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SPECIAL IAS HISTORY PRELIM MOCK TEST: ANCIENT INDIA
Time Allowed: Two Hours
2010
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VISION IAS
b). M Burkitt
d). Marshal
18. Assertion ( A) : Zhoab , Nal and Kulli cultures were Pre- Harappan culture.
Reason ( R ) : It refers to the culture which preceded the Harappan civilization.
19. With regards to the weights and measurement of Harappan civilization:
1. Binary system was followed and addition and multiplication of 16 used.
2. There was also knowledge of subtraction and division.
Which is/are correct?
a). 1 only
b). 2 only
c). Both 1 and 2
d). Neither 1 nor 2
20. Consider the following statements:
1. No evidence of sugarcane found from Harappan civilization.
2. Harappan people in Gujarat domesticated elephants.
Which is/are correct?
a). 1 only
b). 2 only
c).Both 1 and 2
d). Neither 1 nor 2
21. Consider the following statement:
1. Aryans used to take vegetarian and non vegetarian food.
2. But there is no reference of rice and salt in Rig Veda.
Which is/are correct?
a). 1 only
b). 2 only
c). Both1 and 2
d). Neither 1 nor 2
22. Assertion ( A) : Women of Rig Vedic period were given permission for polyandry , remarriage
and niyog.
Reasons ( R ) : They have the right to inherit property.
23. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Krestjanin
1. Cultivators after settle down from
their nomadic life.
(B). Sanani
2. Pasture grounds
(C). Vraja
3. Objects which were to be divided.
(D). Carsani
4. Common man
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
3
4
1
2
b)
4
3
2
1
c)
3
4
2
1
d)
1
2
3
4
24. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Vishah
1. Carpenter
(B). Takhsan
2. Kinsman
(C). Vrajapati
3. Head of tribal unit
(D). Sajatah
4. Members of samiti
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Code:
a)
b)
c)
d)
A
1
2
2
4
B
3
1
4
1
C
2
3
1
3
D
4
4
3
2
29. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Barber
1. Napita
(B). Tanner
2. Charman
(C). Fowler
3. Nidhapati
(D). Dyer
4. Rajayitri
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
4
2
3
b)
2
4
1
3
c)
1
2
3
4
d)
4
3
2
1
30. Who was known as Shrenika in ancient India .
a). Bindusar
c). Bimbisar
b). Mahapadmnanda
d). Dhanananda
b). 1 , 2 and 3
d). 2 and 4
32. In which of the text it is mentioned that wife is half her husband and complete him ?
a). Aitariya Brahmans
b). Satpath Brahmana
c). Tandya Brahman
d). Atharva veda
33. Decline of Trimurth is mentioned in which text :
a). Maitrayani Upanishad
b). Brihadarankya Upnishad.
c). Tandya Brahmana
d). Chanddogya Upanishad
34. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
ListI (Ancient)
ListII (Modern )
(A). Drishdvati
1. Beas
(B). Yavjavati
2. Chautang
(C). Vitasta
3. Ravi
(D). Vipasa
4. Jhelum
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
2
3
4
b)
1
2
4
3
c)
2
4
3
1
d)
2
3
4
1
7
35. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I (Samaras)
List II ( Meaning )
(A). Pumasavana
1. Ceremony of the new born child
(B). Jatakarman
2. To secure the birth of a male child
(C). Yajnopavita
3. To ensure safety of child in womb
(D). Simantonnayana
4. Child is invested with sacred thread
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
2
3
4
b)
1
2
4
3
c)
2
1
4
3
d)
2
3
1
4
36. To get an entry into Buddhist sangh was called:
a). Anusavana
c). Uposth
b). Upsampada
d). Samutpad
37. Which of the place was not among the 8 great place related to Buddha?
a). Patliputra
b). Sankasya
c). Vaishali
d). Rajgriha
38. Assertion ( A) : Buddhist Bhikshunies used to were live under the guidance of Bhikshus.
Reasons ( R ) : They had the special code of conduct which was called Bhikshuni
Patimoksha.
