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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 is true, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. The Indo-Greek kingdom set up in north Afghanistan in the beginning of the second century BC was (a) Bactria (b) Scythia (c) Zedrasia (d) Aria Ans: (a) Bactria Explanation: The Indo-Greek kingdom that was set up in north Afghanistan in the beginning of the second century ...