History - NTPC

Question 1

the correct chronological sequence
of pre-historic period of human activities and civilization?

Answer 1

Palaeolithic Period, Mesolithic Period, Neolithic Period

Question 2

Where in India, would you find rock painting dating back to
the Stone Age

Answer 2

Bhimbetka, Bhopal

Question 3

What is meant by Epigraphy?

Answer 3

Study of inscriptions

Question 4

Rock shelters of Bhimbetka is famous for

Answer 4

Traces of the earliest signs of Human life on the Indian subcontinent

Question 5

Indus Valley Civilization is________years old and extends to
the lower part of the Gangetic valley in South and till Malwa
in North.

Answer 5

5000 B.C.

Question 6

What was the most important feature of the Indus Valley
Civilization

Answer 6

Buildings made of bricks

Question 7

Which of the following is not an important place of Indus
Valley Civilization?

Answer 7

Ajamgarh

A. Kalibanga (Rajasthn)
B. Harappa (Punjab)
C. Mohenjodaro (Sindh)

Imp places are

Question 8

Which of the following Harappan site is NOT associated with
craft production

Answer 8

Manda
a. Balakot
b. Chanhudaro
c. Nageshwar

Question 9

Which one of the following animals was frequently seen on
the seals of the Harrapan Civilisation?

Answer 9

Bull

Question 10

Which of the following Indus Civilisation sites has evidence of
water reservoirs?

Answer 10

Dholavira (Guj)
A. Kalibangan ( Black bangles)
B. Lothal (Guj)
C. Kot diji (Sindh)

Question 11

From which site of the Indus Valley Civilisation was a design
on a pot which seems to tell the story of the thirsty crow, who
finds a clever way to drink water at the bottom of the pot,
found?

Answer 11

Lothal

Question 12

Which of the following was the unique feature of Dholavira’s
city layout during the Indus Valley Civilisation?

Answer 12

It was divided into three distinct parts

Question 13

Where is the Rakhigarhi Indus Valley site located

Answer 13

Haryana

Question 14

From which site of the Indus Valley Civilisation was the
‘Dancing Girl’, a bronze figurine, found?

Answer 14

Mohenjo-daro

Question 15

Indus Valley Civilization Site Excavator
(A). Harappa I. R Rao
(B). Dholavira II. JP Joshi
(C). Surkotada III. RS Bisht
(D). Lothal IV. Daya Ram Sahini

Answer 15

A-IV; B-III; C-II; D-I

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct ?

Answer 16

At burials in Harappan sites the dead were generally laid in pits.

Question 17

The word ‘Veda’ is derived from which of the following root
words?

Answer 17

Ved
Vedic Age
a. Early Vedic (1500 - 1000 BC)
b. Later Vedic (1000 - 600 BC)

Question 18

The word ‘vaishya’ comes from which word in the Vedic
period?

Answer 18

Vish

Question 19

What was used in the Vedic period as a unit of money in the
barter system?

Answer 19

Cattle

Question 20

In the early Vedic period, the varna system was based on

Answer 20

occupation

Question 21

sacred texts provide(s) most of the
information about the social and economic life of the early
Vedic period?

Answer 21

Vedas
Sub division of Vedas-
1. Samhitas
2. Brahmanas
3. Aranyaka
4. Upnishads 108

Question 22

The Vedas are considered the earliest literary record of Indo-
Aryan civilization. There are four Vedas: Rigveda, Samaveda,
Yajurveda and the fourth one is ______.

Answer 22

Atharvaveda

Question 23

The four Vedas, together with their Brahmanas are also known
as ______.

Answer 23

Shruti
Vedangas (Tool to read Vedas)
Siksha
Kalp
Vyakaran
Nirukta
Chhanda ‘
Jyoti

Question 24

Purusha Sukta is mentioned in which of the following Vedas?

Answer 24

Rigveda ( 10th Madala/ Book)
Brahman - Mouth
3rd - Gayatri Mantra (Sage Vishwamitra)
7th - Dashrajana Battle (10 king vs Bharat tribe)
9th - soma ( Somrasa / Plant god)

Question 25

Which of the following Veda is also called the "Book of Song," "Veda of Chants" or even "Yoga of Song"

Answer 25

Sama Veda

Question 26

Rigveda consists of a collection of

Answer 26

1028 Hymns

Question 27

From where have the words 'Satyameva Jayate' which are inscribed below the National Emblem of India, been taken

Answer 27

Mundaka Upanishads - Atharvaveda

Question 28

According to the real Indian philosopher, each object is made up of basic elements

Answer 28

5 Air, Water, Earth, Fire, Sky

Question 29

In which of the following vedas, treatment of diseases is given?

