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Prelims 2021

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History & CultureArt & CultureArchitecture, Temples and Built Heritage2021 · Q31

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryIndus Valley Civilization2021 · Q32

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementEuropean Arrival, Trade and Colonial Expansion2021 · Q33

In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located? 1. Broach 2. Chicacole 3. Trichinopoly Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureAncient HistoryPost-Gupta and Early Medieval Transition2021 · Q34

From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. The Guptas of Magadha 2. The Paramaras of Malwa 3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar 4. The Maukharis of Kanauj 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri 6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryVijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms2021 · Q35

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting 4. Soothsaying Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureArt & CultureLiterature, Languages and Textual Traditions2021 · Q36

With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryPrehistory and Archaeological Cultures2021 · Q37

Consider the following pairs: Historical place : Well-known for 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryDelhi Sultanate and Early Islamic Rule2021 · Q38

Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementEuropean Arrival, Trade and Colonial Expansion2021 · Q39

Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryAncient Economy, Society, Science and Technology2021 · Q40

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. 2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property. 3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureArt & CultureLiterature, Languages and Textual Traditions2021 · Q41

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions2021 · Q42

Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementQuit India, INA and Revolutionary Nationalism2021 · Q43

With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementOrganisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies2021 · Q44

Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and Administration2021 · Q45

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementEducation, Press and Public Associations2021 · Q46

Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementQuit India, INA and Revolutionary Nationalism2021 · Q47

In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMarathas and Later Regional Powers2021 · Q48

With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire. 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureArt & CultureArchitecture, Temples and Built Heritage2021 · Q49

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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History & CultureArt & CultureLiterature, Languages and Textual Traditions2021 · Q95

With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to

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