Test No.1/ Series (Ancient History)
Question No-1
The Religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of:
(a) Bhakti (b) image worship and Yajnas (c) worship of nature and Yajnas (d) worship of nature and bhakti.
Ans:- (c)
Explanation: The early Vedic Aryans worshipped different forms of nature such as Indra and Five God and performed yajnas to impress them. They used to worship Indra, the God of rain, Varuna the God of truth and wind, Usha the Goddess of dawn, Prithivi the Goddess of grain and procreation.
Question No-2
Regarding the Indus Vallie Civilization, consider the following statements:
(a) It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
(b) During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(i) a (ii) b (iii) a and b (iv) Neither a nor b.
Answer: (iii)
Explanation: Both the statements about Indus Civilization are true. First, the Harappans, though had their own religious beliefs as evident from archaeological evidence, did not allow religion to dominate the public life. Second, they were probably the first in the world to produce cotton.
Question No-3
Which of the following animals was not represented on the seal and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
(a) Cow (b) Elephant (c) Rhinoceros (d) Tiger
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The chief male deity in Harappan Period was the Pashupati Mahadeva (Proto-Siva), represented in seals as sitting in a yogic posture on a low throne and having three faces and two horns. He is surrounded by four animals:- elephant, tiger, rhino and buffalo, each facing a different direction, and two deer appearing at his feet.
Question No-4
Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
(a) Indus and Jhelum (b) Jhelum and Chenab (c) Chenab and Ravi (d) Ravi and Beas
Answer:- (a)
Explanation: Takshasila is located in Western Pubjab, 20 kms north-west of Rawalpindi and was a centre of education in ancient India. Science of Medicine and Surgery were taught at Taxila University.
Question No.5
Who among the following was not a contemporary of the other three?
(a) Bimbsara (b) Gautam Buddha (c) Milinda (d) Prasenjit
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Bimbisara was the son of Bhattiya who was a feudal lord who killed the son of Pulik and enthroned Bimbisara in 545 BC. Bimbisara was, in his early life, a Commander-in-Chief. He started Haryanka dynasty.
Question No-2
Regarding the Indus Vallie Civilization, consider the following statements:
(a) It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
(b) During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(i) a (ii) b (iii) a and b (iv) Neither a nor b.
Answer: (iii)
Explanation: Both the statements about Indus Civilization are true. First, the Harappans, though had their own religious beliefs as evident from archaeological evidence, did not allow religion to dominate the public life. Second, they were probably the first in the world to produce cotton.
Question No-3
Which of the following animals was not represented on the seal and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
(a) Cow (b) Elephant (c) Rhinoceros (d) Tiger
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The chief male deity in Harappan Period was the Pashupati Mahadeva (Proto-Siva), represented in seals as sitting in a yogic posture on a low throne and having three faces and two horns. He is surrounded by four animals:- elephant, tiger, rhino and buffalo, each facing a different direction, and two deer appearing at his feet.
Question No-4
Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
(a) Indus and Jhelum (b) Jhelum and Chenab (c) Chenab and Ravi (d) Ravi and Beas
Answer:- (a)
Explanation: Takshasila is located in Western Pubjab, 20 kms north-west of Rawalpindi and was a centre of education in ancient India. Science of Medicine and Surgery were taught at Taxila University.
Question No.5
Who among the following was not a contemporary of the other three?
(a) Bimbsara (b) Gautam Buddha (c) Milinda (d) Prasenjit
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Bimbisara was the son of Bhattiya who was a feudal lord who killed the son of Pulik and enthroned Bimbisara in 545 BC. Bimbisara was, in his early life, a Commander-in-Chief. He started Haryanka dynasty.
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