Simple General Knowledge Questions
General Knowledge Questions and Answers are the most important part of any competitive exam because in any competitive exam around 50% of questions and answers are covered by General Knowledge. In this General Knowledge section, aspirants can cover many topics like Indian History, Indian Geography, the Indian Constitution, and other topics
General Knowledge Questions
Here, I am sharing Simple General Knowledge Questions and answers related to Indian History, Indian Geography, and the Indian Constitution for those aspirants who are preparing for competitive exams.
Simple General Knowledge Questions
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Indian History Questions
Q : Epigraphy means :
(A) Study of coins
(B) Study of inscriptions
(C) Study of epics
(D) Study of Geography
Correct Answer : B
The first metal used by man was :
(A) Aluminum
(B) Copper
(C) Iron
(D) Silver
Correct Answer : B
Metal coins were the first to appear.
(A) Harappan Civilization
(B) Later Vedic period
(C) During the time of Buddha
(D) During the period of Mauryas
Correct Answer : C
The statement, which is correct about the Harappan civilization?
(A) He was aware of 'Ashwamedha'.
(B) Cow was sacred to him.
(C) He started respecting 'Pashupati'.
(D) Their culture was generally not stable.
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following are the signs of the then commercial and economic development in the remains found in the excavation of the Indus Valley?
(A) Pottery
(B) Currencies
(C) Boats
(D) House
Correct Answer : B
The earliest old city discovered in India was:
(A) Harappa
(B) Punjab
(C) Mohenjodaro
(D) Sindh
Correct Answer : A
The social system of the Harappan people was ……….
(A) Fair Egalitarian
(B) Slave-labour based
(C) Character-based
(D) Caste-based
Correct Answer : A
In which state is Kalibangan located?
(A) Punjab
(B) Haryana
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.
2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.
3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.
4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.
5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.
6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.
Megalithic culture (500 BC - 100 AD) introduces us to the historical era of South India when the megaliths were used in the period:
(A) Weapon made of stone
(B) Tools and equipment made of stone
(C) Mausoleums (graves) surrounded by large stones
(D) Material of daily use made of stone
Correct Answer : C
The language used for writing the source material in ancient times was:
(A) Sanskrit
(B) Pali
(C) Brahmi
(D) Kharoshthi
Correct Answer : A
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