Q4
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Which of the following statements regarding Jainism is correct ?
I. Vardhaman Mahavira was born in 5th Century CE.
II. Mahavira was the 24th Tirathankar.
III. Jains worship Lord Shiva as Mahavira.
IV. The principle of Ahimsa is emphasised in Jainism.
Options :
- A. Only I and II are correct.
- B. Only II and III are correct.
- C. Only III and IV are correct.
- D. Only II and IV are correct.
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Q5
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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
(Ancient Dynasties) (Lineage)
- A. Kanvas – Successors of Mauryas
- B. Mauryas – Successors of Mahapadmananda
- C. Satvahanas – Successors of Kushanas
- D. Shakas – Successors of Chalukyas
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Q6
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Arrange the following in correct chronological order and choose the correct option :
I. Chalcolithic Age
II. Mesolithic Age
III. Neolithic Age
IV. Paleolithic Age
Options :
- A. I, IV, III, II
- B. IV, II, III, I
- C. II, III, I, IV
- D. III, I, IV, II
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Q6
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Arrange the following in correct chronological order and choose the correct option:
- A. I, IV, III, II
- B. IV, II, III, I
- C. II, III, I, IV
- D. III, I, IV, II
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Q7
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Identify the following structure from the options given below :
- A. Amravati Stupa
- B. Sanchi Stupa
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Q7
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In which of the following modern states of India is Sanchi Stupa located ?
- A. Maharashtra
- B. Madhya Pradesh
- C. Tamil Nadu
- D. Uttar Pradesh
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Q8
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The battle at Talikota (Rakshasi Tangri) was fought between which two of the following groups ?
- A. Between Krishnadeva Raya and rulers of Madurai, Ikkeri and Mysore
- B. Between Rama Raya and rulers of Bijapur, Gingee and Bidar
- C. Between Krishnadeva Raya and rulers of Golconda, Kolar, and Chandragiri
- D. Between Ram Raya and rulers of Bijapur, Golconda and Ahmednagar
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Q9
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Which of the following temples at Vijayanagara was meant to be used only by the king and his family ?
- A. Vitthala temple
- B. Chidambaram temple
- C. Hazara Ram temple
- D. Virupaksha temple
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Q10
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Which of the following chronicles was authored by Abul-Fazl ?
- A. Babur-Nama
- B. Humayun-Nama
- C. Akbar-Nama
- D. Padshah-Nama
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Q11
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Identify the major long-term consequence of the permanent settlement for the Indian peasantry from the following :
- A. Increased ownership of land among farmers.
- B. Investment in agricultural technology.
- C. Increased exploitation and indebtness.
- D. Abolition of all kinds of landlordism.
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Q12
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Find the odd one out from the following :
- A. Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti – Ajmer
- B. Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki – Delhi
- C. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya – Agra
- D. Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj-i-Shakar – Ajodhan
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Q13
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Two statements are given below, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read them carefully and choose the correct option :
- A. Assertion (A) is correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- B. Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- C. Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong.
- D. Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct.
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Q14
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Who among the following was the author of the book 'Travels in the Mughal Empire' ?
- A. Francois Bernier
- B. Roberto Nobili
- C. Duarte Barbosa
- D. Marco Polo
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Q15
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Which American president played a decisive role in America's freedom struggle ?
- A. Abraham Lincoln
- B. Thomas Jefferson
- C. John F. Kennedy
- D. George Washington
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Q15
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Who amongst the following American Presidents played a decisive role in the American War of Independence?
- A. Abraham Lincoln
- B. Thomas Jefferson
- C. John F. Kennedy
- D. George Washington
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Q16
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Identify the following traveller with the help of the given information :
- A. He was a Moroccan traveller of the fourteenth century.
- B. He was an expert in the law of Islam.
- C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed him as qazi of Delhi.
- D. Ibn-Battuta
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Q16
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Identify the foreign traveller with the help of the following information:
He was Moroccan traveller of the 14th century.
He had the expertise of Islamic religion law.
He was appointed Qazi of Delhi by Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- A. Al-Biruni
- B. Seydi Ali Reis
- C. Ibn Batuta
- D. Mahmud Ali Balkhi
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Q17
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Choose the correct pair regarding the local leaders during the Revolt of 1857.
- A. Gonoa – Chotanagpur
- B. Shahmal – Hyderabad
- C. Kunwar Singh – Kanpur
- D. Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah – Arrah
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Q18
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Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
List of Women members in the Constituent Assembly
Column – I (Women member)
Column – II (Constituency)
I. Sarojini Naidu
II. Hansa Mehta
III. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
IV. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
- A. I-II-III-IV: a c b d
- B. I-II-III-IV: c d b a
- C. I-II-III-IV: b a c d
- D. I-II-III-IV: d b a c
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Q19
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Identify the Indian Political Leader with the help of the following information:
I. He/she put forward the 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly.
II. He/she also proposed that India's national flag would have a three-matched horizontal tricolour with a navy blue wheel in the centre.
