FORTUNE IAS ACADEMY

FORTUNE PTS 2022-PTS 3

GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER – I
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1) Consider the following statements 4) Consider the following statements

regarding ‘paramitas’ with respect to regarding the ancient ports
ancient religious history of India
1. Ghantashala was a port of the east
1. The paramitas represent qualities that a coast.
jina strives to perfect in order to purify 2. Broach was a port of the west coast.
his/her karma. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. ‘Virya’ and ‘bala’ were part of paramitas. correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only 5) Consider the following statements about
c) Both 1 and 2 Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism
d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Mahasanghika was the early Buddhist
school in India that was a precursor of
2) Consider the following pairs the Mahayana tradition.
2. The Mahasanghikas believed in a non-
1. Varahamihira - Chandragupta-I plurality of Buddhas.
2. Charaka - Kanishka 3. For them, the historical Gautama
3. Dhanvantari - Chandragupta-II Buddha was nirmanakaya while the
essential real Buddha was equated
with the Dharmakaya.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
Which of the statements given above
a) 1 and 2 only is/are correct?
b) 2 and 3 only a) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

3) Consider the following statements with 6) Consider the following statements

reference to vedas
1. The stone statuaries found at Harappa
1. Samaveda is a collection of verses mostly and Mohenjo-Daro are excellent
taken from the Rigveda but arranged in examples of handling three-
a poetic form to facilitate singing. dimensional volumes.
2. The Atharvaveda is found in two 2. Harappans used only Soapstones for
recensions, Black and White, and are their sculptures.
full of rituals to be performed publicly or
individually. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above b) 2 only
is/are correct?
c) Both 1 and 2
a) 1 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 7) Which of the following are Harappan sites?
d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Manda
2. Sutkagendor
3. Alamgirpur

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Select the correct answer using the code Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
given below. matched?
a) 1 and 2 only a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3

8) Consider the following statements about 11) Consider the following statements about
Harappan seals Ajivikas
1. These were generally square in shape 1. The Ajivikas’ central belief was that
and were made mostly of steatite. absolutely everything is predetermined
2. Elephants were depicted on the by fate, or niyati.
Harappan seals. 2. Its most important leader Makkhali
3. The most famous seal was Pashupati Goshala was a contemporary of the
Seal or Proto-Siva seal, excavated from Buddha.
Mohenjodaro features a horned female
deity with three heads and is sitting in Which of the statements given above
a yogic posture. is/are correct?
a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are b) 2 only
correct? c) Both 1 and 2
a) 1 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only 12) Consider the following statements
1. Parivrajaka means a well-off person
d) 2 and 3 only
who gave up all his/her wealth to join
Buddhism.
9) Consider the following statements
2. Upasaka means a lay follower of
regarding the burial practices of Harappan
Civilisation. Buddhism who believes in the three
oaths and follows the Buddha’s
1. From Lothal, joint or double burials doctrine but doesn’t renounce the
with male and female bodies together material world.
were discovered. Which of the statements given above
2. Kalibangan has yielded evidence of a is/are correct?
symbolic burial which contains pots a) 1 only
but no bones or skeleton. b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
a) 1 only 13) Which of the following rivers were part of
b) 2 only sapta-sindhu?
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Vitasta
2. Asikni
3. Choorni
10) ‘Consider the following pairs of chalcolithic
sites 4. Parushni
Site Culture Select the correct answer using the code
1. Inamgaon - Banas given below.
2. Chandoli - Jorwe a) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Navdatoli - Malwa b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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14) In the context of early vedic age the term 18) Consider the following statements
‘gomat’ means regarding National Financial Reporting
Authority:
a) A cow which was considered as a holy
animal 1. It is an independent regulator for
b) The village head enforcement of auditing standards and
c) An elderly women of a tribe ensuring the quality of audits.
d) A wealthy person in a clan 2. It has jurisdiction to probe auditing
malpractices of all listed companies in
15) Consider the following statements about
the country.
Rigvedic society
3. It was constituted under Companies
1. Monogamy was the usual norm of Act of 2013.
marriage.
2. The family was part of a larger Which of the statements given above
grouping called ‘vis’. is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are a) 1 only
correct? b) 1 and 3 only
a) 1 only c) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
19) Consider the following statements
regarding 'Space Hurricane":
16) This ancient Harappan city lies on the
Tropic of Cancer and is locally known as 1. They are caused by plasma unleashed
Kotada Timba. It records long and from the sun as solar wind which
continuous settlement at one given place interacts with the magnetic fields of
for over 1500 years. It was also recently earth.
given the tag of World Heritage Site. The
2. They were recently identified by the
Harappan city discussed here is
satellites above the South Pole.
a) Rakhigarhi
b) Kalibangan Which of the statements given above
c) Chanhudaro is/are correct?
d) Dholavira a) 1 only
b) 2 only
17) Consider the following statements
c) Both 1 and 2
regarding National Population Register
(NPR): d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. Its objective is to have a

