[1] Where is the Brihadeshwar temple, built during the Chola period, located?
A.
Mysore
B.
Mahabalipuram
C.
Thanjavur
D.
Kanyakumari
Ans:
Thanjavur
Explanation :
The Brihadeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. Also known as Raja Rajeswara Temple, it was built by Chola ruler Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples."
[2] Kamarup is an ancient name of which region of India?
A.
Bihar
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Karnataka
D.
Assam
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Ancient Assam was known as Pragjyotisha in early times and as Kamarupa in later times. It came to be known as Kamarupa during the Puranic times, based on the legend that Kamadeva, the god of love, the Indian Cupid, who was destroyed by the fiery glance of Siva returned to life there. The first historic reference to the kingdom of Kamarupa is made in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta.
[3] The word 'Buddha' means
A.
A Conqueror
B.
A Liberator
C.
A Enlibhtened one
D.
A Wanderer
Ans:
A Enlibhtened one
Explanation :
The word Buddha means "awakened one or "the enlightened one". ”Buddha" is also used as a title for the first awakened being in an era. Gautam Buddha was born as Siddhartha in a royal family; he began to be called the Buddha after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Gaya.
[4] Pancha siddhantham of Varaha mihira deals with -
A.
Astrology
B.
Astronomy
C.
Medicine
D.
Anatomy
Ans:
Astronomy
Explanation :
The most famous work by Varahamihira is the treatise on mathematical astronomy called the Pancha iddhantika ("Five Astronomical Treatises"). It is dated 575 AD. It is a summary of five earlier astronom ical systems, namely the Surya, Romaka, Paulisa Vasistha and Paitamaha.
[5] King Kharvela was the greatest ruler of the Chedi Dynasty of -
A.
Cholamandalam
B.
Kalinga
C.
Kannauj
D.
Purushpur
Ans:
Kalinga
Explanation :
Kharvela was the third and greatest emperor of the Chedi dynasty of Kalinga (present-day Odisha). The main source of information about Kharavela is his famous Hanthigumpha inscription. During his reign, the Chedi dynasty ascended to eminence, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka
[6] The Jaina literature is known as -
A.
Tripitakas
B.
Epics
C.
Aryasutras
D.
Angas
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The Jaina literature is known as Angas. The first attempts to systematise the preachings of Lord Mahavira, were made in the Pataliputra Council in the century BC, but they were finally rearranged redacted and committed to writing in the Valabhi Council in 512 AD under the presidentship of Devardhi Kshamasramana.
[7] The Great Bath of Indus Valley Civilization is found at;
A.
Harappa
B.
Mohenjodaro
C.
Ropar
D.
Kalibangan
Ans:
Mohenjodaro
Explanation :
The Great Bath is one of the best known structures among the ruins of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, Pakistan. It called as "earliest public water tank of the ancient world". Archaeological evidence indicates that it was built in the 3rd Millenium BC.
[8] Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A.
Mahendravarman I
B.
Narasinghavarman I
C.
Parameshwarvarman I
D.
Nandivarman I
Ans:
Narasinghavarman I
Explanation :
Pancha Rathas is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, located at Mahabalipuram. The Pancha Rathas shrines were carved during the reign of King Mahen dravarman-I and his son Narasimhavarman-I. The purpose of their construction is not known, structures are not completed.
[9] Which ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists?
A.
Mahipala
B.
Devapala
C.
Gopala
D.
Dharampala
Ans:
Dharampala
Explanation :
The Vikramasila University was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty, along with Nalanda University. It was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atisha, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot.
[10] The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by -
A.
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
B.
Amoghavarsha
C.
Govinda III
D.
Indra II
Ans:
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization was noted for its cities built of brick, roadside drainage system, and multistoried houses. The buildings were made of burnt bricks, which have been preserved even to this day Sun-dried bricks were used for the foundation of the buildings and the roofs were flat and made of wood.
[11] Buddha gave his first religious message at -
A.
Rajagriha
B.
Gaya
C.
Pataliputra
D.
Sarnath
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It is located to the north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
[12] Off the following scholars, who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
A.
Sir John Marshall
B.
R. D. Baneji
C.
A. Cunningham
D.
Daya Ram Sahani
Ans:
A. Cunningham
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan. In 1856, General Alexander Cunningham, later director general of the archeological survey of northern India, visited Harappa. In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal.
[13] The first metal used by man was -
A.
Aluminium
B.
Copper
C.
(4) Silver
D.
(3) Iron
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The Brihadeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. Also known as Raja Rajeswara Temple, it was built by Chola ruler Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples."
