Target-PCS-Lucknow-Sample-Mock-Paper1-UPPSC-Prelims-Test-Series-2024.pdf

General Studies
Paper#1-Sectional
Paper#1
Target PCS Lucknow
https://targetpcslucknow.com/
Whatsapp/Call US@ 7390023092

General Studies Paper#1-Sectional Paper#1
Target PCS Lucknow Page 1
Time Allowed: 2 HoursMaximum Marks: 200
INSTRUCTIONS
1. IMMEDITELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD
CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR
ITEMS, ETC. IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
2. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
Booklet in the Box provided alongside. DO NOT
Write anything else on the Test Booklet.
4. This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions). Each item is printed only in English. Each item
comprises four responses (answers). You will select the response which you want to mark on the
Answer Sheet. In case you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response
which you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
5. You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. See directions
in the Answer Sheet.
6. All items carry equal marks.
7. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test
Booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with
your Admission Certificate.
8. After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination
has concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet. You are permitted to
take away with you the Test Booklet.
9. Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
10. Penalty for wrong answers:
THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE
QUESTION PAPERS.
(i) There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong
answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be
deducted as penalty.
(ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the
given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
(iii) If a question is left blank, i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for
that question.

1. Who discovered first Palaeolithic tool in India?
A. V.S. Wakankar
B. Robert Bruce Foote
C. K.D. Bajpai
D. H.D. Sankalia
2. Ash mound is associated with the Neolithic site at
A. Budihal
B. Sangana Kallu
C. Koldihwa
D. Brahmagiri
3. The Ochre-coloured Pottery (O.C.P.) was christened at
A. Hastinapur
B. Ahichhatra
C. Noh
D. Red Fort
4. The evidence of burying the dog with human body is found from which of the following places?
A. Burzahom
B. Koldihwa
C. Chaupani
D. Mando
5. From which rock shelter of Vindhyas, a maximum number of human skeletons have been found?
A. Morahana Pahar

B. Ghagharia
C. Baghahi Khor
D. Lekhahia
6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List I List II
a. Palaeolithic Age 1. Food producers
b. Mesolithic Age 2. Food gatherers and hunters
c. Neolithic Age 3. Hunters and herders
d. Chalcolithic Age 4. Village life
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 2 3 1 4
D. 3 4 1 2
7. Assertion (A): The Mesolithic people lived on hunting, fishing, and food gathering and did not
domesticate animals.
Reason (R): Bagor in Rajasthan had a distinctive microlithic industry.
In the context of the above which one of the following is correct
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true
8. Which of the following are important rock-painting sites of Prehistoric Rock Art?
1. Murhana Pahar in Uttar Pradesh

2. Bhimbetka, Adamgarh, Lakha Juar in Madhya Pradesh
3. Kupagallu in Karnataka
4. Chargul in north-west Pakistan.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2, 3 and 4
9. Which of the following were distinguishing features ofKashmiri Neolithic culture
1. Dwelling pits
2. Complete absence of microliths
3. Use of bone tools
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
10. Which of the following sites belong to Lower Paleolithic period?
1. Sohan Valley
2. Belan valley
3. Bhimbetka
4. Didwana
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only

C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
11. The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the
A. Harappan culture
B. Chalcolithic cultures of Western India
C. Vedic texts
D. Silver Punch-marked coins
12. Which one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the
Harappan culture?
A. Cow
B. Elephant
C. Rhinoceros
D. Tiger
13. Which among the following Harappan site terracotta of ‘plough’ was found?
A. Dholavira
B. Banawali
C. Kalibangan
D. Lothal
14. Dadheri is a late Harappan site of ______
A. Jammu
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. U.P.

