TSPSC: 7. History and Cultural Heritage of India.

What is “Chahar Taslim” ?

Match the following Land classifications of Moghul period with their attributed meanings : Classification Meaning A. Polaj 1. Land that has left fallow for three or four years. B. Parauti 2. Land uncultivated for five years or more. C. Chachar 3. Land left out of cultivation for a time for the recovery of its strength. D. Banjar 4. Highly fertile and irrigated land. 5. Land regularly cultivated and is never allowed to lie fallow. Choose the correct answer

Which of the following were amongst the most important Mahajanapadas ? A. Nalanda B. Gandhara C. Kosala D. Kuntala E. Panchala Choose the correct answer :

Which of the following are considered as part of five major provincial centres of Ashokan Empire ? A. Taxila B. Kamboja C. Ujjayani D. Tosali E. Suvarnagiri Choose the correct answer :

Consider the following in relation to the Sun Temple of Konark : A. Konark is a monumental representation of the Sun God, Surya's Chariot. B. Its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs. C. The Chariot is led by a team of sixteen horses. D. It is considered to be built by King Narashimhadev-I of the Ganga dynasty. E. It is decorated with reliefs of fantastic lions, musicians and dancers. Choose the correct answer :

As per the archaeological evidences, consider the following in relation to Harappan Civilization : A. The Harappans ate a wide range of plant and animal products, including fish. B. Grains found include wheat, barley, lentil, chickpea and sesame. C. Rice grains were found abundantly in all the areas. D. Animal bones found include cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo and pig. E. Bones of fish and fowl are also found. Choose the correct answer :

Who among the following argued that “Colonial education created a sense of inferiority in the minds of Indians, it made them see Western Civilization as superior, and destroyed the pride, Indians had in their own culture” ?

Consider the following in relation to the Khajuraho Group of Monuments : A. The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Shunga dynasty. B. These belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. C. These display the originality and high quality of Nagara-style temple architecture. D. These were built in sandstone, elevated from environs by a highly ornate terraced platform. E. The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty. Choose the correct answer :