UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient & Medieval India : 6 August 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization. Ancient Greek civilization was contemporary to Harappan civilization. At Kalibangan, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 3 only d) 2, 3 Correct Solution: c) Egypt civilization and Mesopotamian civilization were contemporary to Harappan Civilization. Ancient Greek civilization came into existence much later after the decline of Harappan civilization. Bead-making also was an important craft. Beads were made of precious and semiprecious stones such as agate and carnelian. Steatite was used for making beads. The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Gold and silver beads have also been found. Ivory carving and inlaying used in beads, bracelets and other decorations were also in practice. At Lothal, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. This suggests that Lothal was an important port and trading centre of the Harappan people. Incorrect Solution: c) Egypt civilization and Mesopotamian civilization were contemporary to Harappan Civilization. Ancient Greek civilization came into existence much later after the decline of Harappan civilization. Bead-making also was an important craft. Beads were made of precious and semiprecious stones such as agate and carnelian. Steatite was used for making beads. The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Gold and silver beads have also been found. Ivory carving and inlaying used in beads, bracelets and other decorations were also in practice. At Lothal, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. This suggests that Lothal was an important port and trading centre of the Harappan people.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization.
• Ancient Greek civilization was contemporary to Harappan civilization.
• At Kalibangan, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo.
• The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution: c)
Egypt civilization and Mesopotamian civilization were contemporary to Harappan Civilization. Ancient Greek civilization came into existence much later after the decline of Harappan civilization.
Bead-making also was an important craft. Beads were made of precious and semiprecious stones such as agate and carnelian. Steatite was used for making beads. The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Gold and silver beads have also been found. Ivory carving and inlaying used in beads, bracelets and other decorations were also in practice.
At Lothal, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. This suggests that Lothal was an important port and trading centre of the Harappan people.
Solution: c)
Egypt civilization and Mesopotamian civilization were contemporary to Harappan Civilization. Ancient Greek civilization came into existence much later after the decline of Harappan civilization.
Bead-making also was an important craft. Beads were made of precious and semiprecious stones such as agate and carnelian. Steatite was used for making beads. The evidence of beadmakers’ shops have been found at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Gold and silver beads have also been found. Ivory carving and inlaying used in beads, bracelets and other decorations were also in practice.
At Lothal, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. This suggests that Lothal was an important port and trading centre of the Harappan people.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Lothal remained an emporium of trade between the Harappan civilization and the remaining part of India. One of the evidence of trade in Lothal is the discovery of typical Persian gulf seal – a circular button seal. Lothal site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1, 3 c) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: c) Lothal was a major trade centre, importing huge raw materials like copper, chert and semi-precious stones from Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, and mass distributing to inner villages and towns. One of the evidence of trade in Lothal is the discovery of typical Persian gulf seals, a circular button seal. Lothal remained an emporium of trade between the Harappan civilization and the remaining part of India as well as Mesopotamia. The Lothal site was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO. Incorrect Solution: c) Lothal was a major trade centre, importing huge raw materials like copper, chert and semi-precious stones from Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, and mass distributing to inner villages and towns. One of the evidence of trade in Lothal is the discovery of typical Persian gulf seals, a circular button seal. Lothal remained an emporium of trade between the Harappan civilization and the remaining part of India as well as Mesopotamia. The Lothal site was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Lothal remained an emporium of trade between the Harappan civilization and the remaining part of India.
• One of the evidence of trade in Lothal is the discovery of typical Persian gulf seal – a circular button seal.
• Lothal site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• d) 1, 2, 3
Solution: c)
Lothal was a major trade centre, importing huge raw materials like copper, chert and semi-precious stones from Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, and mass distributing to inner villages and towns.
One of the evidence of trade in Lothal is the discovery of typical Persian gulf seals, a circular button seal.
Lothal remained an emporium of trade between the Harappan civilization and the remaining part of India as well as Mesopotamia.
The Lothal site was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO.
Solution: c)
Lothal was a major trade centre, importing huge raw materials like copper, chert and semi-precious stones from Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, and mass distributing to inner villages and towns.
One of the evidence of trade in Lothal is the discovery of typical Persian gulf seals, a circular button seal.
Lothal remained an emporium of trade between the Harappan civilization and the remaining part of India as well as Mesopotamia.
The Lothal site was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Agricultural technologies during Harappan periods. Terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali. Evidence of a ploughed field was found at Kalibangan. Traces of canals have been found at Shortughai in Afghanistan How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) Agricultural technologies While the prevalence of agriculture is indicated by finds of grain, it is more difficult to reconstruct actual agricultural practices. Were seeds broadcast (scattered) on ploughed lands? Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known, and archaeologists extrapolate from this that oxen were used for ploughing. Moreover, terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana). Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan (Rajasthan), associated with Early Harappan levels. The field had two sets of furrows at right angles to each other, suggesting that two different crops were grown together. Archaeologists have also tried to identify the tools used for harvesting. Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind. Incorrect Solution: d) Agricultural technologies While the prevalence of agriculture is indicated by finds of grain, it is more difficult to reconstruct actual agricultural practices. Were seeds broadcast (scattered) on ploughed lands? Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known, and archaeologists extrapolate from this that oxen were used for ploughing. Moreover, terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana). Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan (Rajasthan), associated with Early Harappan levels. The field had two sets of furrows at right angles to each other, suggesting that two different crops were grown together. Archaeologists have also tried to identify the tools used for harvesting. Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Agricultural technologies during Harappan periods.
• Terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali.
• Evidence of a ploughed field was found at Kalibangan.
