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BRICKS, BEADS & BONES

Class 12 | History | Chapter - 1

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1.Which of the following Harappan sites has the evidence of fire altars ?

a) Kalibangan
b) Mohenjo Daro
c) Lothal
d) Both A and C
2. Who among the following accused Rig Vedic God Indra for the
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devastation of Harappan Civilization ?

a) George Dales
b) R.E.M. Wheeler
c) Sir John Marshall
d) Ernest Mackay
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3. Which term is used for lord Shiva in Rigveda ?

a) Pashupati
b) Mahakal
c) Rudra
d) Yogi
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4. From where did the Harappans procure Carnelian?

a) Dholavira
b) Lothal
c) Nageshwar
d) South India
5. Which of the following was the northernmost Harappan site?
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a) Siswal
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c) Banawali
d) Shortughai
6. As per the research of archaeologists which of the following objects can be
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classified as Utilitarian object?
a) Querns
b) Needles
c) Pottery
d) All of the above
7. Announced the discovery of Indus Valley Civilization in .
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a. R.E.M Wheeler, 1945
b. Sir John Marshall, 1920
c. Sir John Marshall, 1924
d. Dayaram Sahni, 1920
8. Which of the following has not been the Director General of ASI?

a) John Marshall
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b) Ernest Mackay
c) Alexander Cunningham
d) R E M Wheeler
9. “Marshall left India three thousand years older than he had found her”
Who has said this line?
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a) John Marshall
b) R E M Wheeler
c) Dayaram Sahni
d) S N Roy
10. Which of the following material was not used by Harappans
to make beads?
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a) Iron
b) Steatite
c) Jasper
d) Quartz
11. As per the Mesopotamian texts, has been referred as
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a) Oman
b) Bahrain
c) Iran
d) Indus Valley/Meluhha
12. Why the archaeologists have not considered Khetri region as a part of
Harappan civilization?
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a) It was far from other sites of Indus valley civilization
b) Harappans had no contacts with the people of this region
c) They had distinct script
d) They had distinctive non-Harappan pottery
13. Who is the author of text named as “The Mythical
Massacre at Mohenjodaro”?
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a) R E M Wheeler

b) John Marshall

c) Ernest Mackay

d) George Dales
14. In which of the Harappan sites, evidence of Ploughed field
has been found? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Lothal
b) Kalibangan
c) Banawali
d) Chanhudaro
15. Which of the following region was mentioned as Dilmun in the Mesopotamian texts?

a) Oman
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b) Saudi Arabia
c) Bahrain
d) Yamen
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16. Which of the following statements regarding the craft production in Harappan civilization is correct ?
1)
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Jasper, Crystal, Quartz were used for bead making
2) Making beads using steatite was extremely tough
3) Specialized drills have been found in Chanhudaro, Lothal and Dholavira
4) Craft production did not take place in big cities like Harappa and Mohenjodaro
a. Only 1
b. 1 and 4
c. 1 and 2
d. 1 and 3
17. Which of the following statement about the agriculture of Indus valley civilization is correct?

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The evidence of plough field was found in Banawali
2. The Harappans harvested with the iron tools
3. Method of sowing seed by Harappans is not clear
4. Probably fields were ploughed by ox

a. Only 1
b. 1 and 2
c. 2 and 4
d. 3 and 4
18. Which of the following statement regarding the weights of Harappan civilization
is correct?
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1. The weight were made up of steatite
2. The weights were cubical in shape with no markings
3. Lower denominations followed Binary system
4. Metal scale pans have been found in Harappan sites
a. 1 and 3
b. 1,2 and 3
c. 2,3 and 4
d. 1 and 4
19. Which of the following statement regarding the script of Harappan civilization
is correct?
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1. It was written from left to right
2. It has almost 400 signs
3. John Marshall was the first to decipher Harappan script
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. Only 2
20. Which of the following statement about the subsistence strategies of Harappans are not
correct?

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The charred grains and remains of animal bones tell us about their dietary practices
2. According to Archaeo-botanists, Goats, Buffalos, pigs and Sheep was domesticated
3. Crops like wheat, barley, lentil were grown
a. Only 2
b. 1 and 2
c. 2 and 3
d. 2 and 3
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21. Which of the following statement about this structure is not correct?
a. It was located on the citadel of Harappa
b. There were rooms on the three side of this structure
c. This was used for some sort of ceremonial purpose
d. None of the above
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22. Where this structure is located ?

a. Kalibangan
b. Lothal
c. Dholavira
d. Balakot
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23. This seal belongs to

a. Harappa
b. Bahrain
c. Mesopotamia
d. Oman
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24. This Jar was found at

a. Dholavira
b. Lothal
c. Chanhudaro
d. Oman
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25. In the context of Harappan Civilization, name this statue ?

a. Mother Goddess
b. Priest King
c. Proto Shiva
d. None of the above
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26. Assertion (A) – Bones of Cattle have been found at Harappan sites
Reason (R) – Harappans used to Domesticate animals for their own use

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. d. Both A and R are false
27. Assertion(A)- Alexander Cunningham failed to interpret artefacts of Harappa.
Reason(R)- He believed that Indian history had began with creation of first cities in Ganga
valley.
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
28. Assertion(A)- Harappans Procured gold, steatite, Lapis Lazuli from south India, Rajasthan and
Shortughai respectively.
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Reason(R)- Variety of materials were used for craft production.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
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KINGS FARMERS & TOWNS

Class 12 | History | Chapter - 2

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1. Which of the following Mahajanpadas was an Oligarchy or Gana Sangha ?

a) Magadha
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b) Gandhara
c) Avanti
d) Vajji
2. The book Indica is written by .

a) Fahein INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b) Chanakya
c) Megasthenes
d) None of the above
3. Who among the following was the author of the book “Arthashastra” ?
a) Bimbisara
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b) Ajatshatru
c) Chanakya
d) Bindusara
4. Which of the following sources has not mentioned the Mauryan Empire ?

a) Vedic Literature
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b) Puranic Literature
c) Buddhist text
d) Jain text
5. Was not a provincial centre of Mauryan Empires

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a) Tosali
b) Mathura
c) Taxila
d) Suvarnagiri
6. Special officers called were appointed to spread the message of Dhamma.
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a) Rajjaukas
b) Dandapala
c) Samharta
d) Dhamma Mahamatta
7. In which of the following location, the major rock edicts of Ashoka are
not installed ?
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a. Girnar
b. Shisupalgarh
c. Sopara
d. Meerut
8. was the southern provincial centre of Mauryan empire.
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a) Tamralipti
b) Suvarnagiri
c) Tosali
d) Ujjaini
9. Most of the inscriptions of Ashoka are in Language.
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a) Pali
b) Tamil
c) Sanskrit
d) Prakrit
10. Which of the following script has not been used in Ashoka’s
Inscriptions ?
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a) Brahmi
b) Devanagari
c) Aramaic
d) Kharosthi
11. was not a chiefdom that emerged in south India in post Mauryan
era.
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a) Chola
b) Shunga
c) Cheras
d) Pandyas
12. The Sakas were originated from .
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a) China
b) Middle East
c) Central Asia
d) Europe
13. Prayaga Prashasti was inscribed in language.

a) Prakrit
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b) Sanskrit
c) Pali
d) None of the above
14. Title like “Son of Heaven” were acquired by .

a) Kushana
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b) Shakas
c) Shunga Rulers
d) Chinese rulers
15. is a form of government where the power is shared between few
people.
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a) Democracy
b) Monarchy
c) Theocracy
d) Oligarchy
Statement Based MCQs

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16. Statement 1 – The first gold coins were issued by Kushana Kings

Statement 2 – The first coin to bear the names and images of rulers was issued by Mauryas

a) Both the statements are correct

b) Both the statements are incorrect
c) Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect
d) Statement 2 is correct while statement 1 is incorrect
17. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1.
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Most of the inscription of land grants were in Sanskrit
According to Manusmriti women could held lands if given in inheritance
3. Most of the inscriptions of land grants were written on iron plates
4. As per some historians, land grants were the sign of political weakness
a) Only 2
b) 2 and 3
c) Only 3
d) 1,2 and 3
18. Consider the following statements :-
1. James Prinsep deciphered the Brahmi Script in 1838
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2. The Ashoka’s inscription of Kandhar has been written in Greek script
3. Most of the Ashoka’s inscriptions are written in Pali language
Which of the given following statement are correct ?
a) 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Only 3
19. Which of the following statement are correct ?

