Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Dynasty Region

Chahamanas Western Uttar Pradesh

Chalukyas Delhi and Ajmer

Gahadavalas Gujarat

Cholas Tamil Nadu

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


Consider the following statements, with reference to Virashaiva traditions:

They believed that on death the devotee is united with Shiva, hence they cremated their dead.

They opposed widow remarriage.

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 the ‘Mahanavami Dibba’, consider the following statements:

It was a small platform located at the entrance of the palace of the king.

It was constructed from high quality wood.

It had relief carvings on its base.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Kabir’s description of Brahm Nirupam (ultimate reality) has been influenced by which of the following traditions?

Buddhist traditions

Islamic traditions

Yogic traditions

Vedantic traditions

�3. Temples were not only the place for worship but also the hub of economic, social and cultural life.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


In the context of ancient Indian history, what does the term ‘mlechchha’ signify?

Death Anniversary

A hymn sung at opening or closing of the qawwali

Letters written by sufi masters

Migrant communities


Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched:


Select the correct answer using the code given below.

�Types of Land grants

�Donated/granted to


1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

2 and 4 only


Q.63) Consider the following statements regarding art and architecture during the reign of Cholas:

Bronze images were made of deities as well as of devotees.

Stone sculptures were used to decorate the outer walls of the temples.

�Pallichchhandam Land donated to Jain

Institutions

Shalabhoga Land for maintenance of a school

Tirunamattukkani Land gifted to Temples

Vellanvagai Land of non-Brahmana

peasant proprietors Select the correct answer using the code given below

1 and 3 only

1, 3 and 4 only

1 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


Consider the following statements regarding ‘Rajtarangini’:

It was composed by Kalhans.

It contained the history of kings who ruled over Kashmir.

It was written in Sanskrit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Which of the following is associated with the term ‘Scutoid’, recently seen in the news?

An extra planetary object that revolves around Jupiter.

A material which is used in high pressure depths by scuba divers.

A solid geometric shape, like a cube or a pyramid.

An electromagnet to generate a controlled magnetic field.


With reference to Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements:

They did not use mortar or any other cementing agent for construction of fortification walls.

The fortifications were elaborate and enclosed the city and religious centres.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

�Neither 1 nor 2


He was a French physician who visited during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan; He was briefly a personal physician to the Mughal prince Dara Shukoh and later a noble in the Mughal court. He was:

Francois Bernier

Jean Baptiste Tavernier

Francisco Pelsaert

Niccolò Conti


The compilation of poems, ‘Tevaram’

belongs to which of the following literatures?

Alvar literature

Sangam literature

Buddhist literature

Nayanar literature


‘Dharma Guardian’ is a military exercise between India and which of the following countries?

Indonesia

Myanmar

Nepal

Japan


With reference to the ‘mansabdari system’, consider the following statements:

It was introduced by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

It was a system to appoint nobles to the court. 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 “Operation Greens”:

It is launched by Ministry of Agriculture.

It tries to reduce the price volatility of TOP crops.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



‘Ulatbansi’ form of writing, can be attributed to which of the following:

Al-Biruni

Abu’l Fazl

Kabir

Ravidas



Kordylewski clouds, recently seen in news, are defined as?

The clouds that are formed in the stratosphere of the earth.

The smoke that is formed after a nuclear explosion.

The dust particles trapped between gravitational fields of the earth and the moon.

The clouds that are responsible for heavy showers during a cyclone.

�Consider the following statements, regarding the position of women in Mughal Empire:

Widow remarriage was considered a sin in rural India.

Women had the right to inherit property.

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 "Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme":

It is a platform under United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

India is not a member of this platform yet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



‘Kirtana Ghosha’ contains narratives of which of the following:

Shiva

Krishna

Guru Nanak

Buddha


Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Tribe Region

Khokhars Punjab

Jaitwas Gujarat

Kolis Maharashtra

Santhals Tamil Nadu

Select the correct answer using the code given below

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only


With reference to paintings from the Mughal Empire, consider the following statements:

To emphasize the divinity of the emperor, the paintings were shown with emperor wearing a halo.

The paintings are restricted to portrayal of life inside the palace.

During the reign of Jahangir, the culture of paintings reached its climax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements regarding Banjaras:

They were a nomadic tribe that wandered  from place to place with their caravans.

�They found mention in the memoirs written by Emperor Jahangir.

They were also traders and carried grains from one place to another.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 and 3 only

2 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements regarding taxation system of Marathas:

Chauth consisted of nine to ten percent of the land revenue paid to the head revenue collector in the Deccan.

Sardeshmukhi consisted of twenty five percent of the land revenue claimed by Zamindars.

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 is associated with the term ‘Buranjis’?

Historical works written by Ahoms.

Forced labour practised in Ahom state.

Landlords who were suppressed by Ahoms.

Group of villages in the Ahom kingdom.


Consider the following statements regarding Tantric practices:

They were mainly associated with the worship of goddesses.

Their ideas were influenced by Jainism.


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 Gond tribe:

They were found in the present-day states of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

The Gond Kingdom practised centralised administrative system.

The Gond kingdom was mentioned in the Akbar Nama.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only


1 and 3 only


1 only


1, 2 and 3