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CYCLE 3
FORTUNE IAS ACADEMY

FORTUNE PTS 2019 – PTS 006
GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER – I
Time Allotted: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 200
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1. Consider the following statements about 1. Guru Arjan was the fifth of the ten Sikh
the medieval architecture in Deccan : Gurus and compiled all the
1. The Bahmani Sultans borrowed from compositions of his predecessors.
the styles of Persia, Syria, Turkey and 2. Guru Angad introduced the new script
those of the temples of southern India. known as Gurmukhi.
2. The Jami Masjid in Gulbarga is the 3. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the
only mosque in India which has a military leader of the Sikhs by Guru
covered courtyard. Tegh Bahadur.
Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1,2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements about 5. Who among the following ruler/rulers
Baji Rao I : had contributed to the building and
1. He was the first Peshwa of the Maratha renovation of the Quwwat-ul-Islam
empire. mosque?
2. He helped Nizam Asaf Jah in the Battle 1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
of Sakhar – Kheda. 2. Shamsudhin Iltutmish
3. He defeated the Mughal army in the 3. Alauddin Khilji
Battles of Delhi and Bhopal. 4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the code
is/are not correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Which of these decisive battle/battles led 6. The Pala Empire was one of the three
to the defeat of Rajputs and contributed to powerful empires in the Indian sub-
the establishment of the first Muslim continent between 750 and 1000 AD.
kingdom in India? Which of the following statements about
1. Battle of Haldigahti the Pala rule is/are correct?
2. Second Battle of Tarain 1. Pala Empire dominated the affairs of
3. Battle of Chandawar western India till the middle of the
ninth century.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Pala ruler Dharmapala founded the
given below. Vikramasila University.
(a) 1 only 3. They had close relations with Tibet and
(b) 1 and 3 only South East Asia.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
4. Consider the following statements about (a) 1 and 2 only
Sikh Gurus: (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Match the following. 10. Consider the following statements

List I(Indo-Islamic List II (Ruler who regarding medieval architecture in
Architecture) Built it) Kashmir:
A. Moti Masjid at 1. Alauddin Khilji 1. The turret is a striking feature of the
Agra mosques of Kashmir and recalls to
B. Alai Darwaza 2. Akbar mind the Buddhist pagodas.
C. Hauz Khaz 3.Firoz Shah Tughlaq 2. Along with stones and bricks, timber
D. Buland Darwaza 4. Shah Jahan was used in the Jama Masjid
completed by Zain-ul-Abidin.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Persian style has been used in the
given below. construction of mosques and tombs.
(a) A-2 B-3 C-2 D-4
(b) A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 Which of the statements given above
(c) A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 is/are correct?
(d) A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
8. Consider the following statements in the (c) 1 and 3 only
context of Maratha rule in India : (d) 1,2 and 3
1. Shivaji was assisted by a council of
ministers called the Ashtapradhan to 11. In Akbar’s land revenue system, what was
administer the kingdom. the term used for the land which was not
2. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the cultivated for more than 5 years?
taxes collected in the neighboring (a) Polaj
territories of other rulers. (b) Parati
3. Most of the administrative reforms of (c) Chachar
Shivaji were based on the practices of (d) Banjar
the Deccan sultanates.
12. What was the term used for measurement
of land during the Delhi Sultanate period?
Which of the statements given above
(a) Kharaj
is/are correct?
(b) Masahat
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Zakat
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Khams
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3 13. In the Vijayanagara kingdom, the
provincial governors who did not belong to
9. Consider the following statements about the royal family but were appointed on
Mughal architecture : merit were known as :
1. Large scale construction of buildings (a) Dalavai
started with the advent of Humayun. (b) Dandanayaks
2. The Fatehpur Sikri complex is famous (c) Amaranayakas
for its incorporation of indigenous (d) Upapradhan
architectural styles.
3. The Mughal architectural style has had 14. Marathas introduced many taxes to people
high influence in provincial kingdoms. outside their Watan. Which among the
following statements would most aptly
Which of the statements given above describe Sardeshmukhi tax?
is/are correct? (a) An additional 10% levy on the chauth
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) A share of the chauth that did not go
(b) 2 only directly to the King
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) A tax on weavers
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above

