1. The cultural tradition associated with Homo sapiens neaderthalesis is called

Oldowan

Mousterian

(C)Clactonian

Denisovan



2. The Middle Palaeolithic culture is associated with which of the following human ancestor

(A)Homo erectus


Archaic Homo sapiens


(C)Anatomically modern humans


(D)Denisovans



3. Flower pollen present in Neanderthal burial was found in

(A)Kebara Cave (Israel)


(B)Shanidar Cave (Iraq)


(C)Olduvai Gorge (Africa)


(D)Krapina Cave (Croatia)



4. The Acheulian quarry site of Isampur is in which of the following States of India

Andhra Pradesh


(B)Karnataka


(C)Maharashtra


Madhya Pradesh



5. Chirki-on-Pravara was investigated by

H.D. Sankalia


(B)Gudrun Corvinus


(C)R.V. Joshi


(D)M.K. Dhavalikar



6. Which of the following sites has yielded the oldest remains of Ostrich egg shell beads in India

(A)Patne


(B)Chaturbhuj Nala


(C)Chambal Valley


(D)Bhimbetka



7. The formation containing Toba volcanic ash in the middle of Son valley has been termed as

(A)Sihawal Formation


(B)Patpara Formation


(C)Khuteli Formation


(D)Khataunhi Formation



8. Excavations at Chanhu Daro was carried out under the direction of

(A)John Marshall


(B)E.J.H. Mackay


(C)R.E.M. Wheeler


(D)Aurel Stein



9. The earliest cultural period revealed by the excavations at Atranjikhera is

(A)Late Harappan


(B)O.C.P.


(C)Black-and-Red Ware


(D)Painted Grey Ware



10. Which of the following features is not related to Harappan Civilization

(A)External Trade


(B)Iron Technology


(C)Bullock Cart


(D)Gold and Silver ornaments



11. The site of Kayatha is situated on the banks of

(A)Banas River


(B)Betwa River


(C)Ken River


(D)Chhoti Kalisindh River



12. The layout of the ancient city of Sravasti was

Circular


Crescent


(C)Triangular


(D)Rectangular

13. Who among the following is the author of The Roots of Ancient India

(A)Stuart Piggot


(B)Walter Fairservis, Jr.


(C)V.G. Childe


Ghosh



14. Who among the following is the editor of Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum

(A)Alexander Cunningham


Percy Brown


Hultzsch


James Princep



15. The composer of Aihole Inscription was

(A)Harishena

Ravikirti

(C)Kalidasa

Bana



16. Which of the following inscriptions makes the earliest reference to in India

(A)Aphsad inscription of Adityasena


(B)Gwalior inscription of Mihirbhoja


(C)Nasik inscription of Gautamiputra Satakarni


(D)Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela



17. The ancient site of Didarganj in Bihar is known for a stone figure of

(A)Yakshi

Yaksha

(C)Siva

Elephant



18. The Pallavas built temples by using which of the following stones

(A)Sandstone

Granite

(C)Schist

Basalt



19. An anthropomorphic image of the Buddha represented for the first time is on

(A)Gold coins of Kujala-Kadphises


(B)Coins of Huviska


(C)Coins of Vashiska


(D)Coins of Kaniska I



20. Lord Vishnu giving three round objects to the King is represented on

(A)Tiger-Slayer type coins of Samudragupta


(B)Standard type coins of Samudragupta


(C)Chakravikrama type coins


(D)Asvamedha type coins



21. Which of the following are absolute dating methods

I. Radiocarbon
II. Fluorine
III. Potassium-Argon
IV. Uranium series

Codes

II and III


II and IV


III and IV


II, III and IV



22. The Acheulian techno-complex contains

I. Handaxes
II. Cleavers
III. Core tools
IV. Scrapers

Codes

and II


II and IV


and III


II and IV

23. The anatomically modern humans expanded out of Africa along which of the following routes

I. Northern Route
II. Southern Coastal Route
III. Maritime Route
IV. Coastal and Inland Routes

Codes

and II


and III


(C)III and IV


and I



24. Which of the following two are excavated Acheulian sites in India

I. Chirki-Nevasa
II. Pallavaram
III. Hunsgi-Isampur
IV. Morhana Pahad

Codes

and II


and III


and III


and IV



25. Which of the following are not Chalcolithic sites

I. Inamgaon
II. Sanganakallu
III. Paisra
IV. Sarai Nahar Rai

Codes

III and IV


II and III


IV and I


III and IV



26. Which of the following Neolithic sites are dated to 6 7 Millennium B.C

I. Mahagara
II. Luhuradeva
III. Jhusi
IV. Chirand

Codes

and II


II and III


(C)III and IV


I and IV



27. The Ahar culture is represented at which of the following sites

I. Gilund
II. Navdatoli
III. Kayatha
IV. Noh

Codes

and II


III and II


and III


II and IV



28. Punch marked coins were made from which of the following metals

I. Copper
II. Silver
III. Bronze
IV. Iron

Codes

and IV


I and II


and III


I and IV



29. Which of the following inscriptions refer to the Sudarshan Lake

I. Rock Edict XIII of Ashoka
II. Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman
III. Girnar record of Skandagupta
IV. Allahabad Prasasthi of Samudragupta

