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Ancient India - The Importance of Ancient Indian History R.S.Sharma
1. Knowledge of which one of the following is essential for a population to be termed as a "Civilization" a. Agriculture b. Domestication of Animals c. Writing d. Social Formations Either of A or B; and D / A, B and D ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the term "Hindu" a. "Hindu" denoted an Indian religion. b. The term "Hindu" is derived from a major river of Indian Subcontinent. c. It occurs for the first time in Rig Veda. d. It denotes a territorial unit. e. Iranian Inscriptions, dating back to 5-6 th century B.C, mention the term "Hindu".
i. a,b,d ii. b,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. all the above. _______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Following are the statements, regarding Ancient India. Choose the incorrect statement/statements. a. Sanskrit was a major language across India in 3rd century B.C. b. India was viewed as politically and culturally fragmented by early conquerors and foreigners. c. Ashoka was a universal monarch i.e "Chakravartin". d. Ancient Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, were studied exclusively in North India. e. The states or territorial units were called "Janapadas" i. a,b,d ii. a,c,d,e iii. b,c,d,e iv. all the above ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Following are the statements, regarding the evolution of name "Hindustan". Choose the correct ones. a. "Aryavarta" denoted India in Gupta age. b. "Bharatvarsha" and "Bharati" occur in post Gupta Sanskrit texts. c. "Bharatvarsha", is named after later Vedic tribe "Bharata". d. Country came to be called as "Hindustan", in post Kushana era. e. The term "Hindu", is purely Sanskrit.
i.a,d,e ii.b,c,d iii.b and d iv.all the above
Please tell the answers. Skipped that chapter from RSS..
1. c. Writing is a trait of civilization. That is why we call Indus valley civilization so. It had a script, unlike its earlier ones. But it falls in proto historic period as writing was not deciphered. 2. correct 3. correct 4. b and d. Bharat tribe is Rig Vedic and not later vedic.
Ancient India - The Importance of Ancient Indian History R.S.Sharma
1. Knowledge of which one of the following is essential for a population to be termed as a "Civilization" a. Agriculture b. Domestication of Animals c. Writing d. Social Formations
2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the term "Hindu" a. "Hindu" denoted an Indian religion. b. The term "Hindu" is derived from a major river of Indian Subcontinent. c. It occurs for the first time in Rig Veda. d. It denotes a territorial unit. e. Iranian Inscriptions, dating back to 5-6 th century B.C, mention the term "Hindu".
i. a,b,d ii. b,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. all the above.
3. Following are the statements, regarding Ancient India. Choose the incorrect statement/statements. a. Sanskrit was a major language across India in 3rd century B.C. b. India was viewed as politically and culturally fragmented by early conquerors and foreigners. c. Ashoka was a universal monarch i.e "Chakravartin". d. Ancient Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, were studied exclusively in North India. e. The states or territorial units were called "Janapadas" i. a,b,d ii. a,c,d,e iii. b,c,d,e iv. all the above
4. Following are the statements, regarding the evolution of name "Hindustan". Choose the correct ones. a. "Aryavarta" denoted India in Gupta age. b. "Bharatvarsha" and "Bharati" occur in post Gupta Sanskrit texts. c. "Bharatvarsha", is named after later Vedic tribe "Bharata". d. Country came to be called as "Hindustan", in post Kushana era. e. The term "Hindu", is purely Sanskrit.
