All India Computer Science Engineering (CSE) Group

Renu would take 15 days working 4 hours per day to complete a certain task whereas Seema would take 8 days working 5 hours per day to complete the same task. They decide to work together to  complete this task. Seema agrees to work for double the number of hours per day as Renu, while Renu agrees to work for double the number of days as Seema. If Renu works 2 hours per day, then the number of days Seema will work, is

The surface area of a closed rectangular box, which is inscribed in a sphere, is 846 sq. cm., and the sum of the lengths of all its edges is 144 cm. The volume, in cubic cm, of the sphere is

If (a + b√n) is the positive square root of (29 - 12√5), where a and b are integers, and n is a natural number, then the maximum possible value of (a + b + n) is

Why is the Urea Subsidy Scheme deemed critical for food production in India?

What is the purpose of Form 17C in the electoral process?

What recommendation did the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers make regarding fertilizer production?

What will be the Unit digit of 27!

The average search time of hashing, with linear probing will be less if the load factor

Consider the hash table of size seven, with starting index zero, and a hash function (3x + 4) mod 7. Assuming the has table is initially empty, which of the following is the contents of the table when the sequence 1, 3, 8, 10 is inserted into the table using dosed hashing?
Note that - denotes an empty location in the table

Consider a hash function that distributes keys uniformly. The hash table size is 20. After hashing of how many keys will the probability that any new key hashed collides with an existing one exceed 0.5.

Which of the following statement(s) is TRUE?
I. A hash function takes a message of arbitrary length and generates a fixed length code.
II. A hash function takes a message of fixed length and generates a code of variable length.
III. A hash function may give the same hash value for distinct messages.

A hash table contains 10 buckets and uses linear probing to resolve collisions. The key values are integers and the hash function used is key % 10. If the values 43,165,62,123,142 are inserted in the table, in what location would the key value 142 be inserted?

Given the following input (4322,1334,1471,9679, 1989, 6171,6173, 4199) and the hash function x mod 10, which of the following statements are true?
1. 9679,1989,4199 hash to the same value
2. 1471,6171 hash to the same value
3. All elements hash to the same value
4. Each element hashes to a different value

Let G of be a graph with n vertices and m edges. What is the tightest upper bound on the running time of Depth First Search on G, when G is represented as an adjacency matrix?

The Breadth First Search algorithm has been implemented using the queue data structure. One possible order of visiting the nodes of the following graph is

The most efficient algorithm for finding the number of connected components in an undirected graph on n vertices and m edges has time complexity,

What is the largest integer m such that every simple connected graph with n vertices and n edges contains at least m different spanning trees?

Let G be a directed graph whose vertex set is the set of numbers from 1 to 100. There is an edge from a vertex i to a vertex j iff either j = i + 1 or j = 3i. The minimum number of edges in a path in G from vertex 1 to vertex 100 is .

Exhaustion of natural resources, destruction of individual initiative by governments, control over men’s minds by central __________ of education and propaganda are some of the major evils which appear to be on the increase as a result of the impact of science upon minds suited by _________ to an earlier kind of world.

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Warmer air will always have more moisture than cooler air.

Reason (R): The capacity of air to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to air temperature.

He has got ---- big feet ---- he has difficulty finding shoes to fit him.

If Raju ……………. for the exam, he ……………. good marks.

In each of the sentences given below, a word is given in Quotes text. Identify the part of speech.

Q. I was "distressed" to hear about his death.

Which of the following features, besides sand, is found in the Sahara Desert?

Following animals found in Sahara Desert except

Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

Statement (a) - The shape of Indian Ocean is S
Statement (b) - The S shape of Indian Ocean provides an ideal location for natural harbours 

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
Chandragupta Maurya is said to have conquered a large part of India with an army of 600,000.
Statement-II:
Chandragupta Maurya's reign saw the establishment of a vast empire covering Bihar, Orissa, Bengal, western and northwestern India, and the Deccan.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
The brahmanical reaction played a significant role in the decline of the Maurya Empire, particularly due to perceived impacts on Brahmanas' income and privileges.

