GS Paper I (General Studies)
Study the subject as one continuous question paper, or narrow it to a particular year.
Charak Samhita is divided into how many chapters and sections?
Which of the following pairs (School of Thought Proponent) is correctly matched?
Which of the following (Poetess - Compositions) is not correctly matched?
With reference to the Puranas, which one of the following statements is correct?
(1) Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Puran.
(2) Vayu Puran throws light on the Gupta's governance system.
Tappa style of music was refined and developed in which of the following Mughal Emperor's Court?
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List - I (Building) | List - II (Builders) | ||
| A. | Sultan garhi | 1. | Alauddin Khilji |
| B. | Red Palace | 2. | Qutbuddin Aibak |
| C. | Jamat Khana Masjid | 3. | Iltutmish |
| D. | Dhai Din Ka Jhopra | 4. | Balban |
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
| List - I (God) | List-II (Symbol) | ||
| A. | Shiva | 1. | Chakra |
| B. | Vishnu | 2. | Trident |
| C. | Ganesh | 3. | Veena |
| D. | Saraswati | 4. | Rope or noose |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Philosopher) | List - II (Philosophy) | ||
| A. | Ramanuja | 1. | Suddhadvait |
| B. | Madhavacharya | 2. | Dvaitadvait |
| C. | Nimbarka | 3. | Dvaita |
| D. | Vallabhacharya | 4. | Vishishtadvaita |
Which of the following Indian Archaeologists first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?
With reference of Hath Yog, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. Hath Yog was practiced by Nathpanthis.
2. Hath Yog technique was also adopted by the Sufis.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
Which of the following temples is also known as Khajuraho of Vidarbha?
Arrange the following monuments in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
I. Rabia Daurani's Tomb, Aurangabad
II. Shershah Suri's Tomb, Sasaram
III. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
IV. Atala Mosque, Jaunpur
Who among the following kings had given patronage to Tansen before Akbar?
The inscription of Hathigumpha is the source of information about which king?
Arrange the following temples in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
I. Brihdishwar temple
II. Gangaikonda cholapuram temple
III. Shore temple of Mahabalipuram
IV. Sapt pagoda
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
In which of the following hills the world famous temple of Lord Venkateshwar (Tirupati) is located ?
Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?
List I | List II |
A. Gandhar Art | 1. Menander |
B. Junagarh Rock inscription | 2. Patika |
C. Milinapanho | 3. Kushanas |
D. Taxila inscriptions | 4. Rudradaman I |
Consider the following statements:
1. The early chaityagrihas and viharas of Guntuphalli in West Godavari district are rock out.
2. The chaityas and viharas of Eastern Deccan are usually rock cut.
Of these statements:
Jahangir mainly patronised which of the following arts?
Which of the following forts was not Constructed in the reign of Akbar?
Which one of the following days was not a Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) day during the Kumbh held in Allahabad in 2013?
