UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient and Medieval India : 6 November 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient and Medieval India : 6 November 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Mohenjo-Daro: Evidence of double burial (male and female) Cultivation of rice Pasupati seals Steatite image of bearded men How many of the above evidences have been found from Mohenjo-Daro? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Options 3 and 4 are correct. Mohenjo-Daro (Indus river) (mounds of Dead) 2nd Indus site to be discovered Great granary (the largest building) Pasupati seals Bronze dancing girl Steatite image of bearded men said to be the priest 3 cylindrical seals of Mesopotamia Great Bath Hordes of Skeletons found on stairs (indicating warfare) Multi-pillar assembly halls Mohenjo-Daro has no cemeteries Bronze mirror, needle, saw, and the Bronze statue of the bull Incorrect Solution: b) Options 3 and 4 are correct. Mohenjo-Daro (Indus river) (mounds of Dead) 2nd Indus site to be discovered Great granary (the largest building) Pasupati seals Bronze dancing girl Steatite image of bearded men said to be the priest 3 cylindrical seals of Mesopotamia Great Bath Hordes of Skeletons found on stairs (indicating warfare) Multi-pillar assembly halls Mohenjo-Daro has no cemeteries Bronze mirror, needle, saw, and the Bronze statue of the bull

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Mohenjo-Daro:

• Evidence of double burial (male and female)

• Cultivation of rice

• Pasupati seals

• Steatite image of bearded men

How many of the above evidences have been found from Mohenjo-Daro?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Options 3 and 4 are correct.

Mohenjo-Daro (Indus river) (mounds of Dead)

• 2nd Indus site to be discovered

• Great granary (the largest building)

• Pasupati seals

• Bronze dancing girl

• Steatite image of bearded men said to be the priest

• 3 cylindrical seals of Mesopotamia

• Great Bath

• Hordes of Skeletons found on stairs (indicating warfare)

• Multi-pillar assembly halls

• Mohenjo-Daro has no cemeteries

• Bronze mirror, needle, saw, and the Bronze statue of the bull

Solution: b)

Options 3 and 4 are correct.

Mohenjo-Daro (Indus river) (mounds of Dead)

• 2nd Indus site to be discovered

• Great granary (the largest building)

• Pasupati seals

• Bronze dancing girl

• Steatite image of bearded men said to be the priest

• 3 cylindrical seals of Mesopotamia

• Great Bath

• Hordes of Skeletons found on stairs (indicating warfare)

• Multi-pillar assembly halls

• Mohenjo-Daro has no cemeteries

• Bronze mirror, needle, saw, and the Bronze statue of the bull

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the followings: Amazonite Gold Teak Lapis Lazuli Which of the above item/s was/were imported by Harappan people? a) 1, 3 and 4 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 4 only d) All of these Correct Solution: c) Import Items by Harappan People: Jade (from Central Asia); Turquoise (from Khorasan); Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Silver, Tin (from Afghanistan) (Gold was also obtained from Iran and Kolar mines in Karnataka); Steatite (Iran). Incorrect Solution: c) Import Items by Harappan People: Jade (from Central Asia); Turquoise (from Khorasan); Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Silver, Tin (from Afghanistan) (Gold was also obtained from Iran and Kolar mines in Karnataka); Steatite (Iran).

#### 2. Question

Consider the followings:

• Lapis Lazuli

Which of the above item/s was/were imported by Harappan people?

• a) 1, 3 and 4 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 4 only

• d) All of these

Solution: c)

Import Items by Harappan People: Jade (from Central Asia); Turquoise (from Khorasan); Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Silver, Tin (from Afghanistan) (Gold was also obtained from Iran and Kolar mines in Karnataka); Steatite (Iran).

Solution: c)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the ruler Harshvardhana. Hiuen Tsang converted him to Hinayana Buddhism. He abolished the dowry system in his kingdom. He organized a religious assembly at Kanauj. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1, 2 b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1, 3 Correct Solution: a) In his early life, Harsha was a devout Saiva but later he became an ardent Hinayana Buddhist. Hiuen Tsang converted him to Mahayana Buddhism. Harsha prohibited the use of animal food in his kingdom and punished those who kill any living being. Dowry system was prevalent in Harsha’s empire. Harsha organized a religious assembly at Kanauj to honour the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang towards the close of his reign. He invited representatives of all religious sects. Incorrect Solution: a) In his early life, Harsha was a devout Saiva but later he became an ardent Hinayana Buddhist. Hiuen Tsang converted him to Mahayana Buddhism. Harsha prohibited the use of animal food in his kingdom and punished those who kill any living being. Dowry system was prevalent in Harsha’s empire. Harsha organized a religious assembly at Kanauj to honour the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang towards the close of his reign. He invited representatives of all religious sects.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the ruler Harshvardhana.

• Hiuen Tsang converted him to Hinayana Buddhism.

• He abolished the dowry system in his kingdom.

• He organized a religious assembly at Kanauj.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Solution: a)

• In his early life, Harsha was a devout Saiva but later he became an ardent Hinayana Buddhist.

• Hiuen Tsang converted him to Mahayana Buddhism. Harsha prohibited the use of animal food in his kingdom and punished those who kill any living being.

• Dowry system was prevalent in Harsha’s empire.

Harsha organized a religious assembly at Kanauj to honour the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang towards the close of his reign. He invited representatives of all religious sects.

Solution: a)

• In his early life, Harsha was a devout Saiva but later he became an ardent Hinayana Buddhist.

• Hiuen Tsang converted him to Mahayana Buddhism. Harsha prohibited the use of animal food in his kingdom and punished those who kill any living being.