Answer 29

Atharva

Question 30

As per the Rigvedic or Early Vedic Period (1500-1000 BC), who among the following was a River Goddess?

Answer 30

Sindhu

Question 31

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of Vedic Brahamans?

Answer 31

I. Aitareya Brahmana was associated with Rigveda. II. Panchavimsha Brahmana was associated with Samveda.

Question 32

What was the role of the ‘Rajanya’ in society during the Vedic period?

Answer 32

Kings and Warriors

Question 33

The main (chief) social unit of the Aryans was______

Answer 33

Jana

Question 34

Which of the following statements about the ‘Gotra’ practice in ancient India is true

Answer 34

People belonging to the same gotra were regarded as descendants of the person after whom the gotra was named

Question 35

According to the Ashrama system of Vedic life, which of the following was the third stage of life?

Answer 35

1. Brahmacharya 2. Grihastha 3. Vanaprastha 4. Sanyasa

Question 36

Asikni, which was a part of Sapta-Sindhu, is the name of which of the following rivers in present times

Answer 36

Chenab jhelum - vitasta beas- bipasha ravi - purushni

Question 37

In Jainism, the word 'Jain' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jina', which means ______, implying one who has transcended all human passions.

Answer 37

conqueror

Question 38

In Jainism, who is a Tirthankara

Answer 38

A saviour and spiritual teacher of the dharma who teaches the way to moksha, or liberation

Question 39

Who among the following is considered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism?

Answer 39

Rishabhanatha

Question 40

When a Tirthankara leaves a mortal body, it is known as

Answer 40

Nirvana

Question 41

Out of the five constraints in life that the Jains need to follow, which of the following means non-acquisition?

Answer 41

Aparigraha

Question 42

In the universal prayer of Jains, Navakara Mantra, what is the literal meaning of 'Namo Arihantanam’?

Answer 42

bow down to all souls who have escaped all their gati karmas

Question 43

is considered as the holy person who gave Jainism its present form.

Answer 43

Mahavira

Question 44

The teachings of Mahavira and his followers were written down about 1500 years ago in the form in which they are presently available at which place

Answer 44

Vallabhi in Gujarat

Question 45

Parshvanatha who was the Son of a Kshatriya and King Ashwasena of Benaras, became a Jain Tirthankara ____.

Answer 45

23

Question 46

Which of the following statements is correct?

Answer 46

I. Gautama Buddha belonged to a small gana known as the Sakya gana and was a Kshatriya. II. Gautama Buddha passed away at Kusinagar.

Question 47

Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment/education?

Answer 47

Bodhgaya birth - lumbini 1st sermon - Sarnath ( Varanasi) dharmachakkaraparvartan House renunciation : Mahabhinishkraman, Horse - Channa/ kanthak Mahaprajapat Guatami - foster Mother Makhali Goshala - formed Ajinka Jeet

Question 48

What was the name of mother of Gautama Buddha?

Answer 48

maya father- sudodhana

Question 49

Which Chinese scholar lived in Vijayawada to study Buddhist text.

Answer 49

Juan Zhang/ Hiun Tsang 2nd chinese traveller book : si-yu-ki 1st chinese traveller: Fa- Hein CG2

Question 50

Which of the following is among the 4 great goodies of Lord Buddha?

Answer 50

World of sorrows. The reason for sorrow is desire. This can be done by following the Eight-fold path.

Question 51

Which of the following sermons of Gautama Buddha known as Fire Sermon?

Answer 51

Adittapariyaya Sutta Triratna : Jain - knowledge, faith , conduct Budh - budha, dhamaa, Sangha

Question 52

Out of the three Pitakas, the Abhidhamma Pitaka deals with.

