Identify the correct statements:

A. Mahabhashya was written by Patanjali.
B. Jatakas are associated with Buddhism.
C. Dharmasutras were written in Pali language.
D. Sutta Pitaka deals with Jainism.
E. Upanishads deals with meaning of life and philosophy.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C only
2. B, C, D only
3. C, D, E only
4. A, B, E only

What is the name of Francois Bernier's book?

1. Travels in India

2. Travels in Asia

3. Travels in the Orient

4. Travels in the Mughal Empire

A group of rich peasants in North Bengal were known as ______.

1. Jotedars
2. Zamindars
3. Adhiyars
4. Bargadars

'Amar Katha' (My Story) is the autobiography of ______.

1. Kalpana Dutt
2. Surya Sen
3. Debendranath Tagore
4. Binodini Dasi

Choose the correct statements in relation to 'Amuktamalyada'.

A. It is written in Kannada.
B. It is a work on Grammar.
C. It was composed by Krishnadeva Raya.
D. It is written in Telugu.
E. Krishnadeva Raya said that 'a king should improve the harbours of his country and so encourage its commerce'.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C only

2. B, C, D only

3. C, D, E only

4. A, D, E only

James Prinsep deciphered the ______ script.

1. Aramaic
2. Greek
3. Kharosthi
4. Devnagari

Who among the following traveller was impressed by the fortification of the Vijayanagara and mentioned about seven lines of defense in forts?

1. Duarte Barbosa

2. Abdur Razzaq

3. Domingo Paes

4. Nicolo de Conti

Which of the following metal was NOT found at Harappan site?

1. Copper
2. Bronze
3. Gold
4. Iron

Identify the correct statements:

A. 'Relief of Lucknow' painted by Fellice Beato.
B. Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Wellesley in Awadh.
C. Summary Revenue Settlements introduced in Awadh by British.
D. 'In Memoriam' was painted by Joseph Noel Paton.
E. 'Khoob Lari Mardani woh toh Jhansi wali Rani thi' (like a man she fought, she was the Rani of Jhansi) was written by Shobha Kumari Chauhan.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C only

2. B, C, D only

3. C, D, E only

4. A, C, E only

Who suffered defeat in the battle of Chinhat?

1. French
2. Portuguese
3. Dutch
4. British

Match List I with List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

The term 'Dikus' was used by the Santhals for ______.

1. Fellow Santhals
2. Peasants
3. Money lenders
4. Their god

Consider the following statements about the urban core of Vijayanagara city. Mark the correct statements.

A. There is little evidence of houses of ordinary people.
B. Fine Chinese porcelain have been found in some areas.
C. Tombs, Mosques and Muslim residential quarters have been found.
D. Field excavations do not indicate prevalence of local cults.
E. Wells and tanks were absent.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C only

2. B, C, D only

3. C, D, E only

4. A, C, D only

Identify the language which is used for most of the Asokan inscriptions.

1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrit
3. Pali
4. Tamil

Match List I with List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
2. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Who among the following while welcoming the Objectives Resolution said, 'The real minorities are the mass of this country'.

1. N.G. Ranga
2. Somnath Lahiri
3. Jaipal Singh
4. B.R. Ambedkar

Match List I with List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
2. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
3. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
4. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

______ from Madras made a powerful plea for continuing separate electorates.

1. B. Pocker Bahadur
2. R. V. Dhulekar
3. Somnath Lahiri
4. K. M. Munshi

Identify the article of Indian Constitution that gave the Centre, the powers to take over a state administration on the recommendation of the Governor.

1. Article 365
2. Article 356
3. Article 386
4. Article 368

In which Harappan site traces of canals have been found?

1. Dholavira
2. Kalibangan
3. Rakhigarhi
4. Shortughai

While travelling to India, who faced the barrier of language as he belonged to Khwarizma. Still he cited Indian texts, the Vedas, Bhagvad Gita, Manusmriti, etc., to provide an understanding of Indian society. Who was he?

1. Ibn Battuta

2. Abdur Razzaq

3. Al-Biruni

4. Abul'l Fazl

Choose the correct chronological sequence.

A. Establishment of Gajapati Kingdom of Orissa.
B. Establishment of Bahamani Kingdom.
C. Establishment of Vijayanagara Empire.
D. Conquest of Goa by the Portuguese.
E. First Battle of Panipat.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, C, B, D, E
2. C, B, A, D, E
3. B, A, C, E, D
4. A, B, C, D, E

The 'Vinaya Pitaka' dealt with _____.

1. Gautam Buddha's teachings.
2. Regional history of Buddhism.
3. Rules and regulations for those who joined the 'sangha' or monastic order.
4. Philosophical matter of Buddhism.

Arrange the below given information in a chronological order:

A. Alexander Cunningham publishes 'Bhilisa Topes', one of the earliest works on Sanchi.
B. Sanchi declared a World Heritage Site.
C. John Marshall and Alfred Foucher publish 'The Monument of Sanchi'.
D. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru lays the foundation stone of National Museum, New Delhi.
E. Passing of the Treasure Trove Act, giving government the right to acquire all objects of archaeological interest.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. E, A, C, B, D
2. A, E, C, D, B
3. A, B, C, D, E
4. C, A, E, D, B

Which of the following was not a provincial political centre of the Mauryan Empire?

1. Taxila
2. Mathura
3. Ujjayini
4. Tosali

What did the word 'Tajwiz' mean during the Mughal period?

1. An order to prevent nobles from becoming rebellious.
2. Petition presented by a nobleman to emperor, recommending an applicant be recruited as Mansabdar.
3. Imperial order to bring criminals to the Mughal Court.
4. Petition to decide on justice.

Which Government set up a commission of enquiry to investigate into the causes of the Deccan Riots?

1. Calcutta
2. Madras
3. Delhi
4. Bombay

Who was the leader of Santhal Rebellion?

1. Sidhu Manjhi
2. Shah Mal
3. Umaji Raje
4. Gunoo

Match List I with List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Match List I with List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
2. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

Choose the incorrect statement regarding 'Objectives Resolution':

1. It was introduced on 13 December 1946 in the Constituent Assembly.
2. It proclaimed India to be an "Independent Demographic Sovereign Republic".
3. It outlined the defining ideals of the Constitution of Independent India.
4. It provided the framework within which the work of Constitution making was to proceed.

Which of the following statements are correct about the Revolt of 1857?

A. The Sepoy Mutiny began at Meerut Cantonment.
B. Shah Mal mobilised Pargana Barout in Uttar Pradesh.
C. In Kanpur, Peshwa Baji Rao II led the uprising.
D. British were not able to capture principalities like Jhansi and Satara.
E. In Chotanagpur, Gunoo, a tribal cultivator became leader of the Kol tribals of the region.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C only

2. A, C, E only

3. B, C, E only

4. A, B, E only

Arrange the following Harappan sites from North to South direction.

A. Kalibangan
B. Rakhigarhi
C. Balakot
D. Nageshwar
E. Dholavira

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, D, C, B, E

2. B, A, C, E, D

3. C, B, A, E, D

4. B, A, D, C, E

Who among the following are associated with Revolt of 1857?

A. Shah Mal
B. Nana Sahib
C. V. D. Savarkar
D. Kesari Singh Barahat
E. Danka Shah

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, D only

2. A, B, E only

3. A, B, C only

4. B, C, D only

Which among the following film is NOT based on 'Partition'?

1. Garam Hawa
2. Tamas
3. Meghe Dhaka Tara
4. Mother India

Choose the correct statements out of the following:

A. Lord Dalhousie described Kingdom of Awadh as "a cherry will drop into our mouth one day."
B. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was Nawab of Awadh.
C. By the terms of Subsidiary Alliance, Nawab of Awadh had to strengthen the military forces on his own.
D. By the terms of Subsidiary Alliance, Nawab of Awadh was free to maintain law and order into the kingdom.
E. Due to Subsidiary Alliance, Nawab will no longer assert control over the chiefs and taluqdars.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. C, D, E only
2. A, B, E only
3. A, B, C only
4. B, C, D only

Who among the following said, 'I believe separate electorate will be suicidal to the minorities'.

1. Vallabhbhai Patel
2. Govind Ballabh Pant
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Subash Chandra Bose

Arrange the following in a chronological manner.

A. Permanent Settlement was introduced in Bengal.

B. English East India Company acquires 'Diwani' of Bengal.

C. Santhal Revolt in Rajmahal hills.

D. First revenue settlement was started in Bombay Deccan.

E. Ryots rebelled in Deccan villages.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. E, B, A, C, D
2. A, B, C, D, E
3. B, A, D, C, E
4. D, A, E, B, C

Which among the following sect believes that 'everything is predetermined'?

1. Jainism
2. Buddhism
3. Ajivikas
4. Lokayatas

Which Harappan site have the evidence of 'water reservoirs'?

1. Banawali
2. Kalibangan
3. Harappa
4. Dholavira

Appar belonged to which tradition?

1. Alvar
2. Nayanar
3. Virashaiva
4. Tantric

Lord of 'Marperu' refers to the following:

1. The Chola kings
2. Vishnu
3. Shiva
4. Lord Gomatesvara

Andal was a saint of which Bhakti tradition?

1. Alvar
2. Nayanar
3. Virashaiva
4. Lingayat

Karaikkal Ammaiyar belonged to which Bhakti tradition?

1. Virashaiva
2. Alvar
3. Nayanar
4. Tantric

Identify the correct statements:

A. The Bhakti saints composed hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods.
B. Bhakti saints identified certain shrines as abode of their gods.
C. Alvar saints composed 'Tevaram'.
D. The South Indian Bhakti movement atleast attempted to reform the caste system.
E. Relations with Buddhism and Jainism in Alvar hymns was cordial.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C, D only

2. A, B, D, E only

3. B, C, D, E only

4. A, C, D, E only

During which Indian Movement against the British rule, underground resistance was provided by Socialist members?

1. Quit India Movement
2. Non-Cooperation Movement
3. Civil Disobedience Movement
4. Khilafat Movement

Choose the correct statements:

A. Failure of Cripps Mission was a cause for the start of the 'Quit India' campaign.
B. 'Quit India' campaign began in March 1942.
C. Jayaprakash Narayan participated in 'Quit India' campaign.
D. Quit India was not a 'Mass Movement'.
E. It was during 'Quit India' year that Muslim League began to make a mark in the Punjab and Sindh provinces.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C only

2. A, D, E only

3. C, D, E only

4. A, C, E only

Who among the following was a 'Socialist' member of the Congress?

1. W.C. Banerji
2. Jayaprakash Narayan
3. Madan Mohan Malviya
4. Dada Bhai Naroji

 In which year did Cripps Mission arrive in India?

1. 1941
2. 1946
3. 1943
4. 1942

According to the passage, in which districts "independent" governments were established?

1. Satara and Noakhali
2. Medinipur and Manipur
3. Satara and Medinipur
4. Satara and Calcutta