SSC History Sample Paper

done NCERT Sample Paper-7 Total Questions - 100    [Download]

• question_answer1)

  Consider the following statements:

  (i) Enfield rifle with greased cartridge was introduced in the British Indian Army in January 1857.

  (ii) The ratio of Indian sepoys to the Europeans in the British Indian army on the eve of the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857 was 4: 1

  Codes:
  A)
   Both (i) and (ii) are correct
  done clear
  B)
   Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
  done clear
  C)
   Only (i) is correct
  done clear
  D)
   Only (ii) is correct
  done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Which of the following were the main influences on Vasudeo Balvant Phadke?

  1) Experience of the Deccan famine of 1876-77

  2) Hindu revivalism

  3) Theory of Drain of Wealth

  4) Reformist idea of Phule

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 only
  done clear
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• question_answer3)
  During the time of Lord Pärshvanäth there were four great vows followed by monks and nuns. Realizing the status of mind of current and future sadhus and sadhvis, Lord Mahavira added one more vow to them. Which of the following is that?
  A)
   Non-violence (Ahimsa)
  done clear
  B)
   Truth (Satya)
  done clear
  C)
   Non-stealing (Asteya)
  done clear
  D)
   Chastity (Brahmacharya)
  done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Who among the following was NOT a Communist leader in colonial India?
  A)
   P. C. Ray        
  done clear
  B)
   S.A. Dange
  done clear
  C)
   Muzaffar Ahmad
  done clear
  D)
   Singaravelu
  done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Consider the following statements about Bagh Paintings

  1. There are 9 caves at Bagh (Near Gwalior) on the banks of the river Bagh (a tributary of Narmada)

  2. The fourth cave Rangmahal hasgot the maximum number of paintings.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women
  A)
   Sumangalavilasini
  done clear
  B)
   Therigatha
  done clear
  C)
   Stridharmapaddhati
  done clear
  D)
   Ritusamhara
  done clear
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• question_answer7)
  The main programme of the red shirts (Khudai Khidmatgars or Servants of God) organised by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in support of the Civil Disobedience Movement was
  A)
   To proceed on the lines of terrorist and revolutionary activities
  done clear
  B)
   To propagate the Congress programme
  done clear
  C)
   To resist the military operations of the government in the North-Western frontier province
  done clear
  D)
   To set up a para-military organsiation
  done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Consider the following statements:

  (i) Lord Ripon's decentralization scheme of 1870 was a significant step in the direction of local self-Government

  (ii) In 1882, Lord Ripon declared that local provision, health, sanitation and education would be devoted to local Government.

  (iii) Lord Ripon, is called as the Father of Local Self Government Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   ii and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   iii only 
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer9)
  The British government sent the Cripps Mission in 1942 to:
  A)
   Provide for India's independence.
  done clear
  B)
   Secure cooperation of Indians in Second World War.
  done clear
  C)
   Help Indians frame a constitution.
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer10)
  With regard to Vedic Literature, the Samaveda
  A)
   Containing hymns to be recited by the hotar
  done clear
  B)
   Containing formulas to be recited by the adhvaryu or officiating priest
  done clear
  C)
   Containing formulas to be sung by the udgatar
  done clear
  D)
   A collection of spells and incantations, apotropaic charms and speculative hymns
  done clear
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• question_answer11)
  The "Pledge movement" during the Indian freedom struggle was related with :
  A)
   Prohibition of taking religious oaths.
  done clear
  B)
   Taking oaths to prohibit child marriages.
  done clear
  C)
   A struggle for universal adult franchise.
  done clear
  D)
   Conducting widow re-marriages.
  done clear
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• question_answer12)

  With Reference to Guru Amardas, consider the following statements:

  (i) He disapproved Sati

  (ii) He divided the empire into 24 Manjis or Parishads

  (iii) He is the founder of Gurumukhi script. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   i and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   ii only  
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer13)

  Which of the following statements regarding Hyder Ali are incorrect?

