Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Match the following: List-I List-II A. Atharvaveda 1. Divine praises B. Rigveda 2. Sacrificial rituals C. Yajurveda 3. Pertaining to medicines D. Samaveda 4. Music Code:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code below: List-I List-II A. Rigveda 1. Musical hymns B. Yajurveda 2. Hymns and rituals C. Samaveda 3. Spells and charms D. Atharvaveda 4. Hymns and prayers Code:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code below: List-I: (A) Rigveda, (B) Samaveda, (C) Atharvaveda, (D) Yajurveda List-II: (i) Gopatha, (ii) Shatapatha, (iii) Aitareya, (iv) Panchavimsha Code:
The established Indus Valley Civilization flourished along the banks of which rivers? 1. Indus 2. Chenab 3. Jhelum 4. Ganga Select the correct answer from the code given below:
By whom was the Harappan culture site named 'Surkotada' discovered?
What is the correct chronological sequence of the arrival of the following in India? 1. Gold coins 2. Punch-marked silver coins 3. Iron plough 4. Urban culture Select the correct answer using the code below:
From which of the following sites has evidence of double burial (joint burial) been found?
At which one of the following places was the famous bull seal of the Indus Valley Civilization discovered?
The renowned female figurine known as the 'Dancing Girl' discovered at Mohenjo-daro is made of which material?
From which of the following Harappan sites was the terracotta of a 'plough' obtained?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I List-II A. Harappa 1. Bhogava B. Kalibangan 2. Ghaggar C. Lothal 3. Ravi D. Ropar 4. Sutlej
From which archaeological site was the 'Great Bath' found?
Based on the remains found in the excavation of the Harappan civilization, what is NOT correct? (i) Bricks of uniform size were used for all types of construction work. (ii) Mostly all houses were constructed single-storied only. (iii) The main roads were on average ten meters wide.
The Indus Valley Civilization is known for: (1) Its town planning (2) Mohenjo-daro and Harappa (3) Its agricultural work (4) Its crafts and industries Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Which of the following centers related to the Indus Civilization are situated in Uttar Pradesh? Select the correct answer from the codes given below: I. Kalibangan II. Lothal III. Alamgirpur IV. Hulas
Which of the following archaeological sites related to the Indus Valley Civilization are located in present-day Uttar Pradesh? 1. Mandi 2. Rakhigarhi 3. Hulas Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Manda 1. Rajasthan B. Daimabad 2. Haryana C. Kalibangan 3. Jammu & Kashmir D. Rakhigarhi 4. Maharashtra
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Balu 1. Uttar Pradesh B. Manda 2. Jammu & Kashmir C. Padri 3. Haryana D. Hulas 4. Gujarat
Which of the following sites of Harappan culture are located in Sindh? 1. Harappa 2. Mohenjo-daro 3. Chanhudaro 4. Surkotada Indicate the correct answer using the code below:
What is the name of the prominent Indus Valley Civilization city that had commercial trade relations with West Asia?
Match List-I (Ancient site) with List-II (Archaeological discovery) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Ancient site) List-II (Archaeological discovery) A. Lothal 1. Ploughed field B. Kalibangan 2. Dockyard C. Dholavira 3. Terracotta replica of a plough D. Banawali 4. An inscription comprising ten large-sized signs of the Harappan script
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I List-II A. Harappa 1. Cemetery R-37 B. Lothal 2. Dockyard C. Kalibangan 3. Dancing girl bronze statue D. Mohenjo-daro 4. Ploughed field
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Harappa 1. Godavari B. Hastinapur 2. Ravi C. Nagarjunakonda 3. Ganga D. Paithan 4. Krishna
Match the following correctly: I (Period) : II (Site/Evidence) List-I List-II A. Paleolithic period (i) Bhimbetka cave B. Mesolithic period (ii) Bagor C. Neolithic period (iii) Burzahom D. Post-Neolithic / Upper Paleolithic (iv) Patne Select the correct code:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: List-I (Archaeological Site) List-II (Present Location) A. Nevasa (1) Rajasthan B. Isampur (2) Tamil Nadu C. Didwana (3) Maharashtra D. Gudiyam cave (4) Karnataka Code: