What with the IIFTs and SNAPs of the world asking questions on G.K. I thought it might be a good idea to put together a set of quizzes on different topics. I will cover Indian History, Politics and Business; International Affairs and Sports. Let me know if you want any other topic to be covered. I am also debating whether I should provide the answers immediately or wait for a couple of days before I do so. Your inputs on the same are most welcome. Use the comments section to let me know your views and your answers.
Here is the first set of Questions. This set is on Ancient Indian History.
1. “Beloved of the gods” and “of amiable appearance”. Which emperor used these titles in his inscriptions?
Ashoka
2. What was unique about the personal bodyguards of the Maurya rulers?
They were all women.
3. Name the trading station of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Lothal
4. Why was a fire kept burning continuously in Vedic homes?
There are many interpretations to it and no one can claim to know the exact reason, but one of the reasons that is popularly accepted is that since Agni was the messenger of the gods this was a good way to always be in touch with the divine.
5. Which Gupta ruler is represented on coins as playing a musical instrument?
Samudragupta
1. Ashoka used beloved of god and of amiable appearances as titles
ReplyDelete2. personal bodygaurds were women.
3. portion of afganistan , coastal area of persia(iran) ,northrn and western india (lothal in pakistan) , mesopatamia.
4.to celbrate aupasana as one of the rituals under vedas, practised especially after marriage . fire was symbol of spiritual fire which ther love shall keep ever burning.
5.samudragupta