1.	The Rig Veda is divided into ______ books or mandalas ?
	34
	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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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