KINSHIP CASTE & CLASS CHAPTER-3
1. Consider the following statements
I. Mahabharata is an epic with over 100,000 verses
II. It was composed from c.500 BCE onwards
Which of the statement is/are correct
III. V.S. Sukthankar prepared critical edition of Mahabharata
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A. I only
B. I & II only
C. I ,II & III
D. II only
Ans: C
2. Identify the correct statement(s) about the critical edition of Mahabharata.
I. It was started by Sukthankar’s team
II.Project started in 1919 & took 47 years to complete
III. There were several common elements in Sanskrit versions of the story
IV. Also there were enormous regional variations in the text
A. I only
B. II & IV only
C. I,II,III only
D. I,II,III,IV
Ans: D
3. Consider the given statements
I. Kula refers to lineage
II. Jnati is used to designate larger network of kinfolk(relatives)
III. Patriliny means tracing descent from father to son
IV. Matriliny means tracing descent through mother
Identify incorrect statement?
A. I only
B. II & III
C. I & III
D. IV only
Ans: A
Kula – families
Vamsha- lineage
4. Consider these statements
I. Kauravas & Pandavas belonged to Kosalas
II. Central story of Mahabharata reinforced the idea that patriliny was valuable
III. Under patriliny sons could claim resources of their mothers when the latter died
IV. Daughters had no claim to the resources of the household
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A. Only I
B. II & IV only
C. IV & II only
D. III only
Ans: C
5. ____ is the gift of a daughter in a marriage
Ans: Kanyadana
6. Consider these statements
I.Polygny is the practice of a woman having several husbands
II.Exogamy means marriage within a unit
III.Endogamy means marriage outside the unit
IV. Polyandry is the practice of a man having several wives
Identify the incorrect statement(s)
A. III only
B. IV & I only
C. II only
D. I,II,III,IV
Ans: D
*Endogamy- marriage within a unit
* Exogamy- marriage outside marriage outside the unit
*Polygyny- practice of a man having several wives
*Polyandry- practice of a woman having several husbands
7. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion
(A) and Reasoning (R). choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): From c. 500 BCE norms were compiled in Sanskrit texts known as the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras.
Reason (R): Brahmanas laid the codes of social behaviour for the society in general.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Ans: A
*Dharmasutras & Dharmashastras recongised eight forms of marriage ,first four considered good rest condemned
8. Manusmriti was compiled between-
A. c.500BCE-500CE
B. c.200 BCE-200CE
C. 6th century BCE
D. c.2600-1900 BCE
Ans: B
9. Given statements about gotra are true except –
A. People were classified in terms of their gotras
B. Each gotra was named after a vedic seer, all those who belonged to same gotra were his descendants
C. Women were allowed to keep father’s gotra after marriage
D. Members of same gotra couldn’t marry
Ans: C
Women were expected to give up the father’s gotra & adopt gotra of their husband
10. Which of the following Upanishad contains list of successive generations of teachers & students ,designated by metronymics
A. Aitereya Upanishad.
B. Chandogya Upanishad
C. Kena Upanishad
D. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Ans: D
11. Inscriptions of which of these dynasty evidence of feminine forms of vedic seers.
A. Vakatakas
B. Satvahanas
C. Kushanas
D. Kuru
Ans: B
12. Identify the incorrect statement(s)-
A. Some Satvahana rulers were polygnous
B. Women married to Satvahana rulers retained their father’s gotra
C. Satvahanas exemplified endogamy , women married to were often of same gotra
D. Satvahana rulers were identified through patronymics, succession to the throne was matrilineal
Ans: D
Satvahana rulers were identified through metronymics (names derived from mother) and their succession to throne was patrilineal
13. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Ideal order was laid down in the Dharmasutras & Dharmashastras
Reason (R): Brahmans claimed that this order was divinely ordained in which they were ranked first while shudras at bottom
A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true
Ans: B
14. Which of these statement(s) is not true about the right occupation?
I. Dharmasutras & Dharmashastras contained rules about ideal occupations of four varnas
II. Shudras were assigned to do agriculture & pastoralism
III.Brahamans enforced these norms by asserting varna order of divine origin & by advising kings to ensure norms be followed
