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ARCHAEOLOGY MCQs
1. Match the following places in List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Siswal i. Kutch
b. Lal Qila ii. Hissar
c. Saipai iii. Bulandsahar
d. Surkotada iv. Etawah
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii i iii iv
Ans: A
2. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Parkham Yaksha i. Elephanta
b. Dancing Natraja ii. Sanchi
c. Trimurti iii. Mathura
d. Shalabhanjika Sculpture iv. Madurai
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) i ii iv iii
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
3. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Gupta Gold Coins i. Badami
b. Satavahana Coins ii. Jogalthambi
c. Maues’s coins iii. Bayana
d. Chalukya coins iv. Kapisa
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: D
4. Match the books of List – I with the authors of List – II :
List – I List – II
a. Archaeology from Earth i. B. Allchin &F.R. Allchin
b. Personality of India ii. M. Wheeler
c. The Rise ofCivilization iii. B.B. Lal
d. Saraswati Flows on iv. B. Subbarao
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
5. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Vikrama era i. 57-56 B.C.
b. Gupta- Valabhi era ii. 78 C.E.
c. Kalachuri- Chedi era iii. 248-49 C.E.
d. Saka era iv. 319 C.E.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) i ii iv iii
(D) iv ii iii is
Ans: A
6. Match the inscription of List – I with the poet of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Allahabad Pillar i. Baladitya
b. Aihole Pillar ii. Vasula
c. Mandsaur Pillar iii. Ravikirti
d. Gwalior Stone iv. Harishena
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: C
7. Match the following structures of List – I with the site of their finding in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Dockyard i. Lothal
b. Large Tank ii. Sringverapur
c. Apsidal Temple iii. Sankh
d. Chakra Shaped Stupa iv. Nagarjunakonda
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
8. Match the following prehistoric phases of List – I with the sites of their finding of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Middle Palaeolithic i. Patne
b. Upper Palaeolithic ii. Nevasa
c. Mesolithic iii. Koldihwa
d. Neolithic iv. Sarai-Nahar- Rai
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: A
9. Arrange the following sites in chronological order:
(i) Terra Amata
(ii) La Micoque
(iii) Abri Pataud
(iv) La Vallonet
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
(B) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
Ans: B
10. Arrange in chronological order the following cultures:
(i) Ahar Culture
(ii) Nevasian Culture
(iii) Narhan Culture
(iv) Nal Culture
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(B) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(D) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
Ans: C
11. Chronologically arrange the cultural sequence of the following sites:
(i) Ahar
(ii) Birbhanpur
(iii) Gufkral
(iv) Sravasti
Codes:
(A) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(B) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(D) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
Ans: B
12. Arrange the following tools in the chronology of their prevalence:
(i) Cleaver
(ii) Lunate
(iii) Shouldered axe
(iv) Chopper
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(C) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
Ans: C
13. Arrange the following sites in chronological order on the basis of their culture remains:
(i) Tilwada
(ii) Chirki-Nevasa
(iii) Mayurbhanj
(iv) Guler
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(B) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
Ans: D
14. Arrange the following discoveries of archaeological importance in the order of their findings in chronology:
(i) Cleaver at Pallavaram
(ii) Flake tools at Nevasa
(iii) City complex at Shishupalgarh
(iv) PGW at Hastinapur
Codes:
(A) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
(B) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Ans: A
15. Match the structure remains of List-I with the period of their construction of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Great Bath of Mohenjodaro (i) Gupta period
(b) Vishnu temple at Bhitari (ii) Mauryan Period
(c) Pillared Hall at Kumrahar (iii) Harappa Period
(d) Settlement at Khairadih (iv) Kushan Period
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: C
16. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Dumar Lena Cave (i) Modhera
(b) Bull Capital Pillar (ii) Bhuvneshwara
(c) Sun Temple of Solankis (iii) Ellora
(d) Raja Rani Temple (iv) Rampurva
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(B) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(C) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: C
17. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Lichhavayah (i) Kacha
(b) Sarvarajochhetta (ii) Kumargupta
(c) Apratiratha (iii) Chandra gupta I
(d) Apratigh (iv) Samudra gupta
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Ans: C
18. Match the authors of List-I with the books of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) David Diringer (i) Indian Epigraphy
(b) C. Sivaramamurti (ii) The Alphabet
(c) D. C. Sircar (iii) The History and Palaeography of Mauryan Brahmi Script
(d) C. S. Upasak (iv) Indian Epigraphy and South Indian Scripts
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: B
19. Match the item of List-I with those of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Junagarh inscription (i) Gupta
(b) Allahabad inscription (ii) Chalukya
(c) Aihole inscription (iii) Saka- Kshatrapa
(d) Gwalior inscription (iv) Pratihara
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(B) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Ans: A