1. Mediterranean sea is called as Erythraean sea in Greek

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2. Punch Marked Coins were used by Gupta rulers
3. Masattuvan and Setthis were the merchants who benefitted from
trade between Roman empire and India
a) Only 1
b) Only 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
20. Which of the following statement are correct ?

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1. As per the Dharmashastras, raids on neighbouring states were considered illegitimate
2. Ajatshatru, Mahapadma Nanda were the rulers of Magadha
3. Rajgaha was the initial capital of Magadh

a. Only 1
b. 1,2 and 3
c. 1 and 2
d. 2 and 3
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21. This statue belongs to which of the following dynasty?

a) Shaka
b) Gupta
c) Shunga
d) Kushana
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22. These coins belong to which of the following empire ?

a) Kanva
b) Maurya
c) Kushana
d) Shaka
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23. This is the remnant of which of the following ancient city?

a) Patliputra
b) Mahishmati
c) Vikramshila
d) Rajgir
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24.Which of the following ruler is associated

with this lion capital?
a) Samudragupta
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Kumargupta
d) Ashoka
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25. Which of the following ruler has been depicted here?

a) Kanishka
b) Samudragupta
c) Selucas Necator
d) Menander
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26. Assertion (A) :- From sixth century BCE onwards, Brahmanas began composing Sanskrit text known as
Dharmsutras
Reason (R) :- Rulers were advised to collect taxes from cultivators, artisans and traders

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. d. Both A and R are false
27. Assertion (A) :- The peasants living in hilly tracts c.600 BCE practiced hoe- agriculture
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Reason (R) :- Iron was not available in those areas for making plough

a) Both A and R are correct, R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are correct, R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct, R is incorrect
d) R is correct, A is incorrect
28. Assertion (A) :- The kushana rulers adopted the titles like Devaputra (Son Of God).
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Reason (R) :- The obscure origin of rulers forced them to claim divine connection in order to win
the trust of people

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. R is true but A is false.
d. A is true but R is false.
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KINSHIP, CASTE & CLASS

Class 12 | History | Chapter - 3

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1. Who Led the project of preparing “Critical edition of Mahabharata” ?

a. S N Roy
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b. V.S. Sukthankar
c. R.D. Banerjee
d. None of the above
2. The total number of verses in Mahabharata is around
_________ ?
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a. 10,000
b. 50,000
c. 1,000
d. 1,00,000
3. Pandava and Kaurava belonged to ________ Lineage.
a. Panchala INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
b. Ikshavaku
c. Kuru
d. Yadu
4. The system of tracing the descent through the Mother is known as
_________. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a. Metronymics
b. Patriliny
c. Polygamy
d. Matriliny
5. _________ Is the first section of Mahabharata.
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a. Vana Parvan
b. Sabha Parvan
c. Virata Parvan
d. Adi Parvan
6. _______ is the practice of a man having several wives.
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a. Polygamy
b. Polyandry
c. Misogyny
d. Matriliny
7. _______ rulers followed the system of metronymics.
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a. Mauryas
b. Guptas
c. Satavahanas
d. None of the above
8. If a man is married to the woman of same Gotra, it will be considered as _____.
a. Polygyny INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
b. Exogamy
c. Metronymics
d. Endogamy
9. The concept of Ashtavivah is prescribed in _________.

a. Rigveda INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b. Vishnu purana
c. Upnishada
d. Manusmriti
10. The Gotra mentioned in Brahmanical text has derived their names from _______.

a. Rig Vedic God

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b. Ancient Kings
c. Vedic Sages
d. Vedic rivers
11. Which of the following Sanskrit term is used for Families ?
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a. Kula
b. Jati
c. Vansha
d. Gotra
12. As per Sanskritic texts, Which of the following were Kshatriya rulers ?
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a. Shaka
b. Guptas
c. Sunga
d. Kanva
13. Which of the following was not one of the occupations of
Kshatriya ?
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a. Administer Justice
b. Study the Vedas
c. Perform Sacrifices
d. Engage in warfare
14. _________ was the Guru of Pandavas & Kauravas.
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a. Bhishma Pitamah
b. Kripacharya
c. Vidura
d. Dronacharya
15. Which of the following ruler entered into a marriage alliance with Shaka
ruler, Rudradaman 1st ?
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a. Samundragupta
b. Ashoka
c. Rudrasena
d. Gotami Putra Satkarni
Statement Based MCQs

16. Which of the following statements regarding ‘Chandalas’ are correct ?

1. INSTRUCTIONS
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2. Few chandalas were allowed to live inside the village
3. According to Fa-Xian, they had to sound clapper while walking through the streets
4. They were allowed to walk at night only
a) 1 and 2
b) 1,3 and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3
17. Consider the following statements :-
1. Marriage In same gotra was prohibited by Dharamashastras
2. Each gotra is named after a vedic seer
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3. Women had to leave the gotra of their father after marriage
4. The tradition of deriving the names from the gotra of mother is metronymics
Which of the given statements are correct ?

a) 1 and 2
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 4
d) 1,2,3 and 4
18. Consider the following statements :-
1. Most ruling dynasty in Mahajanpadas followed the system of Patriliny
2. From 500 BCE onwards the composition of Dharmashastra
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3. Almost everywhere throughout the Indian Subcontinent Dharmashastra was
followed as a legal text
Which of the given statements are correct ?
a) 1 and 2
b) 1,2 and 3
c) Only 1
d) None of the above
19. Consider the following statements :-
1. According to Manusmriti, the paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons,
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2. Manusmriti did not prohibit women against holding property
3. Odd distribution of resources was one of the reason behind social difference
Which of the given statements are correct ?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) Only 1
20. Identify the character with given clues :-

1. Ruler of Satavahana Dynasty INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

2. Held the title of ‘ Destroyer of Pride of Kshatriya’.
3. Formed marriage alliance with Shaka ruler Rudradamana

a. Gotami Putra Shatakarni

b. Brihadratha
c. Rudrasena
d. Vasithi Patra Pulamayi
Assertion Reason Based

21. Assertion(A)- Brahmans started compiling Dharmasutras & Dhramshastra from 500 BCE.
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Reason(R)- With the emergence of urban centre, social life was becoming complex and
the earlier beliefs and practices were being questioned
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. d. Both A and R are false
22. Assertion(A)- Historians also investigate and analyse attitudes towards
family and kinship.
Reason(R)- It is likely that someINSTRUCTIONS
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actions, just as actions may have changed in attitudes.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
23. Assertion(A)- Satvahana rulers derived their name from the gotra of their
mother.
Reason(R)- Satvahana dynasty INSTRUCTIONS
was the only FOR
dynasty
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
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Thinkers, Beliefs & Buildings

Class 12 | History | Chapter - 4

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1. The ruler of ________ Shahjehan Begum and her successor Sultan Jehan Begum is credited with
the preservation of Sanchi stupa. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

a) Bengal
b) Awadh
c) Bhopal
d) None of the above
2. Where did the Philosopher Zarathustra belong to ?

a. Greece INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b. Arabia
c. Persia
d. China
3. Which of the following components was considered necessary by Hinayan Buddhism to attain
liberation ?
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a. Devotion to Buddha
b. Chanting of Mantras
c. Rituals & Sacrifices
d. Individual Effort
4. According to Buddhist text, how many sects or school of thoughts were engaged in
debates and discussions ?
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a. 52
b. 64
c. 60
d. None of the above
5. Debates and discussions between Thinkers took place in ___________.

a. Stupa INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b. Palaces
c. Kutagarashala
d. None of the above
6. Which Buddhist text deals with the philosophical matters of Buddhism ?

a. Dipavamsa
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b. Sutta Pitaka
c. Vinay Pitaka
d. Abhidhamma Pitaka
7. Oldest texts of Buddhism were written in _________.
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a. Pali
b. Sanskrit
c. Chinese
d. Tamil
8. Which of the following Kings was the contemporary of Buddha & Makkhali Gosala ?

a. Mahapadma Nanda INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b. Ajatshatru
c. Ashoka
d. Bindusara
9. Ajit kesakamblin belonged to the which of the following Heterodox sects ?

a. Ajivika INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b. Buddhism
c. Eternalism (Shasvatvad)
d. Lokayata
10. What was the birth name of Lord Mahavira ?

a) Siddhartha
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b) Indrabhuti
c) Vardhaman
d) Shuddodhana
11. _______ Was the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
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a. Mahavira
b. Babhubali
c. Parshvanath
d. Rishabhanatha
12. Buddha belong to _______ clan.

