PAPER-III ARCHAEOLOGY JA-067-17 P.T.O. ARCHAEOLOGY PAPER III Note This paper contains seventy five objective type questions of two marks each. All questions are compulsory.

1. Rock paintings in India generally help to reconstruct life ways of

Middle Palaeolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

2. The term Palaeolithic was coined by

Daniel Wilson

L.H. Morgan

John Lubbock

Sven Nilson

3. The term 'Neolithic' was coined by

John Lubbock

Daniel Wilson

E.B. Tylor

Charles Lyell

4. A copper knife was found in the middle levels of the Mesolithic occupation from which of the following site

Bagor

Bhimbetka

Morhana Pahar

Langhnaj

5. A stone blade core with incised lattice design is known from which of the following site

Chandravali

Patne

Ghargaon

Baghor

6. A four-fold scheme for the Stone Age, classified into series from 1 to 4 was proposed by

H.D. Sankalia

Robert Bruce Foote

Deterra and Patterson

Cammiade and Burkit

7. Evidence of antler rings used as earrings have found from which of the following site

Mahadaha

Damdama

Langhnaj

Chopani Mando

8. Gold ornaments are reported from which of the following Megalithic burials

Brahmgiri

Mahurjhari

Junapani

Paunar

9. Potassium Argon method of dating is used to date

Bones

Pottery

Wood

Volcanic ash

10. Which site has revealed complete cultural sequence from the Neolithic to mature phase of Harappan civilization

Dholavira

Rakhigarhi

Kalibangan

Mehargarh

11. Which of the following method would be suitable for determining the dating of baked clay remains

Varve analysis

Carbon-14

Thermoluminescence

Potassium Argon

12. 'Shyenchiti' was found at which of the following sites

Thanesar

Shringverpur

Mathura

Kaushambi

13. Durjanapur Tirthankar images were carved during the reign of the following

Chandragupta I

Ramagupta

Purugupta

Skandagupta

14. Which of the following Asokan inscriptions informs us about the provision made for the treatment of men and animals

Rock Edit II

Rock Edit V

Rock Edit XII

Rock Edit XIII

15. When did Bodhisattva images begin to be sculptured 4th

1st Century A.D.

Century A.D.

3rd Century B.C.

4th Century B.C.

16. Who among the following introduced coins bearing dates

Chandragupta II

Kanishka I

Rudrasena I

Rudrasimha I

17. According to the Arthasastra, who among the following was responsible for issuing coins

Lakshanadhyaksha

Panyadhyaksha

Rupyadhaksha

Sauvarnika

18. Which of the following inscriptions makes first reference to prathama kayashta

Eran Stone Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta.

Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription of Kumaragupta I.

Bhitari Stone Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta.

Mandasore Stone Pillar of Bandhuvarma.

19. Who among the following had done first major work on pillared hall at Pataliputra

D.B. Spooner

A.S. Altekar

Vijay Kant Mishra

Mortimer Wheeler

20. Which of the following sites are marked by factory-cum-occupation floor of the Lower Palaeolithic period

a. Maihar I on Lilji river

b. Daiya on Belan river

c. Anagwadi on Ghataprabha river

d. Chirki on Pravara river

Codes

a and b

b and c

b and d

a and d

21. The paintings in Bhimbetka caves are executed in which of the following colours

a. Red

b. Green

c. Blue

d. White

Codes

b and c

b and d

c and d

c and d

22. The Neolithic sites yielding human skeletons are

a. Budihal

b. Chirand

c. Jhusi

d. Piklihal

Codes

a and b

b and c

c and d

a and d

23. The Mesolithic sites, which yielded human skeletons are

a. Morahana Pahar

b. Baghaikhov

c. Lakhania

d. Ghagharia

Codes

a and b

b and c

c and d

a and d

24. The evidence of domesticated animals were obtained from which of the following sites

a. Bagor, Rajasthan

b. Paisra, Bihar

c. Damdama, Uttar Pradesh

d. Adamgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Codes

a and b

b and c

c and d

a and d

25. Prehistoric paintings have been found from which of the following sites

a. Lascaux in France

b. Dolni Vestonice in Czechoslovakia

c. Altamira in Spain

d. La Moustier in France

Codes

a and b

a and c

a and d

b and d

26. Which of the following sites have produced information on the presence of horse

a. Lothal

b. Jalilpur

c. Pirak

d. Surkotada

Codes

a and c

b and d

c and d

d and a

27. Which of the following sites are associated with Copper Hoards

a. Bisauli

b. Rajpur Parsu

c. Noh

d. Shringverpur

Codes

a and b

b and c

c and d

a and d

28. Consider the following pairs

Ayodhya Stone Inscription of Dhanadeva Senapati Pushyamitra.