15. The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on the river
______
A. Narmada
B. Mahi
C. Bhogava
D. Bhima
List I List II
(Harappan Settlement) (River on which located)
a. Harappa 1. Bhogava
b. Kalibangan 2. Ghaggar
c. Lothal 3. Ravi
d. Ropar 4. Sutlej
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 2 1 4
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 4 1 2
17. Assertion (A): Indus Valley civilization is kept before before Aryan civilization.
Reason (R): The important reason to keep Indus Valley civilization before Aryan civilization is Copper.

18. Consider the following statements regarding Harappan script.
1. Most inscriptions are long.
2. The script was written from right to left.
3. The script has too many signs – somewhere between 375 and 400.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
19. Which of the following food grains were found extensively in Harappan civilization?
1. Wheat
2. Barley
3. Rice
4. Chickpea
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
20. Consider the following statements regarding urban planning during Harappan periods
1. The Citadel owes its height to the fact that buildings were constructed on mud brick platforms.
2. Both the Citadel and the Lower Town were walled.
A. 1 only

B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
21. The word Gotra occurs for the first time in
A. Atharvaveda
B. Rig Veda
C. Samaveda
D. Yajurveda
22. The number of Puranas is:
A. 16
B. 18
C. 19
D. 21
23. Famous Battle of ‘Ten Kings’ was fought on the bank of the river_____
A. The Ganges
B. Brahmaputra
C. Kaveri
D. Parushni
24. Gayatri Mantra is found in which book?
A. Upanishad
B. Bhagwatgita
C. Rig Veda
D. Yajurveda

25. The word ‘Yava’ mentioned in Rig Veda is used for which agricultural product?
A. Barley
B. Gram
C. Rice
D. Wheat
List I List II
a. Nishka 1. Later Vedic coin
b. Ushas 2. Rig Vedic coin
c. Apala 3. Goddess
d. Krishnala 4. Woman poet
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 2 1 4
27. Assertion (A): The term Gaw (cow) occurs 176 times and no other animal is mentioned so
frequently in Rigveda.
Reason (R): Vedic people frequently pray for praja (children) and pasu (cattle).

28. Assertion (A): The four divisions of society (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas and Sudras) or the
Varna system was thoroughly established during the Later Vedic period.
Reason (R): Gods like Indra and Agni lost their importance during the Later Vedic Period.
29. Consider the following statements regarding Political Organization during later Vedic times
1. The vidatha completely disappeared.
2. Sabha and Samiti were dominated by warriors and brahmanas.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
30. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Early Vedic society?
1. The family was the basic unit of the Rig Vedic society.
2. It was patriarchal in nature.
3. Monogamy was the usual norm of marriage but the chiefs at times practised polygamy.
4. The Rig Vedic society was a simple and largely an egalitarian society.
A. 2, 3, and 4 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 1, 3, and 4 only
31. Which of the following Buddhist sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana?
A. Bodh Gaya
B. Kushinagar
C. Lumbini
D. Rishipatan
32. Who was the first follower of Mahavira?
A. Jamali
B. Yashoda
C. Aanojja
D. Trishala
33. Who among the following wanted to become the leader of the Sangha even during the lifetime
of Buddha?
A. Devadatta
B. Mahakassapa
C. Upali
D. Ananda
34. In Jain religion, which word is used for ‘Complete Intellect’?
A. Jin
B. Ratna
C. Kaivalya
D. Nirvana
35. The concept of Eightfold path forms the theme of________

A. Dipavamsa
B. Divyavadana
C. Mahaparinibban
D. Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra
36. Match List I (Life event of Buddha) with List II (Symbols) and select the correct answer from the
code given below:
List I List II
a. Birth 1. Stupa
b. First Sermon 2. Lotus and bull
c. Nirvana 3. Dharmachakra
d. Parinirvana 4. Bodhi tree
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 4 1 2
37. Assertion (A): Soon after the Buddha’s death a council was called at Rajagriha where Upali
recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order).
Reason (R): Here Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics).

38. Which of the following are causes for the Decline of Buddhism in India?
1. The revival of Brahmanism and the rise of Bhagavatism led to the fall of popularity of Buddhism.
2. The use of Pali, the language of the masses as the language of Buddhism was given up from the
1st century A.D.
3. After the birth of Mahayana Buddhism, the practice of idol worship and making offerings led to
the deterioration of moral standards.
Select the answer from the codes given below –
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3;
39. Which two of the four kings listed below were on friendly term equally with Vardhamana
Mahavir and Gautama Buddha?
1. Bibisara of Magadha
2. Ajatasatru of Magadha
3. Prasenjit of Kosala
4. Pradyota of Avanti
A. 3 and 4
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
40. Consider the following statements regarding Ajatasatru.
1. He is said to have met Gautama Buddha.
2. The scene is depicted in the sculptures of Barhut.
3. He was instrumental in convening the First Buddhist Council.
A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
41. What was the ancient name of Ujjain?
A. Taxila
B. Indraprastha
C. Avantika
D. None of the above
42. During the period of 16 Mahajanapadas, Mathura was the capital of,
A. Vajji
B. Vatsa
C. Kashi
D. Surasena
43. The Legend of Udayin-Vasavadatta is related to
A. Ujjain
B. Mathura
C. Mahishmati
D. Kaushambi
44. Where was the first republican system of the world during 6th century B.C. located?
A. Vaishali
B. Athens
C. Sparta
D. Pataliputra

45. Which Buddha text has described 16 Mahajanapadas of 6th century B.C.?
A. Digha Nikaya
B. Tripitaka
C. Deepavansh
D. Anguattar Nikaya
46. Arrange the following Mahajanpadas moving from west to east in the correct order:
1. Avanti
2. Magadha
3. Matsya
4. Kosala
Codes:
A. 1 3 4 2
B. 1 3 2 4
C. 1 4 3 2
D. 1 2 3 4
47. Assertion (A): Some Mahajanapadas, known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies.
Reason (R): Both Mahavira and the Buddha belonged to such ganas.
48. Assertion (A): Anga and Magadha were located in the wheat growing area of the Gangetic Valley.

Reason (R): In agricultural output, rice exceeded wheat leading to a greater density of population in
the rice growing area.
49. Consider the following statements
1. The first to invade India were the Greeks, who are called the Indo-Greeks.
2. The most famous Indo-Greek ruler was Menander.
3. Menander was converted to Buddhism by Harisena.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
50. Battle of Hydaspes was fought between
1. Alexander
2. Porus
3. Dhana Nanda
4. Darius I
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 4 only

51. In which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka, mention has been made of South Indian
kingdoms?
A. Second Major Rock Edict
B. First Pillar Inscription
C. Third Major Rock Edict
D. Ninth Major Rock Edict
52. Pushyamitra Sunga, who killed the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha and founded the Sunga
dynasty, was a:
A. Prime Minister of the Mauryas
B. Feudatory ruler
C. General of the Mauryas
D. Both A. and B. above
53. ‘Sita’ in Maurya period means
A. A religious sect
B. Barren land
C. A goddess
D. Revenue from Crown land
54. Which of the following was not conveyed by the author of the Indika?
A. The capital of Patalputra had 570 towers.
B. The Indians were suffering from poverty and all kinds of miseries.
C. Indian ants were as big as foxes and could mine gold from the earth.
D. Large Indian armies used elephants as war animals.

55. Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka bans animal sacrifice on certain festive gathering,
that probably included a ban on animal killing as well?
A. Pillar Edict V
B. Rock Edict XI
C. Rock Edict I
D. Rock Edict IX
56. Which one of the following inscriptions refers to construction of two granaries to be used in the
time of distress?
A. Damodarpur copper plate
B. Madhuban copper plate
C. Poona copper plate
D. Sohagaura copper plate
57. Assertion (A): The Maurya dynasty was founded by Chandragupta Maurya.
Reason (R): The machinations of Chanakya against Chandragupta’s enemies are described in detail in
the Mudrarakshasa, a play written by Vishakhadatta.
58. Assertion (A): The manuscript of Arthashstra was first discovered by R. Shama Sastri in 1904.
Reason (R): The Arthashstra contains 15 books and 180 chapters.
In the context of the above which one of the following is correct.