[2] Kamarup is an ancient name of which region of India?
A.
Bihar
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Karnataka
D.
Assam
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Ancient Assam was known as Pragjyotisha in early times and as Kamarupa in later times. It came to be known as Kamarupa during the Puranic times, based on the legend that Kamadeva, the god of love, the Indian Cupid, who was destroyed by the fiery glance of Siva returned to life there. The first historic reference to the kingdom of Kamarupa is made in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta.
[3] The word 'Buddha' means
A.
A Conqueror
B.
A Liberator
C.
A Enlibhtened one
D.
A Wanderer
Ans:
A Enlibhtened one
Explanation :
The word Buddha means "awakened one or "the enlightened one". ”Buddha" is also used as a title for the first awakened being in an era. Gautam Buddha was born as Siddhartha in a royal family; he began to be called the Buddha after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Gaya.
[4] Pancha siddhantham of Varaha mihira deals with -
A.
Astrology
B.
Astronomy
C.
Medicine
D.
Anatomy
Ans:
Astronomy
Explanation :
The most famous work by Varahamihira is the treatise on mathematical astronomy called the Pancha iddhantika ("Five Astronomical Treatises"). It is dated 575 AD. It is a summary of five earlier astronom ical systems, namely the Surya, Romaka, Paulisa Vasistha and Paitamaha.
[5] King Kharvela was the greatest ruler of the Chedi Dynasty of -
A.
Cholamandalam
B.
Kalinga
C.
Kannauj
D.
Purushpur
Ans:
Kalinga
Explanation :
Kharvela was the third and greatest emperor of the Chedi dynasty of Kalinga (present-day Odisha). The main source of information about Kharavela is his famous Hanthigumpha inscription. During his reign, the Chedi dynasty ascended to eminence, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka
[6] The Jaina literature is known as -
A.
Tripitakas
B.
Epics
C.
Aryasutras
D.
Angas
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The Jaina literature is known as Angas. The first attempts to systematise the preachings of Lord Mahavira, were made in the Pataliputra Council in the century BC, but they were finally rearranged redacted and committed to writing in the Valabhi Council in 512 AD under the presidentship of Devardhi Kshamasramana.
[7] The Great Bath of Indus Valley Civilization is found at;
A.
Harappa
B.
Mohenjodaro
C.
Ropar
D.
Kalibangan
Ans:
Mohenjodaro
Explanation :
The Great Bath is one of the best known structures among the ruins of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, Pakistan. It called as "earliest public water tank of the ancient world". Archaeological evidence indicates that it was built in the 3rd Millenium BC.
[8] Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A.
Mahendravarman I
B.
Narasinghavarman I
C.
Parameshwarvarman I
D.
Nandivarman I
Ans:
Narasinghavarman I
Explanation :
Pancha Rathas is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, located at Mahabalipuram. The Pancha Rathas shrines were carved during the reign of King Mahen dravarman-I and his son Narasimhavarman-I. The purpose of their construction is not known, structures are not completed.
[9] Which ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists?
A.
Mahipala
B.
Devapala
C.
Gopala
D.
Dharampala
Ans:
Dharampala
Explanation :
The Vikramasila University was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty, along with Nalanda University. It was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atisha, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot.
[10] The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by -
A.
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
B.
Amoghavarsha
C.
Govinda III
D.
Indra II
Ans:
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization was noted for its cities built of brick, roadside drainage system, and multistoried houses. The buildings were made of burnt bricks, which have been preserved even to this day Sun-dried bricks were used for the foundation of the buildings and the roofs were flat and made of wood.
[11] Buddha gave his first religious message at -
A.
Rajagriha
B.
Gaya
C.
Pataliputra
D.
Sarnath
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It is located to the north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
[12] Off the following scholars, who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
A.
Sir John Marshall
B.
R. D. Baneji
C.
A. Cunningham
D.
Daya Ram Sahani
Ans:
A. Cunningham
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan. In 1856, General Alexander Cunningham, later director general of the archeological survey of northern India, visited Harappa. In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal.
[13] The first metal used by man was -
A.
Aluminium
B.
Copper
C.
(4) Silver
D.
(3) Iron
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The word Buddha means "awakened one or "the enlightened one". ”Buddha" is also used as a title for the first awakened being in an era. Gautam Buddha was born as Siddhartha in a royal family; he began to be called the Buddha after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Gaya.
[4] Pancha siddhantham of Varaha mihira deals with -
A.
Astrology
B.
Astronomy
C.
Medicine
D.
