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HISTORY (027) Sample Question Paper (Term 1) 2021-22 CLASS-XII TIME-90 MINUTES GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS MM-40 Marks The paper has been divided into four sections A, B, C and D. Section A contains 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. Section B contains 22 Questions. Attempt any 18 questions. Section C contains two Case based Questions with 12 questions Attempt any 10 questions. 5. Section D contains Questions 59 & 60 which are Map Based Questions. Both the questions have to be attempted 6. All questions carry equal marks. 7. There will be no negative marking. 1. 2. 3. 4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SECTION-A 1. Who among the following was the author of book The Story of Indian Archaeology ? A. B. C. D. R E M Wheeler John Marshall S.N.Roy Rakhal Das Bannerjee 2. Who among the following was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)? A. B. C. D. Alexender Cunningham Harold Hargreaves Daya Ram Sahni. John Marshall 3. Which one among the following religious practices was seemed to be unfamiliar and unusual with the Harrapan culture? A. B. C. D. Mother Goddess Priest King Yogic posture seal Sanskritic Yajnas 4. Which of the following is the oldest stupa in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan King Ashoka? A. Shanti Stupa B. Amaravati Stupa C. Sanchi Stupa D. Nagarjuna Konda Stupa 5. Which one of the following aspects describes the meaning of Tirthankaras in Jainism? A. B. C. D. Supreme Being who is the incarnation of God Those who guide men and women across the river of existence. Those who follow the path of Vedanta asceticism Those who know the ultimate truth and dharma 6. Which of the following empire issued gold coins for the very first time in first century CE? A. B. C. D. Gupta Empire Maurya Empire Kushana Empire Yaudheya Empire 7. Which of the following city of the Harappan Civilization was exclusively devoted to craft production of Shell objects? A. Kotdiji B. Kalibangan C. Manda D. Chanhudaro 8. Who among the following was the composer of Prayaga Prashasti ? A. B. C. D. Kalidasa Kalhana Harisena Banabhatta 9. In the domestic architecture of Harappa there were no windows in the walls along the ground level. Identify the possible cause mentioned by the archaeologists from the following options. A. It was a custom. B. To maintain privacy. C. No concern of ventilation. D. Part of unplanned process. 10. The composition of the Mahabharata has been traditionally attributed to a Rishi. Identify his name from the following options. A. B. C. D. Rishi Kanada Rishi Kapila Rishi Agastya Rishi Vyasa 11. Who among the following travelled in Vijayanagar Empire in the fifteenth century and was greatly impressed by the fortification of the empire? A. Duarte Barbosa B. Abdur Razzak C. Colin Mackenzie D. Domingo Paes 12. Who among the following was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni? A. B. C. D. Mahapajapati Gotami Yasodhar Mahamaya Dhammananda 3. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Mahnavami Dibba? A. Mahnavami Dibba was part of The King s Palace Complex . B. Mahnavami Dibba was a part of Sacred Centre. C. Mahnavami Dibba was a Counselling Hall D. Mahnavami Dibba was a Discussion Hall 14. Krishnadev Raya belonged to which of the following dynasties? A. B. C. D. Sangama Tuluva Aravidu Suluva 15. The mid-first millennium BCE is often regarded as a turning point in world history . Which of the following is a significant aspect related to the statement? A. Thinkers of the world tried to understand mysteries of existence B. Development and expansion of the usage of coins C. Emergence of early state in the form of Mahajan padas D. Ganas and Sanghas were assisted by standing armies 16. Who among the following Gurus of Sikhs compiled Shree Guru Adi Granth Sahib? A. B. C. D. Guru Teg Bahadur Guru Arjan Dev Guru Nanak Dev Guru Gobind Singh 17. Why is the Harappan script called enigmatic? Choose the correct reason from the following options : A. It resembles the Hieroglyphic script of Egypt. B. It had too many symbols, between 600 and 1000 in number. C. It was written from left to right. D. Its script remains undeciphered till date 18. Who among the following was the best-known ruler of the Satavahana dynasty? A. Yagnasri Satakarni B. Simuka Satakarni C. Gotami-puta Siri-Satakarni D. Vashisthaputra Satakarni 19. Fill in the blank: The compilation of Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka and the Abhidhamma Pitaka are called as . A. Dipavamsa B. Tipitaka C. Mahavamsa D. Asokvadana 20. Which one of the following temples was used only by Vijayanagara rulers and their families? A. The Vitthala Temple B. The Virupaksha Temple C. The Hazara Rama Temple D. The Raghunatha Temple 21. Who among the following was the author of the book Arthashastra ? A. Bimbisara B. Ajatshatru C. Chanakya D. Bindusar 22. Which of the following languages were spoken by Rayas and Nayakas in the Vijaynagar Empire? A. Malayalam and Telugu B. Kannada and Telugu C. Tamil and Telugu D. Sanskrit and Telugu 23. A. B. C. D. Which one of the following battles weakened Vijayanagar kingdom? Battle of Talikotta Battle of Panipat Battle of Mysore Battle of Travancore 24. Who among the following Begums provided money for the preservation of the Sanchi stupa? A. Shahjehan Begum B. Nur Jahan Begum C. Rukaiyya Begum D. Nur-un-Nissa Begum ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SECTION -B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25. Which of the following options given in Sangam text accurately describes Vellalar and Adimai , as two categories of peasants in South Indian villages. A. Vellelar, a ploughman and Adimai as landowner B. Vellelar a landowner and Adimai a peasant C. Vellelar a Peasant and Adimai a land lord D. Vellelar a landowner and Adimai a slave 26. Read the following information and identify the practitioners of a sub-discipline of archaeology. They are the specialists in ancient animal remains. They tried to study and understand the Harappans subsistence strategies through animal bones and found at Harappan sites and indicated that Harappan domesticated few animals. A. B. C. D. Archaeo- Botanist Archaeo- Zoologist Geo-Archaeologists Anthropologists 27. Which of the following pairs associated with Buddha s symbolic representation is incorrect? A. Empty seat Meditation of Buddha B. WheelSermon of Buddha C. Bodhi Tree- Birth of Buddha D. StupaMahaparinibbana 28. Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of the following information. A. B. C. D. Guru or Mentor of Kaurvas and Pandvas Did not accept Eklavya as his disciple Guru Vashsishtha Guru Vyasa Guru Sandeepni Guru Dronacharya 29. Which of the following statements about Mahajanpadas are correct? I. Mahajanapadas were Magadha, Koshala, Gandhara and Avanti only II. Most Mahajanpadas were ruled by kings. III. Some, known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies ruled under rajas. IV. Each Mahajanpada had a capital city, which was often fortified. Options: A. I,II &II B. II,III,IV C. I,III,&IV D. I,II &IV 30. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option. Assertion (A): From c. 500 BCE norms were compiled in Sanskrit texts known as the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras. Reason (R): Brahmanas laid the codes of social behaviour for the society in general. Options: A. B. C. D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true but R is false. A is false but R is true. 31. Which of the following options is the most probable explanation for the incorporation of the Shailabhanjika Motif in the Sanchi Stupa? A. Mahaparinibbana B. Strength & wisdom C. Auspicious symbol D. Religious idol 32. Consider the following statement (s): I. the Harappan civilisation was the development of urban centres. II the most distinctive features of Harappan cities were the carefully planned drainage system III Harrapan roads and streets were laid out along an approximate grid pattern Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about Harappa Civilisation? A. Only I B. Only II C. I & II D.I, II & III 33. Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of the following information. A. B. C. D. Belonged to the Rakshasa clan Married with Bheema Mother of Ghatotkacha Hidimba Subhadra Draupadi Gandhari 34. He was called as Devanampiya and Piyadassi . He ruled the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE. He is remembered for the propagation of Dhamma. Who among the following ruler has been described in the above information? A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta Maurya C. Samudra Gupta D. Ajatshatru 35. Match the following Archeologist (a) Alexander Cunningham (b) Daya Ram Sahni (c) John Marshall (d) R E M Wheeler Options: (a) (b) (c) A (ii) (i) (iv) (d) (iii) B (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) C (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) D (i) (iii) (ii) (iv) Role /Contributions (i) Discovered seals at Harappa (ii) First Director General of ASI (iii) Brought a military precision in archaeology (iv) Announced the discovery of a new civilization 36 Which of the following information is/are correct about the Vijayanagar empire? I. Its first dynasty was the Sangama dynasty. II. Tuluvas were replaced by the Aravidu . III. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Suluva dynasty. IV. Harihara and Bukka were from Aravidu dynasty Options: A. II&III B. I&III C. I&IV D. I&II 37.The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement as Virashaiva tradition. This continues to be an important community in the region to date. Our understanding of this tradition is derived from vachanas composed by women and men who joined the movement. Which of the following statement is correct about this tradition? A. It emerged in Kerala. B. It was led by a Basavanna . C. Their followers were known Nayanars. D. They supported the idea of caste and theory of rebirth. 38. Which one of the following is a correct pair? LIST-I LIST-II Rulers Regions A. Cholas Tamil Nadu B. Hoysalas Orissa C. Sultans Karnataka D. Gajapati Deccan 39. Read the following information given in the box carefully: She was a Rajput princess from Merta in Marwar. She considered Lord Krishna as her lover. Identify the name of the devotee of Saguna Bhakti from the following options A. Andal B. Gargi C. Meera Bai D. Maitreyi 40. Read the following statements: I. Krishnadeva Raya s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. II. There was peace and prosperity in his empire. III. He was credited with building some fine temples. IV. He was defeated in the Battle of Rakshi Tangadi. Which of the above statements are related to Krishnadeva Raya? A. Only I B. I, II and III C. II, III and IV D. I, III and IV 41. Fill in the blank: Strategy used by Harappans for procuring raw materials may have been to send expeditions to areas such as the --------------- region of Rajasthan (for copper) and south India (for gold). Select the appropriate option: A. Khetri B. Alvar C. Vagad D. Marwar 42. Which one of the following teaching is not associated with the teachings of Mahavira or Jaina Philosophy? A. The entire world is animated. B. Ahimsa (Non-Violence) C. The cycle of birth and rebirth is not related to Karma. D. Monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation. 43. Which one of the following statements related to Buddhism is not correct? A. Pilgrims such as Fa Xian and Xuan Zang travelled from China to India for knowledge. B. Bodisattas were perceived as deeply compassionate beings. C. Bodhisattas accumulated merit through their efforts and used it to attain Nibbana D. Mahayana literally means the great vehicle 44. Read the following statements regarding Sufism in India: I. They turned to asceticism and mysticism in protest against the growing materialism II. They sought an interpretation of Quran on the basis of their experience. III. Amir Khusroe was the disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Aulia. IV. Sheikh Muinuddin Sijzi was from Delhi. Which of the following statements are correct? A. I,II, and III B. III,IV and I C. I,III and IV D. II and IV 45. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason( R): Assertion (A)-Krishnadeva Raya s rule was characterized by expansion and consolidation. Reason-(R)- Vijayanagar kingdom acquired land between Tungabhadra and Krishna River due to its military preparedness. From the above assertion and reason, find out which one of the following is true: ABCD- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are false. A is correct but R is not correct. R is correct but A is not correct. 46.Look at the figure below. Which school of art is evident on the image of Bodhisatta? A. Gandhara School of Art B. Mathura School of Art C. Greeco-Roman School of Art D. Amaravati School of Art NOTE- The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of Q No:46 Buddha founded ---------------------an organization for monks A. Sangha B. Temples C. kanaqhas D Church Section-C Case Based Questions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Section contains 12 questions in total. Attempt any 10 questions. A. Read the following source carefully and answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option. D aupadi s uestion Draupadi is supposed to have asked Yudhisthira whether he had lost himself before staking her. Two contrary opinions were expressed in response to this question. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option. One, that even if Yudhisthira had lost himself earlier, his wife remained under his control, so he 47. To whom did Draupadi ask question after losing in the dice game? could stake her. Two, that an unfree man (as Yudhisthira was when he had lost himself) could A. Yudhisthira not stake B.another Karnaperson. The matter remained unresolved; ultimately, Dhritarashtra restored C. Dhritarashtra to the Pandavas and Draupadi their personal freedom. D. Kunti 47. To whom did Draupadi ask these questions after losing in the dice game? A. Yudhisthira B. Duryodhana C. Dhritarashtra D. Bheeshma 48. Why is Draupadi raising these questions? A. B. C. D. She wanted to know her position as a wife. She wanted to challenge the Kauravas. She wanted to instigate the Pandavas for the war. She wanted to humiliate the Pandavas. 