59. Consider the following statements regarding Fahien’s Visit.
1. Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
2. The main purpose of his visit was to see the land of the Buddha and to collect Buddhist
manuscripts.
3. He was not interested in political affairs.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
60. Consider the following statements:
1. Pushyamitra Sunga was a staunch follower of Buddhism.
2. During the reign of Pushyamitra Sunga, the Buddhist monuments at Bharhut and Sanchi were
renovated and further improved.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 both
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
61. Which one of the following temple complexes has a massive statue of Nandi, considered to be
biggest in India?
A. Kandariya Mahadev Temple
B. Lingaraja Temple
C. Brihadeshwara Temple

D. Lepakshi Temple
62. In which region, the Chola empire was expanded?
A. Hoysala
B. Malabar Coast
C. Vijayanagara Area
D. Coromandel Coast and some region of Deccan
63. Which of the following dynasties is not mentioned in Sangam literature?
A. Chola
B. Chera
C. Kadamb
D. Pandya
64. Who among the following Chola rulers is credited to have built a huge artificial lake known as
Chola Gangam?
A. Rajadhiraja
B. Rajendra –I
C. Rajaraja-I
D. Rajaraja-II
65. Which one of the following was a large, influential guild of South Indian merchants in ancient
India?
A. Chaturvedimangalam
B. Parishad
C. Ashtadikgaja
D. Manigrama

66. Consider the following statements regarding Chola kingdom.
1. Their chief centre of political power laid at Madurai.
2. The Chola kingdom was situated between the Pennar and the Velar rivers.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
67. Assertion (A): Under the Pallavas the caste system became highly rigid.
Reason (R): Land grants to Brahmins were common during Pallavas regime.
68. Assertion (A): Sangam Literature does not constitute religious literature.
Reason (R): Sangam Literature is short and long poems were composed by numerous poets in praise
of various heroes and heroines.
In the context of the above which one of the following is correct?
69. Consider the following statements regarding Tolkappiyam.

1. Tolkappiyam is authored by Tolkappiyar.
2. It is a work on Tamil grammar.
3. It also provides information on the political and socioeconomic conditions of the Sangam period.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
70. Consider the following statements regardingSangam literature
1. The Sangam literature comprises about 30,000 lines of poetry arranged in eight anthologies called
Ettuttokai.
2. There are two main groups: PatinenkilKannakku (The Eighteen Lower Collections) and Pattuppattu
(The Ten Songs).
3. The latter is generally assumed to be older than the former.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
71. Who among the following established the Somapura Mahavihara, a good educational centre of
the time?
A. Mahipala
B. Nayapala
C. Rajyapala
D. Dharmapal
72. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called_______

A. Pana
B. Karshapana
C. Dinara
D. Rupaka
73. Which of the following inscription was found on iron pillar?
A. Mehrauli
B. Saranath
C. Sanchi
D. Babru
74. The six district school of Indian philosophy Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaishasika, Mimansa, Vedanta
became fully articulated during the____________ period.
A. Maurya period
B. Vedic period
C. Gupta period
D. Buddha period
75. Which of the following rulers started Gupta currency system?
A. Chandragupta I
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta II
D. Srigupta
List I List II
(Dynasty) (State)
a. Kadamba 1. Odisha

b. Kharvela 2. Karnataka
c. Chalukya 3. Bengal
d. Pala 4. Gujarat
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 2 1 4 3
D. 3 4 1 2
77. Assertion (A): The Puranas throw light on the royal genealogy of the Gupta kings.
Reason (R): Literary works like the Devichandraguptam and the Mudhrakshasam written by
Visakadatta provide information regarding the rise of the Guptas.
78. Arrange the following in their chronological order:
1. Banja of Gujar – Pratihara dynasty
2. Hindushahi of Punjab and Kabul
3. Rashtrakutas of Deccan
4. Chalukya dynasty of Kalyani
A. 4 1 2 3
B. 3 1 2 4
C. 1 2 3 4
D. 2 3 1 4

