IAS Prelims History 1996
1. Which one of the following iqtas was held by Sultan Iltutamish as its muqta’i immediately before his accession? a. Kalpi b. Lakhanauti c. Kalinjar d. Budaun 2. Amir Khusrau’s Khazain-ul Futuh gives an account of the military campaigns of a. Malik Kafur in south b. Sultan Balban in the Mewat region c. Muhammad Tughlaq in d. Feroze Tughlaq in Orissa 3. The title Sultan-us-Sharq was assumed by the rulers of a. b. c. Jaunpur d. Orissa 4. Which one of the following sultans introduced a rural tax called Haqq-i- Sharq? a. Iltumish b. Alauddin Khalji c. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq d. Feroze Tughlaq 5. Which of the following are correctly matched? A (Saints) (B) (Mystic order) 1. Shakh nasiruddin…… Suhrawardi Chirag 2. Sheikh bahauddin …… Chisti Zakaria. 3. Shaikh Sharfuddin ……. Firdusi 4. Shaikh Nuruddin ……. Rishi 5. Shaikh Baqi Billah…... Naqshbandi a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 2, 3 and 4 c. 2, 3 and 5 d. 3, 4 and 5 6. Given below are tow statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other lablled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): After the Kushans the Turks brought the technique of constructing the true arch on a massive scale. Reason (R): The Turks introduced into In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is Correct? a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b. Both A and r are true and R is not the correct explanation of A c. A is true but R is false d. A is false but r is true 7. Which one of the following writers has written a contemporary account of the Vijaynagar Empire? a. Shams Siraj Afif b. Linschoten c. Domingo paes d. Pietro Della Valle 8. Krishnadeva Raya was the ruler of the Vijayanager Empire between a. A.D. 1485 and 1502 b. A.D. 1905 and 1530 c. A.D. 1533 and 1545 d. A.D. 1550 and 1565. 9. Who among the following Bahmani rulers establishment matrimonial alliance with one of the rajas of Vijaynagar. a. Alaudding Bahman Shah I b. Feroze Shah Bahamani c. Mahmud Shah I d. Ahmad Shah 10. The Empire clashed frequently over the territory of a. b. c. Malabar d. The Raichur Doab 11. The principal governor of the Vijaynagar Empire were known as a. Rautas b. Nayakas c. Poligars d. Naiyars 12. In the succession issue of which one of the following Rajput states Emperor Jahangir intervened and gave tika to the person of his choice? a. Amber b. Marwar c. d. Jaisalmer 13. The Mughals lost out Quandahar to the Safavides Forever in a. A.D. 1606 b. A.D. 1617 c. A.D. 1622 d. A.D. 1632 14. Which of the following two kingdoms in the a. Bidar and Bijapur b. Bijapur and Golkunda c. Golkunda and Ahmadnagar d. Ahmadnagar and Bijapur 15. Sher Shah Suri took only one-fourth of the produce as land tax in a. Sahsaram b. c. d. Kagire | 16. Abul Fazl gives names of a few Mughal artists in the Ai’n-I Akbari who owkred at the Mughal atelier. The number of painters mentioned by him is a. 15 b. 22 c. 28 d. 34 17. Which the following Biblical and Christian themes wee attempted by the Mughal painters under the impact of European schools? 1. God the Father 2. Adam and Eve 3. Expulsion from 4. Trial of Jesus at Pilate’s Court 5. Crucifixion 6. Akbar a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 1, 2 and 4 c. 1 and 5 d. 4 and 5 18. Which of the following are correctly matched? Mughal Emperors Tambs at 1. Babur:- 2. Akbar:- Fatehpur Sikri 3. Jahangir:- 4. Bahadur Shah Zafar :- a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and3 c. 3 and 4 d. 1 and 3 19. Sher Shah Suri’s Mausoleum at Sahsaram is a. Surrounded by a tak b. Entirely made of marble c. Distinguished by four domes d. Decorated with pietra dur. 20. Which one of the following articles of technology was not brought by European to a. Horse-drawn carriages b. Iron anchors c. Looking-glasses 21. Abul Fazl refes in his writing to the a. Methods of distillation b. Working of telescope c. Principle of gravitation. d. Technique of metal casting. 