Statement-II:
The financial crisis within the Maurya Empire was primarily a result of excessive spending on the military and bureaucracy, exacerbated by significant grants to Buddhist monks under Asoka's rule.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following pairs:

1. Asoka's Missionary Zeal - Sent officials across the empire to administer and promote cultural exchanges.

2. Political Unity under Asoka - Unified India politically, promoting a single dharma, language (Pali), and script (Kharosthi) through inscriptions.

3. Asoka's Pacifist Policy - Advocated a policy of peace, non-aggression, and cultural expansion.

4. Cultural Spread under Asoka - Extended the central Gangetic basin's material culture to regions like Kalinga, lower Deccan, and northern Bengal.

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which one of the following Pillar inscriptions referred Ashoka as ‘Devanampiyah’ and ‘Piyadarshi’?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
The decline of the Roman Empire had a significant impact on Indo-Roman mercantile relations during the Gupta period.

Statement-II:
The decline of the Roman trade and three important southern ports, Muziris, Arikamedu, and Kaveripattinam, marked a shift in foreign trade dynamics.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following pairs regarding trade during the Gupta period:

1. Muziris - Important port for Indo-Roman trade

2. Sresthi - Caravan trader

3. Kaveripattinam - Declined as a port during the Gupta period

4. Fa-hien - Noted the safety of sea routes for merchants

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. During the Gupta period, the decline of the Roman Empire led to the end of Indo-Roman mercantile relations.

2. Internal trade in the Gupta economy was facilitated by caravan traders known as Sarthavaha.

3. The decline in trade during the Gupta period led to an increased issuance of dynastic coins.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

During the Gupta period, what were the principal articles of long-distance trade?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Gold coins were rare during the Post Gupta coinage period, with exceptions like the Seated Lakshmi Coins issued by Gangeyadeva.

Statement-II:

The Bull & Horseman motif was predominantly featured on coins struck by the Rajput clans during the Post Gupta period.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following pairs:

1. Harsha - Bull & Horseman Type Coins

2. Gangeyadeva - Seated Lakshmi Coins

3. Shahi Rulers - Regular issuance of coins between 650 and 1000 CE

4. Cholas - Issued Byzantine solidi coins

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding post-Gupta coinage in India:

1. Gold coins were commonly issued by the Kalachuri and Rajput dynasties during the post-Gupta period.

2. The Shahi rulers of Punjab and Afghanistan regularly issued coins between 650 and 1000 CE.

3. The use of Byzantine solidi in Western India indicates trade connections with the Eastern Roman Empire.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

During the post Gupta period, which type of coins were the most common motif on coins struck by the Rajput clans?

Consider the following two statements:

Statement-I:
The decline of Roman gold and silver began after the third century CE due to a reduced trade flow with India.
Statement-II:
The Gupta economy saw a decline in the silk trade around 650 CE which hampered the inflow of gold from Central Asia to India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following pairs regarding the coins of the Gupta Period and related historical contexts:

1. Samudragupta - Introduced the Lyrist type of coins.

2. Chandragupta II - Issued coins depicting the Asvamedha sacrifice.

3. Kumaragupta - Known for issuing the Lion-slayer type of coins.

4. Roman Coins - Continued to flow into India in large quantities after the 3rd century CE.

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. The coins of the Gupta period often depicted the king on the obverse and an Indian deity on the reverse, with legends inscribed in Brahmi script.

2. The number and purity of gold coins issued during the Gupta period saw a significant increase after 500 CE due to the flourishing trade with the Byzantine Empire.

3. One of the reasons for the decline in gold coin issuance after 650 CE was the reduced dependence on Indian silk by the Byzantine Empire.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

During the Gupta Period, which of the following factors contributed to the shortage of gold coins between 650-1000 CE?

