NCERT सार संकलन: सिन्धु सभ्यता, वैदिक काल व इतिहास के स्रोत
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Q1.
Who is known as the 'Father of History'?
Herodotus
Megasthenes
Pliny
Strabo
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Answer: A. Herodotus
Herodotus is called the 'Father of History'. He wrote 'Historica' in which he described ancient India in the 5th century BCE.
Q2.
Which book was written by Herodotus?
Historica
Indica
Geographica
Naturalis Historia
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Answer: A. Historica
Herodotus wrote 'Historica' in which he provided descriptions of ancient India during the 5th century BCE.
Q3.
What are the main categories of foreign travelers' accounts for ancient Indian history?
Greek, Chinese, and Arabic
Roman, Persian, and Chinese
Greek, Roman, and Arabic
Chinese, Persian, and Turkish
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Answer: A. Greek, Chinese, and Arabic
Foreign travelers' accounts are mainly divided into Greek, Chinese, and Arabic categories, which provide important information about ancient Indian history.
Q4.
Archaeological evidence plays what kind of role in reconstructing ancient Indian history?
Minor role
Important role
No role
Controversial role
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Answer: B. Important role
Archaeological evidence plays an important role in reconstructing ancient Indian history along with foreign travelers' accounts.
Q5.
Which civilization is part of the NCERT compilation on ancient Indian history sources?
Indus Valley Civilization
Mesopotamian Civilization
Egyptian Civilization
Chinese Civilization
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Answer: A. Indus Valley Civilization
The NCERT compilation includes the Indus Valley Civilization along with the Vedic period as important sources of ancient Indian history.
Q6.
Foreign travelers' accounts are valuable sources for understanding which aspects of ancient India?
Social, political, and economic conditions
Only religious practices
Only geographical features
Only military conquests
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Answer: A. Social, political, and economic conditions
Foreign travelers' accounts provide comprehensive information about social, political, and economic conditions of ancient India.
Q7.
What time period did Herodotus describe in his accounts of India?
5th century BCE
4th century BCE
3rd century BCE
6th century BCE
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Answer: A. 5th century BCE
Herodotus described ancient India of the 5th century BCE in his book 'Historica'.
Q8.
Which period is covered in the NCERT compilation along with the Indus Valley Civilization?
Vedic Period
Mauryan Period
Gupta Period
Medieval Period
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Answer: A. Vedic Period
The NCERT compilation covers the Vedic Period along with the Indus Valley Civilization as important sources of ancient Indian history.
Q9.
What is the primary purpose of studying foreign travelers' accounts in ancient Indian history?
Historical reconstruction
Entertainment
Religious propagation
Political criticism
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Answer: A. Historical reconstruction
The primary purpose of studying foreign travelers' accounts is historical reconstruction of ancient Indian society, culture, and civilization.
Q10.
Why are foreign travelers' accounts considered important sources for ancient Indian history?
They provide external perspective and detailed observations
They are easily available
They are written in simple language
They focus only on positive aspects
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Answer: A. They provide external perspective and detailed observations
Foreign travelers' accounts are important because they provide an external perspective and detailed observations about ancient Indian society, culture, politics, and economy.