• Traces of canals have been found at Shortughai in Afghanistan
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: d)
Agricultural technologies
• While the prevalence of agriculture is indicated by finds of grain, it is more difficult to reconstruct actual agricultural practices. Were seeds broadcast (scattered) on ploughed lands? Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known, and archaeologists extrapolate from this that oxen were used for ploughing. Moreover, terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana).
• Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan (Rajasthan), associated with Early Harappan levels. The field had two sets of furrows at right angles to each other, suggesting that two different crops were grown together.
• Archaeologists have also tried to identify the tools used for harvesting.
• Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind.
Solution: d)
Agricultural technologies
• While the prevalence of agriculture is indicated by finds of grain, it is more difficult to reconstruct actual agricultural practices. Were seeds broadcast (scattered) on ploughed lands? Representations on seals and terracotta sculpture indicate that the bull was known, and archaeologists extrapolate from this that oxen were used for ploughing. Moreover, terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana).
• Archaeologists have also found evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan (Rajasthan), associated with Early Harappan levels. The field had two sets of furrows at right angles to each other, suggesting that two different crops were grown together.
• Archaeologists have also tried to identify the tools used for harvesting.
• Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where irrigation was probably required for agriculture. Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai in Afghanistan, but not in Punjab or Sind.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic period. The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession was hereditary. During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Ganga region. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: a) The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. In other words, the term ‘Veda’ signifies ‘superior knowledge’. Rig Vedic Age or Early Vedic Period (1500 – 1000 B.C.) During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Indus region. The Rig Veda refers to Saptasindhu or the land of seven rivers. This includes the five rivers of Punjab, namely Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej along with the Indus and Saraswathi. The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession was hereditary. The king was assisted by purohita or priest and senani or commander of the army in his administration. Incorrect Solution: a) The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. In other words, the term ‘Veda’ signifies ‘superior knowledge’. Rig Vedic Age or Early Vedic Period (1500 – 1000 B.C.) During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Indus region. The Rig Veda refers to Saptasindhu or the land of seven rivers. This includes the five rivers of Punjab, namely Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej along with the Indus and Saraswathi. The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession was hereditary. The king was assisted by purohita or priest and senani or commander of the army in his administration.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic period.
• The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know.
• The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession was hereditary.
• During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Ganga region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• d) 1, 2, 3
Solution: a)
• The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. In other words, the term ‘Veda’ signifies ‘superior knowledge’.
Rig Vedic Age or Early Vedic Period (1500 – 1000 B.C.)
• During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Indus region. The Rig Veda refers to Saptasindhu or the land of seven rivers. This includes the five rivers of Punjab, namely Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej along with the Indus and Saraswathi.
• The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession was hereditary. The king was assisted by purohita or priest and senani or commander of the army in his administration.
Solution: a)
• The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. In other words, the term ‘Veda’ signifies ‘superior knowledge’.
Rig Vedic Age or Early Vedic Period (1500 – 1000 B.C.)
• During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Indus region. The Rig Veda refers to Saptasindhu or the land of seven rivers. This includes the five rivers of Punjab, namely Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej along with the Indus and Saraswathi.
• The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession was hereditary. The king was assisted by purohita or priest and senani or commander of the army in his administration.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic Aryans. The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of land. The terms for war in the Rig Veda is gavishthi or search for cows. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of their cattle. There are so many references to the cow and the bull in the Rig Veda that the Rig Vedic people can be called a predominantly pastoral people. Most of their wars were fought over cows. The terms for war in the Rig Veda is gavishthi or search for cows, and cow seems to have been the most important form of wealth. Whenever we hear of gifts made to priests, they usually consist of cows and women slaves and never of land. The Rig Vedic people may have occasionally occupied pieces of land for grazing, cultivation, and settlement, but land did not form a well-established type of private property. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of their cattle. There are so many references to the cow and the bull in the Rig Veda that the Rig Vedic people can be called a predominantly pastoral people. Most of their wars were fought over cows. The terms for war in the Rig Veda is gavishthi or search for cows, and cow seems to have been the most important form of wealth. Whenever we hear of gifts made to priests, they usually consist of cows and women slaves and never of land. The Rig Vedic people may have occasionally occupied pieces of land for grazing, cultivation, and settlement, but land did not form a well-established type of private property.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic Aryans.
• The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing.
• Their wealth was estimated in terms of land.
• The terms for war in the Rig Veda is gavishthi or search for cows.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of their cattle.
There are so many references to the cow and the bull in the Rig Veda that the Rig Vedic people can be called a predominantly pastoral people. Most of their wars were fought over cows. The terms for war in the Rig Veda is gavishthi or search for cows, and cow seems to have been the most important form of wealth. Whenever we hear of gifts made to priests, they usually consist of cows and women slaves and never of land. The Rig Vedic people may have occasionally occupied pieces of land for grazing, cultivation, and settlement, but land did not form a well-established type of private property.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Rig Vedic Aryans were pastoral people and their main occupation was cattle rearing. Their wealth was estimated in terms of their cattle.
There are so many references to the cow and the bull in the Rig Veda that the Rig Vedic people can be called a predominantly pastoral people. Most of their wars were fought over cows. The terms for war in the Rig Veda is gavishthi or search for cows, and cow seems to have been the most important form of wealth. Whenever we hear of gifts made to priests, they usually consist of cows and women slaves and never of land. The Rig Vedic people may have occasionally occupied pieces of land for grazing, cultivation, and settlement, but land did not form a well-established type of private property.
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