Besnagar Garudadwaja Pillar Inscription Dimita

Mandasor Stone Inscription of the time of Kumaragupta I and Bandhuvarman Vatsabhatti

Udaigiri Cave Inscription of Chandragupta II Virasena Saba

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched

Codes

and

and

and

and only

29. Which of the following archaeological sites were excavated by A.S. Altekar

a. Vaisali

b. Pataliputra

c. Chirand

d. Rajgir

Codes

a and d

c and d

a and b

b and d

30. Which of the following inscriptions make references to provision for relief to the draught­stricken people by the State

a. Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription

b. Mahasthan Inscription

c. Junagarh Rock Inscription of Skandagupta.

d. Sohgaura Copper Plate Inscriptions.

Codes

a and b

b and d

b and c

a and d

31. Which of the following Ports were situated on the eastern coast of India

a. Kaveripattanam

b. Korkai

c. Musiri

d. Tondi

Select the correct answer from the code given below

Codes

a only

a and b

c only

c and d

32. Which of the following inscriptions refer to the irrigational works

a. Bhitari Stone Pillar inscription of Skandgupta.

b. Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela.

c. Ashoka's Minor Pillar inscription of Rummindei.

d. Girnar Rock inscription of Rudradaman I.

Codes

a and c

b and d

a and d

b and c

33. Which of the following stupas belong to the Sunga period

a. Bharhut

b. Amaravati

c. Nalanda

d. Sanchi

Codes

a and c

a and d

b and c

b and d

34. Consider the following statements

Assertion In Indian Mesolithic phase there is spread of-settlements to new ecological regions.

Reason This may be as a result of an increase in population due to more favourable environmental conditions and also technological innovations.

Codes

and both are correct and is correct explanation of

and both are correct, but is not correct explanation of

is correct and is wrong.

is wrong and is correct.

35. Consider the following statements

Assertion Archaeological evidence does not necessarily provide a complete picture of the material culture of ancient people.

Reason Not all materials survive.

Codes

and both are correct and is correct explanation of

and both are correct, but is not correct explanation of

is correct and is wrong.

is wrong and is correct.

36. Consider the following statements

Assertion Archaeological sites are places where material remains of past human activity can be identified.

Reason Field archaeology deals with the exploration and excavation of sites.

Codes

and both are correct and is correct explanation of

is correct and is wrong.

and both are correct, but is not correct explanation of

is wrong and is correct.

37. Consider the following statements

Assertion Rock art forms a direct and valuable source of the cognitive and cultural evolution of humankind.

Reason India is one of the countries having the richest treasure of rock art in the world.

Codes

and both are correct and is correct explanation of

and both are correct, but is incorrect explanation of

is correct but is incorrect

is incorrect, but is correct.

38. Consider the following statements

Assertion Iron was a common knowledge during the Harappan period.

Reason It is found as an attachment with some of the copper tools of this period.

Codes

is wrong, but is correct.

Both and are incorrect.

Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of

Both and are correct but is the incorrect explanation of

39. Consider the following statements

Assertion Camel was the main source of traction power during the Harappan period.

Reason This animal was commonly present during this period.

Codes

is wrong, but is correct.

Both and are wrong.

Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of

Both and are correct, but is the incorrect explanation of

40. Consider the following statements

Assertion There was a close connection between the Chalcolithic settlements of Maharashtra and the Harappan settlements

Reason The areas of both the cultures were contiguous to each other.

Codes

Both and are correct, but is the incorrect explanation of

Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of

Both and are incorrect.

is wrong but is correct.

41. Consider the following statements

Assertion The Black and Red wave captured the most parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Reason The technique of making this pottery was easy and known everywhere.

Codes

Both and are correct, but is incorrect explanation of

Both and are correct and is correct explanation of

Both and are wrong.

is correct, but is incorrect.

42. Consider the following statements

Assertion The average size of the Kushana settlements is big.

Reason The climatic conditions wave favourable for this.

Codes

Both and are correct, but is wrong explanation of

Both and are correct and is correct explanation of

Both and are wrong.

is wrong, but is correct.

43. Consider the following statements

Assertion The second urbanization was more concentrated in the Ganga plain than the Indo-Gangetic plain.

Reason It started from the Ganga plain only.

Codes

Both and are correct, but is not the correct explanation of

Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of

Both and are wrong.

is wrong, but is correct.

