Indian Geography Basics
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What is the name of the land between two rivers?

  • Southern Peninsula
  • Doab (correct)
  • Indo-Gangetic Plains
  • Deccan Plateau
  • What is the characteristic of the rock in the Deccan plateau?

  • It is igneous rock
  • It is metamorphic rock
  • It is volcanic rock (correct)
  • It is sedimentary rock
  • Which language was the lingua franca during the 3rd century BC?

  • Pali (correct)
  • Hindi
  • Sanskrit
  • Tamil
  • What is the name of the Stone Age period that occurred before 12,000 BC?

    <p>Paleolithic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the Mesolithic period?

    <p>Small animal hunting and fishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the site in Madhya Pradesh known for Paleolithic findings?

    <p>Bhimpetka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the development of agriculture and domestication?

    <p>Sedentary life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the town planning in the Indus Valley Civilization?

    <p>Grid system of streets and lanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the language of the Vedas?

    <p>Sanskrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 'Sama' Veda?

    <p>Purposes of chanting during sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the highest political unit in the Early Vedic period?

    <p>Jana or tribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the society in the Early Vedic period?

    <p>Patriarchal and equal opportunities for women</p> Signup and view all the answers

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