Ancient India - The Importance of Ancient Indian History R.S.Sharma
1. Knowledge of which one of the following is essential for a population to be termed as a "Civilization" a. Agriculture b. Domestication of Animals c. Writing d. Social Formations Either of A or B; and D / A, B and D ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the term "Hindu" a. "Hindu" denoted an Indian religion. b. The term "Hindu" is derived from a major river of Indian Subcontinent. c. It occurs for the first time in Rig Veda. d. It denotes a territorial unit. e. Iranian Inscriptions, dating back to 5-6 th century B.C, mention the term "Hindu".
i. a,b,d ii. b,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. all the above. _______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Following are the statements, regarding Ancient India. Choose the incorrect statement/statements. a. Sanskrit was a major language across India in 3rd century B.C. b. India was viewed as politically and culturally fragmented by early conquerors and foreigners. c. Ashoka was a universal monarch i.e "Chakravartin". d. Ancient Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, were studied exclusively in North India. e. The states or territorial units were called "Janapadas" i. a,b,d ii. a,c,d,e iii. b,c,d,e iv. all the above ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Following are the statements, regarding the evolution of name "Hindustan". Choose the correct ones. a. "Aryavarta" denoted India in Gupta age. b. "Bharatvarsha" and "Bharati" occur in post Gupta Sanskrit texts. c. "Bharatvarsha", is named after later Vedic tribe "Bharata". d. Country came to be called as "Hindustan", in post Kushana era. e. The term "Hindu", is purely Sanskrit.
i.a,d,e ii.b,c,d iii.b and d iv.all the above
Please tell the answers. Skipped that chapter from RSS..
1. c. Writing is a trait of civilization. That is why we call Indus valley civilization so. It had a script, unlike its earlier ones. But it falls in proto historic period as writing was not deciphered. 2. correct 3. correct 4. b and d. Bharat tribe is Rig Vedic and not later vedic.
Good Attempt
Thank you.. It's all right if RSS mentions it, otherwise writing is certainly not essential for civilization. This is what I had read in my optional, so ruled it out straightaway. Communication is essential, that is true; but a written form of communication is not essential. Anyways, these differing notions are of use to historians and linguistics, not to CSE aspirants..
Had totally forgotten about the period of Bharata tribe.. Revision of history is slated in last week of May..
yes..my source is R.S.Sharma. My optional is history and other books too mention this. Might be historical angle warrants such.
Ancient India - The Importance of Ancient Indian History R.S.Sharma
1. Knowledge of which one of the following is essential for a population to be termed as a "Civilization" a. Agriculture b. Domestication of Animals c. Writing d. Social Formations Either of A or B; and D / A, B and D ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the term "Hindu" a. "Hindu" denoted an Indian religion. b. The term "Hindu" is derived from a major river of Indian Subcontinent. c. It occurs for the first time in Rig Veda. d. It denotes a territorial unit. e. Iranian Inscriptions, dating back to 5-6 th century B.C, mention the term "Hindu".
i. a,b,d ii. b,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. all the above. _______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Following are the statements, regarding Ancient India. Choose the incorrect statement/statements. a. Sanskrit was a major language across India in 3rd century B.C. b. India was viewed as politically and culturally fragmented by early conquerors and foreigners. c. Ashoka was a universal monarch i.e "Chakravartin". d. Ancient Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, were studied exclusively in North India. e. The states or territorial units were called "Janapadas" i. a,b,d ii. a,c,d,e iii. b,c,d,e iv. all the above ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Following are the statements, regarding the evolution of name "Hindustan". Choose the correct ones. a. "Aryavarta" denoted India in Gupta age. b. "Bharatvarsha" and "Bharati" occur in post Gupta Sanskrit texts. c. "Bharatvarsha", is named after later Vedic tribe "Bharata". d. Country came to be called as "Hindustan", in post Kushana era. e. The term "Hindu", is purely Sanskrit.
i.a,d,e ii.b,c,d iii.b and d iv.all the above
Please tell the answers. Skipped that chapter from RSS..
1. c. Writing is a trait of civilization. That is why we call Indus valley civilization so. It had a script, unlike its earlier ones. But it falls in proto historic period as writing was not deciphered. 2. correct 3. correct 4. b and d. Bharat tribe is Rig Vedic and not later vedic.
Good Attempt
Thank you.. It's all right if RSS mentions it, otherwise writing is certainly not essential for civilization. This is what I had read in my optional, so ruled it out straightaway. Communication is essential, that is true; but a written form of communication is not essential. Anyways, these differing notions are of use to historians and linguistics, not to CSE aspirants..
