746: Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Valley Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshiped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None is correct
Explanation:
Mesopotamians and Egyptians possessed great places and temples rather then Harappan people. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
Various figures of the Mother Goddess made out of clay have been found from the Harappa. It was considered as a symbol of fertility and was venergated by the people. A figure of a male good in a seated posture was also found. It was carved on a small stone seal. Hence statement 2 is correct.
The Indus Valley Civilization may have been the first civilization to use wheeled transport. These advances may have included bullock carts that are identical to those seen throughout South Asia today, as well as boats. Horse drawn chariots were used by Aryans. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
747: Who among the following Bhakti leaders used the medium of dance and songs (Kirtans) to make one feel the personal presence of god near him?
(a) Shankaradeva
(b) Chandidasa
(c) Jnanadeva
(d) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
748: Civil Disobedience Movement was started in India in 1930 for:
(a) Home rule
(b) Purna Swaraj
(c) Non-cooperation with British government
(d) Hindu-Muslim unity
749: Which of the following throws light on Harappan Culture?
(a) Archaeological excavations
(b) The script on copper sheets
(c) Rock edicts
(d) All of the above
750: Consider the following :
1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops
2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare
3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
Explanation:
1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops was done by - Raja Todarmal
2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare - Firstly used by Babur in India.
3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies - it was also not introduced by English. It was being cultivated way before they came to India.