20. Assertion (A): The inscriptions of the Gupta period were in Tamil language and Kutila script.
Reason (R): The language of Sanskrit and Brahmi script was not known to the people during Gupta period.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (R) is true, but (A) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
21. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Mahadaha
ii. Paisra
iii. Bhirrana
iv. Chirand
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) i, iv, iii, ii
(D) ii, i, iv, iii
Ans: D
22. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Kamasian
ii. Gamblian
iii. Kageran
iv. Kanjeran
Codes:
(A) iii, i, iv, ii
(B) iii, iv, i, ii
(C) iv, iii, i, ii
(D) ii, iv, i, iii
Ans: A
23. Arrange the following sites in the sequence of their excavation year:
i. Piklihal
ii. Brahmgiri
iii. Sangan Kallu
iv. Maski
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) iii, ii, iv, i
(D) ii, iii, i, iv
Ans: D
24. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Mindel
ii. Riss
iii. Wurm
iv. Gunj
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, i, ii, iii
(C) ii, i, iv, iii
(D) iv, iii, ii, i
Ans: B
25. Arrange in chronological order:
i. Kayatha culture
ii. Malwa culture
iii. Ahar culture
iv. Early historical
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) i, iii, ii, iv
(D) iii, i, iv, ii
Ans: C
26. Arrange the following inscriptions in correct chronological order:
i. Kahaum stone pillar inscription
ii. Ajanta Cave inscription of the time of Harisena
iii. Eran Stone Pillar Inscription of Buddhagupta.
iv. Sarnath Buddhist Stone Image Inscription of Buddhagupta.
Codes:
(A) ii, iii, i, iv
(B) iii, iv, ii, i
(C) i, iv, iii, ii
(D) i, ii, iii, iv
Ans: C
27. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological sequences:
i. Mahasthan Inscription
ii. Piprahwa Inscription
iii. Ajanta Cave Inscription of Harisena
iv. Junagarh Rock Inscription of Rudradamana
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, i, ii
(C) ii, i, iv, iii
(D) iii, ii, i, iv
Ans: C
28. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Didarganj Yakshi
ii. Bronze images from Daimabad
iii. Bodisattva images from Mahoba
iv. Kalyan-Sundar Murti from Kanauj
Codes:
(A) ii, i, iv, iii
(B) i, ii, iii, iv
(C) i, iii, iv, ii
(D) iii, ii, i, iv
Ans: A
29. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Hindu Shahi coins of Ohind and Afghanistan
ii. The Chakravikrama type coins
iii. The gold coins of Kujula-Kadphises
iv. Coins of Azes
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) ii, i, iii, iv
(D) ii, iii, iv, i
Ans: B
30. Match the following prehistoric sites of List – I with the prehistoric phase of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Chaukoutein i. Neolithic
b. Terra Amata ii. Chalcolithic
c. Mahisdal iii. Upper Palaeolithic
d. Satal Hiyuk iv. Lower Palaeolithic
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) i iii ii iv
Ans: B
31. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Bhimbandh i. Neolithic
b. Adamgarh ii. Palaeolithic
c. Burzhom iii. Upper Palaeolithic
d. Patne iv. Mesolithic
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
32. Match the sites of List – I with archaeologists of List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List – I List – II
a. Kot Diji i. J.M. Casal
b. Amri ii. F.A. Khan
c. Kalibangan iii. A. Ghosh
d. Sothi iv. B. B. Lal
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
33. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Libby i. Catchment analysis
b. Vita Finzi and Higgs ii. Arikamedu
c. Raymond Dart iii. Radiocarbon dating
d. R.E.M. Wheeler iv. Taung boy
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) iii i iv ii
(D) ii iv iii i
Ans: C
34. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Pandurazardhibi i. U.P.
b. Balathal ii. Bihar
c. Taradih iii. West Bengal
d. Raja Nal Ka Tila iv. Rajasthan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: C
35. In early Harappan stage pit-dwellings have been reported from which of the following site?
(A) Farmana
(B) Bhirrana
(C) Harappa
(D) Dholavira
Ans: B
36. Two silver seals with the unicorn motif were discovered at
(A) Mohenjodaro
(B) Harappa
(C) Kalibangan
(D) Suktagendor
Ans: A
37. Identify the two Mesolithic sites of Europe:
(i) Gravettian
(ii) Maglemosian
(iii) Aurignacian
(iv) Star Carr
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
38. Identify sites of OCP culture:
(i) Jodhpura
(ii) Saipai
(iii) Jhinjhana
(iv) Gilund
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii), (iv)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
