11. With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:
1. It is a circular tempe built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 4
d. 2,3 and 4
ANS " C "
Solution
https://morena.nic.in/en/tourist-place/mitawali/
12. Which of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
a. Dholavira
b. Kalibangan
c. Rakhigarhi
d. Ropar
ANS" A "
Solution
Dholavira is an archaeological site at Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, in the state of Gujarat in western India.One of the unique features of Dholavira is the sophisticated water conservation system[20] of channels and reservoirs, the earliest found anywhere in the world, built completely of stone. The city had massive reservoirs, three of which are exposed. They were used for storing fresh water brought by rains or to store water diverted from two nearby rivulets. This clearly came in response to the desert climate and conditions of Kutch, where several years may pass without rainfall. wiki
13. In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India company located?
1.Broach
2. Chicacole
3. Trichinopoly
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 3 only
d. 2 and 3
ANS " A "
Solution
By 1623, English East India Company had established factories at Surat, Broach, Ahmedabad, Agra, and Masulipatam. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/modern_indian_history/modern_indian_history_east_india_company.htm14. From the decline of Gupats until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century,which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?
1. The Guptas of Magadha
2. The Paramaras of Malwa
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thaneswar
4. The Yadavas of Devagiri
5. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1, 2 and 5
b. 1, 3, 4 and 6
c. 2, 3 and 4
d. 5 and 6
ANS " B "
15. According to Portugese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?
1. Wrestling
2. Astrology
3. Accounting
4. Soothsaying
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a.1,2 and 3 only
b. 1,3 and 4 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1,2,3 and 4
ANS " D "
Solution
Women occupied a high position in the society. They took part in the literary, political and social life of the society. They were educated and worked at various posts in the government departments. They were trained in fine arts like music, dance and painting. They also received training in wrestling and fighting. They were employed body guards as well. Social evils concerning women were also prevalent. "https://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/progress-of-the-vijayanagar-empire-in-india/2738
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/Alpha-women-of-Hampi/article20396779.ece"
16. With referece to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
a. Pingali Venkayya designed the tricolor Indian National Flag here.
b. Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India movement of Andhra region from here.
c. Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to Englsih here.
d. Madame Bhavatsky and Colonel Olcott set up headquarters of Theosophical Society first here.
ANS " C "
Solution
MADANAPALLE: It was in the small town of Madanapalle in Chittoor district that Rabindranath Tagore first penned the English version of the National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' in 1919. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tagores-english-version-of-anthem-in-tatters/articleshow/5503045.cms#:~:text=MADANAPALLE%3A%20It%20was%20in%20the,Jana%20Gana%20Mana'%20in%201919.
17. Consider the following pairs:
(Historical place) (Well known for)
1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines
2. Chandra-ketugarh : Terracotta art
3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 3 only
d. 2 and 3
ANS " D "
Solution
Burzahom is the most famous archaeological Site in Kashmir. The earliest Neolithic homes at Burzahom were pits dug below ground level using stone tools. The sides of the pits were plastered with mud. http://kashmirnetwork.com/today/burzahom.html#:~:text=Burzahom%20is%20the%20most%20famous%20archaeological%20Site%20in%20Kashmir.&text=The%20earliest%20Neolithic%20homes%20at,pits%20were%20plastered%20with%20mud.18. Consider the following statements:
1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
2. It waS during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.
3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 3 only
d. 2 and 3
ANS " A "
Deva Raya II (1424–1446 AD), king of the Vijayanagara Empire and Vasco da Gama reached in 1498
19 "Consider the following statements:
1. St.Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the jesuit Order.
2. St.Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3. the feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
which of the following statements given above are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
ANS " C "
Solution
Francis Xavier was a Spanish Jesuit who lived as a Roman Catholic missionary in the 1500s. He was one of the first seven members of the Jesuit order and travelled extensively, particularly in India, Southeast Asia, and Japan, to share his faith. He is the patron saint of Roman Catholic missions.
The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is an important holiday that is observed by devout Christians all over the world. In India, it is a regional public holiday in the state of Goa. It is observed on 3 December every year." "https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Francis-Xavier
https://www.bankbazaar.com/indian-holiday/feast-of-st-francis-xavier.html
20. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.
3.The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3
d. 3 only
ANS " B "
Solution
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