Consider the following statements about

‘Tirur Vettila’:

It is a betel leaf found in Andhra Pradesh that recently got a GI tag.

It is unique for its high content of total chlorophyll and protein in fresh leaves.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

Malayalam is one of the earliest examples of the use of a regional language in official records in the subcontinent

Lilatilakam, dealing with grammar and poetics, was composed in Manipravalam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements about Sufism:

Sufi movement in Deccan was inspired by the pre-existing Bhakti traditions of Lingayats and saints of Pandharpur.

The compositions of Baba Farid who was widely revered in the Punjab region have been incorporated in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

�1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


With reference to “Muqtis” in Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements:

They were military commander and also maintained law and order in their territories.

They were allowed to collect revenue by imposing any amount of tax.

Their office was made inheritable during the reign of Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad Tughlaq.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


With reference to ‘Sabka Vishwas Scheme’, consider the following statements:

It is a scheme to make people aware of the tax compliance benefits announced in Budget 2019.

It offers an opportunity to the taxpayers to pay their outstanding tax dues.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements regarding the Jagannatha cult:

Jagannath is considered as a form of Krishna.

One of the most important rulers of Ganga Dynasty, king Anantavarman erected a temple for Purushottama Jagannatha at Puri.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



Which of the following countries are known as the BASIC countries?

India

China

Bangladesh

Argentina

South Africa

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

1, 2, 4 and 5 only

1, 2 and 5 only

2, 3, 4 and 5 only



With reference to Miniature paintings in medieval India, consider the following statements:

Miniatures are small-sized paintings, generally done in watercolor on cloth or paper.

�Basohli and Kangra are famous for Miniature paintings.

Basohli paintings had soft colours and a lyrical theme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1 and 2 only



With reference to ‘Mirabai’, consider the following statements:

She was a Rajput princess.

She attracted a large sect of people who became her followers.

Her songs are sung by lower caste people in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



‘Nath literature’ is associated with which of the following languages:

Odissi

Tamil

Bengali

Marathi


With reference to ‘Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) Scheme’, consider the following statements:

It is an umbrella scheme of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

The scheme includes warnings for cyclone, storm surges, heat waves and thunderstorms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements regarding agriculture during Mughal period:

The rulers encouraged only the production of food crops.

Agriculture was largely rain-fed.

Peasant ownership of land was unknown. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


With reference to the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), consider the following statements:

It is an international partnership of developed countries for extending green technologies to climate vulnerable countries.

India is a founding member of the Forum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

�1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Subadar Provincial governor

Nayakas Independent Telugu warrior

chiefs

Misl Maratha peasant warriors

kunbis A band of sikh warriors

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 3 and 4 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 4 only

1, 2 and 4 only


The ‘Battle of Aberdeen’, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following?

Natives of the Andaman Islands

Nomads of Ladakh

Natives of Nilgiri hills

Tribals of Meghalaya


In the context of medieval history of India, the term ‘Ijaradar’ was used for which of the following?

A high noble

Tax levied by Marathas

A mughal military commander

A revenue farmer

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With reference to the “Prompt Corrective Action” (PCA) framework, consider  the following statements:

It is a framework under which banks with excessive exposure are allowed to lend more.

Ministry of Finance is the nodal authority to issue guidelines with respect to PCA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



In the context of Medieval India, consider the following statements:

Minhaj-i-siraj was a chronicler who wrote in the Arabic language.

For Minhaj-i-siraj Hindustan was the land under the dominion of the Delhi Sultan.

Babur used ‘Hindustan’ to describe geography, fauna and culture of the inhabitants of the subcontinent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only



Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Global Relay of Observatories

�Watching Transients Happen’ (GROWTH) initiative:

It is an international collaborative network of astronomers and telescopes dedicated to the study of short-lived cosmic transients and near-earth asteroids.

India’s first robotic telescope has been built at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, under this initiative.

The initiative is directly supported by World Meteorological Organization

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3



Consider the following statements regarding ‘Jatis’ during Medieval India:

Jatis were ranked on the basis of background and occupation of the people.

Ranks of Jatis were fixed permanently.

Jatis framed their own rules and regulations to manage the conduct of their members.

Jatis were required to follow the rules of their village which was governed by a Chieftain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4



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Consider the following statements regarding the “Talanoa Dialogue”:

It is a platform to help countries in implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) by 2020.

It was launched at the Conference of Parties (CoP) 21.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



With reference to early 12th Century, which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Language Region

Dvarsamudri Southern Karnataka

Mabari Bengal

Gauri Gujarat

Awadhi Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 4 only

2 and 4 only

1 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4



Which of the following continents are considered as a part of the ‘New World’?

North America

Europe

�South America

Asia

Africa

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 4 only

1 and 3 only

3 and 5 only

4 and 5 only



Consider the following statements regarding Hiranya-garbha:

It was a ritual performed after a person acquires the status of Brahman.

It was thought that it will lead to the rebirth of the sacrificer as a Kshatriya.

Rashtrakuta chief Dantidurga performed this ritual after throwing his Chalukyan overlord.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 3 only

3 only

2 and 3 only



In the context of Medieval India the term

‘Vetti’ refer to:

Land revenue collected by the Chola Kings.

Tax collected in the form of forced labour.

Land grant offered to the brahmanas by the Chola kings.

Tax imposed on non-muslims by the Delhi Sultanate.



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Consider the following statements about the Iberian Peninsula:

The peninsula includes present day Portugal and Spain.

The people from this area were the first to discover new lands across the ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only


2 only


Both 1 and 2


Neither 1 nor 2



Consider the following statements regarding Kitab ul-Hind:

It was a biography of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni of Afghanistan.

It was written in the Persian language.


It contained an account of the people of areas conquered by Sultan Mahmud.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only


2 only


1 and 2 only


3 only



In context of the challenges faced by the Delhi Sultanate against the Mongols, consider the following statements:

�Both Allauddin Khilji and Mohammad Bin Tughlaq raised large standing armies and constructed new garrison towns.

Administrative measures of Allauddin Khilji were more successful than Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only


2 only


Both 1 and 2


Neither 1 nor 2



Consider the following statements, with reference to Alvars and Nayanars of Tamil bhakti movement:

Alvars were devotees of Shiva, while Nayanars were devotees of Vishnu.

Women participation can be found in Nayanar tradition, but not in Alvar tradition.

The Nayanar composition known as the ‘Nalayira Divyaprabandhanam’, is popularly known as the ‘Tamil Veda’.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?


1 and 2 only


1 and 3 only


2 and 3 only


1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Belmont Forum’:

It is a partnership committed to the advancement of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary science.

Ministry of Earth Sciences represents India as a member of the Belmont Forum.

India had been admitted to the forum in 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Traveller Occupation

Nicolo de Conti: Russian trader

Abdur Razzaq: Persian ambassador

Afanaasi Nikitin: Italian merchant

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

2 only

3 only

2 and 3 only


Consider the following statements regarding Ibn Battuta:

Firoz Shah Tughlaq appointed him as Qazi or judge of Delhi.

He was from Turkey.

He highlighted things which he found to be unfamiliar, like the coconut and paan in India.

�Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 only

2 and 3 only