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General & Miscellaneous — UPSC Prelims Ancient & Medieval previous year questions

105 solved previous year questions on General & Miscellaneous, papers from 1990 to 2022, drawn from UPPCS, State PCS, UPSC CDS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1State PCS 2014
   The sodal status assigned to the foreigners in Indian society by Manu was of the
   • AKshatriyas
   • BFallen Kshatriyas
   • CVaish.yas
   • DSudras
   Answer: (B) Fallen Kshatriyas
   Explanation

   Option b is the cone ct to Manusmriti, foreigners were be fallen Kshatriyas. This means that they were but they had lost their status due to their Manusmriti states that foreigners should be respect, but they should not be allowed to hold power or authority P Y

2. #2UPPCS 2013
   The women of which Indian republic or kingdom had taken up arms against Alexander after a large number of its soldiers had been killed or wounded in the battlefield?
   • AAbhisara
   • BGlausai
   • CKatha
   • DMassaga
   Answer: (D) Massaga
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct was the capital of the Aswaks Republic. After of large number of Massanga's soldiers in the Alexanders forces the women of Massanga to fight against the Alexanders invasion

3. #3State PCS 2006
   According to the excavated the domestication of animal began in
   • ALower Palaeolithic period
   • BMiddle Palaeolithic period
   • CUpper Palaeolithic period
   • DMesolithic period 89, '
   Answer: (D) Mesolithic period 89, '
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct answer. According to the excavated evidence, the doinesticatiori of animals began in the Old World during-the esolithic Period, which lasted from about. 20,000 to 8,000 years ago. Dogs were the first animals to be domesticated in Central Asia by at least 15,000 years ago by people who hunted and foraged for wild edible plants. Other animals, such as sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, and horses, were domesticated later between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago. of.inimals.was a major achievement in it food, clothing'. and companions,h.ip. Important Tips The earliest evidence domestication of animals in India comes from Adamgarh and Rajasthan dated B.C. The domestication of during the Vailey Civilisation was a These animals iriduded dogs, birds, cows; goats, and buffaloes used in trade and: agriculture

4. #4UPPCS 2005
   The cultivation of cereals first started in
   • ANeolithic Age
   • BMesolithic Age
   • CPalaeolithic Age
   • DProto-Historic Age
   Answer: (A) Neolithic Age
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct answer. The cultivation of cereals first started in the Neolithic Age, which is also known as the New Stone Age. The Neolithic Age is the period of human history when people began to practice agriculture and domestication of animals. The Neolithic Age lasted from about 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE Important Tips The origin of cereal cultivation can be traced back to the Fertile Crescent, a region in the Middle East that includes parts of modern -day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. The Fertile Crescent is often referred to as the birthplace of agriculture, as it is where the earliest evidence of crop cultivation h as been found. Some of the first cereal grains that were domesticated by early primitive humans were emmer wheat, einkorn wheat, and barley

5. #5UPPCS 2003
   Which among of the following prohibits remarriage?
   • AJataka
   • BManusmiriti
   • CYagyavalkya
   • DArthshastra
   Answer: (B) Manusmiriti
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct contains verses that are often cited to discourage remarriage, particularly for widows. the concept of pativratya, where a to her husband is considered a supreme interpretations of Manusmriti suggest that a remain devoted to her deceased husband and

6. #6State PCS 2008
   Which of the following sites has yielded skeleton of the dog along with human skeleton in burial?
   • ABrahmagiri
   • BBurzahom
   • CChirand
   • DMaski
   Answer: (B) Burzahom
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct is the site that has yielded skeleton of'the with human skeleton in burial. Burzahom is a located in the Kashmir Valley, where people practiced animal domestication, and pottery of the burials at Burzahom show that dogs were humans, possibly as companions or guardians in One of the burials even shows a dog skeleton two human skeletons, as if to protect theml. that dogs and humans had a close relationship culture. Important Tips Brahmagiri: This is a site in Karnataka where megalithic monuments have been found, dating from the 2nd millennium BCE to the early historical period. Some of the burials at Brahmagiri were made in urns, cists, or dolmens. One skeleton was buried with 33 gold beads, 2 stone beads, 4 copper bangles and one conch shell Chirand: This is an archaeological site in Bihar, situated on the northern bank of the Ganga River. It has. a large pre-histo

