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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does the cultural heritage of India comprise of? What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Cultural heritage includes tangible culture such as buildings, monuments, landscape books, works of art, and artefacts.
Intangible culture also forms an important part of culture such as folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the cultural heritage of India comprise of? What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Cultural heritage includes tangible culture such as buildings, monuments, landscape books, works of art, and artefacts.
Intangible culture also forms an important part of culture such as folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Give information about Vallabhi Vidhyapith. What is the tenth statement of the audio clip?
Almost all the branches of knowledge were taught here.
The expenses of university were taken care through the charity obtained from the kings and landlords.
It is important to note that even though these rulers were not Buddhists, they helped the development of Vallabhi University.
In 775 AD, the Arabs attacked Maitraks and defeated them. This led to the closure of the university.
The university had a tradition of writing names of famous scholars on the university gate.
Scholars passing from this university used to display their intelligence and skills to the kings and earn higher ranks in the Court.
Knowledge, worship and a specific system of education made the university famous all over India and abroad. Hence, students from India and abroad used to come to study here. It was an international university in the real sense.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The word ‘veda’ has been derived from the word ‘vid’. What is the meaning of this word?
God
Knowledge
Wisdom
Religious
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following vedas deals with magic spells and witchcraft?
Rig veda
Sama veda
Yajur veda
Atharva veda
- 6. Multiple Choice
The most significant divinity of Rigveda was
Rudra
Varuna
Surya
Thunder
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the time bracket for the Rigvedic period?
2000 B.C -1500 B.C
2500 B.C - 2000 B.C
1500 B.C – 1000 B.C
1000 B.C – 600 B.C
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and Dharmasutras are all written in which language?
Hindi
Prakrit
Pali
Sanskrit
- 9. Fill in the Blank
____________ was composed about 3500 years ago.
- 10. Multiple Choice
WHAT IS VEDIC AGE ?
AN PERIOD WHERE RIG VEDA WAS WRITTEN
AN PERIOD WHERE THE VEDAS WERE WRITTEN
AN PERIOD WHERE INDO EUROPEAN LANGUAGES FLOURISHED
AN PERIOD WHERE THE CASTE SYSTEM ORIGINATED
- 11. Multiple Choice
THE VEDAS WERE WRITTEN BY VARIOUS--------------------------- , WHO WERE SAID TO HAVE RECIEVED IT DIRECTLY FROM GOD
MONKS
BRAHMINS
POETS
SAGES
- 12. Multiple Choice
HOW WAS THE VEDIC KNOWLWDGE WAS TRANSMITTED GENERATIONS TO ANOTHER GENERATIONS.
THROUGH ORALLY
THROUGH STUDYING
THROUGH PRESERVING
THROUGH HIDING
- 13. Multiple Choice
RIG VEDA CONTAINS ____________________ HYMNS AND ARE DIVIDED INTO ______________ MANDALS
1027,10
1028,12
1085,5
1026, 10
- 14. Multiple Choice
WHAT IS RIG VEDA ?
A COLLECTION OF PRAYERS OFFERED TO AGNI, INDRA, SURYA , VISHNU, BRAHMA GODS
A COLLECTION OF PRAYERS OFFERED TO AGNI, SHIV, INDRA, VARUNA GODS
A COLLECTIONS OF 13 MANDALS ANS 1030 HYMNS
A COLLECTIONS OF PRAYERS OFFERED TO AGNI, INDRA, VARUNA - SURYA GODS
- 15. Multiple Choice
VEDIC AGE TELLS US About ________________
archaelogical sources
written sources
orally sources
- 16. Multiple Choice
HOW MANY VEDAS ARE THERE ?
3
BOTH 3 AND 4
4
NONE OF THESE
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Early vedic age is also called as
Rigvedic age
Epic age
Sama age
Yajur age
- 18. Multiple Choice
Agni was the
fire god
rain god
earth god
wind god
- 19. Multiple Choice
_________ was the God of water.
Varuna
Prithvi
Usha
- 20. Multiple Choice
The vedas were orally handed over from generation to generation.
True
False
- 21. Fill in the Blank
______________ is the hymn in praise of rivers in the Rigveda.
- 22. Multiple Choice
"First thou goest united with the Trishtama on this journey, with the Susartu, the Rasa, and the Sveti, 0 Sindhu with the Kubha (Kophen, Cabul river) to the Gomoti (Gomal), with the Mehatnu to the Krumu (Kurum) with whom thou proceedest together."
