UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient & Medieval India : 18 February 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient & Medieval India : 18 February 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following pairs: Archaeological sites Belonged to period: Mehrgarh Neolithic Hungsi Palaeolithic Adichamallur Megalithic Daojali Hading Neolithic How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: D Incorrect Solution: D

#### 1. Question

Consider the following pairs:

Archaeological sites Belonged to period:

• Mehrgarh Neolithic

• Hungsi Palaeolithic

• Adichamallur Megalithic

• Daojali Hading Neolithic

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: D

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilization. The Harappan cities used burnt bricks for buildings whereas, in the contemporary buildings of Egypt dried bricks were primarily used. Unlike Harappans, Mesopotamians domesticated elephants in large scale. Sesamum and mustard were grown during Indus valley civilization. How many of the above statements are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 2 is incorrect. The use of burnt bricks in the Harappan cities is remarkable because in the contemporary buildings of Egypt dried bricks were primarily used. We find the use of baked bricks in contemporary Mesopotamia, but they were used to a much larger extent in the Harappan cities. The Indus people produced wheat, barley, rai, peas, and the like. Two types of wheat and barley were grown. A substantial quantity of barley was discovered at Banawali. In addition, sesamum and mustard were grown. Although the Harappans practised agriculture, animals were raised on a large scale. Oxen, buffaloes, goats, sheep, and pigs were domesticated. Humped bulls were favoured by the Harappans. There is evidence of dogs and cats from the outset, and asses and camels were bred. Elephants were well known to the Harappans, who were also acquainted with the rhinoceros. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 2 is incorrect. The use of burnt bricks in the Harappan cities is remarkable because in the contemporary buildings of Egypt dried bricks were primarily used. We find the use of baked bricks in contemporary Mesopotamia, but they were used to a much larger extent in the Harappan cities. The Indus people produced wheat, barley, rai, peas, and the like. Two types of wheat and barley were grown. A substantial quantity of barley was discovered at Banawali. In addition, sesamum and mustard were grown. Although the Harappans practised agriculture, animals were raised on a large scale. Oxen, buffaloes, goats, sheep, and pigs were domesticated. Humped bulls were favoured by the Harappans. There is evidence of dogs and cats from the outset, and asses and camels were bred. Elephants were well known to the Harappans, who were also acquainted with the rhinoceros.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilization.

• The Harappan cities used burnt bricks for buildings whereas, in the contemporary buildings of Egypt dried bricks were primarily used.

• Unlike Harappans, Mesopotamians domesticated elephants in large scale.

• Sesamum and mustard were grown during Indus valley civilization.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The use of burnt bricks in the Harappan cities is remarkable because in the contemporary buildings of Egypt dried bricks were primarily used. We find the use of baked bricks in contemporary Mesopotamia, but they were used to a much larger extent in the Harappan cities.

The Indus people produced wheat, barley, rai, peas, and the like. Two types of wheat and barley were grown. A substantial quantity of barley was discovered at Banawali. In addition, sesamum and mustard were grown.

Although the Harappans practised agriculture, animals were raised on a large scale. Oxen, buffaloes, goats, sheep, and pigs were domesticated. Humped bulls were favoured by the Harappans. There is evidence of dogs and cats from the outset, and asses and camels were bred. Elephants were well known to the Harappans, who were also acquainted with the rhinoceros.

Solution: A

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Rig Vedic period. The cattle rearing was main occupation during that period. Wood was mainly used for making articles and metals like copper, bronze and iron was absent during this period. The barter system was introduced in the later Vedic period and the trade during Rig Vedic period was conducted with the exchange of gold coins. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: A The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of their cattle. When they permanently settled in North India, they began to practice agriculture. With the knowledge and use of iron they were able to clean forests and bring more lands under cultivation. Carpentry was another important profession and the availability of wood from the forests cleared made the profession profitable. Carpenters produced chariots and ploughs. Workers in metal made a variety of articles with copper, bronze and iron. Spinning was another important occupation and cotton and woolen fabrics were made. Goldsmiths were active in making ornaments. The potters made various kinds of vessels for domestic use. Trade was another important economic activity and rivers served as important means of transport. Trade was conducted on barter system. In the later times, gold coins called nishka were used as media of exchange in large transactions. Incorrect Solution: A The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of their cattle. When they permanently settled in North India, they began to practice agriculture. With the knowledge and use of iron they were able to clean forests and bring more lands under cultivation. Carpentry was another important profession and the availability of wood from the forests cleared made the profession profitable. Carpenters produced chariots and ploughs. Workers in metal made a variety of articles with copper, bronze and iron. Spinning was another important occupation and cotton and woolen fabrics were made. Goldsmiths were active in making ornaments. The potters made various kinds of vessels for domestic use. Trade was another important economic activity and rivers served as important means of transport. Trade was conducted on barter system. In the later times, gold coins called nishka were used as media of exchange in large transactions.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Rig Vedic period.

• The cattle rearing was main occupation during that period.

• Wood was mainly used for making articles and metals like copper, bronze and iron was absent during this period.

• The barter system was introduced in the later Vedic period and the trade during Rig Vedic period was conducted with the exchange of gold coins.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 1 and 3 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: A

• The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of their cattle.

• When they permanently settled in North India, they began to practice agriculture. With the knowledge and use of iron they were able to clean forests and bring more lands under cultivation.

• Carpentry was another important profession and the availability of wood from the forests cleared made the profession profitable. Carpenters produced chariots and ploughs.

• Workers in metal made a variety of articles with copper, bronze and iron.

• Spinning was another important occupation and cotton and woolen fabrics were made.

• Goldsmiths were active in making ornaments. The potters made various kinds of vessels for domestic use.

• Trade was another important economic activity and rivers served as important means of transport.

• Trade was conducted on barter system. In the later times, gold coins called nishka were used as media of exchange in large transactions.