20) Consider the following statements
comprehensive identity database of regarding One nation One ration card
every usual resident in the country. scheme:
2. A usual resident for the purposes of
NPR is a person who has resided in a 1. It allows all National Food Security Act
place for one year or more. beneficiaries, particularly migrant
3. NPR is a mechanism outlined in a set beneficiaries, to claim either full or
of rules framed under the Census Act, part food grains from any Fair Price
1948. Shop (FPS) in the country.
Which of the statements given above 2. States completing the One Nation One
is/are correct? Ration Card system reform were
a) 1 only eligible for additional borrowing of
b) 1 and 2 only 0.25% of gross state domestic product
c) 2 and 3 only (GSDP).
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? is/are correct?
a) 1 only a) 1 only
b) 2 only b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

21) Which of the following are the Rigvedic 25) Consider the following pairs
Gods/Goddesses? Scripts Feature/Associated
with
1. Basudeva 1. Indus Script - Boustrophedon style
2. Brahma 2. Sarada Script - Kushanas
3. Pushana 3. Grantha - Dravidian style
4. Ushas
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
Select the correct answer using the code matched?
given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only
b) 3 and 4 only c) 1 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
26) Consider the following statements
22) Which of the following work tells the
popular story of Vidyadhar King 1. Village autonomy was a notable
Jimutavahana's self-sacrifice to save the feature of Chalukyas.
Nagas? 2. The Pallava state was divided into
Kottams.
a) Nagapanchami
b) Jimutabhyudaya
Which of the statements given above
c) Nalapanchakam
is/are correct?
d) Nagananda
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
23) Consider the following pairs
c) Both 1 and 2
Works Author d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Siddhanta Siromani - Bhaskara-II
2. Rajatharangini - Bilhana 27) Consider the following statements with
3. Caurapancasika - Kalhana regards to Jainism
1. Souls are the property of animal
Which of the pairs given above is/ are
and plant life only.
correctly matched?
2. By removing the karmas, a soul can
a) 1 only
remove bondage and regain its natural
b) 2 only
perfections.
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
24) Consider the following statements about
a) 1 only
Brahmagupta:
b) 2 only
1. He gave a formula that provides the c) Both 1 and 2
area of a cyclic quadrilateral. d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. He was often referred to as
Bhillamalacarya.

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28) In the context of ancient Indian history 32) Consider the following statements about
what is Uposatha? Ratnavali
a) The joining ceremony of a new monk to 1. It is a Sanskrit drama about a princess
the Buddhist order. and a great king named Udayana.
b) It is a day for cleansing of the defiled 2. It is attributed to the emperor Harsha.
mind which results in inner calm and 3. It gives one of the first textual
joy. references to the celebration of Holi.
c) The three-month annual retreat
observed by Theravada practitioners. Which of the statements given above
d) Donations for Buddhist by royal is/are correct?
patrons a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
29) Consider the following statements c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. In Anekantavada no single, specific
statement can describe the nature of
33) With reference to ancient religious
existence and the absolute truth.
history, ‘Prajnaparamita’ is associated
2. In Syadvada all judgments are with
conditional, holding good only in
certain conditions, circumstances, or a) Mahayana Buddhism
senses. b) Hinayana Buddhism
c) Jainism
Which of the statements given above d) Shaktism
is/are correct?
a) 1 only 34) Consider the following statements
b) 2 only
1. Rabatak inscriptions give remarkable
c) Both 1 and 2
clues on the genealogy of the Kushan
d) Neither 1 nor 2
dynasty.
2. The Kushans were instrumental in
30) With reference to the history of ancient
India, which of the following was/were patronizing the Gandhara and
common to both Buddhism and Jainism? Amaravati schools of art.
3. Kanishka is also called "the second
1. Denied the authority of the Vedas. Ashoka".
2. Avoidance of extremities of penance
and enjoyment. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above a) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct? b) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 only c) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 35) With reference to the history of India
‘Tocharians’ was referred to
31) Which of the following is not written by
Bhasa? a) Shakas
b) Guptas
a) Svapnavasavadatta c) Kushanas
b) Madhyamavyayoga d) Satavahanas
c) Malatimadhava
d) Urubhanga

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36) Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above
regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency is/are correct?
(BEE): a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
1. It is a statutory body formed under the
c) 2 and 3 only
Ministry of New and Renewable
d) 1, 2 and 3
Energy.
2. It assists in developing policies and 39) Consider the following statements
strategies with the primary objective of regarding Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha
reducing energy cost in the Indian Abhiyan (RUSA)
economy. 1. It aims at providing strategic funding
3. Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) to all higher education institutions
scheme is implemented by BEE. around the country.
Which of the statements given above 2. Funding under RUSA is provided
is/are correct? directly by the central ministry to
a) 1 only educational institutions.
b) 1 and 2 only 3. Faculty recruitment support, faculty
c) 2 and 3 only improvements programmes and
d) 3 only leadership development of educational
administrators are also an important
37) Consider the following statements part of the scheme.
regarding Mid-Day Meal Scheme: Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
1. It provides cooked meals having
a) 1 only
nutritional standards of 1000 calories
b) 2 only
and 12 gm of protein for primary and
c) 3 only
1500 calories and 20 gm protein for
d) 1 and 3 only
upper primary students.
2. It covers all government and 40) Consider the following statements
government aided schools, Madrasa regarding the National Social Assistance
and Maqtabs supported under the Programme (NSAP)
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).
1. The NSAP extends to both the rural as
3. Purchase of branded products that are
well as urban areas.
of AGMARK quality, use of double
2. Programme is implemented by the
fortified salt, use of products before
Ministry of Rural Development.
the expiry date etc., should be
3. Indira Gandhi National Old Age
followed.
Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is part of
Which of the statements given above NSAP.
is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above
a) 1 only
is/are correct?
b) 2 only
a) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3 only
38) Consider the following statements d) 1, 2 and 3
regarding Ease of Living Index
41) Consider the following statements
1. It is released by the Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs. 1. The Vinaya Pitaka consists of rules of
2. It gives weightage to 'citizen conduct and discipline applicable to
perception' in ranking cities. the monastic life of the monks and
3. Pune was the top performer in the nuns.
Million plus category of Ease of Living 2. Anguttara Nikaya is a part of Vinaya
Index 2020 ranking. Pitaka.

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Which of the statements given above 45) Consider the following statements about
is/are correct? National Mission on Pilgrimage
a) 1 only Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage
b) 2 only Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)
c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is an initiative by the Ministry of
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Culture.
2. The projects identified under this
42) Consider the following statements with scheme shall be implemented through
reference to Satavahanas the identified agencies by the
respective State/ Union Territory
1. Rural administration was in the hands
Government.
of Gaulmika.
2. Skandhavaras appear in the
Which of the statements given above
inscription were the military camps.
is/are correct?
3. Tax free villages were given to
a) 1 only
Brahmanas and Buddhist monks
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above
d) Neither 1 nor 2
is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
46) Which of the following statements
b) 2 and 3 only regarding the ancient city of Korkai is not
c) 1 and 3 only correct?
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) Korkai was an important port of the
Cholas of Sangam Age.
43) Which ruler was known by the titles
Sarvakshatrantak, Ugrasena in ancient b) It was mentioned by the Periplus of the
history? Erythrean Sea.
c) In ancient times, Korkai was a well-
a) Ajatashatru known centre of pearl fishery.
b) Bimbisara d) During ancient times it was located on
c) Mahapadma Nanda the banks of the Thamirabarani River.
d) Samudragupta
47) Consider the following statements about
44) Consider the following pairs Gupta numismatics