From this hymn of Veda , we know that the Vedic people lived in _______________.
Ganga and Yamuna doab
Karnataka
Punjab
Maharashtra
eastern Afghanisthan
- 23. Fill in the Blank
"I am a poet, my father is a physician and my mother is a grinder. Earning livelihood through different means, we live together." The hymn from Rig Veda suggests that the Vedic society did not have _________________.
- 24. Multiple Choice
How many Vedas are there in India and which are they? Explain. What is the first statement of the audio clip?
There are four Vedas in India.They are:
Rigveda: It is the oldest of all the four Vedas and hence the oldest of the Indian literature.
It consists of 1028 verses. It is a wonderful work divided into 10 divisions. Most of the verses are prayers of God. These prayers were used during the yagnas.
Samveda: It was composed to focus on the process of recitation of verses. Hence, it is known as the Gangotri of music.
Yajurveda: It is called a veda of Yagnas. It is composed in both the forms: prose and verse. This describes the hymns recited at time of Yagyas, the religious practices and rituals.
- 25. Multiple Choice
How many Vedas are there in India and which are they? Explain. What is the second statement of the audio clip?
Atharvaveda: It describes various types of rituals and sanskaras.
Rigveda: It is the oldest of all the four Vedas and hence the oldest of the Indian literature.
It consists of 1028 verses. It is a wonderful work divided into 10 divisions. Most of the verses are prayers of God. These prayers were used during the yagnas.
Samveda: It was composed to focus on the process of recitation of verses. Hence, it is known as the Gangotri of music.
Yajurveda: It is called a veda of Yagnas. It is composed in both the forms: prose and verse. This describes the hymns recited at time of Yagyas, the religious practices and rituals.
- 26. Multiple Choice
How many Vedas are there in India and which are they? Explain. What is the third statement of the audio clip?
Atharvaveda: It describes various types of rituals and sanskaras.
Rigveda: It is the oldest of all the four Vedas and hence the oldest of the Indian literature.
It consists of 1028 verses. It is a wonderful work divided into 10 divisions. Most of the verses are prayers of God. These prayers were used during the yagnas.
Samveda: It was composed to focus on the process of recitation of verses. Hence, it is known as the Gangotri of music.
Yajurveda: It is called a veda of Yagnas. It is composed in both the forms: prose and verse. This describes the hymns recited at time of Yagyas, the religious practices and rituals.
- 27. Multiple Choice
How many Vedas are there in India and which are they? Explain. What is the fourth statement of the audio clip?
Atharvaveda: It describes various types of rituals and sanskaras.
Rigveda: It is the oldest of all the four Vedas and hence the oldest of the Indian literature.
It consists of 1028 verses. It is a wonderful work divided into 10 divisions. Most of the verses are prayers of God. These prayers were used during the yagnas.
Samveda: It was composed to focus on the process of recitation of verses. Hence, it is known as the Gangotri of music.
Yajurveda: It is called a veda of Yagnas. It is composed in both the forms: prose and verse. This describes the hymns recited at time of Yagyas, the religious practices and rituals.
- 28. Multiple Choice
How many Vedas are there in India and which are they? Explain. What is the fifth statement of the audio clip?
Atharvaveda: It describes various types of rituals and sanskaras.
Rigveda: It is the oldest of all the four Vedas and hence the oldest of the Indian literature.
It consists of 1028 verses. It is a wonderful work divided into 10 divisions. Most of the verses are prayers of God. These prayers were used during the yagnas.
Samveda: It was composed to focus on the process of recitation of verses. Hence, it is known as the Gangotri of music.
Yajurveda: It is called a veda of Yagnas. It is composed in both the forms: prose and verse. This describes the hymns recited at time of Yagyas, the religious practices and rituals.
- 29. Multiple Choice
How many Vedas are there in India and which are they? Explain. What is the sixth statement of the audio clip?
Atharvaveda: It describes various types of rituals and sanskaras.
Rigveda: It is the oldest of all the four Vedas and hence the oldest of the Indian literature.
It consists of 1028 verses. It is a wonderful work divided into 10 divisions. Most of the verses are prayers of God. These prayers were used during the yagnas.
Samveda: It was composed to focus on the process of recitation of verses. Hence, it is known as the Gangotri of music.
Yajurveda: It is called a veda of Yagnas. It is composed in both the forms: prose and verse. This describes the hymns recited at time of Yagyas, the religious practices and rituals.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Write notes about the wildlife on the verge of extinction. what is the second statement of the audio clip?
