Indian History Questions for Competitive Exams

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Q :  

Which one of the following determines the eastern boundary of the Harappan civilization?

(A) Dabarkot

(B) Alamgirpur

(C) Lothal

(D) Kalibanga


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct answer is Alamgirpur. Alamgirpur is the eastern extension of the Harappan civilization located in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh. Manda is the northern limit of the Harappan civilization located in Akhnoor district of Jammu and Kashmir.


Q :  

Which site of the Harappan civilization was not in India?

(A) Hulas

(B) Surkotada

(C) Sohgaura

(D) Manda


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The correct answer is Sohgaura. It does not belong to a “Harappan site”.


Q :  

What did the Harappan people not know?

(A) Iron

(B) Wheat

(C) Potter's wheel

(D) fire


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The people of the Harappan civilization were not familiar with any metal other than copper. Later, information about iron was obtained? Harappan civilization was the civilization of which era? Was Harappa a Hindu civilization? The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the major ancient river valley civilizations of the world from 3300 BC to 1700 BC.


Q :  

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Indus Valley Civilization?

(A) Open square was the main feature in the construction plan of the house.

(B) Sabha Bhavan was discovered in Mohenjodaro.

(C) Their houses were made of bricks.

(D) All of the above


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Harappan civilization belongs to the Bronze Age civilization and the Harappans knew how to make bronze tools from copper. The Indus Valley religion was polytheistic and composed of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism as many of their seals have been found here. They also worshiped trees and animals like bull, buffalo and tiger.


Q :  

Indus Valley Civilization is identified with the following?

(A) Beautiful statues

(B) Economic and social reforms

(C) City-planning system

(D) Religion and philosophy


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

This civilization was spread in the Indus River Valley, hence it was named Indus Valley Civilization. Due to the rise of cities for the first time, it is also called the first urbanization. Because of the use of bronze for the first time, it is also called Bronze Civilization. 1400 centers of Indus Valley Civilization have been discovered, out of which 925 centers are in India.


Q :  

Where is the knowledge of the Indus Valley Civilization obtained?

(A) From copper plates

(B) From archaeological excavations

(C) From literature

(D) Copper


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

It developed on the banks of Indus and Ghaggar/Hakra (ancient Saraswati). Mohenjodaro, Kalibanga, Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi and Harappa were its main centres. Through unique methods like Radio Carbon C14, the generally accepted date of Indus Valley Civilization is considered to be 2350 BC to 1750 BC. Indus Valley Civilization was discovered by Raibahadur Dayaram Sahni.


Q :  

Write the name of the metal which was first used by humans.

(A) Silver

(B) Bronze

(C) Brass

(D) Copper


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Metals were discovered and used around 5000 years ago. The first metal used was copper.


Q :  

When did Aryans come to India?

(A) 2500-1800 BC.

(B) 2000 BC

(C) 1500-1000 BC.

(D) 2000-1500 BC.


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

There has never been a period of time when people from outside did not come to India. Modern historians- Aryans arrived in 1500 BC. Tells about. Aryans are also known as Indo-Iranians.


Q :  

Where did the Aryan people come to India from?

(A) Australia

(B) Central Asia

(C) South-East Asia

(D) Eastern Europe


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

According to Avinash Chandra Das and Dr. Sampurnanand, the Arya Sapta came from the Saindhava region i.e. the north-western part of India. It has been called the Adidesh of the Aryans. Pandit Ganganath Jha told that Arya Brahmarshi had come from the country i.e. Burma, Thailand and Myanmar.


Q :  

In what form did the Aryans come to India?

(A) Refugee

(B) Invader

(C) Immigrant

(D) Merchants and nomads


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Aryans came riding on horses and invaded India and ruled the people here.


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