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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding administration during Gupta period :
For the first time civil and criminal laws were clearly demarcated.
The guilds of artisans, merchants, and others were governed by their own laws.
The Gupta bureaucracy was more elaborate than that of the Mauryas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
The judicial system was far more developed under the Guptas than in earlier times. Several
law-books were compiled during this period, and for the firsttime civil and criminal laws
were clearly demarcated. Theft and adultery fell under criminal law, disputes regarding
various types of property under civil law.
Elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance. As in earlier times, many laws continued to
be based on varna differentiation. It was the duty of the king touphold the law, and try cases with the help of brahmana priests. The guilds of artisans, merchants, and others were
governed by their own laws. Seals from Vaishali and from Bhita near Allahabad indicate that these guilds flourished during Gupta times.
The Gupta bureaucracy was not as elaborate as that of the Mauryas.Hence, statement
3 is incorrect.
The most important officers in the Gupta empire were the kumaramatyas. They were appointed
by the king in the home provinces and possibly paid in cash.
Incorrect
Answer: A
The judicial system was far more developed under the Guptas than in earlier times. Several
law-books were compiled during this period, and for the firsttime civil and criminal laws
were clearly demarcated. Theft and adultery fell under criminal law, disputes regarding
various types of property under civil law.
Elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance. As in earlier times, many laws continued to
be based on varna differentiation. It was the duty of the king touphold the law, and try cases with the help of brahmana priests. The guilds of artisans, merchants, and others were
governed by their own laws. Seals from Vaishali and from Bhita near Allahabad indicate that these guilds flourished during Gupta times.
The Gupta bureaucracy was not as elaborate as that of the Mauryas.Hence, statement
3 is incorrect.
The most important officers in the Gupta empire were the kumaramatyas. They were appointed
by the king in the home provinces and possibly paid in cash.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Guptas
The Guptas were possibly feudatories of the Kushans in UP.
The founder of the Gupta dynasty was Chandragupta I.
Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mentions Chandragupta I’s extensive conquests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
The Guptas were possibly feudatories of the Kushans in UP, and seem to have succeeded
them without any considerable time-lag. At many places in UP and Bihar, Kushan antiquities
are immediately followed by Gupta antiquities. It is likely that the Guptas learnt the use of the saddle, reins, buttoned coats,trousers, and boots from the Kushans.
The founder of the Gupta dynasty was Sri Gupta. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
He was succeeded by Ghatotkacha. These two were called Maharajas.Much information was
not available about their rule. The next ruler was Chandragupta I and he was the first to
be called Maharajadhiraja(the great king of kings). The Meherauli Iron Pillar
inscription mentions his extensive conquests. Chandragupta I is considered to be the
founder of the Gupta era which starts with his accession in A.D. 320.
Incorrect
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
The Guptas were possibly feudatories of the Kushans in UP, and seem to have succeeded
them without any considerable time-lag. At many places in UP and Bihar, Kushan antiquities
are immediately followed by Gupta antiquities. It is likely that the Guptas learnt the use of the saddle, reins, buttoned coats,trousers, and boots from the Kushans.
The founder of the Gupta dynasty was Sri Gupta. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
He was succeeded by Ghatotkacha. These two were called Maharajas.Much information was
not available about their rule. The next ruler was Chandragupta I and he was the first to
be called Maharajadhiraja(the great king of kings). The Meherauli Iron Pillar
inscription mentions his extensive conquests. Chandragupta I is considered to be the
founder of the Gupta era which starts with his accession in A.D. 320.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regardingAsoka’s Dhamma
Dhamma was a way of life, a code of conduct and a set of principles to be adopted and
practiced by the people.
He equated Dhamma with Buddhist teachings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
Asoka’s Dhamma
Although Asoka embraced Buddhism and took efforts to spread Buddhism, his policy of Dhamma was a still broad concept.It was a way of life, a code of conduct and a set of
principles to be adopted and practiced by the people at large. His principles of Dhamma
were clearly stated in his Edicts. The main features ofAsoka’s Dhamma as mentioned in his
various Edicts may be summed as follows:
Service to father and mother, practice of ahimsa, love of truth,reverence to teachers and
good treatment of relatives.
Prohibition of animal sacrifices and festive gatherings and avoiding expensive and
meaningless ceremonies and rituals.
