Indian History General Studies

1. As per Vedic rituals, which among the following is the divine messenger who receives the prayers and conveys them to the heavenly spheres?
[A] Agni
[B]Soma
[C]Varuna
[D]Indra



2. As per the Hindu Philosophy, what is the number of articles under the restraints and practices (Yamas and Niyamas)?
[A]5
[B]15
[C]20
[D]36



3. Who among the following was the first ruler of sen dynasty?
[A]Ballal Sen
[B]Hemant Sen
[C]Vijay Sen
[D]Lakshaman Sen



4. The principal place of origin for the Sen Dynasty was located in which among the following current states of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka
[B]Bihar, Odisha
[C]Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
[D]West Bengal, Odisha



5. Who among the following was the first famous and powerful king of Sen dynasty?
[A]Ballal Sen
[B]Vijay Sen
[C]Samanta Sen
[D]Vikram Sen



6. Vikrampura and Vijaypuri were two capitals of which among the following Sen kings?
[A]Ballal Sen
[B]Vijay Sen
[C]Samnta Sen
[D]Hemanta Sen



7. Who among the following was the founder of Gahadvala Dynasty?
[A]Chandradev
[B]Govindchandra
[C]Madanpala
[D]Jayachandra



8. In which among the following battles , Jaichandra was defeated and killed by Mohammad Ghori?
[A] Battle of Kannauj
[B]Battle of Chandawar
[C]Battle of Tarain III
[D]Battle of Talikota



9. Sri Harsha was a court poet of which among the following Gahadwala Kings?
[A]Govindchandra
[B]Jayachandra
[C]Chandradev
[D]Virachandra



10. Which among the following kings constructed the Osian temples of Rajasthan?
[A]Solankis
[B]Pratihara
[C]Chuahanas
[D]Guhilots



11. Rajasekhara, the eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist and critic., who is best known for his work Kavyamimamsa was a court poet of which among the following kings of Gurjara Pratiharas?
[A]Bhoj II
[B]Mihirbhoja I
[C]Mahendrapala I
[D] Mahipala I



12. At which among the following places, Gokal Jat revolted against mughals in the 17th century?
[A]Hisar
[B]Mathura
[C]Ujjain
[D]Bundelkhand



13. Etti, Kavidi and Eradi are names of which among the following in sangam age?
[A]Taxes
[B]Titles
[C]Places
[D] Crops



14. After a defeat in prolonged debate on Vedic philosophies, who among the following is known to have become disciple of Adi Sankara and later became first head of Sringeri Mutt?
[A]Hastamalaka
[B]Totakacharya
[C]Padmapāda
[D]Mandana



15. Consider the following statements:
1. Smritis are considered inferior to Shruti in point of religious authority
2. Bhagwadgita is a Smriti text
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2