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ARCHAEOLOGY MCQs
1. Soil associated with human habitation is called:
(A) Palaeosol
(B) Anthrosol
(C) Calisol
(D) Archaeosol
Ans: B
2. The Oasis theory of cultural diffusion is associated with the explanation given relating to
(A) Origin and spread of domestication Life
(B) Origin and spread of Urbanisation
(C) Disappearance of the Indus Civilization
(D) Development of Beaker Culture in England
Ans: A
3. Which of the following caves associated with anatomically modern humans is located in Africa?
(A) Batadomba lena
(B) Billasurgam
(C) Blombos
(D) Kafje
Ans: C
4. Ghoghara on the confluence of the Son and Rehi is famous for
(A) Faunal remains
(B) Palaeolithic tools
(C) Toba volcanic ash
(D) Floral remains
Ans: C
5. The oldest well dated microlithic assemblages are known from which of the following sites in India?
(A) Patne
(B) Jwalapuram
(C) Bhimbetka
(D) Morhana Pahar
Ans: B
6. Evidence of heat treatment of artefacts has been found at
(A) Baghor I
(B) Bansghat
(C) Patne
(D) Amiliya
Ans: A
7. Who was the first scholar to associate Microliths with Mesolithic culture?
(A) Robert Bruce Foote
(B) A. C. L. Carllyle
(C) A. Cunnigham
(D) John Marshall
Ans: B
8. Bhirrana in Haryana is a site of
(A) Harappan Culture
(B) Ochre Coloured Pottery culture
(C) Painted Grey ware culture
(D) Black-and-Red ware culture
Ans: A
9. Excavations of Sanauli, a site of Harappan Culture is remarkable for yielding
(A) Residential architecture
(B) Defence wall
(C) Human burials
(D) Industrial complex
Ans: C
10. Narhan Culture represented by painted Black-and-Red ware and Black slipped ware belongs to:
(A) Mesolithic Period
(B) Neolithic Period
(C) Chalcolithic Period
(D) Early Iron Age
Ans: C
11. The sites of Ochre Coloured Pottery are mostly distributed in the
(A) Upper Ganga valley
(B) Middle Ganga valley
(C) Lower Ganga valley
(D) Malwa region
Ans: A
12. Overlap phase of Late Harappan and Painted Grey ware has been reported at
(A) Jakhera
(B) Atranjikhera
(C) Bhagawanpura
(D) Hastinapura
Ans: C
13. Black slipped ware is considered a fore runner of
(A) Painted Grey ware
(B) Black-and-Red ware
(C) Northern Black Polished ware
(D) Lustrous Red ware
Ans: C
14. Which of the following was the most important river of Rigvedic Age?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Ganga
(C) Sindhu
(D) Saraswati
Ans: D
15. The event of Jinasena being taken from Pataliputra to Kalinga is found on which of the following?
(A) Hathigumpha Inscription of King Kharavela
(B) Khalimpur Copper Plate Inscription of Dharmapala
(C) Nalanda Copper Plate of Dharmapala
(D) Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription
Ans: A
16. In which of the following inscriptions the word ‘Aryavarta’ occurs?
(A) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela
(B) Junagarh Inscription of Rudradamana
(C) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
(D) Gwalior Inscription of Mihirbhoja
Ans: C
17. Which of the following temples was not built by Chola rulers?
(A) Brihadisvara
(B) Korangnath
(C) Airavateshwar
(D) Kailashnatha
Ans: D
18. Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) Herakleo was portrayed on the reverse of Indo-Greek coins.
(B) Lakshmi was portrayed on the Indo-Greek coins.
(C) Buddha was for the first time portrayed on Indo-Greek coins.
(D) Lakshmi was portrayed on the coins of Satavahana.
Ans: A
19. The first attempt to introduce divinity of Kingship is seen on the coins of
(A) Kanishka I
(B) Huviska
(C) Pushyamitra Sunga
(D) Ashok
Ans: A
20. The Bhitargaon temple was built of
(A) Red sand stone
(B) Bricks
(C) Gneiss
(D) Lime stone
Ans: B
21. The dates of Attirampakkam and Isampur Lower Palaeolithic sites are
I. 1.5 Million years ago
II. 1.2 Million years ago
III. 0.8 Million years ago
IV. 0.5 Million years ago
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) I and IV
(D) II and III
Ans: A
22. The following two are Mesolithic Rockshelter sites in India:
I. Bhimbetka
II. Muchatla Chintamanu Gavi
III. Morahna Pahar
IV. Pachad
Codes:
(A) I and IV
(B) I and III
(C) I and II
(D) I, II and IV
Ans: B
23. Raymond Allchin excavated which of the following sites in South India?
I. Piklihal
II. Maski
III. Utnoor
IV. Budihal
Codes:
(A) II and III
(B) I and III
(C) I and IV
(D) II and IV
Ans: B
24. Two recently excavated sites of Harappan Civilization are:
I. Kalibangan
II. Bhirrana
III. Lothal
IV. Farmana
Codes:
(A) II and III
(B) I and II
(C) III and IV
(D) II and IV
Ans: D
25. Which of the following sites are in Madhya Pradesh?
I. Kayatha
II. Tripuri
III. Eran
IV. Inamgaon
Codes:
(A) I, II and IV
(B) I, II and III
(C) I, III and IV
(D) II, III and IV
Ans: A
26. Malwa culture is reported from
I. Inamgaon
II. Navadatoli
III. Kayatha
IV. Gilund
Codes:
(A) I, II and III
(B) II, III and IV
(C) I and II
(D) I and IV
Ans: A
27. Crude Black-and-Red ware has been reported from Neolithic context at
I. Koldihwa
II. Gufkaral
III. Jhusi
IV. Chirand
Codes:
(A) I, II and III
(B) I, III and IV
(C) I and II
(D) III and IV
Ans: D
28. Which of the following Inscriptions mention Devanampiya Piyadasi as Ashok?
I. Maski Edict
II. Gujarra Inscription
III. Sanchi Edict
IV. Kalsi Edict
Codes:
(A) I, II and III
(B) I, III and IV
(C) I and II
(D) III and IV
Ans: C
29. Which of the following scripts were used in Ashokan edicts?
I. Devanagari
II. Brahmi
III. Greek
IV. Nastalique
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) I and IV
(C) II and III
(D) III and IV
Ans: C
30. Which of the following deities are associated with Shaivism?
I. Lakulisa
II. Balarama
III. Skanda
IV. Surya
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) I and IV
(D) II and III
Ans: B
31. Buddhist cave complexes are found at which of the following site?
I. Aravalam
II. Bagh
III. Ajanta
IV. Barabar caves
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) III and IV
(D) I and IV
Ans: B
32. Assertion (A): The Indian Subcontinent represents the eastern expansion of the Acheulian culture in the old world.
Reason (R): Only a couple of Acheulian sites are known from eastern Asia.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(B) (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong, (R) is correct explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct and (R) is not correct explanation.
Ans: A
33. Assertion (A): The Neolithic at Mehrgarh included wheat and barley cultivation and sheep and goat domestication.
Reason (R): All the domesticates were introduced from Southwest Asia.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is incorrect explanation.
Ans: C
34. Assertion (A): Growth of Harappan cities was the result of trade and commerce.
Reason (R): Pre-Harappan village cultures were followed by the urban make up.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong and (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct and (R) is not correct explanation.
(D) (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
35. Assertion (A): The megalithic burial complexes of South India are dated to the Iron Age. Reason (R): Very few habitation sites have been excavated.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: C
36. Assertion (A): Second Urbanization marks the beginning of the early historical period in India.
Reason (R): It was due to the extensive use of iron implements.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is wrong explanation.
(B) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is correct explanation.
(C) (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: B
37. Assertion (A): Most of the Mauryan Inscriptions are in the Prakrit language.
Reason (R): Prakrit was the most popular language during the Mauryan period.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is the correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is not correct explanation.
Ans: D
38. Assertion (A): All the epigraph of Ashoka in the Deccan was engraved in Brahmi script.
Reason (R): The Rock Edicts of Maski was engraved both in Brahmi and Kharoshthi.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
Ans: C
39. Assertion (A): The early rock cut architecture is based on wooden proto-types.
Reason (R): Pre-rock cut structures were mainly made of wood.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
40. Assertion (A): All the Ajanta caves are related to Buddhism.
Reason (R): They were occupied by the Mahayana Buddhists.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
Ans: C
41. Assertion (A): Gold coins were issued by the Kushanas in good number.
Reason (R): Gold was not available in India.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
42. Assertion (A): Goddess Ardokso was portrayed on the early coins of Samudragupta.
Reason (R): Goddess Ardokso with cornucopiae as an attribute in one of her hands was not known to the people of India.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, (R) is incorrect explanation.
(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, (R) is correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
43. Assertion (A): The Aihole Inscription of Pulakesin II describes victory over Harshavardhan.
Reason (R): Pulakesin II did not have any armed conflict with Harshavardhan.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, (R) is incorrect explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
Ans: A
44. Assertion (A): The Sohgaura Copper Plate Inscription is a record of the provision of grain by the State to the people.
Reason (R): There was sufficient food grain in the State granary.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: C
45. Assertion (A): The anthropomorphic images of Lord Buddha began to be manufactured in Mathura and Gandhara.
Reason (R): Hinayana Buddhist did not make images of the Buddha in human form.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: D
46. Arrange the following human ancestors in correct chronological order.
I. Australopithecus afraensis
II. Homo erectus
III. Ardipithecus ramidus
IV. Australopithecus anamensis
Codes:
(A) II, III, I, IV
(B) IV, II, III, I
(C) III, IV, I, II
(D) I, II, III, IV
Ans: C
47. The cultural sequence of the middle Ganga plain is:
I. Neolithic
II. Chalcolithic
III. Mesolithic
IV. Early Iron Age
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) II, III, IV, I
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) IV, III, II, I
Ans: C
48. Arrange the following sites in chronological order:
I. Chopani Mando
II. Narhan
III. Mahagara
IV. Mahurjhari
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) I, III, II, IV
(C) II, III, IV, I
(D) III, IV, II, I
Ans: B
49. Arrange the following sites according to the year of investigation.
I. Dholavira
II. Kalibangan
III. Chanhududaro
IV. Surkotda
Codes:
(A) II, III, IV, I
(B) II, I, III, IV
(C) III, IV, II, I
(D) III, II, IV, I
Ans: D
50. Arrange the following stupa sites in chronological order:
I. Amaravati
II. Nagarjunakonda
III. Vaishali
IV. Sarnath
Codes:
(A) IV, II, III, I
(B) III, I, II, IV
(C) II, III, IV, I
(D) IV, III, II, I
Ans: B
(A) Palaeosol
(B) Anthrosol
(C) Calisol
(D) Archaeosol
Ans: B
2. The Oasis theory of cultural diffusion is associated with the explanation given relating to
(A) Origin and spread of domestication Life
(B) Origin and spread of Urbanisation
(C) Disappearance of the Indus Civilization
(D) Development of Beaker Culture in England
Ans: A
3. Which of the following caves associated with anatomically modern humans is located in Africa?
(A) Batadomba lena
(B) Billasurgam
(C) Blombos
(D) Kafje
Ans: C
4. Ghoghara on the confluence of the Son and Rehi is famous for
(A) Faunal remains
(B) Palaeolithic tools
(C) Toba volcanic ash
(D) Floral remains
Ans: C
5. The oldest well dated microlithic assemblages are known from which of the following sites in India?
(A) Patne
(B) Jwalapuram
(C) Bhimbetka
(D) Morhana Pahar
Ans: B
6. Evidence of heat treatment of artefacts has been found at
(A) Baghor I
(B) Bansghat
(C) Patne
(D) Amiliya
Ans: A
7. Who was the first scholar to associate Microliths with Mesolithic culture?
(A) Robert Bruce Foote
(B) A. C. L. Carllyle
(C) A. Cunnigham
(D) John Marshall
Ans: B
8. Bhirrana in Haryana is a site of
(A) Harappan Culture
(B) Ochre Coloured Pottery culture
(C) Painted Grey ware culture
(D) Black-and-Red ware culture
Ans: A
9. Excavations of Sanauli, a site of Harappan Culture is remarkable for yielding
(A) Residential architecture
(B) Defence wall
(C) Human burials
(D) Industrial complex
Ans: C
10. Narhan Culture represented by painted Black-and-Red ware and Black slipped ware belongs to:
(A) Mesolithic Period
(B) Neolithic Period
(C) Chalcolithic Period
(D) Early Iron Age
Ans: C
11. The sites of Ochre Coloured Pottery are mostly distributed in the
(A) Upper Ganga valley
(B) Middle Ganga valley
(C) Lower Ganga valley
(D) Malwa region
Ans: A
12. Overlap phase of Late Harappan and Painted Grey ware has been reported at
(A) Jakhera
(B) Atranjikhera
(C) Bhagawanpura
(D) Hastinapura
Ans: C
13. Black slipped ware is considered a fore runner of
(A) Painted Grey ware
(B) Black-and-Red ware
(C) Northern Black Polished ware
(D) Lustrous Red ware
Ans: C
14. Which of the following was the most important river of Rigvedic Age?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Ganga
(C) Sindhu
(D) Saraswati
Ans: D
15. The event of Jinasena being taken from Pataliputra to Kalinga is found on which of the following?
(A) Hathigumpha Inscription of King Kharavela
(B) Khalimpur Copper Plate Inscription of Dharmapala
(C) Nalanda Copper Plate of Dharmapala
(D) Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription
Ans: A
16. In which of the following inscriptions the word ‘Aryavarta’ occurs?
(A) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela
(B) Junagarh Inscription of Rudradamana
(C) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
(D) Gwalior Inscription of Mihirbhoja
Ans: C
17. Which of the following temples was not built by Chola rulers?
(A) Brihadisvara
(B) Korangnath
(C) Airavateshwar
(D) Kailashnatha
Ans: D
18. Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) Herakleo was portrayed on the reverse of Indo-Greek coins.
(B) Lakshmi was portrayed on the Indo-Greek coins.
(C) Buddha was for the first time portrayed on Indo-Greek coins.
(D) Lakshmi was portrayed on the coins of Satavahana.
Ans: A
19. The first attempt to introduce divinity of Kingship is seen on the coins of
(A) Kanishka I
(B) Huviska
(C) Pushyamitra Sunga
(D) Ashok
Ans: A
20. The Bhitargaon temple was built of
(A) Red sand stone
(B) Bricks
(C) Gneiss
(D) Lime stone
Ans: B
21. The dates of Attirampakkam and Isampur Lower Palaeolithic sites are
I. 1.5 Million years ago
II. 1.2 Million years ago
III. 0.8 Million years ago
IV. 0.5 Million years ago
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) I and IV
(D) II and III
Ans: A
22. The following two are Mesolithic Rockshelter sites in India:
I. Bhimbetka
II. Muchatla Chintamanu Gavi
III. Morahna Pahar
IV. Pachad
Codes:
(A) I and IV
(B) I and III
(C) I and II
(D) I, II and IV
Ans: B
23. Raymond Allchin excavated which of the following sites in South India?
I. Piklihal
II. Maski
III. Utnoor
IV. Budihal
Codes:
(A) II and III
(B) I and III
(C) I and IV
(D) II and IV
Ans: B
24. Two recently excavated sites of Harappan Civilization are:
I. Kalibangan
II. Bhirrana
III. Lothal
IV. Farmana
Codes:
(A) II and III
(B) I and II
(C) III and IV
(D) II and IV
Ans: D
25. Which of the following sites are in Madhya Pradesh?
I. Kayatha
II. Tripuri
III. Eran
IV. Inamgaon
Codes:
(A) I, II and IV
(B) I, II and III
(C) I, III and IV
(D) II, III and IV
Ans: A
26. Malwa culture is reported from
I. Inamgaon
II. Navadatoli
III. Kayatha
IV. Gilund
Codes:
(A) I, II and III
(B) II, III and IV
(C) I and II
(D) I and IV
Ans: A
27. Crude Black-and-Red ware has been reported from Neolithic context at
I. Koldihwa
II. Gufkaral
III. Jhusi
IV. Chirand
Codes:
(A) I, II and III
(B) I, III and IV
(C) I and II
(D) III and IV
Ans: D
28. Which of the following Inscriptions mention Devanampiya Piyadasi as Ashok?
I. Maski Edict
II. Gujarra Inscription
III. Sanchi Edict
IV. Kalsi Edict
Codes:
(A) I, II and III
(B) I, III and IV
(C) I and II
(D) III and IV
Ans: C
29. Which of the following scripts were used in Ashokan edicts?
I. Devanagari
II. Brahmi
III. Greek
IV. Nastalique
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) I and IV
(C) II and III
(D) III and IV
Ans: C
30. Which of the following deities are associated with Shaivism?
I. Lakulisa
II. Balarama
III. Skanda
IV. Surya
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) I and IV
(D) II and III
Ans: B
31. Buddhist cave complexes are found at which of the following site?
I. Aravalam
II. Bagh
III. Ajanta
IV. Barabar caves
Codes:
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) III and IV
(D) I and IV
Ans: B
32. Assertion (A): The Indian Subcontinent represents the eastern expansion of the Acheulian culture in the old world.
Reason (R): Only a couple of Acheulian sites are known from eastern Asia.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(B) (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong, (R) is correct explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct and (R) is not correct explanation.
Ans: A
33. Assertion (A): The Neolithic at Mehrgarh included wheat and barley cultivation and sheep and goat domestication.
Reason (R): All the domesticates were introduced from Southwest Asia.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is incorrect explanation.
Ans: C
34. Assertion (A): Growth of Harappan cities was the result of trade and commerce.
Reason (R): Pre-Harappan village cultures were followed by the urban make up.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong and (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct and (R) is not correct explanation.
(D) (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
35. Assertion (A): The megalithic burial complexes of South India are dated to the Iron Age. Reason (R): Very few habitation sites have been excavated.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: C
36. Assertion (A): Second Urbanization marks the beginning of the early historical period in India.
Reason (R): It was due to the extensive use of iron implements.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is wrong explanation.
(B) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is correct explanation.
(C) (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: B
37. Assertion (A): Most of the Mauryan Inscriptions are in the Prakrit language.
Reason (R): Prakrit was the most popular language during the Mauryan period.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is the correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is not correct explanation.
Ans: D
38. Assertion (A): All the epigraph of Ashoka in the Deccan was engraved in Brahmi script.
Reason (R): The Rock Edicts of Maski was engraved both in Brahmi and Kharoshthi.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
Ans: C
39. Assertion (A): The early rock cut architecture is based on wooden proto-types.
Reason (R): Pre-rock cut structures were mainly made of wood.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
40. Assertion (A): All the Ajanta caves are related to Buddhism.
Reason (R): They were occupied by the Mahayana Buddhists.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(D) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
Ans: C
41. Assertion (A): Gold coins were issued by the Kushanas in good number.
Reason (R): Gold was not available in India.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
42. Assertion (A): Goddess Ardokso was portrayed on the early coins of Samudragupta.
Reason (R): Goddess Ardokso with cornucopiae as an attribute in one of her hands was not known to the people of India.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, (R) is incorrect explanation.
(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, (R) is correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
43. Assertion (A): The Aihole Inscription of Pulakesin II describes victory over Harshavardhan.
Reason (R): Pulakesin II did not have any armed conflict with Harshavardhan.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, (R) is incorrect explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
Ans: A
44. Assertion (A): The Sohgaura Copper Plate Inscription is a record of the provision of grain by the State to the people.
Reason (R): There was sufficient food grain in the State granary.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: C
45. Assertion (A): The anthropomorphic images of Lord Buddha began to be manufactured in Mathura and Gandhara.
Reason (R): Hinayana Buddhist did not make images of the Buddha in human form.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is correct explanation.
Ans: D
46. Arrange the following human ancestors in correct chronological order.
I. Australopithecus afraensis
II. Homo erectus
III. Ardipithecus ramidus
IV. Australopithecus anamensis
Codes:
(A) II, III, I, IV
(B) IV, II, III, I
(C) III, IV, I, II
(D) I, II, III, IV
Ans: C
47. The cultural sequence of the middle Ganga plain is:
I. Neolithic
II. Chalcolithic
III. Mesolithic
IV. Early Iron Age
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) II, III, IV, I
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) IV, III, II, I
Ans: C
48. Arrange the following sites in chronological order:
I. Chopani Mando
II. Narhan
III. Mahagara
IV. Mahurjhari
Codes:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) I, III, II, IV
(C) II, III, IV, I
(D) III, IV, II, I
Ans: B
49. Arrange the following sites according to the year of investigation.
I. Dholavira
II. Kalibangan
III. Chanhududaro
IV. Surkotda
Codes:
(A) II, III, IV, I
(B) II, I, III, IV
(C) III, IV, II, I
(D) III, II, IV, I
Ans: D
50. Arrange the following stupa sites in chronological order:
I. Amaravati
II. Nagarjunakonda
III. Vaishali
IV. Sarnath
Codes:
(A) IV, II, III, I
(B) III, I, II, IV
(C) II, III, IV, I
(D) IV, III, II, I
Ans: B
51. Arrange the following human ancestors in chronological order:
(i) Ramapithecus
(ii) Australopithecus afraensis
(iii) Dryopithecus
(iv) Australopithecus anamensis
Codes:
(A) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(D) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii)
Ans: D
52. Arrange the following in order as they appear in archaeological record:
(i) Intensive agriculture
(ii) Incipient agriculture
(iii) Intensive foraging
(iv) Intensive hunting
Codes:
(A) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(D) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
Ans: D
53. Arrange the distribution of following sites of middle Ganga plain from west to east:
(i) Sohgaura
(ii) Agiabir
(iii) Prahladpur
(iv) Jhusi
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(C) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
(D) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
Ans: C
54. Arrange the following techniques as per their use for making stone tools in chronological order:
(i) Block-on-Block technique
(ii) Grinding and polishing technique
(iii) Punch technique
(iv) Cylindrical hammer technique
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(D) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
Ans: B
55. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Gangavatran scene from Mahabalipuram
(ii) Shivalinga from Gudimallam
(iii) Shivalinga from Matangeshwar Temple
(iv) Trimurti image from Elephanta
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(C) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(D) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
Ans: C
56. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Dancing girl from Mohenjodaro
(ii) Saraswati image from Mathura
(iii) Surya image from Bhita
(iv) Buddha image from Sarnath
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Ans: B
57. Arrange the following coins in chronological order:
(i) Karshapana
(ii) Gadahiya
(iii) Krishnaraja Rupak
(iv) Bent Bars
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(C) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
(D) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Ans: B
58. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Lumbini Inscription
(ii) Hathigumpha Inscription
(iii) Sarnath Buddha Image Inscription
(iv) Aihole Pillar Inscription
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Ans: B
59. Arrange the following inscription in time sequence:
(i) Rock Edict-XIII
(ii) Sohgaura Copper Plate Inscription
(iii) Pillar Edict-V
(iv) Mahasthan Inscription
Code:
(A) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
(B) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(C) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Ans: C
60. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order:
(i) Harsha Inscription
(ii) Aphsad Stone Inscription of Aditya Sena
(iii) Ganjam Copper Plate of the reign of Sasankaraja.
(iv) Banskhera Copper Plate Inscription
Codes:
(A) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
(B) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(C) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(D) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
Ans: A
61. Arrange the use of following scripts in chronological order:
(i) Brahmi
(ii) Deonagri
(iii) Kutila
(iv) Greek
Codes:
(A) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
(D) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
Ans: D
62. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order:
(i) Girnar Rock Inscription of Rudradamana
(ii) Mathura Stone Inscription of Huviska
(iii) Ara Stone Inscription of Kanishka-II
(iv) Andhau Stone Inscription of the reign of Rudradamana-I
Codes:
(A) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
(D) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
Ans: A
63. Match the item of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. AMS i. To date bones
b. SEM ii. To date pots
c. Thermolum – inescence iii. To date rock art
d. Florin Test iv. Determining the concentration of C14
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: D
64. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Sarutaru i. A microlithic level
b. Daojali Hading ii. Round butted axes
c. Selbalgiri iii. Fossil wood axes
d. Marakdola iv. Wheel made pottery of fine Kaolin clay
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) ii i iii iv
(D) iii iv ii i
Ans: A
65. Match the Mesolithic sites of List – I with State of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Tilwara i. Bihar
b. Kanewal ii. U.P.
c. Mahadaha iii. Gujarat
d. Paisra iv. Rajasthan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: A
66. Match the items of List – I with the List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Fire alters i. Lothal
b. Assembly Hall ii. Banawali
c. Terracotta plough iii. Kalibangan
d. Anchor iv. Mohenjodaro
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) ii i iii iv
Ans: B
67. Match the items of List – I with the List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Beads factory i. Khetri
b. Source of copper ii. Mohenjodaro
c. Stadium iii. Chanhudaro
d. College of priests iv. Dholavira
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: A
68. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Budihal i. Jim Shaffer and Devaraja
b. Senuar ii. Purushottam Singh
c. Narhan iii. K. Paddayya
d. Watgal iv. B.P. Singh
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) i ii iv iii
(D) ii i iii iv
Ans: B
69. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. The Oxford Companion to Indian Archaeology i. K.M. Shrimali
b. Agrarian Structure in Central India and Northern Deccan (AD 300 – 500) A Study of Vakataka Inscriptions ii. Dilip Kumar Chakrabarti
c. Archaeology Theory, Methods and Practice iii. D.C. Sarkar
d. Indian Epigraphy iv. Renfrew, Colin & Paul Behn
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv i iii ii
(D) i iii ii iv
Ans: A
70. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Chakravikrama type coin i. Chandragupta-I
b. Apratigha type coins ii. Samudragupta
c. Asvamedha type coins iii. Chandragupta-II
d. King and Queen type coins iv. Kumaragupta-I
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv ii i iii
Ans: B
71. Match the names of authors of List – I with the books of List – II and select correct answer from the code given below:
List – I List – II
a. D.P. Agrawal i. Origin of a Civilization
b. B. Allchin and F.R. Allchin ii. Man and Environment in India Through Ages
c. D.K. Chakrabarti iii. Jain Art and Architecture
d. A. Ghosh iv. The Archaeology of Ancient Indian Cities
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: D
72. Match the books of List – I with their authors of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Pleistocene Fauna of India i. S.B. Deo
b. The Megaliths, their Culture, Ecology, Economy and Technology ii. G.L. Badam
c. Prehistoric Rock Painting of Bhimbetka iii. V.S. Agrawal
d. Ancient Indian Folk Cults iv. Y. Mathpal
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: A
73. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Dynastic Art of the Kushanas i. A.S. Altekar
b. Age of the Kushanas A Numismatic Approach ii. J. Rosenfield
c. Ancient Indian Numismatic iii. Bhaskar Chattopadhyay
d. Catalogue of Gupta Gold Coins in the Banyana Hoard iv. S.K. Chakravorty
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii i iv ii
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
74. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Lakulisa i. Vaishnava
b. Sayana ii. Buddhism
c. Hariti iii. Saiva
d. Saptamatrika iv. Sakti
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: A
75. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Ardokso i. Kumaragupta-I
b. Laksmi ii. Kanishka-I
c. Shiva iii. Chandragupta-II
d. Karthikeya iv. Samudragupta
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: B
76. The famous Kailashnath Temple at Ellora was carved out during the time of
(A) Cholas
(B) Rashtrakutas
(C) Pallavas
(D) Guptas
Ans: B
77. Which one of the following places has recently yielded an inscribed sculpture of Ashok?
(A) Junagadh
(B) Delhi
(C) Hampi
(D) Sannati
Ans: D
78. Which of the following figure is mainly depicted on the coins of Gangeyadeva Kalachuri?
(A) Lakshmi
(B) Vishnu
(C) Saraswati
(D) Kartikeya
Ans: A
79. Which inscription mentions by name both Kalidasa and Bharavi?
(A) Allahabad Prashasti of Samudra Gupta
(B) Talagunda Pillar inscription of Kakustha Varma
(C) Girnar inscription of Rudradaman
(D) Aihole inscription of Pulakesin – II
Ans: D
80. Who is the founder of Pashupata religion?
(A) Shantinatha
(B) Sreekara Pandita
(C) Purana Kashyappa
(D) Lukulish
Ans: D
81. Nalanda University was primarily a
(A) Shaiva Centre
(B) Vaishnava Centre
(C) Buddhist Vihara
(D) Jaina Centre
Ans: C
82. Main characteristic feature of the Vesara style of Architecture is
(A) Oval shape plan
(B) Square shape plan
(C) Stellate (star) shape plan
(D) Triangular shape plan
Ans: C
83. The main characteristic feature of megalithic culture is
(A) Large stone burials
(B) Large brick burials
(C) Large stone temples
(D) Large brick temples
Ans: A
84. The Buddha was first time represented anthropomorphically on the coins of
(A) Menander
(B) Kanishka I
(C) Huvishka
(D) Vasudeo
Ans: B
85. Who among the following introduced the gold coins?
(A) Demetrius
(B) Wema Kadphises
(C) Kanishka I
(D) Kujula – Kadphises
Ans: B
86. Who issued the coins depicting the King seated on a couch playing the vina?
(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Kumara Gupta I
(C) Kanishka I
(D) Rudradaman
Ans: B
87. The earliest stone tools are known as
(A) Olduwan
(B) Acheulian
(C) Retouched tool
(D) Flake tool
Ans: A
88. The composer of Aihole Inscription of Pulakeshina II was
(A) Harisena
(B) Chapada
(C) Banabhatta
(D) Ravikirti
Ans: D
89. Which of the following was the most important river of Rig Vedic Age?
(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Saraswati
(D) Sindhu
Ans: C
90. Who allowed for the first time Indian Universities to take up archaeological excavation?
(A) A. Cunningham
(B) R.E.M. Wheeler
(C) A. Ghosh
(D) M. S. Vats
Ans: B
91. The half-life of Carbon-14 isotope present in organic matter is
(A) 5568 years
(B) 5598 years
(C) 5658 years
(D) 5698 years
Ans: A
92. Which of the following is the earliest copper plate grant?
(A) The Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription
(B) Paharpur Copper Plate Inscription
(C) The Sohagaura Copper Plate Inscription
(D) The Ghugrahate Copper Plate Inscription
Ans: C
93. Attirampakkam is located in
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Karnataka
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Orissa
Ans: C
94. The source of Lapislazuli (fine quality) was located in one of the following regions:
(A) Gujarat
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Punjab
(D) Afghanistan
Ans: D
95. Which of the following group of human beings is known as the most intelligent group?
(A) Homo habilis
(B) Homo erectus
(C) Homo sapiens sapiens
(D) Neanderthalensis
Ans: C
96. Megalithic people were unaware of one of the following:
(A) Pastoralism
(B) Agriculture
(C) Trade
(D) Urbanism
Ans: D
97. Identify one of the following: Sarnath is famous for
(A) Commercial centre
(B) Communal harmony
(C) Centre of education
(D) The first Sermon of Buddha
Ans: D
98. Which of the following is not associated with the South Indian Megaliths?
(A) Menhir
(B) Dolmenoid cist
(C) Cairn circle
(D) Cemetery-H
Ans: D
99. Who among the following depicted the symbol of a ship with mast on his coins?
(A) Vasisthiputra Pulumavi
(B) Rudradaman I
(C) Gautamiputra Satakarni
(D) Simuka Satavahana
Ans: A
100. Jayal Formation in the Thar Deserthas yielded
(A) Lower Palaeolithic tools
(B) Upper Palaeolithic tools
(C) Mesolithic tools
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
(i) Ramapithecus
(ii) Australopithecus afraensis
(iii) Dryopithecus
(iv) Australopithecus anamensis
Codes:
(A) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(D) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii)
Ans: D
52. Arrange the following in order as they appear in archaeological record:
(i) Intensive agriculture
(ii) Incipient agriculture
(iii) Intensive foraging
(iv) Intensive hunting
Codes:
(A) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(D) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
Ans: D
53. Arrange the distribution of following sites of middle Ganga plain from west to east:
(i) Sohgaura
(ii) Agiabir
(iii) Prahladpur
(iv) Jhusi
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(C) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
(D) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
Ans: C
54. Arrange the following techniques as per their use for making stone tools in chronological order:
(i) Block-on-Block technique
(ii) Grinding and polishing technique
(iii) Punch technique
(iv) Cylindrical hammer technique
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(D) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
Ans: B
55. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Gangavatran scene from Mahabalipuram
(ii) Shivalinga from Gudimallam
(iii) Shivalinga from Matangeshwar Temple
(iv) Trimurti image from Elephanta
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(C) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(D) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
Ans: C
56. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Dancing girl from Mohenjodaro
(ii) Saraswati image from Mathura
(iii) Surya image from Bhita
(iv) Buddha image from Sarnath
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Ans: B
57. Arrange the following coins in chronological order:
(i) Karshapana
(ii) Gadahiya
(iii) Krishnaraja Rupak
(iv) Bent Bars
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(C) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
(D) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Ans: B
58. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Lumbini Inscription
(ii) Hathigumpha Inscription
(iii) Sarnath Buddha Image Inscription
(iv) Aihole Pillar Inscription
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Ans: B
59. Arrange the following inscription in time sequence:
(i) Rock Edict-XIII
(ii) Sohgaura Copper Plate Inscription
(iii) Pillar Edict-V
(iv) Mahasthan Inscription
Code:
(A) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
(B) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(C) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Ans: C
60. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order:
(i) Harsha Inscription
(ii) Aphsad Stone Inscription of Aditya Sena
(iii) Ganjam Copper Plate of the reign of Sasankaraja.
(iv) Banskhera Copper Plate Inscription
Codes:
(A) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
(B) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(C) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(D) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
Ans: A
61. Arrange the use of following scripts in chronological order:
(i) Brahmi
(ii) Deonagri
(iii) Kutila
(iv) Greek
Codes:
(A) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
(D) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
Ans: D
62. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order:
(i) Girnar Rock Inscription of Rudradamana
(ii) Mathura Stone Inscription of Huviska
(iii) Ara Stone Inscription of Kanishka-II
(iv) Andhau Stone Inscription of the reign of Rudradamana-I
Codes:
(A) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
(D) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
Ans: A
63. Match the item of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. AMS i. To date bones
b. SEM ii. To date pots
c. Thermolum – inescence iii. To date rock art
d. Florin Test iv. Determining the concentration of C14
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: D
64. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Sarutaru i. A microlithic level
b. Daojali Hading ii. Round butted axes
c. Selbalgiri iii. Fossil wood axes
d. Marakdola iv. Wheel made pottery of fine Kaolin clay
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) ii i iii iv
(D) iii iv ii i
Ans: A
65. Match the Mesolithic sites of List – I with State of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Tilwara i. Bihar
b. Kanewal ii. U.P.
c. Mahadaha iii. Gujarat
d. Paisra iv. Rajasthan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: A
66. Match the items of List – I with the List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Fire alters i. Lothal
b. Assembly Hall ii. Banawali
c. Terracotta plough iii. Kalibangan
d. Anchor iv. Mohenjodaro
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) ii i iii iv
Ans: B
67. Match the items of List – I with the List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Beads factory i. Khetri
b. Source of copper ii. Mohenjodaro
c. Stadium iii. Chanhudaro
d. College of priests iv. Dholavira
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: A
68. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Budihal i. Jim Shaffer and Devaraja
b. Senuar ii. Purushottam Singh
c. Narhan iii. K. Paddayya
d. Watgal iv. B.P. Singh
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) i ii iv iii
(D) ii i iii iv
Ans: B
69. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. The Oxford Companion to Indian Archaeology i. K.M. Shrimali
b. Agrarian Structure in Central India and Northern Deccan (AD 300 – 500) A Study of Vakataka Inscriptions ii. Dilip Kumar Chakrabarti
c. Archaeology Theory, Methods and Practice iii. D.C. Sarkar
d. Indian Epigraphy iv. Renfrew, Colin & Paul Behn
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv i iii ii
(D) i iii ii iv
Ans: A
70. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Chakravikrama type coin i. Chandragupta-I
b. Apratigha type coins ii. Samudragupta
c. Asvamedha type coins iii. Chandragupta-II
d. King and Queen type coins iv. Kumaragupta-I
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv ii i iii
Ans: B
71. Match the names of authors of List – I with the books of List – II and select correct answer from the code given below:
List – I List – II
a. D.P. Agrawal i. Origin of a Civilization
b. B. Allchin and F.R. Allchin ii. Man and Environment in India Through Ages
c. D.K. Chakrabarti iii. Jain Art and Architecture
d. A. Ghosh iv. The Archaeology of Ancient Indian Cities
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: D
72. Match the books of List – I with their authors of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Pleistocene Fauna of India i. S.B. Deo
b. The Megaliths, their Culture, Ecology, Economy and Technology ii. G.L. Badam
c. Prehistoric Rock Painting of Bhimbetka iii. V.S. Agrawal
d. Ancient Indian Folk Cults iv. Y. Mathpal
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: A
73. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Dynastic Art of the Kushanas i. A.S. Altekar
