(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian History - Ancient India : Sources of Indian History (MCQ -1)

1. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) The last 11 hymns are known as Balakhilya which are considered as the oldest part of Rigveda.
(ii) Mandalas are further divided into Astakas and upanishadas.
(iii) Rigveda comprises of 1028 hymns.
(iv) Third Mandala of Rigveda is composed by Manu.
(a) i, ii & iii
(b) ii, iii & iv
(c) i & iii
(d) all of the above.

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

3. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) First type Krishna’s description has been found in Mundaka Upanishada.
(ii) Gaytri Mantra is dedicated to Soma, who was deity of Sun family.
(iii) Veda means knowledge.
(iv) Rigveda is divided into 10 Mandalas.
(a) i, ii, iii & iv (b) iii only
(c) i, iv (d) iii & iv

4. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Atharvaveda is related to some Non-Aryan traditions like magical charm & spell.
(ii) Somaveda is an elaborate elucidation of Rituals.
(iii) Aitreya and Kausilaki Brahmanas are related with Rigveda.
(iv) Satpath Brahamana, related with Yajurveda, describes about Aryan’s extention in Gangeticvalley.
(a) ii & iv (b) ii only
(c) i, iii & iv (d) all of the above.

5. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Aryankas are philosophical in content.
(ii) Rituals related to agriculture have also been described in Satpath Brahman related with Yajurveda.
(iii) Upanishadas are called Vedanta.
(iv) Total number of Upanishadas are 108, but according to Shankracharya number of Upanishadas is 15.
(a) i & iii (b) all of the above.
(c) none of the above (d) ii, iii & iv

6. Which of the following is not correct regarding the Upanishadas?
(i) Upanishadas mainly revolves around South and Brahma.
(ii) Chandogya Upanishad depicts Satyamev Jayte.
(iii) Upanishadas are called Vedanta.
(iv) Katha Upanishad give reference to first type Krishna.
(a) i & iii (b) i, ii & iv
(c) all of the above (d) ii & iv

7. Which of the following is not correct.
(i) Tenth Mandala describes about the four varnas known as Brahman, Kshtriya, Vaishya & Sudra.
(ii) Mundaka Upanishad describes the story of Yama & Nachiketa.
(iii) Atharva veda, Samveda and Yajurveda are collectively known as Trayee.
(iv) Krishna-Yajurveda comprises the description in prose.
(a) ii & iii (b) i & iv
(c) i & iii (d) iii & iv

8. Which of the following is correct.
(i) Rig means Hymns.
(ii) Third Mandal of Rigveda is composed by Viswamitra.
(iii) Tenth Mandal is dedicated to Soma.
(iv) Philosophy about unity of Atma & Parmatma has been described in Upanishadas.
(a) all of the above (b) iii only
(c) i, ii & iv (d) none of the above.

9. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) The second to seventh Mandala of Rigveda are known as family text.
(ii) Except 78 hymns all other hymns of Samveda have been taken from Rigveda.
(iii) Tenth Mandala is also known as Purusha Sukta.
(iv) Fourth Mandala consists of references of Agricultural work.
(a) ii & iii (b) i only
(c) all of the above (d) i & iv

10. The last 11 hymns, which are considered as the oldest part of Rig Veda are known as
(a) Purusha Sukta
(b) Trayee
(c) Aryankas
(d) Balakhilya

11. Who was the greatest author on Chhanda Shastra
(a) Panini
(b) Valmiki
(c) Pingal
(d) Yaska

12. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Yaska is the first known writers on Sikha.
(ii) There are three Sutra related to rituals namely Dharma, Sraut and Grihya.
(iii) Valmiki wrote Katyayan Vartika and Astadhyayi.
(iv) Nirukta refers to the Etymology.
(a) i, ii & iv (b) ii only
(c) none of the above (d) i & iii

13. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is not correct.
(i) Panini was a greatest Grammarian and he wrote Astadhyayi, Patanjali Mahabhasya & Katyayan Vartika.
(ii) Panini for the first time used the word ‘Sanskrit’ as nomenclature of the literacy language.
(iii) Harivanshapuran of Mahabharat comprises genealogy of the rulers.
(iv) manu is called Adikavi.
(a) i & iii (b) ii & iv
(c) ii & iii (d) all of the above.

14. Which is known as Sat Saharsi Samhita?
(a) Manu Smriti
(b) Yajnalkya Smriti
(c) Parasar Smriti
(d) Mahabharat

15. Which is the earliest Smriti?
(a) Yajnovalkya Smriti
(b) Manu Smriti
(c) Narad Smriti
(d) Parasar Smriti.

16. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is true.
(i) Geeta is a part of Bhisma Parva.
(ii) Harivanshapuran of Mahabharat compirises of genealogy of the rulers.
(iii) Mahabharta is also known as Panchasu veda.
(iv) Yaj nalkya Smriti first described the origin of Kayasthas.
(a) i, ii & iv (b) i & ii
(c) iii only (d) all of the above.

17. Which Smriti describes the classes of Brahmanas who were against accepting alms.
(a) Narad Smriti
(b) Yajnalkya Smriti
(c) Parasar Smriti
(d) Manu Smriti.

