Question Discussion & Solution

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• The 'Battle of Ten Kings' (Dasarajna Yuddha) is a prominent event mentioned in the Rigveda.
• It was fought between King Sudas of the Tritsu dynasty (a Bharata king) and a confederacy of ten tribes.

The correct answer is Alwar.

• Neemuchana known as second Jallianwala massacre is situated in Alwar, Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The Neemuchana massacre of 14th May 1925 is a terrifying example of how ruthlessly and inhumanly an Indian state under British protection could deal with its agriculturists’ agitation for a genuine cause.
• It was the culmination of an ongoing confrontation between the Darbar and the present agitator in Bansoor and Thanagazi Nizamats of the Alwar state.
• Many people believe to have been killed and many more injured among the protestors at Neemuchna.
• The Neemuchana massacre is called the Jallianwala massacre of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Neemuchna Farmer Movement took place during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh Alwar.
  • The reason was an increase in fine rates.
• On 14th May 1925, Farmers of Alwar Organised a Kisan Sabha in Nimuchna Village of Alwar to protest against the increase of fines.
• The Royal Army of Alwar fired on this gathering killing more than 800 farmers. Gandhiji described this massacre as the Second Dyershahi.

The correct answer All of the above.

Key Points

Palaeolithic period:

• During the Paleolithic period, the man was a hunter and food gatherer. The human being used to use simple chipped and chopped type stone tools for hunting and other purposes.
• The palaeolithic period is divided into three phases:
  • Lower Paleolithic period
  • Middle Paleolithic period
  • Upper Paleolithic period
• List of Palaeolithic sites in Madhya Pradesh:
  • ​Agni River valley
  • Kundala
  • Lonar
  • Sagar
  • Bhopal
  • Gwalior
  • Pahargarh
  • Pachmarhi (engravings and Paintings)
  • Adamgarh (rock art and paintings)
  • Bhimbetaka (rock art and paintings)

The correct answer Jodhpura.

Key Points

• The Sahibi river/ the Sabi River is an ephemeral, rain-fed river flowing through Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi state in India.
• It drains into the Yamuna in Delhi, where its channelled course is also called the Najafgarh drain, which also serves as Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary.
• Sahibi is a seasonal river that is 300 km long and flows from Aravalli hills in Rajasthan to Haryana, of which 100 km is in Haryana.
• It is identified that the late Harappan phase of Indus valley civilization culture was found along the Sabi Riverbank.
• Jodhpura was the site located on the banks of river Sabi in Jaipur district, where ancient civilization in Rajasthan was settled.

Additional Information

• Gilund is an archaeological site in the Rajsamand district. It is situated on the right bank of the Banas river.
• Baror is situated on the right bank of dried up river Sarasvati (modern Ghaggar) in Anupgarh Tehsil of Ganganagar district of Rajasthan.
• Nagari is situated on the right bank of the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas.

The correct answer is Vidhisha.

• Coin of the Kushan Empire was found in Vidisha.

Key Points

• It was the Kushan emperor, Vima Kadphises who introduced the first gold coin in India.
  • Kujula Kadphises established the Kushan dynasty in 78AD.
  • Vima Kadphises, grandson of Kujula Kadphises made Kushan a paramount empire.
  • Vidhisha was known as Besnagar in ancient history.
  • The ruins of Vidisha were discovered by Alexander Cunningham in 1874-1875.

Additional Information

• Jabalpur is one of the most important cities of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Historically, it was a center of the Kalachuri and Rajgond dynasties.
  • The city developed a syncretic culture influenced by intermittent Mughal and Maratha reigns.
  • Gun Carriage Factory is situated in Jabalpur. Indigenously developed Dhanush artillery/Howitzer system is developed in Jabalpur.
  • Ordinance Factory and Vehicle factory is also situated in Jabalpur.
• Shahdol district was named after one Shahdolwa Ahir of Sohagpur village.
  • Shahdol is a district of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It became a division on 15^th August 2003.
  • The old name of Shahdol was Matsya Raj or Virat in the name of great king Maharaja Virat of Baghel dynasty, Rewa.
  • Minerals found in the district are coal, fire clay, ochers, and marble.
  • District Shahdol is the only uranium producer in Madhya Pradesh state.
• Harda is a district place in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It was declared a district in 1998.
  • Harda has a history connected with Mughal, Peshwa, and Scindia dynasties.