7. #7State PCS 2017
   Who is called the 'Father of Indian Archaeology'?
   • AAlexander Cunningham
   • BJohn Marshall
   • CMortimer Wheeler
   • DJames Prinsep 17 4
   Answer: (A) Alexander Cunningham
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Cunningham is widely regarded as the Indian archaeology because of his pioneering work and documenting the rich cultural heritage He was the first person to map the entire and publish the Archaeological Survey of provided a detailed description of the archaeological remains left behind by past also collected and studied a large number of Indian coins, which helped him to reconstruct the history and chronology various dynasties. Important Tips John Marshall: He was a British archaeologist and director-general of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1902 to 1928. He is best known for his excavations at Harappa and the two main sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. He also excavated other important sites such as Taxila, Sanchi, and Ajanta. He was a British archaeologist and director-general of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1944 to 1948, He is famous fo

8. #8State PCS 2012
   The first metal used by man was
   • AGold
   • BSilver
   • CCopper
   • DIron
   Answer: (C) Copper
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct answer Copper was the first metal to be used by men. Copper was first used by man over 10,000 years ago. Probably pper can be found as a naturally occurring native metal that is -sometimes found in large lumps on the ground. People learned to make this into copper tools and other things, although, for a metal, it is quite soft. When it was melted over the fire, people learned how to make an alloy called bronze, which is much harder and stronger than copper. During chalcolithic period copper was used onlarge scale. In Indus Valley Civilization.the metals like bronze, silver and gold were used in Vedic period iron came into existence

9. #9Previous year
   According to Puranas, the prime place of Chandravansh's ruler was- P. P. C.S. (Pre) 2009)
   • AKasi
   • BAyodhya
   • CPratishthanpur
   • DShravasti
   Answer: (C) Pratishthanpur
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct answer Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedona. He reigned from 336 to 323 BC. Nearchus was one of the officers, a navarch, in the army of Alexander. Onesi critus was a Greek historical writer and Cynic philosopher accompanied Alexander on his campaigns towards India. Aristobulus was probably one of the friends of Alexander's father Philip and accompanied Alexander on his journey towards India. Deimachus was a Greek of the Seleucid Empire. Therefore, Deimachus did not came to India with Alexander. Important Tips Deimachus was sent by the Syrina ruler Antiochus to India. Deimachus became an ambassador to the court of the Mauryan ruler Bindusara mitragatha" in Pataliptitra. As an ambassador, Demarches was the successor to the famous ambassador and historian Megasthenes

10. #10Previous year
    Which of the following inscription known as the first advertisement of the world? [MPPCS (Pre) 2021)
    • ADashpur inscription
    • BSohgara inscription
    • CSupia inscription
    • DEran inscription
    Answer: (A) Dashpur inscription
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct inscription is known as the first the world. This advertisement was written in Sanskrit Madhya Pradesh India. This advertisement by some businessman on the wall of surya mandir in mandsaur. This advertisement is written silk saris sales. It was the first advertisement world and this was proved by specialist and scientist an inscription on the wall. Important Tips The Supia inscription is an ancient inscription found in the village of Supia, located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This inscription dates back to the reign of the Gupta king skandagupta. The Eran inscription is in state of Madhya Pradesh. It is associated the Gupta dynasty and provides historical and epigraphic evidence of Gupta rule. The Sohgaura copper plate inscription is an Indian copper plate inscription written in Prakrit in the Brahmi script. It was discovered in Sohgaura, a village on t

