ARCHAEOLOGY
Paper – III
Note : This paper contains seventy five (75) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. In which States are Attirampakkam and Isampur Palaeolithic sites situated ?
(A) Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
(B) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
(D) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
2. Which archaeological site gives the earliest evidence, so far known about use of the Betel nut (Areca Catechu) in India ?
(A) Budihal
(B) Watgal
(C) Pattikonda
(D) Hallur
3. The transition from a huntinggathering stage to the beginning of settled agriculture can be traced at
(A) Loteshwar and Ratanpur
(B) Adamgarh
(C) Chopani-Mando
(D) Sarai Nahar Rai
4. Mehargarh is situated on the bank of which river ?
(A) Indus
(B) Jhelum
(C) Bolan
(D) Vitasta
5. Which one of the following is the last tradition of the European Upper Palaeolithic ?
(A) Magdelenian
(B) Azilian
(C) Solutrean
(D) Chatelperronian
6. An indisputably upper Palaeolithic blade-and-burin industry was first identified at
(A) Bagor
(B) Patne
(C) Renigunta
(D) Taradih
7. From Patne which one of the following cultural sequences have been found ?
(A) Lower Palaeolithic, Middle Palaeolithic and Upper Palaeolithic
(B) Lower Palaeolithic, Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic
(C) Middle Palaeolithic, Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic
(D) Lower Palaeolithic and Middle Palaeolithic
8. Silver makes its earliest appearance in India to date in the
(A) Neolithic culture
(B) Harappan civilization
(C) Chalcolithic culture
(D) Vedic period
9. Chechar is situated on the bank of which of the following river ?
(A) Gandak
(B) Son
(C) Ganga
(D) Kosi
10. Decorated terracotta spindle-whosle have been found from
(A) Bagor I
(B) Bagor II
(C) Baghor
(D) Adamgarh
11. Finger prints on lump of clay have been found at
(A) Terra Amata in France
(B) Altamira in Spain
(C) Dalvi in Czechoslovakia
(D) Loussel in France
12. V.S. Wakankar discovered two fine Ostrich egg shell beads from a human skull at
(A) Patne
(B) Bhimbetka
(C) Morhanapahar
(D) Attirampakkam
13. A hoard of jewellery made of gold, silver and semi-precious stones are found at
(A) Dholavira
(B) Allahdino
(C) Harappa
(D) Rakhigarhi
14. A round seal with a short-horned bull motif and Harappan writing was found at
(A) Failaka in Persian Gulf
(B) Hamad in Bahrain
(C) Rasal-Qala of Bahrain
(D) Shortughai of Afghanistan
15. For linear measurement a scale is found from Lothal which is made of
(A) Ivory
(B) Shell
(C) Copper
(D) Bronze
16. Seals made of copper and soapstone are known from
(A) Harappa
(B) Lothal
(C) Banawali
(D) Daimabad
17. “Prananujjhitwan arati bhavane satyanurodhen ya:” is mentioned in
(A) Banaras-Kurukshetra Copper Plate Inscription
(B) Madhuban Copper Plate Inscription
(C) Bauskhera Copper Plate Inscription
(D) Aihole Stone Inscription
18. Who was the issuer of Apratigha type of coins ?
(A) Kumaragupta II
(B) Kumaragupta I
(C) Skandagupta
(D) Buddhagupta
19. Who discovered the first rock paintings in India ?
(A) V.S. Wakankar
(B) A.C.L. Carlleyle
(C) Erwin Neumayer
(D) Alexander Cunningham
20. Bhaja is the earliest Rock-cut cave of
(A) the Hinayana sect
(B) the Mahayana sect
(C) Ajivaka sect
(D) Any other sect
21. Lomasha Rishi Rock-cut cave was excavated by
(A) Ashoka
(B) Dashrath
(C) Brihadratha
(D) Pushyamitra
22. Ellora Rock-cut caves represent
(A) Buddhist Chaityas
(B) Jain Caves
(C) Brahmanical Temples
(D) Buddhist, Jain & Brahmanical Caves and Temples
23. The Chola period is famous for its
i. Temple architecture
ii. Bronze images
iii. Paintings
iv. Rock-cut caves
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv
24. Paintings in Cave No. 9 and Cave No. 10 at Ajanta resemble the relief sculpture of
i. Amaravati
ii. Taxila
iii. Sanchi
iv. Bharhut
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv
25. Hamonid remains are known from
i. Hathnora in Narmada Valley
ii. Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh
iii. Paisra in Bihar
iv. Odai in Tamil Nadu
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i and iii
(C) i and iv
(D) ii and iii
26. Which of the following are not chalcolithic sites ?
i. Inamgaon
ii. Sangan Kallu
iii. Paisra
iv. Sarainahar Rai
Codes :
(A) i, ii, iii
(B) iii, iv, i
(C) ii, iii, iv
(D) i, iii, iv
27. Terracota masks have been found at
i. Mohenjodaro
ii. Prabhas Patan
iii. Harappa
iv. Lothal
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iii
28. Identify Harappan cities situated on the bank of Sindh river :
i. Harappa
ii. Mohenjodaro
iii. Chanhudaro
iii. Banawali
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv
29. Which of the following deities are associated with Saivism ?
i. Lakulisa
ii. Balrama
iii. Surya
iv. Skanda
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iv
(C) i and iii
(D) i and iv
30. 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. 0.4 million years ago
Codes :
(A) iii and iv
(B) ii and iii
(C) i and iv
(D) i and ii
31. The evidence of wheat and barley has been reported from early Neolithic deposits, going made to 5th – 6th millennium B.C. at
i. Chirand
ii. Lahuradeva
iii. Jhuri
iv. Tokwa
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) iv and ii
32. Artefacts found from Daimabad hoard are
(i) Copper rhinoceros
(ii) Copper elephant
(iii) Copper buffalo
(iv) Wooden chariot
Codes :
(A) i, ii and iii
(B) i, ii and iv
(C) i, iii and iv
(D) ii, iii and iv
33. Identify sites of Mesolithic culture
i. Jhusi
ii. Loteshwar
iii. Damdama
iv. Maner
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv
34. The earliest iron artefacts appear in a Black-and-Red ware context at sites
i. Sonpur
ii. Taradih
iii. Mahisdal
iv. Ambakheri
Codes :
(A) i, ii and iv
(B) i, ii and iii
(C) ii, iii and iv
(D) i, iii and iv
35. The major tool-types of Middle Palaeolithic culture are
i. Scraper
i. Point
iii. Pick
iv. Borer
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i, ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i, ii and iv
36. Assertion (A) : Megalithic tombs were reported in large number from South India.
Reason(R) : Because they did not have faith in the philosophy of life after death.
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.
37. Assertion (A) : The Gupta King Chandragupta II issued silver coins for circulation in western India.
Reason (R) : It was intended to win the trust of people who were to be governed.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
38. Assertion (A) : The Punch-Marked coins were largely issued in silver metal.
Reason (R) : Because gold was not available in abundance in India.
Codes :
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(C) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true.
39. Assertion (A) : The deities from Greek pantheon were portrayed in large number on Indo-Greek coins.
Reason (R) : Because they wanted to popularise Greek pantheon.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (R) is true but (A) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is true but (R) is false.
40. Assertion (A) : The inscriptions of Asoka in Manshera and Shahbazgarhi were engraved in Kharosthi.
Reason (R) : Because people of that area were acquainted with this script.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is correct.
41. Assertion (A) : The king Priyadarshin reverences persons of all sects, Ascetics and householders by gifts and with various forms of reverence.
Reason (R) : Acting in this manner, one certainly exalts one’s own religionist and also helps persons of other religions.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) (A) is false but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
42. Assertion (A) : The images of Lord Buddha was for the first time made in anthropormorphic form in Gandhara.
Reason (R) : Because Mahayana gained large popularity in the Afghanistan region.
Codes :
(A) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) (R) is true but (A) is false.
43. Assertion (A) : In the Indian context art is one of the means of expressing philosophy, though it is difficult to find out the exact relation between art and philosophy.
Reason (R) : The art is concrete but the philosophy is abstract.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(B) Both(A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
44. Assertion (A) : Microlithic industries developed with the cultures of hunting people, fishermen or people practising some form of agriculture in the sub-continent.
Reason (R) : It was a basic necessity for survival of the people.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
(B) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
45. Assertion (A) : The middle Ganga plain archaeological sites of early historical period do not have evidence of city.
Reason (R) : Middle Ganga valley was not urbanized in early historical period.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(D) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
46. Assertion (A) : Spouted bowls have been frequent in the Neolithic pottery of the Vindhyas.
Reason (R) : Neolithic people of the Vindhyas were not fond of liquid food.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
(D) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
47. Assertion (A) : Stone tools making technology developed in human cultures continuously.
Reason (R) : Increasing cranial capacity of early human being was responsible for it.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(D) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct, but (R) is wrong explanation of (A).
48. Assertion (A) : Cemetery H and Harappan occupational levels were separated by debris in Wheeler’s excavation.
Reason (R) : Cemetery H people could not be held responsible for the destruction of Harappa.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
49. Assertion (A) : Beads, bracelets and decorative inlay work of shell show the existence of craft persons skilled in shell working.
Reason(R) : Chanhudaro and Balakot were important centres of shell work.
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.
50. Arrange the following in correct chronological order :
(i) Radhanpore Inscription
(ii) Aihole Inscription of Pulakesina II
(iii) Poona Coper Plate Inscription of Prabhavatigupta
(iv) Karmadanda inscription of Kumaragupta I
Codes :
(A) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(D) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
51. Arrange the following inscriptions in correct chronological order :
(i) Sanjan Copper Plate of Amoghavarsa I
(ii) Nidhanpur Copper plate of Bhaskarvarman
(iii) Deopara Inscription of Vijayasena
(iv) Harsa Stone Inscription of Chahmana Vigrahraja II
Codes :
(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
52. Arrange the following inscriptions in correct chronological order :
(i) Nanaghat cave Inscription of Naganika
(ii) Nasika Cave Inscription of Vasisthiputra Pulamavi
(iii) Nasik Cave Inscription of Usavadatta
(iv) Bharhuta Buddhist Pillar Inscription
Codes :
(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
53. Arrange the following inscriptions in correct chronological order :
(i) Eran stone Inscription of Samudragupta
(ii) Prayag stone pillar Inscription of Samudragupta
(iii) Andhau Stone Inscription of the reign of Rudradamana I.
(iv) Ara Stone Inscription of Kanishka II.
Codes :
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
54. Arrange the following inscriptions in the correct sequence :
(i) Aphasad stone Inscription of Adityasen
(ii) Nalanda stone Inscription of Yasovarmandeva
(iii) Deo-Barunaraka Inscription of Jivitagupta II.
(iv) Kahaum Stone Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta.
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
55. Arrange the following in chronological order :
(i) Barabar Caves
(ii) Bhaja Caves
(iii) Karle Caves
(iv) Udayagiri caves
Codes :
(A) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(B) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
56. Arrange the following in chronological order :
(i) Lingaraja Temple
(ii) Remains of Vidisha Temple
(iii) Bhitargaon Temple
(iv) Bhumara Temple
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(C) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
57. Arrange the following wares in chronological order :
(i) Ochre Ware
(ii) Glazed Ware
(iii) Harappan Ware
(iv) P.G. Ware
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(C) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
58. Arrange the following in chronological order :
(i) Dhammeka Stupa
(ii) Dharmarajika Stupa
(iii) Amravati Stupa
(iv) Sanchi Stupa
Codes :
(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
59. Arrange the following sites according to archaeological findings in chronological order :
(i) Nevasa
(ii) Inamgaon
(iii) Lingsugur
(iv) Pallavaram
Codes :
(A) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(D) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
60. Arrange the following sites in chronological order ;
(i) Maihar
(ii) Dhaba
(iii) Baghor I
(iv) Ghagharia
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(D) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
61. Arrange the following in chronological order :
(i) Homo-Heidelburgensis
(ii) Ramapithecus
(iii) Homo-Neanderthalensis
(iv) Zinzanthropus
Codes :
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(C) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
62. Arrange the geological formations of the middle Son valley in correct chronological order :
(i) Patpara formation
(ii) Sihawal formation
(iii) Baghor formation
(iv) Khuteli formation
Codes :
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
63. Match the archaeological sites of List – I with their states of List – II :
64. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
65. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
66. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
67. Match the books of List – I with the authors of List – II :
68. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
69. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
70. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II.
71. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
72. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II :
73. Match the sites of List – I with excavators in List – II :
74. Match the structural remains of List – I with the period of their construction of List – II :
75. Match the Mesolithic sites of List – I with States in List – II :
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