Trivia Quiz
been built by the Pallava king Nandi
Varman II, with later contributions
from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagara
kings. It is constructed in the Dravidian
style of architecture.
Hence, the correct option is (c).
53. The first to invade India were the:
[SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO &
LDC Exam. 2014]
(a) Aryans (b) Greeks
(c) Persians (d) Arabs
Explanation: A majority of historians
believe that the Aryans were the first to
invade India in the later stages of the
Indus Valley Civilization around 1700
b.c. The Aryans came to India in bands
and over several centuries in the 2nd
millennium b.c. Historians are divided
on the issue of their original homeland.
Hence, the correct option is (a).
54. Name the oldest Indian
civilization.
[SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO &
LDC Exam. 2014]
(a) Indus Valley Civilization
(b) Mesopotamian Civilization
(c) Egyptian Civilization
(d) None of these
Explanation: Indus Valley Civilization
was the oldest civilization to have
flourished in the Indian subcontinent.
Generally dated between 3000 b.c. to
1800 b.c., it was one of three early civilizations
of the Old World along with
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It
was a Bronze Age civilization.
Hence, the correct option is (a).
55. Who among the following
Mughal rulers has been called the
‘Prince of Builders’?
[SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO &
LDC Exam. 2014]
(a) Akbar (b) Jahangir
(c) Shahjahan (d) Babur
Explanation: Shahjahan was a great
builder and he built many splendid
buildings. That is why many scholars
called him the ‘Engineer King’ or
‘Prince of Builders’, etc. apart from
building the Taj Mahal which is just