ARCHAEOLOGY
Paper – II
Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. The African Eve theory of recent African origin of modern humans was formulated by which of the following teams ?
(A) Rebecca Cann et al.
(B) Alan Wilson et al.
(C) Larh, M and Foley. R.
(D) Stoneking et al.
2. Who among the following is credited with the discovery of Marfa Palaeolithic site in the 19th century ?
(A) R.B. Foote
(B) A.C.L. Carlylle
(C) Captain Newbold
(D) William King
3. The Upper Palaeolithic culture belongs to :
(A) Early Pleistocene
(B) Middle Pleistocene
(C) Late Pleistocene
(D) Holocene
4. Who was the excavator of Muchchatla Chintamanu Gavi ?
(A) B. Subbarao
(B) K. Thimma Reddy
(C) M.L.K. Murty
(D) Gudrun Cornivus
5. Who proposed the massacre theory of the skeletal remains at Mohenjodaro ?
(A) R.E.M. Wheeler
(B) G.F. Dales
(C) K.A.R. Kennedy
(D) J.F. Jarrige
6. The oldest ploughed field from the Indian Subcontinent is reported from
(A) Mehrgarh
(B) Mohenjodaro
(C) Dholavira
(D) Kalibangan
7. Which of the following is known as a late harappan burial site ?
(A) Banawali
(B) Balathal
(C) Sanauli
(D) Bahadarabad
8. Kharosthi script originated in :
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Baluchistan
(C) Central Asia
(D) Germany
9. Which of the following words gave clue for deciphering Brahmi script ?
(A) Priyadarshi
(B) Danam
(C) Kanita
(D) Dhamman
10. Kalinga war is mentioned in the
(A) 13th rock edict
(B) 5th rock edict
(C) Rummindei pillar inscription
(D) Minor rock edict 1
11. Debitage analysis in lithic studies helps in which of the following ?
I. Behavioural reconstruction
II. Reconstructing reduction sequence
III. Identifying function of tools
IV. Identifying type of tools made at the site.
Codes :
(A) II and III
(B) I and II
(C) II and IV
(D) I and IV
12. Who among the following were responsible for the birth of the New Archaeology ?
I. Lewis Binford
II. D.L. Clark
III. Ian Hodder
IV. Bruce Trigger
Codes :
(A) I and III
(B) I and II
(C) II and IV
(D) IV and I
13. Wima Kadphises is issuer of gold coins in denominations of :
I. Double dinara
II. Half dinara
III. Dinar
IV. Quarter dinar
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) I, II and III
(C) I, II and IV
(D) I, III and IV
14. The depiction of Lakulisha is found in the
I. Lakshmaneshwar temple
II. Bharateshvara temple
III. Shatrughneshvara temple
IV. Mahakaleshvara temple
Codes :
(A) I, II and III
(B) I, II and IV
(C) II, III and IV
(D) I, III and IV
15. The pillar with lion capital was found at :
I. Rampurva
II. Vaishali
III. Kosam
IV. Sarnath
Codes :
(A) I and IV
(B) I and II
(C) I and III
(D) III and IV
16. Yakshas were deities connected with
I. Water
II. Fertility
III. Mountain
IV. Trees
Codes :
(A) I, II and III
(B) II, III and IV
(C) I, III and IV
(D) I, II and IV
17. Fire altars are reported from :
I. Lothal
II. Dholavira
III. Kalibangan
IV. Kuntasi
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) I and III
(C) III and IV
(D) II and III
18. Which of the following early Harappan sites are located in Haryana ?
I. Manheru
II. Lohat
III. Amri
IV. Sothi
Codes :
(A) III, II
(B) II, I
(C) II, IV
(D) I, III
19. Satavahana coins are made of
I. Iron
II. Potine
III. Copper
IV. Gold
Codes :
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) III and IV
(D) I and IV
20. Anarta Pottery is reported from :
I. Rangpur
II. Bagasra
III. Loteshwar
IV. Rojdi
Codes :
(A) I and III
(B) II and III
(C) III and IV
(D) IV and II
21. Assertion (A) : The Hathnora hominin fossil is variously called Archaic Homo, Advanced erectus and Homo indeterminate.
Reason (R) : There is no unanimity among palaeoanthropologists.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
22. Assertion (A) : Lithic artefacts are found in environments like deserts, dunes, beaches, river channels and alluvial fans.
