Karnataka 2nd PUC Question Bank 2026 History

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2025 – 26 II PUC QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT NAME: HISTORY

SUBJECT CODE: 21

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II PUC CHAPTERWISE MARKS ALLOTMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS 21-HISTORY Max. Marks: 80
Number of
CHAPTER Marks Page
CHAPTER NAME Teaching
NUMBER Allotted Number
Hours
1 INTRODUCTION 5 5 05-07
2 STONE AGE AND METAL AGE 2 2 08-09
3 INDUS CIVILIZATION 4 4 10-12
4 ANCIENT PERIOD 36 36 13-39
5 MEDIEVAL PERIOD 25 25 40-52
SOCIO-RELIGIOUS REFORM
6 7 07 53-56
MOVEMENT IN MEDIEVAL INDIA
7 MODERN PERIOD 36 36 57-77
8 MAP WORK 5 5 78
TOTAL 120 120

Note: E- Easy, A- Average, D- Difficult.

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CHAPTER: 1
INTRODUCTION
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
The term ‘India’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Indos’. (D)
Reason: (R)
Persians called the river Sindhu as Hindu.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
2. The work which gives an idea regarding Indo-Roman relations. (A)
a) Shahanama b) Siyuki c) Geography d) Natural Historia
3. Pick out the Correct Pair. (D)
a) Kharvela - Allahabad pillar Inscription
b) Harisena - Halmidi Inscription
c) Ravikeerthi - Ihole Inscription
d) Kakutsavarma - Hathigumpha Cave inscription
II. Fill in the Blanks with appropriate answers given: (Each Question Carries One Mark)/ (E)
(Ashwagosha, Persian,Shilappadigarm)
1. The Tamil work__________ mentioned the people of Karnataka as ‘Karunadar’.
2. The important language of Medieval Period was__________
3. Bhuddacharita was written by__________
III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
a) Kharavela - i. Halmidi inscription
b) Ashwaghosha - ii. Natural Historia
c) Chand Bardai - iii. Hathigumpa Cave inscription.
d) Kakutsavarma - iv. Prithviraj Raso
e) Pliny - v. Buddacharitha
- vi. Geography
SET-2
a) Ptolemy - i. Astanga Yoga
b) Kalhana - ii. Shahanama
c) Patanjali - iii. Mahabhasya

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d) Firdosi - iv. Geography
e) Panini - v. Natural Historia
- vi. Rajatharangini
IV. Answer the following Questions in a word or a sentence each:(Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Which part of India is called ‘Aryavarta’? (E)
2. From which language is the word India derived? (E)
3. From which Greek word is the term India derived? (E)
4. By which name did the Persians called the Indus (Sindhu) River? (E)
5. Which Copper Plate inscription refers to the term ‘Karunadagan’ ? (E)
6. Who wrote the book Geography? (E)
7. Name the work that mentions the extent of Ancient Karnataka. (E)
8. What is Excavation? (A)
9. Who issued Hathigumpha Cave inscription? (E)
10. Who composed Allahabad Pillar inscription? (E)
11. Who composed Ihole inscription? (E)
12. Who issued the Halmidi Inscription? (E)
13. What are Indigenous Literary sources? (A)
14. Who wrote Harshacharitha? (E)
15. Who is the author of Rajatharangini? (E)
16. Who wrote Buddhacharitha? (E)
17. Which is the famous book of Ptolemy? (E)
18. Which is the famous work of Pliny? (E)
19. Which is the famous work of Firdousi? (E)
20. Name the work of ‘Panini’? (E)
21. Name the work of the unknown Greek author. (A)
V. Answer the following Questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question Two Marks)
1. What was the extent of India according to Vishnupurana? (A)
2. Name two other names of India. (E)
3. Name any two physical features of India. (A)
4. Name any two mountains of India. (A)
5. Write any two uses of the Himalayas. (A)
6. Name any two passes that connect India with the West? (A)
7. Name any two World Heritage sites of India. (A)
8. Name any two dance forms of India. (E)
9. Name any two prominent contributors of India to the field of Yoga and Ayurveda. (E)

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10. Which contribution of Indians that has enriched the mathematical world? (A)
11. Name any two Universities of Ancient India. (E)
12. Name the foreigners who invaded Ancient India. (E)
13. Mention any two dominant religious of Indian origin. (E)
14. What is the extent of Karnataka according to Kavirajamarga? (A)
15. Which Parvas of Mahabharatha refer to the word Karnataka? (E)
16. Name any two scripts of Ancient India. (A)
17. Write any two physical features of Karnataka. (A)
18. Name any two important dynasties that ruled Karnataka. (E)
19. What are Archaeological Sources? (A)
20. Name the methods of scientific test of the archaeological remains found during excavation. (A)
21. Mention any two uses of coins in the construction of History. (A)
22. Mention the two kinds of Literary Sources. (E)
23. Mention the works of Aryabhatta. (E)
24. Name two Chinese Pilgrims who visited India. (E)
25. Name two Arab Travelers who visited India. (E)
26. What is the difference between Pre-Historic and Historic Age? (A)
VI. Answer the following Questions in 15 to 20 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. ‘Unity in Diversity is the unique feature of Indian History’ Explain. (D)
2. Write a note on the Literary Sources that helps in reconstructing the History of India. (A)
3. Write a note on the importance of Archaeological Sources in reconstructing the
History of India. (D)

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CHAPTER: 2
STONE AGE AND METAL AGE (PRE-HISTORIC PERIOD)
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. The Greek word "Paleo" means (E)
a) New b) Middle c) Old d) Stone
2. The word "Lithic" means (E)
a) Metal b) Fire c) Stone d) Tool
3. Paleolithic men were also called Quartzitemen because (D)
a) They lived near Quartzite Hills
b) They used very hard stone called Quartzite
c) They built Quartzite Houses
d) They discovered Quartzite cave
4. The invention of which metal brought revolutionary changes in the human civilization. (A)
a) Iron b) Copper c) Bronze d) Gold
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given: (Each Question Carries One Mark) (E)
(New, Greek, Quartzite, Middle, Latin)
1. The word Paleolithic is derived from the __________ language.
2. The Stone used by Paleolithic men was _________.
3. The word ‘Meso’ means __________.
4. The word ‘Neo’ means __________
III. Answer the following in a word or a sentence each: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. What is meant by ‘Lithic’? (E)
2. Name the Stone used by Paleolithic man. (2025/E2) (E)
3. From which language is the word ‘Meso’ derived? (E)
4. From which language is the word ‘Neo’ derived? (E)
5. Which was the First Metal used by man in North India? (A)
6. Which was the First Metal used by man in South India? (2025/E1) (A)
IV. Answer the following in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question Carries Two Marks)
1. What is the meaning of the term ‘Paleolithic’? (2025/E1) (E)
2. Name any two sites of Paleolithic Age. (A)
3. What is the meaning of the term ‘Mesolithic’? (E)
4. Mention any two Mesolithic sites in India. (A)
5. What is the meaning of the term ‘Neolithic’? (2025/E2) (E)
6. Name any two sites of Neolithic Age. (A)

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V. Arrange the following in Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement Carries
One Mark) (D)
a) Neolithic Age.
b) Paleolithic Age.
c) Mesolithic Age.

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CHAPTER: 3
INDUS CIVILIZATION
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
The Indus Civilization is one of the ancient Civilizations of the world. (D)
Reason: (R)
It was a contemporary civilization of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is the not the correct explanation of A
2. The main food of the Indus People was: (E)
a) Rice b) Wheat c) Maize d) Barley
3. The materials used in Indus Seals: (A)
a) Terracotta, Ivory and Stone b) Gold and Silver
c) Wood and Clay d) Copper and Bronze
4. The Dockyard of the Indus Civilization is located at: (E)
a) Harappa b) Kalibangan c) Lothal d) Mohenjodaro
5. The God worshiped by the Indus People: (E)
a) Pashupati b) Vishnu c) Brahma d) Indra
6. An important Deity of the Indus People (E)

a) Durga b) Pashupati c) Mother Goddess d) Indra
7. This place is called as the Mound of the Dead (E)
a) Harappa b) Mohenjodaro c) Lothal d) Kalibangan
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given:(Each Question Carries One Mark) (E)
(Mother Goddess, R D Banerjee, R B Dayaram Sahani, Mound of the Dead, Pashupati, Sindhi)
1. The word Mohenjodaro is derived from the __________ language.
2. Mohenjodaro means __________ (2025/E1)
3. __________ is an important Deity of the Indus People
4. Harappa was discovered by ___________
5. Mohenjodaro was discovered by_________
III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Dayaram Sahani - Discovery of Mohenjodaro
b) R. D. Banerjee - Discovery of Harappa (2025/E1)

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IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence each: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Who discovered Harappa? (E)
2. Who discovered Mohenjodaro? (E)
3. What is the meaning of the word ‘Mohenjodaro’? (E)
4. Where is the Great bath of Indus civilization located? (E)
5. What was the main occupation of the Indus People? (E)
6. Where was the Bronze Scale found in Indus Civilization? (E)
7. Which God was worshipped in the form of Pashupati and Linga? (E)
8. Which is unique feature of Indus Civilization? (E)
V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question Carries
Two Marks)
1. Name any two contemporary civilizations of the Indus Valley Civilization (E)
2. Mention two Cities of Indus Civilization. (E)
3. Mention the methods of the disposal of the dead by Indus People. (E)
4. Name any two crops of the Indus People. (E)
5. Name any two animals domesticated by the Indus People. (E)
6. Name any two handicrafts known to the Indus People. (E)
7. Name two important trading centers of the Indus Civilization. (E)
8. Mention any two imports of Indus People. (A)
9. Mention any two exports of Indus People. (A)
10. Name two animals used by Indus People fortransportation. (E)
11. Mention two causes for the decline of the Indus Civilization. (A)
12. Name any two ornaments used by the Indus People. (E)
13. Name any two precious metals used by the Indus People. (E)
14. Name two cosmetics used by the Indus People. (E)
15. Name two amusements of the Indus People. (E)
16. Name two toys of the Indus People. (E)
17. Name two weapons used by the Indus People. (E)
18. Name two occupations of the Indus People. (E)
19. Who discovered Harappa and Mohenjadaro? (E)

20. VI. Answer the following Questions in 15 to 20 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Five
Marks)
1. Explain the town planning of Indus Civilization.

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VI. Arrange the following events in Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)
a) Discovery of Mohenjodaro.
b) Discovery of Harappa.

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CHAPTER: 4.1
VEDIC CULTURE

I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
Vedas are the greatest contribution of the Aryans. (D)
Reason: (R)
Hence is called the Vedic Culture.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
2. Assertion: (A)
The Later Vedic People followed the path of deceit.in the war (D)
Reason: (R)
Winning the war became important.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. The Aryans called Dravidians as (E)
a) Dasyus b) Alpines c) Mongolians d) Indo- Austroloids
4. ‘Nishka’ means (E)
a) a piece of Copper b) a piece of Gold
c) a piece of Silver d) a piece of Bronze
5. Identify the correct pair (D)
a) Rajan - The Head of the Tribe
b) Virat - Lunar calendar
c) Shashwati - Head of the Village
d) Agni - Women Scholar

II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given below: (Each Question Carries One Mark)? (E)
SET-1
(Noble, Rajan, Janas, Purohita, Rigveda, Kashi,)
1. Arya means __________
2. The First Veda is __________

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3. The Aryan Tribes were called ___________
4. The Head of the Tribe was called ___________ (2025/E1)
5. ___________ was one among the important States during Later Vedic Age E3-2025

SET-2
(Sanathana Dharma, Purohita, Cattle, Vedas, Cultivated Land, Aryavartha)
1. __________ is called as ‘the land of Aryans’.
2. __________ are the sacred books of Aryans
3. The ‘Kshetra’ means __________
4. ___________ was considered as wealth by Aryans
5. The Vedic Religion is also known as __________

III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Gargi and Maithreyi - Women Scholars.
IV. Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each: (Each Question Carries
One Mark)
1. What do you mean by the term ‘Arya’? (E)
2. From which word is the term ‘Veda’ derived? (E)
3. What is meant by Veda? (E)
4. Which is the First Veda? (E)
5. Who was the Head of the Tribe during the Early Vedic Age? (E)
6. Who was the Head of the family during Vedic Period? (E)
7. What was the chief occupation of the Aryans? (E)
8. What was ‘Kshetra’? ( 2025/E3) (A)
9. What was considered as wealth by the Aryans? (E)
10. What is ‘Nishka’? (A)
11. In which Vedic Period did the religious practice became complex and rigid? (A)
12. What was the ceremony performed to send the child to school? (E)
13. In which Vedic Period did Idol Worship came into existence? (A)
14. What is ‘Moksha’? (A)
V. Answer the following questions in Two words or Two sentences each: (Each Question Carries
Two Marks)
1. Which are the two Periods of Vedic Culture? (E)
2. Name any two Vedas. (2025/E3) (E)
3. Which two political Institutions assisted the King in the administration during the Vedic age? (E)

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4. Name any two Yagas performed in the Later Vedic period. (E)
5. Name any two Women Scholars of Vedic period. (E)
6 Name any two Varnas. (E)
7. Name any two Ashramas. (E)
8. Mention any two amusements of Vedic People. (E)
9. Name any two important musical instruments of Vedic Period. (E)
10. Mention the two main articles of trade of Later Vedic Period. (A)
11. Name any two Gods worshipped by Aryans in Early Vedic Age. (E)
12. Name any two Gods existed during the Later Vedic Age. (E)
13. Mention any two Purusharthas. (E)
14. Name any two paths prescribed by Vedic Religion to attain Salvation. (E)
15. Mention the Epics of Hinduism. (E)
16. Name any two centers that imparted education in Vedic Period. (E)
17. Name any two important subjects taught in the Education Centers of the Vedic period. (A)

VI.Answer the following question in 30 to 40 sentences: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Write about the Political, Social, Economic and Religious Condition of Aryans. (A)

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CHAPTER: 4.2
THE RISE OF NEW RELIGIONS

I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
India in the Sixth Century B.C.E witnessed a protest against the exploitation in Religion and
Social system. (D)
Reason: (R)
Mahaveera and Buddha played an important role in bringing the Socio-Religious Reforms.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
2. Founder of Jainism was (E)
a) Vardhamana Mahaveera b) Rishabhanatha
c) Parsvanatha d) Gautama Buddha
3. Assertion: (A)
Siddartha decided to renounce the worldly life. (D)
Reason: (R)
The Four Sights profoundly affected the life of young Siddartha.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
4. The place where Mahaveera attained Nirvana. (E)
a) Kushinagara b) Pava c) Magadha d) Saranath
5. The Third Buddhist Council held at (A)
a) Rajagruha b) Kosala c) Pataliputra d) Kundalavana
6. The place Buddha attained Nirvana (E)
a) Pava b) Saranath c) Kushinagara d) Gaya
II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate answers given: (Each Question Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
(Swastik, Parshvanatha, Kundagrama, Jrimbhikagrama, Jainism, Amaravati)
1. ___________ is one of the oldest religions of India.
2. ___________ is the symbol of Jainism.
3. The 23rd Tirthankara was ___________ (2025/E1)

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4. Vardhamana was born at ___________
5. Vardhamana attained enlightenment at __________

SET-2
(Tripitakas, Ganadharas, Badrabhahu, Vedas, Digambaras, Shvetambaras)
1. The Eleven’s Apostles of Mahaveera were known as __________
2. Chandragupta Maurya came to Shravanabelagola with_________
3. The Holy text of Buddhism is __________
4. _________ were called as the followers of Vardhamana Mahavira.
5. __________ were the followers of Parshvanatha.

SET-3
(Dharmachakra, Buddha Poornima, Gautama Buddha)
1. The founder of Buddhism was__________
2. Buddha’s birth day is famous as _________
3. __________is the symbol of Buddhism.

III. Match the following. (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Parshvanatha - i.President of Fourth Buddist council
b) Mahaveera - ii. 23rd Thirthankara
c) Ashoka - iii. 24th Thirthankara
d) Rishabhanatha - iv. Patron of Buddhism
e) Gautama Buddha - v. Founder of Jainism
- vi. The Light of Asia
IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence each: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Who was the founder of Jainism? (E)
2. Who was the 23rd Tirthankara? (E)
3. Where was Vardhamana born? (E)
4. Who was the 24th Tirthankara? (E)
5. Where did Vardhamana attain enlightenment? (E)
6. Where did Mahavira attain Nirvana? (E)
7. Who founded Buddhism? (E)
8. Where was Buddha born? (E)
9. What was the original name of Buddha? (E)
10. What is the meaning of the term ‘Buddha’? (A)

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11. In which place did Siddartha attain enlightenment? (E)
12. Where did Buddha deliver his first Sermon? (E)
13. What is the symbol of Buddhism? (E)
14. Where did Buddha attain Nirvana? (E)
15. Who called Gautama Buddha as ‘The Light of Asia’? (A)
V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question
Carries Two Marks)
1. Mention any two factors responsible for the Rise of New Religions. (A)
2. Name any two principles of Parshvanatha. (A)
3. Who were the parents of Vardhamana? (E)
4. Mention any two of the Panchasheelas preached by Mahaveera. (A)
5. Mention any two of the Tri-Ratnas. (E)
6. Name any two Kings who patronized Jainism. (E)
7. Name the places where the Jain Councils were held? (E)
8. Which are the Sects of Jainism? (2025/E1) (E)
9. Where and when was the First Jain Council held? (A)
10. Where and when was the Second Jain Council held? (A)
11. Name any two important Cave Temples of Jainism. (A)
12. Name two Jain monuments in Karnataka. (A)
13. Who were the parents of Buddha? (E)
14. What is ‘The Great Renunciation’? (A)
15. What is ‘Dharma Chakra Pravarthana’? (A)
16. Mention any two basic principles preached by Buddha to his Followers. (E)
17. Mention any two of the Noble truths. (E)
18. Write any two causes for the spread of Buddhism. (A)
19. Name any two Kings who gave royal patronage to Buddhism. (E)
20. Where and when was the First Buddhist Council held? (A)
21. Where and when was the Second Buddhist Council held? (A)
22. Where and when was the Third Buddhist Council held? (A)
23. Where and when was the Fourth Buddhist Council held? (A)
24. Mention any two of the Tripitakas. (E)
25. Name the Sects of Buddhism. (E)

VI.Answer the following questions in 15 to 20 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Discuss the life and Teachings of Mahaveera. (D)

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VII.Answer the following question in 30 to 40 sentences: (Each QuestionCarries Ten Marks)
1. Sketch the Life and Teachings of Buddha. (2025/E1, E2, E3) (A)
VIII. Arrange the following events in Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)
SET-1
a) The Third Buddhist Council
b) Birth of Mahaveera
c) The Fourth Buddhist Council
d) The Second Jain Council

SET-2
a) The First Jain Council
b) Birth of Buddha
c) The Second Jain Council
d) The Fourth Buddhist Council

SET-3
a) The First Buddhist Council
b) The Fourth Buddhist Council
c) The Second Buddhist Council
d) The Third Buddhist Council
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Chapter: 4.3
MAURYAS
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Assertion (A):
The Kalinga war was fought between Chandragupta Maurya and the King of Kalinga (D)
Reason (R):
The 13th Rock edict gives information about the Kalinga War.
a. A is true R is false
b. A is false R is true
c. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
d. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. Which of the following Statements about the Kalinga war is/are correct? (D)
i. The Kalinga war was fought between Ashoka and the Kalinga King in 261 BCE.
ii. Ashoka’s 16th Rock Edict gives details about the Kalinga war and its results.
iii. After Kalinga war Ashoka adopted the policy Dharmavijaya instead of the Digvijaya.
Choose the correct answer
a. i is correct.
b. i and ii are correct.
c. i and iii are correct.
d. ii and iii are correct.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan Empire. (D)
i. The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya.
ii. Bindusara was the successor of Chandragupta Maurya.
iii. Ashoka was the greatest King of the Maurya Empire.
iv. Dasharatha is the only Mauryan King to build a cave temple.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct
a. i only is correct.
b. i and ii are correct.
c. i, ii and iii are correct.
d. All are correct.
4. Arrange the Kings who ruled the Mauryan Empire in chronological order. (D)
i. Bindusara ii. Chandragupta Maurya iii. Ashoka
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5. The other names of Kautilya. (A)
a. Simukha and Vasistiputra Pulamayi. b. Chanakya and Vishnugupta.
c. Dasharatha and Ashoka. d. Hala and Yajnashree.
6. Edicts that refer to Ashoka as “Devanampriya Ashokasa”. (D)
a. Calcutta and Maski. b. Nittur and Gavimatha.
c. Sannati and Brahmagiri. d. Siddapura and Udayagollam.
7. The Shatavahana Capital ‘Prathisthana’ is presently found in the State of (E)
a. Karnataka b. Madhya Pradesh c. Bihar d. Maharashtra

II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given : (Each Question Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
(Madhya Pradesh, Chandragupta Maurya, Sanskrit, Moria, Hala, Bindusara)
1. ____________ established the Mauryan Empire.
2. According to Buddhist literature Chandragupta Maurya belonged to the __________ clan.
3. Kautilya’s Arthashastra is written in___________ language.
4. Sanchi Stupa built by Ashoka is found in the state of ____________
5. ____________ is the author of ‘Gathasaptasati’.