- A. Sardar Patel
- B. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- D. Dr. Radhakrishnan
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Q19
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Identify the Indian Political Leader with the help of the following information:
I. He moved the ‘Objectives resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly.
II. He moved the resolution proposing that the National flag be a horizontal tricolor of saffron, white and dark green in equal proportions with a wheel of navy blue colour in the centre.
- A. Sardar Patel
- B. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- D. Dr. Radhakrishnan
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Q20
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Which of the following statements correctly describe the conditions of Bombay-Deccan from 1840 to 1850?
- A. Only I and III are correct.
- B. Only II and IV are correct.
- C. Only I and II are correct.
- D. Only III and IV are correct.
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Q21
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Why was the Revolt of 1857 viewed as a serious threat by the British? Choose the most appropriate option:
- A. It has hurt their global trade.
- B. It shook the entire colonial system of the world.
- C. It united all the sections of Indian Society.
- D. It led to their defeat in South India.
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Q22
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Examine the major contribution of R.E.M. Wheeler as Director General of Archaeological Survey of India.
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Q23
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(a) Explain the causes of the ruin of Stupa at Amravati.
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(b) Explain the significance of Pauranic Hinduism of the ancient India.
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Q24
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‘Al-Biruni faced many obstacles in the understanding of India.’ Explain the statement with examples.
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Q25
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(a) Describe the ceremonial features of Mahanavami Dibba.
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(b) Describe the role of Amar Nayaka in the administration of Vijayanagara Empire.
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Q26
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Analyse the Richardian ideas of average rent on land.
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Q27
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Explain the role of B.R. Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly.
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Q28
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(a) “Non-Cooperation Movement became an epoch in the life of Mahatma Gandhi and that of India.” Explain the statement of Louis Fisher with examples.
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Q28
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(b) ‘Gandhiji started the Salt March for various reasons and it resulted in a significant movement.’ Explain the statement with examples.
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Q29
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(a) Explain the role of village panchayats of Mughal period.
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Q29
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(b) Explain the status and role of zamindars in Mughal period.
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Q30
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(a) “Although epigraphy is an important source of reconstructing history yet there are limits to what it can reveal.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
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(b) “Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan empire and also explained the ways of their administration.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
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What taluqdars thought The attitude of the taluqdars was best expressed by Hanwant Singh, the Raja of Kalakankar, near Rae Bareli. During the mutiny, Hanwant Singh had given shelter to a British officer, and conveyed him to safety. While taking leave of the officer, Hanwant Singh told him : Sahib, your countrymen came into this country. You sent your officers round the districts to examine the titles to the estates. At one blow you took from me lands which from time immemorial had been in my family. I submitted. Suddenly misfortune fell upon you. The people of the land rose against you. You came to me whom you had despoiled. I have saved you. But now – now I march at the head of my retainers to Lucknow to try and drive you from the country.
Q32
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Explain the anguish of Hanwant Singh for the British officer.
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Q32
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How were Taluqdars facilitated by the rulers ?
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Q32
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Explain any two causes of dissatisfaction of Taluqdars from British rule.
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A Mother’s Advice The Mahabharata describes how, when war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas became almost inevitable, Gandhari made one last appeal to her eldest son Duryodhana. By making peace you honour your father and me, as well as your well-wishers… it is the wise man in control of his senses who guards his kingdom. Greed and anger drag a man away from his profits; by defeating these two enemies a king conquers the earth… You will happily enjoy the earth, my son, along with the wise and heroic Pandavas…. There is no good in a war, no law (dharma) and profit (artha), let alone happiness; nor is there (necessarily) victory in the end – don’t set your mind on war... Duryodhana did not listen to this advice and fought and lost the war.
Q33
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Explain the main cause of conflict between Kauravas and Pandavas.
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Q33
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Why did Gandhari advice Duryodhana not to fight ?
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Q33
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Why did Duryodhana not listen to the advice of his mother, Gandhari ?
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Q34
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On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate signs or symbols :
- A. Nageshwar - a mature Harappan site
- B. Kashi - early state.
- C. Goa - an area under Aurangzeb
- D. Thanjavur – a medieval town.
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Q34
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On the same map two places have been marked as centres of Indian national movement as A and B. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
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Q34
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Name any two important capitals of the early states.
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Q34
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Mention any two main centres of Indian National Movement.
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Q45
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Name one area which was under the rule of Aurangzeb.
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Q46
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Name the capital of Vijayanagara Empire.
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