Reason (R) : Artefacts accumulate in areas characterized by past human activity.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is incorrect explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
23. Assertion (A) : The Southern Neolithic culture developed during the third millennium BCE.
Reason (R) : The available radiocarbon dates are the basis of the dating.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(D) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
24. Assertion (A) : Cockburn is more famous because of his discoveries of rock paintings in the Vindhyas.
Reason (R) : He admitted the possibility that the rock paintings could be divided into an early and a late group.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
25. Assertion (A) : The process of domestication that we see at Mehrgarh may not be restricted to Kachi plain alone.
Reason (R) : It is likely to reveal a wider ramification as research progresses.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
26. Assertion (A) : Copper Hoards were mainly discovered as chance finds.
Reason (R) : None of them were found from regular stratified deposits.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
27. Assertion (A) : The Bara Pottery is profusely decorated with both geometric and naturalistic designs.
Reason (R) : It is the outcome of Harappan influence.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
28. Assertion (A) : Though copper hoards have been found from a large number of sites in India, they are mainly concentrated in Northern India.
Reason (R) : Because rich ores of copper are available in Northern India.
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.
29. Assertion (A) : The Hoysala rulers constructed their temples by using a stone called chlorite schist
Reason (R) : Chloritic scist was soft stone and abundantly available in the region.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
30. Assertion (A) : Gondophernes was a Scytho-Parthian ruler.
Reason (R) : He is identified with King Guduvhara mentioned in Takht-i-Bahi inscription.
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.
31. We have now four types of early human ancestors. Identify the correct order in which they appeared :
(A) H. ergaster, H. erectus, H. heidelbergensis and H. helmi.
(B) H. erectus, H. ergaster, H. heidelbergensis and H. helmi.
(C) H. ergaster, H. helmi, H. erectus, H. heidelbergensis.
(D) H. heidelbergensis, H. helmi, H. erectus, H. ergaster.
32. Arrange the following techniques in the order in which they appeared :
I. Mousterion
II. Oldowan
III. Acheulian
IV. Microblade
Codes :
(A) III, IV, II, I
(B) II, III, I, IV
(C) III, II, I, IV
(D) IV, II, III, I
33. Arrange the following wares in chronological order :
I. White painted black and red ware
II. Reserved slip ware
III. Lustrous red ware
IV. Anart pottery
Codes :
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) IV, II, I, III
(C) II, I, III, IV
(D) III, IV, II, I
34. Arrange the following ceramics in chronological order :
I. Northern black polished ware
II. Painted grey ware
III. Ochre coloured pottery
IV. Red polished ware
Codes :
(A) III, II, I, IV
(B) II, III, IV, I
(C) I, II, III, IV
(D) III, I, IV, II
35. Arrange the following in chronological order :
I. Coins of Azilises
II. Coins of Demetrius
III. Coins of Gondophernes
IV. Coins of Kujula Kadphises
Codes :
(A) II, I, III, IV
(B) II, I, IV, III
(C) IV, III, II, I
(D) III, II, I, IV
36. Arrange the use of following scripts in chronological order :
I. Devanagari
II. Kharoshthi
III. Brahmi
IV. Greek
Codes :
(A) III, II, IV, I
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) IV, I, II, III
(D) I, II, IV, III
37. Arrange the following inscriptions in the order of their chronology :
I. Junagadh inscription
II. Mathura pillar inscription
III. Sarnath Buddhist image inscription
IV. Deo-barnark inscription
Codes :
(A) II, I, IV, III
(B) I, II, III, IV
(C) III, II, IV, I
(D) III, II, I, IV
38. Arrange the following in chronological order :
I. Megaliths
II. Ash mound
III. OCP
IV. Sothi ware
Codes :
(A) II, IV, III, I
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) IV, III, II, I
(D) II, I, IV, III
39. Arrange the following monuments in chronological order :
I. Hampi Virupaksha temple
II. Ellora Kailashnath temple
III. Sanchi Stupa
IV. Mahabalipuram Rathas
Codes :
(A) II, IV, III, I
(B) I, III, II, IV
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) III, IV, II, I
40. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order :
I. Karamadanda inscription of Kumargupta I
II. Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
III. Mathura inscription of Huviska
IV. Aphsadh inscription of Adityasen
Codes :
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) III, I, IV, II
(C) IV, II, I, III
(D) II, I, III, IV
41. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
(A) Chirki-Nevasa – Gudru Corvinus
(B) Rocksheltor 3F23 at Bhimbetka – V.S. Wakarkar
(C) Paisra – K. Paddayya
(D) Chopani Mando – G.R. Sharma et. al.
42. Match the Neolithic sites of South India of List – I with those of their area of location of List – II :
43. Match items of List – I with items of List – II :
44. Match the following sites of List – I with those of states of List – II :
45. Match the following Megalithic ceramic types of List – I with those of regions of List – II :
46. Match the Kings of List – I with those of Queens of List – II :
47. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
48. Match the items of List – I with the items of List – II :
49. Match the excavated sites of List – I with the excavators of List – II :
50. Match the temples of List – I with those of rulers of List – II :
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