Module _ 2
1. Which of the following is the study of language and its structure?
A) Sociology
B) Linguistics
C) Psychology
D) Anthropology
Answer: B) Linguistics
2. Who is known as the "father of modern linguistics"?
A) Ferdinand de Saussure
B) Noam Chomsky
C) Edward Sapir
D) Leonard Bloomfield
Answer: B) Noam Chomsky
3. What is the smallest unit of meaning in a language?
A) Phoneme
B) Morpheme
C) Syntax
D) Semantics
Answer: B) Morpheme
4. Which branch of linguistics studies the sounds of human speech?
A) Syntax
B) Phonetics
C) Semantics
D) Pragmatics
Answer: B) Phonetics
5. What is the primary focus of historical linguistics?
A) Studying the history of literature
B) Analyzing language change over time
C) Exploring human behavior
D) Investigating language acquisition
Answer: B) Analyzing language change over time
6. In ancient India, which numeral system was developed that later influenced the
Arabic numeral system?
a) Roman Numerals
b) Babylonian Numerals
c) Hindu-Arabic Numerals
d) Mayan Numerals
Answer: c) Hindu-Arabic Numerals
7. Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest known decimal system?
a) Egyptian
b) Mesopotamian
c) Chinese
d) Indian
Answer: d) Indian
8. The Vedic system of mathematics is known for introducing which of the following
techniques?
a) Logarithms
b) Mental calculation shortcuts
c) Trigonometry
d) Binary numbers
Answer: b) Mental calculation shortcuts
9. Which ancient Indian text is considered a major source of traditional chemical
knowledge?
a) Charaka Samhita
b) Sushruta Samhita
c) Rasaratnakara
d) Rigveda
Answer: c) Rasaratnakara
10. What was the main purpose of alchemy in ancient times?
a) To create nuclear energy
b) To turn base metals into gold
c) To develop artificial intelligence
d) To improve agriculture
Answer: b) To turn base metals into gold
11. In ancient chemistry, what was the primary substance used in making traditional
medicines?
a) Mercury
b) Sodium chloride
c) Sulfur
d) Graphite
Answer: a) Mercury
12. Which ancient scholar is credited with early concepts of gravity in India?
a) Aryabhata
b) Brahmagupta
c) Bhaskara I
d) Varahamihira
Answer: b) Brahmagupta
13. What traditional unit of length was used in ancient India?
a) Cubit
b) Angula
c) Fathom
d) Meter
Answer: b) Angula
14. The concept of atomism (division of matter into small indivisible particles) was first
proposed by which Indian philosopher?
a) Panini
b) Kanada
c) Charaka
d) Sushruta
Answer: b) Kanada
15. Which ancient civilization is known for using the "Golden Ratio" in their art and
architecture?
A) Romans
B) Greeks
C) Chinese
D) Egyptians
Answer: B) Greeks
16. Which ancient structure is believed to have been used for astronomical
observations?
A) The Parthenon
B) The Great Wall of China
C) Stonehenge
D) The Colosseum
Answer: C) Stonehenge
17: In Vedic astrology, how many zodiac signs are there?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 8
D) 14
Answer: B) 12
18. Which traditional Indian craft relies heavily on precise geometric patterns and
mathematical calculations?
A) Madhubani painting
B) Kalamkari
C) Warli art
D) Rangoli
Answer: D) Rangoli
19: The Mayans developed an advanced number system based on which numerical
base?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 60
Answer: C) 20
20. Which of the following was a major trade route in ancient India?
a) Silk Road
b) Grand Trunk Road
c) Appalachian Trail
d) Trans-Siberian Railway
Answer: b) Grand Trunk Road
21.Which River was a crucial factor in the growth of trade in ancient India?
a) Amazon
b) Ganges
c) Nile
d) Danube
Answer: b) Ganges
22.Which port was famous for trade in ancient India?
a) Lothal
b) Athens
c) Rome
d) Beijing
Answer: a) Lothal
23.Which item was NOT a major export from India in ancient times?