22. Which one of the following European trading groups first established its factory at a. The Portuguese b. The Dutch c. The English d. The French 3 of 11 23. Which one of the following was well known for the production of indigo during the seventeenth century? a. Balasore b. Kalpi c. d. Sarkhej 24. “Malacca cannot live without Cambay, nor Cambay without Malacca, if they are to be very rich and every a. Tomes pires b. Linschoten c. Verhema d. Barbosa 25. The Portuguese conquered Goa and lost Hormuz respectively in a. A.D. 1505 and 1598 b. A.D. 1510 and 1605 c. A.D. 1510 and 1622 d. A.D. 1515 and 1618 26. Which one of the following is an example of Hindu architecture showing Islamic influence? a. Lotus Mahal, Vijayanagar b. Thousand pillared mandapa, c. The king’s Audience Hall, Vijaynagar d. Pillared Corridor, Ramesvaram 27. The third battle of Panipat took place during the reign of a. Muhammad Shah b. Almgir II c. Shah Alam II d. Jahandar Shah 28. Which one of the following was written by Prince Dara Shikoh? a. Fuwaid-ul Fawad b. Chahar Gulshan c. Chahar Chaman d. 29. Which of the following are correctly matched? 1. Akbar: Shahabudding Khan Atka 2. Jahangir: Juhar singh Budela 3. Shah Jahan: Jagat Gosain 4. Aurangzed : Qazi Abdul Wahab a. 1 and 4 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 2 and 4 30. the silver coin rupaya was first issued by a. Sikandar Lodi b. Humayun c. Sher Shag Suri d. Akbar |
31. After feroze Tughlaq of the Delhi Sultanate the Mugha rule who paid attention to the supply of water fro canal was a. Humayun b. Akbhar c. Jahangir d. Shah Jahan 32. Who among the following were the sons and grand sons and grandson Bahadur Shah II and played a prominent role the Febellio w of 1857 and were captured and shot? a. Bakhat Khan. Ahsanullh Khan and Mahbub Ali. b. Mirza Moghul, Mirza Khawaja Sultan and Mirza Abu Bakr. c. Prince Azam. Azim-ush-Shan and Muazzam d. Asad Khan, Kam Bakhash and Jahandar Shah. 33. Which one of the following cities was renamed Alinaga after its capture by Sirajud- Daula in 1756? a. Murshidabad b. Falta c. d. Kasimbazar 34. Hyder Ali consolidated his position after being appointed the Faujdar of a. Arcot b. Budikota c. Dindigul d. Devanhalli 35. Ranjit Singh belonged to the Sikh misl of a. Kanhaiya b. Sukerchakia c. Ahluwalia d. Bhangi 4 of 11 36. The abuses of the dastaks in Bengal by the officials of the an estrangement of its relation ship with a. Alivardi b. Sirajuddaulah c. Mir. Jafar d. Mir Kasim. 37. Clive introduced dual government in a. He was afraid of hostile reaction from the people of b. The authorities of the east direct rule of the Company in c. The Mughal emperor was opposed to the establishment of de jure authority of the East India Company. d. He wanted to avoid the responsibility arising out of the establishment of de jure authority of the East India Company in 38. Which one of the following is correctly matched? a. Sorabjee Bengali : Business magnate b. Sir George Birdwood : Sheriff of c. Dinshaw Wacha : Founder of the Swaraj party d. C.R. Das: Educationist 39. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer List-I (Period) A. 1833 B. 1793 C. 1792 D. 1769 List-II (Revenue Settlement) 1. Ryotwari 2. Mahalwari 3. Zamindari 4. Quinquennnial 5. Decennial A B C D a. 1 2 3 4 b. 2 3 1 4 c. 2 3 5 4 d. 3 2 1 5 40. The Whitley Commission was concerned with a. Labour b. Education c. Public d. Reorganization of civil service 41. The British government introduced Portfolio system for the first time in a. 1853 b. 1858 c. 1861 d. 1892 42. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer List-I (Period) A. Vernacular Press Act of 1878 B. Indian Universities Act of 1904 C. Indian councils Act of 1909 D. Rowlatt Act of 1919 List-II (Revenue Settlement) 1. Lord Chelmsford 2. Lord Curzon’ 3. Lord Lytton 4. Lord Minto A B C D a. 1 4 3 2 b. 2 3 1 4 c. 3 2 1 4 d. 3 2 4 1 43. Assertion (A): Despite initial victory the Sepoy Mutiny could not succeed in overthrowing the Raj. Reason (R): The rising middle class sided with the Raj. In the context of the above two statements which one of following is correct? a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A. c. A is true but R is false. d. A is false but R is true. 44. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer List-I (Period) A. Lakshmi Bai 5 of 11 B. Tantia Tope’ C. Nana Saheb D. Bahadur Shah List-II (Revenue Settlement) 1. Deported to 2. Captured and Executed 3. Killed in a battle 4. Killed in a battle A B C D a. 1 2 3 4 b. 2 3 4 1 c. 4 3 2 1 d. 4 2 3 1 45. The Indian Association played an important role in arousing national consciousness through the formation of the Indian National congress a. Indian National congress b. Bengal British Indian Society c. Indian national conference d. | 46. The Moplah Rebellion (1921) took place in. a. Telengana b. Malabar c. N.M. Lokhandy d. N.G. Ranga 47. Who among the following was the first leader to organize labour movement in a. B.P. Walia b. Lal Lajpat Rai c. N.M. Lokhandy d. N.G. Ranga 48. Baba Ram Chandra organized peasants in a. Avadh b. Bihar c. d. Andhra 49. The first national news agency of India was a. the Indian Review b. the Free Press of India c. the Hindustan Review d. the Associated Press of India 50. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer List-I (Name of the reform movement) A. Satya Shodhak B. Self Respect C. Sarva Shodhak Samaj D. Namdhari List-II (Name of its protagonist) 1. Jotirao Govindrao Phule 2. E.V. Ramswami Naickar 3. Shahu Maharaj 4. Ram Singh A B C D a. 1 2 3 4 b. 2 3 4 1 c. 3 4 1 2 d. 4 1 2 3 51. What is the correct sequence of the following? 1. prohibition of Sati 2. Education Resolution 3. a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 1, 3 and 2 c. 2, 1 3 d. 3, 2 and 1 52. The Act discouraging child marriage was passed in 1891 largely at the instance of a. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Bhartendu Harischandra. b. Mahadv Govind Ranade and Jotiba Phule c. Keshab Chandra Sen and Behramji Malabari d. Keshab Chandra Sen and Mahadev Govind Ramede 53. Given below are two statements one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): In the Swadeshi and Boycott movement of 1905-1908 in Bengal, not on students and women but peasants also actively participated. Reason (R): This movement was a powerful expression of resentment against the Partition of Bengal. 6 of 11 In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct? a. Both and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. Both A and R true but R is not a correct explanation of A. c. A is true but R is false d. A is false but R is true 54. Which one of the following events helped Gandhi who had returned from Africa the undisputed leader of the Indian National Congress? a. Edwin Montagu’s announcement on 20 August 1917 in the House of Commons that the policy of the British Government would be the gradual development of self governing institutions with a view to the progressive realization of responsible government in b. Annie Besant became almost overnight a pro-Raj supporter after Montagu’s promise of responsible government in c. B.G. Tilak departed for September 1918 to fight a libel suit against Valentine Chirol d. The British Raj passed the Rowlett Act on 18 March 1919 to suppers the revolutionary movements against it. 55. Which one of the following was essentially a mouthpiece of the Liberals? a. New b. Leader c. Young d. Free Press Journal 56. Who among the following were associates of Bal Gangadhar Tilak? 