M.A. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
A.I.H.C. A.
PROTOHISTORY OF SOUTH ASIA
Day Date: Wednesday, 22-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word: 14
Menhir is a structure of period.
Mesolithic Megalithic
Neolithic Paleolithic
A terracotta replica of a plough was found at
Banawali Kalibangan
Lothal Rangpur
Silver makes its earliest appearance in India to date in the
Neolithic culture Harappan culture
Chalcolithic culture Vedic culture
archaeological site gives the earliest evidence, about use of the
Betel nut (Areca Catechu) in India.
Budihal Watgal
Pattconda Hallur
Spouted pottery is the main characteristic of the culture.
Malwa Ahar
Kayatha Jorwe
pottery was highly Iustrous polished.
O. C. P P. G. W
N. B. P. W Black Red
The typical Vidharbha megalithic pottery is
Black Red Ware Roulette ware
Micacious Red Ware Red Ware
Q.2 Write short answers. (Any four out of five) 14
Dockyard of Lothal.
Sarcophagus burial.
Four Bronze sculptures of Diamabad.
Harappan Seals Sealings.
Pottery of Amri culture.
Q.3 Write short notes. (Any two out of three) 14
Write salient feature of Kayatha culture.
Describe the religious life in Harappan culture.
Discuss origin development of pottery in India.
Q.4 Write answer any one of the following. 14
What are the characteristics of Neolithic culture in India? Write in detail.
OR
Write a brief essay on Copper hoard culture with suitable examples.
Q.5 Examine the causes of emergence of Megalithic culture in India. Describe
some of the most important discoveries of this cultural phase.