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Apti Plus Academy for Civil Services TEST ID - 01 Apti Plus Academy For Civil Services TEST ID - 01 Ancient History with Answers 1. What is Palaeography ? A. Study of coins. B. Study of inscriptions. C. Study of old writing used in inscriptions. D. Study of Rocks Answer – C . Study of coins – Numismatics Study of inscriptions – Epigraphy. 2. An Epigraphist can decipher most inscriptions of our country upto about the eight century provided he/she has learnt A. Pali and its variations. B. Brahmi and its variations. C. Prakrit and its variations. D. Sanskrit and its variations. Answer – B 3. The best example of earliest Historical writing in India can be observed in A. Ramacharita B. Harshacharita C. Rajatarangni D. Indika Answer – C Ramacharita written by Sandhyakara Nandi. It narrates the story of conflict between the Kaivarta peasants and pala province. Harshacharita – written by Banabhatta in th seventh century Rajatarangni – written by kalhana in 12th century is considered to be the first work which possess several traits of history writing as understood during our times. Indika – written by Megasthenes , talks about Gupta emprie. 4. The Puranas Talk of four ages. The sequence of these ages in ascending order is A. Krita , Dvapra , Kali and Treta B. Dvapra , Krita , Treta , Kali C. Dvapra, Treta ,Krita , Kali D. Krita , Treta , Dvapra , Kali Answer – D 5. Consider the Following A. The Middle Old Stone Age or Middle Palaeolithic industries are all based upon flakes. B . Paleolithic sites are found in practically all parts of India except the alluvial plains of Indus and Ganga Which of the above are correct ? A.Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer - Both AB are correct. 6. The Characteristic tools of Late Stone Age are A. Microliths B. Tools made of Polished stone C. Flakes D. Tools made of Unpolished stone Answer – A . Late Stone Age is another name of Mesolithic Age. Microliths was used by people of Mesolithic Age. 7. Consider the Following A. The Chalcolithic people used burnt bricks on large scale for their house’s construction. B. Remains of camel have not been found in chalcolithic age . Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – None of the Above. The Chalcolithic people were generally not acquainted with burnt bricks , which were seldom used. Remains of camel have been found in Chalcolithic age. 8. What is the characteristic of Megalithic culture of South India. A. Here Stone age was succeeded directly by Iron Age. B. There was no copper age between stone and iron age Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Both are correct 9. From which place the complete skeleton of Mesolithic man was excavated. A. Near Narmada , Jabalpur B. Near Ahar in Udaipur C. Near Belan river , Allahabd D. None Answer – A Near Narmada , Jabalpur 10. The first metal to be used in Indian Subcontinent was A. Bronze B. Copper C. Silver D. Gold Answer – Copper. Chalcolithic age means – Stone + copper . 11. Consider the Following statement regarding the Chalcolithic culture . A. They did not know the art of writing. B. They venerated mother goddess. Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Both are correct. 12. Consider the following about the Harappan culture A. Channel or canal irrigation was well practiced by Harappans. B. The Indus people were earliest to produce cotton. Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Only B Gabarbands or Nalas enclosed by dams for storing water were a feature of Harappan culture but not channel or canal irrigation. 13. Consider the following about the Harappan culture A. No temples have been found at any Harappan site. B. Fire cult was practiced at Lothal. A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Both No religious structures are found at Harappan site except for Great Bath which may have been used for ablutions. 14. Harappans worshipped which of the following 1. Trees 2. Phallus 3. Animals A.13 B. 123 C. Only 3 D. Only 1 Answer – B ( All were used for worshipping by Harappans.) 15. Consider the following about the Harappan Age A. Harappans wrote long inscriptions like Egyptians and Mesopotamians. B. The Harappan script is not alphabetical but mainly pictographic. A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer - Only B Harappans did not write long inscriptions , while Egyptians and Mesopotamians did. 16. The animal not found on Harappan seals is A. Cow B. Goat C. Elephant D. Buffalo Answer – Cow and Horse are not depicted on Harappan seals. 