[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ, 25 June 2022 – Ancient & Medieval India – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements.
1. The people of Neolithic Age used clothes made of cotton and wool.
2. During the Neolithic phase, the cultivation of plants and domestication of animals led to the emergence of village communities based on sedentary life.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: c)

During the Neolithic phase, the cultivation of plants and domestication of animals led to the emergence of village communities based on sedentary life.

The people of Neolithic Age used clothes made of cotton and wool.

Incorrect

Solution: c)

During the Neolithic phase, the cultivation of plants and domestication of animals led to the emergence of village communities based on sedentary life.

The people of Neolithic Age used clothes made of cotton and wool.
Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Mesolithic and Neolithic cultures.
1. Hunting-gathering pattern of life was prevalent both in Mesolithic and Neolithic period.
2. Evidence of pottery is absent from the Neolithic culture but is markedly found in Mesolithic culture.
3. Mesolithic cultures did not practice domestication of animals unlike Neolithic people.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: b)

Hunting-gathering pattern of life was prevalent since Old stone age to Mesolithic and Neolithic.

However, there seems to have been a shift from big animal hunting to small animal hunting and fishing. This is how bows and arrows were used in this period.

Domestication of animals, horticulture and primitive cultivation started during Mesolithic period itself.

However, during Neolithic period, domestication of sheep, goats and cattle was widely prevalent. Cattle were used for cultivation and for transport.

During Neolithic age, wheels were used to make pottery. Pottery was used for cooking as well as storage of food grains.

Incorrect

Solution: b)

Hunting-gathering pattern of life was prevalent since Old stone age to Mesolithic and Neolithic.

However, there seems to have been a shift from big animal hunting to small animal hunting and fishing. This is how bows and arrows were used in this period.

Domestication of animals, horticulture and primitive cultivation started during Mesolithic period itself.

However, during Neolithic period, domestication of sheep, goats and cattle was widely prevalent. Cattle were used for cultivation and for transport.

During Neolithic age, wheels were used to make pottery. Pottery was used for cooking as well as storage of food grains.
Question 3 of 5
With reference to Ancient India, Consider the following statements regarding Shrenis?
1. Many crafts persons and merchants formed associations known as shrenis.
2. Shrenis served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
3. They vehemently opposed religious institutions and traditions
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: b)
- Many crafts persons and merchants now formed associations known as shrenis. These shrenis of crafts persons provided training, procured raw material, and distributed the finished product.
- Then shrenis of merchants organised the trade. Shrenis also served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
- This was invested, and part of the interest was returned or used to support religious institutions such as monasteries.
Incorrect

Solution: b)
- Many crafts persons and merchants now formed associations known as shrenis. These shrenis of crafts persons provided training, procured raw material, and distributed the finished product.
- Then shrenis of merchants organised the trade. Shrenis also served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
- This was invested, and part of the interest was returned or used to support religious institutions such as monasteries.
Question 4 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding the principal features of Later Vedic Period.
1. Larger kingdoms were formed during the later Vedic period.
2. A large number of new officials were involved in the administration in addition to the existing purohita, senani and gramani.
3. Iron was not used in this period and instead copper was used extensively.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: c)
- Larger kingdoms were formed during the later Vedic period. Many jana or tribes were amalgamated to form janapadas or rashtras in the later Vedic period.
- In the later Vedic period, a large number of new officials were involved in the administration in addition to the existing purohita, senani and gramani. They include the treasury officer, tax collector and royal messenger.
- Iron was used extensively in this period and this enabled the people to clear forests and to bring more land under cultivation. Agriculture became the chief occupation
Incorrect

Solution: c)
- Larger kingdoms were formed during the later Vedic period. Many jana or tribes were amalgamated to form janapadas or rashtras in the later Vedic period.
- In the later Vedic period, a large number of new officials were involved in the administration in addition to the existing purohita, senani and gramani. They include the treasury officer, tax collector and royal messenger.
- Iron was used extensively in this period and this enabled the people to clear forests and to bring more land under cultivation. Agriculture became the chief occupation
Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements.
1. Samudragupta was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of maharajadhiraja.
2. Allahabad pillar inscription was composed as a Kavya by Harishena.
3. Allahabad pillar inscription is of a special kind known as a prashasti meaning ‘in praise of’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: c)

Chandragupta was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of maharaj-adhiraja, a title that his son Samudragupta also used. His great grandfather and grandfather are mentioned simply as maha-rajas. It seems as if the family gradually rose to importance.

Allahabad pillar inscription was composed as a Kavya by Harishena, who was a poet and a minister at the court of Samudragupta. This inscription is of a special kind known as a prashasti, a Sanskrit word, meaning ‘in praise of’.

Incorrect

Solution: c)

Chandragupta was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of maharaj-adhiraja, a title that his son Samudragupta also used. His great grandfather and grandfather are mentioned simply as maha-rajas. It seems as if the family gradually rose to importance.

Allahabad pillar inscription was composed as a Kavya by Harishena, who was a poet and a minister at the court of Samudragupta. This inscription is of a special kind known as a prashasti, a Sanskrit word, meaning ‘in praise of’.

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