Here are Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers based on the topics of Traditional

Knowledge in Professional Domains, including Town Planning, Architecture, Health, Agriculture,

Governance, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. Town Planning and Architecture

1. Which ancient civilization in India had a well-planned drainage system and grid-based
town planning?
a) Mauryan Empire
b) Gupta Empire
c) Harappan Civilization
d) Chola Dynasty
Answer: c) Harappan Civilization

2. Which Indian architectural science focuses on spatial harmony and alignment with natural
forces?
a) Ayurveda
b) Vastu Shastra
c) Siddha
d) Tantra
Answer: b) Vastu Shastra

3. Which Indian city was designed using Vastu principles and is considered a well-planned
city?
a) Delhi
b) Jaipur
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Answer: b) Jaipur

4. Which traditional Indian architectural feature helps in passive cooling?

a) Glass walls
b) Thick mud walls and courtyards
c) Steel and concrete structures
d) Asbestos roofs
Answer: b) Thick mud walls and courtyards

5. Which traditional water harvesting structure is famous in Rajasthan?

a) Dams
b) Stepwells (Baolis)
c) Borewells
d) Canals
Answer: b) Stepwells (Baolis)

2. Health, Wellness, and Psychology (Medicine)

6. Which Indian medical system is based on the Tridosha theory (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)?
a) Homeopathy
 b) Ayurveda
c) Unani
d) Allopathy
Answer: b) Ayurveda

7. Which practice is NOT a part of Ayurveda?

a) Panchakarma
b) Rasayana therapy
c) Antibiotic treatment
d) Herbal medicine
Answer: c) Antibiotic treatment

8. Which of the following is an ancient Indian system of medicine developed in Tamil Nadu?
a) Siddha
b) Unani
c) Ayurveda
d) Naturopathy
Answer: a) Siddha

9. What is the traditional pulse diagnosis method in Ayurveda known as?

a) ECG
b) Naadi Pariksha
c) MRI
d) Panchakarma
Answer: b) Naadi Pariksha

10. Which herb is commonly used in Ayurveda for treating diabetes?

a) Basil
b) Neem
c) Mint
d) Aloe Vera
Answer: b) Neem

3. Agriculture

11. Which Indian state became the first fully organic farming state?
a) Punjab
b) Sikkim
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Sikkim

12. Which farming practice involves using cow dung and urine as bio-fertilizers?
a) Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
b) Hydroponics
c) GM crops
d) Intensive farming
Answer: a) Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
 13. Which traditional farming technique helps conserve soil moisture?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Monocropping
c) Mulching
d) Chemical fertilizers
Answer: c) Mulching

14. Which plant is often used in India for natural pest control in agriculture?
a) Neem
b) Eucalyptus
c) Rose
d) Cotton
Answer: a) Neem

15. Which traditional Indian farming method involves cultivating multiple crops together to
enhance soil fertility?
a) Monoculture
b) Crop rotation
c) Terrace farming
d) Shifting cultivation
Answer: b) Crop rotation

4. Governance and Public Administration

16. Which traditional governance system in India focused on local self-governance?

a) Feudalism
b) Panchayati Raj
c) Bureaucracy
d) Centralized Rule
Answer: b) Panchayati Raj

17. Which act in India empowers tribal communities to manage their own natural resources?
a) Right to Education Act
b) PESA Act
c) GST Act
d) Land Acquisition Act
Answer: b) PESA Act

18. Which ancient Indian text contains references to governance and public administration?
a) Arthashastra
b) Ramayana
c) Mahabharata
d) Vedas
Answer: a) Arthashastra

19. Which ancient Indian empire is known for a well-structured bureaucracy?

a) Maurya Empire
b) Chola Empire
c) Mughal Empire
 d) Vijayanagara Empire
Answer: a) Maurya Empire

20. Which institution is responsible for local governance in villages in India?

a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Gram Panchayat
d) High Court
Answer: c) Gram Panchayat

5. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

21. How many SDGs are included in the UN 2030 Agenda?

a) 10
b) 12
c) 17
d) 20
Answer: c) 17

22. Which SDG focuses on climate action?

a) SDG 10
b) SDG 13
c) SDG 6
d) SDG 4
Answer: b) SDG 13

23. Which SDG promotes sustainable cities and communities?

a) SDG 3
b) SDG 11
c) SDG 8
d) SDG 5
Answer: b) SDG 11

24. Which of the following aligns with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)?

a) Organic farming
b) Genetic modification
c) Large-scale deforestation
d) Chemical fertilizers
Answer: a) Organic farming

25. Which traditional Indian water conservation method helps achieve SDG 6 (Clean Water &
Sanitation)?
a) Johads
b) Borewells
c) Deforestation
d) Industrial discharge
Answer: a) Johads
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Here are 20 more MCQs to complete the set of 45, continuing from the previous topics.

