Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the excavations of Harappan sites, bones of camels have been found at:

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    Harappa
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    Mohenjodaro
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    Kalibangan
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    Lothal
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Answer : 3. "Kalibangan "
Explanation :

camel bones have been found at the Harappan site of Kalibangan. Kalibangan is one of the archaeological sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Rajasthan, India. The discovery of camel bones at Kalibangan suggests that camels were present in the region during the Harappan period, and they might have been used for various purposes by the ancient inhabitants, such as transportation or trade.

Q:

Fire temple is the place of worship of which of the following religion? 

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    Zoroastrianism (Persian Religion)
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    Shinto’s
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    Taoism
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    Judaism
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Answer : 1. "Zoroastrianism (Persian Religion) "
Explanation :

A fire temple is a place of worship in Zoroastrianism, the ancient Persian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). In Zoroastrianism, fire is considered a sacred and purifying element, and fire temples serve as places where adherents gather for religious rituals and ceremonies. Fire is a symbol of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism.

Q:

Who was the contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I of Britain?

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    Akbar
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    Jahangir
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    Shah Jahan
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    Aurangzeb
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Answer : 1. "Akbar"
Explanation :

Elizabeth I (r. 1558–1603) was the last Tudor monarch and a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605).

Q:

Which was the biggest building in Mohanjodaro? 

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    Great Bath
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    Granary
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    Huge Hall
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    Two Story Building
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Answer : 2. "Granary"
Explanation :

The Granary of Mohanjodaro was 45.71 meter long and 15.23 meter wide and that was the biggest building there. The length of the great bath from north to south was 11.88 m and breadth from east to west was 7.01 m.

Q:

Which of the following is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India?

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    Chirand
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    Burzahom
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    Hunasagi
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    Mehrgarh
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Answer : 3. "Hunasagi"
Explanation :

1. Hunsagi is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India located in Gulbarga district of Karnataka.

2. A late phase Old Stone Age site excavated at Hunasagi has yielded stone tools and weapons made of red-brown chert.

Q:

Bhimbetka, a noted site of the Palaeolithic period, is located in which the state of India?

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    Bihar
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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Rajasthan
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    Madhya Pradesh
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Answer : 4. "Madhya Pradesh"
Explanation :

1. Bhimbetka is a Palaeolithic residential site located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.

2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of seven hills and more than 750 rock shelters distributed over 10 km.

3. Bhimbetka rock shelters are the oldest signs of human life in India. They provide important information about the life, culture and art of early man.

4. Bhimbetka was discovered by Dr. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar in 1957. It was declared a site of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division in 1990.

Q:

Which of the following is a book by Lewis Carroll?

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    Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
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    The Man Who Would be King
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    The Jungle Book
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    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Answer : 4. "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
Explanation :

1. The main books of Lewis Carroll are.

- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865)

- Through the Looking-Glass (1871)

- The Hunting of the Shark (1865)

Q:

Which of the following books has been written by Munshi Premchand?

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    Gitanjali
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    Gora
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    Chokher Bali
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    Nirmala
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Answer : 4. "Nirmala"
Explanation :

1. Nirmala book is written by Munshi Premchand.

2. He was a famous Indian writer of modern Hindi-Urdu literature.

3. Some of his famous works are Godaan, Rangbhoomi, Seva Sadan etc.

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