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a. Ikshavaku
b. Yadu
c. Malla
d. Shakya
13. The biography of _______ is known as Hagiography.
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a. King
b. Saint
c. Merchants
d. None of the above
14. In which of the following texts, the teachings of Buddha are compiled ?
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a. Vinaya Pitaka
b. Sutta Pitaka
c. Abhidhamma Pitaka
d. Uttardhayan Sutta
15. ________ Was the first bhikkhuni who joined sangha.

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a. Mahamaya
b. Yashodhra
c. Amrapali
d. Mahapajapati Gotami
Statement Based MCQs

16. Which of the following statements regarding followers of Buddha are correct ?
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to join the Sangha
2. Most followers of Buddha were from elite class
3. The followers of Buddha laid emphasis on conduct and values rather the birth status
4. The followers of Buddha compiled his teaching and other related stuffs in Tipitaka
a) 1 and 3
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 1,3 and 4
17. Which of the following statements regarding the Buddhist Sangha are correct ?
1. Mahapajapati Gotami was the first women to join Sangha
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3. The final decision of Sangha was taken by head monk
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1,2 and 3
18. Which of the following Statements regarding Stupas are correct?
1. By the second century BCE, the stupas of Sanchi, Bharhut and Sarnath were built.
2. Only kings made donations for building Buddhist
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3. The early Stupas at Sanchi and Bharhut were very simple and plain

a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3
c) Only 2
d) Only 3
19. Consider the following statements :-
1. The earliest temples were a small square room, called the Garbhagriha with a single
doorway. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2. Barabar caves were built for Ajivikas on the order of Bindusara.
3. The notion of Saviour worship was not confined to Buddhism
Which of the given statements are correct ?
a) only 3
b) Only 2
c) 1&3
d) None of the above
Image Based MCQs

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20. Who among the following deity has been depicted here?
a. Ganapati
b. Vishnu
c. Shiva
d. Soma
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21. In the given image, wheel is depicting _____

a. Birth of Buddha
b. Parinirvana of Buddha
c. Mahabhnishkraman
d. First Sermon of Buddha
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22. In the given image, wheel is depicting _____

a. Birth of Buddha
b. Mahaparinirvana of Buddha
c. Mahabhnishkraman
d. First Sermon of Buddha
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23. . In the given image, wheel is depicting _____

a. Meditation of Buddha
b. The departure of Buddha
c. Birth of Buddha
d. None of the above
Assertion Reason Based

24. Assertion (A) :- Followers of Buddhism believed that the difference in society was flexible and can be
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Reason (R) :- Uneven distribution of resources was the primary reason behind social difference, which can be
corrected by Human endeavor

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. d. Both A and R are false
25. Assertion (A) :- The followers of Buddha came from many social group.
Reason (R) :- Buddha regarded social world as the creation of humans and
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
26. Assertion (A) :- From the sixth century BCE, many heterodox thinkers started
debating over tradition and its authority
Reason (R) :- The debates and discussions took place
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
27. Assertion (A) :- Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis also contributed towards building
Stupas
Reason (R) :- Donations were also made by kings such as Satavahanas for the
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construction of Stupas
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. R is true but A is false.
d. A is true but R is false.
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THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS

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1.
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invaded Khwarizm in 1017 and took Al-Biruni to his capital Ghazni.

a) Muhammad Ghori
b) Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi
c) Timur
d) Chenghis Khan
2. Which of the following texts was translated by Al-Biruni in Sanskrit
for his Brahmana friends of India?
a) Plato’s Republic INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
b) Euclid Geometry
c) Ibn Sina’s text on medicine
d) None of the above
3. A book of travels called as Rihala was authored by .

a) Francois Bernier
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b) Ibn Musa
c) Al-Biruni
d) Ibn Battuta
4. . On which post, did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq appoint Ibn Battuta?
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a. Qazi
b. Wazir
c. Sipah Salar
d. Diwan
5 . Which of the following city was the home town of Marco Polo?

a) Vienna
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b) Istanbul
c) Rome
d) Venice
6. Where did Muhammad Bin Tughlaq shift capital from Delhi?

a) Agra
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b) Jaunpur
c) Golconda
d) Daulatabad
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7. Which of the following term was used in the Kitab-ul-Hind for designating
untouchables?

a) Dalit
b) Chandal
c) Antyaja
d) None of the above
8. How many chapters are there in the Kitab-ul-hind ?

a) 30
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b) 50
c) 80
d) 60
9. . Which of the following was considered as a difficulty by Al-Biruni in order to
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understand the culture of India?

a) The complexity of Sanskrit Language

b) Differences in customs
c) Self absorption of Locals in their tradition
d) All of the above
10 In which of the following modern state of India the capital city of Daulatabad was
located? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
11. As per the accounts of Ibn Battuta, how many days it would have
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taken for a person to reach Delhi from Sind?

a) 30 days
b) 20 days
c) 40 days
d) 50 days
12 Which of the following was considered by Francois Bernier as the
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major reason behind the poverty in India?
a) Islamic Rule
b) Diversity of Indian empire
c) Complexity of culture
d) Lack of Private landownership
13. The idea of “Oriental Despotism” was proposed by which of the
following scholar?
a) Francois Bernier
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b) Montesquieu
c) Karl Marx
d) James Stuart Mill
14. . Who gave the theory of “Asiatic mode of production” which argued
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that the Indian villages were autonomous in the pre colonial era?

a) Karl Marx
b) James Mill
c) Thomas Macaulay
d) Joseph Stalin
15. In the medieval period which term was used to designate the chief of the merchants
of a city?
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a) Vanik
b) Seth
c) Mahajan
d) Nagarseth
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16 Which of the following statement regarding the observation of Bernier is correct?

1.
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As per him, there was no middle class in India
2. He saw India as a land of wealth and praised the Mughal rulers for that
3. He criticized the rulers over lack of private landownership system

a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
17. Which of the following statement regarding the Kitab-ul-Hind is correct?
1.
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It has 80 chapters in it
It has the contents of Astronomy, alchemy, philosophy, festivals, customs and
tradition
3. It is written in Persian
a) Only 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 and 2
18 . Consider the following statements
1. Bernier has termed the Mughal Rulers as King of Barbarians and Beggars
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The theory of Asiatic mode of Production was proposed by Karl Marx
3. Karl Marx said that in the pre-colonial period surplus in agriculture was taken by the state
Which of the given statement are incorrect

a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) 1 and 3
d) None of the above
19. Consider the following statements :-

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As per Ibn Battuta Multan was the largest city during the reign of Tughlaq dynasty
2. In the communication system, foot posts were quicker than the horse post
3. As per Ibn Battuta, Sati System was followed only by the untouchables
Which of the given statements are incorrect ?
a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
20. Consider the following statements :-
1. Francios Bernier dedicated his writings to Dara Shikoh
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2. As per Al-Biruni, untouchables were completely neglected from society
3. As per Mughal chronicles, Emperor was the sole owner of land within his empire
Which of the given statements are incorrect ?
a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
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21. Ibn Battuta was also amazed by the efficiency of the postal system which allowed merchants to
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send information and remit credit across long distances, but also to dispatch goods required at short
notice. The postal system was so efficient that
while it took fifty days to reach Delhi from Sind, the news reports of spies would reach the Sultan through
the postal system in just five days.

As per Battuta, Horse posts were stationed at every

a) 3 miles
b) 4 miles
c) 2 miles
d) 6 miles
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22. In the given image, a traveller is depicted. He

belongs to
a. Italy
b. France
c. Portugal
d. Persia
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23. Which of the following scene is depicted here?

a. Villagers abandoning a village
b. Fight in a family
c. Robbers attacking travelers
d. Mughal official punishing hunters
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26. Assertion (A) :-:- Al-Biruni disapproved the idea of pollution which was prevalent in Sanskritic society
Reason (R) :- He believed that everything which falls into state of impurity strives to come back to state of
purity.