17. Consider the following about the Harappan culture A. The Harappan culture is poor in artistic works made of stones. B. The Harappan were great expert in the use of potter’s wheel. Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Both 18. Aryans spoke which language ? A. Indo Iranians B. Indo European C. Indo African D. European Answer – Indo European 19. The term for war in the Rigveda is A. Dasyuhatya B. Gavishthi C. Gramani D. Kulapas Answer – B . Cow was the most important source of wealth during Rig vedic times and Gavishthi is the term for war in Rig veda which means search for cows 20. The tribal assemblies mentioned in the Rigveda are 1. Sabha 2. Samiti 3. Vidhata 4. Gana A. !2 B. 123 C.124 D. 1234 Answer – All four were tribal assemblies. 21. During Rigvedic times the king was assisted by a few functionaries in the day to day administration . The most important functionary among them was A. Senani B. Purohita C. Vrajapati D. Mahattras Answer – B . Purohita was the most important functionary followed by Senani. 22. Consider the following about Rigvedic age A. People gave primary loyalty to the tribe which was called jana. B. The term Janapada or territory is used not even once in Rigveda. Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Both AB Kinship was the basis of social structure and man was identified by the clan to which it belonged. 23. Following practices were carried out in Rigvedic age 1. Child marriage 2. Widow Remarriage 3. Polyandry A. 123 B. 12 C. 23 D. 13 Answer – C .( 23) Child marriage was not practiced during Rigvedic times.Polyandry was practiced but not many instances. 24. Consider the following about Rigvedic period A. Divisions based on occupation has not started. B. The economy was mainly pastoral and not food producing. A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Only B Divisions based on occupation had started. 25. During Rigvedic period “ Soma “ was A. God of Plants B. War lord C. God of Water D. God of Storms Answer – A Soma was considered to be the god of plants and an intoxicating drink is named after him. 26. The dominant mode of worshipping the Gods during Rigvedic Age was through A. Recitation of prayer B. Offering of sacrifices A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Both 27. In the Later Vedic Texts “ Syama “ or “ Krishna ayas “ means A. Copper B. Gold C. Iron D. Bronze Answer – C ( Iron ) 28. Consider the following about the Later vedic time A. Agriculture was the primary source of livelihood. B. People started living settled and sedentary life Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – Both 29. The term “ Sangrihitri “ during Later Vedic time meant A. Officer responsible for maintaining army B. Officer responsible for collecting taxes and tributes C. Village headman D. Chariot race Answer – B Chariot race was called - vajapeya. 30. Consider the Following about Late Vedic age A. Indra and Agni gained importance B. Prajapati , the creator lost importance during this period. Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – None of the above Indra and Agni being Rigvedic gods lost importance during Late Vedic period. Prajapati gained importance during Late Vedic period. 31. The influence of Iranian Culture can be seen in 1. Kharoshti script 2. Bell shaped capitals in monuments of Ashoka 3. In Preamble of Ashoka’s edicts A. 12 B. 1 C. 123 D. 13 Answer – C ( All ) 32. Consider the following about Alexanders invasion of India A. Alexanders campaign to India was a grand failure. B. The most important outcome of the invasion was the establishment of direct contact between India and Greece. Which of the above are correct ? A. Only A B. Only B C. Both AB D. None of the above Answer – B The Indian Campaign of Alexander was a triumphant success. He added to his empire an Indian province which was much larger than that conquered by Iran , though the Greek possessions in Indian were soon lost to the then Maurya rulers. 33. The second urbanization in India is marked by A. Painted Gray Ware B. Northern Black Polished Ware C. Red and Black Ware D. None of the above Answer - B Painted gray ware – Later vedic period 34. During the Age of Buddha, the word “ vessa’s “ meant A. Guilds B. Merchants street C.
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