44. Consider the following statements

Assertion Majority of the Megalithic settlements are temporary.

Reason The natural landscape was highly suited for pastoral activities.

Codes

Both and are correct, but is not the correct explanation of

Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of

Both and are wrong.

is wrong, but is correct.

45. Consider the following statements

Assertion About 45 A.D. Hippalus, an Alexandrian merchant, discovered the phenomenon of monsoon, which made it possible for mariners to cross the Arabian sea in a much shorter time.

Reason This gave considerable fillip to trade between South India and South-East Asia. In the context of the above which of the following is correct

Codes

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

46. Consider the following statements

Assertion David Diringer has propounded that Armaic script is the source of nearly all scripts in the world.

Reason It is proved by the fact that Achaemenian rulers of Iran started using Armaic as the state script in India.

Codes

Both and are correct.

is correct and is wrong.

is correct and explanation to is also correct.

Both and are wrong.

47. Consider the following statements

Assertion The silver coins were issued in large number by the Imperial Guptas in Western India.

Reason It was intended to win the confidence of the people who were conquered by the Gupta kings.

Codes

Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of

Both and are correct, but is not the correct explanation of

is correct, but is false.

is false, but is correct.

48. Consider the following statements

Assertion Coins throw light on the religious leaning of the issuer.

Reason They bear devices pertaining to different religions.

Codes

is correct, but is incorrect.

Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of

Both and are correct and is incorrect explanation of

is incorrect, but is correct.

49. Arrange the following in chronological order

a. Camasian

b. Kanjeran

c. Kageran

d. Gamblian

Codes

d

d

d

a

50. Arrange the following human types in chronological order

a. Homo heidelbergensis

b. Homo ergaster

c. Paranthropus boisei

d. Homo neanderthalensis

Codes

d

a

a

c

51. Arrange the following implements in chronological order

a. Burin

b. Sling ball

c. Cleaver

d. Borer

Codes

b

a

b

a

52. Arrange the following in chronological order

a. Excavations at Hemmige

b. Piklihal Excavations

c. Excavations at Sanganakallu

d. Utnoor Excavations

Codes

d

d

a

c

53. Arrange the following objects in chronological order

a. Wedge-shaped bricks

b. Sun dried bricks

c. Circular huts

d. Mud houses

Codes

a

d

a

a

54. The inscriptions found from which of the following sites represents a provincial variety of early Brahmi in the South

Arikamedu

Badami

Bhattiprolu

Kanchi

55. Arrange the following cultures in chronological order

a. Painted Grey Ware

b. Kayatha

c. Early Harappan

d. Northern Black Polished Ware

Codes

b

a

c

d

56. Arrange the following Stupas in the chronological order

a. Amaravati

b. Bodhgaya

c. Dhamek

d. Sanchi

Select the correct answer from the code given below

Codes

a

d

a

c

57. Arrange the following in chronological order

a. Hindu-Shahi coins of Ohind and Afghanistan

b. Standard type coins

c. Apratigha type coins

d. Chakravikrama type coins

Codes

a

d

b

a

58. Arrange the following temples in chronological order

a. Bhitargaon Temple

b. Deogarh Temple

c. Lakshmana Temple, Sirpur

d. Sanchi Temple 17

Codes

a

c

b

d

59. Arrange the following temples in chronological order

a. Virupaksha temple

b. Chaunsatha Yogini temple

c. Kandaria Mahadeva temple

d. Meguti temple

Codes

c

d

a

c

60. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order

a. Rummindei Minor Pillar Inscription

b. Girnar Rock inscription of Rudradaman I

c. Gwalior inscription of Mihirabhoja

d. Mandsore Pillar inscription of Yashodharman

Codes

d

c

a

b

61. Arrange the following in chronological order

a. Bhitari Stone Pillar Inscription

b. Besnagar Garuda Pillar Inscription

c. Lumbini Pillar Edict

d. Swat Relic Casket Inscription

Codes

a

d

d

a

62. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

List I List II

a. Tilwara i. Ehrhardt et.al

b. Langhnaj ii. J.R. Lukaes et.al

c. Savai Nahar Rai iii. J.R. Lukaes and J.N. Pal

d. Damdama iv. K.A.R. Kennedy et.al

Codes

a b c d

ii iii iv

iii ii i

(3)iii iv i ii

i iv iii

63. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

List I List II

a. Inam Gaon i. Karnataka

b. Ghagharia ii. Rajasthan

c. Tilwara iii. Madhya Prade sh

d. Yediapur iv. Maharashtra

Codes

a b c d

i ii iii iv

iv iii ii i

iii iv i ii

ii i iv iii

64. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

List I List II

a. Hemuda in South China i. Chilli, Honey bees

b. Peruvian highlands ii. Fingermillet, cattle

c. Mexico iii. Rice, Water buffalo

d. Sub-saharan Africa iv. Tomato, Potato

Codes a b c d

i iv iii

iii ii i

(3)iii iv i ii

ii iii iv

65. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II.