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
27. Assertion (A) :- Francois Bernier chose the practice of Sati for detailed description

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Reason (R) :- European travellers and writers often highlighted the treatment of women as a crucial
marker of difference between Western and Eastern societies.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
28. Assertion (A) :-Al-Biruni was well versed in the Syriac, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew and Sanskrit

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Reason (R) :- He was taken as hostage by the Sultan of Ghazni in 1017

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
29. Assertion (A) :-:- Giyasuddin Tughlaq appointed Ibn Battuta as the qazi of Delhi
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Reason (R) :- Ibn Battuta was well versed in Islamic studies

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. R is true but A is false.
d. A is true but R is false.
30. Assertion (A) :- As per Francois Bernier, there was no middle class in India
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Reason (R) :- State was the owner of every resources

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. R is true but A is false.
d. A is true but R is false.
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BHAKTI AND SUFI TRADITIONS

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1.. Which of the following texts is also described as “Tamil Veda” by their
composers ?

a) Tevaram
b) Nalayira Divyaprabandham
c) Vachanas
d) Tirumurai
2 Which of the following women Saints followed the path of extreme asceticism
and penance ?
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a) Andal
b) Mirabai
c) Appar
d) Karaikkal Ammaiyar
3 Nayanars were the devotee of .
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a) Vishnu
b) Agni
c) Shakti
d) Shiva
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4. The temple at Chidambaram and Tanjavura are dedicated to
and were built by .

a) Vishnu, Cholas
b) Shiva, Chalukyas
c) Shiva, Pallavas
d) Shiva, Cholas
5 . Which cult of Bhakti traditions promoted the widow remarriage ?
a) Lingayats
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b) Shaivism
c) Nayanar
d) Alvar
6. are the scholars of Islamic studies and guided the Muslim rulers.
a)
b)
Imam
Qasim
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c) Ulama
d) None of the above
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7. Which of the following is not of the five ‘pillars’ of faith in Islam ?

a) Salat
b) Sawm
c) Ziyarat
d) Hajj
8. Which of the following architectural features of Mosque is not universal ?
a)
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Orientation Towards Mecca
b) Placement of Mihrab
c) Domed roof
d) Minbar
9. was the name used in Sanskrit texts for Turkish ruler.

a) Tajika
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b) Turushka
c) Parashika
d) None of the above
10. Who is regarded as perfect human being by the followers of Sufism ?

a)
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Shaikh Moinuddin Chisti
b) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
c) Prophet Muhammad
d) None of the above
11. Which term is used in Islamic texts to indicate Sufism ?

a) Ulama
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b) Tasawwuf
c) Pir
d) Tazir
12. Which term was used for the master or teacher of Khanqah ?

a) Shaikh
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b) Pir
c) Mursid
d) All of the above
13. Which of the following Sufi Silsila was Be-Sharia ?

a) Qadiri
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b) Madaris
c) Suhravardi
d) Naqshbandi
14. was the introducer of Chishti Sufism in India.
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a) Khwaja ‘Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki’
b) Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi
c) Shaikh Nizmuddin Auliya
d) Shaikh Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi
15. Who was the first Sultan to visit the shrine of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti ?

a) Alauddin Khilji
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b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
c) Iltutmish
d) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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16. Which of the following statements regarding Sufism are incorrect ?

1.
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Pilgrimage to the tomb of saints is known as Ziyarat
2. Nizamuddin Auliya is also referred as ‘Khawaja Gharib Nawaz’
3. The Khanqah is controlled by a teaching master called Alim
4. Almost all the silsila of Sufism followed Sharia
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 2,3 and 4
17 Which of the following statements regarding Guru Nanak are correct ?

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1) He advocated Nirguna Bhakti
2) He rejected the rituals and scriptures of Hinduism and Islam
3) He was succeeded by his disciple Mardana as 2nd guru of Sikhism
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 1,2 and 3
18. Which of the following statements regarding Kabir are correct ?
1. Kabir was a Saguna saint
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The verses associated with Kabir were compiled in his lifetime
3. Kabir was more inclined towards Islam
4. Kabir criticized the Hindu polytheism and idol worship
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) Only 4
d) 2 and 4
19. Consider the following statements :-

1) The hymns and songs of Alvar saints are compiled in text called Tevaram
2) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The composition of Karikkal Ammaiyar challenged the patriarchal norms
3) Powerful Chola rulers granted lands and constructed temples of Vishnu only
4) Chola ruler Parantaka I consecrated the image of Nayanar saints in a Shiva temple
Which of the given statements are correct ?
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 1,2 and 4
d) 2 and 4
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22. Identify the character with given clues :-
• He was direct descendant of Baba Farid
• His tomb is located at Fatehpur Sikri

a) Shaikh Nasiruddin
b) Shaikh Salim Chishti
c) Shaikh Moinuddin Chishti
d) None of the above
23. Identify the character with given clues :-
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• He was a Bhakti Saint from South India
• He rejected Brahmanical norms

a) Kabir
b) Guru Nanak
c) Mirabai
d) Basavanna
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24. This structure is associated with . He

was contemporary of

a. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, Akbar

b. Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti, Akbar
c. Shaikh Salim Chishti, Shahjahan
d. Shaikh Salim Chishti, Akbar
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25. Considering the given image, which of the following statement is

correct?
a. She considered herself as beloved of Vishnu
b. Her verses are compiled in Tevaram
c. She was the disciple of Ravidas
d. Both b and c
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26. Which duo is depicted here?

a. Shaikh Muniuddin Chishti and Ziyauddin Barni
b. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusrau
c. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya and Shaikh Nasiruddin
d. Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti and Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
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27. Assertion (A) :- The Lingayata tradition could not grow beyond Karnataka
Reason (R) :- Basavanna openly rejected Brahmanical norms

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. d. Both A and R are false
28. Assertion (A) :-:- Songs of Mirabai continue to be sung by women and men
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Reason (R) :- Mirabai organized her followers into a sect to preach the concept
of devotion
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false
d) R is true but A is false
29. Assertion (A) Chidambaram and Thanjavur temples were constructed under the patronage of
Chola rulers
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Reason (R) :- Rulers wanted to gain mass acceptance by building temples and
associating themselves with divine elements.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
30. Assertion (A) :-Chishti Sufism grew rapidly in Indian sub-continent
Reason (R) :- The Chishti saints not only adapted with the local environment but
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also adopted many local traditions.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. R is true but A is false.
d. A is true but R is false.
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AN IMPERIAL CAPITAL VIJAYANAGARA

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1. Who discovered the ruins of Hampi and prepared first map of the site ?
a) Alexander Cunningham
b) James Prinsep
c) Sir John Marshall
d) Colin Mackenzie
2. Who was the first ruler of Vijaynagar Empire ?

a) Krishnadeva Raya INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b) Devaraya
c) Aliya Rama Raya
d) Harihar Raya
3. Which of the following Empire was described as ‘Karnataka Samrajyamu’ in the
contemporary texts ? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Hoyasala Empire
b) Vijaynagar Empire
c) Chola Empire
d) Bahmani Empire
4. What was the name of local community of south India merchants who were involved
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in the Horse trade with Arabs & Turks ?

a) Vellalar
b) Kudirai Chettis
c) Uzhavar
d) None of the above
5. Which of the following foreign traders introduced muskets for the first time in India ?

a) Arabs
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b) British
c) Portugese
d) None of the above
6. Which of the following Dynasties succeeded the Sangama Dynesty of Vijaynagar Empire ?

a) Tuluva
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b) Saluva
c) Aravidu
d) None of the above
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7. The greatest ruler of Vijaynagar Empire, Krishnadeva Raya was from
dynasty.

a) Sangama
b) Saluva
c) Aravidu
d) Tuluva
8. Who led the army of Vijaynagar in the Battle of Talikota ?
a) Krishna Deva Raya
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b) Virupaksha Raya
c) Deva Raya
d) Rama Raya
9. Amuktamalyada is a book written by Krishna Deva Raya on statecraft in
language. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Telugu
b) Kannada
c) Tamil
d) Malyalam
10. In the tradition of Vijaynagara, whom did they refer as ‘Ashvapati’ ?