79. Consider the following statements regarding Guptas.
1. The Guptas were possibly feudatories of the Kushans in UP.
2. The founder of the Gupta dynasty was Chandragupta I.
3. Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mentions Chandragupta I’s extensive conquests.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
80. Consider the following statements regarding administration during Gupta period
1. For the first time civil and criminal laws were clearly demarcated.
2. The guilds of artisans, merchants, and others were governed by their own laws.
3. The Gupta bureaucracy was more elaborate than that of the Mauryas.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
81. Who was the court poet of Harsha-vardhana?
A. Bhani
B. Ravi Kirti
C. Banabhatta
D. Vishnu Sharma

82. Harsha was defeated by
A. Sasanka
B. King of Valabhi
C. Bhaskarvarman
D. Pulkesin II
83. Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha Vardhan’s period was
A. Fa-hien
B. I-tsang
C. Nishka
D. Hiuen Tsang
84. Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by
A. Pulakesin-I
B. Pulakesin-Il
C. Vikramaditya-I
D. Vikramaditya-II
85. Where was the introductory capital of Harsha?
A. Paryag
B. Kannoj
C. Thaneshwar
D. Mathura
86. After the death of Harsha, a tripartite struggle ensued between the three contemporary powers
for the supremacy of Kannauj. Which of the following was not a party in the struggle?
A. Gurjar Partiharas
B. Rastrakutas

C. Palas
D. Paramaras
List I List II
a. Parihara 1. Kathiwara
b. Chauhans 2. Indore
c. Solankis 3. Southern Rajasthan
d. Pawaras 4. Eastern Rajasthan
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 4 1 2
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 4 1 2
88. Assertion (A): The supremacy over Kannauj was a major source of struggle between Pratiharas,
the Palas, the Rashtrakutas.
Reason (R): It is after Yanasakti that the chandella kingdom was called Tejabhukti.
89. Consider the following statements–
1. Nagabhata I was the first great ruler of Gurjara Prathi hara dynasty.
2. Bhoja I was another prominent ruler of this dynasty.

3. Mahendrapala I was the son of Boja I
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. Only 2 and 3
B. Only 1
C. Only 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
90. Consider the following statements regarding Harshavardhana’s Kingdom.
1. Kanauj gained importance as capital city due to increased flow of money compared to Pataliputra.
2. Accounts of HiuenTsang provides the information about Harsha’s conquest in South India.
3. In later part of his life, Harsha converted to Hinayana Buddhism.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
91. The source of inspiration behind the Kangra school of painting was_____
A. Vaishnavism
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Saivism
92. Rath temples were built in Mahabalipuram –
A. By the Cholas
B. By the pallavas
C. By Chediyon

D. By the Chalukyas
93. In _____ column Ashoka has declared himself Emperor of Magadha .
A. Masky’s Short Pillar
B. Rummindai Pillar
C. kean pillar
D. Bhrabu column
94. The sculptures of Mathura School were made using:
A. Reddish blue sandstone
B. Spotted red sandstone
C. White marbles
D. Bluish Grey sandstone
95. Maski inscription is located in:
A. Lumbini
B. Delhi
C. Karnataka
D. Odisha
96. Assertion (A): Aihole in Karnataka was the first capital of chalukyas.
Reason (R): Aihole inscription is written in Pali.

