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Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
The kingdom of Magadha was located __________.

  1. On the banks of the Indus

  2. In the south of the Vindhyas

  3. In the area along Ganga's tributaries south of Ganga

  4. In the Garo hills region
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Magadha. Magadha, ancient kingdom of India, situated in what is now west-central Bihar state, in northeastern India. It was the nucleus of several larger kingdoms or empires between the 6th-century BCE and the 8th century.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

One of the remarkable achievements of the Neolithic Period was the invention of wheel. It brought a rapid progress in man's life. The wheel was used in horse-carts and bullock-carts that helped man a lot to carry heavy loads. Therefore, in this period transport became quite easy and quick.
The wheel was also used for spinning and weaving. It also helped in pottery. Man made beautiful pots to keep food grains and storing water.
The tools and weapons of the Neolithic Age better and sharper than the Paleolithic Age. Now a polished stone called celt was used to make tools. Some new developed tools like sickles, bows and arrows and improved axes were made in the Neolithic Age. These tools were used for various purposes like, the axe was used for various purposes like, the axe was used for cutting down trees, sickles to harvest the crops and arrows to kill animals.
Read the passage and answer the question.
What was the most significant discovery of the Neolithic Period?

  1. Invention of wheel

  2. Sharper tools

  3. Axes for cutting of trees

  4. Horse - carts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age. The Neolithic period is significant for its megalithic architecture, the spread of agricultural practices, pottery and the use of polished stone tools. 
  • The invention of the wheel came into being during the Neolithic age. It was not used for transportation, though, but rather as a potter's wheel. 
  • The combination of the wheel and axle made possible early forms of transportation, which became more sophisticated over time with the development of other technologies.
Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Bhimbetka caves show the continuity of human evolution from the Lower Palaeolithic period to the Mesolithic period and further to the Chalcolithic period. Why?
$1$. They contain evidence of the use of tools and instruments from all these periods.
$2$. These are a large number of Shankhalipi inscriptions in the Bhimbetka cluster of rock shelters.
Which of the given is/are correct?

  1. $1$ only
  2. $2$ only
  3. Both $1$ and $2$

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhimbetka is famous for its rock paintings and archaeological evidence spanning from the Palaeolithic to the Mesolithic periods. While Shankhalipi inscriptions exist at the site, they are generally associated with later historical periods, not the prehistoric evolution sequence.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Social Sciences are pejoratively known as________________. 

  1. Soft sciences

  2. hard sciences

  3. Theoretical

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Social sciences are often pejoratively or colloquially referred to as soft sciences because they deal with human behavior and society, which are considered less predictable or quantifiable than the natural or hard sciences.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Which of the following described Mesolithic age?
$1$. The use of larger stones as tools was the characteristic features.
$2$. Smaller animals were hunted in general.
Choose the correct answer using the codes.

  1. $1$ only
  2. $2$ only
  3. Both $1$ and $2$
  4. Neither $1$ nor $2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mesolithic period is characterized by the use of microliths (very small stone tools) rather than larger stones. Hunting smaller animals became more common due to the changing climate and environment.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

With reference to Chalcolithic cultures in Indian subcontinent, consider the following statements.
$1$. Ochre-coloured pottery sites have been usually found in the Gangetic doab of India.
$2$. Anthropomorphic figures of worship have been found in the Copper Hoard Culture.
Which of the given is/are correct?

  1. $1$ only
  2. $2$ only
  3. Both $1$ and $2$

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ochre-coloured pottery (OCP) is indeed associated with the Gangetic doab. Anthropomorphic figures, which are human-like shapes, have been found in Copper Hoard sites, which are linked to Chalcolithic cultures.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Bhimbetka, in present-day Madhya Pradesh, is famous for?

  1. Hosting prehistoric cave paintings

  2. Largest Buddha Bronze statues

  3. Monolithic temples

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site of the Palaeolithic period, exhibiting the earliest traces of human life in the Indian subcontinent, and thus the beginning of the Indian Stone Age.
Some of the Stone Age rock paintings found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are about 30,00030,000 years old. The caves also deliver early evidence of dance. They were declared a World Heritage Site in 20032003.

Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$1$. There are evidences of Lower Palaeolithic people producing art.
$2$. Symbols do not form part of prehistoric paintings.
$3$. The largest number of paintings belongs to Chalcolithic period.
$4$. Hunting scenes predominate Mesolithic paintings.
Select the correct option using the codes given.

  1. $3$ and $4$
  2. $1, 3$ and $4$
  3. Only $4$
  4. $2, 3$ and $4$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
∙ We have no evidences of Lower Palaeolithic people producing art. It is only during Upper Palaeolithic period that the production of art began.(Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect)
∙ The paintings can be divided into three categories: human beings, animals and geometric patterns.(Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect)
∙ The largest number of paintings belongs to Mesolithic age.(Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect)
∙ Hunting scenes predominate is Mesolithic paintings.(Hence, Statement 4 is correct).