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Prelims 2022

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Government of India Act 1919 · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

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2022 · Q51

Prelims 2022, question 51: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMedieval Economy and SocietyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Fanam coinage · Medieval Economy and Society

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2022 · Q52

Prelims 2022, question 52: Medieval Economy and Society

In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementQuit India, INA and Revolutionary NationalismEasy (editorial estimate)
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Ghadar Party · Quit India, INA and Revolutionary Nationalism

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2022 · Q53

Prelims 2022, question 53: Quit India, INA and Revolutionary Nationalism

Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Cripps Mission · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Partition, Independence and Post-Independence Consolidation

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2022 · Q54

Prelims 2022, question 54: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryBuddhism, Jainism and Shramana TraditionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Jain scriptures · Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions
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Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

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2022 · Q55

Prelims 2022, question 55: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryAncient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and TravellersMedium (editorial estimate)
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historical scholars · Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers
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Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

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2022 · Q56

Prelims 2022, question 56: Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person : Known as 1. Aryadeva : Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga : Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni : Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryDelhi Sultanate and Early Islamic RuleMedium (editorial estimate)
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Mongols and Delhi Sultanate · Delhi Sultanate and Early Islamic Rule

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2022 · Q57

Prelims 2022, question 57: Delhi Sultanate and Early Islamic Rule

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMedieval Sources, Travellers, Terms and SitesEasy (editorial estimate)
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Kulah-Daran · Medieval Sources, Travellers, Terms and Sites

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2022 · Q58

Prelims 2022, question 58: Medieval Sources, Travellers, Terms and Sites

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementEuropean Arrival, Trade and Colonial ExpansionMedium (editorial estimate)
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European trading powers · European Arrival, Trade and Colonial Expansion
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Historical Ports and Cultural Geography

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2022 · Q59

Prelims 2022, question 59: European Arrival, Trade and Colonial Expansion

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. 3. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryAncient Economy, Society, Science and TechnologyMedium (editorial estimate)
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ancient slavery · Ancient Economy, Society, Science and Technology

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2022 · Q60

Prelims 2022, question 60: Ancient Economy, Society, Science and Technology

According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. 3. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryMauryan Empire and AdministrationMedium (editorial estimate)
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Ashokan edicts · Mauryan Empire and Administration
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Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers

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2022 · Q91

Prelims 2022, question 91: Mauryan Empire and Administration

Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts : Location in the State of 1. Dhauli : Odisha 2. Erragudi : Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada : Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi : Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryEarly Medieval Regional KingdomsMedium (editorial estimate)
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king-dynasty pairs · Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms

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2022 · Q92

Prelims 2022, question 92: Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms

Consider the following pairs: King : Dynasty 1. Nannuka : Chandela 2. Jayashakti : Paramara 3. Nagabhata II : Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja : Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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History & CultureAncient HistorySangam Age and Early South IndiaEasy (editorial estimate)
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Sangam literature · Sangam Age and Early South India

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2022 · Q93

Prelims 2022, question 93: Sangam Age and Early South India

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and AdministrationEasy (editorial estimate)
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Mughal translations · Mughal Empire and Administration
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Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

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2022 · Q94

Prelims 2022, question 94: Mughal Empire and Administration

"Yogavāsistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

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History & CultureArt & CultureReligion, Philosophy and Schools of ThoughtMedium (editorial estimate)
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Ramanuja philosophy · Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought
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Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

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2022 · Q95

Prelims 2022, question 95: Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

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History & CultureArt & CultureArchitecture, Temples and Built HeritageMedium (editorial estimate)
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Somnath temple · Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage
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Partition, Independence and Post-Independence Consolidation

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2022 · Q96

Prelims 2022, question 96: Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. 3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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