List I List II

a. Lazaret i. Epipalaeolithic in northern Spain

b. Torralba ii. Lower Palaeolithic in French Riviera

c. Terra Amate iii. Lower Palaeolithic in Spain

d. Azillian iv. Middle Palaeolithic in France

Codes

a b c d

iii i ii

iii ii i

(3)iii iv i ii

iii iv i

66. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

List I List II

a. Jericho i. Turkey

b. Tepe Guran ii. North Syria

c. Catal Huyuk iii. Jordon

d. Cayonu iv. Iran

Codes

a b c d

(1)iii iv i ii

i iv iii

iii ii i

ii iii iv

67. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II.

List I List II

a. C-14 i. Evernden and Curtis

b. Dendrochronology ii. Willard F. Libby

c. Potassium-Argon iii. Ferrington Deniel

d. Thermoluminescence iv. A.E. Douglass

Codes

a b c d

iv i iii

i iv iii

(3)iii iv ii i

iii ii i

68. Match the sites of List-I with the river valleys of List-II.

List I List II

a. Dangwada i. Palar

b. Adichchanllur ii. Vaigai

c. Alagan Kulam iii. Tamraparni

d. Paimpally iv. Chambal

Codes

a b c d

ii i iii

(2)iii iv ii i

iii ii i

i iii iv

69. Match the sites of List-I with the river valleys of List-II.

List I List II

a. Pandu Rajar Dhibi i. Damodar

b. Diamabad ii. Pravara

c. Kodumanal iii. Ajay

d. Bhanatpur iv. Tamraparni

Codes

a b c d

iii ii i

(2)iii ii iv i

iv i iii

i iii ii

70. Match the sites of List-I with the excavators valleys of List-II.

List I List II

a. Farmana i. Y.D. Sharma

b. Rangpur ii. Vasant Shinde

c. Ropar iii. Amarendra Nath

d. Rakhigarhi iv. S.R. Rao

Codes

a b c d

iii ii iv

iv i iii

iii iv i

iii ii i

71. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List I List II
(Temple) (Unique Feature)

a. Deogarh (Lalitpur, U.P.) i. Earliest sculptural depiction of Ramayana motifs.

b. Elephanta ii. Krishnalila scenes

c. Ellora iii. Monolithic cave temple

d. Nachana Kuthara (Panna, M.P.) iv. Temple as Sivás palace on Kailasa

Codes

a b c d

iv iii i

iii iv ii

iv iii ii

ii i iii

72. Match the authors of List-I with their books of List-II.

List I List II

a. J. Dubreuil i. The Art and Architecture of India

b. Charles Fabrie ii. The Hindu Temple

c. B.D. Rowland iii. Dravidian Architecture

d. Stella Kramrisch iv. An Introduction to Indian Architecture

Codes

a b c d

(1)iii iv i ii

(2)iii i iv ii

iii ii i

i ii iii

73. Match the authors of List-I with their books of List-II.

List I List II

a. J.D. Clark i. Prehistory of India

b. Glyn Edmund Deniel ii. Prehistory and the Beginnings of Civilization

c. F.E. Zeuner iii. Kalambo Falls Prehistoric Site

d. Leonard Woolley iv. The idea of Prehistory

Codes

a b c d

(1) iii iv i ii

(2) iii i iv ii

iii ii iv

(4) iv iii ii i

74. Match the books of List-I with the author of List-II.

List I List II

a. The Wonder that was India i. Garden Child

b. The Indus Civilization ii. A.L. Basham

c. Man makes Himself iii. A. Ghosh

d. The Encyclopaedia of Indian iv. Mortime Wheeler Archaeology

Codes

a b c d

iii iv i

(2) iii iv i ii

iv i iii

(4) iv ii iii i

75. Match the items of List-I with those of List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists

List I List II

a. Nrisimha temple i. Chalukya dynasty

b. Matangeshwar temple ii. Soma dynasty

c. Lingaraja temple iii. Gupta dynasty

d. Lad Khan temple iv. Chandela dynasty

Codes

a b c d

(1) iii i ii iv

i iv iii

(3) iii iv ii i

iii iv ii