Apti Plus Academy For Civil Services TEST ID - 01

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1 Apti Plus Academy For Civil Services TEST ID - 01 Ancient History with Answers 1. What is Palaeography? A. Study of coins. B. Study of inscriptions. C. Study of old writing used in inscriptions. D. Study of Rocks Answer C. Study of coins Numismatics Study of inscriptions Epigraphy. 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 Answer C Ramacharita written by Sandhyakara Nandi. It narrates the story of conflict between the Kaivarta peasants and pala province. Harshacharita written by Banabhatta in th seventh century Rajatarangni written by kalhana in 12 th century is considered to be the first work which possess several traits of history writing as understood during our times. Indika written by Megasthenes, talks about Gupta emprie.

2 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 Answer D 5. Consider the Following A. The Middle Old Stone Age or Middle Palaeolithic 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 A.Only A Answer - Both AB are correct. 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 Answer A. Late Stone Age is another name of Mesolithic Age. Microliths was used by people of Mesolithic Age. 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. Answer None of the Above. The Chalcolithic people were generally not acquainted with burnt bricks, which were seldom used. Remains of camel have 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

3 oth are correct 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 Answer A Near Narmada, Jabalpur 10. The first metal to be used in Indian Subcontinent was A. Bronze B. Copper C. Silver D. Gold Answer Copper. Chalcolithic age means Stone + copper. 11. Consider the Following statement regarding the Chalcolithic culture. A. They did not know the art of writing. B. They venerated mother goddess. oth are correct. 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. Answer Only B

4 Gabarbands or Nalas enclosed by dams for storing water were a feature of Harappan culture but not channel or canal irrigation. 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. oth No religious structures are found at Harappan site except for Great Bath which may have been used for ablutions. 14. Harappans worshipped which of the following 1. Trees 2. Phallus 3. Animals A.13 B. 123 C. Only 3 D. Only 1 ( All were used for worshipping by Harappans.) 15. 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. Answer - Only B Harappans did not write long inscriptions, while Egyptians and Mesopotamians did. 16. The animal not found on Harappan seals is A. Cow B. Goat C. Elephant D. Buffalo

5 Answer Cow and Horse are not depicted on Harappan seals. 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. oth 18. Aryans spoke which language? A. Indo Iranians B. Indo European C. Indo African D. European Answer Indo European 19. The term for war in the Rigveda is A. Dasyuhatya B. Gavishthi C. Gramani D. Kulapas. Cow was the most important source of wealth during Rig vedic times and Gavishthi is the term for war in Rig veda which means search for cows 20. The tribal assemblies mentioned in the Rigveda are 1. Sabha 2. Samiti 3. Vidhata 4. Gana A.!2 B. 123 C.124 D Answer All four were tribal assemblies.

6 21. 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. Purohita was the most important functionary followed by Senani. 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. oth AB Kinship was the basis of social structure and man was identified by the clan to which it belonged. 23. Following practices were carried out in Rigvedic age 1. Child marriage 2. Widow Remarriage 3. Polyandry A. 123 B. 12 C. 23 D. 13 Answer C.( 23) Child marriage was not practiced during Rigvedic times.polyandry was practiced but not many instances. 24. Consider the following about Rigvedic period A. Divisions based on occupation has not started. B. The economy was mainly pastoral and not food producing.

7 Answer Only B Divisions based on occupation had started. 25. During Rigvedic period Soma was A. God of Plants B. War lord C. God of Water D. God of Storms Answer A Soma was considered to be the god of plants and an intoxicating drink is named after him. 26. The dominant mode of worshipping the Gods during Rigvedic Age was through A. Recitation of prayer B. Offering of sacrifices oth 27. In the Later Vedic Texts Syama or Krishna ayas means A. Copper B. Gold C. Iron D. Bronze Answer C ( Iron ) 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 oth 29. The term Sangrihitri during Later Vedic time meant A. Officer responsible for maintaining army B. Officer responsible for collecting taxes and tributes

8 C. Village headman D. Chariot race Chariot race was called - vajapeya. 30. Consider the Following about Late Vedic age A. Indra and Agni gained importance B. Prajapati, the creator lost importance during this period. Answer None of the above Indra and Agni being Rigvedic gods lost importance during Late Vedic period. Prajapati gained importance during Late Vedic period. 31. The influence of Iranian Culture can be seen in 1. Kharoshti script 2. Bell shaped capitals in monuments of Ashoka 3. In Preamble of Ashoka s edicts A. 12 B. 1 C. 123 D. 13 Answer C ( All ) 32. 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.