SET-2.
(Devanampriya, Simukha, Bhadrabahu, Prakrit, Sthanika, Megasthanes)
1._____________ influenced Chandragupta Maurya to embrace Jainism.
2. The title of Ashoka ________________.
3. During the Mauryan Period the head of the district was called____________.
4. ___________ was the founder of Sathavahana dynasty.
5. Gathasaptasati is composed in ____________ language.

III. .Match the following. (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
a. Chandragupta Maurya - i. Arthashastra
b. Kautilya - ii. Greek King
c. Seleucus - iii. Mysore Oriental Research Center
d. Dr.Shamashstri - iv. Tri Samudra Toya Peethavahana
e. Gautamiputra Sathakarni - v. Devanampriya
- vi. Founder of Maurya dynasty

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SET-2
a. Dhanananda - i. Indica
b. Ashoka - ii. Jain Scholar
c. Meghastanes - iii. Mahavamsha
d. Nahapana - iv. Kalinga War
e. Bhadrabahu - v. Last ruler of Nanda
- vi. Shaka King

SET-3
a. Vishakadatta - i. Research in Bramhi Script.
b. Gautami Balashri - ii. 17th king of Sathavahanas .
c. Hala - iii. Shaka-Yavana-Pahlava Nisudhana.
d. James princep - iv. Buddhist Scholar.
e. Gautamiputra Sathakarni - v. Mudrarakshasa.
- vi. Nasik Cave Edict.

IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence each. (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Who founded the Maurya Empire? (E)
2. Name the Capital of the Mauryas. (E)
3. Which was the Royal Emblem of the Mauryas? (E)
4. Who wrote Mudrarakshasa? (E)
5. Who wrote Arthashastra? (E)
6. Who wrote Indica? (2025/E1) (E)
7. Who helped Chandragupta to establish the Mauryan Empire? (E)
8. Who was the Nanda ruler defeated by Chandragupta Maurya? (E)
9. Where did Chandragupta Maurya spend his last days? (E)
10. Which Mauryan King sacrificed his life by performing the Sallekana? (A)
11. Name the Greek ruler defeated by Chandragupta Maurya. (E)
12. Name the Mauryan ruler who followed Jainism. (E)
13. Who was the Greatest ruler of Mauryas? (E)
14. Which Ashokan edict speaks about Kalinga war? (A)
15. Name the Mauryan ruler who embraced Buddhism. (E)
16. Which is the biggest Stupa built by Ashoka? (E)
17. Which is the National Emblem of India? (E)
18. Who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism? (A)

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19. Who was the only King in the history of the world to renounce war even after victory?(A)
20. Who was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty? (E)
21. Which was the Capital of the Satavahanas? (E)
22. Who wrote Gathasaptasati? (E)
23. Which was the inscription issued by Gautami Balashri? (E)
24. Which Saka King was defeated by Gautamiputra Satakarni? (E)
V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each. (Each Question
Carries Two Marks)
1. Name any two important Sources which help to know about Mauryan dynasty. (A)
2. Name any two places where Ashokan inscriptions have been found in Karnataka. (E)
3. Which were the two types of Courts that existed in the Mauryan period? (E)
4. Which are the Buddhist works of Ceylon that provide information about the Mauryan Empire?(E)
5. Who discovered Arthashastra and When? (A)
6. Name any two types of Ashokan inscriptions. (A)
7. What is the importance of Maski edict? (A)
8. Who was Megasthanes? Name his work. (E)
9. Who was Kautilya? Which is his famous work? (E)
10. Name any two Provincial Capitals of the Mauryan Empire? (A)
11. Which ruler appointed Dharmamahamathras? What was their duty? (A)
12. What is a Stupa? (A)
13. Name any two Holy Places of Buddhism? (A)
14. Name any two important rulers of the Satavahanas? (E)
15. Write the two titles of Gautamiputra Satakarni? (A)
16. Name any two architectural Centres of the Sathavahanas. (E)
VI. Answer the following question in 30-40 sentences. (Each Question Carries Ten Marks)
1. Explain the life and achievements of Ashoka? (A)
VII. Arrange the events of Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)
a) Kalinga war.
b) Establishment of Mauraya Empire

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CHAPTER: 4.4
KUSHANAS

I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. The Greatest King of the Kushanas was (E)
a. Kanishka b. Kujula Kadaphises c.Wema Kadphises d. Pan-Chao
2. Identify the incorrect among the following statements about Kanishka. (D)
a. Kanishka was the greatest King of the Kushanas.
b. Kanishka came to power in 78 CE and hence he is considered as the founder of Saka Era.
c. Kanishka registered a victory over the Chinese general Pan-Chao.
d. Kanishka conducted the Fourth Buddhist Council..
3. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at (E)
a. Gandhara b. Kundalavana c. Purushapura d. Yarkhand
4. The Original home of the Kushanas was (E)
a. China b. Tibet c. Japan d. Kashmir
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given below. (Each Question Carries One Mark) (E)
[Kujula Kadphises, Gandhara Art, ‘Yueh-chi’, Pan-Chao, Peshawar, Wema Kadphises]
1. Kushanas originally belonged to ______________ nomadic race.
2. The Chinese General who defeated Kanishka was______________
3. The fusion of India and Greek art is called as ______________
4. The First King of Kushanas was ______________
5. The Present name of Purushapura is ______________
III. Match the following. (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Kujula Kadphises - i. Patron on Ghandara art
b) Kanishka - ii. President of Fourth Buddhist Council
c) Vasumithra - iii. Chinese General
e) Pan-Chiang - iv. Third Buddhist Council
- v. The First King of the Kushanas
IV. Answer the following questions in one word or one sentences each. (Each Question Carries
One Mark)
1. Who was the Greatest King of the Kushanas? (E)
2. Which was the Capital of the Kushanas? (E)
3. What is the name of the City built by Kanishka in Kashmir? (E)
4. Who was the Kushana King defeated by the Chinese General Pan-Chao? (E)
5. Who influenced Kanishka to embrace Buddhism? (E)
6. Who was the First Indian ruler who established territories outside the Indian Sub continent?(A)

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V. Answer the following questions in two word or two sentences each. (Each Question
Carries Two Marks)
1. Name any two rulers of the Kushanas. (E)
2. Name any two Provinces of China that Kanishka annexed into his empire. (A)
3. Why was the Fourth Buddhist Council held? When? (A)
4. Write any two measures undertaken by Kanishka for the Spread of Buddhism. (A)
5. What is Gandhara Art? (A)
VI. Answer the following questions in 15-20 sentences each. (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Describe chief characteristics of the Gandhara School of Art. (A)
VII. Arrange the events of Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)
a) Fourth Buddhist Council.
b) Shaka Era.
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CHAPTER: 4.5
GUPTAS
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
The Gupta period saw a significant progress in Science and Technology (D)
Reason: (R)
The Iron pillar at Mehrauli has not rusted or lost its strength till today.It is a
good example for the metallurgical skill of the Gupta period.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
2. The Chinese traveler who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II (E)
a) Hiuen Tsang b) Fahien c) Itsing d) Ibn Batuta
3. The founder of the Gupta dynasty (E)
a) Samudragupta b) Kumara gupta c) Sri Gupta d) Skandagupta
4. Identify the Correct pair (A)
a) Chandragupta II - Commencement of Gupta Era
b) Samudragupta - Commencement of Gupta Era
c) Chandragupta I - Commencement of Gupta Era
d) Sri Gupta - Commencement of Gupta Era
5. The Gupta Emperor who took the title ‘AshvamedhaParakrama’ (E)
a) Chandragupta II b) Samudragupta c) Chandragupta I d) Sri Gupta
6. Which among the following was not a work of Kalidasa (A)
a) Meghaduta b) Rithusamhara
c) Raghuvamsha d) Dashakumaracharite

II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given below. (Each Question Carries One Mark)(E)
SET-1
(Kalidasa, Varahamihira, Bittirgaon, Dhanwantri, Mathura, Chandragupta II)
1. The Panachasiddantika was written by _________
2. The Gupta ruler called as Vikramaditya was _______
3. The Epic Raghuvamsha was written by _________
4. The Brick temple of the Gupta period was located at ________
5. The Father of Indian Medicine (Ayurveda) was _________

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SET-2
(Digvijaya, Pataliputra, Samudragupta, Dharmavijaya)
1. The Capital of Guptas was ________
2. Samudragupta called the Aryavartha invasion as _________
3. Samudragupta called the South India invasion as _________
4. Harisena was the Court Poet of _________
III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
a) Bharavi - i. Amarakhosha
b) Kalidasa - ii. Mudrarakshsa
c) Vishnusharma - iii. Kiratarjuniyam
d) Amarashimha - iv. Shakuntala
e) Vishakhadatta - v. Panchatantra
- vi. Shilpa Shastra`
SET-2
a) Samudragupta - i.Allahabad Pillar Inscription
b) Harisena - ii) Kaviraja
c) Vaghbhata - iii) Brihadsamhite
d) Varahamihira - iv) Aryabhatiyam
e) Aryabhatta - v) Ashtangasangraha
- vi) Kavyadrsha
IV. Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each: (Each Question
Carries One Mark)
1. Who was the Greatest Ruler of the Gupta dynasty? (E)
2. Who composed the Allahabad Pillar inscription? (E)
3. Name the Gupta ruler who performed Ashvamedha Sacrifice. (E)
4. Name the Second Capital of the Guptas. (E)
5. Name the Mathematician who showed the importance of Zero. (E)
6. Name the Gupta ruler who gave shelter to Navaratnas. (E)
7. Who wrote Kavyamimamse? (E)
8. Name the author of Kiratarjuniyam. (E)
9. In which place is the Iron Pillar of the Gupta age found? (E)

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IV. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question

Carries Two Marks)
1. Name the two Capitals of the Guptas. (E)
2. Name any two Poets of the Gupta period. (E)
3. Who was Fahien? Why did he come to India? (A)
4. Name any two important Sources which help us to know about the Gupta History. (A)
5. Name any two North Indian rulers defeated by Samudragupta. (A)
6. Name any two South Indian rulers defeated by Samudragupta. (A)
7. Name any two Forest Kingdoms conquered by Samudragupta. (A)
8. Name any two works of Aryabhatta. (E)
9. Name any two works of Varahamihira. (E)
10. Name the two Epics of Kalidasa. (E)
11. Name any two Dramas of Kalidasa. (E)

V. Answer the following question in 30 to 40 sentences: (Each Ten Marks)
1. Why the Gupta age is called “The Golden age” in Indian History.Explain. (D)
Arrange the following events in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological
placement carries One Mark) (D)
a) Fahien’s visit to India.
b) Gupta Era.

