Insight IAS Prelims 2020 Test 1 (SUBJECT WISE)

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TEST - 1 (SUBJECT WISE) Total Marks : 200
1 Which of the following is/are neo-lithic sites in pre-historic India?

1. Hunsgi
2. Chirand
3. Inamgaon
4. Burzahom
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
2 Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of different stages of Stone Age in Indian
subcontinent?
1. Around 12,000 years ago men, women and children probably collected the grains as food and learnt
where they grew.
2. The beginning of the Neolithic age dates back to 10,000 years ago.
3. People were familiar with the use of fire in Paleolithic age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
3 Which of the following are principal characteristics of Neolithic age?

1. Practice of Agriculture
2. Domestication of animals
3. Use of Metal
4. Manufacture of Pottery

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
4 Consider the following statements

1. Megalithic Burials are extensively found in Northern India.
2. Iron Age in pre-historic India is contemporary to Megalithic Burials.
3. Chalcolithic communities founded the first villages in India and cultivated far more cereals than is
known in the case of the Neolithic community.

A. 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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5 Which of the following sites are associated with Harappan Civilization?

1. Ganweriwala
2. Lothal
3. Sotkakoh
4. Inamgaon

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 2 , 3 and 4 only
6 Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization

1. The Harappans were known for making efficient weapons.
2. They were the first bronze users of the subcontinent and started to use metal coin.
3. The terracotta pieces represent the sophisticated artistic works of Harappans
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None of the above
7 Which one of the following animals was not represented seals and terracotta art of the Harappan
culture?
A. Cow
B. Elephant
C. Rhinoceros
D. Tiger

1. The first modern accounts of the ruins of the Indus civilization are those of Alexander Cunningham.
2. In the late-Harappan stage, the decline of the Indus culture started.
3. Marbles, balls and dice were used for games in Indus Valley civilization.

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
9 Consider the following statements regarding Harappan script

1. The Harappan script has still to be fully deciphered.
2. The script is largely connected to Greek Language
3. The script was mostly written from right to left.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
10 Consider the following pairs

Mahajanapadas Cities
1.
Avanti Ujjain
2.
Kuru Taxila
3.
Magadha Rajagriha
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
11 Consider the following statements regarding agricultural technologies in Harrappan Civilization?

1. Plough was used to dig the earth for turning the soil and planting seeds.
2. Carts were used to transport the agriculture goods
3. All settlements of Harappa had assured irrigation.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only

1. Women had held high position in society
2. Girls were educated along with the boys
3. Women were allowed to attend both sabha and samiti
Which of the statements given above is/are correct regarding Early Vedic Age?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
13 Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic Aryans

1. They were largely pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing.
2. They were largely unaware of utility of iron
3. Gold coins called nishka were used as media of exchange in large transactions.

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None

List I List II
1.
Amatya Chief Treasurer in Mauryan Dynasty
2.
Gramini Village Headmen
3.
Vrajapati Officer in Charge of Pastoral Lands
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
15 Which of the following was/were the principal features of Later Vedic Period
1. Larger kingdoms were formed during the later Vedic period.
2. A large number of new officials were involved in the administration.
3. Iron was used extensively in this period

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
16 Consider the following statements regarding the socio-economic condition during later vedic-period.
1. Women gained significant political privileges during later Vedic period
2. A class of hereditary merchants namely vaniya came into existence.
3. Gold and Silver coins like satamana and krishnala were used as media of exchange.
4. Child marriages had become common.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
17 Which of the following are the features of Mahajanapadas?

1. Building of huge forts
2. Maintenance of big army
3. Imposition of regular taxes

A. 2 and 3 only

B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Forest provided necessary wood for building houses, carts etc.
2. Presence of Iron Mines
3. Availability of fertile land and efficient river transportation
Which of the factors given above was/were responsible for emerging Magadha as prosperous
mahajanapada compared to others?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
19 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List-I List-II
A. Vishakhadatta 1. Medicine
B. Varahamihira 2. Drama
C. Charaka 3. Astronomy
D. Brahmagupta 4. Mathematics
A. A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2
B. A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4
C. A – 2; B – 3; C – 1; D – 4
D. A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2

1. Chandra Gupta Maurya was the first king of Magadha.
2. Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha during Bimbisara’s time.
Which of the above Statements is/are correct?