Waterfowl once found frequently in Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati rivers of Gujarat is sort of extinct. The time has come for us to consider this seriously.
Tigers were seen within the forests of idar, Ambaji and danta. Today tigers are totally extinct from Gujarat forest areas.
Cheetah is additionally becoming extinct from Indian forests. Many bird species which were seen in Indian forest are now extinct.
Some of them vulture, ducks with the pink throat, cranes and owls are on the verge of extinction. Chilotro bird, once widespread in Arunachal of northeast isn't seen so easily.
There is a risk of survival to alligators of the fresh waters of rivers and Ganges River dolphin. The number of sea turtles hovering the coast of Odisha and Gujarat is invariably reducing.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Write notes about the wildlife on the verge of extinction. what is the third statement of the audio clip?
Waterfowl once found frequently in Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati rivers of Gujarat is sort of extinct. The time has come for us to consider this seriously.
Tigers were seen within the forests of idar, Ambaji and danta. Today tigers are totally extinct from Gujarat forest areas.
Cheetah is additionally becoming extinct from Indian forests. Many bird species which were seen in Indian forest are now extinct.
Some of them vulture, ducks with the pink throat, cranes and owls are on the verge of extinction. Chilotro bird, once widespread in Arunachal of northeast isn't seen so easily.
There is a risk of survival to alligators of the fresh waters of rivers and Ganges River dolphin. The number of sea turtles hovering the coast of Odisha and Gujarat is invariably reducing.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Write notes about the wildlife on the verge of extinction. what is the fourth statement of the audio clip?
Waterfowl once found frequently in Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati rivers of Gujarat is sort of extinct. The time has come for us to consider this seriously.
Tigers were seen within the forests of idar, Ambaji and danta. Today tigers are totally extinct from Gujarat forest areas.
Cheetah is additionally becoming extinct from Indian forests. Many bird species which were seen in Indian forest are now extinct.
Some of them vulture, ducks with the pink throat, cranes and owls are on the verge of extinction. Chilotro bird, once widespread in Arunachal of northeast isn't seen so easily.
There is a risk of survival to alligators of the fresh waters of rivers and Ganges River dolphin. The number of sea turtles hovering the coast of Odisha and Gujarat is invariably reducing.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Write notes about the wildlife on the verge of extinction. what is the fifth statement of the audio clip?
Waterfowl once found frequently in Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati rivers of Gujarat is sort of extinct. The time has come for us to consider this seriously.
Tigers were seen within the forests of idar, Ambaji and danta. Today tigers are totally extinct from Gujarat forest areas.
Cheetah is additionally becoming extinct from Indian forests. Many bird species which were seen in Indian forest are now extinct.
Some of them vulture, ducks with the pink throat, cranes and owls are on the verge of extinction. Chilotro bird, once widespread in Arunachal of northeast isn't seen so easily.
There is a risk of survival to alligators of the fresh waters of rivers and Ganges River dolphin. The number of sea turtles hovering the coast of Odisha and Gujarat is invariably reducing.
- 34. Multiple Choice
Write notes about the wildlife on the verge of extinction. what is the sixth statement of the audio clip?
Waterfowl once found frequently in Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati rivers of Gujarat is sort of extinct. The time has come for us to consider this seriously.
Tigers were seen within the forests of idar, Ambaji and danta. Today tigers are totally extinct from Gujarat forest areas.
Cheetah is additionally becoming extinct from Indian forests. Many bird species which were seen in Indian forest are now extinct.
Some of them vulture, ducks with the pink throat, cranes and owls are on the verge of extinction. Chilotro bird, once widespread in Arunachal of northeast isn't seen so easily.
There is a risk of survival to alligators of the fresh waters of rivers and Ganges River dolphin. The number of sea turtles hovering the coast of Odisha and Gujarat is invariably reducing.
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Ahmadabad, city, eastern Gujarat state, west-central India. It lies along the Sabarmati River about 275 miles (440 km) north of Mumbai (Bombay). Ahmadabad is at the junction of the main roads leading to Mumbai and central India, the Kathiawar Peninsula, and the Rajasthan border. The city is also a major junction on the Western Railway, with lines running to Mumbai, Delhi, and the Kathiawar Peninsula. Pop. (2001) city, 3,520,085; urban agglom., 4,518,240; (2011) city, 5,577,940; urban agglom., 6,357,693.
