Indian History Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: From which site of Indus Valley Civilization, Agnaveedikas have been obtained?
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602cfea0a503a25a4b8727b1- 1Mohenjodarofalse
- 2Lothalfalse
- 3Kalibangantrue
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Answer : 3. "Kalibangan"
Q: Who said, 'The blow on my back will prove to be a nail in the coffin of the British Empire'?
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607064e1556643278a82c2e9- 1Bhagat Singhfalse
- 2Bal Gangadhar Tilakfalse
- 3Chandrashekhar Azadfalse
- 4Lala Lajpat Raitrue
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Answer : 4. "Lala Lajpat Rai"
Q: The third battle of Panipat was fought in ________.
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Answer : 1. "1761 "
Q: From where is the first evidence of rice cultivation obtained?
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602ce19fa503a25a4b8664a3- 1Ganges Valleyfalse
- 2Jamuna Valleyfalse
- 3Raman Valleytrue
- 4Valley of Himalayasfalse
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Answer : 3. "Raman Valley"
Q: Whose reign was called the Golden Age of Mughal Architecture?
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62f2395f09a97851b62b1727- 1Akbarfalse
- 2Jahangirfalse
- 3Shahjahantrue
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Answer : 3. "Shahjahan "
Q: At which one of the following places was a Shiva temple not constructed under the patronage of the Chola rulers?
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6310f93e4e3bf85cbe83063b- 1Chidambaramfalse
- 2Thanjavurfalse
- 3Gangaikonda Cholapuramfalse
- 4Naneghattrue
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Answer : 4. "Naneghat"
Explanation :
1. Naneghat is a place, located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, near Junnar in Pune.
2. The Chola Empire did not extend to this region and hence no temples were built during their reign.
Q: What were the major cities of the Harappan civilization?
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652cf9fef65a38281b1c4666- 1Mohenjo-Daro, Athens, Rome, Beijingfalse
- 2Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Dholaviratrue
- 3Babylon, Memphis, Thebes, Urfalse
- 4Petra, Carthage, Ephesus, Ninevehfalse
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Answer : 2. "Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Dholavira"
Explanation :
The Harappan civilization was characterized by its well-planned cities and advanced infrastructure. Some of the major cities of the Harappan civilization include:
1. Harappa: Harappa was one of the first cities to be excavated in the 1920s and gave its name to the entire civilization. It is located in present-day Pakistan and was a significant center of the ancient Indus Valley civilization.
2. Mohenjo-Daro: Mohenjo-Daro, meaning "Mound of the Dead," is another major city of the Harappan civilization, located in present-day Pakistan. It was one of the largest and most advanced cities of its time, featuring complex urban planning and sophisticated drainage systems.
3. Kalibangan: Kalibangan is located in present-day Rajasthan, India. It is notable for its unique fire altars and is an important archaeological site belonging to the Harappan civilization.
4. Lothal: Lothal is situated in present-day Gujarat, India. It was a vital trading center, known for its advanced dockyards and extensive trade connections with other civilizations.
5. Dholavira: Dholavira, located in the Rann of Kutch in present-day Gujarat, India, is known for its intricate urban planning and large water conservation systems. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites in the Indian subcontinent.
6. Rakhigarhi: Rakhigarhi is one of the largest sites of the Harappan civilization, located in present-day Haryana, India. It is still being extensively studied by archaeologists and has provided valuable insights into the life and culture of the ancient Indus Valley people.
These cities, along with numerous smaller settlements, formed the backbone of the Harappan civilization, showcasing their advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization.
Q: Defeat of which dynasty paved way for the establishment of Mauryan dynasty?
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63057a2de864816d0047c453- 1Nanda Dynastytrue
- 2Chandela Dynastyfalse
- 3Aryanka Dynastyfalse
- 4Hoysala Dynastyfalse
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