M.A. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
METHODS IN ARCHAEOLOGY
Time 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word. 14
method is suitable for excavating large sites.
Vertical method Horizontal method
Step trench method None of these
The carbon-14 dating method invented
Dr. F. W. Libby L. R. Binford
C. V. Raman C. J. Thomsen
At Nevsa the name of ancient mound given by local people is
Ladmod Aabhir
Timbo Tila
In India technique of underwater archaeology was used in the excavation
of
Ayodhya Dwarka
Kashi Harappa
In Maharashtra excavation of Megalithic site was done
Nevasa Inamgaon
Wakav Mahurzari
Trial trenches are also called
Pits Sondages
Primary trenches No of these
Excavation of stone circle done by method.
Vertical Horizontal
Quadrant Step trench
Q.2 Write short notes. (Any four out of five) 14
Report Writing.
Dendrochronology
Conservation of ivory antiquities.
Step trench.
Pottery yard.
Q.3 Write short answer. (Any two of three) 14
How do you clean copper antiquated? Write in details.
What is stratigraphy? Explain in details.
Write a note on preservation of ancient papers.
Q.4 Write answer any one of the following. 14
What is relative dating? Describe with suitable examples.
OR
Discuss the importance of pottery in archaeology with suitable examples.
Q.5 Discuss various methods of excavation state their limitations. 14