39. Copper harpoons have been found from which sites?
(i) Nasirpur
(ii) Shishupalgarh
(iii) Hastinapur
(iv) Lal Qila
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: B
40. Pots of black slippedware were identified at
(i) Rajghat
(ii) Dwarka
(iii) Agiabir
(iv) Koldihwa
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
41. Which of the following sites are in Ludhiana district (Punjab)?
(i) Noh
(ii) Agroha
(iii) Sanghol
(iv) Sunet
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iv) and (ii)
Ans: C
42. The coins of Chandragupta-II were issued in:
(i) Gold
(ii) Copper
(iii) Silver
(iv) Bronze
Codes:
(A) (ii) and (iv)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: B
43. Archaeological sites of Quetta valley are
(i) Kili-Gul Mohamad
(ii) Kulli
(iii) Rana Ghundai
(iv) Damb Sadaat
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: C
44. Mortimer Wheeler has excavated following sites:
(i) Brahmagiri
(ii) Sangankallu
(iii) Arikamedu
(iv) Alagarai
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
45. Which of the following sites have revealed Mesolithic remains?
(i) Birbhanpur
(ii) Burzhom
(iii) Baghor
(iv) Patpara
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iv)
Ans: A
46. Which of the following Neolithic sites are dated to 6 – 7 millenium B.C.?
(i) Jhusi
(ii) Lahuradeva
(iii) Chirand
(iv) Mahagara
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
47. Which of the following excavated Mesolithic sites have yielded evidence of flexed burial?
(i) Lekhahia
(ii) Baghaikhor
(iii) Damdama
(iv) Langhnaj
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iv) and (i)
Ans: C
48. The discovery of grains of sorghum is reported from
(i) Daimabad
(ii) Nevasa
(iii) Belur
(iv) Inamgaon
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
49. Identify the characteristic tools of Upper Palaeolithic phase:
(i) Bladelet
(ii) Burin
(iii) Pear-shaped hand axe
(iv) Bone harpoon
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
50. Assertion (A): There can be no question of a single-centre origin of agriculture and animal domestication in India.
Reason (R): Evidence of early farming and animal domestication have been found from Senuwar, Bihar.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
Ans: B
List – I List – II
a. Siswal i. Kutch
b. Lal Qila ii. Hissar
c. Saipai iii. Bulandsahar
d. Surkotada iv. Etawah
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii i iii iv
Ans: A
2. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Parkham Yaksha i. Elephanta
b. Dancing Natraja ii. Sanchi
c. Trimurti iii. Mathura
d. Shalabhanjika Sculpture iv. Madurai
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) i ii iv iii
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
3. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Gupta Gold Coins i. Badami
b. Satavahana Coins ii. Jogalthambi
c. Maues’s coins iii. Bayana
d. Chalukya coins iv. Kapisa
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: D
4. Match the books of List – I with the authors of List – II :
List – I List – II
a. Archaeology from Earth i. B. Allchin &F.R. Allchin
b. Personality of India ii. M. Wheeler
c. The Rise ofCivilization iii. B.B. Lal
d. Saraswati Flows on iv. B. Subbarao
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
5. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Vikrama era i. 57-56 B.C.
b. Gupta- Valabhi era ii. 78 C.E.
c. Kalachuri- Chedi era iii. 248-49 C.E.
d. Saka era iv. 319 C.E.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) i ii iv iii
(D) iv ii iii is
Ans: A
6. Match the inscription of List – I with the poet of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Allahabad Pillar i. Baladitya
b. Aihole Pillar ii. Vasula
c. Mandsaur Pillar iii. Ravikirti
d. Gwalior Stone iv. Harishena
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: C
7. Match the following structures of List – I with the site of their finding in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Dockyard i. Lothal
b. Large Tank ii. Sringverapur
c. Apsidal Temple iii. Sankh
d. Chakra Shaped Stupa iv. Nagarjunakonda
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
8. Match the following prehistoric phases of List – I with the sites of their finding of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Middle Palaeolithic i. Patne
b. Upper Palaeolithic ii. Nevasa
c. Mesolithic iii. Koldihwa
d. Neolithic iv. Sarai-Nahar- Rai
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: A
9. Arrange the following sites in chronological order:
(i) Terra Amata
(ii) La Micoque
(iii) Abri Pataud
(iv) La Vallonet
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
(B) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
Ans: B
10. Arrange in chronological order the following cultures:
(i) Ahar Culture