  (i) With the help of the French, he tried to strengthen his army

  (ii) He was defeated by British at Portonovo in 1st Anglo-Mysore War

  (iii) Set up an arsenal factory at Dindigul

  (iv) Fought second Anglo-Mysore war

  Codes:
  A)
   (i) only
  done clear
  B)
   (i) and (iv)
  done clear
  C)
   (ii) only
  done clear
  D)
   (iii) and (iv)
  done clear
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• question_answer14)

  Who among the following were participants in individual satyagrah?

  1. J. L. Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi.

  3. Vinobha Bhave

  4. Sardar Patel

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only       
  done clear
  C)
      2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 4 only
  done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The Political Organization "Indian Union" was founded by?
  A)
   A.O Hume
  done clear
  B)
   Dadabhai Naoroji and Feroz Shah Mehta
  done clear
  C)
   Dadabhai Naoroji and Badruddin Tayabji
  done clear
  D)
   Surendranath Banerjee and Monomohun Ghose
  done clear
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• question_answer16)

  Which of these is correct regarding Sanyasi Revolt in Bengal?

  I. Revolt against the practice of untouchability

  II. Revolt against orthodoxy

  III. Revolt for maintaining the status quo of varna.

  IV Revolt against the order of the British which prohibited the visit of peasants and zamindars to holy places.

  Codes:
  A)
   (i) and (ii)         
  done clear
  B)
   (iii) only
  done clear
  C)
   (iv) only           
  done clear
  D)
   (i) (ii) and (iii)
  done clear
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• question_answer17)

  Identify the wrong statement regarding Gupta polity:

  (i) They took up exalted social titles like Rajadhiraja, Maharahadhiraja etc.

  (ii) A council of ministers, called Mantriparishad or Mantrimandalam assisted the king.

  (iii) Gupta kings claimed divine origin and supernatural powers for themselves.

  (iv) They did not possess the authority to make their own laws nor modify or interpret the existing laws.

  A)
   II only 
  done clear
  B)
   I & IV
  done clear
  C)
   I & III  
  done clear
  D)
   IV only
  done clear
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• question_answer18)

  Consider the following statements :

  1. Modern Kuchipudi is considerably different than its ancient original form.

  2. Use of speech is not allowed during Kuchipudi's presentation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer19)
  'Sultan Grahi', first Muslim mausoleumm, built during Sultanate Period, is situated in Delhi. It was built by
  A)
   Iltutmish for his eldest son Nasiruddin Mahumud
  done clear
  B)
   Qutubuddin Aibek by converting the Jain temple
  done clear
  C)
   Allauddin Khilji, by converting the Jain temple
  done clear
  D)
   None of the given above statements   and are correct in this context
  done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which one of the following statements about the teachings of Kabir is not correct?
  A)
   He was not against pilgrimage and idol worship
  done clear
  B)
   He believed in universal love
  done clear
  C)
   He emphasised on one God and the spread of devotionalsim
  done clear
  D)
   He did not consider it necessary to abandon the normal life of a householder
  done clear
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• question_answer21)
  During the reign of Akbar, the role of an official called Amalguzar was
  A)
   To be in-charge of law and order
  done clear
  B)
   To make an assessment and collection of land revenue
  done clear
  C)
   To be in-change of imperial household
  done clear
  D)
   To maintain the royal treasury
  done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Radical Humanism is associated with which modem Indian thinker?
  A)
   B.G. Tilak        
  done clear
  B)
   G.K. Gokhale
  done clear
  C)
   M.M. Roy        
  done clear
  D)
   B.C. Vohra
  done clear
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• question_answer23)
  With whom of the following did Shivaji sign the Treaty of Purandharin 1665 A.D.?
  A)
   Shaista Khan    
  done clear
  B)
   Afzal Khan
  done clear
  C)
   Jai Singh         
  done clear
  D)
   Prince Muazzam
  done clear
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• question_answer24)

  The famous Madhubani paintings have their own unique features. Which among the following are features of Madhubani paintings?

