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1 TEST BOOKLET Code-01 GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2018 Test Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200 INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TURN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 2. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside. Do NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet. 3. This Test Booklet contains 100 items (Questions). Each item is printed in English. Each item comprises four responses (answers). You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet. In case you feel that there is more than one correct response with you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item. 4. You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. See direction in the answers sheet. 5. All items carry equal marks. Attempt all items. Your total marks will depend only on the number of correct responses marked by you in the answer sheet. For every incorrect response 1/3 rd of the allotted marks will be deducted. 6. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer sheet the response to various items in the Test booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the answer sheets as per instruction sent to you with your Admission Certificate. 7. After you have completed filling in all responses on the answer sheet and the examination has concluded, you should hand over to Invigilator only the answer sheet. You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet. 8. Sheet for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end. DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO 1
2 1. What is Palaeography? A. Study of coins. B. Study of inscriptions. C. Study of old writing used in inscriptions. D. Study of Rocks 2. An Epigraphist can decipher most inscriptions of our country upto about the eight century provided he/she has learnt A. Pali and its variations. B. Brahmi and its variations. C. Prakrit and its variations. D. Sanskrit and its variations. 3. The best example of earliest Historical writing in India can be observed in A. Ramacharita B. Harshacharita C. Rajatarangni D. Indika 4. The Puranas Talk of four ages. The sequence of these ages in ascending order is A. Krita, Dvapra, Kali and Treta B. Dvapra, Krita, Treta, Kali C. Dvapra, Treta,Krita, Kali D. Krita, Treta, Dvapra, Kali 5. Consider the Following A. The Middle Old Stone Age or Middle Paleolithic industries are all based upon flakes. B. Paleolithic sites are found in practically all parts of India except the alluvial plains of Indus and Ganga 6. The Characteristic tools of Late Stone Age are A. Microliths B. Tools made of Polished stone C. Flakes D. Tools made of Unpolished stone 7. Consider the Following A. The Chalcolithic people used burnt bricks on large scale for their house s construction. B. Remains of camel have not been found in chalcolithic age. 8. What is the characteristic of Megalithic culture of South India. A. Here Stone age was succeeded directly by Iron Age. B. There was no copper age between stone and iron age 2
3 9. From which place the complete skeleton of Mesolithic man was excavated. A. Near Narmada, Jabalpur B. Near Ahar in Udaipur C. Near Belan river, Allahabd D. None 10. The first metal to be used in Indian Subcontinent was A. Bronze B. Copper C. Silver D. Gold 11. Consider the Following statement regarding the Chalcolithic culture. A. They did not know the art of writing. B. They venerated mother goddess. 12. Consider the following about the Harappan culture A.Channel or canal irrigation was well practiced by Harappans. B. The Indus people were earliest to produce cotton. 13. Consider the following about the Harappan culture A. No temples have been found at any Harappan site. B. Fire cult was practiced at Lothal. 14. Harappans worshipped which of the following 1. Trees 2. Phallus 3. Animals A.13 B. 123 C. Only 3 D. Only Consider the following about the Harappan Age A. Harappans wrote long inscriptions like Egyptians and Mesopotamians. B. The Harappan script is not alphabetical but mainly pictographic. 3
4 16. The animal not found on Harappan seals is A. Cow B. Goat C. Elephant D. Buffalo 17. Consider the following about the Harappan culture A. The Harappan culture is poor in artistic works made of stones. B. The Harappan were great expert in the use of potter s wheel. 18. Aryans spoke which language? A. Indo Iranians B. Indo European C. Indo African D. European 19. The term for war in the Rigveda is A. Dasyuhatya B. Gavishthi C. Gramani D. Kulapas 20. The tribal assemblies mentioned in the Rigveda are 1. Sabha 2. Samiti 3. Vidhata 4. Gana A.!2 B. 123 C.124 D During Rigvedic times the king was assisted by a few functionaries in the day to day administration. The most important functionary among them was A. Senani B. Purohita C. Vrajapati D. Mahattras 22. Consider the following about Rigvedic age A. People gave primary loyalty to the tribe which was called jana. B. The term Janapada or territory is used not even once in Rigveda. 4
5 23. Following practices were carried out in Rigvedic age 1. Child marriage 2. Widow Remarriage 3. Polyandry A. 123 B. 12 C. 23 D Consider the following about Rigvedic period A. Divisions based on occupation has not started. B. The economy was mainly pastoral and not food producing. 25. During Rigvedic period Soma was A. God of Plants B. War lord C. God of Water D. God of Storms 26. The dominant mode of worshipping the Gods during Rigvedic Age was through A. Recitation of prayer B. Offering of sacrifices 27. In the Later Vedic Texts Syama or Krishna ayas means A. Copper B. Gold C. Iron D. Bronze 28. Consider the following about the Later vedic time A. Agriculture was the primary source of livelihood. B. People started living settled and sedentary life 29. The term Sangrihitri during Later Vedic time meant A. Officer responsible for maintaining army B. Officer responsible for collecting taxes and tributes C. Village headman D. Chariot race 30. Consider the Following about Late Vedic age A. Indra and Agni gained importance 5
6 B. Prajapati, the creator lost importance during this period. 31. The influence of Iranian Culture can be seen in 1. Kharoshti script 2. Bellshaped capitals in monuments of Ashoka 3. In Preamble of Ashoka s edicts A. 12 B. 1 C. 123 D Consider the following about Alexanders invasion of India A. Alexanders campaign to India was a grand failure. B. The most important outcome of the invasion was the establishment of direct contact between India and Greece. 33. The second urbanization in India is marked by A. Painted Gray Ware B. Northern Black Polished Ware C. Red and Black Ware 34. During the Age of Buddha, the word vessa s meant A. Guilds B. Merchants street C. Market place D. Town 35. The terms nishka and Satamana in the Vedic texts are A. Trader B. God C. Sacrificial ritual D. Coins 36. Coins made of metal appear first in the A. Harappan Age B. Rigvedic Age C. Buddha s Age D. Chalcolithic Age 37. The term Bhojaka found in Pali texts refers to A. Tax collector B. Village headman C. Category of village D. Treasurer 38. During the age of Buddha tolls were collected by officers called 6
7 A. Balisadhakas B. Saulkikas C. Mahamatras D. Ayuktas 39. Consider the following A. The republican tradition in the country is as old as the Age of Buddha. B. The Brahmanas exercised great influence in the early republics. 40. Consider the following A. The Indian legal and judicial system originated during the age of Buddha. B. Sabha and samiti were important institutions during the age of Buddha. 41. Megasthenes was a Greek Ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya by A. Alexander B. Darius C. Nearchus D. Seleucus 42. Consider the following A. The Administration of Pataliputra was carried out by 5 committees, each consisting of 6 members. B. The Mauryan Empire was divided into number of provinces and each province was placed under a prince. A.Only A C.Both AB 43. The various wings of the armed forces of Maurya included 1. Chariots 2. Navy 3. Transport A. 1 B. 12 C. 123 D During the Mauryas the state enjoyed Monopoly over 1. Mining 2. Sale of liquor 3. Manufacture of arms A. 123 B. 23 C. 13 7
8 D The script used in Asokan Edicts are 1. Prakrit script 2. Kharoshti script 3. Greek script A. 2 B. 12 C. 123 D Consider the following A. Asoka appointed dharmamahamatras for propagating dharma among various social groups including women. B. After converting to Buddhism Asoka completely forbade slaughter of animals in the capital. 47. Consider the following regarding the Mauryan period A. Sannidhata was the highest officer incharge of assessment B. Samaharta was the chief custodian of the state treasury and store house. 48. The earliest example of hewing out caves from rocks for monks to live in is found during Mauryan period at A. Ajanta caves B. Barabar caves C. Junnar D. Elephanta 49. Consider the following regarding the Mauryan period A. Ringwells first appeared during the Mauryas. B. Burnt Bricks were used for the first time in north eastern India 50. The Great Wall of China was constructed in 220 B.C by A. Shen Heng Ti B. Shih Huang Ti C. Chan Hang Ki D. Chen Huanh Ki 51. The correct chronological order of the Empires is 1. Kanvas 2. Shungas 3. Maurya A
9 B. 132 C. 321 D The first to invade India were A. Scythians B. Bactrian-Greeks C. Parthians D. Sakas 53. Which rulers were the first to issue coins which can be definitely attributed to the kings? A. Sakas B. Kushans C. Indo-Greek D. Parthians 54. Consider the following A. Vikram samvat of 58 B.C is based on the fact that a king of Ujjain defeated Kushans. B. Sakas introduced Hellonistic art features in the north west frontier of India. 55. St Thomas is said to have come to India for the propagation of Christanity under A. Scythians B. Bactrian-Greeks C. Parthians D. Sakas 56. Consider the Following 1. Rudradaman ( I )was a Indo Greek ruler 2. Rudradaman ( I )carried out the repairs of Sudarshana lake. 3. Rudradaman ( I ) issued the first ever long inscription in chaste Prakrit. Which of the above are wrong A. All B. 1 C. 13 D The rulers who were also called Yuechis or Tocharians were A. Parthians B. Sakas C. Bactrian D. Kushans 58. The Kushan ruler who minted coppers in imitation of Roman coins was A. Kadphises I B. Kadphises II C. Kanishka D. Gondophernes 59. Consider the following about the Kushan rule A. Kanishka erected a monastery and huge stupa at Peshawar. B. Kanishka held a Buddhist council in Kashmir wherethe doctrines of Hinayana form of Buddhism were finalized. 9
10 60. The Sakas and Kushans introduced which of the following in India 1. Turban 2. Tunic 3. Heavy long coat A. 13 B. 1 C. 12 D Military Governorship was introduced by A. Kushans B. Greeks C. Parthians D. Sakas 62. Buddhacharita was written by A. Bannabhatta B. Bana C. Vishakadatta D. Asvaghosha 63. The term Yavanika means A. Foreigner B. Spices C. Curtain D. Ship 64. Consider the following regarding the Kushan period A. Indians learnt the practice of making leather shoes during this period B. Kushan coins had images of both Siva and Buddha. 65. Consider the following about the Satavahanas rule. A. Puranas speak only of the Andhra rule and not of the Satavahana rule. B. In Satavahana inscription name Andhra does not occur. 66. Consider the following about the Satavahanas rule A. Satavahanas defeated Saka ruler Rudradaman I twice. B. Satavahana king Yajna Sri Satakarni was a lover of trade and navigation. 10
11 67. Consider the following about the Satavahanas rule A. Satavahanas show traces of matrilineal social structure. B. The merchants during this time took pride in naming themselves after the towns to which they belonged. 68. The provincial governor during the Satavahana rule was A. Yuvraj B. Senapati C. Gaulmika D. Mahamatras 69. Consider the following about the Satavahanas rule A. They started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks. B. In their kingdom Hinayana form of Buddhism commanded considerable following. 70. Consider the following about the Satavahanas rule A. The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit B. Their inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script. 71. The term Megalith is used for A. Settlements of people B. Pottery Culture C. Graves D. Type of house Construction. 72. During the second century B.C a Chola king conquered Sri Lanka and ruled it for almost 50 years. The kings name was A. Karikala B. Elara C. Rajaraja D. Kulakkottan 73. In Sangam texts the word vallalas refers to A. Traders B. Rich peasants C. Captain of Army 11
12 74. Rome was being drained of gold on account of her trade with India. This complaint was made in the book A. Indika B. The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea C. Naturalis Historia D. Geography 75. The Gupta s were the feudatories of A. Kushan B. Shakas C. Satavahanas D. Pandya s 76. Harishena was a court poet of A. Chandragupta I B. Samudragupta C. Chandragupta II D. Skandagupta 77. Consider the following about the Gupta rule A. The title of Vikramaditya was adopted by Samudragupta. B. Chandragupta had given permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya on the request of Srilankan ruler Meghavarman. 78. The Chinese pilgrim Huang Tsang visited India under the rule of A. Chandragupta I B. Samudragupta C. Chandragupta II. 79. The Gupta kings adopted which of the following titles 1. Paramesvara 2. Maharajadhiraja 3. Parambhattarakha 4. Dharmapravartaka A. 23 B. 13 C D Consider the following about the Gupta rule A. The Gupta Bureaucracy was more elaborate than that of the Mauryas. B. The most important officers in the Gupta empire were the Kumarmatyas. 81. Consider the following about the Gupta rule A. The village headman with the assistance of elders managed the affairs of the village. B. No land transaction could be carried out without the consent of the village headman and the village elders. 12
13 82. Consider the following about the Gupta rule A. The women and sudras were permitted to listen to the epics and the Puranas. B. Buddhism did not receive Royal patronage. 83. Consider the following about the Gupta rule A. Chandragupta II is represented on his coins playing the lute( vina ) B. Samudragupta maintained the none luminaries in his court. 84. Consider the following about the plays written during the Gupta period A. They were all comedies. B. Characters of the higher and lower classes do not speak the same language. 85. The endowments which consisted of land and income from villages and were meant for supporting religious and educational activities of the brahmanas was called A. Bali B. Agraharas C. Amsa D.Bhaga 86. Harshacharita was written by A. Banabhatta B. Amarakosa C. Kalidasa D. Vishakadatta 87. Consider the following regarding Harsha s rule A. In the empire of Harsha law and order was well maintained. B. The feudal practice of rewarding and paying officers with grants of land had begun under Harsha. 88. The title of Vatapikonda or the conqueror of Vatapi was assumed by which ruler A. Narsimhavarman 13
14 B. Pulakeshin C.Pulakeshin II D. Mayurasarman 89. During the period A.D in south India, the terms Ur, Sabha, Nagaram meant A. Towns B. Villages C. Assemblies 90. Mahadayi river water dispute is between which of the following states 1. Maharastra 2. Karnataka 3. Goa A. 23 B. 12 C.123 D China has set up its first overseas military base at A. Eritriea B. Somalia C. Djibouti D. Sudan 92. Asia Africa Growth Corridor is an agreement between India and A. USA B. China C. Japan D. South Africa 93. India s first World heritage city declared by UNESCO is A. Delhi B. Ahmedabad C. Amritsar D. Kolkatta 94. Consider the following about PETN explosive found in UP Assembly A. It belongs to the same family as nitroglycerine. B. It is preferred by militant groups because it cannot be easily detected owing to its colorless crystals. 95. The Kanyashree scheme which has received Un Public service Award for 2017 is being implemented in which state? A. Maharashtra B. West Bengal C. Haryana D. Rajasthan 96. Petya was in news recently, because A. It is an Artificial Intelligence software B. It is a ransomware 14
15 C. It is a cryptocurrency D. It is the biggest mobile payment wallet. 97. Consider the following about PSLV- C38 launch 1. It Launched 31 satellites in total. 2. Cartosat-2 series was one of the satellites which is a remote sensing satellite. 3. The image provided would be used for Utility management like road network monitoring, water distribution and creation of land use maps. A. 23 B. 2 C. 13 D Consider the following A. Indians were first to use the decimal system. B. The Chinese learnt the decimal system from the Arabs. D. None of the abov 99. Brihatsamhita was written by A. Aryabhatta B. Varahamihira C. Apastambha D. Vishakdatta 100. Consider the following regarding Susrutasamhita A. It contains the name of large number of plants. B. It describes various types of fever, leprosy, hysteria. END.. SPACE FOR ROUGH WORKS 15
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