a) Rulers of Odissa
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b) Sultan of Deccan
c) Mughals
d) Sultans of Bengal
11. Which of the following Vijaynagara Emperor took the title of ‘Establisher of Yavana
Kingdom’ ?
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a) Deva Raya 2nd
b) Harihar Raya
c) Bukka Raya
d) None of the above
12. In which language, did the Nayakas of Vijaynagara empire use to
speak ? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Tamil
b) Kannada
c) Telugu
d) Both B and C
13. Iqta system was introduced by

a)
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b) Delhi Sultanate
c) Mughals
d) Marathas
14. was a traveller to Vijaynagara and was the Ambassador
of Persia. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Afnasii Nikitin
b) Firdusi
c) Ibn Batuta
d) Abdur Razzaq
15. In which direction, does the Tungabhadra river flow ?

a) North-East
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b) South-West
c) South-East
d) None of the above
16. The Hiriya Canal was built by the kings.
a) Sangama INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
b) Tuluva
c) Saluva
d) Aravidu
17. Which of the following traveller mentioned about seven lines of
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fortification in Vijaynagar City ?
a) Afanasii Nikitin
b) Nicole de Conti
c) Abdur Razzaq
d) Duarte Barbosa
18. Which term was used by Domingo Paes, a Portuguese traveller,
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for the audience hall and Mahanavami Dibba collectively ?
a) House of King
b) King’s Palace
c) House of Victory
d) None of the above
19. Who named a specific building of Royal centre as Lotus Mahal ?
a) Domingo Paes INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
b) Duarte Barabosa
c) Fernao Nuniz
d) British Travelers
20. Which of the following personality suggested that the Lotus Mahal was
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probably used as council Chamber of the Rayas ?

a) Alexander Cunningham
b) Colin Mackenzie
c) Sir John Marshall
d) None of the above
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21. Which of the following statements regarding Krishna Deva Raya are correct ?
1.
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He was from Tuluva dynasty
2. He conquered Raichur Doab in 1512
3. He was defeated by Gajapati Rulers of Odissa
4. He built the eastern Gopuram of Virupaksha temple
a) Only 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 4
d) 1,2 and 4
22. Which of the following statements regarding fortification of Vijayanagara city are correct ?
1.
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Abdur Razaq has mentioned the seven lines of fortification in the city
No mortar or cementing agent was used in the construction of the walls
3. The walls also fortified the agricultural tracts
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 1 and 3
23. Consider the following Statements and pick the right ones -
1. Nayakas often moved from one area to another
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
They Usually spoke in Kannada and Telugu
3. Amara Nayaka system was derived from mansabdari system of Mughal empire
4. Maintaining the contingent of horses and elephants was optional for Amara Nayakas
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 and 4
c) Only 1
d) Only 2
24. Consider the following statements :-
1. Horses were imported in Vijayanagara from China and south-east Asia
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Rulers very optimistic towards foreign trade
3. Fernao Nuinz has titled Vijayanagara as ‘the best provided city in the world’
Which of the given statements are correct ?
a) Only 2
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) None of the above
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25. Assertion (A) :- Krishna Deva Raya’s rule was characterized by expansion and consolidation
Reason (R) :- He conquered Raichur Doab in 1509, and defeated rulers of Orissa and sultan of Bijapur

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
26. Assertion (A) :- The Royal centre of Vijayanagara includes more than 60 temples
Reason (R) :- The patronage of cults and temples was important for rulers who were
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A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of
the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
27. Assertion (A) The army of Vijayanagara got defeated in the battle of Talikota
Reason (R) :- There were always Hostile relation between Viajayanagara king and
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A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the
correct
explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is
not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
28. Assertion (A) :- The Royal orders in the Vijayanagara empire was signed on the name
of “Lord Virupaksha”.
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Reason (R) :- The rulers of Vijayanagara claimed that they ruled on the behalf of Lord
Virupaksha.

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
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29. Identify the character with given clues :-
1. He became the de-facto ruler after the death of Krishna Deva Raya
2. He led the army of Vijayanagara in the Battle of Talikota and get defeated
a) Tenalirama
b) Devaraya 2nd
c) Sadashiv Raya
d) Aliya Rama Raya
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30. “Located on one of the highest points in the city, it is a massive platform with a base of
about 11,000 sq. ft. to a height of 40 ft, There is the evidence that it supported a wooden
structure”.
Which of the following structure has been described here ?
a) Audience hall
b) Hazara Rama Temple
c) Mahanavami Dibba
d) Virupaksha Temple
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PEASANTS ZAMINDARS AND STATE

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1 . Apart from farming, Indian peasants of 17th century were involved in which of the following
work?
a) Production of Sugar
b) Production of Opium
c) Production of Oil
d) Both a and c
2. Which of the following are the main sources to know about the agrarian society of
17th century?

a)
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b) Mughal Chronicles
c) Mughal court’s Documents
d) Both B and C
3. The term Muzarian was used in Mughal era to designate

a) Traders
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b) Zamindars
c) Officials
d) Peasants
4. . Which of the following factors played an important role in the expansion of
agriculture in Mughal era? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Abundance of Land
b) Mobility of Peasants
c) Availability of Labour
d) All of the above
5. . What does the term Pahi-Khasta mean?

a)
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A peasant who had his own land
b) Peasants who cultivated lands in other villages
c) Peasants who used to work in zamindar’s lands
d) None of the above
6. . Which of the following crops were mostly cultivated in Mughal India?

a) Food Crops
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b) Plantation Crops
c) Cash Crops
d) All of the above
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7. In which of the following region, tobacco was first grown in India?

a) Awadh
b) Bengal
c) Deccan
d) Gujarat
8. During the reign of which of the following ruler, Shahnahar of Punjab was repaired?
a) Akbar
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b) Jahangir
c) Shahjahan
d) Aurangzeb
9 . Which of the following statement regarding the agriculture during Mughal era is correct?

a)
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Farming was done by wooden plough which had iron tip
b) In Agra more than 39 variety of crops were cultivated
c) Farming was just used for the subsistence
d) Both a and b
10. Which of the following vegetables were introduced in India from west?

a) Tomato
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b) Potato
c) Chillies
d) All of the above
11. Which of the following term was used to designate the village
headmen in Mughal era?
a) Muqaddam
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b) Fauzdar
c) Mandal
d) Both a and c
12 Which of the following community in the rural society of Bihar during Mughal era were comparable to
slaves?
a) Shaikhzada
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b) Mallahzada
c) Charmkaar
d) All of the above
13. As per the records, which of the following community in Rajasthan was mentioned as peasants?

a) Shandilya
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b) Sadgops
c) Rajputs
d) Kaivartas
14. In the medieval India, which of the following community had to live outside the
boundaries of Village?
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a) Gujjars
b) Mallahzadas
c) Halalkhoran
d) Sadgops
15. Which of the following statement regarding the Jati panchayats are correct?

a)
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The decision of Jati Panchayats were respected by State in most cases (except criminal cases)
b) Jati Panchayats held to solve the disputes among different castes
c) They ensured marriage were performed as per the ritual of particular caste
d) All of the above
16. Which of the following official in Mughal empire was responsible for collecting land revenue?

a) Amin
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b) Patwari
c) Amil Guzar
d) None of the above
17. Which of the following term was used to designate the personal land holding of Zamindar in
Mughal era?

a) Batta
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b) Jama
c) Taluq
d) Milkiyat
18. What does the term “Pargana” in the Mughal empire designate?

a)
b)
Province
Rank
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c) Sub-District
d) Village
19. Which of the following tribes in Punjab were engaged in overland trade between
India and Afghanistan? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Khatri
b) Jaat
c) Lohani
d) Ahir
20. In the village of Mughal era which of the following community used to work
as bankers? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Mahajan
b) Shroffs
c) Baniya
d) None of the above
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21. Which of the following scene has been depicted here?

a. Arbitration of Jati Panchayats
b. Fixation of marriage between two family
c. Meeting of village elders with tax collectors
d. None of the above
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22. This scene has been depicted in

a. Akbarnama
b. Alamgirnama
c. Ain-i-Akbari
d. Badshahnama
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23. Which of the following scene is depicted here?

a. Accession of Salim
b. Court of Shahjahan
c. Abul Faz’l Presenting Akbarnama to Akbar
d. Mansabdars saluting Akbar
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24. Which of the following statements are correct ?
1.
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In medieval era, peasants were very less dependent on Monsoon
2. Mughal government shown interest in irrigation works
3. Jahangir was the first Mughal emperor to start consumption of Tobacco

a) 1 and 3
b) Only 1
c) 2 and 3
d) Only 2
25. Pick the correct statement.
1.
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Sugarcane was categorized under “Jins-i-Kamil” in Mughal era
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2. During Mughal era, Bengal was famous for its Sugar
3. In villages, headmen was selected by the Subedar of Province

a) 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
26. Which of the following statements during medieval India are correct ?
1.
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Jajmani system was followed in Rajsthan during Mughal era
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2. The contribution of Women was confined to agriculture only
3. Throughout the Sub-continent, nowhere women had right to inherit property

a) 1 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) Only 1
d) None of the above
27. Identify the correct match
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Jins-i-Kamil --------- Indigo
2. Milkiyat ---------- Lands of Mughal Official
3. Amin ---------- Tax Collector
4. Peshkash ---------- A Tax on traders
a) 1 and 2
b) 1,2 and 4
c) 1,2 and 3
d) Only 1
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28. Assertion (A) :- In the Mughal political ideology, the hunt symbolised the overwhelming concern of the
state to ensure justice to all its subjects, rich and poor.
Reason (R) :- Hunts provided the emperors to interact with villagers directly
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. d. Both A and R are false
19. Assertion (A) :- The spread of commercial agriculture was an important external factor
that impinged on the lives of those who lived in the forests
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Reason (R) :- Forest products like lac, gum, honey was in good demand

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
27. Identify the character with given clues

1.
2.
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He was an Italian Traveler
His account has given us idea about flow of silver to India

a) Nicolao Manucci
b) Giovanni Careri
c) Nicole De Conti
d) Duarte Barbosa
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COLONIALISM AND COUNTRYSIDE

Class 12 | History | Chapter - 10

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1. The permanent settlement system was introduced during the reign if which of the following
governor-general?
a) Warren Hastings
b) Charles Cornwallis
c) Richard Wellesley
d) William Pitt
2. When the permanent settlement system was
levied?
a) 1783
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b) 1797
c) 1893
d) 1793
3. Permanent settlement system is also known as
a) Ryotwari System
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b) Mahalwari System
c) Zamindari System
d) None of the above
4. Which of the following was not one of the reasons behind the default of
Zamindars of Bengal? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) High revenue demand
b) Low agriculture prices
c) Decline in Indian export
d) Invariable revenue demand
5. In the word Taluqdars, what does the term Taluq mean?
a) Rank
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b) Salary
c) Piece of land
d) None of the above
6. In what ways, did the Company curtailed the powers of
Zamindars? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Confiscated their lands
b) Disbanded their troops
c) Abolished their Cutcherry
d) Both B and C
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7. What was the name of official who used to collect taxes on the
behalf of Zamindars?
a) Lathiyal
b) Amlah
c) Chaudhary
d) Qanungo
8. Which of the following was the reason behind the rise of Jotedars in north
Bengal? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) They used to lend money to ryots
b) Many ryots worked as sharecroppers in their lands
c) They used to held courts
d) Both A and B
9. What was the term used to designate the rich peasants in the
countryside of Bengal? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a. Gantidars
b. Haoldars
c. Mandals
d. All of the above
10. Why did the Zamindars used to transfer their property to
women? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) There was no tax on the land held by Women
b) Zamindars wanted to empower the women
c) Land held by women could not be annexed
d) None of the above
11. Which of the following was a strategy to avoid the annexation of land of Zamindars?

a)
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b) Transfer of property to women
c) Manipulation in auction
d) All of the above
12. Maharaja Mehtab Chand was the Zamindar of

a) Murshidabaad
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b) Kolkata
c) Burdwan
d) Siliguri
13. When the fifth report was published?
a) 1818
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b) 1813
c) 1820
d) 1819
14. Who was defeated by British East India company in Battle of Plassey?

a)
b)
Shuja Ud Daula
Siraj Ud Daula
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c) Mir Qasim
d) Mir Zafar
15. Why was Policy of extermination launched against the Paharias?

a)
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They occupied the land of British
b) They killed the British women
c) They refused to do the settled agriculture
d) All of the above
16. Who introduced the Policy of Pacification for the Paharias to negotiate with them?
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a) Arthur Wellesley
b) Augustus Cleveland
c) Colin Mackenzie
d) None of the above
17. Which of the following tribe was characterized by the Plough?

a) Paharias
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b) Munda
c) Gond
d) Santhals
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18. Which of the following statements regarding the Zamindars of Bengal are incorrect?
1.
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They were responsible for the collection of land revenue on the behalf of British
2. After the Permanent Settlement system, many soldiers were added in their troops for
their protection
3. They heavily dominated the Jotedars after Permanent settlement.
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
19. Which of the following statements regarding the Paharias are correct?
1. They used to do the shifting cultivation
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
They lived in the Meghalaya Plateau
3. Paharias were symbolized by the plough
4. Paharias used to sell Silk Cocoons to the plains people
a) Only 1
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4
20. Consider the following statements
1. Santhals started settling around the Rajmahal hills in 1800
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Santhals were used by British to displace the Paharias
3. Santhals were given the area of Damin-i-Koh in 1832
Which of the given statement are incorrect?
a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) 1 and 3
d) None of the above
21. Consider the following statements :-
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1. Santhals were exploited by the Dikus due to high interest on loans
2. Britishers regularly increased the taxes for the region of Damin-i-Koh
3. In 1855, the army of 10,000 Santhals revolted against British authority, moneylenders
and Zamindars in the leadership of Birsa Munda.
Which of the given statements are correct ?
a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
Image Based MCQ

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22. Which of the following statement is correct regarding this image?

a) He was the leader of Kol rebellion

b) He belonged to Paharia community
c) He along with his brother defeated the British
d) None of the above
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23. Which of the following scene is depicted here?

a) British Crackdown on Paharias

b) The battle between Santhals and Paharias
c) The revolt of Santhals
d) The Kol Rebellion
Assertion Reason Based

24. Assertion (A) :- In 1797, a number of estates held by the Zamindars of Burdwan were auctioned.
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Reason (R) :- As per the Sunset law, if the Zamindars failed to pay the rent on the due date. His estates
were liable to be auctioned

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
25. Assertion (A) :- The Paharias refused to do the settled agriculture
Reason (R) :- Paharias were not aware of settled agriculture.

A.
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Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of
the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
26. Assertion (A) :- By the end of 1850s, Santhals felt that the time had come to revolt
against the British, Zamindars and Moneylenders
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Reason (R) :- Sidhu Manjhi led the army of 10,00 Santhals in the Santhal revolt of 1855

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
27. Assertion (A) :- The fifth report of 1813 created heavy debates in the British
Parliament
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Reason (R) :- The misrule of East India Company was highlighted in the report.

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
Identify the character

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28. Identify the character with given clues :-
• He was the commander of British Army during the American war of Independence.
• He introduced the permanent settlement system
a) Warren Hastings
b) Dalhousie
c) Wellesley
d) Charles Cornwallis
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29. Identify the character with given clues :-
• He was a physician by profession
• He participated in many geological surveys of Bengal for East India
Company
a) James Mill
b) Francis Buchanan
c) Colin Mackenzie
d) Augustus Cleveland
Excerpt Based

30. Buchanan wrote:

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“They are very clever in clearing new lands, but live meanly. Their huts have no fence, and the
walls are made of small sticks placed upright, close together and plastered within with clay.
They are small and slovenly, and too flat-roofed, with very little arch”.
Here, Buchanan is describing the features of which of the following tribes?
a) Gond
b) Santhal
c) Paharia
d) Kol
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REBELS AND THE RAJ

Class 12 | History | Chapter - 11

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1. Who was elected by the Sepoys as the nominal leader of their mutiny?.

a) Rani Laxmibai
b) Nana Saheb Peshwa
c) Bahadur Shah Zafar
d) Tantya Tope
2 For which of the following purpose, Bell of Arms was used?

a) To store treasury INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b) To store weapons
c) To keep Prisoners
d) To Store food
3. Which of the following leader of 1857 was from Awadh?

a.
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Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah
b. Tantya Tope
c. Begum Hazrat Mahal
d. Both A and C
4. . Nana Sahib 2nd led the revolt of 1857 from
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a) Gwalior
b) Awadh
c) Kanpur
d) Satara
5. Which of the following tribal leader led the revolt of 1857 from the Singhbhum?

