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Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period:

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Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns:

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Consider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in India:

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The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents:

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Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included?

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Consider the following statements:

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In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate?

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Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched?

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Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ?

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What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography?

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Consider the following assertion: In the Pleistocene period, either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna, and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa.

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The famous female figurine known as ‘Dancing Girl’, found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of

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The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in

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Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the Pradeshika’, Rajuka’ and Yukta’ were important officers at the

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With reference to ancient India (600–322 BC), consider the following pairs:

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Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of

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Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles ‘Mattavilasa’, Vichitrachitta’ and ‘Gunabhara?

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Q. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:

2013

Q. Consider the following historical places:

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Q. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:

2013

Q. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

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Q. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

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Q. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

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Q. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

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Q. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?

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Q. The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

2013

Q. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

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Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to

2014

Q. A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their

2014

Q. With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:

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Q. Consider the following pairs:

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Q. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is `Kalaripayattu’?

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Q. With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:

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Q. With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:

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Q. Consider the following languages {2014}

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Q. Consider the following towns of India:

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Q. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

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Q. Which one of the following was given classical language status recently? {2015}

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Q. With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

2015

Q. Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?

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Q. Kalamkari painting refers to

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Q. Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

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Q. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?

2016

Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

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Q. With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:

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Q. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

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Q. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

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Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

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Q. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:

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Q. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

2017

Q. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

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Q. Consider the following pairs:

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Q. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at:

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Q. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

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Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

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Q. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

2018

Q. The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the

2018

Q. With reference to the Indian History, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

2018

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:

2018

Q. With reference to culture history of India, consider the following statements:

2018

Q. Consider the following pairs:

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Q. Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

2019

Q. With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Q. Consider the following:

2019

Q. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

2019

Q. Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

2019

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:

2020

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’?

2020

Q. With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were known as

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Q. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

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Q. Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?

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Q. With reference to the history of India, the terms ‘kulyavapa’ and ‘dronavapa’ denote

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Q. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?

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Q. Consider the following events in the history of India:

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Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

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Q. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

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Q. With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:

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Q. Consider the following pairs:

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Q. With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:

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Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Q. With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

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Q. With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to

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Q. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

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Q. From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?

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Q. Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

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Q. According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?

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Q. With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:

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Q. With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:

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Q. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?

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Q. 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?

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Q. “Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

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Q. Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

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Q. Consider the following pairs:

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Q. Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

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Q. Consider the following statements:

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Q. Consider the following information:

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Q. With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?

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Q. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:

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Q. Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasha?

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