Payment Bank Rush

Reliance, Birla join the payment bank rush

 Some of India’s top business houses such as Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Aditya Birla Group are among about 100 entities that have applied for payment and small bank licences, the application deadline for which ended on Monday.

Many in the fray are not so well known

A number of relatively unknown companies have thrown in their hats for taking the niche banking licence. Most of these players already have some presence in the microfinance segment or service distribution.

Profits up, but asset quality still a concern for private banks

 While the October-December period was good for private banks in terms of profitability, asset quality issues plagued the sector severely, with many of them reporting a rise in NPAs. India’s largest private lender, ICICI Bank, for instance, reported gross NPAs of Rs. 13,083 crore (3.40%) in Q3FY15, up 25.8% y-o-y.

India to run current account deficit for foreseeable future: RBI Governor

An article by Reserve Bank of India Governor, released on Monday, says that he sees India running a current account deficit in the foreseeable future, needing net foreign financing. Governor's forecast comes a day before the central bank's bi-monthly monetary policy review, due on Tuesday.

December core output at 3-month low of 2.4%

Annual growth in production of the eight key infrastructure industries declined to a three-month low of 2.4 per cent in December, compared with 6.7 per cent the previous month and four per cent in December 2013. RBI might consider the slow rate of output growth ahead of its monetary policy review on Tuesday.

Jan Dhan costs banks capex of Rs 2,000 cr

Banks have so far made capital expenditure (capex) of around Rs 2,000 crore for opening accounts under PMJDY, Mr. T M Bhasin, chairman, IBA, said. He, also MD of Indian Bank, added: "Opening one account incurs a cost of Rs 140, against the estimation of Rs 80 per account."

India can achieve target of 90% of citizens having access to banking services by 2034, says PwC

Branchless banking solutions could be a smarter choice for enabling scale, said a report —The Future of India: The Winning Leap — by PwC. As a result, India could expand the percentage of citizens who have access to formal banking services (and actively using those services) from 35% in 2012-2013 to 70% in 2024 and 90% in 2034 through investments of $28 billion, much lower than what needs to be spent using traditional methods.

Bank of Maharashtra to reduce exposure to corporate loans

 BOM is planning to scale down the share of corporate loans to 60% of the total credit portfolio during the current financial year from the 70% level. The bank wants to lower its exposure because these loans are less profitable as the corporate sector has a bargaining capacity to negotiate the interest rates to its advantage, according to bank executive director Mr. R Athmaram. 

ATM transactions dip 9% in November

Now, use your debit card for inter-bank fund transfers at ATM centres

If you need to transfer money from, say, your YES Bank account to a customer of Union Bank of India, you can now do so through your debit card, by visiting an ATM. Union Bank of India, Canara Bank, Andhra Bank, Saraswat Co-operative Bank and YES Bank have come together to allow inter-bank fund transfers through debit cards.

 ATM transactions dip 9% in November

 Higher withdrawals for Diwali coupled with banks limiting free ATM withdrawals led to a drop in the number of ATM transactions across the country. Transactions dropped 9% from 26.8 crore in October 2014 to 24.4 crore in November, data from NPCI showed.

Banks set to kick off lending rate cuts

Banks’ decision to lower deposit rates might not augur well for depositors, but it has certainly offered borrowers a reason to celebrate.

 Banks now borrow at floating rate

 In keeping with the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee, RBI decided to move to the term repo mechanism in October last year. This was done for two reasons. One, RBI didn’t want to extend unlimited funds to banks at a fixed rate. Two, it wanted to make sure that its policy rate changes were quickly passed on to borrowers.

Good days ahead for accountants, says ICAI chief

 The convergence of Indian accounting practices with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), set to begin in the next financial year, will boost FDI inflows to the country, says Mr. K Raghu, President of the ICAI. IFRS, a common global accounting system for companies, has been adopted by over 100 countries.

FIBP role shrinks amid easier FDI flows

The role of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), a vestige of India’s intractable bureaucracy, has been reduced to a minimal level. About one and a half decades ago, the FIPB used to vet 80% of foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals in terms of value. However, in 2013-14, it sat in judgment over less than 5% of these proposals, according to data compiled by the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP).

Data security is paramount for a company: Citi MD

 Data protection and security are critical for a company as customers will walk away if they believe they cannot trust them, according to Mr. Vikram Subrahmanyam, Managing Director and Head (Operations and Technology), South Asia, Citibank at CIO summit 2014, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry on the theme ‘Keeping Pace with IT security and Compliance’.

India plans big for space

After basking in the glory of a successful mission to moon, Indian space scientists are now planning to send a man to space in an Indian spacecraft.

The scientists expect to realise the dream by 2015.

The project will involve an expenditure of Rs 12,000 crore.

The proposal for the mission has been submitted to the government and the pre- project clearance has already been given.

"It will be a major turning point for Indian space scientists after the successful mission to moon," G. Madhavan Nair, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), said at the 96th session of the Indian Science Congress.

Though sending a manned mission to moon is still quite far, the space scientists have started working on designs and logistics of a space capsule that will carry humans around the earth at a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) - an orbit which extends from the earth's surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km - and bring them back, Nair said. "We have postulated the idea." The capsule will have the capacity to carry three persons to the space and return to a pre- determined destination on earth. The mission duration will be up to seven days.

The designing of the spacecraft will involve many technologies.

It has to be equipped with radiation protection system and life- support system. It will also have a waste management system. ISRO has developed a conceptual design and has envisaged the technologies that need to be developed. It will take three to four years for the ideas to materialise.

Managing the crew's safety will be a crucial part of the mission.

If anything goes wrong, the capsule should be able to abort the mission and implement a crew escape system.

The mission will involve creating ground stations and launch facilities, besides crew training.

Nair said a preliminary review and assessment of India's first moon mission will be carried out at the end of this month.

India's mooncraft Chandrayaan has started mapping the lunar surface to see whether there are any minerals like helium or water on the moon.

The cameras on the Chandrayaan have caught over 35,000 images of the moon.

Nair said sending the mission to moon was not simple as the challenge was to escape earth's gravity and influence of the sun and the moon.

However, India's moon mission was more precise than those launched by other countries.

Thirty per cent US missions have crashlanded on the moon, he said.

Indian scientists also overcame challenges managing temperature on the moon, which is quite hot. In fact, subsystems had started failing due to the high temperature.

However, scientists could reorient the spacecraft. "All is now well," Nair said. The next mission to moon will involve sending a lander which will go around the moon and pick up samples.

From Mail Today

Gajini collects 100 crore in just seven days.

The year 2008 will be remembered in Bollywood as a Blockbuster year. Aamir Khan emerged as the biggest Superstar.

Aamir Khan's "Ghajini" left Shahrukh's Rab ne bana di jodi and Akshay's Singh Is Kinng much behind. Ghajini" made history by becoming the first Indian movie to collect Rs. 1 billion (100 crore) in just 7 days.

