Q. 16. Read the following statements about British proposals for Indian independence during World War II. Which one of the following is not correct?
(A) Linlithgow, the Viceroy of India, proposed the August Offer in 1942.
(B) Mahatma Gandhi criticized the Cripps Mission as a “post-dated cheque”.
(C) The Wavell Plan proposed to increase Indian participation in the executive council, excluding the governor-general and commander-in-chief positions.
(D) Attlee’s Statement set a deadline for transferring power to India on June 30, 1948, regardless of an agreement on the constitution.
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Q. 17. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Sher Shah Suri Tomb: This mausoleum stands out for its unique location- right in the middle of a lake! 2. Buland Darwaza (Gate of Victory): Emperor Akbar built this to commemorate his victory over Rajasthan.
3. Itimad-Ud-Daulah Tomb: This tomb is famous for pioneering the use of pietra dura, a decorative technique using colourful gemstones.
4. Akbar’s Tomb: This unconventional tomb features an open-air rooftop terrace instead of a dome, offering a serene atmosphere. Which of the statements given above are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Q. 18. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements.
1. Laxman Temple (Sirpur) and Bhitargaon Temple (Kanpur) are rock-cut temples.
2. The Teli ka mandir temple in Gwalior is built in Dravidian architecture.
3. The smallest ratha among the Pancha Rathas of Mahabalipuram is the Dharmaraja Ratha.
4. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is one of the temples of the Khajuraho Group. How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A) Only One
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All of the four
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Q. 19. With reference to the Smritis, consider the following statements.
1. Vijnanesvara and Apararka are the commentators of Manu Smriti
2. Kulluka Bhatta and Medhatithi are the commentators of the Yajnavalkya Smriti
3. Medhatithi considered sati system identical to suicide.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) None of the statements given above is correct
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Q. 20. Consider the following statements with reference to the Kushana kings: 1. Kanishka convened the first-ever Buddhist Council after Gautama Buddha’s death. 2. Kushanas believed in the idea of the ‘divine origin of Kingship’. Which of the statements given above are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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