Static Quiz 22 December 2022
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Static Quiz 22 December 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The rulers of the Mahajapadas period needed resources to build the huge fortress. For this purpose, who among the following were taxed by the rulers?
1. Agriculturalist
2. Traders
3. Crafts persons
4. Army personnels
5. Hunters and Gatherers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAnswer: B
Army Personnel were not required to pay taxes. On the contrary, army was paid
out of the revenues collected from the cultivators.IncorrectAnswer: B
Army Personnel were not required to pay taxes. On the contrary, army was paid
out of the revenues collected from the cultivators. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to 6th Century B.C. India, ‘Kammakaras’ were
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
It is a shadow puppet theatre. In this puppetry, puppets are made out of the hides of goat, deer and buffalo. This puppetry is mentioned in the Mahabharata. Music forms an intrinsic part of the puppet show. The puppets are large in size and have jointed waist, shoulders, elbows and knees. In rural areas, very often, oil lamps made of split coconut shells are used for lighting. The description given above best describes which of the puppetry?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
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4. Question
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the ‘Sangam Age’, which one of the following statements correctly describes the term ‘Muvendar’?
CorrectAnswer: b
IncorrectAnswer: b