  1. Use of natural dyes and pigments

  2. Three dimensional effect

  3. Depiction of themes like birth, marriage and festivals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer25)

  In the context of Qutubuddin- Aibak, consider the following statement:

  (i) He did not issue coins and khutba was not read in his name

  (ii) He created "Turkan-i-Chalgani", it was popularly known as Chalisa

  (iii) He completed the Qutub Minar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   ii and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   i only  
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer26)

  Consider the following statements regarding Illbert bill

  1. It was strongly opposed by the Indians.

  2. It violated the principle of natural justice.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer27)

  Consider the following statements:

  (i) The outrageous behaviour of Pir Muhammad is said to be mainly responsible for the revolt of Bairam Khan against Akbar

  (ii) Chittagong fort was known as Gateway of Eastern India.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both (i) and (ii) are correct
  done clear
  B)
   Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
  done clear
  C)
   Only (i) is correct
  done clear
  D)
   Only (ii) is correct
  done clear
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• question_answer28)

  With reference to Regulating Act, 1773, Consider the following statements :

  1. It completely subjected the activities of the East India Company to the supervision of the British Government.

  2. It established a board of control.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer29)

  In the context of Narasimhavarman-II, consider the following statements:

  (i) He adopted the title of Rajasimha (Lion of the Kings)

  (ii) He was also called as Agampriya (Lover of literature)

  (iii) He built Kailashnath Temple and Shore temple at Mahabalipuram. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   i and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   ii only
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer30)

  Subsidiary alliance as a policy was extremely advantageous to the British because it helped them in:

  1. Controlling defence and foreign relations of the Indian ally.

  2. Helping them fight the French onslaught.

  3. Maintaining large army at the cost of Indian states. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer31)

  Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

  (i) Mohenjodaro site was found on the banks of river Ravi

  (ii) The citadels containing large structures functioned as administrative or ritual centers.

  (iii) Harappa knew of the domestic cat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   ii and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   ii only  
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer32)
  The modem location of some old states are given below. Which is/are correctly matched?

  1. Anga	Bhagalpur and Monghyr
  2. Magadha	Patna and Gaya
  3. Kosala	Avadh
  4. Panchala	Badaun, Bareilly
  5. Matsya	Allahabad

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and 5
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3 and 4    
  done clear
  D)
   All five
  done clear
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• question_answer33)

  Jainism is characterised by

  1. Non-belief in superiority of vedas

  2. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment

  3. Non-belief in rituals

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer34)

  Consider the following statements on prehistoric excavations:

  1. Sambhar Lake provides the earliest evidence of cultivation of plants

  2. Bellan valley provides the earliest evidence of domestication of animals

  3. Bhimbetka provides striking evidence of painting practised by the people during the Paleolithic and Mesolithic ages

  4. Burzahom is an important Neolithic site

  Choose the correct code:

  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer35)

  With reference to the revolt of 1857, consider the following statements :

  1. It was well planned and organised.

  2. It failed because of disunity between Hindus and Muslims. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
          neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer36)
  The whole dispute between Subhash Chandra Bose and Right wing, after the Tripuri Session of Congress centred round to the question of
  A)
   Formation of Congress Working Committee
  done clear
  B)
   Policy towards Princely States
  done clear
  C)
   Attitude towards Central Government
  done clear
  D)
   Double membership of Congress Socialist Party members
  done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Which of the following was also called "Delhi-Chalo" movement?
  A)
   None-Cooperation movement
  done clear
  B)
   Civil disobedience movement
  done clear
  C)
   Quit India movement
  done clear
  D)
   Individual Satyagrah
  done clear
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• question_answer38)

  With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by Nehru report?

