Jharkhand 4th Combined Civil Services PT Exam 2011 Indian History Question Paper

Jharkhand Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2011

  • Year 2011
  • Conducted By Jharkhand Government Jobs
  • Questions N/A
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 2 Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination 4th COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES (PT) EXAM - 2011
Year 2011
Conducting Body Jharkhand Government Jobs
Paper Indian History
Subject Indian History
Duration 2 Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions N/A
Question Type Objective (MCQ)

This document contains the Indian History question paper for the 4th Combined Civil Services (PT) Examination held in 2011, conducted by Jharkhand Government Jobs. The paper consists of objective-type questions, with each question carrying 2 marks and a total maximum mark of 200. The allowed time for the examination was 2 hours. The paper is presented in both English and Hindi. Key topics covered in the Indian History section include ancient tools for hunting, the oldest Veda (Rigveda), ancient texts like Indica by Megasthenes, scripts from different historical periods such as the Gupta script, military expeditions during the Delhi Sultanate (Alauddin Khilji's conquest of the South by Malik Kafur), the administrative structure of the Maratha Empire (Shivaji's Council of Ministers known as Ashta Pradhan), Mughal architecture (Buland Darwaja built by Akbar), and prominent figures in Akbar's court like the singer Tansen. The instructions for candidates emphasize proper OMR sheet filling, marking answers with a black or blue ballpoint pen, and not carrying prohibited items like calculators or mobile phones into the examination hall. This paper serves as a valuable resource for aspirant

Major Topics Covered

  • Ancient Indian History
  • Vedic Period
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Mauryan Empire
  • Gupta Empire
  • Medieval Indian History
  • Delhi Sultanate
  • Mughal Empire
  • Maratha Empire
  • Indian Architecture
  • Indian Music
  • Ancient Tools
  • Vedas
  • Historical Texts
  • Scripts
  • Military Conquests
  • Administrative Systems
  • Notable Rulers
  • Court Musicians
  • Competitive Exams
  • History of India

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for 4th COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES (PT) EXAM preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

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Instructions

  • जब तक कहा न जाए तब तक इस प्रश्न-पुस्तिका
  • Please do not open this Question Booklet until you are told to do so. को न खोलें।
  • परीक्षा शुरू करने से पहले परीक्षार्थी को
  • Candidate must fill up the necessary information in the space provided ओ० एम० आर० उत्तर-पत्रिका में आवश्यक on the OMR Answer Sheet before जानकारी निर्धारित स्थान पर अवश्य भर लेनी SEAL commencement of the test. चाहिए।
  • सही उत्तर चिह्नित करने के लिए निर्धारित एक गोले darken one circle by black or blue ball- को काले या नीले बॉलपेन द्वारा चिहित करें।
  • एक point pen only. Please do not mark on more than one circle. Darkening on से अधिक गोलों को काला चिह्नित न करें।
  • एक से more than one circle against an answer अधिक गोले को उत्तर के रूप में चिह्नित करने पर will be treated as wrong answer. उस उत्तर को गलत माना जाएगा।
  • इस प्रश्न-पुस्तिका में से किसी भी पत्ने को अलग न Question Booklet. After the examina- tion, hand over separately the entire करें।
  • परीक्षा समाप्ति के उपरान्त पूरी प्रश्न-पुस्तिका Question Booklet and Answer Sheet to तथा उत्तर-पत्रिका को अलग-अलग कक्ष-निरीक्षक the Room Invigilator. को सौंप दें। ۰,
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न 2 अंक का है। गलत उत्तर के लिए is no negative marking for any wrong कोई अंक नहीं काटा जाएगा। answer.
  • परीक्षा भवन में संगणक, मोबाइल फोन एवं पेजर
  • Possession and use of Calculator, Mobile Phone and Pager is prohibited को अपने पास रखना और उसका प्रयोग करना in the Examination Hall. वर्जित है।
  • You should return the Question आपको परीक्षा के समय की समाप्ति पर प्रश्न-
  • Booklet to the Invigilator at the end of पुस्तिका को निरीक्षक महोदय को लौटाना होगा the examination and should not carry और परीक्षा भवन से बाहर जाते समय कोई भी any paper with you outside the कागज अपने साथ नहीं ले जाना होगा। Examination Hall.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Which tools were used by humans for hunting?

  • (a) Stone
  • (b) Bronze
  • (c) Bone
  • (d) Iron

Q2. Which of the following is the oldest Veda?

  • (a) Samveda
  • (b) Rigveda
  • (c) Atharvaveda
  • (d) Yajurveda

Q3. Who wrote Indica?

  • (a) Megasthenes
  • (b) Plutarch
  • (c) Seleucus
  • (d) Alexander

Q4. In which period was the Gupta script written?

  • (a) Mauryan period
  • (b) Shunga period
  • (c) Kushana period
  • (d) Gupta period

Q5. Who was sent by Alauddin Khilji to conquer South?

  • (a) Malik Kafur
  • (b) Ulugh Khan
  • (c) Gazi Malik
  • (d) None of them

Q6. The Council of Ministers of Shivaji was called?

  • (a) Ashta Marg
  • (b) Tri Ratna
  • (c) Ashta Pradhan
  • (d) None of the above

Q7. Who built Buland Darwaja?

  • (a) Akbar
  • (b) Jahangir
  • (c) Shahjahan
  • (d) Humayun

Q8. Who was the most important singer of Akbar's reign?

  • (a) Tansen
  • (b) Baba Ramdas
  • (c) Megh Mandal
  • (d) Dipak

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and year?

The exam is the 4th Combined Civil Services (PT) Exam - 2011.

Which subject does this paper cover?

This paper covers Indian History.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time duration for the exam?

The time allowed is 2 Hours.

Are there any negative marks for wrong answers?

No, there is no negative marking for any wrong answer.

What tools were used by humans for hunting according to the paper?

According to the paper, humans used Stone, Bronze, Bone, and Iron tools for hunting.

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