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INDEX

CHAPTER - 1 INDIAN ARCHITECTURE, SCULPTURE & POTTERY 3

CHAPTER - 2 EDICTS AND INSCRIPTIONS 6
CHAPTER - 3 INDIAN PAINTINGS AND HANDICRAFTS 8
CHAPTER - 4 UNESCO’S LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA. 10
CHAPTER - 5 INDIAN MUSIC 13
CHAPTER - 6 INDIAN DANCE 16
CHAPTER - 7 INDIAN THEATRE, PUPPETRY AND MARTIAL ARTS 19
CHAPTER - 8 UNESCO’S LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE. 21
CHAPTER - 9 RELIGIONS AND LANGUAGES IN INDIA 23
CHAPTER - 10 LITERATURE 26
CHAPTER - 11 INDIAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY 29
CHAPTER - 12 FESTIVAL, AWARD, SCIENCE AND LAWS 31

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CHAPTER-1
INDIAN ARCHITECTURE, SCULPTURE & POTTERY

1. Consider the following statements: Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Nagara type of temple architecture was (a) A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 5, E - 3
developed in the northern part of India. (b) A - 5, B - 1, C - 3, D - 2, E - 4
2. These temples are usually built on raised (c) A - 5, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2, E - 3
platforms and have boundary walls. (d) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 5, E - 4
3. Water tanks are present in the premises of
these types of temples. 4. Consider the following:
How many of the statements given above are Caves Prominent feature
correct? 1. Bhaja Cave : Vishnu depicted as
(a) Only one Trivikrama
(b) Only two 2. Kanheri Cave : Stone carving of women
(c) All three playing tabla
(d) None 3. Chittanavasal : Fresco Cave Paintings
cave
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
2. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
1. The sculptures of Mathura school were
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
developed indigenously and had no external
influence.
2. The sculptures of Amaravati school have 5. Which of the following is the world’s oldest bronze
influences of all three religions of the time. sculpture, which poses in the tribhanga posture and
wears ornaments like amulets and bracelets?
3. The Gandhara school of sculpture was
patronised by Kushana rulers. (a) Mother Goddess (b) Dancing Girl
How many of the statements given above are (c) Bearded Priest (d) Male Torso
correct?
(a) Only one 6. Consider the following statements:
(b) Only two Statement-I: Unlike ancient Indian architecture, Indo-
(c) All three Islamic architecture avoided the usage of human
and animal figurines.
(d) None
Statement-II: While ancient Indian architecture used
sculptures as means of decoration, the Indo-Islamic
3. Match the List I with List II:
architecture used Arabesque designs and Jaali
Famous Places Location works as the means of decoration.
A. Kanheri Cave 1. Periyar Which one of the following is correct in respect of
Tiger the above statements?
Reserve
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
B. Murugan Temple 2. Malaprabha
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
River Valley
Statement-I
C. Sabarimala Temple 3. Isle of River
Cauvery (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
D. Badami Cave 4. Palani Hills and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
Temples for Statement-I
E. Ranganathaswamy 5. Sanjay (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
Temple Gandhi incorrect
National (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
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7. With reference to Malwa School of Architecture 11. Consider the following:
developed in the mediaeval era, consider the IVC Sites Prominent feature
following statements: 1. Rakhigarhi Largest IVC site
1. The most prominent features in these 2. Dholavira Dockyard
buildings were the usage of large windows 3. Chanhudaro No Citadel
and good ventilation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2. Minars were widely used in this school of
(a) 1 and 2 only
architecture.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Locally available materials were widely used
(c) 1 and 3 only
in these buildings.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one 12. Which of the following Indus Valley Site, where
the instruments for measuring 45, 90 and 180
(b) Only two
degree angles were found?
(c) All three
(a) Kot Diji
(d) None (b) Mohenjodaro
(c) Lothal
8. Consider the following statements: (d) Kalibangan
1. During Akbar’s reign, red sandstone as
building material was widely used in the 13. Consider the following statements:
buildings. 1. Nayaka school of architecture flourished
2. Shajahan was the first one to introduce white under the rule of Nayaka rulers of Madurai.
marbles as the primary building material in 2. They built the largest gopurams in the temples
the mughal architectures. of south India.
3. Jahangir gave more prominence to paintings 3. Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was one of
rather than buildings, thus his reign the finest example of Nayaka School.
architectural developments was slowed down. How many of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None (c) All three
(d) None
9. Which of the following styles of architecture used
the concept of ‘Hanging balconies’ in their 14. Match the List I with List II:
structures? Mudras Signifies
(a) Mandu style (b) Bijapur School A. Abhaya Mudra 1. Importance of
(c) Sikh style (d) Rajput style Knowledge
B. Bhumisparsa Mudra 2. Fearlessness
10. Consider the following: C. Vitarka Mudra 3. Earth to witness
Truth
Architectures Location
D. Vajra Mudra 4. Importance of
1. Rumi Darwaza : Qutb Complex discussion
2. Buland Darwaza : Fatehpur Sikri Choose the correct answer using the code given
3. Alai Darwaza : Bara Imambara below:
How many of the above pairs are correctly (a) A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
matched? (b) A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
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15. Consider the following:
Cave Architecture Patrons 19. Consider the following:
1. Ajanta Caves : Rashtrakutas 1. Dilwara Temple
2. Ellora Caves : Vakatakas 2. Palitana Temple
3. Udaygiri Caves : Guptas 3. Chittanavasal caves
How many of the above pairs are correctly How many of the places given above are associated
matched? with Jain Pilgrimage sites?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) All three (d) None (b) Only two
(c) All three
16. Consider the following statements: (d) None
1. The shafts of the Achaemenian pillars were
monolithic. 20. Consider the following statements:
2. The shafts of Ashokan pillars were made up Statement-I: Tughlaq Dynasty was considered as
of various pieces of sandstone cemented the crisis period for architecture during the Delhi
together. Sultanate period.
Which of the statements given above is fare Statement-II: Their reign was marked by constant
correct? chaos across the empire and repeated experiments
(a) 1 only by the rulers, thus very minimal efforts were taken
(b) 2 only regarding the architectural development.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which one of the following is correct in respect of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
17. Consider the following: and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I
Famous On the banks of
Towns (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
1. Sanchi River Betwa
: and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
for Statement-I
2. Pattadakal River
:
Tungabhadra (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
3. Aihole : River Malaprabha incorrect
4. Kanchipuram : River Vegavathi (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
How many of the above pairs are correctly correct
matched?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
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(c) Only three (d) All four

18. Consider the following:

1. Mandapa
2. Garbhagriha
3. Gopuram
4. Vimana
As we enter any Dravidian temple Architecture,
arrange the above structures which we see in a
chronological order:
(a) 4 - 1 - 2 - 3 (b 4 - 2 - 1 - 3
(c) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 (d) 3 - 1 - 2 - 4

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CHAPTER-2
EDICTS AND INSCRIPTIONS

