Which of the following best describes the term “Arhat or Arhant” in Buddhism?

With reference to Dasyus mentioned in Rig Veda, consider the following statements:

1. They worshipped the same gods as the Aryans.
2. Their leader was called Trasadasyu.
3. They were primarily hunter-gatherers.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following rulers permitted the king of Srilanka Meghavarman to build a monastic temple at Bodh Gaya?

Consider the following statements:

1. Zero was discovered by Aryabhatta.
2. Aryabhhatta stated that the moon rotates around the earth and the earth rotates around the sun.
3. Varahamihira discovered the cause of lunar eclipses and solar eclipses.

How many of the above statements are correct?

What is the primary objective of the PM-AJAY scheme?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following gharanas:

1. Agra Gharana
2. Darbhanga Gharana
3. Betiah Gharana
4. Vishnupur Gharana

How many of the above are gharanas of Dhrupad Music?

Arrange the following Vijayanagara dynasties in chronological order of their ruling period:

1. Aravidu
2. Saluva
3. Sangama
4. Tuluva

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to ancient India, the ancient historical texts, the Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa are primarily concerned with which of the following?

Which of the following traditional folk theatre is particularly famous in the Kutchh and Kathiawar regions of Gujarat?

With reference to the world’s first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit held recently, consider the following statements:

1. It was convened in response to the inclusion of nuclear energy in the Global Stocktake at COP28, 2023.
2. The IAEA organized the Nuclear Energy Summit in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The initiative known as 1MYAC (One Million Youth Actions Challenge), which aims to encourage youth aged 10 to 30 years old to take concrete actions for a more sustainable future, is promoted by:

In light of the recent signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), consider the following statements regarding the European Free Trade Association (EFTA):

1. All the members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are members of the EU.
2. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) was established by the Stockholm Convention in 1960.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, Finland became the 31st NATO member. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Finland is the only NATO member country to share a land border with Russia.
2. The revival of nationalist militarism in Europe to counter the expansionist tendency of Russia is one of the objectives of NATO.
3. NATO membership is open to any country which can further Treaty principles and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Recently, the Cabinet approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, in this context, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to install rooftop solar systems and provide free electricity for up to 300 monthly units for households.
2. It provides collateral-free low-interest loans for the installation of residential rooftop solar systems
3. It was launched and administered by the Ministry of Power.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to ancient India, the terms ‘Rupaka, Drishyakavya, and Preksakavya’ pertain to:

Bisapanthi, Terapanthi, and Taranpanthi are modern communities of which of the following sects?

Consider the following statements regarding the recently revised regulatory framework of the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

1. The revised framework seeks to streamline the process of bill payments, enable greater participation, and enhance customer protection.
2. RBI has revised the framework in the exercise of powers conferred by the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, of 2007.
3. BBPS is an integrated online platform that is being developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for all kinds of bill payments.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

The term “HUME,” which has been recently making headlines, is related to:

Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Afar Triangle, recently featured in the news?

Consider the following parts of Sarnath Lion Capital:

1. A lotus bell base
2. A drum on the bell base with four animals proceeding clockwise
3. The figures of four majestic addorsed lions
4. The crowning dharmachakra

How many of the above parts are included in the adopted National Emblem of Independent India?

Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum launched Ethanol 100 fuel. In this context, consider the following statements regarding ethanol 100 fuel:

1. It contains not less than 99% ethanol.
2. It has a low octane number as compared to traditional petrol due to the high amount of blended ethanol.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the economic life under Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements:

1. The overland trade with Central and West Asia was in the hands of Multanis.
2. Anhilwara and Cambay emerged as important cities in the western part of the subcontinent.
3. Hindu traders like Gujaratis and Marawaris were excluded from India’s overseas trade and became impoverished.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Religious unrest in India
2. Growth of trade and commerce
3. The superstitious beliefs and mantras

Which of the above were the causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century B.C.?

Recently, the Supreme Court observed that Advisory boards under preventive detention laws are not rubber stamps for the government. In this context, consider the following statements with reference to preventive detention:

1. Only Parliament can make laws on preventive detention under Article 22 of the Indian constitution.
2. A person can be detained under preventive detention law if there is an apprehension that the person can become a threat to law and order.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Sufism during medieval India, the Dargah (shrine) of which of the following Sufi saints is not located in Delhi?

With reference to Harappan civilisation, consider the following statements:

1. Heavy use of burnt bricks is common in Harappan cities and contemporary Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations.
2. Harappans used metallic money for trading with Mesopotamia.
3. Many Harappan seals have been found in Mesopotamia.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Recently, India’s first National Dolphin Research Centre was inaugurated at (NDRC) in Patna. In this context, consider the following statements regarding the Gangetic Dolphin:

1. It is designated as India’s national aquatic animal.
2. It is exclusively found in the freshwater habitats of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.
3. It is categorized as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened species and protected under Schedule I of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

In the context of medieval India, consider the following statements:

1. Mihir Bhoja of the Pratihara dynasty adopted the title of Adivaraha.
2. Rajaraja Chola adopted the title of Gangaikonda Chola to symbolize his military achievements and the expansion of Chola’s authority into northern regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

“It is a traditional folk dance-drama performance that combines music, song, dance, scholarly dialogue, and colorful costumes. It is popular in the coastal districts of Karnataka and the Kasaragod district of Kerala”. It has two main variations called Moodalapaya and Paduvalapaya.

Which of the following theaters of South India has been described by the passage given above?

With reference to the reign of Firuz Shah Tughlaq, consider the following statements:

1. He was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty.
2. He made jizyah a separate tax.
3. He improved and expanded the canal system during his reign.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The ancient Indian treatises of Sulvasutra, Apastamba, and Chandahsastra majorly deal with the subject of

Which of the following social reformers promoted social awareness through his poetry known as vachanas?

Consider the following statements about the Virashaiva or the Lingayat movement:

1. It emerged in the 12th century in Karnataka, led by a saint named Basavanna.
2. They encouraged certain practices disapproved in the Dharmashastras, such as post-puberty marriage and the remarriage of widows.
3. They buried their dead as they believed in the theory of rebirth.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Adi Shankaracharya revived Hinduism through his doctrine of Advaita or Monism.
2. Ramanuja preached Visishtadvaita and according to him, God is Saguna Brahman.
3. Shankaracharya and Ramanuja were contemporaries living in the 9th century A.D.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

In which of the following types of puppetry, puppets are costumed like the actors of Jatra and the music have close similarity with the jatra theatre?

Consider the following statements about the Bhakti Movement in South India:

1. The Alvars are revered as Bhakti saints.
2. The hymns of Nayanars saints are compiled into a canon known as Periya puranam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the reforms made during the Delhi Sultanate period, consider the following:

1. Transfer of the capital from Delhi to Deogir
2. Introduction of the token currency
3. Establishment of diwan-i-amir-kohi

How many of the above measures were taken by Muhammed bin Tughlaq?

With reference to Mahajanpadas of ancient times, consider the following statements:

1. All Mahajanpads were monarchies.
2. Mahajanpads were unfamiliar with iron and heavily relied on copper.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, India-US successfully resolved all seven pending WTO disputes bilaterally. In this context consider the following statements:

1. The WTO parties can settle disputes by a “mutually agreed solution” only at the initial stage of the dispute settlement process.
2. The decision to appoint persons to the Appellate Body of WTO is taken by the principle of majority votes among all WTO Members.
3. All the seats of members of the Appellate Body of WTO are vacant after 2020.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. He was originally a follower of Ramanuja and later he founded his own sect.
2. He was the first to use vernacular languages to spread his ideas.
3. The famous Bhakti movement leader Kabir was his disciple.

Who among the following personalities has been described by the above given statements?