A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
21 Which of the following factors prevailed in 6th century B.C led to religious reforms in Indian
subcontinent?
1. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period
2. Upanishads seemed to be highly philosophical in nature and not easily understood to common man.
3. Trading class wanted to enhance their social status against orthodox Verna system.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

22 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Gupta 1. Badami
B. Chandella 2. Panamalai
C. Chalukya 3. Khajuraho
D. Pallava 4. Deogarh
A. A – 4; B – 3; C – 1; D – 2
B. A – 4; B – 2; C – 3; D – 1
C. A – 2; B – 3; C – 4; D – 1
D. A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2
23 Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist monk:
A. Nagasena
B. Nagarjuna
C. Nagabhatta
D. Kumarilabhatta
24 Consider the following statements regarding spread of Jainism.

1. Mahavira never believed in organised sanghas that would spread his teachings.
2. Jainism remained confined to Northern India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
25 Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
4. Non-injury to animal life
Select the answer using the codes given below

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
26 Consider the following statements regarding Vardhamana Mahavira

1. He was the 1st Tirthankara of the Jain tradition.
2. In the 13th year of his penance, he attained the highest spiritual knowledge called Kevala Gnana.
3. Mahavira's teachings were compiled by Indrabhuti Gautama and popularly called as the Jain
Agamas.

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
27 Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist Council

1. The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagraha under the chairmanship of Mahakasapa
immediately after the death of Buddha
2. The second Buddhist Council was convened in Kashmir by Kanishka under the chairmanship of
Vasumitra.
Which of the statements give above is/are not correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
28 Consider the following statements regarding Mahayana Buddhism

1. Language of Mahayana was predominantly Sanskrit.
2. Image worship of Buddha was practised
3. Bodhisattavas remained in the world to teach and help other people to attain salvation

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
29 Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan Dynasty

1. Mauryan empire extended as far south as Mysore during Bindusara’s reign
2. Mauryan kings had marriage alliance with neighbor kingdoms
3. Ashoka is contemporary of Vardhamana Mahavira

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

1. Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander and Porus.
2. Alexander never crossed Indus river during his expedition

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
31 Consider the following statements regarding travelers who visited India in ancient times

1. Deimachos visited India during the reign of Bindusara.

2. Hiuen-Tsang visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
32 In the Indian subcontinent, the first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the
A. Indo - Greeks
B. Mauryas
C. Parthians
D. Yaudheyas

1. Asoka’s conversion to Buddhism was gradual phenomenon and not immediate.
2. Maski was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka.
3. Cholas and Pandyas kingdoms were the integral part of Asoka’s empire

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
34 Consider the following statements regarding Satavahana dynasty

1. The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka.
2. They patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism.
3. They patronized Kannada language and literature.

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
35 Consider the following statements regarding Kanishka

1. He was the founder of the Vikrama Era.
2. The famous physician of ancient India Charaka was also patronized by him

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
36 Consider the followings statements regarding Sangam Age

1. Sangams flourished under the royal patronage of the Pandyas

2. Tolkappiyam authored by Tolkappiyar is the earliest of the Tamil literature.
3. Hereditary monarchy was the form of government during the Sangam period.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
37 Consider the following statements regarding the social-economic life in Sangam Age
1. Principal deity of Sangam age was Lord Krishna
2. Love marriage was a common practice and women were allowed to choose their life partners.
3. The Hero Stone was erected in memory of the bravery shown by the warrior in battle.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
38 Consider the following statements regarding Samudragupta

1. The Allahabad Pillar inscription provides a detailed account of Samudragupta’s reign.
2. He was largely hailed as Indian Napolean due to his military achievements.
3. He was an ardent follower of Shaivaism

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 only
39 Which of the following was/were the observations of Fahien when he visited India?
1. Buddhism was in a flourishing condition in the northwestern India but in the Gangetic valley it was
in a state of neglect.
2. The economic condition of the Gupta empire was prosperous.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The power and glory of Gupta empire reached its peak under the rule Chandragupta II
Vikramaditya.
2. Samudragupta aid the foundation of the Nalanda University


A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
41 Consider the following statements regarding administration of Gupta Empire