21. Consider the following: How many of the places given above were the
Inscriptions Records about Ashokan Pillars found?
1. Sohagura : Land grants (a) Only one
2. Mahasthangarh : Vedic deities (b) Only two
3. Boghaz Koi : Famine relief efforts (c) Only three
How many of the above pairs are correctly (d) All four
matched?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 26. Match the List I with List II:
(c) All three (d) None Inscriptions Mentions about
A. Aihole 1. Ashoka’s visit to
22. Which of the following places of inscriptions does Inscription Lumbini
not belong to the inscriptions of Mauryan Emperor B. Prayag Prashasti 2. Grants to Jain monks
Ashoka? by a Pandya King
(a) Maski (b) Bhattiprolu C. Hathigumpha 3. Conquests of
Inscription Samudragupta
(c) Sasaram (d) Sopara D. Rummindei 4. Defeat of
Inscription Harshavardhana by
23. Consider the following statements: Pulikesin II
1. In minor rock edicts, Ashoka explicitly E. Mangulam 5. Accounts of
mentions himself as a layman and disciple of Inscription Kharavelas
Buddha. Choose the correct answer using the code given
2. Major Rock edicts were inscribed in the name below:
of Ashoka. (a) A - 3, B -1 , C - 2, D - 5, E - 4
3. Major Rock edicts were found only in the (b) A - 4, B - 3, C - 5, D - 1, E - 2
Prakrit language in Brahmi Script. (c) A - 4, B - 1, C - 5, D - 3, E - 2
How many of the statements given above are (d) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 5, E - 4
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 27. Consider the following:
(c) All three (d) None 1. Mansehra Inscriptions
2. Bankkhera Copper Plate Inscriptions
24. Which of the following inscriptions records the 3. Sohagura Copper Plate Inscription
restoration of a reservoir that was believed to be 4. Kanganahalli Inscriptions
destroyed by storm? How many of the above edicts can be located in
(a) Nashik Inscription Present-day India?
(b) Junagadh Inscription (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Mathura Inscription (c) Only three (d) All four
(d) Junnar Inscription
28. Consider the following statements:
25. Consider the following sites: 1. Mehrauli Iron Pillar is located in the Qutub
1. Rummindei Minar Complex in Delhi.
2. Rampurva 2. The pillar was established by the Guptan ruler
3. Girnar Skandagupta.
4. Kalsi 3. It records about the conquests of
Chandragupta over Pratiharas.

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How many of the statements given above are 30. Consider the following:
correct? 1. Ashokan Inscriptions
(a) Only one 2. Samudragupta’s Inscription
(b) Only two 3. Birbal Inscription
(c) All three 4. Jahangir’s Inscription
(d) None Which of the inscriptions given above are part of
the Allahabad Pillar?
29. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Besnagar Pillar Inscription of Heliodorus (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
belongs to the Shunga period. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
2. Naneghat Inscriptions are related to the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ikshvakus.
3. Nagarjunakonda Inscriptions are related to the
Satavahanas.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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CHAPTER-3
INDIAN PAINTINGS AND HANDICRAFTS

31. Consider the following: 35. Consider the following:

1. Lakhudiyar Caves 1. Abul Hasan
2. Bagh Caves 2. Mir Sayyid Ali
3. Kupgallu 3. Basawan
How many of the places given above were the Which of the mediaeval painters mentioned above
Prehistoric paintings found? are associated with the Mughal Court of Akbar?
(a) Only one (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

32. Which of the following cave murals depicts the 36. Consider the following:
scene of monks collecting lotuses from a pond Illustrated Manuscripts Work done by
which is believed to be the Samavasarana 1. Rasamanjari - Keshav Das
(Preaching hall) theme in Jain tradition? 2. Ragamala - Madhao Das
(a) Ellora Caves 3. Gulistan - Sa’di Shirazi
(b) Jogimara Caves How many of the above pairs are correctly
(c) Bagh Caves matched?
(d) Chithannavasal Caves (a) Only one
(b) Only two
33. Consider the following statements: (c) All three
1. These mural paintings were found on the (d) None
walls of Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi.
2. These murals were made during the 37. Which of the following regional schools of painting
Vijayanagara period. is associated with the famous ‘Tamasha Paintings’?
3. These murals were made using all the primary (a) Mewar School
colours which explains the richness of these
(b) Marwar School
paintings in terms of quality.
(c) Jaipur School
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(d) Kishangarh School
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None
38. Consider the following statements:
1. Basholi paintings belong to the school of
34. Consider the following statements:
paintings that developed in Himachal Pradesh.
1. The Mughal paintings were of a fusion of
2. The facial expressions found in these
Persian style and indigenous Indian styles.
paintings are characterised by big eyes and
2. The focus of paintings shifted from depicting receding hairlines.
the god to glorifying the ruler.
3. This school of painting was mainly patronised
3. The artists depicted popular art in large by the Rajput rulers.
numbers rather than court art.
How many of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are correct?
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None
(c) All three (d) None

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39. Consider the following statements: 42. Consider the following statements:
1. The Tanjore paintings were patronised by the 1. Puthukkuli Shawls are woven by the Toda
Nayakas of Thanjavur. tribes in Tamilnadu.
2. These paintings were made only on wooden 2. Banni Embroidery work is carried out by the
planks. Maldhari tribes of Gujarat.
3. Banjara Embroidery work is carried out by the
3. Gold leafs and gemstones were used as the
Lambada tribes of Andhra Pradesh.
decorative elements in these paintings.
How many of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are correct? correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None (c) All three (d) None

40. Match the List I with List II:

Folk Paintings Belongs to 43. Consider the following:
A. Pattachitra 1. Telangana 1. Batik Art
B. Thangka 2. Rajasthan 2. Ikat
C. Pithora 3. Madhya Pradesh 3. Laharia
D. Cheriyal 4. Odisha How many of the traditional arts given above are
E. Phad 5. Sikkim related to fabric dyeing?
Choose the correct answer using the code given below: (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) A - 4, B - 5, C - 2, D - 1, E - 3 (c) All three (d) None
(b) A - 4, B - 5, C - 3, D - 1, E - 2
(c) A - 1, B - 4, C - 5, D - 2, E - 3
44. Which of the following traditional handicrafts does
(d) A - 3, B - 1, C - 5, D - 2, E - 4 not accorded with Geographical Identification Tag?
(a) Sujini Embroidery
41. Consider the following: (b) Kani Shawl
Artwork Type of craft (c) Pichhwai Paintings
1. Tikuli Art – Metal work (d) Nirmal Toys
2. Phulkari Art – Embroidery work
3. Marori Art – Glassware 45. Consider the following:
Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly Handicrafts – Belongs to
matched? 1. Channapatna Toys – Telangana
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 2. Aranmula Kannadi – Tamilnadu
3. Khurja Pottery – Uttar Pradesh
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
How many of the above pairs are correctly
matched?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None

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CHAPTER-4: UNESCO’S LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA.

46. Consider the following statements: How many of the above pairs are correctly
1. The World Heritage Committee is an inter- matched?
governmental body that selects the sites to be (a) Only one
listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites (b) Only two
List. (c) All three
2. The parties to the committee include all the (d) None
member countries of UNESCO.
3. It generally meets twice a year to carry out its 50. Consider the following statements:
functions.
1. Humayun Tomb was commissioned by the
How many of the statements given above are Mughal ruler Akbar.
correct?
2. It was the first garden tomb constructed in the
(a) Only one Indian Subcontinent, completed in 1572.
(b) Only two 3. It was constructed in the Charbagh style of
(c) All three architecture under Persian influence.
(d) None How many of the statements given above are
correct?
47. Consider the following: (a) Only one (b) Only two
1. Bhimbetka Caves (c) All three (d) None
2. Tawang Monastery
3. Amritsar Golden Temple 51. Consider the following statements regarding
4. Dholavira Agumbe:
How many of the sites given above are included in 1. Agumbe is a part of UNESCO World Heritage
the UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites? Site in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
(a) Only one 2. It is also known as the Cherrapunji of the
(b) Only two South owing to the copious rainfall the region
(c) Only three gets.
(d) All four 3. Agumbe is also known as the cobra capital of
India.
48. Which of the following UNESCO World Heritage Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Sites hosts astronomical instruments to observe (a) 1 and 2 only
astronomical positions with the naked eye? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Rani ki Vav (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Jantar Mantar (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Agra Fort
(d) Konark Sun Temple 52. Consider the following pairs of World Heritage
sites with their locations:
World Heritage Site Location
49. Consider the following: (State/UT)
1. Keoladeo National Park A. Madhya
UNESCO Sites : Location Pradesh
1. Rani-ki-Vav : Rajasthan 2. Pattadakal Monuments B. Andhra
2. Victorian Gothic and : Goa Pradesh
Art Deco Ensembles 3. Champaner Pavagadh C. Rajasthan
3. Kakatiya Ramappa : Karnataka
Temple 4. Mountain Railways D. Uttarakhand

