SEED IAS Test 1

.Consider the following:
 1. Religious unrest in India
 2. Growth of trade and commerce
3. The superstitious beliefs and mantras
 Which of the above were the causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century B.C.?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

With reference to Harappan civilisation, consider the following statements:
 1. Heavy use of burnt bricks is common in Harappan cities and contemporary Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations.
 2. Harappans used metallic money for trading with Mesopotamia.
 3. Many Harappan seals have been found in Mesopotamia.
 How many of the statements given above are correct?

• Only one
  
  

• Only two

• All three

• None

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Mahajanapadas       Capitals
1. Chedi                       Shuktimati
2. Vatsa                        Kampilya
3. Matsya                     Viratanagara
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

• Only one
  
  

• Only two

• All three

• None

With reference to Mahajanpadas of ancient times, consider the following statements:
1. All Mahajanpads were monarchies.
 2. Mahajanpads were unfamiliar with iron and heavily relied on copper.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following pairs:
Artefacts                                   Indus Valley Site
1. Red Sandstonemale torso :  Mohenjo-Daro
2. Bearded priest :                       Harappa
3. Bronze figure of Bull              : Kalibangan
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Consider the following statements:
1. Tolkkappiyam deals with grammar.
 2. Tirukkural deals with philosophy and wise maxims.
 3. Silappadikaram deals with the adventures of the daughter born of the union of Kovalan and Madhavi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
  
  

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 3 only

With reference to the Chalcolithic period, consider the following statements:
 1. Jorwe culture was situated in the NorthWestern part of India.
 2. People were aware of the art of writing during this period and used a pictographic script.
3. Wheel was used to make pottery.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Consider the following statements regarding developments in the Post Mauryan period:
 1. The Sakas and Kushans introduced cap helmets, boards, and boots which gave them a military advantage.
 2. The Greeks introduced the practice of military governorship.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the categories of people mentioned in Sangam texts, consider the following pairs :
Terms                     Description
1. Uzhavar              Large Landowners
2. Adimai                Slaves
3. Vellalar                Ploughmen
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Arrange the following sites of Harappan civilisation from west to east:
 1. Kot Diji 2. Sutkagendor 3. Lothal 4. Manda 5. Amri
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• 1-2-3-4-5

• 1-3-2-4-5

• 2-3-1-5-4

• 2-5-1-3-4