1. Gupta’s empire is broadly divided into provinces called Bhuktis.
2. King used to maintain a close contact with the provincial administration through a class of officials
called Kumaramatyas.
3. Nagara Sreshtis used to control trade in urban areas.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 2 only
42 Consider the following statements regarding socio-religious condition during Gupta’s period?
1. The position of women became miserable during Gupta’s period.
2. Progress of Brahmanism led to the neglect of Buddhism and Jainism.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Harsha prohibited the use of animal food in his kingdom and punished those who killed any living
being.
2. Dowry system was completely abolished in Harsha’s empire.
3. Harsha organized a religious assembly at Kanauj to honour the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
44 Consider the following statements regarding Pallava Kingdom

1. Mahendravarman I assumed the title Vatapikonda by defeating Pulakesin
2. Early Pallava rulers gave patronage to Prakit language.
3. Chola king Aditya I defeated the last Pallava ruler Aparajita.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

1. Land grants to the temples during the Pallavas regime was known as Brahmadeya.
2. Saiva Nayanmars and Vaishnava Alwars contributed to the Bhakti movement in Pallavas Kingdom

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
46 Consider the following statements regarding Chalukyas

1. Pulakesin II defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the river Tungabhadra.
2. Kirtivarman II was the last of the ruler of Chalukyas and defeated by Dantidurga

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
47 In the context of Pallava’s history, what was Dakshinachitra?
A. A compendium of temples
B. A spiritual treatise on Pallava practices
C. An autobiography of a Pallava ruler
D. An instruction manual for painters
48 With reference to the Pandya kingdom, consider the following statements

1. The Pandyas occupied the delta of the Kaveri river and the adjoining region.
2. Under the Pandyas, the capital Madurai and port city Korkai were great centers of trade and
commerce.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
49 Consider the following statements regarding Chalukyas administration

1. Administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas.
2. They had a great maritime power
3. Village autonomy was the principal feature of Chalukyas administration.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only

C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
50 Which of the following rulers belongs to Rashtrakutas dynasty?

1. Dantidurga
2. Krishna I
3. Vishnuvardhana
4. Amoghavarsha I

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3, and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. Rashtrakutas widely patronized the Sanskrit literature
2. Kannada literature saw its beginning during Rashtrakutas
3. Kailasa temple was built during Amogavarsha’s reign

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
52 Which of the following were the military conquests carried out by Rajaraja I?
1. Conquest of Gangavadi and Tadigaipadi in the Mysore region.
2. Annexed whole of Sri Lanka
3. Captured Raichur doab by defeating Chalukyas

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. None
53 Consider the following statements regarding Cholas

1. Rajaraja I completed the construction of the famous Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore.
2. Chola kings undertook royal tours to increase the efficiency of the administration.
3. Vetti is a type of tax which was taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only

54 Which of the following three kingdoms (tripartite) were involved in struggle

for Kannauj?
A. Cholas, Palas and Rashtrakutas

B. Palas, Pratiharas and Cholas
C. Cheras, Rashtrakutas and Pandyas
D. Palas, Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas
55 With reference to the administration of Palas and Pratihars, the term ‘Uparika’ refers to:
A. Head of a bhukti or province

B. Military chief
C. Chief revenue officer
D. Head judicial system
56 Consider the following statements regarding Muhammad bin Tughlaq

1. He transferred the capital to Devagiri.
2. He introduced token currency.
3. He launched takkavi loans for farmers to purchase seed and extend cultivation.

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
57 Consider the following statements regarding the administration of Delhi Sultante

1. Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic state with its religion Islam
2. There was no clear law of succession during this period.
3. Iqta land was assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
58 Under the Delhi Sultanate muqtis or walis were
A. Maintained law and order and collected the land revenue

B. Managed financial accounts of central treasury
C. Lead mercenary military units in special warfares
D. Administered village assemblies

1. Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs.
2. Lodi dynasty ruled Delhi in the middle of 14th century
3. Tawarikh provides valuable insights into Delhi Sultans administration.


A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
60 Consider the following events:

1. Reign of Krishna RayaDeva of Vijaynagara
2. Construction of Qutab Minar
3. Arrival of Portuguese in India
4. Death of Firoz Tughlaq
Correct chronological sequence of these events is

A. 2, 4, 3, 1
B. 2, 4, 1, 3
C. 4, 2, 1, 3
D. 4, 2, 3, 1
61 During medieval times ‘Bhatinda’ meant
A. Non-transferable power of sultan

B. Administrative division of empire
C. Name of trade centre
D. None of the above
62 Consider following statements about the military administration of Delhi Sultanate