(ii) Nevasian Culture
(iii) Narhan Culture
(iv) Nal Culture
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(B) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(D) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
Ans: C
11. Chronologically arrange the cultural sequence of the following sites:
(i) Ahar
(ii) Birbhanpur
(iii) Gufkral
(iv) Sravasti
Codes:
(A) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(B) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(D) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
Ans: B
12. Arrange the following tools in the chronology of their prevalence:
(i) Cleaver
(ii) Lunate
(iii) Shouldered axe
(iv) Chopper
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(C) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
Ans: C
13. Arrange the following sites in chronological order on the basis of their culture remains:
(i) Tilwada
(ii) Chirki-Nevasa
(iii) Mayurbhanj
(iv) Guler
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(B) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
Ans: D
14. Arrange the following discoveries of archaeological importance in the order of their findings in chronology:
(i) Cleaver at Pallavaram
(ii) Flake tools at Nevasa
(iii) City complex at Shishupalgarh
(iv) PGW at Hastinapur
Codes:
(A) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
(B) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Ans: A
15. Match the structure remains of List-I with the period of their construction of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Great Bath of Mohenjodaro (i) Gupta period
(b) Vishnu temple at Bhitari (ii) Mauryan Period
(c) Pillared Hall at Kumrahar (iii) Harappa Period
(d) Settlement at Khairadih (iv) Kushan Period
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: C
16. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Dumar Lena Cave (i) Modhera
(b) Bull Capital Pillar (ii) Bhuvneshwara
(c) Sun Temple of Solankis (iii) Ellora
(d) Raja Rani Temple (iv) Rampurva
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(B) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(C) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: C
17. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Lichhavayah (i) Kacha
(b) Sarvarajochhetta (ii) Kumargupta
(c) Apratiratha (iii) Chandra gupta I
(d) Apratigh (iv) Samudra gupta
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Ans: C
18. Match the authors of List-I with the books of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) David Diringer (i) Indian Epigraphy
(b) C. Sivaramamurti (ii) The Alphabet
(c) D. C. Sircar (iii) The History and Palaeography of Mauryan Brahmi Script
(d) C. S. Upasak (iv) Indian Epigraphy and South Indian Scripts
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: B
19. Match the item of List-I with those of List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Junagarh inscription (i) Gupta
(b) Allahabad inscription (ii) Chalukya
(c) Aihole inscription (iii) Saka- Kshatrapa
(d) Gwalior inscription (iv) Pratihara
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(B) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Ans: A
20. Assertion (A): The inscriptions of the Gupta period were in Tamil language and Kutila script.
Reason (R): The language of Sanskrit and Brahmi script was not known to the people during Gupta period.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (R) is true, but (A) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
21. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Mahadaha
ii. Paisra
iii. Bhirrana
iv. Chirand
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) i, iv, iii, ii
(D) ii, i, iv, iii
Ans: D
22. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Kamasian
ii. Gamblian
iii. Kageran
iv. Kanjeran
Codes:
(A) iii, i, iv, ii
(B) iii, iv, i, ii
(C) iv, iii, i, ii
(D) ii, iv, i, iii
Ans: A
23. Arrange the following sites in the sequence of their excavation year:
i. Piklihal
ii. Brahmgiri
iii. Sangan Kallu
iv. Maski
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) iii, ii, iv, i
(D) ii, iii, i, iv
Ans: D
24. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Mindel
ii. Riss
iii. Wurm
iv. Gunj
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, i, ii, iii
(C) ii, i, iv, iii
(D) iv, iii, ii, i
Ans: B
25. Arrange in chronological order:
i. Kayatha culture
ii. Malwa culture
iii. Ahar culture
iv. Early historical
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) i, iii, ii, iv
(D) iii, i, iv, ii
Ans: C
26. Arrange the following inscriptions in correct chronological order:
i. Kahaum stone pillar inscription
ii. Ajanta Cave inscription of the time of Harisena
iii. Eran Stone Pillar Inscription of Buddhagupta.
iv. Sarnath Buddhist Stone Image Inscription of Buddhagupta.
