Modern Indian History 

1. Which one of the following is considered the Magna Carta of the Indian people?

A.The Government of India Act, 1858

B. The Ilbert Bill

C. Indian Councils Act of 1892

D. Queen Victoria's Proclamation

Ans: D

2. In what way did the early nationalists undermine the moral foundations of the British rule with great success?

A. By their agitation for Constitutional reforms

B. By advocating open revolt

C. By seeking foreign help against the British

D. By seeking the support of the Indians living abroad

Ans: A

3. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the aims of the Indian National Congress in the early phases

I. Eradication of all possible race, creed or provincial prejudices among all lovers of India.

II. Promotion of personal intimacy among all the earnest workers in the cause of India.

III. Formulation of popular demands.

IV. Organisation of a violent struggle for the political emancipation of India. 

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Codes:

A. I, II & III

B. I, II & III

C. III & IV

D. II & III

Ans: A

4. Which of the following newspaper was started by  Annie Besant?

A. The Hindu

B. Indian Express

C. The Times of India

D. New India

Ans: D

5. Who among the following was the real founder of the Aligarh Muslim University?

A. Nawab Salimullah

B. Syed Ahmad Khan

C. Abul Kalam Azad

D. Muhhammed Ali Jinnah

Ans: B

6. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the Act of 1919?

A. British India must an integral part of the British Empire.

B. Responsible government would be realised only by progressive stages.

C. Provincial subjects were classified into reserved subjects & transferred subjects.

D. The salary of the Secretary of State for India was drawn out of the revenues of Indian government.

Ans: D

7. Which of the following events inspired for the formation of the Home Rule Leagues? 

A. First World War

B.  Just before the First World War

C. After the First World War

D.  After the passing of the Act of 1909

Ans: A

8. Which of the following leader was not associated with extremist leadership of Indian National Congress?

A. Lokmanya Tilak

B.  Aurobindo Ghosh

C.  Lala Lajpat Rai

D.  A. O. Hume

Ans: D

9. Which of the following provision is a part of the Government of India Act of 1919?

A. Transfer of power to the Indians

B. The enlargement of the Viceroy's Executive Council

C. Remodelling of the Central legislature

D.  Doing away with the distinction between the regulation and non-regulation provinces

Ans: A

10. When was the famous Resolution on non-cooperation under the inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi was adopted in a special session of the Congress held in Calcutta?  

A.  September, 1920

B. December, 1922

C. October, 1924

D. November, 1925

Ans: A

Indian History

Indian History

1. Match List-I (Monument/Inscription) with List-II (Persons responsible) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 

        List-I                                             List-II

A. Garuda Pillar (Besnagar)      1. Gautami Balasri

B. Sudarshana Lake                2. Rudradaman-I

C. Girnar Prasasti                    3. Vaisya Pushyagupta

D. Nasik Prasasti                     4. Heliodorus

Codes:

       A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 2 1 4 3

(c) 4 3 2 1

(d) 3 4 1 2 

2. Match List-I (Kingdoms) with List-II (Capitals) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 

 List-I                         List-II

A.  Chola             1. Madurai

B.  Paramara        2. Kanchi

C.  Pallava           3. Thanjavur

D.  Pandya           4. Dhar 

Codes:  

     A B C D 

(a) 3 4 2 1 

(b) 4 2 3 1 

(c) 1 4 2 3 

(d) 2 3 4 1  

3. Match List-I (Temples) with List-II (Places) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

      List-I                                      List-II

A. Shore temple                1. Thanjavur

B. Brihadisvara temple       2. Kanchi

C. Kailasanatha temple      3. Mount Abu

D. Vimala Vasahi               4. Mamallapuram

Codes:  

Body:

     A B C D

(a) 3 2 1 4

(b) 3 1 2 4

(c) 4 2 1 3

(d) 4 1 2 3

4. What is the correct chronological sequence of the under mentioned Pallava kings?

1. Nandivarman II

2. Mahendravarman I

3. Narasimhavarman I

4. Simhavishnu

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2, 3, 4

B. 4, 2, 3, 1

C. 3, 1, 4, 2

D. 2, 3, 1, 4 

5. What was the capital of the early Chalukyas?

A. Badami

B. Kalyani

C. Kanchi

D. Vengi 

6. What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?

A. To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism

B. To amass wealth

C. To know the geography of India

D. To establish political ties with India 

7. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Harsha stopped the use of animal food throughout his empire

B. Harsha erected thousands of stupas

C. Harsha regularly held the quinquennial convocation

D. Harsha sent missionaries to the west to propagate Buddhism 

8. Match List-I (Names of rulers) with List-II (Their titles) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 

     List-I                                         List-II

A. Harshavardhana              1. Vichitrachitta

B. Samudragupta                2. Gangaikondan

C. Rajendra-I                     3. Kaviraja

D. Mahendravarman-I         4. Siladitya

Codes: 

     A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 2 3 4 1

(c) 3 4 1 2

(d) 4 3 2 1 

9. Match List-I (Men of letters) with List-II (Their patrons) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 

List-I                                   List-II

A. Harisena                1. Rajasimha-I

B. Banabhatta            2. Yasovarman

C. Bhavabhuti            3. Harshavardhana

D. Dandin                  4. Samudragupta

Code:

    A B C D

a. 4 3 2 1

b. 3 4 2 1

c. 2 1 3 4

d. 1 2 4 3

10. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

A. Kalidasa : Kumarasambhava

B. Shudraka : Mrichchhakatika

C. Varahamihira : Brihat-samhita

D. Vishakhadatta : Kaumudi-mahotsava

Question	Answer
1.	c
2.	a
3.	d
4.	b
5.	a
6.	a
7.	d
8.	d
9.	a
10.	d