TNSET 2024 Paper 2 History Question Paper (Mar 07, 2025) (Shift 1)

Question 1

In the history of Indian coinage, Punch- Marked coins have a special place. Which of the following statements are true with reference to 'Punch-Marked Coins'
(i) They are the earliest coinage in India.
(ii) We can notice symbols on one or both sides of these coins.
(iii) They were not in circulation in South India.
(iv) These coins are made of silver.

Accepted Answer

(i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer

(i) and (iv) only

Answer

(i) and (iii) only

Answer

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

Question 2

Which Asokan inscription mentions that Asoka promoted the medical profession and expanded the supply of Medical products in his territory and abroad?

Accepted Answer

Major Rock Edict - II

Answer

Major Rock Edict - I

Answer

Pillar Edict - VII

Answer

Minor Rock Edict II

Question 3

Identify the Harappan site, Which was mostly devoted to craft production, including bead Making, Shed shearing metal working etc :

Accepted Answer

Chanhudaro

Answer

Kalibangan

Answer

Banawali

Answer

None of the above

Question 4

Match List I with List II:List IList II(a) Abstention from injury to living beings(i) Satya(b) Speaking the Truth(ii) Ahimsa(c) Not Stealing(iii) Aparigraha(d) Limiting one's possessions(iv) Asteya

Accepted Answer

(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

Answer

(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)

Answer

(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

Answer

(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

Question 5

Which of the following are features of later vedic period :
(i) Atharveda refers to leading river water channels.
(ii) First reference of money lending occurs in Shatapata Brahmana.
(iii) Rice was the Staple food.
(iv) Weaving was practised on wide circle scale.

Accepted Answer

(i), (ii) and (iv) only

Answer

(i) and (ii) only

Answer

(ii) and (iv) only

Answer

(iii), (ii) and (i) only

List I	List II
(a) Abstention from injury to living beings	(i) Satya
(b) Speaking the Truth	(ii) Ahimsa
(c) Not Stealing	(iii) Aparigraha
(d) Limiting one's possessions	(iv) Asteya