18. Which is not the feature of Puravas
(a) Sarg
(b) Vansa
(c) Chhanda
(d) Manvantar

19. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is not correct.
(i) Vayu Puran mentions about Geography of Indian Culture and about prominent Indian Dynasties.
(ii) Sulva Sutra means genealogy.
(iii) Vishnu dharmottara Puran depicts about wall paintings and iconometry.
(iv) Manu-Smriti describes about rituals related with Manu Mission of Seth.
(a) i & iii (b) ii & iii
(c) none of the above (d) ii & iv

20. Match the following
(i) Ashvini Kumars                             (a) belonged to Kushava period & wrote charak Samhita
(ii) Vagbhata                                     (b) wrote Astang thidya which mentions about eight Major Organs of Human Body.
(iii) Dhanvantri                                   (c) were physicians of Celestial world who got Knowledge of Ayurveda from Brahma.
(iv) Charaka                                      (d) is considered as father of Ayurveda.
     (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(3) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(4) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

21. Who wrote Asva Chikitsa
(a) Palkappya
(b) Charka
(c) Dhanvantri
(d) Salihanna

22. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Atharva Veda gives first hand information about Ajurveda System.
(ii) Shshurut wrote Shrshrut Samhita which also refers to surgical operation.
(iii) Palkappya wrote on Gaja Chikitsa.
(iv) Srimad Bhagvat Purana is the greatest puran in respect to Bhakti cult.
(a) i & ii (b) i & iii
(c) none of the above (d) all of the above.

23. Match the following
(i) Vriksha Parasa                         (a) is considered as earliest text on astrology as well as astronomy.
(ii) Aryabhatta                               (b) describes about numerous. Medicinal herbs and plants.
(iii) Vedang Jyotisha                       (c) wrote Brahmsphuta Sidhanta.
(iv) Brahm Gupta                           (d) wrote Surya Sidhantika.
     (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(3) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

24. Match the following
(i) Sulva Sutra                     (a) described Decimal system and about zero.
(ii) Bhas Kara charya           (b) describes about vedic Alters.
(iii) Aryabhatta                    (c) wrote Lilavati.
(iv) Shilpa Sutra                  (d) Manual of Architecture.
     (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(2) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(3) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

25. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Earliest information about painting and iconometry is given in Vishnudharmottara Purana.
(ii) Sulva Sutra is the earliest text which comprises information on Geometry.
(iii) Bhasa wrote 8 palys (Sivapanvashaduttam and Pratisna Yangandhanaiyan are his most famous plays).
(iv) Buddha charitam was written by Asvagosh.
(a) i, ii & iii (b) iii
(c) i, ii & iv (d) ii, iii & iv

26. Match the following
(i) Sudraka                     (a) Swapan Vashaduttam
(ii) Visakhadutta             (b) Sutra Lankar
(iii) Asvagosh                  (c) Devi Chandra Guptam
(iv) Bhasa                       (d) Mricheha Katikam
     (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(2) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(3) (vi) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

27. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Kamandaka’s - Nitisar describes about Saptang theory of State and enlightened despolism of Maurya period.
(ii) Arthashastra was written during Gupta period.
(iii) Sutta pitak provides teachings and preachings of Lord Buddha.
(iv) Vinay pitak provides Monastical rules and discipline & order.
(a) i & ii (b) ii & iii
(c) all of the above (d) iii & iv

28. Match the following
(i) Milindpanho             (a) Monastical discipline
(ii) Nayadhani               (b) Bhavat Geeta of  Kathasutra Buddhims
(iii) Acharang Sutra       (c) Written in Pali by Nagsena
(iv) Dhanind Pad           (d) Gospel of Mahavira.
      (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(2) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

29. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is incorrect.
(i) Only two of Ashoka’s inscription were written in Kharosthi script which were found in Mansehsa and Sahbajgarhi.
(ii) Dhandeva’s inscription of Pushyamitra describe about the Asvamegha Yajur performed by him.
(iii) Helioderus pillar inscription also called as Besnagar Garudadhivaj which describes about the cult of Panchvrishti Veera.
(iv) Girnar inscription was first inscription of Sanskrit Language about saka ruler Rudradaman I
(a) i & ii (b) i & iv
(c) all of the above (d) none of the above.

30. Match the following
(i) Allahabad inscription             (a) depicts Samudragupta’s victory over Humas
(ii) Aihole inscription                  (b) belongs to the period of Chandra Gupta Vikramditya
(iii) Bhitari inscription                 (c) describes about  Samudra Gupta’s  conquests
(iv) Udaigiri inscription               (d) Depicts the name of Kalidasa
      (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

31. Match the following
(i) Indo Bacterians                 (a) coins have trident symbol of Lord Shiva
(ii) Kushavas                         (b) coins depicts Buddah’s figure.
(iii) Vim Kedphises                (c) introduced gold cins in India with the figure of King, Queen & Date mentioned on them.
(iv) Kanishka                         (d) issued purest gold coins in India which were called Dinaras.
      (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(3) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

32. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Kushavas & Kunindas never issued silver coins.
(ii) Chandragupta Vikramaditya was the first to issue silver coin.
(iii) Paper Rupees were first issued by Lord canning.
(iv) Our earliest coin was made of Gold.
(a) i, ii & iii (b) ii & iv
(c) all of the above (d) none of the above.

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