INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The geographical knowledge of the early Aryans did not extend beyond
A
Indus
B
Ghaggar
C
Ganga
D
Yamuna
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main source of information about the Aryans are Vedas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Aryans were agricultural people who were semi-nomadic. The Aryans migrated to the Indian subcontinent in 1500 BCE. This large community of nomadic cattle herders, coming from central Asia, crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and came into contact with the Indus Valley Civilization. Therefore, option A is correct.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Aryans had no writing, but the Indus people had developed the art of writing. The Aryans were warriors and used long swords and other offensive weapons, the Indus people were lovers of peace and used only defensive weapons. The Aryan society was patriarchal while that of the Indus society was matriarchal.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Aryans came to India from Central Asia. By 1500 BCE the Aryans migrated into the Indian subcontinent. Coming from central Asia, this large group of nomadic cattle herders crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and came in contact with the Indus Valley Civilization.

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