History – GK Questions

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 river Saraswati is most frequently mentioned in the Rigveda.

True – Saraswati is praised as the greatest and holiest river in Rigveda. Its identification with the modern Ghaggar-Hakra river system is debated by scholars. [[30]]

Q: Which is the oldest Veda?

Rigveda – Rigveda is the oldest Veda (c. 1500-1000 BCE), containing 1,028 hymns dedicated to various deities like Agni, Indra, and Varuna. [[1]]

Q: Which of the following Indus sites is located in present-day Haryana?

Both B and C – Rakhigarhi (largest IVC site) and Banawali are both located in Haryana. Ropar is in Punjab, while Kalibangan is in Rajasthan. [[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]]

Q: The script of the Indus Valley Civilization has been fully deciphered by archaeologists.

False – Despite numerous attempts, the Indus Valley script remains undeciphered due to the lack of bilingual texts and limited understanding of the language family. [[1]]

Q: The Great Bath, a remarkable structure of the Indus Valley Civilization, was discovered at:

Mohenjo-Daro – The Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro was likely used for ritual purification. It showcases advanced engineering with waterproof lining and drainage systems. [[30]]

Q: Which Indus Valley site is famous for its dockyard?

Lothal – Lothal, located in Gujarat, had the world's earliest known dockyard, indicating advanced maritime trade and urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization. [[1]]