Ghajini will be dubbed in Spanish too.

Ghajini got huge response in overseas too where usually Aksay, shahrukh and Amitabh has been doing good for few times.

NIA comes into effect

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has come into force from today - January 1, 2009. The NIA 2008 bill, which was passed by the Parliament, became a law, after President Pratibha Patil gave her assent to it.

The National Investigating Agency will be headed by a Director-General level officer. He will be appointed in a few days. The cases of NIA would be taken by a committee of two judges. At least 20 counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism schools will be set up in the country.

External debt races to $223 b

India's total external debt stock declined marginally to $222.61 billion at the end of the second quarter (July-September) this fiscal from $223.81 billion at the end of the first quarter (April-June) of the year.

In terms of components, long-term external debt at $172.51 billion at the end of the second quarter, after posting a decline of $2.69 billion, constituted about 77.5 per cent of the total debt.

According to an official statement here on Wednesday, the July-September quarter witnessed a decline in both NRI (non-resident Indian) deposits as well as commercial borrowings. Export credit, however, increased during the period. Short-term debt, which includes trade-related credits, FII investments in government securities and external liabilities of the banking system, increased by $1.49 billion to $50.10 billion at the end of the three-month period. As per the information relating to countries whose external debt data are reported in the quarterly external debt statistics (QEDS) of the World Bank, India has the lowest level of external debt to GDP (gross domestic product) ratio, the statement noted.

Current account deficit reaches $12.5 b

India's current account deficit ballooned three times to a record $12.5 billion in the second quarter of this fiscal on account of spiralling crude oil prices, indicating the impact of developments in the international market on the country's external sector. The global financial crisis also took a toll on the country's net capital flows, which came down from $33.2 billion to $8.2 billion, said a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report on India's Balance of Payments developments in the second quarter of the current fiscal. The current account deficit includes gap between the country's export and imports in goods and services. as well as receipts and payments.

Happy New Year

Indian History PT- 2003

1) Which of the following is largely associated with Megalithic cultures of south India?
1. Burials enriched by boulders of stone
2. Use of black and Redware
3. Introdution of Punch-Marked Coins
4. Urban Settlements.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
Codes:-
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 4 only

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- Megalithic culture of south India � Features Enriched by big stone pieces-
Contains Skelaton, Iron objects,pottery-Metal money,Scripts developed-Rural settlement

2) Which of the artifacts given below could be used as source materials for the prehistoric period in India.

1.Fossils
2.Hand Axes
3.Pottery
4.Remains of Bones

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
Codes:-
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- Fossils don�t play a role in pre historic Period in India as a source
material because of their non-availability.

3) Pre historic axes are found at

(a) Attirampakkam
(b) Adichanallur
(c) Arikamedu
(d) Sanur

Ans:- (a)

4) Which of the following ethnic elements is not found in the skeletal remains of Harrappan Sites?

(a) Alpine
(b) Mediterranean
(c) Mongoloid
(d) Negrito

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- The Harappan people belonged to Alpine, Proto Australoid,
Mediterranean and Mongoloid.

5) Match list I (Ideologists) with list II organization and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
LIST �I LIST � II
A. William Jones 1. Survey of India
B. Mortimer wheeler 2. Deccan College
C. Colin Mackenzie 3. Asiatic Society
D. H.D.Sankabia 4. Archaeological Survey of India.

Codes
A B C D
a) 3 4 1 2
b) 1 2 3 4
c) 3 2 1 4
d) 1 4 3 2

Ans:- (a)

6) Which one of the following is a Pratiloma marriage?

(a) Brahman boy with a Kshatriya girl
(b) Vaisya boy with a Sudra girl
(c) Brahman boy with a sudra girl
(d) Sudra boy with a Vaisya girl

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- The Partiloma and Anuloma marriages were occurred in later Vedic
period. Pratiloma:- Higher varna girl with a lower varna boy.
Anuloma :- (accepted) Higher varna boy with lower varna girl.

7) The archaeological culture associated with the later Vedic texts is

(a) Ochre-coloured pottery
(b) Black and Redware
(c) Painted Grey ware
(d) Northern Black polished ware

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- It was called �Neela Lohita� in later Vedic texts.

8) A lists of some ancient Indian states is give below

1) Kosala
2) Vajji
3) Magadha
4) Sakya

Which of these did not follow the monarchical system of administration?
a)1 & 2
b)2 & 4
c)1 & 4
d)2 & 3

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- There were 16 States (Mahajanapadas) during the Buddha age. Most of
the States followed Monarchical system of administration. Sakya, Kollis, Mallas,
Vajjis wer republican in characters.

9) Tolkappiyam is associated with the

(a) First Sangam period
(b) Second Sangam period
(c) Third Sangam Period
(d) Post-Third Sangam period

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- There were three Sangams. It is believed that the first Sangam was
attended by gods and sages. The second Sangam was attended by several poets
and Tolkappiyam (The earliest Tamil grammar work) was compiled. In third
Sangam, 18 major works were complied.

10) Rise of Magadha to imperial power was mainly due to its,

1. Position of strategic importance surrounded by five hills
2. Position in a richly fertile zone and good communication channel.
3. Aggressive imperial policy of the rulers.
4. Association with the activities of Mahatma Buddha.

a)1 & 2
b)1,2 & 4
c)1,2 & 3
d)3 & 4

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- Causes for rise of Magadhan Empire:-
Capitals surrounded by 5 Hills.(Rajgir) & water(Pataliputra)
Rich fertility zone and good communication.
Use of metal money
Aggressive imperial policy of ruler (Bimbisara, Ajatasatru, Mahapadma Nanda)
Use of horses and chariots.

11) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) Chaturvarnaya � Four asramas
(b) Sudra � Service to the three varnas
(c) Dharma sastra � Works on religion and philosophy
(d) Mahamatra � Superior officials.

Ans:- (a)
Expl:- Chaturvarna mentioned 10th mandalas of Rigveda � brahmana,
Skatriyas,Vaisyas, Sudras. Chatur Ashrama (or) four ashramas were mentioned
in Later vedic texts.Ashramas means stages of life.ie.,brahmacharya,
Grahastha,vanaprastha,sanyasin.

12) The Buddhist order broke into sthaviravadins and the Mahasanghikas at the

(a) First General Council
(b) Second General Council
(c) Third General Council
(d) Fourth General Council

Ans:- (b)
Expl:-
Council Patron Place President
Ist Ajatasatru Rajgriha Mahakashyappa
[Sutta,Vinaya Pitakas were compiled by Ananda and Upali respectively]
2nd Kalasoka Vaishali Sabakami
[Division in Buddhism]
3rd Ashoka Pataliputra Moggaliputta
-Tissa
[Dhamma Pitaka was compiled]
4th Kanishka Kundalavana Vasumitra
Vice-President
AshvaGhosa
[Mahavibhasa was compiled].

