[Solutions]
Q.1 Avanti was defeated by Magadha during the rule of which dynasty?
a) Nandas
b) Shishunagas
c) Mauryas
d) Haryanka
Ans-[B]
Explanation- Though many rulers like Ajatshatru and Bimbisara fought against Avanti but it was finally defeated by Shishunagas.
Q.2 The resolution on Fundamental rights and resolution on National Economic Programme were approved at which among the following Congress session:
a) Lahore Session, 1929
b) Lahore Session, 1940
c) Karachi Session, 1931
d) Madras Session, 1927
Ans-[C]
Explanation- Congress Resolutions at Karachi Session, 1931i:
While disapproving of and dissociating itself from political violence, the Congress admired the “bravery” and “sacrifice” of the three martyrs.
The Delhi Pact was endorsed.
The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated.
Two resolutions were adopted—one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme— which made the session particularly memorable.
Q.3 Consider the following statements:
1. Kushans were the first to issue gold coins
2. Gold coins issued by Kushans had greater purity as compared to Gupta coins
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) None of these
Ans-[B]
Explanation- Indo-Greeks were the first to issue gold coins. It must be noted that Kushans issued gold coins on a much wider scale but were not the first to issue gold coins. Hence, statement 1 is false.
Statement 2 is correct. Gold coins issued by Kushans had more purity than that of Gupta’s.
Q.4 Consider the following statements:
1. Majority of the Ajanta caves belong to Hinayana Buddhism
2. Majority of the Ellora caves are associated with Hindu religion
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are false?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of these
Ans-[A]
Explanation- Out of 29 Ajanta caves, 5 belong to Hinayana Buddhism and rest 24 belong to Mahayana Buddhism. So, statement 1 is false.
Statement 2 is correct. Ellora has 17 hindu caves, 12 buddhist caves and 5 Jaina caves.
Q.5) The terms ‘Drut’ and ‘Vilambit’ are related to which form of music:
d) Thumri
Ans-[A]
Explanation- Khayal has 2 varieties: Slow or Vilambit Khayal and Fast or Drut Khayal
Q.6 Consider the following religions:
Explanation- The worship of Yaksha and Yakshinis is related with all 3 religions- Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
Q7. Arrange the following in chronological order:
1. Woods Despatch
2. Hunter commission report on Education
3. Indian University Act
4. Saddler University Commission
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 2-1-3-4
b) 1-3-2-4
c) 1-2-3-4
d) 1-2-4-3
Ans-[C]
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