Q. Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I : List II (Ancient site) : (Archaeological finding) A. Lothal : 1. Ploughed field B. Kalibangan : 2. Dockyard C. Dholavira : 3. Terracotta replica of a plough D. […]
Q. Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture? (a) Cow (b) Elephant (c) Rhinoceros (d) Tiger Ans: (a) Cow Explanation: The pictures of elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, deer, sheep, etc. are depicted on the seals and terracotta arts of Harappan culture, but cow was not depicted
Q. Assertion (A): Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly. Reason (R): He wanted to popularise only the Mahayana form of Buddhism. (a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A (c) A
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Q. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the (a) Greeks (b) Shakas (c) Parthians (d) Mughals Ans: (a) Greeks Explanation: The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the (a) Greeks. After Alexander the Great’s campaign in India, Greek rulers established several Indo-Greek kingdoms in northwestern India.
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Q. Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion? (a) Nanda (b) Maurya (c) Sunga (d) Kanva Ans: (a) Nanda Explanation: At the time of Alexander’s invasion of India, the dynasty ruling over North India was (a) Nanda. The Nanda Empire, also known as the
Q. Assertion (A): Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire. Reason (R): Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A (c) A
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Q. Assertion (A): The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns. Reason (R): There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true, but R
Q. Assertion (A): The emphasis of Jainism on nonviolence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism. Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30 June 2023 composed by the Gkseries team is very helpful to UPSC aspirants.
Q. Assertion (A): The Aham and Puram poems of the Padinen Kilukanakku group formed a continuation of the Sangam composition. Reason (R): They were included under the Post- Sangam works as against the Sangam works proper. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and