a) Birsa Munda
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b) Gunoo
c) Sidhu Manjhi
d) Kanhu Murmu
6. Which of the following Governor General is known for the modernization of British Army?
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a) Wellesley
b) Bentick
c) Hardinge
d) Canning
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7. Who among the following leader moblised the Jats of western UP in the revolt of
1857?
a) Gunoo
b) Shah Mal
c) Suraj Mal
d) None of the above
8. Who among the following leader of Revolt of 1857 was also known as “Danka Shah”?
a) Shah Mal
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b) Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah
c) Tantya Tope
d) Brijis Qadr
9. When the Awadh was annexed by the British?

a) 1858
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b) 1855
c) 1856
d) None of the above
10. Which of the following was the prime reason given by Britishers behind the annexation of Awadh?

a) No Successor
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b) Misgovernance
c) Treachery
d) None of the above
11. When the State of Awadh entered into Subsidiary Alliance with Britishers?

a) 1799
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b) 1856
c) 1809
d) 1801
12. “Angrez Bahadur ain, Mulk lai Linho” was the folk song of which
of the following region?
a) Bundelkhand
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b) Awadh
c) Rajasthan
d) Nagpur
13. The first revenue settlement introduced by the British in Awadh is
also known as INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Ryotwari Settlement
b) Mahalwari Settlement
c) Zamindari Settlement
d) Summary Settlement
14. . In which of the following language, proclamations were made
by the rebels? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Urdu
b) Hindi
c) English
d) Both a and b
15. The Britishers launched two-pronged attack on Delhi, one from Punjab
and other from INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Lahore
b) Awadh
c) Calcutta
d) Chattisgarh
Statement Based MCQs
16. Which of the following statement regarding the repression of revolt are correct?
1.
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Martial laws were passed In the May and June of 1857 to punish the rebels
2. Britishers launched a two-pronged attack from Bengal and Punjab
3. Awadh was recovered by the British with very ease
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
17. Which of the following statements regarding the Sepoys are correct?
1.
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
There was a similarity in the pattern of revolt in different parts of the country
Spies helped a lot during the revolt of 1857
3. After 1840s, the sepoys faced a lot of racial discrimination from the British officers
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) All of the above
18. Which of the following statement are incorrect?
1. The rebels appealed for the Unity of Muslims against Britishers and Hindus
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Rebels also attacked the moneylenders and rich elites of city
3. From the early success in revolt of 1857, rebels tried to place some kind of authority
in Awadh.

a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
19. Consider the following statements :-
1. The paintings of violence by rebels on British women and children infuriated the feeling
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of vengeance in Britain
2. Lord Canning was criticized for his Brutal attitude towards the rebels
3. Many Nationalists later termed this revolt of 1857 as the first war of Independence

Which of the given statements are correct ?

a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) 1 and 3
d) None of the above
 Identify the character Based

20. Identify the character with given clues :-

• He was a zamindar from Bihar
• He was the eldest leader of the revolt of 1857
a) Nana Saheb Peshwa
b) Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah
c) Tantya Tope
d) Kunwar Singh
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23. Who among the following has been depicted here?

a. Tantya Tope
b. Shah Mal
c. Bahadur Shah Zafar
d. Nana Saheb 2nd
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24. What was the title of this painting?

a. Siege of Lucknow
b. In Memorium
c. Relief of Lucknow
d. The Revenge
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25. Who has been depicted here by Lion?

a. The British Forces
b. Indian Rebels
c. Indian Middle Class
d. None of the above
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26. Which of the following location is depicted in this image?

a. Delhi
b. Kashmir
c. Kabul
d. Peshawar
Assertion Reason Based

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27. Assertion (A) :- Lord Dalhousie’s annexation of Awadh created dissatisfaction in the whole area of Awadh

Reason (R) :- After the annexation of Awadh, huge numbers of people were unemployed

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. Both A and R are false
28. Assertion (A) :-Rumours and Prophecies played a great role in moving people to action

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Reason (R) :- The social reforms introduced by the British along with propagation of Christianity had
made the Indian people very sceptic towards British.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
29. Assertion (A) :-The dispossession of Taluqdars meant the breakdown of social order

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Reason (R) :- The fight in Awadh was carried out with the help of taluqdars and peasants

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) R is true but A is false.
d) A is true but R is false.
 30. Assertion (A) :-The Sepoy mutiny broke out on 10th May 1857 at Meerut.

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Reason (R) :- Sepoys sought Bahadur Shah Zafar to support their mutiny.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. R is true but A is false.
d. A is true but R is false.
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MAHATMA GANDHIAND THE

NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
Class 12 | History | Chapter - 13

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1. Ho chi Minh was associated with the freedom struggle of which of the following country?

a) Thailand
b) Vietnam
c) Malaysia
d) Indonesia
2. When did Gandhi ji come back to India?

a) 1918 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

b) 1916
c) 1915
d) 1919
3. Where did Gandhi ji implement Satyagraha for the first time ever?

a) Champaran
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b) South Africa
c) Kheda
d) Ahmedabad
4. When the Swadeshi movement was launched in India?

a) 1906
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b) 1909
c) 1911
d) 1919
5. Who is referred as the “Bal” in the triplet of “Lal, Bal, Pal”?

a)
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b) Lala Lajpat Rai
c) Vipin Chandra Pal
d) None of the above
6. Which of the following leaders was among the moderate section of Indian National Congress?

a) Gopal Krishna Gokhle

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b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
c) Lala Lajpat Rai
d) Vipin Chandra Pal
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7. Who among the following was the Political mentor of Gandhi ji?

a) M G Ranade
b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d) None of the above
8. On what basis, Gandhi ji was invited in the Inauguration of BHU in 1916?
a)
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For his Champaran Satyagraha
b) For his support at the Ahmedabad Mill strike
c) For his Satyagraha at South Africa
d) None of the above
9. In which Congress Session, Rajkumar Shukla (a peasant from Bihar) met
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Gandhi ji and persuaded him to fight for peasants of Champaran?

a. Kanpur Session, 1916

b. Lucknow Session, 1916
c. Belgam Session, 1916
d. Aligarh Session, 1916
10. What was the issue of concern for the peasants of Champaran?

a) High Taxes
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b) Exploitation by Zamindars
c) Low Price on crops
d) Forced Cultivation of Indigo
11. Where did Gandhiji fought for improvement in condition of Mill workers in 1918?

a) Kheda
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b) Pune
c) Ahmedabad
d) Surat
12. When it comes to the Rowlatt Satyagraha, in which region it was most
intense? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Gujarat
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Punjab
13. Which of the following became the reason behind revocation of Rowlatt Satyagraha by Gandhiji?

a)
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b) Arrest of Saifuddin Kitchlu
c) Attack on Lala Lajpat Rai
d) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
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14. What was the prime motive of Khilafat movement?

a) Restoration of Ottoman Sultan as Khalifa

b) Appointment of king of Saudi as Khalifa
c) Appointment of Nizam of Hyderbad as Khalifa
d) None of the above
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15. Which of the following region doesn’t come under Jazirat ul-Arab?

a) Afghanistan
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Palestine
d) Iraq
16. What was the prime motive behind merger of Khilafat movement and Non-
Cooperation movement? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Unification of Muslim League and congress
b) Unification of Moderates and Extremist
c) Unification of Hindu and Muslims
d) All of the above
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17. When the Non-Cooperation movement was launched?

a) 1919
b) 1921
c) 1922
d) 1920
18. What became the prime reason behind revocation of Non-
cooperation movement? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Jalianwala Bagh Massacre
b) Chauri Chaura Kand
c) Kakori Kand
d) None of the above
19. What was the motive of Gandhi ji behind the promotion of Charkha?
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a) Self Reliance
b) Promote the Indigenous textiles
c) Uplift the Poor and women
d) All of the above
20. What was the role of “Praja Mandals” in Indian National
Congress? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Espionage in British Administration
b) Spread nationalism in Princely State
c) Weaken the base of Muslim League
d) None of the above
Statement Based MCQs
21. Which of the following statements regarding the Pre-Gandhian nationalism are correct?
1.
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It had no scope for the poor and peasants
2. Congress had been dominated by the big Businessman, Lawyers and Doctors
3. The congress was internally divided into moderates and Extremists

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) All of the above
22. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Non-Cooperation
movement?
1.
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It was launched with the Khilafat movement
2. It was revoked after the incident of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
3. It began with the breach of salt law
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) Only 3
23. Which of the following statement are correct?

