The first Palaeolithic tools were identified in _____

(a)

1860

(b)

1863

(c)

1873

(d)

1883

______________played an important role in improving the method of cultivation.

(a)

Iron

(b)

Bronze

(c)

Copper

(d)

Brass

The play ______ by Visakadatha describes Chandragupta and his of the Magadha Empire.

(a)

Mudrarakshasa

(b)

Rajatharangini

(c)

Arthasastra

(d)

Indica

____________ was the best known of the Indo-Greek kings

(a)

Euthydemus

(b)

Demetrius

(c)

Menander

(d)

Antialcidas

The first regular Buddhist work on logic was written by __________

(a)

Dignaga

(b)

Vasubandhu

(c)

Chandrogamia

(d)

Varahamihira

Choose and match

1.Simhavishnu	Chalukya
2.Jayasimhan I	Rashtrakuta
3.Aditya I	Dockyard
4.Mamallapuram	Chola king

(a)

4, 3, 1, 2

(b)

4, 1, 2, 3

(c)

2, 1, 4, 3

(d)

4, 3, 2, 1

The Palam Baoli inscription is in _________ language

(a)

Sanskrit

(b)

Persian

(c)

Arabic

(d)

Urdu

In the reign of Rajaraja I, Mammallapuram was administered by a body called __________

(a)

Nattar

(b)

Maanagaram

(c)

Nagarattar

(d)

Urar

____________poem was composed by Gangadevi.

(a)

Manucharitram

(b)

Amuktamalyada

(c)

Panduranga Mahatiyam

(d)

Madura Vijayam

Appar as a Jaina was known as__________.

(a)

Harisena

(b)

Theerthankara

(c)

Sivagnana Sithiyar

(d)

Dharmasena

_____________preached the worship of God in the name of Krishna.

(a)

Mirabai

(b)

Ravidas

(c)

Tazkirah-i-Auliya-i- Hind

(d)

Guru Govind Singh

The fiscal administration of Akbar was largely based on the methods of ____________

(a)

Babur

(b)

Humayun

(c)

Sher Shah

(d)

Ibrahim Lodi

Delhi was ruled by________of the Sur Dynasty.

(a)

Sher Khan

(b)

Sher Shah

(c)

Rani Durgavati

(d)

Akbar

______ was the Peshwa who enhanced the power of the Maratha Empire.

(a)

Baji Rao I

(b)

Balaji Viswanath

(c)

Balaji Baji Rao

(d)

Baji Rao II

The region of the Marathas consisted of a narrow strip of land called _______

(a)

Peshwa

(b)

Konkan

(c)

Serfoji II

(d)

Shivaji

Francis Martin made___________ the strategic centre of French settlements in India.

(a)

Masuli patnam

(b)

Nagapattinam

(c)

Goa

(d)

Pondicherry

Madras University was established in ________________

(a)

1837

(b)

1861

(c)

1844

(d)

1857

The individual holders were registered and issued _____________

(a)

Cornwallis

(b)

pattas

(c)

raiyah

(d)

cash

Velu Nachiyar was the daughter of Raja of_________

(a)

Sivagangai

(b)

Pudhukkotai

(c)

Ramanathapuram

(d)

Palavanatham

__________was the first province, where several ideas of reforms originated

(a)

Punjab

(b)

Bengal

(c)

Bombay

(d)

Madras

Who were the Rig Vedic Gods?

How did Bimbisara extend the territory of Magadhan Empire?

“Menander is said to have ruled a large kingdom in the North West of the country.” Elaborate.

Highlight the significance of Nalanda University during the Pala dynasty

Scholars patronized by Mahmud of Ghazni

Name the founders of city of Vijayanagar. How did it get its name?

How did the Bhakti Saints become popular among the masses?

Write a note on Albuquerque.

Write a note on the humiliating terms of the Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792) imposed on Tipu Sultan.

What is social reform?

Explain the distinct features of the Mesolithic cultures.

Explain the features of the monarchies or kingdoms on the Gangetic plains.

Shrines at Elephanta and at Ellora.

Attempt an account of foreign travellers on Pandya kingdom.

Battle of Rakshasi – Tangadi (1565)

How did Chaitanya differ from Kabir?

The Mansabdari system of Akbar.

Write a short note on Shivaji and the Mughals

How did the Zamindars acquire hereditary rights over the lands assigned by the Government?

M.G Ranade

1. Highlight the salient features of Early Neolithic cultures.

2. Explain the schism in Jainism pointing out its implications.

1. Attempt an account of traders and their long distance trade during the Sangam and the immediate post-Sangam period.

2. Examine the role of guilds during Gupta period.

1. Estimate the rule of Firuz Tughlaq

2. Highlight the architectural excellence of Cholas

1. What are the conflicts between Vijayanagar - Bahmani?

2. Explain the impact of Sufism.

1. Analyze Mughal society in terms of its economy, trade and commerce.

2. Compare and contrast the Shivaji land revenue adminstration and Peshwa land revenue adminstration

1. Attempt an account of Dupleix's career and achievements in India.

2. Explain Famines and Indentured labour.

1. Describe the causes and the course of the Vellore Revolt of 1806.

2. Write the overall contribution of Brahmo Samaj