• Dowry system was prevalent in Harsha’s empire.

Harsha organized a religious assembly at Kanauj to honour the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang towards the close of his reign. He invited representatives of all religious sects.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question As the rulers of the mahajanapadas of the Common Era were building huge forts maintaining big armies, they needed more resources for which they collected taxes. Consider the following about it. Taxes on crop were fixed at a certain share of the total produce. Craft persons were made to pay taxes. Hunter gatherers and herders were exempt from taxes as it was not possible to enumerate them as a part of any specific empire. Trade was tax-free but a surcharge was levied on special category of goods. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 and 2 is correct. Statement 1: Taxes on crops were the most important. This was because most people were farmers. Usually, the tax was fixed at 1/6th of what was produced. This was known as bhaga or a share. Statement 2: These could have been in the form of labour. For example, a weaver or a smith may have had to work for a day every month for the king. Statement 3: Herders were also expected to pay taxes in the form of animals and animal produce. And hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest produce to the raja. So, 3 is incorrect. Statement 4: There were also taxes on goods that were bought and sold, through trade. So, 4 is also incorrect. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 and 2 is correct. Statement 1: Taxes on crops were the most important. This was because most people were farmers. Usually, the tax was fixed at 1/6th of what was produced. This was known as bhaga or a share. Statement 2: These could have been in the form of labour. For example, a weaver or a smith may have had to work for a day every month for the king. Statement 3: Herders were also expected to pay taxes in the form of animals and animal produce. And hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest produce to the raja. So, 3 is incorrect. Statement 4: There were also taxes on goods that were bought and sold, through trade. So, 4 is also incorrect.

#### 4. Question

As the rulers of the mahajanapadas of the Common Era were building huge forts maintaining big armies, they needed more resources for which they collected taxes. Consider the following about it.

• Taxes on crop were fixed at a certain share of the total produce.

• Craft persons were made to pay taxes.

• Hunter gatherers and herders were exempt from taxes as it was not possible to enumerate them as a part of any specific empire.

• Trade was tax-free but a surcharge was levied on special category of goods.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Statement 1 and 2 is correct.

Statement 1: Taxes on crops were the most important. This was because most people were farmers. Usually, the tax was fixed at 1/6th of what was produced. This was known as bhaga or a share.

Statement 2: These could have been in the form of labour. For example, a weaver or a smith may have had to work for a day every month for the king.

Statement 3: Herders were also expected to pay taxes in the form of animals and animal produce. And hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest produce to the raja. So, 3 is incorrect.

Statement 4: There were also taxes on goods that were bought and sold, through trade. So, 4 is also incorrect.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 and 2 is correct.

Statement 1: Taxes on crops were the most important. This was because most people were farmers. Usually, the tax was fixed at 1/6th of what was produced. This was known as bhaga or a share.

Statement 2: These could have been in the form of labour. For example, a weaver or a smith may have had to work for a day every month for the king.

Statement 3: Herders were also expected to pay taxes in the form of animals and animal produce. And hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest produce to the raja. So, 3 is incorrect.

Statement 4: There were also taxes on goods that were bought and sold, through trade. So, 4 is also incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements Mughals were descendants of Genghis Khan. The Mughals did not like to be called Mughal or Mongol. They celebrated their genealogy pictorially, each ruler getting a picture made of Timur and himself. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Who were the Mughals? The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers. From their mother’s side they were descendants of Genghis Khan (died 1227), the Mongol ruler who ruled over parts of China and Central Asia. From their father’s side they were the successors of Timur (died 1404), the ruler of Iran, Iraq and modern-day Turkey. However, the Mughals did not like to be called Mughal or Mongol. This was because Genghis Khan’s memory was associated with the massacre of innumerable people. It was also linked with the Uzbegs, their Mongol competitors. On the other hand, the Mughals were proud of their Timurid ancestry, not least of all because their great ancestor had captured Delhi in 1398. They celebrated their genealogy pictorially, each ruler getting a picture made of Timur and himself. Incorrect Solution: c) Who were the Mughals? The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers. From their mother’s side they were descendants of Genghis Khan (died 1227), the Mongol ruler who ruled over parts of China and Central Asia. From their father’s side they were the successors of Timur (died 1404), the ruler of Iran, Iraq and modern-day Turkey. However, the Mughals did not like to be called Mughal or Mongol. This was because Genghis Khan’s memory was associated with the massacre of innumerable people. It was also linked with the Uzbegs, their Mongol competitors. On the other hand, the Mughals were proud of their Timurid ancestry, not least of all because their great ancestor had captured Delhi in 1398. They celebrated their genealogy pictorially, each ruler getting a picture made of Timur and himself.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements

• Mughals were descendants of Genghis Khan.

• The Mughals did not like to be called Mughal or Mongol.

• They celebrated their genealogy pictorially, each ruler getting a picture made of Timur and himself.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Who were the Mughals? The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers. From their mother’s side they were descendants of Genghis Khan (died 1227), the Mongol ruler who ruled over parts of China and Central Asia. From their father’s side they were the successors of Timur (died 1404), the ruler of Iran, Iraq and modern-day Turkey.

However, the Mughals did not like to be called Mughal or Mongol. This was because Genghis Khan’s memory was associated with the massacre of innumerable people. It was also linked with the Uzbegs, their Mongol competitors. On the other hand, the Mughals were proud of their Timurid ancestry, not least of all because their great ancestor had captured Delhi in 1398. They celebrated their genealogy pictorially, each ruler getting a picture made of Timur and himself.

Solution: c)

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