Answer: B

Explanation:

Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large and revered Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India. Originally built by Emperor Kumaragupta I of Gupta Dynasty; Expansion works continued during and after Gupta period. Post the Gupta period Nalanda continued to develop under the auspices of several kings, particularly during the 7th century under the reign of emperor Harsha of Kannauj. The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda and have left account of the settlement and its life. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

One of the most important Neolithic agricultural settlements in Indian subcontinent is Mehrgarh. It is located on the Bolan River, a tributary of the Indus, at the eastern edge of the Baluchistan plateau. Other important Neolithic sites include Gufkral and Burzahom in Kashmir; Mahgara, Chopani Mando, and Koldihwa in Belan valley in Uttar Pradesh; Chirand in Bihar etc. In South India, the important Neolithic sites include Kodekal, Utnur, Nagatjunikonda, Palavoy in Andhra Pradesh; Tekkalkolta, Maski, Narsipur, Sangankallu, Hallur, and Brahmagiri in Karnataka; Pariamlpalli in Tamil Nadu etc. Hence, all are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Rayagajakesari and Dayagajakesari are titles of the Kakatiya dynasty. The title Daya Gaja Kesari was given to the first Kakatiya king Prataparudra. In the Kakatiya dynasty coins were inscribed with this title. Raya-gaja-kesari title belongs to Rudrama Devi, she inherited this title from her father. This title was also inscribed on the coins. Hence, option (c) is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

August Offer (August 1940) which proposed:

• dominion status as the objective for India;


• expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties);


• setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; and


• no future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.

Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

These were the major categories:

1. Vellanvagai: land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors


2. Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmanas


3. Shalabhoga: land for the maintenance of a school


4. Devadana, tirunamattukkani: land gifted to temples


5. Pallichchhandam: land donated to Jaina institutions

Hence, option (c) is correct.