Q. A prominent Harappan site, being surrounded by flood barriers in order to protect it with the aid of UNESCO funds, is

Correct Answer

Mohenjodaro

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    Answer: Mahaprajapati
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    C)The Portuguese
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    Answer: The Nawab of Awadh
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    C)Dhruva
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    B)Industrialisation
    C)Economic growth
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    A)1998
    B)1192
    C)1200
    D)1206
    Answer: 1206
  • Q. The Veda that contains charms and spells toward off evils and diseases is
    A)Atharvaveda
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    B)1930
    C)1936
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    B)Cholamandalam
    C)Kannoj
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    Answer: Kalinga
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    A)Bhaga
    B)Kara
    C)Pranaya
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    A)1929
    B)1930
    C)1939
    D)1925
    Answer: 1929
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    C)The Bhagvad Gita a later addition to the Mahabharata enshrines a philosophical doctrine and in it are described the three paths to salvation: karma, gyan and bhakti
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