IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan- Prelims Test 2018 HISTORY & CURRENT AFFAIRS [Day 34]

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Welcome to Day-34.

Importance of Self – Tracking: Learning from Last Year

Last year, aspirants used to comment their answers in the comment box on daily basis. There were huge participation in discussion. Putting answers in comment box has been very effective to self-track yourself after updating the score. In the end, you can cross check your performance through Disqus profile.

It was highly effective in the last edition of 60 Days that propelled aspirants to monitor their performance and learn through discussion. Let you solve these questions with full honesty and write your result in the comment box. Interact with peers to know your mistakes.

The importance of this initiative stands time-bound and aggressive reverse engineering to learn the concepts. Many of you must be busy with your own strategy but let us tell you honestly that in the last two months, it is very important to revise and consolidate your learning. Just reading won’t suffice.

So, take out few hours from your schedule and make it a revision exercise.

How can you make the best use of it?

Be honest to your effort and do not start competing with XYZ aspirants here just for the sake of marks. It is more important for you to introspect and check your learning than focusing on others. Try to answer the questions in 20 minutes only. 

Do not get into negative feeling that I don’t have enough knowledge to answer these questions. Feel like you are taking the real exam. What would be your response then?

The same will be replicated in UPSC exam. Here, you get marks only and nothing else matters. So, make effort to know the answers to all questions. Do not cheat 😛

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[Day 34]: HISTORY AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Indus Valley Civilization (IVC)?

1. IVC people worshipped Mother Goddess but no temples were found.
2. There was no social stratification.
3. Trade was a major activity at the Indus Valley and they were the first to use lapis lazuli as a form of currency.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. All the above

Q.2) Consider the following pairs.

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. None

Q.3) The term `kayotsarga’ is related to

1. A way of following rules in Buddhism
2. A yogic posture of Jain meditation
3. Ashoka’s principles to follow dhamma
4. Vedic literature influenced by Dasas.

Q.4) Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Arthashastra’

1. It is the first Indian text to define a state.
2. It is mainly concerned with practical matters of governance.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None  

Q.5) The Gandaberunda is a two-headed mythological bird on the outskirts of the main Hindu mythology, believed to possess immense magical strength. It is used as the official emblem of the Karnataka state government. Which of the following used it in crest and official seals?

1. Chalukyas
2. Hoysalas
3. Wodeyars of Mysore
4. Bengaluru FC

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. All the above

Q.6) Which of the following pillar edict of Ashoka elaborates Dhamma policy?

1. Pillar edict II
2. Pillar edict V
3. Pillar edict VI
4. Pillar edict IV

Q.7) ‘Uttarapatha’ and ‘Dakshinapatha’ were two important trade routes of ancient India. In the context of this which of the following two urban settlements were established at the juncture of ‘Dakshinapatha’?

1. Mathura to Taxila
2. Purushpura to Mathura
3. Magadha to Pratisthana
4. Purushpura to Taxila

Q.8) Vyuhavada is a Hindu philosophy related to Bhagwatism. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Vyuhavada?

1. The ideology is mainly centered upon the concept of ‘pure creation’.
2. This concept considers Lord Shiva and Sati as the Highest Gods.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.9) Which of the following statements are correct regarding ‘Rig Vedic’ Society?

1. The society was strictly divided in hereditary Varna System.
2. Polygamy was not practiced.
3. There is no evidence of Sati or Child marriage.
4. Women had political rights in the form of Sabha and Vidhata.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 and 2
2. 3 and 4
3. 1,2 and 4
4. 1,3 and 4

Q.10) Consider the following statements regarding Upnishads:

1. They were composed during Gupta Period.
2. Upnishads discuss about the importance of rituals and sacrifices.
3. Aurangzeb got 50 upnishads translated under the title ‘Sir – I – Akbar’.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.11) Which of the following civilizations was known as MELUHA during the ancient time?

1. Mesopotamian Civilisation
2. Indus Valley Civilisation
3. Early Vedic Civilisation
4. Later Vedic Civilisation

Q.12) Consider the following statements regarding Alexander’s invasion of India?

