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Common University Entrance Test for UG Programmes
CUET-UG - History
Entrance Exam, 2025
Q1. Arrange the major developments in Harappan Archaeology in a
chronological order:
(A) Report of Alexander Cunningham on Harappan seal.
(B) S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal.
(C) Daya Ram Sahni begins excavations at Harappa.
(D) Vasant Shinde begins archaeogenetic research at Rakhigarhi.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A), (B), (C), (D)
2. (A), (C), (B), (D)
3. (C), (B), (D), (A)
4. (C), (D), (B), (A)
Q2. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of ________________.
1. Shortughai in Afghanistan
2. Banawali in Haryana
3. Harappa
4. Mohenjodaro
Q3. Which of the following rulers adopted the title devaputra, or "son of
god"?
1. Kushanas
2. Sakas
3. Mauryas
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,4. Satavananas
Q4. The Gandatindu Jataka describes:
(A) Cordial relationship between a king and his subjects.
(B) The plight of the subjects of a wicked king.
(C) The strained relationship, especially with the rural population.
(D) That, kings frequently fill their coffers by demanding high and oppressive
taxes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A), (B) and (D) only
2. (A), (B) and (C) only
3. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
4. (B), (C) and (D) only
Q5. Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
Meanings Terms
(A) When descent is traced through the (I) Adi-Parvan
mother
(B) Barbarians or outsiders of the (II) Endogamy
Brahmanical order
(C) The first section of Mahabharata (III) Matriliny
(D) Marriage within a kin group, caste, (IV) Mlechchhas
or a group living in the same locality
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
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,Q6. In play Mrichchhakatika, the hero Charudatta was described as both a
Brahmana and a _________________.
1. Nishada
2. Kshatriya
3. Sarthavaha
4. Mlechchha
Q7. Which ruler of the Satavahana dynasty claimed to be a unique Brahmana
(eka bamhana)?
1. Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani
2. Gotami-puta Siri-Vijay-Satakani
3. Vashishti-puta Pulmayi
4. Madhari-puta Svami Sakasena
Q8. The Buddha regarded the 'social world' as the creation of:
1. Humans
2. Planets
3. Lord Brahma
4. Lord Vishnu
Q9. Who persuaded Buddha to allow women into the sangha?
1. Ajatasattu
2. Makkhali Gosala
3. Mahapajapati Gotami
4. Ananda
Q10. If you are reading the traveller's accounts, which of the following would
be of Al-Biruni:
1. Explanation of the caste system by looking for parallels in ancient Persia.
2. Description of Delhi and Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) as vast cities.
3. Finding the lack of private property in India.
4. Description of the coconut and the paan, two kinds of plant produced in
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, Medieval India.
Q11. Which of the following is not true about the Lingayats?
1. On death, the devotee will be united with Vishnu.
2. They ceremonially bury their dead.
3. They worship Shiya in bis manifestation as a 'linga'
4. Lingayats wear a small linga in a silver case on a loop strung over the left
shoulder.
Q12. Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
Meaning/ Characteristics Sufi-Terms
(A) Sufi lineages (I) Ziyarat
(B) Established rules for spiritual conduct and (II) Langar
interaction between inmates/laypersons and
the master
(C) The practice of pilgrimage to the grave of (III) Silsila
the Shaikh
(D) Open kitchen which runs on futuh (IV) Murshid
(unasked-for charity)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
2. (A) – (I), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)
3. (A) – (III), (B) – (II), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)
4. (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
Q13. Why were agricultural tracts incorporated within the fortified area of
the Vijayanagara Empire?
1. To protect the agricultural belt itself.
2. To beautify the capital with greenery.
3. To provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the royal family.
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Common University Entrance Test for UG Programmes
CUET-UG - History
Entrance Exam, 2025
Q1. Arrange the major developments in Harappan Archaeology in a
chronological order:
(A) Report of Alexander Cunningham on Harappan seal.
(B) S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal.
(C) Daya Ram Sahni begins excavations at Harappa.
(D) Vasant Shinde begins archaeogenetic research at Rakhigarhi.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A), (B), (C), (D)
2. (A), (C), (B), (D)
3. (C), (B), (D), (A)
4. (C), (D), (B), (A)
Q2. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of ________________.
1. Shortughai in Afghanistan
2. Banawali in Haryana
3. Harappa
4. Mohenjodaro
Q3. Which of the following rulers adopted the title devaputra, or "son of
god"?
1. Kushanas
2. Sakas
3. Mauryas
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,4. Satavananas
Q4. The Gandatindu Jataka describes:
(A) Cordial relationship between a king and his subjects.
(B) The plight of the subjects of a wicked king.
(C) The strained relationship, especially with the rural population.
(D) That, kings frequently fill their coffers by demanding high and oppressive
taxes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A), (B) and (D) only
2. (A), (B) and (C) only
3. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
4. (B), (C) and (D) only
Q5. Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
Meanings Terms
(A) When descent is traced through the (I) Adi-Parvan
mother
(B) Barbarians or outsiders of the (II) Endogamy
Brahmanical order
(C) The first section of Mahabharata (III) Matriliny
(D) Marriage within a kin group, caste, (IV) Mlechchhas
or a group living in the same locality
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
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,Q6. In play Mrichchhakatika, the hero Charudatta was described as both a
Brahmana and a _________________.
1. Nishada
2. Kshatriya
3. Sarthavaha
4. Mlechchha
Q7. Which ruler of the Satavahana dynasty claimed to be a unique Brahmana
(eka bamhana)?
1. Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani
2. Gotami-puta Siri-Vijay-Satakani
3. Vashishti-puta Pulmayi
4. Madhari-puta Svami Sakasena
Q8. The Buddha regarded the 'social world' as the creation of:
1. Humans
2. Planets
3. Lord Brahma
4. Lord Vishnu
Q9. Who persuaded Buddha to allow women into the sangha?
1. Ajatasattu
2. Makkhali Gosala
3. Mahapajapati Gotami
4. Ananda
Q10. If you are reading the traveller's accounts, which of the following would
be of Al-Biruni:
1. Explanation of the caste system by looking for parallels in ancient Persia.
2. Description of Delhi and Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) as vast cities.
3. Finding the lack of private property in India.
4. Description of the coconut and the paan, two kinds of plant produced in
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, Medieval India.
Q11. Which of the following is not true about the Lingayats?
1. On death, the devotee will be united with Vishnu.
2. They ceremonially bury their dead.
3. They worship Shiya in bis manifestation as a 'linga'
4. Lingayats wear a small linga in a silver case on a loop strung over the left
shoulder.
Q12. Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
Meaning/ Characteristics Sufi-Terms
(A) Sufi lineages (I) Ziyarat
(B) Established rules for spiritual conduct and (II) Langar
interaction between inmates/laypersons and
the master
(C) The practice of pilgrimage to the grave of (III) Silsila
the Shaikh
(D) Open kitchen which runs on futuh (IV) Murshid
(unasked-for charity)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
2. (A) – (I), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)
3. (A) – (III), (B) – (II), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)
4. (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
Q13. Why were agricultural tracts incorporated within the fortified area of
the Vijayanagara Empire?
1. To protect the agricultural belt itself.
2. To beautify the capital with greenery.
3. To provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the royal family.
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