Indian History and World History

Ancient History

Total Questions: 50

11. From the following sites of Harappan Civilization, which one is NOT located in Pakistan? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Shortughai
(b) Kot Diji
(c) Balakot
(d) Chanhudaro

Correct Answer: (a) Shortughai

Solution:Shortugai (Shortughai), in the Darqad District of northern Afghanistan, was a trading colony of the Indus Valley Civilization (or Harappan Civilization) established around 2000 BC on the Oxus river (Amu Darya) near the lapis lazuli mines.

12. In which country is the Shortugai (Indus Valley Civilization) located? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 5.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Tibet

Correct Answer: (c) Afghanistan

13. Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Afghanistan? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Balakot
(b) Kalibangan
(c) Nageswar
(d) Shortughai

Correct Answer: (d) Shortughai

14. The people of the Indus valley civilisation worshipped _______ [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 31.08.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Vishnu
(b) Pashupati
(c) Indra
(d) Brahma

Correct Answer: (b) Pashupati

Solution:The people of Harappa seemed to have worshipped the Mother Goddess and Shiva Pashupati.

The Mother Goddess was also known as Shakti; perhaps, they believed her to be the source of all creation.

They also worshipped the male god, Shiva Pashupati. He was the lord of the animals. Shiva was also worshipped in the form of Linga and Yoni.

15. Epigraphy is the study of which of the following? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 28.08.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Coins
(b) Inscriptions
(c) Plates
(d) Bird

Correct Answer: (b) Inscriptions

Solution:Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing. It is the science of identifying graphemes and deciphering their meaning, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers. A person using the methods of epigraphy is called an epigrapher or epigraphist.

16. Preservation of historical articles is done in science of _______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Iconography
(b) Numismatics
(c) Museology
(d) Epigraphy

Correct Answer: (c) Museology

Solution:Preservation of historical articles is done in the science of Museology.

It is the study of science according to which the artefacts are kept in the museum with reference to the society. This activity involves field curating, education and even public programming. It helps in the engagement of activities.

17. In the context of early Indian history, the term "NBPW" refers to a: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Painting technique
(b) Pottery type
(c) Settlement pattern
(d) Neolithic tool-making technique

Correct Answer: (b) Pottery type

Solution:"NBPW" refers to a pottery type.

The Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) is a pottery type of Ancient India, dating to the millennia Before Common Era (BCE).

NBPW was known for its lustrous black finish and the varieties of organic forms it was made into. It was a glossy, shining type of pottery.

18. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is located in the foothills of [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 30.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Western Ghats
(b) Aravali Range
(c) Vindhya Range
(d) Eastern Ghats

Correct Answer: (c) Vindhya Range

Solution:The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are located in the foothills of the Vindhya Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau.

Within massive sandstone outcrops, above dense evergreen forest, are five clusters of natural rock shelters, displaying paintings that appear to date to the Mesolithic Period right through to the historical period.

About Bhimbetka cave

The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in MP that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods.
It exhibits the earliest traces of human life in India and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discovery: The Bhimbetka rock shelters were found by V S Wakankar in1957.
It is popular for its prehistoric cave paintings done in red and white.

19. In which state is the ‘Bhimbetka Cave’ located? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Telangana
(b) Karnataka
(c) Odisha
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (d) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods.

Bhimbetka cave

The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods.
It exhibits the earliest traces of human life in India and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discovery: The Bhimbetka rock shelters were found by V S Wakankar in1957.
It is popular for its prehistoric cave paintings done in red and white.

20. In which among the following sites of Harappan civilization was jadeite stone found? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 03.12.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) Mahagara
(b) Mehrgarh
(c) Hallur
(d) Daojali Hading

Correct Answer: (d) Daojali Hading

Solution:Jadeite stone was found in Daojali Hading.

Daojali Hading is a neolithic site in Dima Hasao District of Assam, India on a low hillock about 1000 feet above sea level, dated to about 2,700 years before present.

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