9 The Indian Campaign of Alexander was a triumphant success. He added to his empire an Indian province which was much larger than that conquered by Iran, though the Greek possessions in Indian were soon lost to the then Maurya rulers. 33. The second urbanization in India is marked by A. Painted Gray Ware B. Northern Black Polished Ware C. Red and Black Ware Answer - B Painted gray ware Later vedic period 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 Answer D 36. Coins made of metal appear first in the A. Harappan Age B. Rigvedic Age C. Buddha s Age D. Chalcolithic Age Answer C 37. The term Bhojaka found in Pali texts refers to A. Tax collector B. Village headman C. Category of village D. Treasurer, Village headman

10 38. During the age of Buddha tolls were collected by officers called A. Balisadhakas B. Saulkikas C. Mahamatras D. Ayuktas Saulkikas were also called Sulkadhyakshas. Balisadhakas were tax collector. Mahamatras were higher officials while Ayuktas were a class of officers. 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. Answer A The brahmanas exercised great influence in the monarchy but had no place 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. Answer A The kings of the period no longer summoned the sabhas and samiti. 41. Megasthenes was a Greek Ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta maurya by A. Alexander B. Darius C. Nearchus D. Seleucus Answer- D ( Seleucus )

11 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 The Administration of Pataliputra was carried out by 6 committees each consisting of 5 members. 43. The various wings of the armed forces of Maurya included 1. Chariots 2. Navy 3. Transport A. 1 B. 12 C. 123 D. 23 Answer C Six wings included Chariots, Navy, Transport, Cavalry, Elephant, Army. 44. During the Mauryas the state enjoyed Monopoly over 1. Mining 2. Sale of liquor 3. Manufacture of arms A. 123 B. 23 C. 13 D. 12 Answer A ( All )

12 45. The script used in Asokan Edicts are 1. Prakrit script 2. Kharoshti script 3. Greek script A. 2 B. 12 C. 123 D. 23 Answer D Prakrit was the language while Brahmi was the script. 46. 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. oth AB 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. Answer None. Samaharta was the highest officer incharge of assessment Sannidhata 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

13 The Mauryan artisans had started the practice of hewing out caves from rocks for monks to live in. 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 oth AB 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 Shih Huang Ti constructed Great wall of china to protect his empire against attacks from Scythians. 51. The correct chronological order of the empries is 1. Kanvas 2. Shungas 3. Maurya A. 312 B. 132 C. 321 D. 231 Answer C Mauryas were succeeded by Shungas,who were then defeated by Kanvas. 52. The first to invade India were A. Scythians B. Bactrian-Greeks C. Parthians D. Sakas Due to pressure from Scythian tribes Bactrian Greeks were forced to invade India. 53. Which rulers were the first to issue coins which can be definitely attributed to the kings?

14 A. Sakas B. Kushans C. Indo-Greek D. Parthians Answer C ( Indo Greek ) 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. Answer None. Vikram samvat of 58 B.C is based on the fact that a king of Ujjain defeated Sakas. Indo Greek 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 Answer C It was under the Parthian King Gondophernes that St Thomas came to India for the propagation of christanity. 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. 3 Answer- C ( 13 ) Rudradaman ( I )was a Saka. Rudradaman ( I ) issued the first ever long inscription in chaste Sanskrit. 57. The rulers who were also called Yuechis or Tocharians were

15 A. Parthians B. Sakas C. Bactrian D. Kushans Answer D 58. The Kushan ruler who minted coppers in imitation of Roman coins was A. Kadphises I B. Kadphises II C. Kanishka D. Gondophernes Answer A ( Kadphises I ) 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 where the doctrines of Hinayana form of Buddhism were finalized. Answer A Kanishka held a Buddhist council in Kashmir where the doctrines of Mahayana form of Buddhism were finalized. 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.123 Answer D ( All ) 61. Military Governorship was introduced by A. Kushans B. Greeks C. Parthians

16 D. Sakas 62. Buddhacharita was written by A. Bannabhatta B. Bana C. Vishakadatta D. Asvaghosha Answer D Asvaghosha also wrote Saundarananda. 63. The term Yavanika means A. Foreigner B. Spices C. Curtain D. Ship Answer C ( Curtain ) 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. Answer C ( Both ) 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. Answer C ( Both ) 66. Consider the following about the Satavahanas rule A. Satavahanas defeated Saka ruler Rudradaman I twice.

17 B. Satavahana king Yajna Sri Satakarni was a lover of trade and navigation. Saka ruler Rudradaman I had defeated Satavahans twice. 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. Answer C ( Both ) It was customary for king to be named after his mother. ( Traces of matrilineal structure.) 68. The provincial governor during the Satavahana rule was A. Yuvraj B. Senapati C. Gaulmika D. Mahamatras ( Senapati ) Due to Military and feudal elements in the Satavahana rule senapati was appointed provincial governor. 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. Answer A In their kingdom Mahayana form of Buddhism commanded considerable following.

