Consider the following statements:
1. River Narmada flows between the Vindhyas and Satpura mountain ranges.
2. Ancient rock shelters were found in the Narmada valley.

South Asia is often called as Subcontinent. Which of the following is/are the responsible reason/s?
1. South Asia lies between the River Indus and the Bay of Bengal.
2. It is separated from the rest of Asia by the mountains and Seas.

The first large Kingdom in the Indian subcontinent was established on the bank of the river:

Which among the following has helped the historians in the reconstruction of history?
1. Manuscripts
2. Inscriptions
3. Archaeological evidence

Which of the following is/are true about the Kandahar Inscription?
1. It is related to Chandragupta Maurya.
2. It is written in both Aramaic and Greek.

Arrange the following Archaeological sites from south to north:
1. Burzahom
2. Mehrgarh
3. Chirand

Consider the following pairs:
Ancient Sites – Culture
1. Adamgarh – Mesolithic culture
2. Kurnool caves – Neolithic cultures
3. Burzahom – Harappa culture
Which of the above pair/s is/are incorrectly matched?

Which among the following is true about Microliths?

With reference to the rock paintings, which of the following is/are incorrect?
1. These painting can be seen in Bhimbetka.
2. Images have been drawn with accuracy.
3. Images of god and goddess can be found.

Which of the following is/are Palaeolithic site/s from South India?
1. Daojali Hading.
2. Hunsgi.

Limestone tools were founded at which site?

Evidences of Pit dwelling were found at which site of ancient period?

Which of the following is/are true about the Mehrgarh, an ancient site?
1. It is a Neolithic site.
2. Mehrgarh does not fall under present-day Indian Territory.
3. It lies near Bolan Pass.
4. Sheep and goat rearing was done for first time in this region.

Which of the following is/are true about Daojali Hading?
1. Daojali Hading is located on the bank of the river Ganga.
2. Evidence of application of Jadeite stone has been found here.

Evidence of Ostrich was found in which site?

Archaeologists have found traces of huts or houses at some sites. Consider the following statements in reference to such evidences from the site of Burzahom:
1. In Burzahom, people built pit-houses, which were dug into the ground, with steps leading into them.
2. Archaeologists have also found cooking hearths both inside and outside the huts.

In the context of Paleolithic age, consider the following statements:
1. Rearing and herding was known to the people in Paleolithic age.
2. Fishing was not known to the people in Paleolithic age.

Assertion: In Mehrgarh, dead bodies were buried along with some animals and assets.
Reason: The people of Mehrgarh believed that there is some form of life after death.

In the context of Neolithic age, which of the following statements is not correct?
1. In this period, the use of the Paleolithic tools and the construction was completely closed.
2. This age includes tools that were polished to give a fine cutting edge.
3. In this era, mortars and pestles were used for grinding of grain and other plant produce.
4. In this era, embellishment was done on pottery.

From which of the following places, the archaeologists have found evidences of early farmers and herders?
1. Paiyampalli
2. Hallur
3. Mahagara
4. Gufkral
5. Burzahom

A special tank was built in Mohenjodaro, which was called the Great Bath by archaeologists. Which of the following statement is not correct in terms of the features of this tank?

In the context of the cities of the Harappan civilization, consider the following statements:
1. Kalibangan and Lothal had fire altars.
2. Some cities like Mohenjo Daro, Harappa, and Lothal had elaborate store houses.

In the context of Harappan urban life, consider the following statements:
1. In the cities, the rulers planned the construction of special buildings in the city.
2. Scribes and crafts persons also lived in the cities.
3. Trade was done by the rulers and people living in town.

In the context of the crafts found in Harappan cities, consider the following statements:
1. Gold and silver were used to make ornaments and vessels.
2. Only copper and bronze were used to make tools and weapons.
3. Iron and copper were used to make the seals.

Match List I to List II and select the correct answer:
A. Harappa – Ravi
B. Mohenjodaro – Sindhu
C. Kalibangan – Ghaggar
D. Lothal – Bhogwa

In the context of Lothal town, which of the following statements is not correct?

In the context of Rig Veda, consider the following statements:
1. All the Suktas in Rig Veda were composed by men.
2. The language of Rig Veda is Sanskrit or Vedic Sanskrit.
3. The Rigveda was recited and heard rather than read.
4. Rigveda is the oldest of all the Vedas.

While the Rigveda was being composed in the north-west of the subcontinent, there were other developments elsewhere, including the formation of megaliths. In the context of the practice of erecting megaliths, consider the following statements:
1. This practice was prevalent only in Deccan and South India.
2. While some megaliths can be seen on the surface, other megalithic burials are often underground.

In the context of Rigvedic battles, which of the following statements is not correct?

In context of the megaliths, which of the following statements is not correct?
1. The finds suggest that there was some difference in status amongst the people who were buried.
2. Many megaliths contain more than one skeleton indicating that they belong to the same family.
3. Stone circles or boulders placed on the surface probably served as signposts to find the burial site.
4. The bodies of those who died later were brought into the grave through the death holes.

Arrange the following Mahajanapadas from North to South:
1. Kosala
2. Vajji
3. Magadha
4. Anga

Consider the following statements in the context of Later Vedic period:
1. The Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda are called as later Vedic books.
2. The people who did not accept the system of Varna were considered as superior to the priest by some kings.
3. Craft persons were considered as shudras, who had to serve other three groups.

With reference to Janapadas in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. People in Janapadas grew crops like rice, wheat, barley and paddy.
2. Special type of pottery known as Black and Grey Ware has been found.

In the context of Mahajanpadas in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Rajas of powerful kingdoms tried to conquer the sanghas.
2. The fortification wall at Kaushambi was built.
3. A famous Buddhist book, Digha Nikaya was written.
4. The use of iron ploughshares started.
Arrange the above events given in chronological order:

Match the following pairs:
1. Gargi – Participated in Royal Debates
2. Satyakama Jabala – A thinker from poor family
3. Panini – A Grammarian

With reference to Ashram system in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. All men were expected to lead simple lives and study the Vedas during the early years of their life called as brahmacharya.
2. The stage of life to live in the forest and meditate is called as samnyasins.

With reference to Upanishads (later Vedic text), the meaning of word ‘atman’ is:
1. Permanent in the universe
2. Individual soul
3. Universal Soul

Which of the following place/s is/are associated with the life of Buddha?
1. Bodh Gaya
2. Sarnath
3. Valabhi
4. Kusinara

Which among the following statement/s is/are correct with reference to Kingdoms and Empires:
1. A Kingdom needs more resources than an empire and need to be protected by big armies because of their larger size.
2. An empire was only ruled by emperor, where he controls over all the part directly.

With reference to tax system in the Janapadas in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Taxes on crops were fixed at 1/6th of what was produced.
2. Crafts person were also supposed to pay taxes in the form of labour.
3. Taxes were also need to be paid on goods that were bought and sold.

Consider the following statements in the context of Ashokan Empire:
1. The empire that Ashoka ruled was founded by his grandfather, Bindusara.
2. Bindusara was the first ruler who tried to take his message to the people through inscription whose practice was followed by Ashoka as well.
3. Ashoka’s dhamma was inspired by the teachings of the Buddha.

With reference to Ashoka’s teachings, consider the following statements:
1. The Ashoka’s dhamma did not involve worship of a God or performance of a sacrifice rather it involves problem in day to day life.
2. Ashoka appointed officials called Dhamma Mahamatta, who spread ideas about Dhamma to other lands, such as Syria, Egypt, and Greece.

Bull capital of Magadha Empire is present in which of the following city?

Among the following options given, identify the coastal town during the time of Mauryan Empire?
1. Jaugada
2. Brahmapuri
3. Sopara
4. Yerragudi

Consider the following statements:
1. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were in Pali language and were written in the Brahmi script.
2. Ashoka is the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war.

Consider the following statements about Ashoka’s dhamma:
1. It involved worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice.
2. One of the main features of Asoka’s Dhamma was conquest through Dhamma instead of war.

Consider the following statements:
1. The use of iron began in the subcontinent around 3000 years ago.
2. Some of the largest collections of iron tools and weapons were found in the megalithic burials.

