Useful KVS LDCE History Question Paper and Answers PDF 2023

(1) William Jones

The person who propounded that there is a close similarity between the European and Sanskrit languages is William Jones. Sir William Jones (1746-1794) was a prominent British philologist, Orientalist, and jurist. He is best known for his significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian languages and his role in establishing the field of Indo-European studies.

(1) Vitasta

The river Jhelum was known in the Vedic period by the name “Vitasta”.

(3) Kashi

The town of Varanasi, also known as Kashi, According to Jain tradition, Parsvanatha attained enlightenment and achieved moksha (liberation) in Varanasi.

(1) The rulers of Kamarupa

The rulers of Kamarupa adopted the title of ‘Varman’ for the first time. Kamarupa, located in present-day Assam in northeastern India, was an ancient kingdom that existed from the 4th century to the 17th century.

(3) 300 – 700 CE

(3) Vakatakas

The Vakataka dynasty emerged in the Deccan region of India after the decline of the Satavahanas. They ruled from the 3rd to the 5th century CE. The Vakatakas played a significant role in the history of South India and their kingdom included parts of present-day Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.

(1) The doab of Godavari and Krishna

Vengi, also known as Vengi Kingdom or Vengi Rajya, was a historical region located in the southeastern part of India. It was situated in the doab, or the fertile land between the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Vengi played a significant role in the political and cultural history of South India.

(2) Peasants

Peasants constituted the majority of the village population as they were directly involved in agricultural activities and were responsible for producing food and sustaining the village economy.

(4) Propagation of Buddhist religion

Although Ashoka embraced Buddhism and worked towards its promotion, he also supported other faiths.

(2) Kushana rulers

The Kushan Empire, which existed from the 1st to the 3rd century CE in Central Asia and Northern India, saw the adoption of the title Maharajadhiraja by its rulers. Kushan rulers like Kanishka and his successors assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja.

(2) Kushana rulers

The title of “Devaputra,” means “son of God” or “divine prince.” The Kushana rulers were known for their patronage of various religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, and their adoption of the title “Devaputra” further enhanced their religious and political legitimacy.

(3) Kushanas

The Kushanas, who were of Central Asian origin, brought with them advanced cavalry techniques and equipment, including the horse saddle. Their introduction of the horse saddle significantly impacted military tactics and warfare in ancient India.

(3) Pepper

The spice known as “Yavan Priya” in Sanskrit language for its liking among the Indo-Greeks is Pepper.  Pepper, specifically black pepper, was highly valued for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Pepper was an important commodity among the Indo-Greeks which is well-documented in historical texts.

(4) Carnelian

Ujjaini, an ancient city in present-day Madhya Pradesh, India, was known for its production and trade of various goods, including semi-precious stones. Carnelian, a reddish-brown variety of chalcedony, was one of the stones that were exported from Ujjaini during that period.

(2) Indians

The use of indigo as a dye can be traced back to ancient civilizations in various parts of the world, including India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. It was commonly extracted from plants, such as Indigofera tinctoria, and used to produce a rich blue color.

(4) Atharvaveda

The Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas of ancient Indian literature, contains hymns and verses related to various aspects of life, including healing, diseases, and herbal remedies.

(1) Second century

The beginning of cave temples in India is associated with the second century. Ajanta and Karle were constructed in the second century.

(2) Poplar wood

The Mesopotamians had access to abundant natural resources such as gold, silver, and copper within their own region. However, poplar wood, which is a type of hardwood, was readily available in the region and did not need to be imported.

(4) Stepped Temple Platforms

They were large, pyramidal structures made of mud-brick that served as religious complexes and centers of worship. Ziggurats were built by ancient civilizations like the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. They were dedicated to the worship of specific deities and often housed a shrine or temple at the top.

(3) Fourth century

The Edict of Milan in 313, issued by Emperor Constantine, granted tolerance to Christianity and paved the way for its widespread acceptance. The conversion of Emperor Constantine to Christianity and the subsequent adoption of Christianity as the state religion by Emperor Theodosius I in 380 were pivotal events that contributed to the Christianization of the Roman Empire during the fourth century.