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1. The cultural tradition associated with Homo sapiens neaderthalesis is called (A) Oldowan (B) Mousterian (C) Clactonian (D) Denisovan Answer: (B)
2. The Middle Palaeolithic culture is associated with which of the following human ancestor? (A) Homo erectus (B) Archaic Homo sapiens (C) Anatomically modern humans (D) Denisovans Answer: (C)
3. Flower pollen present in Neanderthal burial was found in (A) Kebara Cave (Israel) (B) Shanidar Cave (Iraq) (C) Olduvai Gorge (Africa) (D) Krapina Cave (Croatia) Answer: (B)
4. The Acheulian quarry site of Isampuris in which of the following States of India? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Karnataka (C) Maharashtra (D) Madhya Pradesh Answer: (B)
5. Chirki-on-Pravara was investigated by (A) H.D. Sankalia (B) Gudrun Corvinus (C) R.V. Joshi (D) M.K. Dhavalikar Answer: (B)
6. Which of the following sites has yielded the oldest remains of Ostrich egg shell beads in India? (A) Patne (B) ChaturbhujNala (C) Chambal Valley (D) Bhimbetka Answer: (A)
7. The formation containing Toba volcanic ash in the middle of Son valley has been termed as (A) Sihawal Formation (B) Patpara Formation (C) Khuteli Formation (D) Khataunhi Formation Answer: (C)www.netugc.com
8. Excavations at ChanhuDaro was carried out under the direction of (A) John Marshall (B) E.J.H. Mackay (C) R.E.M. Wheeler (D) Aurel Stein Answer: (B)
9. The earliest cultural period revealed by the excavations at Atranjikhera is (A) Late Harappan (B) O.C.P. (C) Black-and-Red Ware (D) Painted Grey Ware Answer: (B)
10. Which of the following features is not related to Harappan Civilization? (A) External Trade (B) Iron Technology (C) Bullock Cart (D) Gold and Silver ornaments Answer: (B) 11. The site of Kayatha is situated on the banks of (A) Banas River (B) Betwa River (C) Ken River (D) ChhotiKalisindh River Answer: (D)
12. The layout of the ancient city of Sravasti was (A) Circular (B) Crescent (C) Triangular (D) Rectangular Answer: (B)
13. Who among the following is the author of The Roots of Ancient India? (A) Stuart Piggot (B) Walter Fairservis, Jr. (C) V.G. Childe (D) A. Ghosh Answer: (B)
14. Who among the following is the editor of Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum ? (A) Alexander Cunningham (B) Percy Brown (C) E. Hultzsch (D) James Princep Answer: (C)
15. The composer of Aihole Inscription was (A) Harishena (B) Ravikirti (C) Kalidasa (D) Bana Answer: (B)
16. Which of the following inscriptions makes the earliest reference to ‘Zero’ in India? (A) Aphsad inscription of Adityasena (B) Gwalior inscription of Mihirbhoja (C) Nasik inscription of GautamiputraSatakarni (D) Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela Answer: (B)
17. The ancient site of Didarganj in Bihar is known for a stone figure of (A) Yakshi (B) Yaksha (C) Siva (D) Elephant Answer: (A)
18. The Pallavas built temples by using which of the following stones? (A) Sandstone (B) Granite (C) Schist (D) Basalt Answer: (B)
19. An anthropomorphic image of the Buddha represented for the first time is on (A) Gold coins of Kujala-Kadphises (B) Coins of Huviska (C) Coins of Vashiska (D) Coins of Kaniska I Answer: (D)
20. Lord Vishnu giving three round objects to the King is represented on (A) Tiger-Slayer type coins of Samudragupta (B) Standard type coins of Samudragupta (C) Chakravikrama type coins (D) Asvamedha type coins Answer: (C) 21. Which of the following are absolute dating methods? I. Radiocarbon II. Fluorine III. Potassium-Argon IV. Uranium series Codes: (A) I, II and III (B) I, II and IV (C) I, III and IV (D) I, II, III and IV Answer: (C)
22. The Acheulian techno-complex contains I. Handaxes II. Cleavers III. Core tools IV. Scrapers Codes: (A) I and II (B) II and IV (C) II and III (D) I, II and IV Answer: (A)