15. The term ‘Sondhar’ during the Delhi 20. Match the following :
sultanate period was : List I (Temple) List II (Location)
(a) A cess on land revenue A. Kandariya Mahadev
(b) A tax levied on canal water Temple 1. Thanjavur
(c) A special tax levied in the Gangetic B. Brihadeeshvara
doab Temple 2. Kancheepuram
(d) A loan given to the peasant for C. Kailasnath Temple 3. Mount Abu
agricultural development D. Vimal Vasahi 4. Khajuraho
16. Polygars were influential in South India Select the correct answer using the code
during the 16th-18th centuries. Which one given below.
of the following correctly describes a (a) A3, B2, C1, D4
Polygar? (b) A3, B1, C2, D4
(a) Chiefs subordinate to the Nayaks in (c) A4, B2, C1, D3
the Vijayanagara kingdom (d) A4, B1, C2, D3
(b) Landlord class in the Tamil region
(c) South Indian traders who did business 21. Consider the following pairs :
in the Malayan peninsula Mountain State
(d) Bankers associated with shrenis Pass
1. Zojila Pass Himachal
17. Which of the following schools of paintings Pradesh
developed independently during the 2. Nathu La Pass Sikkim
Mughal period? 3. Khardung La Jammu and
(a) Bijapur School Pass Kashmir
(b) Golconda School 4. Changla Pass Uttarakhand
(c) Kangra School
(d) Rajput School Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
18. Which one of the following works of (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
literature is not authored by Al- Biruni? (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) Tarikh-al-Hind (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Kitab-fi-Tahqiq (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Tughlaq Namah
(d) Al-Tafhim 22. Which of the following are the member
countries of the Shanghai Cooperation
19. Match the following : Organization (SCO):
List I (Traveller) List II (Place of Origin) 1. Kazakhstan
A. Ibn Batuta 1. Morocco 2. Pakistan
B. Nicolo de Conti 2. Italy 3. Turkmenistan
C. Abdur Razzaq 3. Persia 4. Uzbekistan
D. Fernao Nuniz 4. Portugal 5. India
6. Afghanistan
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Select the correct answer from the code
(a) A1, B2, C3, D4 given below:
(b) A3, B2, C1, D4 (a) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) A1, B3, C2, D4 (b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) A4, B3, C2, D1 (c) 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

23. Consider the following pairs: (c) Weaving tool used to make intricate
Forms of Puppetry Related State designs
(d) Caravans used by the Banjara tribe
1. Thoalu Gombeyatta Karnataka
27. With reference to the economic history of
2. Tholu Bommalata Andhra medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers
Pradesh to
3. Yampuri Gujarat (a) bonded labour
4. Putul Nautch Rajasthan (b) land grants made to military officers
(c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of
Which of the pairs given above are land
correctly matched? (d) wasteland converted to cultivated land
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only 28. Consider the following statements with
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only reference to Dhrupad:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 1. Dhrupad originated and developed in
the Rajput kingdoms during the
24. With reference to the Indus Dolphin, Mughal period.
consider the following statements: 2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and
1. It is an endangered species that is spiritual music.
found exclusively in India. 3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables
2. The first organized census on Indus from Mantras.
dolphins was carried out by the Punjab
government along with IUCN. Select the correct answer from the code
given below.
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 29. Nastaliq and Shikaste are two different
styles of
25. With reference to “Network For Spectrum” (a) Persian and Arabic calligraphy
Project in India, consider the following (b) Hindustani classical music
statements: (c) Minting coins under Sher Shah’s
1. The project aims at laying of alternate regime
communication network for civilian (d) Smelting techniques adopted from
services. Persia, used during the Mughal period
2. It is implemented by state run Bharat
Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) 30. Consider the following statements
regarding Zabti or Dahsala system :
Which of the statements given above 1. The main source of income available to
is/are not correct? Mughal rulers was tax on the produce
(a) 1 only of the peasantry.
(b) 2 only 2. Under the system, the tax was fixed on
(c) Both 1 and 2 each crop in cash on the basis of a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 careful survey of crop yields, prices and
areas cultivated for a ten-year period.
26. In Medieval India, ‘Tanda’ referred to the 3. The system was widely adopted across
(a) Shield of the warriors the entire Mughal empire.
(b) Treasurer of the shrenis

Which of the statements given above are 34. Consider the following statement(s) with
correct? regards to miniature painting styles:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The Kangra School of painting was
(b) 2 and 3 only greatly influenced by artists who
(c) 1 and 3 only migrated from the Mughal court after
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the invasion and conquest of Delhi by
Nadir Shah in 1739.
31. Consider the following statement(s) 2. The Bhagvata Purana and the Gita
regarding Nayanars and Alvars: Govinda by Jayadeva were the most
1. Nayanars were devotees of Siva popular subjects and themes that were
whereas Alvars were devotees of represented.
Vishnu.
2. Tevaram and Tiruvasagam were the Select the correct answer from the code
compilations of songs by Alvars given below
whereas Divya Prabandam was a (a) 1 only
compilation of Nayanars. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer from the code (d) Neither 1 nor 2
given below.
(a) 1 only 35. Consider the following statement(s) with
(b) 2 only reference to medieval South India:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Ur : settlements of peasants
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Vellala : rich peasant caste which
exercised huge control
32. Arrange the following philosophers in their
3. Araiyar : class of weavers
chronological order.
4. Nagaram : association of traders
1. Basavanna
2. Shankaradeva
Select the correct answer from the code
3. Shankaracharya
given below
4. Ramanuja
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer from the code (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
given below. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 4, 2, 3, 1 (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 3, 1, 4, 2
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1 36. With reference to the “Strategic Oil
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2 Reserves” in India, consider the following
statements:
33. Consider the following pairs with regards 1. India currently has two operational
to Sufi traditions and practices: Strategic Oil Reserves, located in
1. Zikr – Chanting of a name or a Odisha and Rajasthan.
sacred formula 2. These reserves are maintained by the
2. Silsila – Master Ministry of Power to ensure India’s
3. Pir – Genealogy of Sufi teachers energy security.
4. Khanqah – Practice of breath control
Which of the above pairs given above is/are correct?
is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

37. Consider the following statements with Select the correct answer from the code
reference to Trachoma disease, sometimes given below:
seen in the news: (a) 1 and 3 only
1. It is a disease of the eye caused by (b) 1 only
bacterial infection. (c) 1, 2, and 3 only
2. In 1996, India launched Global (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Elimination of Trachoma by the year
2020 (GET2020). 40. With reference to South Asia Wildlife
3. Nepal has become the first country in Enforcement Network (SAWEN), consider
World Health Organization’s (WHO) the following statements:
South-East Asia region to eliminate 1. It is a regional intergovernmental
Trachoma. wildlife law enforcement support body
of South Asian countries.
Which of the statements given above 2. Its secretariat is located in
is/are correct? Kathmandu, Nepal.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above
(c) 1 and 3 only is/are not correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
38. With reference to Genetically Modified (c) Both 1 and 2
(GM) food, consider the following (d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements:
1. GM food cannot be sold in India unless 41. According to the period of their rule,
cleared by the Genetic Engineering arrange the following chronologically.
Appraisal Committee, a body under the 1. Lodi Dynasty
Ministry of Science and Technology. 2. Tughlaq Dynasty
2. GM food consumption is regulated by 3. Khilji Dynasty
Food Safety and Standards Authority 4. Sayyid Dynasty
of India, a body under Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare. Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Which of the statements given above (a) 2-3-1-4
is/are correct? (b) 2-3-4-1
(a) 1 only (c) 3-4-2-1
(b) 2 only (d) 3-2-4-1
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 42. Consider the following statements about
Sher Shah Suri :
39. Which of the following sub schemes is/are 1. He defeated Babur in Battle of Chausa
a part of the agriculture sector umbrella (1539) and Humayun in the Battle of
scheme - ‘Green Revolution - Krishonnati Kannauj (1540).
Yojana’? 2. He incorporated elements from
1. Mission for Integrated Development of Alauddin Khilji’s administration,
Horticulture (MIDH) especially with regards to carrying out
2. National e-Governance Plan (NeGP-A) land assessments.
3. National Food Security Mission (NFSM) 3. He introduced rupia and constructed
4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee the Sadak-e-Azam from Sonargaon to
Yojana (PMKSY) Peshwar

Which of the statements given above are 46. Arrange the following battles
correct? chronologically.
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. First Battle of Panipat
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Battle of Khanua
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Battle of Chanderi
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Battle of Ghagra
43. Consider the following statement(s) with Select the correct answer using the code
respect to Akbar’s ‘Din-i-llahi’: given below.
1. It adopted practices and ideals from (a) 1-2-3-4
the major religions and focused on
(b) 1-3-4-2
peace and tolerance.
2. As it encouraged non-violence, there (c) 1-4-3-2
was a complete ban on slaughter of (d) 2-1-3-4
animals for meat.
3. It was a highly popular concept among 47. Consider the following statements about
the masses. Babur :
1. Abdur Rahum Khan-i-Khana wrote
Which of the above statements is/are not Tuzuk-i-Baburi in the Turkish language.
correct? 2. He was a contemporary of
(a) 1 and 3 only Krishandevaraya.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 3 only
correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
44. The Battle of Samugarh was fought (b) 2 only
between (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Muhammad Gori and Jai Chand (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Babar and the Afghans
48. Consider the following statements about
(c) Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh
Akbar:
(d) Ahmad Shah Durrani and the
1. The Battle of Haldighati was fought
Marathas
between Man Singh I for Akbar and
Maha Rana Pratap.
2. Akbar believed in the concept of
the Mansabdari system :
universal peace and brotherhood.
1. Mansabdari system was a grading
3. Akbar constructed Buland Darwaza to
system used by Marathas to fix rank,
commemorate the victory of Gujarat.
salary and military responsibilities.
2. Rank and salary were determined by
a numerical value called ‘zat’.
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
is/are not correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (d) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
49. Consider the following pairs :
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Peshwa : Gwalior
2. Scindia : Poona
3. Holkar : Indore
4. Bhonsle : Nagpur

Which of the above pairs are correctly (a) Portal dedicated to the cause of
matched? tracking missing children and their
rehabilitation
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Software for disease monitoring and
(b) 2 and 3 only strengthening telemedicine services
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) Resolution framework by the
(d) 2 and 4 only government to solve NPA (Non-
Performing Asset) crisis
50. Consider the following statements : (d) Framework to allow easy and swift
1. Mughals did believe in the rule of reporting of domestic violence cases
primogeniture and rejected the
custom of coparcenary inheritance. 53. “Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure
2. Aurangzeb succeeded his father Shah (RATS)” is sometimes seen in the news in
Jahan to the throne without any war the context of:
of succession. (a) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(SCO)
Which of the statements given above (b) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
is/are correct? (ASEAN)
(c) South Asian Association for Regional
(a) 1 only Cooperation (SAARC)
(b) 2 only (d) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 54. “NABH Nirman” is an initiative launched
for:
51. With reference to Permanent Residency (a) Airports capacity enhancement
Status (PRS) Scheme, consider the (b) Skills development for youth
following statements: (c) Achieving the Vision of ‘New India’ by
1. A PRS will be granted to foreigners who 2022
invest at least ₹ 1 Lakh under the FDI (d) Renewable energy infrastructure
route. augmentation
2. The FDI should result in generating
employment to at least 100 Indians in 55. With reference to the Pinaka rocket,
every financial year. consider the following statements:
3. Except Pakistani citizens or third- 1. It has been co-developed by India and
country nationals of Pakistani origin, Israel.
the scheme is open for citizens of every 2. It has been exclusively designed for the
country. Indian Navy.
4. It is an initiative to boost “Make in
India”. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 only
is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 56. Consider the following statements about
Shah Jahan :
52. “Nidaan”, often mentioned in the news, is 1. He re-imposed the pilgrimage tax.
a: 2. The Battle of Dharmat was fought
between Shah Jahan and his son
Aurangzeb.