Efficient organization of administration in the direction of social welfare and maintenance of
constant contact with people through the system of Dhammayatras.
Humane treatment of servants by masters and prisoners bygovernment officials.
Consideration and non-violence to animals and courtesy to relations and liberality to
Brahmins.
Tolerance among all the religious sects.
Conquest through Dhamma instead of through war.
The concept of non-violence and other similar ideas of Asoka’s Dhamma are identical with the
teachings of Buddha. Buthe did not equate Dhamma with Buddhist teachings.Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect. Buddhism remained his personal belief. His Dhamma signifies a
general code of conduct. Asoka wished that his Dhamma should spread through all social levels.
Incorrect
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
Asoka’s Dhamma
Although Asoka embraced Buddhism and took efforts to spread Buddhism, his policy of Dhamma was a still broad concept.It was a way of life, a code of conduct and a set of
principles to be adopted and practiced by the people at large. His principles of Dhamma
were clearly stated in his Edicts. The main features ofAsoka’s Dhamma as mentioned in his
various Edicts may be summed as follows:
Service to father and mother, practice of ahimsa, love of truth,reverence to teachers and
good treatment of relatives.
Prohibition of animal sacrifices and festive gatherings and avoiding expensive and
meaningless ceremonies and rituals.
Efficient organization of administration in the direction of social welfare and maintenance of
constant contact with people through the system of Dhammayatras.
Humane treatment of servants by masters and prisoners bygovernment officials.
Consideration and non-violence to animals and courtesy to relations and liberality to
Brahmins.
Tolerance among all the religious sects.
Conquest through Dhamma instead of through war.
The concept of non-violence and other similar ideas of Asoka’s Dhamma are identical with the
teachings of Buddha. Buthe did not equate Dhamma with Buddhist teachings.Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect. Buddhism remained his personal belief. His Dhamma signifies a
general code of conduct. Asoka wished that his Dhamma should spread through all social levels.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Chola kingdom
Their chief centre of political power laid at Madurai.
The Chola kingdomwas situated between the Pennar and the Velar rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer : B
The Chola kingdom, which came to be called Cholamandalam (Coromandel),in early
medieval times, was situated to the north-east of the territory of the Pandyas, between
the Pennar and the Velar rivers. We have some idea of the political history of the Cholas
from the Sangam texts. Their chief centre of political power laid at Uraiyur,a place
famous for cotton trade. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. It seems that in the mid-second
century BC, a Chola king named Elara conquered Sri Lanka and ruled over it for nearly fifty
A clearer history of the Cholas begins in the second century AD with their famous king
He founded Puhar and constructed 160 km of embankment along the Kaveri river.
This was built withthe labour of 12,000 slaves who were brought as captives from Sri Lanka.
Puharis coterminous with Kaveripattanam, the Chola capital. It was a great centre of trade and
commerce, and excavations show that it had a large dock. One of the principal sources of the
wealth of the Cholas was trade in cotton cloth. They maintained an efficient navy.
Incorrect
Correct Answer : B
The Chola kingdom, which came to be called Cholamandalam (Coromandel),in early
medieval times, was situated to the north-east of the territory of the Pandyas, between
the Pennar and the Velar rivers. We have some idea of the political history of the Cholas
from the Sangam texts. Their chief centre of political power laid at Uraiyur,a place
famous for cotton trade. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. It seems that in the mid-second
century BC, a Chola king named Elara conquered Sri Lanka and ruled over it for nearly fifty
A clearer history of the Cholas begins in the second century AD with their famous king
He founded Puhar and constructed 160 km of embankment along the Kaveri river.
This was built withthe labour of 12,000 slaves who were brought as captives from Sri Lanka.
Puharis coterminous with Kaveripattanam, the Chola capital. It was a great centre of trade and
commerce, and excavations show that it had a large dock. One of the principal sources of the
wealth of the Cholas was trade in cotton cloth. They maintained an efficient navy.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Tolkappiyam
Tolkappiyam is authored by Tolkappiyar.
It is a work on Tamil grammar.
It also provides information on the political and socioeconomicconditions of the Sangam
period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Sangam Literature
The corpus of Sangam literature includes Tolkappiyam,Ettutogai, Pattuppattu,
Pathinenkilkanakku and the two epics – Silappathigaram and Manimegalai.
