Q. Who is regarded as the greatest law giver of ancient India? (a) Megasthanese (b) Panini (c) Manu (d) Kautilya Ans: (c) Manu Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Manu. Manu, also known as Manu Maharishi or Manu Vaivasvata, is regarded as the greatest law giver of ancient India. Manu is credited with the compilation […]
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Q. Which of the following throws light on Harappan Culture? (a) Archaeological excavations (b) The script on copper sheets (c) Rock edicts (d) All of the above Ans: (a) Archaeological excavations
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Q. The name Pahlavi Dynasty in Iran is derived from the (a) Language (b) King (c) Religion (d) River Ans: (b) King
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Q. The sculpture with the three faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh known as “Trimurti” appears in (a) Ajanta caves (b) Ellora caves (c) Kalva caves (d) Elephanta caves Ans: (d) Elephanta caves Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Elephanta caves. The sculpture with the three faces of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva) known as
Q. The worship of idols started in India in (a) Pre-Aryan period (b) Gupta period (c) Mauryan period (d) Kushan period Ans: (b) Gupta period Explanation: The language of this question may be ambiguous. If we talk about the Archaeological evidence of deity worship, then we find traces of Puja rituals and worship of idols
Q. Which of the statements given below about the Champaran Satyagraha is/are correct? 1. It was related to Indigo plantations. 2. It started because the European planters oppressed the Zamindars. Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. Consider the following statements about the Ahmedabad Mill Strike of 1918 1. It was related to a dispute between the workers and the European mill owners regarding hours of work. 2. Gandhiji advised the workers to go on strike. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c)
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Q. Statement I: Annie Besant worked together with the Congress and the Muslim League during the Home Rule Movement. Statement II: Annie Besant felt that this was necessary to get the support of the masses for the Home Rule Movement. Codes : (a) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation
Q. Which of the statements given below about Vivekananda are correct? 1. He believed that Vedanta was fully rational. 2. He criticised his contrymen for having lost touch with the outside world. 3. He condemned the caste system. 4. He considered the Veda to be infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Q. Which of the following statements relating to the Non- Alignment Movement is/are not correct? 1. Non-alignment came to symbolise the struggle of India and other newly independent nations to retain and strengthen their independence from colonialism and imperialism. 2. Non-alignment advanced the process of democratisation of international relations. 3. Military alliances formed a major