Had totally forgotten about the period of Bharata tribe.. Revision of history is slated in last week of May..
yes..my source is R.S.Sharma. My optional is history and other books too mention this. Might be historical angle warrants such.
Yes, maybe. My optional is English Literature..
Interesting optional..i wish i had this..all the Victorian novels and plays
Ancient India - The Importance of Ancient Indian History R.S.Sharma
1. Knowledge of which one of the following is essential for a population to be termed as a "Civilization" a. Agriculture b. Domestication of Animals c. Writing d. Social Formations Either of A or B; and D / A, B and D ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the term "Hindu" a. "Hindu" denoted an Indian religion. b. The term "Hindu" is derived from a major river of Indian Subcontinent. c. It occurs for the first time in Rig Veda. d. It denotes a territorial unit. e. Iranian Inscriptions, dating back to 5-6 th century B.C, mention the term "Hindu".
i. a,b,d ii. b,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. all the above. _______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Following are the statements, regarding Ancient India. Choose the incorrect statement/statements. a. Sanskrit was a major language across India in 3rd century B.C. b. India was viewed as politically and culturally fragmented by early conquerors and foreigners. c. Ashoka was a universal monarch i.e "Chakravartin". d. Ancient Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, were studied exclusively in North India. e. The states or territorial units were called "Janapadas" i. a,b,d ii. a,c,d,e iii. b,c,d,e iv. all the above ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Following are the statements, regarding the evolution of name "Hindustan". Choose the correct ones. a. "Aryavarta" denoted India in Gupta age. b. "Bharatvarsha" and "Bharati" occur in post Gupta Sanskrit texts. c. "Bharatvarsha", is named after later Vedic tribe "Bharata". d. Country came to be called as "Hindustan", in post Kushana era. e. The term "Hindu", is purely Sanskrit.
i.a,d,e ii.b,c,d iii.b and d iv.all the above
Please tell the answers. Skipped that chapter from RSS..
1. c. Writing is a trait of civilization. That is why we call Indus valley civilization so. It had a script, unlike its earlier ones. But it falls in proto historic period as writing was not deciphered. 2. correct 3. correct 4. b and d. Bharat tribe is Rig Vedic and not later vedic.
Good Attempt
Thank you.. It's all right if RSS mentions it, otherwise writing is certainly not essential for civilization. This is what I had read in my optional, so ruled it out straightaway. Communication is essential, that is true; but a written form of communication is not essential. Anyways, these differing notions are of use to historians and linguistics, not to CSE aspirants..
Had totally forgotten about the period of Bharata tribe.. Revision of history is slated in last week of May..
yes..my source is R.S.Sharma. My optional is history and other books too mention this. Might be historical angle warrants such.
Yes, maybe. My optional is English Literature..
Interesting optional..i wish i had this..all the Victorian novels and plays
Mountains appear good from afar, my friend. Ultimately, all optionals are the same if they were not your graduation subjects. You scramble for material, you are insecure about the status of your prep, your prep has tides and ebbs, you get bored, you resume again. Nothing too fanciful about Eng Lit. It requires a lot more effort than other humanities optionals. I dearly wish I had opted for philosophy or sociology.. Phew..
lol..i know..i am just a casual reader of literature..not into complexities
Ancient India - The Importance of Ancient Indian History R.S.Sharma
1. Knowledge of which one of the following is essential for a population to be termed as a "Civilization" a. Agriculture b. Domestication of Animals c. Writing d. Social Formations
when there is an organization of society it could be termed civillization
2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the term "Hindu" a. "Hindu" denoted an Indian religion. b. The term "Hindu" is derived from a major river of Indian Subcontinent. c. It occurs for the first time in Rig Veda. d. It denotes a territorial unit. e. Iranian Inscriptions, dating back to 5-6 th century B.C, mention the term "Hindu".
i. a,b,d ii. b,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. all the above.