Consider the following pairs regarding the Gupta Period:

1. Asmavedha-type coins - Issued by Chandragupta I

2. Minting of silver coins - Started during Chandragupta II's reign

3. Imported commodities taxed - At the rate of 1/5th of the value

4. Copper coins - Issued extensively during the Gupta period

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Gupta government imposed a tax on imported commodities at the rate of 1/5th of their value as a toll.

2. The minting of silver coins in the Gupta period began during the reign of Samudragupta.

3. The comparative scarcity of Gupta copper coins suggests a reliance on a barter system for smaller transactions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs regarding agriculture and guilds during the Gupta period:

1. Barley, wheat, and paddy - Major crops cultivated during the Gupta period

2. Irrigation through canals - Primary source of irrigation used during the Gupta period

3. Vishti - Tax imposed on producers during the Gupta period

4. Guilds - Autonomous and politically influential associations of artisans and merchants

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding agriculture and economic structures during the Gupta Period:

1. The practice of land grants during the Gupta period led to a significant improvement in the social status of ordinary cultivators.

2. Guilds in the Gupta era were autonomous and had substantial economic and political influence, including maintaining their own militias.

3. The state imposed increased taxes and unpaid labor (vishti) on the producers, contributing to the burdens on the cultivators.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
The Gupta Empire was primarily agrarian, with agriculture being the mainstay, while trade, crafts, and industries also played a significant role in its prosperity.
Statement-II:
During the Gupta period, the Gupta economy was characterized by flourishing trade, a well-functioning guild system, flourishing manufacturing industries, and a high standard of living.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements regarding the Gupta Economy:

1. The Gupta period saw the issuance of gold coins, which symbolized the wealth and stability of the empire.

2. Agriculture was the only occupation during the Gupta period, with no significant role for trade or crafts.

3. The guild system was a prominent feature of the Gupta economy, facilitating trade and craft specialization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following statements about the agrahara land grant is not correct?

The status of the village in south India during the medieval  period varied according to the tenure.Which one of the following three categories of villages, classified according to tenure, was the most frequent?

Which of the following were the Rajput clans of Agni-kula?

What was the name of the Gurjara Pratihara king who defeated the Pala king Devapala?

Which one of the following statements about the Pala empire is incorrect?

Match the following :

Match the following dynasties with their seat when Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India:

Which one of the following offered the most successful resistance against Mahmud of Ghazni?

What was the name of the Chandela king who joined the coalition formed by Andapala Shahi in 1008 A.D. to repeal the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni?

What was the name of the Pratihara king who defeated the Pala king Dharmapala of Bengal in the battle of Monghyr?

What was the name of the Pratihara king who was defeated by  Govind -III^rd of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

Which of the following statements about Harihara II is correct?

The Vijayanagar kingdom was founded by Harihara and Bukka, two brothers. Why is the dynasty founded by them known as Sangam dynasty?

Which language benefited the most from the patronage of men of letters by Krishnadeva Raya?

Which of the following were responsible for introducing a change in Jain miniature paintings by the fifteenth century by introducing paper?

Which of the following Sanskrit scholars wrote Rajavinoda, a biography of Sultan Mahmud Begarha of Gujarat?

Match the following with their authors:

The Hindu work, Khaliq Bari, is often atributed to

Which city emerged as the first centre for the cultivation of the Persian language?

Which of the following was a famous commentator on the Vedas?

Lakshmidhara wrote Smritikalpataru . Its subject matter is

By the middle of the 18th century, the population of three major cities had increased tremendously. Keeping this in mind, match the following.

From which of the following countries did Tipu seek help to expel the British from India?

I. Afghanistan

II. Arabia

III. France

IV. Russia

Which of the following later Mughal rulers had the longest effective period of rule?

Two all-lndia confederacies had the strength to drive out the British from India. But in the 1850s they were struck by an internal rebellion. They were

The annexation of Avadh by Lord Dalhousie in 1856 was widely resented. Why did this action anger the Company’s sepoys?
I. The sepoys felt that Dalhousie had no grounds for having annexed Avadh.
II. Most of the company’s sepoys came from Avadh
III. The sepoys possessed regional and local patriotism.
IV. The sepoys had to pay higher taxes on the land their families held in Avadh.

