Test: Class 6 History NCERT Based- 1 - UPSC MCQ

The Correct Answer is B: 1 only.

Statement 1 is correct.

• Hunter-gatherer societies were nomadic, meaning they moved from place to place in search of food and resources.
• This was necessary for their survival, as they relied on hunting wild animals and gathering fruits, nuts, and other plants for their food.
• As they depleted the resources in one area, they would move to another area to find new resources.
• This lifestyle of moving from place to place is still practiced by some indigenous groups today.

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Koldihwa is not a famous Megalithic site.
• There are several Megalithic sites in India, but Koldihwa is not one of them.
• Koldihwa is actually an important archaeological site located in Uttar Pradesh, India.
• It is known for its artifacts from the Chalcolithic period, which is characterized by the use of copper tools and weapons.
• The site also contains evidence of early agriculture, making it an important site for understanding the development of human civilization in South Asia.

In conclusion, only statement 1 is correct and the correct answer is B.

The correct answer is Option A.

Mehrgarh

• Mehrgarh was one of the places where people learnt to grow barley and wheat and rear sheep and goats for the first time.
• The site is located in a fertile plain, near in the Bolan Pass, which is considered to be one of the most important routes into Iran.
• Many animal bones have been found at this site which also includes wild animals such as deer, pig, sheep and goat.

Burzahom

• Burzahom is an archaeological site located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
• It is known for its Neolithic and Megalithic culture, but there is no evidence of the cultivation of crops or domestication of animals.

Brahmagiri

• Brahmagiri is another archaeological site located in India, specifically in the state of Karnataka.
• It is known for its megalithic culture and has evidence of iron-working, but there is no evidence of the cultivation of crops or domestication of animals.

Inamgaon

• Inamgaon is an archaeological site located in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
• It is known for its Chalcolithic culture and has evidence of early agriculture and animal husbandry, but it is not considered to be the first place where people learnt to grow barley and wheat and rear sheep and goats for the first time.

In conclusion, the correct answer is A: Mehrgarh.

Correct Answer is Option B. 

• Sukta: A Suktam is a hymn in praise of the deity intended. It praises the deity by mentioning its various attributes and paraphernalia. Rigveda is a Veda In the form of Sukti, which means 'beautiful statements'. A collection of very beautifully composed incantations itself is a Sukta.
• Dasa: Dasa is a Sanskrit word found in ancient Indian texts such as the Rigveda and Arthasastra. It usually means "enemy" or "servant" but dasa, or das, also means a "servant of God", "devotee," "votary" or "one who has surrendered to God". Wikipedia.
• Megalith: A megalith is a large prehistoric stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones.

The correct answer is Option B.

Statement 1 is correct. The Iranians and the Greeks who came through the northwest about 2500 years ago knew that the land to the east of the river was called India. This is evident from ancient texts such as the Avesta and the writings of Herodotus.

Statement 2 is incorrect. While some of the earliest cities in India did indeed flourish on the banks of the river Ganga, they did not do so around 5000 years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization, which is one of the earliest urban civilizations in India, flourished from about 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE, and its cities were located primarily in the Indus River valley and its tributaries. While some of these cities may have been located on the banks of the Ganga, they were not flourishing around 5000 years ago.

In fact, it is believed that the cities of the Ganga valley did not emerge until much later, around 1000 BCE, during the Vedic period. These cities were smaller and less well-planned than the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.

In conclusion, only statement 1 is correct, and the correct answer is B.

The correct answer is A: 1 and 2.

Statement 1 is correct. The word manuscript is derived from the Latin word ‘Manu’, which means hand. Manuscripts are handwritten documents that were created before the invention of printing press.

Statement 2 is also correct. Manuscripts were traditionally written on a variety of materials such as palm leaves, birch bark, and paper made from mulberry or other fibers. In ancient India, palm leaves were a common material for manuscripts, and they were prepared by cutting the leaves into uniform sizes, smoothing them, and then treating them with various substances to make them more durable.

Statement 3 is incorrect. While there have been numerous archaeological discoveries of manuscripts in India, there is no evidence to suggest that manuscripts were uncovered at any of the Indus Valley Civilization sites. The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily an urban civilization, and the writing system used by the people of this civilization has not yet been fully deciphered. However, there have been many discoveries of Indus Valley seals and inscriptions, which were typically made on small, rectangular pieces of steatite.

In conclusion, only statements 1 and 2 are correct, and the correct answer is A.

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Harappan seals were not generally rectangular. They came in a variety of shapes and sizes, including square, circular, and cylindrical.

Statement 2 is correct. The Harappans used copper and bronze to make tools, weapons, and vessels. Copper was used to make tools such as axes and chisels, while bronze was used to make weapons such as swords and spears. Gold and silver were also used to make ornaments and vessels, which were often reserved for the elites.

The Correct Answer is Option D

• Unlike stone or shell, that is found naturally, Faience is a material that is artificially produced. A gum was used to shape sand or powdered quartz into an object.
• The objects were then glazed, resulting in a shiny, glassy surface. The colors of glaze were usually blue or sea green.
• Faience was used to make beads, bangles, earrings, and tiny vessels.

The Correct Answer is Option C.

• While the Harappans used locally available material, many items such as copper, tin, gold, silver and precious stones were bought from distant places.
• The Harappans got copper from Rajasthan and also from Oman in West Asia.
• Tin which was mixed with copper to produce bronze was brought from Afghanistan and Iran.
• Gold would have come from the present day Karnataka and precious stones from Gujarat, Iran and Afghanistan.

