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The correct answer is A: Akbar. Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-Kul was a comprehensive approach to religious tolerance and coexistence, allowing freedom of worship and appointing people of different faiths to important positions. This inclusive policy was fundamental to maintaining the stability and cultural synthesis of the Mughal Empi

Which of the following philosophies emerged during the period of the Later Vedas and emphasized the concept of 'Brahman'?

The correct answer is B: Upanishadic philosophy seeking ultimate reality. The Upanishads, philosophical texts composed during and after the Vedic period, introduced the concept of Brahman as the ultimate, eternal reality underlying all existence.

Constitution of India adopted on?

The correct answer is C: Nov 26 1949. This question asks about the specific date when the Constitution of India was officially adopted. The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of India, which had been drafting it since December 1946. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee

Dandi March (1930) was against?

The correct answer is A: Salt Tax. This question asks about the primary target of Gandhi's famous Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March (also called the Salt March) was a civil disobedience campaign led by Mahatma Gandhi against the British colonial government's monopoly on salt production and the exploitative Salt Tax imposed on Indi

Which economic impact of British colonial rule is most accurately reflected in India's share of global GDP?

The correct answer is C: India's share declined from approximately 23% (1700) to 4% (1950), despite population increase. Despite India's population increasing during colonial rule, its share of global GDP declined dramatically from about 23% in 1700 to approximately 4% in 1950, reflecting deindustrialization and economic extraction.

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Q.21 Easy Ancient India

Which ancient Indian polity is known for its detailed administrative manual 'Arthashastra'?

A Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya

B Gupta Empire under Samudragupta

C Nanda Empire

D Chola Empire

Correct Answer: A. Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya

EXPLANATION

The Arthashastra, authored by Kautilya (Chanakya), was a key administrative text of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya.

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Q.22 Easy Ancient India

The term 'Ashoka's Rock Edicts' were primarily inscribed to:

A Record military victories

B Propagate Dhamma and moral codes across the empire

C Document trade routes

D Maintain tax records

Correct Answer: B. Propagate Dhamma and moral codes across the empire

EXPLANATION

Ashoka's Rock Edicts were messages to his people promoting Dhamma (Buddhist moral philosophy) and ethical governance, not military records.

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Q.23 Easy Ancient India

Which ancient Indian text serves as a comprehensive guide to statecraft and is attributed to Kautilya?

A Rigveda

B Arthashastra

C Manusmriti

D Nitisastra

Correct Answer: B. Arthashastra

EXPLANATION

The Arthashastra, written by Kautilya (Chanakya) during the Mauryan period, is a seminal text on politics, economics, military strategy, and governance.

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Q.24 Easy Ancient India

The 'Ashoka edicts' were primarily inscribed on which materials?

A Palm leaves and bark

B Stone pillars and rock surfaces

C Clay tablets

D Copper plates

Correct Answer: B. Stone pillars and rock surfaces

EXPLANATION

Ashoka's edicts were inscribed on stone pillars (Ashoka Pillars) and rock surfaces across the Mauryan empire, serving as public announcements of his policies and Buddhist principles.

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Q.25 Easy Ancient India

Which ancient Indian text contains the earliest mention of the Varna system?

A Rigveda

B Yajurveda

C Samaveda

D Atharvaveda

Correct Answer: A. Rigveda

EXPLANATION

The Rigveda, the oldest Vedic text (1500-1200 BCE), mentions the Varna system in the Purusha Sukta hymn, describing the four varnas: Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.

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Q.26 Easy Ancient India

The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily based on which of the following economic activities?

A Hunting and gathering

B Agriculture and trade

C Pastoralism only

D Mining exclusively

Correct Answer: B. Agriculture and trade

EXPLANATION

The Indus Valley Civilization thrived on agriculture (wheat and barley cultivation), animal husbandry, and extensive trade networks evidenced by seals and standardized weights.

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Q.27 Easy Ancient India

Which Mauryan emperor is known for his conversion to Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

A Ashoka

B Chandragupta Maurya

C Bindusara

D Brihadratha

Correct Answer: A. Ashoka

EXPLANATION

Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism after witnessing the devastation of the Kalinga War (261 BCE), which killed over 100,000 people. This led him to adopt a policy of Dhamma (righteousness).

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