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(A) Lower Paleolithic Period Question number 1 According to the excavated evidence, the domestication of animal began in – (A) Lower Paleolithic Period (B) Middle Paleolithic Period (C) Upper Paleolithic Period (D) Mesolithic Period Ans-(D) EXPLANATION : The first attempts of domestication of animals and plants apparently were made in Mesolithic period. The first evidences of the domestication of animals have been found from Adamgarh (M.P) and Bagor (Rajasthan). Question number 2 Bhimbetka is famous for - (A) Rock Painting (B) Buddhist statues (C) Minerals (D) Origine os Sone River Ans-(A) EXPLANATION : The Bhimbetka rock shelters compose an archaeological site and World Heritage Site located in Madhya Pradesh. The rock shelters and caves of Bhimbetka have a number of interesting paintings which depict the lives and times of people who lived in the caves including the scene of childbirth, communal dancing and drinking; religious rites and the natural environment around them Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct answer from the code given below - List I List II (Harappan Site) (Location) (A) Manda 1. Rajasthan (B) Daimabad 2. Haryana (C) Kalibangan 3. Jammu And Kashmir (D) Rakhigarhi 4. Maharashtra Code – A B C D (A) 1 2 3 4 (B) 2 3 4 1 (C) 3 4 1 2 (D) 4 Ans-(C) 1 2 3 Question number 4 Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following? A Shakas B Parthians C Greeks D Kushans Answer: Option C Yavanika (Curtain) was introduced in Indian theatre by the Greeks . Question number 5 Port City of Indus Valley Civilization was - (A) Harappa (B) Kalibangan (C) Lothal (D) Mohanjodaro Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : Lothal was an important port city of Indus Valley Civilization and was located in the today's Bhal region of Indian state of Gujarat. Which of the following sites has yielded evidences of double burial? (A) Kuntasi (B) Dholavira (C) Lothal (D) Kalibangan Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : Lothal is the only site of the Indus Valley Civilization which reveals the evidence of double burials of male and female suggesting the practise of Sati. Question number 7 Which of the following animal is not depicted on the Harappan Seal? (A) Bull (B) Elephant (C) Horse (D) Sheep Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : A large number of animals have been depicted on the seals. These includes sheep, goat, humped bull, buffalo, elephant, tiger, lion, the gour or Indian bison, the rhinoceros, a short- horned humpless bull, but there has been no evidence of horse on Harappan seals. Question number 8 The Great Bath was found from the Indus Valley Civilization at – (A) Mohenjodaro (B) Harappa (C) Lothal (D) Kalibangan Ans-(A) EXPLANATION : The most important public place of Mohenjo-daro seems to be Great Bath comprising the tank which is situated in the citadel mound. It is an example of beautiful brickwork (floor was made of burnt brick). Great Bath served ritual bathing. Question number 9 Which of the following is the oldest among all Vedas? (A) Yajur Veda (B) Rig Veda (C) Sama Veda (D) Atharva Veda Ans-(B) EXPLANATION : Rig Veda is the oldest among the four Vedas. It is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit Hymns along with associated commentaries on liturgy, ritual and mystical exegesis. Rigveda Samhita was composed in the north western region of Indian subcontinent most likely between 1500 and 1200 BC. Aitareya Brahmana is associated with - (A) Rig Veda (B) Yajur Veda (C) Atharva Veda (D) Sama Veda Ans-(A) EXPLANATION : The Brahmanas are a collection of ancient Indian text with commentaries on the hymns of the four Vedas. Aitareya brahmana is the Brahmana of the Shakala Shakha of Rig Veda, an ancient Indian collection of sacred hymns. Question number 11 Match the following - List-I List-II (A) Atharva Veda 1. Hymns and Prayers (B) Rig Veda 2. Rituals and Sacrificial process (C) Yajur Veda 3. Medicine (D) Sama Veda 4. Music Code: A B C D (A) 3 1 2 4 (B) 1 2 3 4 (C) 2 3 4 1 (D) 3 4 1 2 Ans-(A) EXPLANATION : (A) Rigveda - Hymns and Prayers (B) Atharvaveda – Medicine (C) Samveda – Music (D) Yajurveda – Ritual and Sacrifical Process The main theme of Upanishads is - (A) Social Structure (B) Philosophy (C) Law (D) State Ans-(B) EXPLANATION : Upanishads are regarded as a part of the Vedas and are ancient text which contain some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism. They also discuss about meditation and nature of God Question number 13 The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the - (A) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (B) Chhandogya Upanishad (C) Katha Upanishad (D) Kena Upanishad Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the Katha Upanishad. The dialogue is a conversation between Yama and Nachiketa, a 12-year- old boy, who left home in search of the meaning of death and beyond Question number 14 Satyamev Jayate which is engraved on the Indian Emblem has been taken from - (A) Rig Veda (B) Bhagavad Gita (C)Mundakopnishad/Mundaka Upanishad (D) Matsya Purana Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : Satyameva Jayate is an ancient Sanskrit verse meaning truth alone triumphs. It is taken from the ancient Indian Scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Which of the events of Buddha's life is known as Mahabhinishkramana? (A) His death (B) His birth (C) His departure from home (D) His attainment of enlightment Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : Gautama Buddha, at the age of 29 years, left his home so that he could overcome old age, illness and death by living a life of an ascetic. This is called the great departure or Mahabhinishkramana. Question number 17 Who was Alara Kalama? (A)A disciple of Buddha (B) A distinguished Buddhist Monk (C) A king of Buddhism Time (D) A teacher of Buddha Ans-(D) EXPLANATION : Alara Kalama was a hermit saint of ancient meditation. He was the specialist of Samkhya philosophy. According to Pali canon scripture, he was first teacher of the Gautama Buddha. Question number 18 What is Tripitaka? (A) Three monkeys of Gandhiji (B) Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh (C) Triratnas of Mahavira (D) Collection of the preachings of Buddha Ans-(D) EXPLANATION : Tripitaka or three baskets is a traditional term used for various Buddhist literature. It is known as Pali canon in English. The three pitakas are Sutta Pitaka Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara was also known as - (A) Vajrapani (B) Manjusri (C) Padmapani (D) Maitrya Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as Padmapani who embodies the compassion of all the Buddha's. This Bodhisattva is variably depicted, described and portrayed in different cultures as either male or female deity. Question number 20 Who was the first Tirthankara of Jain religion? (A) Parshvanatha (B) Rishbhanatha (C) Mahavira (D) Chetaka Ans-(B) EXPLANATION : Lord Rishabhadeva was the first Tirthankara of Jainism. He was born at Ayodhya in the Ikshawaka kula or clan. Hinduism, he is known to be an avataraor incarnation of Vishnu Question number 21 Match List I with List II and select the correct using the code given below - List I (Tirthankara) List II (Cognizance) (A) Adinatha 1. Bull (B) Mallinatha 2. Horse (C) Parshvanatha 3. Snake (D) Sambhavanatha 4.Water Jal Code – A B C D (A 1 4 3 2 (B) 1 3 2 4 (C) 3 1 4 2 (D) 3 1 4 2 Ans-(A) Cultivation of cereals first started in - (A) Neolithic Age (B) Mesolithic Age (C) paleolithic Age (D) Proto-Historic Age Ans-(A) The Neolithic settlers were the earliest farming communities. Cereals such as wheat, barley, rice were among the first crops cultivated by Neolithic farming communities. Koldihwa and Mehrgarh are two important Neolithic sites where evidences of wheat and rice have been found. Question number 23 Mahavira Jaina breathed his last at – (A) Rajgir (B) Ranchi (C) Pavapuri (D) Samastipur Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : Mahavira also known as Vardhamana was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He was born in 599 BC as son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. At the age of 30, Mahavira renounced the royal life and world possessions and spent 12 years as an ascetic. Then he attained Kaivalya-Gyana (Supreme knowledge). He attained Nirvana at Pavapuri (current Nalanda District) at the age of 72 years Question number 24 . Ajivika Sect was founded by - (A) Ananda (B) Rahulabhadra (C) Makhali Gosala (D) Upali Ans-(C) Ajivika Sect is one of the heterodox school of Indian philosophy founded in 5th century BC by Makhali Gosala (early disciples of Mahavira). Where was the first republican system of the world during 6th century BC located? (A) Vaishali (B) Athens (C) Sparta (D) Pataliputra Ans-(A) EXPLANATION : Vaishali considered to be the world’s first Republic is presently, an archaeological site situated in the state of Bihar. It was established by the Lichchhavi dynasty. Question number 26 By which ruler Pataliputra was chosen as the capital for the first time - (A) Ajatshatru (B) Kalashoka (C) Udayin (D) Kanishka Ans-(C) EXPLANATION : Udayin was a ruler of Haryanaka dynasty. His reign is important because he laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra at the confluence of the Son and Ganges and shifted the capital from Rajagriha to Pataliputra. Question number 27 . Jivaka, the famous physician of the time of Mahatma Buddha was associated with the court of – (A) Bimbisara (B) Chanda Pradyota (C) Prasenjit (D) Udayin Ans-(A) EXPLANATION : Jivaka, the famous physician was associated with the court of Bimbisara. Bimbisara sent him to Ujjain when Avanti king Pradyota was attacked by Jaundice Deimachus came to India during the reign of - (A) Chandra gupta Maurya (B) Bindusara (C) Ashoka (D) Kanishka Ans-(B) EXPLANATION : Deimachus was sent by Syrian King Antiochus-I as an Ambassador in the court of Bindusara in Patliputra in India.
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