Panch Mahal B) Itmad-Ud-Daulah C) Diwan-e-Aam D) Diwan-e-Khas Ans. B Itmad-Ud-Daulah – By Jahangir at Agra COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.567 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS ETC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. Which among the following is not the ruler of Gurjara Pratihara dynasty ? A) Munj B) Vatsaraj C) Mihir Bhoj D) Nagabhatta II Ans. A Rulers of Gurjara Pratihara dynasty : Vatsaraj Mihir Bhoj Nagabhatta II Nagabhatta I Rulers of Parmar dynasty : Munj Sindhuraj Jai Singh Bhoj COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.566 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS ETC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. With reference to the Jainism , What is Nirjara ? A) It is necessary to suppress the material element B) It is the law of giving up life by fasting C) According to Jainism, due to ignorance the soul is attracted towards Karma D) It is the cessation of the already existing karma in the soul Ans. D Kayaklesh : It is necessary to suppress the material element. In this, the law of doing penance, fasting, Sallekhana Sallekhana : It is the law of giving up life by fasting Ashrava : According to Jainism, due to ignorance the soul is attracted towards Karma COPYRIGHT FRAMED QUESTION Q.565 FOR UPPCS, UKPCS ETC  FRAMED FROM WIKEPDIA Q. With reference to the ancient History , what was Ratnin ? A) An author of the Vrihadaranyaka B) A talented & respected sage of later vedic period C) High Officials of state in the Vedic period D) None of the above Ans . C Maharishi Yajnavalkya : -An author of the Vrihadaranyaka -A talented & respected sage of later vedic period Ratnin in ancient India: It was the 12 Ratnins or 12 officers of King and Parishad. The 12 Ratnins included Mahishi (Queen), Yuvraj (Crown Prince), Purohit (Head Priest), etc. Tribal assemblies Vidata and Gana lost their importance. Sabha and Samiti lost their tribal characteristics and became Parishad. No Comments on HISTORY  MCQ SET-17- FRAMED FROM  NCERT, WIKIPEDIA, SATISH

Q.1 Which of the following was/were not related to the Buddha’s life ? 1. Kanthaka 2. Alara Kalama 3. Channa 4. Goshala Maskariputra Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 4 C) 1 & 2 D) 3 & 4 Ans.B   Q.2 With reference to the Satyagraha, consider the following statements : 1. Rajkumar Shukla invited Gandhi from Lucknow & Mahatma Gandhi started first Satyagraha at Champaran 2. In this movement , Rajendra Prasad , A.N. Singh & J.B. Kriplani supported in Champaran 3. It leads to the abolition of Tinkathia system where earlier peasant had to grow indigo on 3/20 part of their land Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct ? A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.3 With reference to the Wavell plan, consider the following provisions : 1. Under this plan India was granted dominion status 2. Indians would themselves draft the constitution 3. Position of secretary of state & viceroy would remain the same 4. Viceroy would retain the power of veto Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct ? A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) Only 1 & 4 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D   These proposals were not to be applied to the Indian states   Q.4 With reference to the Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan movement , consider the following statements : 1. Vinoba bhave organized Sarvodya samaj through land reforms with the willing cooperation of landowners 2. Large landowners were persuaded to gift atleast one-sixth of their land 3. On April 1951 the first donation of land took place in a village called Pochampalli Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct ? A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.5 With reference to the Indian freedom, consider the following statements : 1. Cabinet Mission plan stated that the Muslim league’s demand for Pakistan could not be conceded 2. Cabinet Mission plan proposed a federal union embracing both the british India & princely states Which of the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans.C   Q.6 Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Humayun invented Taj-i-izzat 2. Taj-i-izzat was a head gear , composed of a cap & a wrapping cloth Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans.C   Q.7 Betweent the 15th August 1947 when India became free & the 26th January 1950 when she declared herself a democratic sovereign republic , the government of India functioned under the provision of : A) Government of India act 1935 B) Indian Independence Act 1947 C) Indian (Provisional Constitution) order 1947 D) None of the above Ans. A   Q.8 Consider the following statements : 1.Kali age reflects the presence of deep social crisis characterized by the Varbasankara i.e. intermixture of varnas or social orders 2.The vaisyas & Sudras either refused to perform producing functions or pay taxes or supply necessary labour for economic production resulting in weakening of Brahminical social order & social tension Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A   Q.9 Anjuman-e-Khawatin-e-Islam founded in 1914 was : A) All India muslim ladies conference B) A radical wing of all india muslim league C) All India Muslim Student’s Conference D) All India Islamic Conference Ans.A   Q.10 Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Early Buddhist literature is generally composed of canonical text 2. Buddhist schools classify their canonical literature as only the Pitakas Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C  

Q.1 Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by the Zain-ul-Abdin. Consider the following statements : 1. It is similar to the Buddhist Pagoda in structure with the Persian style 2. It also included trurret in its architecture Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.2 Consider the following statements : 1. Policy of pray & petition of the congress was criticized by the only Lala Lajpat Rai 2. This policy came to an end under the guidance of the Bal Gangadhar Tilak Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B Policy of pray & petition of the congress was criticized by the only Lala Lajpat Rai & Aurobindo Ghosh.   Q.3 Consider the following statements : 1. Aryan denotes a speech group which spread from Central Asia to all other places 2. Tamralipti port in Bengal handled the bulk of Indian trade to South East Asia during the Gupta period Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.4 With reference to the August movement consider the following statements : 1. Involvement of peasants made the struggle more fierce 2. There was massive upsurge of the peasantry in certain areas 3. Lord Linlithgow described this movement as the most serious rebellion since sepoy mutiny Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.5 Who introduced Duh Aspa Sih Aspa ? A) Akbar B) Ala-ud-din Khilji C) Jahangir D) Balban Ans. C In this practice horses had to be rested while on march & replacements were necessary in times of war.   Q.6 Consider the following statements : 1. Gandhiji suggested to Mountbatten that he should invite to form the government as an alternative to the partition of India 2. This move was welcomed by the Congress members Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A This move was criticised by the Congress members   Q.7 With reference to the Jainism consider the following : 1. Jainism believes in non-violence that prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism 2. Cultivation involved killing of insects & pests Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.8 Consider the following statements : 1. Aham & Puram poems of the Padinen Kilukanakku group formed a continuation of the sangam composition 2. They were included under the post-sangam work as against the Sangam works proper Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C  