13) A monastic life is essential for Salvation in Accordance with

(a) Asoka�s Dhamma
(b) Jainism
(c) Bhagavat Gita
(d) Kathopanishad

Ans:- (b)

Expl:-Jainism advocated extreme penance and Buddhism advocated Madya
marga.

14) Which of the following are associated with Jainism?

1. Anekata vada
2. Sunya vada
3. Syad vada
4. Sarvastri vada

Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 4

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- Anekanta vada and Syad vada are associated with Jainism.That means there are so many ways for a single problem.
Sunya vada is associated with Mahayana Buddhism �[emptiness of universe].
Sarvastivada is associated with Bhagavatism.

15) James Prince took clues to descipher Ashoka�s inscriptions from bilingual records involving

(a) Brahmi and Aramaic
(b) Brahmi and Cuneiform
(c) Brahmi and Greek
(d) Brahmi and Hieroglyphics.

Ans:- (a)

16) What does the term Upasampada singnify in Buddhism?

(a) Religious merit occured from donations to the Buddhist order
(b) Property attached to a Buddhist monastery
(c) Initial conversation to Buddhism
(d) Final stage of initiation of a Buddhist monk.

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- At the age of 20,a lower ordinated Buddhist become a Bhikku. This is
called Upasampada.

17) Which one of the following was not a feature of Mauryan Royalty according to the greek writers?
(a) The king was always surrounded by armed men who were bodyguards
(b) Hunting was a favourite pastime of the kings.
(c) Animal fights were arranged for the King�s pleasure
(d) The king�s food was tested by a number of people .

Ans:- (a)
Expl:- According to Greek sources, �The king was surrounded by armed women
Who were body guards�.

18) Kautilya defines Arthasastra as a branch of knowledge that teaches how to

(a) Acquire (or form) a state and preserve it.
(b) Systematically collect revenue including land revenue.
(c) Earn wealth and to learn the techniques for doing so.
(d) Learn the way to have a meaningful life.

Ans:- (c)

19) The crystallization of the Avatara Concept and the worship of the incarnations of Vishnu were features of Bhagavatism during the

(a) Early Vedic period
(b) Later Vedic period
(c) Mauryan period
(d) Gupta period

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- A cycle of ten Avatara (or) incarnations of Vishnu was preached in Gupta
period.

20) Consider the following statements about the caste-system:-

1. Basic characteristics of the caste-system involve purity, heredity, marriage and
food.
2. Dharma in the pursuits � dharma, artha, kama means caste rulers ordained by
sastras.
3. Anirabasits means the varnasamkaras.
4. Process of proliferation of castes is described in the Purushasukta.

Which of the statements are correct?
a)1 ,2& 3
b)2 & 3
c)3& 4
d)2 & 4

Ans:- (a)
Expl:- The caste system was developed during the Gupta age. The above first three points are correct. But, Purushasukta deals with four varnas not proliferation of castes.

21) Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) Kapilar : Pari
(b) Pisiranthaiyar : Kopperun Cholan
(c) Auvaiyur : Adiyaman
(d) Tolkappiyam : Pattinappalai

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- The above first three were contemporary. But, Tolkappiyam :
Pattinappalai is not correct pair. Tolkappiyam belonged to second sangam.
Pattinappalai belonged to third sangam.

22) Match List I (Tinai) with List II (Landscape) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I List II
A. Kurinci 1. Pastures
B. Marutam 2. Littoral
C. Mullai 3. Hills
D. Neytal 4. Plains

Codes:-
A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 1 4 3 2
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 1 2 3 4

Ans:- (c)
Expl:-
Tinai Landscape People God Occupation
Kurinci Hills Hunter Murugan Hunting
Marutam Plains Farmer Indra Farming /
Agriculture
(Ulavar)
Mullai Pasture Kurumbar Tirumal Cattle rearing
(Shepherds)
Neytal Littoral Paradavar Varuna Salt-Producing
(Fisherman) (Fishing)
Palai Desert Maravar Kottravai Burglery

23) The period of the Kushanas witnessed important developeemnts in religion, literature, art and foreign trade and contacts. In the light of this statement, which one of the following pairs does not relate to the Kushana period?

(a)Mahayana Buddhism Gandhara Art
(b)Nagasena Milinda panha
(c)Caraka samhita Nagarjuna
(d)North-Western Silk routes Kashyapa Matanga

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- Caraka samhita was written by Carakar. It deals with Medicine.

24) In the Buddhist literature, Milindapanha appears in the Question-Answer form between Nagasena and

(a) Kanishka
(b) Menandar
(c) Euthidemns
(d) Antialcidas

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- Menander was important Indo-Greek ruler (165 � 145 BC). He is also
known by the name Milinda. He was converted to Buddhism by Nagasena.
Milinda Panha means the Questions of Milinda. The book was written in Pali
language.

25) Arrange the following in the correct chronological order:-

1. Junagarh Rock inscription of Rudradaman
2. The beginning of the Saka samvat
3. Takht-i-bahi inscription
4. The beginning of the Vikram samvat

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- Vikram samvat Era � 57 B.C.
Takht-I-Bahi inscription
Saka Samvat � 78 A.D.
Junagarh Rock inscription of Rudradaman 130 � 150 A.D.

26) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) Buddhacharita � Ashvaghosa
(b) Mrichchhakatika � Shudraka
(c) Mudrarakshasa � Vishakhadatta
(d) Brihat samhita � Aryabatta

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- Brihat samhita was written by Varahamihira. The book deals with
astronomy.

27) Which one of the following inscriptions throws light on the Lakulisa Pasupata sect?

(a) Eran inscription of Samudragupta
(b) Mathura inscription of Chandragupta
(c) Mandasor inscription of Kunskagupta
(d) Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta

Ans:- (b)

28) Sravanabelgola is associated with

(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Ashoka Dhamma
(d) Nagarjuna

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- Chandragupta Maurya came to Sravanabelgola with his Jaina Guru
Bhathra Bahu.

29) The Kushana Kings assumed titles like Devaputra Kushana. Kanishka�s predecessors also were assuming titles like Sarvaloka Isvara Mahisvara. This shows that Kushana Kings

(a) Were devotees of Lord Shiva.
(b) Assumed high-sounding titles implying power and fame.
(c) Assumed divine Kingship
(d) Got the legends of their coins written in Sanskrit.

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- The Shakas and the Kushanas strengthened the idea of the divine origin of
kingship. The Kushanas kings were called themselves Son�s of God.

30) Which of the following famous temples Dravidian style was built by the Pallava ruler Narasinhavarman II ?

(a) Mahabalipuram Group
(b) Kailashnath temple, Kanchi
(c) Shiva temple, Tiruvadi
(d) Uleshvar temple, Kanchi

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- Dravidian style of temple architecture was originated by the Pallavas. The
earliest example of this style is Kailasnath temple, Kanchi.

31) The Prayag Prashasti of Samudragupta which mentions Kamarupa as a frontier state, records that
1. Kamarupa was then a big state.
2. The king of Kamarupa had initiated the names of the Gupta Emperors.
3. The king of Kamarupa rendered personal obeisance to the Emperor.
4. The king of Kamarupa paid him all kinds of taxes.

Which of these are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4

Ans:- (c)

32) Match List I (Janapadas) with List II (Capital) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:-
List I ListII
A.Kuru 1.Kosambi
B.Kosala 2.Rajagriha
C.Vatsa 3.Ayodhya
D.Magadha 4.Indraprasta
5.Pataliputra

Codes:-
A B C D
(a) 1 3 5 2
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 1 2 5 3
(d) 4 3 1 2

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- 16 States (Mahajanapadas) are mentioned in Angutara Nikaya (Buddhist
Text).

33) Match List I (Place ) with List II (Location in the map) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
A. Harappan site
B. Capital of Avanti
C. Pallava capital
D. Buddhist site

Codes:-
A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 1 4 3 2

Ans:- (d)
Expl: - Harappan site � Alamgirpur (1)
Capital of Avanti � Ujjain (4)
Pallava Capital � Kanchipuram (3)
Buddhist site � Sravasti (2)

34) Which of the following groups of Nobles was associated with the establishment of Bahmani kingdom in Deccan?

(a) Amiran-i-Sada
(b) Turkan-i-Chahalgani
(c) Saiyyids of Baraha
(d) Iranis

Ans: - (a)
Expl: - Amiran-i-Sada was Persian Muslim Nobles. They were called Pardesis [Foreigner].

35) The first Turkish conqueror to cross the Vindhyachala ranges was

(a) Iltumish
(b) Balban
(c) Alauddin Khalji
(d) Firuz Shah Tughlaq

Ans: - (c)
Expl: - Alauddin Khalji crossed Vindhyas and conquered Devagiri. This way occurred during Jalaluddin Khalji period.

36) Mahadji, the famous Maratha ruler of the later half of the 18th century, belonged to the House of

(a) Holkar
(b) Scindia
(c) Bhonsle
(d) Gaekwad

Ans: - (b)
Expl: - He was more powerful than the Mughal king Shah Alam II. He was dictator of Delhi 1785 � 87.

37) The troops raised by the Emperor but not paid directly by the state and placed under the charge of Mansabdars were known as

(a) Walashahi
(b) Barawardi
(c) Kumaki
(d) Dakhili

Ans: - (d)
Expl: -
Mughal Troops: -
Adhis It was a gentleman troop. It was paid a higher salary
Walashahi Royal bodyguard
Mansabs This system was introduced in military service

38) The do aspa, sih aspa rank in the Mansabdari system was introduced by

(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Shahjahan
(d) Aurangazeb

Ans: - (b)
Expl: - Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar. The system had origin of central Asia. Zat rank determined the personal pay and status in the official hierarchy. Sawar rank determined the number of horsemen to be maintained. Dhaspa � Sihaspa rank was related to Sawar rank.

39) Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

(a) 1887 Indian National Congress session - Calcutta
(b) 1916 Indian National Congress session - Lucknow
(c) 1922 Indian National Congress session � Gaya
(d) 1939 Indian National Congress session � Tripuri

Ans: - (a)
Expl: - 1887, Indian National Congress session was held in Madras. Badruddin Tyabji was the president of the session.

40) Match List I (Events) with List II (Viceroys) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List I List II
A) Local Self-Government 1.Lord Dufferin
B) Act of 1892 2.Lord Minto
C) Foundation of Indian National Congress 3.Lord Ripon
D) Simla Deputation 4.Lord Mayor
5.Lord Lansdowne

Codes: -
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 5
(b) 3 5 1 2
(c) 1 5 4 2
(d) 3 2 1 5

Ans: - (b)
Expl: - Local Self Government was introduced by Lord Ripon in 1884.
Act of 1892 was introduced by Lord Lansdowne
Lord Dufferin was Governor General in 1885 [Foundation of INC].
Simla Deputation was made by some Muslim delegates to Minto in 1906.

41) The belligerent people of the frontier who created problems both for Mahmud Ghaznavi and uhammad Ghauri were

(a) Hazaras
(b) Khokhars
(c) Yurtawals
(d) Baluchis

Ans: - (b)
Expl: - Khokhars lived in Frontier of Punjab. They rebelled against Ghaznavi & Ghauri. Ghauri was murdered by a Khokhar.

42) The Venetian traveler who traveled with his wife and reached Vijayanagar around 1420 was

(a) Athanasius Nikitin
(b) Nicolo de Conti
(c) Iban Batuta
(d) Ferishta.

Ans: - (b)
Expl: - Name of the travelers who were visited in Vijayanagar Empire:-
Iban Batuta HariharaI
Nicolo Conti Devaraya I
Abdul Razzak Devaraya II
Daminigo Paes Krishna Devaraya
Barbosa Krihsna Devaraya
Fernao Nuniz Achyuta Devayara

43) The independent kingdom of Warangal came to an end in the early fifteen century as a result of its annexation by

(a) Alauddin Bahman Shah
(b) Muhammad Shah I
(c) Ahmad Shah
(d) Mujabid Shah

Ans: - (c)
Expl: - Warangal had ally with Vijayanagar. In order to wreak vengeance, Ahmad Shah invaded Warangal. He defeated and killed the ruler of Warangal and annexed most of its territories.

44) Harihar II invaded and extracted tribute from

(a) Burma
(b) Sri lanka
(c) Bengal
(d) Suvarnabhumi

Ans: - (b)
Expl: - Harihara II invaded Sri lanka and obtained tribute from its ruler.

45) The revenue assessment known as Batai, ghalla-bakshi or bhaoli was a method of crop sharing on the basis of

(a) Gross production
(b) Rough estimate of crop
(c) Past production trend
(d) Mutual agreement (Qubuliyat)

Ans: - (a)
Expl: - Batai, Galla bakshi, bhaoli, these assessement were done on the basis of gross production. Kankut assessment was done on the basis of rough estimation of crop. Nasaq-assessment was done on the basis of past experience of the field.

46) The following are connected with the first Anglo-Maratha war 1779 � 82
1. Convention of Wadgaon
2. Treaty of Purandar
3. Treaty of Surat
4. Treaty of salbai

Their arrangement in the correct chronological order:-
(a) 3 � 2 � 1 � 4
(b) 2 � 1 � 3 � 4
(c) 4 � 2 � 1 � 3
(d) 1 � 4 � 3 � 2

Ans: - (a)
Expl: - Treaty of Surat - 1775 AD
Treaty of Purandar � 1776AD
Convention of Wadgaon � 1779 AD
Treaty of Salbai � 1782 AD

47) Consider the following statements: -
The impact of British imperialistic policies on Indian agriculture was
1.Creation of a new market economy.
2.Polarisation between landowners and tillers.
3.Increase in the number of landless labourers.
4.Unemployment among village artisans.

Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans: - (d)
Expl: - The British introduced plantation crops (ie.) Indigo, Rubber, Tea, Coffee (Creation of a new market economy). The British followed three types of land revenue policies, which were made number of landless labourers and made drift between landowners and the tillers. Annexation of princely states and commercial policies of the British led to unemployment among village artisans.

48) The Revolt of Banda Bahadur in Punjab took place due to the

(a) Exploitation of the peasantry by Mughal authorities.
(b) Religious persecution of the Sikhs by Mughals.
(c) Ambitions of Banda Bahadur.
(d) High incidence of taxation.

Ans: - (b)
Expl: - Banda Bahadur. Original Name: Lachman Das. He struck coins in the name of the Guru Govind Singh and abolished Zamindari system. In 1716, he was defeated and executed by Farukhsiyar, the later Mughal.

49) Which one of the following statements, regard to trade and commerce during Mughal rule is not correct?

(a) Shroffs transacted in hundies (Bills of Exchange) and earned lot of money.
(b) Mir Jumla and Shaista Khan monopolished trade in imported articles.
(c) Jagat seth at Murshidabad carried out trade with several foreign countries earned lot of money.
(d) Virji vora dominated the Surat market and had his offices in Ahmedabad and other trade centers of India.

Ans: - (c)
Expl: - Jagat Seth at Murshidabad was the biggest banker during Nawabship of Siraj-ud-Daula.

50) The treaty of Warna was concluded in 1731 AD, between whom amongst the following?

(a) Shahu Chhatrapati of Satara and Nizam of Hydrabad
(b) Sambhaji Chhattrapati of Kolhapur and Shahu Chhatrapati of Satara.
(c) Sambhaji of Kolhapur and East India Company.
(d) Baji Rao I and Nawab of Bhopal.

Ans:-(b)

51) The viceroy who put towards the proposal of August offer in 1940 was

a) Wawell
b) Linlithgow
c) Willingdon
d) Brabourne

Ans: -(b)
Expl: -
August offer was proposed during World War II
Salient features of August offer
Expansion of the viceroy�s executive council with 8/12 Indians.But defence, finance and home were under the British.
Formation of a war advisory council.

52) Which court was considered as the highest court of appeal in India for trying criminal cases during East India company rule?

a) Circuit court.
b) Provincial court.
c) Sadar diwani adalat.
d) Sadar nizamat adalat

Ans: -(d)
Expl: -During East India company rule, Diwani Adalat, and a Faujdari adalat were set up at district level.
Appeal court for diwani adalat was sadar diwani adalat.
Apeal court for faujdari court was sadar Nizamat adalat.

53)Match list I (year) with list II(Act) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List I List II
(a) 1921 1.Bombay small holder�s relief act
(b) 1926 2.U.P.Tenancy act
(c) 1938 3. Oudh rent act
(d) 1939 4. Agra tenacy act

Codes: A B C D
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 3 1 4 2

Ans: -(d)
Expl:-Oudh rent act in 1921 U.P tenancy Act in 1939

54) Match list I(works) with list II Authors are select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List I List II
(Works) (Authors)
A.Tapati samvarnupakhyananamu 1) Gangadhara kaul
B.Yayathio charitamu 2) Ponnaganti tela ganaraya
C.Vaijayanti vilasam 3) Sarangu Tammaiah
D.Shiva darmottaram 4) Malla Reddy

Codes: -
A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 3 4 1 2
c) 1 4 3 2
d) 3 2 1 4

Ans: -(a)

55) The quick response of the peasant agricultural to market changes in mughal India was in particular indicated by the

a) Increase in food grains production
b) Extension in the cultivation of cotton
c) Rapid increase in the tobacco cultivationduring the 17th century
d) Large scale cultivation of poppy

Ans: - (c)
Expl: -During this period, new crops was introduced. Tobacco, Maize, Capsicum, Chilli were introduced in 17th century.

56) Match list I (wars) with list II (treaties). Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
Wars-List I Treaties-List II
a) Second carnatic war 1.Salbai
b) Second anglo-Mysore war 2.Bassein
c) Third anglo-Mysore war 3.Pondicherry
d) First anglo-Maratha war 4.Srirangapatnam
5.Mangalore

Codes: -
A B C D
a) 4 1 2 5
b) 3 5 4 1
c) 4 5 2 1
d) 3 1 4 5

Ans: -(b)

57) Which of the following act introduced the principle of the �Constitutional Autocracy�?

a) The Indian council act of 1909
b) Government of India act of 1919
c) The act of 1935
d) Indian independence act of 1947

Ans: - (c)

58) The monotheism and social reform preached by the Kherwar or Sapha Har movement (1870) turned into a

a) Violent movement against the Zamindars
b) Peasent movement demanding reduction in rent
c) Campaign against revenue settlement
d) Movement for a separate state

Ans: - (c)

59) Match list I (event) with list II (place) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list.
List I List II
a) Champaran sathyagraha 1) Kerala
b) Pabna peasant movement 2) East Bengal
c) Moplah uprising 3) Bihar
d) Deccan riots 4) Ahmadnagar

Codes: -
A B C D
a) 3 1 2 4
b) 4 2 1 3
c) 3 2 1 4
d) 4 1 2 3

Ans: - (c)
Expl: -
Champaran sathyagraha Bihar 1917
Pabna peasant movement East Bengal 1860
Moplah uprising Kerala 1921
Deccan riots Ahmadnagar 1875

60) Match List I(Bhakti period saints) with List II (Propounded theories)and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List I List II
(Bhakti saints) (Theories)
a) Shankaracharya 1) Pure non �dualism (shuddhadwaita)
b) Ramanujacharya 2) Mixture of monism and dualism
(Dwaitadvaita)
c) Vallabha charya 3) Unqualified monism (Adwaitaveda)
d) Nimberkacharya 4) Qualified monism (Vishista dwaita)
Codes: -

A B C D
a) 2 4 1 3
b) 3 1 4 2
c) 2 1 4 3
d) 3 4 1 2

Ans: -(d)
Expl: -
Sankaracharya-advaita �Man is a part of god
Ramanujacharya-Vishisadvaita-Soul can neither be created nor be destroyed
Vallabhacharya-suddha advaita-Salvation is through sneha (affection)
Nimbarkacharya-dwaitadvaita.

61) Consider the following statements:-
In the 18th century, the khalsa was an organization whose aim was that
1.Commonwealth of the Sikhs be a religious, military and political organization
only.
2.The administration of the khalsa and the clans must be a democratic one
3.All the individual members had the same political, religious and social
previlages
4.Anything smaking of inequality must be discouraged

Which of these statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1,2,3 and 4

Ans: - (d)
Expl: -Guru Govind singh 10th guru of Sikhism founded �Khalsa�. After the name of Sikh,Singh was added to every Sikhs name.The aim of Khalsa was to eliminate caste system and bringing up brotherhood among them.

