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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about chalcolithic period:
1.There is evidence of domestication of cows, sheep, and pigs in this period.
2.Domesticated animals were slaughtered for food and not milked for dairy products during this period.
3.Plough has been found in some chalcolithic sites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Option A is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Chalcolithic people domesticated cows,sheep,goats, pigs, buffaloes, and hunted deer.
Statement 2 is correct. chalcolithic people use to slaughter domesticated animals for food and not milked for dairy products.
Statement 3 is incorrect. There is no evidence of plough or hoe has been found in this period.Incorrect
Option A is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Chalcolithic people domesticated cows,sheep,goats, pigs, buffaloes, and hunted deer.
Statement 2 is correct. chalcolithic people use to slaughter domesticated animals for food and not milked for dairy products.
Statement 3 is incorrect. There is no evidence of plough or hoe has been found in this period. -
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Dholavira site’ of Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC):
1.It is the third site of IVC to be in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
2.It had a sophisticated water management system as well as inscriptions comprising 10 large sign boards.
3.No clear evidence of Inter-regional trade with the Mesopotamia region is found from this site like other sites of IVC
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Option D is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. This site is the first IVC site to be listed on the UNESCO world Heritage site
Statement 2 is correct. It has sophisticated water management system and consist of inscription comprising 10 large sised sign board
Statement 3 is incorrect. Evidence of Inter-regional trade with other Harappan sites as well as cities in Mesopotamia region has been found.Incorrect
Option D is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. This site is the first IVC site to be listed on the UNESCO world Heritage site
Statement 2 is correct. It has sophisticated water management system and consist of inscription comprising 10 large sised sign board
Statement 3 is incorrect. Evidence of Inter-regional trade with other Harappan sites as well as cities in Mesopotamia region has been found. -
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Vajji’ Mahajanapada:
1.It was ruled by a single powerful king and his dynasts.
2.Dasas and kammakaras were not allowed in the Sangha.
3.Both Buddha and Mahavira belong to gana or sangha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Option B is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Vajji with its capital Vaishali was under the gana or sangha system of government in which there were not one but many ruler each one known as raja.
Statement 2 is correct. In the assemblies, Dasas, women and kammakaras were not allowed to participate.
Statement 3 is correct. Both Buddha and Mahavira belong to gana or sangha.Incorrect
Option B is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Vajji with its capital Vaishali was under the gana or sangha system of government in which there were not one but many ruler each one known as raja.
Statement 2 is correct. In the assemblies, Dasas, women and kammakaras were not allowed to participate.
Statement 3 is correct. Both Buddha and Mahavira belong to gana or sangha. -
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the term ‘Shreni’ in ancient history consider the following statements:
Correct
Option B is correct.
Shrenis were associations of craftsperson and merchants which provided the training help the merchants in organising trade as well as act as banks where rich men and women invested money.Incorrect
Option B is correct.
Shrenis were associations of craftsperson and merchants which provided the training help the merchants in organising trade as well as act as banks where rich men and women invested money. -
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘Gramabhojaka’ refers to which of the following:
Correct
Option B is correct. Village Headmen in the Northern part of the country were referred to as the Gramabhojaka. They were generally large landowners having slaves or hired labourer to work on their fields. They sometimes functioned as judge or policemen too.
Incorrect
Option B is correct. Village Headmen in the Northern part of the country were referred to as the Gramabhojaka. They were generally large landowners having slaves or hired labourer to work on their fields. They sometimes functioned as judge or policemen too.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Gandhara school of Art’:
1.Bluish grey sandstone as well as mud and stucco were used for making the sculptures.
2.It consists of mainly Buddhist and Jain imagery, influenced by Greco-Roman pantheon.
3.They were patronised by Kushana rulers.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?Correct
Option D is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Gandhara school of art flourished in two stages. First period was known for use of Bluish grey sandstone while the later part is known for its use of used mud and stucco.Statement 2 is incorrect. It consists of mainly Buddhist imagery (and not Jain), influenced by Greco-Roman pantheon.
Statement 3 is correct. It was patronised by Kushana Rulers.
Incorrect
Option D is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Gandhara school of art flourished in two stages. First period was known for use of Bluish grey sandstone while the later part is known for its use of used mud and stucco.Statement 2 is incorrect. It consists of mainly Buddhist imagery (and not Jain), influenced by Greco-Roman pantheon.
Statement 3 is correct. It was patronised by Kushana Rulers.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements in reference to ‘Dharmachakra Mudra’ related to Buddha:
1.This gesture was shown by Buddha immediately after attaining enlightenment.
2.This mudra involves one hand only.
3.It means turning the wheel of the Dharma or law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Option C is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Dharmachkra mudra gesture was shown by Buddha while he preached his first sermon to his companiona after enlightenment in the deer park at Sarnath.Statement 2 is incorrect. It involves both hands.
Statement 3 is correct. Dharmachakra means turning the wheel of the Dharma or law.
Incorrect
Option C is correct Answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Dharmachkra mudra gesture was shown by Buddha while he preached his first sermon to his companiona after enlightenment in the deer park at Sarnath.Statement 2 is incorrect. It involves both hands.
Statement 3 is correct. Dharmachakra means turning the wheel of the Dharma or law.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Vedic period is not true?
Correct
Option A is correct the correct answer.
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Historical evidences provide remarkable example of town planning and city building activities during the Indus valley civilization which is considered as the predecessor of the Vedic civilization.
• The Vedic age spans almost a millennium of Indian history (1500-600 B.C.), a period which witnessed crucial changes in north India. These developments are evident in a number of spheres – social, economic, political and religious.Incorrect
Option A is correct the correct answer.
• Statement 1 is incorrect. Historical evidences provide remarkable example of town planning and city building activities during the Indus valley civilization which is considered as the predecessor of the Vedic civilization.
• The Vedic age spans almost a millennium of Indian history (1500-600 B.C.), a period which witnessed crucial changes in north India. These developments are evident in a number of spheres – social, economic, political and religious. -
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following Mughal ruler led the foundation of ‘Nigaar khana’?
Correct
Option B is correct Answer.
Humayun was the one who led the foundation of ‘Nigaar Khana’ (a painting workshop) which was part of Humayun’s library.Incorrect
Option B is correct Answer.
Humayun was the one who led the foundation of ‘Nigaar Khana’ (a painting workshop) which was part of Humayun’s library. -
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Types of land: Their characteristics:
1.Polaj Left uncultivated for some time to regain strength
2.Chachar Uncultivated for five or more years
3.Parauti Annually cultivated and which never lie fallow
4.Banjar Left uncultivated for 3 to 4 year
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Option D is correct.
Pair 1 is incorrect. Polaj is a land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never allowed to lie fallow.
Pair 2 is incorrect. Chachar is a land which lie fallow for three or four years.
Pair 3 is incorrect. Parauti: land that was temporarily kept out of cultivation in order to regain its fertility.
Pair 4 is incorrect. Banjar : It was a type of land which was uncultivated for five years and more.Incorrect
Option D is correct.
Pair 1 is incorrect. Polaj is a land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never allowed to lie fallow.
Pair 2 is incorrect. Chachar is a land which lie fallow for three or four years.
Pair 3 is incorrect. Parauti: land that was temporarily kept out of cultivation in order to regain its fertility.
Pair 4 is incorrect. Banjar : It was a type of land which was uncultivated for five years and more.
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