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The term 'Grahapati' referred to the head of the household. Women had a relatively high status and could participate in assemblies like Sabha. The concept of 'Karma' and 'Moksha' were fully developed and central to their philosophy. Cattle wealth was a primary measure of prosperity. None 3. Arrange the following texts in their correct chronological order of composition (earliest to latest):Brahmana textsRigveda SamhitaUpanishadsAranyakas Select the correct code: 1-2-3-4 2-1-4-3 2-3-1-4 1-4-2-3 None 4. With reference to the 'Pancha Mahavratas' of Jainism, which one was specifically added by Mahavira? Ahimsa (Non-violence) Satya (Truthfulness) Asteya (Non-stealing) Brahmacharya (Chastity) None 5. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between early Buddhist and Jaina monastic practices? Both strictly prohibited the consumption of meat by monks. Early Buddhist monks embraced nudity, while Jaina monks did not. Early Buddhist monks observed a 'middle path' avoiding extremes, whereas Jaina monks emphasized severe asceticism. Both traditions emphasized complete detachment from society and renunciation of all possessions, without exception. None 6. The concept of 'Rajasuya', 'Ashwamedha', and 'Vajapeya' yajnas became prominent in which period, indicating a shift in political power? Early Rigvedic Period Later Vedic Period Mauryan Period Gupta Period None 7. Which among the following sources primarily provides information about the maritime activities of the Satavahanas? Nasik Inscription Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Hathigumpha Inscription Junagadh Inscription None 8. Consider the following pairs:Meghasthenes : IndicaPatanjali : MahabhashyaVishakhadatta : Mudrarakshasa Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? Meghasthenes : Indica 2. Patanjali : Mahabhashya 3. Vishakhadatta : Mudrarakshasa Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 None 9. Which of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts primarily deals with the principles of Dhamma and the appointment of Dhamma-mahamattas? Rock Edict XI Rock Edict XII Rock Edict XIII Rock Edict IV None 10. The famous 'Prayaga Prashasti' (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) provides detailed information about the military campaigns and achievements of which Gupta emperor? Chandragupta I Chandragupta II Samudragupta Skandagupta None 11. The 'Dashavatara Temple' at Deogarh, known for its distinct features of Gupta temple architecture, is dedicated to which deity? Shiva Brahma Vishnu Surya None 12. The term 'Sreni' in ancient India specifically referred to: A type of land grant to Brahmins Guilds of merchants or artisans A military unit in the Mauryan army A specific tax collected by the king None 13. Which of the following statements regarding the 'Puranas' is most accurate? They are primarily focused on the philosophical debates of the Upanishads. They are direct commentaries on the Vedic hymns. They contain genealogies of gods, sages, and kings, along with myths and legends. They are strictly historical chronicles of ancient Indian dynasties. None 14. The 'Tripartite Struggle' for control over Kanauj involved which three major powers? Pallavas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras Guptas, Vakatakas, Hunas None 15. With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, which of the following statements about its decline is most widely accepted among historians? It was primarily due to a massive invasion by Aryan tribes. Ecological changes, such as shifting river courses and drying up of rivers, played a significant role. A sudden catastrophic earthquake destroyed all major cities simultaneously. The decline was solely due to a severe economic collapse caused by a lack of foreign trade. None 16. The main script used by the Harappans was Brahmi. True False None 17. Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, which is known as 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta'. True False None 18. The concept of 'varnashrama-dharma' (four stages of life) was fully evolved and strictly followed during the Early Rigvedic Period. True False None 19. The 'Arthashastra', a treatise on statecraft, is attributed to Chanakya (Kautilya), the minister of Chandragupta Maurya. True false None 20. The practice of building large stupas was prevalent during the Harappan Civilisation. True false None 1 out of 20 Well Done! You've Completed the TestThank you for taking the mock test.Here’s what you can do next:✅ Check your score and performance✅ Review the correct answers and learn from any mistakes✅ Analyze topic-wise strengths and weaknesses✅ Take another test to keep improving!Remember, consistent practice is the key to success.Keep going — you're getting closer to your goal with every step! Name Email Time's up Welcome to भारताचा भूगोल: राज्ये आणि सीमा – प्रश्नमंजुषा (UPSC MPSC Mock Test - India Geographya MCQ)भारताच्या भूगोलावर प्रभुत्व मिळवणे हे MPSC / UPSC परीक्षेतील यशासाठी अत्यंत महत्त्वाचे आहे. या प्रश्नमंजुषेद्वारे आपण भारताचे स्थान, विविध राज्ये आणि त्यांच्या सीमांबद्दलच्या तुमच्या ज्ञानात भर घालणार आहोत. चला तर मग, आपल्या तयारीची चाचणी घेऊया Name Email 1. भारताचा अक्षांश विस्तार खालीलपैकी कोणता आहे? अ) 8°4′ दक्षिण ते 37°6′ उत्तर ब) 8°4′ उत्तर ते 37°6′ उत्तर क) 6°45′ उत्तर ते 37°6′ उत्तर ड) 6°45′ दक्षिण ते 37°6′ उत्तर None 2. भारतीय प्रमाण वेळ (IST) कोणत्या रेखांशावर आधारित आहे? अ) 80°0′ पूर्व रेखांश ब) 82°30′ पूर्व रेखांश क) 82°30′ पश्चिम रेखांश ड) 97°25′ पूर्व रेखांश None 3. भारताच्या पश्चिम टोकावरील (गुजरात) आणि पूर्व टोकावरील (अरुणाचल प्रदेश) स्थानिक वेळेत अंदाजे किती तासांचा फरक असतो? अ) 1 तास ब) 2 तास क) 3 तास ड) 4 तास None 4. भारताचा 82°30′ पूर्व रेखांश खालीलपैकी कोणत्या राज्यांमधून जात नाही? अ) उत्तर प्रदेश ब) मध्य प्रदेश क) छत्तीसगड ड) महाराष्ट्र None 5. क्षेत्रफळाच्या दृष्टीने भारत जगातील कितवा सर्वात मोठा देश आहे? अ) ५ वा ब) ६ वा क) ७ वा ड) ८ वा None 6. भारताचे एकूण क्षेत्रफळ अंदाजे किती आहे? अ) 30.87 लाख चौ. किमी ब) 32.87 लाख चौ. किमी क) 35.87 लाख चौ. किमी ड) 37.87 लाख चौ. किमी None 7. भारताची कोणत्या देशासोबतची स्थलसीमा सर्वाधिक लांब आहे? अ) चीन ब) पाकिस्तान क) बांगलादेश ड) नेपाळ None 8. खालीलपैकी कोणते राज्य तीन देशांशी आपली सीमा सामायिक करते? अ) बिहार ब) सिक्कीम क) गुजरात ड) आसाम None 9. भारताच्या किती राज्यांना सागरी किनारा लाभला आहे? अ) 7 ब) 8 क) 9 ड) 10 None 10. खालीलपैकी कोणते राज्य बांगलादेशाशी सीमा सामायिक करत नाही? अ) पश्चिम बंगाल ब) मेघालय क) मणिपूर ड) त्रिपुरा None 11. ‘१० अंश चॅनल’ (Ten Degree Channel) खालीलपैकी कोणत्या बेटांना वेगळे करते? अ) लक्षद्वीप आणि मालदीव ब) अंदमान आणि निकोबार क) पांबन बेट आणि श्रीलंका ड) लक्षद्वीप आणि अंदमान None 12. वर्तमान परिस्थितीत भारतात किती राज्ये आणि केंद्रशासित प्रदेश आहेत? अ) 29 राज्ये, 7 केंद्रशासित प्रदेश ब) 28 राज्ये, 8 केंद्रशासित प्रदेश क) 28 राज्ये, 9 केंद्रशासित प्रदेश ड) 29 राज्ये, 8 केंद्रशासित प्रदेश None 13. दादरा व नगर हवेली आणि दमण व दीव या केंद्रशासित प्रदेशांचे विलीनीकरण कोणत्या वर्षी झाले? अ) 2018 ब) 2019 क) 2020 ड) 2021 None 14. भारताच्या भौगोलिक स्थानामुळे त्याला ‘हिंद महासागराचा मध्यबिंदू’ मानले जाते. यामागे खालीलपैकी कोणते प्रमुख कारण आहे? अ) भारताची मोठी लोकसंख्या ब) भारताचा त्रिकोणाकृती आकार आणि मोठा किनारा क) हिमालय पर्वताचे अस्तित्व ड) वाळवंटी प्रदेशाचे प्रमाण None 15. कर्कवृत्त (23∘30′N) खालीलपैकी कोणत्या भारतीय राज्यांच्या समूहातून जाते? अ) महाराष्ट्र, बिहार, त्रिपुरा, मिझोराम ब) राजस्थान, झारखंड, पश्चिम बंगाल, ओडिशा क) गुजरात, मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगड, उत्तर प्रदेश ड) गुजरात, राजस्थान, मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगड None 1 out of 15 Time's upShare this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