Tolkappiyam authored byTolkappiyar is the earliest of the Tamil literature. It is a
work onTamil grammar but it provides information on the political and
socio economic conditions of the Sangam period. The Ettutogaior Eight Anthologies consist
of eight works – Aingurunooru, Narrinai,Aganaooru, Purananooru, Kuruntogai, Kalittogai,
Paripadaland Padirruppattu. The Pattuppattuor Ten Idylls consist of tenworks –
Mullaippattu,Nedunalvadai, Maduraikkanji, Kurinjippatttu, Pattinappalai and Malaipadukadam.
Both Ettutogai and Pattuppattu were dividedinto two main groups – Aham (love) and Puram
(valour).
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?
Correct
Correct Answer : C
Maski is a town and an archaeological site in the Raichur district of the state of Karnataka,
It lies on the bank of the Maskiriver which is a tributary of the Tungabhadra.
Maski derives its name from Mahasangha or Masangi .The site came into prominence with
the discovery of a minor rock edict of Emperor Ashoka by C. Beadon in 1915.It was
the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka in it instead of the
earlier edicts that referred him as Devanampiyapiyadasi.
Incorrect
Correct Answer : C
Maski is a town and an archaeological site in the Raichur district of the state of Karnataka,
It lies on the bank of the Maskiriver which is a tributary of the Tungabhadra.
Maski derives its name from Mahasangha or Masangi .The site came into prominence with
the discovery of a minor rock edict of Emperor Ashoka by C. Beadon in 1915.It was
the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka in it instead of the
earlier edicts that referred him as Devanampiyapiyadasi.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Satavahanas
The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka.
The Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw light on the reign of Simuka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Satavahanas In the Deccan, the Satavahanas established their independent rule after the decline of the Mauryas. Their rule lasted for about 450 years. They were also knownas the Andhras. The
Puranas and inscriptions remain important sources forthe history of Satavahanas. Among the
inscriptions, the Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of
Gautamiputra Satakarni. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.The coins issued by the
Satavahanas are also helpful inknowing the economic conditions of that period. The founder
of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He was succeeded by Krishna, who extended the
kingdom up to Nasik inthe west. The third king was Sri Satakarni. He conquered
western Malwa and Berar. He also performed asvamedha sacrifices. Theseventeenth king of
the Satavahana dynasty was Hala. He reignedfor a period of five years. Hala became famous
for his book Gathasaptasati, also called Sattasai. It contains 700 verses in Prakrit language.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Satavahanas In the Deccan, the Satavahanas established their independent rule after the decline of the Mauryas. Their rule lasted for about 450 years. They were also knownas the Andhras. The
Puranas and inscriptions remain important sources forthe history of Satavahanas. Among the
inscriptions, the Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of
Gautamiputra Satakarni. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.The coins issued by the
Satavahanas are also helpful inknowing the economic conditions of that period. The founder
of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He was succeeded by Krishna, who extended the
kingdom up to Nasik inthe west. The third king was Sri Satakarni. He conquered
western Malwa and Berar. He also performed asvamedha sacrifices. Theseventeenth king of
the Satavahana dynasty was Hala. He reignedfor a period of five years. Hala became famous
for his book Gathasaptasati, also called Sattasai. It contains 700 verses in Prakrit language.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Ashokan inscriptions remain valuable sources for the study of Asoka and the Mauryan Empire. This is because
His wooden pillars heralded a new architectural era because most of the monuments before his
period were made of stone.
Pillar edicts give a summary of his efforts to promote the Dhamma within his kingdom and outside.
They often deal with instructions given to his officials which is informative of Mauryan polity.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Correct Answer : A
Statement 1: The monuments before the period of Asoka were mostly made of wood
and therefore perished.
The use of stone started from the time of Asoka. Even of the numerous monuments of Asoka, only a few have remained.
His palace and monasteries and most of his stupas have disappeared. The only remaining stupa is at
Sanchi.
Statement 2: The state and spread of Dhamma gives crucial information about the social life at the
time of Ashoka.
Statement 3: Ashoka often gave instructions to his Dhamma mahamahattas to spread Dhamma.
These instructions, their style etc were recorded on the edicts.
Ashokan inscriptions (first deciphered by James Princep) are written in Pali language
and in some places Prakrit was used.
The Brahmi script was employed for writing. In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were
found in Karoshti script.
