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Q21
Which one of the following was a Portuguese coin that was in circulation in the western coastal areas of the Vijynagar kingdom?
  • A Dinar
  • B Guzado
  • C Florin
  • D Ducat
Answer: Option B
Q22
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  • A Kshauma : Textile
  • B Pada : Coin denomination
  • C Adhaka : Architectural fragment
  • D Drona : Measure of rainfall
Answer: Option D
Q23
Sir dia Sar na dia is associated with-
  • A Guru Teg Bahadur
  • B Guru Govind Singh
  • C Guru Harkishan
  • D Guru Arjundeva
Answer: Option A
Q24
Which of the following terms were used to refer to rural land holders in Eastern India during the Gupta period? (1) Agraharin (2) Kutumbin (3) Mahaltara (4) Bhogika
  • A 1, 2
  • B 3, 4
  • C 1, 4
  • D 2, 3
Answer: Option D
Q25
The valangai (right hand) and idangai (left hand) divison of South Indian Society is first noticed in the -
  • A Sangam period
  • B Pahallava period
  • C Chola period
  • D Nayka period
Answer: Option B
Q26
The earliest city discovered in India was
  • A Harappa
  • B Punjab
  • C Mohenjo Daro
  • D Sindh
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Harappa is one of the earliest known urban settlements discovered in India, representing the Indus Valley Civilization.
Q27
Epigraphy means
  • A The study of coins
  • B The study of inscriptions
  • C The study of epics
  • D The study of geography
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Epigraphy is the study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions.
Q28
Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappa sites?
  • A Drains and well
  • B Fort
  • C Reservoirs
  • D Temple with Shikhar
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Temples with Shikhar were not found in Harappa sites, indicating a different architectural style.
Q29
The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year
  • A 1935
  • B 1942
  • C 1901
  • D 1922
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Harappan Civilization was discovered in 1922 during excavations at Harappa.
Q30
The organic relationship between the ancient culture of the Indus Valley and Hinduism of today is proved by the worship of
  • A Pashupati Indra and the Mother Goddess
  • B Stones trees and animals
  • C Vishnu and Lakshmi
  • D Siva and Sakti
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The worship of stones, trees, and animals shows the continuity from Indus Valley beliefs to Hinduism.
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