Mudras Meaning 1. Gupta coins were minted in gold and

1. Abahaya mudra - gesture of copper only.
fearlessness 2. Unlike their predecessors, they were
2. Vitarka mudra - charity, reluctant to put socio-political events
compassion, and such as marriages.
boon granting 3. It depicted a variety of Gods and even
birds.
3. Varada mudra - mudra of
discussion
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Which of the above pairs are correctly
a) 1 and 2 only
matched?
b) 2 only
a) 1 only
c) 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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48) Consider the following pairs 52) Nivartana, Mattaru, Khamba are used in
ancient times in the context of
1. Brahmadeys : Land grant to an
individual Brahmin or a) Measurements of land
a group of Brahmins. b) Rituals performed during
2. Devdana : Land grants to Ashwamedha
religious establishment c) Military arrangement and attack
3. Kutumbin : Important member tactics
of village, having landed d) Agricultural credit systems
property
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly 53) Which of the following ancient literary
matched? works portrays the story between a mortal
a) 1 and 2 only king pururavas and a celestial nymph?
b) 2 and 3 only a) Malavikagnimitra
c) 3 only b) Vikramorvasiyam
d) 1, 2 and 3
c) Meghadoot
49) Consider the following statements d) Swapnavasavadatta

1. Samkhya School was responsible for 54) Consider the following statements about
the beginning of physics in Indian sub- Samkhya School of Philosophy
continent.
2. Vedanta school believed in the theory 1. The aim of Samkhya philosophy is to
of Punarjanama. eliminate all kinds of physical and
mental pains and to receive liberation.
Which of the above statements given
2. It denied the dualism of purusha and
above is/ are incorrect?
prakriti.
a) 1 only
3. Ishvarakrishna and Vijnanabhikshu
b) 2 only
were associated with this Philosophy.
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above
50) Consider the following pairs of taxes is/are correct?
during Gupta age a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
1. Sulka - Customs & tolls
c) 1 and 3 only
2. Bhaga - The tax in kind of gifts,
d) 1,2 and 3
flowers, woods, fruits etc.
3. Bhoga - King’s share in all produce
of the cultivators 55) Consider the following pairs
Which of the above pairs is/are not 1. Maturaikanchi - Chithalai Sathanar
correctly matched? 2. Kiratarjuniya - Dandin
a) 1 and 2 only 3. Dashakumaracharita - Bharavi
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
d) 1, 2 and 3
matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
51) With reference to Ancient History of India
Bhitari pillar inscription was associated b) 3 only
with c) 1 and 3 only
a) Skandagupta d) None of the above
b) Kanishka
c) Krishna-I
d) Gopala

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56) Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
regarding appointment of Insurance correct?
Ombudsman a) 1 only
1. A retired judge of the Supreme Court b) 2 only
or former Chief Justice of the High c) 3 only
Court can only be selected as d) 2 and 3 only
Insurance Ombudsman.
2. The Insurance Ombudsman is 59) 'Maitri Setu' recently seen in news is
appointed for a period of 5 years or up
to the age of 65 years. a) A bridge built over river Feni
Which of the statements given above connecting India and Bangladesh.
is/are correct? b) The longest railway bridge recently
a) 1 only opened in West Bengal.
b) 2 only c) An underground highway planned in
c) Both 1 and 2 Mumbai to reduce traffic.
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Bridge built by India in Nepal as part
of developmental assistance.
57) Consider the following provision/s in the
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) 60) Consider the following statements
Rules, 2020 regarding Indian Investment Grid

1. E-commerce firms must mandatorily 1. It is an initiative of Niti Aayog in

display 'Country of Origin' on partnership with Confederation of
products. Indian Industries (CII).
2. The rules will apply to e-commerce 2. It is a single online platform that
firms registered outside India but showcases investment opportunities
selling products or services to Indian throughout the country.
customers.
3. E-commerce firms are prohibited from Which of the statements given above is/are
levying cancellation charges on correct?
consumers after confirming purchase. a) 1 only
b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/ c) Both 1 and 2
are correct? d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only 61) Consider the following statements
c) 2 and 3 only 1. The Mamandur inscription contains a
d) 1, 2 and 3
note on the notation of vocal music.
2. The Kudumianmalai inscription
58) Consider the following statements referred to musical notes and
regarding the Unique Land Parcel
instruments.
Identification Number (ULPIN)
1. It is a 10-digit identification number Which of the statements given above
which will be provided to every plot of is/are correct?
land in the country within March, a) 1 only
2022. b) 2 only
2. Landowners must mandatorily c) Both 1 and 2
integrate their Aadhaar number with d) Neither 1 nor 2
ULPIN by March, 2023.
3. The identification will be based on the
longitude and latitude coordinates of
the land parcel.