39. Which of the following Puranas are related to Bhagvatism ?
1. Vishnu Purana
2. Garuda Purana
3. Bhagvat Purana
4. Skanda Purana
Codes:
a) 1 and 2
b). 1 and 3
c). 2 and 4
d). 3 and 4
40. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Digambaras
1. Unorthodox and Liberal Jains
(B). Svetambaras
2. Orthodox and conservative Jains
(C). Terapanthis
3. Breakaway group from the Digambaras
(D). Samaiyas
4. Breakaway group from the Svetambaras
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
2
3
4
b)
1
2
4
3
c)
2
1
4
3
d)
2
3
1
4
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41. In which Buddhist council Buddhism split into Thervadin and Mahasanghika :
a). First
b). Second
c). Third
d). Fourth
42. With regard to Madhyamika:
1. It was propounded by Nagarjuna.
2. It has similarity with the theory of relativity.
3. Core of this concept is that mind or chita is the only reality.
4. This is also known as Vigyanwad.
Which of the following statement(s) is /are correct :
a). 1 and 4
b). 1 and 3
c). 2 and 4
d). 1 and 2
43. Kashmir Shaivism is founded by :
a). Laculisa
c). Vasugupta
b). Cheras
d). Chalunkyas
51. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Perur
1. Small village
(B). Sirur
2. Old Village
(C). Mudur
3. Village
(D). Ur
4. Big Village
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
2
4
1
3
b)
1
3
2
4
c)
4
1
2
3
d)
2
1
4
3
52. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Kurrunji
1. Hill region
(B). Pallai
2. Deserted region
(C). Mullai
3. Forest region
(D). Narudam
4. Agriculture region
(E). Neyttal
5. Coastal Region
Code:
A
B
C
D
E
a)
5
4
3
2
1
b)
5
4
2
3
1
c)
1
2
3
4
5
d)
1
2
4
3
5
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b). Envoy
d). Spies
55. Assertion ( A) : The Famous Chera port Muziris was a great center of Indo- Roman trade.
Reason (R) : Roman traders had built here temle of Augustus.
56. Which Chera king was contemporary of the poet Paranar.
a). Senguttuvan
b). Udiyanjeral
c). Perujeral
d). Karikal
57. Consider the following statements:
1. The Sangam literature can roughly be divided into two groups, narrative and deductive.
2. The narrative texts are called Kilkankku or Eighteen minor works.
3. The deductive works are called Melkannakku or Eighteen major works.
Which statement is/are correct?
a). 1 and 2
b). 1 only
c). 2 only
d). 1 , 2 and 3
58. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Angadi
1. King
(B). Ayakkarar
2. Textile merchant
(C). Aruvai-vanikam
3. Toll tax collectors
(D). Arasan
4. Market
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
2
3
4
b)
1
2
4
3
c)
4
3
2
1
d)
3
4
2
1
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59. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
ListI
ListII
(A). Kalam
1. A grain measure
(B). Kalani
2. Gold Coin
(C). Kanam
3. Marriage
(D). Kalavu
4. Cultivated Field
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
4
2
3
b)
1
2
3
4
c)
1
2
4
3
d)
2
4
3
1
60. The Third Sangam Council was presided by :
a). Agastya
c). Parnar
b). Nakkirar
d). Sivasatnar
61. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I ( Important Events )
List II ( Ashokas reign)
(A). Creation of the post of Dhamamahamatas
1. 14th year
(B). Visit to Rumindei
2. 21st year
(C). Visit to Bodhi tree
3. 11th year
(D). Kalinga war
4. 9th year
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
2
3
4
b)
2
1
3
4
c)
3
1
2
4
d)
2
1
4
3
62. Matrimonial alliance between Chandragupta Maurya and Selecus Nikator was mentioned
by:
a). Plutarch
b). Appianus
c). Pliny
d). Justin
63. Consider the following statements:
1. Phutarch called Mauryan army as a band of dacoit.
2. Justine mentioned that Mauryan army considered of 6000 elephants, 80000 horses, 200000 foot
soldiers and 8000 war chariots.
