Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which one of the following ruler was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’– 

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    Udayn
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    Bimbisara
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    Ajat Shatru
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    Mahapadmananda
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Answer : 4. "Mahapadmananda "
Explanation :

Ajat Shatru, Bimbisara and Udayin were contemporary to Buddha. Mahapadmananda was not contemporary ruler to Buddha.

Q:

Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore? 

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    Rajaraja I
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    Rajendra I
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    Vijayalaya
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    Rajendra III
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Answer : 1. "Rajaraja I "

Q:

In which language were the ‘Early Buddist Texts’ composed?

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    Prakrit
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    Pali
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    Sanskrit
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    Pictographic
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Answer : 2. "Pali"
Explanation :

Early Buddhist Texts were composed in Pali language. At that time, Pali was the language of general people. Later, Buddist Texts were written in Sanskrit also.

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Answer : 4. "75"
Explanation :

1. According to Section 2 of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, 'antiquities' include 'any manuscript, inscription or another document which is scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic and which is in existence for not less than 75 years '

2. Thus, any artefact that has been in existence for at least 75 years is considered an antiquity in India.

3. Antiquities are considered an important part of the cultural heritage of India and there are legal provisions for their protection.

Q:

Which Veda deals with rituals and ceremonies?

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    Rigveda
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    Yajurveda
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    Samaveda
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    Atharvaveda
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Answer : 2. "Yajurveda"
Explanation :

Explanation: Yajurveda deals with the procedures and rituals involved in ceremonies and sacrifices.

Q:

In which one of the following era, Kshatriya had their specific Identity? 

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    In the Times of Buddha
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    In Mauryan’s Era
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    Later Mauryan’s Times
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    Gupta’s Period
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Answer : 1. "In the Times of Buddha "
Explanation :

Kshatriya had their specific identity in Budha’s times. Mahatama Buddha and Mahavira swami, both were related to Kshatriya’s clan. There is a list of Mahajanapadas in Buddhist Texts ‘Angutarnikaya’ whose maximum ruler was related to Kshatriya’s Clan.

Q:

The Khalji Dynasty ruled over Delhi from ______.

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    1290 to 1320
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    1206 to 1290
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    1320 to 1414
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    1414 to 1451
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Answer : 1. "1290 to 1320"
Explanation :

1. The Khilji dynasty ruled Delhi from 1290 to 1320.

2. The founder of this dynasty was Jalaluddin Firoz Khilji, who gained power by killing Kaiqubad in 1290.

3. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was Alauddin Khilji, who ruled from 1296 to 1316.

4. Alauddin Khilji had conquered Chittor, a powerful state of Rajputana, in 1303 AD.

5. There were two great generals Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan in the Khilji dynasty.

6. Also worked on Alauddin Khilji's market system and land revenue administration.

Q:

Which of the following has not been found in the excavation in Terracotta of Indus Valley sites? 

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    Buffalo
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    Sheep
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    Cow
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    Pig
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Answer : 3. "Cow "
Explanation :

There is no evidences of cow in terracotta in Indus civilization

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