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The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents: (a) A joyous folk dance (b) Buddha in a meditative pose (c) The depiction of Shiva and Parvati on Kailasha (d) Samudramanthan (Churning of the Ocean)

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Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included? (a) Deva (gods) (b) Yaksha (demi-gods) (c) Manushya (humans) (d) Tiryancha (animals and plants)

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Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included? (a) Deva (gods) (b) Yaksha (demi-gods) (c) Manushya (humans) (d) Tiryancha (animals and plants) Read More »

I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, hamsa, and kakanika. II. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver. The above statements have been associated with which of the following? Emergence of urban life Transition to money economy Select the answer using the code given below:

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I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, hamsa, and kakanika. II. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver. The above statements have been associated with which of the following? Emergence of urban life Transition to money economy Select the answer using the code given below: Read More »

Consider the following statements: Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara? Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below:

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Consider the following statements: Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara? Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below: Read More »

The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons? (a) Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India’s creditworthiness (b) Providing support to Indian importers (c) Encouraging export of cotton produce from India (d) Preventing depreciation of the Rupee in terms of gold

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The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons? (a) Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India’s creditworthiness (b) Providing support to Indian importers (c) Encouraging export of cotton produce from India (d) Preventing depreciation of the Rupee in terms of gold Read More »

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music? (a) Nat Bhairavi (b) Kamavardhini (c) Hanumatodi (d) Dheera Shankarabharanam

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Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music? (a) Nat Bhairavi (b) Kamavardhini (c) Hanumatodi (d) Dheera Shankarabharanam Read More »

In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate? (a) Rigveda (b) Atharvaveda (c) Ashtadhyayi (d) Arthashastra

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In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate? (a) Rigveda (b) Atharvaveda (c) Ashtadhyayi (d) Arthashastra Read More »

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the: (a) Agra Gharana (b) Gwalior Gharana (c) Patiala Gharana (d) Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

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Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the: (a) Agra Gharana (b) Gwalior Gharana (c) Patiala Gharana (d) Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana Read More »

Consider the following assertion: The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion? Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates. Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger. Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates. Select the answer using the code given below:

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Consider the following assertion: The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion? Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates. Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger. Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates. Select the answer using the code given below: Read More »

Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856: The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856: The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Read More »

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