49. How did Draupadi react to her humiliating treatment? A. She raised the legal issues of property and ownership. B. She challenged context of patriarchal marriage. C. She symbolized the figure of the ultimate lord, master and owner. D. She cried in shock and dismay at the treatment that she faced as a wife. 50. .How did Dhritarashtra react at the end? A. Dhritarashtra restored personal freedom to the Pandavas and Draupadi B. Dhritarashtra compelled the Pandavas to stay with Kauravas C. Dhritirashtra ordered Duryodhana to apologize D. Dhritirashtra called Yudhishthira to restore their power. 51. How do you evaluate the position of Draupadi as a wife on the basis of this case? A. She objected over the behavior of her husbands. B. She had the property rights like her husbands. C. The family had complete rights over her D. She was having hatred feelings for her husbands. 52. How were Draupadi s question related to womanhood? A. She raised the question on the status of the women. B. She took stand for patriarchal norms. C. She raised all passive nature questions. D. She quietly accepted her plight. B. Read the following source carefully and answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option: One Lord Here is a composition attributed to Kabir: Tell me, brother, how can there be No one lord of the world but two? Who led you so astray? God is called by many names: Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat. Gold may be shaped into rings and bangles. Is t it gold all the sa e? Disti ctio s are o ly ords e i e t Kabir says they are both mistaken. Neither can find the only Ram. One kills the goat, the other cows. They waste their lives in disputation 53. Identify the connotation of Kabir from the following options. A. B. C. D. Monotheistic aspect Polytheistic Aspect Atheist Aspect Theocratic Aspect 54. Kabir used different names for God or the Supreme power. What can one infer from this? A. Concept of Ultimate Reality B. Faith in Saguna bhakti C. Rituals a way to gain insight D. Reality is in worshipping idols 55. How has Kabir s compositions promote communal harmony at large? A. Kabir mentions about one God in all B. He questioned religious practices C. He was a Hindu by birth D. He was an Islamic by birth 56. Which of the following is the part of Kabir s philosophy? A. He gave emphasis on traditions and rituals B. He used connotations as Shabda or Shunya . C. He gave emphasis on Yajnas and sacrifices D. He was a fundamentalist in his approach 57.Kabir s poetry has a literary as well as a philosophical significance. Select the most appropriate option from the following that describes this essence. A. God is one who just has different names. B. God is vested in all saguna forms C. God is a philosophy in isolation from rituals D God is based on reincarnation 58. Read the following statements regarding Kabir and select the appropriate option I Kabir was a nirguna saint. II. He believed in formless supreme God. III He wanted to remove the differences based on caste and religion. IV. He condemned the superstitious cults and ritualism. Options: A .I & II B I, II& III C. I, II,III &IV D. II,III &IV SECTION-D MAP BASED QUESTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the given outline map of India, identify the Location with the help of specified information: 59 On the political map of India A is marked as major Ashokan inscription( Rock Edicts) ,Identify it among the following options A. Girnar B. Sopara C. Sannauti D. Shishupalgarh 60. On the same map B is also marked as the Important towns of second century BCE, Identify it from the following options. A. B. C. D. Mathura Bhraghukachchha Shravasti Puhar NOTE-The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of 59 and 60 .59. Which of the following was the capital of Magadh? A.Avanti B. Rajgir C. Ujjain D. Taxila 60. Which one among the following had the Pillar inscription? A. B. C. D. Topra Mathura Kannauj Puhar HISTORY (027) MARKING SCHEME CLASS-XII -SESSION-2021-2022 TIME-90 MINUTES MM-40 SECTION-A Attempt any 20 questions from this section --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Who among the following was the author of book The Story of Indian Archaeology ? A. B. C. D. R E M Wheeler John Marshall S.N.Roy Rakhal Das Bannerjee ANS- C- S.N.Roy (PG-20) 2 Who among the following was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)? A. Alexender Cunningham B. Harold Hargreaves C. Daya Ram Sahni. D. John Marshall ANS- A--Alexender Cunningham(PG19) 3. Which one among the following religious practices was seemed to be unfamiliar and unusual with the Harrapan culture? A. B. C. D. ANS- Mother Goddess Priest King Yogic posture seal Sanskritic Yajnas D Sanskritic Yajnas(PG-23) 4. Which of the following is the oldest stupa in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan King Ashoka? A. Shanti Stupa B. Amaravati Stupa