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CHAPTER: 4.6
CHOLAS

I. Choose and write the correct answer from the given options. (Each Question Carries One Mark)
1. The inscription which tells about the Chola village administration is (E)
a) Halmidi inscription b) Sanjan inscription
c) Allahabad Pillar inscription d) Uttarameruru inscription
2. Talakadu was renamed as ‘Rajarajapura’ by (E)
a) Rajaraja Chola I b) Rajendra Chola I c) Karikala Chola d) Parantaka Chola I
3. Identify the Correct Pair (D)
a) Sangam - Committee
b) Kuduvalai - Lucky Draw
c) Variyam - The Intimate Group of the King
d) Udanakutam - Tamil Literary Union
4. The New City built by Rajendra I was (E)
a) Mahabalipuram b) Gangaikonda Cholapuram
c) Manyakheta d) Nagalapura
5. “Udanakootam” means (E)
a) Scholars b) The Intimate Group of the King
c) Businessmen d) Weapon Manufacturers
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given below. (Each Question Carries One Mark) (E)
(Rajaraja Chola I, Karikala Chola I, Paramtaka Chola I, Rajendra Chola I, Tanjore, Committee)
1. During the Sangam Age the Kalhane was built to Kaveri River by _________
2. The Uttarameruru Inscription was issued by _______
3. ‘Variyam’ means ________
4. The Chola King who had the title Gangaikonda__________
5. Brihadeshwara temple is situated at _________
III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Rajaraja Chola I - i. Ennayiram Higher education center.
b) Rajendra Chola I - ii. Uttarameruru inscription
c) Karikala Chola - iii. Brihadeshwara temple
d) Parantaka Chola I - iv. Kalhane Dam
IV. Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each: (Each Question Carries One
Mark)
1. What is meant by Sangam? (A)
2. Name the First Chola King of Sangam age. (E)

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3. What is meant by “Kuduvalai”? (A)
4. Which temple has the biggest and tallest Shikara in India? (A)
5. Who were called “Variyam Perumakkal”? (A)
6. Which was the earliest Capital of Cholas? (E)
V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question
Carries Two Marks)
1. Name any two famous works of the Sangam Age. (E)
2. When and between whom did the battle of Takkolam take place? (A)
3. Name any two titles of Rajaraja Chola I. (E)
4. Name the two Capitals of the Cholas. (E)
5. Why did Rajendra Chola I get the title “Gangaikonda Chola”? (A)

VI. Answer the following question in 15 – 20 sentences: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Describe the village administration of the Cholas. (A)
VII. Arrange the following events in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological
placement carries One Mark) (D)
a) Battle of Takkolam
b) Construction of Brihadeeshwara temple
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CHAPTER- 4.7
VARDHANAS AND EARLY CHALUKYAS - PALLAVAS
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
Small kingdoms became independent after the decline of the Guptas. (D)
Reason: (B)
Political disunity and Hun invasions created chaos in north India.
a) A is correct, R is false.
b) A is false R is correct.
c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
d) Both A and R are correct but R is the not correct explanation of A.
2. Which inscription refers that ‘Harsha`s Harsha (joy) flew away seeing his war
elephants falling in the battle field’? (A)
a) Ihole inscription b) Badami inscription
c) Mahakuta inscription d) Nasik inscription
3. Who called the Chalukya architecture as the “Cradle of Indian temple architecture”? (A)
a) Percy Brown b) Suleiman
c) Edwin Arnold d) V. A. Smith
4. Garbhagriha on top of Garbhagriha is a special feature of this temple. (D)
a) Durga Temple b) Ladkhan Temple
c) Papanatha Temple d) Mallikarjuna Temple
5. Which of the following Statements is not correct regarding Harshavardhan’s Religious Council of
Kanauj? (D)
a) Harshavardhana conducted the Kanauj religious council in 643 CE.
b) He felicitated Hiuen Tsang in this council.
c) This Council went on for 75 days.
d) Hiuen Tsang explained the principles of Mahayana here.
II. Fill in the Blanks with appropriate answers given: (Each Question Carries one Mark) (E)
SET-1
(Kisuvolalu, Jayasimha, Kanchi, Kanauj, Harshavardhana, Prabhakaravardhana)
1. Harshavardhana's Second Capital was __________
2. Banabhatta was patronised by ____________
3. The founder of the Chalukyas ___________
4. The Capital of the Pallavas was___________ (2025/E1)
5. The ancient name of Pattadakallu was ____________

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III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
a) Chavundaraya - i. Vatapikondan
b) Harshavardhana - ii. Meguthi temple
c) Mayuravarma - iii. Prithvivallabha
d) Ravikeerthi - iv. Founder of the Kadamba dynasty
e) Pulikeshi II - v. Shiladitya
- vi. Gommateshwara statue

SET-2
a) Banabhatta - i. Kaumudi Mahotsava
b) Ravikeerthi - ii. Mahakuta Inscription
c) Vijaya Bhattarike - iii. Aihole Inscription
d) Mangalesha - iv. Vatapikondan
e) Hiuen Tsang - v. Harsha Charite
- vi. Si-yu-ki

IV. Answer the following Questions in a word or a sentence each: (Each Question Carries one
Mark)
1. Who was the greatest ruler of the Vardhanas? (E)
2. Who wrote `Harshacharita'? (E)
3. Which was the First Capital of Harshavardhana? (E)
4. Who was called as ‘Shiladitya’? (E)
5. Who was famous as `Uttarapatheshwara'? (2025/E3) (E)
6. In which year was the battle of Narmada fought? (A)
7. Which religion did Harshavardhana embrace? (E)
8. Who presided over the Religious Council of Kanauj? (E)
9. When was the Buddhist Conference at Prayag held? (A)
10. Who was the founder of the Kadamba dynasty? (2025/E1) (E)
11. Which is the First inscription in Kannada? (E)
12. Who was the famous King of the Gangas? (2025/E2) (E)
13. Who was the famous minister of the Gangas? (E)
14. Which was the Capital of the Early Chalukyas? (E)
15. Who was the greatest King of the Badami Chalukyas? (E)
16. Which was the Royal Emblem of the Badami Chalukyas? (E)
17. Which inscription states that Pulakeshi I performed Ashwamedha? (A)

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18. What title did Pulakeshi II receiveafter the battle of the Narmada river? (E)
19. Who was famous as `Dakshinapatheshwara'? (E)
20. Which Pallava King defeated Pulakeshi II? (E)
21. Who had the title `Vatapikondan'? (E)
22. Who composed the `Aihole inscription'? (E)
23. Name the work composed by Vijayabhattarika. (E)
24. Who was the court poet of Pulikeshi II? (E)
25. Which was the capital of Pallavas? (2025/E1) (E)
26. Where did the Pallavas build Stone Chariots? (E)
V. Answer the following Questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question
CarriesTwo Marks)
1. State any two sources to know the history of the Vardhanas. (A)
2. Who were the parents of Harshavardhana? (E)
3. With whom did Pulkeshi II fight the battle of Narmada and when? (E)
4. Name any two literary works of Harshavardhana. (E)
5. Name any two Educational Centres of the Kadamba period. (E)
6. Which were the famous art and architectural centres of the Gangas? (E)
7. Name two inscriptions of the Ganga period? (A)
8. Who erected the Gommateshwara statue and where? (2025/E3) (E)
9. Name any two titles of Pulakeshi II. (E)
10. Name any two inscriptions of the Chalukya period. (E)
11. Name any two important features of the Chalukya architecture. (A)
12. Name the important art and architectural centres of the Chalukyas. (E)
13. Name two important architectural centres of Pallavas. (E)
VI. Answer the following questions in 15 to 20 sentences: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Describe the achievements of Harshavardhana. (A)

VII. Answer the following question in 30 to 40 sentences: (Each Ten Marks)
1. Describe the achievements of Pulikeshi II
VIII. Arrange the following events in Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological
placement carries One Mark) (D)
a) Prayag Buddhist Council.
b) Kanauj Religious Council.
c) The Battle of River Narmada.

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CHAPTER: 4.8
RASHTRAKUTAS
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
Kailasanatha temple at Ellora was built by Krishna III. (D)
Reason (R):
It is called as Kailasanatha temple because the scene of Ravana lifting Mount Kailasa looks
amazing.
a) A is correct, R is false.
b) A is false R is correct.
c) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
d) Both A and R are correct and R is the not correct explanation of A.
2. The Arab traveller who said that “The Rashtrakuta empire is one of the four greatest empires in
the world.” (E)
a) Alberuni b) Al-Masudi c) Sulaiman d) Nikitin

II. Fill in the Blanks with appropriate answers given: (Each Question Carries one Mark) (E)
SET I
(Dhruva, Kanheri, Danthidurga, Mudugundura, Lathuru, Pampa)
1. The Rashtrakutas belonged to the _________ region.
2. The First King of the Rashtrakutas was_________.
3. The credit for spreading the influence of the Rashtrakutas in North India goes to______.
4. Dhruva defeated the Ganga king Shivamara II at ________.
5. The Buddhist Sangha during the Rashtrakuta period was in ______.

SET 2
(Kannada, Arikesari II, Goravapuri, V.A.Smith, Amoghavarsha, Sanskrit)
1. The ancient name of Elephanta was ___________
2. The City of Bankapura was built by _________
3. Amoghavarsha composed the work `Prashnottara Ratnamala' in ______ language.
4. The feudatory of the Rashtrakutas was ___________
5. _____________ called the Kailasanatha Temple of Ellora as 'One of the greatest artistic work of
the World’

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III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
SET 1
a) Amoghavarsha - i) Dharavarsha
b) Krishna I - ii) Jagattunga
c) Pampa - iii) Prashnottara Ratnamala
d) Govinda III - iv) Shantipurana
e) Ponna - v) Adikavi of Kannada
- vi) Kailasanatha Temple
SET 2
a) Amoghavarsha - i) Court poet of Arikesari II
b) Sulaiman - ii) Ubhayakavichakravarthi
c) Ponna - iii) Arab traveler
d) Srivijaya - iv) Prashnottara Ratnamala
e) Pampa - v) Kavirajamarga
- vi) Kalivallabha

IV. Answer each of the following questions in one word or sentence: (Each Question carries one
Mark)
1. Which was the Royal Emblem of Rashtrakutas? (E)
2. Which was the Capital of the Rashtrakutas? (E)
3. What did the Rashtrakutas call themselves in the inscriptions? (A)
4. Which region did the Rashtrakutas originally belong to? (E)
5. Who was the Greatest ruler of the Rashtrakutas? (E)
6. Who was the Commander of Amoghavarsha? (E)
7. Mention the work of Amoghavarsha. (E)
8. Which is the First Literary work in Kannada? (E)
9. Who wrote the work ‘Kavirajamarga’? (E)
10. Who was the foreign traveller who visited the court of Amoghavarsha? (E)
11. What was Suleiman's opinion about the Rashtrakuta Empire? (A)
12. Who was called ‘Ubhayakavichakravarthi’? (E)
13. Who patronized Ponna? (E)
14. Who is called the ‘Adikavi of Kannada’? (E)
15. Who patronized Pampa? (E)
16. Which was the work written by Shivakotyacharya? (E)
17. What is the ancient name of Elephanta? (E)

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V. Answer each of the following questions in two words or sentences: (Each Question Carries Two
Marks)
1. What is the meaning of the word ‘Rashtrakuta’? (A)
2. Who built the Kailasanatha temple and where? (E)
3. Name any two titles of Dhruva. (E)
4. Name any two titles of Govinda III. (E)
5. What is the significance of the Sanjan Inscription? (A)
6. Name the two important poets in the court of Amoghavarsha. (E)
7. Who was the Arab traveler who visited the Rashtrakuta Empire? And when did he visit? (A)
8. Name any two titles of Amoghavarsha. (E)
9 Who was called `Ubhayakavichakravarthi'? Whose court did he belong? (A)
10. Name any two works of `Ponna'. (A)
11. Who was the patron of Pampa? What was his title? (E)
12. Name any two works of Pampa. (E)
13. Name any two art and architectural centres of the Rashtrakutas. (E)
VI. Answer each of the following question in 30 to 40 sentences: (Each Question Ten Marks)
1. Describe the cultural contributions of Rashtrakutas. (A)
VII. Arrange the following events in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)
a) Construction of the Kailasanatha Temple (2025/E2).
b) Sulaiman’s Visit to Amoghavarsha’s Court.
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CHAPTER: 4.9
LATER CHALUKYAS AND HOYSALAS
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. The First Capital of the Later Chalukyas (2025/E-1) (E)
a) Manyakheta b) Anegondi c) Kalyana d) Halebeedu
2. The inscription that tells about the achievements of Vikramaditya VI, (E)
a) Ihole inscription b) Lakshmeshwara inscription
c) Allahabad Pillar Inscription d) Hathigumpha inscription
3. The First astrological work in Kannada, (E)
a) Madana Tilaka b) Govaidya c) Jaataka Tilaka d) Abhidhana Vastukosha
4. Assertion: (A)
Vishnuvardhana took the title “Talakadugonda”. (D)
Reason: (R)
He completely routed the Cholas from Gangawadi in the battle of Talakadu.
a) A is true, R is false
b) A is false, R is true.
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
5. Assertion: (A)
Bittideva changed his name as Vishnuvardhana. (D)
Reason: (R)
He was influenced by Ramanujacharya and converted to Vaishnavism.
a) A is true R is false.
b) A is false R is true.
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
6. The features of‘Hoysala temple architecture’. (D)
i) Star Base
ii) Bhuvaneshwari
iii) Polished Pillars with a variety of designs.
iv) Minarates
a) i and ii are correct
b) i, ii and iii are correct
c) i, ii and iv are correct
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II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate answers given. (Each Question carries one Mark) (E)
(Halebeedu, Tailapa II, Bilhana, Manyakheta, Ranna, Hoysala)
1. The Founder of Chalukyas of Kalyana__________
2. The First Capital of Later Chalukyas___________ (2025/E3)
3. The Court poet of Vikramaditya VI____________
4. __________ period is known as the ‘Golden Age of Temple architecture’ in Indian history.
5. The present name of Dwarasamudra___________
III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
a) Ranna - i. Jaataka Tilaka
b) Vikramaditya VI - ii. Kavichakravarthi
c) Sridharacharya - iii. Manasollasa
d) Someshwara III - iv. Vikramankadevacharitam
e) Bilhana - v. Vikrama Era
- vi. Madana Tilaka
SET-2
a) Harihara - i. Natyasaraswathi
b) Vishnuvardhana - ii. Girijakalyana
c) Queen Shantala - iii. Kanchigonda
d) Keshiraja - iv. Dharmamrutha
e) Nayasena - v. Shabdhamanidarpana
- vi. Nrutya Vidyadhari

IV. Answer the following questions in one word or a sentence each. (Each Question
Carries one Mark)
1. Who was the founder of Chalukyas of Kalyana? (E)
2. Which was the First Capital of Later Chalukyas? (2025/E2) (A)
3. Who was the patron of Ranna? (E)
4. Who had the title ‘Kavichakravarthi’? (E)
5. Which work is considered as “The First Encyclopedia” of Sanskrit? (E)
6. Who shifted the capital of the Later Chalukyas from Manyakheta to Kalyana? (A)
7. Who was the famous King of the Later Chalukyas? (E)
8. Who was the Founder of the Hoysala Kingdom? (E)
9. What was the Royal Emblem of the Hoysalas? (E)
10. Who was the Famous Ruler of the Hoysalas? (E)

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11. What was the First name of Vishnuvardhana? (E)
12. Name the Commander of Vishnuvardhana. (E)
13. Who influenced Vishnuvardhana to embrace Vaishnavism? (E)
V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question
Carries Two Marks)
1. Who started the ‘Vikrama Era’ and when? (A)
2. Mention any two titles of Vikramaditya VI. (E)
3. Name any two works of Ranna. (2025/E3) (E)
4. Who was the court poet of Vikramaditya VI and Name his work. (E)
5. Name any two Kings of the Chalukyas of Kalyana. (E)
6. What was the title of Ranna? who patronized him? (A)
7. Name any two capitals of Hoysalas. (E)
8. Mention any two titles of Vishnuvardhana. (E)
9. Name the temples built by Vishnuvardhana to commemorate the victory in Talakadu battle.(A)
10. Name any two works of Janna. (E)
11. Name any two works of Raghavanka. (E)
12. Name any two architectural centers of the Hoysalas. (E)
13. Name any two famous temples of the Hoysalas. (E)
14. Mention any two features of Hoysala Style of Architecture. (2025/E1) (A)
V. Answer the following question in 15 to 20 sentences each: (EachQuestion
Carries Five Marks)
1. Explain the main features of the Hoysala Architecture. (2025/E2) (A)

VI. Arrange the following events in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)

a) Battle of Talakadu

b) Battle of Kannegala

c) Vikrama Era
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CHAPTER 5.1
DELHI SULTANATE
I. Choose and write the correct answer from the given. (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. Assertion: (A)
Alla-ud-din Khilji considered himself as a representative of God on Earth. (D)
Reason: ( R )
He believed in the theory of the Divine Right.
a) A is true, R is false.
b) A is false, R is true.
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. Muhammad-bin-Tughalak was called “a compound of contradictions” by (E)
a) V. A Smith b) Ibn Batuta c) Barani d) Rapson
3. The meaning of the term ‘Mamuluk’, (E)
a) Slave b) Swordsmen c) King d) Merchant
4. Alla-ud-din Khilji purchased Malik Kafur during the conquest of (E)
b) Ranathambore b) Gujarat c) Devagiri d) Mewar
5. The Second battle of Tarain was fought between (D)
a) Mohammad Ghazni and Pruthviraj Chouhan
b) Mohammad Ghori and Pruthviraj Chouhan
c) Mohammad Ghori and Jayachandra
d) Mohammad-bin-Quasim and Pruthviraj Chouhan
6. “Malik Kafur proceeded to Delhi with the booty on thousand camels, groaning under the weight of
treasure”. (D)
This statement was given by, (A)
a) Ibn Batuta b) Barani c) Amir Khusru d) Malik Mohammad Jaysi

II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate answers given. (Each one Mark) (E)
SET-1
(Arabs, Qutub-ud-din Ibak, Somanatha, Pruthviraj Chouhan, Sword’s men, Alla-ud-din Khilji)
1. ------------------were the First among the Muslims to invade India.
2. ------------------ was defeated in the second battle of Tarin.
3. -----------------was the founder of Slave dynasty.
4. Mohammad Ghazni’s 15th expedition was carried on the famous --------------temple in
Gujarat.

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5. Khilji means---------------.

