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Ancient History

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(a) The Harappan civilization – Painted Greyware
(b) The Kushans – Gandhra School of Art
(c) The Mughals – Ajanta Paintings
(d) The Marathas – Pahari School of Painting

Ans: (b) The Kushans – Gandhra School of Art

Explanation:Painted Greyware belonged to later Vedic period(1000–600BC). Ajanta paintings belong to the Guptaperiod. Pahari School came into existence during theMughal period.

Assertion (A) and Reason (R)

Assertion (A): Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.
Reason (R): Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India.

(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Ans: (a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation: Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan empirein 261 BC. Though Ashoka abandoned the policy ofphysical occupation in favour of policy of culturalconquest after the Kalinga War, yet he retained Kalingaafter its conquest and incorporated it into his empire.Thus R explains A.

Assertion (A) and Reason (R)

Assertion (A): The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns.
Reason (R): There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period.

(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Ans: (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

Assertion (A) and Reason (R)

Assertion (A): The emphasis of Jainism on nonviolence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.
Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests

(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Ans: (a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation:Both statements are true and the reason is correctexplanation of assertion.

Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Question

Assertion (A): The Aham and Puram poems of the Padinen Kilukanakku group formed a continuation of the Sangam composition.
Reason (R): They were included under the post Sangam works as against the Sangam works proper

(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Ans: (a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation:The didactic works of Sangam period are calledKilukanakku (18 minor groups) consisting ofTirukurral and Naladiyar. The Aham and Purampoems of the Kilukanakku group were composed inpost-Sangam period. That’s why R explains A.

Which one of the following ports handled the North Indian trade during the Gupta period?

(a) Tamralipti
(b) Broach
(c) Kalyan
(d) Cambray

Ans: (a) Tamralipti

Explanation:Tamralipta or Tamralipti was the name of anancient city on the Bay of Bengal corresponding withTamluk in modern-day India. Tamralipta may havebeen one of the most important urban centres of tradeand commerce of early historic India, trading alongthe Silk Road with China, by Uttarapatha, thenorthern high road, the main trade route into theMiddle East and Europe; and by seafaring routes toBali, Java and the Far East.