1. Triple Storey caves are a unique achievement of Ellora
2. Ajanta caves do not have any caves with double storey
Which of these are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
(A) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct (Ellora features majestic triple-storeyed Buddhist caves like Cave 11 and 12, which are unique). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Ajanta caves *do* feature a notable double-storey cave (Cave 6).
Q. 92. With reference to Indian History, consider the following matches: Personalities – Patrons
1. Charaka – Kanishka
2. Kalidasa – Chandragupta I
3. Harisena – Samudragupta
Which of these are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
(C) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
The famous physician Charaka was at the court of Kanishka (1), and the poet Harisena was a courtier to Samudragupta (3). However, the legendary playwright Kalidasa was associated with the court of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya), not Chandragupta I.
Q. 93. Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization are not present in India.
(A) Dholavira
(B) Banawali
(C) Alamgirpur
(D) Mehrgarh
Answer:
(D) Mehrgarh
Explanation:
Mehrgarh is an incredibly important Neolithic site located on the Kachi Plain of Balochistan, Pakistan. Dholavira (Gujarat), Banawali (Haryana), and Alamgirpur (Uttar Pradesh) are all in India.
Q. 94. Which governor general/ viceroy’s tenure was marked with these significant events
1. Passing of Widow Remarriage Act
2. First Railway Line between Mumbai and Thane
3. Wood’s Despatch
4. Annexation of Punjab
(A) Mayo
(B) Lytton
(C) Dalhousie
(D) Canning
Answer:
(C) Dalhousie
Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie served as Governor-General from 1848 to 1856. During his tenure, the Punjab was annexed, the first passenger railway ran (1853), Wood’s Despatch on education was issued (1854), and he drafted the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act (passed in 1856 just as Canning took over).
Q. 95. Which of these cannot be done by a payment bank:
1. Accept term deposits
2. Accept demand deposits
3. Issue cheques or other payment instruments
4. Provide loans and issue credit cards
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 3 and 4 only
(C) 2 and 4 only
(D) 1 and 4 only
Answer:
(D) 1 and 4 only
Explanation:
Payments banks operate on a restricted model. They can accept demand deposits (up to a limit) and issue debit cards. However, they are strictly prohibited from accepting term/fixed deposits (1) and cannot issue loans or credit cards (4).
