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

Which of the following is NOT true about Neolithic age?

  1. Signs of village communities appeared for the first time during this period

  2. Mud bricks houses were built instead of grass huts

  3. Pottery as a craft appeared for the first time during this period

  4. Paintings for the first time arose during this period
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rock paintings were created long before the Neolithic age, dating back to the Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods (e.g., Bhimbetka). Therefore, it is incorrect to say they appeared for the first time during the Neolithic.

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

Consider the following statements:
$1$. Middle Palaeolithic culture was quite widespread phenomenon between $6,00,000$ and $60,000$ BCE.
$2$. Some of the most important sites of Middle Palaeolithic period are Bhimbetka, Nevasa, Pushkar, Rohiri hills of upper Sind, and Sannapur on Narmada.
Which of the given is/are correct?

  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 Middle Palaeolithic period is well-documented in India with sites like Bhimbetka and Nevasa. The timeframe provided is consistent with archaeological consensus for this period.

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

At places like Tekkalkota in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, rock paintings from Neolithic age are often found. Which of the following can be an appropriate reason for it?

  1. The population density of the Neolithic man was one of the highest in the region

  2. Granite rocks found in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are suitable for rock paintings

  3. Due to the rock structure of the region, there was a lack of deep caves, so rock paintings became abundant

  4. Paintings existed in other regions too, but these regions were one of the most excavated regions which made it easier to find rock paintings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The abundance of rock paintings in the granite-rich regions of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh is largely attributed to the natural availability of granite rock shelters and surfaces that were conducive to painting.

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

Arrange the following in chronological order:
$1$. Palaeolithic period
$2$. Mesolithic period
$3$. Neolithic period
$4$. Metal period
Select the correct answer using the codes.

  1. $1-2-3-4$
  2. $2-1-4-3$
  3. $2-1-3-4$
  4. $3-2-1-4$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The chronological order of human development is Palaeolithic (Old Stone Age), followed by Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age), Neolithic (New Stone Age), and finally the Metal Age (Chalcolithic/Bronze/Iron).

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

Consider the following statements about Neolithic sites of India:
$1$. Burzahom in J&K is one of the Neolithic sites.
$2$. Neolithic sites are absent in south India.
Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

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

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

Burzahom is a well-known Neolithic site in Kashmir. However, Neolithic sites are definitely present in South India (e.g., Piklihal, Brahmagiri), making statement 2 incorrect.

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

Consider the following:
$1$. Dentro-chronology
$2$. Carbon dating
Which of the given can be employed to determine prehistoric periods?

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

Dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) and Carbon dating (radiocarbon dating) are both standard scientific methods used to determine the age of archaeological and prehistoric materials.

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

Consider the following statements.
1. Broken ivory were used as a scale in Chanhudaro.
2. During burial , bodies were extended in North-South direction.
3. Ganeriwala site is situated in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
4. The 'Great Bath' of Mohenjodaro measures 12 X 7 X 3 mt.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 2 and 4

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chanhudaro, an important Harappan site, was known for bead manufacturing. Broken ivory was used here as a scale. Harappan burial system consisted of various kinds of burials like fractional burials, urn burials among others and bodies were generally laid in North-South direction. Ganweriwala is an important Harappan site located in Bahawalpur, Punjab. It has not been excavated extensively. The 'Great Bath' measures 12 * 7 * 2.4 cubic metres. 

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

Which of the following terms mentioned in sources denoted land measure.
1) Nivartana       2) Kulyavapa       3) Dronavapa
Choose the correct answer from codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 3 and 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nivartana, Kulyavapa, and Dronavapa are all ancient Indian terms used in inscriptions and texts to denote specific measurements of land.