TALENT HUNT ANSWERS 09/11/2022

1. The cotton cloth worn by Indians had a brighter white colour than any cotton found elsewhere. This view was recorded by __?

[A] Alexander
[B] Megasthenes
[C] Nearchus
[D] Pliny

Correct Answer: B [ Megasthenes ]

2. Who defeated Harsha Vardhana on the banks of river Narmada in 630 A.D.?

[A] Pulakesin II
[B] Mahendravarman I
[C] Pulakesin I
[D] Kirtivarman I

Correct Answer: A [ Pulakesin II ]

3. Which among the following is Not Correctly matched? (Vedas & Brahman)

[A] kaushitaki – Rigveda
[B] Jaiminia – Samveda
[C] Gopatha – Yajurveda
[D] All are correct

Correct Answer: C [Gopatha – Yajurveda]

 

4. What is the correct Chronological Order of Nandas, Sungas, Mauryas & Hayankas dynasties of Ancient India?

[A] Nandas, Sungas, Mauryas, Hayankas
[B] Mauryas, Hayankas, Sungas, Nandas
[C] Hayankas, Nandas, Mauryas, Sungas
[D] Nandas, Mauryas, Sungas, Haranyakas

Correct Answer: C [Hayankas, Nandas, Mauryas, Sungas]

5. Between which two teams did FIFA organise a Match of the Century in 2004?

[A] Germany and France
[B] France and Brazil
[C] Brazil and Germany
[D] Italy and Brazil

Correct Answer: B [France and Brazil ]