History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

2020

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2020 · Set A (Q25)

Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post- Harsha period?
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2020 · Set A (Q26)

With reference to the book "Desher Kather" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statement :1.It warned against the Colonial States hypnotic conquest of the mind.2.It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.3.The use of desh' by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.Which of the statements given above are curt?
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2020 · Set A (Q28)

The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
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2020 · Set A (Q29)

With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote
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2020 · Set A (Q30)

Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely."
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2020 · Set A (Q32)

In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women's right to gain education
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2020 · Set A (Q33)

Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
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2020 · Set A (Q34)

Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
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2020 · Set A (Q35)

With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
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2020 · Set A (Q36)

With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:1.Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.2.Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.3.Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2020 · Set A (Q82)

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as

2019

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2019 · Set A (Q1)

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?1.Jagirdars were holders or land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.2.Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights or Zamindars were not hereditary.Select the correct answer using the code given below
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2019 · Set A (Q6)

Consider the following pairs:Movement/Organization Leader1.All India Anti- Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi2.All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati3.Self-Respect Movement : E.V.Ramaswami NaickerWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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2019 · Set A (Q7)

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
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2019 · Set A (Q8)

In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
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2019 · Set A (Q10)

With refence to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period,which one of the following statements is correct?
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2019 · Set A (Q12)

Consider the following statements:1.In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.2.The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.3.The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2019 · Set A (Q13)

Consider the following statements:1.Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.2.Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2019 · Set A (Q14)

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:1.Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.2.In Lord Chelmsford's War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.3.Consequent upon the
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2019 · Set A (Q16)

With reference to Mian Tansen,which one of the following statements is not correct?
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2019 · Set A (Q17)

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
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2019 · Set A (Q21)

Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World'?

2018

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2018 · Set A (Q11)

He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was
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2018 · Set A (Q19)

Regarding Wood's Dispatch, which of the following statements are true?1.Grants-in-Aid system was introduced.2.Establishment of universities was recommended.3.English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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2018 · Set A (Q38)

In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
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