NDA History and Geography - Ancient India

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Question - 1

Read the following statement with reference to the 6th century to 4th century BC
1.The Mahajanapadas bear the names of the dominant Kshatriya lineage in most cases.
2.People in the 6th century BC did not know use of iron.
3.By the 6th century BC a class of free peasants and merchants had emerged.
4.Private property in the form of animals, land and its produce had emerged by the 6th century BC
Which of the statement(s) given  above is/are correct?

  • A Only2
  • B 3 and 4
  • C 1, 2 and 4
  • D Only4

Question - 2

Consider the following statements with regard to the Vedic texts.
1.Brahmanas deal with metaphysical problems.
2.Upanishad deal with method of performing Vedic rituals.
3.Atharva Veda documents folk tradition.
4.Rig Veda carries linguistic similarities with the Avesta.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2
  • B 2 and 3
  • C 1 and 3
  • D All of these

Question - 3

In the context of later Vedic age, read the following statements and select those that may not be correct?
1.It cannot be said that the Vedic society shifted to East
2.The Vedic society used iron technology mostly for weapons of war.
3.In agriculture, only labour intensive technology was used.
4.People married outside their 'gotra'.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  • A 2 and 3
  • B Only 1
  • C Only 3
  • D Only 2

Question - 4

The following statements provide interesting information on the rules/dynasty of the ancient period.
1.Surya Varman II built the temple of Angkor Vat.
2.Aphsad inscription throws light on later Guptas.
3.Hathigumpha inscription provides information on Kharavela.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  • A Only 1
  • B Only 2
  • C Only 3
  • D All of these

Question - 5

With regards to the early ancient Indian monuments and sculpture and their patrons, identify the correct pairs.
1.Amaravati: Satavahana
2.Cane shrines at Barabar hills: Ashoka
3.Kailash temple at Ellora: Rashtrakutas
4.Stupa at Shahji ki dheri near Peshawar: Kanishka

  • A Only 1
  • B 1 and 2
  • C 3 and 4
  • D All of these

Question - 6

Regarding the early Vedic age, which of the following statements is correct?

  • A The prohita or priest had no special place int he society
  • B The 'Sabha' and 'Samiti' had no power in the selection of the Raja
  • C Religion was not based on magico-ritual formula
  • D Gods were worshiped for the spiritual upliftment of the people

Question - 7

The Atharveda informs us about
1.the folk tradition of later Vedic period.
2.the elite traditions of later Vedic society.
3.the socio-religious condition of the common people of Vedic society.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  • A Only 1
  • B 1  and 2
  • C only 3
  • D 1 and 3

Question - 8

Match the following

List I
(Harappan Sites)
List II
(States
A.Kalibangan 1.Gujarat
B.Mohenjodaro 2.Rajasthan
C.Rangpur 3.Gujarat
D.Surkotda 4.Sindh
  • A A B C D 2 4 3 1
  • B A B C D 2 4 1 3
  • C A B C D 3 4 2 1
  • D A B C D 4 2 1 3

Question - 9

the early Buddhism incorporated pre-Buddhist elements, as is best demonstrated

  • A in the worship of Buddha as icons
  • B by the presence of large standing Yakasa and Yaksis
  • C in the elaborate narrative scenes from the life of Buddha and from the Jatakas which reveal a strong ethical bias
  • D in the incorporation of non-Buddhist deities and mythical concepts

Question - 10

The available information on the later Vedic age comes from different sources, including excavations, these have yielded archaeological evidence of different types at different places.Examine the following statements.
1.Iron axe at Noh.
2.Iron ploughshare at Jakhera
3.Bones of cattle at Hastinapur and Atranjikhera with indication that these were used as a source of food.
Select correct answer using the codes given below

  • A Only 1
  • B 1 and 2
  • C All of these
  • D None of these