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The document consists of a series of questions related to ancient Indian history, specifically focusing on the Chalcolithic culture, Indus Valley Civilization, and various archaeological findings. It includes multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge on pottery traditions, megalithic burials, trade practices, and religious beliefs of these ancient cultures. Each question provides statements that require identification of correctness, reflecting the complexities of early Indian societies.

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Hjgljhi

The document consists of a series of questions related to ancient Indian history, specifically focusing on the Chalcolithic culture, Indus Valley Civilization, and various archaeological findings. It includes multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge on pottery traditions, megalithic burials, trade practices, and religious beliefs of these ancient cultures. Each question provides statements that require identification of correctness, reflecting the complexities of early Indian societies.

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With reference to the Chalcolithic Culture, consider the 1. following statements: The
Chalcolithic people extensively used burnt bricks 2. in their settlements. The Chalcolithic
people used a large number of small sized stone tools known as ‘microliths’. 3. The rate of
infant mortality in the Chalcolithic settlements was very high. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.3) With
reference to the pottery traditions in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Iron
Age in North India coincides with the painted Grey Ware culture. 2. The Northern Black
Polished Ware culture (NBPW) is associated with the age of Mahajanapadas. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) (b) (c) (d) 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor
2 Q.4) With reference to the prehistoric age in India, what do the terms ‘Menhir’, ‘Dolmen’
indicate? (a) Forms of Megalithic Burials (b) Forms decorative techniques used in rock
Paintings (c) Specialised stone tools for hunting big animals (d) Religious structure in the
Chalcolithic settlements Q.5) Which of the following animals were represented in Sculptural
art of the Indus valley Civilization? 1. Tiger 2. Crocodile 3. Horse 4. Unicorn (Bull) Select the
correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, and
4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.6) With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the
following statements: 1. Harappan Civilization was the exporter of semi-precious stones and
a major importer of agriculture products. 2. The Harappan people produced enough copper
ore to export it to its contemporary Mesopotamian civilization. 3. Gold, silver, nickel and iron
was used predominantly in Harappan civilization Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above 3 Q.7) With the
reference to the Mesolithic culture, consider the following statements: 1. The rock paintings
of central India depict hunting, trapping, fishing and plant collection. 2. The Painting of
Bhimbetka shows that various animals were hunted and men and women went together. 3.
The Mesolithic people cremated the dead and believed in rebirth. Which of the statements
given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.8)
Which of the following paintings are found in Bhimbetka near Bhopal? 1. Hunting 2. Cooking
3. Dancing 4. Fishing Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.9) In the context of ancient history of
India, Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Beginning of agriculture, animal
domestication and permanent residence were built in the Neolithic period. 2. Due to surplus
production in agriculture large villages came to exist and began the cultural development in
the Neolithic period. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2
only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.10) Consider the following statements regarding
indus valley civilization : 1. Millet are found from the site of Gujarat. 2. Cattle, sheep, cow
and horses and pigs bones are found at harappan sites. 3. Harappan peoples ate fish and
plant products. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2
and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only Q.11) Consider the following regarding the
Harappan civilization: statements 1. They were located on semi-arid lands and required
irrigation. 2. Dholavira was equipped with a system of water reservoirs. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor
2 Q.12) With reference to the ancient history of India, the word Shamans refer to: (a) A
priest who performed the last rites of the dead. (b) Men and women with healing and
magical powers. (c) Traders during the time of the Indus valley civilization. (d) The wandering
ascetic who renounced all worldly existence. Q.13) Consider the following pairs: Artefact
Material 1. Pashupati Seal Quartz 2. Dancing Girl 3. Bearded priest Copper Steatite 4. Male
torso Bronze 4 Which of the pairs given above is/are incorrectly matched? (a) 2, 3, and 4
only (b) 1, 2, and 4 only (c) 1, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 only Q.14) Consider the following
statements regarding trade during the Indus Valley Civilization: 1. Copper was obtained from
Magan, another name for Oman. 2. Harappans used boats and ships to facilitate trade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)
Neither 1 nor 2 Q.15) In the context of religious beliefs during the Harappan civilization,
consider the following statements: 1. Worship of phallus and female sex organs was present.
2. People of Indus civilization believed in ghosts and evil forces and used amulets as
protection against them. 3. The seals found in the Harappan civilization are devoid of images
of trees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only (c) 1
and 2 only (d) 2 only Q.16) With reference to Harappan Civilisation, Consider the following
pairs: Harappan Site Findings 1. Dholavira one of the longest Indus inscription. 2. Mohenjo
daro Bearded priest 3. Lothal Bead making factory 4. Harappa Pashupati Seal Which of the
pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4
only (d) All of the above Q.17) Consider the following statements about the Chalcolithic
culture and Indus Valley Civilisation: 1. Both of them venerated the mother goddess. 2.
There is an absence of belief in the afterlife in the Chalcolithic period but this belief had
gradually developed in the Indus Valley Civilisation people. 3. Both of them depict the
presence of social inequalities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.18) With reference to cities of
Harappan civilization, consider the following pairs: Element of Harappan Civilisation Found
from the city 1. Artificial dockyard L

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