11. Which of the following Rig Vedic deities is considered the god of fire?
(a) Indra
(b) Varuna
(c) Agni
(d) Soma
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Answer: (c) Agni
📖 Explanation:
- Agni is the Vedic god of fire (✔).
- He was considered the mediator between gods and humans in Vedic rituals.
- The Rig Veda contains several hymns dedicated to Agni.
12. Consider the following statements regarding the Chalcolithic Age:
- It is characterized by the use of both stone and copper tools.
- The Jorwe culture belongs to this period.
- The Chalcolithic period was contemporary with the Indus Valley Civilization.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
📖 Explanation:
- The Chalcolithic Age saw the use of stone and copper tools (✔).
- The Jorwe culture (Maharashtra) is a Chalcolithic culture (✔).
- It coexisted with the later phase of the Indus Valley Civilization (✔).
13. Which one of the following sites is known for evidence of rice cultivation in the Neolithic period?
(a) Mehrgarh
(b) Chirand
(c) Lothal
(d) Kalibangan
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Answer: (b) Chirand
📖 Explanation:
- Chirand (Bihar) provides the earliest evidence of rice cultivation in India (✔).
- Mehrgarh (Pakistan) is known for wheat and barley.
- Lothal and Kalibangan are Indus Valley sites.
14. The Harappan site of Rakhigarhi is located in which present-day Indian state?
(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Gujarat
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Answer: (b) Haryana
📖 Explanation:
- Rakhigarhi is one of the largest Harappan sites, located in Haryana (✔).
- It has provided important insights into urban planning and burial practices of the Indus Valley Civilization.
15. The ‘Jain Tirthankaras’ are considered:
(a) Prophets of Jainism
(b) Deities of Buddhism
(c) Brahmin sages of the Vedic period
(d) Mauryan kings
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Answer: (a) Prophets of Jainism
📖 Explanation:
- Jain Tirthankaras are spiritual teachers who attained liberation and guided others (✔).
- There are 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism, with Rishabhanatha as the first and Mahavira as the last.
16. The term ‘Megaliths’ is associated with which period?
(a) Indus Valley Civilization
(b) Neolithic Age
(c) Early Vedic Age
(d) Iron Age
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Answer: (d) Iron Age
📖 Explanation:
- Megaliths are large stone structures used as burial sites in the Iron Age (✔).
- Found in South India (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala), they provide evidence of early Iron Age culture.
17. The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is:
(a) Deciphered and related to Sanskrit
(b) A form of Dravidian script
(c) Undeciphered
(d) Similar to Brahmi script
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Answer: (c) Undeciphered
📖 Explanation:
- The Indus script remains undeciphered, making it difficult to understand their language (✔).
- It is composed of pictographic symbols found on seals and pottery.
18. Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka:
- He embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
- He promoted Dhamma through inscriptions and edicts.
- He introduced a new currency system based on silver coins.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
📖 Explanation:
- Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (✔).
- He promoted Dhamma through edicts and inscriptions (✔).
- There is no evidence of him introducing a new silver currency system (✘).
19. The famous ‘Nataraja’ bronze sculpture belongs to which period?
(a) Maurya Period
(b) Gupta Period
(c) Chola Period
(d) Pallava Period
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Answer: (c) Chola Period
📖 Explanation:
- The ‘Nataraja’ bronze sculpture is a masterpiece of Chola art, depicting Shiva as the cosmic dancer (✔).
- The Cholas were known for their advanced bronze casting techniques.
20. Which one of the following is NOT a feature of Harappan civilization?
(a) Planned cities
(b) Use of iron tools
(c) Granaries for food storage
(d) Advanced drainage system
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Answer: (b) Use of iron tools
📖 Explanation:
- Harappan civilization used copper and bronze tools, but iron was unknown (✘).
- They had planned cities (✔), granaries (✔), and an advanced drainage system (✔).
