Prehistory

1

Match the following.

A. Brahmagiri 1. Palaeolithic site
B. Hunsgi 2. Megalithic site
C. Mehrgarh 3. Neolithic site
D. Dholavira 4. Harappan site
A B C D
A
1 2 3 4
B
2 1 3 4
C
1 3 2 4
D
2 3 1 4
2

Which among these is the most extensively excavated Chalcolithic site in India?

A
Ahar
B
Navdatoli
C
Jorwe
D
Daimabad
3

Consider the following options:

Phase Characteristic tools
1. Lower Paleolithic Flakes, Cleavers and Choppers
2. Middle Paleolithic Hand axes
3. Upper Paleolithic Blades and Burins
Choose the correct option:
A
2 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 3
C
1 only
D
3 only
4

Consider the following statements:

  1. Mesolithic age is an intermediate stage in the stone age culture
  2. Microliths were the chief characteristics tools used in this age
  3. People belonging to this age were unaware of the art of painting

Choose the correct statements:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
All of the above
D
None of the above
5

On which of the following grounds Paleolithic age is divided in India?

  1. Evolution of human beings
  2. Nature of stone tools used
  3. Occupational practices
  4. Nature of metals used
  5. Nature of change in climate

Choose the correct option:

A
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B
3, 4 and 5 only
C
2 and 5 only
D
2, 3 and 4 only
6

Which of the following is not a feature of the Chalcolithic culture?

A
Usage of copper-stone tools
B
People primarily formed rural communities
C
Black and red ware pottery was only pottery type used by people of this culture
D
Chalcolithic People practiced agriculture and cultivated wheat, rice etc
7

Which of the following features are common to Chalcolithic and Harappan culture?

  1. Mass Urbanization
  2. Primarily Rural Community based
  3. Worship of Goddesses
  4. Agricultural practices
  5. Art of pottery making

Choose the correct option:

A
1, 2, and 3 only
B
3, 4 and 5 only
C
1, 3, 4 and 5 only
D
1, 3 and 5 only
8

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Megalithic phase in Indian history marked the rise of three new kingdoms in South India
  2. The chief characteristics of this phase was the burial practices of placing red pottery in pits

Choose the correct statements:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

Ancient History