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Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Culture-GK

Learn and practice General Knowledge questions and answers on Indian Culture with very easy and understandable explanations. GK questions are very helpful different type of competitive exams. Page-5 section-2

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Indian Culture .
41
Of the ancient six philosophical systems of ancient India, which is the oldest one?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Six Philosophies of ancient India:
1. Samkhya
2. Yoga
3. Nyaya or Logic
4. Vaisheshika
5. Mimamsa
6. Vedanta
42
Originally the followers of Mahavira were designated as:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Originally the followers of Mahavira were designated as Nirgranthas.
43
Who died at Pawapuri in 468 B.C. at the age of seventy two?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Mahavira Jain died at Pawapuri in 468 B.C. at the age of seventy two.
44
Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in 1540.
45
The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of Puranas.
46
The extent of the Harappa civilization in the north was up to:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The extent of the Harappa civilization in the north was up to Manda (Akhnoor district of Jammu and Kashmir).
47
The famous Dasrajan war (the battle of ten kings) was mutual struggle of Aryans, fought on the bank of:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The famous Dasrajan war (the battle of ten kings) was mutual struggle of Aryans, fought on the bank of Purushani (Ravi).
48
During the Vedic period the grains were collectively called:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
During the Vedic period the grains were collectively called Yuva and Dhanya.
49
The two independent states which emerged in the south during Muhammad Bin Tuglaq's reign (1325-51) were:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The two independent states which emerged in the south during Muhammad Bin Tuglaq's reign (1325-51) were the Vijayanagar (A. D. 1336) and Bahamani (A. D. 1347).
50
The three dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagar were:
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu.