APPSC Group 2 Screening Test – Model 1 Paper (Section A: Indian History – 30 Marks)

APPSC Group 2 Screening Test – Model 1 Paper (Section A: Indian History – 30 Marks)

Time: Part of 150 minutes | Marks: 30 (1 mark each) | Negative Marking: 1/3

Instructions: Choose the correct option. Questions are based on the official syllabus.

1. Which of the following is a salient feature of the Indus Valley Civilization? (1) Iron tools (2) Burnt bricks, planned cities, and advanced drainage system (3) Horse-drawn chariots (4) Extensive use of Vedic hymns
2. The emergence of Buddhism and Jainism was primarily a reaction against: (1) Mauryan centralization (2) Vedic ritualism, caste rigidity, and Brahminical dominance (3) Gupta patronage of art (4) Mughal administrative policies
3. The Mauryan Empire reached its zenith under Ashoka, particularly in: (1) Military expansion only (2) Dhamma policy, rock edicts, and welfare measures (3) Trade with Rome (4) Temple architecture
4. Which Gupta ruler is known for the "Golden Age" with advancements in science, art, and literature? (1) Chandragupta I (2) Samudragupta (3) Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) (4) Skandagupta
5. Harshavardhana’s achievements include: (1) Conquest of South India (2) Patronage of Buddhism, administration, and authorship of plays (3) Establishment of Mughal rule (4) Introduction of Persian culture
6. The Chola Administrative System is best remembered for: (1) Centralized bureaucracy (2) Efficient local self-government through village assemblies (Sabha and Urs) (3) Jagirdari system (4) Mansabdari ranking
7. Which Delhi Sultanate ruler introduced the Token Currency experiment? (1) Alauddin Khalji (2) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (3) Iltutmish (4) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
8. The Bhakti and Sufi Movements contributed to: (1) Political unification (2) Social harmony, devotional literature, and reduction of caste barriers (3) Military reforms (4) European trade
9. Shivaji’s rise is associated with: (1) Establishment of the Mughal Empire (2) Guerrilla warfare (Ganimi Kava), Swarajya ideal, and Maratha Empire (3) Delhi Sultanate expansion (4) Chola naval power
10. Advent of Europeans in India began with: (1) British East India Company (2) Portuguese (Vasco da Gama in 1498) (3) French (4) Dutch
11. The 1857 Revolt is significant because: (1) It led to immediate independence (2) It ended Company rule and started direct British Crown rule (3) It was the first Non-Cooperation Movement (4) It established the Indian National Congress
12. Lord Cornwallis is associated with: (1) Doctrine of Lapse (2) Permanent Settlement in Bengal (3) Subsidiary Alliance (4) Partition of Bengal
13. Which 19th-20th century reform movement was led by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? (1) Arya Samaj (2) Brahmo Samaj (against Sati, for women’s rights) (3) Aligarh Movement (4) Ramakrishna Mission
14. The Indian National Movement’s Moderate phase (1885-1905) was characterized by: (1) Extremist demands and Swadeshi (2) Constitutional methods and petitions (3) Revolutionary terrorism (4) Non-Cooperation
15. Who among the following was a prominent leader from Andhra in the National Movement? (1) Subhas Chandra Bose (2) Tanguturi Prakasam (Andhra Kesari) (3) Bhagat Singh (4) Lala Lajpat Rai
16. The Poona Pact (1932) was related to: (1) Hindu-Muslim unity (2) Representation of Depressed Classes (3) Partition of India (4) Quit India Movement
17. Post-Independence, the reorganization of states in India was primarily based on: (1) Linguistic lines (States Reorganisation Act, 1956) (2) Religious lines (3) Economic zones (4) British provinces only
18. Match the following (Ancient Period): a. Ashoka → I. Edicts b. Harsha → II. Plays (Nagananda) ... (Full matching in actual set)
19. Which inscription of Ashoka mentions the reduction of land revenue at Lumbini? (1) Maski (2) Rummindei (Lumbini) (3) Kalsi (4) Vaishali
20. The Mansabdari and Jagirdari systems were introduced by: (1) Alauddin Khalji (2) Akbar (3) Shivaji (4) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
21. The Government of India Act 1935 is important for: (1) Provincial autonomy and dyarchy at centre (2) Complete independence (3) Dominion status (4) Partition
22. Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress? (1) A.O. Hume (2) W.C. Bonnerjee (3) Dadabhai Naoroji (4) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
23. The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn after: (1) Jallianwala Bagh (2) Chauri Chaura incident (3) Simon Commission (4) Dandi March
24. Which battle marked the beginning of British supremacy in India? (1) Plassey (1757) (2) Buxar (3) Haldighati (4) Panipat
25. The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by: (1) Lord Dalhousie (2) Lord Wellesley (3) Lord Cornwallis (4) Lord Hastings
26. Which of the following is associated with the "Father of Indian Renaissance"? (1) Swami Vivekananda (2) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (3) Mahatma Gandhi (4) B.R. Ambedkar
27. The Quit India Movement (1942) resolution was passed at: (1) Lahore Session (2) Bombay Session (3) Lucknow Session (4) Calcutta Session
28. Match the following (Modern Reforms): a. Sati abolition → I. 1829 Regulation ...
29. The integration of princely states after 1947 was largely handled by: (1) Jawaharlal Nehru (2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (3) Rajendra Prasad (4) Maulana Azad
30. Which dynasty is known for the rock-cut architecture at Ajanta and Ellora during its period? (1) Mauryan (2) Gupta (3) Rashtrakuta (Ellora) / Satavahana links (4) Chola

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Answer Key – Model 1 (Section A)

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5. (2)
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17. (1) 18-30. (Answers follow the same pattern: direct syllabus-based correct options; e.g., 19.(2), 20.(2), 22.(2), 23.(2), 24.(1), 25.(2), 26.(2), 27.(2), 29.(2), etc.)

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