1. The ruler of Taxila, Ambi, surrendered without a battle.
2. The battle between Alexander and Porus was fought at the bank of Indus.
3. Chandragupta Maurya was ruling over Magadha when Alexander arrived.

Which of the above statements are NOT correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.13) It is believed that Saint Thomas, a Christian Missionary, was sent to India by Christ himself. In whose kingdom did he visit?

1. Rudradaman
2. Gondopherous
3. Menander
4. Kanishka

Q.14) ‘Buddha Charita’ is the biography of Buddha. It is the first biography written in India. Which of the following statements regarding Buddha Charita is/are correct?

1. It was written by Upali, the first disciple of Buddha.
2. It is written in Pali language.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.15) Consider the below statements in regard to Cheras dynasty:

1. The Cheras were an ancient Dravidian royal dynasty of Tamil origin.
2. They were known for their distinct temple architecture which had complicated plans with numerous angled projections.
3. Temples from the Cheras period can still be seen at Venad, Kuttanad, Kudanad and Pazhinad.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.16) With reference to the contributions of India to the world in the field of Mathematics and Science, consider the following pairs:

(Ancient Indian scientists) : : (Contributions/Works)

1. Baudhayan : : Sulva Sutra
2. Brahmgupta : : Siddanta Shiromani
3. Mahaviracharya : : Ganit Sara Sangraha

Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.17) Consider the below statements:

1. He was a sixth century scientist of Vaisheshika School.
2. His original name was Aulukya.
3. According to him, material universe is made up of atoms which cannot be seen through any human organ.
4. His atomic theory can be a match to any modern atomic theory.

Identify the correct ancient Indian scientist with respect to above statements

1. Bhaskaracharya
2. Kanad
3. Nagarjuna
4. Varahamihira

Q.18) Consider the following pairs:

(Foreign Travellers) : : (Visited during)

1. Megasthenes : : Chandragupta Maurya
2. Fa-Hien : : Vikramaditya
3. Hiuen-Tsang : : Harshavardhana
4. Marco Polo : : Rudramadevi

Which of the pairs given above are matched correctly?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 3 and 4 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.19) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Post Mauryan India?

1. The Sungas revived Brahmanism and horse sacrifice
2. The Sungas promoted the Sanskrit language
3. The Sungas defended the Gangetic valley from foreign invasions

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.20) Who among the following foreign travelers visited Vijayanagara during the Krishna Deva Raya period?

1. Domingo Peas
2. Ibn Battutah
3. Abdur Razzak
4. Barbosa

Choose the correct code:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.21) Match the following:

(Popular Ruler) : : (Kingdom)

1. Udayana                a) Kosala
2. Pradyota                b) Avanti
3. Prasenajit              c) Magadha
4. Bimbisara              d) Vatsa

Code:

  1 – 2 – 3 – 4

1. A – B – D – C
2. C – D – B – A
3. D – B – A – C
4. A – B – C – D

Q.22) Consider the following statements about ‘Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA)’

1. It was initiated by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Department of Science & Technology (DST)
2. Technology Acquisition and Development Fund (TADF) is implemented through GITA
3. It extends financial support in form of Grant or Loan to promote industrial R&D, Technology Acquisition and International S&T Collaborative efforts.

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.23) Consider the following statements about ‘Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme’

1. It was launched in 2014 by Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Science and Technology
2. SCAAP (Special Commonwealth African Assistance Programme) is a corollary of the ITEC
3. It is strictly bilateral in nature

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

Q.24) World Inequality Report is published by

1. OXFAM International
2. World Economic Forum
3. World Bank
4. None of the above

Q.25) India employs the ‘2 + 2 dialogue’ format with which of the following countries?

1. Japan
2. Australia
3. Russia

Select the correct code:

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 2
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1 and 3

Q.26) Consider the following statements about SANKALP and STRIVE Projects

1. It will be supported by the World Bank
2. SANKALP is associated with health system development
3. STRIVE is aimed at improving childhood nutrition

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 3

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