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1.
Consider the following information:
Archaeological Site | State | Description |
Chandraketugarh | Odisha | Trading town |
Inamgaon | Maharashtra | Chalcolithic Site |
Mangadu | Kerala | Megalith site |
Salihundam | Andhra Pradesh | Rock-cut cave shri |
In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? [2024]
2.
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar, and Muchiri were well known as: [2023]
3.
Consider the following dynasties: [2023]
- Hoysala
- GahadavalaÂ
- KakatiyaÂ
- YadavaÂ
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
4.
Consider the following pairs: [2021]
1) Burzahom: Rock-cut shrinesÂ
2) Chandraketugarh: Terracotta artÂ
3) Ganeshwar: Copper artefactsÂ
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
5.
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site? [2019]
6.
Which of the following characterizes/characterizes the people of Indus civilization? [2013]
- They possessed great palaces and temples.Â
- They worshipped both male and female deities.Â
- They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.Â
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
7.
Regarding the Indus Valley civilization, consider the following statements? [2011]
- It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.Â
- During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.Â
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2002]
List 1 (Ancient Site)
- Lothal
- Kalibangan
- Dholavira
- Banawali
List 2 (Archeological Finding)
- Ploughed field
- Dockyard
- Terracotta replica of plough
- An inscription comprising
9.
Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture? [2001]
10.
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2017]
- Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.Â
- Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.Â
- Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.Â
Select the correct answer using the code given below: