Practice Test

Q1) Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
1. First Sangam : Nakkirar
2. Second Sangam : Agastya
3. Third Sangam Tolkappiyar : Augustand Show Answer

Q2) The word 'Sangam' is associated in Tamil history with Show Answer

Q3) Consider the following statements
1. At Puhar off Kaveripattanam, a great-festival described vividly by Sangam epics, was held in honour of Lord Indra.
2. The Goddess Kannagi of Sangam Age was the Goddess of Chastity.
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Q4) Who among the following were famous jurists of medieval India? Show Answer

Q5) One consistent feature found in history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdom rather than large empires because of : Show Answer

Q6) The battle at Waihind in 1008-09was fought between : Show Answer

Q7) Which one of the following travelers is not associated with the description of the glories of Vijayanagar Kingdom? Show Answer

Q8) Which one of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temple? Show Answer

Q9) The Sun temple of Konark was built by Naraimhadev I To which dynasty did he belong to? Show Answer

Q10) In early medieval India, what did the term Jital refers to - Show Answer

Q11) Which one among the following religion was patronized by Rashtrakutas? Show Answer

Q12) Which of the following rulers did not belong to the shunga dynasty? Show Answer

Q13) Which of the following dynasty belonged to kanishka? Show Answer

Q14) Which of the following is the earliest work in Tamil? Show Answer

Q15) Whose court poet was Ravikriti? Show Answer

Q16) Sangam literature is :
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Q17) In early medieval period manuscripts were copied by : Show Answer

Q18) who established an independent Rashtrakutas dynasty? Show Answer

Q19) Which changes did take place in early medieval period? Show Answer

Q20) Under whose rule, was Ajmer the capital? Show Answer

Q21) Which Satvahana ruler issued Ujjain type of coins? Show Answer

Q22) Which of the following statements about the Chalukyas is incorrect? Show Answer

Q23) The Palas, Partiharas and the Rashtrakutas fought for control over which citizenship? Show Answer

Q24) Who is considered as the greatest ruler of the Pratiharas? Show Answer

Q25) Which dynasty had the best cavalry in India according to the arab traveler Sulaiman? Show Answer

Q26) Which Pratihara King Patronized the well known Rajasekhara? Show Answer

Q27) Which Rashtrakuta king composed the works 'Kavirajamarga','Ratnamalika' and 'Passanotaramalika'? Show Answer

Q28) Which Rashtrakuta king's daughter Chandrabhalabbe was entrusted with the task of administering the Raichur doab? Show Answer

Q29) which of the following books were written by Alberuni? Show Answer

Q30) Prithviraj Chauhan defeated the Chandella rulers of Bundelkhand in which famous battle? Show Answer

Q31) Which medieval city was known as Jabarhida? Show Answer

Q32) Which Turkish general destroyed the universities of Nalanda and Vikramsila? Show Answer

Q33) What is "Bhoga" understood in the early medieval period? Show Answer

Q34) Towns such as Champaner and Anhilwara (Patan) can be traced to Show Answer

Q35) At which place in China do we have reference to the presence of Hindu temples in which brahmanes live in the early medieval period? Show Answer

Q36) Buddhisum was confined to which areas in the early medieval period? Show Answer

Q37) The Palas patronized Which from of Buddhisum? Show Answer

Q38) Lingayatas are Show Answer

Q39) Kalhana's Rajatarangini , Show Answer

Q40) Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneswar is built, in Show Answer

Q41) Which dynasty initiated the dravidian style of architecture? Show Answer

Q42) The essential of Dravidian style are, Show Answer

Q43) The feature of Dravidian architecture added in the Vijayanagar period was, Show Answer

Q44) Jain temple at dilwara in Mount Abu, Show Answer

Q45) Which chola ruler completed the conquest of Sri Lanka? Show Answer

Q46) Who is considered as the greatest Chola ruler? Show Answer

Q47) The Chola who launched and expedition into Bengal up to the Ganga rivers was, Show Answer

Q48) Who was the 'Mandala mudali' in the Chola administrative set up? Show Answer

Q49) The most important feature of Chola administration was, Show Answer

Q50) Which of the following is true about Chola society? Show Answer

Q51) Temples in Chola period were, Show Answer

Q52) Tamil classical dance from based on Natyasastra is, Show Answer

Q53) An enormous Nandi, the second largest in India is a feature of which Chola temple? Show Answer

Q54) Which of the following is a wrong statement? Show Answer

Q55) Which of the following characterized by the Rajputs? Show Answer

Q56) Which of the following is not correct? Show Answer

Q57) Which of the following statement is false? Show Answer

Q58) Which of the pair does not match? Show Answer

Q59) Consider the following statement -
1) The Pasupata sect was started by Lakulisa in Ujjain in the 2nd Century AD.
2) The Besnagar column constructed by Heliodorus in honor of Vasudeva bears the idol of Vishnu on a pillar.
3) Bhagvatism rose around the Mathura region centering on the idea of a supreme god called Hari.
4) In Sangam works, Vishnu is identified with Krishna
Which of the statement are correct? Show Answer

Q60) Consider the following statement on the Chalukyas.
1)Pulakesin II defeated the Vishnukundis of Andhra delta and later allowed Vishnuvardhana to form a kingdom there
2) Pulakesin II performed a horse sacrifice.
3) The Chalukyas become a soveregin power under Pulakesin I.
4) Form Vishnuvardhana's reign began the line of western Chalukyas.
Which of the statement are not correct? Show Answer

Q61) Consider the following statement -
1) The emergence of Chalukyas of Lata was on offshoot the Pallava -Chalukya conflict.
2) Nandeverman II was a srilankan king who sought refugee in the pallavan court.
3) Jayasimahavarman was the first king of Chalukyas.
4) Chereman Perumal took a member of discriminatory measures.
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Q62) Consider the following statement-
1) The foundation of formal slavery in India was laid by the Ghaznavids.
2) Subuktigin the successor of Alptigin who was the founder of the Ghazni belonged to Shaiya dynasty.
3) The Quran was translated into Sindhi during the reign of the Arabs.
4) During Mahmud Ghazni's invasion, the Pratihara king Rajyapala shifted his capital from Kannauj to Mahoba.
Which of the above statement is/are not correct?
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Q63) With reference to Hoyasala empire, consider the following statement -
1) The Hoyasala empire was founded by Nirpakama.
2) The Kesava temple at Somnathpur and the Chinna Kesava temple at Belur are well known examples of Hoyasala architecture.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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Q64) With reference to Yadava Period, which of the following statement is not true?
1) The family of the famous astronomers and mathematicians belonged ti Yadava period.
2) Anantadeva established a college of astronomy Khandesh during Simhara's rule. Show Answer

Q65) Consider the following statement -
1) Rashtrakuta kings like Indra IV, Krishna II, Indra III,and Amoghavarsha I,
gave patronage to Jainism.
2) Dravida type temples is the best example of Rashtrakuta's style of a architecture.
3) Tamil was the language of the Rashtrakutas.
4) In Dasavatara temple, Buddha's image were drawn on the surrounding walls.
Which of the above statement is/are correct
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Q66) Which of the following statement is/are true with regard to the Kakatiyas -
1) The Kakatiyas were earlier the feudatories of the later Chalukyas.
2) The Kakatiya dynasty had a woman sovereign named Radradeva Maharaja.
3) The Kingdom was annexed by the Bahamani Sultan, Ahmad Shah in about 1424-25
4) Polaraja was the might monarch of the dynasty.
Which of the above are correct?
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Q67) Which of the following are true with regard to the Chola administration of Cholas?
1) Elections constituted an essential part of the local administration.
2) Big towns had their own institutions known as Tar - Kurrams,
3) Elections were held within the presists of the local temples.
4) Very little autonomy was given to the local institutions. Show Answer

Q68) What were the main cause of the defeat of the Rajputs by the Turks?
1) Isolation and insularity of their society.
2) The inquitious cast system.
3) Backward science and technology.
4) Non violent and liberal policy of Indians. Show Answer