Which is/are correct ?
a). 1 only
b). 2 only
c). Both 1 and 2
d). Neither 1 nor 2
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64. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I ( Ashokan Pillars)
List II ( Animal Capitals )
(A). Rampurva II
1. Four Lions
(B). Sanchi
2. Single elephant
(C). Sankisa
3. Single Lion
(D). Lauriya- Nandargarh
4. Single Bull
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
2
3
4
b)
2
4
1
3
c)
4
1
2
3
d)
4
1
3
2
65. With regard to city administration of Mauraya :
1. Run by a board of 30 members known as Astyanomi.
2. The Board consisted of five committees , each having six members.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a). 1 only
b). 2 only
c). Both 1 and 2
d). Neither 1 nor 2
66. Consider the following statements:
1. Most of the Ashokan edicts are written in Brahmi script.
2. The Language used in Ashokan edicts except Kandhar is Pali.
3. The Kausambi pillers was brought to Calcutta by Canninigham.
4. The Bairat inscription was brought to Allahabad by Jahagir.
Which of the statements is(are ) correct?
a). Only 1
b). Only 2
3). 3 and 4
4). 1 , 2 and 3
67. In which edict Ashokas conversion to Buddhism and his reference for his religion is
mentioned:
a). Kaling edict
b). Bhabru Edict
c). Rumeindei
d). Kandhar edict
68. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I ( Tirthas )
List II ( Head )
(A). Antarvesika
1. Inspector General of prison
(B). Prasastri
2. Chief of the harem.
(C). Paura
3. Chief of the mines .
(D). Karmantika
4. Governor of the city
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
2
1
3
4
b)
2
1
4
3
c)
2
3
4
1
d)
4
2
3
1
13
69. In which of the major rock edict there is command to inform the king about public
business at all times and at all places:
a). Fifth
b). Sixth
c). Seventh
d). Eighth
70. Consider the following statements:
1. Punch marked coin mainly of silver and some of copper was prevalent during Maurayan Period.
2. Pana was a copper coin while Masika and Kakini were silver coins.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a). 1 only
b). 2 only
c). Both 1 and 2
d). Neither 1 nor 2
71. During Mauryan period :
1. 1st clear cut reference of Stridhan (right to property ) is found mention in Arthashatra.
2. All profession was banned for women except weaving.
3. Greek writer Strabo gave reference of sati.
Which of them is/are correct :
(a). 1 only
(b). 2 and 3
(c). 1 and 2
(d). 1, 2 and 3
72. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(Provinces)
( Places)
(A). Prachaya
1. Saurashtra
(B). Kalinga
2. Ujjain
(C). Avantiratha
3. Tosali
(D). Aparant
4. Patliputra
Code:
A
B
C
D
(a)
1
2
3
4
(b)
1
2
4
3
(c)
4
3
1
2
(d)
4
3
2
1
73. In which inscription Ashoka called himself Buddha Shakya
(a). Maski inscription
(b). Bhabru inscription
(c). Nettur inscription
(d). Errarguddi inscription
74. Assertion (A) : Kuatilya had given permission to Shudra also to enter into army along the other
three caste.
Reason (R) : Kautilya has called Shudra as an Arya
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(b). Dasratha
(d). Vrihadrath
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97. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(Reference)
(Persons)
(A). Crops / Plants / Manures
1. Brihat Samhita
(B). Fruits
2. Skandha Purana
(C). Cereals
3. Harshacharita
(D). Forced Labour
4. Amarkosh
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
3
2
4
1
b)
3
1
4
2
c)
4
3
2
1
d)
2
1
3
4
98. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Hiranya
1. Voluntary gift to king
(B). Udakbhaga
2. Land grants
(C). Pranaya
3. Tax in cash
(D). Bhagabhogkara
4. Irrigation tax
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
3
4
1
2
b)
3
4
2
1
c)
1
2
3
4
d)
2
1
4
3
99. Which one of the following is NOT correct?
(a). Paulkasa :
Leather worker
(b). Ayaskara :
Potter
(c). Karmara
:
Smith / Black Smith
(d). Napita
:
Barber
100. In earliest reference to some sort of guild organization in ancient India is found in :
(a). Epic
(b). Smriti Literature
(c). Prasasti
(d). Vedic Literature
101. Which among of the following statement(s) is/are correct :
a). The art of painting seems to have been more in general practice and popular demand in the Gupta
period than the art of stone sculpture.
b). While the sculpture of the period was primarily religious in nature , painting , however partook
largely of secular character.
c). The substantial remains of paintings of this period are found at Ajanta, Bagh, Badami etc.
d). The mural painting of Ajanta are true frescoes.
