Important Questions & Answers on Indian History Optional Paper for APSC(Assam Public Service Commission) Prelims | GkSeries
1
Excavation at Harappa was carried out in 1920’s by which of the following archaeologists?
Answer: Dayaram Sahni, M.S. Vats and Mortimer Wheeler
2
Which of the following Indus Valley Civilizations is in Pakistan?
Answer: Harappa
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4
Which of the following may not be regarded as Vedic Literature proper?
Answer: Dharmasastras
5
The Hindu society in the Vidic Age was divied into four castes based on
Answer: Occupation
6
The Harappans grew great variety of crops,like
Answer: Wheat, barley, pulses, mustard, sesame and cotton
7
In Rig-Vedic period, women attended which of the following tribal assemblies?
Answer: Sabha and Vidatha
8
In later-Vedic times, the king’s influence eas strengthened by performing rituals, like
Answer: Rajasuya, Asvamedha and Vajapeya
10
The First Jain Council was held in the 3rd century B. C. at
Answer:Pataliputra
11
The term ‘Brahmanism’ indicates
Answer: Religious system of the brahmanas as well as the social structure characterized by caste system
12
The greatest achievement of the Sisunaga dynasty was
Answer: Destruction of the power of Avanti
13
Which of the following revenue items was collected only in cash during the Mauryan period
Answer: Hiranya
14
Who among the following according to Ceylonese Chronicles, converted Ashoka to Buddhism?
Answer:Nigrodha
15
Which of the following was the religion of Chandragupta Maurya?
Answer:Jainism