Q69) Which of the following statement is not correct?
1) The statue of Gomateshwar at Srovanbelagola represents the last Tirthankars of Jains.
2) India's Large Buddhist monastery is in Arunachal Pradesh.
3) The Khajuraho temple were built under Chandela kings.
4) The hopysalesvara temple is dedicated to Shiva.
Which of the above is/are not correct?
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Q70) Consider the following statements about Vijayanagara empire,.
1) Vijayanagara was noted or its markets dealing in spices,textiles and precious stones.
2) Krishnadeva raya's rule was characterized by the strain within the imperial structure.
3) The amara-nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the Royas.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? Show Answer

Q71) Which of the Indian rulers had donated 5 villages to a vihara built at Nalanda by Sailendra King Sri Balaputra? Show Answer

Q72) Which of the following was not one of the reason for decline in trade during the 8th and 10th Century?
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Q73) Which of the following evidences is not the correct evidence of Ramagupta in later period? Show Answer

Q74) Assertion (A) According to Sankaracharya, the way forward to salvation was devotion to God, strengthened by the knoweledge that God and the created being were one and the same.
Reason (R) Sankarachaya was the propounder of Jnana Morcha. Show Answer

Q75) Consider the following statement -
1) The Gandhara art of the Peshawar Valley is known for some of the finest sculptures made in dark grey schist.
2) The Kushanas were the first Indian king to have portraits of themselves made in their shrines.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q76) Which of the following is/are matched wrongly-
1) Narsimhavarman II - Kailashnath temple at Kanchi.
2) Nandivarman - Vaikunlh Perumal temple at Kanchi.
3) Mahandravarman I - Brihadeshwara temple at Thanjauvr.
4) Rajraja Chola - Rathas of mahabalipuram. Show Answer

Q77) Arrange the following in chronological order -
1) Lingaraja temple
2) Brihadisvara temple
3) Sun temple at Konark
4) Hoyasalesvara temple. Show Answer

Q78) Assertion : In the early medieval period there are example of village resistance in India.
Reason : Due to Agrahar Charity to Brahmins and temples- Agrahar and Depdan turn the right of Villagers.
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Q79) Assertion : Mahmud of Ghaznis targeted his attacks on temples and temples towns.
Reason : His main motive was to established the superiority of Islam. Show Answer

Q80) Assertion : After the Kushan the Turks brought the techniques of preparing time motor.
Reason : The Turk introduced into India the techniques of preparing time motor. Show Answer

Q81) Assertion : The epoch of th Pallavas of kanchi is memorable in the religious history of India.
Reason : Many of the Vaishnava Alvars and Saiva Naynars flourished during the Pallava's rule.
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Q82) Assertion : Construction of temples as tributes to dead kings was a special features of the Chola period.
Reason : The famous Shiva temple at Gangaikonda - Cholapuram was built by Rajendra I as a tribute to his father. Show Answer

Q83) Assertion : Rashtrakutas, Pratiharas and Palas were engaged in tripartite struggle.
Reason : The main reason of their conflict was to occupy Kannauj. Show Answer

Q84) Patanjali is well known for the compilation of Show Answer

Q85) The expounder of yoga philosophy was Show Answer

Q86) With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior
influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q87) Consider the following statements
1. According to Sulaiman , Pratiharas had the best cavalary.
2. Nagabhatta II styled himself as 'Adivaraha' and issued coins with that title.
3. The Pala Ruler Dharampala founded the university of Nalanda.
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Q88) Assertion (A) The Indian rulers particularly Pala, Senas sent embassies to China.
Reason (R) They wished to spread Buddhism in China by sending Buddhist monks in China.
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Q89) Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located? Show Answer

Q90) Consider the following statements.
1. Dharmapala founded the famous Vikramsila University for the Buddhists.
2. The city of Dhillika (Delhi) was founded by the Chauhans.
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Q91) Consider the following statements
The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abdin include(s)
1. turret
2. similarity with Buddhist Pagodas
3. Persian style
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Q92) Consider the following statements
1. Mihir Bhoja was the greatest ruler of Pratihara Dynasty.
2. Cavalry of Pratiharas was considered to be the best in India during their time.
3. Rajyapala was one of the last Pratihara rulers, who surrendered before Muhmud Ghazni and was finally defeated and killed by the Chandella king Vidyadhar.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q93) Assertion (A) Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly.
Reason (R) He wanted to popularise only the Mahayana form of Buddhism.
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Q94) Consider the following Bhakti Saints
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/water preaching when the Lodhi Dynasty fell and Babur took over? Show Answer

