151. According to the latest excavations, Manda is the __________ site of the Indus civilization?
A. Easternmost
B. Westernmost
C. Northernmost
D. Southernmost
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Northernmost
152. Which civilization was undoubtedly the largest in extent among the Bronze age civilizations?
A. Mesopotamian civilization
B. Roman civilization
C. The Harappan civilization
D. Egyptian civilization
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] The Harappan civilization
153. Who was the ruler of Taxila when Alexander's army crossed the Indus in 326 BC?
A. Abhisara
B. None of the above
C. Porus (Pura)
D. Ambhi
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ambhi
154. Vallabhacharya was the most distinguished preacher of the
A. Balaram Cult
B. Krishna Cult
C. Shaiva Cult
D. Shakti Cult
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Krishna Cult
155. Which of the following kingdoms was referred to as ' Ruhmi' by the Arab merchant Sulaiman?
A. Pala
B. Pratihara
C. Rashtrakuta
D. Chola
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Pala
156. Who was the Bacterian King that invaded India in about 182 BC and wrested a considerable part of the North-West?
A. Philadelphus
B. Gondophernes
C. Demetrius
D. Antigonus
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Demetrius
157. Name the class which is conspicuous by its absence from the list of seven classes given by Megasthenes
A. Cultivators
B. Philosophers
C. Artisans
D. Traders
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Traders
158. According to `Rajatarangini' Ashoka's favorite deity was
A. Vasudeva
B. Buddha
C. Siva
D. Vishnu
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Siva
159. Which one of the following types of Harappan pottery is said to be the earliest example of its kind in the world?
A. Perforated
B. Knobbed
C. Polychrome
D. Glazed
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Glazed
160. Which period of Indian history has been designated by Romila Thapar as `Threshold Times' ?
A. CE 300-CE 800
B. CE 600-CE 1300
C. BCE 200-300 CE
D. CE 300-CE 600
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] CE 600-CE 1300