62) Consider the following events.
1.Annexation of Udaipur
2.Annexation of Jhansi
3.Annexation of Punjab
4.Annexation of Oudh

The correct chronological sequence of these events is
(a) 3-4-2-1
(b) 2-1-3-4
(c) 2-4-3-1
(d) 3-1-2-4

Ans:- (d)
Expl: - Annexation of States
Punjab � 1849
Udaipur � 1851
Jhansi � 1853
Oudh � 1856

63)The Archaeological survey of India was established during the period of

(a)Warren Hastings
(b)Lord Wellesley
(c)Lord Curzon
(d)William Bentinck

Ans:- (c)
Expl:Curzon passed the Ancient monument act of 1904.He founded archaeological department.

64)Peshwa Baji rao I obtained from Mughals the Subedars of

(a)Ahmed Nagar & Nagpur
(b)Malva and Bijapur
(c)Gujarat & Malwa
(d)Khandesh and Berar

Ans:- (c)
Expl:-Led by Baji Rao I, the Marathas Waged numerous campaigns against Mughals.Finally he won control over Malwa,Gujarat,and parts of Bundelkhand.

65)The commercial objective of Portuguese in India was to

(a)Capture territories on the western Coast
(b)Capture trade of Textiles & Spices
(c)Oust Arabs & Persians from India�s maritime trade
(d)Capture trade of Pepper & other Superior Spices

Ans:- (d)

66)During the regin of Jahangir,the title of Nadir �ul-Asr was given to

(a)Mir Sayyid Ali
(b)AbdusSamad
(c)Abul Hasan
(d)Ustad Mansur

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- Ustad Mansur was famous for Portrait Painting and Paintings of animals.

67)After a few years of the beginning of his rule,Alaudin Khalji pondered over the
problem of public discontent and cause of revolt and discerned four reasons.which one
of the following reasons did not attract his attention?

a)King was negligent & ignorant of the conditions of people
(b)Drinking Parties of Amirs were the breeding grounds for conspiracies.
(c)Excessive wealth gave both power & leisure for evil thought
(d)Bureaucratic oppression compelled the people to revolt against the king.

Ans:- (d)

68)Which of the following Agrarian Measures was not adopted by Ghiyassiddin
tughlaq?

(a)He discarded Measurement in favour of sharing
(b)The chiefs & headman of villages were given back their Pre � requisites.
(c)The basis of the demand by the Govt. was to be hukur � i� hasil (in accordance yield) with enough Provision for crop failures.
(d)He made a large reduction in the scale of revenue fixed by Alauddin and brought it down to one � sixth of the gross produce.

Ans:- (d)
Expl:-Land Revenue tax levied = 1/10 th of the gross produce during Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.

69)In Bahamani Kingdom,Sad-i-Jahan was head of the dept. of

(a)Revenue
(b)Foreign Matters
(c)Ecclesiastical & Judicial Matters
(d)Military Matters

Ans:- (c)

70)which one of the following statements about Alauddin Khalji was not correct?

(a)Alauddin did not think it necessary to invoke the sanction of the Khalifa�s name for strengthening his claims to Sovereignity.
(b) Alaudin�s objective in styling himself as deputy of the Khalifa was not to pay homage to the Khalifa but only to keep the tradition of theoretical Caliphate alive.
(c) Alauddin adopted the title of * Yamin � ul-Khalifa Nasir � i-Amir � ul Muminin to show himself as superior to Khalifa
(d)Alauddin was the first Sultan of Delhi to bring the Church under the control of the State.

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- Concept superior to Khalif was proclaimed by Mubarak � Shah Khalji
[Supreme head of Islam on earth]

71)There is an unprecedented increase in the member of Mansabdars during the reign
of

(a)Akbar
(b)Jahangir
(c)Shahjahan
(d)Aurangazeb

Ans: (d)
Exp:- More Number of Rajputs and the Marata mansabdars were in Aurangazeb�s reign.

72)�In each stage death is ready to claim her; by the poppy at its dawn by the flames in riper years�.

Which of the following historians made the above observation about the Rajput woman?
(a)Crook
(b)Utbi
(c)Alberuni
(d)Tod

Ans:- (d)

73)Which among the following was not the cause of continuous war between Cholas and Chalukyas of Kalyana?

(a)The economic factors
(b)Rivalry between the chalukyas of Kalyana & Chalukyas of Vengi
(c)Geo-political factors
(d)Rivalry to capture south India�s Foreign trade with China and South � Eastern Asia.

Ans:- (c)

74)The Mahdi movement during the reign of Islam Shah was lead by:

(a)Shaikh Hasan
(b)Shaikh Alai
(c)Makhdum � ul -Mulk
(d)Mir Sayyid Muhammad

Ans:- (b)
Expl:-Abdullah Niazi and Shaikh Ali were in Islam Shah Reign.

75)consider the following statements related to the revolt of 1857?
1.The rebels did not have a definite political perspective
2.Zeenat Mahal negotiated with the British to secure her safety
3.Maulani Ahmadullah provided leadership to the rebels
4.The rebels failed because of betrayal of the central leadership.

Which of these statements are correct?
(a)1,4
(b)2,4
(c)1,2,3
(d)1,2,4

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- central leader Bahdur Shah II, hadn�t took part in Revolt but was not involved in betrayal. He was expelled to Rangoon, after math of Revolt .

76) Who was elected as the permanent president of Muslim league in 1908?

(a)Nawab Salimullah
(b)Syed Ahmed Khan
(c)Aga Khan
(d)Syed Amir Ali

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- Muslim league founded : 1906 (30th Dec )
1908 � 1912 � Aga Khan � President: 1912 : Jinnah joined & adopted �Self-Govt� Resolution. So, Aga Khan left the party.

77) Who was the advocate at the famous INA trials?

(a)Bhulabhai Desai
(b)Asaf Ali
(c)Rajendra Prasad
(d)Rajaji

Ans:- (a) and (b)
Expl:- Jawaharlal Nehru, Tej Bahadur Sapru � were other two famous INA advocates.

78) The twin principles of Mahatma Gandhi�s , Ram Rajya were,

(a)Truth & Non-Voilence
(b)Right means& Right ends
(c)Khadi & Ahimsa
(d)Satyagraha & Non-Voilence

Ans:- (b)

79) Sikandar Hyat Khan represented the

(a)Muslim league
(b)Khaudai Khidmatgars
(c)Krishak Praja Party
(d)Unionist Party

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- He started Unionist Party in Punjab. In 1937 Elections, he formed Govt. in Punjab. Pakistan Resolution of 1940 was drafted by Sikkandar Hayad Khan.

80) What is the correct sequence of following events.
1.Third Maratha War
2.Third Battle of Panipat
3.Third Mysore War
4.Third Burmese War

Codes
(a)1-3-2-4
(b)2-3-1-4
(c)3-4-1-2
(d)4-1-3-2

Ans:- (b)

Expl:- Govt. General
III Maratha War � 1817 �18 �Lord Hastings
III Panipet War � 1761 � Ahmad Shah Abdali Vs Maratha
III Mysore War - 1790 � 92 � Tipu Vs Cornwallis
III Burmese War � 1885 � 86 � Lord Duffrein

81)Which of the following is correctly matched?

(a)Malik Kapur � Rajendra I
(b)Singaya Nayaka � Pratapa Rudra
(c)Ravivarman Kulasekara � Ulugh Khan
(D)Kampiladeva � Mohmud Tughlaq (MBT)

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- Kampiladeva and Muhamed Bin Tughlaq were comtemporaries.

82)During the reign of which of the followinig did the Vijayanagar state come into existence?

(a)Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(b)Muhamad Bin Tughlaq
(c)Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(d)Khiza Khan

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- Harihara & Bukka founded the Empire in 1336 on the river Bank of Tungabatra during MBT�s regin

83)The illustrations excluded on cloth belong to which of the following Manuscripts?

(a)Harivamsha
(b)Hamza nama
(c)Jami-at Tawarikh
(d)Akbar nama

Ans:- (b)

84)The outbreak of five famines in India during the first quarter of 19th century was due to
1.Decline of Indian Industries
2.Immobility of Agricultural labours
3.Failure of Monsoons
4.Import of Manufactured goods.

Which of these are correct?
(a)2,3
(b)1,4
(c)1,2,3
(d)2,3,4

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- All were the conditions prevailed during British period. The first three reasons are linked directly to Agriculture. The fourth one could not contribute to famines in any means.

85) In the 19th century there was a Phenomenal increase in the pressure of population on land because the

(a)Introduction of commercial crops attracted the peasantry to agriculture.
(b)Ruin of handicrafts & Village industries drove the population to Agriculture.
(c)Fall of native Governments has reduced the avenues of employment.
(d)Urban population began to migrate to the rural areas for reason for security.

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- The commercial policies of British, Annexation of native states were the reasons for ruin of handicrafts and village industries which led to over crowding in Agriculture.

86)The term �Dastak� implies

(a)Free pass or duty-free trade
(b)A riot
(c)A port near Hoogly
(d)Market place

Ans:- (a)
Expl:- In 1717, Farukshiyar issued Firman to East India Company(EIC). This was said to be the �Magna Carta� of the EIC. �Dustak� pass was issued only to Company�s officials by Farukshiyar. But, its misuses led to the Battle of Plassey.

87)The French challenge to British supremacy came to an end with the Battle of

(a)Wandiwash
(b)Buxar
(C)Sriranga pattinam
(d)Plassey

Ans:- (a)
Expl:- Wandiwash took place in 1760. [English vs French]. English General was Sir Eyre Coot. The French forces were led by Counte-de-lally. English won in the battle.

88)Which famous social reformer wrote the books Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga & Raja Yoga?

(a)Swami Vivekananda
(b)Ranade
(c)Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(d)Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Ans:- (a)

89)At which place was the All India Khilafat Conference held in 1919?

(a)Lucknow
(b)Delhi
(c)Aligarh
(d)Porbandor

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- The position of the sultan of Turkey, also recorded as religious head for islam was undermined by the British & his allies at the end of World War I. It humiliated Indian muslims. So, All India Khilafat committee was formed under the leadership of Mohamed Ali & Saukat Ali.

90)An exquisite example of �Nagara� style of architecture is provided by the

(a)Kailashnath Temple, Kanchi.
(b)Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneshwar.
(c)Brahadeswara Temple, Tanjore.
(d)Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho.

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- a,c � Dravidian style of architecture
b � Nagara style of architecture
d- Chandalla school of architecture

91)Who led the Maratha forces in the 3rd Battle of Panipat in 1761?

(a)Viswanath Rao
(b)Sadashiva Rao
(c)Madhava Rao
(d)Dattaji Scindia

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- In third Panipat War, nominal commander was Vishwanath Rao. But actual command being in the hands of his cousin Sadashiva Rao.

92)Who encouraged the practice of ladies accompanying their husbands to the battle field?

(a)Sadashiva Rao
(b)Ragunatha Rao
(c)Balaji Rao
(d)Madhava Rao

Ans:- (c)

93)Match List I [Foreign Travellers] with List II (Remarks) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
LIST I LIST II
A.Abdur Razzq 1.�The circumference of the city is sixty miles.There are
about 90,000 men fit to bear arms�
B.Nicolo de conti 2.�There is a wide gap n the standards of common people�
C.Domingo Paes 3.�The city is such that eye has not seen nor ever heard of
any place resembling it upon the nhole earth�
D.Athanasins Nikitin 4.�The kig is of medium height and of fair completion and
good figure,rather fat than thin,he has on his face signs
of small-box�
Codes:-

A B C D

(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 4 2 3 1
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 4 1 3 2

Ans:- (a)

94)RajaRaja I and Rajendra I commemorated their victories by which one of the following methods

(a)Erecting temples
(b)Erecting Pillars
(c)Ordering inscriptions to be written
(d)issuing coins

Ans:- (a)
Expl:-RajaRajaI,Rajendra I marked their victories by erecting a number of Shiva and Vishnu Temples at various places like Brahadeswara temple,Gangai Konda Cholapuram temple.

95)Which of the following Indians was dismissed from the Indian Civil service y the British?

(a)Satyendranath Tagore
(b)Surendranath Banerjee
(c)R.C.Dutt
(d)Dadabai Naoroji

Ans:- (b)
Expl:-Surendranath Banerjee was dismissed from the Indian civil service by the British.The superior British officers could not tolerate his independent mind.He started Indian Association of Calcutta in 1876.

96)Who proposed the preamble before the Drafting committee of the constitution?

(a)Jawaharlal Nehru
(b)B.R.Ambedkar
(c)B.N.Rao
(d)Mahatma Gandhi

Ans:- (a)
Expl:- Originally, the preamble was known as objective resolution.It was drafted and moved to the Drafting committee by Jawaharlal Nehru.

97)The Theosophical society was founded in the U.S.A by

(a)Dr.Annie Besant
(b)A.O.Hume
(c)Tilak and Gokhale
(d)Madam Blavatsky and olcott

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- the Theosophical society was founded in New York U.S.A in 1875.The Head Quarters was shifted to Adyar-Madras in 1882.

98)The suggestion of transfer of two central governments,India and Pakistan on the basic of Dominion status was given by

(a)Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel
(b)Gandhiji and Jawahar lal Nehru
(c)Lord Mountbatten and Jawaharlal Nehru
(d)V.P menon and Sardar Patel

Ans:- (d)
Expl:- the formula of freedom with Partition was coming to be widely accepted well before Mountbatten took over charge.The plan was suggested by V.P.Menon and then accepted by Sardar Patel.

