Previous Year Papers

81. The third Sangam was held at

82. Cotton for textile was first cultivated in

83. By which name was Chanakya known in his childhood?

84. Rock-cut architecture in Harappan culture context has been found at

85. The ancient site where the full text of the Mahabharata was delivered orally to a congregation of 60,000 sages is

86. The quaintest relic of Chunar Fort is the shrine of

87. The propounder of ‘Yoga’ philosophy is

88. The literal meaning of the word ‘Arya’ is

89. Which early ruler of Magadha murdered his father to ascend the throne and, in turn, was murdered by his own son?

90. The ‘Manu Smriti’ mainly deals with

91. Ashram of Maharshi Valmiki is situated at

92. Which one of the following sites has yielded the cultural remains from Neolithic to Harappan period?

93. Earliest evidence of rice cultivation in the Ganga valley has been found at

94. In the Vedic period, which animal was known as ‘Aghanya’?

95. Who became the first follower of Mahavira?

96. Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?

97. Which one of the following Buddhist’s texts speaks of the ‘Sixteen Mahajanapadas’?

98. Name the Pala King who founded the Vikramshila University.

99. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List–I                                                      List–II (Ancient Janapadas of U.P.)               (Capitals) A. Kuru                                                  1. Saket B. Panchal                                             2. Kaushambi C. Koshal                                               3. Ahichchhatra D. Vatsa                                                 4. Indraprastha Codes: A B C D

100. Given below are two statements: Assertion: (A) Mohenjodaro and Harappa cities are dead now. Reason: (R) They were discovered during excavations. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?