1.What does "Mohanjo-Daro" mean in Sindhi?
- The City of Evil Spirits
- The Food of Pashupati
- The Land of Shiva
- The Mound of the Dead
Correct Answer: The Mound of the Dead.
Mohanjo-Daro is interpreted as “Mound of The Dead Men” in Sindhi, and as “Mound of Mohan.”
2.Which Harappan site is believed to have had direct sea trade links with Mesopotamia?
- Dholavira
- Lothal
- Kot Diji
- Ropar
Correct Answer: Lothal.
Lothal is considered to have had direct sea trade links with Mesopotamia due to its dockyard.
3. At which Harappan site was a terracotta model of a 'plough' found?
- Dholavira
- Banawali
- Harappa
- Lothal
Correct Answer: Banawali.
A terracotta model of a plough was discovered at Banawali, indicating agricultural practices.
4. From which Harappan site was a couple burial discovered?
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Harappa
- Chanhudaro
- Lothal
Correct Answer: Harappa.
A couple burial was found in Harappa, providing insight into burial practices.
5. In which Upanishad is the famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama mentioned?
- Chhandogya Upanishad
- Mundaka Upanishad
- Kathopanishad
- Kena Upanishad
Correct Answer: Kathopanishad.
The dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is found in the Kathopanishad.
6. The Indus region was home to one of the largest ancient urban civilizations. Which of the following is not among them?
- Egypt
- South Asia
- Russia
- Mesopotamia
Correct Answer: Russia.
Russia was not among the ancient urban civilizations associated with the Indus region.
7. In which present-day Indian state was the Chalcolithic Jorwe culture located?
- Assam
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Bihar
Correct Answer: Maharashtra.
The Jorwe culture was located in the present-day state of Maharashtra.
8. Which of the following was a port city of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Rakhigarhi
- Dholavira
Correct Answer: Lothal.
Lothal was a significant port city of the Indus Valley Civilization.
9. Where is the Neolithic site of Burzahom located?
- Karnataka
- Goa
- Mizoram
- Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer: Jammu and Kashmir.
Burzahom, known for its pit dwellings, is located in Jammu and Kashmir.
10. From which Harappan site is there evidence of 'ploughed fields'?
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Chanhudaro
- Kalibangan
- Harappa
Correct Answer: Kalibangan.
Kalibangan provides evidence of ploughed fields, indicating agricultural activities.
11. Where is the Neolithic site of Daojali Hading located?
- Meghalaya
- Assam
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Karnataka
Correct Answer: Assam.
Daojali Hading is a Neolithic site situated in Assam.
12. Which era is known as the 'Age of Mammals'?
- Palaeozoic
- Cenozoic
- Neozoic
- Mesozoic
Correct Answer: Cenozoic.
The Cenozoic era is known as the ‘Age of Mammals’ due to the dominance of mammals during this time.
13. Which archaeological site shows evidence of pit dwellings?
- Mehrgarh
- Burzahom
- Rana Ghundai
- Palavoy
Correct Answer: Burzahom.
Burzahom is known for its pit dwellings, providing insight into early human settlement patterns.
14. In which province of Pakistan is the ancient site of Mohenjo-Daro located?
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Balochistan
- Punjab
- Sindh
Correct Answer: Sindh.
Mohenjo-Daro is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
15. In the context of the Vedangas, which term denotes "Ritual"?
- Chanda
- Kalpa
- Vyakarana
- Shiksha
Correct Answer: Kalpa.
Kalpa is one of the Vedangas and it denotes “Ritual.”
16. The Vedic civilization in India flourished along which river?
- Narmada
- Sarasvati
- Tapi
- Godavari
Correct Answer: Sarasvati.
The Vedic civilization is believed to have flourished along the Sarasvati River.
17. Which scholar is associated with the Tibet Home Theory of the Aryans?
- Dayanand Saraswati
- Max Muller
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Macdonell
Correct Answer:Dayanand Saraswati.
Dayanand Saraswati is associated with the Tibet Home Theory of the Aryans.
18. Which river was known as Purushni during the Vedic period?
- Ravi
- Sutlej
- Beas
- Chenab
Correct Answer:Ravi.
The Ravi River was known as Purushni during the Vedic period.
19. In which year was the Harappan civilization first discovered?
- 1932
- 1905
- 1921
- 1926
Correct Answer: 1921
The Harappan civilization was first discovered in the year 1921.