97. Which of the following classical works of literature were written during the Gupta Era?
1. Amarakosh
2. Kamasutra
3. Meghaduta
4. Mudrarakshasa
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 2
D. Only 1, 2 and 3
98. Which of the following are the features of Nagara School of Architecture?
1. Panchayatana style of Temple making
2. Presence of assembly halls
3. Presence of water tanks or reservoirs in the temple premises
Choose from the following options.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 only
99. Consider the following statements about Ajanta Caves.
1. The figures in this caves were done using Fresco painting
2. There was absence of red colour in the paintings
3. The figures in this caves demonstrate idealism

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. All of them
100. Which of the following are correctly matched regarding Ellora Caves?
1. Cave no 10 - Carpenter's cave
2. Cave number 14 - Dashavatara Temple
3. Cave number 15 - Kailash Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 only
101. With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statement is correct?
A. Alauddin Khalji first set up a separate ariz's department.
B. Balban introduced the branding of horses in his military.
C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the military.
D. Firoz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves.
102. Which Sultan of Delhi is said to have adopted the policy of “blood and iron”?
A. Iltutmish
B. Balban
C. Jalaluddin Firoz Khilji
D. Ferozeshah Tughlaq

103. The most learned ruler of the Delhi Sultanate who specializes in many disciplines including
astronomy, mathematics and medicine –
A. Iltutmish
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Muhammad bin Tughluq
D. Sikandar Lodi
104. Which of the following sultans is known to abolish taxes on food?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Firoz Tughlaq
C. Sikandar Lodi
D. None of these
105. The ‘Divan-i-Arj’ department was related to –
A. By royal correspondence
B. From the foreign Department
C. From the Department of Defense
D. From finance department
106. Which of the following Sultan of Delhi Sultanate issued regular currency and declared Delhi as
the capital of his empire?
A. Qutb al-Din Aibak
B. Ibrahim Lodi
C. Shams ud-Din Iltumish
D. Ulugh Khan
107. Which among the following mean “Turkan-i-Chahalgani”?
A. A group 40 nobles

B. A tax system during the Delhi Sultanate era
C. Group of 40 Islamic representatives
D. None of these
108. Which one of the following works of Amir Khusror deals with the military expeditions of
Alauddin Khilji?
A. Khajain-ul-Futuh
B. Nuh Siphar
C. Quairanus Sadain
D. Miftah-ul-Futuh
109. Which of the following was not established by Firoz Tughlaq?
A. Diwan-i-Bandagan
B. Darul Shafa
C. Diwan-i-Khairat
D. Diwan-i-Mustakharaj
110. Most authoritative account of Malik Kafur’s deccan campaign is given by
A. Minhaj
B. Ziauddin Barani
C. Hasan Nizami
D. Amir Khusro
List I List II
a. Diwan-i-Wazarat 1. Department of slaves
b. Diwan-i-Kohi 2. Military Department
c. Diwan-i-Arz 3. Agricultural Department

d. Diwan-i-Bandagani 4. Finance Department
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 4 1 2
112. Assertion (A): The Turks brought the technique of constructing the true arch on a massive scale.
Reason (R): The Turks introduced into India the technique of preparing lime-mortar.
113. Assertion (A): Minhaj-us-Siraj wrote Tabaqat-i- Nasari, a general history of Muslim dynasties up
to 1260.
Reason (R): Zia Nakshabi was the first to translate Sanskrit stories into Persian.
114. Select the correct chronological order of following reformers of the medieval Bhakti
movements by using code given below:

1. Namadeva
2. Vallabhacharya
3. Ramananda
4. Kabir
Codes:
A. 2, 3, 4, 1
B. 3, 4, 1, 2
C. 1, 2, 3, 4
D. 4, 1, 2, 3
115. Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to the market reforms of Alauddin
Khalji?
1. The introduction of paying salaries in cash to the soldiers led to price regulations popularly called
as Market Reforms.
2. Alauddin Khalji established two separate markets in Delhi.
3. Each market was under the control of a high officer called Shahna-i- Mand.
4. A separate department called Diwani Riyasat was created under an officer called Naib-i-Riyasat.
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
116. Consider the following statements.
1. The hereditary succession to Delhi Sultanate was initiated by Iltutmish.
2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq had the unique distinction of being chosen as sultan by the nobles.
3. Firoz Tughlaq was the only Delhi Sultan who had received a comprehensive literary, religious and
philosophical education.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. Bandagan were the special slaves appointed by Delhi Sultans for military service.
2. The duty of the muqtis was to lead military campaigns and maintain law and order in their iqtas
3. Control over muqtis was most effective if their office was inheritable.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 only
1. Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs.
2. Raziyya was the only women ruler of Delhi Sultanate
3. Chengiz Khan attacked India during the times of Qutbuddin Aibak
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
119. Arrange the following programmes of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq in their chronological order.

1. Transfer of capital
2. Increase of Taxation in Doab
3. Promulgation of Token Currency
4. Khurasan Expedition
Select the correct answer from the codes given below codes:
A. 2, 1, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3, 1, and 4
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 3, 2, 1, and 4
120. Consider the following statements regarding Delhi Sultans.
1. Pargana comprising a number of villages was headed by shiqdar.
2. Land under the direct control of the Sultan was called as Khalisa land.
3. The process of urbanization gained momentum during Sultanate period.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
121. Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Kingdom?
A. Rama Raya
B. Sri Ranga III
C. Krishna Deva Raya
D. Venkata II
122. Which one of the following dance traditions developed during the age of the Vijayanagar
empire?

A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathakali
C. Mohiniattam
D. Yakshagan
123. ‘A Forgotten Empire’, written by the renowned historian Robert Sewell is about which one of
the following empires?
A. Kushan Empire
B. Mughal Empire
C. Mauryan Empire
D. Vijaynagar Empire
124. Assertion (A): The construction of tall Raya Gopurams and Kalyanamandapam with carved
pillars in the temple premises was the principal feature of Vijayanagara Kingdom.
Reason (R): The chief items of exports were gold, silver and diamonds.
125. Which of the following travelers visited Vijayanagar Kingdom?
1. Ibn Battuta
2. Nicolo de Conti
3. Abdur Razzak
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
126. Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival of NAUROJ in India?
A. Balban
B. Iltutmish
C. Firuz Tughluq
D. Alauddin Khalji
127. Who was the Mughal Prince who was well-versed in Arabic, Persian and Sanakrit?
A. Prince Akbar
B. Prince Salim
C. Prince Sulaiman Shukoh
D. Prince Dara Shukoh
128. Of the following which was not built by Shah Jahan?
A. Moti Masjid
B. Jami Masjid
C. Taj Mahal
D. Fatehpur Sikri
129. The most decisive battle between the forces of Dara and Aurangzeb (in the war of Succession)
was fought at
A. Dharmat
B. Samugarh
C. Deorai
D. Khajwa

130. Which one among the following depicts the correct meaning of the term Tins-i-Kamil
concerning crops in Mughal India?
A. Paddy crop
B. Coarse crop
C. Cash crop
D. Crop grown, in the arid
131. Among the following, which Mughal emperor introduced the policy of Sulah-i-Kul?
A. Jahangir
B. Humayun
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar
132. Who among the following founded the city of Ahmedabad?
A. Muzaffar Shah II
B. Ahmad Shah
C. Qutub-ud-din Ahmad Shah
D. Muhammad I Begarha
133. In which year did Mahmud of Ghaznavi perform the infamous plunder of the Somnath temple?
A. 1008
B. 1017
C. 1022
D. 1026
134. Which of the following statements correctly describes the real spirit of Din-i-illahi?
A. It was an attempt towards founding a universal religion
B. It possessed the excellence of all the existing creeds but defects of none

