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Q 1 - In reference to Mauryan Empire, consider the following statements:
1. The city of Taxila revolted twice.
2. Long sea voyages were avoided, as it was not secure.
Choose the correct statement
Answer : C
Q 2 - The teachings of Mahavira were compiled as …
Answer : A
Explanation
The sacred scriptures had originally twelve parts.
Q 3 - In reference to Vedic kingdoms, the ruler of ‘Gandhara’ was …
Answer : A
Explanation
Gandhara kingdom was ruled by Nagnajit during the Vedic period.
Q 4 - Who among the following Buddhist monks convinced Asoka to become a Buddhist?
Answer : C
Q 5 - The Vedic term ‘Prajapatya’ refers …
A - Giving the girl to a man after accepting a bride-price
B - Giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride-price
Answer : B
Explanation
During the Vedic period, the practice of giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride price was known as Prajapatya.
Q 6 - Which among the following Pillar Edicts of Asoka abolishes sins of harshness?
Answer : C
Explanation
Pillar Edict III abolishes sins of harshness, anger, cruelty, pride, etc.
Q 7 - In reference to Sangam period, the term Mallar represents …
B - The hill people who gather hill products
Answer : A
Q 8 - Which among the following kings is referred as ‘a man of culture?’
Answer : B
Explanation
Samudragupta was a patron of learning, a celebrated poet, and a musician.’
Q 9 - Consider the following statements:
1. One of the most important reasons of the downfall of the great civilization was the incursions of Indo-Aryan people.
2. Many of the Indus cities had been ruined because of the natural calamities.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
The Indo-Aryan invasion and natural calamities were the major reasons of downfall of Harappan civilization.
Q 10 - Which one of the following sites found in Punjab?
Answer : B
Explanation
The geographical location of Harappa is Punjab.
Q 11 - Which among the following Rock Edicts of Asoka discusses generosity to Brahmans?
Answer : C
Explanation
Rock Edict III issued after 12 years of Asoka’s coronation.
Q 12 - Who among the following Satavahana rulers had written ‘Vrihat Katha?’
Answer : D
Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Anga was geographically located in …
Answer : A
Explanation
The capital of Anga was Champa.
Q 14 - Which one of the following Indus sites is located at the western end?
Answer : C
Explanation
Sutkagendor was the western most site of Harappan civilization.
Q 15 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Horse represents …
Answer : C
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 16 - In reference to Gupta period, Bali refers?
A - King’s customary share in total agricultural produce
B - Villagers periodically supplied flowers, fruits, etc. to king
Answer : C
Explanation
Primarily, it was voluntary, but later it became mandatory.
Q 17 - In reference to Five faces of Shiva, Ishana represents:
Answer : C
Explanation
Ishana represents power of the individual consciousness to realize the universal consciousness.
Q 18 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Avanti was geographically located in …
Answer : C
Explanation
The capital of Assaka was Ujjaini.
Q 19 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Rhinoceros represents …
Answer : C
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Rig Vedic women had permission to study the Vedas.
2. Some Rig Vedic women also composed Vedic hymns.
Choose the correct statements