Codes

and II


I and IV


and III


III and IV

30. Which of the following sites have yielded evidence for iron technology in eastern Uttar Pradesh

I. Rajghat
II. Paisra
III. Agiabir
IV. Narhan

Codes

and II


II and III


II, III and IV


III and IV



31. The Ghositarama Vihara at Kausambi has yielded which of the following terracotta images

I. Hariti
II. Tara
III. Gajalakshmi
IV. Maitreya

Codes

and II


I and III


and III


II and IV



32. Which of the following were capitals of the Avanti Kingdom

I. Mahishmati
II. Vidisha
III. Ujjaini
IV. Tripuri

Codes

and II


II and III


and III


I and IV



33. On which of the following the Ujjaini symbol has been found

I. Panchala coins
II. Punch marked coins
III. Copper cast coins
IV. Naga coins

Codes

and IV


I and II


and III


II and III



34. Assertion India has not contributed fossil evidence to the study of human evolution.

Reason There are no well-dated hominid sites in India.

Codes

and are wrong.


and are correct, but is not correct explanation.


is wrong is correct, but(R) is not correct explanation.


and are correct and is correct explanation.



35. Assertion The domestication of plants and animals took place only once and spread to other parts of the world from Southwest Asia.

Reason All the domesticated plants and animals are native to South-west Asia.

Codes

(A)Both and are correct and is correct explanation.


(B)Both and are wrong, is incorrect explanation.


(C)Both and are wrong, is correct explanation.


is correct, but is incorrect.



36. Assertion There are two phases of urbanisation in ancient India.

Reason The first urbanisation declined around 1900 B.C.

Codes

is correct is wrong, but is correct explanation.


and are correct, but is incorrect explanation.


(C)Both and are correct, is not correct explanation.


(D)Both and are wrong.

37. Assertion The Harappans had trade contact with Mesopotamians.

Reason The Sargon inscription refers to the Indus Valley as Meluha.

Codes

is wrong is correct and is correct explanation.


is correct is wrong but is correct explanation.


(C)Both and are correct but is incorrect explanation.


(D)Both and are wrong.



38. Assertion The Indus Valley Civilization people did not build cities.

Reason They did not have resources.

Codes

is correct is wrong, but is correct explanation.


is wrong is correct, but is incorrect explanation.


(C)Both and correct and is correct explanation.


(D)Both and are wrong.



39. Assertion Roman coins have been found from a large number of early Historic sites in South India.

Reason Early Historic rulers of South India had maintained flourishing trade with the Roman world.

Codes

is correct is wrong, but is correct explanation.


is wrong and is correct, and is not correct explanation.


(C)Both and are correct and is correct explanation.


(D)Both and are wrong.



40. Assertion There is an impressive depiction of Salabhanjika in the Sanchi Stupa.

Reason She represents a fertility cult.

Codes

is correct is wrong, but is correct explanation.


is wrong is correct, and is correct explanation.


(C)Both and correct, but is incorrect explanation.


(D)Both and are wrong.



41. Assertion There are thirty rock-cut caves at Ajanta.

Reason There is no Chaitya hall at Ajanta.

Codes

is wrong is correct and is correct explanation.


(B)Both and are wrong.


(C)Both and are correct, but is not correct explanation.


is correct is wrong and is not correct explanation.

42. Assertion The number of gold coins started decreasing after Kumargupta I.

Reason Gold was not available in India in abundance.

Codes

is correct is wrong.


is wrong is correct, but is incorrect explanation.


(C)Both and are correct, but is incorrect explanation.


(D)Both and are wrong.

43. Assertion The Guptas built only structural temples.

Reason Because they did not know iron technology.

Codes

is correct, is wrong, but is correct explanation.


is wrong is correct and is correct explanation.


and are correct and is correct explanation.


and are wrong.



44. Assertion The canons of Hindu iconography were fully developed during the Gupta period.

Reason During the Gupta period all the canonical literature was committed to writing.

Codes

and are correct, but is incorrect explanation.


is correct, is wrong, but is correct explanation.


and are wrong.


is wrong is correct, but is correct explanation.

45. Assertion The Elephanta caves were got made by the Rashtrakutas.

Reason The region was under the Rashtrakuta rule.

Codes

(A)Both and are wrong.


(B)Both and are correct and is correct explanation.


is correct is wrong, but is correct explanation.


is wrong is correct, but is incorrect explanation.

46. Assertion The great historical importance of the Copper Plate Charter lies in the fact that they contain the name of the granter.

Reason The name of the granter and his geneology is not available in other records.

Codes

is correct is wrong, but is correct explanation.


is wrong is correct, but is incorrect explanation.


(C)Both and are wrong.


(D)Both and are correct, but is incorrect explanation.

47. Assertion The Tamil record relating to the organisation known as Chitramalippariyanattavar was inscribed on a miniature copper plough.

Reason Iron was not available in South India.

Codes

is wrong is correct, but is not correct explanation.


is correct is wrong, but is incorrect explanation.


(C)Both and are correct, is incorrect explanation.


(D)Both and are wrong.



48. Arrange the following in order as they appear in archaeological record

I. Intensive agriculture
II. Incipient agriculture
III. Intensive foraging
IV. Intensive hunting

Codes

IV, III


II, III, IV


III, II, I


II, III, I


49. Arrange the following books in the order in which they appeared

I. Pre and Protohistory in India and Pakistan
II. Pre and Protohistory of India and Pakistan
III. Born for Archaeology
IV. Prehistory of India

Codes

II, III, IV


II, IV, III


IV, III, II


III, II, IV



50. Arrange the following sites in chronological order

I. Arikamedu
II. Brahmagiri
III. Mahabalipuram
IV. Belur
Codes

III, IV


II, III


IV, II, I


III, IV



51. Arrange the following in chronological order

I. Rummindei Pillar
II. Heliodorus Pillar
III. Iron Pillar at Mehrauli
IV. Sanchi Lion Pillar

Codes

IV, II, III


II, III, IV


III, II, I


III, IV, I



52. Arrange the following ceramic wares in chronological order

I. Painted Black-and-Red ware and painted black slipped ware
II. Northern Black polished ware
III. Painted Grey ware
IV. Handmade cord impressed ware

Codes

II, III, IV


III, II, I


III, II


II, IV



53. The Junagadh rock edict refers to which of the following Kings

I. Rudradaman I
II. Skandagupta
III. Ramgupta
IV. Samudragupta

Codes

and IV


and II


and II


and III



54. Arrange the following temples in chronological order

I. Lingaraj at Bhubneshwar
II. Varaha cave at Udaigiri
III. Shroe temple, Mahabalipuram
IV. Kailasnatha, Ellora

Codes

II, III


III, IV, I


IV, II


III, IV

55. The cultures recorded stratigraphically at Jhusi are

I. Neolithic
II. Early Iron Age
III. Chalcolithic
IV. Early Medieval
Codes

II, III, IV


III, II, IV


III, IV


III, II, I



56. Arrange the following vertical parts of temple from bottom to top

I. Jungha
II. Kalasa
III. Adhisthana
IV. Sikhara

Codes

III, IV, II


IV, III


IV, II


II, III



57. Arrange the following in correct chronological order

I. Aihole inscription of Pulakesi II
II. Poona Copper Plate of Prabhavatigupta
III. Radhanpore Inscription
IV. Karamdanda Inscription of Kumargupta I

Codes

II, III, IV


IV, III


II, IV


II, III



58. Arrange the following inscriptions in chronological order

I. Hathigumpha
II. Allahabad Pillar
III. Junagad edict of Rudradaman
IV. Garuda Pillar, Besnagar

Codes

III, II, IV


IV, III, II


IV, II


II, IV, III



59. Arrange the following temple complexes in chronological order

I. Hampi Vijayanagara
II. Belur Halebid
III. Aihole Pattadakal
IV. Mahabalipuram

Codes

III, II, I


IV, II, I


II, III, IV


III, II



60. Arrange the following in chronological order

I. Mahabodhi at Bodh Gaya
II. Sun Temple, Modhera
III. Dasavatara, Deogarh
IV. Lingaraja, Bhubneshwar

Codes

II, IV, III


II, IV


IV, II


III, IV, II

61. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a. Australopithecus afarensis i. A. Sonakia

