History Questions - upsc Practice

#1

According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master the son was entitled to the legal status of the master’s son. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

#2

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: Nettipakarana Parishishta Parvan Avadanasataka Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts?

1, 2 and 3 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 2, 3 and 4

#3

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person Known as 1. Aryadeva Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

None of the pairs Only one pair Only two pairs All three pairs

#4

Consider the following pairs: Nannuka – Chandela Jayashakti Paramara Nagabhata II Gurjara-Pratihara Bhoja Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Only one pair Only two pairs Only three pairs All four pairs

#5

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalalud- din Khalji. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of the north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 2 only 1 and 3 3 only

#6

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”?

Arab merchants Qalandars Persian calligraphists Sayyids

#7

In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:

Clothing Coins Ornaments Weapons

#8

The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

The best means of salvation was devotion. Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative. Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss. Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.

#9

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

#10

Consider the following freedom fighters: Barindra Kumar Ghosh Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

1 and 2 2 only 1 and 3 3 only

#11

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2