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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II
a. Rock-cut Rathas 1. Ellora
b. Kailasa Temple 2. Mahabalipuram
c. Brihadisvara 3. Nachnakuthara
d. Parvati Temple 4. Thanjavur
  1. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

  2. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

  3. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

  4. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3


Correct Option: D

Kailasa Temple, one of the largest monolithic structures, is in ___________.

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Elephanta Caves

  3. Ellora Caves

  4. Nalanda Caves


Correct Option: C

The granary discovered at Harappa was located _______.

  1. within the citadel at Mohenjodaro

  2. in the "Lower town"

  3. near the river Ravi

  4. beside the western gate of the city


Correct Option: C

Consider the following:
1. Tughluqabad Fort
2. Lodhi Garden
3. Qutub Minar
4. Fatehpur Sikri
The correct chronological order in which they were built is:

  1. 3, 1, 4, 2

  2. 3, 1, 2, 4

  3. 1, 3, 2, 4

  4. 1, 3, 4, 2


Correct Option: B

Harshavardhana has held assembly of Buddhists at _________.

  1. Kanauj

  2. Prayag

  3. Both A & B

  4. None


Correct Option: C

Consider the following statements regarding emperor Harsha's regime:
1. When compared to the Gupta era, the trade and commerce had declined during Harsha's period.
2. Fourfold varna system was not rigid during his regime.
3. The maintenance of public records was the salient feature of Harsha's administration.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 2 and 3 only

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 2 only


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is Kalidasa's work (poetical works)?

  1. Meghasandesam

  2. Kumara Sambhavam

  3. Raghuvamsam

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following works of Kalidas gives information about history of Sunga dynasty? 

  1. Maghdoot

  2. Kumarsambhav

  3. Malvikagnimitram

  4. Abhigyanshakuntalam


Correct Option: C

The account of Harshavardhana's achievements are recorded by his court poet Bana in his biography named _______________.

  1. Naganandha

  2. Rakthacharitra

  3. Priyadarshika

  4. Harshcharitra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
As North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers after the fall of the prior Gupta Empire, Harsha united the small republics from Punjab to central India. He established an empire that brought all of northern India under his control. The peace and prosperity that prevailed made his court a center of cosmopolitanism, attracting scholars, artists and religious visitors from far and wide.
His biography Harshacharita ("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his achievements during his reign. The Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang visited the court of Harsha, and wrote a very favorable account of him, praising his justice and generosity.