1.
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The Prisoners of Civil Disobedience movement were released after the Gandhi-
Wavell pact
2. The demand for “Purna Swaraj” was first put forward in Lahore Session of Congress
at 1929.
3. Ganhdiji saw Charkha as a tool to promote Self-reliance.
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
24. Consider the following statements :-
1.
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
No Prominent congress leader attended the first round table conference.
Muslim League passed the Pakistan resolution in 1940
3. During the Quit India movement, Muslim league was expanding their bases in Bengal
and Bihar
Which of the given statements are correct ?

a) Only 2
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) None of the above
Assertion Reason Based

25. Assertion (A) :- After the Chaura Chauri incident, Gandhi ji revoked the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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Reason (R) :- Gandhi ji did not want to compromise his principle of Non-Violence

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
C. The Assertion is Correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
26. Assertion (A) :- Gandhi ji called for a country wide campaign against Rowlatt Act of 1919.

Reason (R) :- Rowlatt act denied the freedom of life and expression to Indians

A.
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Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of
the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
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27. Which of the following event is being depicted here?

a) Inauguration of BHU
b) Meeting of Khilafat and Congress Committee
c) First Round Table conference
d) Second Round Table Conference
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28. Who has been shown here with Gandhiji?

a) Linlithgow
b) Wavell
c) Cripps
d) Irwin
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29. Identify the character with given clues :-
• He was the Prime minister of Britain during the world war 2nd
• He sent Stafford Cripps to negotiate with Gandhi and Congress
a) Lord Wavell
b) Winston Churchill
c) Clement Atlee
d) Lord Mountbatten
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30.What I objected to, is the craze for machinery as such. The craze is for what they call
labour saving Machinery. Men go on “Saving Labour” till thousands are without work and
thrown on the open Streets to die for starvation. I want the concentration of wealth not in the
hands of few but all.
As per the given excerpt, which of the following statement is correct?
a) Gandhiji was against the Mechinzation
b) Gandhiji was against the Business men
c) Gandhiji was against the income inequality
d) None of the above
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FRAMING THE CONSTITUTION

Class 12 | History | Chapter - 15

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By Sudhanshu ( Alumni BHU )

One Liners MCQs

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1. A member of Constituent assembly, Somnath Lahiri who pointed out the British
influence over the assembly was from which of the following party?

a) Hindu Mahasabha
b) Muslim League
c) Indian National Congress
d) Communist Party of India
2. Who has said this line “Separate electorate was a poison that has
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entered the body politic of our country?
a) Jawahar Lal Nehru
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b) Sardar Patel
c) R V Dhulekar
d) G B Pant
3. When did the uprising of Royal Indian navy begin?
a) 1942
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b) 1944
c) 1946
d) 1941
4. “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny … to life and freedom”. This speech
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was delivered by which of the following leaders.

a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b) Sardar Patel
c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
d) Mahatma Gandhi
5. Which of the following socialist leader in the assembly urged that the
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minorities to be interpreted in the economic terms?

a) B Pocker bahadur
b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
c) Acharya Narendra Dev
d) N G Ranga
6. How the members of constituent assembly were elected?
a)
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Majority of them were elected on the basis of provincial elections of 1946
b) They were elected by the Cabinet Mission
c) Some members were nominated by Congress too
d) Both a and c
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7. Which of the following party had dominance in the constituent assembly
of India?
a) Communist Party of India
b) Indian National Congress
c) Muslim League
d) Unionist Party
8. Who among the following member of constituent assembly of India was the former
member of Muslim league?
a) Maulana Azad
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b) B Pocker Bahadur
c) Begum Aizaz Rasul
d) Both b and c
9. In total how many members were there in the constituent assembly
of India? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a. 300
b. 250
c. 296
d. 385
10. Who among the following was the president of constituent assembly
of India? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Sachhidanand Sinha
b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
c) Sardar Patel
d) Rajendra Prasad
11. Who proposed the Objective resolution in constituent assembly which formed the basis of
further discussions? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Sardar Patel
b) B R Ambedkar
c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
d) Rajendra Prasad
12.On whose advice, B R Ambedkar was appointed as the first Law minister of
independent India?
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a) Sardar Patel
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
d) C Rajgopalachari
13. Who was appointed as the chairman of drafting committee of the constituent
assembly? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) Sardar Patel
b) C Rajgopalachari
c) Rajendra Prasad
d) B R Ambedkar
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14. Who was the constitutional advisor to the government of India?
a) K M Munshi
b) B N Rau
c) S N Mukherjee
d) Krishnaswamy Aiyar
15. Who among the following was the chief draughtsman of the constituent assembly
of India? INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
a) K M Munshi
b) S N Mukherjee
c) A K Aiyar
d) Govind Vallabh Pant
16. When did the Jawahar Lal Nehru propose objective resolution in the
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constituent assembly?
a) 9 December 1946
b) 13 December 1946
c) 10 November 1946
d) 13 November 1946
17. Which of the following members of constituent assembly pointed out on
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the dark consequences of having a strong centre?
a) Jay Prakash Narayan
b) K Santhanam
c) K M Munshi
d) Jivraj Mehta
18. Who among the following is the oldest democracy of world?
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a) United Kingdom
b) USA
c) India
d) France
19. The members of constituent assembly of which of the
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following country took the oath in a Tennis court?

a) Pakistan
b) United Kingdom
c) Germany
d) France
20. Which of the following term has not been explicitly mentioned in the
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objective resolution put forward by Nehru?

a) Socialist
b) Democracy
c) Republic
d) Both a and b
Statement Based MCQs
21. Which of the following statement regarding the constituent assembly are correct?
1.
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Indian National Congress had the dominance in the assembly
2. Some members of assembly were also spiritually associated with the RSS
3. K M Munshi and A K Aiyar worked in the committee for minorities rights.

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) All of the above
22. Which of the following statement regarding the objective resolution are correct?
1.
2.
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Jawahar Lal Nehru explicitly appealed for a Socialist, Sovereign and Democratic country
Nehru emphasized that the nature of Democracy should be decided by the discussions of assembly
3. It was proposed by Jawahar Lal Nehru on 13th December 1946.
a) Only 1
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) Only 3
23. Which of the following statement are correct?
1.
2.
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Jaipal Singh Munda represented the interests of tribals in the assembly
N G Ranga advocated for the need of continuation of separate electorate
3. Article 14,16 and 17 provide cultural and educational rights to us.
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
24. Consider the following statements :-
1. R V Dhulekar emphasized on the demand of making hindi as a National language
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2. B R Ambedkar and Balakrishna Sharma advocated for a strong centre
3. B N Rau was the constitutional advisor of India
Which of the given statements are correct ?
a) Only 2
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Assertion Reason Based

25. Assertion (A) :- Almost all Congress leaders opposed the plea for continuation of separate electorates.
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Reason (R) :- They were aware of the consequences of its existence in past and did not want to repeat it
again.

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
C. The Assertion is Correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.a
26. Assertion (A) :- Members of Muslim league boycotted the earlier session of Constituent
assembly.
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Reason (R) :- They wanted to have a separate constituent assembly for Pakistan

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of
the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
27. Assertion (A) :- Mahatma Gandhi wanted Hindustani to be the National language.

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Reason (R) :- Hindustani was spoken throughout the Indian sub-continent.

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
28. Assertion (A) :- In the assembly Somnath Lahiri argued that the Indian constituent
assembly worked on the hands of British

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Reason (R) :- Until the Independence of India on 15 August 1947, the British authority had
larger control over the assembly.

A. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect.
D. The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
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29. Identify the character with given clues :-
• He was appointed as the president of constituent assembly
• He was a leader of Congress from Bihar
a) Shri Krishna Singh
b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
c) Jayprakash Narayan
d) None of the above
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30.For the success of democracy, one must train himself in the art of self-discipline. In democracies, one
should care less for himself and more for others. There cannot be any divided loyalty. All loyalties must
exclusively be centred round the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties, or you create a
system in which any individual or group instead of suppressing his extravagence, cares nought for larger
or other interest then democracy is doomed.
Who is the narrator here?
a) Sardar Patel
b) Govind Ballabh Pant
c) B R Ambedkar
d) Jawahar Lal Nehru