Anatomy
Ans:
Astronomy
Explanation :
The most famous work by Varahamihira is the treatise on mathematical astronomy called the Pancha iddhantika ("Five Astronomical Treatises"). It is dated 575 AD. It is a summary of five earlier astronom ical systems, namely the Surya, Romaka, Paulisa Vasistha and Paitamaha.
[5] King Kharvela was the greatest ruler of the Chedi Dynasty of -
A.
Cholamandalam
B.
Kalinga
C.
Kannauj
D.
Purushpur
Ans:
Kalinga
Explanation :
Kharvela was the third and greatest emperor of the Chedi dynasty of Kalinga (present-day Odisha). The main source of information about Kharavela is his famous Hanthigumpha inscription. During his reign, the Chedi dynasty ascended to eminence, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka
[6] The Jaina literature is known as -
A.
Tripitakas
B.
Epics
C.
Aryasutras
D.
Angas
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The Jaina literature is known as Angas. The first attempts to systematise the preachings of Lord Mahavira, were made in the Pataliputra Council in the century BC, but they were finally rearranged redacted and committed to writing in the Valabhi Council in 512 AD under the presidentship of Devardhi Kshamasramana.
[7] The Great Bath of Indus Valley Civilization is found at;
A.
Harappa
B.
Mohenjodaro
C.
Ropar
D.
Kalibangan
Ans:
Mohenjodaro
Explanation :
The Great Bath is one of the best known structures among the ruins of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, Pakistan. It called as "earliest public water tank of the ancient world". Archaeological evidence indicates that it was built in the 3rd Millenium BC.
[8] Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A.
Mahendravarman I
B.
Narasinghavarman I
C.
Parameshwarvarman I
D.
Nandivarman I
Ans:
Narasinghavarman I
Explanation :
Pancha Rathas is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, located at Mahabalipuram. The Pancha Rathas shrines were carved during the reign of King Mahen dravarman-I and his son Narasimhavarman-I. The purpose of their construction is not known, structures are not completed.
[9] Which ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists?
A.
Mahipala
B.
Devapala
C.
Gopala
D.
Dharampala
Ans:
Dharampala
Explanation :
The Vikramasila University was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty, along with Nalanda University. It was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atisha, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot.
[10] The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by -
A.
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
B.
Amoghavarsha
C.
Govinda III
D.
Indra II
Ans:
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization was noted for its cities built of brick, roadside drainage system, and multistoried houses. The buildings were made of burnt bricks, which have been preserved even to this day Sun-dried bricks were used for the foundation of the buildings and the roofs were flat and made of wood.
[11] Buddha gave his first religious message at -
A.
Rajagriha
B.
Gaya
C.
Pataliputra
D.
Sarnath
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It is located to the north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
[12] Off the following scholars, who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
A.
Sir John Marshall
B.
R. D. Baneji
C.
A. Cunningham
D.
Daya Ram Sahani
Ans:
A. Cunningham
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan. In 1856, General Alexander Cunningham, later director general of the archeological survey of northern India, visited Harappa. In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal.
[13] The first metal used by man was -
A.
Aluminium
B.
Copper
C.
(4) Silver
D.
(3) Iron
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
Kharvela was the third and greatest emperor of the Chedi dynasty of Kalinga (present-day Odisha). The main source of information about Kharavela is his famous Hanthigumpha inscription. During his reign, the Chedi dynasty ascended to eminence, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka
[6] The Jaina literature is known as -
A.
Tripitakas
B.
Epics
C.
Aryasutras
D.
Angas
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The Jaina literature is known as Angas. The first attempts to systematise the preachings of Lord Mahavira, were made in the Pataliputra Council in the century BC, but they were finally rearranged redacted and committed to writing in the Valabhi Council in 512 AD under the presidentship of Devardhi Kshamasramana.
[7] The Great Bath of Indus Valley Civilization is found at;
A.
Harappa
B.
Mohenjodaro
C.
Ropar
D.
Kalibangan
Ans:
Mohenjodaro
Explanation :
The Great Bath is one of the best known structures among the ruins of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, Pakistan. It called as "earliest public water tank of the ancient world". Archaeological evidence indicates that it was built in the 3rd Millenium BC.
[8] Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A.
Mahendravarman I
B.
Narasinghavarman I
C.
Parameshwarvarman I
D.
Nandivarman I
Ans:
Narasinghavarman I
Explanation :
Pancha Rathas is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, located at Mahabalipuram. The Pancha Rathas shrines were carved during the reign of King Mahen dravarman-I and his son Narasimhavarman-I. The purpose of their construction is not known, structures are not completed.
