Qno1. With reference to the prevalence of agricultural technologies in the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements.

1. The terracotta models of the plough have been found at the site of Banawali.

2. The evidence of the ploughed field was found at Kalibangan.

3. Traces of canals for irrigation have been found at the site of Shortughai in Afghanistan.

Choose the correct answer.

A) 2 and 3 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1,2 and 3

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Qno 2: Choose the correctly matched pairs of Mahajanapadas with respect to their capitals.

Mahajanapadas Capital

1. Avanti Ujjain

2. Kosala Kaushambi

3. Magadha Vaishali

4. Gandhara Poonch

Choose the correct answer.

A) Only one pair matched

B) Only two pairs matched

C) Only three pairs matched

D) All four pairs matched

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Qno3: The term "Votive inscriptions" refers to

A) Records of miseries of women such as sati, etc

B) Gifts made to religious institutions

C) Royal orders and decisions of the kings

D) Account on sacrifices done by kings during their consecration ceremony

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Qno 4: With reference to the Harsha Empire, consider the following statements.

1. Harsha's administration had become more feudal and decentralised than the Gupta Empire.

2. Harsha is credited with paying off cash to his officers, differing from his ancient predecessors.

Choose the correct answer.

A) I only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither I nor 2

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Qno5: With reference to the social order during the Satavahanas period, consider the following statements.

1. Satavahanas show traces of a matrilineal social structure indicating that mothers enjoyed much importance in their society, which differs from North Indian kingdoms.

2. They were the first rulers to make land grants (tax-free lands) to the Brahmanas.

Choose the correct answer.

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither I nor 2

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Qno6: Santarakshita and Dipankara, terms in Medieval India were related to

A) Sects of Mahayana Buddhism

B) Sects of Digambara in Jainism

C) Sects of Lingayats

D) Scholars of Buddhism

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Qno 7: Match the following travelers in Medieval India with respect to their dynasties.

Travellers Dynasties

1. Al-Masudi Paramaras

2. Sulaiman Rashtrakutas

3. Marco Polo Palas

4. Amir Khusrau Ghaznavid

Choose the correct answer:

A) Only one pair matched

B) Only two pairs matched

C) Only three pairs matched

D) All four pairs matched

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Qno8: Match the following Rajput States with respect to their Capital during Medieval India.

Rajpur States Capitals

1. Gahadavalas Kanauj

2. Tomars Delhi

3. Chauhans Jaipur

4. Chandellas Ujjain

Choose the correct answer:

A) Only one pair matched

B) Only two pairs matched

C) Only three pairs matched

D) All four pairs matched

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Qno9: He dominated and extended the Bahmani kingdom further south. He was granted the title "Chief of the Merchants' (Malik-ul-Tujjar), He divided the kingdom into eight provinces or tarafs, He was also a great patron of arts and built a magnificent madarasa in the capital, Bidar. Who was the person referred to above?

A) Ahmad Shah

B) Feroz Shah Bahmani

C) Mahmud Gawan

D) Mahmud Shah III

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Qno10: One of the largest and most spectacular rock shelters is located in the Vindhya hills, full of Paleolithic and Mesolithic remains. It consists of the richest paintings of daily life events from hunting, dancing, and music to animal fighting, honey collection etc. Which of the following site is referred to above?

A) Lakhudiyar caves

B) Pachmarhi caves

C) Bhimbetka caves

D) Raigarh caves

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