Knowledge Check-Let us Visit
Knowledge Check-Let us Visit
Q1: Which site is known as the ancient Buddhist centre on the banks of the Krishna river?
A) Lepakshi
B) Amaravati
C) Lothal
D) Kalibangan
Q2: The Great Bath, an important structure of the Indus Valley Civilization, is found at:
A) Harappa
B) Mohenjo-daro
C) Lothal
D) Dholavira
Q3: Which Indus Valley site shows clear evidence of a dockyard for sea trade?
A) Harappa
B) Kalibangan
C) Lothal
D) Rakhigarhi
Q4: Which feature shows the advanced town planning of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A) Circular streets
B) Random housing pattern
C) Grid pattern roads and drainage
D) Forts around cities
Q5: In which period did people mainly depend on cattle rearing?
A) Later Vedic period
B) Early Vedic period
C) Gupta period
D) Mauryan period
Q6: Iron tools and expansion of agriculture are features of which Vedic phase?
A) Early Vedic phase
B) Rig Vedic phase
C) Later Vedic phase
D) Pre-Vedic phase
Q7: Which Veda is mainly a collection of hymns in praise of gods?
A) Yajur Veda
B) Sama Veda
C) Rig Veda
D) Atharva Veda
Q8: The philosophical ideas about Atman and Brahman are mainly found in:
A) Brahmanas
B) Upanishads
C) Samhitas
D) Puranas
Q9: Which epic was composed by Vyasa?
A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharata
C) Arthashastra
D) Manusmriti
Q10: Which place in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its hanging pillar?
A) Amaravati
B) Lepakshi
C) Tirumala
D) Srisailam
Q11: Belum Caves are famous because they are:
A) Artificial tunnels
B) Fort caves
C) Natural underground caves
D) Navy storage caves
Q12: Gandikota is often called the “Grand Canyon of India” because of its:
A) Sand dunes
B) Mountain peaks
C) River gorge formed by Pennar river
D) Coastal cliffs
Q13: Which classical dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Bharatanatyam
B) Odissi
C) Kathakali
D) Kuchipudi
Q14: The language family to which Telugu belongs is:
A) Indo-Aryan
B) Dravidian
C) Sino-Tibetan
D) Austric
Q15: Who among the following is part of the Kavitrayam of Telugu literature?
A) Kalidasa
B) Nannaya
C) Tulsidas
D) Surdas
Q16: Which of the following best describes “unity in diversity” in Indian culture?
A) One language for all states
B) Uniform clothing across India
C) Different traditions living together harmoniously
D) Only one religion practiced
Q17: The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is:
A) Deciphered and fully understood
B) Written in Sanskrit
C) Still undeciphered
D) Similar to Brahmi
Q18: Which place is famous for rock-cut cave architecture in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Gandikota
B) Undavalli
C) Araku
D) Lambasingi
Q19: Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A) Planned cities
B) Iron tools
C) Trade with Mesopotamia
D) Seals made of steatite
Q20: Which was a major river associated with the Early Vedic people?
A) Godavari
B) Saraswati
C) Narmada
D) Tapi
Q21: Which region is famous for coffee plantations and tribal culture in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Tirumala
B) Araku Valley
C) Srisailam
D) Simhachalam
Q22: The Later Vedic period saw the emergence of:
A) Nomadic life
B) Large cities like Harappa
C) Large kingdoms and Mahajanapadas
D) Indus ports
Q23: Which of the following is a feature of Indian joint family system?
A) Nuclear households only
B) Members living separately
C) Several generations living together
D) Only working class families
Q24: Which Veda is mainly related to music and chants?
A) Atharva Veda
B) Sama Veda
C) Yajur Veda
D) Rig Veda
Q25: Which statement about Telugu language is correct?
A) It belongs to Indo-Aryan family
B) It is a tribal dialect only
C) It is recognised as a classical language
D) It originated in North India
Q26: Which architectural feature is commonly seen in Lepakshi temple?
A) Buddhist stupa
B) Indo-Islamic dome
C) Vijayanagara style pillars and murals
D) Greek columns
Q27: Which dance form represents storytelling through facial expressions and hand gestures?
A) Kuchipudi
B) Western Ballet
C) Break dance
D) Tap dance
Q28: Which feature best defines Indian culture?
A) Religious uniformity
B) Strict language control
C) Cultural diversity with shared values
D) No regional variations
Q29: Which structure shows the advanced understanding of water management in the Indus Valley Civilization?
A) Stupa
B) Irrigation canals
C) Great Bath and drainage system
D) Hill forts
Q30: Which of the following hills is popularly known as the “Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh”?
A) Lambasingi
B) Tirumala Hills
C) Simhachalam Hills
D) Srisailam Hills
Q31: The main purpose of seals in the Indus Valley Civilization was for:
A) Decoration only
B) Religious rituals only
C) Trade and identification
D) War planning
Q32: Which literary text gives important information about Vedic rituals?
A) Upanishads
B) Brahmanas
C) Puranas
D) Tripitakas
Q33: Which of the following best represents “heritage tourism”?
A) Visiting amusement parks
B) Studying science museums
C) Visiting historical and cultural sites
D) Trekking in forests
Q34: The concept of “dharma” is explained mainly in:
A) Vedic texts and epics
B) Indus seals
C) Chinese records
D) Greek accounts
Q35: Which of the following is NOT a group of Telugu Kavitrayam?
A) Nannaya
B) Tikkana
C) Errapragada
D) Kalidasa
Q36: Which factor helped in the spread of Indian culture to Southeast Asia?
A) Glacier movement
B) Trade and cultural contacts
C) Desertification
D) Internal wars
Q37: Which of these best shows the continuity of Indian culture?
A) Uniform clothing across states
B) Same food habits everywhere
C) Continuation of festivals and traditions over centuries
D) No regional languages
Q38: Which factor mainly helped the growth of early settled life in the Later Vedic period?
A) Introduction of iron tools
B) Discovery of gold mines
C) Growth of sea trade
D) Invention of paper
Q39: Which aspect of Indian culture promotes respect for guests?
A) “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” idea
B) “Navarasa” concept
C) “Panchatantra” stories
D) “Arthashastra” rules
Q40: Which of the following best reflects the role of heritage sites like Amaravati and Lepakshi?
A) Industrial development only
B) Modern political centres
C) Preservation of cultural and historical identity
D) Military training zones