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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Indus Valley Civilization:
1. There is no concrete evidence for the use of silver in this civilization.
2. Presence of metallic money encouraged large scale trade.
3. The knowledge of burnt bricks was obtained from the Egyptian civilization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Ans d
The Harappan civilization is known to have shown earliest evidence of silver. The Harappans
greatly specialized in the making of beads and made jewellery of gold, silver, carnelian, and
other precious stones.
The trade during the Harappan times was largely based on the barter system as there was
no metallic money in use. The trade was both internal as well as external.
A large-scale use of burnt bricks was used in the buildings by the Harappan people.
However, their knowledge for the use of burnt bricks was not obtained from the Egyptian
civilization as the buildings there were mainly made of dried bricks.Incorrect
Ans d
The Harappan civilization is known to have shown earliest evidence of silver. The Harappans
greatly specialized in the making of beads and made jewellery of gold, silver, carnelian, and
other precious stones.
The trade during the Harappan times was largely based on the barter system as there was
no metallic money in use. The trade was both internal as well as external.
A large-scale use of burnt bricks was used in the buildings by the Harappan people.
However, their knowledge for the use of burnt bricks was not obtained from the Egyptian
civilization as the buildings there were mainly made of dried bricks. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following cities:
1. Ujjain
2. Shravasti
3. Pataliputra
4. Vaishali
5. Rajgir
Which of the above cities never served as the capital of the Magadha till the Mauryan
times?Correct
Ans b
The cities of Ujjain and Shravasti never served as the capital of Magadha from its rise to the
end of the Mauryan times. Ujjain was the capital of the Avanti while Shravasti served as the
capital of the Kosala.Incorrect
Ans b
The cities of Ujjain and Shravasti never served as the capital of Magadha from its rise to the
end of the Mauryan times. Ujjain was the capital of the Avanti while Shravasti served as the
capital of the Kosala. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWhat would be the consequences if the earth’s axis were perpendicular to the plane
of orbit?
1. Equal nights and days at all places on the earth.
2. No occurrence of seasons.
3. Day of 24 hours at Arctic and Antarctic circle.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct
Ans b
Equal nights and days at all places on the earth including arctic and Antarctic circleIncorrect
Ans b
Equal nights and days at all places on the earth including arctic and Antarctic circle -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. It is the region of descending air currents or wind divergence with anticyclonic
activities.
2. The air is comparatively dry and winds are calm and light.
3. It is frequently referred to as the Horse Latitudes.
Which of the following pressure belts is being described in the above statements?Correct
Ans a
The subtropical high pressure, also known as the horse latitudes are located between 30
and 35 degrees both north and south. It is the region of descending air currents or wind
divergence.
This region receives little precipitation and has variable winds because of high pressure, so
the air is dry and calm.
Due to this particular reason, most of the deserts are present along this belt in both the
hemispheres such as the Sahara Desert in Africa, northern Mexico, and some parts of the
Middle East in the northern hemisphere; and the Australian Desert, Atacama Desert, the
Kalahari Desert in the southern hemisphere.
It is also the region of descending air current and is further marked by anticyclones The term
Horse latitude came from the ships that used to carry horses to America as a part of their
cargo.
These ships often encountered areas of high pressure and calm winds, making it unable to
sail and resupply for days or even weeks.
The crews often ran out of drinking water. To conserve water for their own survival, the
sailors would throw the horses into the sea, hence the name horse latitudes.Incorrect
Ans a
The subtropical high pressure, also known as the horse latitudes are located between 30
and 35 degrees both north and south. It is the region of descending air currents or wind
divergence.
This region receives little precipitation and has variable winds because of high pressure, so
the air is dry and calm.
Due to this particular reason, most of the deserts are present along this belt in both the
hemispheres such as the Sahara Desert in Africa, northern Mexico, and some parts of the
Middle East in the northern hemisphere; and the Australian Desert, Atacama Desert, the
Kalahari Desert in the southern hemisphere.
It is also the region of descending air current and is further marked by anticyclones The term
Horse latitude came from the ships that used to carry horses to America as a part of their
cargo.
These ships often encountered areas of high pressure and calm winds, making it unable to
sail and resupply for days or even weeks.
The crews often ran out of drinking water. To conserve water for their own survival, the
sailors would throw the horses into the sea, hence the name horse latitudes. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsTwo-thirds of the world‟s volcanoes are located in the Circum-Pacific region. Which of
the following are the reasons behind it?
1. Subduction of Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate.
2. Divergent boundary of the Pacific Plate and the Cocos Plate.
3. Subduction of Pacific Plate beneath the Indo-Australian Plate.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct
Ans d
All the statements are correct.Incorrect
Ans d
All the statements are correct.
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