Ancient History of Himachal Pradesh: April 13, 2022

April 13, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. To trace out the remnants of culture in the sub-Himalayan basin, excavations have been made in Guler, Dhaliara, Dehra, Masrur.
2. Himachal State Museum was established in 1973-74 at Shimla and was the first museum in Himachal.
3. Some Indo-Greek coins have also been found in Tappa Mewa village in Hamirpur district
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

The places where excavations have been made include Guler, Dhaliara, Dehra, Masrur, all in Kangra district

Himachal State Museum was established in 1973-74 at Shimla. Till then the only museum present in the state was Bhuri Singh Museum.

Some Indo-Greek coins have also been found in Lachori and Sarol villages of Chamba district and 21 coins from Appollodotus have been found in Tappa Mewa village in Hamirpur district

The earliest inscriptions have been found at which of the following places?

(A) Kanihara
(B) Soopur
(C) Salanu
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

The earliest inscriptions have been found in

Pathyar and Kanihara in Kangra district,

Soopur from hillock cave inscription of Hatkoti in Shimla district and

Salanu near Manglore in Mandi.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (LITERARY SOURCE)
A. Habibus Siyar
B. Rajtarangini
C. Devichandraguptam
D. Akbar Nama
LIST 2 (WRITTEN BY)
1. Kalhan
2. Vishakadutta
3. Abul Fazal
4. Khawand Mir
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-4 , D-1
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4
(C) A-4 , B-1 , C-2 , D-3
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-3 , D-1

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ANSWER – C

Consider the following statements:
1. The Nirmand copper plate was issued in 7th century BC by Mahasamanta Maharaja Samudrasena.
2. Himachal Pradesh Language, Art and Culture academy found 600 year old manuscript that deals with Ayurvedic system of medicine in Tholag Village of Lahaul Valley.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER – C

The Nirmand copper plate of 7th century AD issued by Mahasamanta Maharaja Samudrasena is an important historical document.

In the year 2011, Himachal Pradesh Language, Art and Culture academy found 600 year old manuscript in Spiti valley. This manuscript deals with Ayurvedic system of medicine. This is written in Bhoti language.

Another manuscript written in golden words was found in Tholag Village of Lahaul Valley.

Whose figure is found on the coins of the Kulindas? [HP Naib Tehsildar (Pre)-2014)]

(A) Saraswati with the Veena
(B) Vishnu with lotus
(C) Shiva with Trishul
(D) Indra with Vajra

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ANSWER – C

In which scripture is the ancient rock inscription of Pathiar and Kanihara of Kangra? [HAS (Pre)-2015]

(A) Brahmi and Tankari
(B) Kharoshthi and Tankari
(C) Brahmi and Kharoshthi
(D) Kharoshthi and Persians

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ANSWER – C

What figure has been found on coins of the Audumbars rulers? [HAS (Pre)-2011]

(A) Lotus
(B) Trishul
(C) Peacock
(D) Shankh

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ANSWER – B