3. Both Bernier and Tavernier visited the (a) Soldiers of the king’s army
Mughal court during his time. (b) Forced labourers
(c) Craftsmen
(d) Women workers
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
61. Consider the following statements :
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Brahmadeya was a grant of land given to
(c) 1, 2 and 3 Brahmanas by the South Indian kings.
(d) None of these 2. Nagaram was an association of
prominent traders who also looked after
57. Which one of the following statements the administration occasionally.
about the Ashtadiggajas during
Vijayanagara period is correct? Which of the statements given above
(a) They were eight noblemen in Krishna is/are correct?
Deva Raya’s court. (a) 1 only
(b) They were eight military experts in (b) 2 only
Krishna Deva Raya’s court. (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) They were eight ministers in Krishna (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Deva Raya’s court.
(d) They were eight poets in Krishna Deva 62. Which of the following is/are Sufi
Raya’s court. Tariqahs?
1. Chishtiyya
58. Consider the statements regarding the 2. Suhrawardiyya
literary contribution of Krishna Deva 3. Haqiqa
Raya :
1. He wrote Amuktamalyada in Select the correct answer using the code
Kannada. given below.
2. He wrote Ushaparinayam in Sanskrit (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above (c) 2 and 3 only
is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 63. Consider the following statements
(c) Both 1 and 2 regarding Bhakti saints Ramananda,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Kabir and Nanak :
1. They were not linked with any
59. Situated at the mouth of river Krishna, particular religious creed.
this port in ancient times was known as 2. They did not believe in rituals and
Maisolos. It was the main port for export ceremonies.
of iron and steel during the Vijayanagara 3. They condemned polytheism and
period and was the principal seaport of believed in one God.
the Golconda Kingdom. Identify this 4. They denounced all forms of idolatry.
seaport.
(a) Mangalore Which of the statements given above
(b) Muziris is/are correct?
(c) Bhatkal (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Machilipatanam (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
60. In the Ahom kingdom, each village had to (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
send a number of paiks by rotation. Who
were these paiks?
64. During the medieval period kanaauj was 68. Consider the following statements with
a center of attraction, the tripartite reference to recently launched “Pradhan
struggle for kannauj was between: Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana”:
(a) Cholas, Cheras and Pandhyas 1. It is a pension scheme exclusively for
(b) Nawabs of Bengal, Hyderabad and super senior citizens above the age of
Delhi 75 years.
(c) Palas, Gurjara-Pratiharas and 2. The scheme provides an assured
Rashtrakutas return of 8% p.a. to the beneficiaries.
(d) Ghaznis, Ghoris and Chauhans
correct?
65. The term ‘Kottams’ refers to:
(a) 1 only
(a) A form of temple architecture in
(b) 2 only
Chera empire.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) A group of wrestlers from which the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Chola infantry was recruited.
(c) A bard of poets who traversed
69. Regarding ‘Nipah Virus’, recently seen in
Southern India.
the news, consider the following
(d) The administrative divisions in
statements:
Pallava state.
1. The transmission of the virus can
occur between animals and humans,
66. With reference to the recently approved
but not directly between humans.
National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, consider
2. Fruit bat is the natural host of the
the following:
virus.
1. This is the first ever policy on Biofuels
in India.
2. The policy allows use of surplus food
not correct?
grains for production of ethanol.
(a) 1 only
3. It proposes a target of 20% blending of
(b) 2 only
ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of
(c) Both 1 and 2
biodiesel in diesel by 2030.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
70. The World Press Freedom Index is
is/are correct?
compiled by which of the following?
(a) 3 only
(a) United Nations Human Frights Council
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) World Media Association
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(d) International Federation of Journalists
67. The recently held Suva Expert Dialogue,
71. With reference to Sufism, which one of the
held at Bonn, Germany was related to
following statements is incorrect?
which of the following?
(a) Addressing loss and damage under the (a) Sufism originated in India.
UNFCCC Climate negotiations. (b) Sufi movement influenced both the
(b) Conservation of migratory species of Muslims and Hindus and provided a
wild animals. common platform for the two.
(c) Restoration of peace and security in (c) The Sufis did not attach importance to
Afghanistan. namaz, hajj and celibacy.
(d) Sustainable development of urban (d) They gave importance to singing and
areas. dancing.

