Prelims Test Morning Batch 21 Oct 2026

Q1.With reference to the political and social developments in the Vedic period, consider the following statements:

1.The concept of Janapada (territorial state) emerged during the Early Vedic Period.
2.The Later Vedic Period witnessed a transition from tribal chiefdoms to hereditary monarchies.
3.The Varna system was rigidly established on the basis of birth from the Rig Vedic times.
Battles in the Early Vedic Period were primarily fought for territorial expansion.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1.In the earliest phase of Buddhist art, the Buddha was depicted in human form.
2.An empty seat under the Bodhi tree symbolises the Buddha’s meditation/enlightenment.
3.The chhatra (parasol) is a symbol of the Buddha’s spiritual power and protection.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3.Consider the following statements:

1.The Vinaya Pitaka deals with the rules of monastic discipline.
2.The Sutta Pitaka contains the Buddha’s discourses.
3.The Abhidhamma Pitaka contains philosophical analysis.
4.The Therigatha, a collection of verses by bhikkhunis, is part of the Vinaya Pitaka.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4.Which one of the following is NOT a component of the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism?

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1.The Early Vedic society was predominantly pastoral.
2.were completely excluded from education and religious rituals in the Early Vedic period.
3.The Later Vedic period witnessed the emergence of territorial kingdoms known as Janapadas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q6.Match the following:

Veda                                                               Content
A. Rigveda                                               1. Melodies for singing
B. Samaveda                                              2. Hymns in praise of deities
C. Yajurveda                                               3. Spells and charms
D. Atharvaveda                                          4. Rituals and sacrificial formulae
Select the correct answer:

Q7.Consider the following statements:

1.In the Early Vedic period, the cow was the chief form of wealth.
2.In the Later Vedic period, Rigvedic gods such as Indra and Agni lost their pre-eminence.
3.The varna system was rigid and based on birth in the Early Vedic period.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q8.Consider the following statements:

1.The Harappan Civilisation was primarily urban, and its decline witnessed de-urbanisation.
2.The decline was sudden and uniform across all Harappan sites.
3.In the Late Harappan phase, there was a general eastward shift of settlements.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q9.Match the following:

Site                                                                  Feature
A. Dholavira                                                     1. Dockyard
B. Lothal                                                          2. Water reservoirs and a large signboard
C. Kalibangan                                                    3. Largest Harappan site in India
D. Rakhigarhi                                                     4. Ploughed field and fire altars
Select the correct answer:

Q10.Consider the following statements:

1. Harappan towns were generally divided into a Citadel and a Lower Town.

2.The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro was made watertight with a layer of bitumen.

3.Iron tools were extensively used by the Harappans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?