1. Vishnu 2. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar 3. Madhavrao Namjoshi 4. Rao Bahadur Madhavarao Wasudeva Barve a. 1, 2 and 4 b. 1, 3 and 4 c. 2, 3 and 4 d. 1, 2 and3 57. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer List-I A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak B. Sri Aurobindo Ghos C. Rabindranath Tagore D. Mahatma Gandhi List-II 1. “The British rule is a roller formidable in its weight and power having its uses but it does not help the soil to become fertike,” 2. “Nationalism is a vinely appointed Shakti of the internal and must do its God given work before it returns to the bosom of the University Energy from which came.” 3. “A true Nationalist desire to build on old foundations. We don’t want to anglicize our institution and denationalize – them in the name of Social and Political Reforms.” 4. “I am not a visionary. I claim to be a practical idealist.” A B C D a. 4 3 1 2 b. 1 2 3 4 c. 3 2 1 4 d. 3 4 2 1 58. In the committee which prepared the Nehru Report (1928) the Liberal federation was represented by. a. M.R. Jaykar b. Tej Bahadur Sapru c. V.s. Srinivasa Sastri d. M.S. Aney 59. The immediate case which led to the launching of the Non-cooperation movement was the a. Khilafat Wrong b. Rowlatt Act c. Jallianwala Bagh massacre d. Dissatisfaction with the Government of India Act.. 1919. 60. What proposal was made in the “August Offers” of 1940? 7 of 11 a. Complete independence for gradually b. Dominion status c. Provincial autonomy d. Representative Government at the Centre |
61. A concrete outcome of the Wavell plan was the a. Holding of a referendum in the West b. Absorption of the State of with the Indian c. Summoning of the Simla Conference. d. The constitution of the Constituent Assembly. 62. Which one of the following was the most westerly outpost of the Harappan Culture? a. Lothal b. Sutkagen Dor c. Rangpur d. Manda 63. The most common type of Harappan seals is a. Square b. Round c. Cylindrical d. oval 64. Consider the map showing some sites of the early The places marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 are respectively. a. Mehrgarh, Kot Diji, Surkotda and Kalibangan b. Mehrgarh, Kalibangan. Kot Diji and Surkotda c. Rana Ghundai, Banavali. Surkotda and Kot Diji d. Rahman Dheri, Banvali, Kulli and Tharro. 65. A terracotta replica of a plough has been found at a. Banavali b. Kalibangan c. Rakhigarhi d. Rangpur 66. Consider the map given below: Which one of the following cultures flourished in the area shaded in the map? a. Banas culture b. Painted Grey Ware Culture c. Malwa Culture d. Jorwe Culture 67. Which one of the following cities was most extensive in area? a. Mohanjodaro b. c. Dholavira d. Kalibangan 68. Which one of the following is not true regarding the Rig Vedic good Indra? a. He was fond of feasting and drinking Soma juice. b. He was the destroyer of Puras.’ c. The largest number of hymns are addressed to him d. He was uphold of the cosmic order 69. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer List-I (ancient names of rivers) A. Sarasvati B. Parushni C. Shutudri D. Vipas List-II (Modern names) 1. 2. 3. 4. A B C D a. 3 2 4 1 b. 5 1 3 2 8 of 11 c. 3 1 2 4 d. 5 4 3 1 70. During the period of the Sudras the Brahamanas were allowed to marry. a. Only Brahmana girls b. Brahamana and Kshatriya girls c. Brahmana Kshatriya and Vaisya girls d. Brahmans Kshtriya Vaisya and Sudra girls. 