Question 1

What was the Major Industry in Chandudaro?&#10;A)Bead making&#10;B)Textiles&#10;C)Tread Making&#10;D)Craft Work

Accepted Answer

Chandudaro was renowned for its bead-making industry during the Indus Valley Civilization, showcasing advanced craftsmanship in small decorative items.

Question 2

The word 'Sindhan' used by the Indus people denoted&#10;A)Silk&#10;B)Iron&#10;C)Cotton&#10;D)Copper

Accepted Answer

The word 'Sindhan' used by the Indus people denoted cotton. The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its early use of cotton.

Question 3

Evidence of Fractional burial has been excavated from&#10;A)Lothal&#10;B)Kot Siji&#10;C)Banaueali&#10;D)Harappa

Accepted Answer

Harappa&#10;

Question 4

The word &#34;Godhume&#34; used in the vedic period denoted&#10;A)Rice&#10;B)Wheat&#10;C)Cereals&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

"Godhume" in the Vedic period specifically referred to wheat.

Question 5

'Yava' denoted&#10;A)Wheat&#10;B)Rice&#10;C)Barley&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

'Yava' is a term that historically denoted barley in ancient Indian texts and inscriptions.

Question 6

Vedic term 'Sita' denoted&#10;A)Battle field&#10;B)Paddy field&#10;C)Ploughed field&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

In the context of the Vedas, the term 'Sita' specifically denoted a ploughed field, reflecting the agricultural practices and the importance of agriculture in Vedic society.

Question 7

Who established the city of Pattalyputhra?&#10;A)Ajatasantru&#10;B)Ajastru&#10;C)Bimbisara&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Ajatasatru, the son of Bimbisara, is credited with establishing the city of Pataliputra, which later became a significant city in ancient India.

Question 8

The Greek historian who wrote about Alexander's Indian invasion&#10;A)Socrates&#10;B)Arien&#10;C)Ajastru&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Arrian is the Greek historian known for writing about Alexander the Great's invasion of India, notably in his work "Anabasis Alexandri" or "The Campaigns of Alexander."

Question 9

Who wrote Charaka Samhitha&#10;A)Kautiliya&#10;B)Charaka&#10;C)Aryabatta&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Charaka is credited with authoring the Charaka Samhita, a foundational text in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.

Question 10

Who is the Sanskrit Scholar in the court of Chandragupta&#10;A)Bimbisara&#10;B)Ariean&#10;C)Amarsimba&#10;D)None of these

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Amarsimba was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet in the court of Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya.

Question 11

Who wrote Tamil Ramayana&#10;A)Kalidas&#10;B)Karikala&#10;C)Seikkilas&#10;D)Kambar

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The answer of Who wrote Tamil Ramayana&#10;A)Kalidas&#10;B)Karikala&#10;C)Seikkilas&#10;D)Kambar...

Question 12

Who wrote &#34;Raja Tharangini&#34;&#10;A)Kambar&#10;B)Kalidas&#10;C)Karikala&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who wrote &#34;Raja Tharangini&#34;&#10;A)Kambar&#10;B)Kalidas&#10;C)Karikala&#10;D)None of these...

Question 13

The famous astronomer who wrote Brihat Samhitha&#10;A)Pliny&#10;B)Varahamithra&#10;C)Parrin&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of The famous astronomer who wrote Brihat Samhitha&#10;A)Pliny&#10;B)Varahamithra&#10;C)Parrin&#10;D)None...

Question 14

Who wrote Arthasasthra&#10;A)Kautiliya&#10;B)Birbal&#10;C)Kambar&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who wrote Arthasasthra&#10;A)Kautiliya&#10;B)Birbal&#10;C)Kambar&#10;D)None of these...

Question 15

Who was the first leader of Kalinga in I century A.D&#10;A)Karikala&#10;B)Charaka&#10;C)Kharauel&#10;D)Chola Raja

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The answer of Who was the first leader of Kalinga...

Question 16

Who wrote the &#34;Kumara Sambavam&#34;&#10;A)Kambar&#10;B)Seikkilas&#10;C)Kalidas&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who wrote the &#34;Kumara Sambavam&#34;&#10;A)Kambar&#10;B)Seikkilas&#10;C)Kalidas&#10;D)None of these...

Question 17

Who was considered the lord of Vedas&#10;A)Surya&#10;B)Varuna&#10;C)Indra]&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who was considered the lord of Vedas&#10;A)Surya&#10;B)Varuna&#10;C)Indra]&#10;D)None...

Question 18

Who built &#34;Brihadeshwara Temple&#34;&#10;A)Ashok&#10;B)Raja Raja I&#10;C)Rajendra Chola&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who built &#34;Brihadeshwara Temple&#34;&#10;A)Ashok&#10;B)Raja Raja I&#10;C)Rajendra Chola&#10;D)None...

Question 19

Where was Brihadeshwara Temple situvated&#10;A)Madhura&#10;B)Kaveripattanam&#10;C)Jaipur&#10;D)Tanjavore

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The answer of Where was Brihadeshwara Temple situvated&#10;A)Madhura&#10;B)Kaveripattanam&#10;C)Jaipur&#10;D)Tanjavore...

Question 20

The other name of Brihadeshwara Temple&#10;A)Rajarajeswara temple&#10;B)Madhurai Temple&#10;C)Cholapuram Temple&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of The other name of Brihadeshwara Temple&#10;A)Rajarajeswara temple&#10;B)Madhurai...

Question 21

Who was the founder of Pallava dynasty&#10;A)Raja Raja I&#10;B)Karikala&#10;C)Simhavishnu&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who was the founder of Pallava dynasty&#10;A)Raja...

Question 22

Who was the founder of Chalukya dynasty&#10;A)Pullikeshin I&#10;B)Pullikeshin I I&#10;C)Kethivarman&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who was the founder of Chalukya dynasty&#10;A)Pullikeshin...

Question 23

Who was the last greatest ruler of Chalukya dynasty&#10;A)Pullikeshin I I&#10;B)Pullikeshin I&#10;C)Kirthivarman&#10;D)None of these

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The answer of Who was the last greatest ruler of...

Question 24

Where was Ambar Palace situvated&#10;A)Hariyana&#10;B)Rajastan&#10;C)Sikim&#10;D)Thripura

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The answer of Where was Ambar Palace situvated&#10;A)Hariyana&#10;B)Rajastan&#10;C)Sikim&#10;D)Thripura...

Question 25

Who was the last king of Sunga dynasty&#10;A)Pushyamithra&#10;B)Agnimithra&#10;C)Devabutti&#10;D)None of these

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Deck 3: Historical and Cultural Indias Dynasties, Temples, and Scholars