3. Following are the statements, regarding Ancient India. Choose the incorrect statement/statements. a. Sanskrit was a major language across India in 3rd century B.C. b. India was viewed as politically and culturally fragmented by early conquerors and foreigners. c. Ashoka was a universal monarch i.e "Chakravartin". d. Ancient Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, were studied exclusively in North India. e. The states or territorial units were called "Janapadas" i. a,b,d ii. a,c,d,e iii. b,c,d,e iv. all the above
I have serious doubt in the statement D according to me it is incorrect but all options have statement D
4. Following are the statements, regarding the evolution of name "Hindustan". Choose the correct ones. a. "Aryavarta" denoted India in Gupta age b. "Bharatvarsha" and "Bharati" occur in post Gupta Sanskrit texts. c. "Bharatvarsha", is named after later Vedic tribe "Bharata". d. Country came to be called as "Hindustan", in post Kushana era. e. The term "Hindu", is purely Sanskrit.
statement C The first references to a cakravala cakravrtin appear in monuments from the time of the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka.
even though Wiki is unreliable but still gives some indication that cakravrtin was mentioned for Chandragupta maurya and Ashoka https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakravartin
regarding Statement B what do u mean by foreign conquerors the ones u had captured India or the ones like Alexandra who aspired to capture India
because the later thought India is an uniform society only those who came and captured India realized that India is very fragmented unlike the world view of it being a Aryan Place
Thought provoking questions still in hangover
post more questions on daily basis Ancient India is my favorite part of our history
statement C The first references to a cakravala cakravrtin appear in monuments from the time of the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka.
even though Wiki is unreliable but still gives some indication that cakravrtin was mentioned for Chandragupta maurya and Ashoka https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakravartin
regarding Statement B what do u mean by foreign conquerors the ones u had captured India or the ones like Alexandra who aspired to capture India
because the later thought India is an uniform society only those who came and captured India realized that India is very fragmented unlike the world view of it being a Aryan Place
Thought provoking questions still in hangover
post more questions on daily basis Ancient India is my favorite part of our history
by foreigners it means Iranians and Macedonians. Yes you are right.
Regarding 1st question, we have neolithic and mesolithic social organisations too. It is evident from their burial patterns and rock paintings. Even division of labour is shown through paintings. But still we dont call it mesolithic civilization, due to lack of script. Please feel free to contradict. This is from my understanding of History
Ancient India - The Construction of Ancient Indian History ( Sources) R.S.Sharma
1. Select correct match a. Mushikavamsha - Atula b. Christian Topography - Kosmos c. Fa-hsien - Harsha d. Ramacharita - Sandhakara Nandi e. Vikramankadevacharita - Chandragupta Vikramaditya i. a,c,e ii.a,b,d iii. c,d,e iv. b,c,d,e
2. Choose the correct pairs a. Kalpa - Vedanga b. Shrautasutras - Geometry c. Ramayana - Shatasahasri Samhita d. Metrics - Chhanda i. a,b,c ii. a and d iii. b,c,d iv all the above
3. Choose incorrect statement/statements a. Early Indian Inscriptions were written on sheep leather. b Upanishads contain Philosophical concepts of Hinduism. c Rig Veda primarily deals with hymns and prayers. d. Aranyakas are a later vedic tradition. e Ashtadhyayi is a Vedanga text. f Sutras were composed in 'poetic' form. i. a,b,f ii. a and f iii. b,e,f iv. a,e,f
4. Choose the correct pairs a. Vyakarana - Grammar b. Kalpa - Phonetics c. Nirukta - Metrics d. Shiksha - Phonetics e. Kalpa - Ritual i. a,c,e ii. a,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. a,b,d
5. Choose incorrect statement/statements regarding material remains a. Major culture mounds represents a single culture. b. Vertically dug sites present a chronological sequence of material culture. c. Indo-Gangetic and Deltaic regions have yielded well preserved metal antiquities. d. Ramayana and Mahabharata are a part of multi culture mounds. e. Megaliths are dominant material remains in North West India. i. a,c,e ii. b,d,e iii. b,c,d iv. all the above
