ARCHAEOLOGY
Paper – II
Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. The first notice of fossiliferous deposits in the Billa Surgam Caves was made by
(A) T. Oldham
(B) T.J. Newbolk
(C) W. Theobald
(D) W. King
2. The first Neoliths in South India was found by
(A) T. Oldham
(B) R.B. Foote
(C) W. Theobald
(D) Le Mesuir
3. R.B. Foote found an Acheulian hand axe at Pallavaram in
(A) Silt deposit
(B) gravel pit
(C) Loess formation
(D) Sandy deposit
4. Burial complex of the South Indian Iron Age is concerned with
(A) Palaeolithic culture
(B) Mesolithic culture
(C) Chalcolithic culture
(D) Megalithic culture
5. The first archaeological exploration of Sarayupar plain (Uttar Pradesh) was initiated by
(A) Christian Thomson
(B) A.C.L. Carlleyle
(C) K.A.N. Shastri
(D) H.D. Sankalia
6. A wall made of burnt bricks resting on a foundation of stone rubber has been found at
(A) Ahar
(B) Malwa
(C) Chirand
(D) Gilund
7. The typical Ahar Pottery is
(A) Black-and-Red ware
(B) Painted Grey Ware
(C) Ochre Coloured Pottery
(D) Rouletted Ware
8. Vertical recording of an excavated trench is known as
(A) Section Drawing
(B) Drawing of plan
(C) Contextual recording of artefacts on plan
(D) Mapping geomorphological features
9. Which among the following sites has sculptural evidence regarding the first representation of the Buddha in
anthropomorphic shape ?
(A) Bharhuta
(B) Sanchi
(C) Gandhara
(D) Kurkihar
10. The Rathas of Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram were built during times of
(A) Narasimha Varman
(B) Mahendravarman
(C) Dantivarman
(D) Nandivarman III
11. “Panchame Cha Dani Vase Nandaraja ti vasa sata oghatitam tansuliya vata panadim nagaram paves yati” is mentioned in which of the following inscriptions ?
(A) Nanaghat Cave Inscription of Naganika
(B) Nasik Cave Inscription of Gautamiputra Satkarni
(C) Hathigumpha Cave Inscription
(D) Besnagar Garuda Pillar Inscription
12. ‘Boustrophedon’ style of writing means :
(A) Writing in one direction in one line
(B) Writing in the opposite direction
(C) Writing in one direction in one line but in the opposite direction in next
(D) Writing from left to right
13. The presence of an inscription of nine letters was found from which Harappan Site ?
(A) Dholavira
(B) Lothal
(C) Kalibangan
(D) Rangpur
14. The middle Palaeolithic tradition is marked by two major changes :
i. more use of cryptocrystallin silica form of rocks for making tools.
ii. Started to make grounded polished tools.
iii. Manufacture of shaped tools on flakes.
iv. More use of microliths
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i and iii
(C) ii and iv
(D) iii and iv
15. Which two Neolithic excavated sites are located in Bihar ?
i. Maner
ii. Imlidih
iii. Taradih
iv. Bhunadih
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iii
16. The archaeologists associated with the excavations of Harappa are
i. Daya Ram Sahni
ii. Madhosarup Vats
iii. Mortimer wheeler
iv. Rakhaldas Banerjee
Codes :
(A) i, ii and iii
(B) iv, iii and ii
(C) iii, iv and i
(D) ii, i and iv
17. Ancient Saraswati River is identified with present
i. Sutlej river
ii. Vyas river
iii. Ghagghar river
iv. Hakra river
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv
18. Identify sites from which BRW pots have been found at megalithic level :
i. Maski
ii. Pandu Rajar Dhibi
iii. Sangankallu
iv. Brahmgiri
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv
19. Identify sites of Palaeolithic phase :
i. Anangpur
ii. Chechar
iii. Sarai Nahar Rai
iv. Baridhani
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i and iii
(C) i and iv
(D) ii and iii
20. The evidence of domesticated animals obtained from early phase at
i. Bagor
ii. Chopani-Mando
iii. Adamgarh
iv. Ariyalur
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i and iii
(C) ii and iii
(D) ii and iv
21. Assertion (A) : Rock art forms a direct and valuable source of the cognitive and cultural evolution of human kind.
Reason (R) : India is one of the countries having the richest treasure of rock art in the world.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
22. Assertion (A) : Where stratigraphy is in conflict with the radio carbon dates, the radiocarbon dates should be ignored.
