Ancient history miscellaneous


  1. The earliest evidence of Silk in India comes from the archaeological site of









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    Nevasa

    Correct Option: B

    Nevasa


  1. Which one of the following Janapadas was republician state in sixth century BC ?









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    Vajji Janapada was republician state in sixth century BC. Its capital was Vaishali.

    Correct Option: D

    Vajji Janapada was republician state in sixth century BC. Its capital was Vaishali. The Vajji republic was ruled by a confederation of eight clans (Atthakula) of whome the Varijis, the Lichchavis, the Jnatrikass and the Videhas were the most important.



  1. Dogs were buried in human burials at









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    Burzahom was the first Neolithic site to be diwscovered in Kaswhmir. After the execavation, many burials of this phase were discovered,

    Correct Option: B

    Burzahom was the first Neolithic site to be diwscovered in Kaswhmir. After the execavation, many burials of this phase were discovered, usually under house floors or in the compounds. Apart from human burials, animals were sometimes buried along with with humans or in separate graves. The buried animals are domesticated animals like dogs, sheep and goats.


  1. Ash mounds are related to the Neolithic culture of









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    In South India, in the central part of Deccan plateau, archaeologists have discovered ash mounds of varying sizes and shapes.

    Correct Option: B

    In South India, in the central part of Deccan plateau, archaeologists have discovered ash mounds of varying sizes and shapes with uneven surface either coverd with soil or grass.



  1. Who among the following was following was the Tamil poet in Sangam age from Sri Lanka ?









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    According to legends, the origin of 'Sri Lankan Tamil literature dated variously from 200 BCE to 600 CE

    Correct Option: B

    According to legends, the origin of 'Sri Lankan Tamil literature dated variously from 200 BCE to 600 CE. Eelattu Poothanthevanar was one of the earliest known classical Tamil poets. His poems were included in the Tamil Sangam or Cankam poetry anthologies compiled in Tamilakam before 250 AD.