99)The following four important battles were fought in India at one time or the other
1.Chausa
2.Dharmat
3.Haldighati
4.Khanwa

Th correct Chronological order in which these battles were fought is
(a)1-2-3-4
(b)4-3-2-1
(c)4-1-3-2
(d)3-2-1-4

Ans:- (c)
Expl:-
Battles:-
Chausa-1539-Humayun and Shershah
Dharmat 1658-Darasikoh forces and Aurangazeb
Haldighati 1576-Akbar,Rana Pradapsingh
Khanwa-1527-Babar and Ranasangha

100)Which of the following was the first Mughal emperor to lead a military expedition to Bengal?

(a)Babar
(b)Humayun
(c)Jahangir
(d)Shahjahan

Ans:- (b)
Expl:-The Babar took battle against Mohamud Lody in Ghokra War.The place was situated in the eastern Uttar-Pradesh.

101)which of the following new techniques in cotton textile industry was/were introduced in India by the Turks in the medieval period?
1.Spindle
2.Spinning Wheel
3.Water Frame

Select the correct answer using the code given below:-
Codes:-
(a)1,2and 3
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)2 only

Ans:- (a)

102)Indian nationalists were bitterly disappointed in the closing stages of the first world ware due to the reason that.
(1)Only few India Princes Participated in the imperial conference and peace conference
(2)The closing of the world war brought to India not peace but the sword
(3)Gandhi was prevented by the government boom processing to delhi in 1919.
(4)The Rowlatt act was passed in 1919.

hich of these statement are correct?
(a)1 and 3
(b)1 and 4
(c)2 and 4
(d)2 and 3

Ans:- (c)

103)Consider the following statements:-
The Yandaboo Treaty of 1826 paved the way for
1.Guaranteed protection to the British merchants
2.An Indemnity of a crore of rupees to the British
3.The pitched battles between the Burmese and the English
4.The territorial acquisition of assam for tea.

Which of these statements are correct
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)3 and 4
(d)2 and 4

Ans:- (b)
Expl:- The Burmese occupation of Arakan and Assam led to first anglo-burmese was in 1824.The War was ended with Treaty of Yandabo-(silent features)th govt. of Burma agreed:-
1.to pay one crore of rupees as war compensation
2.to cede its coastal provinces of
arakan and Tenasserim
3.to abandon all claims to Assam,cacher and Jaintia
4.to recognize manipur as a independent state
5.to negotiate a commercial treaty with Britain
6.to accept a British Resident at Ava while posting a Burmese envoy at Calcutta.

104)consider the following statements
When the Prime Minister of England Stated that the British element in the Indian civil service was �the steel frame� of the administration, eternally indispensable to India,its consequences were that
1.It resulted in the boycott of the visit of the Prince of Wales
2.It retarded Indianisation in opposition to the declared policy of the Parliament of England
3.It resulted in repressive measures against the congress
4.The Lee commission on the public services made liberal recommendations.

Which of these statements is are correct
(a)1,2 and 3
(b)1,2 and 4
(c)2 and 4
(d)4 only

Ans:- (d)
Expl:-The Lee Comission was appointed in 1922.It recommended Indianisation of Civil Service.

105)wchich of the following Nawabs was deposed by the English on the annexation of Awadh to British dominion in 1856?

(a)Saadat Khan Bburhan-ul-Mulk
(b)Safdar Jang
(c)Wajid Ali Shah
(d)Birjis Qadar

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- Founder of Oudh dynanty : Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk
Nawab of oudh during annexation :Wajid Ali Shah
Nawab of oudh during 1857 revolt : Birjis Qadar

106)The Kuka movement to overthrow the British rule was organized in

(a)Uttar Pradesh
(b)Bihar
(c)Punjab
(d)Bombay

Ans:- (c)
Expl:-Kuka movement started by Bhagat ,Jawharmal in 1872.It was a religious,Political movement.
Main objectives of Kuka Movement:-
i)Reforming Sikhism
ii)To drive out the British and to restore the sikh sovereignty in Punjab.

Directions:
The following fourteen (14) items consist of two statements, one labelled as the �Assertion (A)� and the other as �Reason (R)�. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:
Codes:
(a)Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A
(c)A is true but R is false
(d)A is false but R is true

107)Assertion (A): The history of the Indo-Greeks can be reconstructed mainly on the evidence of their coins.
Reason (R): Major contributions of the Indo-Greeks towards Indian culture were in the field of coinage.

Ans:- (a)
Expl:- The Indo-Greek rule is important in the history of India. Because, the Ruler of Indo-Greek issued number of coins.
A & R are correct : Correct Explanation.

108)Assertion (A): The inner side of the Megalithic pottery in South India has black colour and on the outer side it has red colour.
Reason(R): These colouors were painted on the pottery separetely.

Ans:- (c)

109)Assertion (A): The Sanyasis and the Fakirs revolted against the British in Bengal.
Reason (R): The Sanyasis and the Fakirs were opposed to the British interference in Indian religious traditions.

Ans:- (a)

110)Assertion (A): The British introduced in India the modern concept of the rule of law.
Reason (R): The British did not recognize the existing Personal Civil Law in India.

Ans:- (c)

111)Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji enhanced the revenue demand to half of the total produce.
Reason (R): Larger supplies of grain were needed to keep the market prices at low levels.

Ans:- (a)

112)Assertion (A): Inscriptions of Ashoka have been found scattered throughout his Empire. But no inscription of this Emperor has been discovered from the north-eastern part of the country.
Reason (R): Because this part of the country did not form a part of his Empire.

Ans:- (a)

113)Assertion (A): Desiring to make his Dhamma instructions percolate down to the common people, Ashoka used besides Prakrit, Greek and Aramaic in his Edicts found in the North-Western parts of his Empire.
Reason (R): Greek and Aramaic speaking people formed a part of his population in the North-West.

Ans:- (a)

114)Assertion (A): Indus Valley Civilization is technically and more correctly known as Harrappan Culture.
Reason (R): Harappa is the type site of that civilization.

Ans:- (b)

115)Assertion (A): Construction of free standing temple became a feature of Indian architecture since the Gupta period onwards.
Reason (R): Development of image worship marked this period.

Ans:- (a)

116)Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi observed fast at Poona in 1932.
Reason (R): Mahatma Gandhi was opposed to the provision of separate electorate rights for Harijians in the Communal Awards.

Ans:- (a)

117)Assertion (A): R.C. Dutt authored the book �Poverty and Un-British Rule�.
Reason (R): He wanted to expose India�s growing poverty.

Ans:- (c)
Expl:- Poverty and Un-British rule in India was written by Dadabai Nauroji.

118)Assertion (A): Lala Lajpat Rai died of Police lathi-charge during the march against Simon Commission.
Reason (R): Simon Commission did not consist of even a single Indian as a Member.

Ans:- (b)

119)Assetion (A): Mahatma Gandhi suspended the Non-Coperation Movement in 1922.
Reason (R): C.R. Dass and Motilal Nehru resented the Movement.

Ans:- (c)

120)Assertion (A): Indian Industrial Commission was appointed in 1916.
Reason (R): This came as a benefit out of the fact that the Tata Iron and Steel Works rendered much service to the British in the War of 1914.

Ans:- (a)