QUESTIONS RELATED TO INDIAN HISTORY (ANCIENT)

 

Ancient Indian History is an essential element for preparing any competitive examination. Here are some important questions on ancient Indian History . It will help you in preparation for different competitive examinations .

1. In which period Homo sapiens first appeared?

Ans: In Paleolithic Period.

2. Paleolithic Period is divided into how many phases?

Ans: Three phases;

a) Lower Paleolithic

b) Middle Paleolithic

c) Upper Paleolithic.

3.In where is Bhimbetka located?

Ans: In Madhya Pradesh.

4. Microliths were used in which period?

Ans: In Mesolithic Period.

5. Give one example of a site of Neolithic period.

Ans: Burxahom ; meaning 'the place of birch'.

6.Systematic town planning is a characteristic of which civilization?

Ans: Indus Valley Civilization.

7. The Great Bath was used in...

Ans: Mohenjodaro.

8. Where were six granaries found?

Ans: In the Citadel at Harappa.

9. The towns of Harappa were divided into how many parts?

Ans: In two parts;

a) the upper part or Citadel

b) the lower part.

10.Which was produced first by the Indus people?

Ans: Cotton.

11. What crops were produced by the Indus people?

Ans: Wheat, barley, Rai , peas, seasum, rice and mustard.

12. What animals were known to Indus Valley Civilization?

Ans: Oxen, sheep, buffalos, goats, pigs, elephants, dogs, cats, asses and camels.

13. Which was the most worshipped animal of Harappa?

Ans: Unicorn.

14. Which was the language spoken by Aryans?

Ans: Arya.

15. Aryans were a group of...

Ans: semi - nomadic pastoral people.

16.Where Aryans were first settled in India?

Ans: In the region of Sapta Sindhawa.

17.The tribe of Aryan were known as....

Ans: Jana.

18. The king of Aryan was known as....

Ans: Rajan.

19. The villages of Aryans were headed by...

Ans: Gramini.

20. What was the main occupation of Aryans?

Ans: Pastoral.