India's Heritage

Q.

Which animal is called king of jungle ?

Q. India is the largest country in the world in terms of total area.

1. fourth
2. second
3. eighth
4. seventh

Q. Indian heritage is divided into two types: _____ and _______.

1. National
2. Cultural
3. Natural
4. International

Q. India is the __________ largest country in the world.

1. sixth
2. seventh
3. eighth
4. ninth

Q. Lothal was a ______________ for the Indus Valley Civilisation.

1. minor port
2. major port
3. tourist spot
4. major market

Q. Lothal was once a centre of trade in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Why?

1. It was a large settlement that served as a home for multiple kings.
2. It connected West India to East India.
3. It was a strategically located port settlement.
4. It saw a number traders from the Americas arrive on a regular basis.

Q. India is known for its strategic location and natural boundaries. How do you think these boundaries have contributed to the fortunes of the country over the years?

1. These boundaries continue to hinder trade as India is unable to procure a number of key commodities from overseas.
2. The boundaries have often acted as natural obstacles against foreign invasion.
3. Natural boundaries have resulted in the country having to prosper in complete isolation.
4. The Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean have always kept invaders at bay, allowing traders to commute to and from India.

Q. Around when did Lothal serve as a major port of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

1. 5000 BCE
2. 500 BCE
3. 3500 BCE
4. 2500 BCE

Q. Lothal was built on a tributary of which of the following rivers?

1. Ganga
2. Yamuna
3. Cauvery
4. Sabarmati

Q. What species of lion may only be found in India?

1. Transvaal lion
2. Barbary lion
3. Asiatic lion
4. Gir lion

Q. Lothal is said to have been a very important city in the context of the Indus Valley Civilisation. According to some sources, it played host to one of the very first dockyards in the world. What do you think this could imply?

1. The Harappans grew very little food and were forced to turn to the sea to meet their dietary needs.
2. It was the largest Harappan city without a doubt.
3. The entire city of Lothal is submerged today, thus not allowing any form of excavation.
4. The Harappans possibly used this as a means to trade with the Mesopotamians.