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Ancient History 31 Quiz

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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]

  1. Hoysala
  2. Gahadavala 
  3. Kakatiya 
  4. Yadava 

How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

4. 
Consider the following pairs: [2021]

1) Burzahom: Rock-cut shrines 

2) Chandraketugarh: Terracotta art 

3) Ganeshwar: Copper artefacts 

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]

  1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 
  2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 
  3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. 

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

7. 
Regarding the Indus Valley civilization, consider the following statements? [2011]

  1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 
  2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. 

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)

  1. Lothal
  2. Kalibangan
  3. Dholavira
  4. Banawali

List 2 (Archeological Finding)

  1. Ploughed field
  2. Dockyard
  3. Terracotta replica of plough
  4. 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]

  1. 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. 
  2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 
  3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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