20. Which is a Mature Phase Harappan site in Rajasthan?
- Manda
- Kalibangan
- Chanhudaro
- Nageshwar
Correct Answer: Kalibangan.
Kalibangan is a Mature Phase Harappan site located in Rajasthan.
21. The Rig Veda is divided into how many books or mandalas?
- 34
- 10
- 8
- 12
Correct Answer: 10.
The Rig Veda is divided into 10 books or mandalas.
22. In which state is the archaeological site of Surkotada located?
- Karnataka
- Haryana
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
Correct Answer: Gujarat.
Surkotada is an archaeological site located in Gujarat.
23. Which of the following is not one of the four objectives (Purusharthas) in the Vedic outlook?
- Siddhi
- Artha
- Moksha
- Dharma
Correct Answer: Siddhi.
Siddhi is not one of the four objectives (Purusharthas) in the Vedic outlook.
24. What is the main collection of Vedic hymns called?
- Sutra
- Pad
- Samhita
- Mukh
Correct Answer: Samhita.
The main collection of Vedic hymns is called the Samhita.
25. In the Rig Veda, there is a hymn in the form of a dialogue between sage Vishvamitra and two rivers worshipped as goddesses. Which rivers are these?
- Alakananda and Bhagirathi
- Ravi and Chenab
- Ganga and Yamuna
- Beas and Sutlej
Correct Answer: Ganga and Yamuna.
The hymn in the Rig Veda involves a dialogue between sage Vishvamitra and the rivers Ganga and Yamuna.
26. A celt from the Neolithic period is:
- A tomb
- A house
- A tool
- An urn
Correct Answer: A tool.
A celt is a tool from the Neolithic period.
27. Which Harappan site is located in Haryana?
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Rakhigarhi
- Dholavira
Correct Answer: Rakhigarhi.
Rakhigarhi is a Harappan site located in Haryana.
28. Which of the following is not a Vedanga?
- Kalpa
- Shiksha
- Nirukta
- Purvamimansa
Correct Answer: Purvamimansa.
Purvamimansa is not a Vedanga.
29. The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as:
- Bali
- Vidatha
- Janati
- Samhita
Correct Answer: Samhita.
The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as Samhita.
30. Mehrgarh, a Neolithic settlement, is located in which province of Pakistan?
- Sindh
- Punjab
- Balochistan
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Correct Answer: Balochistan.
Mehrgarh, a Neolithic settlement, is located in Balochistan.
31. What is carbon dating?
- A method to determine the density of fissile material.
- A method of calculating the remains of sulfur and nitrogen in hard rock.
- A method of calculating the age of very old objects by measuring the amounts of different forms of carbon in them.
- A method of determining the weight of a very old rock.
Correct Answer: A method of calculating the age of very old objects by measuring the amounts of different forms of carbon in them.
Carbon dating is a method used to determine the age of ancient objects by measuring the different forms of carbon present in them.
32. Which of the following was not part of a citadel in Harappan architecture?
- Storehouses for grains
- Great bath for important people
- Fire altars for religious ceremonies
- Residential buildings for the masses
Correct Answer:Residential buildings for the masses.
Residential buildings for the masses were not part of the citadel in Harappan architecture.
33. Which site was a fishing colony used as a port for trading with the Romans and Greco-Romans in ancient India?
- Lothal
- Badami
- Arikamedu
- Tulapurushandana
Correct Answer:Arikamedu.
Arikamedu was a fishing colony and a port used for trading with the Romans and Greco-Romans in ancient India.
34. The Atharvaveda is a collection of how many Khandas?
- 20
- 15
- 10
- 5
Correct Answer:20.
The Atharvaveda is a collection of 20 Khandas.
35. The Harappans brought gold from which present-day Indian state?
- Telangana
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Correct Answer:Karnataka.
The Harappans sourced gold from the region that is now Karnataka.
36. How many hymns does the Rig Veda contain?
- 1028
- 1076
- 1124
- 1152
Correct Answer:1028.
The Rig Veda contains a total of 1028 hymns.
37. Inamgaon village is located in which state of India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Punjab
- Kerala
Correct Answer:Maharashtra.
Inamgaon village is located in the state of Maharashtra.
38. Bhimbetka, a noted Paleolithic site, is located in which state of India?
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer:Madhya Pradesh.
Bhimbetka, known for its Paleolithic rock shelters, is located in Madhya Pradesh.