[9] Which ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists?
A.
Mahipala
B.
Devapala
C.
Gopala
D.
Dharampala
Ans:
Dharampala
Explanation :
The Vikramasila University was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty, along with Nalanda University. It was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atisha, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot.
[10] The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by -
A.
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
B.
Amoghavarsha
C.
Govinda III
D.
Indra II
Ans:
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization was noted for its cities built of brick, roadside drainage system, and multistoried houses. The buildings were made of burnt bricks, which have been preserved even to this day Sun-dried bricks were used for the foundation of the buildings and the roofs were flat and made of wood.
[11] Buddha gave his first religious message at -
A.
Rajagriha
B.
Gaya
C.
Pataliputra
D.
Sarnath
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It is located to the north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
[12] Off the following scholars, who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
A.
Sir John Marshall
B.
R. D. Baneji
C.
A. Cunningham
D.
Daya Ram Sahani
Ans:
A. Cunningham
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan. In 1856, General Alexander Cunningham, later director general of the archeological survey of northern India, visited Harappa. In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal.
[13] The first metal used by man was -
A.
Aluminium
B.
Copper
C.
(4) Silver
D.
(3) Iron
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The Great Bath is one of the best known structures among the ruins of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, Pakistan. It called as "earliest public water tank of the ancient world". Archaeological evidence indicates that it was built in the 3rd Millenium BC.
[8] Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A.
Mahendravarman I
B.
Narasinghavarman I
C.
Parameshwarvarman I
D.
Nandivarman I
Ans:
Narasinghavarman I
Explanation :
Pancha Rathas is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, located at Mahabalipuram. The Pancha Rathas shrines were carved during the reign of King Mahen dravarman-I and his son Narasimhavarman-I. The purpose of their construction is not known, structures are not completed.
[9] Which ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists?
A.
Mahipala
B.
Devapala
C.
Gopala
D.
Dharampala
Ans:
Dharampala
Explanation :
The Vikramasila University was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty, along with Nalanda University. It was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atisha, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot.
[10] The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by -
A.
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
B.
Amoghavarsha
C.
Govinda III
D.
Indra II
Ans:
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization was noted for its cities built of brick, roadside drainage system, and multistoried houses. The buildings were made of burnt bricks, which have been preserved even to this day Sun-dried bricks were used for the foundation of the buildings and the roofs were flat and made of wood.
[11] Buddha gave his first religious message at -
A.
Rajagriha
B.
Gaya
C.
Pataliputra
D.
Sarnath
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It is located to the north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
[12] Off the following scholars, who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
A.
Sir John Marshall
B.
R. D. Baneji
C.
A. Cunningham
D.
Daya Ram Sahani
Ans:
A. Cunningham
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan. In 1856, General Alexander Cunningham, later director general of the archeological survey of northern India, visited Harappa. In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal.
[13] The first metal used by man was -
A.
Aluminium
B.
Copper
C.
(4) Silver
D.
(3) Iron
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The Vikramasila University was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty, along with Nalanda University. It was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atisha, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot.
[10] The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by -
A.
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
B.
Amoghavarsha
C.
Govinda III
D.
Indra II
Ans:
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization was noted for its cities built of brick, roadside drainage system, and multistoried houses. The buildings were made of burnt bricks, which have been preserved even to this day Sun-dried bricks were used for the foundation of the buildings and the roofs were flat and made of wood.
[11] Buddha gave his first religious message at -
A.
Rajagriha
B.
Gaya
C.
Pataliputra
D.
Sarnath
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It is located to the north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
[12] Off the following scholars, who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
A.
Sir John Marshall
B.
R. D. Baneji
C.
A. Cunningham
D.
Daya Ram Sahani
Ans:
A. Cunningham
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan. In 1856, General Alexander Cunningham, later director general of the archeological survey of northern India, visited Harappa. In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal.
[13] The first metal used by man was -
A.
Aluminium
B.
Copper
C.
(4) Silver
D.
(3) Iron
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It is located to the north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
[12] Off the following scholars, who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
A.
Sir John Marshall
B.
R. D. Baneji
C.
A. Cunningham
D.
Daya Ram Sahani
Ans:
A. Cunningham
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan. In 1856, General Alexander Cunningham, later director general of the archeological survey of northern India, visited Harappa. In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal.
[13] The first metal used by man was -
A.
Aluminium
B.
Copper
C.
(4) Silver
D.
