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Meaning of Word 'Sangham' in Sangham age?

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Previous Year Paper GK Questions and Answers-Sangham Age   Previous year ssc questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  |     Pre-Historic Period-Question 6 Daily Online General Knowledge Quiz:Previous year paper gk questions with answers and explanation in English on Indian History of Pre-Historic Period. 6. What is the meaning of the word ' Sangham ' in the Sangham age? A. Royal court B. Meeting of rivers C. Assembly of religious leaders D. Assembly of poets Show Answer Assembly of poets 🔑 Key Points The Sangam period or age or the third Sangam period , is the period of history of ancient Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Sri Lanka (then known as Tamilakam ) beginning from c. 6th century BCE to c. 3rd century CE. It was named after the famous Sangam academies of poets and scholars centred in the city of Madur

Earliest Period of Human Existence was ?

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GK Questions and Answers-Paleolithic period   Previous year ssc questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  |     Pre-Historic Period-Question 5 Daily Online General Knowledge Quiz:Previous year paper gk questions with answers and explanation in English on Indian History of Pre-Historic Period. 5.The earliest period of human existence was ?   A. Chacolithic period   B. Mesolithic period   C. Paleolithic period   D.Neolithic period Show Answer Paleolithic period Note: Human beings lived in the Palaeolithic period were food gatherers and depended on nature for food . Thus, it can be said that the earliest period of human existence was Palaeolithic period. The Palaeolithic was coined by archaeologist John Lubbock in 1865. Domestication of animals began during Mesolithic period(9000-4000 BC). Neolithic people are food producers(4000-1800 B

The Script of the Indus valley civilization is ?

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GK Questions and Answers-Script of Indus valley civilization   Previous year ssc questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  |     Pre-Historic Period-Question 4 Daily Online General Knowledge Quiz:Previous year paper gk questions with answers and explanation in English on Indian History of Pre-Historic Period. 4. The script of the Indus valley civilization is ? A.       Undeciphered B.       Kharoshti C.       Tamil D.       Brahmi Show Answer Undeciphered Note: The Harappan script is yet to be deciphered, as it is pictographic in nature. Overlapping of letters show that it was written from right to left in the first line and then left to right in the second line .The style is called boustrophedon . Brahmi and Kharoshti scripts were deciphered by James Princep(1799-1840). 🔑 Key Points The Indus script (also known as th

In Mohanjodharo largest building is?

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GK Questions and Answers-Largest building in Mohanjodharo   Previous year ssc questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  |     Pre-Historic Period-Question 2 Daily Online General Knowledge Quiz:Previous year paper gk questions with answers and explanation in English on Indian History of Pre-Historic Period. Q2. In Mohanjodharo , the largest building is? A. The Great bath B. A Granary C. The Pillared Hall D. A Two Storeyed House Show Answer A Granary 🔑 Key Points The " granary " of Harappa is found on Mound F. It is a brick structure that was built on a massive brick foundation over 45 meters north south and 45 meters east-west. The granary has r ectangular and squarish chambers . Its floor is made of ramped earth and plastered with mud . Two rows of six rooms that appear to be foundations are arranged along a

Worship of mother Goddess associated with?

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GK Questions and Answers-Worship of mother Goddess   Previous year ssc questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  |     Pre-Historic Period-Question 1 Daily Online General Knowledge Quiz:Previous year paper gk questions with answers and explanation in English on Indian History of Pre-Historic Period. 1.Worship of mother Goddess was associated with? A. Aryan Civilization B. Later Vedic Period C. Mediterranean Civilization D. Indus Valley Civilization Show Answer with Explanation Indus Valley Civilization 🔑 Key Points The religion and belief system of the Indus Valley people have received considerable attention, with many writers concerned with i dentifying precursors to the religious practices and deities of much later Indian religions. Due to the lack of enough of evidence, which is open to varying interpretations,

GK Questions: Nalanda University

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Previous Year Paper GK Questions:Nalanda University Destroyed by Bhaktiyar Khilji   Previous year paper ssc questions     |  GK Questions| Nalanda University|  cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam Questions  | questions and answers  | Medieval History-Question 28 Important previous year paper gk questions with answers in English on Nalanda University which was destroyed by Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar Khilji . 28. The Mughal adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda University was ? A. Allauddin Khilji B. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq C. Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar D. Muhammad-bin-Quasim Show Answer Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar Khilji Note: Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar Khilji was a Turkish military general of Qutub-ud-din Aibak . He was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar. The Persian sources gives an account of Khil

Who among the following introduced Mansabdari System?