23. The anatomically modern humans expanded out of Africa along which of the following routes? I. Northern Route II. Southern Coastal Route III. Maritime Route IV. Coastal and Inland Routes Codes: (A) I and II (B) II and III (C) III and IV (D) IV and I Answer: (B)
24. Which of the following two are excavated Acheulian sites in India? I. Chirki-Nevasa II. Pallavaram III. Hunsgi-Isampur IV. MorhanaPahad Codes: (A) I and II (B) II and III (C) I and III (D) I and IV Answer: (C)
25. Which of the following are not Chalcolithic sites? I. Inamgaon II. Sanganakallu III. Paisra IV. SaraiNaharRai Codes: (A) II, III and IV (B) I, II and III (C) III, IV and I (D) I, III and IV Answer: (A)
26. Which of the following Neolithic sites are dated to 6 – 7 Millennium B.C? I. Mahagara II. Luhuradeva III. Jhusi IV. Chirand Codes: (A) I and II (B) II and III (C) III and IV (D) I and IV Answer: (B)
27. TheAhar culture is represented at which of the following sites? I. Gilund II. Navdatoli III. Kayatha IV. Noh Codes: (A) I and II (B) III and II (C) I and III (D) II and IV Answer: (C)
28. Punch marked coins were made from which of the following metals? I. Copper II. Silver III. Bronze IV. Iron Codes: (A) II and IV (B) I and II (C) II and III (D) I and IV Answer: (B)
29. Which of the following inscriptions refer to the Sudarshan Lake? I. Rock Edict XIII of Ashoka II. Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman III. Girnar record of Skandagupta IV. Allahabad Prasasthi of Samudragupta Codes: (A) I and II (B) I and IV (C) II and III (D) III and IV Answer: (C)
30. Which of the following sites have yielded evidence for iron technology in eastern Uttar Pradesh? I. Rajghat II. Paisra III. Agiabir IV. Narhan Codes: (A) I and II (B) I, II and III (C) I, II, III and IV (D) I, III and IV Answer: (D)
31. The Ghositarama Vihara at Kausambihas yielded which of the following terracotta images? I. Hariti II. Tara III. Gajalakshmi IV. Maitreya Codes: (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) II and III (D) II and IV Answer: (B)
32. Which of the following were capitals of the Avanti Kingdom? I. Mahishmati II. Vidisha III. Ujjaini IV. Tripuri Codes: (A) I and II (B) II and III (C) I and III (D) I and IV Answer: (C)
33. On which of the following the Ujjainisymbol has been found? I. Panchala coins II. Punch marked coins III. Copper cast coins IV. Naga coins Codes: (A) II and IV (B) I and II (C) I and III (D) II and III Answer: (D)
34. Assertion (A): India has not contributed fossil evidence to the study of human evolution. Reason (R): There are no well-dated hominid sites in India. Codes: (A) (A) and (R) are wrong. (B) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation. (C) (A) is wrong (R) is correct, but (R) is not correct explanation. (D) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation. Answer: (B)
35. Assertion (A): The domestication of plants and animals took place only once and spread to other parts of the world from Southwest Asia. Reason (R): All the domesticated plants and animals are native to South-west Asia. Codes: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation. (B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong, (R)is incorrect explanation. (C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong, (R) is correct explanation. (D) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect. Answer: (B)
36. Assertion (A): There are two phases of urbanisation in ancient India. Reason (R): The first urbanisation declined around 1900 B.C. Codes: (A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation. (B) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation. (C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is not correct explanation. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. Answer: (B)