Codes:
(A) ii, iii, i, iv
(B) iii, iv, ii, i
(C) i, iv, iii, ii
(D) i, ii, iii, iv
Ans: C
27. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological sequences:
i. Mahasthan Inscription
ii. Piprahwa Inscription
iii. Ajanta Cave Inscription of Harisena
iv. Junagarh Rock Inscription of Rudradamana
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, i, ii
(C) ii, i, iv, iii
(D) iii, ii, i, iv
Ans: C
28. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Didarganj Yakshi
ii. Bronze images from Daimabad
iii. Bodisattva images from Mahoba
iv. Kalyan-Sundar Murti from Kanauj
Codes:
(A) ii, i, iv, iii
(B) i, ii, iii, iv
(C) i, iii, iv, ii
(D) iii, ii, i, iv
Ans: A
29. Arrange the following in chronological order:
i. Hindu Shahi coins of Ohind and Afghanistan
ii. The Chakravikrama type coins
iii. The gold coins of Kujula-Kadphises
iv. Coins of Azes
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iv, iii, ii, i
(C) ii, i, iii, iv
(D) ii, iii, iv, i
Ans: B
30. Match the following prehistoric sites of List – I with the prehistoric phase of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Chaukoutein i. Neolithic
b. Terra Amata ii. Chalcolithic
c. Mahisdal iii. Upper Palaeolithic
d. Satal Hiyuk iv. Lower Palaeolithic
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) i iii ii iv
Ans: B
31. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Bhimbandh i. Neolithic
b. Adamgarh ii. Palaeolithic
c. Burzhom iii. Upper Palaeolithic
d. Patne iv. Mesolithic
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
32. Match the sites of List – I with archaeologists of List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List – I List – II
a. Kot Diji i. J.M. Casal
b. Amri ii. F.A. Khan
c. Kalibangan iii. A. Ghosh
d. Sothi iv. B. B. Lal
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
33. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Libby i. Catchment analysis
b. Vita Finzi and Higgs ii. Arikamedu
c. Raymond Dart iii. Radiocarbon dating
d. R.E.M. Wheeler iv. Taung boy
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) iii i iv ii
(D) ii iv iii i
Ans: C
34. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Pandurazardhibi i. U.P.
b. Balathal ii. Bihar
c. Taradih iii. West Bengal
d. Raja Nal Ka Tila iv. Rajasthan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: C
35. In early Harappan stage pit-dwellings have been reported from which of the following site?
(A) Farmana
(B) Bhirrana
(C) Harappa
(D) Dholavira
Ans: B
36. Two silver seals with the unicorn motif were discovered at
(A) Mohenjodaro
(B) Harappa
(C) Kalibangan
(D) Suktagendor
Ans: A
37. Identify the two Mesolithic sites of Europe:
(i) Gravettian
(ii) Maglemosian
(iii) Aurignacian
(iv) Star Carr
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
38. Identify sites of OCP culture:
(i) Jodhpura
(ii) Saipai
(iii) Jhinjhana
(iv) Gilund
Codes:
(A) (i), (iii), (iv)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
39. Copper harpoons have been found from which sites?
(i) Nasirpur
(ii) Shishupalgarh
(iii) Hastinapur
(iv) Lal Qila
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: B
40. Pots of black slippedware were identified at
(i) Rajghat
(ii) Dwarka
(iii) Agiabir
(iv) Koldihwa
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
41. Which of the following sites are in Ludhiana district (Punjab)?
(i) Noh
(ii) Agroha
(iii) Sanghol
(iv) Sunet
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iv) and (ii)
Ans: C
42. The coins of Chandragupta-II were issued in:
(i) Gold
(ii) Copper
(iii) Silver
(iv) Bronze
Codes:
(A) (ii) and (iv)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: B
43. Archaeological sites of Quetta valley are
(i) Kili-Gul Mohamad
(ii) Kulli
(iii) Rana Ghundai
(iv) Damb Sadaat
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: C
44. Mortimer Wheeler has excavated following sites:
(i) Brahmagiri
(ii) Sangankallu
(iii) Arikamedu
(iv) Alagarai
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iii)
Ans: B
45. Which of the following sites have revealed Mesolithic remains?
(i) Birbhanpur
(ii) Burzhom
(iii) Baghor
(iv) Patpara
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iv)
Ans: A
46. Which of the following Neolithic sites are dated to 6 – 7 millenium B.C.?
(i) Jhusi
(ii) Lahuradeva
(iii) Chirand
(iv) Mahagara
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iv)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
47. Which of the following excavated Mesolithic sites have yielded evidence of flexed burial?
(i) Lekhahia
(ii) Baghaikhor
(iii) Damdama
(iv) Langhnaj
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iv) and (i)
Ans: C
48. The discovery of grains of sorghum is reported from
(i) Daimabad
(ii) Nevasa
(iii) Belur
(iv) Inamgaon
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: A
49. Identify the characteristic tools of Upper Palaeolithic phase:
(i) Bladelet
(ii) Burin
(iii) Pear-shaped hand axe
(iv) Bone harpoon
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
50. Assertion (A): There can be no question of a single-centre origin of agriculture and animal domestication in India.
Reason (R): Evidence of early farming and animal domestication have been found from Senuwar, Bihar.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
Ans: B
51. Assertion (A): In the Senai Tal, micro-charcoal and cultural pollens deposits are indication of human occupation and agricultural activity since 14000 B.P.
