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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. Chola kingdom was situated to the North-west of Pandya kingdom.
2. The earliest known Chola king was Elara who conquered Sri Lanka and ruled for 50 years.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : B
Explanation
Chola kingdom was situated to the North-east of Pandya kingdom.
Q 2 - After the Rig Veda, which one of the following Vedic text repeated the origin of the Chaturvarna system?
Answer : B
Explanation
After the Rig Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upnishad retreated the Chaturvarna system.
Q 3 - Which among the following contains the popular ‘Gayatri Mantra?’
Answer : B
Explanation
The Gayatri Mantra, also popular as the Savitri mantra, is a highly revered mantra written in the Rig Veda.
Q 4 - Who among the following had destroyed the original Bodhi tree?
Answer : C
Explanation
The original Bodhi tree, which was located at Bodh Gaya was destroyed by King Puspyamitra in the 2nd century BC.
Answer : A
Explanation
Dasyu is a Sanskrit word, which means servant or enemy. Actually, Dasyus were the original inhabitants.
Answer : A
Explanation
Panchatantra is an ancient collection of interrelated animal tales in verse as well as in prose.
Q 7 - Consider the following statements:
1. Early men were very fascinated towards the hilly region for their survival.
2. The hilly regions had plenty of resources to support the early men’s lives.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Q 8 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Gandhara was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
The Kingdom of Gandhar also spread in some parts of Afghanistan.
Q 9 - Which one of the following is the earliest known metal trade?
Answer : A
Explanation
Copper is the earliest known traded metal.
Q 10 - In reference to Vedic period, Indra, Varuna, and Soma were the Gods of …
Answer : C
Explanation
During the Vedic period, Indra, Varuna, and Soma were the gods of Kashatriyas.
Q 11 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term ‘Pushan’ refers …
Answer : A
Explanation
The term Pushan refers the protector of cattle.
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. In the early Vedic period, women seem to have enjoyed an almost equal status with men.
2. In the early Vedic period, upanayana was performed for girls also.
Choose the correct statements
Answer : C
Explanation
During this period, girls were also given education and asked to follow the brahmacharya like boys.
Q 13 - Who among the following has written the book Kadambari?
Answer : A
Explanation
Kadambari is a romantic novel written in Sanskrit.
Q 14 - Who among the following had written Sahitya Ratna?
Answer : C
Q 15 - In reference to Mauryan period, Gahapatis was the …
Answer : C
Explanation
Gahapati was the entrepreneur who acted as the financier to cultivators.
Q 16 - Who among the following kings is also known as ‘Sarvakshatrantak?’
Answer : D
Explanation
The meaning of Sarvakshatrantak is – the up-rooter of all the Kashatriyas. Mahapadma was also popular as ‘Ugrasena.’
Q 17 - In reference to Mauryan period, Nagarika was the …
Answer : A
Q 18 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Malla was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
The capital of Malla was Kusinara and Pava.
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Asoka’s inscriptions found in the region of Pakistan have been written in Brahmi. script.
2. Most of the Asoka’s inscriptions have been written in Greek or Aramaic.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : B
Explanation
The Asoka’s inscriptions found in the region of Pakistan have been written in Kharoshthi script.
Q 20 - In reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements:
1. The Buddhist monks were forbidden the use of garlands, perfume, and other items of self-beautification.
2. The norms for the nun were even more strict.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
It was believed that if equality was given to male and female, it might lead to indiscipline and immorality.
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