History
The city was founded in 1411 by the Muslim ruler of Gujarat, Sultan Aḥmad Shah, next to the older Hindu town of Asawal. Ahmadabad grew larger and wealthier for a century, but dynastic decay and anarchy eventually brought about a decline, and the city was captured in 1572 by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Its renewed eminence under the Mughals ceased with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Ahmadabad’s further decline was arrested by the British annexation of Gujarat in 1818. The city’s first cotton mills were opened in 1859–61, and Ahmadabad grew to become one of the most populous cities and largest inland industrial centres in India. The city became the temporary capital of Gujarat state in 1960, but the state administration was moved to Gandhinagar in 1970. In 2001 the city was rocked by a massive earthquake that destroyed hundreds of homes and several historic buildings; up to 20,000 people were killed.
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The contemporary city
The old city lies east of the Sabarmati River, while newer sections lie along the west bank. An interesting local feature is the division of the old city centre into pols, or self-contained blocks of houses that shelter several thousand people each. Some pols are virtually small townships, crossed by a street with gates at either end.
Worshippers praying at the Jāmiʿ Masjid (Great Mosque), Ahmadabad, Gujarat state, India.
Sidi Sayyid Mosque
Window on the Sidi Sayyid Mosque, Ahmadabad, Gujarat state, India.(more)
Mausoleum of Rani Sabraʾi, Ahmadabad, Gujarat state, India.
Ahmadabad: Dada Harir Vav
Dada Harir Vav, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India.
Ahmadabad: Mata Bhavani Vav
Mata Bhavani Vav, a stepwell in Ahmadabad, Gujarat state, India.
Ahmadabad’s dynastic history has made it a meeting place of the Hindu, Muslim, and Jaina architectural traditions. Aḥmad Shah and his successors ordered the dismantling and adaptation of Hindu temples in order to build mosques. This gave many of Ahmadabad’s mosques and tombs a Hindu flavour in their form and decoration. The dense “forest” of 260 richly carved columns within the Jāmiʿ Masjid (Great Mosque), which was completed in 1423, recalls the hall of a Hindu temple. At the mosque’s entrance is the domed tomb of Aḥmad Shah (1441), and on the road leading to it is the Tin Darwaza (c. 1425), a triumphal triple-arch gateway through which the sultan was borne to worship. Just to the west of the sultan’s tomb is Bhadra Fort (1411), also built by Aḥmad Shah. The fort is best known for the Bhadrakali Temple inside, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhadra. Among the city’s many other Muslim buildings are the Rani (Queen) Sipri mosque and tomb (c. 1505); the Sidi Sayyid Mosque (1510–15), with minutely pierced arch-screens; and the exuberantly rich Rani Rupmati Mosque (1515). Just northeast of the city centre are the distinctive Dada Harir (1501) and Mata Bhavani wavs (stepwells), which are used for religious purposes.
There are also several Jain temples in the city. The Hathi Singh Temple (1848) is perhaps the most visited. It is made of white marble and has 24 Jain Tirthankaras sculpted on the building. Jain bird sanctuaries are also common in Ahmadabad.
Ahmadabad’s ancient architectural remains contrast sharply with the modern mills and factories in the newer parts of the city. The cotton-milling industry is one of the largest in India. Other industries produce pharmaceuticals, computer software, chemicals, vegetable oil, flour, soap, matches, glass, tobacco, hosiery, and carpets. The city’s handicrafts include brocades, lace, copper and brass ware, jewelry, and wood carving. Services also have become significant.
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Ahmadabad is the home of Gujarat University (1949), the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute for Indological Research, and the Mill Owners’ Association Headquarters (1951–54). The Calico Museum houses a collection of spun and handwoven cloth, brocades, and other textiles, as well as a display of rare tapestries, costumes, and looms; the Shreyas Folk Museum exhibits arts and crafts of Gujarat; and the Utensils Museum displays nutcrackers, knives, cooking vessels, and various other culinary items.
garba dance
Dancers practicing garba dance, Ahmadabad, Gujarat state, India.
Major Hindu festivals celebrated in Ahmadabad are Makar Sankranti (January 14), a kite festival; Navratri (September/October), a nine-day display of music and folk dances (notably garba) dedicated to the goddess Durga; and Rath Yatra (June or July), when massive chariots carrying the statues of Krishna, Balram, and Subhadra are led from the Jagannath temple through the city.