Q95) Which ruler of Bengal founded the ancient university called Vikramshila? Show Answer

Q96) India maintained its early culture contacts and trade links with South-East Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of bay of Bengal, Which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/ explanations? Show Answer

Q97) The Lingaraja temple built during the medieval period is at Show Answer

Q98) With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
1. Meditation and control of breath.
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place.
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience.
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Q99) Who among the following Chola rulers converted the Bay of Bengal into Chola lake? Show Answer

Q100) Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called 'tanka' in North India? Show Answer

Q101) Which one of the Chola Kings conquered Ceylon? Show Answer

Q102) Who among the following were famous jurists of medieval India?
1. Vijnaneshwara
2. Hemadri
3. Rajasekhara
4. Jimutavahana
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Q103) Consider the following statements
1. The Devadasi system became quite prevalent from the Chola period because the temples became large complexes which required a large number of permanent women workers.
2. The Chola monarchs were patrons of Shaivism.
3. The most famous Chola bronzes were those of Nataraja.
4. The most famous Buddhist monastery in the Chola Empire, to which liberal donations were made by the Chola monarchs as well as by the Shailendra kings of Srivijaya was at Nagapatnam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q104) Consider the following statements about Chola Kings?
1. King Adhirajendra was murdered by the rebellious mobs.
2. King Kulottunga I, completely freed Sri Lanka and married his daughter with the Sinhalese prince.
3. King Rajaraja assumed the title of Mummadi Chola.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q105) Which one of the following is not true about Shankaracharya? Show Answer

Q106) The capital of Kadamba Kings was Show Answer

Q107) Where is the famous Khandariya Mahadeva temple located? Show Answer

Q108) Which one of the following temple complex of India does not represent the typical Nagara style? Show Answer

Q109) The laxman Era was started (in AD 1119) by which of the following dynasty? Show Answer

Q110) The famous Kailash temple, cut out of solid rock at Ellora, was built under the patronage of the Show Answer

Q111) Assertion (A) Jayachandra did not help Prithiviraj Chauhan in his war against Shahab-ud-din Ghori.
Reason (R) He thought if the power of Chauhans was destroyed it would clear the way for his own supremacy in the North.
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Q112) Consider the following statements
1. Vimana was the main feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture.
2. Kamban, the Tamil writer of the period wrote the Ramayana in Tamil.
3. The popular saints (Nayanars and Alvars) encouraged the growth of literature in the local languages of the South.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q113) Sheikh Moin-ud-din, Bakhtiyar Kaki and Farid-ud-din Ganj-i- Shakar were Show Answer

Q114) Who was the Chola Monarch, who gave complete freedom to Sri Lanka and got his daughter married to the Simhala Prince? Show Answer

Q115) Sufi Kalam, a type of devotional music is the characteristic of Show Answer

Q116) Consider the following statements.
1. The Chola empire was established on the ruins of the Pallava Dynasty of Kanchi.
2. Krishna III, the Rashtrakuta King, defeated Parantaka I and caused a temporary setback to the Cholas.
3. Rajaraja, the Chola monarch, conquered the Northern part of Sri Lanka and made it a province of his empire.
4. Cholas were the only ruling power in the history of South India to have undertaken overseas naval campaign.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q117) Consider the following statements relating to the Bhakti movement.
1. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints gradually brought about a better understanding of the fundamental tenets of Hinduism and Islam, underlining the fact that they had a great deal of similarity.
2. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints also brought about important changes in the approach to religion, laying greater emphasis on formed observance and rituals.
3. They also contributed to the growth of regional languages and literature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q118) Which of the following statements about the Bhakti Movement is/are correct?
1. The Bhakti Movement evolved as a homogeneous movement.
2. The Bhakti Movement helped to bridge the gulf between Hindusim and Islam.
3. The Bhakti Movement rescued Hinduism from the challenges of its own complexities.
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Q119) a common feature to all bhakti saints was that they Show Answer