Reason (R): The floods in the Tal might have deposited pollens from the adjoining area, as such, there is no clear indication of agricultural activity.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: A
52. Assertion (A): The majority of Upper Palaeolithic sites belong to the open air type.
Reason (R): Rallakalava of Chittoor area is an open air site.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Ans: B
53. Assertion (A): Carpentry implements are important part of Neolithic tool-kit.
Reason (R): Adze made of stone is a carpentry implement.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong, (R) is correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
54. Assertion (A): There is hardly any Mohenjodaro/Harappa type Mother Goddess at Lothal.
Reason (R): Saurashtra Harappans did not worship Mother Goddess.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
55. Assertion (A): Harappan people had a body of systematic scientific knowledge in various fields.
Reason (R): Evidences of weights and scales have been found from Harappan civilization.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) and (R) are not correct.
(D) (A) is not correct and (R) is correct.
Ans: B
56. Assertion (A): The Punch-marked coins do not have any legend.
Reason (R): The art of writing was not known at that time.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is false.
Ans: A
57. Assertion (A): The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age.
Reason (R): It was due to the discovery of gold mines in the Gupta period.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
(B) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: B
58. Assertion (A): The number of gold coins started decreasing after Kumaragupta – I.
Reason (R): Gold was not available in India in abundance.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
59. Assertion (A): The King Priyadarsin, the beloved of the gods, does not consider either fame or renown here as of great value in the life hereafter.
Reason (R): It is that all people may be saved from the danger of bad living.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: B
60. Assertion (A): Roman coins have been found from a large number of early historic cities in South India.
Reason (R): Early historical rulers of South India had maintained flourishing trade with the Roman world.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, (R) is correct and (R) is not correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
61. Assertion (A): On the top of the Besnagar Pillar Inscription of Heliodorus there is a surmounting figure of Garuda.
Reason (R): It indicates the respect of foreigners for Vaishnavism.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
62. Assertion (A): There are thirty rockcut caves at Ajanta.
Reason (R): There is no Chaitya Hall at Ajanta.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong (R) is correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
Ans: C
63. Assertion (A): In the mid Ganga valley, the beginning of the
Neolithic cultural group is dated about middle of the 7th millennium B.C.
Reason (R): Thus, the beginning of chalcolithic culture is the middle of 4th millennium B.C. in this region.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
64. Arrange the following tools in the chronological order of their use:
(i) Trapaze
(ii) Pick
(iii) Handaxe
(iv) Scraper
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
Ans: D
65. Who has said that ‘the archaeological excavator is not digging things, he is digging up people?
(A) Sir John Marshall
(B) Sir Mortimer Wheeler
(C) Sir John Lubbock
(D) Gordon Childe
Ans: B
66. Where the earliest rock-cut caves were carved by Ashoka?
(A) Lomash Rishi Caves
(B) Vyagra Gumpha Caves
(C) Barabara Caves
(D) Ajanta Caves
Ans: C
67. A unique characteristic feature of the Mauryan art is
(A) Polishing the surface
(B) Minute decorative carvings
(C) Floral decoration
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
68. Which of the following scholars is the author of book entitled “The Personality of India”?
(A) B. Subba Rao
(B) R.D. Banerjee
(C) V.D. Mahajan
(D) K.A.N. Sastry
Ans: A
69. Hoyasaleshwara Temple is situated at
(A) Beluru
(B) Halebidu
(C) Badami
(D) Hampi
Ans: B
70. Which of the following features is absent in North Indian Temples?
(A) Shikhara
(B) Mandapa
(C) Antarala
(D) Gopuram
Ans: D
71. Identify the two Mesolithic rock shelters in India out of the following:
(i) Bhimbethka
(ii) Muchatla Chintamanu Gavi
(iii) Morhanapahar
(iv) Pachad
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (ii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Ans: B
72. Dendro chronology was first developed by
(A) Willard F. Libby
(B) Prof. Zeuner
(C) A.E. Douglass
(D) H.H. Thomas
Ans: C
73. Which of the following dynasty constructed the Khajuraho Temples?
(A) Bundela
(B) Ikshavaku
(C) Chandella
(D) Scindia
Ans: C
74. Pearl millet is a native of one of the following continents:
(A) Africa
(B) Asia
(C) Australia
(D) America
Ans: A
75. Who is the author of the book ‘Ramayana Myth or Reality’?
(A) B. Subba Rao
(B) H.D. Sankalia
(C) R. Allchin
(D) K.A.N. Shastri
Ans: B
76. Where is the upper Palaeolithic site Renigunta located?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Gujarat
Ans: A
77. Who is the author of the book “The Birth of Indian Civilization”?
(A) M. Sheshadri
(B) H.D. Sankalia
(C) B.B.Lal
(D) B. R. Allchin
Ans: D
78. Who introduced the concept of ‘Three Age System’ in pre-history?
(A) H.D. Sankalia
(B) A. Ghosh
(C) B.L. Rice
(D) Christian Thomson
Ans: D
79. Ostrich egg shell beads have been found at
(A) Adamgarh
(B) Balathal
(C) Kayatha
(D) Patne
Ans: D
80. Which of the following inscription states that Ashoka paid a visit to Lumbini in the 20th year of his consecration as King?