There are fourteen Major Rock Edicts. The two Kaling Edicts are found in the newly conquered
territory. The major pillar Edicts were erected in important cities. There are minor Rock Edicts and
minor pillar Edicts.
Incorrect
Correct Answer : A
Statement 1: The monuments before the period of Asoka were mostly made of wood
and therefore perished.
The use of stone started from the time of Asoka. Even of the numerous monuments of Asoka, only a few have remained.
His palace and monasteries and most of his stupas have disappeared. The only remaining stupa is at
Sanchi.
Statement 2: The state and spread of Dhamma gives crucial information about the social life at the
time of Ashoka.
Statement 3: Ashoka often gave instructions to his Dhamma mahamahattas to spread Dhamma.
These instructions, their style etc were recorded on the edicts.
Ashokan inscriptions (first deciphered by James Princep) are written in Pali language
and in some places Prakrit was used.
The Brahmi script was employed for writing. In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were
found in Karoshti script.
There are fourteen Major Rock Edicts. The two Kaling Edicts are found in the newly conquered
territory. The major pillar Edicts were erected in important cities. There are minor Rock Edicts and
minor pillar Edicts.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which of these regions is/are well known for hosting pre-historic rock art paintings?
Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh
Kaimurean extensions of Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Remnants of rock paintings have been found on the walls of the caves situated in
several districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar.
Some paintings have been reported from the Kumaon hills in Uttarakhand also. The rock shelters
on banks of the River Suyal at Lakhudiyar, about twenty kilometres on the Almora– Barechina
road bear these prehistoric paintings. Lakhudiyar literally means one lakh caves.
The richest paintings are reported from the Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh and their
Kaimurean extensions into Uttar Pradesh. These hill ranges are full of Palaeolithic and
Mesolithic remains, and they are also full of forests, wild plants, fruits, streams and creeks, thus
a perfect place for Stone Age people to live. Among these the largest and most spectacular rock-
shelter is located in the Vindhya hills at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh. Bhimbetka is located
south of Bhopal, in an area of ten square kilometres, having about eight hundred rock shelters,
five hundred of which bear paintings.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Remnants of rock paintings have been found on the walls of the caves situated in
several districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar.
Some paintings have been reported from the Kumaon hills in Uttarakhand also. The rock shelters
on banks of the River Suyal at Lakhudiyar, about twenty kilometres on the Almora– Barechina
road bear these prehistoric paintings. Lakhudiyar literally means one lakh caves.
The richest paintings are reported from the Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh and their
Kaimurean extensions into Uttar Pradesh. These hill ranges are full of Palaeolithic and
Mesolithic remains, and they are also full of forests, wild plants, fruits, streams and creeks, thus
a perfect place for Stone Age people to live. Among these the largest and most spectacular rock-
shelter is located in the Vindhya hills at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh. Bhimbetka is located
south of Bhopal, in an area of ten square kilometres, having about eight hundred rock shelters,
five hundred of which bear paintings.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Indian systems of Medicine (ISM).
The preventive aspect of Ayurveda is called Svasth-Vritta and includes personal hygiene,
daily and seasonal regimens.
2. The curative treatment aspect of Ayurveda
Correct
Answer: C
The treatment approach in the Ayurveda system is holistic and individualized
having preventive, curative, mitigative, recuperative and rehabilitative aspects. The preventive
aspect of Ayurveda is called Svasth-Vritta and includes personal hygiene, daily and seasonal
regimens, appropriate social behavior and use of materials & practices for healthy aging and
prevention of premature loss of health attribute.
The curative treatment consists of Aushadhi (drugs), Ahara (diet) and Vihara (life style).
Ayurveda largely uses plants as raw materials for the manufacture of drugs, though materials of
animal and marine origin, metals and minerals are also used.
Incorrect
Answer: C
The treatment approach in the Ayurveda system is holistic and individualized
having preventive, curative, mitigative, recuperative and rehabilitative aspects. The preventive
aspect of Ayurveda is called Svasth-Vritta and includes personal hygiene, daily and seasonal
regimens, appropriate social behavior and use of materials & practices for healthy aging and
prevention of premature loss of health attribute.
The curative treatment consists of Aushadhi (drugs), Ahara (diet) and Vihara (life style).
Ayurveda largely uses plants as raw materials for the manufacture of drugs, though materials of
animal and marine origin, metals and minerals are also used.