Southeast of the city is Lake Kankaria, which offers promenades, boating, a hill garden, and a museum designed by the architect Le Corbusier. Sabarmati, a suburb west of the Sabarmati River, became well known as the seat of Mohandas K. Gandhi’s ashram, or religious retreat. Chief crops grown in the surrounding area are cotton, millet, wheat, and pulses.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.
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Sabarmati Ashram
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram, near Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India.(more)
Sabarmati Ashram, ashram along the banks of the Sabarmati River north of Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India, that was founded by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi’s home from 1917 to 1930, the ashram continues to house a religious community as well as a museum dedicated to the life and principles of Gandhi. The museum contains paintings, photographs, books, and letters. The cottage in which he lived, Hridaya Kunj, is also preserved.
About six months after he returned to India from South Africa, Gandhi established the Satyagraha Ashram on May 25, 1915, named for his dedication to nonviolent resistance. In July 1917 the group moved to its present and larger site by the Sabarmati River. He intended the ashram to serve both as a religious community devoted to the search for truth and as a platform from which workers dedicated to nonviolence and self-sufficiency would lead India to independence from Britain. To that end, he also established a school there in which students could learn literacy, agriculture, and manual labor.
On March 12, 1930, Gandhi left Sabarmati on the epic Salt March to the coastal city of Dandi: a 240-mile (386-km) journey to protest against the salt tax imposed by Britain. His activities, civil disobedience in the eyes of the authorities, led to periods of imprisonment. Gandhi vowed before starting on the Salt March that he would never return to Sabarmati until India was independent. Sadly, although independence was achieved on August 15, 1947, he was assassinated on January 30, 1948, without seeing the ashram again.
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35. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhere is the Sabarmati Ashram located?
Along the banks of the Ganges River
In the city center of Mumbai
Near the Taj Mahal in Agra
Along the banks of the Sabarmati River
36. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is Ahmadabad home to?
Gujarat University
The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute for Indological Research
Several museums
All of the above
37. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat architectural traditions are reflected in Ahmadabad's history?
Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist traditions
Hindu, Muslim, and Jaina traditions
Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist traditions
Hindu, Christian, and Sikh traditions
38. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhere is Ahmadabad located?
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Punjab
39. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat are some notable landmarks in Ahmadabad, India?
Lake Kankaria
Jāmiʿ Masjid (Great Mosque)
Sabarmati Riverfront
Taj Mahal
40. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is the main industry for which the city of Ahmadabad is known?
Textile manufacturing
Automobile industry
IT sector
Agriculture
41. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWho founded the city of Ahmadabad in 1411?
Sultan Ahmad Shah
Akbar the Great
Mahatma Gandhi
Queen Victoria
42. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhen was Ahmedabad founded and by whom?
1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah1556 by Maharaja Jai Singh1600 by King Shivaji1498 by Emperor Akbar43. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich dynasty ruled Gujarat before Sultan Ahmad Shah founded Ahmedabad?
Mughal dynastyMaurya dynastyPallava dynastySolanki dynasty44. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWho was the ruler under the Sultanate Empire of Gujarat?
Sultan Akbar ShahSultan Muhammad ShahSultan Ahmed ShahSultan Mahmud Begada45. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich empire took control of Ahmedabad in 1818?
The Ottoman EmpireThe Roman EmpireThe British EmpireThe Mongol Empire46. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWho initiated the Salt March from Ahmedabad?
Mahatma GandhiJawaharlal NehruSubhas Chandra BoseSardar Vallabhbhai Patel47. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhat is the significance of Ahmedabad being inscribed as the first World Heritage City of India by UNESCO?
It signifies the outstanding universal value of Ahmedabad in terms of history, culture, and architecture.It signifies the environmental sustainability of AhmedabadIt signifies the economic prosperity of AhmedabadIt signifies the political influence of Ahmedabad48. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptDuring which century did the Delhi Sultanate rule the state where Ahmedabad is located?
13th century11th century15th century14th century49. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhat is Ahmedabad famous for in terms of fabric?
Machine-woven fabricsHand-dyed and hand-printed fabricsEmbroidered fabricsSynthetic fabrics - Comprehension for next 24 questions
Soil: Our Life Support System
Importance of Soil:
Foundation of life: Soil is crucial for plant growth, which provides food for humans and animals, forming the base of the food chain.
Building materials: Soil is used to make bricks, pottery, and other construction materials.
Natural filtration: Soil acts as a natural filter, cleaning water as it percolates through the ground.