(A) Sasaram Pillar Inscription
(B) Rummindei Pillar Inscription
(C) Bharhuta Inscription
(D) Bhabru Inscription
Ans: B
81. Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions refers to the ancient city of “ISILA”?
(A) Maski rock edict
(B) Udegolam
(C) Brahamagiri
(D) Sanchi Edict
Ans: C
82. In which of the following periods fire was introduced?
(A) Lower Palaeolithic
(B) Middle Palaeolithic
(C) Upper Palaeolithic
(D) Mesolithic
Ans: D
83. Which of the following became known because of the practice of last rites?
(A) Copper Hoards Culture
(B) Painted Grey Ware Culture
(C) Megalithic Culture
(D) Northern Black Polished Ware Culture
Ans: C
84. Identify the year of Aihole inscription among the following:
(A) 630 A.D.
(B) 634 A.D.
(C) 638 A.D.
(D) 649 A.D.
Ans: B
85. Barley is a native of one of the following regions:
(A) Kashmir
(B) Baluchistan
(C) Anatolia
(D) Yellow river basin
Ans: C
86. Ethnographic parallels of worship of mother Goddess have been found at
(i) Baghor I
(ii) Budihal
(iii) Burzhom
(iv) Patne
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: A
87. The Architectural parts of a temple in the construction order are given below. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) Adhisthana, Bhitti, Kapota, Sikhara
(B) Kapota, Bhitti, Sikhara, Adhisthana
(C) Bhitti, Kapota, Adhisthana, Sikhara
(D) Sikhara, Kapota, Adhisthana,Bhitti
Ans: A
88. Which of the following prehistoric sites are OSL daters?
(i) Jwalapuram
(ii) Bansghat
(iii) Patpara
(iv) Nevasa
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iii)
Ans: D
89. Assertion (A): The Indus Valley Civilization people did not build ships.
Reason (R): They did not have the knowledge of ship building technology.
Codes:
(A) Both(A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: C
Reason (R): The floods in the Tal might have deposited pollens from the adjoining area, as such, there is no clear indication of agricultural activity.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: A
52. Assertion (A): The majority of Upper Palaeolithic sites belong to the open air type.
Reason (R): Rallakalava of Chittoor area is an open air site.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Ans: B
53. Assertion (A): Carpentry implements are important part of Neolithic tool-kit.
Reason (R): Adze made of stone is a carpentry implement.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong, (R) is correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
54. Assertion (A): There is hardly any Mohenjodaro/Harappa type Mother Goddess at Lothal.
Reason (R): Saurashtra Harappans did not worship Mother Goddess.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
55. Assertion (A): Harappan people had a body of systematic scientific knowledge in various fields.
Reason (R): Evidences of weights and scales have been found from Harappan civilization.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) and (R) are not correct.
(D) (A) is not correct and (R) is correct.
Ans: B
56. Assertion (A): The Punch-marked coins do not have any legend.
Reason (R): The art of writing was not known at that time.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is false.
Ans: A
57. Assertion (A): The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age.
Reason (R): It was due to the discovery of gold mines in the Gupta period.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
(B) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: B
58. Assertion (A): The number of gold coins started decreasing after Kumaragupta – I.
Reason (R): Gold was not available in India in abundance.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
59. Assertion (A): The King Priyadarsin, the beloved of the gods, does not consider either fame or renown here as of great value in the life hereafter.
Reason (R): It is that all people may be saved from the danger of bad living.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: B
60. Assertion (A): Roman coins have been found from a large number of early historic cities in South India.
Reason (R): Early historical rulers of South India had maintained flourishing trade with the Roman world.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, (R) is correct and (R) is not correct explanation.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
61. Assertion (A): On the top of the Besnagar Pillar Inscription of Heliodorus there is a surmounting figure of Garuda.
Reason (R): It indicates the respect of foreigners for Vaishnavism.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
62. Assertion (A): There are thirty rockcut caves at Ajanta.
Reason (R): There is no Chaitya Hall at Ajanta.
Codes:
(A) (A) is wrong (R) is correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
Ans: C
63. Assertion (A): In the mid Ganga valley, the beginning of the
Neolithic cultural group is dated about middle of the 7th millennium B.C.