  (i) Complete Independence

  (ii) Joint electorate with reservation of seats for minorities based on population with right to contest additional seats

  (iii) Protection of the interest of both Hindus and Muslims

  (iv) 19 fundamental rights

  Select the correct answer from me codes given below:

  A)
   i, ii, and iii only
  done clear
  B)
          i, ii, and iv only
  done clear
  C)
   ii, iii and iv only
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii, iii and iv
  done clear
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• question_answer39)

  Consider the following statements about Rigvedic period:

  1. There was widespread use of horses

  2. Agriculture was the predominant economic activity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Large-scale communal riots took place in August 1946 in Calcutta because
  A)
   Of the Cabinet Mission's mischievous plan of balkanising the country
  done clear
  B)
   The Viceroy called upon Nehru to form the interim government
  done clear
  C)
   The Viceroy refused to permit a coalition government of the Congress and the Muslim League
  done clear
  D)
   The Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on August 16.
  done clear
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• question_answer41)

  With reference to the 'Indian Association', consider the following statements:

  1. It was founded by Mr. Adams in London

  2. The Indian Civil Services Agitation was organized by flue Indian Association. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer42)

  The French failed compared to British in India. This was because of:

  1. French company was subjected to excessive government control.

  2. French did not possess great naval power like the British

  3. French officers were corrupt, while British officers were honest.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer43)
  The Rowlatt Act aims at
  A)
   Curtailing the civil liberties of Indians
  done clear
  B)
   Presurizing to join the War
  done clear
  C)
   Changing the constitution of India
  done clear
  D)
  None of given above statements [a], [b] and [c] are correct in this context.
  done clear
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• question_answer44)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Ghadar revolutionists recognized Lala Hardayal as their leader to organize the revolt in India

  2. Ghadar movement remained largely unorganized. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer45)

  Who among the following were associated with the Madras Mahajan Sabha?

  I. M. Viraraghavachari

  II. G. Subramanya lyer

  III. Ananda Charlu

  IV. P. Rangayya Naidu

  A)
   I, II III and IV   
  done clear
  B)
   I, II and III
  done clear
  C)
   I, II and IV       
  done clear
  D)
   I and II
  done clear
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• question_answer46)
  During the Delhi Sultanate, who among the following first started to pay his soldiers fully in cash?
  A)
   Balban
  done clear
  B)
   Illtutmish
  done clear
  C)
   Qutub-udin-Aibak
  done clear
  D)
   Allauddin Khilji
  done clear
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• question_answer47)

  Bal Gangadhar Tilak was

  1. Responsible for organizing an all Maharashtra campaign for the boycott of foreign cloth in protest against the imposition of the excise duty on cotton in 1896.

  2. The founder of the newspaper Kesari (in Marathi) and Mahratha (in English)

  3. The key person started the practice of using the traditional religious Ganapati festival to propagate nationalist ideas through patriotic songs and speeches in 1893

  4. The key person to start Shivaji festival to stimulate nationalism among young Maharashtrians in the year 1896. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 only
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3 only 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer48)
  The Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on 16 August 1945
  A)
   To bring unity among the various factions of the Muslims
  done clear
  B)
   To protest against the inadequate representation to the Muslims in the Interim Government
  done clear
  C)
   To express solidarity with the Congress in their struggle against the British
  done clear
  D)
   To achieve Pakistan
  done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which two Europeans were involved in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760?
  A)
   Portuguese and Spanish
  done clear
  B)
   Dutch and British
  done clear
  C)
   French and British
  done clear
  D)
   Portuguese and British
  done clear
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• question_answer50)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In the beginning, the East India Company did not develop any educational policy in India. Its early efforts were spent in the promotion of oriental learning.

  2. In 1781, Warren Hastings founded the Calcutta Madrasa.

  3. In 1784, William Jones founded the Asiatic Society and in 1791, Jonathan Duncan, the Company's Resident at Benaras, started a Sanskrit College there.

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 only
  done clear
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• question_answer51)

  Consider the following statements:

  (i) Valentine Chirol described Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'

  (ii) Aurobindo Ghosh was the first propounder of the doctrine of 'Passive resistance'.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both (i) and (ii) are correct
  done clear
  B)
   Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
  done clear
  C)
   Only (i) is correct
  done clear
  D)
   Only (ii) is correct
  done clear
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• question_answer52)

  Consider the following statements:

  (i) The main reason behind Surat split was Partition of Bengal.

