Q.1: Which one of the following periods has provided the evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan in Rajasthan?
a) Early Harappan
b) Mature Harappan
c) Late Harappan
d) Chalcolithic
Ans: a) Early Harappan
Imp Facts:
The discovery of a ploughed field at Kalibangan is one of the most significant archaeological findings of the Indus Valley Civilization. It belongs specifically to the Pre-Harappan or Early Harappan phase (specifically Period I).
Q.2: The distinctive “grid pattern” of furrows found at Kalibangan suggests which agricultural practice?
a) Shifted cultivation
b) Double cropping (mixed cropping)
c) Terrace farming
d) Hydroponics
Ans: b) Double cropping
Q.3: Apart from the ploughed field, Kalibangan is also famous for the discovery of:
a) A dockyard
b) Fire altars
c) A giant water reservoir
d) Statues of a dancing girl
Ans: b) Fire altars
Q.4: The popular poem “Khoob ladi mardani who to Jhansi wali rani thi” (Like a man she
fought, she was the Rani of Jhansi) was written by:
a) Mahadevi Varma
b) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
c) Amrita Pritam
d) Balamani Amma
Ans: b) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
Q.5: Sir Hugh Rose who led the forces to subdue the rebellion famously described Rani Lakshmibai as:
a) “The most dangerous woman in India”
b) “The only man among the rebels”
c) “A treacherous queen”
d) “The Joan of Arc of the East”
Ans: b) “The only man among the rebels”
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Q.6: Consider the following statements about Ellora:
- This art-historical site is associated exclusively with Buddhism.
- The Kailasa temple at Ellora has been built of dressed stone and kiln fired bricks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: d) Neither 1 nor 2.
Imp Facts:
Ellora is famous for its religious harmony and diversity. Unlike Ajanta, which is exclusively Buddhist, Ellora contains 34 caves representing three different religions:
- Buddhism: Caves 1–12
- Hinduism: Caves 13–29
- Jainism: Caves 30–34
Therefore, it is not “exclusively” associated with Buddhism.
Q.7: Which of the following dynasties is most closely associated with the construction of the monolithic Kailasa Temple at Ellora?
a) Pallavas
b) Rashtrakutas
c) Cholas
d) Chalukyas
Ans: b) Rashtrakutas
Q.8: The Ellora caves are an example of which type of architecture?
a) Nagara Style
b) Dravidian Style
c) Rock-cut Architecture
d) Vesara Style
Ans: c) Rock-cut Architecture
Q.9: Consider the following pairs:
| Historical Place | Well-known for |
| I. Girnar | Sudarchana Lake |
| II. Cholistan | Terracotta model of Plough |
| III. Mant (Near Mathura) | Headless standing figure of Kanishka |
| IV. Sannati | Shokan Pillan Edict in Odisha |
How many of the above pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- a) 1
- b) 2
- c) 3
- d) 4
Ans: c)
Imp Fact:
Girnar is known for Sudarshana Lake.
Cholistan is known for Terracotta model of plough
Mat (near Mathura) is related to headless figure of Kanishka
Q.10: In which one of the following states are the Guntupalle Buddhist Caves located?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
Ans: a) Andhra Pradesh
The Guntupalle Buddhist Caves (also known as the “Ajanta of Andhra”) are located in the Eluru district (formerly West Godavari) of Andhra Pradesh. They are a significant site for understanding the spread of Buddhism in South India.
Q.11: Consider the following statements about Ajanta Cave paintings:
- The paintings depict yakshas, gandharvas and apsaras.
- The artists have used the technique of providing “multiple perspectives”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c) Both 1 and 2
Imp Facts:
Primary theme of Ajanta is the Jataka tales (stories of Buddha’s previous births), the celestial world is vividly depicted. Yakshas and Yakshinis are often seen as guardians or attendants. Gandharvas and Apsaras are celestial musicians and dancers are frequently shown floating in the clouds or surrounding major figures like the Bodhisattva Padmapani. In the 17 caves there famous depictions of flying Apsaras and Gandharvas.
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