1. Ghiyasuddin Balban ordered separation of military department from the finance department and
named it Diwan-i-Ariz.
2. Barids were army news reporters appointed by Mohammad bin Tughlaq to keep him informed of the
developments in army.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
63 Who among the following Sultans are associated with Qutub Minar?
1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
2. Iltutmish
3. Muhammad bin Tughluq
4. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 3 only


List I List II
1. Polaj land that has lain fallow for three or four years
2. Parauti land left out of cultivation for a time, so that it may recover its strength
3. Chachar land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession
4. Banjar land uncultivated for five years and more.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
65 Akbar maintained a court of nine distinguished persons who were known as Navratnas or nine jewels.
In this context, consider the following statements
1. Abdul Rahim is credited with translation of Leelawati to Persian.
2. Faizi translated Baburnama into Persian language.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
66 Consider the following statements regarding Mansabdari system

1. For a mansabdar, higher rank did meant a higher post as the duties of a mansabdar were not in
accordance with the mansab or position he held.
2. It was designated by dual representation - one by personal rank (called zat) and the other by cavalry
rank (called sawar).

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
67 In medieval times the term ‘mira’ refers to
A. Jajmani system, popular in parts of Medieval India in regions like Bengal

B. Term of payment of daily allowances for the artisans
C. Compulsory military service rendered by the local populace.
D. System of hereditary holding in Maharashtra
68 Consider the following statements regarding Muhamud Gawan

1. He expanded the frontiers of Bahmani kingdom by over-running western coastal areas including
Goa & Dabhol that led to further expansion of Bahmani trade with Iran, Iraq etc.
2. One of the internal reform introduced by Gawan is the division of empire into tarafs.
3. As a great patron of art he constructed Jama masjid at Gulbarga fort & Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur.

Select the correct options

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
69 Consider following statements regarding architectural developments in Kashmir

1. This regional style is marked by the usage of wooden work
2. The architectural style was influenced by elements of both Hinduism and Islam.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
70 Raziya Sultana, the only female ever to rule the Delhi Sultanate was the
daughter of
A. Illtumish
B. Yakut Khan
C. Balban
D. Imaduddin Raihan
71 Mongols under Chengiz Khan invaded India during the reign of
A. Balban
B. Firoz Tughlaq
C. Iltutmish
D. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
72 Consider the following statements regarding Delhi Sultanates

1. Firoz Tughlaq was the first Sultan to impose irrigation tax
2. Diwan-i-Khairat was created to take care religious tourists and travelers

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
73 Consider the following statements regarding Akbar Nama

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1. The first volume of Akbar Nama dealt with Akbar’s ancestors
2. Ain-I Akbari deals with Akbar’s administration, household, army, the revenues and the geography of
his empire.
3. Akbar Nama was written by Akbar himself

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The idea of sulh-I kul is propagated by Babur
2. Sulh-i-Kul idea was followed by Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
75 With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb
76 Which of the following foreign visitors had visited Vijayanagar Empire

1. Ibn Battuta
2. Nicolo de Conti
3. Abdur Razzak
4. Domingo Paes

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4 only
77 Consider the following statements regarding Vijayanagar Empire

1. It was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka of the Tuluva dynasty.
2. Raya Gopurams and Kalyanamandapam are the distinct feature of Vijayanagar style architecture.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
78 Who among the following court poets during medieval period composed epic poem ‘Padmavat’?
A. Amir Khusro
B. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
C. Abul Fazl

D. Jauhar

1. Shankaracharya advocated the doctrine of the oneness of the individual soul and the Supreme God.
2. Ramanuja’s doctrine of intense devotion greatly inspired the new strand of bhakti which developed
in north India
3. Virashaivism had appeased image and idol worship

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
80 Which of the following is/are the beliefs/practices in Sufism.

1. Like the saint-poets, the Sufis too composed poems expressing their feelings
2. Sufis believed that the heart can be trained to look at the world in a different way.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
81 Consider the following statements regarding National Defence Fund

1. It was set up to take charge of voluntary donations in cash and kind received for promotion of the
national defence effort, and to decide on their utilization.
2. The Fund is administered by an executive committee headed by Defence Minister.
3. The fund normally receives regular budget support from the government.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
82 Consider the following statements regarding S400 Triumf missile

1. It can engage all types of aerial targets such as aircraft, ballistic and cruise missiles, unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAV).
2. It can neutralise 36 targets at one time in the range of 400 kms.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
83 Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal (NGT)

1. NGT is established under Environment Protection Act, 1986.

2. It has vested with powers to hear any matter relating to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. The NGT is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
84 Consider the following statements regarding Kartarpur corridor.

1. The corridor will link Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur in Punjab in India with Gurdwara
Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur in Pakistan.
2. The Kartarpur Corridor was first proposed in early 1999 by the prime ministers of India and
Pakistan.
3. The Kartarpur gurdwara is located in Pakistan’s Narowal district across the Jhelum River.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
85 Which of the following countries forms part of infamous Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle
1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Pakistan
4. Myanmar

A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 3 and 4 only

1. The Intellectual Property Appellate Board is a quasi-judicial body constituted in 2008.
2. The jurisdiction of the Copyright Board of India extends beyond India also

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Decisions of SAARC at all levels are to be taken on the basis of unanimity.
2. BIMSTEC is a sub-regional organization came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok
Declaration.


A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
88 Consider the following statements regarding Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)

1. NBFC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the business of loans and
advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by government.
2. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits
3. Deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available to
depositors of NBFCs

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
89 Which of the following criteria/s a state must satisfy to award ‘Special Category Status’ to it?
1. Presence of sizeable tribal population
2. Strategic location along international borders
3. High Population Density
4. Non-viable nature of state finances

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
90 Which of the following are the functions of NITI Ayog?

1. To pay special attention to the sections of our society that may be at risk of not benefiting
adequately from economic progress.
2. To focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for implementation of programmes and
initiatives.
3. To foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the
States.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
91 Consider the following statements regarding Arctic Council

1. The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination and
interaction among the Arctic States and Arctic indigenous communities.

2. It has no programming budget and all projects are sponsored by one or more Arctic States.
3. Japan is a member of Arctic Council

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only

1. Strait of Hormuz connects Persian Gulf with Gulf of Oman.
2. Syria shares border with Persian Gulf.
3. Tigris river opens to Persian Gulf

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 only
93 Which of the following country recently recognised forests as living entities.
A. Norway
B. Finland
C. Costa Rica
D. El Salvador
94 Badakhshan region of Afghanistan, recently in the news, share border with which of the following
countries.
1. China
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. Tajikistan

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Place in News Country
1.
Farzad-B Gas Block Iran
2.
Kunar Province Afghanistan
3.
Raqqa Iraq

Which of the pairs given above is correctly matched?

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only

1. Once a particular area is declared as a market area under APMC act it falls under the jurisdiction of
a market committee, no person or agency is allowed to freely carry on wholesale marketing
activities.
2. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) fixes minimum support prices for around 24
commodities.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The position of Leader of the Opposition received statutory recognition through the Salary and
Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977
2. When no party in the Lok Sabha secures required seats to form an opposition party and to designate
a Leader of opposition, the matter is then decided by the President of India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
98 Consider the following statements regarding ‘One Planet One City Challenge’
1. It’s a friendly competition to mobilize cities to deliver on the Paris Agreement.
2. It is an initiative of UNFCCC

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
99 Consider the following statements regarding James Webb Telescope

1. It is an international collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian
Space Agency (CSA).
2. It is a successor instrument to the Hubble Space Telescope.
3. After its launch, it will be in orbit around the Earth positioned at 800 km above earth’s surface.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Issue/Place in News Country/Region
1.
Idlib Province Syria
2.
Lake Chad West Asia
3.
Darfur South Sudan

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 only

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1 Which of the following is/are neo-lithic sites in pre-historic India?

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3 Which of the following are principal characteristics of Neolithic age?

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4 Consider the following statements

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5 Which of the following sites are associated with Harappan Civilization?

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6 Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization

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8 Consider the following statements

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9 Consider the following statements regarding Harappan script

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10 Consider the following pairs

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11 Consider the following statements regarding agricultural technologies in Harrappan Civilization?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

12 Consider the following statements

13 Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic Aryans

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14 Consider the following pairs

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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17 Which of the following are the features of Mahajanapadas?

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18 Consider the following statements

19 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

20 Consider the following statements

Which of the above Statements is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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24 Consider the following statements regarding spread of Jainism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

25 Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

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26 Consider the following statements regarding Vardhamana Mahavira

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27 Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist Council

Which of the statements give above is/are not correct?

28 Consider the following statements regarding Mahayana Buddhism

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

29 Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan Dynasty

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

30 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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