Regarding Tamil region, consider the following:
1. Large landowners – Kadaisiyar
2. Ordinary ploughmen – Vellalar
3. Landless labourers – Uzhavar

Consider the following statements about northern part of the country in Ancient history:
1. The village headman was known as the Grihapatis (a hereditary post).
2. Apart from the headman, other independent farmers were known as Grama bhojaka.

Consider the following statements:
1. The earliest coins which were in use for about 500 years were punch marked coins.
2. The designs were punched on to the metal of gold or tin.

Consider the following statements about Arikamedu:
1. Arikamedu was a religious place.
2. It was situated in Pondicherry.

Consider the following statements about Rules for spinning and weaving in the ancient period:
1. If a woman does not complete her work, she will have to pay a fine, and her thumbs can be cut off.
2. They should be paid according to the quality and quantity of work.

Consider the following statements:
1. Sangam literature is one of the earliest works in Tamil.
2. The assemblies (known as sangams) of poets were held in the city of Mahabalipuram.

Consider the following pairs in the context of ancient Rome:
1. Amphitheatres – channels to supply water
2. Aqueducts – open arenas surrounded by tiers of seats

In the context of trade in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Pepper was particularly valued in the Roman Empire, so that it was known as black gold.
2. In Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, monsoon winds were major hurdle for sailors to cross the seas.
3. South India was famous for pepper only.

With reference to South Indian kingdoms of the ancient period, consider the following statements:
1. Muvendar is a Tamil word meaning three chiefs, used for the heads of three ruling families, the Cholas, Chalukyas, and Pallavas.
2. Kaveri is the most fertile river valleys in southern half of the subcontinent.
3. Madurai was the capital of the Cholas.

Consider the following statements about Satavahanas kingdom:
1. The most important ruler of the Satavahanas was Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni.
2. Satavahana rulers were known as lords of the dakshinapatha.

In the context of Silk production in ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Techniques of making silk were first invented in Persia around 7000 years ago.
2. The best-known of the rulers who controlled the Silk Route were the Kushans.

Consider the following statements about Buddhism:
1. Buddhacharita was composed by Vishakadatta.
2. New form of Buddhism was known as Mahayana Buddhism.
3. Mahayana Buddhism believes in idol worship of Buddha.

Consider the following statements about ‘Bhakti’:
1. Bhakti meant worshipping the male deities only.
2. Bhakti was meant only for the upper caste people, not allowed for the lower caste people and women.
3. Performance of elaborate sacrifices was a common thing.

Consider the following statements with respect to Christians of Kerela:
1. They are known as Syrian Christians.
2. They are amongst the oldest Christian communities in the world.

According to the Puranas, ‘he’ took the shape of a boar in order to rescue the earth, which had sunk into water. Who is referred to as ‘he’ in the above description?

He came to India about 1400 years ago and spent time studying in Nalanda. He took the land route back to China and carried with him statues of Buddha made of gold, silver and sandalwood along with manuscripts. He spent the rest of his life translating them from Sanskrit into Chinese. Who was this Chinese traveller?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Prashasti’:
1. It was an inscription which meant ‘in praise of’.
2. They were composed of short sentences.

Samudragupta was a famous ruler of the Gupta dynasty. Consider the following statements about him:
1. His prasashti has been inscribed in the Ashokan pillar at Prayagraj.
2. He was the first Gupta ruler to use the title of ‘maharaj-adhiraja’.

Consider the following statements regarding Stupas built during the ancient times:
1. Locally available stones were used to build the stupas.
2. These stupas carry the names of only the Kings/Queens who funded their construction.

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
1. Banabhatta – Harshavardhan
2. Samanthas – military leaders
3. Ravikirti – Pulakeshin II
4. Nagaram – revenue collectors

Consider the following places conquered by the Guptas:
1. Kannauj
2. Patliputra
3. Nalanda
4. Ujjain
Arrange the above given places from North to South.

Consider the following statements about important positions in the Gupta empire:
1. Maha-danda-nayaka was the chief judicial officer.
2. Prathama kulika was the headman of the village.

Match the following:
1. Stupa – Mound
2. Shikhara – Tower
3. Mandapa – Place in temples where people could assemble
4. Garbhagriha – Place where the image of the deity is installed