6. Town Planning and Architecture (Continued)

26. Which ancient Indian text provides guidelines on town planning and architecture?
a) Charaka Samhita
b) Manasara
c) Upanishads
d) Rigveda
Answer: b) Manasara

27. Which region in India is famous for its traditional courtyard-style homes called Nalukettu?
a) Punjab
b) Kerala
c) Rajasthan
d) West Bengal
Answer: b) Kerala

28. What is the primary purpose of jali (lattice) work in traditional Indian architecture?
a) Decorative purposes only
b) Providing ventilation and cooling
c) Strengthening walls
d) Preventing entry of insects
Answer: b) Providing ventilation and cooling

29. Which architectural structure in India was built for water conservation during the
medieval period?
a) Qutub Minar
b) Rani Ki Vav
c) Red Fort
d) Sun Temple
Answer: b) Rani Ki Vav

30. Which of the following is an example of sustainable urban planning in ancient India?
a) Harappan drainage system
b) Mughal gardens
c) British colonial cities
d) IT hubs
Answer: a) Harappan drainage system

7. Health, Wellness, and Psychology (Continued)

31. Which traditional Indian practice involves breath control techniques for mental and
physical well-being?
a) Acupuncture
b) Ayurveda
c) Pranayama
 d) Homeopathy
Answer: c) Pranayama

32. Which of the following is a key concept in Unani medicine?

a) Tridosha theory
b) Humor-based theory (Balgham, Safra, Dam, Sauda)
c) Panchakarma
d) Acupressure
Answer: b) Humor-based theory (Balgham, Safra, Dam, Sauda)

33. Which Indian meditation practice was revived and made popular by Gautama Buddha?
a) Kundalini Yoga
b) Vipassana
c) Raja Yoga
d) Hatha Yoga
Answer: b) Vipassana

34. Which Ayurvedic therapy focuses on detoxification through five purification techniques?
a) Panchakarma
b) Nadi Pariksha
c) Rasayana Therapy
d) Shirodhara
Answer: a) Panchakarma

35. Which of the following is a traditional Indian approach to mental health and wellness?
a) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
b) Pranayama and Meditation
c) Psychoanalysis
d) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Answer: b) Pranayama and Meditation

8. Agriculture (Continued)

36. Which traditional Indian farming practice prevents soil erosion on hilly terrains?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Terrace farming
c) Monoculture
d) Crop burning
Answer: b) Terrace farming

37. Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian farming technique?

a) Agroforestry
b) Organic composting
c) Genetic modification
d) Mixed cropping
Answer: c) Genetic modification

38. Which of the following is a traditional water conservation practice used in Rajasthan?
a) Borewell extraction
b) Johads
 c) Chemical irrigation
d) Plastic mulching
Answer: b) Johads

39. Which Indian community is famous for conserving indigenous seed varieties?
a) Bishnoi Community
b) Marathas
c) Parsis
d) British settlers
Answer: a) Bishnoi Community

40. Which government scheme promotes traditional and organic farming in India?
a) Green Revolution
b) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
c) Digital India
d) Start-up India
Answer: b) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

9. Governance and Public Administration (Continued)

41. Which ancient Indian text extensively discusses the principles of statecraft, diplomacy, and
governance?
a) Arthashastra
b) Bhagavad Gita
c) Ramayana
d) Manusmriti
Answer: a) Arthashastra

42. Which community-led environmental movement in India is associated with tree

conservation?
a) Swadeshi Movement
b) Chipko Movement
c) White Revolution
d) Quit India Movement
Answer: b) Chipko Movement

43. Which of the following is a traditional conflict resolution mechanism in Indian villages?
a) Nyaya Panchayat
b) Supreme Court
c) British Judiciary
d) Interpol
Answer: a) Nyaya Panchayat

44. Which traditional Indian administrative system influenced modern Panchayati Raj?
a) Feudalism
b) Chola village administration
c) Mughal governance
d) British bureaucracy
Answer: b) Chola village administration
 45. Which UN Sustainable Development Goal aligns with indigenous forest conservation
practices?
a) SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
b) SDG 15 – Life on Land
c) SDG 5 – Gender Equality
d) SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Answer: b) SDG 15 – Life on Land

Conclusion

These 45 MCQs comprehensively cover Traditional Knowledge in Professional Domains such as

Town Planning, Architecture, Health, Agriculture, Governance, and Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).