. There are 37 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. Question paper comprises Sections A, B, C, D, E and F. 2. The question paper contains 16 pages. 3. Marks are indicated against each question. 4. Write the question numbers as given in the question paper while answering a question in your answer book. 5. SECTION A- Question 1-20 contains very short answer questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. 6. SECTION B-Questions 21- 24 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries 2 marks. Answers to these questions should not exceed 40 words.

A.Kandariya Mahadev Temple - Khajuraho C.Lingaraj Temple- Bhubneshwar B.Sun Temple - Konark D.Mukteshwara Temple- Bhubneshwar 7. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A) - Kanauj was considered as a symbol of power in North India. Reason (R) - All the three kingdoms were continuously engaged in a struggle to possess Kanauj. Options- A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). C. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong. D. (R) is correct but (A) is wrong 8. Rajan went to Bihar during vacations, he was very excited to visit the two famous universities which were the important centres of higher education during the medieval period in India. Choose from the options given below: A. Nalanda and Taxila C. Nalanda and Vikramsheel B. Taxila and Vikramsheel Vihar D. Nalanda and Vallabhi 9. Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order: i) Humanyun defeated Sikander Suri. ii) Rana Sanga was defeated in the battle of Khanwa. iii) Hemu Vikramaditya had defeated the Mughals and captured Agra and Delhi. iv) Prince Khusrau was defeated at the battle of Bhairowal.