NDA Exam I 2016 – 17th April 2016
 (History)

1. Harihara Raya I who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1336-1356 belonged to which dynasty?
A.Sangama Dynasty
B.Saluva Dynasty
C.Tuluva Dynasty
D.Aravidu Dynasty
Ans: A

2. During the Gupta Empire, the term “UPARIKARA” was used for
A.An extra tax levied on all subjects.
B.Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc.
C.It was a voluntary offering by people to the king.
D.King’s customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production.
Ans. A

3. Tuluva Narasa who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1491-1503 belonged to which dynasty?
A.Sangama Dynasty
B.Saluva Dynasty
C.Tuluva Dynasty
D.Aravidu Dynasty
Ans: C

4. Chola Empire was divided into:
A.Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu
B.Mandalams, Nadu, Malkhand & Avanti
C.Mandalams, Bhoomi, Avanti &Valanadu
D.Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Malkhand
Ans: A

5. For which period did Harihara Raya II of Sangma dynasty ruled the Vijaynagara Empire?
A.1446-1465
B.1485-1491
C.1491-1505
D.1377-1404
Ans: D

6. The traces of Janapadas and Mahajanpadas are found in___?
A.Vedic text
B.Buddha text
C.Jaina text
D.All the above
Ans: D

7. Which one of the following was the capital of Kosala?
A. Sravasti
B. Shuktimati
C. Kaushambi
D. Indraprastha
Ans: A

8.  Champa was the capital of which one of the following Mahajanapadas in Ancient India?
A. Anga
B. Magadha
C. Vajji
D. Kasi
Ans: A

9. Bimbisara was the founder of which one of the following dynasties?
A. Nanda
B. Haryanka
C. Maurya
D. Shunga
Ans: B

10. A Janapadin was the ___ of a janapada.
A.Servant
B.Minister
C.Army General
D.Ruler
Ans: D

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