72. Consider the following statements about Which of the statements given above
‘Khutba’ and ‘Sikka’ in the sultanate is/are correct?
period : (a) 1 only
1. Khutba was the formal sermon in (b) 2 only
which the name of the sultan was (c) Both 1 and 2
mentioned. (d) Neither 1 nor 2.
2. Sikka was the coin on which the
picture of the capital city, Delhi-i- 76. What does the word ‘Khalisa’ imply during
Kuhna was inscribed. the medieval times?
(a) Type of measurement
Select the correct answer using the code (b) Land attributed to priests
given below. (c) Auditor
(a) 1 only
(d) Crown land
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Mongolian invasion to India :
73. Match the following. 1. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq not only
Department Objective resisted the invasion but also had
planned to attack them.
1. Diwan-i-Arz a.Ecclesiastical
affairs 2. Mongol invasion paved the way for the
2. Diwan-i-Rizalat b. Military affair decline of the Sultanate.
3. Diwan-i-Bandagan c. Slave affairs.
Select the correct answer from the code is/are correct?
given below (a) 1 only
(a) 1-a 2-b 3-c (b) 2 only
(b) 1-b 2-a 3-c (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1-c 2-b 3-a (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1-b 2-c 3-a
74. Consider the following statements about the coinage system of Delhi Sultanates:
“kharja”: 1. Iltutmish standardized the coinage
1. It was a land tax only on non- Muslims. system of the Delhi Sultanate.
2. It was the first poll tax introduced by the 2. He introduced the gold and silver
Muslim emperors on non-Muslims tankas and copper jital.
before ‘Jazya’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. Arrange the following Tughlaq rulers in
75. Consider the following statements about the chronological order.
the Iqta system : 1. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
1. Grant of Iqta was not hereditary like 2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
the fief of the feudal system. 3. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
2. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq made the 4. Nasiruddin Mahmud Tughlaq
Iqta system hereditary.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below:
(a) 1-2-4-3 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1-3-2-4 (b) 2 only
(c) 4-3-2-1 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1-4-2-3 (d) 1,2 and 3
80. Consider the following statements about 83. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Sahaj
the Turkish contribution to Indian culture Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA),
and development: consider the following statements:
1. Dome was completely absent in the 1. It aims to provide electricity
Indian architecture before the advent connections to un-electrified
of the Turkish rulers. households in rural areas only.
2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq used gun powder 2. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
for fire works only. will be the implementing authority for
SAUBHAGYA.
Which of the statements given above 3. Free connections will be provided to
is/are correct? below poverty line (BPL) households
(a) 1 only only.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
81. Which of the following is/are the possible
(c) 3 only
impact(s) of granting infrastructure
(d) 1,2 and 3
status to affordable housing by the
Government of India?
84. Consider the following government
1. It will enable these projects to avail
initiatives:
lower borrowing rates and tax
1. Tribal Youth Exchange Programme -
concessions.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
2. It will restrict the flow of foreign capital
2. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat - Ministry
into real estate sector.
of Culture
3. It will further simplify approval process
3. National Mission for Clean Ganga -
for affordable projects
Ministry of Water Resources, River
development and Ganga rejuvenation
given below:
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correctly matched?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
82. With reference to the ‘Green Climate Fund
(GCF)’, which of the following statements
85. With reference to UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam
is/are correct?
Naagrik) scheme, consider the following
1. GCF is an outcome of the Climate
statements:
Summit held in Paris in 2015.
1. It offers subsidy to the airlines for
2. It is mandated to keep climate change
flying to domestic and international
below 2 degree Celsius.
airports.
3. It shares its headquarters with the
United Nations, at New York.
2. Airfare for a one-hour journey upto 500 Which of the statements given above
km has been capped at Rs.2,500. is/are not correct?
3. No lower limit on distance has been set (a) 1 only
for hilly, remote, island and security (b) 2 only
sensitive locations. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
is/are not correct? 89. Who among the following lived during the
(a) 1 only time of Akbar?
(b) 2 only 1. Mirabai
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Eknath
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Guru Arjan

