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Historical Sources and Pre-Historic Period

Qns 1 : Which one of the following is oldest Veda?

(a) Yajurveda
(b) Rigveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Qns.2 : The Rigveda is the

(a) collection of hymns.
(b) collection of stories.
(c) collection of words.
(d) text of war.

Qns 3: ‘Ayurveda’ that is ‘Science of Life’ appeared first in

(a) Aranyaka
(b) Sunyaveda
(c) Yajurveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Qns 4: King Aswapati of the Upanishadic period was the ruler of

(a) Kashi
(b) Kekaya
(c) Panchala
(d) Videha

Qns 5: The ‘Manusmriti’ mainly deals with

(a) social order
(b) laws
(c) economics
(d) state-craft

Qns 6: In which language was the ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Gita’ originally written?

(a) Sanskrit
(b) Urdu
(c) Pali
(d) Hindi

Qns 7: Originally the Mahabharata was known as

(a) Brihatkatha
(b) Brahmins
(c) Brihatsamhita
(d) Jayasamhita

Qns 8 : The number of Puranas is

(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 19
(d) 21

Qns 9 : The earliest evidence of man in India is found in

(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Shiwalik Hills
(c) Nallamala Hills
(d) Narmada Valley

Qns 10 : Which one of the following places is famous for pre-historic paintings?

(a) Ajanta
(b) Bhimbetka
(c) Bagh
(d) Amravati

Qns 11 : Which of the following sites has yielded skeleton of the dog along with human skeleton in burial?

(a) Brahmagiri
(b) Burzahom
(c) Chirand
(d) Maski

Qns 12 : Which one of the following periods is also known as Chalcolithic age?

(a) Old stone age
(b) New stone age
(c) Copper age
(d) Iron age

Qns 13 : In the Chalcolithic period people of Maharashtra buried their dead under the floor of their houses in the following orientation

(a) North to South position
(b) South to North position
(c) South to North position
(d) West to East position

Qns 14 : The ochre-coloured pottery was christened in

(a) Hastinapur
(b) Ahichatra
(c) Nuh
(d) Red Fort

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1. Who is the first Indian cricketer to score a triple century in Test cricket? Answer: Virender Sehwag.
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24. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the 2018 Asian Games? Answer: Neeraj Chopra.
25. Who is the first Indian cricketer to score a century in all three formats of international cricket (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is)? Answer: Rohit Sharma.

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1. Which classical dance form originated in the state of Kerala? Answer: Kathakali.
2. Who is the author of the famous Indian epic “Ramayana”? Answer: Valmiki.
3. Which historical monument in India is known as the “Symbol of Love”? Answer: Taj Mahal.
4. What is the traditional puppetry art form of Rajasthan called? Answer: Kathputli.
5. Who is the creator of the iconic sculpture “The Dancing Girl”? Answer: Harappan civilization.
6. Which classical dance form is associated with Lord Krishna and Radha? Answer: Odissi.
7. Which Indian city is known as the “City of Joy”? Answer: Kolkata.
8. Which famous Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi? Answer: Emperor Shah Jahan.
9. What is the traditional folk dance of Punjab called? Answer: Bhangra.
10. Who is considered the father of Indian classical music? Answer: Pandit Ravi Shankar.
11. Which Indian state is known for its Kathak dance form? Answer: Uttar Pradesh.
12. What is the name of the traditional Indian system of medicine? Answer: Ayurveda.
13. Which ancient university in India is known for its expertise in the field of mathematics and astronomy? Answer: Nalanda University.
14. Who is the author of the famous play “Abhijnanasakuntalam”? Answer: Kalidasa.
15. What is the traditional martial art form of Kerala called? Answer: Kalaripayattu.
16. Which Indian state is famous for its Pattachitra paintings? Answer: Odisha.
17. Who is the famous exponent of Bharatanatyam dance? Answer: Padma Subrahmanyam.
18. What is the traditional art of fabric dyeing and printing in Rajasthan called? Answer: Bandhani.
19. Which ancient city in India is known for its rock-cut cave temples? Answer: Ajanta and Ellora caves.
20. Who is the author of the famous novel “Midnight’s Children”? Answer: Salman Rushdie.
21. Which classical dance form originated in the state of Manipur? Answer: Manipuri.
22. What is the traditional art of making intricate designs using colored powders called? Answer: Rangoli.
23. Who is the famous Indian painter known for his “Bharat Mata” painting? Answer: Abanindranath Tagore.
24. Which famous historical city in India is known for its stepwells? Answer: Jaipur.
25. Who is the famous Indian filmmaker known for the movie “Pather Panchali”? Answer: Satyajit Ray.

