Q. 1. How many of the following can be the defining features of polity in Early Medieval India ?
1. A strong feudal character
2. Decentralised polity
3. States being predominantly agrarian
4. Cash being the prominent source of salary
1. A strong feudal character
2. Decentralised polity
3. States being predominantly agrarian
4. Cash being the prominent source of salary
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
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6%
A. One only
41%
B. Two only
43%
C. Three only
10%
D. All four
Q.2. How many of the following statements regarding the feudal system in India are correct?
1. The emergence of the new caste Kayastha is closely tied to the transformation of the feudal system.
2. Feudal system witnessed the
'Peasantization of tribes.'
3. The Iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate bolstered the feudal system.
4. The growth of a cash economy created unfavourable conditions for feudal trends in India.
1. The emergence of the new caste Kayastha is closely tied to the transformation of the feudal system.
2. Feudal system witnessed the
'Peasantization of tribes.'
3. The Iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate bolstered the feudal system.
4. The growth of a cash economy created unfavourable conditions for feudal trends in India.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
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5%
1. One only
28%
2. Two only
41%
3. Three only
26%
4. All four
Q.3.With reference to the Medieval history of India, which of the following statements is correct ?
1. Tajul Maasir, authored by Hasan Nizami, predominantly focuses on the history of Qutbuddin Aibak.
2. The initiation of Qutub Minar's construction after the name of Sufi saint Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakthiyar Kaki is credited to Iltutmish.
3. Firoz Tughlaq is commonly referred to as Lakh Baksh by Muslim writers.
1. Tajul Maasir, authored by Hasan Nizami, predominantly focuses on the history of Qutbuddin Aibak.
2. The initiation of Qutub Minar's construction after the name of Sufi saint Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakthiyar Kaki is credited to Iltutmish.
3. Firoz Tughlaq is commonly referred to as Lakh Baksh by Muslim writers.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
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29%
A. 1 only
30%
B. 1 and 3
23%
C. 2 only
18%
D. 2 and 3
Q. 1.Consider the following statements regarding paintings from the Mesolithic Period:
1. The predominant colour used during this period was red.
2. In contrast to the Upper Paleolithic Period, there is an observable increase in the size of
the paintings.
3. Depictions of group hunting scenes are a commonly found theme in these paintings.
1. The predominant colour used during this period was red.
2. In contrast to the Upper Paleolithic Period, there is an observable increase in the size of
the paintings.
3. Depictions of group hunting scenes are a commonly found theme in these paintings.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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5%
A. 1 and 2
22%
B. 2 and 3
40%
C. 1 and 3
33%
D. 1,2 and 3
Q.2.In the context of Tappa, consider the following statements:
1. Its origin can be traced to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
2. It is a form of Vaishnavite congregational singing.
3. It features a significant use of very quick turns of phrases.
4. It was favoured by both the wealthy elite and those with more modest means in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
1. Its origin can be traced to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
2. It is a form of Vaishnavite congregational singing.
3. It features a significant use of very quick turns of phrases.
4. It was favoured by both the wealthy elite and those with more modest means in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
How many of the statements above is/are correct?
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7%
A. One only
46%
B. Two only
35%
C. Three only
13%
D. All Four
Q. 3. Which classical dance form is associated with the following information?
"This dance form was originally performed by a group of actors going from village to village, known as Kusselavas. However, with the advent of Vaishnavism, the dance form became a monopoly of the male Brahmins and began to be performed at temples. Stories of Bhagavat purana became a central theme of the recitals and the dancers came to be known as Bhagavathalus"
"This dance form was originally performed by a group of actors going from village to village, known as Kusselavas. However, with the advent of Vaishnavism, the dance form became a monopoly of the male Brahmins and began to be performed at temples. Stories of Bhagavat purana became a central theme of the recitals and the dancers came to be known as Bhagavathalus"
Select the correct answer from the options below:
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18%
A. Kathak
39%
B. Kuchipudi
17%
C. Odissi
26%
D. Bharatanatyam
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Q. 1.Consider the following statements in context of the World Economic Forum (WEF):
1. It is a formal body established under the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
2. The theme for 53rd WEF Annual
Meeting was “Cooperation in a
Fragmented World”.
3. The recently launched Giving to
Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) initiative of WEF aims to mobilise $3 trillion annually to achieve net zero
emissions by 2050.
1. It is a formal body established under the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
2. The theme for 53rd WEF Annual
Meeting was “Cooperation in a
Fragmented World”.
3. The recently launched Giving to
Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) initiative of WEF aims to mobilise $3 trillion annually to achieve net zero
emissions by 2050.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
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17%
A. 1 and 2
47%
B. 2 and 3
16%
C. 1 and 3
21%
D. 1, 2 and 3