Option “3” is correct. Mahavira (599 BC-527 BC), also known as ‘Vardhaman’, was 24th Jain Tirthankara . He was born in 599 BC in Bihar state of India. He revived the Jain Dharma with five moral teachings under broad headings of Non-violence(Ahimsa), Truthfulness (Satya), Non-stealing (Asteya), Control of senses including mind (Brahmacharya), and Non-possessiveness (Aparigraha).
22. In ancient India, Nalanda University represented a great centre for the study of-
Option “1” is correct. Mahāyāna is one of the branches of Buddhism and a term for classification of Buddhist philosophies and practice. It come into existence during 1st B.C in India. According to the teachings of Mahāyāna traditions, “Mahāyāna” also refers to the path of the Bodhisattva seeking complete enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.
23. During Shivaji’s rule the Council of the State consisted of-
Option “1” is correct. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the undisputed head of the Maratha administration. The state council has Eight Ministers called asthapradhans.
Option “1” is correct. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were two types of taxes collected in South India, particularly Maratha Empire during medieval times. These two taxes became important sources of revenue for Maratha administration.
25. With which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or die” is associated ?
1. Swadeshi Movement
2. Non-Cooperation Movement
3. Civil Disobedience Movement
4. Quit India Movement
Option “4” is correct. Gandhiji in 1942 organized Quite India movement & gave the Slogan of “Do or Die.” Mahatma Gandhi In 1942 organized Quit India movement and gave the slogan of ‘Do or Die’.
26. Kautilya’s Arthashastra deals with the aspects of-
1. Political policies
2. Religious life
3. Social life
4. None of these
Option “1” is correct. The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written in Sanskrit.It is authored by Kautilya.
27. Pulakesin II was the most famous ruler of?
1. Cholas
2. Chalukyas
3. Pallavas
4. Satavahanas
Option “2” is correct. Pulakesin II, was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty. During his reign, the Chalukyas of Badami saw their kingdom extend over most of the Deccan.He defeated Harsha near Narmada when he tried to extend his rule in south India.
28. Under whose reign were the earliest of Ajanta caves made?
Option “3” is correct. The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.The earliest group constructed consists of caves 9, 10, 12, 13 and 15A According to Walter Spink, they were made during the period 100 BCE to 100 CE, probably under the patronage of the Hindu Satavahana dynasty (230 BCE – c. 220 CE) who ruled the region.
29. The Mongols attacked India, for the first time, during the period of-
Option “2” is correct. Mongols attacked India, for the first time, during the period of Iltutmish.
30. Who among the following was a founder of the Swaraj Party?
1. Vallabh Bhai Patel
2. Rajendra Prasad
3. C.R. Das
4. Narendra Dev
Option “3” is correct. In December 1922, Chittaranjan Das, Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar and Motilal Nehru formed the Congress-Khilafat Swarajaya Party with Das as the president and Nehru as one of the secretaries.
