1.

Indus Valley civilization was Non-Aryan because -

(a) It was an Urban Civilization

(b) It has an agricultural economy

(c) It has its own script

(d) It extended up to the Narmada valley

ans- A

2.Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

(a) The extinction of the flame of desire

(b) The complete annihilation of self

(c) A mental stage beyond all comprehension

(d) A state of bliss and rest

ans- A

3. Consider the following historical places :

1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple

3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
 (a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2

(c) Only 1

(d) None

ans-B

4. With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras after the
Council held at Pataliputra

(b) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthulabhadra

(c) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC

(d) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped image unlike Buddhist

ans-C

5. The source of knowledge about Harappan culture is:

(a) Writing in terracotta seals

(b) Rock edicts

(d) All of the above

ans- C

6. Which of the following sites has yielded skeleton of the dog along with human skeleton in burial ?

(a) Brahmagiri

(b) Burzahom

(c) Maski

(d) Chirand

ans-B

7. Champa was the capital of which Mahajanapada?

(a) Vajji

(b) Magadha

(c) Kosala

(d) Anga

ans-D
8. The following Mauryan rulers were the followers of Buddhism –

1. Chandragupta 2. Ashoka

3. Bindusara 4. Dasaratha

Select the correct answer –

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 3 and 4

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 4

ans-D

9. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the given code :

1. Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Ropar and Kalibangan are the main sites of Indus valley civilization.

2. People of Harappa developed the road, proper housing and drainage system.

3. People of Harappa were unknown about the use of metals.

Code :

(a) 1 and 2 are correct

(b) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(c) 2 and 3 are correct

(d) 1 and 3 are correct

10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

List I (Author) List II (Text)

A. Varahamihira 1. Prabandha Chintamani

B. Vishakhadatta 2. Mrichchha-Katikam

C. Sudraka 3. Brihat-Samhita

D. Bilhana 4. Devi-Chandraguptam

5. Vikramankadevacharita

(a) A-3 B-4 C-5 D-2

(b) A-3 B-4 C-2 D-5

(c) A-5 B-3 C-4 D-1

(d) A-1 B-3 C-5 D- 2

11. Nalanda University was founded during the dynasty of

(a) Maurya

(b) Pala

(c) Gupta

(d) Kushan
ans-C

12. Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?

"Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect,
with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely."

(a) Ashoka

(b) Krishnadeva Raya

(c) Harshavardhana

(d) Samudragupta

ans-A

13. According to the excavated evidence, the domestication of animal began in

(a) Middle Palaeolithic period

(b) Lower Palaeolithic period

(c) Upper Palaeolithic period

(d) Mesolithic period

14. Which one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the
Harappan culture?

(a) Cow

(b) Tiger

(c) Rhinoceros

(d) Elephant

ans-A

15. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-I List-II

(Tirthankara) (Cognizance)

A. Adinatha 1. Bull

B. Mallinatha 2. Horse

C. Parshavanatha 3. Snake

D. Sambhavnatha 4. Water Jar

Code :

(a) A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2

(b) A-3 B-4 C-1 D- 2

(d) A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3

ans-A

16. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on :

(a) A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore

(b) A romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman

(c) The story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes

(d) The court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya

ans-D

17. Who was the founder of Pala dynasty?

(a) Dharmapala

(b) Ramapala

(c) Gopala

(d) Deopala

ans-C
18. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on :

(a) A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore

(b) A romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman

(c) The story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes

(d) The court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya

ans-D

19. Which of the following is the correct order of the Vedic literature?

(a) Vedic Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads

(b) Vedic Samhitas, Aranyakas, Brahmanas, Upnishads

(c) Vedic Samhitas, Upnishads, Aranyakas, Brahmanas

(d) Vedic Samhitas, Vedangas, Aranyakas, Smritis

ans-A

20. Match the following:

A. Panini (1) Kamasutra

B. Vatsyayana (2) Rajatarangini

C. Chanakya (3) Ashtadhyayi

Code :

(a) A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2

(b) A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1

(c) A-3 B-4 C-1 D- 2

(d) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4

ans-A

21. Famous Battle of 'Ten Kings' was fought on the bank of the river –

(a) Brahmaputra

(b) The Ganges

(c) Kaveri

(d) Parushni

ans-D

22. Match List- 1 (Sign) with List II (Meaning) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.

List-I (Sign) List -II (Meaning)

A. Birth 1. Bodhi tree

C. Enlightenment 3. Horse

D. Great- Departure 4. Lotus

Code :

(a) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4

(b) A-3 B-4 C-1 D- 2

(c) A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1

(d) A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3

ans-D

23. Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

1. Avanti 2. Gandhara

3. Kosala 4. Magadha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 and 4

(c) 3 and 4 only

ans-C

24. Alexander's success in India was due to the following:

1. There was no central power in India at that time

2. He had a superior army

3. He was helped by the traitorous Indian rulers

4. He was a good administrator

Select the correct answer from the following code :

(a) 2, 3 and 4

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2

(d) All the above

ans-B

25. When was Saka Samvat initiated ?

(a) 58 A.D

(b) 78A.D.
 (c) 606 A.D.

(d) 320 A.D.

ans-B