  (ii) Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both (i) and (ii) are correct
  done clear
  B)
   Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
  done clear
  C)
   Only (i) is correct
  done clear
  D)
   Only (ii) is correct
  done clear
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• question_answer53)

  In the context of Subhas Chandra Bose, consider the following statements:

  (i) He was the Principle of National College

  (ii) In 1930, he formed Congress Democratic Party

  (iii) In 1938, at Haripura Congress Session, he was elected its president. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   ii and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   iii only 
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer54)
  The Battle of Plassey was fought between
  A)
   Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah and East India Company
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  B)
   Siraj-ud-Daulah and East India Company
  done clear
  C)
   Haider Ali and East India Company
  done clear
  D)
   Tipu Sultan and East India Company
  done clear
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• question_answer55)
  'Sanjivini' was the first Newspaper to announce the partition of Bengal on July 6th, 1905. The Newspaper was started by?
  A)
   Rajnarayan Basu
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  B)
   Dwijendranath tagore and Nabagopal Mitra
  done clear
  C)
   K.K. Mitra
  done clear
  D)
   S. N. Banerjee and Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  done clear
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• question_answer56)
  The main cause behind the rise of the Faraizi movement was that
  A)
   The Muslim tenants were oppressed by the East India Company.
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  B)
   The Christian missionaries attacked the Islamic religion.
  done clear
  C)
   The Hindu domination was to be eradicated.
  done clear
  D)
   The Hindu money lenders oppressed the Muslim community.
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• question_answer57)

  Consider the following statements:

  (i) Lord Wellesley started the Fort William College in 1800 for training of Civil Servants, which the court of directors closed in 1802.

  (ii) The Charter Act of 1833 was the first to provide an annual expenditure of one lakh rupees for the revival and promotion of literature.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both (i) and (ii) are correct
  done clear
  B)
   Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
  done clear
  C)
   Only (i) is correct
  done clear
  D)
   Only (ii) is correct
  done clear
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• question_answer58)
  The Hindustan Republican Association was founded to
  A)
   Set up a Republican Government in Hindustan
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  B)
   Organize Armed Rebellion in India
  done clear
  C)
   Persuade the Indian people to participate in elections
  done clear
  D)
   Encourage the Indian youth on to the path of socialism
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  With reference to Swadeshi. Movement, consider the following statements:

  1. The Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in the anti-partition movement of Bengal

  2. In the Banaras session, 1905, the Indian National Congress took up the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement call at all India level

  3. The 1905, Congress Session Presided over by Lajpat Rai

  4. In 1906 session, it was declared that the goal of the Indian National Congress was 'self-governance or Swaraj'. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 only
  done clear
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• question_answer60)
  With Reference to the Socio-Religious Movement, Durgaram Mancharam and Dadoba Pandurang Tarkhad, are well-known for
  A)
   Founded Brahmo Samaj of Bombay because of the influence of Dayanda Saraswati
  done clear
  B)
   Founded Manav Dharma Sabha
  done clear
  C)
   They organized inter-caste marriage because of the influence of Brahmo Samaj
  done clear
  D)
   Opened the Das Ashram, a welfare institutions for the untouchables, and the Brahmo Girls School of Calcutta
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• question_answer61)

  With reference to the Widow Re-Marriage, consider the following statements:

  (i) Hindu Widow Re-Marriage Act was passed in 1856

  (ii) In 1896, Ishwarchanda Vidhya Sagar, founded widows Home in Pune

  (iii) In 1898, Virasalingam Pantulu founded widows Home in Madras. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   i and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   I only  
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer62)

  Which of the following are true about Gandhi Irwin Pact?

  (i) It is also known as Poona Pact

  (ii) Irwin agreed to release all political prisoners except Bhagat Singh, Raj guru and Sukh Dev.

  (iii) Right to make salt in coastal villages for personal consumption was granted by this pact.

  (iv) Gandhi agreed to suspend Civil Disobedience movement and participate in 2nd Session of RTC.