Reason (R): Thus, the beginning of chalcolithic culture is the middle of 4th millennium B.C. in this region.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
64. Arrange the following tools in the chronological order of their use:
(i) Trapaze
(ii) Pick
(iii) Handaxe
(iv) Scraper
Codes:
(A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(B) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(D) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
Ans: D
65. Who has said that ‘the archaeological excavator is not digging things, he is digging up people?
(A) Sir John Marshall
(B) Sir Mortimer Wheeler
(C) Sir John Lubbock
(D) Gordon Childe
Ans: B
66. Where the earliest rock-cut caves were carved by Ashoka?
(A) Lomash Rishi Caves
(B) Vyagra Gumpha Caves
(C) Barabara Caves
(D) Ajanta Caves
Ans: C
67. A unique characteristic feature of the Mauryan art is
(A) Polishing the surface
(B) Minute decorative carvings
(C) Floral decoration
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
68. Which of the following scholars is the author of book entitled “The Personality of India”?
(A) B. Subba Rao
(B) R.D. Banerjee
(C) V.D. Mahajan
(D) K.A.N. Sastry
Ans: A
69. Hoyasaleshwara Temple is situated at
(A) Beluru
(B) Halebidu
(C) Badami
(D) Hampi
Ans: B
70. Which of the following features is absent in North Indian Temples?
(A) Shikhara
(B) Mandapa
(C) Antarala
(D) Gopuram
Ans: D
71. Identify the two Mesolithic rock shelters in India out of the following:
(i) Bhimbethka
(ii) Muchatla Chintamanu Gavi
(iii) Morhanapahar
(iv) Pachad
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iv)
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (ii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Ans: B
72. Dendro chronology was first developed by
(A) Willard F. Libby
(B) Prof. Zeuner
(C) A.E. Douglass
(D) H.H. Thomas
Ans: C
73. Which of the following dynasty constructed the Khajuraho Temples?
(A) Bundela
(B) Ikshavaku
(C) Chandella
(D) Scindia
Ans: C
74. Pearl millet is a native of one of the following continents:
(A) Africa
(B) Asia
(C) Australia
(D) America
Ans: A
75. Who is the author of the book ‘Ramayana Myth or Reality’?
(A) B. Subba Rao
(B) H.D. Sankalia
(C) R. Allchin
(D) K.A.N. Shastri
Ans: B
76. Where is the upper Palaeolithic site Renigunta located?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Gujarat
Ans: A
77. Who is the author of the book “The Birth of Indian Civilization”?
(A) M. Sheshadri
(B) H.D. Sankalia
(C) B.B.Lal
(D) B. R. Allchin
Ans: D
78. Who introduced the concept of ‘Three Age System’ in pre-history?
(A) H.D. Sankalia
(B) A. Ghosh
(C) B.L. Rice
(D) Christian Thomson
Ans: D
79. Ostrich egg shell beads have been found at
(A) Adamgarh
(B) Balathal
(C) Kayatha
(D) Patne
Ans: D
80. Which of the following inscription states that Ashoka paid a visit to Lumbini in the 20th year of his consecration as King?
(A) Sasaram Pillar Inscription
(B) Rummindei Pillar Inscription
(C) Bharhuta Inscription
(D) Bhabru Inscription
Ans: B
81. Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions refers to the ancient city of “ISILA”?
(A) Maski rock edict
(B) Udegolam
(C) Brahamagiri
(D) Sanchi Edict
Ans: C
82. In which of the following periods fire was introduced?
(A) Lower Palaeolithic
(B) Middle Palaeolithic
(C) Upper Palaeolithic
(D) Mesolithic
Ans: D
83. Which of the following became known because of the practice of last rites?
(A) Copper Hoards Culture
(B) Painted Grey Ware Culture
(C) Megalithic Culture
(D) Northern Black Polished Ware Culture
Ans: C
84. Identify the year of Aihole inscription among the following:
(A) 630 A.D.
(B) 634 A.D.
(C) 638 A.D.
(D) 649 A.D.
Ans: B
85. Barley is a native of one of the following regions:
(A) Kashmir
(B) Baluchistan
(C) Anatolia
(D) Yellow river basin
Ans: C
86. Ethnographic parallels of worship of mother Goddess have been found at
(i) Baghor I
(ii) Budihal
(iii) Burzhom
(iv) Patne
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Ans: A
87. The Architectural parts of a temple in the construction order are given below. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) Adhisthana, Bhitti, Kapota, Sikhara
(B) Kapota, Bhitti, Sikhara, Adhisthana
(C) Bhitti, Kapota, Adhisthana, Sikhara
(D) Sikhara, Kapota, Adhisthana,Bhitti
Ans: A
88. Which of the following prehistoric sites are OSL daters?
(i) Jwalapuram
(ii) Bansghat
(iii) Patpara
(iv) Nevasa
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iii)
Ans: D
89. Assertion (A): The Indus Valley Civilization people did not build ships.
Reason (R): They did not have the knowledge of ship building technology.
Codes:
(A) Both(A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: C