The Correct Answer is Option C. 

• The City of Dholavira was located on the Khadir Beyt in the Rann of Kutch, where fresh water and fertile soil was found.
• Other findings include large letters of Harappan script that were carved out of white stone and perhaps laid in wood.
• This was a unique find, as Harappan writing has been found on small objects such as seals.

The Correct Answer is Option A.

• In ancient India, the term Aryas denotes the people who composed the hymns known as the Vedas. The term Aryas is derived from the Sanskrit word "arya," which means noble or pure. The Aryas were members of the early Vedic civilization that emerged in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. They were a nomadic people who spoke an Indo-European language and eventually settled in the region.

  The Aryas are credited with composing the four Vedas, which are the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism. The Vedas consist of hymns, prayers, and rituals that were passed down orally from generation to generation before they were eventually written down. The Aryas were also responsible for performing the sacrifices and rituals described in the Vedas. In conclusion, option A is the correct answer.

The Correct Answer is Option C. 

• The taxes were an important source of revenue. Taxes from crops was most important as most people were farmers.
• The tax was fixed at 1/6th of what was produced. This was known as bhaga or a share.
• Herders, hunters and gatherers were also expected to pay taxes in the form of animals and animal produce.

Correct Answer is Option D

• Over centuries, India’s intellectual exploration of truth has been represented by six systems of philosophy.
• These are known as Vaishesiks, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimansa and Vedanta.
• These six systems of philosophy are said to have been founded by sages Konada, Gotama, Kapila, Patanjali, Jaimini and Vyasa.

Option 1 : Upanishads
 

Upanishads

• Around the time that the Buddha was preaching and perhaps a little earlier, other thinkers also tried to find answers to difficult questions. Some of them wanted to know about life after death, others wanted to know why sacrifices should be performed.
• Many of these thinkers felt that there was something permanent in the universe that would last even after death. They described this as the atman or the individual soul and the brahman or the universal soul. They believed that ultimately, both the atman and the brahman were one.
• Many of their ideas were recorded in the Upanishads. These were part of the later Vedic texts.
• Upanishad literally means ‘approaching and sitting near’ and the texts contain conversations between teachers and students.
• Often, ideas were presented through simple dialogues. Most Upanishadic thinkers were men, especially brahmins and rajas. Occasionally, there is mention of women thinkers, such as Gargi, who was famous for her learning and participated in debates held in royal courts.
• Poor people rarely took part in these discussions. One famous exception was Satyakama Jabala, who was named after his mother, the slave woman Jabali. He had a deep desire to learn about reality, was accepted as a student by a brahmin teacher named Gautama, and became one of the best-known thinkers of the time. 

Correct Answer is Option C

• Paninini was the one who prepared a grammar for Sanskrit.
• He arranged the vowels and the consonants, in special order and then used these to create formulae like those found in Algebra.
• He used to write down the rules of the language in short formula, around 3000 of them.

The Correct Answer is Option D

• Ashoka was one of the greatest known rulers of history and on his instructions inscriptions were inscribed on pillars as well as on rock surfaces.
• The places of inscriptions include - Lampaka, Kandahar, Mansehra, Shahbazgarhi, Kalsi, Meerut, Topara, Bahapur, Lumbini, Rampurva, Kaushambi, Gujara.

The Correct Answer is Option B. 

• The Arthashashtra reveals the importance of the country’s northwest region which was important for blankets and South India which was famous for gold and precious stones. 
• It is possible that these resources were collected as a tribute. 
• Ashok’s dhamma did not involve worship of god or performance of sacrifice.
• He felt that just as a father tries to teach his children, he had a duty to instruct his subjects. He was inspired by the teachings of the Buddha.

Correct Answer is Option A

• The village headman was known as Grama Bhojaka. Usually men from the same family held the position for generations.
• In other words the post was hereditary. The grama bhojaka was often the largest landowner and had slaves and hired workers to cultivate the land.

The correct answer is:

4. 2 only

Let's analyze each statement:

1. Many craft persons and merchants formed associations known as shrenis which provided training and procurement of raw material.
   - This statement is correct. Shrenis were associations formed by artisans, craftsmen, and merchants in ancient India. These associations provided training, organized production, and facilitated procurement of raw materials.

2. The Northern black polished ware was a hard wheel, metallic looking ware with a shiny black surface. It was applied on pots to give them a mirror-like shine.
   - This statement is incorrect. The Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) was a type of pottery produced in ancient India during the Iron Age (c. 700-200 BCE). It is characterized by its black color and polished surface achieved through a unique firing process, not by any application. It was not metallic looking, nor was it applied to pots to give them a shine.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4: 2 only

Correct Answer is Option A

Buddhacarita is an epic poem in the Sanskrit mahakavya style on the life of Gautama Buddha by Aśvaghoṣa, composed in the early second century CE. Of the poem's 28 cantos, the first 14 are extant in Sanskrit complete.

The Correct Answer is Option B

• Harishena composed a prashashti in praise of Samudragupta, a famous ruler of a dynasty known as the Guptas. The inscription is of a special kind known as prashasti, a Sanskrit word meaning in praise of.
• There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha. They surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated by him and he later allowed them to rule again.
• Aihole, was the capital of Chalukyas, whereas the Kingdom of the Pallavas spread from the region Kanchipuram to the Kaveri delta.