Test-1 Indian History (P-1) Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Sanskrit Language. 1. It is the most ancient language of India. 2. It is listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. 3. The early Buddhist literature was penned in Sanskrit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: b Exp: The early Buddhist literature was panned in Pali language. Q2. Consider the following statements with regard to Nehru Report:- 1. It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru with his son Jawaharlal acting as its secretary. 2. All Muslim Parties Conference held under the presidentship of Agha Khan in Delhi unanimously rejected the Nehru Report. 3. It contained the Bill of Rights. Which of the statements given above are correct? a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: d Q3. Consider the following statements:- 1. The Communal Award was declared by the British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald growing separate electorates in British India for the Muslims and depressed classes of Hindu community only. 2. The demand of separate electorates for the untouchables was raised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. 3. Mahatma Gandhi began an indefinite hunger strike at Sabarmati Ashram to protest against the Communal Award. Which of the statements given above are correct? a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: b Exp: The communal award was made by the British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald on 16 Aug, 1932 granting separate electorates in British India for the forward caste, lower caste, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans and untouchables. Q4. In Buddhism what does “Pratimokha” stands for- a. A description of Mahayana Buddhism. b. A description of Hinayana Buddhism. c. The rules of the Sangha. d. The questions of King Menander. Answer: c Exp: The Pratimokha is a list of rules governing the behavior of Buddhist monks and nuns i.e. sangha. Prati means ‘towards’ and mokha means liberation from cyclic existence. Q5. Which of the following statements is incorrect about Buddhism? a. It was atheistic in the beginning. b. It upheld the belief in rebirth. c. It denied the doctrine of the Law of Karma. d. Many of its principles are also found in Upanishads. Answer: c Exp: Buddhism endorsed the doctrine of the law of karma and upheld the belief in rebirth Q6. The Home Rule Movement had been organized by Annie Besant, Bal Gangadhar Tilak etc. for the demand of:- a. Independence b. Self Government c. Partition of India d. Removal of criminal cases against Indian political leaders. Answer: b Exp: Two Home Rule Movements were launched in India in 1916. One under the leadership of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the other under Annie Besant but later the extent of both these movements declined after Besant accepted the proposed Montague-Chelmsford Reforms and the Tilak went to Britain to pursue the libel case that he had filed against Valentine Chirol. Q7. Which of the following statements regarding Illtutmish is/are correct? 1. He divided his empire into Mansabs and assigned it to the nobles and officers in the form of salary. 2. In response to the lesser availability of silver, he introduced a new bimetallic coinage a system to northern India consisting of a Tanka and Jital. Select the correct answer using the codes below:- a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 2 only d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: b Exp: Illtutmish divided his empires into Iqtas. Iqtadari system was a unique type of land distribution and administrative system. Q8. Consider the following statements about the art of Sunga period:- 1. These sculptures consist of Yakshs and Yakshinis and Didarganj Yakshi have rare sculptural parallel in Indian Art. 2. This period also witnessed emergence of new form of architecture i.e. Stupa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 & 2 d. Neither 1 & 2 Answer: c Exp: Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the first Buddhist Council:- 1. It was held in a hall built by Ajatshatru outside the Sattaparnaguha in Rajgir. 2. Mahakassapa compiled the Sutta Pitaka and Vinay Pitaka in this council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: a Exp: Ananda and Upali composed the Sutta Pitaka and the Vinay Pitaka respectively. Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Council Act, 1909- 1. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time. 2. The Right to separate electorate was given to the Muslims. 3. The Act provided diarchy system for major provinces. Which of the statements given above are correct? a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: a Exp: The Government of India Act 1919 provided a dual form of government (dyarchy) for the major provinces. Q11. Which among the following officers of Mauryan Empire was associated with commerce department? a. Koshadhyaksha b. Sitadhyaksha c. Panyadhyaksha d. Kunyadhyaksha Answer: c Exp: (Officers) (Department/Post) Koshadhyaksha Treasury Officer Sitadhyaksha Manager of Royal Farming Kunyadhyaksha Office of Forest Q12. The earliest tradition of Indian music may be traced to Sam-Veda and different ragas are the very exclusive feature of the Indian Classical Music. Ragas were first named and discussed at great length in which of the following texts? a. Matyashashtra b. Brihaddesi c. Sangeet Ratnakar d. Raga Kavya. Answer: b Exp: Ragas were first named and discussed at great length in Brihaddesi, a work of Matanga, compiled between eight and ninth century. Q13. Consider the following statements regarding Surendra Nath Banerjee:- 1. Surendra Nath Banerjee was one of the founders of the Indian National Association. 2. Surendra Nath Banerjee merged Indian National Association with Indian Naitonal Congress owing to their common objectives and memberships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: c Exp: The Indian National Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendra Nath Banerjee and Ananda Mona Bose in 1876. Q14. Consider the following statements about Indian Music:- 1. Carnatic music was highly influenced by Persian and Sufism traditions. 2. Classical genres of Carnatic music are dhrupad, dhamar, khyal, tarana and sadra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 2 only d. Neither 1 nor 2. Answer: d Exp: In contrast to carnatic music, Hindustani music was not only influenced by ancient Hindustani musical traditions, historical vedic philosophy and native Indian sounds but also enriched by the Persian performance practices of the Mughals. Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khyal, Tarana and Sadra are classical genres of Hindustani music. Q 15. Which among the following were the reasons of Kheda Satyagraha? 1. The peasants were suffering from plague and drought. 2. The British Indian government introduced new higher land revenue rate. 3. High prices due to the World War I. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: c Exp: Introduction of new higher land revenue rate was the cause of Bardoli Satyagraha and it was not a reason for kheda satyagraha. Q16. Consider the following statements regarding the Sufi Movement in India:- 1. It supported the people to protest the exploitative and cruel rulers of the Delhi Sultanate. 2. It contributed to the growth of the social stability. 3. It contributed to the development of the vernacular literature and devotional music. Which of the statements given above are correct? a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: b Exp: Sufi movements in India did not support the people to protest the exploitative and cruel rulers of the Delhi sultanate. Q17. Which of the following are associated with Mauryan era? 1. Stupas of Sanchi and Sarnath. 2. Rock-cut caves at Barabar. 3. Mathura School of Sculpture 4. Rock-cut temples in western Deccan. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 2 and 4 only Answer: a Exp: Mathura School of sculpture flourished from the 2nd century BC to the 12th century AD. Rock-cut temples in western Deccan, were excavated into early years of the Christian era. Q18. Consider the following statements:- 1. Early Rashtrakuta rulers were feudal under the Pallava Dynasty. 2. The Rashtrakuta King Amoghavarsha I wrote a book Kavirajamarga in Kannada language. 3. The Rashtrakutas kept good relations with the Arabs of Sindh to encourage commerce and trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 2 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: b Exp: The early Rashtrakuta rulers were feudal under the Badami Chalukyas. Q19. Consider the following statements regarding the Asiatic Society:- 1. It was founded during the rule of Lord Cornwallis. 2. The main objective behind setting up the institute was to promote the study of Indian languages and scriptures.