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102. Match List I with List II & select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I ( Works)
List II ( Authors )
(A). Kaumudi Mahotsava
1. Bhasa
(B). Mrichchhakatika
2. Somadeva
(C). Kathasarit Sagar
3. Sudraka
(D). Swapnavasavdatta
4. Vajjika
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
1
2
3
4
b)
4
3
2
1
c)
1
2
4
3
d)
3
4
2
1
103. Which features of ancient India Feudalism weakened the central authority the most?
1. Tax free land grants to the Brahmins.
2. Transfer of all source of revenue to the grantee.
3. Abandonment of administrative rights by the donors.
4. Grantees receiving rights to punish all offences against family ,property and persons etc.
Codes :
a). All of the above
b). 3 and 4
c). 1 and 4
d). 2 , 3 and 4
104. Which one is NOT correct of the Jati or Kula System ?
a). One is born in a Jati and till the time of death, his whole life is governed by the dharma of his jati
b). One is born in a particular Jati because of his actions in his previous birth.
c). Jati dharma regulated every facet of ones life including the deity to be worshipped , the rituals to
be performed , the kind of ornament to be worn and so on.
d). The scriptures from the 6th century AD. onwards permitted people to make revolution against Jati
System.
105. With regard to Agrahara Grants given during Gupta period :
1. It was a religious grant restricted to Brahmins.
2. These grants were meant to be perpetual , heritable tax free , accompanied with the assignment of
all land revenue.
3. These grants were specially declared not to be liable to resumption under any condition.
4. The Nalanda and Gaya grants of Samudragupta are the earliest records that throw light on the
Agrahara grants.
Which of the statement(s) is /are correct :
a). 1 and 3
b). 1 , 2 and 4
c). 1 ,3 and 4
d). 1 , 2 and 3
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b). Wood
d). Marble
112. Assertion ( A) : From Gupta Period free standing temple because an important features of
Indian architecture.
Reasons ( R ) : Development of idol worship was main characteristic of this period.
113. Which inscription of Gupta Period throw light on Laculisass Pashupat Sact ?
a). Eran Inscription of Samudragupta
b). Mathura Inscription of Chamdragupta II
c). Mandsor Inscription of Kumargupta
d). Bhitari Inscription of Skandhagupta
114.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Vikram Samvat
1. 3102 BC
(B). Sak Samvat
2. 320 AD
(C). Gupta Samvat
3. 78 AD
(D). Kali Samvat
4. 58 BC
Code:
A
B
C
D
a)
4
3
2
1
b)
3
4
2
1
c)
1
2
3
4
d)
3
4
1
2
115. In which text there is reference of Kayastha :
a). Malvikagnimitram
c). Jimutavahan
b). Mudrarakshash
d). Dashrupak
116. Assertion ( A) : Kharavela was addicted to military conquests and conducted a number of
successful campaigns in various directions.
Reasons ( R ) : Kharavela was a jaina as evidence from the Hathigumpha inscription.
117. Which of the following is said to be the oldest Jain scripture?
a). Twelve Angas
b). Twelve Upangas
c). Fourteen Purvas
d). Fourteen Upapurvas
118. Match List I with List II & select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I
List II
(A). Madhuban copper plate
1. Genealogy of Harshas family
(B). Sonpat Inscription
2. Chronology of Harshas reign
(C). Banskhera Inscription
3. Signature of Harsha
(D). Nausasi copper plate
4. Harshas victory over Valabhi
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Code:
a)
b)
c)
d)
A
3
1
1
1
B
2
2
2
3
C
1
3
3
2
D
4
4
4
4
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