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gkgoals.com-GK Questions with Answers in English on Mansabdari System Features   Previous year paper ssc gk questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  | Medieval History-Question16 Important gk questions with answers in English on mansabdari system such as Who introduced Mansabdari System, main features of Mansabdari system etc. 1. Who among the following introduced Mansabdari System ? A. Sher Shah B. Akbar C. Jahangir D. Shah Jahan Show Answer Akbar Note: Akbar introduced the Mansabdari System. After the conquest of Gujarat in 1573-74, the officers were classified into different ranks or Mansabs , which led to the growth of Mansabdari System. The system was at the core of the Mughal civil and military administration and also of the Mughal Nobility. The word Mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position.

Daily Online General knowledge Quiz:25September2021

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Daily general knowledge quiz, gk questions with Answers in English-Part 7   General Knowledge Quiz-Part 7 Daily Online General Knowledge|Current Affairs Quiz:Previous year paper SSC gk questions with answers and detailed explanation in English.  1.The major component of modern Olympic gold medal is? A. Gold B. Copper C.Bronze D.Silver Show Answer Silver 2. Indian sportsperson Lakshya Sen is a ____ player? A. Badminton B. Kabaddi C. Wrestling D. Boxing Show Answer Badminton 3. How many Jyotirlingas are located in Madhya Pradesh?  A.4 B. 2 C.5 D.3 Show Answer 2 4. Electric bulbs are filled with ? A.       Nitrogen B.       Argon C.       Oxygen D.       Hydrogen Show Answer Argon 5.International Mother Language Day is celebrated on?   A. February 21   B. February 22   C. February 23   D.February 24 Show Answer February 21 6. The elements used for making solar cells is? A. Magnesium B. Calcium C. Silicon D. Sulphur Show

GK Quiz:National|International Organization Quiz-Part2

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<b>National|International Organization Quiz-gk questions Part2</b> Previous year ssc questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  | National|International Organization Quiz-Part2 Daily Online General Knowledge Quiz:Previous year paper gk questions with answers and explanation in English on National| International Organizations.  1.Which one of the following is not a function of International Monetary Fund(IMF)? A. It secures stability in the rates of foreign exchange B. It arranges for conversion of currencies C.It provides short-term credit to its members D.It can create new money for stabilising exchange rate Show Answer It can create new money for stabilising exchange rate Note:New money is created by the central bank of a country. Central bank may introduce new money into the economy by purchasing financial assets or lending money to f

GK Quiz:National|International Organization Quiz-Part1

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<b>National|International Organization Quiz-gk questions Part1</b> Previous year ssc questions     |   cgl previous year question   | multiple choice  |   previous year question papers  | competitive exam  | questions and answers  | National|International Organization Quiz-Part1 Daily Online General Knowledge Quiz:Previous year paper gk questions with answers and explanation in English on National| International Organizations. 1.Where is the permanent secretariat of the SAARC ? A. Colombo B. New Delhi C. Kathmandu D. Islamabad Show Answer Kathmandu Note: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an economic and geographical organization of eight countries that are primarily located in South Asia. The member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAARC was founded in 1985. 2. National AIDS research institute is a

Daily Online General knowledge Quiz:22September2021

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Daily general knowledge quiz,gk questions with answers in English-Part6 Daily Online General Knowledge|Previous year paper GK Quiz:Previous year paper SSC gk questions with answers and detailed explanation in English.   General Knowledge Quiz-Part 6 1. Article 35A was added in constitution in which year? A. 1953 B. 1956 C.1955 D. 1954 Show Answer 1954 Note: THE ARTICLE 35A states that: ‘35A. Saving of laws with respect to permanent residents and their rights not withstanding anything contained in this Constitution, no existing law in force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, and law hereafter enacted by the Legislature of the State (a) defining the classes of persons who are or shall be permanent residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir; or (b) conferring on such permanent residents any special rights and privileges, or imposing upon other persons any restrictions, as respects i. Employment under the State Government. ii.