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Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Which of the following statements about the Non-Cooperation Movement are correct?
I. The Justice Party participated in the elections in Madras.
II. The nationalist lawyers did not join back the courts.
III. The taluqdars were targeted.
IV. The import of foreign cloth declined and the export of Indian textiles increased manifold.

  1. I and III

  2. I and IV

  3. I, II and III

  4. II, III and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

During the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Justice Party in Madras chose to participate in the elections rather than boycott them. Taluqdars were indeed targeted in some regions (like Awadh) by peasant movements associated with the broader anti-colonial struggle.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ______ was known as the land donated to Jaina institutions?

  1. Vellanvagai

  2. Brahmadeya

  3. Shalabhoga

  4. Pallichchhandam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In Chola inscriptions, land grants were categorized by the recipient. Pallichchhandam specifically refers to land donated to Jaina institutions, while Brahmadeya was for Brahmins and Vellanvagai was for non-Brahmin peasant proprietors.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Which of the following are Neolithic sites?
$1$. Kurnool caves
$2$. Paiyampalli
$3$. Mehrgarh
$4$. Daojali Hading
Choose the correct answer using the codes.

  1. $1$ and $2$ only
  2. $2, 3$ and $4$ only
  3. $3$ and $4$ only

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Paiyampalli, Mehrgarh, and Daojali Hading are well-documented Neolithic sites in India. Kurnool caves are primarily associated with the Paleolithic period due to the evidence of early human habitation and fire usage.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Among the earlier Chalcolithic cultures in India, the Ahar or Banas culture was discovered in the?

  1. Mewar region of Rajasthan

  2. Gwalior region of Madhya Pradesh

  3. Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh

  4. Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ahar-Banas culture is a Chalcolithic culture centered in the Mewar region of Rajasthan, specifically along the Banas River and its tributaries.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Archaeological sites are often preserved and cleaned using several chemical conservation approaches by ASI. Which of these come under such approaches?
$1$. Using a mixture of moss and lichens on monuments.
$2$. Adding Suspended Particular Matter(SPM) to clean art pieces.
$3$. Removal of calcareous deposits and accretions.
$4$. Biocide treatment
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$ only
  2. $3$ and $4$ only
  3. $2, 3$ and $4$ only
  4. $1$ and $4$ only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uses chemical conservation to preserve monuments. This includes the removal of harmful deposits like calcareous accretions and the use of biocides to prevent the growth of biological organisms like moss and lichens.