Quiz 635: Indian History for SSC-CGL Examination
First Published: June 25, 2012 | Last Updated:August 4, 2019
1. The evidences of ‘pit-dwelling’ have been discovered from which of the following ancient Indian sites?
[A] Lothal and Kalibangan
[B] Burzahom and Gufkaral
[C] Ropar and Rangpur
[D] Kalibangan and Surkotada
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Correct Answer: B [Burzahom and Gufkaral]
2. Which among the following Vedic Texts gives a systematic exposition of the ‘theory of rebirth’ for the first time?
[A] Chhandogya Upanishad
[B] Mundaka Upanishad
[C] Satapatha Brahmana
[D] Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
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Correct Answer: A [Chhandogya Upanishad]
3. The doctrine of ‘Vyuhavada’ is associated with which among the following Sects (or) cults of India?
[A] Shaivism
[B] Vaishnavism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism
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Correct Answer: B [Vaishnavism]
Notes:
Vyuhavada is a Hindu philosophy related to Bhagwatism. So it is associated with the Vaishnavism.
4. The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by :
[A] Kautilya in Arthashastra
[B] Manu in Manusmriti
[C] Kalhana in Rajatarangini
[D] Banabhatta in Harshacharita
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Correct Answer: A [Kautilya in Arthashastra]
Notes:
Saptanga theory of state was given by Kautilya in Arthashastra. According to it, the seven limbs of a state are King, Amatya (Bureaucrats) , Janapada (territory), Durga (Fort), Kosa (Treasure), Danda (coercive authority) and Mitra (ally).
5. Silapaddikaram’ and ‘Manimekalai’ are the immortal epic works belonging to which of the following period?
[A] Pre-Mauryan Age
[B] Sangam Age
[C] Gupta Age
[D] Early Medieval Age
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Correct Answer: B [Sangam Age]
6. Which among the following foreign travellers is not correctly paired with their respective period of visit in India?
[A] Fa Hien – Gupta Period
[B] Hiuen Tsang – Post Gupta Period
[C] Al Beruni – Early Medieval Period
[D] Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period
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Correct Answer: D [Ibn Batutta – Mughal Period]
Notes:
Ibn Batuta – Sultanate Period during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
7. Octagonal’ shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of which of the following dynasties of Medieval India?
[A] Khalji
[B] Tughlaq
[C] Sayyid
[D] Lodi
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8. Who among the following was the religious guru of Shivaji?
[A] Tukaram
[B] Eknath
[C] Jnaneshwar
[D] Ram Das
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Das]
9. The exhaustive codification of Islamic laws in the name of ‘Fatwa-i-Alamgiri’ was done at the behest of which among the following rulers of Medieval India?
[A] Alauddin Khalji
[B] Sher Shah Suri
[C] Akbar
[D] Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangzeb]
10. Who planted the ‘Tree of Liberty’ at Srirangapatnam?
[A] Hyder Ali
[B] Tipu Sultan
[C] Chin Quilich Khan
[D] Murshid Quli Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Tipu Sultan]
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