Answer 52

Philosophical matters

Question 53

The third Buddhist Council was held by:

Answer 53

1st rajgriha Ajatsatru 483 bc 2nd vaishali kalashoka 383 bc 3rd patliputra ashok 250 bc 4th kundalvana kanishka 72 ad

Question 54

The foundations of Buddhism are based on ___ great truths and organs _____ path

Answer 54

Four, Eight

Question 55

Which is the oldest Stupa of the Buddhist Period?

Answer 55

Sanchi Stupa

Question 56

Nalanda University is widely recognised as one of the ancient world's great universities and an important Buddhist centre of academic excellence. Which Indian ruler founded it?

Answer 56

kumargupta 1 oddanta puri - gopala vikramshila - dharmapala

Question 56

Which is the oldest Stupa of the Buddhist Period?

Answer 56

Sanchi Stupa dhamek stupa - sarnath cylindrical kesariya stupa - bihar largest

Question 57

With reference to the Sutta Pitaka (pali), which of the following statements are correct? RRB NTPC 19.03.2021

Answer 57

It is related with the conversation between the ruler of Magadha and the Buddha

Question 58

Ajanta, which is located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, is famous for which of the following monuments of Buddhist architecture?

Answer 58

Caves

Question 59

Namdrolling monastry

Answer 59

golden temple of south

Question 60

Which of the following buildings/architecture was used primarily for residential purpose for Buddhist Priests? RPF 17

Answer 60

Viharas

Question 61

The 'Mahavamsa', a Buddhist literary work, was originally written in which of the following languages?

Answer 61

Pali

Question 62

In the highest period of Aryan culture, the districts of the Ganges valley, which were ______ in number.

Answer 62

16

Question 63

Kosala Mahajanapada (6th century BCE) is a part of modern day:

Answer 63

UP

Question 64

Generally, what portion of the crop was collected as tax by the state during the Mahajanapada period?

Answer 64

1/6th

Question 65

What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom ?

Answer 65

Haryanka dynasty

Question 66

Arrange the following Mauryan Emperors in chronological order. I. Bindusara II. Brihadratha III. Samprati IV. Ashoka

Answer 66

I - IV - III – II

Question 67

Who among the following was the son of Chandragupta Maurya?

Answer 67

Bindusara

Question 68

The last ruler of the Maurya Empire was killed by whom?

Answer 68

Pushyamitra Shunga

Question 69

Who among the following was one of the grandsons of Ashoka?

Answer 69

Dasharatha Maurya

Question 70

Which of the following officers was known as Akaradhyaksha during the Mauryan period?

Answer 70

Superintendent of Mines

Question 71

Which Mauryan emperor led a military campaign to conquer Kalinga, around 261 BCE?

Answer 71

Ashoka

Question 71

With reference to the distribution of Ashokan inscriptions, which among the following sites is in the modern state of Gujarat?

Answer 71

Girnar

Question 71

Megasthenes was an ambassador who was sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya by the _____ ruler named Seleucus Nicator.

Answer 71

Greek

Question 71

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty

Answer 71

- He met Alexander and joined his army, so that he could learn the combat skills of Macedonians. - Chandragupta Maurya is credited with establishing the first all-India (approximate) empire - The archaeological evidence of the empire shows the existence of several towns and cities, with the most prominent capital being Patliputra.

Question 72

Who looked after markets and checked wrong practices in the Maurya empire?

Answer 72

Samsthadhyaksha

Question 73

Which of the following was the smallest administrative unit in the Mauryan Empire?

Answer 73

Village

Question 74

James Prinsep, an archaeologist, philologist and official of the East India Company, deciphered Ashokan edicts (which were in the Brahmi script) in the year

Answer 74

1837

Question 75

The story of which king is the subject of drama Mudrarakshas?

Answer 75

Chandragupta Maurya

Question 76

Which native Indian dynasty issued their own coins with portraits of their rulers on them?

Answer 76

The Satavahana Dynasty

Question 77

Who among the following was the founder of the Kanva dynasty?

Answer 77

Vasudeva

Question 78

Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?

Answer 78

Shunga

Question 78

The Hathigumpha inscription from Udayagiri in Odisha was written by the King of Kalinga____.

Answer 78

Kharavel

Question 79

Details about Sudarshana lake are given in a rock inscription at Girnar (Junagarh), which was composed to record the achievements of the Shaka ruler _________.