The term BioTRIG System, recently seen in the news, is a

In ancient and medieval India, the term “Agrahara” refers to:

Consider the following statements about the Pala Empire:

1. The Pala Empire was founded by Dharampala.
2. Palas were great patrons of Buddhism.
3. Pala ruler Gopala revived Nalanda University and founded Vikramshila University.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Sufi movement in India:

1. The sufi order is broadly divided into two, Ba-shara and Be-shara.
2. The Chishti order in India was established by Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti.
3. In the Sufi tradition, the term Pir stands for disciple.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Pavakoothu, consider the following statements:

1. It is an example of a glove puppetry.
2. It is performed in Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following paintings:

1. Vajrapani
2. Dying Princess
3. Flying Apsara

How many of the above paintings are found in Ajanta caves?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. Tolkkappiyam deals with grammar.
2. Tirukkural deals with philosophy and wise maxims.
3. Silappadikaram deals with the adventures of the daughter born of the union of Kovalan and Madhavi.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs in reference to the medieval Indian history:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Recently, seen in the news, the New START Treaty is related to:

With reference to the Chalcolithic period, consider the following statements:

1. Jorwe culture was situated in the North-Western part of India.
2. People were aware of the art of writing during this period and used a pictographic script.
3. Wheel was used to make pottery.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding developments in the Post Mauryan period:

1. The Sakas and Kushans introduced cap helmets, boards, and boots which gave them a military advantage.
2. The Greeks introduced the practice of military governorship.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the categories of people mentioned in Sangam texts, consider the following pairs :

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The first Jain Council which was presided over by Sthulabahu, was convened in the city of:

His expeditions on behalf of his king were recorded by Amir Khusrau. Between 1309 and 1311, he led campaigns in south India, first against Warangal and then against Dwarsamudra.

Which of the following personalities has been described in the passage given above?

Recently, the Prime Minister unveiled a 125-foot-high statue of a significant figure in the history of Assam. He served as the General of the Royal Army of the Ahom Kingdom and was born in the Charaideo district of Assam. Known for his leadership, he united and rallied the tribal forces of Assam. His notable victory came in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671 when he defeated the Mughal Army. Since 1999, the National Defence Academy (NDA) has been awarding the best cadet with a Gold Medal in his honor.

Which historical figure is described in the above passage?

The dance form was introduced by Shankaradeva and it was an amalgamation of dance forms of Ojapali and Devdasi. Waist cloth is worn while performing by both men and women. Musical Instruments like Khol (drum), Cymbals (Manjira), and flute are used while performing the dance. The major focus of dance form is on the devotional aspect of dance.

Which of the following dance forms is discussed in the above paragraph?

In the context of ancient India, which of the following rulers appeared earlier than the other three?

Consider the following statements regarding Hindustani Music:

1. It includes devotional music like kirtan, bhajan and ragas.
2. Thumri, Dhamar, and Tarana are semiclassical forms of Hindustani Music.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following sites of Harappan civilisation from west to east:

1. Kot Diji
2. Sutkagendor
3. Lothal
4. Manda
5. Amri

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements:

1. It aims to facilitate international cooperation in conserving big cats and disseminate conservation best practices
2. India will host the headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

The report, Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR) 2024, was released by:

Harshavardhana was a significant ruler in ancient India. He is known for his patronage of Buddhism and his efforts to unify northern India. Which of the following statements about Harshavardhana is correct?

With reference to the position of women during early Vedic times, consider the following statements:

1. They were permitted to attend sabha and samiti gatherings.
2. Gifting of female slaves was common during this period.
3. Being a patrilineal society, matrilineal descent was completely absent.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following foreign travellers:

1. Nicolo de Conti
2. Abdur Razzaq
3. Dominigo Paes
4. Marco Polo

How many of the above travellers visited the Vijayanagara Kingdom?

With reference to the Delhi Sultanate, Iqta and Shiqs were

With reference to the administration of the Delhi Sultanate, Ariz-I-Mamalik referred to which of the following offices?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the reign of Balban, consider the following statements:

1. He excluded Indian Muslims from the positions of power and authority.
2. He organized the ceremonies of sijada and paibos to emphasize that his nobles were not his equals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ancient India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size of administrative unit?

Consider the following statements about the Rashtrakuta King “Amoghavarsha”:

1. He was the founder and longest-ruling king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
2. The famous rock-cut temple of Shiva at Ellora was built by Amoghavarsha.
3. He is credited with the writing of Kavirajamarga.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about Buddhist and Jain literature:

1. The earliest Jaina texts are known as Angas composed in Pali language.
2. The earliest Buddhist texts are known as Tripitakas which are written in Sanskrit language.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Delhi Sultanate period, Zimmis referred to which among the following?

Recently, the Green and Social Bond Impact Report 2023 was released. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The Green Bond Program was launched in 2010 by UNFCCC.
2. India’s First Green Bond was issued by RBI in 2015 under India’s First Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs) Framework

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the above battles in the correct chronological order:

1. Battle of Chausa
2. First Battle of Panipat
3. Battle of Kannauj

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history due to which of the following?

1. Rise of early states, and cities
2. Growing use of iron
3. Development of coinage

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements with regards to the Zamindar in the Mughal empire:

1. Zamindars were the hereditary owners of land recognized by Mughal rulers.
2. The judicial and police functions were performed locally by Zamindars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Sri Krishnadevaraya, consider the following statements:

1. He built a new city called Nagalapuram in memory of his mother Nagaladevi.
2. He was defeated at the Battle of Tallikotta in 1565 by the combined forces of Deccan Sultanates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the strategically important Sela tunnel. The Sela tunnel connects:

Consider the following statements about the texts that were produced in and around Sufi saints:

1. Maktubat are the texts which contain the conversations of Sufi saints.
2. Malfuzat are the letters written by the Sufi masters, addressed to their disciples.
3. Tazkiras are the biographical accounts of Sufi saints.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to folk theatre, consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to the Mahajanapadas period, Brigukachchha and Tamralipti were

In the context of early medieval India, the Tripartite Struggle for the occupation of Kannauj involved which of the following sets of three dynasties?

Which of the following represents the correct sequence in descending order of size for administrative regions in the Chola Empire?

He was a great Maratha general who is credited to have expanded the Maratha kingdom beyond the Vindhyas and is known for his military campaigns against Malwa, Bundelkhand, Gujarat and the Portuguese. Who among the following is described in the passage given above?

With reference to the medieval Indian history, Dipankara and Santarakshita were famous:

Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma:

1. It can be regarded as a sectarian faith.
2. It held that if people behaved well they would attain heaven and nirvana.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Scientists have genetically modified a fruit fly to reproduce asexually through Parthenogenesis. Which of the following statements accurately describes Parthenogenesis (PG)?

With reference to the economy of the Indus Valley civilization (IVC), consider the following statements:

1. They practiced in animal domestication.
2. Their lack of knowledge of the plough restricted agricultural productivity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Nalayira Divya Prabandham, consider the following statements:

1. It is a collection of Tamil verses composed by the 12 Alvars.
2. It was compiled in its present form by Nathamunigal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In reference to Indian history, which of the following best describes the meaning of the term “Apabhramsa”?

Literary work ‘Kirtana-ghosha’ was composed by:

Consider the following statements about the Emperor Akbar:

1. He was crowned at the age of thirteen.
2. He fought the third battle of Panipat against Hemu.
3. He himself fought the battle of Haldighati.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

1. Samkhya School : It believes in dual nature of reality i.e Prakriti and Purusha
2. Nyaya School : It considers God as the one who creates, sustains, and destroys the universe
3. Vaisheshika : It believes salvation is possible through recognition of atomic character of the universe

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?