The Aryans came to India as
Q. The Aryans came to India as (a) Invaders (b) Immigrants (c) Refugees (d) Merchants and nomads Ans: (c) Refugees
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On what evidence is South Russia/Central Asia regarded as the original home of the Aryans
Q. On what evidence is South Russia/Central Asia regarded as the original home of the Aryans? (a) Anthropological (b) Philological (c) Racial (d) Archaeological Ans: (b) Philological Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Philological. The idea that South Russia/Central Asia was the original home of the Aryans is primarily based on philological evidence. Philology is
Which of the following is not one of the proofs of maritime activities of the Indus Valley people ?
Q. Which of the following is not one of the proofs of maritime activities of the Indus Valley people ? (a) The discovery of a dockyard at Lothal (b) The drawing of a ship on a seal (c) Discovery of a number of articles which were not produced or found in the country (d) Commercial
From a large number of seals discovered from almost all the Harappan sites, it appears
Q. From a large number of seals discovered from almost all the Harappan sites, it appears that they were used for_____________ purposes. (a) ritualistic and religious (b) Commercial (c) Both (a) and (b) above (d) Symbolic Ans: (c) Both (a) and (b) above Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b) above.
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Which of the following is not a feature of the religious life of the Indus civilization?
Q. Which of the following is not a feature of the religious life of the Indus civilization? (a) Pipal and Acacia trees were regarded as celestial plants (b) The tree of life figures with great frequency on the seals (c) The Indus deities, like the Vedic deities, were predominantly male (d) The people had faith
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In the Harappan buildings mostly burnt bricks were used, not stones, because
Q. In the Harappan buildings mostly burnt bricks were used, not stones, because (a) Without iron tools stone-cutting was difficult (b) Bricks provided better flood defence (c) Bricks were ideally suited for the moist climate (d) Stone was not readily available Ans: (d) Stone was not readily available Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Stone
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Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults?
Q. Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults? (a) Shakti worship (b) Worship of Siva as Pashupati (c) Worship of Siva-linga in the form of conical and cylindrical stones (d) Dedication of temples to a particular deity Ans: (d) Dedication of temples to a particular deity Explanation:
Which of the following was not one of the tools and implements used
Q. Which of the following was not one of the tools and implements used by Indus Valley people? (a) Needles and razors (b) Sickles and plough (c) Forks and spoons (d) Grindings stones for flouring wheat, pestles and querns Ans: (c) Forks and spoons Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Forks and spoons. Forks and
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Which of the following toilet and cosmetic objects were not perhaps known to
Q. Which of the following toilet and cosmetic objects were not perhaps known to Indus Valley people ? (a) Copper mirrors (b) Ivory combs (c) Antimony rods (d) Hair-dyes Ans: (d) Hair-dyes
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The Harappan towns and cities were divided into large______________ blocks
Q. The Harappan towns and cities were divided into large______________ blocks (a) Square (b) Rectangular (c) Circular (d) Semi-circular Ans: (b) Rectangular Explanation: The Harappan towns and cities were divided into large (b) rectangular blocks. The layout of the cities followed a planned and organized grid pattern, with the streets and lanes forming a grid-like
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