C. Sanchi Stupa D. Nagarjuna Konda Stupa ANS- C- Sanchi Stupa(PG-96) 5. Which one of the following aspects describe the meaning of Tirthankaras in Jainism? A. B. C. D. ANS- Supreme Being who is the incarnation of God Those who guide men and women across the river of existence. Those who follow the path of Vedanta asceticism Those who know the ultimate truth and dharma B Those who guide men and women across the river of existence (PG-88) 6. Which of the following empire issued gold coins for the very first time in first century CE? A. B. C. D. Gupta Empire Maurya Empire Kushana Empire Yaudheya Empire ANS- C-Kushana Empire(PG-44) 7. Which of the following city of the Harappan Civilization was exclusively devoted to craft production of Shell objects? A. Kotdiji B. Kalibangan C. Manda D. Chanhudaro ANS- C Chunjodaro (PG-11) 8. Who among the following was the composer of Prayaga Prashasti ? A. Kalidasa B. Kalhana C. Harisena D. Banbhatta ANS- C- Harisena (PG-37) 9. In the domestic architecture of Harappa there were no windows in the walls along the ground level. Identify the possible cause mentioned by the archaeologists from the following options. A. It was a custom B. To maintain privacy C. No concern of ventilation D. Part of unplanned process ANS- B. To maintain privacy (PG-8) 10. The composition of the Mahabharata has been traditionally attributed to a Rishi. Identify his name from the following options. A. B. C. D. Rishi Kanada Rishi Kapil Rishi Agastya Rishi Vyasa ANS- D-Rishi Vyasa (PG-74) 11. Who among the following travelled in Vijayanagar Empire in the fifteenth century and was greatly impressed by the fortification of the empire? A. B. C. D. Duarte Barbosa Abdur Razzak Colin Mackenzie Domingo Paes ANS-B-Abdur Razzak (PG177-) 12. Who among the following was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni.? A. B. C. D. Mahapajapati Gotami Yasodhar Mahamaya Dhammananda ANS- A- Mahapajapati Gotami (PG-91) 13 Which of the following statement is correct regarding Mahnavami Dibba? A. Mahnavami Dibba was part of The King s Palace Complex . B. Mahnavami Dibba was a part of Sacred centre. C. Mahnavami Dibba was a Counselling Hall D. Mahnavami Dibba was a Discussion Hall ANS-A Mahnavami Dibba was part of The King s Palace Complex (PG180-) 14. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to which of the following dynasties? A. B. C. D. Sangama Tuluva Aravidu Suluva ANS- B.Tuluva (PG173-) 15. The mid-first millennium BCE is often regarded as a turning point in world history . Which of the following is a significant aspect related to the statement? A. Thinkers of the world tried to understand mysteries of existence B. Development and expansion of the usage of coins C. Emergence of early state in the form of Mahajan padas D. Ganas and Sanghas were assisted by standing armies ANS- A. Thinkers of the world tried to understand mysteries of existence (PG100-) 16. Who among the following Gurus of Sikhs compiled Guru Adi Granth Sahib ? A. B. C. D. Guru Teg Bahadur Guru Arjan Dev Guru Nanak Dev Guru Gobind Singh ANS- B.-Guru Arjan Dev (PG-163) 17. Why is the Harappan script called enigmatic? Choose the correct reason from the following options : A. It resembles the Hieroglyphic script of Egypt. B. It had too many symbols, between 600 and 1000 in number. C. It was written from left to right. D. Its script remains undeciphered till date ANS-D.Its script remains undeciphered till date (PG-15) 18. Who among the following was the best-known ruler of the Satavahana dynasty? A. Yagnasri Satakarni B. Simuka Satakarni C. Gotami-puta Siri-Satakarni D. Vasisthaputra Satakarni ANS- C. Gotami-puta Siri-Satakarni (PG60-) 19.Fill in the blank: The compilation of Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka and the Abhidhamma Pitaka are called as . A. Dipavamsa B. Tipitaka C. Mahavamsa D. Asokvadana ANS- B.Tipitaka (PG-86) 20. Which one of the following temples was used only by Vijayanagara rulers and their families? A. The Vitthala Temple B. The Virupaksha Temple C. The Hazara Rama Temple D. The Raghunatha Temple ANS- C.The Hazara Rama Temple (PG-183) 21. Who among the following was the author of the book Arthashastra ? A. Bimbisar B. Ajatshatru C. Chanakya D. Bindusar ANS- C. Chanakya (PG-32) 22. Which of the following languages were spoken by Rayas and Nayakas in the Vijayanagar empire? A. Malayalam and Telugu B. Kannada and Telugu C. Tamil and Telugu D. Sanskrit and Telugu ANS- B- Kannada and Telugu (PG175-) 23. Which one of the following battles weakened Vijayanagar kingdom? A. Battle of Talikotta B. Battle of Panipat C. Battle of Mysore D. Battle of Travancore ANS- A. Battle of Talikotta (PG173-) 24. Who among the following Begums provided money for the preservation of the Sanchi stupa? A. Shahjehan Begum B. Nur Jahan.Begum C. Rukaiyya Begum D. Nur-un-Nissa