C. It was a concept of common citizenship of the people of common faith
D. It was founded to instil intense loyalty to the emperor
135. The Mughal General, who decisively defeated Shivaji and forced him to conclude the Treaty of
Purandar, was
A. Shaista Khan
B. Mirza Raja Jai Singh
C. Prince Muazzam
D. Dilir Khan
136. Upanishads were translated into Persian during the reign of
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb
137. Two major crops introduced in India during the Mughal period were?
A. Millet and Groundnut
B. Potato and Mustard
C. Tobacco and Maize
D. Indigo and Maize
138. Amir Khusrau’s name is associated with the invention of the
A. Sarod
B. Sitar
C. Shehnai
D. Tabla

139. The independent kingdom of ‘Awadh’ was founded by
A. Saadat Khan
B. Safdar Jang
C. Asaf-ud-Daulah
D. Shuja-ud-Daulah
List I List II
a. Battle of Samel 1. Defeat of Rajputs under Rana Sanga by Babur
b. Battle of Bilgram 2. Defeat of Afghans under Mahmud Lodi by Babur
c. Battle of Bhagara 3. Final defeat of Humayun by Sher Shah
d. Battle of Khanwa 4. Defeat of Rajputs under Maldeo of Marwar by Sher Shah
Code :
a b c d
A. 4 3 2 1
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 3 4 1 2
141. Assertion (A): Tukaram was the founder of Pushtimarga.
Reason (R): Sur Das was contemporary to the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

142. Assertion (A): “Sulh-i kul” of Akbar was proposed to be a universally applicable system of ethics.
Reason (R): Ibadatkhana in Akbar’s empire was a place for religious and philosophical discussions.
143. Assertion (A): Battle of Khanwa was fought between Akbar and Rana Sanga.
Reason (R): Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527 AD.
144. Assertion (A): A system called rakhiwas introduced by Rajputs which offered protection to
cultivators on a payment of tax.
Reason (R): Maharaja Ranjit Singh reunited divided Sikh groups and established his capital at Lahore
in 1799.
145. Khanqahs built in Delhi during Shah Jahan’s tenure were:
1. Rest house for travellers

2. Places where people gathered to discuss spiritual matters
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
146. Consider the following statements
1. Bairam Khan acted as Akbar’s regent for the first years of his reign.
2. Akbar abolished the pilgrim taxation and jiziya.
3. Din Ilahi, Akbar’s new religion was widely followed during his times.
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
1. Deccan policy of Mughals was first evolved during Aurangazeb’s regime.
2. After the demise of Jahangir, NurJahan assumed the power for short period.
3. Raja Todar Mal helped the Mughals to conquer strategic areas of Deccan region.
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None

148. Who among the following were Jahangiri painters?
1. Abdus Samad
2. Abul Hasan
3. Aqa Riza
4. Mir Sayyad Ali
Select the correct answer using the codes given below codes:
A. 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 3
149. Consider the following statements regarding policies of Aurangazeb.
1. Cultivation and use of bhang and other drugs were banned
2. He discontinued the celebration of Dasarah
3. Royal astronomers and astrologers were also dismissed from service
A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
150. Consider the following about the Mansabdari system instituted in Mughal India.
1. Mansabdars received their salaries as revenue assignments called jagirs.
2. Similar to muqtis, mansabdars usually resided in and administered their jagirs.
3. Mansabdars had no military responsibility.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only

Target-PCS-Lucknow-Sample-Mock-Paper1-UPPSC-Prelims-Test-Series-2024.pdf

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

Similar to Target-PCS-Lucknow-Sample-Mock-Paper1-UPPSC-Prelims-Test-Series-2024.pdf

Similar to Target-PCS-Lucknow-Sample-Mock-Paper1-UPPSC-Prelims-Test-Series-2024.pdf (12)

More from Target PCS Lucknow

More from Target PCS Lucknow (20)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Target-PCS-Lucknow-Sample-Mock-Paper1-UPPSC-Prelims-Test-Series-2024.pdf