Answer 79

Rudradaman 1

Question 80

The epics of the Sangam period 'Shilpadikaram and Manimekhalai were written in the language___

Answer 80

Tamil

Question 81

Who among the following wrote the Sanskrit play Mudrarakshas?

Answer 81

Vishakhadata

Question 82

The Tamil poet 'Kamban compiled the Tamil version of which of the following texts?

Answer 82

Ramayana

Question 83

Which one of these was an Indian Mathematician?

Answer 83

Bhaskara

Question 84

Which of the following literary works of Sangam period has been considered as a collection of the oldest surviving Tamil Poetry

Answer 84

Manimekhlai

Question 85

Which of the following dynasties does NOT belong to the Sangam Period?

Answer 85

Gupta

Question 86

Silappathikaram (the Jewelled Anklet), the earliest epic poem in Tamil was written in the 5th- 6th Century CE by _________.

Question 87

The emblem of the Chera Dynasty that controlled the central and northern parts of Kerala and the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu was _________

Answer 87

bow and arrow

Question 88

Which Kingdoms were ruled by the early Chera Dynasty?

Answer 88

Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Question 89

Which of the following was the port-city of the Pandyan Kingdom?

Answer 89

Korkai

Question 90

Under which dynasty the rulers wrote their achievements in prashasti?

Answer 90

Gupta dynasty

Question 91

Who was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharajadhiraja

Answer 91

Chandragupta I

Question 92

Which Gupta emperor established his capital at Sakala?

Answer 92

Chandragupta

Question 93

Which metal coins of the Gupta period were known as 'Rūpaka’?

Answer 93

Silver coins

Question 94

The Gupta Period saw the development of which important systems in Mathematics?

Answer 94

Decimal notation system

Question 95

Sandhi-Vigrahika was in charge of which of the following departments during the Gupta period

Answer 95

Peace and war department

Question 96

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of the religious development during the Gupta Empire?

Answer 96

I. Nalanda University was founded by Kumargupta I of the Gupta dynasty in the 5 century CE. II. Narasimhagupta Baladitya was influenced by Mahayana Buddhism.

Question 97

Who among the following was the court poet of Samudragupta?

Answer 97

Harishena

Question 98

Bhukti, Bhoga, Visaya, Vithi and Mandal were

Answer 98

Administrative divisions in the Gupta period

Question 99

Which era is called the golden age of ancient India?

Answer 99

The Gupta Empire, 4th century

Question 100

The rulers Pulakeshin I and Pulakeshin II were related to which of the following dynasties?

Answer 100

Challukya Dyanasty

Question 101

Which Chalukya king defeated king Harsha of Kannauj?

Answer 101

Pulakeshin II

Question 102

Which kings of the Pallava dynasty also wrote Sanskrit plays?

Answer 102

Rajasimha

Question 103

The Temples of Ellora was built by___

Answer 103

Rashtrakutas

Question 104

Ravikirti was the court poet of which of the following dynasty rulers ?

Answer 104

Chalukyas

Question 105

Who among the following was the last Pallava king?

Answer 105

Aparajitavarman

Question 106

Pulakeshin II assumed the title of ‘Dakshinapatheshvara’ (lord of the south) after defeating which of the following rulers of north India?

Answer 106

Harshavardhana

Question 106

From the given options, which dynasty developed shipping ventures in Southeast Asia?

Answer 106

The Chola Dynasty

Question 106

Who among the following rulers was a part of the Tripartite Struggle for the possession of Kannauj? ‘

Answer 106

Dharmapala

Question 107

The time period of the Chola Dynasty in South India was

Answer 107

9–13 Century CE

Question 108

Name the Chola inscription that provided details of the way in which the sabha was organised in the local administration in the Chola empire.

Answer 108

Uttaramerur inscription

Question 109

Who was the last ruler of the Chola dynasty?

Answer 109

Kulottunga Chola III

Question 110

Which Chola king won the Persian conquest of this islands of Maldives?

Answer 110

Rajaraja

Question 111

Who among the following Chola kings is considered the greatest?

Answer 111

Karikala

Question 112

According to Chola Rock edicts, the land grants made to Gurukula's was known as ______.

Answer 112

Shalabhoga

Question 113

The Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu was built by

Answer 113

Rajaraja Chola II