History Optional Model Question Paper for Civil Service Prelims 2010
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HISTORY OPTIONAL
Ancient India
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
Test No. 1
Marks: 150
1.During the time of Alexander’s invasion which of the following monarchy was ruled by two hereditary kings of different houses?
(a) Mousikanos (b) Sophytes
(c) Patalene (d) Abastinos
2.The crop which does not seem to have been known to people of Harappan culture is :
(a) Cotton (b) barely (c) rice (d) ragi
3.In which of the following place, Achaulian handaxe have been found?
(a) Anagwadi (b) Attirampakkam
(c) Gudiyan (d) Chittorgorh
4.Where do we find the earliest evidence of cave painting in India ?
(a) Bhimbedka (b) Patani (c) Gungeria (d) Chirand
5.Consider the following pairs:
1.Pit dwelling and dog burial: Burzaham
2.Circular Pit House: Inamgaon
3.Stone Built Houses: Ahar
Which of the above pair’s is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1,2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1 only
6.Which of the following feature does not belong to Megalithic graves of Southern India?
(a)Arrow heads, spearheads, hoes and sickles were found in the graves
(b)They were encircled by pieces of stone
(c)Along with skeletons objects of daily use also found in the grave
(d)One iron implements in grave was plough
7.Consider the following statements:
(1) Harappan women wore a dress like modern Sari
(2) Harappan man would be wearing ring bracelets and ornaments round there
neck and hand
Which of the above statement is correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) both (d) none
8.Which Veda is the collection of the sacrificial formula?
(a) Rig Veda (b) Atharva Veda
(c) Yajur Veda (d) Sama Veda
9.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the code:
List I list II
A. Fairservis I. Barbarian Invasion
B. M. Wheeler II. Floods and Earthquake
C. H.T. Lambrik III. Shifting of Indus
D. R.L. Raike IV. Ecological Imbalance
Select the right answer by using code
Code: A B C D A B C D
(a) I II III IV (c) III I IV II
(b) I III II IV (d) IV I III II
10.Which of the following Upanishads does not belong to Atharvaveda?
(a) Prasna (b) Katha
(c) Mundaka (d) Mandukya
Directions: In which of the following five items consists two statements: one labeled as the ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason ®’ You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using codes given below:
Codes:
a.Both A and B are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b.Both A and B are individually true but R is not the correct explanation
of A.
c.A is true but R is false
d.A is false but R is true
11.Assertion (A) : Iron technology played a crucial role in the expansion of the Aryans into the middle and lower Gangetic valley
Reason (R): The middle and lower Gangetic valley had thick vegetation that could be cleared only by instruments of strong metal
12.Which one of the following tribal assemblies is considered as the oldest of all?
a. Sabha b. Samiti c. Vidata d. Gana
13.Harappans seal were mostly made of which of the following?
(a) Lapis Lazuli (b) Terracotta
(c) Steatite (d) None of the above
14.Which one of the following statements about the Indus culture is the least possible?
(a) The Indus culture originated from Kalibangan I culture
(b) The Indus culture originated from the peasant cultures of Sind and
Beluchistan
(c) The Indus culture is an expansion of the Sothi culture
(d) The Indus culture sprang directly as an urban culture without passing
through the stage of village culture anywhere
15.From which of the following hoards four massive copper replicas of a
rhinoceros, an elephant, a chariot and a buffalo typical of a chalcolithic culture obtained?
(a) Prakash (b) Daimabad (c) Inamgaon (d) Navadatoli
16.Which of the following group prominently figures in the context of cattle raids in the Rigveda?
(a) Panis (b) Nishadas (c) Dasas and Dasyus (d)Mielchchas
17.Which one of the following deals with the doctrine of the transmigration of soul in a systematic manner for the first time? (a) Aitareya Upanishad (b) Katha Upanishad
(c) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (d) Chandogya Upanishad
18.Consider the following:
1. One common written script 2. Uniform weight and Measures
3. Common Copper and Bronze tools 4. Seals and beads
Which of the above is/are common feature of Indus Valley civilization?
(a) 1,3 and 4 (b) 1,2 and 4
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) All of the above
19.In the Rigveda which of the following river is not mentioned as a western tributary of Indus?
