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Which ancient Indian civilization flourished between 3300-1300 BCE?
Which ancient Indian civilization flourished between 3300-1300 BCE?
What is the name of the world's highest mountain range that runs through India?
What is the name of the world's highest mountain range that runs through India?
Who is the Nobel laureate and Bengali poet and playwright mentioned in the text?
Who is the Nobel laureate and Bengali poet and playwright mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the traditional system of medicine mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the traditional system of medicine mentioned in the text?
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What is the name of the Indian space agency that has launched satellites and sent a mission to Mars?
What is the name of the Indian space agency that has launched satellites and sent a mission to Mars?
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Study Notes
History
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Ancient Civilizations:
- Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE): Harappan culture, Mohenjo-Daro, and Lothal
- Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE): Vedas, Upanishads, and Brahmanas
- Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE): Chandragupta, Ashoka, and Buddhist influence
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Medieval Period:
- Gupta Empire (320-550 CE): Golden Age of Indian culture, science, and arts
- Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526 CE): Muslim rule, Slave Dynasty, and Tughlaq Dynasty
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Modern India:
- British East India Company (1600-1857 CE): Colonization, Indian Rebellion of 1857
- Indian Independence Movement (1857-1947 CE): Mahatma Gandhi, Non-Cooperation Movement, and Quit India Movement
Geography
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Physical Features:
- Himalayan Mountains: world's highest mountain range, Karakoram, and Siachen Glacier
- Indo-Gangetic Plain: fertile plain, Ganges River, and Brahmaputra River
- Deccan Plateau: volcanic plateau, Western Ghats, and Eastern Ghats
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Climate and Natural Resources:
- Tropical monsoon climate: seasonal rainfall, hot summers, and cool winters
- Natural resources: coal, iron ore, manganese, and chromium
Literature
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Ancient Indian Literature:
- Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda
- Epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata
- Puranas: mythological stories and legends
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Modern Indian Literature:
- Rabindranath Tagore: Nobel laureate, Bengali poet, and playwright
- Indian English Literature: Salman Rushdie, Arundhati Roy, and Vikram Seth
Science
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Ancient Indian Science:
- Ayurveda: traditional system of medicine, Charaka, and Sushruta
- Mathematics: Aryabhata, zero, and decimal system
- Astronomy: ancient Indian astronomers, Aryabhata, and Varahamihira
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Modern Indian Science:
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): space exploration, satellite launches, and Mars mission
- Indian scientists: C.V. Raman, Homi J. Bhabha, and Jagadish Chandra Bose
Technology
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Ancient Indian Technology:
- Metallurgy: iron, copper, and bronze
- Architecture: Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples and monuments
- Water management: ancient irrigation systems and stepwells
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Modern Indian Technology:
- Information Technology (IT): software industry, outsourcing, and Bangalore
- Biotechnology: genetic engineering, biotech parks, and bioinformatics
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Test your knowledge of ancient and modern India, covering its history, geography, literature, and scientific achievements.