37. Assertion (A): The Harappans had trade contact with Mesopotamians. Reason (R): The Sargon inscription refers to the Indus Valley as Meluha. Codes: (A) (A) is wrong (R) is correct and (R) is correct explanation. (B) (A) is correct (R) is wrong but (R) is correct explanation. (C) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is incorrect explanation. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. Answer: (C)
38. Assertion (A): The Indus Valley Civilization people did not build cities. Reason (R): They did not have resources. 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) correct and (R) is correct explanation. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. Answer: (D) 39. Assertion (A): Roman coins have been found from a large number of early Historic sites in South India. Reason (R): Early Historic rulers of South India had maintained flourishing trade with the Roman world. Codes: (A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation. (B) (A) is wrong and (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. Answer: (C)
40. Assertion (A): There is an impressive depiction of Salabhanjika in the SanchiStupa. Reason (R): She represents a fertility cult. Codes: (A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation. (B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct, and (R) is correct explanation. (C) Both (A) and (R) correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. Answer: (C)
41. Assertion (A): There are thirty rockcutcaves at Ajanta. Reason (R): There is no Chaitya hall at Ajanta. Codes: (A) (A) is wrong (R) is correct and (R) is correct explanation. (B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. (C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation. (D) (A) is correct (R) is wrong and (R) is not correct explanation. Answer: (D)
42. Assertion (A): The number of gold coins started decreasing after Kumargupta I. Reason (R): Gold was not available in India in abundance. Codes: (A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong. (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. Answer: (A)
43. Assertion (A): The Guptas built only structural temples. Reason (R): Because they did not know iron technology. Codes: (A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation. (B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct and (R) is correct explanation. (C) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. Answer: (D)
44. Assertion (A): The canons of Hindu iconography were fully developed during the Gupta period. Reason (R): During the Gupta period all the canonical literature was committed to writing. Codes: (A) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation. (B) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation. (C) (A) and (R) are wrong. (D) (A) is wrong (R) is correct, but (R) is correct explanation. Answer: (A)
45. Assertion (A): The Elephanta caves were got made by the Rashtrakutas. Reason (R): The region was under the Rashtrakuta rule. Codes: (A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation. (C) (A) is correct (R) is wrong, but (R) is correct explanation. (D) (A) is wrong (R) is correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation. Answer: (B)
46. Assertion (A): The great historical importance of the Copper Plate Charter lies in the fact that they contain the name of the granter. Reason (R): The name of the granter and his geneology is not available in other records. 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 wrong. (D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is incorrect explanation. Answer: (C)
47. Assertion (A): The Tamil record relating to the organisation known as Chitramalippariyanattavar was inscribed on a miniature copper plough. Reason (R): Iron was not available in South India. Codes: (A) (A) is wrong (R) is correct, but (R) is not correct explanation. (B) (A) is correct (R) is wrong, but (R) is incorrect explanation. (C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is incorrect explanation. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong. Answer: (B)
48. 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) IV, II, III, I Answer: (C)
49. Arrange the following books in the order in which they appeared:www.netugc.com I. Pre and Protohistory in India and Pakistan II. Pre and Protohistory of India and Pakistan III. Born for Archaeology IV. Prehistory of India Codes: (A) I, II, III, IV (B) I, II, IV, III (C) I, IV, III, II (D) I, III, II, IV Answer: (B)
50. Arrange the following sites in chronological order: I. Arikamedu II. Brahmagiri III. Mahabalipuram IV. Belur Codes: (A) II, I, III, IV (B) IV, II, I, III (C) III, IV, II, I (D) II, III, I, IV Answer: (A)
51. Arrange the following in chronological order: I. Rummindei Pillar II. Heliodorus Pillar III. Iron Pillar at Mehrauli IV. Sanchi Lion Pillar Codes: (A) I, IV, II, III (B) I, II, III, IV (C) IV, III, II, I (D) II, III, IV, I Answer: (A)
52. Arrange the following ceramic wares in chronological order: I. Painted Black-and-Red ware and painted black slipped ware II. Northern Black polished ware III. Painted Grey ware IV. Handmade cord impressed ware Codes: (A) I, II, III, IV (B) IV, III, II, I (C) IV, I, III, II (D) III, II, I, IV Answer: (C)
53. The Junagadh rock edict refers to which of the following Kings? I. Rudradaman I II. Skandagupta III. Ramgupta IV. Samudragupta Codes: (A) I and IV (B) IV and II (C) I and II (D) II and III Answer: (C)
54. Arrange the following temples in chronological order: I. Lingaraj at Bhubneshwar II. Varaha cave at Udaigiri III. Shroe temple, Mahabalipuram IV. Kailasnatha, Ellora Codes: (A) IV, II, I, III (B) II, III, IV, I (C) III, IV, I, II (D) II, I, III, IV Answer: (B)
55. The cultures recorded stratigraphicallyat Jhusi are I. Neolithic II. Early Iron Age III. Chalcolithic IV. Early Medieval Codes: (A) I, II, III, IV (B) I, III, II, IV (C) II, III, I, IV (D) IV, III, II, I Answer: (B)
56. Arrange the following vertical parts of temple from bottom to top: I. Jungha II. Kalasa III. Adhisthana IV. Sikhara Codes: (A) I, III, IV, II (B) II, IV, I, III (C) III, I, IV, II (D) IV, II, I, III Answer: (C)
57. Arrange the following in correct chronological order: I. Aihole inscription of Pulakesi II II. Poona Copper Plate of Prabhavatigupta III. Radhanpore Inscription IV. Karamdanda Inscription of Kumargupta I Codes: (B) II, IV, I, III (C) III, II, I, IV (D) IV, II, I, III Answer: (B)
58. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order: I. Hathigumpha II. Allahabad Pillar III. Junagad edict of Rudradaman IV. Garuda Pillar, Besnagar Codes: (A) I, III, II, IV (B) I, IV, III, II (C) III, IV, I, II (D) I, II, IV, III Answer: (B)
59. Arrange the following temple complexes in chronological order: I. Hampi – Vijayanagara II. Belur – Halebid III. Aihole – Pattadakal IV. Mahabalipuram Codes: (A) IV, III, II, I (B) III, IV, II, I (C) I, II, III, IV (D) IV, III, I, II Answer: (B)
60. Arrange the following in chronological order: I. Mahabodhi at Bodh Gaya II. Sun Temple, Modhera III. Dasavatara, Deogarh IV. Lingaraja, Bhubneshwar Codes: (A) I, II, IV, III (B) III, I, II, IV (C) III, IV, I, II (D) I, III, IV, II Answer: (B)
61. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Australopithecus afarensis i. A. Sonakia b. Australopithecus africanus ii. D. Johanson c. Taung Baby iii. L.S.B. Leakey d. Hathnora iv. Raymond Dart Codes: a b c d (A) i ii iii iv (B) ii iii iv i (C) iv ii iii i (D) ii iii i iv Answer: (B)
62. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. The Oasis Theory i. R.E.M. Wheeler b. The Aryan Invasion Theory ii. Adichanallur c. Origin of Species iii. V. Gordon Childe d. Urn fields iv. Charles Darwin Codes: a b c d (A) iii i iv ii (B) iv i ii iii (C) iii ii iv i (D) i ii iv iii Answer: (A)