Habitat for life: Soil teems with microscopic life, essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Types of Soil in India:
Alluvial Soil: Found in the Northern Plains and river deltas, fertile and good for crops like rice and wheat.
Black Soil: Formed from volcanic lava, rich in nutrients, suitable for cotton, jowar, and sugarcane.
Red Soil: Found in the Deccan Plateau, less fertile but can be improved with manure. Good for crops like tea, coffee, and spices.
Laterite Soil: Rich in iron and aluminum, found in Western Ghats and parts of Tamil Nadu. Suitable for cashew nuts and plantation crops.
Desert Soil: Sandy and infertile, found in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Mountain Soil: Rich in organic matter, good for fruits like apples and pears.
Soil Erosion:
Loss of fertile topsoil by wind and water, leading to decreased agricultural productivity.
Causes: Deforestation, improper farming practices, and overgrazing.
Prevention methods: Planting trees, covering farmland with vegetation, building embankments along rivers.
Remember: Soil is a precious resource that takes centuries to form. Let's protect it through sustainable practices!
50. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat are some of the construction materials that soil is used to make?
Glass
Concrete
Bricks
Steel
51. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is the role of soil in water purification?
Acting as a natural filter
Acting as a natural pesticide
Acting as a natural fertilizer
Acting as a natural air purifier
52. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhy is soil crucial for plant growth?
It provides support for the roots
It contains essential nutrients for plants
It helps in water retention for plants
It regulates the temperature for plant growth
53. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems?
Water
Sunlight
Microscopic life
Air
54. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhy should soil be protected through sustainable practices?
Because it takes centuries to form
Because it is not a valuable resource
Because it is easily replaceable
Because it has no impact on the environment
55. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhich type of soil is commonly found in the desert regions of India?
Alluvial
Black
Red
Laterite
56. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat are the causes of soil erosion?
Excessive use of fertilizers
Urbanization
Deforestation, improper farming practices, and overgrazing
Industrial pollution
57. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhat is one of the most important natural resources mentioned in the transcript?
coaldiamondswatergold58. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhy is soil important for living things?
Soil is important for living things because it provides essential nutrients and support for plant growth, which is the basis of the food chain for all living things.Soil is important for living things because it contains high levels of pollution that help strengthen immune systemsSoil is important for living things because it provides a comfortable place for animals to rest and sleepSoil is important for living things because it is a source of clean drinking water for all living organisms59. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptHow is soil formed ?
Soil is formed through the weathering of rocks and the decomposition of organic materials over time.Soil is formed by the evaporation of waterSoil is formed by the movement of tectonic platesSoil is formed by volcanic eruptions60. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich type of soil is described as very fertile and found in the Northern Plains and deltas?
Alluvial soilClay soilSandy soilVolcanic soil61. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich region in India primarily contains black soil?
Deccan PlateauEastern GhatsThar DesertHimalayas62. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhat is the characteristic color of black soil?
Dark brown to blackLight yellowBright redPale green63. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhy is mountain soil described as very fertile?
Lack of organic matter and poor drainageFormed from volcanic ash and mineralsHigh acidity and low nutrient contentRich in organic matter, good drainage, and formed from weathering of rocks and minerals.64. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhat is soil erosion?
a) The process of soil formation
b) The movement of soil from one place to another by wind and water
c) The layer of soil being carried away by animals
d) The buildup of soil in an area
65. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhat is the most important method mentioned to prevent soil erosion?
Removing all vegetationPlanting vegetationDumping excess wasteUsing heavy machinery66. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich type of soil is found in the Northern Plains and river deltas, and is known for its fertility?
Alluvial soilSandy soilVolcanic soilClay soil67. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhat is the main characteristic of black soil?
Low fertilityHigh fertilitySandy textureAcidic pH68. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhere is red soil primarily found in India?
Coastal regionDeccan Plateau regionThar DesertHimalayan region69. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich type of soil is suitable for crops like tea, coffee, and spices?
Alkaline soil with poor drainageSandy soil with high moisture contentClay soil with low acidityAcidic soil with good drainage70. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich region in India is known for laterite soil?
Himalayan regionDeccan Plateau regionIndo-Gangetic Plain regionWestern Ghats region71. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 pt
What is a characteristic feature of desert soil?
Rich in organic matterSandy and lacks organic matterClayey and compactHigh in moisture content72. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptWhich type of soil is suitable for cashew nuts and plantation crops?
Sandy loam soilClay soilPeat soilChalky soil73. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptIn which part of India is mountain soil primarily found?
