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(1) Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : Historical method is a complex process involving search for sources of information, its critical evaluation, synthesis and exposition.

Reason (R) : As a science of knowledge, history is completely separated from natural sciences because it does not have universal laws.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct ?

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(2) In the recent past which of the following sites has yielded the evidence of a fossilized human baby-skull ?
(1) Bori
(2) Hathnora
(3) Lakhania
(4) Odai
Answer: Odai

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(3) Which among the following sites provide evidence of domestication of animals in the Mesolithic period ?

(i) Adamgarh

(ii) Bagor

(iii) Loteshwar

(iv) Ratanpur

(1) (i) and (ii)
(2) (ii) and (iii)
(3) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(4) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer: (i), (ii) and (iii)
(4) Which of the following sites was the first to yield the evidence of Painted Grey Ware ?
(1) Ahichchhatra
(2) Atranjikhera
(3) Hastinapur
(4) Sravasti
Answer: Ahichchhatra
(5) Arrange the following in the chronological order :

(i) Behistun Inscription of Darius

(ii) Naksh-i-Rustam Inscription of Darius

(iii) Persepolis Inscription of Darius

(iv) Burning of Achaemenian Capital Persepolis

Codes :
(1) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(2) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(3) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(4) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Answer: (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(6) Arrange the following ancient Indian grammarians in the chronological order :

(i) Katyayana

(ii) Panini

(iii) Vamana

(iv) Yaska

Codes :
(1) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
(2) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(3) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(4) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
Answer: (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(7) Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : The Mauryan dynasty of India was closely connected with the area of modern Nepal.

Reason (R) : A daughter of Asoka, the great had married a noble man from that area.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct ?

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(8) Arrange the following classical authors in the chronological order :

(i) Arrian

(ii) Pliny

(iii) Ptolemy

(iv) Strabo

Codes :
(1) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(2) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
(3) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(4) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
Answer: (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
(9) The cultural sequence of the excavated site of Hastinapur from bottom upwards is as under :

(i) Kushan period

(ii) N.B.P. ware period

(iii) O.C.P. period

(iv) P.G.W. period

Codes :
(1) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(2) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
(3) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
(4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer: (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
(10) Arrange the following authors of inscriptions in the chronological order :

(i) Harisena

(ii) Ravikirti

(iii) Vatsabhatti

(iv) Virasena

Codes :
(1) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(2) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(4) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
Answer: (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(11) Which were the chief ports of the Pandyas of the Sangam age ? Select the correct answer from the code given below :

(i) Korkai

(ii) Madurai

(iii) Musiri

(iv) Puhar

(1) (i) and (ii)
(2) (ii) and (iii)
(3) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(4) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer: (i) and (ii)
(12) According to inscriptional assertions who among the following rulers used to honour all religions ?

(i) Asoka

(ii) Kanishka

(iii) Kharavela

(iv) Pushyamitra Sunga

(1) (i) only.
(2) (i) and (iii).
(3) (i), (ii) and (iii).
(4) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).
Answer: (i) and (iii).
(13) Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : Immediately after his accession to the throne, Maharaja Kharavela launched on a career of a Digvijayin (conqueror).

Reason (R) : Having heard about the exploits of Kharavela, Dimita an Indo-Greek King of Eastern Punjab, retreated to Mathura from where he planned to challenge Kharavela.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct ?

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(14) Who among the following kings had performed the Vajapeya sacrifice ?

(i) Pravarasena I

(ii) Pushyamitra Sunga

(iii) Santamula I

(iv) Satakarni Gautamiputra

(1) (i) only
(2) (i) and (ii)
(3) (i) and (iii)
(4) (i) and (iv)
Answer: (i) and (iii)
(15) Amaravati, an early historical site in Andhra Pradesh was known as the following :
(1) Chandavaram
(2) Dharnikota
(3) Dhulikatta
(4) Yelleswaram
Answer: Dharnikota

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