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Which of the following phrases defines the nature of “Hundi” generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period? [Modern India]

(a) An advisory issued by the king to his subordinate (b) A Dairy to be maintained for daily accounts (c)...

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

Famous Place                          Present State 1. Bhilsa     ...

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With reference to the period of the Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura, and Chaul were well-known as [Ancient India]

(a) Ports handling foreign trade (b) Capitals of powerful kingdoms (c) Places of exquisite stone art and architecture (d) Important...

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With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: [Ancient India]

1. Parivrajaka         :    Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana           :   ...

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With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: [Ancient India]

1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana. 3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II....

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With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events? [Modern India]

(a) The Revolt of 1857 (b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921 (c) The Indigo Revolt of 1859 – 60 (d)...

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Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because [Modern India]

(a) He was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so (b) He wanted to revive interest...

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Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of [Modern India]

(a) Peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters (b) Its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions...

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In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around [Modern India]

1. Women’s right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer using...

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With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’? [Ancient India]

(a) The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style (b) Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of...

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