71. “A bard am I, my father is a leech, and my mother grinds com.” This passage occurs in the. a. Rigveda b. Yajurveda c. Dhammapada d. Mrichchhakatikam 72. Sudas, the victor of the battle of Ten kings belonged to the tribe of the a. Anus b. Druhyus c. Bharatas d. Sivis 73. The Vedangas consist of the a. Kalpa, Siksha, Nirukta, Vyakarana. Chandas, Joytisha. b. Kalpa, Siksha, Brahmana, Vyakarana. c. Kalpa, Siksha, Nirukta, Aranyaka. Chandas. Jotisha d. kalpa, Upanished., Nirukta, Vyakarana, Chandas, Joyotish 74. The early Tamil poet who makes a reference to the Nandas and Mauryas in his work is a. Sattanar b. Ilango Adigal c. Kapilar d. Mamulanar 75. The term Nadukal mentioned in the Sangam literature a. is a reference to a Velir chief b. means memorial stone c. was a tax on nadus d. was an item of export in Indo-Roman trade | 76. What is the correct chronological order in which Buddhist Councils were held at the following four places? 1. Vaisali 2. Kundalavana 3. Rajagriha 4. Pataliputra a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 4, 3, 2, 1 c. 2, 1, 3, 4 d. 2, 1, 4, 3 77. Mahakachchayana, traditionally the founder of the Theravada sect, Hailed from a. Simhala b. Avanti c. Gandhara d. 78. According to the Mahasanghikas, a being is composed of a. Five dharmas b. Seven dharmas c. Nine dharmas d. Eighteen dharmas 79. Which one of the following was a Buddhist sect which held that constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form? a. Sautrantika b. Sthaviravadin c. Sarvastivadin d. Sammitiya 80. Which one of the following worshipped Chakresvari among other deities? a. Bhagavats b. Saivas c. Jainas d. Buddhists 81. Which of the following are true of Jainism? 1. It has affinity with the Vedanta system of philosophy 2. It has affinity with the Sankhya system of philosophy 3. It completely rejected the concept of the soul 4. According to it the world consists of two eternal categories, Viz, conscious (jiva) and unconscious (ajiva) a. 1 and 3 9 of 11 b. 2 and 3 c. 3 and 4 d. 2 and4 82. Which of the following were important characteristics of early Bhagavatism? 1. Devotion 2. Action 3. Knowledge 4. Social rigidity 5. Self-sacrifice (Tyaga) a. 1 and 3 b. 1, 2, 3, and 5 c. 1, 2, 4 and 5 d. 2, 3 and 5 83. The historical site wherein and early inscription referring to the five heroes of the Vrishnis is found is. a. Ghoshundi b. Besngar c. Dwarka d. 84. Ambika is mentioned as the sister of Rudra in a. Vajasaneyi Samhita b. Satapatha Brahmana c. Taithriya Aranyaka d. Siva Purana 85. Salaka-purusha is a concept associated with the a. Pasupatas b. Jainas c. Bauddhas d. Bhagavatas 86. During the reign of Bindusara there was unrest at. a. Ujjyini b. Pushkalavati c. Takshasila d. Rajagriha 87. Chandragupta figures prominently in a work of a. Bhasa b. Visakhadatta c. Asvaghosa d. Bhavabhuti 88. The Kharoshthi script was derived from. a. Pictographs b. Cuniform script c. Aramaic d. Brahmi 89. Which of the following were in the vijita of Asoka? 1. Yona 2. Satiyaputa 3. Gandhara 4. Bhoja a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 1, 2 and 4 c. 1, 3 and 4 d. 2, 3 and 4 90. During the Mauryan period Lakshnadhyaksha was a. An office possessing knowledge of the characteristics of animals b. A professional astrologer c. An official in charge of road marks d. An official in charge of mint |
91. The term Chitrapata used in some historical sources denotes a. Painted pots b. Textiles from kamarupa c. Canvas for paintings wall paintings d. Wall paintings 92. Official stamping of weights and measures and their periodical inspection are prescribed by a. Manu’ b. Narada c. Brihaspati d. Parasara 93. That ginger and cinnamon were produced in large quantities in the Pandya country is mentioned by a. Megasthenese b. Ptolemy c. Ibn Said d. Marco Polo 94. Which one of the following denoted a series of coins? a. Gajasataka b. Gadhiya c. Hiranyadama 10 of 11 d. Katisama 95. Which of the following were parts of the Chera kingdom? 