Sample Materials for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013: "Ancient Indian History: Sources of Indian History "

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Subject: Ancient Indian History
Topic: Sources of Indian History
 

Contents of The Topic:

  • Vedic Literature

  • Vedang Literature

  • Smirti Literature

  • Puranas

  • Technical and Scientific Literature

  • Buddhist Literature

  • Jain Literature

  • Epigraphical Sources

  • Numismatical Sources

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1. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
  1. The last 11 hymns are known as Balakhilya which are considered as the oldest part of Rigveda.
  2. Mandalas are further divided into Astakas and upanishadas.
  3. Rigveda comprises of 1028 hymns.
  4. Third Mandala of Rigveda is composed by Manu.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

  1. i, ii & iii
  2. ii, iii & iv
  3. i & iii
  4. all of the above.
 2. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
  1. The third Mandala of Rigveda comprises of Gayatri Mantra, composed by Viswamitra.
  2. Fourth Mandala depicts the word Haryupia which has been related with Harappa.
  3. Ninth Mandal is dedicated to Soma.
  4. Tenth Mandala describes about the four varnas.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

  1. i, iii & iv
  2. i, ii & iv
  3. i, ii, iii & iv
  4. i only

Answer of Question 1: C

Answer of Question 2: A

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