Begum. ANS- A. Shahjehan Begum (PG83-) SECTION -B Attempt any 18 Questions from this Section 25. Which of the following options given in Sangam text accurately describes Vellalar and Adimai , as two categories of peasants in south Indian villages. A. Vellelar, a ploughman and adimai as landowner B. Vellelar a landowner and adimai a peasant . C. Vellelar a Peasant and adimai a land lord D. Vellelar a landowner and adimai a slave . ANS- D. Vellelar a landowner and adimai a slave (PG-39) 26. Read the following information and identify the practitioners of a sub-discipline of archaeology. They are the specialists in ancient animal remains. They tried to study and understand the Harappans subsistence strategies through animal bones and found at Harappan sites and indicated that Harappan domesticated few animals. A. Archaeo- Botanist B. Archaeo- Zoologist C. Geo-Archaeologists D. Anthropologists Archaeo- Zoologist (PG4-) ANS- B. 27. Which of the following pairs associated with Buddha s symbolic representation is incorrect? A. Empty seat Meditation of Buddha B. WheelSermon of Buddha C. Bodhi Tree- Birth of Buddha D. StupaMahaparinibbana ANS- C. Bodhi Tree- Birth of Buddha (PG-100) 28 Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of the following information. A. B. C. D. Guru or Mentor of Kaurvas and Pandvas Did not accept Eklavya as his disciple Guru Vashsishtha Guru Vyasa Guru Sandeepni Guru Dronacharya ANS- D. Guru Dronacharya (PG-62) 29 . Which of the following statements about Mahajanpadas are correct? I. Mahajanapadas were Magadha, Koshala, Gandhara and Avanti only II. Most Mahajanpadas were ruled by kings III. Some known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies ruled under rajas. IV. Each Mahajanpada had a capital city, which was often fortified. Options: A. I,II &II B. II,III,IV C. I,III,&IV D. I,II &IV ANS- B.II,III,IV (PG30-) 30. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option. Assertion (A): From c. 500 BCE norms were compiled in Sanskrit texts known as the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras. Reason (R): Brahmanas laid the codes of social behaviour for the society in general. Options: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C. A is true but R is false. D. A is false but R is true. ANS- A.-Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (PG35-) 31. Which of the following options is the most probable explanation for the incorporation of the Shailabhanjika Motif in the Sanchi Stupa? A. B. C. D. ANS- Mahaparinibbana Strength & wisdom Auspicious symbol Religious idol C-Auspicious symbol (PG100-) 32. Consider the following statement (s): I. the Harappan civilisation was the development of urban centres. II the most distinctive features of Harappan cities were the carefully planned drainage system III Harrapan roads and streets were laid out along an approximate grid pattern Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about Harappa Civilisation? A. Only I B. Only II C. I & II D.I, II & III Ans- D-I,II&III (PG-90) 33. Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of the following information. A. B. C. D. ANS- Belonged to the Rakshasa clan Married with Bheema Mother of Ghatatkacha Hidimba Subadhra Draupadi Gandhari A.Hidimba (PG-65) 34. He was called as Devenampiya and Piyadassi . He ruled the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE. He is remembered for the propagation of Dhamma. Who among the following ruler has been described in the above information? A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta Maurya C. Samudra Gupta D. Ajatshatru ANS- A.Ashoka (PG-47) 35. Match the following (a) (b) (c) (d) Archeologist Alexander Cunningham Daya Ram SahiI John Marshall R E M Wheeler Role /Contributions (i)Discovered seals at Harappa (ii) First Director General of ASI ( iii) Brought a military precision in archaeology ( iv) Announced the discovery of a new civilization Options : (a) (b) (c) (d) A (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) B (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) C (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) D (i) (iii) (ii) (iv) ANS- A - a- (ii) b- (i) c-(iv) d-(iii) (PG_21) 36 Which of the following information is/are correct about the Vijayanagar empire? I. II. Its first dynasty was the Sangama dynasty. Tuluvas were replaced by the Aravidu . III. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Suluva dynasty. IV. Harihara and Bukka were from Aravidu dynasty Options: A. II&III B. I&III C. I&IV D. I&II Ans- D- I &II (PG-172) 37. The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement as Virashaiva tradition. This continues to be an important community in the region to date. Our understanding of this tradition is derived from vachanas composed by women and men who joined the movement. Which of the following statement is correct about this tradition? A. It emerged in Kerala B. It was led by a Basavanna . C. Their followers were known Nayanars. D. They supported the idea of caste and theory of rebirth. ANS-B- It was led by a Basavanna . (PG-147) 38. Which one of the following is a correct pair? LIST-I LIST-II Rulers Regions A. Cholas Tamil Nadu B. Hoysalas Orissa C. Sultans Karnataka D. Gajapati Deccan ANS- A. Cholas Tamil Nadu (PG-172) 39. Read the following information given in the box carefully: She was a Rajput princess from Merta in Marwar. She considered Lord Krishna as her lover. Identify the name of the devotee of Saguna Bhakti from the following options A. Andal B. Gargi C. Meera Bai D. Maitryi ANS- C. Meera Bai (PG164-) 40. Read the following statements: I. Krishnadeva Raya s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. II. There was peace and prosperity in his empire. III. He was credited with building some fine temples. IV. He was defeated in Battle of Rakshi Tangadi . Which of the above statements are related to Krishnadeva Raya? A. Only I B. I, II and III C. II, III and IV D. I, III and IV ANS- B- I, II and III (PG-179) 41. Fill in the blank: Strategy used by Harappans for procuring raw materials may have been to send expeditions to areas such as the --------------- region of Rajasthan (for copper) and south India (for gold) Select the appropriate option: A. Khetri B. Alvar C. Vagad D. Marwar ANS- A.Khetri (PG-11) 42. Which one of the following teaching is not associated with the teachings of Mahavira or Jaina Philosophy? A. The entire world is animated. B. Ahimsa (Non-Violence) C. The cycle of birth and rebirth is not related to Karma. D. Monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation. ANS- C- The cycle of birth and rebrth is not related to Karma. (PG-88) 43. Which one of the following statements related to Buddhism is not correct? A. Pilgrims such as Fa Xian and Xuan Zang travelled from China to India for knowledge. B. Bodisattas were perceived as deeply compassionate beings. C. Bodhisattas accumulated merit through their efforts and used it to attain Nibbana D. Mahayana literally means the great vehicle . ANS-C- Bodhisattas accumulated merit through their efforts and used it to attain Nibbana ( PG-103) 44. Read the following statements regarding Sufism in India: I They turned to asceticism and mysticism in protest against the growing materialism II They sought an interpretation of Quran on the basis of their experience. III Amir Khusroe was the disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Aulia. IV Sheikh Muinuddin Sijzi was from Delhi. Which of the following statements are correct? A. I,II, and III B. III,IV and I C. I,III and IV D. II and IV ANS- A.-I,II, and III (PG155-156) 45. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion ( A )and the other labeled as Reason( R): Assertion (A)-Krishnadev Raya s rule was characterized by expansion and consolidation. Reason-(R)- Vijayanagar kingdom acquired land between Tungabhadra and Krishna River due to its military preparedness. From the above assertion and reason, find out which one of the following is true: ABCD- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are false. A is correct but R is not correct. R is correct but A is not correct. ANS- A- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (PG173-) 46.Look at the figure below. Which school of art is evident on the image of Bodhisatta? A. Gandhara School of Art B. Mathura School of Art C. Greeco-Roman School of Art D. Amaravati School of Art ANS- A Gandhara school of Art (PG-108) NOTE- The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of Q No:46 Buddha founded ---------------------an organization for monks A. Sangha ANS- A.-Sangha B. Temples C. Khanqha D Church (PG-92) Section-C Case Based Questions This Section contains 12 questions in total. Attempt any 10 questions. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Read the following source carefully and answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option D aupadi s uestion Draupadi is supposed to have asked Yudhisthira whether he had lost himself before staking her. Two contrary opinions were expressed in response to this question. One, that even if Yudhisthira had lost himself earlier, his wife remained under his control, so he could stake her. Two, that an unfree man (as Yudhisthira was when he had lost himself) could not stake another person. The matter remained unresolved; ultimately, Dhritarashtra restored to the Pandavas and Draupadi their personal freedom. 47 To whom did Draupadi ask question after losing in the dice game? A. Yudhisthira B. Duryodhana C. Dhritarashtra D. Bheeshma ANS- A. Yudhisthira (PG68-) 48. Why is Draupadi raising these questions? A. She wanted to know her position as a wife. B. She wanted to challenge the Kauravas. C. She wanted to instigate the Pandavas for the war. D. She wanted to humiliate the Pandavas. ANS- A- She wanted to know her position as a wife. (PG-68) 49. How did Draupadi react to her humiliating treatment? A. She raised the legal issues of property and ownership B. She challenged context of patriarchal marriage C. She symbolized the figure of the ultimate lord, master and owner D. She cried in shock and dismay at the treatment that she faced as a wife ANS- D.She cried in shock and dismay at the treatment that she faced as a wife (PG68-) 50.How did Dhritirashtra react at the end? A. Dhritarashtra restored personal freedom to the Pandavas and Draupadi B. Dhritarashtra compelled the Pandavas to stay with Kauravas C. Dhritirashtra ordered Duryodhana to apologize D. Dhritirashtra called Yudhishthira to restore their power ANS- A. Dhritarashtra restored personal freedom to the Pandavas and Draupadi (PG68-) 51. How do you evaluate the position of Draupadi as a wife on the basis of this case? A. She objected over the behavior of her husbands. B. She had the property rights like her husbands. C. The family had complete rights over her D. She was having hatred feelings for her husbands ANS- . A. She objected over the behavior of her husbands (PG-68) 52. How was Draupadi s question related to womanhood? A. She raised the question on the status of the women B. She took stand for patriarchal norms C. She raised all passive nature questions D. She quietly accepted her plight ANS- A She raised the question on the status of the women SECTION-C CASE BASED QUESTION (PG68-) Read the following source carefully and answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option: One Lord Here is a composition attributed to Kabir: Tell me, brother, how can there be No one lord of the world but two? Who led you so astray? God is called by many names: Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat. Gold may be shaped into rings and bangles. Is t it gold all the sa e? Distinctions are only words e i e t Kabir says they are both mistaken. Neither can find the only Ram. One kills the goat, the other cows. They waste their lives in disputation 53. Identify the connotation of Kabir from the following options. A. Monotheistic aspect B. Polytheistic Aspect C. Atheist Aspect D. Theocratic Aspect ANS- A- Monotheistic aspect (PG161-) 54. Kabir used different names for God or the Supreme power.What can one infer from this?1 A. Concept of Ultimate Reality B. Faith in Saguna bhakti C. Rituals a way to gain insight D. Reality is in worshipping idols ANS- A- Concept of Ultimate Reality (PG161-) 55. How has Kabir s compositions promote communal harmony at large? A. Kabir mentioned about one God in all B. He questioned religious practices C. He was a Hindu by birth D. He was a Muslim by birth ANS-A Kabir mentioned about one God in all (PG-161) 56.Which of the following is the part of Kabir s philosophy? A. He gave emphasis on traditions and rituals B. He used connotations such as Shabda or Shunya . C. He gave emphasis on Yajnas and sacrifices D. He was a fundamentalist in his approach ANS- B. He used connotations as Shabda or Shunya (PG-161) 57.Kabir s poetry has a literary as well as a philosophical significance. Select the most appropriate option from the following that describes this essence. A. God is one who just has different names. B. God is vested in all saguna forms C. God is a philosophy in isolation from rituals D God is based on reincarnation ANS- A. God is one who just has different names. (PG161-) 58. Read the following statements regarding Kabir and select the appropriate option. I. Kabir was a nirguna saint II. He believed in formless supreme God. III He wanted to remove the differences based on caste and religion. IV. He condemned the superstitious cults, the ritualism, the doctrines of both Hinduism and Islam Options: A .I &II B I, II&III C. I,II,III&IV D. II,III&IV ANS- C. I,II,III&IV (PG161-) SECTION-D MAP SKILL BASED On the given outline map of India, identify the Location with the help of specified information: 59 On the political map of India A is marked as major Ashokan inscription( Rock Edicts) ,Identify it among the following options A. Girnar B. Sopara C. Sannauti D. Shishupalgarh ANS- A. Girnar 60. On the same map B is also marked as the Important town of second century BCE, Identify it from the following options. A. B. C. D. Mathura Braghukachchha Shravasti Puhar ANS- D. Puhar NOTE-The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of 59 and 60 59. Which of the following was the capital of Magadh? A.Avanti B. Rajgir C. Ujjain D. Taxila ANS B. Rajgir- 60. Which one among the following had the Pillar inscriptions? A. B. C. D. Topra Mathura Kannauj Puhar ANS- A. 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