(3) Iron
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The first two metals to be used widely were gold and copper. The use of copper in antiquity is of more significance than gold as the first tools, implements and weapons were made from copper. From 4,000 to 6,000 BC was the Chalcolithic period which was when copper came into common use. By 3600 BC the first copper smelted artifacts were found in the Nile valley and copper rings, bracelets, chisels were found. By 3000 BC weapons, tools etc. were widely found. Tools and weapons of utilitarian value were now within so ciety, however, only kings and royalty had such tools; it would take another 500 years before they reached the peasants.
[14] The word Veda' means -
A.
knowledge
B.
wisdom
C.
skill
D.
power
Ans:
knowledge
Explanation :
The Vedas ("knowledge") are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Vedas are apauruveya ("not of human agency"). They are supposed to have been directly revealed, and thus are called sruti ("what is heard") distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smriti ("what is remembered").
[15] The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of
A.
religion
B.
art
C.
literature
D.
architecture
Ans:
art
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The Kushanas were great patrons of art. It was under the rule of the Kushans that principles were formed for making sculptural images, which continued to influence making of sculptures ever after, During this time, Buddha was first shown in human form (earlier he was represented by symbols like lotus footsteps). Other Hindu and Jain deities also began to be shown in human form. Mathura and Gandhara were the two main centers of art during the time of the Kushanas.
[16] The earliest city discovered in India was -
A.
Harappa
B.
Punjab
C.
Mohenjo Daro
D.
Sindh
Ans:
Harappa
Explanation :
The ruins of Harrappa were first described in 1842 by Charles Masson in his Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab d in INDIAN HI where locals talked of an ancient city extending teen cosses" (about 25 miles), but no archacological interest would attach to this for nearly a century.
[17] Who among the following was the first to invade India?
A.
Xerxes
B.
Darius-I
C.
Alexander
D.
Seleucus
Ans:
Darius-I
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
[18] The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa is at -
A.
Ajanta
B.
Badami
C.
Mahabalipuram
D.
Ellora
Ans:
Ellora
Explanation :
Kailashnath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, which were dug side by side in the wall of high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maa harashtra, India. Of these 34 monasteries and tem ples, the Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking pro portion; elaborate workmanship architectural content and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtra kuta king Krishna I.
[19] Epigraphy means -
A.
The study of coins
B.
The study of inscriptions
C.
The study of epics
D.
The study of geography
Ans:
The study of inscriptions
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions on rocks, pillars, temple walls, copper plates and other writing material. It is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying grapheme clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. It serves as primary documentary evidence to establish legal socio-cultural, literary, archaeological, and historical antiquity on the basis of engravings.
[20] Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites?
A.
Drains and wel
B.
Fort
C.
Reservoirs
D.
Temple with Shikhar
Ans:
Temple with Shikhar
Explanation :
Sikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India. Sikhara over the sanctum sanctorum where the presiding deity is enshrined is the most prominent and visible part of a Hindu temple of North India. Sikhara was a majo feature of the medieval times.
[21] What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
A.
Compassionate Buddha
B.
Radha-Krishan Leela
C.
Jain Thirthankaras
D.
Mahabharata encounters
Ans:
Compassionate Buddha
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The Ajanta cave paintings depict the life of Gautam Bud.
[22] Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
A.
Sri Gupta
B.
Chandragupta I
C.
Ghatotkacha
D.
Kumaragupta I
Ans:
Sri Gupta
Explanation :
Sri Gupta (240-280) was a pre-imperial Gupta kingin northern India and start of the Gupta dynasty. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri- Gupta" as the founder of the Gupta dynast.
[23] Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Harappa
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Chanhudaro
Ans:
Chanhudaro
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
Excavations at Chanhudaro have revealed three different cultural layers from lowest to the top being Indus culture, the Jhukar culture, and the Jhangar culture. The site is especially important for providing evidences about different Harappan factories. These factories produced seals, toys, and bone implements. It was the only Harappan city without a citadel.
[24] Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A.
Silver
B.
Gold
C.
Iron
D.
Copper
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya.
[25] Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D.
A.
Pratiharas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Palas
D.
Chalukyas
Ans:
Chalukyas
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.
Explanation :
The Battle of Rajasthan is a battle (or series of battles) where the Hindu alliance defeated the Arab invaders in 738 CE and removed the Arab invaders and pillagers from the area east of the Indus River and protected whole India. The main Indian kings who contributed to the victory over the Arabs were the north Indian ruler Nagabhata of the Pratihara Dynasty and the south Indian Emperor Vikramaditya- II of the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century.