(a) Gomati (b) Krumu
(c) Kulha (d) Vitasta
20. Consider the following statements :
1. Houses in Amri were made of stone and mud brick.
2. Amri was a fortified settlement before the coming of Harappan Civilization
Which of the statement is correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) both (d) none
21.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
A. Asvalayana 1. Samhita
B. Apastamba 2. Grihyasutra
C. Meutrayno 3. Nimkta
D. Yaska 4. Dharmasutra
A B C D
(a) 1 4 2 3
(b) 3 1 2 4
© 2 3 1 4
(d) 2 4 1 3
22.Consider the following animals:
1. Camel 2. Hippopotamus 3. Elephants
Which of the above animals migrated to India from central Africa ?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 (d) all of the above
23.The Mesolithic site Valasana is situated on the bank of which of the following river ?
(a) Tapti (b) Sabarmati
(c) Narmada (d) Mahi
24.Consider the following is of Harappan sites according to their time discovery:
1. Kalibangan 2. Lothal
3. Banawali 4. Dholavira
Which of the above is the correct chronological order?
(a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 1-3-2-4
(c) 2-1-3-4 (d) 2-3-1-4
25. Who among the following rulers called an assembly of the gamines of eighty thousand villages?
(a) Bimbisara (b) Ajatshatru
(c) Chandragupta (d) Ashoka
26.In the beginning of Sixth century BC which Persian emperor annexed Sindh,Northwest, and some parts of Punjab into his empire as twentieth Satrap?
(a) Cyrus (b) Darius
(c) Xerxes (d) Ambhi
27. Which of the following Buddhist text declares the cattle to be givers of food, beauty and happiness and thus pleads for their protection?
(a) Sutta Pittaka (b) Vinaya Pitaka
© Abhidamma Pitaka (d) Dipavamsa
28. Consider the following statements:
1. Harappans script was written from right to left or boustrophedon
2. Water reservoirs found in Dholavira was used to store water for agriculture
Which of the above statement is correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) both (d) none
29.Consider the following cities
1. Ayodha 2. Saketa 3. Sravasti
Which among the above acted as the capital of Mahajanapada Koshala?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) 3 only (d) all of the above
30.Who among the following poet immortalized the love story between King Udayana of Vatsya and Princes Vasavadatta of Avanti through his play?
(a) Kalidasa (b) Vishakadatta
(c) Sudraka (d) Bhasa
31. Consider the following statements:
1.The concept of private property was not existed in Rig Vedic period
2.The Upnishadic thought centers around the idea o soul and not sacrifice
Which of the above statement is correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) both (d) None
32.Who among the following was not a contemporary of the Lord Buddha
(a) Tirunavukkarasu (b) Maskari Gosala
(c) Pukuda Katyayana (d) Nirgrantho Jantaputra
33.Which of the following text has the earliest clear reference to the four Asramas?
(a) Chandogaya Upanishad (b) Satpatha Brahmana
(c) Prasna Upanishada (d) Tabala Upnishad
34.Consider the following Mahajanapadas:
1. Anga 2. Gandhara
3. Mallya 4. Panchala
Which of the above Mahajanpadas were Ganasanghas?
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 and 4
35. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
List I List II
A. Ajita Kashakamblin 1. Lokayata
B. Pakuda Katayana 2. Vaisheshika
C. Makkali Gosala 3. Ajivika
D. Purana Kassapa 4. Samkhya
A B C D A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 2 4 3 1 (d) 3 4 2 1
36. Mahabira attained ultimate state of knowledge (kevalaya) under which tree on the bank of river Rijupalika?
(a) Vata (b) Aam
(c) Saal (d) Pipal
37. Consider the following statements:
1. The Vinaya Pitaka deals with the sermons of Buddha
2. The Jatakas gives us the reference of Sugar trade during Buddha’s period
Which of the above statement is correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) both (d) none
38. Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the coins available during 6th to 4th centuries B.C. according to their value from lower to upper level?
(a) Silver Satamana – Karsapana – Copper Masas - Kakon
(b) Silver Satamana – Copper Masses – Kakori – Karsapana
(c) Kakori – Copper Masas – Karasapana – Silver Staman
(d) Copper Masas – Kakoni – Karsapana – Silver Satamana
39.Anathapindaka who donated the Jetavana in Sravasti to Buddha was
(a) Prince (b) Chief
(c) Mendicant (d) Rich Merchant
40.Gautama Brddha learnt the technique of mediation and the teachings of the Upnishada from whom?
