CST 1

Assertion (A): Jesus used parables to preach his teachings.

Reason (R): Parables were complex theological explanations understood only by scholars.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Who introduced the system of branding horses (dagh) and kept a record of each soldier (chehra)?

• Iltutmish

• Alauddin Khalji

• Balban

• Qutbuddin Aibak

Which part of the Preamble ensures elimination of caste and gender discrimination?

• Sovereign

• Socialist

• Equality

• Secular

Which of the following is NOT a Pillar of Islam?

• Shahada

• Salah

• Zakat

• Jihad

Who added three storeys to Qutb Minar after Aibak’s death?

• Alauddin Khalji

• Iltutmish

• Razia Sultan

• Balban

Assertion (A): The Preamble begins with “We, the people of India.”

Reason (R): This shows sovereignty lies with people.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Who was the first woman Sultan of Delhi?

• Rani Durgavati

• Razia Sultan

• Chand Bibi

• Noor Jahan

Which invader plundered the Somnath Temple in 1025 CE?

• Muhammad Ghori

• Mahmud of Ghazni

• Alauddin Khalji

• Timur

Which feature makes India a Republic?

• Fundamental Rights

• Head of State is elected

• Equality before law

• Independent Judiciary

Assertion (A): Prophet Muhammad migrated to Medina in 622 CE.

Reason (R): This migration is called Hijrat.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.