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Religious Movements Quiz 06
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Q1. An advanced water management system of Harappan times has been unearthed at-
A.
Dholavira
B.
Lothal
C.
Kalibangan
D.
Alamgirpur
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Dholavira in Gujarat is famous for its elaborate system of water reservoirs and step-wells.
Q2. The God who is the most prominent in ’Rigaveda’ is-
A.
Indra
B.
Agni
C.
Pasupati
D.
Vishnu
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Indra, the God of rain and thunder, has the largest number of hymns (250) dedicated to him in the Rigveda.
Q3. Tripitakas are sacred books of
A.
Buddhists
B.
Hindus
C.
Jains
D.
None of the above
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The 'Three Baskets' contain the teachings of Buddha, rules for monks, and philosophical analyses.
Q4. Which statement regarding Harappa Civillization is correct?
A.
standard seals of clay
B.
no copper/bronze
C.
rural-based
D.
inhabitants used cotton
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The Harappans were among the first in the world to grow cotton and manufacture textiles (Sindon).
Q5. The Harappan civilization was discovered in
A.
1864-65
B.
1920-21
C.
1853-54
D.
1891-92
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro were first scientifically excavated under the direction of John Marshall.
Q6. The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is available in-
A.
Mahabharat
B.
Anguttar Nikaya
C.
Chhandogya Upanishad
D.
Samyukta Nikaya
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The Anguttara Nikaya, a Buddhist scripture, provides the most standard list of the 16 'Great Kingdoms' of the 6th Century BC.
Q7. Which of the following does not have a Stupa?
A.
Dhamek
B.
Ranchi
C.
Sanchi
D.
Barhut
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
While Dhamek (Sarnath), Sanchi, and Bharhut are famous for their ancient Buddhist stupas, Ranchi is not an ancient stupa site.
Q8. Buddha means-
A.
the enlightened one
B.
the religious preacher
C.
the genius
D.
the powerful
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The title 'Buddha' signifies one who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and achieved true knowledge.
Q9. According to many scholars the Puranas were completed during the reign of
A.
Parishit
B.
Mahapadma Nand
C.
Uday
D.
Gupta dynasty
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
(Note: Correcting answer to Gupta Dynasty) While roots are ancient, the Puranas reached their final literary form during the Gupta era.
Q10. The Harappan civilization’s known extent in the east was up to
A.
Chirand
B.
Mitathal
C.
Rakhigarhi
D.
Alamgirpur
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
Alamgirpur, located in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, marks the easternmost boundary of the civilization.
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