Static Quiz 11 January 2025 (Ancient History)
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Static Quiz 11 January 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
The inscription recounts how a governor under the Mauryas built a lake with embankments and channels. A fierce storm later wrecked the lake, but Rudradaman, ruling the area, financed its restoration without taxing his people’.
Identify the inscription from the options given below:CorrectAnswer: (c) Girnar inscription
Solution:
The Girnar inscription of Rudradaman describes the restoration of Sudarshana Lake, initially built by a Mauryan governor. Rudradaman financed the restoration of the embankments and channels without imposing any taxes on his people.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Girnar inscription
Solution:
The Girnar inscription of Rudradaman describes the restoration of Sudarshana Lake, initially built by a Mauryan governor. Rudradaman financed the restoration of the embankments and channels without imposing any taxes on his people. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the ancient history of India, the term ‘sarthavaha’ refers to:
CorrectAnswer: (c) Leader of the merchant caravans
Solution:
The term sarthavaha in ancient Indian history refers to the leader of merchant caravans. These individuals were responsible for the safe and organized transportation of goods across regions, playing a crucial role in trade and commerce.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Leader of the merchant caravans
Solution:
The term sarthavaha in ancient Indian history refers to the leader of merchant caravans. These individuals were responsible for the safe and organized transportation of goods across regions, playing a crucial role in trade and commerce. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Workers will be paid according to the quantity and quality of work.
2. All women must get the raw materials themselves from the superintendent.
Which of the above statements about the rules of spinning and weaving are mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra?CorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:
Kautilya’s Arthashastra provides detailed regulations for various professions, including spinning and weaving. It specifies that workers are to be paid based on the quantity and quality of their output, and that women engaged in weaving must obtain raw materials directly from the superintendent.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:
Kautilya’s Arthashastra provides detailed regulations for various professions, including spinning and weaving. It specifies that workers are to be paid based on the quantity and quality of their output, and that women engaged in weaving must obtain raw materials directly from the superintendent. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to social organisation in the Sangam Age, consider the following pairs:
Word Meaning
1. Vellalar Village headman
2. Uzhavar Ordinary ploughmen
3. Adimai SlavesHow many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?
CorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
Solution:
1. Vellalar were not village headmen; they were agriculturists and landlords. (Incorrect)
2. Uzhavar refers to ordinary ploughmen. (Correct)
3. Adimai refers to slaves. (Correct)
Thus, only the first pair is incorrectly matched.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
Solution:
1. Vellalar were not village headmen; they were agriculturists and landlords. (Incorrect)
2. Uzhavar refers to ordinary ploughmen. (Correct)
3. Adimai refers to slaves. (Correct)
Thus, only the first pair is incorrectly matched. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following centres took over the role of the capital of Magadha in the fourth century BCE, succeeding Rajagaha?
CorrectAnswer: (c) Pataliputra
Solution:
Pataliputra became the capital of Magadha in the fourth century BCE, replacing Rajagaha (modern Rajgir). It later emerged as a major political and cultural centre during the Mauryan and Gupta periods.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Pataliputra
Solution:
Pataliputra became the capital of Magadha in the fourth century BCE, replacing Rajagaha (modern Rajgir). It later emerged as a major political and cultural centre during the Mauryan and Gupta periods.