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62) Which of the following can be considered 66) Consider the following pairs of ancient
as the essential tenets of the philosophy works:
of Lokayata?
Work Author
1. Pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain is 1. Gita Govinda - Jayadeva
the sole purpose of human existence. 2. AbhinayaDarpana - Nandikeshvara
2. Denied the existence of supernatural 3. Sangita-Ratnakara - Sarangadeva
beings.
3. Direct perception as the only means of Which of the pairs given above are correctly
establishing and accepting any truth. matched?
Select the correct answer using the codes a) 1 and 2 only
given below: b) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 only d) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 67) Consider the following statements about
the ancient work ‘Brihaddeshi’:
63) Arrange the following events 1. It was a treatise in Sanskrit on Indian
chronologically
classical music attributed to Saint
1. Reign of Chandragupta-II Dattila.
2. Start of Saka era 2. It was the first text to speak directly of
3. Ascent of Bindusara to throne the raga and to distinguish marga
4. Second Buddhist Council from desi music.

Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above
given below. is/are correct?
a) 1-2-3-4 a) 1 only
b) 4-3-2-1 b) 2 only
c) 4-1-2-3 c) Both 1 and 2
d) 1-4-3-2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

64) At Barikot Ghundai, an ancient Hindu 68) According to popular accounts of Chinese
temple was discovered. It is in which of Buddhism, Emperor Ming of Han dreamt
the following neighbouring countries? of a golden deity interpreted as the
Buddha and sent a delegation to India.
a) Bangladesh
They returned circa 67 CE with the two
b) Myanmar monks and white horses carrying
c) Pakistan Buddhist texts and images. The emperor
d) Afghanistan established White Horse Temple in the
Han capital Luoyang, where the two
65) Consider the following pairs supposedly first translated the Sutra of
Forty-two Chapters into Chinese. Identify
Toy State these two monks who are believed to have
1. Etikoppaka : Andhra Pradesh introduced Buddhism in China:
2. Channapatna : Tamil Nadu
3. Asharikandi : Assam a) Anuruddha and Sariputta
b) Nagarjuna and Mahakaccana
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly c) Vasumitra and Ananda
matched? d) Kasyapa Matanga and Dharmaratna
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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69) Consider the following statements about 73) Consider the following statements about
Cham dance: Taranatha:
1. The Cham Dance is a vibrant masked 1. Taranatha was a Lama of the
and costumed ritual performed by Jonang school of Tibetan
Tibetan Buddhists. Buddhism.
2. Unlike common dance, only monks 2. He was against the Kalachakra
and lamas can perform it. doctrine proposed by many
contemporary Buddhist schools.
Which of the statements given above 3. He wrote the ‘History of Buddhism
is/are correct? in India’ in Sanskrit.
a) 1 only Which of the statements given above
b) 2 only is/are correct?
c) Both 1 and 2 a) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
70) With respect to the Ancient cultural d) 1, 2 and 3
history of India, Ratnasambhava,
Vairocana, Amitabha were: 74) Monumental images of Yaksha, Yakshinis
a) Titles given during the Vedic age. and animals, pillar columns with capital
figures, rock-cut caves belonging to the
b) Disciples of Buddha.
third century BCE have been found in
c) The Buddhas which were often
different parts of India. Which of the
venerated together. following holds true about this Yaksha-
d) Incarnations of Jain Tirthangaras. Yakshini Culture?