Plains regionCoastal regionDesert regionHimalayan region - Comprehension for next 18 questions
1. The ancient city of Junagadh is a famous tourism and pilgrimage center in Gujarat and was once the capital of the Nawabs of Junagadh.
2. About 105 km east of Porbandar in Saurashtra peninsula, Junagadh literally means ‘old fort’.
3. It is also known as Sorath (the name of a princely state).
4. Located at the foothills of the Girnar range, Junagadh is the seventh largest city in Gujarat.
5. The city has an interesting mix of Buddhist monuments and caves of Khapra-Kodiya.
6. Ashoka’s Rock Edicts belong to 250 BC where around 14 edicts of Ashoka are located on the route to the Mount Girnar Hills.
7. In Junagadh there is an amazingly and an unusual form of stepwell built which is entirely different from any other stepwell built in any part of India.
8. This stepwell is carved out of stone leaving the structure of the well out of the original rock, unlike other stepwells dug through various kinds of subsoils and rock layers.
9. The stepwell is popularly known as Adi-Kadi stepwell.
10. Bhavnath Mahadev Temple is located in the Junagarh district of Gujarat.
11. Bhavnath Fair of Gujarat takes place on the day of Maha Shivratri.
12. On the very day, Bhavnath Mahadev temple is decorated and thousands of devotees across the country come to visit the fair and the festival.
74. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat event is hosted at Bhavnath Mahadev Temple on Maha Shivratri?
Diwali celebration
Navratri festival
Bhavnath Fair
Holi festival
75. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat are some of the notable attractions in Junagadh?
Buddhist monuments
Caves of Khapra-Kodiya
Ashoka's Rock Edicts
Taj Mahal
76. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is Junagadh also known as?
Sorath
Rajkot
Ahmedabad
Surat
77. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is the rank of the city in Gujarat based on population?
First
Second
Seventh
Tenth
78. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is the name of the unusual form of stepwell in Junagadh?
Adi-Kadi stepwell
Rani ki vav
Chand Baori
Agrasen ki Baoli
79. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is Junagadh known for?
Textile industry
Agriculture
Tourism and pilgrimage
IT sector
80. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat does Junagadh mean?
New fort
Old fort
City of temples
Green city
81. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is the ancient city in Gujarat that was once the capital of the Nawabs of Junagadh?
RajkotJunagadhSuratAhmedabad82. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptHow far is Junagadh located from Porbandar in the Saurashtra peninsula?
100 kilometers200 kilometers150 kilometers50 kilometers83. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is another name for Junagadh?
SorathPorbandarRajkotGirnar84. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhere is Junagadh situated in relation to the Girnar range?
On top of the highest peakInside the caves of GirnarAcross the river from GirnarAt the foothills85. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat historical sites can be found in Junagadh?
Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Maqbara, Adi-Kadi VavGir National ParkSomnath TempleSakkarbaug Zoo86. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhen do Ashoka’s Rock Edicts in Junagadh date back to?
3rd century BCE5th century BCE2nd century BCE4th century BCE87. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is unique about the stepwell in Junagadh?
It is triangular in shape.It is circular in shape.It is square in shape.It is octagonal in shape.88. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat is the popular name for the stepwell in Junagadh?
Adi Kadi VavSurya KundMaharani Ki VavRani Ki Vav89. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhich temple is located in the Junagarh district of Gujarat?
Akshardham TempleJagannath TempleDwarkadhish TempleSomnath Temple90. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhen does the Bhavnath Fair of Gujarat take place?
During Mahashivaratri festival in the Hindu month of MaghaDuring Holi festival in the Hindu month of PhalgunaDuring Navratri festival in the Hindu month of AshvinDuring Diwali festival in the Hindu month of Kartika113. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptOn which day is the Bhavnath Mahadev temple decorated and visited by thousands of devotees during the fair?
MahashivaratriNavratriDiwaliHoli - Comprehension for next 22 questions
1. The ancient city of Vallabhi which is presently known as Vallabhipur is located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Vallabhi was a very famous center of education in 7th century.
2. The rulers and people of Vansh dynasty together made Vallabhi a well renowned and a huge center of education.
3. It was a world-renowned university preaching knowledge of arts and science.
4. Vallabhi was the center of Hinayana cult of Buddhist religion.
5. Buddhist scholars like Sthirmati and Gunmati were among the most renowned and leading principals of Vallabhi University in the middle of 7th century.
6. The brahmin students from the distant areas of plains of Ganga and Yamuna used to come here for higher studies. Chinese traveler ‘I-Tsang’ noted that Vallabhi competed with famous education center Nalanda.
7. Vallabhi was also a capital and an international port from480AD to 775AD.
8. The rulers of Vallabhi belonged to Maitrak dynasty.
9. It is important to note that even though these rulers were not Buddhists, they helped the development of Vallabhi University.
10. In 775 AD, the Arabs attacked Maitraks and defeated them. This led to the closure of the university.
11. The university had a tradition of writing names of famous scholars on the university gate.
12. Scholars passing from this university used to display their intelligence and skills to the kings and earn higher ranks in the Court.
13. Knowledge, worship and a specific system of education made the university famous all over India and abroad. Hence, students from India and abroad used to come to study here. It was an international university in the real sense.
14. Almost all the branches of knowledge were taught here.
15. The expenses of university were taken care through the charity obtained from the kings and landlords.
91. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWho were the leading figures at Vallabhi University?
Sthirmati and Gunmati
Buddha and Mahavira
Confucius and Laozi
Plato and Aristotle
92. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat tradition did the university have for honoring famous scholars?
Placing their names on the university gate
Hosting an annual awards ceremony
Creating a special scholarship fund
Naming a building after them
93. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhich education center did Vallabhi compete with?
Taxila
Nalanda
Takshashila
Vikramashila
94. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptDuring what time period was Vallabhi a capital and international port?
200AD to 400AD
480AD to 775AD
900AD to 1100AD
1200AD to 1400AD
95. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat was Vallabhi known for in the 7th century?
Trade center
Center of education
Religious pilgrimage site
Military stronghold
96. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat type of students did the university attract?
Local students
Students from India only
Students from abroad only
Students from India and abroad
97. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat was Vallabhi University renowned for teaching?
Medicine and Law
Arts and Science
Engineering and Agriculture
History and Geography
98. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhere is the ancient city of Vallabhi located, presently known as Vallabhipur?
GujaratRajasthanMaharashtraKarnataka99. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptDuring which century was Vallabhi a famous center of education?
7th century3rd century10th century5th century100. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat was Vallabhi known for in terms of education?
Renowned for its medical schoolKnown for its agricultural researchFamous for its engineering programsCenter of higher education and Buddhist learning101. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhich religious cult was centered in Vallabhi?
Vallabha SampradayaVallabha SectVallabha GroupVallabha Cult102. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWho were some renowned principals of Vallabhi University in the 7th century?
Dharmakirti and DharmapalaVasubandhu and AsangaGunamati and SthiramatiSariputra and Maudgalyayana103. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhich famous Chinese traveler compared Vallabhi with the renowned education center Nalanda?
Hiuen TsangVasco da GamaIbn BattutaMarco Polo104. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptFrom which year to which year was Vallabhi both a capital and an international port?
600-800 AD800-1000 AD609-775 AD500-700 AD105. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptTo which dynasty did the rulers of Vallabhi belong?
GuptaCholaPallavaMaitraka106. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptDespite not being Buddhists, how did the rulers contribute to Vallabhi University?
Established a new religionProvided military protectionProvided financial support and patronageDonated artifacts and relics107. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat event led to the closure of Vallabhi University in 775 AD?
Famine in the regionEarthquake destroying the universityInternal conflict among the facultyArab invasion led by the ruler of Sindh108. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat tradition did the university have regarding famous scholars?
Inviting famous scholars to give lecturesInviting famous scholars to participate in a talent showInviting famous scholars to cook mealsInviting famous scholars to play sports109. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptHow did scholars passing from Vallabhi University showcase their skills to the kings?
By solving complex mathematical problems on the spot.By performing traditional dancesBy reciting poetryBy showcasing their sword-fighting skills110. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat sources funded the expenses of the university?
Scholarships, student loans, fundraising eventsCorporate sponsorships, alumni contributions, lottery winningsTuition fees, government grants, donations, research grants, and endowmentsGrants from foreign governments, revenue from campus events, profits from the university bookstore111. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat made Vallabhi University famous all over India and abroad?
Revolutionary teaching methods that changed the education systemExcellence in the fields of learning, particularly in mathematics, astronomy, and literatureFamous alumni who went on to become world leadersDiscovery of a new species of plants in the university campus112. Multiple Choice30 seconds1 ptWhat type of university was Vallabhi in terms of its students?
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