History – Fill in the Blank – GK Questions

Q: The famous iron pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi, dates back to the ______ period.

Gupta – The rust-resistant Iron Pillar (c. 4th-5th century CE) showcases advanced metallurgy of the Gupta period. It was originally erected at Udayagiri and later moved to Delhi. [[1]]

Q: Ashoka sent his son ______ and daughter Sanghamitra to spread Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Mahendra – Prince Mahendra (Mahinda) and Princess Sanghamitra carried a sapling of the Bodhi Tree to Sri Lanka during Ashoka's reign, establishing Buddhism on the island. [[30]]

Q: The early Vedic society was primarily ______ based.

pastoral – Early Vedic economy centered on cattle rearing. Cows were a measure of wealth, and terms like 'Gavishthi' (search for cows) meant war. Agriculture gained prominence in later Vedic period. [[1]]

Q: The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around the banks of the ______ River.

Indus – The civilization developed along the Indus River and its tributaries. Major sites include Harappa (Ravi), Mohenjo-Daro (Indus), and Lothal (Sabarmati). [[30]]