History: CUET Mock Test - 1 - CUET MCQ

The Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946, and its last session was held on 24 January 1950. A total of 11 sessions were held.

Mohenjodaro and Harappa are the most prominent cities of the Harappan civilization, known for their advanced urban planning, including streets, drainage, and granaries.

The Harappans are renowned for their meticulous urban planning, with streets arranged in a grid pattern and an efficient drainage system, reflecting their engineering skills.

Archaeological findings such as Mesopotamian seals and Harappan goods in Mesopotamia indicate active long-distance trade between the two civilizations. 

The Harappans created intricate seals, beads, and finely crafted pottery, showcasing their advanced skills in art and craftsmanship.

Historians and archaeologists have suggested that factors such as climatic shifts, foreign invasions, or natural calamities like floods might have led to the decline of the Harappan civilization.

The rebels used ishtahars (notifications) and proclamations to persuade Indians to join them as well as to spread their ideas. In these advertisements of proclamations, the religious beliefs of other people were duly respected by the rebels. They appealed to all the Indians, irrespective of their caste or creed, to join the common cause to free themselves from the foreign yoke.

The Subsidiary Alliance was a policy introduced by Lord Wellesley (Governor-General 1798–1805). Awadh accepted the Subsidiary Alliance in 1801, agreeing to maintain British troops, cede territory for their upkeep, and accept British oversight.

Lucknow, the capital of Awadh, was an important centre of revolt. The revolt in Lucknow was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal, the wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.

After revolting in Meerut, the mutineers moved to Delhi. In September 1857, Delhi was finally captured by the British after almost four months of heavy fighting with the rebels.

Guru Tegh Bahadur contributed many hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib, including the Shlokas (couplets) into it.

Hagiographies often praise the saint’s achievements, and may not always be literally accurate. They are important because they depict the beliefs of the followers of that particular tradition.

The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism is the extinction of the flame of desire.

• Nirvana is a Sanskrit word that means "extinction" or "blowing out."
• In Buddhism, it refers to the state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering that is achieved through the complete elimination of desire.
• Desire is seen as the root of all suffering in Buddhism.
• When we desire something, we are attached to it and we become unhappy when we don't get it.
• This attachment leads to greed, anger, and other negative emotions.
• Nirvana is the state of being free from all attachment and desire.
• It is a state of perfect peace and happiness.
• To achieve Nirvana, one must follow the Buddhist path, which includes practising meditation, mindfulness, and compassion.
• It is important to note that Nirvana is not a physical place.
• It is a state of mind that can be achieved while still living in the world.
• When one achieves Nirvana, they are no longer subject to the cycle of birth and death.
• The concept of Nirvana is central to Buddhism, and it is one of the things that makes Buddhism unique.
• It is a state of perfect peace and happiness that is attainable for anyone who is willing to follow the Buddhist path.

The Vaishyas class was a prominent supporter of Jainism.

• In post-Vedic period, society was divided into four varnas such as Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Sudras which were based on the birth.
• Each division of the four varnas was assigned well-defined functions and the two higher varnas were given some privileges.
• Vaishyas were ranked third in the Brahmanical society of Vedic period and consisted of mainly traders and farmers.
• They looked for some religion which would improve their position.
• They found religions propagated by Mahavira and Gautama Buddha most suitable for them and this is why they extended their generous support to them.
• However, the farmers, who had to kill insects to protect their crops, found it more difficult to follow the rules of Jainism.
• The Vaishyas class was a prominent supporter of Jainism because:
  • ​Jainism did not attach any importance to the existing Varna system.

  • They preached the gospel of non-violence, which would put an end to wars between different kingdoms and consequently promote trade and commerce.

Thus, we can conclude that the Vaishyas class was a prominent supporter of Jainism.

The correct answer is both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Key Points

• Both Mahavira and Buddha emphasized the abandonment of homes in order to attain spiritual attainment.
• This assertion (A) is correct as both Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, and Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, emphasized the importance of renunciation and leaving behind worldly attachments as part of their teachings.
• Reason (R) provides an explanation for Assertion (A), stating that they believed only those who left their homes to stay at the Sangha could gain true knowledge.
• The Sangha refers to the monastic community where individuals dedicated themselves to a life of spiritual practice and discipline.

• Both Mahavira and Buddha taught that by renouncing worldly life and joining the Sangha, individuals could detach themselves from desires, distractions, and attachments, thus creating the necessary conditions for spiritual growth and the attainment of true knowledge.

​Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Who was Gandhi’s political mentor?

• A: Lala Lajpat Rai


• B: Chandran Devanesan


• C: Gopal Krishna Gokhale


• D: None

Answer: C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale: He was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a political mentor to Mahatma Gandhi.


• Role as mentor: Gokhale played a significant role in shaping Gandhi's ideologies and principles, guiding him towards the path of non-violent resistance and civil disobedience.


• Influence on Gandhi: Gandhi considered Gokhale as his political guru and drew inspiration from his teachings on social reform, self-discipline, and constructive work.


• Legacy: The influence of Gokhale on Gandhi's political philosophy was profound and laid the foundation for Gandhi's later role as a leader of the Indian independence movement.

The ideal occupation of a kshatriya is:
(i) Kshatriyas were expected to engage in warfare, protect people and administer justice.
(ii) They were expected to study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed and give gifts.

Dhamma mahamatta were special officers appointed by Emperor Ashoka in order to spread and enforce the principles of dhamma.

Pandavas won the battle. The eldest of Pandavas, Yudhishthira was made a king of Hastinapur.

Domingo Paes called the Mahanavami dibba of the Vijayanagara empire as The House of Victory'. These buildings had two platforms, one above the other.

Harappa, village in eastern Punjab province, eastern Pakistan. It lies on the left bank of a now dry course of the Ravi River, west-southwest of the city of Sahiwal, about 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Lahore.

Among the best known of the Portuguese writers is Duarte Barbosa, who wrote a detailed account of trade and society in south India.

The 1929 Lahore session under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru holds special significance as in this session "Purna Swaraj" was declared as the goal of INC.

Travellers compiled their accounts on Court Affairs, Religious issues, Trade, Architecture etc.

François Bernier was a French physician and traveller. He was born in Joué-Etiau in Anjou. He stayed for around 12 years in India, during the reign of Aurangzeb as the Mughal emperor.

The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent in second century BCE.

Al-Biruni's expertise in several languages allowed him to compare languages and translate texts.He translated several Sanskrit works, including Patanjali's work on Grammar into arabic.

Francois Bernier was a French physician and traveller. He was born in Joué-Etiau in Anjou. He stayed for around 12 years in India. 

The correct answer is Piyadassi.

Priyadasi was an honorific epithet used by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in his inscriptions. Piyadassii means "He who regards others with kindness".

Gulbadan Begum finds reference throughout the Akbarnama ("Book of Akbar"), written by Abu'l Fazl, and much of her biographical details are accessible through the work. Along with several other royal women, Gulbadan Begum undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca, and returned to India seven years later in 1582. She died in 1603.