Q120) Bhakti Movement was started by Show Answer

Q121) The Chistiya Sufi order was established in India by Show Answer

Q122) With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements
1. Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodhi.
2. Sheikh Nasir-ud-din Chirag-e-Dehlavi was a disciple of Sheikh Nizam-ud-din Auliya.
3. Aurangazeb was a contemporary of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
4. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Naimtullah and Makhdum Mohammad Jilani.
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Q123) Which one of the following statements about the teachings of Kabir is not correct? Show Answer

Q124) Consider the following statements
1. Mirabai was a contemporary of Guru Nanak.
2. Ramdas was a contemporary of Shivaji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q125) Consider the following statements.
1. Nanak, one of the Bhakti saints, had initially joined the Sufis but later left them.
2. Krittivasa translated Ramayana into Bengali.
3. Sur Das used Brijbhasha for his devotional songs.
4. Ramananda was the First Bhakti saint to use Hindi, the language of the masses, for the propagation of his doctrines.
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Q126) Who was the Hindu saint to have as disciple both Hindus and Muslims? Show Answer

Q127) Who among the following was the first bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message? Show Answer

Q128) Which of the following is correctly matched? Show Answer

Q129) Which one of the following gives equal importance to Jnana, Karma and Bhakti as a means of liberation? Show Answer

Q130) Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order? Show Answer

Q131) Ramacharita written by Sandhyakara Nandi in the AD 12th Century was the Show Answer

Q132) Which of the following was not one of the reasons for general decline in trade and commerce during the 8th to 10th Centuries? Show Answer

Q133) Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? Show Answer

Q134) among the following, who was not a proponent of Bhakti Cult? Show Answer

Q135) The Capital of Maukhari was Show Answer

Q136) Which one of the following Smritikaras gave the widow a position next to that of the son in matter of inheritance? Show Answer

Q137) Consider the following statements
1. Rekha, Bhadra and Gaudiya are the regional variations of Orissa style of architecture, but Vairati is not.
2. The Vesara style of architecture is the regional style of the region between the Vindhyas and the river Krishna
3. At Vikramshila University, a full - fledged department of Tanta was established.
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Q138) India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with South East Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre - eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal,which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/ explanations? Show Answer

Q139) consider the following statements
1. Sanskrit poet Sri Harsha the author Naishadhiyacharitam lived in the court of Jaichandra.
2. Harikell Nataka, a Sanskrit dramas is inscribed on the stone slabs of the walls of a mosque named Adhai - din - ka Jhopra at Ajmer
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q140) Consider the following statements about the tripartite struggle of the AD 8th century.
1. it was struggle between Palas in the East Gurjar - Pratiharas in North and Rashtrakutas in the Deccan.
2. The main cause for this struggle was the desire to possess the city of Kannauj ( Uttar pradesh) which was a symbol of sovereignty at that time.
which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q141) Who were the contemporaries of Kanishka ? Show Answer

Q142) Jaideva, the famous author of Gita Govinda was the Court Poet of— Show Answer

Q143) Who was the founder of Pala dynasty ? Show Answer

Q144) Which important event took place in the history of India in the year 1526 ? Show Answer

Q145) Which of the following statements is not true about Nagara style of architecture ? Show Answer

Q146) Who among the following was endowed with Naval power ? Show Answer

Q147) Who was the Chola king to have conquered Bengal? Show Answer

Q148) With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'? Show Answer

Q149) Consider the following pairs:
1. Garba : Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? Show Answer

Q150) The Italian traveller who left very praiseworthy account of Vijayangar Empire was— Show Answer

