TNPSC Group I Exam 2013-Free Model Test 2-Part 1

TNPSC Group I Exam 2013- Model Test 2-Part 1

1. Arrange the following in the chronological order of the kings who ruled Magada

1. Udayin

2. Kakavarman

3. Ajatasatru

4. Dhana Nanda

a) 3,2,1,4

b) 2,1,3,4

c) 3,1,2,4

d) 2,3,1,4

Answer: (c)

2. Consider the following

1. The Kharoshti script is a form of Iranian writing.

2. Asoka issued edicts out of the influence of Persians.

3. Alexander was attracted India by the writings of Greek authors.

a) all of above

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 2 & 3 only

d) 1 & 4 only

Answer: (a)

3.  Find out the correct pair

a) Surkotada – Gujarat

b) Banawali – Rajasthan

c) Rupar – Sindh

d) None of the above

Answer: (a)

4. Which of the following source describes the war of Kalinga happened in the period of Asoka, the great?

a) Rock Edict IV

b) Rock Edict XI

c) Rock Edict XIII

d) Pillar Edict XII

Answer: (c)

5.  Arrange the following dynasties of Post Mauryan India in the chronological order

1. Satavahanas

2. Sungas

3. Kushanas

4. Sakas

a) 1,2,3,4

b) 2,1,3,4

c) 2,1,4,3

d) 1,3,2,4

Answer: (c)

6. Find out the correct statement

a) The Garuda Pillar erected by the king Meander

b) After the death of Meander, Greek influence in India was totally stopped

c) Meander’s dialogue with Buddhist monk Nagasena was compiled in the work ‘Milindapanho’ in prakit

d) Meander never conquered Pataliputra as his attempts were prevented by Vasumitra, a sunga king.

Answer: (d)

7. Which of the following Kushana King who issued gold coin with title ‘Lord of the Whole World’?

a) Wima Kadphises

b) Kujula Kadphises

c) Kanishka

d) None of the above

Answer: (a)

8. Gandhara art was a combination of

a) Indo – Greek elements

b) Indo – Roman elements

c) Indian and Graeco-Roman elements

d) None of the above

Answer: (c)

9. The battle ‘Vahaipparandalai’ demonstrated the victory of

a) Cheras

b) Pandiyas

c) Cholas

d) none of the above

Answer: (c)

10. Find out the correct pair

a) Battle of Venni  - Karikala

b) Battle of Talaiyalanganam – Peruvaludhi

c) Both (a) and (b)

d) None of the above

Answer: (a)

11. Who are the one of Kadai Yelu Vallalgal?

1. Pari

2. Nalli

3. Adiyaman

4. Pegan

a) 1,2&4 only

b) 1,2 & 3 only

c) 1,3 & 4 only

d) all of the above

Answer: (d)

12. ‘Brihadjataka’, a work on Astrology, was written by

a) Aryabhatta

b) Brahmagupta

c) Varahamihira

d) None of the above

Answer: (c)

13. Who was called as ‘Indian Napoleon’?

a) Samudragupta

b) Chandragupta II

c) Chandragupta I

d) Skandagupta

Answer: (a)

14. Find out the correct statement/s from the following

1. ‘Paramesvara’ was the title owned by Harsha.

2. Harsha was the author of a play called ‘Ratnavali’.

3. ‘Harshacharita’ was his autobiography.

a) all of the above

b) 2 only

c) 1& 2 only

d) 2 & 3 only

Answer: (b)

15. Who was Jain Pallava king converted to Saivism by Appar?

a) Narasimhavarman I

b) Rajasimha

c) Mahendravarman I

d) Nandivarman II

Answer: (c)

16. Match the following

A. Dandin                    1. Nandivarman II

B. Bharavi                   2. Rajasimha

C.  Perundevanar        3. Simhavishnu

a) A-2, B-3, C-1

b) A-3, B-2, C-1

c) A-2, C-1, B-2

d) a-1, B-2, C-3

Answer: (a)

17. Elephanta is a

a) Cave temple in elephant shape

b) Sculptural temple in elephant shape

c) an island located near Mumbai

d) Data inadequate.

Answer: (c)

18. The battle of Takkolam was fought between

a) Krishna II and Rajendra I

b) Krishna III and Rajaraja I

c) Krishna II and Parantaka I

d) Krishna III and Parantaka I

Answer: (d)

19.  Find out the correct pair about the term in the period of Imperial Cholas

a) puravuvarithinaikkalam – tax on commerce

b) Kaikkolaperumpadai – personal troop meant to defend king

c) kadagams – royal troops

d) none of the above

Answer: (d)

20. Match the following

A. Virasoliyam       1. Buddhamitra

B. Nannul               2. Pavanandhi

C. Yapperungalam  3. Amirthasagarar

D. Kalladam            4. Kalladanar

a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

b) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

c) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

c) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

Answer: (a)

21. ‘Borobudur Monument’ is the influence of art of

a) Indo- Persian

b) Indo-Java

c) Indo-Burmese

d) Indo-Cambodian

Answer: (b)

22. Find out the correct chronology of dynasties of Delhi Sultanate

a) Mamluk,Tughlaq, Sayyids, Khalji, Lodis

b) Mamluk, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyids, Lodis

c) Mamluk, Sayyids, Khalji, Tughlaq, Lodis

d) Mamluk, Khalji, Sayyids, Tughlaq, Lodis

Answer: (b)

23. Who established the Military department ‘diwan-i-arz’ separately?

a) Balban

b) Alauddin Khalji

c) Raziya

d) Aibak

Answer: (a)

24. Match the following

A. Diwani kohi          1. Department of Correspondence

B. Diwani Insha        2. Department of taking care of orphans

C. Diwani Rislat        3. Department of Agriculture

d. Diwani khairat    4. Department of religious affairs

a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

b) A-3, B-2, C-4 D-1

c) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Answer: (c)

25. Consider the following

1. Chengiz Khan invaded India first time during the period of Iltutmish

2. Balban safeguarded India fully from Mongol Invasion during his time.

3. Timur, the Mongolian ruler, devastated Delhi  in 1398 during the period of Firuz Tughluq.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 1 & 3 only

d) None of the above

Answer: (d)