Question 1 :
Which of the following rulers had poet Harisena, in his court?

Question 2 :
The inscription on the Ashokan pillar at Allahabad provide information about which of the following rulers ?

Question 3 :
In the context of the description provided by Harishena about Samudragupta and four different kinds of rulers, which of the following statements is/are not correct?

Question 4 :
Which of the following rulers adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja? 1. Chandragupta I 2. Samudragupta 3. Chandragupta II 4. Kumar Gupta Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 6 :
Which of the following rulers was Kalidasa the court poet of?l

Question 7 :
Which of the following rulers was Kalidasa the court poet of?l

Question 8 :
Which of the following rulers was Banabhatta the court poet of?

Question 9 :
Which of the following pilgrims came to India during the reign of Harsha?

Question 10 :
Which of the following rulers stopped Harshavardhana, when he tried to cross the Narmada to march into the Deccan?

Question 11 :
Which of the following ruling dynasties was Kanchipuram the capital of?

Question 12 :
Which of the following states was the capital of the ruling dynasty of Chalukyas?

Question 13 :
Ravikirti was the court poet of which of the following rulers?

Question 14 :
Consider the following statements— 1. The Pallavas and Chalukyas frequently raided one another’s lands. 2. Both the Pallavas and the Chalukyas gave way to new rulers belonging to the Rashtrakuta and Chola dynasties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15 :
In the context of the earlier administration of the kingdoms, consider the following statements: 1. Some important administrative posts were now hereditary. 2. The city was the basic unit of administration. 3. Sometimes, one person held many offices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 16 :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II A. Nagara-shreshthi 1. Leader of the merchant caravans B. Sarthavaha 2. Head of the scribes C. Prathama-kulika 3. Chief banker or merchant of the city D. Kayasthas 4. Chief craftsman

Question 17 :
In the context of the Samantas, consider the following statements: There were military leaders who provided the king with troops whenever he needed them.They were not paid regular salaries.Whenever the ruler was weak, samantas tried to become independent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18 :
In the context of the assemblies in the southern kingdoms, consider the following pairs: 1. Sabha     :     Assembly of brahmin land owners 2. Ur          :     Village assembly 3. Nagaram :    Organization of craftsmen Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 19 :
Which of the following poets had written the famous play of Abhijnana Shakuntalam?

Question 20 :
In the context of the features of Kalidasa’s plays, consider the following statements— 1. Kalidasa is known for his plays depicting life in the king’s court. 2. An interesting feature about these plays is that the king and most brahmins use Prakrit, while women and men other than the king and brahmins are shown as speaking Sanskrit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 21 :
In the context of Islam, consider the following statements— 1. Prophet Muhammad introduced a new religion, Islam, in Arabia. 2. Within a hundred years Islam spread to north Africa, Spain, Iran and India. 3. Arab sailors, who were already familiar with the coastal settlements of the subcontinent, now brought the new religion with them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?