SET-2
(Muhammad-bin-Tughlak, Ibrahim Lodhi, Somanatha, Amir Khusru, Kitab-ul-Hind, Ghiyasuddin
Tughlak)
1. ____________was the founder of Tughlak dynasty.
2. ____________was the last ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
3. ____________was called the ‘Parrot of India’. (2025/E2)
4. ____________ was the famous book of Alberuni. (2025/E1)
5. ____________was called as ‘Mixture of Opposites’. (2025/E3)
III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Malik Kafur - i. Parrot of India
b) Alla-ud-din Khilji - ii.Issue of Token currency
c) Amir Khusru - iii. Battle of Tarain
d) Muhammad-bin-Tughalak - iv. Hazar Dinari
e) Mohammad Ghori - v. Sikandar/Alaxander II
- vi. Mamuluk
IV. Answer the following questions in one word or a sentence each. (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. Who were the First among the Muslims to invade India? (E)
2. Name the famous work of Alberuni? (E)
3. In which year did the Second battle of Tarain take place? (A)
4. Who was the Founder of the Slave dynasty? (E)
5. Who was the Founder of the Khilji dynasty? (E)
6. What was the First name of Alla-ud-din Khilji? (E)
7. Name the Commander of Alla-ud-din Khilji who led the Southern expedition? (E)
8. What is meant by the term Khilji? (E)
9. Why was Malik Kafur popular as “Hazar Dinari”? (A)
10. Who was called ‘The Parrot of India’? (E)
11. Who was the founder of the ‘Tughlak dynasty’? (E)
12. Who was the famous Sultan of the Tughlak dynasty? (E)
13. Who shifted the Capital from Delhi to Devagiri? (E)
14. Who introduced token Currency? (E)
15. Who was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate? (E)
16. Who commenced the construction of Qutb Minar at Delhi? (E)
V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question

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Carries Two Marks)
1. Between whom did the First battle of Tarain take place? (E)
2. Who was Alberuni? Name his famous work. (A)
3. Name any two dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate? (E)
4. Name any two Generals of Alla-ud-din Khilji. (2025/E2&3) (A)
5. Mention any two Military Reforms of Alla-ud-din Khilji. (A)
6. Mention any two Revenue Reforms of Alla-ud-din Khilji. (A)
7. Name any two important monuments constructed by Alla-ud-din Khilji. (A)
8. Why did Alla-ud-din Khilji call himself ‘Sikandar II’? (D)
9. Give any two causes for the Transfer of Capital by Mohammad-bin-Tughlak. (A)
10. Name two Historians of the Tughlak Period. (E)
11. Who started the writing of ‘Tarik-i-Firozshashi’ and who completed it? (A)
12. Name two works of Amir Khusru. (E)
13. Who commenced the construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi and who completed it. (A)
14. Mention any two features of the Indo-Islamic style. (A)
VI. Answer the following question in 15 to 20 sentences each: (Each Five Marks)
1. Disscus the South Indian expedition of Alla-ud-din Khilji. (D)
2. Explain briefly the reforms of Alla-ud-din Khilji. (A)
VII. Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 sentences each: (Each Ten Marks)
1. Critically examine the administrative experiments of Mohammad-bin-Tughlak.(2025/E3)(D)
VIII. Arrange the following events in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological
placement carries One Mark) (D)
a) Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
b) Transfer of Capital by Muhammad Bin Tughlak (2025/E2)
c) The First battle of Tarain
d) The Second battle of Tarain
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CHAPTER: 5.2
MUGHALS
I. Choose and write the correct answer from the given. (Each one Mark)
1. Assertion: ( A )
Akbar tried to win the support of Rajputs by adopting friendly relations. (D)
Reason: (R )
Akbar realized that the valour and loyalty of Rajputs was essential for the
Consolidation of the Mughal Empire.
a) A is true, R is false
b) A false, R is true
c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
2. The only Rajput State which refused to accept Akbar’s overlordship was (A)
a) Ambar b) Ranathambore c) Mewar d) Kalinjar
3. The Queen of Ahmednagar who fought against the Mughals was (A)
a) Chand Bibi b) Razia Sultana
c) Hamida Banu Begum d) Arjumand Banu Begum
4. Bandobast System was implemented by (E)
a) Raja Surjan Rai b) Muzaffar Shah
c ) Mansingh d) Raja Todarmal
5. Din-i-Ilahi a new religion founded by Mughal emperor (E)
a) Akbar b) Babar c) Humayun d) Aurangzeb
6. Muntakhab-ul-Tawarik written by (E)
a) Abul Fazal b) Badauni c) Abdul Rahim d) Birbal
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given in the bracket: (Each one Mark) (E)
(Tulsidas, Fathepur Sikri)
1. Akbar's New Capital was_________
2. The work Ramcharitamanasa was written by _________

III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Akbar - i) King Vikramaditya
b) Hemu - ii) Taj Mahal
c) Shahjahan - iii) Ramacharitamanasa
d) Tulsidas - iv) Din-i-Ilahi
IV.Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence each: (Each Question carries one Mark)

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1. Who was the founder of Mughal dynasty? (E)
2. Name the autobiography of Babar. (E)
3. Who was the Queen of Gondwana? (E)
4. When did the battle of Haldighat take place? (A)
5. What is the meaning of the word ‘Mansab’? (A)
6. Who wrote the book 'Akbar Nama'? (E)
7. Who wrote the book ‘Humayun Nama’? (E)
8. Whose reign is called the Golden Age of Mughal architecture? (E)
9. On the banks of which river is the Taj Mahal built? (E)
10. Who wrote the book Ain-i-Akbari? (E)
11. Who was the Master architect of the Taj-Mahal? (E)
VII. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each
Question Carries Two Marks)
1. Where and when was Akbar born? (A)
2. Between whom was the Second battle of Panipat fought? (E)
3. Which were the capitals of Akbar? (E)
4. Name any two types of lands classified by Todarmal. (A)
5. Where is the Ibadat Khana and who was built it? (A)
6. Name the two works of Abul Fazl. (E)
7. Name two famous historians of Akbar's period. (E)
8. Name two features of Mughal architecture. (A)
9. Name any two famous Mughal monuments in Delhi. (E)
10. Name any two monuments built by Akbar at Fathepur Sikri. (E)
11. Who built Taj–Mahal and where it is? (E)
12. Mention any two famous musicians of the Mughal Period. (E)
VI. Answer the following in 15-20 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Describe the Religious and Rajput policy of Akbar. (A)
VI. Answer the following in 30-40 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Ten Marks)
1. Describe the life and achievements of Akbar. (A)
VII. Arrange the following events in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)
a) Establishment of Din-i-Ilahi
b) First Battle of Panipat
c) Second Battle of Panipat
d) Birth of Akbar

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e) Battle of Haldighat
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CHAPTER 5.3
RISE OF MARATHAS-SHIVAJI
I. Choose and write the correct answer from the given. (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. Founder of the Maratha Kingdom was (E)
a ) Shivaji b ) Sambaji c ) Venkoji d ) Raja Jaisingh
2. The Treaty of Purandara was signed in the year (A)
a) 1627 b) 1674 c) 1680 d) 1665
3. The Treaty of Purandar was signed between (A)
a) Shivaji - Jaisingh b ) Shivaji - Aurangzeb
c) Shivaji-Afzal Khan d) Shivaji-Shaista Khan
4. Shivaji’s Coronation took place at (E)
a) Raigarh b) Purandaragarh c) Pratapagarh d) Simhagarh

II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given in the bracket: (Each Question Carries one
Mark) (E)
(Sar-i-Navbat, Dadaji Kondadeva, Tiger Claw)
1) Shivaji’s tutor and guide was _____
2) The Weapon used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan ____
3) Commander of Chief of the army of Shivaji was _____
III. Match the following : (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Dadaji Kondadeva - i) Chhatrapati
b) Shivaji - ii) Shivaji's tutor
IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence each: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. Name the treaty signed between Shivaji and Jai Singh. (E)
2. What was Shivaji's Cabinet called as? (E)
3. What was the tittle of Shivaji? (E)
4. In which year did the coronation ceremony of Shivaji take place? (A)
5. What is ‘Chauth’? (A)
6. Who was the famous naval admiral of the Marathas? (E)
V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question
Carries one Mark)
1. Where and when was Shivaji born? (A)
2. Who were the parents of Shivaji? (E)
3. Name two persons who influenced Shivaji. (E)
4. Name any two forts of Shivaji. (E)

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5. Where and when was Shivaji Coronated? (A)
6. What is ‘Sardeshmukhi’? (A)
7. Name any two Ashtapradhanas of Shivaji's Cabinet. (A)
8. Which were the two important taxes collected by Shivaji? (E)
VI. Answer the following in 15-20 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Describe the conquests of Shivaji. (A)
VII. Arrange the following events in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological
placement carries One Mark) (D)
a) Coronation of Shivaji
b) Birth of Shivaji
c) Treaty of Purandara
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CHAPTER – 5.4
THE VIJAYANAGARA EMPIRE

I. Choose the correct answer from the following: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. The Capital of Vijayanagara Empire (E)
a) Hampi b) Manyakheta c) Bijapura d) Kalyana

2 .The Persian Ambassador who visited Vijayanagara Empire (E)
a) Abdul Razak b) Duret Barbosa c) Nicolo Conti d) Nikitin
3. The Father of Carnatic Music (E)
a) Kanakadasa b) Purandaradasa c) Vadiraja d) Vyasatirtha
4. The Author of the work ‘Amuktamalyada’ (E)
a) Allasani Paddana b) Ganga Devi c) Krishnadevaraya d) Vidyaranya
5. The Mysore Dasara festival was started by (E)
a) Immadi Krishnaraja b) Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar
c) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III d) Raja Wodeyar
6. A Portuguese traveller who made the statement that “The markets of Hampi are centers of trade
where Pearls, Diamonds, Silk, and other goods are sold” (D)
a) Fernao nuniz b) Domingo Paes c) Nikitin d) Durate Barbosa
II . Choose the correct answer from the given answers and fill in the blanks. (Each Question carries
One Mark) (E)
(Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar, Linganakavi , Aneogondi , Krishnadevaraya, 5th Madakarinayaka,
Hampi)
1. The Early Capital of Vijayanagara was ____________
2. The greatest King of the Vijayangara Empire____________
3. The Chitradurga Fort was built by____________
4. The person who had the title “Navakoti Narayana” was__________
5. The book Kaladi Nrupa Vijayam was written by___________