71) Consider the following statements about 1. These images/statues are mostly in
Tirukkural: the standing position.
2. One of the distinguishing elements
1. It is a classic Tamil text consisting in all these images is their highly
of 1,330 short couplets of seven unpolished surface.
words each, or kurals. 3. One of the finest examples is a
2. The text is divided into four books Yakshi figure from Didarganj in
with aphoristic teachings on virtue, Maharashtra.
work, wealth and love respectively.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above given below:
is/are correct? a) 1 only
a) 1 only b) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) None of the above
d) Neither 1 nor 2
75) Consider the following pairs of ancient
72) With respect to ancient history what did a rivers:
‘Savakabuddha’ specify? Rivers Old name
1. Sutlej - Sutudri
a) One of the five wisdom Buddhas.
2. Chenab - Asikni
b) An enlightened disciple of a Buddha. 3. Jhelum - Vipasa
c) The Chief post of a Buddhist council.
d) A Buddhist monk who confessed to his Which of the pairs given above is/are
evils or vices. correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only

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76) 'Digital Green Certificates' recently seen Which of the statements given above
in news is associated with is/are correct?
a) 1 only
a) Certification for automobile
b) 2 and 3 only
manufacturers adopting highly energy
c) 1 and 3 only
efficient hybrid technology.
d) 1, 2 and 3
b) Certification given to companies who
are carbon neutral.
c) Certificates given to people who are
80) Project RE-HAB recently seen in news is
associated with
vaccinated against Covid-19.
d) Certificates provided to electronic a) Promoting human settlement on Mars.
products which are completely made b) Reducing Human-Animal conflict.
out of recycled products. c) Campaign against drug addiction.
d) Post Covid economic recovery.
77) 'New Umbrella Entities' recently seen in
news is associated with 81) Consider the following statements about
Satgarva/Satgharwa caves:
a) Stock Market.
1. These caves were established during
b) Payment Systems.
the Mauryan period.
c) Health Insurance. 2. Barabar cave is a part of Satgarva
d) Non-Performing Assets. caves.

78) Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above
regarding 'Sea buckthorn'- is/are correct?
1. It is found in coastal belts across the a) 1 only
continents. b) 2 only
2. Sea Buckthorn shrub produces an
c) Both 1 and 2
orange-yellow coloured edible berry.
d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Huge levels of deforestation activity
across eastern coastal belt are
caused due to commercial cropping 82) It is one of the oldest rock-cut chambers
of sea buckthorn. in India. It consists of rectangular, partly
polished mandapa - with an unfinished
Which of the statements given above barrel vault, through the doorway
connected to a circular, domed,
is/are correct?
unpolished chamber. The Cave has an
a) 1 only interesting, arch-shaped entrance portal,
b) 2 only imitating a wooden structure of time. The
c) 1 and 3 only Doorway is adorned with a procession of
d) 1, 2 and 3. elephants going upwards to the stupa
symbol adorning the keystone of arch and
79) Consider the following statements crocodile, which refers to the shape of a
regarding 'Vehicle Scrappage Policy' cave. The Cave contains inscription from
1. Policy provides for fitness tests after later times - the 7th or 8th century AD
the completion of 20 years in the referring to kings Sarddula Varman and
case of privately owned vehicles and his son Ananta Varman of Maukhari
15 years in the case of commercial dynasty. Inscription mentions, that
vehicles. Ananta Varman placed an image of Lord
2. Auto makers must offer the incentive Krishna in the cave.
of a 5% rebate for those who buy a Identify the cave from the description:
new vehicle after producing a (a) Udayagiri
scrapping certificate. (b) Ratnagiri
3. States give up to 25% rebate in road (c) Lingaraja
tax for personal vehicles and up to (d) Lomas Rishi
15% rebate for commercial vehicles.

