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1. With reference to Odhuvars, consider the following 5. With reference to Sangam era, consider the following statements : statements : 1. They hold a crucial place in the festive rituals...

1. With reference to Odhuvars, consider the following 5. With reference to Sangam era, consider the following statements : statements : 1. They hold a crucial place in the festive rituals 1. Sangam assemblies were held under the royal of Tamil Nadu temples. patronage of Chola rulers. 2. They are Vaishnavite priests. 2. Tolkappiyam is believed to be compiled in the 3. They often belong to the upper varna. first Sangam assembly. How many of the above statements are correct ? 3. According to Tolkapiyyam, caste system was (a) Only one not prevalent in the Sangam era. (b) Only two How many of the above statements are correct ? (c) All three (a) Only one (b) Only two (d) None (c) All three (d) None 2. With reference to Indus Valley Civilisation, consider the following statements : 6. Consider the following statements : 1. They built temples, and the towns were 1. Early Vedic people made tools and weapons generally ruled by the temple priest. out of Iron. 2. A few of Indus valley seals were made of gold 2. Apart from Rigveda, other Vedas were and ivory. compiled during the later Vedic period. 3. Cows and Horses were commonly domesticated 3. Upanishads were originally a part of Rigveda. and used for barter. How many of the above statements are correct ? 4. They were well-acquainted with the use of (a) Only one (b) Only two cotton. (c) All three (d) None How many of the above statements are correct ? (a) Only one (b) Only two 7. Consider the following statements : (c) Only three (d) All four 1. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of Harshvardhana. 3. With reference to Lomas Rishi Caves, which one of the following statement is correct ? 2. Harshavardhana founded the Pushyabhuti (a) It is located in Odisha and was built by the dynasty. rulers of Ganga dynasty. 3. Harshavardhana wrote his autobiography (b) Ashoka donated it to the Ajivika sect. known as ‘Harshacharitra’. (c) Makkhali Gosala was the main architect of the How many of the above statements are correct ? cave. (a) Only one (b) Only two (d) It is one the first structured temples in north (c) All three (d) None India. 8. The king who took the title of “Dakshinapatheshwara” 4. What do the terms ‘Rekha deula’ and ‘Jagmohan’ refer to ? belonged to which of the following dynasties ? (a) Styles of Indian classical dance (a) Chola Dynasty (b) Architectural features of ancient Indian temples (b) Pallava Dynasty (c) Traditional weaving techniques in India (c) Chalukya Dynasty (d) Ancient Indian musical instruments (d) Rashtrakuta Dynasty 641, 1st Floor, 21, Pusa Road, 13/15 Tashkent Marg, 47/CC, Burlington Arcade Mall, Plot No. 45& 45A, Harsh 3 3 Dr. Mukherjee Karol Bagh, Civil Lines, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Tower-2, Main Tonk Road, Nagar, Delhi New Delhi Prayagraj Lucknow Vasundhara Colony, Jaipur Phone: 011-47532596, 8750187501 :: e-mail: [email protected] :: Website: www.drishtiIAS.com Copyright – Drishti The Vision Foundation 9. Consider the following pairs : 13. Consider the following pairs : Authors Books Type of land Description 1. Amarasimha : Kavyadarshan 1. Mullai : Hilly tracks 2. Dandin : Mricchakatika 2. Kurunji : Pastoral land 3. Harisena : Amarakosha 3. Marudam : Coastal land 4. Gunadhya : Brihat Katha 4. Neydal : Desert How many of the pairs given above are correctly How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ? matched ? (a) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only three (c) Only three (d) All four (c) All four 10. Consider the following pairs : (d) None Time period Pottery used 14. With reference to the life of Vardhamana Mahavir, 1. Harappan age : Black and red ware consider the following statements : 2. Later Vedic period : Painted grey ware 1. He is considered as the first real founder of Jainism. 3. Mauryan age : Northern black polished 2. He wore clothes and thus corresponded more ware with the Svetambara sect than the Digambara 4. Gupta age : Red ware sect. How many of the pairs given above are correctly 3. The fundamental Jain principle of ‘Brahmacharya’ matched ? was added by him. (a) Only one (b) Only two How many of the above statements are correct ? (c) Only three (d) All four (a) Only one 11. Which of the following best describes the real (b) Only two meaning of ‘Nirvana’ according to Gautam Buddha’s (c) All three teachings ? (d) None (a) It is the extinction of the flame of desire, hatred, 15. With reference to election of Vice-President of India, and ignorance. consider the following statement : (b) It is the state of eternal bliss and happiness 1. The electoral college consists of only the achieved through non indulgence. elected members of Parliament and not the (c) It signifies the pursuit of enlightenment. nominated members. (d) It is a term used to describe the cycle of birth 2. The electoral college includes the members of and rebirth. the legislative assemblies of Delhi and 12. With reference to the history of ancient India, Puducherry as well. Somanatha Dandanayaka and Ramappa were Which of the statements given above is/are not famously associated with correct ? 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It provides for the delimitation of parliamentary He can recommend to the President for the and assembly constituencies. adjournment of the House. 2. It makes provision for allocation of seats in the Which one of the following is correct in respect of State legislative assemblies. the above statements ? 3. It provides for the registration of political (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct parties. and Statement-II is the correct explanation for 4. It mentions electoral rolls for parliamentary Statement-I. constituencies. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation How many of the statements given above are for Statement-I. correct ? (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. (a) Only one (b) Only two (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct. (c) Only three (d) All four 17. With respect to the language of the union, consider 20. With respect to the Representation of People Act the following statements : (RPA) 1951, consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution has specified that Hindi Statement-I : written in Devanagari script is to be the official If a person is punished for practicing untouchability, language of the Union. he/she shall be disqualified to be elected as member 2. The Constitution imposes a duty upon the of Parliament or State Legislature. Centre to promote Hindi as lingua franca of the Statement-II : country. RPA 1951 relates to disqualification for membership 3. The Official Language Act 1963 provides for of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of continued use of English for all official purpose. preaching social crimes. How many of the above statements are correct ? Which one of the following is correct in respect of (a) Only one (b) Only two the above statements ? (c) All three (d) None (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for 18. With reference to the removal and suspension of the Statement-I. members of the public service commission, consider the following statements : (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 1. The grounds for removal of members and and Statement-II is not the correct explanation chairman are institutionalized through a for Statement-I. statutory provision. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 2. 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