GKwizard The port of Tamralipti was a significant center for trade during the: A. Mauryan and Gupta periods B. Vedic and Mauryan periods C. Indus Valley and Vedic periods D. Post-Gupta and Delhi Sultanate periods Answer: Option A Tamralipti (Tamralipta) on the eastern coast was a major port city during the Mauryan and Gupta periods, facilitating trade with Southeast Asia and other regions.
1 Which of the following is the earliest known civilization of India? A. Vedic Civilization B. Indus Valley Civilization C. Mauryan Empire D. Gupta Empire View Answer
2 The Great Bath is a significant structure found at which Indus Valley Civilization site? A. Harappa B. Lothal C. Kalibangan D. Mohenjo-daro View Answer
3 The term 'Arya' in the early Vedic period primarily referred to: A. A settled agricultural community B. A group of nomadic pastoralists C. Members of the ruling class D. Forest dwellers View Answer
4 The Upanishads are primarily concerned with: A. Ritualistic practices B. Social laws C. Philosophical and spiritual knowledge D. Political administration View Answer
5 Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? A. Ashoka B. Bindusara C. Chandragupta Maurya D. Kanishka View Answer