181. Where do we find the three phases, viz. Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures in sequence?
A. Godavari Valley
B. Kashmir Valley
C. Belan valley
D. Krishna Valle
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Belan valley
182. Which of the following were the main items of export of the Indus people?
(i) Gold and Silver
(ii) Cotton goods
(iii) Terracottas
(iv) Seals
(v) Pottery
Select the answer from the codes below -
A. i, ii, iv and v
B. i, iii and iv
C. ii, iii and v
D. All of them
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] ii, iii and v
183. Which of the following areas were viewed by the later Vedic authors as impure and far away from the heartland of the Vedic culture?
A. Vanga (in the Ganga delta)
B. Magadha (Southern Bihar)
C. Anga (Eastern Bihar)
D. All of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] All of the above
184. Which Rigvedic river is known as Ravi and also as Iravati?
A. Parushni
B. Sutudri
C. Vitasta
D. Asikni
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Parushni
185. Which one of the following was the meeting ground for the Brahmanical and devotional religious levels?
A. Ghatikas
B. Samas
C. Maths
D. Temples
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Maths
186. Which of the following Rig Vedic Gods is said to be the upholder of the Rita or Cosmic Order?
A. Varuna
B. Soma
C. Indra
D. Agni
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Varuna
187. Who among the following dynasties were the first to transfer all sources of revenue to the Brahmans?
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Vakatakas
D. Guptas
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Vakatakas
188. Name the chief of the Rigvedic Bharata tribe who fought against a confederacy of ten tribes (in the battle of 10 kings)
A. Atri
B. Gritsamada
C. Sudas
D. Divodasa
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Sudas
189. Who among the following archeologists has been claiming that he was successfully deciphered the Indus script, though others have not accepted the claim?
A. K.M. Srivastava
B. S.R. Rao
C. MEM Wheeler
D. Gordon Childe
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] S.R. Rao
190. The history of ancient Indian trade rightly begins from the ________ period.
A. Maurya
B. Kushana
C. Harappan
D. Later Vedic
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Harappan
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