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1. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
   Answer: Au.
2. What is the unit of electric current?
   Answer: Ampere.
3. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
   Answer: Jupiter.
4. What is the study of fossils called?
   Answer: Paleontology.
5. What is the process by which plants make their own food called?
   Answer: Photosynthesis.
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   Answer: Diamond.
7. What is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere called?
   Answer: Meteorology.
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   Answer: Skin.
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   Answer: 6.
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    Answer: Pascal.
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    Answer: 0 degrees.
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    Answer: H2O.
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    Answer: Approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.
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    Answer: Sublimation.
15. What is the study of heredity called?
    Answer: Genetics.
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    Answer: Force = mass × acceleration.
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    Answer: Atom.
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    Answer: Hertz.
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1. What is the currency of India? Answer: Indian Rupee (INR).
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1. What is the upper house of the Indian Parliament called? Answer: Rajya Sabha.
2. What is the lower house of the Indian Parliament called? Answer: Lok Sabha.
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression? Answer: Article 19.
4. How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? Answer: Six.
5. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the anti-defection law? Answer: 52nd Amendment.
6. What is the minimum age required to become the President of India? Answer: 35 years.
7. What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha? Answer: 25 years.
8. What is the tenure of a member of the Rajya Sabha? Answer: Six years.
9. Who has the power to remove the President of India from office? Answer: Parliament.
10. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? Answer: Article 148.
11. What is the maximum number of members that can be appointed to the Rajya Sabha? Answer: 250.
12. What is the term of office of a Governor of a state in India? Answer: Five years.
13. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the formation of a Finance Commission? Answer: Article 280.
14. What is the minimum number of judges required to sit on a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court? Answer: Five.
15. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the languages recognized by the government? Answer: Eighth Schedule.
16. Who has the power to amend the Constitution of India? Answer: Parliament.
17. What is the process of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court? Answer: Impeachment.
18. What is the maximum number of members that can be appointed to the Lok Sabha? Answer: 552.
19. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment and removal of the Vice President? Answer: Article 63.
20. Who has the power to declare a financial emergency in India? Answer: President of India.
21. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution granted voting rights to citizens aged 18 and above? Answer: 61st Amendment.
22. What is the maximum interval allowed between two sessions of Parliament? Answer: Six months.

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1. What is the highest mountain peak in India? Answer: Kanchenjunga.
2. Which river is known as the “Lifeline of India”? Answer: Ganges.
3. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India? Answer: Wular Lake.
4. Which is the largest desert in India? Answer: Thar Desert.
5. Which state in India is known as the “Land of Five Rivers”? Answer: Punjab.
6. What is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland called? Answer: Kanyakumari.
7. Which is the largest delta in India? Answer: Sundarbans Delta.
8. Which state in India has the highest forest cover? Answer: Madhya Pradesh.
9. Which is the longest river in India? Answer: Ganges.
10. Which is the largest national park in India? Answer: Hemis National Park.
11. Which state in India is known for its backwaters? Answer: Kerala.
12. Which is the largest saltwater lake in India? Answer: Chilika Lake.
13. Which state in India is famous for the Kaziranga National Park? Answer: Assam.
14. What is the highest plateau in India called? Answer: Deccan Plateau.
15. Which is the driest place in India? Answer: Leh in Ladakh region.
16. Which state in India has the highest number of tiger reserves? Answer: Madhya Pradesh.
17. What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh? Answer: Lucknow.
18. Which state in India is known as the “Spice Garden of India”? Answer: Kerala.
19. Which is the largest river island in India? Answer: Majuli in Assam.
20. Which state in India is known for its hill stations like Shimla and Manali? Answer: Himachal Pradesh.

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1. The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest urban civilizations in the world.
2. The Maurya Empire, under the reign of Ashoka, saw the spread of Buddhism.
3. The Mughal Empire reached its peak during the rule of Emperor Akbar.
4. The British East India Company established its first factory in India in Surat in 1612.
5. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 marked a significant turning point in India’s struggle for independence.
6. The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 and played a crucial role in the freedom movement.
7. Mahatma Gandhi led the non-violent civil disobedience movement against British rule.
8. India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
9. The partition of India in 1947 led to the formation of India and Pakistan.
10. The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950, making India a republic.
11. India’s first Prime Minister was Jawaharlal Nehru, serving from 1947 to 1964.
12. The Green Revolution in the 1960s brought significant advancements in agricultural productivity.
13. India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, becoming a nuclear power.
14. Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, served as India’s first female Prime Minister.
15. The economic liberalization policies were introduced in India in 1991, leading to economic reforms.
16. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, known as the Missile Man of India, served as the President from 2002 to 2007.
17. India became a nuclear-armed nation with the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.
18. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975.
19. India has a rich cultural heritage, including diverse art forms, music, dance, and literature.
20. The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a symbol of India’s architectural marvel and love story.