TNPSC Group 4 / VAO UNIT-III History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement HARD – Practice Quiz 2026
Questions
25
Duration
15m
Marks
100
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1
Match the following archaeological sites with their discoveries:
| 1. | a. Kalibangan | 1. Bead-making workshops |
| 2. | b. Dholavira | 2. Ploughed fields and fire altars |
| 3. | c. Chanhudaro | 3. Water conservation system |
| 4. | d. Mohenjo-Daro | 4. Bronze Dancing Girl |
2
Assertion (A): The Indus Valley Civilization lacked grand palaces and monumental temples.
Reason (R): The society was largely egalitarian and driven by mercantile trade rather than a theocratic monarchy.
3
Assertion (A): The Gupta period is called the Classical Age of ancient India.
Reason (R): There were unprecedented advancements in art, literature, metallurgy, and science during this period.
4
Assertion (A): Muhammad Bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
Reason (R): He wanted to implement an offensive policy to control the Deccan region more effectively.
5
Match the following Mughal emperors with their notable achievements:
| 1. | a. Babur | 1. Mansabdari system |
| 2. | b. Akbar | 2. Taj Mahal |
| 3. | c. Shah Jahan | 3. First Battle of Panipat |
| 4. | d. Aurangzeb | 4. Reimposed Jiziya tax |
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