11. #11UPPCS 2013
    What was established by Firuz Tughluq?
    • AAri almshouse
    • BA free hospital
    • CA library
    • DA guest house for pilgrims
    Answer: (B) A free hospital
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct established by Firuz was a This institution was set up to provide and care to the poor and needy any cost. It reflected Firuz Tughluq's commitment welfare of his subjects by ensuring that medical accessible to those who couldn't afford them

12. #12Previous year
    During the 13th and 14th Centuries AD the Indian peasants did not cultivate: [. (Pre) 201 l
    • AWheat
    • BBarley
    • CRice
    • DMaize
    Answer: (D) Maize
    Explanation

    Option d ii, the correct native to the Americas, wasn't in India mitil century. Maize reached Europe in the 15th Spanish apd was later introduced to India traders. It's now a staple crop, influencing Important Tips Time period of cultivation of Various crops: Archaeological findtngs indicate rice as a foundational of Ind societies, to BCE along the Ganges valley, highlighting its longstanding role in the region's history. 0 During the Neolitll.ic revolution (8000-4000 UCE) in India, Agro pastoralism practices emerged, featuring methods like row planting, threshing, and grain lvlehrgarh showed barley, wheat farming, cattle, sheep, and goat rearing around 8000-6,0 00 BCE

13. #13UPPCS 1990
    Who defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time?
    • ABhima-11
    • BPrithviraj Chauhan
    • CJai Chand
    • DPrithviraj-II
    Answer: (A) Bhima-11
    Explanation

    The founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty was Abu Option a is the correct answer. Nasir al-Din Sabuktigin. He is also known as Bhimdev of solanki dynasty, who ascended the Sabuktakin, Sebiiktegin, and Sebiik Tigin. He ruled in 1178 CE, defeated Muhammad Ghori for the around 977 to 997. Sabuktigin's early life saw him as a time at the Battle of Kayadara in Mount Abu. This but he later married the daughter of his master, Alptigin F had already established control over the region (modern Ghazni Province in Afghanistan). It the rule of Sabuktigin's son Mahmud that the Ghazni achieved full independence. After Sabuktigin became the ruler and expanded t er ritory by defeating Jayapala of conquests extended as far as the Neel um River in the Indus River in present-day Pakistan

14. #14Previous year
    Which one of the following Muslim rulers was hailed as the 'Jagadguru' by his Muslim subject because of his belief in secularism? [UPSC CSE Pre 2000)
    • AHussain Shah
    • BZain ul-Abidin
    • CIbrahim Adil Shah
    • DMahmud
    Answer: (C) Ibrahim Adil Shah
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Adil Shah II, the sixth ruler of the Adil in Bijapur, was renowned for his religious of arts and sciences, and administrative skills. th(! title "Jagad.guru" for his belief in freedom of religion, and institutions. He was a devout Muslim a deep spect for religious diversity. He orthodoxy, yet maintained remarkable tolerance religions including Christianity. He respected supported cultural exchange, and promoted his subjects. Important Tips The Shahi dynasty, also known as the Bijapur Sultanate, emerged under the leadership of Ismail Adil Shah in 1490 A.D. This dynasty governed from 1490 A.J). to 1686 A.D. and centered its rule in Bijapur, later expanding to include Bidar in 1619 A.D. Positioned in southwestern India, it eventually fell under Aurangzeb's rule in 1686 A.D., concluding the era of the Bijapur Sultanate. Ala-ud--d.in. Husain Shah, a late medieval Sulta

15. #15UPSC CSE Prelims 2000
    Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Shambhaji?
    • ARajaram
    • BBalaji Viswanath
    • CGanga Bai
    • DNanaji Deshmukh
    Answer: (B) Balaji Viswanath
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Viswanath streamlined the Maratha Shambhaji. As Sambhaji (1680-89) was succeeded Shivaji II, Tarabai and Shahu. Balaji 6th the first in a series of of the Maratha Empire. For his exemplary service Shahu in consolidating the empire and many things in the kingdom, he is called the of the Maratha State'