a) Spices
b) Cotton textiles
c) Porcelain
d) Precious stones
Answer: c) Porcelain
24.The term "Silk Route" is associated with the trade of which commodity?
a) Spices
b) Silk
c) Iron
d) Gold
Answer: b) Silk
25.Which ancient Indian text deals with architectural and engineering principles?
a) Arthashastra
b) Vastu Shastra
c) Manusmriti
d) Charaka Samhita
Answer: b) Vastu Shastra
26.Which ancient Indian structure is known for its advanced water management
system?
a) Taj Mahal
b) Qutub Minar
c) Stepwells of Rajasthan
d) Mysore Palace
Answer: c) Stepwells of Rajasthan
27.Which ancient Indian mathematician is credited with the concept of zero?
a) Aryabhata
b) Brahmagupta
c) Bhaskara
d) Panini
Answer: b) Brahmagupta
28.What metal was widely used in the Iron Pillar of Delhi, which has resisted rusting for
centuries?
a) Bronze
b) Stainless steel
c) Wrought iron
d) Copper
Answer: c) Wrought iron
29.Which ancient Indian engineering marvel was used for irrigation and water
conservation?
a) Roman Aqueducts
b) Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
c) Eiffel Tower
d) Leaning Tower of Pisa
Answer: b) Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
30. Which of the following best defines Traditional Knowledge?
A) Knowledge based on modern scientific discoveries
B) Knowledge passed down through generations within a culture
C) Knowledge derived only from written texts
D) Knowledge created solely by universities
Answer: B) Knowledge passed down through generations within a culture
31. What is an example of Traditional Knowledge in medicine?
A) The use of artificial intelligence in diagnosing diseases
B) The application of herbal remedies in healing practices
C) The invention of modern vaccines
D) The discovery of antibiotics
Answer: B) The application of herbal remedies in healing practices
32. Which of the following fields is NOT directly influenced by Traditional Knowledge?
A) Agriculture
B) Astronomy
C) Quantum Physics
D) Ethnobotany
Answer: C) Quantum Physics
33. What is the significance of Traditional Knowledge in environmental conservation?
A) It plays no role in modern conservation efforts
B) It provides insights into sustainable resource management
C) It is only relevant for small indigenous communities
D) It contradicts modern ecological science
Answer: B) It provides insights into sustainable resource management
34. Ayurveda, a system of traditional medicine, originated in which country?
A) China
B) India
C) Egypt
D) Greece
Answer: B) India
35. Which of the following is an example of Traditional Knowledge in agriculture?
A) Genetically modified crops
B) Traditional irrigation techniques like step wells
C) Vertical farming in urban areas
D) Hydroponics
Answer: B) Traditional irrigation techniques like step wells
36. The knowledge of celestial navigation was traditionally used by which group of
people?
A) Astronomers
B) Farmers
C) Sailors
D) Blacksmiths
Answer: C) Sailors
37. What is the primary method of transmitting Traditional Knowledge?
A) Scientific journals
B) Oral traditions and practices
C) Government policies
D) Social media
Answer: B) Oral traditions and practices
38. Which indigenous group is known for their extensive Traditional Knowledge of
medicinal plants in the Amazon rainforest?
A) Inuit
B) Maasai
C) Aboriginal Australians
D) Shamans of the Amazon
Answer: D) Shamans of the Amazon
39. What is the role of folklore in Traditional Knowledge?
A) It provides entertainment with no educational value
B) It serves as a means of preserving cultural beliefs and practices
C) It is only useful in literature studies
D) It is unrelated to science and humanities
Answer: B) It serves as a means of preserving cultural beliefs and practices
40. Which of the following is NOT an example of Traditional Knowledge?
A) Yoga and Ayurveda in India
B) Use of medicinal plants by tribal communities
C) Genetic modification of crops using biotechnology
D) Traditional fishing techniques of coastal communities
Answer: C) Genetic modification of crops using biotechnology
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