History-India MCQ Questions and Answers
General Knowledge Indian History Questions with Answers summarize major events and movements. These are vital for SSC, IAS, and UPSC aspirants to build a strong base in Indian history
History-India MCQ
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31. The Vedic Aryans first settled in the region of
- Central India
- Gangetic Doab
- Saptasindhu
- Kashmir and Punjab
32. Which of the following contains the famous Gayatrimantra?
- Rigveda
- Samaveda
- Kathopanishad
- Aitareya Brahmana SmartPrep.in
34. Two highest ,gods in the Vedic religion were
- Yajurveda
- Purusa-sukta of Rigveda
- Upanishads
- Shatapatha Brahmana
35. This Vedic God was 'a breaker of the forts' and also a 'war god'
- Indra
- Yama
- Marut
- Varuna
36. The Harappan or Indus Valley Civilisation flourished during the ____ age.
- Megalithic
- Paleolithic
- Neolithic
- Chalcolithic
37. The first metal to be extensively used by the people in India was
- Bronze
- Copper
- Iron
- Tin
38. Of the following scholars who was the first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilisation?
- Sir John Marshall
- RD Banerji
- A Cunningham
- Daya Ram Sahani
39. The Harappan Civilisation achieved far greater advancement than Sumer, Elam etc. on account of its
- town planning
- metal working
- weights and measures
- seals and figures
40. The town planning in the Harappan Civilisation was inspired by a regard for
- beauty and utility
- uniformity
- sanitation and public health
- demographic factor