Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Mention the five important works of Confucius.

Answer»

1. The Book of Records 

2. The Book of odes 

3. The Book of changes 

4. The spring and Autumn Annals 

5. The Book of History.
Discussion
2.

Buddhism was preached in people’s language ………(a) Pali (b) Sanskrit (c) Hindi (d) Chinese

Answer»

Buddhism was preached in people’s language Pali.
Discussion
3.

The doctrines and rituals of the Zoroastrians have much similarity to those of the ……… (a) Buddhism (b) Vedas (c) Jainism (d) Taoism

Answer»

The doctrines and rituals of the Zoroastrians have much similarity to those of the Vedas.
Discussion
4.

………… said that wisdom grows from the family. (a) Lao-Tse (b) Zoroaster (c) Confucius (d) Buddha

Answer»

(c)  Confucius
Discussion
5.

The discovery of ……… marked the beginning of the second phase in the history of civilisations. (a) Iron (b) Gold (c) Copper (d) Bronze

Answer»

The discovery of iron marked the beginning of the second phase in the history of civilisations.
Discussion
6.

Who were the two great thinkers in the sixth century BCE?

Answer»

Confucius and Lao-Tse were the two great thinkers in the sixth century BCE.
Discussion
7.

Match the following.1. Zend Avesta(a) Kundagrama2. Mahavira(b) Seleucus3. Gautama Buddha(c) First Non - Kshatriya dynasty4. General of Alexander(d) Zoroastrianism5. The Nandas(e) Kapilavastu

Answer»

1. (d) 

2. (a) 

3. (e) 

4. (b) 

5. (c)
Discussion
8.

Fill in the blanks. 1. The philosophy of confucius gave the Chinese people an awareness about their …………2. ………was pained to find his people worshipping primitive deities. 3. Mahavira and Buddha lived a life of purity and exemplified ……… and …………4. The statue of Bahubali at ………… in Karnataka is the tallest jain statue ever carved out in India. 5. Buddha belonged to the Sakya class he was also known as …………6. Buddhism was split into two as ……… and ……… 7. ……… succeeded in establishing a comprehensive structure of administration. 8. Alexander’s death, however, cleared the way for the founding of a great empire ………. empire in India. 9. The envoy of Seleucus’s was …………10. Chandragupta’s minister Chanakya is credited with a book titled ………….

Answer»

1. Political rights 

2. Zoroaster 

3. Simplicity, Self-denial 

4. Shravanabelgola 

5. Sakya Muni 

6. Hinayana & Mahayana 

7. Bimbisara 

8. Mauryan 

9. Megasthenes 

10. Arthasastra
Discussion
9.

(i) Monastries and temples served the purpose imparting education. (ii) Nalanda was a great monastory built by the Magadha empire. (iii) Nalanda became the most renowned seat of learning. (iv) Fees were charged to the students. (a) (i) is correct (b) (ii) is correct (c) (iii) is correct (d) (i), (ii), (iii) are correct (iv) is incorrect

Answer»

(d) (i), (ii), (iii) are correct (iv) is incorrect
Discussion
10.

Answer all the questions given under each caption.Jainism(a) When was Mahavira born?(b) Mention the three principles of Jainism.(c) Name the rulers who patronised Jainism.(d) What are the two branches of Jainism?

Answer»

(a) Vardhamana Mahavira was bom in 599 BCE at Kundagrama near Vaishali.

(b) 1. Right faith 

2. Right knowledge 

3. Right Action.

(c) Dhana Nanda, Chandra Gupta Maurya and Kharavela.

(d) The two branches are Digambaras and Svetambaras.
Discussion
11.

Answer all the questions given under each caption.Confucius.(a) When was confucius born?(b) Mention the five important works of Confucius.(c) What are the five cardinal principles of “Confucius” Ethics?(d) Mention the three virtues to be possessed by a superior man.

Answer»

(a) Confucius was bom in the Shantung province of China in 551 BCE.