63. Match the items of List – I withList – II: List – I List – II a. Terra Amata i. China b. CatalHayuk ii. Uzbekistan c. Zhoukoudin iii. France d. Tashik-Tash iv. Turkey Codes: a b c d (A) iii iv i ii (B) iii ii i iv (C) iii iv ii i (D) i ii iii iv Answer: (B)
64. Match the items of List – I withList – II: List – I List – II a. Paisra i. Chalcolithic b. Sanganakallu ii. Acheulian c. SaraiNaharRai iii. Neolithic d. Gilund iv. Mesolithic Codes: a b c d (A) i iv ii iii (B) ii iii iv i (C) i iv iii ii (D) ii iv iii i Answer: (B)
65. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Nevason (Nevasian) i. Chalcolithic b. Burzahom ii. Megalithic c. Kayatha iii. Palaeolithic d. Kumaranahalli iv. Neolithic Codes: a b c d (A) ii iii i iv (B) iii iv i ii (C) iv ii iii i (D) i iii ii iv Answer: (B)
66. Match the items of List – I with the List – II: List – I List – II a. The City in Early Historic India i. H.D. Sankalia b. Lothal and the Indus Civilization ii. A. Ghosh c. The Indus Age iii. S.R. Rao d. Indian Archaeology Today iv. G.L. Possehl Codes: a b c d (A) iii ii iv i (B) iv iii ii i (C) ii iii iv i (D) ii iv iii i Answer: (C)
67. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. The Birth of Indian Civilization i. S.K. NChakraborty b. Ramayana: A Myth or Reality ii. B. Subbarao c. The Personality of India iii. H.D. Sankalia d. Ancient Indian Numismatics iv. B. & R. Allchin Codes: a b c d (A) iv iii ii i (B) ii iv i iii (C) i iii iv ii (D) ii iii i iv Answer: (A)
68. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Kalibangan i. Granary b. Mohenjodaro ii. Terracotta Plough c. Harappa iii. Dancing girl d. Banawali iv. Ploughed field Codes: a b c d (A) i ii iii iv (B) iv iii i ii (C) iii ii iv i (D) iv iii ii i Answer: (B)
69. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. B.B. Lal i. Kaushambi b. R.C. Gaur ii. Arikamedu c. G.R. Sharma iii. Hastinapura d. R.E.M. Wheeler iv. Atranjikhera Codes: a b c d (A) iv iii ii i (B) iii iv i ii (C) i iii ii iv (D) ii i iv iii Answer: (B)
70. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Halmidi Inscription i. Vakataka b. Pune Copper Plate Inscription ii. Kadamba c. Aihole Inscription iii. Satavahana d. Naneghat Inscription iv. Chalukya Codes: a b c d (A) ii i iv iii (B) ii iv i iii (C) iv ii i iii (D) i ii iv iii Answer: (A)
71. Match the items of List – I with thoseof List – II: List – I List – II a. Maski Edict i. Gupta b. Gwalior Prasashti ii. Chandella c. Inscription of Yasovarman iii. Maurya d. Eran record of Skandagupta iv. Pratihara Codes: a b c d (A) iv iii i ii (B) ii i iv iii (C) iii iv ii i (D) iii i iv ii Answer: (C)
72. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Vishnu i. Kayotsarga b. Buddha ii. Padmapani c. Jina iii. DharmachakraPravartana d. Avalokitesvara iv. Garudadhvaja Codes: a b c d (A) iii ii iv i (B) iv iii i ii (C) ii i iii iv (D) i iii ii iv Answer: (B)
73. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Mahabalipuram i. KhandariyaMahadeo b. Ellora ii. MahaStupa c. Khajuraho iii. Kailasanatha d. Sanchi iv. PandavaRathas Codes:www.netugc.com a b c d (A) iv iii i ii (B) iii iv ii i (C) i iii iv ii (D) ii iv iii i Answer: (A)
74. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Lumbini Edict i. Harshvardhan b. Deo-Barunarak Inscription ii. GovindachandraDeo c. Maner Inscription iii. Ashoka d. MadhubanaInscription iv. Jivitagupta Codes: a b c d (A) i iii iv ii (B) iii ii iv i (C) iii iv ii i (D) ii iii iv i Answer: (C)
75. Match the items of List – I with those of List – II: List – I List – II a. Kailasanatha, Ellora i. Mangalesa b. KhandariaMahadeo ii. Udayaditya c. Bhojpur Temple iii. Vidhyadhar d. Meguti Temple, Aihole iv. Krishna I Codes: a b c d (A) iv iii ii i (B) ii iii i iv (C) iii iv i ii (D) iv ii i iii Answer: (A) |
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