9. Culture and Science (History Quiz)

9. Culture and Science (History Quiz) Questions

• 11

  In Silappadikaram, the king sentenced Kovalan to death. Which dynasty king belonged to?
  A. Gupta
  B. Chalukya
  C. Pandya
  D. Kushan

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  In Silappadikaram, Kovalan was wrongly accused of theft by the court jeweller of the Pandya king. The king sentenced Kovalan to death.

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• 12

  What is true about a Tamil Epic, Manimekalai?
  A. Story of destruction of city of Madurai
  B. Story of fight of justice for Kovalan
  C. Story of Kannagi and Madhavi
  D. Story of the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Tamil epic, the Manimekalai was composed by Sattanar around 1400 years ago.
  • This describes the story of the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi

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• 13

  Kalidasa’s best-known poem, Meghaduta was written in __________
  A. Sanskrit
  B. Prakrit
  C. Pali
  D. Hindi

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Kalidasa’s best-known poem, the Meghaduta, in which a monsoon cloud is imagined to be a messenger between lovers who are separated from one another was written in Sanskrit.

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• 14

  Puranas contain stories about-
  i. Gods and Goddesses
  ii. Creation of world
  iii. Kings
  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of them

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • The Puranas contain stories about gods and goddesses, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Durga or Parvati.
  • They also contain details on how they were to be worshipped.
  • Besides, there are accounts about the creation of the world, and about kings.
  • The Puranas were written in simple Sanskrit
  • They were meant to be heard by everybody, including women and shudras, who were not allowed to study the Vedas.

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• 15

  What is false regarding Puranas?
  A. They contain details of how God to be worshipped
  B. They were written in Sanskrit
  C. Shudras were not allowed to hear it
  D. They were recited in temples by priests

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • The Puranas contain stories about gods and goddesses, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Durga or Parvati.
  • They also contain details on how they were to be worshipped.
  • Besides, there are accounts about the creation of the world, and about kings.
  • The Puranas were written in simple Sanskrit
  • They were meant to be heard by everybody, including women and shudras, who were not allowed to study the Vedas.
  • They were recited in temples by priests

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• 16

  Who compiled Mahabharata?
  A. Valmiki
  B. Vyasa
  C. Gautama
  D. Prashar

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Mahabharat was written down about 1500 years ago.
  • It was about a war between Kauravas and Pandavas to gain control of the throne of the Kurus, and their capital, Hastinapura
  • Both the Puranas and the Mahabharata are supposed to have been compiled by Vyasa.
  • Valmiki is the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.

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• 17

  Who used a system of counting without using zero?
  A. Romans
  B. Arabs
  C. Indians
  D. Greek

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Mathematicians in India invented a special symbol for zero.
  • This system of counting was adapted by the Arabs and then spread to Europe. It continues to be in use throughout the world.
  • The Romans used a system of counting without using zero.

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• 18

  Where is the Iron pillar situated at?
  A. Aihole
  B. Junagarh
  C. Mehrauli
  D. Bhitargaon

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • The iron pillar is situated at Mehrauli, Delhi
  • It is made of iron, 7.2. m high, and weighs over 3 tonnes.
  • It was made about 1500 years ago.
  • Gupta dynasty ruler Chandragupta Vikramaditya name was mentioned in an inscription on the pillar.
  • The pillar has not rusted in all these years

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• 19

  Which of the following is true?
  A. Mahabharata is a story about a war to gain control of the throne of the Kosala
  B. Puranas and Mahabharata are compiled by Vyasa
  C. Bhagavad Gita was included in Mahabharata
  D. Ramayana was written in Sanskrit by Valmiki

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Mahabharat was about a war between Kauravas and Pandavas to gain control of the throne of the Kurus, and their capital, Hastinapura
  • Both the Puranas and the Mahabharata are supposed to have been compiled by Vyasa.
  • Valmiki is the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana

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• 20

  Who wrote a book on medicine?
  A. Sushruta
  B. Charak
  C. Aryabhata
  D. Brahmagupta

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Charak Samhita, written by Charak is a book on medicine.
  In Susruta Samhita, Sushruta speaks about elaborate surgical procedures.

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