Ancient and Early Medieval India 1. Q1. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Lothal? Correct Answer: (B) Rectangular and circular fire altars for animal sacrifice Explanation: Lothal is famous for its dockyard, a ship depiction on a seal, and evidence of agriculture. Fire-altar evidence is especially associated with Kalibangan. 2. Q2. Who was the propounder of the Ajivika sect? Correct Answer: (C) Makkali Gosala Explanation: Makkali Gosala was the principal founder or propounder of the Ajivika sect, one of the important heterodox traditions contemporary with Buddhism and Jainism. 3. Q3. The spies during the Sangam age were known as— Correct Answer: (C) Orrars Explanation: The Sangam literature refers to spies as Orrars, who functioned as intelligence agents of the rulers. 4. Q4. Lands during the post-Gupta period were classified on the basis of— Correct Answer: (D) All of the above Explanation: Land classification considered whether land was cultivated or uncultivated, irrig...