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| Gupta Rulers | Their Queens |
|---|---|
| (1) Samudragupta | Datttadevi |
| (2) Chandra Gupta II | Dhruvadevi |
| (3) Kumargupta | Prabhavatidevi |
| (4) Chandra Gupta I | Kumaradevi |
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Correct answer
(1)
Arrange the following composition of texts chronologically:
(a) Bana's 'Harshacharitra'
(b) Hemachandra's Kumarapala Charitra
(c) Chand Bardai's Prithvirajraso'
(d) Bilhan's 'Vikramankadevacharitra'
(a), (d), (b), (c)
(b), (a), (c), (d)
(d), (a), (b), (c)
(a), (b), (c), (d)
Correct answer
(a), (d), (b), (c)
The Sailendra Rulers of the Sri Vijaya Empire established two monasteries in India. Where were they located?
i. Bodh Gaya
ii. Nalanda
iii. Nagapattnam
iv. Saranath
The correct answer is:
i and iii
ii and iii
iii and iv
i and ii
Correct answer
i and iii
Match the following:
| (Kingdoms) | (Capitals) |
|---|---|
| (a) Pandyas | i Uraiyur |
| (b) Pallavas | ii Kanchipuram |
| (c) Cholas | iii. Kuruvur |
| (d) Chera | iv Madurai |
(a) - iii, (b) - i, (C) iv, (d) ii
(a) - i, (b) - ii, (c) - iii, (d) - iv
(a) - ii, (b) - iv, (c) - iii, (d) - i
(a) - iv, (b) - ii, (c) - i, (d) - iii
Correct answer
(a) - iii, (b) - i, (C) iv, (d) ii
Assertion (A): The Cholas established a strong overseas empire in South East Asia to spread Indian Culture and heritage.
Reason (R): The Chola kings were passionate about Indian Culture, religion and heritage.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(A) is false, but (R) is true
Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Correct answer
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Which one of the following organisations is proposed, in the last week of June 2018, to be established by the government of India for the improvement of academic standards and the quality of higher education by repealing the University Grants Commission?
National Council of Higher Education
All India Council for Higher Education
Higher education Commission of India
University Education Commission of India
Correct answer
National Council of Higher Education
Examine the following statements:
A. The subject prevention of food adulteration is in the 'central list' of Indian Constitution.
B. The Prevention of Food adulteration Act 1954 came into force on 28th September 1954 in India.
Chose the correct answer.
Both A and B are incorrect
Only A is correct
Only B is correct
Both A and B are correct
Correct answer
Both A and B are incorrect
Which of the following are included in the abiotic environment'?
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Animals
D. Plants
E. Soil
Choose the correct answer:
B & E only
A, C & D only
A, B, C, D & E
A, B & E only
Correct answer
B & E only
In retaliation against US announcement imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium items in March 2018, India notified higher tariffs on items imported from the US which Include -
A. Almonds, apples, walnuts.
B. Phosphoric acid, boric acid.
C. 800 CC (or more) motorcycles.
D. Some grades of iron and steel.
B, C & D only
A, C & D only
A, B & D only
A, B & C only
Correct answer
B, C & D only
Examine the following statements about Telangana and India on the basis of data provided by the 2011 Census and Social Economic Outlook 2018:
A. The percentage of decadal population growth rate during 2001-2011 was also more in Telangana when compared to India.
B. The sex ratio of population in 2011 was more in Telangana than in India.
C. The literacy rate of population in 2011 in India was more when compared to Telangana.
D. The density of population in 2011 in India was less than that of Telangana.
B and C
A and B
C and D
A and D
Correct answer
B and C