UPSC Level 2 History Pre Quiz #34

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1.1 #1. Consider the following statements: 1. During Akbar’s reign, the Humayun’s tomb was built at Delhi and it had a massive dome of marble. 2. Humayun’s tomb may be considered the precursor of the Taj Mahal. 3. Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara near Agra was completed by Jahangir. 4. Jahangir built the tomb of Itimaddaulah at Agra. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.2 #2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding agriculture during Mughal Period?

1.3 #3. Which of the following statements are related to the fundamental Beliefs of Jainism? 1. The Soul is bounded by Karma from the Beginning of Time 2. The Principles governing the successions of life cycles (Birth, Life, and Death) is Karma. 3. Our intention behind our actions of body, mind, and speech bind us with Karma. 4. Ultimate goal of life is eternal release from Karma. Select the answer from the codes given below: (a) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 2, 3, and 4 (c) 1, 3, and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Which of the following statements are related to the fundamental Beliefs of Jainism? 1. The Soul is bounded by Karma from the Beginning of Time 2. The Principles governing the successions of life cycles (Birth, Life, and Death) is Karma. 3. Our intention behind our actions of body, mind, and speech bind us with Karma. 4. Ultimate goal of life is eternal release from Karma. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1.4 #4. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Paintings during Mughal? 1. Humayun brought with him two painters – Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdal Samad to India. 2. Baswan, Miskina and Daswant attained great positions as Akabar’s court painters.3. Illustrations of Persian versions of Mahabharata and Ramayana were produced in miniature form. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1.5 #5. Who is the author of Kitab-i-Hind?

1.6 #6. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Chandragupta Maurya? 1. He is said to have patronised Jainism. 2. He not only accepted Jaina religion, but had actually abdicated the throne and died as a Jaina Bhikshu in southern India. 3. About two hundred years after the death of Mahavira a terrible famine broke out in Magadha at the time of Chandragupta Maurya. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1.7 #7. To understand the knowledge of the Vedas in a proper and systematic manner, the Vedangas were created. Which of the pair is not correctly matched?

1.8 #8. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Chalukyan temple architecture? 1. Among the temples at Badami, the Muktheeswara temple and the Melagutti Sivalaya are notable for their architectural beauty. 2. A group of four rock-cut temples at Badami are marked by high workmanship. 3. The Sangamesvara temple and the Virupaksha temple are famous for their Basar style. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1.9 #9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Bhakti movement? 1. Preachers spoke and wrote in the regional languages 2. The caste system was condemned by the Bhakti saints Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.10 #10. The famous Chinese pilgrim, Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. Which of the following statements are correct regarding him? 1. He came to India by the sea route via Ceylon and Java. 2. He visited Peshawar, Mathura, Kanauj, Sravasti, Kapilavastu, Kusinagara, Pataliputra, Kasi and Bodh Gaya among other places. 3. The main purpose of his visit was to see the land of the Buddha and to collect Buddhist manuscripts from India. 4. He stayed in Pataliputra for three years studying Sanskrit and copying Buddhist texts. Select the answer from the codes given below:

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#1. Consider the following statements: 1. During Akbar’s reign, the Humayun’s tomb was built at Delhi and it had a massive dome of marble. 2. Humayun’s tomb may be considered the precursor of the Taj Mahal. 3. Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara near Agra was completed by Jahangir. 4. Jahangir built the tomb of Itimaddaulah at Agra. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

#2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding agriculture during Mughal Period?

New agricultural technique was introduced during the Mughal period.

New crops like tobacco and maize were introduced in the seventeenth century.

The Coramandal coast became a centre of textile production.

Rice, barley and pulses were the commercial crops.

#3. Which of the following statements are related to the fundamental Beliefs of Jainism? 1. The Soul is bounded by Karma from the Beginning of Time 2. The Principles governing the successions of life cycles (Birth, Life, and Death) is Karma. 3. Our intention behind our actions of body, mind, and speech bind us with Karma. 4. Ultimate goal of life is eternal release from Karma. Select the answer from the codes given below: (a) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 2, 3, and 4 (c) 1, 3, and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Which of the following statements are related to the fundamental Beliefs of Jainism? 1. The Soul is bounded by Karma from the Beginning of Time 2. The Principles governing the successions of life cycles (Birth, Life, and Death) is Karma. 3. Our intention behind our actions of body, mind, and speech bind us with Karma. 4. Ultimate goal of life is eternal release from Karma. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1, 2, and 3

1, 3, and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

#4. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Paintings during Mughal? 1. Humayun brought with him two painters – Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdal Samad to India. 2. Baswan, Miskina and Daswant attained great positions as Akabar’s court painters.3. Illustrations of Persian versions of Mahabharata and Ramayana were produced in miniature form. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

#5. Who is the author of Kitab-i-Hind?

Firdausi

Al-Beruni

Mahmud

Barani

#6. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Chandragupta Maurya? 1. He is said to have patronised Jainism. 2. He not only accepted Jaina religion, but had actually abdicated the throne and died as a Jaina Bhikshu in southern India. 3. About two hundred years after the death of Mahavira a terrible famine broke out in Magadha at the time of Chandragupta Maurya. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

#7. To understand the knowledge of the Vedas in a proper and systematic manner, the Vedangas were created. Which of the pair is not correctly matched?

Shiksha – to pronounce prayers correctly

Kalpa – to musical rules of recitation

Vyakaran – (grammar),

Nirukta – etymology of words in the Vedas

#8. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Chalukyan temple architecture? 1. Among the temples at Badami, the Muktheeswara temple and the Melagutti Sivalaya are notable for their architectural beauty. 2. A group of four rock-cut temples at Badami are marked by high workmanship. 3. The Sangamesvara temple and the Virupaksha temple are famous for their Basar style. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

#9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Bhakti movement? 1. Preachers spoke and wrote in the regional languages 2. The caste system was condemned by the Bhakti saints Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

1 and 2

None

#10. The famous Chinese pilgrim, Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. Which of the following statements are correct regarding him? 1. He came to India by the sea route via Ceylon and Java. 2. He visited Peshawar, Mathura, Kanauj, Sravasti, Kapilavastu, Kusinagara, Pataliputra, Kasi and Bodh Gaya among other places. 3. The main purpose of his visit was to see the land of the Buddha and to collect Buddhist manuscripts from India. 4. He stayed in Pataliputra for three years studying Sanskrit and copying Buddhist texts. Select the answer from the codes given below:

1, 2, and 3

2, 3, and 4

1, 3, and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

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#2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding agriculture during Mughal Period?

#5. Who is the author of Kitab-i-Hind?

#7. To understand the knowledge of the Vedas in a proper and systematic manner, the Vedangas were created. Which of the pair is not correctly matched?

#9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Bhakti movement? 1. Preachers spoke and wrote in the regional languages 2. The caste system was condemned by the Bhakti saints Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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