b. Australopithecus africanus ii. D. Johanson

c. Taung Baby iii. L.S.B. Leakey

d.Hathnora iv. Raymond Dart


Codes
a b c d

ii iii iv


iii iv i


ii iii i


iii i iv



62. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.The Oasis Theory i. R.E.M. Wheeler

b.The Aryan Invasion Theory ii. Adichanallur

c.Origin of Species iii. V. Gordon Childe

d. Urn fields iv. Charles Darwin

Codes
a b c d

(A)iii i iv ii


i ii iii


(C)iii ii iv i


ii iv iii



63. Match the items of List I with List II

List I List II

a.Terra Amata i. China

b.Catal Hayuk ii. Uzbekistan

c.Zhoukoudin iii. France

d.Tashik-Tash iv. Turkey

Codes
a b c d

(A)iii iv i ii


(B)iii ii i iv


(C)iii iv ii i


ii iii iv



64. Match the items of List I with List II

List I List II

a.Paisra i. Chalcolithic

b.Sanganakallu ii. Acheulian

c.Sarai Nahar Rai iii. Neolithic

d.Gilund iv. Mesolithic

Codes
a b c d

iv ii iii


iii iv i


iv iii ii


iv iii i



65. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Nevason i. Chalcolithic (Nevasian)

b.Burzahom ii. Megalithic

c.Kayatha iii. Palaeolithic

d.Kumaranahalli iv. Neolithic

Codes
a b c d

iii i iv


(B)iii iv i ii


ii iii i


iii ii iv



66. Match the items of List I with the List II

List I List II

a. The City in Early Historic India i. H.D. Sankalia

b. Lothal and the Indus Civilization ii. A. Ghosh

c. The Indus Age iii. S.R. Rao

d.Indian Archaeology Today iv. G.L. Possehl


Codes
a b c d

(A)iii ii iv i


iii ii i


iii iv i


iv iii i

67. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a. The Birth of Indian Civilization i. S.K. Chakraborty

b. Ramayana A Myth or Reality ii. B. Subbarao

c. The Personality of India iii. H.D. Sankalia

d. Ancient Indian Numismatics iv. B. R. Allchin

Codes
a b c d

iii ii i


iv i iii


iii iv ii


iii i iv



68. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Kalibangan i. Granary

b.Mohenjodaro ii. Terracotta Plough

c.Harappa iii. Dancing girl

d.Banawali iv. Ploughed field


Codes
a b c d

ii iii iv


iii i ii


(C)iii ii iv i


iii ii i



69. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.B.B. Lal i. Kaushambi

b.R.C. Gaur ii. Arikamedu

c.G.R. Sharma iii. Hastinapura

d.R.E.M. Wheeler iv. Atranjikhera

Codes
a b c d

iii ii i


(B)iii iv i ii


iii ii iv


i iv iii



70. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Halmidi Inscription i. Vakataka

b.Pune Copper Plate Inscription ii. Kadamba

c.Aihole Inscription iii. Satavahana

d.Naneghat Inscription iv. Chalukya


Codes
a b c d

i iv iii


iv i iii


ii i iii


ii iv iii

71. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Maski Edict i. Gupta

b. Gwalior Prasashti ii. Chandella

c.Inscription of Yasovarman iii. Maurya

d.Eran record of Skandagupta iv. Pratihara

Codes
a b c d

iii i ii


i iv iii


(C)iii iv ii i


(D)iii i iv ii



72. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Vishnu i. Kayotsarga

b.Buddha ii. Padmapani

c.Jina iii. Dharmachakra Pravartana

d.Avalokitesvara iv. Garudadhvaja


Codes
a b c d

(A)iii ii iv i


iii i ii


i iii iv


iii ii iv



73. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Mahabalipuram i. Khandariya Mahadeo

b.Ellora ii. Maha Stupa

c.Khajuraho iii. Kailasanatha

d.Sanchi iv. Pandava Rathas


Codes
a b c d

iii i ii


(B)iii iv ii i


iii iv ii


iv iii i



74. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Lumbini Edict i. Harshvardhan

b.Deo-Barunarak Inscription ii. Govindachandra Deo

c.Maner Inscription iii. Ashoka

d.Madhubana iv. Jivitagupta Inscription

Codes
a b c d

iii iv ii


(B)iii ii iv i


(C)iii iv ii i


iii iv i



75. Match the items of List I with those of List II

List I List II

a.Kailasanatha, Ellora i. Mangalesa

b.Khandaria Mahadeo ii. Udayaditya

c.Bhojpur Temple iii. Vidhyadhar

d.Meguti Temple,Aihole iv. Krishna I

Codes
a b c d

iii ii i


iii i iv


(C)iii iv i ii


ii i iii