1. The Rig Veda is divided into ______ books or mandalas ?

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10

8

12

Answer: 10

Explanation:

The Rig Veda is divided into 10 books or mandals. It is one of the oldest and sacred books of Hinduism. It consists of a collection of 1028 poems grouped into 10 mandals.


2. From which of the following Harappan era sites has the evidence of ploughed fields been found ?

Mohenjodaro

Chanhudaro

Kalibangan

Harappa

Answer: Kalibangan

Explanation:

The furrows discovered in the pre-Harappan phase at Kalibangan (Rajasthan) indicate that the fields were ploughed during the Harappanperiod.


3. In which state is the archaeological site of Surkotada situated ?

Rajasthan

Karnataka

Haryana

Gujarat

Answer: Gujarat

Explanation:

Surkotada is an archaeological site located in Rapar Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat, India. During 1972, the Archaeological Survey of India undertook excavation in this site by J.P.Joshi.


4. What is the Rigvedic name of the river Ravi ?

Vitasa

Asikini

Shutudri

Parushni

Answer: Parushni

Explanation:

Vitasta - Jhelum, Askini - Chenab, Shutudri - Satluj, Parushni - Ravi


5. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is associated with which of the following ancient cultures ?

Egyptian

Mesopotamia

Chinese

Harappan

Answer: Mesopotamia

Explanation:

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were the fabled gardens which adorned the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, built by its greatest king Nebuchadnezzar II. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are the only wonder whose existence is disputed amongst historians.


6. The archeological site Inamgaon is situated in ?

Karnataka

Uttar Pradesh

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation:

Inamgaon is a post-Harappan agrarian village and archaeological site located in Maharashtra, western India. Situated along the right bank of the Ghod River, it is considered to be the 'regional centre' of the Bhima Valley.


7. In which of the following periods Ostriches were found in India ?

Palaeolithic Period

Neolithic Period

Mesolithic Period

Megalithic Period

Answer: Palaeolithic Period

Explanation:

Ostriches were found in India during the paleolithic period. Large quantities of ostrich egg shells were found at Patne in Maharashtra. Designs were engraved on some pieces, while beads were also made out of them.


8. Which one of the following is INCORRECTLY matched ?

Sama-Veda-knowledge of Science

Rig Veda-knowledge of the Hymns of Praise

Atharva-Veda-knowledge of the magic formulas

Yajur-Veda-knowledge of the sacrificial formulas

Answer: Sama-Veda-knowledge of Science

Explanation:

The basic Vedic texts are the Samhita “Collections” of the four Vedas: Rig-Veda “Knowledge of the Hymns of Praise”, for recitation. Sama-Veda “Knowledge of the Melodies”, for chanting. Yajur-Veda “Knowledge of the Sacrificial formulas”, for liturgy. Atharva-Veda “Knowledge of the Magic formulas”, named after a kind of group of priests.


9. Which of the following was a port city of the Indus Valley Civilization ?

Kalibangan

Rakhigarhi

Lothal

Dholavira

Answer: Lothal

Explanation:

Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization, located in the Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarat and dating from 3700 BCE. It is the port city of the Indus Valley Civilisation.


10. Which of the following is an ancient written by Banabhatta ?

Kadambari

Mrichchhakatika

Meghaduta

Gita Govinda

Answer: Kadambari

Explanation:

Kadambari is a romantic novel in Sanskrit. It was substantially composed by Banabhatta in the first half of the 7th century CE, who did not survive to see it through completion. The novel was completed by Banabhatta's son Bhushan Bhatt, according to the plan laid out by his late father.

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