More Questions on Indian Culture
- Q. The Vijayanagar Empire in the south came into existence in :
A)A. D. 1336
B)A. D. 1236
C)A. D. 1136
D)A. D. 1390
Answer: A. D. 1336
- Q. The four important dynasties that stand out prominently in the sixth century B.C. are :
A)The Haryankas, the Guptas, the Pauravas and Pradyotas.
B)The Guptas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and the Mauryas.
C)The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and the Mauryas.
D)The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and Pradyotas.
Answer: The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and Pradyotas.
- Q. The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :
A)About 12,50,000 sq km.
B)About 8,50,000 sq km.
C)About 9,50,000 sq km.
D)About 10,50,000 sq km.
Answer: About 12,50,000 sq km.
- Q. Mahatma Gandhi laid down four preconditions for a Satyagrahi (Passive Resistor) to fulfill – namely :
A)Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
B)Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
C)Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Power.
D)Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Power.
Answer: Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
- Q. The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
A)Satpath Brahmana
B)Rigveda
C)Mundak Upanishad
D)Ramayana
Answer: Mundak Upanishad
- Q. The first notable Paramara ruler in medieval period of India was:
A)Bhoja I
B)Sindhuraja
C)Vakpati Munja
D)Sindhuraja
Answer: Vakpati Munja
- Q. The only Indus site where the remains of a horse have actually been found is:
A)Surkotada
B)Lothal
C)Kalibagan
D)Banawali
Answer: Surkotada
- Q. The single biggest item of import to the Vijaynagar empire was:
A)Rice
B)Gold
C)Horses
D)Wheat
Answer: Horses
- Q. The Sikh Khalsa was formed to instill a strong martial spirit in the Sikhs by:
A)Guru Hari Krishan
B)Guru Arjan
C)Guru Amar Das
D)Guru Gobind Singh
Answer: Guru Gobind Singh
- Q. The apex body in Indian Money market is:
A)Reserve Bank of India
B)Imperial Bank
C)Union Bank Of India
D)United bank Of India
Answer: Reserve Bank of India
- Q. Of the ancient six philosophical systems of ancient India, which is the oldest one?
A)Vedanta
B)Yoga
C)Nyaya
D)Samkhya
Answer: Samkhya
- Q. The two independent states which emerged in the south during Muhammad Bin Tuglaq’s reign (1325-51) were:
A)The Mysore Kingdom and Bahamani
B)The Vijayanagar and Bahamani
C)The Hydrabad Kingdom and Bahamani
D)The Mysore Kingdom and The Vijayanagar
Answer: The Vijayanagar and Bahamani
- Q. The Puranas define the term Bharatavarsha as the country marked by seven main chains of mountains viz.:
A)Mahendra, Malaya, Nashukha, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
B)Mahendra, Malaya, Sabhya, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
C)Mahendra, Malaya, Sabhya, Suktimat, Amalya, Vindhya and Pariyatra
D)Mahendra, Haruna, Sabhya, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
Answer: Mahendra, Malaya, Sabhya, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
- Q. In which of the Vedas have magical charm and spells been described?
A)Sama Veda
B)Rig Veda
C)Atharva Veda
D)Yajur Veda
Answer: Atharva Veda
- Q. Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in:
A)1540
B)1450
C)1600
D)1650
Answer: 1540
- Q. In 1492, the Spanish navigator who set out on his voyage to discover India but instead landed on the soil of America was :
A)Vasco Da Gama
B)Christopher Columbus
C)James Cook
D)None of Above
Answer: Christopher Columbus
- Q. Under which Delhi Sultan’s rule, was the Kharaj in the form of a proper land tax levied over large parts of northern India?
A)Alaudin Khilji
B)Firoz Shah Tughluq
C)Qutbuddin Aibak
D)Mahmood Shah
Answer: Alaudin Khilji
- Q. The Dharm Chakra Pravatan mentioned in the Buddihst test is:
A)Birth of Buddha
B)Nirvana
C)The first sermon delivered by Buddha at Sarnath
D)None of these
Answer: The first sermon delivered by Buddha at Sarnath
- Q. Which Delhi Sultan levied the irrigation tax on the farmers for the first time ?
A)Nasir ud din Muhammad Shah III
B)Abu Bakr Shah
C)Sultan Firoz Tuglaq
D)Nusrat Shah
Answer: Sultan Firoz Tuglaq
- Q. Mahismati on the river Narmada was the earliest seat of power of:
A)The Kalachuris
B)The Abhira
C)The Vachanas
D)None of these
Answer: The Kalachuris
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