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11. Which among the following is a ritualistic Veda?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Yajurveda
[C] Samaveda
[D] Atharvaveda
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Correct Answer: B [Yajurveda]
Notes:
The Yajurveda (Sanskrit: यजुर्वेद, yajurveda, from yaj meaning “worship”, and veda meaning “knowledge”) is the Veda primarily of prose mantras for worship rituals.
12. We find the coins of a very less known prince called Kacha. Kacha is considered to have been from which of the following dynasties?
[A] Vakataka
[B] Satavahna
[C] Gupta
[D] Kushans
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Correct Answer: C [Gupta]
Notes:
Kacha is a prince from the gupta dynasty. He is known for issuance of gold coins of very high quality similar to that of gupta king samudragupta.
13. Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civilization?
[A] Both Harappa and Mohejodero are is located on the banks of Indus River
[B] Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan.
[C] Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat
[D] Lothal site was located on bank of Narmada river
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Correct Answer: C [ Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat]
Notes:
Mohenjodero was located on banks of river Indus. Harappa on Ravi. Chanhudaro is in Pakistan now. Lothal was on mouth of Gulf of Cambay.
14. With reference to historical evidences of ancient India, which of the following is / are correct statements?
- Oldest manuscripts on bark or palm leaf known in India are Buddhist
- The earliest written record in India dates from the reign of Asoka
- The oldest evidences of any foreign language in India were the coins of Indo-Greeks
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
The Buddhist literature Oldest manuscripts on bark or palm leaf known in India are Buddhist. They are written to pass on the knowledge. The pitakas are written on leaves. The earliest written record in India dates from the reign of Asoka and his edicts.
15. Each term of which of the following sets denotes a kind of tax / cess during Gupta Era?
[A] Bhaga, Bhoga, Vasti
[B] Bali, Udranga, Hiranya
[C] Khila, Udranga, Vasti
[D] Bali, Bhaga, Khila
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Correct Answer: B [ Bali, Udranga, Hiranya ]
Notes:Various forms of taxes / cess in Gupta era are as follows:
- Bhaga 1 /6th share of produce ‘
- Bhoga Flowers, fruits, milk etc; given to king
- Kara Additional cess
- Bali Religious Tax
- Uparikara Additional cess
- Udranga Tax from permanent peasants
- Hiranya Tax in cash
- Vata Bhuta Tax for wind and water gods
The meaning of some other terms are as follows:
- Khetra Cultivable land
- Khila Barren land
- Aprahata Jungle
- Vasti Basti- Habitable land
- Gapatha Saraha Pastures
16. The image of Buddha with a circular head halo and flying Gandharvas on either side with garlands in hands appeared for the first time during the:
[A] Gandhara School of Arts
[B] Mathura School of Arts
[C] Gupta School of Arts
[D] Amaravati School of Art
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Correct Answer: A [ Gandhara School of Arts]
Notes:
The image of Buddha with a circular head halo and flying Gandharvas on either side with garlands in hands appeared for the first time during the Gandhara School of Arts.
17. What is the half life of Carbon-14 isotope which is radio active in nature?
[A] 2600 years
[B] 3412 years
[C] 5730 years
[D] 8480 years
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Correct Answer: C [ 5730 years ]
Notes:
Carbon-14 (C-14) isotope which is radio active in nature is used in Carbon Dating to determine the age of plants and fossils. It has a half-life (decays to half the strength) of 5,730 years.
18. What was the unit of currency during the Rig Vedic Age?
[A] Tula
[B] Bali
[C] Niskha
[D] Rupiya
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Correct Answer: C [Niskha]
Notes:
During the Rig Vedic period the unit of currency was niskha. It was made of gold. During the Rig Vedic Age barter system was the model of exchange and the cow was an important unit of value.
19. Which of the following was the staple diet of the people during the Later Vedic perid?
[A] Lentils
[B] Tila
[C] Godhuma
[D] None of he above
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
Rice which was called Vrihi and wheat which was called Godhuma became the staple diet of the people during the Later Rig Vedic Age. Lentils were also grown. Often the items of dana and dakshina included cooked rice.
20. Who among the following wrote the Buddhacharitra?
[A] Nagarjuna
[B] Asvaghosha
[C] Dinnada
[D] Gautam Buddha
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Correct Answer: B [Asvaghosha]
Notes:
Asvaghosha is the author of the Buddhacharitra. He had compiled the Buddhacharitra in the Sanskrit language. He was contemporary to Kanishka. He was also a dramatist, musician, debater, and scholar.
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