  Codes:
  A)
   (i), (ii), (iii)        
  done clear
  B)
   (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  done clear
  C)
   (i), (ii), (iv)       
  done clear
  D)
   All the above
  done clear
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• question_answer63)

  With Reference to the Pagal Panthi, consider the following statements:

  (i) It was a religious movement

  (ii) The order was founded by Karmi Shah and other disciples of the Muslim fakir Manju Shah

  (iii) Under Tipu Shah, the order focused on organizing peasants in rebellion against oppressive taxes and laws imposed by the Zamindars and the British. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   i and ii only      
  done clear
  B)
   i and iii only
  done clear
  C)
   ii only  
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iii
  done clear
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• question_answer64)
  The Swadeshi Bandhav Samiti of Barisal was founded by
  A)
   V.D. Savarkar
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  B)
   Ashwini Dutt
  done clear
  C)
   Barinder Kumar Gosh and Bhupinder Kumar Ghosh
  done clear
  D)
   Vibhuti Bhushan Bhattacharya, Sarala Devi Ghoshal and Pramathanath Mitra
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• question_answer65)

  Consider the following statements:

  I. A highly efficient system of local self-government represented by popularly elected village assemblies was the unique feature of Chola administration.

  II. 'Ur' functioned in Brahmadeya villages and generally included among its members all the prosperous peasants. Choose the correct answer:

  A)
   Only I 
  done clear
  B)
   Only II
  done clear
  C)
   Both I and II    
  done clear
  D)
   neither I nor II
  done clear
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• question_answer66)

  Consider the following statements:

  (i) Indian Press Act 1931 is also known as Gagging Act

  (ii) Vernacular Press Act was passed in the year 1878

  Codes:
  A)
   Both (i) and (ii) are correct
  done clear
  B)
   Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
  done clear
  C)
   Only (i) is correct
  done clear
  D)
   Only (ii) is correct
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• question_answer67)

  The Bahmani architecture in the Deccan is marked by its distinct originally and independent style. Which of the following statements about Bahmani architecture are correct?

  1. It derived its elements from the architectural styles of the Delhi Sultanate and that of distant Persia.

  2. The forts built by the Bahmanis were undoubtedly the greatest monuments far exceeding any of the same period in Europe.

  3. Bahmani architecture did reflect harmonious blend of both Hindi and Islamic styles. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 2
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  Consider the following statements:

  I. Aurangzeb abolished Rahdari, Pandari and Pilgrim tax.

  II. Aurangzeb discontinued the practice of inscribing the Kalima on the coins. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only I 
  done clear
  B)
   Only II
  done clear
  C)
   Both I and II
  done clear
  D)
   neither I nor II
  done clear
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• question_answer69)

  Consider the following events:

  1. The Award declared Muslims and the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes of today) to be minority community of India

  2. Gandhi demanded the representatives of the Depressed Classes should be elected by the general electorate under a wide, if possible universal, common franchise

  3. Gandhi objected the demand for a large number of the reserved seats for Depressed Classes

  4. Gandhi went on a fast unto death in 1932 to enforce his demand. Which of the given above events are correctly associated with British Communal Award of 1932?

  A)
   1 and 4 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only
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• question_answer70)
  Match List-I (Congress Sessions) with List-II Resolution) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the Lists:

  List- I		List- II
  A.	Lahore, 1929	1.	Radical Agrarian Programme
  B.	Karachi, 1931	2.	National Unity
  C.	Faizpur, 1936	3.	Fundamental Rights
  D.	Ramgarh, 1940	4.	Purna Swaraj

  Codes:
  A)
   A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2
  done clear
  B)
   A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2
  done clear
  C)
   A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3
  done clear
  D)
   A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4
  done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Who among the following said, "For me every tiniest activity is governed by what I consider to be my religion"?
  A)
   Swami Vivekanand      
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  B)
   V.D. Savarkar
  done clear
  C)
   Mahatma Gandhi       
  done clear
  D)
   Subhash Chandra Bose
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• question_answer72)

  Direction: Following item consists of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion (A) ' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:

  Assertion (A) : In June, 1941 the Communist Party of India declared its support to the war efforts of Great Britain.

  Reason (R): Great Britain supported Russia against the German Invasion.