6. which of the following statement/statements are correct. a. Numismatics is the study of Coins. b. Guptas were the first to issue gold coins in India. c. Trade and commerce was at its zenith in post -Gupta era. d. Cowries were used as coins in Ancient India. i. b,c,d ii. a,b,d iii. a and d iv. none of the above
7. Consider the following statements regarding Mahabharata a. It was composed in various 'stages'. b. It was called "Shatasahasri Samhita", at its earliest stage. c. Originally it contained 8800 verses. d. It has 'narrative', 'descriptive' and 'didactic' portions. e. The narrative portion of Mahabharata relates to Kaurava - Pandava conflict. f. The last portion of Mahabharata corresponds to later Vedic period. g. Ramayana was older than Mahabharata. Which of the following are correct i. a,b,f,g ii.a,c,f iii.a,c,d,e iv.b,e,f,g
8. Select the incorrect statement/statements a. Jatakas are 'Canonical' literature. b. Jaina texts were composed in Pali c. Mahabhashya was a commentary on Panini's Ashtadhyayi. d. Abhijnanashakuntalam mirrors socio - political history of post Gupta era. i. a,c,d ii. a,b,d iii. b,c,d iv. all the above
9. Consider the following statements regarding Sangam Literature a. Sangam Literature was composed in assemblies. b. It is arranged in eight anthologies called " Pattuppattu". c. Sangam Texts are religious in nature. d. Sangam texts speak about Greek trade with India. e. Sangam Literature is "Eulogic" in nature. f. Sangam texts do not make any reference to any contemporary settlements. Which of the following set is correct i. a,d,e ii.a,c,e,d iii.b,d,e iv.b,c,d,f
10. Choose the correct statement/statements a. Hathigumpha inscription is attributed to King Kharavela. b. Vikram Samvat begins in 78 AD C. Naturalis Historia, mentions about Indo-Roman Trade. d. Rajatarangini, is a series of biographies of kings of Central India. i. a,b,d ii. b,c,d iii. a and c iv. all the above
11. Consider the following statements a. Indus inscriptions were in Cuneiform script. b. Ashokan Inscription was first deciphered by James Princep. c. Brahmi script was written from right to left d. Brahmi script was used for writing Ashokan inscriptions in Pakistan and Afghanistan. e. Allahabad pillar inscription is a "Prashasti Inscription". which of the following is incorrect i.a,c,d ii. b,d,e iii. a,c,b,d iv.b,c,d
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2. correct
3. correct
4. b and d. Bharat tribe is Rig Vedic and not later vedic.
Good Attempt
Great set of questions
Regarding 2nd Question
statement C
The first references to a cakravala cakravrtin appear in monuments from the time of the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka.
even though Wiki is unreliable but still gives some indication that cakravrtin was mentioned for Chandragupta maurya and Ashoka
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakravartin
regarding Statement B
what do u mean by foreign conquerors the ones u had captured India or the ones like Alexandra who aspired to capture India
because the later thought India is an uniform society only those who came and captured India realized that India is very fragmented unlike the world view of it being a Aryan Place
Thought provoking questions still in hangover
post more questions on daily basis Ancient India is my favorite part of our history
Regarding 1st question, we have neolithic and mesolithic social organisations too. It is evident from their burial patterns and rock paintings. Even division of labour is shown through paintings. But still we dont call it mesolithic civilization, due to lack of script. Please feel free to contradict. This is from my understanding of History
1. Select correct match
a. Mushikavamsha - Atula
b. Christian Topography - Kosmos
c. Fa-hsien - Harsha
d. Ramacharita - Sandhakara Nandi
e. Vikramankadevacharita - Chandragupta Vikramaditya
i. a,c,e
ii.a,b,d
iii. c,d,e
iv. b,c,d,e
2. Choose the correct pairs
a. Kalpa - Vedanga
b. Shrautasutras - Geometry
c. Ramayana - Shatasahasri Samhita
d. Metrics - Chhanda
i. a,b,c
ii. a and d
iii. b,c,d
iv all the above
3. Choose incorrect statement/statements
a. Early Indian Inscriptions were written on sheep leather.
b Upanishads contain Philosophical concepts of Hinduism.
c Rig Veda primarily deals with hymns and prayers.
d. Aranyakas are a later vedic tradition.
e Ashtadhyayi is a Vedanga text.
f Sutras were composed in 'poetic' form.
i. a,b,f
ii. a and f
iii. b,e,f
iv. a,e,f
4. Choose the correct pairs
a. Vyakarana - Grammar
b. Kalpa - Phonetics
c. Nirukta - Metrics
d. Shiksha - Phonetics
e. Kalpa - Ritual
i. a,c,e
ii. a,d,e
iii. b,c,d
iv. a,b,d
5. Choose incorrect statement/statements regarding material remains
a. Major culture mounds represents a single culture.
b. Vertically dug sites present a chronological sequence of material culture.
c. Indo-Gangetic and Deltaic regions have yielded well preserved metal antiquities.
d. Ramayana and Mahabharata are a part of multi culture mounds.
e. Megaliths are dominant material remains in North West India.
i. a,c,e
ii. b,d,e
iii. b,c,d
iv. all the above
6. which of the following statement/statements are correct.
a. Numismatics is the study of Coins.
b. Guptas were the first to issue gold coins in India.
c. Trade and commerce was at its zenith in post -Gupta era.
d. Cowries were used as coins in Ancient India.
i. b,c,d
ii. a,b,d
iii. a and d
iv. none of the above
7. Consider the following statements regarding Mahabharata
a. It was composed in various 'stages'.
b. It was called "Shatasahasri Samhita", at its earliest stage.
c. Originally it contained 8800 verses.
d. It has 'narrative', 'descriptive' and 'didactic' portions.
e. The narrative portion of Mahabharata relates to Kaurava - Pandava conflict.
f. The last portion of Mahabharata corresponds to later Vedic period.
g. Ramayana was older than Mahabharata.
Which of the following are correct
i. a,b,f,g
ii.a,c,f
iii.a,c,d,e
iv.b,e,f,g
8. Select the incorrect statement/statements
a. Jatakas are 'Canonical' literature.
b. Jaina texts were composed in Pali
c. Mahabhashya was a commentary on Panini's Ashtadhyayi.
d. Abhijnanashakuntalam mirrors socio - political history of post Gupta era.
i. a,c,d
ii. a,b,d
iii. b,c,d
iv. all the above
9. Consider the following statements regarding Sangam Literature
a. Sangam Literature was composed in assemblies.
b. It is arranged in eight anthologies called " Pattuppattu".
c. Sangam Texts are religious in nature.
d. Sangam texts speak about Greek trade with India.
e. Sangam Literature is "Eulogic" in nature.
f. Sangam texts do not make any reference to any contemporary settlements.
Which of the following set is correct
i. a,d,e
ii.a,c,e,d
iii.b,d,e
iv.b,c,d,f
10. Choose the correct statement/statements
a. Hathigumpha inscription is attributed to King Kharavela.
b. Vikram Samvat begins in 78 AD
C. Naturalis Historia, mentions about Indo-Roman Trade.
d. Rajatarangini, is a series of biographies of kings of Central India.
i. a,b,d
ii. b,c,d
iii. a and c
iv. all the above
11. Consider the following statements
a. Indus inscriptions were in Cuneiform script.
b. Ashokan Inscription was first deciphered by James Princep.
c. Brahmi script was written from right to left
d. Brahmi script was used for writing Ashokan inscriptions in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
e. Allahabad pillar inscription is a "Prashasti Inscription".
which of the following is incorrect
i.a,c,d
ii. b,d,e
iii. a,c,b,d
iv.b,c,d