(a) Kapila (b) Pakuda Kachchayaana
(c) Ajita Kasakambalin (d) Alara Kalama
41.Consider the following persons:
1. Bimbisara 2. Prasenjita
3. Ajatshatu 4. Udayana
Who among the above is/are contemporary of Gautama Buddha?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) 1,2 and 3 (d) all of the above
42.Which of the following is not correct about the famous physician Jivaka?
(a) He was brought up by a Magadan Prince from city pavement
(b) Bimbisira sent him for the care of Buddha
(c) Ajatshatru sent him to Taxila for further education on medicine
(d He cured the wife a rich merchant who in turn gave him huge wealth.
43 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the code
List I List II List I List II
A. Ananda 1. Vinaya Pitaka B. Upali 2. Sulta Pitaka
C. Moggaliputra 3. Vibhashas D. Asvagosha 4. Abhidhamma Pitaka
Codes: A B C D A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 1 3 4 2
© 2 1 4 3 (d) 2 3 1 4
44.According to Jaina tradition Asvasena father of the Parasnatha, the third Tirtankara, was the ruler of which of the following place?
(a) Vanarasa (b) Vaisali
(c) Kaushambi (d) Mithila
45.The teachings of Mahavira were contained in 14 old text known as ‘Purvas’ later who among the following the Jaina Saint prepared canon into 12 angas?
(a) Arya Sudharma (b) Sambutavigaya
(c) Sthulabhudra (d) Bhadrabahu
46. Who was said to be the founder of Ajivikas sect?
(a) Kisa Sankihcha (b) Nanda Vachcha
(c) Makkali Gosala (d) Purana Kassapa
47. Consider the following statements
1. Availability of rich copper and iron ores in southern Bihar
2. Strategic location of Rajagriha and Patliputra defend its from enemy and control trade routes
Which of the above is/are considered to be reasons behind the rise of Magada?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 (d) none of the above
48.In later Vedic period the term ‘Sthapati’ was used to refer which of the following post?
(a) Charioteer (b) courier
(c) builder (d) governor
49. The Parplava-akhyanas (cyclic tales) were recited by the lute players in
(a) Asvamedha (b) Vajapeya
(c) Rajasuya (d) gathering of poet
50. According to whom, the Rigveda was composed before 1000 B.C. ?
(a) Lokmanya Tilak (b) Winternitz
(c) Max Muller (d) Swami Dayanada
51. The place Ghositarama where the Buddha is known to have stayed is identifies to a area at
(a) Magadh (b) Gaya
(c) Hastinapur (d) Kausambi
52. In which of the following Harappan site there is evidence of a college and a multi pillared Assembly Hall?
(a) Harappa (b) Mohenjodaro
(c) Lothal (d) Dholavira
53. Which of the Vedic text describe king as devoured of the people (virhamata)?
(a) Tandyamala Brahmana (b) Aitreya Brahmana
(c) Shadvimsa Brahmana (d) Shatapatha Brahmana
54. In Gandhara kingdom who was the contemporary of Magadhan ruler Bimbisara ?
(a) Ceredius (b) Puskarasarin
(c) Redaranam (d) Puru
55. Where do we found the evidence of wooden coffin in Indus civilization?(a) Harappa (b) Mohenjodaro
(c) Kalibangan (d) Dholavira
56. Houses in Indus Valley civilization does not comprise.
(a) a courtyard (b) a kitchen
(c) worshipper room (d) well
57. In the second millennium B.C. which of the following pottery predominated Narmada and Chambal valley in central India ?
(a) Black on Red Pottery (b) Painted Grey Pottery
(c) Ochre Coloured Pottery (d) Northern Black Polished Pottery
58.In which of the following Council Buddhism split to two branches Sthaviravadins (Theravadi) and Mahasangikas ?
(a) Rajagriaha (b) Vaishali
(c) Pataliputra (d) Srinagar
59. Who among the following lady told her husband, famous sage, Yajnavalkya, that she wanted knowledge for immortality rather then wealth?
(a) Sikha (b) Maitreyi
(c) Katayani (d) Jabala
60. From Cylon which of the following type of Buddhism spread to Burma, Siam and other parts of South-East Asia ?
(a) Hinayana (b) Mahayana
(c) Sarvastavadins (d) Sthaviravadins
Balzur Rahman Khan
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