Q151) Consider the following statements-
1. The Chalukya empire existed from 543–757 CE and an area stretching from Kaveri to Narmada rivers.
2. The Chalukyas created the Chalukyan style of architecture. Great monuments were built in Pattadakal, Aihole and Badami.
3. These temples exhibit evolution of the Vesara style of architecture.
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Q152) Consider the following statements with reference to Pandyan dynasty in the south -
1. The early Pandyan dynasty of the Sangam literature went into obscurity during the invasion of the Kalabhras.
2. The dynasty revived under Kadungon in the early 6th century, pushed the Kalabhras out of the Tamil country and ruled from Madurai.
3. They again went into decline with the rise of the Cholas in the 9th century and were in constant conflict with them.
4. Pandyas allied themselves with the Sinhalese and the Keralas in harassing the Chola empire until they found an opportunity for reviving their fortunes during the late 13th century.
5. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan (c. 1251) expanded their empire into the Telugu country and invaded Sri Lanka to conquer the northern half of the island.
6. They also had extensive trade links with the Southeast Asian maritime empires of Srivijaya and their successors.
7. During their history Pandyas were repeatedly in conflict with the Pallavas, Cholas, Hoysalas and finally the Muslim invaders from the Delhi Sultanate.
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Q153) Consider the following statements
1. Vijayangara empire had established military and administrative governors called Nayakas to rule in the various territories of the empire.
2. After the demise of the Vijayanagara empire, the local governors declared their independence and started their rule.
3. The Nayak of Madurai, Nayaks of Tanjore, Keladi Nayakas of Shimoga, Nayakas of Chitradurga and Kingdom of Mysore were the most prominent of them.
4. Raghunatha Nayak (1600–1645) was the greatest of the Tanjavur Nayaks. Raghunatha Nayak encouraged trade and permitted a Danish settlement in 1620 at Danesborg at Tarangambadi.
5. This laid the foundation of future European involvement in the affairs of the country.
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Q154) Consider the following statements-
1. The Kalyani Chalukyas promoted the Gadag style of architecture, excellent examples of which are present in Gadag, Dharwad, Koppal and Haveri districts of Karnataka.
2. They patronised great Kannada poets such as Ranna and Nagavarma II and is considered as a golden age of Kannada literature.
3. The Vachana Sahitya style of native Kannada poetry flourished during these times.
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Q155) Consider the following statements with reference to Western Ganga Dynasty-
1. The Western Ganga Dynasty ruled southern Karnataka region during 350–550 CE.
2. The area they controlled was called Gangavadi which included the present day districts of Mysore, Chamrajanagar, Tumkur, Kolar, Mandya and Bangalore.
3. Gangas initially had their capital at Kolar, before moving it to Talakad near Mysore.
4. They made a significant contribution to Kannada literature with such noted writers as King Durvinita, King Shivamara II and Chavundaraya.
5. The famous Jain monuments at Shravanabelagola were built by them.
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Q156) Consider the following-
1. Bipin Chandra Pal
2. Ashfaqulla Khan
3.Rajendra Lahiri
4 Bhagat Singh
Who among the above was involved in Kakori conspiracy in 1925? Show Answer

Q157) Consider the following statements:
1. After the defeat of Tipu Sultan, most of South India came either under the Company's direct rule, or under its indirect political control as part a princely state in a subsidiary alliance.
2. The Company subsequently gained control of regions ruled by the Maratha Empire, after defeating them in a series of wars. Punjab was annexed in 1849, after the defeat of the Sikh armies in the First (1845–1846) and Second (1848–49) Anglo-Sikh Wars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q158) Consider the following statements with reference to the history of the southern part of India-
1. The history of the southern part of India covers a span of over four thousand years during which the region saw the rise and fall of a number of dynasties and empires.
2. The period of known history of the region begins with the Iron age (1200 BCE to 24 BCE) period until the 14th century CE.
3. Dynasties of Satavahana, Chalukya, Pallava, Rashtrakuta, Kakatiya and Hoysala were at their peak during various periods of history.
4. The southern kingdoms constantly fought amongst themselves and against external forces when Muslim armies invaded south India.
5. Vijayanagara empire rose in response to the Muslim intervention and covered the most of south India and acted as a bulwark against Mughal expansion into the south.
6. When the European powers arrived during the 16th century CE, the southern kingdoms resisted the new threats, and many parts eventually succumbed to British occupation.
7. The British created the Madras Presidency which covered most of south India directly administered by the British Raj, and divided the rest into a number of dependent princely states.
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Q159) In medieval India, the designations `Mahattara’ and `Pattakila’ were used for Show Answer

Q160) Which one of the following was a corporation of merchant in ancient India? Show Answer

Q161) Which of the following statements characterise the Khajuraho temples?
1. Kandariya Mahadeo dedicated to Shiva and Parshvanatha temples are the finest examples of Khajuraho style.
2. Beneath the shikharas was enshrined an image of deity to whom temple was dedicated. A circumambulatory passage existed around this central cell.
3. On the pyramidal roof wider spaces are carved with sculptures of female musicians. The trefail arch is a characteristic feature.
4. Shrines of Khajuraho are built into one compact architectural unit dedicated in style and contributed by Vaishnavite, Shaivite and by Jain sects.
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Q162) Identify the Kingdom from the following description:
1. It was famed for its patronage to learning and arts.
2. It had brisk trade with Burma, China, Arabia, Persia and China.
3. It was always at war with Bahmani dynasty.
4. It eventually collapsed when attacked by the combined power of Deccan Sultans.
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Q163) Consider the following statements:
1. The Keshava temple founded by a Hoysala general is in the form of three star-shaped sanctuaries having triple manifestation of Vishnu.
2. The Great Temple at Madurai was preserved by the Nayak dynasty by enclosing its numerous shrines and bathing tank within a walled compound.
3. Keshava temple’s main feature is that its expense is wide featuring tall gopurams influenced by Pallava and Chola temples.
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Q164) Which among the following characterize(s) the architecture of Odisan temples?
1. The assembly hall structure is dome-shaped carved with wall-painting depicting storylines.
2. There is an assembly hall (also called Jagamohan) where small Chaitya (window motifs) also exist.
3. The tower (duel) is developed in a distinct form known as Rekha which is in a form of a beehive-shaped structure crowned with a flat round.
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Q165) Which of the following statements holds true of the Medieval temples of art, culture and architecture:
1. Ancient manuals of building rules were prescribed by the shastras wherein parts of the temple were equated with human body.
2. Buddhist art and Brahamanical art forms started merging together.
3. Buddhist icons were indebted to Gupta style even till 11th century. They finally became old, remote and less creative.
4. Excellence of construction was normally assured by threatening limbs of architects and donors with consequences comparable to flaws in temple construction.
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Q166) Which among the following can be said about the Konark Temple?
1. Standing on the edge of wide Beach of Orissa, Bhuvaneshwara it is made of ferruginous sandstone and is also called as the Black Pagoda.
2. The structure built during the reign of Narasimhadeva-I the temple is complete with its giant dual about 225 feet high and its Jagamohan with its pyramidal roof.
3. Its stone representation is that of a sun god’s chariot with twelve wheels carved into plinth and building is preceded by seven sculptured horses.
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Q167) Which among the following were a dominant feature of Chalukyan temples like those at Badami and Aihole?
1. The floor plan and designs were reminiscent of Chaityas and Viharas.
2. The temples had simple columned halls called Mandapas covered with flat roof.
3. The Shikhar rose to the rear end of temple and masks the location of sacred cell containing deity.
4. Brahmanical and Vaishnava caves were dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Cells contained Lingam representative of Shiva and Vishnu sits relaxed upon coils of Cosmic Serpent, Ananta.
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Q168) Identify the famous power/rulers of Ancient India from the statements mentioned below
1. They were a great power in southern India between 6th and 8th century A.D.
2. The first great ruler of this dynasty ascended the throne in 540 A.D. and having made many splendid victories, established a mighty empire.
3. They address themselves as Harithiputras of Manavyasagotra in their inscriptions, which is the same lineage as their early overlords,
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Q169) Consider the following Bhakti Saints Of Medival India :
1. DaduDayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
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Q170) In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favorite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose? Show Answer

Q171) Identify the following Medieval ruler from the description:
1. He embarked on a series of bold and irrational schemes.
2. He transferred capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
3. He increased taxation and introduced token currency.
4. He planned and tried to execute the plan of conquering China and Nepal.
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