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How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly 56. Consider the following statements: -
matched? 1. The Sun Temple at Modhera is the recent
(a) Only one pair UNESCO World Heritage Site from India
(b) Only two pairs built in the Maru Gurjara style.
(c) All of the pairs 2. Vadnagar is a historic town in Mehsana that
(d) None of the pairs had continuous habitation for more than 2,700
years.
53. Consider the following statements: - 3. Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of the
Unakoti, Tripura were added to the tentative
1. Kuttanad’s below-sea-level farming system has
list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
been recognized by the UNESCO as a Globally
Important Agricultural Heritage System. How many of the statements given above are
incorrect?
2. Vembanadu Kol is a Ramsar site and the
largest lake in Kerala. (a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 only (c) All three
(b) 2 only (d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 57. Consider the following statements regarding
Lothal:
1. Lothal has the world’s oldest known artificial
54. Consider the following statements with reference to
dock, which was connected to an old course of
the Great Living Chola Temples:
the Narmada River.
1. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage
2. It is one of the Indus Valley civilization sites
Site.
located near the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat.
2. The Airavatesvara Temple at Kumbakonam is
3. It was recently declared as a UNESCO World
also a part of this temple group.
Heritage Site.
3. The Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda
How many of the statements given above are
Cholapuram was built by Raja Raja Chola I.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are not
(a) Only one
correct?
(b) Only two
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(c) All three
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
55. Consider the following statements regarding
Ramappa Temple:- 58. Consider the following statements regarding The
Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of Unakoti:
1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its
sculptures is of high artistic quality illustrating 1. The only inscription at Unakoti is on a
regional dance customs. Chaturmukhalinga image and consist of a
couple of records in Sanskrit Characters of the
2. The temple complex was built during the
11th-12thcentury CE,
reign of the Vijayanagara empire.
2. Unakoti provides evidence of ancient
3. Its pyramidal Vimana is made of lightweight
Vaishnava worship in Tripura from the 8th-
porous bricks or floating bricks.
9th centuries CE.
How many of the statements given above are
3. The most central and conspicuous figure at the
correct?
site is known as Unkotiswara Kala Bhairav.
(a) Only one
How many of the statements given above are
(b) Only two
correct?
(c) All three
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) None
(c) All three (d) None

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59. Consider the following statements with reference to 62. Consider the following statements regarding the
The Sun Temple at Konark: - Mahabodhi Temple:
1. The Sun Temple is the culmination of 1. It is recognized by UNESCO as a World
Kalingan temple architecture. Heritage Site and it is one of the earliest
2. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Buddhist temples built entirely in brick.
Ganga dynasty. 2. It is a mahavihara located at Lumbini and the
3. It is included in the list of UNESCO World first temple here was built by Emperor Asoka
Heritage Site and its master builder was Bisu in the 3rd century B.C.
Moharana. 3. It marks the location of the Mahaparinirvana
4. It remains a major pilgrimage site for Hindus, of the Buddha and that led to Dharamchakra -
who gather here every year for the Trimbak pravartana.
Kumbha mela. How many of the statements given above are correct?
How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) All three (d) None
(b) Only two ·
63. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Only three
Pattadakkal:
(d) All Four
1. It is also called Raktapura and is a complex of
eighth-century CE Hindu and Buddhist
60. Which among the following sites in India are temples in northern Karnataka.
designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites? 2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located
1. Mahabalipuram Monuments -Tamil Nadu on the banks of the Malaprabha river.
2. Rani-Ki-Vav - Gujarat 3. The monument is a protected site under Indian
3. Architectural Work of Le Corbusier - law and is managed by the Archaeological
Chandigarh Survey of India.
4. Kedarnath temple - Uttarakhand How many of the statements given above are
5. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus -Mumbai incorrect?
6. Water forts of Rajasthan (a) Only one (b) Only two
Choose the correct answer using the codes given (c) All three (d) None
below:
(a) 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 only 64. Consider the following statements with reference to
(b) 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 only the Khajuraho Temples:
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 5 only 1. The temples are famous for their Vesara-style
architectural symbolism and erotic sculptures.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
2. They are recognized by UNESCO as a World
Heritage Site.
61. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Most Khajuraho temples were built between
Kumbhalgarh Fort: 885 CE and 1000 CE by the Gupta dynasty.
1. It is a Mewar fortress also known as the Great Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Wall of India and Neel Kanth Mahadeva
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
temple is located in this fort.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
2. It is one of the hill forts of Rajasthan that is
considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
65. The Chapel of St. Cajetan a part of the UNESCO’s
3. Kumbhalgarh fort was built by Maharana
World Heritage Site of the churches and convents
Pratap, the King of Mewar.
of Goa is modelled on the original design of:
Which of the statements given above is/are not
(a) St. Peter’s Church in Rome
correct?
(b) Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(c) Notre Dame in Paris
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
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66. Consider the following: Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. Brihaddeshi (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Natyashastra (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Dattilam
Which of the texts given above are related to Indian 70. Consider the following statements:
Music? Statement-I: Carnatic music gives more emphasis
(a) Only one on vocal music where most compositions are set to
(b) Only two be sung by the artists.
(c) All three Statement-II: It is mainly based on kriti and
(d) None focuses more on quality of the lyrics.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
67. Consider the following statements: the above statements?
1. Raga forms the basis of the rhythm, whereas (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
Tala forms the basis of melody. and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I
2. Only 6 Ragas and 12 Talas are currently
known to be present. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
Which of the statements given above is fare
for Statement-I
correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(a) 1 only
incorrect
(b) 2 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
71. Consider the following statements:
68. Consider the following statements:
1. Syama Shastri has composed mainly in
1. Khyal style is the popular form of Hindustani Telugu in praise of Godess Kamakshi.
Music which provides more scope for
2. He composed less kritis as compared to
improvisation.
Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar.
2. The origin of this Khyal style is attributed to
3. He contributed more to the Svarajati musical
Baiju Bawra.
genre in Carnatic music.
3. Rajput rulers were the patrons of this style of
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Hindustani music.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the statements given above are
(c) All three (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one
72. Match the List I with List II:
(b) Only two
Treatise on music Written by
(c) All three
A. Sangraha Choodamani 1. Narada
(d) None
B. Sangita Ratnakara 2. Venkatamakhin
C. Chaturdandiprakashika 3. Govindhacharya
69. Consider the following: D. Sangita Makaranda 4. Sarangadeva
Gharana Hindustani Style Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Agra Gharana – Dhrupad (a) A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3
2. Gwalior Gharana – Khyal (b) A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
3. Darbhanga Gharana – Dhrupad (c) A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
4. Talwandi Gharana – Khyal
(d) A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1

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73. Which of the following folk music forms is sung by 77. Consider the following statements:
farmer communities in Madhya Pradesh during the 1. Manjira is a small brass cymbal used
festivals in the rainy season, that pleads for good generally in religious ceremonies.
monsoon and good harvest? 2. It is a type of percussion instrument which
(a) Panihari requires tuning.
(b) Lavani Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
(c) Pai songs (a) 1 only
(d) Kolattam (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
74. Consider the following: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Folk Music Region
1. Dollu Kunitha – Telangana 78. Consider the following:
2. Villupattu – Tamilnadu 1. Sambal
3. Khongjom Parba – Manipur 2. Udukkai
How many of the above pairs are correctly 3. Mridangam
matched?
4. Tabla
(a) Only one
How many of the musical instruments given above
(b) Only two belong to the Membranophone category?
(c) All three (a) Only one
(d) None (b) Only two
(c) Only three
75. Consider the following: (d) All four
Fusion of Classical In praise of
and Folk Music 79. Consider the following:
1. Abhanga : Sikh Gurus
Hindustani Semi- Famous
2. Shabad : Lord Vithoba Classical Styles Proponents
3. Tevaram : Shaivate Gods 1. Thumri - Laxman Rao
How many of the above pairs are incorrectly Pandit
matched? 2. Ghazal - Mirza Ghalib
(a) Only one 3. Tappa - Begum Akthar
(b) Only two How many of the above pairs are correctly
(c) All three matched?
(d) None (a) Only one
(b) Only two
76. Consider the following statements: (c) All three
1. It is a kind of devotional music in praise of (d) None
Lord Krishna.
2. It has its traces of origin in the regions of 80. Consider the following:
Rajasthan and Gujarat. Communities related to Music Region
3. It is practised by the community of 1. Bauls – Bengal
Pustmimarg Sampradaya. 2. Bazigar – Punjab
Which of the following fusion music is best 3. Manganiars – Rajasthan
explained in above statements? Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Gana Sangeet (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Haveli Sangeet (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Kirtan (c) 1 and 3 only
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81. With reference to the cultural history of India, how 84. With reference to the instruments used in Indian
many of the following musical forms are related to music, consider the following statements:
Carnatic music? 1. Amir Khusrau is credited with fashioning the
1. Varnam Tabla as a split version of the Pakhawaj.
2. Kriti 2. Tamak is an important music instrument of
3. Suladi Santhal tribe and it is beaten with drum sticks.
4. Pallavi 3. Sarinda is mainly used by tribal people and it
Select the correct answer from the codes given has similarities with flute and shehnai.
below: How many of the statements given above are
(a) Only One musical form incorrect?
(b) Only Two musical forms (a) Only one
(c) Only Three musical forms (b) Only two
(d) All the above musical forms (c) All three
(d) None
82. This form of classical dance has inalienable
connection with Hindustani Classical Music. 85. Consider the following pairs:
Linked with the legends of Radha-Krishna, this Music Description
dance form got its distinctive identity under the form
patronage of Nawab of Awadh. The dancer often 1. Pada : Scholarly compositions in
pauses to recite verses followed by their execution Telugu and Tamil that are
through movement. Which dance form is being composed mainly as dance
discussed here? forms
(a) A. Kathak 2. Tillana : Noted for the use of rhythmical
excellence and the Jati pattern
(b) Bharatanatyam 3. Daskathia : It is a form of ballad singing
(c) Manipuri prevalent in Odisha.
(d) Odishi 4. Bhuta : It is sung by tribal people of
song North-East and Himachal
Pradesh.
83. Consider the following statements with respect to How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly
the concept of Gharanas in Indian Tradition of art matched?
and culture: (a) Only one pair
1. Gharanas of music tradition can be seen in (b) Only two pairs
both Hindustani and Carnatic music. (c) Only three pairs
2. Gharanas exist for vocal and instrumental (d) All four pairs
traditions but not for dance.
3. Jaipur gharana is known for dhrupad while
Darbhanga gharana is famous for its khayal
singing.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

*******

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CHAPTER-6: INDIAN DANCE

86. Consider the following statements: 90. Consider the following:

1. Nritya refers to performing the basic steps of Classical Famous Proponents
the dance in rhythmic fashion. Dances
2. Natya refers to the drama or story conveyed 1. Bharatanatyam Kalamandalam
through the dance performance. Kshemavathy
3. Nritta refers to the sentiment and the emotions 2. Kathakali Kottakal Sivaraman
that evoked through the dance. 3. Odissi Sonal Mansingh
How many of the statements given above are correct? How many of the above pairs are correctly
(a) Only one matched?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None (c) All three
(d) None
87. Consider the following:
91. Consider the following statements:
1. Bhimbetka Caves
1. Mohiniyattam is the famous Classical dance
2. Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves
form developed in Kerala state.
3. Mohenjadaro
2. It is performed both as solo or group dance.
Which of the sites given above provides early
3. The Lasya aspect is predominant in this dance
examples of Dance?
form.
(a) 1 and 2 only
How many of the statements given above are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Only one
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Only two
(c) All three
88. Consider the following:
(d) None
Elements of Component
Bharatanatyam type
1. Jatiswaram – Nritta 92. Consider the following statements:
2. Varnam – Nritya Statement-I: Kathakali is a unique classical dance
3. Thillana – Natya because of its heavy dependence on Nritta
How many of the above pairs are correctly elements, rather than Natya and Nritya elements.
matched? Statement-II: Kathakali is notable for its portrayal of
(a) Only one rasas through the movement of the eyes and eyebrows.
(b) Only two Which one of the following is correct in respect of
(c) All three the above statements?
(d) None (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
89. Which of the following classical dance is associated Statement-I
with the ‘Jala Chitra Nrityam, in which the performer (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
draws pictures on the floor with their toes? and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
(a) Kathakali for Statement-I
(b) Bharatanatyam (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(c) Sattriya (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
correct
(d) Kuchipudi

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93. Consider the following statements: 97. Consider the following statements:
1. Kathak is the classical dance that traces its 1. Manipuri dance gives more emphasis on the
origin from Ras Leela. Tandava aspect of dance than Lasya aspect.
2. Kathak has influences from Persian styles of 2. This dance form gives more emphasis on
costumes and dancing. sensuality rather than devotion.
3. Kathak dance is accompanied by Khayal style 3. Ram Leela is an important recurring theme in
of Hindustani music. this dance form.
How many of the statements given above are How many of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

94. Consider the following statements: 98. Consider the following:

1. Chakyar Koothu is a famous folk dance form 1. Paika
of Tamilnadu. 2. Thang Ta
2. It is performed as a group dance by the people 3. Kolkali
from Chakyar Community. 4. Danda Jatra
Which of the statements given above is incorrect? How many of the above are not martial dances?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) All four

95. Match the List I with List II: 99. Consider the following:
Folk Dance Region Folk Dance – Region
A. Kolattam 1. Goa 1. Pata Kunitha – Bundelkhand Region
B. Bihu 2. Tamilnadu 2. Jawara – Mysore region
C. Tarangamel 3. Andhra Pradesh 3. Tippani – Saurashtra Region
D. Mayilattam 4. Assam How many of the above pairs are correctly
Choose the correct answer using the code given below: matched?
(a) A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 (a) Only one
(b) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4 (b) Only two
(c) A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1 (c) All three
(d) A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 (d) None

96. Consider the following: 100. Consider the following statements:

Folk Dance Tribe 1. Tharijham is the pure dance element at the
1. Ghoomar – Bhils concluding stage in Odissi dance.
2. Bagurumba – Bodos 2. Thillana is the pure dance element at the
3. Rangma – Nagas concluding stage in Kathak dance.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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101. Consider the following statements regarding Indian 104. Consider the following statements regarding
classical dance forms: Kathakali:
1. As per Natya Shastra, Indian classical dance is 1. Kathakali is characterized by the absence of
divided into Natya, Nritya and Nritta. footwork.
2. As per Abhinaya Darpana Prakasha elements 2. Kathakali derives its interpretation from
of Indian classical dance are divided into Balaram Bharatam and Hastalakshana
Lasya and Tandava aspects. Deepika.
3. Natya Shastra was written by Kapil Muni 3. Krishnattam and Ramattam are precursors to
while Abhinaya Darpana Prakasha was Kathakali.
written by Bharat Muni. How many of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are correct? incorrect?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

102. Consider the following statements about classical 105. Which of the following is not true about classical
dances of India: dance form Odissi?
1. Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes seven (a) Odissi dance form represents water.
dance forms as the classical dances of India. (b) Odissi name came from ‘odra nritya’ which is
2. Ministry of Culture recognizes eight dance mentioned in Natya Shastra.
forms as the classical dances of India. (c) Dance is known to be Ekaharya, where one
3. Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes Chhau dancer takes on many roles in a single
Dance as a classical dance of India. performance.
4. Chhau Dance was inscribed in the UNESCO’s (d) Its roots can be traced back to Natya Shastra
Representative List of Intangible Cultural by Bharata Muni.
Heritage of Humanity.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one 106. Consider the following statements about the
(b) Only two · Sattriya dance:
(c) Only three 1. Sattriya is a devotional classical dance form
(d) All Four from Manipur.
2. The dance form was introduced by
103. Consider the following statements: Shankaradeva to propagate the Shakti
1. The earliest surviving text with Kathak roots tradition.
is the Abhinaya Darpan by Nandikeshwara. 3. It is recognized by the Sangeet Natak
2. The Lucknow, Jaipur and Benaras gharanas Akademi of India as one of the eight classical
are associated with Kathak. dances of India.
3. Kathak was influenced by Persian art themes Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
as well as Sufism. (a) 3 only
4. Khoria dance of Uttar Pradesh is very much (b) 1 and 3 only
influenced by Kathak. (c) 2 and 3 only
How many of the statements given above are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Only one
(b) Only two ·
(c) Only three *******
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CHAPTER-7: INDIAN THEATRE, PUPPETRY AND MARTIAL ARTS

107. Consider the following: 111. Which of the following puppetry is performed
1. Sophisticated rules of play using leather puppets and is performed in the
2. Emergence of Pali and Prakrit koothumadam of Bhadrakali Temples?
3. Patronage to dance and music forms (a) Bommalattam
Which of the factors given above were the reasons (b) Tholpavakoothu
for decline of Classical Sanskrit Theatre? (c) Gombeyatta
(a) 1 only (d) Tholu Bommalata
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 112. Consider the following:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Puppetry Region
1. Yampuri – Bihar
108. Consider the following: 2. Togalu Gombeyatta – Andhra Pradesh
3. Ravanachhaya – Odisha
1. Uttararamacharitham is written by Bhavabhuti
4. Kathputli – Rajasthan
2. Vikramorvasiyam is written by Kalidasa How many of the above pairs are correctly
3. Swapnavasavadatta is written by Bhasa matched?
4. Nagananda is written by Harshavardhana (a) Only one
How many of the above statements are correct? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) Only three
(b) Only two (d) All four
(c) Only three
(d) All four
113. Consider the following statements:
1. Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art that
109. Consider the following statements: originated in the state of Kerala.
1. Yakshagana has its origins in the royal courts
2. It is performed as both armed and unarmed
of the Hoysala empire.
mock combat.
2. Theyyam is an open theatre art which is
3. It is usually accompanied by folk music
performed in the local temples.
tradition of the region.
3. Ankia Naat is a traditional folk play which
How many of the statements given above are correct?
was originated with the efforts of Vaishanava
saint Sankaradeva. (a) Only one
How many of the statements given above are correct? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three
(c) All three (d) None (d) None

110. Consider the following: 114. Consider the following:

Puppetry Type Martial Arts Region
1. Tholu Bommalatta – String Puppetry 1. Silambam – Andhra Pradesh
2. Kundhei – Shadow Puppetry 2. Gatka – Maharashtra
3. Putul Nachh – Rod Puppetry 3. Mardani Khel – Punjab
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? Which of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?
(a) Only one (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

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115. Consider the following statements: 119. Consider the following statements:
1. Thang Ta is an ancient martial art performed 1. National Film Heritage Mission aims at the
by Meitei people of Manipur. conservation and digitization of films.
2. Manipuri kings used this art form to fight the 2. The National Film Archive of India is the
British in the 17th Century. nodal agency for the implementation of the
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? project.
(a) 1 only 3. It was launched by the Union Ministry of
(b) 2 only Culture for preserving the heritage of films.
(c) Both 1 and 2 How many of the statements given above are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
(a) Only one
116. Consider the following statements: (b) Only two
1. Thoda is a martial art form that originated in (c) All three
Uttarakhand. (d) None
2. It is usually held during the Baisakhi festival
in April every year. 120. Consider the following statements regarding Tholu
3. This martial art relies on the archery skills of Bommalata:
the players. 1. Tholu Bommalata is the string puppet theater
How many of the statements given above are correct? tradition of the state of Kerala.
(a) Only one 2. Tholu Bommalata is heavily influenced by the
(b) Only two aesthetics of the Veerabhadra temple at
Lepakshi.
(c) All three
3. Tholu Bommalata puppets are used to narrate
(d) None
stories from epics like Ramayana and
Mahabharata.
117. Which of the following sites are considered to be
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
the sites of ancient theaters?
(a) 1 only
1. Arikamedu
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Sitabenga
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Uraiyvur
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Jogimara
5. Amravati
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only *******
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only

118. Consider the following statements:

1. Kariyala is a theatrical form practiced in the
state of West Bengal.
2. Bhand Pather is a folk theatre from
Chhattisgarh mentioned in the Natya Shastra.
3. Ankiya Naat is based on Vaishnava tradition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None

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CHAPTER - 8: UNESCO’S LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE.

121. Consider the following statements: 125. Consider the following statements:
1. Koodiyattam is a traditional performing art 1. Mudiyettu is one of the ritualistic drama
form in the state of Tamilnadu. traditions performed in the state of Karnataka.
2. This play is performed exclusively by the 2. It depicts the play of the Ramayana in a folk
Chakyar Community. tradition.
3. It is traditionally played in the temples and the 3. The dance is usually performed in the temple
theme is usually based on Hindu mythology. courtyard known as Bhagavati kavus.
How many of the statements given above are correct? How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

122. Consider the following statements: 126. Consider the following statements:
1. Ramlila is a famous folk theatre in the region 1. Kalbelia is a folk dance form that originated
of Uttar Pradesh. in the state of Gujarat.
2. It is a dramatic play of the Ramayana epic for 2. It is performed by the Bhil tribes in the region.
about ten successive nights. 3. The dance form is unique for the swirling
3. It is usually performed by males including the movements that resemble a serpent.
role of Sita. How many of the statements given above are correct?
How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two (c) All three
(c) All three (d) None
(d) None
127. Consider the following statements:
123. Consider the following statements: 1. Chhau is a semi-classical martial dance form
1. Ramman is a religious festival and ritual that is performed in Odisha, Jharkhand and
theatre of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. West Bengal.
2. It is played in the praise of a village deity 2. There are two main styles of Chhau dance
called Bhumiyal Devta, in the temple based on their region.
courtyard. 3. It is a form of mask dance and masks are worn
3. This festival is celebrated in the villages by artists in all sub-styles of Chhau dance.
across the Himalayan Region. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) All three (d) None
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
128. Consider the following statements:
124. Which of the following Indian traditions is not listed on 1. Sankirtana is a form of traditional art of ritual
UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage? singing, dancing and drumming.
(a) Yoga 2. It is traditionally practised by the Meitei
(b) Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh community people in Manipur.
(c) Tradition of Shabad Kirtan 3. The performers narrate the stories of Krishna
(d) Tradition of Vedic Chanting through song and dance.

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How many of the statements given above are 132. Consider the following:
correct? Cities (UNESCO Creative Identified
(a) Only one (b) Only two Cities Network - UCCN) for
(c) All three (d) None 1. Hyderabad – Film
2. Varanasi – Crafts and
Folk Arts
129. Consider the following statements:
3. Jaipur – Music
1. Traditional Utensil making by Thathera How many of the above pairs are correctly
Community is a famous craft from the state of matched?
Himachal Pradesh. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. These utensils are used for household, (c) All three (d) None
medicinal and ritualistic purposes.
3. This craft was patronised by Maharaja Ranjit
133. Consider the following statements:
Singh in the 19th Century.
1. Agra fort was commissioned in the 16th
How many of the statements given above are
Century by Mughal emperor Jahangir.
incorrect?
2. It was built mainly using Red Sandstone.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
3. Moti Masjid which was built inside the
(c) All three (d) None
complex by Shahjahan using White marble.
How many of the statements given above are
130. Consider the following statements: correct?
Statement-I: Nowrouz is a festival that marks the (a) Only one
beginning of the Persian New Year.
(b) Only two
Statement-II: It is celebrated as a respect to nature
(c) All three
and environment and portrays the prosperity,
wealth and happiness of the community. (d) None
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements? 134. Consider the following statements:
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 1. Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur was built by
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Rajendra Chola I.
Statement-I 2. Brihadisvara temple at Gangaikonda
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct Cholapuram was built by Rajaraja Chola I.
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation 3. Airavatesvara temple at Darasuram was also
for Statement-I built by Rajaraja Chola I.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is How many of the statements given above are
incorrect correct?
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is (a) Only one (b) Only two
correct (c) All three (d) None

131. Consider the following statements: 135. Consider the following statements:
1. Kumbh Mela is a ritual bathing festival 1. Ajanta Caves are located on the banks of
celebrated in the sacred rivers of Prayagraj, Waghora river in Sahyadris.
Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain. 2. Only Buddhist structures are found in these
2. Haridwar Kumbh mela is also known as caves.
Simhastha. 3. It was developed under the patronage of
3. Ardha Kumbh is celebrated once in 6 years in Satavahana kings.
Ujjain. How many of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are correct? correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None (c) All three (d) None

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CHAPTER-9: RELIGIONS AND LANGUAGES IN INDIA

136. Consider the following statements: 140. Consider the following:

1. Asthadhyayi by Panini was the oldest book in Endangered Languages Region
Sanskrit grammar. 1. Manda Odisha
2. The earliest use of Sanskrit can be found in 2. Bangani Uttarakhand
the inscriptions of Rudradaman at Junagarh. 3. Gadaba Karnataka
3. Buddhacharita written by Ashvagosha was How many of the above pairs are correctly
written in Sanskrit. matched?
How many of the statements given above are (a) Only one
incorrect?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one
(c) All three
(b) Only two
(d) None
(c) All three
(d) None
141. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Sahitya Akademi is the authority
137. Consider the following:
responsible to accord classical language status to
1. Pali
any language in India.
2. Elu
Statement-II: It is being accorded to a language
3. Shauraseni
having rich literary tradition and high antiquity.
4. Paisachi
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
How many of the dialects given above belong to the above statements?
the Prakrit language?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
(a) Only one
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
(b) Only two Statement-I
(c) Only three (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
(d) All four and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
for Statement-I
138. Consider the following: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
Dravidian languages Sub group incorrect
1. Kui : Northern Group (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
2. Brahui : Central Group correct
3. Tulu : Southern Group
4. Telugu : Central Group 142. Which of the following ancient script was used for
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? writing the mix of Sanskrit and Kashmiri, that was
(a) 1 and 2 only developed during the 8th Century AD?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Gurmukhi Script
(c) 3 and 4 only (b) Sarada Script
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Grandha Script
(d) Kadamba Script
139. Which of the following linguistic families Santhali,
Khasi, and Nicobarese languages belongs to? 143. Consider the following:
(a) Austric group 1. Varkari Panth
(b) Indo-Aryan group 2. Nath Panth
(c) Sino-Tibetan group 3. Pushtimarg Sampradaya
(d) Negroid group 4. Siddhars

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How many of the sub-sects given above belong to How many of the statements given above are
the Vaishnava sect? incorrect?
(a) Only one (a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two (c) All three (d) None
(c) Only three
(d) All four 148. Consider the following statements regarding
languages in India:
144. Consider the following statements: 1. Majority of the languages spoken across India
1. Ajivika school was established by Makkhali belong to the Indo-Austric group.
Gosala in the 5th Century BC. 2. Brahui language belongs to the Indo-Aryan
2. They believed in the existence of soul in every group of languages.
living being like Jainism. 3. Mundari is also related to the Indo-Aryan
3. They believe in Niyati doctrine which group of languages.
advocates the absence of free will. How many of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are correct? incorrect?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

145. Which of the following languages has the status of 149. Consider the following pairs:
classical language in India? Script Region
(a) Tamil, Sanskrit, Odia, Kannada, Pali 1. Kharosthi Script : North-Western region
(b) Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil, Odia. of Indian sub-
continent
(c) Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu, Kannada.
2. Brahmi script : South and Southeast
(d) Malayalam, Sanskrit, Odia, Hindi Asia
3. Kadamba script : South India
146. Consider the following statements regarding How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly
classical languages in India: matched?
1. The Ministry of Education provides certain (a) Only one pair
benefits to promote it. (b) Only two pairs
2. A Centre of Excellence for studies in Classical (c) All three pairs
Languages is also set up.
(d) None of the above
3. Government has to mandatorily publish its
reports in all classical languages.
150. Which of the following languages has been added
How many of the statements given above are correct?
to the Constitution of India by the 92nd
(a) Only one (b) Only two Amendment Act, 2003?
(c) All three (d) None (a) Dogri, Maithili, Santhali
(b) Santhali, Konkani, Avadhi
147. Consider the following statements regarding Sanskrit: (c) Maithili, Dogri, Konkani
1. The Uttar Pradesh Government had decided to (d) Konkani, Avadhi, Dogri
develop Sanskrit Grams across the state to
teach the use of Sanskrit regularly.
151. Consider the following statements regarding the
2. Sanskrit is part of the Austroasiatic group of
languages spoken in India:
languages.
1. Urdu is one of the official languages of India
3. Sanskrit has always been written in the
mentioned in the 8th Schedule.
Devanagari script only.

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2. Kodava is a Dravidian Language spoken 153. Consider following statements regarding Kharosthi
mostly in some districts of Karnataka. Script:
3. Harauti is spoken mainly in the South-eastern 1. It was a sister script to Brahmi and mostly
region of Rajasthan. consists of the use of Indian, Greek and
How many of the statements given above are Iranian words.
correct? 2. The script is written from right to left and was
(a) Only one used to write Prakrit and Sanskrit in ancient
(b) Only two Gandhara region.
(c) All three 3. The Major Rock Edict of Ashoka at
(d) None Rummindei was written in the Kharosthi
script.
How many of the statements given above are
152. Consider the following
correct?
1. Pali is the language used in the Tripitakas.
(a) Only one
2. Maharashtri was considered as the de facto
(b) Only two
form of the Prakrit language.
(c) All three
3. Magahi language also known as Magadhi
language is spoken in India and Nepal. (d) None
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

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CHAPTER-10: LITERATURE

154. Consider the following statements related to 157 Match the following:
Sangam Literature: Tamil texts Author
1. Muchchangam refers to the first two Sangams 1. Pattinappalai A. Saint Agattiyar
held in ancient South India according to Tamil 2. Agattiyam B. Mangudi Marudam
legends. 3. Maduraikkanji C. Kannan
2. Agam is related to human experiences and 4. Sirupanarruppadai D. Nattattanar
emotions such as Heroism and Valor. Choose the correct answer using the code given
3. Puram is related to personal and human below:
aspects such as love. (a) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
How many of the statements given above are correct? (b) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
(a) Only one (c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
(b) Only two (d) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
(c) All three
(d) None 158. Consider the following statements related to
Sangam Literature:
155. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Sangam literature was predominantly
Sangam Period: composed and compiled by men.
1. The two epics Silappadikaram was written by 2. The first and second Sangam were organized
Sittalai Sattanar and Manimegalai by Ilango under the patronage of Pandya kingdom while
Adigal respectively. the third Sangam was organized under the
patronage of the Chola Kingdom.
2. Arikamedu, and Marakkanam were mainly
related to inland trade during the Sangam period. 3. The first and third Sangam were held at
3. Sangam was organized by the Chola Kingdom. Madurai and the second was held at Vanji.
4. Gajabaghu II of Sri Lanka and Cheran
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Senguttuvan of the Chera dynasty were
(a) Only one
contemporaries of the Sangam era.
(b) Only two
How many of the statements given above is/are not
(c) All three correct?
(d) None (a) Only one statement
(b) Only two statements
156 Consider the following statements related to (c) Only three statements
Sangam Literature texts:
(d) All the four statements
1. Silappadikaram is a tragic love story revolving
around Kannagi and destruction of Madurai.
159. Consider the following statements with respect to
2. Tirrukural is divided into three parts which
Buddhism:
discuss about the epics, polity-governance and
love. 1. Buddha learnt about the teachings of
Upanishads from Alara Kalama.
3. Pathinenkilkanakku contains eighteen works
mostly dealing with ethics and morals. 2. Commentaries on the three Pitakas were
compiled in the 4th Buddhist Council.
How many of the statements given above is/are
correct? 3. Abhidhamma Pitaka consists of five Nikayas
and fifteen books.
(a) Only one statement
How many of the statements given above are
(b) Only two statements
incorrect?
(c) All three statements
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) None of the above
(c) All three (d) None

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160. Which among the following statements is correct 163. Consider the following statements regarding the
regarding Buddhism? Jatakas in Buddhism.
(a) Gautama Buddha believed in the idea of 1. Jataka stories form a part of the Buddhist
atman. Literature.
(b) According to Gautama Buddha the key to 2. The stories tell us how practicing different
attain nirvana lies in the conquering of desires paramitas are key to attaining moksha from
and all worldly pleasures. samsara.
(c) To attain nirvana Buddha preached the Three 3. The Jataka stories were mostly written in Pali.
Jewels concept of Samyagdarshana, How many of the statements given above are correct?
Samyagjnana and Samyakcharitra. (a) Only one
(d) Buddhism doesn’t believe in the idea of a (b) Only two
creator god but it believes in rebirth and soul. (c) All three
(d) None
161. Which of the following sects and subsects are
related to the Mahasanghikas of Buddhism?
164. Consider the following statements regarding Jainism:
1. Sthaviravada, Ekavyaharikas and Kukkutikas
1. Sthanakvasi sect belongs to Digambar Jainism
2. Prajapativadins, Ekavyaharikas and Lok- and believes that idol worship is not essential
attaravadins in the attainment of nirvana.
3. Sarvastivadins, Sthaviravada and Ekavy- 2. Yapaniya sect belongs to Svetambar Jainism
aharikas and they worship images of Jain tirthankaras.
4. Ekavyaharikas, Kukkutikas and Lok- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
attaravadins
(a) 1 only
Choose the correct answer from the codes given
(b) 2 only
below:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
165. Consider the following statements:
(d) 1 and 4 only
1. The Purvas were the oldest works of Jainism.
2. The Angas of Jainism were written in Ardha
162. Consider the following statements with respect to
Magadhi language.
the Dhyan Mudra of Buddha.
3. Therigatha was a part of Jain literature
1. It is the mudra that represents ‘Samadhi’ or
compiled at Valabhi.
‘Yogamudra’.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
2. It signifies calling the earth to witness the
(a) Only one (b) Only two
truth and represents the Buddha attaining
enlightenment. (c) All three (d) None
3. It commonly relates to blue Buddha known as
Akshobhya. 166. Consider the following pairs:
4. It was assumed by the Buddha before 1. Niryuktis --- Sthulabhadra
attaining Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. 2. Samayasara --- Bhadrabahu
How many of the statements given above is/are 3. Kalpa Sutra --- Samanta Bhadra
correct? 4. Adipurana ---- Jinasena
How many of the statements given above are How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) Only one (a) Only one pair
(b) Only two · (b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three (c) Only three pairs
(d) All Four (d) All the four pairs

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167. Consider the following statements: 169. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Jain literature is composed only in Prakrit and education during Chola period:
Ardha Magadhi. 1. Kullotunga III founded a Vedic college at
2. Valabhi and Kalinga were important centres Ennayiram.
of study for Jains. 2. Sanskrit language was taught in Chola
3. The teachings of Vardhamana Mahavira were educational schools.
compiled by Indrabhuti Gautama into the Jain 3. The educational institutions were attached to
Agamas. temples and mathas.
How many of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 2 only
(a) Only one (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two (c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) All three (d) None of the above
(d) None
170. Consider the following pairs:
168. Consider the following pairs: Book/Works Author
Author Works/Books 1. Amuktamalyada : Krishna Deva
1. Thiruthakka Thevar :Kundalakesi Raya
2. Naathakutthanaar :Civaka Cinthamani 2. Nauka Charitam : Tyagaraja
3. Ottakoothar :Saraswati 3. Subhadra Kalyanam : Timmakka
Andhadhi 4. Dasarathi Shatakamu : Kancherla
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly Gopanna
matched? How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(a) Only one pair matched?
(b) Only two pairs (a) Only one pair
(c) All three pairs (b) Only two pairs
(d) None of these (c) Only three pairs
(d) All the four pairs

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CHAPTER-11: INDIAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY

171. Consider the following pairs: How many of the statements given above are correct?
Philosophy Founder (a) Only one
1. Samkhya : Jaimini (b) Only two
2. Vaisheshika : Kanada (c) All three
3. Purva Mimamsa : Kapila (d) None
4. Nyaya : Gautama
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly 175. Consider the following pairs:
matched? Gunas Meaning
(a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs 1. Rajas : Darkness and Chaos
(c) Only three pairs (d) All the four pairs 2. Tamas : Activity and passion
3. Sattva : Balance and Harmony
172. Consider the following statements regarding the How many of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Lokayata school of philosophy: (a) Only one pair
1. It advocates the authority of the Vedas as (b) Only two pairs
sources of true knowledge. (c) Only three pairs
2. The Lokayata school recognized anumana (d) None of these
pramana or direct inference as the recognized
means of knowledge. 176. Consider the following statements:
3. Lokayata school advocates pleasure as the 1. Vaisheshika philosophy has been derived
ultimate goal of life. from Nyaya philosophy.
How many of the statements given above are correct? 2. Nyaya school of philosophy is concerned with
(a) Only one (b) Only two the means of right knowledge.
(c) All three (d) None 3. The principal of pramana for obtaining
knowledge according to Nyaya is anumana.
173. Consider the following pairs: 4. Vaisheshika school had given the concept that
Philosophy Founder all material objects are made of atoms.
1. Advaita : Ramanuja How many of the statements given above are correct?
2. Dvaita : Madhavacharya (a) Only one (b) Only two ·
3. Achintya Bheda Abheda : Vallabhacharya (c) Only three (d) All Four
4. Sivadvaita : Srikanthacharya
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly 177. Which of the following pramanas are not
matched? considered by the Vaisheshika school of
(a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs philosophy?
(c) Only three pairs (d) All the four pairs 1. Pratyaksha
2. Anumana
174. Consider the following statements with respect to 3. Upamana
Samkhya school: 4. Arthapatti
1. Samkhya is the philosophical basis of the 5. Anupalabdhi
Yoga Sutras given by Patanjali. 6. Shabda
2. Samkhya perceives reality in terms of Purusha Choose the correct answer using the codes given
and Prakriti. below:
3. Tamas, Rajas and Sattva are the three gunas (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 5 only
that compose Prakriti. (c) 3, 4, 5 and 6 only (d) All of the above

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178. Consider the following statements: 180. Consider the following pairs:
1. The word Mimamsa means to analyse and Philosophy Founder
understand thoroughly. 1. Syadvada : Buddhism
2. Purva Mimamsa is also known as the Vedanta 2. Anekantavada : Jainism
school of philosophy. 3. Niyativada : Ajivikas
3. According to Vedanta philosophy, the world 4. Sunyata : Charvaks
is real and there are multiple realities. How many of the pairs given above is/are correct?
How many of the statements given above are (a) Only one pair
correct?
(b) Only two pairs
(a) Only one
(c) Only three pairs
(b) Only two
(d) All the four pairs
(c) All three
(d) None

179. Which of the following are considered ‘Nastika’

systems of philosophy?
1. Vaisheshika
2. Yoga
3. Ajivikas
4. Buddhism
5. Lokayata
Choose the correct answer using the codes given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) 3, 4, and 5 only
(d) All of the above

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CHAPTER-12: FESTIVAL, AWARD, SCIENCE AND LAWS

181. With reference to the contributions of How many of the statements given above are correct?
Brahmagupta, consider the following statements: (a) Only one
1. Brahmagupta formulated the concept of zero (b) Only two
as a number and introduced it in his (c) All three
mathematical works. (d) None
2. He is credited with deriving the formula for
the area of a cyclic quadrilateral in his treatise
185. Consider the following statements regarding All
'Brahmasphuta Siddhantika'.
India Radio:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. All India Radio is under the administrative
(a) 1 only control of the Union Ministry of Home
(b) 2 only Affairs.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Bahujan Hitaya: Bahujan Sukhaya is the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 motto of All India Radio.
3. All India Radio creates programmes only in
182. Consider the following statements with reference to the classical languages of India.
Sharangdhar Samhita: Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
1. Sharangdhar Samhita is an ancient Ayurvedic (a) 1 and 2 only
text written in Sanskrit. (b) 1 and 3 only
2. Sharangdhar Samhita is attributed to (c) 2 and 3 only
Bhaskaracharya (d) All of the Above
3. It emphasised on the use of opium as a
medicine.
186. Consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above are
1. National Unity Day is celebrated to
incorrect?
commemorate the birth anniversary of former
(a) Only one (b) Only two Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
(c) All three (d) None 2. In pursuance of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee's
ideas, India has adopted the concept of Ek
183. Consider the following statements: Bharata Shreshtha Bharat.
1. Rasaratnakara is considered as one of the first 3. The Statue of Equality is dedicated to Sardar
works on chemistry in India. Vallabhai Patel.
2. The book Rasaratnakara is written by How many of the statements given above are correct?
Nagarjuna in 8th century CE. (a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

184. Consider the following statements with reference to 187. Consider the following statements regarding Indian
the game of ‘Chess’ Treasure Trove Act, 1878:
1. The game of Chess is mentioned in the 1. It defines treasure specifically as anything of
Harshacharita written by Banabhatta. any value hidden in the soil and worth more
2. Pachisi Court in the courtyard where Akbar is than 1000 rupees.
said to have played chess 2. The Archaeological Survey of India is the
3. The original chess game was played on a 64 nodal agency for carrying out excavations and
squares board. treasure hunts.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 4. It regulates all archaeological activities in the
(a) 1 only country as per the provisions of the Ancient
(b) 2 only Monuments and Archaeological Sites and
(c) Both 1 and 2 Remains Act, 1958.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two ·
188. Consider the following statements:
(c) Only three (d) All Four
1. PRASHAD scheme was launched by the
Ministry of Culture.
2. It aims at the holistic development of 191. With reference to Aryabhatta, consider the
identified pilgrimage destinations. following statements:
3. The Somnath Exhibition Centre developed 1. He was first to discover that the earth rotates
under this scheme has sculptures having on its axis.
Vesara style of Temple Architecture of old 2. Aryabhatta was called as Asmakiya by
Somnath. Bhaskara I.
How many of the statements given above are 3. He wrote Ganitasarasangraha, which deals
correct? with various mathematical problems.
(a) Only one 4. He was the first astronomer to give a scientific
(b) Only two explanation of eclipses.
(c) All three How many statements given above are correct?
(d) None (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) All four
189. Consider the following statements regarding the
Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. 192. Consider the following personality:
1. This Act was enacted for effective control He wrote the earliest book on mathematics called
over immovable cultural property consisting Sulvasutra. This book mentions about the 'Pi' and
of any type of art objects and antiquities. many concepts similar to Pythagoras theorem.
2. Objects are considered to be Antiquities if Who among the following is mentioned in above
they have been produced before 100 years or paragraph:
more. (a) Brahmagupta
3. In order to sell, purchase or rent antiquities (b) Bhasakracharaya
one must obtain a license from the State (c) Baudhayana
Government. (d) Aryabhatta
How many of the statements given above are
correct? 193. With reference to ancient texts of India, Yukti
(a) Only one Kalpa Taru is related to:
(b) Only two (a) Ship building (b) Algebra
(c) All three (c) Geometry (d) Astronomy
(d) None
194. With regard to Saga Dawa, consider the following
190. Consider the following statements regarding the statements:
Archaeological Survey of India: 1. It is celebrated on the full moon day.
1. The Archaeological Survey of India is under 2. It is considered to be a very auspicious day by
the aegis of the Ministry of Culture. the Tibetan community.
2. Its focus is on the preservation of both Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
tangible and intangible heritage. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. It was founded by Alexander Cunningham (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
who also became its first Director-General.

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195. Consider the following statements: 199. Consider the following statements about minting of
1. The Saka Calendar is used as the official civil coins in Ancient India:
calendar in the country. 1. The Indo-Greek were the first rulers in India
2. The Saka calendar was adopted as the to issue coins which were attributed to the
National Calendar in the year 1957 by the Kings.
Calendar Reforms Committee set up by the 2. Earliest gold coins in India were issued by the
Government of India. Indo-Greeks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. The Kushans issued large scale gold coins
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only with greater purity of Gold compared to the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Guptas.
How many of the statements given above are
196. Arrange the following gallantry awards in India in correct?
the correct order of precedence. (a) Only one
1. Param Vir Chakra (b) Only two
2. Shaurya Chakra (c) All three .
3. Mahavir Chakra (d) None
4. Vir Chakra
Select the correct answer from the code given
below. 200. With reference to Coins of Ancient and Medieval
(a) 1-3-4-2 (b) 3-1 -2-4 history, consider the following statements:
(c) 1-3-2-4 (d) 4-1-3-2 1. Tiger and Peacock were the important
symbols in the coins of Pandyan dynasty.
197. Regarding the Jnanpith Award, consider the 2. The inscriptions on the gold and silver coins
following statements: of the Pandyan dynasty were in Sanskrit
language.
1. It can be awarded to either Indian citizens or
non-citizens. 3. The Chola kings prohibited any image of the
monarch on coins
2. It is given for literary achievements in six
'Classical' languages only. How many of the statements given above are
correct?
3. It is not given posthumously.
(a) Only one
How many of the above statements are correct?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three (d) None
(d) None
198. With reference to the grant of Geographical
Indications (GI) tag in India, consider the following
statements:
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1. Only goods can be granted GI Tag and not
services.
2. Darjeeling Tea was the first GI tagged product
in India.
3. In India, Geographical Indications registration
is administered by the Patents Act, 1970.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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