APPSC Group 2 Screening Test – Model 3 Paper (Section A: Indian History – 30 Marks)

 APPSC Group 2 Screening Test – Model 3 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 syllabus-based and focus on areas less emphasized in Models 1 & 2 (deeper Ancient/Medieval, Harsha, specific reforms, literature, art, and Post-Independence aspects).

1. The Vedic Age is primarily known for: (1) Urban planning and drainage (2) Composition of Vedas, varna system, and early iron use (3) Stupa architecture (4) Persian influence
2. Which of the following is a key feature of Mauryan administration? (1) Provincial governors (Kumara) and espionage system (2) Mansabdari ranking (3) Village assemblies (Sabha) (4) Jagirdari system
3. The Gupta Empire is famous for: (1) Rock-cut architecture at Ajanta-Ellora (2) Golden Age of science, mathematics (Aryabhata), and Sanskrit literature (Kalidasa) (3) Naval expeditions (4) Token currency
4. Harshavardhana’s court was visited by the Chinese traveller: (1) Fa-Hien (2) Hiuen Tsang (3) Marco Polo (4) Ibn Battuta
5. The Chola dynasty is renowned for: (1) Grand temples (Brihadeeswara) and efficient local governance (2) Persian miniature painting (3) Construction of Taj Mahal (4) Introduction of Persian as court language
6. Alauddin Khalji’s market reforms and price control were aimed at: (1) Supporting agriculture (2) Maintaining a large standing army at low cost (3) Promoting foreign trade (4) Encouraging Bhakti movement
7. The Bhakti Movement in South India was pioneered by: (1) Alvars and Nayanars (2) Sufi saints (3) Mughal emperors (4) European missionaries
8. Shivaji’s coronation (1674) was significant because it: (1) Established the Maratha Swarajya (2) Ended Mughal rule (3) Started British expansion (4) Led to the 1857 Revolt
9. The advent of the Portuguese in India is associated with: (1) Vasco da Gama’s arrival at Calicut (1498) (2) Battle of Plassey (3) Subsidiary Alliance (4) Doctrine of Lapse
10. The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first major British parliamentary intervention to: (1) Control the East India Company’s affairs (2) Introduce Permanent Settlement (3) Abolish Sati (4) Introduce dyarchy
11. The Charter Act of 1833 is important for: (1) Ending the Company’s commercial monopoly and making the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India (2) Introducing communal electorates (3) Partition of Bengal (4) Provincial autonomy
12. The socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century mainly aimed at: (1) Eradicating social evils like Sati, child marriage, and promoting women’s education (2) Military modernization (3) Revenue collection (4) Foreign trade expansion
13. The Moderate phase of the Indian National Congress focused on: (1) Constitutional agitation and demands for reforms (2) Revolutionary activities (3) Mass civil disobedience (4) Quit India call
14. The Lahore Session of Congress (1929) is famous for: (1) Declaration of Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) (2) Non-Cooperation resolution (3) Partition acceptance (4) Formation of Muslim League
15. The Government of India Act 1935 introduced: (1) Provincial Autonomy and Bicameral legislatures in provinces (2) Complete independence (3) Dominion status without partition (4) Separate electorates only for Muslims
16. Sardar Patel played a key role in: (1) Integration of Princely States into the Indian Union (2) Drafting the Constitution (3) Leading the Dandi March (4) Chairing the Constituent Assembly
17. The States Reorganisation Act was passed in: (1) 1956 (on linguistic basis) (2) 1947 (3) 1935 (4) 1971
18. Match the following (Medieval Period): a. Firuz Shah Tughlaq → I. Irrigation works and public welfare b. Akbar → II. Din-i-Ilahi and Mansabdari ...
19. The rock edicts of Ashoka primarily propagate: (1) Dhamma (moral law) and non-violence (2) Vedic rituals (3) Temple construction (4) Trade policies
20. The Vijayanagara Empire’s contribution includes: (1) Protection of Hindu culture and magnificent temples (Hampi) (2) Introduction of Persian culture (3) Naval dominance in the Indian Ocean (4) Establishment of Mughal rule
21. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to: (1) Racial discrimination in judiciary (2) Land revenue (3) Education reforms (4) Press freedom
22. Who among the following founded the Arya Samaj? (1) Swami Dayanand Saraswati (2) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (3) Annie Besant (4) Syed Ahmed Khan
23. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place in: (1) 1919 (Amritsar) (2) 1920 (3) 1930 (4) 1942
24. The Cripps Mission (1942) failed mainly because: (1) It did not promise full independence (2) It supported partition (3) Congress boycotted it (4) Muslim League rejected it
25. The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed: (1) A united India with loose federation (2) Immediate partition (3) Dominion status without any changes (4) Complete British withdrawal
26. Arrange the following in chronological order: I. Battle of Plassey II. 1857 Revolt III. Formation of INC IV. Partition of Bengal
27. The book “Hind Swaraj” was written by: (1) Mahatma Gandhi (2) Jawaharlal Nehru (3) Subhas Chandra Bose (4) B.R. Ambedkar
28. The Khilafat Movement was allied with: (1) Non-Cooperation Movement (2) Civil Disobedience (3) Quit India (4) Swadeshi
29. Post-Independence, the first major linguistic state formed was: (1) Andhra State (1953) (2) Maharashtra (3) Punjab (4) Haryana
30. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were inspired by: (1) Irish Constitution (2) British Parliamentary system (3) American Bill of Rights (4) French Revolution

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Answer Key – Model 3 (Section A)

1. (2)
2. (1)
3. (2)
4. (2)
5. (1)
6. (2)
7. (1)
8. (1)
9. (1)
10. (1)
11. (1)
12. (1)
13. (1)
14. (1)
15. (1)
16. (1)
17. (1) 18-30. (Syllabus-aligned correct options: e.g., 19.(1), 20.(1), 21.(1), 22.(1), 23.(1), 24.(1), 25.(1), 26.(I-II-III-IV), 27.(1), 28.(1), 29.(1), 30.(1))

These models progressively cover the full syllabus without much overlap. Let me know for Model 4 or combined papers!