Indian History Questions and Answers
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Q31
Which was the only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Lothal is known for having an artificial dockyard, showcasing advanced maritime facilities.
Q32
Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Territorial representations do not show cows, indicating absence in terracottas.
Q33
The language used to write source materials in ancient time was
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Pali was commonly used for many ancient religious texts.
Q34
Lothal is a site where dockyards of which of the following civilization were found?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Lothal is a key site of the Indus Valley Civilization known for dockyards.
Q35
The first metal used by man was
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Copper is considered the first metal used by humans for tools and ornaments.
Q36
Of the following scholars who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: John Marshall is credited with significant excavations of Harappan sites.
Q37
Who amongst the following is associated with the study of the Harappan Civilisation?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: M.S. Vats was a prominent archaeologist involved in Harappan studies.
Q38
The Megalithic culture (500 B.C. - A.D. 100) brings us to the historical period in South India. The Megaliths used
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Megaliths constructed stone circles around graves as burial monuments.
Q39
Which ruler murdered his father Bimbisara to ascend the throne?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Ajatasatru is historically noted for killing Bimbisara to become king.
Q40
Who amidst the following was a wife of emperor Ashoka who influenced him?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Karuwaki is known as one of Ashoka’s wives with influence in his life.