Quiz - Chapter 1: Reconstructing History

Assertion (A): Coins are important sources of reconstructing history. Reason (R): Coins are made of paper and usually contain poems and stories.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true, but R is false

• A is false, but R is true

Assertion (A): Foreign travellers wrote detailed accounts of India. Reason (R): Their writings always give the most accurate and complete history.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true, but R is false

• A is false, but R is true

Assertion (A): Periodisation helps us understand history better. Reason (R): It helps divide time into neat and meaningful periods.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true, but R is false

• A is false, but R is true

Assertion (A): Manuscripts are printed documents. Reason (R): They are the most recent historical sources.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true, but R is false

• Both A and R are false

Assertion (A): Inscriptions tell us about ancient rulers. Reason (R): They often record victories, language used, and ruling years.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true, but R is false

• A is false, but R is true

What is the meaning of the word 'history'?

• Story of the future

• Learning by inquiry

• Science of plants

• Measurement of time

Which of the following is an archaeological source?

• The Ramayana

• A newspaper article

• An ancient coin

• A modern textbook

Which of the following is an example of secular literature?

• Rig Veda

• Upanishads

• Arthashastra

• Ramayana

Who was the Greek ambassador in the Mauryan court?

• Xuanzang

• Harshavardhana

• Megasthenes

• Kalidasa

What are inscriptions usually written on?

• Paper and palm leaves

• Stone, metal, or pottery

• Clay tablets only

• Wood and plastic