   
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false
  done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true
  done clear
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• question_answer73)

  Direction: Following item consists of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion (A) ' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:

  Assertion (A) : The Swaraj Party was founded at the Gaya session of the Indian National Congress.

  Reason (R): C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru advocated the entry to the Legislative Councils under the 1919 Act while C. Rajagopalachari and his supporters opposed it.

   
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false
  done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true
  done clear
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• question_answer74)

  Direction: Following item consists of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion (A) ' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:

  Assertion (A) : The enactment of the age of consent bill was opposed by Lokmanya Tilak.

  Reason (R): Lokmanya Tilak believed that society instead of government should take steps for eradicating social malpractices.

   
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false
  done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true
  done clear
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• question_answer75)

  Consider the following statements about Socio-economic condition of Eighteenth Century India

  1. The socio-economic condition of the eighteenth century of India was infected by political conclusions and instability.

  2. The Institution of the castes was the striking feature.

  3. Dowry system was prevalent among the upper castes.

  4. Polygamy was common and was mainly practiced by the aristocrats.

  5. The Peshwas discouraged Sati in their dominion with limited success. Which of the above statements are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Rani Gaidinliu, a rebel leader against the British, was from
  A)
   Tripura
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  B)
   Assam
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  C)
   Nagaland         
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  D)
   Manipur
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• question_answer77)
  Who among the following published the first Indian Newspaper in English language in India?
  A)
   Gangadhar Bhattacharya
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  B)
   Rabindranath Tagore
  done clear
  C)
   Mritunjoy Vidyalankar   
  done clear
  D)
   Ram Mohan Roy
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• question_answer78)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy opposed the Permanent Settlement in Bengal.

  2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy advocated the substitution of Persian for English as the, official language of the courts of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer79)

  Consider the following statements with reference to Wood's Despatch:

  1. Institution of a regular system of scholarship to enable meritorious students to pursue the higher courses of study.

  2. Helping the educational institutions founded by private efforts to obtain grants from government funds.

  3. Provision of moral and religious education as an important component of curriculum. Which of the above were the features of Wood's Despatch?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
          2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer80)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. As per the Indian High Courts Act, High Courts were created in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras by the amalgamation of the Supreme Court and the Sadar Diwani Adalat in 1861.

  2. A Code of Civil Procedure and a Code of Criminal Procedure were promulgated in 1867. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Who among the following founded a national paper, a national school and a national gymnasium and made the word "national" popular in the latter half of the 19th century?
  A)
   Jyotindranath Tagore    
  done clear
  B)
   Rajnarayan Bose
  done clear
  C)
   Nabagopal Mitra
  done clear
  D)
          Satyendranath Tagore
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• question_answer82)
  Which of the following Indians was dismissed from the Indian civil services by the British?
  A)
   Satyendranath Tagore   
  done clear
  B)
   Surendranath Banerjee
  done clear
  C)
   R. C. Dutt
  done clear
  D)
   Dadabhai Naoroji
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• question_answer83)
  Who among the following was NOT associated with the Kakori Conspiracy Case?
  A)
   Roshanlal                     
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  B)
   Chandra Shekhar Azad
  done clear
  C)
   Ashfaqullah    
  done clear
  D)
   Surya Sen
  done clear
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• question_answer84)

  Consider the following statements concerned with the Indian National Army:

  1. Indian National Army was formed outside the Indian territory.

  2. Indian National Army was formed by inducting the Indian prisoners of war

  3. Women formed a part of the Indian National Army. Which one of the following alternative is correct?

  A)
   1 and 2 are correct        
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 are correct
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 are correct        
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 are correct
  done clear
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• question_answer85)

  Direction: Following item consists of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion (A) ' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:

  Assertion (A) : Lala Lajpat Rai died of police lathi charge during the march against Simon Commission.

  Reason (R): Simon Commission did not consist of even a single Indian as a Member.