IV. Purush sukta claimed four social categories emanated from the body of the primeval man
Ans: II
Shudras were to serve the three higher varnas
15. Eklavaya belonged to which community?
A. Mahar
B. Oraon
C. Nishada
D. Nagas
Ans: C
16. Consider the following-
Statement-1: Political power was open to anyone who could gather support & resources
Statement-2: According to Shastras anyone could be king
A. Statement 1 is true , Statement 2 is False
B. Both statements are true
C. Statement 2 is true, Statement 1 is False
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
According to shastras, only Kshatriyas could be kings
17. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Shakas from central Asia were regarded as mlechchhas
Reason (R): Gotami puta Siri Satakani claimed to be eka (unique) bamhana & a destroyer of pride of Kshatriyas
A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true
Ans: A
18. Consider these statements about Jatis
I. Jati was based on birth
II. The number of Jatis were fixed
III. Brahmanical authorities classified new groups & occupational categories as jati
IV. Jatis which shared a common occupation were sometimes organised as Council
Which of these is/are correct?
A. I only
B. I,II only
C. I,III only
D. IV only
Ans: C
*There was no restriction on number of Jatis.
* Jatis which shared a common occupation were organized as guilds or shrenis
19. Consider the pairs
I. Mandasor Inscription: Guild of Silk weavers
II. Vanik: Farmers
III. Mrichchhakatika: Vishakhadatta
IV. Matanga Jataka: Pali text
Which of these is/are correct?
A. IV & III only
B. IV only
C. I only
D. I & IV only
Ans: D
Vanik- merchants
Mrichchhakatika: Shudraka (c.4th century CE)
20. Identify him:
– His mother was Hidimba,belonged to Rakshasha clan
– His Father was one of the Pandavas
Ans: Ghatotkacha
21. Consider these statements:
I. There were populations in the subcontinent whose social practices were not influenced by Brahmanical ideas
II. Population of nomadic pastoralists were viewed with suspicion
III. Those who couldn’t speak Sanskritic languages were labelled as mlechchhas
IV. Rakshasha is used to describe people whose practices differed from Brahmanical norms
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A. I & II only
B. II,III & IV
C. III only
D. I,II,III & IV
Ans: D
22. Adi Parvan is part of which Epic?
A. Ramayan
B. Silappadikaram
C. Mahabharata
D. Kavirajamarga
Ans: C
23. Consider these statements.
I. Polluting activities like handling dead corpses were performed by chandalas
II. Chandalas were placed at bottom of hierarchy
III. Adi Parvan laid down duties of chandalas
IV. Brahamans developed the notion of untouchables
Identify the incorrect statement:
A. I & II only
B. III only
C. I only
D. III & IV only
Ans: B
*Manusmriti laid down the duties of chandalas
24. Match the following
| COLUMN-1 | COLUMN-2 |
| 1. Xuan Zang | a. Tamil sangam text |
| 2. Fa Xian | b. Buddhist text |
| 3. Majjhima Nikaya | c. 5th century CE |
| 4. Puranaruru | d. 7th century CE |
Ans: 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
25. “Untouchables had to sound a clapper in the streets”
Which foreign traveller to India wrote the above statement?
Ans: Fa Xian
*Xuan Zang noted that executioners & scavengers were forced to live outside the city
26. Identify the person
-Polyandrous
-Staked by her own husband in a dice game
– Daughter in-law of Kuru clan
Ans: Draupadi
27. Consider the following statements about the Manusmriti and choose the correct alternative-
I.The paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons,with a special share for the eldest
II.Women could also claim a share in paternal state.
III.Women were allowed to retain gifts received on marriage as stridhana
IV. Manusmriti allowed women to hoard family property even without husband’s permission
Which of these statements is/are true?
A. I only
B. I,III only
C. IV & II only
D. II,I & III
Ans: B
28. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Social differences between men & women sharpened because of differences in access to resources
Reason (R): Upper-class women had access to resources but land, cattle & money was controlled by men
A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true
Ans: B
29. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Other traditions developed as critiques of varna order
Reason (R): Buddhists did not regard differences in the society as natural or inflexible also rejected status on the basis of birth