16. #16UPPCS 2004
    A group of eunuchs and ladies dominated in the Government under
    • AMuhammad Shah (1719-48)
    • BAhmad Shah (1748-54)
    • CAlamgir (1754-59)
    • DShah Alam (1759-1806)
    Answer: (B) Ahmad Shah (1748-54)
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Shah (1748-54) was an illiterate and indulging pursuits. He used to spend time with women for weeks. As a result, a group of eunuchs dominated during his reign He entrusted the running the state to the queen mother Udham Bai eunuch Javid Khan, who dominated the affairs state. Afghan chief Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded in 1749 and 1752 during his reign

17. #17UPSC CDS 2015
    After the death of Shivaji, there was a fight for succession between
    • AShambhaji and the widow of Shivaji
    • BShambhaji and Bajirao
    • CRajaram and Shambhaji
    • DNone of the above
    Answer: (C) Rajaram and Shambhaji
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct the death of Shivaji, there was a fight for Rajaram and Shambhaji. Important Tips After Shivaji's death in 1680, his elder son Shambhaji succeeded him as the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire. However, his younger son Rajaram and his widow Soyarabai challenged his claim and conspired against him. A civil war broke out between the two factions, which was eventually won by Shambhaji with the help of some loyal generals and ministers. Shambhaji ruled for nine years until he was captured and executed by the Mughals in 1689. Rajaram then became the Chhatrapati and continued the resistance against the Mughals until his death in 1700

18. #18State PCS 2019
    In medieval India, why was the mansabdari system introduced?
    • AFor revenue collection
    • BFacilitating recruitment to the army
    • CTo estabiish religious harmony
    • DEnsuring clean administration (e) None of the above/More than one of the above ]
    Answer: (B) Facilitating recruitment to the army
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct main purpose of the mansabdari system was to recruitment and management of the army. The had no regimental structure and the soldiers were recruited by the emperor. Instead, individuals, nobles or local leaders, would recruit their own to as a mansab, and contribute them to the emperor would assign them a mansab rank based merit and loyalty, and pay them accordingly. would also inspect the troops periodically to quality and efficiency

19. #19UKPSC 2016
    Which one of the following buildings is known as 'Shah-i-Fatehpur'?
    • ABul and Darwazah
    • BTurky Sultana ka Mahal
    • CJama Masjid
    • DShahjadi Umber ka Mahal
    Answer: (C) Jama Masjid
    Explanation

    Option c the correct statement, "Wh en he attained Kingship, he was of rulers and orders of Shariat:' was Sultan Alauddin Khalji by Barani. Alauddin known for hi s stro ng will and his firm control ad ministration He believed that the government should be separate from the rules of the shariat (Islamic law), and he asserted even in the face of oppos ition from (ulama)

20. #20UPSC CDS 2016
    Consider the statements about:votive inscriptions in the 2nd century BC: 1. They record gifts made to religious institutions. 2. Th ey tell us about the idea of transference of the meritorious results of the action of one person to another person.Which of the given above is/are correct?
    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is correct 1 is correct: Votive inscriptions from the BC often record gifts made to religious inscriptions serve as evidence of the patronage made by individuals or communities to maintain religious 2 is correct: Votive inscriptions provide the concept of transferring the meritorious results actions to another person. This idea is often the practice of making donations or acts on behalf of oneself or others to acc merit or blessings

21. #21State PCS 2021
    Among idols, the idol inscribed with the mune.Manibhadra (Yaksha) was found from whkh
    • AJhing -k agra
    • BNoh village
    • Clksnagar
    • DParkhum
    Answer: (D) Parkhum
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct idol inscribed with the name Manibhadra (Yaksha) from the place called Parkham. This statue, the "Parkham Yaksha," was discovered near Mathura datable to the period between 200 BCE and 50 BCE stands at 2.59 meters high and features an identifies it as representing the Yaksha Manibhadra. indicates that it was made by Gomitaka, a Kunika, and set up by eight brothers who were members Manibhadra congregation ("pug This significant insights into the artistic and cultural influences time

