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NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam JUNE-2025 ARCHAEOLOGY

Total Questions: 100

81. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Correct Answer: 3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Solution:

A. Brahmagiri: III. Mortimer Wheeler: The site of Brahmagiri in Karnataka was
excavated by Sir Mortimer Wheeler in 1947, revealing Neolithic and Megalithic cultural sequences.
B.Hunsagi: IV. K.K. Paddayya: The Hunsagi valley in Karnataka was extensively studied and excavated by K.K. Paddayya, who identified it as a major Palaeolithic stone tool workshop site.
C. Morhana Pahar: I. R.K. Varma: Located in Uttar Pradesh, Morhana Pahar was excavated by R.K. Varma, yielding evidence of Mesolithic habitation.
D. Nevasa: II. H.D. Sankalia: Nevasa in Maharashtra was excavated by H.D.
Sankalia, bringing to light Chalcolithic and Early Historic phases including Satavahana remains.
The correct match is 3: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.

82. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Correct Answer: 3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Solution:

A. Section Strategy: III. Pitt Rivers: Pitt Rivers pioneered the sectional excavation method, emphasizing systematic recording of stratigraphy.
В. Quadrant Method: IV. A.E. Van Giffen:The Quadrant Method was introduced by A.E. Van Giffen, used for excavating circular structures like barrows in quadrants.
C. Grid Method: I. Mortimer Wheeler: Wheeler's Grid System divided the excavation area into squares separated by baulks, allowing clear stratigraphic observation.
D. Sequence Dating Method: II. William Flinders Petrie: Flinders Petrie developed sequence dating (or seriation) to establish chronological order based on artifact styles.
The correct match is 3: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.

83. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
2. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
3. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
4. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Correct Answer: 2. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Solution:

A. Primitive Culture: II. E.B. Tylor: Written by Edward Burnett Tylor (1871), it
introduced the concept of cultural evolution in anthropology.
B. The Dawn of History: IV. John Myres: Authored by John Myres, this work discusses the origins of civilization in the ancient world.
C. The Dawn of European Civilization: I. V. Gordon Childe: Written by V.
Gordon Childe (1925), it explores European prehistory and cultural progress. D. The Roots of Hinduism: III. Asko Parpola: Asko Parpola authored this work linking Indus Civilization and Vedic traditions through linguistic and archaeological evidence.
The correct match is 2: A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.

84. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer: 1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Solution:

A. Mahesvari: IV. Bull: Associated with Shiva, her mount is the bull (Nandi).
B. Vaisnavi: III. Garuda: Linked to Vishnu, her mount is Garuda.
C. Brahmani: I. Goose: As the female counterpart of Brahma, her mount is the Hamsa (goose).
D. Kaumari: II. Peacock: Associated with Kartikeya, her mount is the peacock.
The correct match is 1: A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.

85. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
2. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
3. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Correct Answer: 3. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Solution:

A. Behavioural Archaeology: IV. Michael Brian Schiffer: Proposed by Michael B. Schiffer, this theory focuses on how human behavior affects archaeological formation processes.
B. Post-Processual Archaeology: III. Ian Hodder: Developed by Ian Hodder, it
emphasizes human agency, symbolism, and context in interpreting material culture.
C. Gender Archaeology: I. Joan Gero: Joan Gero pioneered this approach, highlighting gender roles and bias in archaeological interpretation.
D. New Archaeology: II. Lewis Robert Binford: Led by Lewis Binford, this
scientific and hypothesis-driven approach revolutionized archaeological methodology in the 1960s.
The correct match is 3: A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.

86. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
2. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer: 4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Solution:

A. Rangpur: IV. S.R. Rao: Rangpur in Gujarat was excavated by S.R. Rao, revealing Harappan and Late Harappan phases showing regional variation of the Indus culture.
B. Mitathal: III. Surajbhan: Mitathal in Haryana was excavated by Surajbhan,
uncovering Early Harappan and Mature Harappan levels.
C. Balakot: II. G.F. Dales: Balakot (in Baluchistan, now Pakistan) was excavated by G.F. Dales, showing a coastal Harappan settlement with shell-working evidence.
D. Bagor: I. V.N. Misra: Bagor in Rajasthan was excavated by V.N. Misra, yielding evidence of Mesolithic to Chalcolithic occupation.
The correct match is 4: A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I.

87. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
2. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
4. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Correct Answer: 2. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Solution:

A. Zhob Valley: IV. Periano Ghundai: Located in Baluchistan, Periano Ghundai in the Zhob Valley represents early agricultural settlement evidence.
B. Quetta Valley: III. Damb Sadaat: Damb Sadaat is in the Quetta Valley, showing Chalcolithic occupation with mud-brick houses and handmade pottery.
C. Pishin Valley: II. Anjira: Anjira in the Pishin Valley provided evidence of pottery similar to Quetta ware.
D. Loralai Valley: I. Rana Ghundai: Rana Ghundai in Loralai Valley yielded a
long cultural sequence from Neolithic to Chalcolithic.

88. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

1. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer: 1. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Solution:

А. Cave No. 21: I. Rameswara: Cave 21 (Rameswara) is a Shaivite cave known for its beautiful sculptural work.
B. Cave No. 15: II. Dasavatara: Cave 15 (Dasavatara) is a Vaishnavite cave depicting the ten incarnations of Vishnu.
C. Cave No. 29: IV. Dhumerlena: Cave 29 (Dhumerlena) is a Shaivite cave with largescale sculptures, including Ravana lifting Kailash.
D. Cave No. 32: III. Indrasabha: Cave 32 (Indrasabha) is a Jain cave, richly ornamented with carvings of Tirthankaras.
The correct match is 1: A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III.