Q1.
The ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro was discovered in
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(A)
1921
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(B)
1922
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(C)
1930
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(D)
1947
Q2.
The Indus Valley Civilization was located in present-day
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(A)
India and Pakistan
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(B)
China and Tibet
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(C)
Afghanistan and Iran
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(D)
Nepal and Bhutan
Ans: (A) - India and Pakistan
Q3.
The Vedic period in ancient India is divided into
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(A)
Two periods
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(B)
Three periods
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(C)
Four periods
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(D)
Two main periods: Early Vedic and Late Vedic
Ans: (D) - Two main periods: Early Vedic and Late Vedic
Q4.
The Gupta Empire was known for its
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(A)
Military conquests
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(B)
Cultural and scientific achievements
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(C)
Trade and commerce
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(D)
Administrative reforms
Ans: (B) - Cultural and scientific achievements
Q5.
The ancient Indian university of Nalanda was located in
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(A)
Bihar
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(B)
Uttar Pradesh
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(C)
West Bengal
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(D)
Odisha
Q6.
The Battle of Panipat was fought in
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(A)
1526
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(B)
1556
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(C)
1761
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(D)
All of the above
Ans: (D) - All of the above
Q7.
The Mauryan Empire was founded by
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(A)
Chandragupta Maurya
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(B)
Ashoka
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(C)
Kanishka
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(D)
Akbar
Ans: (A) - Chandragupta Maurya
Q8.
The ancient city of Petra was the capital of
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(A)
The Roman Empire
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(B)
The Egyptian Empire
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(C)
The Nabataean Kingdom
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(D)
The Persian Empire
Ans: (C) - The Nabataean Kingdom
Q9.
The ancient Indian text 'The Arthashastra' was written by
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(A)
Chanakya
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(B)
Ashoka
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(C)
Kautilya
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(D)
All of the above
Q10.
The Mughal Empire was founded by
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(A)
Babur
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(B)
Humayun
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(C)
Akbar
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(D)
Shah Jahan