Static Quiz 09 January 2025 (Ancient History )
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Static Quiz 09 January 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
. With reference to Dasyus mentioned in Rig Veda, consider the following statements:
1. They worshipped the same gods as the Aryans.
2. Their leader was called Trasadasyu.
3. They were primarily hunter-gatherers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: (A) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – The Dasyus did not worship the same gods as the Aryans. They were considered hostile to Vedic beliefs.
• Statement 2: Correct – Trasadasyu is indeed mentioned in the Rig Veda as a leader of the Dasyus.
• Statement 3: Incorrect – Dasyus were pastoralists and tribal chiefs, not merely hunter-gatherers.IncorrectAnswer: (A) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – The Dasyus did not worship the same gods as the Aryans. They were considered hostile to Vedic beliefs.
• Statement 2: Correct – Trasadasyu is indeed mentioned in the Rig Veda as a leader of the Dasyus.
• Statement 3: Incorrect – Dasyus were pastoralists and tribal chiefs, not merely hunter-gatherers. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Harappan civilisation, consider the following statements:
1. Heavy use of burnt bricks is common in Harappan cities, Egyptian civilization, and Mesopotamia.
2. Harappans used metallic money for trading with Mesopotamia.
3. Many Harappan seals have been found in Mesopotamia.
How many of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: (A) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1: The Harappans used burnt bricks, unlike Egyptians who primarily used sun-dried mud bricks. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• Statement 2: The Harappans did not use metallic money for their trade; their economic system relied on barter exchange. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• Statement 3: Many Harappan seals have been found in Mesopotamia, indicating trade and cultural exchange. Hence, statement 3 is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (A) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1: The Harappans used burnt bricks, unlike Egyptians who primarily used sun-dried mud bricks. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• Statement 2: The Harappans did not use metallic money for their trade; their economic system relied on barter exchange. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• Statement 3: Many Harappan seals have been found in Mesopotamia, indicating trade and cultural exchange. Hence, statement 3 is correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The ancient Indian treatises of Sulvasutra, Apastamba, and Chandahsastra majorly deal with the subject of:
CorrectAnswer: (C) Mathematics
Explanation:
• The Sulvasutras are ancient texts that deal with geometry, specifically for constructing altars and sacrificial areas.
• Apastamba is also associated with mathematical rules.
• Chandahsastra deals with metrical science, which involves calculations in poetry and mathematics.IncorrectAnswer: (C) Mathematics
Explanation:
• The Sulvasutras are ancient texts that deal with geometry, specifically for constructing altars and sacrificial areas.
• Apastamba is also associated with mathematical rules.
• Chandahsastra deals with metrical science, which involves calculations in poetry and mathematics. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Artifact Site
Red Sandstone male torso Mohenjo-Daro
Bearded priest Harappa
Bronze figure of bull KalibanganHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectAnswer: (D) None
Explanation:
• Red Sandstone male torso – Found in Harappa, not Mohenjo-Daro.
• Bearded priest – Found in Mohenjo-Daro, not Harappa.
• Bronze figure of bull – Found in Harappa, not Kalibangan.IncorrectAnswer: (D) None
Explanation:
• Red Sandstone male torso – Found in Harappa, not Mohenjo-Daro.
• Bearded priest – Found in Mohenjo-Daro, not Harappa.
• Bronze figure of bull – Found in Harappa, not Kalibangan. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Text Author
Gita Govinda Jayadeva
Mudrarakshasa Vishakhadatta
Buddhacharita BhaskaraHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectAnswer: (B) Only two
Explanation:
• Gita Govinda – Correctly matched. Written by Jayadeva in the 12th century.
• Mudrarakshasa – Correctly matched. Written by Vishakhadatta.
• Buddhacharita – Incorrect. It was written by Ashvaghosha, not Bhaskara.IncorrectAnswer: (B) Only two
Explanation:
• Gita Govinda – Correctly matched. Written by Jayadeva in the 12th century.
• Mudrarakshasa – Correctly matched. Written by Vishakhadatta.
• Buddhacharita – Incorrect. It was written by Ashvaghosha, not Bhaskara.
