Ancient Indian History: Indus Valley, Vedic Period
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Question No. 1
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Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization is famous for its elaborate water management system, including large reservoirs and dams, suggesting advanced hydraulic engineering?
A.
Harappa
B.
Mohenjo-Daro
C.
Lothal
D.
Dholavira
Question No. 2
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Consider the following statements regarding the Rigvedic period:
1. The society was primarily tribal and pastoral.
2. The varna system was rigid and hereditary.
3. Women held a relatively higher status compared to the Later Vedic period.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Question No. 3
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Arrange the following Vedic texts in chronological order of their composition:
1. Rig Veda
2. Atharva Veda
3. Upanishads
4. Brahmanas
A.
1, 2, 3, 4
B.
1, 4, 2, 3
C.
1, 2, 4, 3
D.
1, 4, 3, 2
Question No. 4
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the town planning of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A.
Grid pattern layout of streets and lanes
B.
Use of burnt bricks of uniform size
C.
Absence of a sophisticated drainage system
D.
Division of cities into a citadel and a lower town
Question No. 5
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Match the following Indus Valley Civilization sites with their prominent archaeological finds:
Site
Find
1. Lothal
a. Ploughed field
2. Mohenjo-Daro
b. Dockyard
3. Kalibangan
c. Great Bath
4. Harappa
d. Granaries (outside citadel)
A.
1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
B.
1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
C.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
D.
1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
Question No. 6
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The term 'Jana' in the Rigvedic period referred to:
A.
A large assembly of people
B.
A tribal group or clan
C.
A specific type of ritual sacrifice
D.
The king or chief of a tribe
Question No. 7
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Which of the following metals was unknown to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A.
Copper
B.
Bronze
C.
Silver
D.
Iron
Question No. 8
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The main occupation of the people during the Early Vedic (Rigvedic) period was:
A.
Agriculture
B.
Trade and commerce
C.
Pastoralism
D.
Craft production
Question No. 9
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The Harappan script was:
1. Pictographic in nature.
2. Written from left to right.
3. Deciphered by scholars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Question No. 10
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Which Rigvedic deity was associated with the cosmic order (Rita) and was often depicted as a moral guardian?
A.
Indra
B.
Agni
C.
Varuna
D.
Soma
Question No. 11
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Which of the following pairs concerning Indus Valley Civilization sites and their associated rivers is correctly matched?
1. Harappa : Ravi
2. Mohenjo-Daro : Indus
3. Lothal : Bhogava
4. Kalibangan : Ghaggar
How many pairs are correctly matched?
A.
Only one pair
B.
Only two pairs
C.
Only three pairs
D.
All four pairs
Question No. 12
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The term 'Upanishad' literally means:
A.
Sacred hymn
B.
Sitting near (a teacher)
C.
Great sacrifice
D.
Forest dwelling
Question No. 13
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Which of the following archaeological sites provides the earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent, preceding the mature Harappan phase?
A.
Mehrgarh
B.
Amri
C.
Kot Diji
D.
Chanhudaro
Question No. 14
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During the Later Vedic period, the 'Sabha' and 'Samiti' assemblies lost much of their importance, and the power of the 'Rajan' (king) increased. This shift was primarily due to:
A.
The emergence of foreign invasions
B.
The decline of agricultural practices
C.
Territorial expansion and the growth of larger kingdoms
D.
The rise of new religious movements
Question No. 15
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The 'Dancing Girl' figurine, a famous artifact of the Indus Valley Civilization, was found at which site?
A.
Harappa
B.
Lothal
C.
Mohenjo-Daro
D.
Rakhigarhi
Question No. 16
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the economic transition from the Early Vedic to the Later Vedic period?
A.
Shift from agriculture to pastoralism as the primary economic activity.
B.
Increased importance of trade with Mesopotamia.
C.
Shift from pastoralism to settled agriculture and the use of iron tools.
D.
Decline in the use of copper and bronze artifacts.
Question No. 17
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The 'Great Granary' (a large building for storing grain) was a significant structure found at which two major Indus Valley sites?
A.
Lothal and Kalibangan
B.
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
C.
Dholavira and Banawali
D.
Rakhigarhi and Surkotada
Question No. 18
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In the context of the Vedic period, what does the term 'Gotra' signify?
A.
A type of sacrificial ritual
B.
A philosophical concept of rebirth
C.
A lineage or clan system based on common patriarchal descent
D.
A specific type of Vedic hymn
Question No. 19
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Which of the following is considered the primary cause for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A.
Massive invasion by foreign armies
B.
Sudden onset of widespread famine
C.
Environmental changes like climate change, deforestation, and shifting river courses
D.
Internal social revolt and collapse of governance
Question No. 20
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The famous Gayatri Mantra is found in which of the following Vedic texts?
A.
Rig Veda
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Yajur Veda
D.
Atharva Veda
Question No. 21
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Which of the following pairs correctly identifies an Indus Valley site and a unique feature found there?
1. Banawali : Evidence of both pre-Harappan and Harappan cultures
2. Dholavira : Three-part division of the city (citadel, middle town, lower town)
3. Rakhigarhi : Largest Harappan site in India
4. Surkotada : Horse bones found
How many pairs are correctly matched?
A.
Only one pair
B.
Only two pairs
C.
Only three pairs
D.
All four pairs
Question No. 22
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Consider the following statements regarding the religious practices of the Indus Valley people:
1. They worshipped a Mother Goddess.
2. They constructed large temples for deities.
3. They revered a male deity, possibly an early form of Shiva (Pashupati Seal).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Question No. 23
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The concept of 'Karma' and 'Moksha' (liberation from the cycle of rebirth) first emerged and were extensively discussed in which part of the Vedic literature?
A.
Rig Veda Samhitas
B.
Brahmanas
C.
Aranyakas
D.
Upanishads
Question No. 24
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Which of the following was the primary purpose of the 'Great Bath' at Mohenjo-Daro?
A.
A public swimming pool for recreation
B.
A reservoir for irrigation purposes
C.
A ritual bathing tank for religious ceremonies
D.
A facility for dyeing textiles
Question No. 25
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Match the following Vedic terms with their correct meanings:
Vedic Term
Meaning
1. Rajan
a. Assembly of elders
2. Sabha
b. Chief or King
3. Samiti
c. Tribal assembly of common people
4. Vis
d. Clan or group of families
A.
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B.
1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
C.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
D.
1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
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