“QUESTIONS FRAMED FROM PEARSON CSAT MANUAL”   Q.1 Poona pact was signed between the British government & Mahatma Gandhi in 1934. Consider the following statements : 1. Dr. Ambedkar took back the separate electorate demand & agreed for joint electorate 2. 75 seats were increased to 148 seats for Harizans Which among the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.2 With reference to the Asokan stone pillars , consider the following statements : 1. These are the part of the architectural structures 2. It was meant to spread Asokan Dhamma 3. They were independently erected with the Asokan edict Which among the above are correctly matched ? A) Only 1 & 2 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. C These are not the part of the architectural structures Characterisitics : •  These are highly polished •  These are monolithic •  The shaft pillars is tapering in shape   Q.3 Servants of Indian society founded by the Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Who among the following are the members : 1. B.N. Rao 2. Alladi Krishnaswamy 3. M.C. Setalvad Options: A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.4 Personal name of Ashoka is mentioned in which of the following edicts ? 1. Maski 2. Kalsi 3. Gurjara 4. Especial Kalinga edict Which among the above are correct ? A) 1,2,3 B) Only 1 & 3 C) 2,3,4 D) Only 1 & 4 Ans. B   Q.5 With reference to Mansabdari, consider the following statements : 1. It was first introduced by the Akbar 2. It was introduced mainly for revenue collection 3. It was based on decimal system Which among the above statements are correct ? A) Only 3 B) 1 & 3 C) Only 1 D) 1 & 2 Ans. A It was first introduced by the Changej Khan , the mongol king in Central Asia. In 1575, Akbar introduced in India.   Q.6 Consider the following statements : 1. Mathura & Maurya sculptures used green schiest as the medium 2. These sculptures were influenced by the Greek sculpture Which of the above statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. D Gandhara sculptures used green schiest as the medium & these sculptures were influenced by the Greek sculpture.   Q.7 Who among the following leaders believe in the drain theory of Dadabhai Naoroji ? 1. B.G. Tilak 2. R.C. Dutt 3. M.G. Ranade 4. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Options: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) All are correct Ans. C   Q.8 With reference to the events of the Indian history, consider the following statements : 1. Theodore Beck was the first principal of Mohammaden Anglo-Oriental College 2. Ilbert bill was presented by the law member P.C. Ilbert during the Ripon perion 3. Pherozshah Mehta was the founder members of India Congress 4. Sir Badruddin Tyabji was associated with the Muslim League Which among the above are correct ? A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C Sir Badruddin Tyabji was not associated with the Muslim League but he was the first Muslim president of the Indian National Congress in 1887.    

Q.1 In the Delhi Sultanate, the work of ‘Mustauf-i-Mamalik’ was related to which of the following? A) Auditing B) Charity C) Justice D) Military Ans. A   Q.2 The text ‘Kalila wa Dimna’ relates to which of the following? A) Systems of Hindu Philosophy B) Art of Government C) Sayings of the Sufi Saint D) Systems of Arabic science Ans. B   Q.3 During the reign of Sher Shah, which of the following was the duty of Amil? A) To work as the police officer at the paragana level B) To head the village council C) To assist the Khizanadar D) To measure the land for the purpose of land revenue Ans.D   Q.4 What was Kharaj in the 13th century? A) Tax on cultivation B) Tax on land transfer C) Waiver of the tax on land D) Tax on irrigated lands Ans. A   Q.5 Consider the following 1. Kamind 2. Mahin 3. Kirpas 4. Shirinbaft 5. Salahati Which of the above were kinds of cloth manufactured during the Sultanate period in India? A) 2,4 and 5 only B) 1,2 and 3only C) 2,3 and 4 only D) 1,2,3,4, and 5 Ans. D   Q.6 In the context of medieval India, which one of the following terms indicates the land measurement? A) Taqavi B) Mauza C) Jarib D) Abwab Ans. C   Q.7 With reference to Mughal period, the term ‘hasil’ refers to A) Revenue assessed on the basis of type of soil climate and economic conditions of the area B) Revenue assessed on the basis of crop cultivated C) Revenue actually collected or realized from the land D) particular unit of land measurement Ans. C   Q.8 With reference to society during the reign of Gupta dynasty, consider the following statements : 1. The practice of sati immolation of a woman on the funeral pyre of her husband was unknown during the time. 2. The chewing of paan, betel leaf, was popular during this time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans. B   Q.9 During later Vedic period, which one of the following officials was the collector of taxes? A) Akshavapa B) Bhagadugha C) Palagala D) Samgrahitri Ans. B   Q.10 Consider the following : At which of the following places has the largest belt of painted rock-shelters of pre-historic period has been discovered ? 1. Bhaja 2. Bhimbetka 3. Jaora 4. Ajanta Select the correct answer using the code given below : A) 1,2,3 B) 2,3,4 C) 2 & 3 D) 3 & 4 Ans. C