Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
Dear students,
1. In the comments section, share your score and also let everyone know the logic you’ve used to mark certain answers. This will trigger intelligent discussions benefitting everyone.
2. Completing the test should be your top priority. Focus on accuracy rather than simply attempting more questions. Give enough thought to each question, we have increased the time limit so you can do this.
3. At the end of the test, click on ‘View Questions’ button to check the solutions.
*You can attempt the test multiple times for your own practice but only your first attempt will be counted for rankings.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly.
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points (0).
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Harappan Civilization got its name from the city that was discovered first.
2. In the late-Harappan stage the Indus culture rose to its peak and started spreading in southern India and across Indian Frontiers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 1 is correct.
The Indus civilisation is also known as the Harappan Civilisation, after its type site, Harappa, the first of its sites to be excavated early in the 20th century in what was then the Punjab province of British India and now is Pakistan.
Late Harappan: Around 1900 BCE signs of a gradual decline began to emerge, and by around 1700 BCE most of the cities had been abandoned.Incorrect
Only statement 1 is correct.
The Indus civilisation is also known as the Harappan Civilisation, after its type site, Harappa, the first of its sites to be excavated early in the 20th century in what was then the Punjab province of British India and now is Pakistan.
Late Harappan: Around 1900 BCE signs of a gradual decline began to emerge, and by around 1700 BCE most of the cities had been abandoned. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Vedic civilization
1. Sabha and Samiti were legislative assemblies at tribal or territorial level.
2. The king was autocratic with main responsibility of being protector of the tribe and the cattle wealth.
3. Samiti was not open for women in early Vedic period.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 1 is correct.
The king was not autocratic. He had to abide by the decision of assemblies called sabha, samiti. Sabha and samiti were legislative assemblies at tribal and territorial level. The samiti was a general assembly which was open for all including women.Incorrect
Only statement 1 is correct.
The king was not autocratic. He had to abide by the decision of assemblies called sabha, samiti. Sabha and samiti were legislative assemblies at tribal and territorial level. The samiti was a general assembly which was open for all including women. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWho among the following rulers founded the Vikramsila University?
Correct
Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was established by King Dharmapala in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.
Incorrect
Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was established by King Dharmapala in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsAshokan inscriptions were majorly engraved in the Brahmi script and Kharoshthi script. With reference to the above scripts consider the following statements.
1. Brahmi script was written from left to right where as Kharoshthi script was written from right to left.
2. Brahmi script prevailed in the north western region of India whereas Kharoshthi script prevailed in the rest of the country.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Brahmi script was written from left to right where as Kharoshthi script was written from right to left.
Kharoshthi script prevailed in the north western region of India whereas Brahmi script prevailed in the rest of the country.Incorrect
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Brahmi script was written from left to right where as Kharoshthi script was written from right to left.
Kharoshthi script prevailed in the north western region of India whereas Brahmi script prevailed in the rest of the country. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Correct
Option a is incorrect.
The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.Incorrect
Option a is incorrect.
The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
Leaderboard: 9th Dec 2023 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
UPSC 2024 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here)