Reason (R) : Stratigraphic evidence is the deciding principle in archaeology.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(D) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
23. Assertion (A) : Harappan civilization was known as first urbanization of India.
Reason (R) : Internal and external trade was major factors of it.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(D) Both(A) and (R) are correct.
24. Assertion (A) : There is an impressive depiction of Salabhanjika in the Sanchi Stupa.
Reason (R) : She represents a fertility cult.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
25. Assertion (A) : The inscriptions issued by imperial Gupta Kings were mostly inscribed in Sanskrit language.
Reason (R) : Because people were well-acquainted with Sanskrit language.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(D) (R) is correct but (A) is wrong.
26. Assertion (A) : Kailash Temple is the culmination of the Rock-cut architecture.
Reason (R) : It represents a piece of art with excellent architecture.
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.
27. Assertion (A) : Raw material providing centres were spread all over Harappan region.
Reason (R) : Gold was used by Harappan people for making ornaments.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(D) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
28. Assertion (A) : The iron arrowheads appeared in the late phase of the chalcolithic culture of the Vindhyas and Ganga valley.
Reason (R) : Introduction of iron did not affect the economy of the people.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(D) (A) is incorrect and R is correct.
29. Assertion (A) : Trade networks within the Harappan culture zone and those linking the culture with other areas in the subcontinent were extremely significant.
Reason (R) : The Persian Gulf has been identified as important zone of interaction as far as long-distance trade of the Harappan people.
Codes :
(A) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) (A) and (R) are wrong, but (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct,(R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
30. Assertion (A) : Shortughai is a Harappan trading post in Afghanistan.
Reason (R) : The site seams to have been connected with lapis-lazuli mines nearby and tin mines of Afghanistan and Fergana.
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.
31. Assertion (A) : Heramba is another name of Vinayaka Ganapati.
Reason (R) : He is an incarnation of the God Vinayaka Ganapati.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is partly correct.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both(A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
32. Arrange the following techniques of making tools in chronological order :
(i) Gravettian
(ii) Acheulian
(iii) Mousterian
(iv) Solutrean
Codes :
(A) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(B) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(D) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
33. Arrange the following in chronological order :
(i) Epi-Palaeolithic
(ii) Mesolithic
(iii) Neolithic
(iv) Palaeolithic
Codes :
(A) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(D) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
34. Arrange the chalcolithic sites of Maharashtra in the order of their excavation year :
(i) Nevasa
(ii) Bahal
(iii) Chandoli
(iv) Walki
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(D) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
35. Arrange the following in chronological order :
(i) Attirampakkam
(ii) Isampur
(iii) Riwat
(iv) Patpara
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
36. Arrange the following ceramic in chronological order :
(i) Polished Red ware
(ii) N.B.P. Ware
(iii) Black and Red ware
(iv) Painted grey ware
Codes :
(A) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(D) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
37. Arrange the following inscriptions in correct chronological order :
(i) Mandasore Stone Pillar Inscription of Yashodharman
(ii) Talgunda Stone Pillar Inscription of the time of Santivarman
(iii) Ganjam Plate Inscription of the reign of Sasankaraja
(iv) Haraha Inscription of Isana Varman
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
38. Arrange the following inscriptions in correct chronological order :
(i) Eran Stone Pillar Inscription of Bhanugupta
(ii) Karmadanda Stone Linga Inscription
(iii) Saranath Buddhist Stone Image Inscription of Kumaragupta
(iv) Khoh Copper Plate of Samkshobha
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
39. Arrange the following sculptures in chronological order :
(i) Bharhuta Yaksi
(ii) Aidarganj Yaksi
(iii) Pitalkhora Yaksi
(iv) Mankunwar Buddha
Codes :
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
40. The gold coins of the Gupta dynasty were issued in the following sequence :
(i) Apratigha type
(ii) Standard bearer type
(iii) King and Queen type
(iv) Chakravikrama type
Codes :
(A) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
41. Match the stone tools industries of List – I with their countries of List – II :
42. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
43. Match the sites of List – I with the States of List – II :
44. Match the items of List-I with those of List – II :
45. Match the item of List – I with those of List – II :
46. Match the sites of List – I with the names of their excavators of List – II :
47. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
48. Match the authors of List – I with the books of List – II :
49. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
50. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
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