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Regional Dynasties Quiz 02
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Q1. The Vedic term vrihi stands for
A.
Cotton
B.
Wheat
C.
Rice
D.
Barley
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
In Vedic texts, 'Vrihi' refers specifically to rice, which became a staple crop in the later Vedic period.
Q2. Rock cut architecture in Harappan culture context has been found at-
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Dholavira
C.
Kotdiji
D.
Amri
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Dholavira is unique for its rock-cut architecture, specifically in the construction of its massive water reservoirs.
Q3. Sanauli in Baghpat district of UP is known for which Archaeological remains?
A.
Harappan cemetery
B.
OCP culture
C.
Megaliths
D.
Neoliths
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Sanauli is famous for the discovery of a Late Harappan burial site, including 'chariots' and copper swords.
Q4. The expounder of Yoga Philosophy was-
A.
Patanjali
B.
Gautam
C.
Jaimini
D.
Sankaracharya
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Correct Answer:
A
Maharishi Patanjali compiled the 'Yoga Sutras', providing the philosophical foundation for classical Yoga.
Q5. Which one of the following books is not authored by R.S. Sharma?
A.
Sudras in Ancient India
B.
Urban decay in India
C.
From Lineage to State
D.
Material Culture
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Correct Answer:
C
'From Lineage to State' was authored by the historian Romila Thapar, not R.S. Sharma.
Q6. In which language was the ’Shrimad Bhagavad Gita’ originally written?
A.
Sanskrit
B.
Apabhramsa
C.
Prakrit
D.
Pali
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Correct Answer:
A
The Gita, as a part of the Mahabharata, was originally composed in classical Sanskrit.
Q7. Who was the founder of Pataliputra?
A.
Bimbisar
B.
Ajatashatru
C.
Udayin
D.
Kanishka
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Correct Answer:
C
Udayin built a fort at the confluence of the Ganges and Son, which grew into the city of Pataliputra.
Q8. What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?
A.
holy Buddhist places
B.
amass wealth
C.
geography
D.
political ties
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Correct Answer:
A
The Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) came to India to study original Buddhist texts and visit sacred sites.
Q9. Which of the following animals was not known to the Indus Valley Civilization?
A.
Bull
B.
Horse
C.
Elephant
D.
Giraffe
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
While the horse is debated, the giraffe was definitely not native to the region and is not depicted in Harappan art.
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