86. Consider the following statements: given below.
1. The conflict between Vijayanagara (a) 1 and 2 only
and Bahmani kingdoms was mainly (b) 2 and 3 only
centered around control of (c) 1 and 3 only
Tungabhadra doab. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Gold coins were issued by
Vijayanagara kings. 90. Consider the following statements
regarding the “Sarai”:
Which of the statements given above 1. The sarai was a fortified lodging or inn
is/are correct? where travellers could pass the night
(a) 1 only and also keep their goods in safe
(b) 2 only custody.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Separate lodgings for Hindus and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Muslims were provided in these
sarais.
87. With reference to the Bahmani kingdom, 3. Brahmanas were appointed for
consider the following statements: providing bed and food to the Hindu
1. Three arched facades and onion travellers, and grains for their horses.
domes were specialties of their Which of the statements given above
architecture. is/are correct?
2. Mahmud Gawan promoted religious (a) 1 only
education. (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above (d) 1, 2 and 3
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 91. Which of the following is/are the features
(b) 2 only of the Indo-Saracenic architecture?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Arabesque
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Geometrical patterns
3. Calligraphy
88. Consider the following statements: 4. Pietra dura
1. Badshah Nama was written by
Gulbadan Begum.
given below.
2. Ain-i-Akbari written by Abul Fazl
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
describes about the arrangements
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
made by the state to ensure
(c) 2 and 4 only
cultivation, revenue collection, etc.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

92. With respect to Sur architecture, (a) 1 only

consider the following statements : (b) 2 only
1. The Purana Qila was built by Sher (c) Both 1 and 2
Shah Suri. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Tombs at Sasaram were made by
moderating the Tughlaq octagonal 95. Which of the following belongs to the
pattern. mural art of Vijayanagara?
3. The Surs made use of red and dark 1. Tiruparakunram paintings
grey stone latticed screens. 2. Virupaksha paintings
3. Nayaka paintings
is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
93. Consider the following statements
regarding Mughal paintings: 96. With reference to ‘Rashtriya Gram Swaraj
1. No pre-Mughal paintings from the Abhiyan’, consider the following
Deccan are so far known to exist. statements:
2. The Mughal paintings originated 1. It aims to strengthen panchayat level
predominantly during the reign of governance by providing training and
Humayun. capacity building to elected
3. The revival of the Mughal paintings representatives.
was witnessed during the time of 2. It will not extend to non-Part IX areas,
Bahadur Shah after the neglect where Panchayats do not exist.
shown by Aurangzeb.
Which of the statements given above correct?
is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
97. Consider the following statements
94. Consider the following statements about 1. The contemporary three-tier
different architectural styles: panchayati raj system in India is
1. Ornamental decoration and open considerably influenced by Balwantrai
courts surrounded by colonnades are Mehta Committee’s recommendations.
two important factors common to 2. The inclusion of panchayati raj
both Hindu and Muslim style of institutions (PRIs) in the Indian
architecture. Constitution was recommended by
2. The concept of true arch was used Ashok Mehta Committee.
during the ancient times and was re- Which of the statements given above is/are
introduced by the Muslims in the correct?
medieval period. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above (c) Both 1 and 2
is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2

98. Which of the following statements is Select the correct answer from the
correct with reference to Mission code given below:
Innovation? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) It aims to accelerate space (b) 1 only
technological innovations (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) It aims to accelerate clean energy (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
innovations
(c) It aims to accelerate innovations in
field of personalized medicines
(d) It aims to accelerate Nano-technology
related innovations
99. Consider the following statements with

reference to 14th Finance Commission
recommendations on allocation of grants
to Local Self Government (LSGs)
institutions.
1. All grants allocated to Panchayati Raj
Institutions (PRIs) shall be directly
used by Gram Panchayat only.
2. All grants to LSGs to be divided into
Basic grant and Performance Grants.

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
100. The Panchayat Devolution Index (PDI),

prepared annually by Ministry of
Panchayati Raj, aims to measure:
1. Effective transfer of functions to PRIs
by States/UTs, as envisioned in the
73rd amendment.
2. Devolution of adequate number of
functionaries to discharge the
functions under the control of the
electoral leadership.
3. Devolution of commensurate funds to
PRIs to discharge their functional
responsibilities.
4. Degree to which States/UTs have
achieved the mandatory
Constitutional requirements under
part IX.

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