b. Age of the Kushanas A Numismatic Approach ii. J. Rosenfield
c. Ancient Indian Numismatic iii. Bhaskar Chattopadhyay
d. Catalogue of Gupta Gold Coins in the Banyana Hoard iv. S.K. Chakravorty
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii i iv ii
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
74. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Lakulisa i. Vaishnava
b. Sayana ii. Buddhism
c. Hariti iii. Saiva
d. Saptamatrika iv. Sakti
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: A
75. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Ardokso i. Kumaragupta-I
b. Laksmi ii. Kanishka-I
c. Shiva iii. Chandragupta-II
d. Karthikeya iv. Samudragupta
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: B
76. The famous Kailashnath Temple at Ellora was carved out during the time of
(A) Cholas
(B) Rashtrakutas
(C) Pallavas
(D) Guptas
Ans: B
77. Which one of the following places has recently yielded an inscribed sculpture of Ashok?
(A) Junagadh
(B) Delhi
(C) Hampi
(D) Sannati
Ans: D
78. Which of the following figure is mainly depicted on the coins of Gangeyadeva Kalachuri?
(A) Lakshmi
(B) Vishnu
(C) Saraswati
(D) Kartikeya
Ans: A
79. Which inscription mentions by name both Kalidasa and Bharavi?
(A) Allahabad Prashasti of Samudra Gupta
(B) Talagunda Pillar inscription of Kakustha Varma
(C) Girnar inscription of Rudradaman
(D) Aihole inscription of Pulakesin – II
Ans: D
80. Who is the founder of Pashupata religion?
(A) Shantinatha
(B) Sreekara Pandita
(C) Purana Kashyappa
(D) Lukulish
Ans: D
81. Nalanda University was primarily a
(A) Shaiva Centre
(B) Vaishnava Centre
(C) Buddhist Vihara
(D) Jaina Centre
Ans: C
82. Main characteristic feature of the Vesara style of Architecture is
(A) Oval shape plan
(B) Square shape plan
(C) Stellate (star) shape plan
(D) Triangular shape plan
Ans: C
83. The main characteristic feature of megalithic culture is
(A) Large stone burials
(B) Large brick burials
(C) Large stone temples
(D) Large brick temples
Ans: A
84. The Buddha was first time represented anthropomorphically on the coins of
(A) Menander
(B) Kanishka I
(C) Huvishka
(D) Vasudeo
Ans: B
85. Who among the following introduced the gold coins?
(A) Demetrius
(B) Wema Kadphises
(C) Kanishka I
(D) Kujula – Kadphises
Ans: B
86. Who issued the coins depicting the King seated on a couch playing the vina?
(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Kumara Gupta I
(C) Kanishka I
(D) Rudradaman
Ans: B
87. The earliest stone tools are known as
(A) Olduwan
(B) Acheulian
(C) Retouched tool
(D) Flake tool
Ans: A
88. The composer of Aihole Inscription of Pulakeshina II was
(A) Harisena
(B) Chapada
(C) Banabhatta
(D) Ravikirti
Ans: D
89. Which of the following was the most important river of Rig Vedic Age?
(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Saraswati
(D) Sindhu
Ans: C
90. Who allowed for the first time Indian Universities to take up archaeological excavation?
(A) A. Cunningham
(B) R.E.M. Wheeler
(C) A. Ghosh
(D) M. S. Vats
Ans: B
91. The half-life of Carbon-14 isotope present in organic matter is
(A) 5568 years
(B) 5598 years
(C) 5658 years
(D) 5698 years
Ans: A
92. Which of the following is the earliest copper plate grant?
(A) The Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription
(B) Paharpur Copper Plate Inscription
(C) The Sohagaura Copper Plate Inscription
(D) The Ghugrahate Copper Plate Inscription
Ans: C
93. Attirampakkam is located in
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Karnataka
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Orissa
Ans: C
94. The source of Lapislazuli (fine quality) was located in one of the following regions:
(A) Gujarat
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Punjab
(D) Afghanistan
Ans: D
95. Which of the following group of human beings is known as the most intelligent group?
(A) Homo habilis
(B) Homo erectus
(C) Homo sapiens sapiens
(D) Neanderthalensis
Ans: C
96. Megalithic people were unaware of one of the following:
(A) Pastoralism
(B) Agriculture
(C) Trade
(D) Urbanism
Ans: D
97. Identify one of the following: Sarnath is famous for
(A) Commercial centre
(B) Communal harmony
(C) Centre of education
(D) The first Sermon of Buddha
Ans: D
98. Which of the following is not associated with the South Indian Megaliths?
(A) Menhir
(B) Dolmenoid cist
(C) Cairn circle
(D) Cemetery-H
Ans: D
99. Who among the following depicted the symbol of a ship with mast on his coins?
(A) Vasisthiputra Pulumavi
(B) Rudradaman I
(C) Gautamiputra Satakarni
(D) Simuka Satavahana
Ans: A
100. Jayal Formation in the Thar Deserthas yielded
(A) Lower Palaeolithic tools
(B) Upper Palaeolithic tools
(C) Mesolithic tools
(D) None of the above
Ans: A