   
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false                         
  done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true
  done clear
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• question_answer86)
  The twin principles of Mahatma Gandhi's Ram Rajya were
  A)
   Truth and non-violence
  done clear
  B)
   Right means and right ends
  done clear
  C)
   Khadi and Ahimsa
  done clear
  D)
   Satyagraha and non-violence
  done clear
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• question_answer87)
  Who suggested the removal of all discrimination of caste and race, and adoption of Saiva form of marriage prescribed in Mahanirvan Tantra?
  A)
   Raja Ram Mohan Roy    
  done clear
  B)
   Debendra Nath Tagore
  done clear
  C)
   Keshab Chandra Sen    
  done clear
  D)
   Gopal Hari Deshmukh
  done clear
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• question_answer88)
  The Nair Service Society was founded by
  A)
   Chandra Menon 
  done clear
  B)
          T.M. Madhavan
  done clear
  C)
   Mannathu Padmanabhan
  done clear
  D)
   K. Ramakrishna Pillai
  done clear
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• question_answer89)
  The Bombay Survey system, introduced in the Bombay Presidency and British Gujarat, was framed by
  A)
   James Grant
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  B)
   Sydenham Clarke
  done clear
  C)
   Sir John Shore
  done clear
  D)
   G. Wingate and Goldsmith
  done clear
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• question_answer90)
  Satyashodak Samaj was founded by
  A)
   Jotiba Phule            
  done clear
  B)
   Sri Narayan Gum
  done clear
  C)
   Gopal Babu Walong     
  done clear
  D)
   Bhaskarrao Jadav
  done clear
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• question_answer91)
  The young Bengal Movement in the 19th century was inspired by
  A)
   Rasik Kuar Mallick         
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  B)
   Ramtannu Lahiri
  done clear
  C)
   Henry Vivian Derozio
  done clear
  D)
   Peary Chand Mitra
  done clear
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• question_answer92)
  The Rajmundri Social Reform Association to encourage widow remarriage was founded in 1871 by
  A)
   Virasalingam    
  done clear
  B)
   K.T. Telang
  done clear
  C)
   Behramji          
  done clear
  D)
   Gopalachariar
  done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Modernization of Muslims in India was initiated by
  A)
   Sir Syed Ahmad Khan   
  done clear
  B)
   Abdul Latif
  done clear
  C)
   Badruddin Tayabji       
  done clear
  D)
   Syed Amir Ali
  done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Who among the following wrote 'Manucharita' Which gives detailed account of the Vijayanagar Empire?
  A)
   Nandi Timmana
  done clear
  B)
   Krishna Deva Raya
  done clear
  C)
   Bhattumurti
  done clear
  D)
   Allasani Peddana
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• question_answer95)
  Which one of the following is not a feature of Gandhara style of Buddha images?
  A)
   In seated position they are almost always shown cross-legged
  done clear
  B)
   The ears are shown elongated
  done clear
  C)
   They are never shown with a shaved head
  done clear
  D)
   They are always shown in abhaya mudra
  done clear
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• question_answer96)
  With which among the following branches of Mathematics, Sulva Sutras are related to?
  A)
   Algebra
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  B)
  Geometry
  done clear
  C)
   Calculus
  done clear
  D)
          Game Theory
  done clear
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• question_answer97)
  Which among the following was the state emblem of Pandyas?
  A)
   Fish                 
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  B)
   Bow & Arrow
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  C)
   Sun                 
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  D)
   Horse
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• question_answer98)
  For reforms in which among the following, Hartog Commission was established?
  A)
   Society
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  B)
   Education
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  C)
   Civil Service     
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  D)
   Economic Reforms
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• question_answer99)
  Who among the following are known as King Makers in Indian History?
  A)
   Sayyid Brothers
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  B)
   Hussain Brothers
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  C)
   Hassan Family
  done clear
  D)
   Tardi Begh
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• question_answer100)
  Treaty of Yandabu was signed after which among the following?
  A)
   First Anglo-Burmese War
  done clear
  B)
   Second Anglo-Burmese War
  done clear
  C)
   Anglo-Bhutanese War
  done clear
  D)
   Third Anglo Afghan war
  done clear
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