(b) 1. The Book of Records 

2. The Book of odes 

3. The Book of changes 

4. The spring and Autumn Annals 

5. The Book of History.

(c) 1. Humaneness 

2. Righteousness 

3. Propriety 

4. Wisdom 

5. Trustworthiness.

(d) Intelligence, courage and good will.
Discussion
12.

Identify the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.(a) Buddha (b) Lao-tze (c) Confucius (d) Zoroaster

Answer»

Buddha is the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.
Discussion
13.

(i) Under the Magadha king the mahamatriyas functioned as secretaries to the ministers. (ii) Accounts of Megasthanes titled Indica is a useful record about Mauryan polity and society. (iii) Nanda’s attempt to build an imperial structure was cut short by Ashoka who founded the Mauryan kingdom. (iv) According to tradition, towards the end of his life Chandragupta became an ardent follower of Buddhism. (a) (i) is correct (b) (ii) is correct (c) (i) and (ii) is correct (d) (iii) and (iv) is correct

Answer»

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
Discussion
14.

The Magadha king influenced by the teachings of Mahavira.(a) Dhananandha (b) Chandragupta (c) Bimbisara (d) Shishunaga

Answer»

(b) Chandragupta
Discussion
15.

The northern India extended from the Kabul Valley in the north to the Godavari in the south witnessed the rise of Sixteen States. (a) Mahajanapadas (b) Gana-sanghas (c) Dravida (d) Dakshinapatha

Answer»

(a) Mahajanapadas
Discussion
16.

The account which throws light on Mauryan polity and society ………… (a) Marco Polo (b) Fahien (c) Megasthanes (d) Seleucus

Answer»

(c) Megasthanes
Discussion
17.

Tri-ratnas are the three priniciples taught by…………(a) Buddha (b) Mahavira (c) Lao-tze (d) Confucius

Answer»

Tri-ratnas are the three priniciples taught by Mahavira.
Discussion
18.

What does the Edict of Kalinga convey?

Answer»
  • In one of his Kalinga edicts, he tells his horror and sorrow over the deaths which the war and conquest caused. 
  • In yet another edict, he makes it known that Ashoka would not tolerate any longer the death (or) captivity of even hundredth (or) thousandth part of the number killed and captive in Kalinga.
Discussion
19.

What do you know of Ajatasatru?

Answer»
  • Ajatashatru, the son of Bimbisara is said to have murdered his father and ascended the throne in 493 BCE. 
  • He continued his father’s policy of expansion through military conquests. 
  • He strengthened the Rajagriha fort and also built another fort at Pataligrama on the Ganges. It served as the exchange centre for the local produce and late became Mauryan capital of Pataliputra. 
  • Ajatasatru died in 461 BCE.
Discussion
20.

Match the following:1. Eight fold path(a) tallest Jain statue2. Bahubali(b) a code of political marality3. The Spring and Aututmn Annals(c) sacred literature of laws and myths4. Zend Avesta(d) first Tirthankara5. Rishabha(e) path to attain the purest state of mind

Answer»

1. (e) 

2. (a) 

3. (b) 

4. (c) 

5. (d)
Discussion
21.

Elaborate the term “Tri-ratnas”.

Answer»

The three principles of Jainism also known as Triratnas are the following. 

1. Right faith: Belief in the teachings and wisdom of Mahavira. 

2. Right knowledge: Acceptance of the theory that there is no God and that the world existed without a creator. 

3. Right Action: It refers to the Mahavira’s observance of the five great vows. (a) ahimsa (b) honesty (c) kindness (d) truthfulness and (e) not coveting (or) desiring things belonging to others.
Discussion
22.

The invention of smelting of Iron transformed both production and warfare. Justify

Answer»

1. The invention of smelting of iron transformed both production and warfare. 

2. Before iron, copper and its alloy, bronze which were expensive were employed in production. 

3. The weapons (or) ploughs made of copper (of) bronze edges became blunt quickly.

4. Iron ore in contrast was available in abundance. 

5. The “weapons made of iron was in usage. 

6. The iron axe enabled cultivators to clear the jungles and the iron plough was used to’ break the hardest soil.
Discussion