1. Korkkai 2. Musiri 3. Puhar 4. Saliyur 5. Tondi a. 1, 2 and 4 b. 2 and 5 c. 2, 3 and 4 d. 3, 4 and 5 96. Pratishthana an important trading centre was on the river a. Cauvery b. Krishna c. d. Narmada 97. The term Chora rajju used in some sources means a. A unit of land measurement b. A class of police officials c. A kind of tax d. Rope for thieves 98. During the period of the Cholas and their successors in south peasants was known as a. Alumganam b. Nanadesi c. Cittirameli d. Ainnurruvar 99. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? a. Kshauma: Textile b. Adhaka: Coin denomination c. Adhaka: Measure of rainfall d. Drona: Measure of rainfall 100. Which of the following terms were used to refer to rural land holders in holders in eastern 1. Agraharin 2. Kutumbin 3. mahattara 4. Bhogika a. 1 and 2 b. 3 and 4 c. 1 and 4 d. 2 and 3 101. Which of the following were antya-jatis according to some Brahmanical texts? 1. Venas 2. Medas 3. Lokayatikas 4. Nastikas a. 1, 2, 3 and 4 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 1, 2 and 4 d. 3 and 4 102. The Valangai (right hand) and Idangai (left hand) divisions of south Indian society is first noticed in the a. Sangam period b. Pallava period c. Chola period d. Nayaka period 103. “No one is allowed to marry outside his own caste, or to exchange one profession of trade for another or to follow more than one business.” This observation was made by a. Megasthenes b. Fa-Hien c. Hiuen Tsang d. Al-Biruni 104. The expression anyavrata (following other practices) is used in the Rigveda with reference to the a. Dasa b. Dasyus c. Mlecchas d. Yadus 105. “Service was his portion in life” This was applicable to a. Buddhist Bhikshu b. Vaisya Verma c. Sudra Verna d. Chandala | 106. Which one of the following pairs does not match? a. Rajasekhara: Kavyamimamsa b. Uddyotana: Kuvalayamalakaha c. Ballalasena: Dayabhaga d. Lakshmidhara: Krityakalpataru 11 of 11 107. Malatimadyava of Bhavabhuti is an important sources for the study of the. a. Digmbarar jainas b. Kapalikas c. Buddhist Tantriks d. Bhagavatas 108. the Gujara king and other are said to have worked as doorkeepers in the Hiranyagarbha sacrifice-per- formed by a. Dharmapala b. Devapala c. Dantidurga d. Amoghavarsha 109. Didda the queen of a. Seventh century b. Eight century c. Ninth century d. Tenth century 110. The celebrated author Kshemendra lived in a. Bengal b. Kashmir c. Maharashtra d. 111. Kosalai nadu conquered by Rajendra Chola was located on the banks of the a. Godavari b. Sarayu c. d. Tapti 112. In early medieval south Indian polity the world Udan kuttam meant a. A group of small villages in the Chola kingdom b. A body of officers under the Cholas c. A tax levied in the Hoysala kingdom d. The navy maintained by the Cholas 113. Which of the following were centers of Chahamana rule 1. Lata 2. Sakambari 3. naddula 4. Dhavagarta Choose the correct answer from the codes given below a. 1, 3 and 4 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 1, 2 and 4 d. 2, 3 and 4 114. Dhavanyaloka is a. An epic poem b. A work on poetics c. A play d. A work on Buddhist epistemology 115. The Pala king Devapala claims to have defeated a Dravida king who is usually identified with a. Dantidurga b. Amoghavarsha c. Dhruva d. Krishna II 116. Mahakshpatalika was on official in charge of a. Chariots b. Navi c. Accounts d. infantry 117. The chandelle dynasty was founded by a. Vakpati b. Nannuka c. Jayasakti d. Harsha 118. Who was the ruler who was elected to the throne according to the Rajatarangini? a. Gopala b. Yasaskara c. Nandivarman d. Karikalan 119. According to Brihaspati the grades of artisans were a. Two b. Four c. Six d. eight 120. Which one of the following statements regarding the stupa is incorrect? a. It has an umbrella at the top b. It has a sanctum sanctorum c. It has a circumambulatory path (pradakshinapatha) d. It has a fence |
