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The idea of “zero” first written down in India helped people around the world mainly in:

(A) Agriculture
(B) Music
(C) Mathematics
(D) Navigation only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Zero became a fundamental concept in mathematics.

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Question (22)

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Yoga has been practised in India for more than:

(A) 500 years
(B) 1,000 years
(C) 2,000 years
(D) 3,000 years

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Yoga has been practised in India for over 3,000 years.

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Question (23)

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The United Nations declared International Day of Yoga on:

(A) 5 June
(B) 15 August
(C) 21 June
(D) 2 October

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

21 June is celebrated as International Day of Yoga.

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Question (24)

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If yoga is practised in almost every country today, this shows that:

(A) Useful ideas can spread globally
(B) Only Indians practise yoga
(C) Countries remain isolated
(D) Yoga belongs to one city only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Good ideas and practices can spread across the world.

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Question (25)

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Indian traders once called pepper and cardamom “black gold” because:

(A) They were black in colour
(B) They were highly valued and traded widely
(C) They were made of metal
(D) They grew only in deserts

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

These spices were precious and in great demand.

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Question (26)

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Chillies originally came from:

(A) India
(B) China
(C) South America
(D) Africa

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Chilli plants were originally found in South America.

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Question (27)

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Travellers from which country brought chillies to India?

(A) Russia
(B) Portugal
(C) Brazil
(D) Mongolia

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Portuguese travellers introduced chillies to India.

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Question (28)

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Approximately how long ago were chillies introduced to India?

(A) 50–100 years ago
(B) 150–200 years ago
(C) 250–300 years ago
(D) 400–500 years ago

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Chillies arrived in India about 400–500 years ago.

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Question (29)

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Before chillies became common in India, people mainly used which spice for heat in food?

(A) Clove
(B) Cinnamon
(C) Black pepper
(D) Cardamom

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Black pepper was commonly used before chillies arrived.

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Question (30)

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The journey of chillies from South America to India is an example of:

(A) Plant extinction
(B) Cultural and agricultural exchange
(C) Desertification
(D) Industrialisation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

It shows how crops and cultures spread across regions.

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The idea of “zero” first written down in India helped people around the world mainly in:

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Question (22)

Yoga has been practised in India for more than:

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Question (23)

The United Nations declared International Day of Yoga on:

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Question (24)

If yoga is practised in almost every country today, this shows that:

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Question (25)

Indian traders once called pepper and cardamom “black gold” because:

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Question (26)

Chillies originally came from:

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Question (27)

Travellers from which country brought chillies to India?

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Question (28)

Approximately how long ago were chillies introduced to India?

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Question (29)

Before chillies became common in India, people mainly used which spice for heat in food?

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Question (30)

The journey of chillies from South America to India is an example of:

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