APPSC Group 2 Screening Test – Model 4 Paper (Section A: Indian History – 30 Marks)

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 APPSC Group 2 Screening Test – Model 4 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. This model emphasizes remaining syllabus keywords (specific art/architecture, literature, regional contributions, detailed reforms, socio-economic conditions, and less-covered personalities/events).

  1. The salient features of Indus Valley Civilization include: (1) Use of iron and Vedic rituals (2) Advanced urban planning, standardized weights, and mother goddess worship (3) Grand temple architecture (4) Persian script
  2. The Vedic literature primarily consists of: (1) Rock edicts (2) Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads (3) Persian chronicles (4) Chinese traveller accounts
  3. Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma emphasized: (1) Military conquest (2) Moral conduct, tolerance, and welfare of subjects (3) Temple building (4) Trade monopoly
  4. The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age due to: (1) Decline in science and literature (2) Flourishing of Sanskrit literature (Kalidasa), mathematics (Aryabhata, zero), and art (3) Introduction of Islam (4) European trade dominance
  5. Harshavardhana’s administration was influenced by: (1) Mauryan model with strong central control and Buddhist patronage (2) Mughal mansabdari (3) Chola local governance (4) British parliamentary system
  6. The Chola rulers are famous for: (1) Bronze sculptures (Nataraja) and overseas trade (2) Persian miniature painting (3) Construction of Qutub Minar (4) Token currency
  7. Socio-economic conditions during the Delhi Sultanate included: (1) Land revenue experiments and iqta system (2) Permanent Settlement (3) Subsidiary Alliance (4) Doctrine of Lapse
  8. Akbar’s religious policy is best described as: (1) Din-i-Ilahi and Sulh-i-Kul (universal tolerance) (2) Strict orthodoxy (3) Promotion of only Islam (4) Suppression of Bhakti
  9. The Bhakti Movement leaders like Kabir and Nanak promoted: (1) Hindu-Muslim unity and rejection of rituals (2) Caste rigidity (3) Military expansion (4) European education
  10. Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan council included the role of: (1) Peshwa as prime minister (2) Sar-i-Naubat (military commander) (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) Only revenue minister
  11. The advent of Europeans led to: (1) Establishment of trading factories and eventual political control (2) Immediate unification of India (3) Decline of Mughal economy instantly (4) End of caste system
  12. The 1857 Revolt had socio-economic causes including: (1) Annexation policies, racial discrimination, and sepoy grievances (2) Introduction of railways only (3) Promotion of western education (4) Permanent Settlement benefits
  13. Lord Macaulay is associated with: (1) Introduction of English education in India (2) Revenue reforms (3) Military reorganization (4) Partition of Bengal
  14. The Justice Party / Self-Respect Movement in Andhra/Tamil regions focused on: (1) Non-Brahmin upliftment and social justice (2) Armed revolution (3) Khilafat support (4) Swadeshi only
  15. Prominent leaders from Andhra in the National Movement include: (1) Tanguturi Prakasam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya (2) Only Subhas Chandra Bose (3) Only Bhagat Singh (4) Only Lala Lajpat Rai
  16. The Andhra Mahasabha played a key role in: (1) The movement for a separate Andhra state (2) Quit India only (3) Partition demand (4) Muslim League formation
  17. The Gentlemen’s Agreement (1956) was related to: (1) Safeguards for Telangana in the formation of Andhra Pradesh (2) Linguistic reorganization only (3) Integration of princely states (4) Constitution drafting
  18. Match the following (Art & Architecture): a. Stupas → I. Sanchi b. Rock-cut caves → II. Ajanta ...
  19. The Rummindei Pillar Inscription of Ashoka refers to: (1) Tax reduction at Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) (2) Conquest of Kalinga (3) Dhamma propagation only (4) Appointment of officers
  20. The Vijayanagara Empire’s Hampi is famous for: (1) Dravidian-style temples and ruins reflecting prosperity (2) Indo-Islamic architecture (3) Mughal gardens (4) Portuguese churches
  21. The Rowlatt Act led to widespread protests because it: (1) Allowed detention without trial (2) Introduced English education (3) Abolished Sati (4) Promoted land revenue
  22. The Aligarh Movement aimed at: (1) Modern education among Muslims (2) Hindu revival only (3) Dalit upliftment (4) Women’s suffrage
  23. The Simon Commission was opposed because: (1) It had no Indian members (2) It recommended full independence (3) It supported dyarchy (4) It favoured Muslims only
  24. The August Offer (1940) was made by: (1) Viceroy Linlithgow (2) Lord Mountbatten (3) Cripps (4) Cabinet Mission
  25. Post-Independence consolidation included: (1) Integration of princely states and linguistic reorganization (2) Immediate partition only (3) British retention of control (4) Rejection of Constitution
  26. Arrange chronologically: I. Charter Act 1833 II. 1857 Revolt III. Formation of INC (1885) IV. Partition of Bengal (1905)
  27. The book “Arthashastra” was written by: (1) Kautilya (Chanakya) (2) Kalidasa (3) Fa-Hien (4) Hiuen Tsang
  28. The Self-Respect Movement was started by: (1) E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) (2) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (3) Dayanand Saraswati (4) Annie Besant
  29. The States Reorganisation Commission recommended: (1) Linguistic states (2) Religious states (3) Economic zones only (4) Retention of British provinces
  30. Which of the following is associated with the “Iron Man of India”? (1) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (2) Mahatma Gandhi (3) Jawaharlal Nehru (4) Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer Key – Model 4 (Section A)

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  2. (2)
  3. (2)
  4. (2)
  5. (1)
  6. (1)
  7. (1)
  8. (1)
  9. (1)
  10. (3)
  11. (1)
  12. (1)
  13. (1)
  14. (1)
  15. (1)
  16. (1)
  17. (1) 18-30. (Correct options based on syllabus: 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))

Coverage Note: This model targets remaining keywords like specific literature (Arthashastra, Kalidasa), art (Stupas, Ajanta, Hampi, Bronze), regional movements (Andhra Mahasabha, Justice Party, Self-Respect), and consolidation details. Combined with previous models, it gives comprehensive coverage.

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