III . Match following (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a. Gangadevi - i.Shistu
b. Shivappa Nayaka - ii. Andhrakavi Pithamaha
c. Allasani Peddannaiii.- iii. Maduravijayam
d. Kempegouda I - iv. Mohanatarangini
e. Kanakadasa - v. Founder of Bengaluru
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VIII. Answer each of the following questions in one word or one sentence: (Each Question
Carries one Mark)
1. Who was the ancestral deity of the Vijayanagara Kings? (E)
2. To which dynasty did Krishnadevaraya belong? (E)
3. Who was the Prime Minister of Krishnadevaraya? (E)
4. Who was the King of Kalinga defeated by Krishnadevaraya? (E)
5. Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire? (E)
6. Who was the founder of the dynasty of Yelahanka Nadaprabhus? (E)
7. What was the Royal Emblem of the rulers of Mysuru? (E)
8. What is Shivappa Nayaka’s Shistu? (A)
9. Who was the Queen of Keladi who gave shelter to the Maratha ruler Rajaram? (E)
10. Name the woman who saved the Chitradurga fort? (E)
11. Name the deity of the Odeyars Mysuru. (E)
V. Answer each of the following questions in two words or two sentences. (Each Question
Carries Two Marks)
1. Who were the founders of Vijayanagara Empire? (E)
2. Who were the parents of Krishnadevaraya? (E)
3. Mention any two titles of Krishnadevaraya? (E)
4. Mention any two literary works of Krishnadevaraya. (E)
5. Who wrote ‘Manucharitamu’ and what was his title? (A)
6. Mention the Portuguese tourists who visited the court of Krishnadevaraya. (A)
7. Name any two dynasties of Vijayanagara Empire? (E)
8. Who founded Keladi Nayaka dynasty? (E)
9. Who was Shivappa Nayaka and why is he famous? (E)
10. Name two classifications of Shivappa Nayaka’s Shistu. (E)
11. Between whom was the battle of Talikote fought ? (E)
12. Name any two literary works of Kanakadasa (E)
13. Which was the First Kannada Drama and who is its author? (E)
14. Name any two religious festivals of Vijayanagar Empire. (E)
15. Mention any two titles of Cikkadevaraja Wodeyar (E)
16. Who wrote Hadibadeya Dharma and which King encouraged her? (E)
17. Who founded the dynasty of Wodeyars of Mysore? (E)
18. Name any two literary works of Chikkadevaraya Wodeyar. (E)
VI. Answer the following in 15 to 20 sentences: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. What were the causes and results of the battle of Talikote? (A)

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VII. Answer the following in 30 to 40 sentences. (Each Question Carries Ten Marks)
1. Describe the religion, literature and art- architecture of Vijayanagar Period. (A)
VIII. Write the following in Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement Carries
One Mark) (A)
a) The commencement of Mysuru Dasara.
b) Establishement of Vijayanagar Empire.
c) Establishment of the Wodeyar dynasty.
d) The Battle of Talikote.

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CHAPTER: 5.5
BAHAMANI AND ADIL SHAHI SULTANS
I. Choose the correct answer from the following: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. The Founder of Bahamani dynasty (E)
a) Allauddin Hasan Gangu Behaman Shah b) Firoz Shah
c) Ahmed Shah d) Muhammad Shah III
2. Ibrahim Roza was built by the (E)
a) Ali Adil Shah b) Ibrahim Adil Shah II c) Muhammad AdilShah d) SikandarShah
3. The Largest Mosque in South India (E)
a) Jami Masijid b) Shah Bazaar c) Hafta Gumbaz d) Gavan Madarasa
4. The First Capital of Bahamini Sultans. (E)
a) Gulbarga b) Bidar c) Bahamani d) Ahmednagar
II Choose the correct answer from the given answers and fill in the blanks. (Each Question Carries
one Mark) (E)
(Mohammed Gawan, Taraf. Ibrahim Adil Shah II, Alinamah, Yousuf Adilkhan)
1. The founder of Adil Shahi dynasty_________
2. The Madarasa in Bidar was built by___________
3. Provinces in the Bahamani Empire were called _________
4. The Navarasapura in Bijapura was built by________
5. The work of MullaNusrati __________

III. Match following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Mahammrd Gawan - i. Jagadguru Badshah / Kitab I Navaras
b) Ibrahim Adil Shah III - ii. Madarasa
IV. Answer the following questions in one words or one sentences each: (Each Question
Carries One Mark)
1. Name the founder of the Bahamani dynasty. (E)
2. Who was the Founder of Adil Shahi dynasty? (E)
3. Who built the Ibrahim Roza? (E)
4. Who buil the Madarasa at Bidar? (E)
5. Which is the Biggest Mosque in South India? (E)
6. Who is called ‘Jagadguru Badshaha’? (E)
7. Who wrote ‘Kitab-i-Navaras’? (E)

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V. Answer the following questions in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question
Carries Two Marks)
1. Mention the Capitals of Bahamani dynasty. (E)
2. Who is Mohammad Gawan and where did he build the Madarasa? (A)
3. Who is Hajrath Kwaja Bande Nawaj and where is his darga? (A)
4. Where is Golgumbaz and who built it? (E)
5. Mention any two monuments of Adil Shah of Bijapur. (E)
6. Name two historians of Adhil Shahi period. (E)
7. Which are the important monuments of Bahamani Sultans? (E)
8. Name the books written by Mahmud Gawan. (E)
9. Name the two monuments built of Ibrahim Adil Shah-II. (E)
10. Mention any two features of Indo-Islame Style. (A)
11. Who is Feristha and Name his work? (A)
12. Which building is called as Tajmahal of South India and who built it? (A)
13. Name any two Shahi Sultanate dynasties. (E)
VI. Answer the following questions in 15-20 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Explain the achievements of Mahmud Gawan. (A)
VII. Arrange the following in chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement
Carries One Mark) (D)
a) Construction of Madrasa in Bidar.
b) Eatablishment of the Bahmani Empire.

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CHAPTER 06
SOCIO-RELIGIOUS REFORM MOVEMENT IN MEDIEVAL INDIA
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. The propounder of Advaita philosophy is (E)
a) Madhvacharya b) Shankaracharya c) Basaveshwara d) Ramanujacharya.
2. Identify the correct pair: (D)
a) Shankaracharya - Dvaita Philosophy
b) Madhvacharya - Vishisthtadvaita Philosophy
c) Ramanujacharya - Advaita Philosophy
d) Basaveshwara - Shakti Vishishtadvaita Philosophy
3. The place where Basaveshwara attained oneness in god: (E)
a) Kalyana b) Kudalasangama c) Bagewadi d) None of the above
4. Identify the correct pair: (D)
i) Shankaracharya – Sharada Matha
ii) Madhvacharya – Sode Matha
iii) Ramanujacharya – Srirangam Matha
iv) Basaveshwara – Adamaru Matha
a) i and ii are correct
b) ii and iii are correct
c) i, ii, and iii are correct
d) All of the above are correct

5. Assertion: (A)
Ramanujacharya's followers were called Sri Vaishnavas because he gave prominence to the
worship of Sri or Lakshmi. (D)
Reason: (R)
Lakshmi is considered to be a mediator between God and human beings.
a) A is correct, R is incorrect
b) A is incorrect, R is correct
c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for A
d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation for A
6. The person who presided over the religious discourse (Dharmagoshthi) held in the
AnubhavaMantapa was: (E)
a) Basaveshwara b) AllamaPrabhu c) Akka Mahadevi d) Siddharama
7. Anubhava Mantapa was established in (E)
a)Kudala sangama b) Kalyana c) Bagewadi d) Kaladi

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II.Fill in the Blanks with appropriate answers given: (Each Question Carries one Mark) (E)
(Chisti, Dvaita, Gurmukhi, Suharawardi, Advaita, Vishisthtadvaita)
1. The Philosophy propounded by Shankaracharya is __________
2. The Philosophy propounded by Ramanujacharya is__________
3. The Philosophy propounded by Madhvacharya is ___________
4. The Guru Granth Sahib is in the ___________script
5. The _________sect was established by Sheikh Shahabuddin.
III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
SET-1
a. Shankaracharya - i. Kayakave Kailasa
b. Madhvacharya - ii. Vishishtadvaita Siddhanta
c. Guru Nanak - iii. Aham Brahmasmi
d. Basaveshwara - iv. Ashta Mathas
e. Ramanujacharya - v. Founder of Sikh religion
- vi. Doha

SET-2
a. Shankaracharya - i. Sri Vaishnavas
b. Basaveshwara - ii. Jagadguru
c. Madhvacharya - iii. Doha
d. Kabir - iv. Anubhava Mantapa (2025-E2)
e. Ramanujacharya - v. Dvaita Siddhanta
- vi. Founder of Sikh religion

IV. Answer each of the following questions in one word or one sentence. (Each Question Carries one
Mark)
1. Which was the birth place of Shankaracharya? (E)
2. Name the philosophy of Shankaracharya. (E)
3. Who propounded Advaita philosophy? (E)
4. Who was the teacher of Shankaracharya? (E)
5. Who is called the Shanmatha Sthapanacharya? (E)
6. What is the meaning of the word Advaita? (A)
7. Who said Aham Brahmasmi? (E)
8. Name the philosophy of Ramanujacharya. (E)

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9. Who is the propounder of Vishishtadvaita Philosophy? (E)
10. Which Hoysala king gave shelter to Ramanujacharya in Karnataka? (E)
11. Who established the Vaishnava Matha in Melukote? (E)
12. What did Ramanuja call the untouchables? (E)
13. Which was the birth place of Madhvacharya? (E)
14. What was the earlier name of Madhvacharya? (E)
15. Name the philosophy of Madhvacharya. (E)
16. Who is the propounder of Dvaita philosophy? (E)
17. What is the meaning of the word Dvaita? (A)
18. Who established the Ashta Mathas in Udupi? (E)
19. Which was the birth place of Basaveshwara? (E)
20. Who is the propounder of Shakti Vishishtadvaita philosophy? (E)
21. Who proclaimed 'Dayave Dharmada Moolavaiah' ? (E)
22. Who established the Anubhava Mantapa? (E)
23. Who presided over the religious discourse held in the Anubhava Mantapa? (E)
24. What is the penname of Basaveshwara? (E)
25. Who said 'Kayakave Kailasa'? (E)
26. Where was Ramananda born? (E)
27. Who is the founder of the Sikh religion? (E)
28. What is the sacred text of the Sikhs? (E)
29. Who is the founder of the Modern Vaishnavism? (E)
30. In which form is the devotional songs of Kabir composed? (E)
31. Who is the Krishna devotee who popularized her philosophy in Rajasthan? (E)
32. From which word is Sufi derived? (E)
33. Who was the founder of the Chishti order? (E)
34. Who was the founder of the Suharawardi order? (E)
35. What is the meaning of the word Sufi? (E)
V. Answer each of the following questions in 2 words or 2 sentences. (Each Question Carries Two
Marks)
1. Name any two reformers of the Socio-Religious Reform Movement of Medieval India.(E)
2. Who were the parents of Shankaracharya? (E)
3. Where and when was Shankaracharya born? (A)
4. Why is Shankaracharya called Shanmata Sthapanacharya? (A)
5. Name any two Mathas established by Shankaracharya. (E)
6. In which year and where was Ramanujacharya born? (A)

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7. Who were the parents of Ramanujacharya? (E)
8. In which year and where was Madhvacharya born? (A)
9. Who were the parents of Madhvacharya? (E)
10. Name any two Mathas established by Madhvacharya. (E)
11. Which idols did Madhvacharya install in Udupi and Malpe? (E)
12. In which year and where was Basaveshwara born? (A)
13. Who were the parents of Basaveshwara? (E)
14. Who established the Anubhava Mantapa and where? (E)
15. What are the main features of the Bhakti Movement? (A)
16. Name any two prominent North Indian saints of the Bhakti Movement. (E)
17. Name the Sufi orders. (E)
18. Name any two prominent saints of the Chishti order. (E)
19. Name any two prominent saints of the Suharawardi order. (E)

VI. Answer the following questions in 15-20 sentences each: (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. Explain the life and teachings of Shankaracharya. (A)
2. Describe the life and teachings of Ramanujacharya. (A)
3. Explain the life and teachings of Madhwacharya. (A)
4. Discuss the socio-religious reforms of Basaveshwara. (D)
VII. Arrange the following events in chronological order. (Each Correct Choronological
Placement carries one Mark) (D)
a) Birth of Madhvacharya
b) Establishment of Chishti order
c) Birth of Shankaracharya (2025-E3)
d) Birth of Ramanujacharya
e) Birth of Basaveshwara
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CHAPTER 7.1
ADVENT OF EUROPEANS
I. Chose and write the correct answer from the given options: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. The First of the Europeans to enter India through the Sea Route. (E)
a) British b) Portuguese c) Dutch d) French
2. Assertion : (A)
The Portuguese could not stay for a longer time in India (E)
Reason: (R)
They were unable to compete with the Dutch and the English
a) A is true, B is false
b) A is false, B is true
c) Both A and B are true and B is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and B are true but B is not the correct explanation of A
3. Dutch East India Company was established in (A)
a) 1600 b) 1664 c) 1602 d) 1498
4. Choose the correct pair (D)
a) Portuguese - i. Pulicat
b) French - ii. Pondicherry (2025/A3)
c) Dutch - iii. Calcutta
d) British - iv. Goa
5. The Emperor who gave permission tr the British to open trading centres in India (E)
a) Babur b) Akbar c) Jahangir d) Shahjahan
6. The battle of Plassey was fought in the year (A)
a) 1565 b) 1757 c) 1657 d) 1857
7. Identify the incorrect Statement about the Third Anglo-Mysore war. (D)
a) Tippu had to cede half of his territories to the British
b) War came to an end with the Treaty of Mangaluru
c) Tippu had to pay 330 lakhs rupees to the British
d) He had to keep two of his sons hostage with the British until he paid the war indemnity.
8. The Peshwa accepted the Subsidiary Alliance under this treaty of (A)
a) Salbai b) Bassien c) Madras d) Surat
II.Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given: (Each Question Carries one Mark) (E)
(Calcutta, Francisco-De-Almeida, Mangaluru, Hyderabad, Robert Clive, AdilShahis)
1. The First Portuguese Viceroy in India was______________ (2025/E1)
2. The Portuguese captured Goa from_______________in the year 1510.

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3. The First Capital of the British in India is_____________
4. The Second Anglo Mysore war came to an end with the treaty of ____________.
5. The First state to sign theSubsidiary alliance was_______________.

III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Dupliex - i) Nawab of Arcot
b) Sirajuddula - ii) Doctrine of Lapse 2025-A1
c) Lord Dalhousie - iii) French Governor
d) Anwaruddin - iv) Peshwa
e) BajiRao II - v) Subsidiary Alliance
- vi) Nawab of Bengal
IV. Answer the following in a word or a sentence each: (Each Question carries one Mark)
1. When did Vasco-da-Gama discover new Sea Route to India? (A)
2. Which was the Capital of the Portuguese in India? (E)
3. In which year was the Dutch East India Company established? (A)
4. Which was the Capital of the Dutch in India? (E)
5. When was the French East India Company established? (A)
6. When was the British East India Company established? (A)
7. Name the treaty which ended the first Carnatic war. (2025/E3) (E)
8. In which year was the battle of Wandiwash fought? (A)
9. Name the treaty which ended the third Carnatic war. (E)
10. Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the battle of Plassey? (E)
11. In which year was the Battle of Buxar fought? (A)
12. Name the treaty which ended the first Anglo Mysore war. (E)
13. Name the treaty which ended the third Anglo Mysore war. (E)
14. Who was called ‘The Tiger of Mysore’? (E)
15. Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance? (E)
16. Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse? (2025/E3) (E)
V. Answer the following in two words or two sentences each. (Each Question Carries Two Marks)
1. Name any two European countries who came to India for trade. (E)
2. Who conquered Goa from Adilshahis of Bijapur and when? /A
3. Name any two trading centres of the Portuguese in India? (E)
4. Mention any two causes for the decline ofthe Portuguese power in India. (A)
5. Name any two trading centres of Dutch in India? (E)
6. Name the two Governors who tried to establish a French Empire in India. (A)

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7. Name any two French trading centres in India? (E)
8. Name any two British trading centres in India? (E)
9. Between whom was the battle of Plassey fought? (E)
10. What is Black Hole Tragedy? (A)
11. Between whom was the battle of Buxar fought? (E)
12. Mention any two terms of the treaty of Srirangapattana’. (2025/E1) (A)
13. Who implemented the Subsidiary Alliance and When? (A)
14. State any two provisions of the Subsidiary Alliance. (A)
15. Name any two Indian states which accepted the Subsidiary Alliance. (E)
16. What is the ‘Doctrine of lapse’? (E)
17. Name any two Indian states annexed by the British applying the ‘Doctrine of lapse’. (E)
VI. Answer the following in 15 to 20 sentences each. (Each Question Carries Five Marks)
1. What were the causes and results of the battle of Plassey? (2025/E-2) (A)
2. Discuss the struggle of Tippu Sultan with the British. (D)
VII. Chronological order: (Each Correct Choronological placement Carries one Mark) (D)
a) Treaty of Srirangapattana
b) Battle of Buxar
c) Capture of Constantinople
d) Discovery of Sea Route to India
e) Establishment of British East India Company
f) Establishment Dutch East India Company
g) Establishment of French East India Company
h) Battle of Plassey

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CHAPTER: 7.2
THE FIRST WAR OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE
I. Choose the appropriate answer in the given options: (Each one Mark)
1. The first war of Indian Independence occurred in 2025-E2 (A)
a)1757 b)1857 c) 1957 d) 1657
2. The Nationalists called the 1857 revolt as (E)
a) Sepoy Mutiny b) Landlord Revolt
c) Revolt of the Kings d) First war of Indian Independence
3. The last Mughal Badshah is (E)
a) Jahangir b) Akbar c) Farukhsiyar d) Bahadur Shah II
4. After the First war of Indian Independence Bahadur Shah II was deported to
(A)
a) Rangoon b) Lahore c) Kabul d) Nepal
5. Assertion: (A)
The Indian Soldiers refused to use the new Enfield rifles. (D)
Reason: (R)
There was a rumour that the cartridges were smeared with the fat of the cow and pig.
a) A is true R is false
b) A is false R is true
c) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A
6. Who was proclaimed as the Indian Emperor of India by the rebels during 1857 revolt? (A)
a) Bahadur Shah II b) NanaSaheb c) Wajid-Ali d) Tantia Tope
7. The First war of Indian Independence at Bihar against the British was led by (A)
a) Bahaddur Shah II b) Kunwar Singh c) Wajid-Ali d) Rani Lakshmi Bai
8. Chose the correct Pair (D)
a. Rani Lakshmi Bai - Bihar
b. Begum Hazrath Mahal - Lucknow
c. Nana Saheb - Jhansi
d. Kunwar Singh - Kanpur
10. Identifi which of the following place was not the centre of the First war of Indian
Independence (A)
a) Jhansi b) Delhi c) Hyderabad d) Kanpur

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II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers given: (Each one Mark) (E)
(Mughal, Mangal Pandey, Lucknow, Sepoy Mutiny, Kanpur, Tantia Tope)
1. The British sergeant was killed in the First war of Indian Independence by the Indian
soldier_____________.
2. The British called the First war of Indian Independence as______________.
3. Nana Saheb revolted against the British in ______ during First war of Indian Independence.
4. ____________ was the general who joined hands with Rani Lakshmi Bai during the First war of
Indian Independence.
5. The rule of ____________ came to an end after First war of Indian Independence

III. Match the following: (Each Correct Match Carries One Mark) (E)
a) Nana Saheb - i. Barrackpore
b) Begum Hazrath Mahal - ii. Jhansi
c) Rani Lakshmi Bai - iii. Kanpur
d) Mangal Pandey - iv. Meerut
e) Bahadur Shah II - v. Lucknow
- vi. Delhi
IV. Answer the following in a word or sentence each: (Each Question Carries one Mark)
1. Why did Queen Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi revolt against the British? (A)
2. Where did the Indian Soldiers hoist the flag of Independence during the First war of Indian
Independence? (E)
3. In Which place did the 19thnative infantry refused to use the new cartridges? (A)
4. Which event brought an end to the rule of East India Company in India? (A)
5. In which year did Queen Victoria issue her Proclamation? (A)
V. Answer the following in two words or two sentences each: (Each Question Carries Twoe Marks)
1. Mention any two different names of First war of Indian Independence? (A)
2. What was the immediate cause for the First War of Indian Independence? 2025/E-3 (E)
3. Who was Mangal Pandey and why was he hanged? (A)
4. Name any two queens who revolted against the British in the First war of Indian Independence. (E)
5. Mention any two Centres of first war of Indian Independence (E)
6. Name any two leaders who revolted against the British in the First war of Indian Independence (E)
7. Who was Begum HazrathMahal and where did she rebel against the British? (A)
8. Why did the Educated Indians not support the First war of Indian Independence? (A)
9. Write any two causes for the failure of First war of Indian Independence? (A)

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