851: Painted greyware is attributed to
(a) Vedic period
(b) Guptas
(c) Mauryas
(d) Indus valley civilisation
852: The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
(a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
(b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore
(c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
(d) communist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
853: Roman settlement in India is found at
(a) Ujjain
(b) Kshudrakas
(c) Arikmedu
(d) Koshambi
854: With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
(b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
(c) It is an ancient form of dancedrama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
(d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
855: Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mugal Emperor?
(a) Babar
(b) Akbar
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) Jahangir
Explanation:
Bhakta Tukaram (1590-1660) was a contemporary of Jahangir(1605-1627). He is responsible for creating a
background for Maratha nationalism. He was a great devotee of Vithoba at Pandharpur. Shivaji drawn inspiration from his works.