Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Culture-GK

41

The Paleolithic Age in India is divided into three phases based on tools technology namely :

A) Pre Paleolithic, Middle Paleolithic, Upper Paleolithic B) Lower Paleolithic, Middle Paleolithic, Post Paleolithic C) Lower Paleolithic, Middle Paleolithic, Upper Paleolithic D) Normal Paleolithic, Odinary Paleolithic, Clever Paleolithic

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Lower Paleolithic (Handaxe and clever industries), Middle Paleolithic (Tools made on flakes) Upper Paleolithic (Tools made on flakes and blades).

42

As the evidence from Koldhiwa in the Belan Velly shows rice seems to have been domesticated in India by about :

A) 5000 B.C B) 5500 B.C C) 6000 B.C D) 7000 B.C

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

As the evidence from Koldhiwa in the Belan Velly shows rice seems to have been domesticated in India by about 7000 B.C.

43

Among the four Vedas, which one is a collection of spells and charms?

A) The Sama Veda B) The Atharvaveda C) The Rig Veda D) The Yajur Veda

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Among the four Vedas, atharvaveda is a collection of spells and charms.

44

The Brahmanas, the Arayakas and the Upanishads are attached to one or the other of :

A) The four Vedas. B) The Ramayana C) The Mahabharata D) The Purans

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The Brahmanas, the Arayakas and the Upanishads are attached to one or the other of the four Vedas.

45

Murshid Quli Khan became the diwan of Bengal in :

A) 1500 A.D. B) 1600 A.D. C) 1700 A.D. D) 1800 A.D.

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Murshid Quli Khan became the diwan of Bengal in 1700 A.D.

46

The two popular assemblies which seem to have formed an essential feature of the government during the Age of Rig Veda are:

A) Arayans and Kalash B) Sabha and Samiti C) Kul and Kalash D) Arayans and Samiti

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Sabha:
Sabha was the assembly in early Rig-Vedic and the assembly hall in later Rig-Vedic period. Women who attended this assembly were known as Sabhavati. It was a kin based assembly.

Samiti:
Samiti was a folk assembly in which people of the tribe gathered for transacting tribal business. It discussed philosophical issues and was concerned with religious ceremonies and prayers.

47

During the Age of Rig Veda, the grains are collectively called:

A) Yava and Anaaj B) Anaaj and Dhanya C) Ann and Anaaj D) Yava and Dhanya

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

During the Age of Rig Veda, the grains are collectively called Yava and Dhanya.

48

The Second Anglo- Maysore War took place between :

A) 1780-84 A.D. B) 1680-84 A.D. C) 1580-84 A.D. D) 1880-84 A.D.

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The Second Anglo-Mysore War took place between 1780-84 A.D.

49

Which period is referred as the Classical Age or Golden Age of Ancient India?

A) Gupta Period B) Maurya Period C) Satwahan Period D) Sakya Period

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Gupta Period (319 A.D.-540 A.D.) is referred as the Classical Age or Golden Age of Ancient India.

50

The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja was :

A) Chandragupta I B) Chandragupta II C) Samundra Gupta D) Kumargupta

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja was Chandragupta I (319 – 334 A.D.).