A. A is true but R is false.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
D. A is false but R is true
Ans: B
30. Sutta Pitaka is a religious texts of
A. Hindus
B. Jains
C. Buddhists
D. Jews
Ans: C
31. Tamilakam refers to-
A. Ancient Epic
B. Tamil Poem
C. Ancient Tamil country
D. Renowned Saint
Ans: C
32. Poems in Sangam texts often illuminate which aspect?
A. Trade & Commerce
B. Agriculture
C. Kinship relationships
D. Socio-economic relationships
Ans: D
33. Statement-1: Sutta Pitaka suggested originally humans & plants did not have fully developed bodily forms they lived in idyllic state
Statement-2: Institution of kingship was based on human choice , with taxes as a form of payment for king’s services
Options:
A. Statement 1 is True , Statement 2 is False
B. Statement 2 is True , Statement 1 is False
C. Both correct
D. Both incorrect
Ans: C
34. Consider the following statements:
I. The Mahabharata was originally written as a dramatic, moving story with didactics
II. The didactic portions of the Mahabharata were added later Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct ?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: B
* Didactics (something meant for purpose of instruction) were added later
35. The composition of the Mahabharata has been traditionally attributed to a Rishi.
Identify his name from the following options.
A. Rishi Kanada
B. Rishi Kapila
C. Rishi Agastya
D. Rishi Vyasa
Ans: D
36. According to the tradition who scribed the Mahabharata─
A. Lord Shiva
B. Lord Ganesha
C. Lord Bramha
D. Lord Vishnu
Ans: B
37. Who among the following was the best-known ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?
A. Yagnasri Satakarni
B. Simuka Satakarni
C. Gotami-puta Siri-Satakarni
D. Vashisthaputra Satakarni
Ans: C
38. Identify the character
– Guru of Kaurava & Pandavas
– Did not accept Eklavya as his disciple
A. Guru Vashsishtha
B. Guru Vyasa
C. Guru Sandeepni
D. Guru Dronacharya
Ans: D
39. Which among the following was a strategy adopted by the Brahmanas to enforce the varna order?
A) assert that varna order was a human creation
B) advised kings to punish those who violated these norms
C) persuaded people that their status was determined by
Birth
D) persuaded people that their status was determined by
occupations they practiced.
Ans: C
40. The archaeologist who excavated a village named Hastinapura in Meerut (Uttar Pradesh). ─
A. B.B. Lal
B. M.R. Vats
C. R.D Banerjee
D. R. M Wheeler
Ans: A
In 1951-52
41. Which of these statements are true about Lal’s excavation of houses
A. No definite plans of houses were obtained during c.12-7 century BCE
B. Discovery of mud plaster with reed marks suggested that some houses had reed walls plastered over with mud (c.12-7 century BCE)
C. Houses were made of mud brick as well as burnt bricks (c. 6-3rd centuries BCE)
D. All of these
Ans: D
42. Identify the city
– Packed with hundreds of mansions
– Great Indra’s city
– A major war took place for the control this city between the cousins
Ans: Hastinapura
43. Short story titled “Kunti O Nishadi” that re-enacts an episode from the Mahabharata was written by famous Bengali writer─
A. Ravindra Nath Tagore
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Mahashweta Devi
D. Satyajit Rey
Ans:C
44. Identify the character:
– Decided that Draupadi would be their common wife
– Invited by Duryodhana to a game of dice
-Staked his everything even himself
Ans: Yudhishthira
45. All of the following statements regarding polyandry in early societies are correct except ─
A. It is attributed to shortage of women during wartime.
B. It was considered an offence in the Himalayan region
C. Polyandry was the most prevalent form of marriage
D. the practice of polyandry was seen as unusual or even undesirable from the Brahmanical point of view
Ans: B
Historians note that it was prevalent in Himalayan region
47. Consider the following pairs:
I. Charaka & Sushruta samhitas – work on astronomy
II. Natyashastra- work on dramaturgy
III. Panini- Ashtadhyayi
Which of these pairs is/are correct?
A. I only
B. II & III only
C. III only
D. II only
Ans: B
*Charaka & Sushruta samhitas – work on medicine
*Natyashastra-Bharata
*Ashtadhyayi – work on Sanskrit Grammar (c.500 BCE)
48. All of the following statements regarding Gotami-putaSiri-Satakani are correct except ─
A. he belonged to the Satavahana dynasty
B. he claimed to be a unique Brahmana (eka bamhana)
C. he was known as destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas
D. he allowed intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas
Ans: D
49. Consider the following statements:
I. They recognised ideas contained in normative Sanskrit texts as authoritative
II. They also questioned and occasionally even rejected the ideas of Sanskrit texts.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about works in Pali , Prakrit and Tamil?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: C
50. The given sculpture depicts a scene from which epic?
Ans: Mahabharata
51. The given stone sculpture is from:
A. Amravati
B. Avanti
C. Nagarjunkonda
D. Gandhara
Ans: D
* Depicts a mendicant seeking alms
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