18 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. The official language of the Satavahanas was Prakrit. 71. The term Megalith is used for A. Settlements of people B. Pottery Culture C. Graves D. Type of house Construction. Answer - C ( Graves ) The graves were called megalith because they were encircled by big pieces of stone. 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 ( Elara ) 73. In Sangam texts the word vallalas refers to A. Traders B. Rich peasants C. Captain of Army ( Rich peasants ) Captains of the army were called enadi 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

19 Answer C ( Pliny s Naturalis Historia ) 75. The Gupta s were the feudatories of A. Kushan B. Shakas C. Satavahanas D. Pandya s Answer - A ( Kushans ) 76. Harishena was a court poet of A. Chandragupta I B. Samudragupta C. Chandragupta II D. Skandagupta Harishena was the court poet of Samudragupta and wrote glowing account of the military exploits of his patron, which is inscribed on the Allahbad pillar. 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. Answer None The title of Vikramaditya was adopted by Chandragupta. Samudragupta 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. Answer D Huang Tsang visited India under the rule of Harshavardhan. 79. The Gupta kings adopted which of the following titles

20 1. Paramesvara 2. Maharajadhiraja 3. Parambhattarakha 4. Dharmapravartaka A. 23 B. 13 C D. 123 Answer C Kautilya called the king dharmapravartaka or the promulgator of the social order. 80. 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. The Gupta Bureaucracy was not as elaborate as that of the Mauryas. 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. Answer C 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.

21 Answer C 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. Answer D Samudragupta is represented on his coins playing the lute ( vina ). Chandragupta II 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. Answer C 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

22 Answer A Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana. 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.. In the empire of Harsha law and order was not well maintained. Hsuan tsang was robbed of his belongings. 88. The title of Vatapikonda or the conqueror of Vatapi was assumend by which ruler A. Narsimhavarman B. Pulakeshin C.Pulakeshin II D. Mayurasarman Answer A Narsimhavarman was a Pallava king and after he conquered vatapi in 642 A.D, he assumed the title. 89. During the period A.D in south India, the terms Ur, Sabha, Nagaram meant A. Towns B. Villages C. Assemblies Answer : B Ur, Sabha, Nagaram were the three types of villages existing in South india. 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. 13

23 Answer C 91. China has set up its first overseas military base at A. Eritriea B. Somalia C. Djibouti D. Sudan Answer C 92. Asia Africa Growth Corridor is an agreement between India and A. USA B. China C. Japan D. South Africa Answer C The Asia-Africa Growth Corridor or AAGC is an economic cooperation agreement between the governments of India and Japan. India on 25 May 2017 launched a vision document for Asia-Africa Growth Corridor or AAGC at the African Development Bank meeting in Gujarat. It aims for Indo- Japanese collaboration to develop quality infrastructure in Africa, complemented by digital connectivity. 93. India s first World heritage city declared by UNESCO is A. Delhi B. Ahmedabad C. Amritsar D. Kolkatta Ahmedabd has been selected due toits history for peace and unity. It has elegant carvings in its Hindu and Jain temples and also has finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture and Hindu Muslim art. 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. Answer C ( Both )

24 PETN is a plastic explosive. PETN or Pentaerythritol tetranitrate is one of the most dangerous plastic explosive. The substance is available in black market, and belongs to the same family as nitroglycerin. It is preferred by militant groups because it cannot be easily detected owing to its colourless crystals. Majority of explosive detectors use metal detectors, but PETN can be kept hidden in a sealed container or an electrical equipment and thus can easily surpass security checks. 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 Kanyashree Prakalpa is an initiative taken by the Government of West Bengal to improve the life and the status of the girls by helping economically backward families with cash so that families do not arrange the marriage of their girl child before eighteen years because of economic problem. The purpose of this initiative is to uplift those girls who are from poor families and thus can t pursue higher studies due to tough economic conditions. It has been given international recognition by the United Kingdom s Department of International Development and the UNICEF. 96. Petya was in news recently, because A. It is an Artificial Intelligence software B. It is a ransomware C. It is a cryptocurrency D. It is the biggest mobile payment wallet. Answer- B Petya is a family of encrypting ransomware that was first discovered in The malware targets Microsoft Windows-based systems, infecting the master boot record to execute a payload that encrypts a hard drive's file system table and prevents Windows from booting. It subsequently demands that the user make a payment in Bitcoin in order to regain access to the system. 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. 123

25 Answer- D Cartosat-2 Series Satellite is the primary satellite carried by PSLV-C38. This remote sensing satellite is similar in configuration to earlier satellites in the series with the objective of providing highresolution scene specific spot imagery.the imagery sent by satellite will be useful for cartographic applications, urban and rural applications, coastal land use and regulation, utility management like road network monitoring, water distribution, creation of land use maps, change detection to bring out geographical and manmade features and various other Land Information System (LIS) as well as Geographical Information System (GIS) applications. 98. Consider the following A. Indians were first to use the decimal system. B. The Chinese learnt the decimal system from the Arabs. Answer A The Chinese learnt the decimal system from the Buddhist Missionaries and the western world borrowed it from the Arabs. 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. Answer None Both the descriptions are for Charakasamhita.

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