1.
Which of the following would be the most useful source of evidence for research
about the agrarian history of the 16th and early 17th
century?
4. Between 1309 and 1311, Malik kafur led two campaigns in south India.
The significance of the expeditions lies in it that
5. One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the
growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of
6. During the mauryan period the
administration of pataliputra was in the hands of …… boards.
Reason (R) kannauj was located in the part of the Ganga doab and control
over kannauj implied control over the Eastern and Western parts of the Ganga
doab.
13. Match the following
(a)
Accounts
of contemporary travelers
(b)
Individual revenue records
(c)
Chronicles and documents from the Mughal court
(d)
Records of the East India company
2. Which of the following Mauryan emperors abdicated his throne and
migrated to the south to live as Jain ascetic?
(a)
Chandragupta Maurya
(b)
Ashoka
(c)
Bindusara
(d)
Dasaratha
3. Who among the following scholars were
contemporary of kanishka?
1.
Ashvaghosa
2.
Nagarjuna
3.
Vasumitra
4.
Chanakya
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below
(a)
1 and 2
(b)
3 and 4
(c)
2 and 4
(d)
1,2 and 3
1.
They reflected a high degree of boldness and
spirit of adventure on the part of the Delhi rulers.
2.
The invaders returned to Delhi with untold
wealth.
3.
They provided fresh geographical knowledge.
4.
Ala- ud-din promoted Malik Kafur to the rank of
Malik-nab or Vice- Regent of the Empire.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a)
1 and 2
(b)
1, 2 and 4
(c)
2 and 4
(d)
All of these
(a)
The absence of minerals like iron
(b)
Too many divisions in the social structure
(c)
The absence of vast areas of fertile land
(d)
The scarcity of manpower
(a)
3 (b)
4 (c) 5
(d) 6
7.
Assertion (A) the Mauryas achieved political supremacy over the whole of India
Reason (R) The Mauryan army was the largest known to ancient India.
8.
Assertion (A) kannauj, in the Ganga Valley became prominent due to its
strategic and geographical potentiality.
9. Assertion (A) According to Ashoka’s edicts, social harmony among
the people was more important than religious devotion.
Reason (R)
He spread ideas of equality instead of promotion of religion.
10. Assertion (A) Chandragupta Maurya failed in his campaign against
Magadha.
Reason (R) he did not begin with the
frontiers, but invaded the heart of Magadha.
11. Which one among the following
statements about Ashokan Edicts is correct?
(a)
The pillar edicts were located in all parts of
the empire
(b)
The Edicts give details of his personal concerns
but are silent on events of the empire
(c)
The subject of inscribed matter on Rock edicts
differs completely with that of the pillar edicts
(d)
The Greek or Aramaic edicts are versions or
translations of the texts used in other edicts.
12. Which one of the following inscriptions
mentions pulakesin II’s military success against harshavardhana?
(a)
Allahabad pillar inscription
(b)
Aihole Inscription
(c)
Damodarpur Copperplate inscription
(d)
Bilsad Inscription
|
List I
|
List II
|
|
A. Chandragupta
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka
D. Chanakya
|
1. Piyadassi
2. Sandrocottus
3. Amitraghata
4. Vishnugupta
|
Codes
A B
C D
(a)
2 3 4
1
(b)
1 3 2 4
(c)
2 3 1 4
(d)
3 4 2 1
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