Qts 1 Consider the following pairs :
(Historical place) (Well-known for )
1. Burzahom :Rock-cut shrines
2. Chandraketugarh: Terracotta art
3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A.1oniy
B.1 and 2
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3
Ans D
Burzahom.
1.It is Neolithic site located in the Kashmir valley of and Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It is unique story teller of life of 3000 BC
3. Site is known for fit dwellings.
4.which were in circular or rectangular in shape.
Chandra ketugarh.
1. Chandraketugarh is in kolklata
2. Chandraketugarh in river bank Bidyadhari river in west bengal.
3. Chanraketugarh popular for terracotta art in this site.
4. It once served as a significant centre for global maritime trade.
Ghaneshwar:
1. It is located in the Khetri belt of Rajasthan
2. It is in River bank of Kantali
3.It consist microliths ( sharp tools )
4. It consist copper artefacts
Qts 2. Why Dholavira popular in recent years
A Skeletons discovered at this site
B For its conservation effects
C For the discovery of gold and precious stones at this site
D it received the UNESCO World Heritage Tag
Ans D
Explanation
Dholavira
1. Dholavira is in Kucch district of Gujarat
2. Dholavira had sophisticated water management
3. Dholavira had Copper, shell stone, jewelry of Semi - Precious Stones ,terracotta, gold, ivory & Other materials.
4. Dholavira is Indias 40th world heritage site.
5. dholavira become 4th site from Gujarat to be added to the list UNESCO.
Qts 3. Which one of the following ancient srong well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a service of dams and channelizing water into Connected reservoirs
A.Dholavira
B.Kalibangan
C. Rakhigarhi
D. Ropar
Ans A
Explanation
Dholavira
1. Dholavira is in Kucch district of Gujarat
2. Dholavira had sophisticated water management
3. Dholavira had Copper, shell stone, jewelry of Semi - Precious Stones ,terracotta, gold, ivory & Other materials.
4. Dholavira is Indias 40th world heritage site.
B. Kalibangan
1. Kalibangan is in Rajasthan
2. The site is located in river bank Ghaggar River
3. Kalibangan had fire altars and Ploughed field
4. It is famous for black bangles
Rakhigarhi.
1. Rakhigarhi is a village and an archaeological site belonging to the Indus valley civilization
2. It was in River bank Ghagar hakra river
3. It was in Hissar district of Haryana
4. Silver and bronze objects found in Rakhigarhi
Ropar
1 Ropar is in river bank Sutlej at Haryana
2. At Ropar copper metals found
3. At Ropar dog was buried with man
Qts 4. Which one of the following is not Harappan site?
A Chanhudaro
B. Kot Diji
C. Sohgaura
D Desalpur
Ans C
Chanhudaro
1. Chanudaro was in river bank Saraswathi.
2. Chnudaro is located in the Sind in Pakistan
3. Chanudaro had bead and shell making industries.
Kotdiji
1.It is located in sindh in Pakistan
2. It is situated in the Bank of River Indus
3 It consist elephant seal
4 It consist Fort
Sohgaura
1. Sohgaura is in Uttar Pradesh
2. Sohgaura consist copper plate inscription
3. Copper Inscription is in Prakrit language, Bramhini script
4. The inscription is sometimes presented as pre-Ashokan, and pre-Mauryan period
Dasalpur
1. Dasalpur is in Kutch district of Gujarat
2. It was in river bank of Bhadar
3. Dasalpur had large fort
Qts.5 In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ' Tribhanga' has been a favorite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
A. Qts.In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ' Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times tili today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
A. One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
B Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
C. Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
D. A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
Ans A
B Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
C. Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
D. A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
Ans A
Explanation
Tribhanga (tri-bent dance pose) is a standing body position which means three parts break, consisting of three bends in the body - at the neck, waist and knee, hence the body is oppositely curved at waist and neck which gives it a gentle "S" shape
Qts 6. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None of the statements given above is correct
Ans B
Explanation
Pashupathi Shiva.
1 Harappans Worshiped Pashupathi Shiva
2 Pashupathi Shiva surrounded with Elephant, Tiger, buffalo, Rhinoceros. Deer.
Mother Goddess.
1 Harappans Worshiped Mother Goddess Druga or shakti
2 Mother Goddess Wilk plant growing from her womb Worshiper
Religious Life of Harappans
1 Harappans Worshiped Pashupathi Shiva
2 Harappans Worshiped Mother Goddess.
3 Harappans Worshiped Pipal Tree, Bull, Dove, Pigeon
4 Harappans not temples Constructed
5 Dead bodies placed in North South Direction.
Qts 7 Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
Ans B
Explanation
Pashupathi Shiva.
1 Harappans Worshiped Pashupathi Shiva.
2 Pashupathi Shiva surrounded with Elephant, Tiger, buffalo, Rhinoceros., Deer
Mother Goddess.
1 Harappans Worshiped Mother Goddess Durga or Shakti
2 Mother Goddess Wilk plant growing from her womb Worshiper
Religious Life of Harrapans
1 Harappan Worshiped Pashupathi Shiva
2 Harappans Worshiped Mother Goddess.
3 Harappans Worshiped Pipal Tree , Bull, Dove, Pigeon
4 Harappans not Constructed temples
5 Dead bodies placed in North South Direction.
Qts 8 With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1 Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare where as the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans C
Explanation
Vedic Civilization
1.Aryans had four Varnas
2.Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vyshya , Shudra are four Varnas
3. Kshatriyas engaged in Warfare.
4. Kshatriyas used Helmet, Swords, Arrows , Bow
5. Kshatriyas used horse.
Harappans / Indus Valley Civilization
1. Indus people were traders.
2. Indus people neglected their security
3.Indus people had no knowledge of war
4.Horse was unknown to Harappa
Qts 9 The national motto of India, Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
A. Katha Upanishad
B. Chandogya Upanishad
C. Chaitareya Upanished
D. Mundaka Upanishad
Ans D
Katha Upanishad
1. Katha Upanishad is a collection of philosophical poems representing a conversation between the sage Naciketas and Yama (god of death)
2. They discuss the nature of Atman, Brahman and Moksha (liberation).
Chandogya Upanishad
1. It tells the story of a father teaching his son the ultimate truth of Hinduism.
2.The father then teaches the boy about the underlying unity of everything in the world.
3.It consist musical instruments
Aiterya Upanishad
1.Aiterya Upanishad deals with the nature of Self
2.Aiterya Upanishad deals creation of world
3.Aiterya Upanishad deals (mahavakya) "Prajnanam Brahma" meaning Brahman is pure intelligence
4.It explains the inner or symbolic meaning of the sacrifice
5. Sacrifice rituals described in the Aranyaka.
Mundaka Upanishad
1.Mundaka Upanishad is a collection of philosophical poems used to teach meditation and spiritual knowledge
2. Mundaka Upanishad consist Satyameva Jayasthe