Which of the following organizations were founded by Pandita Ramabai?

1. Bharat Stree Mahamandal

2. Arya Mahila Samaj

3.  Mukti Mission

4.  Sharda Sadan

Rammohan Roy protested against

A foreigner came to India in 1800 as a watchmaker. He spent his entire life in the promotion of modem education in India and got enthusiastic support from Rammohan Roy. His name was

What is true about the Brahmo Samaj?

I. It laid emphasis on human dignity.

II. It opposed idol worship.

III. It criticised social evils like Sati.

IV. lt incorporated the teachings of other religions.

Rammohan Roy published his Precept of Jesus in which he attempted to separate the moral and philosophic message of the New Testament, which he praised, from its miracle stories. This work was published in

Rammohan Roy opposed the

Which of the following was one of the founders of an association to reform the Zoroastrian religion and the Parsi Law Association which agitated for the grant of a legal status to women and for uniform law of inheritance and marriage for the Parsis?

International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established to

 Which of the following is not a function of RBI?

 Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. RBI has the sole right to issue currency notes
ii. Minimum reserve system has been replaced by proportional reserve system

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
1. RBI provides advice in all monetary matters except agriculture and industrial finance.
2. RBI is obliged to transact business of central government and state governments including J&K

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Indus Valley civilization is known for its highly developed town planning, featuring planned cities with a scientific drainage system.

Statement-II: The lower town in Indus cities was primarily inhabited by the working class, while the citadel was reserved for the ruling elite and administrative buildings.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements regarding the economy of the Sangam Age:

1. The port city of Puhar was a significant center for internal trade, primarily dealing with the exchange of goods within the Tamil region.

2. Roman coins found in Tamil Nadu indicate that Sangam Age trade included exchanges with the Roman Empire.

3. Major imports during the Sangam Age included horses and sweet wine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
During the Sangam period, the primary deity worshipped was Murugan, hailed as the Tamil God.

Statement-II:
The Hero Stone or Nadu Kal worship was significant in the Sangam period and was erected in memory of the bravery shown by the warriors in battle.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements regarding the Sangam period:

1. The primary deity of the Sangam period was Murugan, who was worshipped in six abodes known as Arupadai Veedu.

2. Tolkappiyam refers to four castes, including the vanigar, who were primarily engaged in agriculture.

3. The chief source of state income was the revenue generated from foreign trade during the Sangam period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
The Cholas controlled the central and northern parts of Tamil Nadu, with their core area of rule being the Kaveri delta.
Statement-II:
The Pandyas ruled from Madurai and were mainly associated with the region near the confluence of Thampraparani with the Bay of Bengal.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements regarding the political history of the Sangam period:

1. The Cheras controlled the region which included the central and northern parts of Kerala and the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu, with their capital at Vanji.

2. The Cholas, known for their naval prowess, had their main capital at Korkai, and their emblem was the "Fish".

3. The Pandyas were renowned for their pearl fisheries and chank diving at Korkai, and they adopted the Vedic religion of sacrifice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which South Indian dynasty during the Sangam Age was famous for their trade with the Romans and had the emblem of "bow and arrow"?

Consider the following statements regarding the Sangam Period in South India:

1. Tolkappiyam, a work from the Sangam literature, primarily focuses on Tamil grammar and also provides insights into the socio-political conditions of the time.

2. The Second Sangam was held at Madurai, and the literary work Tolkappiyam is the only surviving text from this Sangam.

3. The Sangam literature includes two epics, Silappathikaram and Manimegalai, which are known for detailing the trade relations between South India and the West.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which work is considered the earliest Tamil literary work and provides insights into the political and socio-economic conditions of the Sangam Period?

Statement I:
Hinayana Buddhism does not believe in idol or image worship of Buddha but believes in individual salvation through self-discipline and meditation.
Statement II:
Mahayana Buddhism believes in idol or image worship and emphasizes the heavenliness of Buddha and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha Nature.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?