UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient & Medieval India : 10 August 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following regarding Palaeolithic age. Palaeolithic period was the shorted period of the prehistoric period. Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period. It is characterized by the use of knapped stone tools, although wood and bone tools cannot be ascribed to this age. The climate during the Palaeolithic Age consisted of a set of glacial and interglacial periods. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 and 4 are correct. The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long stretch of time is divided into the Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. This long span of time covers 99% of human history. The Palaeolithic Age is characterized by the use of knapped stone tools, although at the time humans also used wood and bone tools. Stone tools found during this period are generally tiny, and are called microliths. Microliths were probably stuck on to handles of bone or wood to make tools such as saws and sickles. Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period. The climate during the Palaeolithic Age consisted of a set of glacial and interglacial periods in which the climate periodically fluctuated between warm and cool temperatures. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 and 4 are correct. The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long stretch of time is divided into the Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. This long span of time covers 99% of human history. The Palaeolithic Age is characterized by the use of knapped stone tools, although at the time humans also used wood and bone tools. Stone tools found during this period are generally tiny, and are called microliths. Microliths were probably stuck on to handles of bone or wood to make tools such as saws and sickles. Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period. The climate during the Palaeolithic Age consisted of a set of glacial and interglacial periods in which the climate periodically fluctuated between warm and cool temperatures.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following regarding Palaeolithic age.
• Palaeolithic period was the shorted period of the prehistoric period.
• Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period.
• It is characterized by the use of knapped stone tools, although wood and bone tools cannot be ascribed to this age.
• The climate during the Palaeolithic Age consisted of a set of glacial and interglacial periods.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) Only three
• d) All four
Solution: b)
Statement 2 and 4 are correct.
• The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long stretch of time is divided into the Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. This long span of time covers 99% of human history.
• The Palaeolithic Age is characterized by the use of knapped stone tools, although at the time humans also used wood and bone tools.
• Stone tools found during this period are generally tiny, and are called microliths. Microliths were probably stuck on to handles of bone or wood to make tools such as saws and sickles.
• Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period.
• The climate during the Palaeolithic Age consisted of a set of glacial and interglacial periods in which the climate periodically fluctuated between warm and cool temperatures.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 and 4 are correct.
• The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long stretch of time is divided into the Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. This long span of time covers 99% of human history.
• The Palaeolithic Age is characterized by the use of knapped stone tools, although at the time humans also used wood and bone tools.
• Stone tools found during this period are generally tiny, and are called microliths. Microliths were probably stuck on to handles of bone or wood to make tools such as saws and sickles.
• Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period.
• The climate during the Palaeolithic Age consisted of a set of glacial and interglacial periods in which the climate periodically fluctuated between warm and cool temperatures.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The advent or development of which of the following was termed as “Neolithic Revolution”? a) Agriculture b) Hominization c) Megaliths d) Metallurgy Correct Solution: a) Metallurgy and megaliths developed much later after the development of agriculture, which really heralded the beginning of a settled lifestyle of human beings. Hominization, also called anthropogenesis, refers to the process of becoming human, and is used in somewhat different contexts in the fields of paleontology and paleoanthropology, archeology, philosophy, and theology. Incorrect Solution: a) Metallurgy and megaliths developed much later after the development of agriculture, which really heralded the beginning of a settled lifestyle of human beings. Hominization, also called anthropogenesis, refers to the process of becoming human, and is used in somewhat different contexts in the fields of paleontology and paleoanthropology, archeology, philosophy, and theology.
#### 2. Question
The advent or development of which of the following was termed as “Neolithic Revolution”?
• a) Agriculture
• b) Hominization
• c) Megaliths
• d) Metallurgy
Solution: a)
Metallurgy and megaliths developed much later after the development of agriculture, which really heralded the beginning of a settled lifestyle of human beings.
Hominization, also called anthropogenesis, refers to the process of becoming human, and is used in somewhat different contexts in the fields of paleontology and paleoanthropology, archeology, philosophy, and theology.
Solution: a)
Metallurgy and megaliths developed much later after the development of agriculture, which really heralded the beginning of a settled lifestyle of human beings.
Hominization, also called anthropogenesis, refers to the process of becoming human, and is used in somewhat different contexts in the fields of paleontology and paleoanthropology, archeology, philosophy, and theology.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following Neolithic sites was known for pit-house dwelling? a) Chirand b) Hallur c) Burzahom d) Koldihwa Correct Solution: c) In the Neolithic site Burzahom (in present-day Kashmir) people built pit-houses, which were dug into the ground, with steps leading into them. These may have provided shelter in cold weather. Incorrect Solution: c) In the Neolithic site Burzahom (in present-day Kashmir) people built pit-houses, which were dug into the ground, with steps leading into them. These may have provided shelter in cold weather.
#### 3. Question
Which of the following Neolithic sites was known for pit-house dwelling?
• a) Chirand
• c) Burzahom
• d) Koldihwa
Solution: c)
In the Neolithic site Burzahom (in present-day Kashmir) people built pit-houses, which were dug into the ground, with steps leading into them. These may have provided shelter in cold weather.
Solution: c)
In the Neolithic site Burzahom (in present-day Kashmir) people built pit-houses, which were dug into the ground, with steps leading into them. These may have provided shelter in cold weather.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilization. Unlike the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the Harappans did not write long inscriptions. Most of the Harappan inscriptions were recorded on seals and contain only a few words. The Harappan script is largely alphabetical. How many of the above statements are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. There are nearly 4000 specimens of Harappan writing on stone seals and other objects. Unlike the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the Harappans did not write long inscriptions. Most inscriptions were recorded on seals and contain only a few words. Altogether we have about 250 to 400 pictographs, and in the form of a picture each letter stands for some sound, idea, or object. The Harappan script is not alphabetical but largely pictographic. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. There are nearly 4000 specimens of Harappan writing on stone seals and other objects. Unlike the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the Harappans did not write long inscriptions. Most inscriptions were recorded on seals and contain only a few words. Altogether we have about 250 to 400 pictographs, and in the form of a picture each letter stands for some sound, idea, or object. The Harappan script is not alphabetical but largely pictographic.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilization.
• Unlike the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the Harappans did not write long inscriptions.
• Most of the Harappan inscriptions were recorded on seals and contain only a few words.
• The Harappan script is largely alphabetical.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
There are nearly 4000 specimens of Harappan writing on stone seals and other objects. Unlike the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the Harappans did not write long inscriptions. Most inscriptions were recorded on seals and contain only a few words. Altogether we have about 250 to 400 pictographs, and in the form of a picture each letter stands for some sound, idea, or object. The Harappan script is not alphabetical but largely pictographic.
Solution: a)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
There are nearly 4000 specimens of Harappan writing on stone seals and other objects. Unlike the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the Harappans did not write long inscriptions. Most inscriptions were recorded on seals and contain only a few words. Altogether we have about 250 to 400 pictographs, and in the form of a picture each letter stands for some sound, idea, or object. The Harappan script is not alphabetical but largely pictographic.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Arrange the following Harappan sites from east to west direction: Mohenjo-Daro Ganweriwala Kot Diji Banawali Select the correct answer code: a) 4-3-1-2 b) 4-2-3-1 c) 2-1-4-3 d) 2-1-3-4 Correct Solution: b) Incorrect Solution: b)
#### 5. Question
Arrange the following Harappan sites from east to west direction:
• Mohenjo-Daro
• Ganweriwala
Select the correct answer code:
• a) 4-3-1-2
• b) 4-2-3-1
• c) 2-1-4-3
• d) 2-1-3-4
Solution: b)
Solution: b)
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