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83) Consider the following pairs: Which of the statements given above
Folk Music State/UT is/are correct?
1. Wanawan : Kashmir a) 1 only
2. Alha : Andhra Pradesh b) 2 only
3. Paani hari : Rajasthan c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the pairs given above is/ are d) Neither 1 nor 2
correctly matched? 87) Consider the following statements about
a) 1 and 2 only Daojali Hading:
b) 2 and 3 only 1. Daojali Hading is the first stratified
c) 1 and 3 only Neolithic site discovered in South
d) 1, 2 and 3 India.
2. The cord-marked pottery is a
84) Which of the following are the features of characteristic feature of this site.
Bharatanatyam? Which of the statements given above
1. Alarippu is/are correct?
2. Shabdam a) 1 only
3. Jatiswaram b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code c) Both 1 and 2
given below: d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 and 2 only
88) Consider the following statements:
b) 2 and 3 only
1. According to Jain tradition, the
c) 1 and 3 only Tirthankaras taught in divine
d) 1, 2 and 3 preaching halls called
samavasarana.
85) Identify the dance form from the following 2. These divine discourses were called
statements: Shrut Jnana.
1. It is believed to have origins in the 3. The discourses are remembered and
celestial dance of Shiva Parvati and transmitted by the Ganadharas.
is performed by Gandharvas. Which of the statements given above are
2. The dance lays emphasis on Tandava correct?
and Lasya. a) 1 and 2 only
3. It has limited use of mudras and b) 2 and 3 only
focus is mainly on slow, gracious c) 1 and 3 only
movements of hands and knee
d) 1, 2 and 3
positions.
Select the correct answer using the code 89) Among the 12 Angas of Jainism, the
given below: Acharanga Sutra and the Bhagavati Sutra
a) Manipuri are the most important. Consider the
b) Kathak following statements about them in this
c) Sankirthana context:
d) Kutchipudi
1. Acharanga Sutra deals with the Jaina
doctrines in a comprehensive manner.
86) Consider the following statements: 2. The Bhagavati Sutra expounds the
1. Ajita Keshakambalin propagated a code of conduct that a Jaina monk is
thorough-going materialistic required to follow.
doctrine, called Annihilationism.
Which of the statements given above
2. Pakudha Katyayana propounded
ideas about the atomic constitution is/are correct?
of the material world, which in turn a) 1 only
became the basis of the Samkhya b) 2 only
School of Philosophy. c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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90) Which of the following subject matters 94) Consider the following statements:
were discussed in Ashoka’s Major Rock
Edicts? 1. Perundevanar, who was patronized
by Nandivarman II, translated the
1. Prevention of killing of animals. Mahabharata into Tamil as
2. The role of Yuktas and Rajukas.
Bharathavenba.
3. The way of conquest through
dhamma instead of war. 2. The treatise on Dakshin Chitram
4. Details of inscriptions in different (Paintings of South India) was
parts of the country. compiled during the reign of
Select the correct answer using the code Mahendravarma I.
given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only Which of the statements given above
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only is/are correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
91) Which of the following statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2
regarding the taxation of the Mauryan
revenue administration is correct? 95) Consider the following pairs of officials
1. Taxes were imposed on Salt during the period of Harsha:
Extraction. 1. Mahaprathihara – Royal Messenger
2. Taxes were imposed on import and 2. Simhananda – Commander-in-
export. Chief
3. Taxes were imposed on travellers 3. Kuntala – Chief Cavalry
who came to the kingdom. Officer
Which of the statements given above are
correct? Which of the pairs given above are
(a) 1 and 2 only correctly matched?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
92) Consider the following pairs of the
officials during Mauryan administration 96) Consider the following statements
with their duties: regarding the New Space India Limited
Officials Duties 1. It is the commercial arm of Indian
1. Durgapala : Governors of forts Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
2. Antapala : Scribes 2. It is a Public Private Partnership
3. Akshapatala : Accountant General between the Department of Space
Which of the pairs given above are and the Consortium of Space
correctly matched? Technology Companies in India.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. It aims at transferring technology to
(b) 2 and 3 only Indian Industries.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above
93) The ‘Herath’ festival is celebrated in which is/are correct?
of the following states: (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Maharashtra (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Gujarat (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Karnataka

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97) The terms 'RedEcho', 'ShadowPad'

recently seen in news is associated with
(a) Dark web used for terror funding.
(b) Malwares that targeted critical
infrastructure.
(c) Operations carried against Indian
security forces by Insurgent groups.
(d) Drones used for spying.

98) In which of the following areas can LiDAR

technology be used?
1. Military operations.
2. Cropping.
3. Resource identification.
4. Infrastructure projects.

Select the correct answer from the code

given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

99) 'Negev Light Machine Gun’ recently

imported by India is manufactured by
(a) Russia
(b) United States of America
(c) Israel
(d) China

100) Consider the following statements

regarding Power Grid Corporation of India
1. It is a Maharatna Central Public
Sector Enterprise.
2. It provides transmission related
consultancy services to domestic as
well as international clients.
3. 'Powertel' a brand under Power Grid
is a Pan India Telecom Service
Provider.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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