22. #22UPPCS 2005
    Daskumar Charitam was composed by
    • ASurdas
    • BDandin
    • CTulsidas
    • DKalidas
    Answer: (B) Dandin
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct.Charitam (The narrative of ten young men) is romance in Sanskrit, attributed to Dandin. He was Sanskrit author of prose romances and poetics. He is believed to have flourished in the eighth centuries CE. The Daskumar Charitam relates of ten princes in their pursuit of love and It contains stories of common life and reflects picture of Indian society during the period the colourful style of Sanskrit prose

23. #23UPPCS 2000
    Who among the following continued the (b) Mahabharata Rajtarangini of Kalhana: (c) Ramayan
    • ABilhana and Merutunga 93. The protagonist of the Play
    • BBilhana and Mammata 'Malvikagnhnitra', ritten by Kalidasa is
    • CJonaraja and Merutunga
    • DSur Sagar
    Answer: (D) Sur Sagar
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct and Srivara were the two Kashmiri continued the Rajtarangini of Kalhana. Jonaraja wrote the second Rajtarangini, which covers the period from the death of King Sussala in 1128 CE to the reign of Zain-ul -Abidin in 1459 CE. He witnessed the invasion of Kashmir by Timur in 1398 CE and the establishment of the Sayyid dynasty in 1413 CE. He praised Zain -ul-Abidin as a benevolent and tolerant ruler who restored peace and prosperity to Kashmir. Srivara wrote the third Rajtarangini, which continues the history from 1459 CE to 1486 CE. He was a court poet of Zain-ul-Abidin and his successor Haider Shah. He also wrote a supplement to Jonaraja's work, called the Jainatarangini, which covers the period from 1149 CE to 1413 C. He was an admirer of Jonaraja and followed his style and method of writing history

24. #24UPSC CDS 2022
    Which one of the following statements on the issue of ownership according to Smriti literature is not correct?
    • AThe paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons
    • BWomen were allowed retain the gifts they received on the occasion of their marriage
    • CThe gifts to women on the occasion of their marriage were known as Stridhana
    • DStridhana was not inherited by the children without the permission of the husband
    Answer: (D) Stridhana was not inherited by the children without the permission of the husband
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct traditional Hindu society, Stridhana refers to the by a woman on the occasion of her includes movable and immovable property, other assets. These gifts were considered the property and were not subject to the control of her husband or children

25. #25UPSC CDS 2020
    Who among the following wrote "The Philosophy of the Bomb"?
    • ASukhdev
    • BChandrashekhar Azad
    • CBhagwati Charan Vohra
    • DBhagal Singh
    Answer: (D) Bhagal Singh
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct is a school of Indian philosophy the atom theory. Vaisheshika postulates consists of six categories: substance, quality, particularity, and inherence. Vaisheshika that atoms are the smallest indivisible units and that they combine to form complex entities Vaisheshika aims to achieve liberation (apavarga) by from ignorance and attachment

26. #26UPSC CDS 2016
    Kamandaka,s Nitisara is a contribution to
    • ALogic and Philosophy
    • BMathematics
    • CPolitical morality
    • DGrammar
    Answer: (C) Political morality
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Nitisara is a Sanskrit treatise on statecraft morality. It was composed in the 7th century it is based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya. The divided into 20 chapters, and it covers a wide range including the duties of the ruler, the organization state, the use of force, and the importance of politics

27. #27Previous year
    Tulsidas was the author of 1. Ramcharitmanas 2. Padavali 3. KavitavaliSelect the correct answer using the codes given below: [CAPF 2020)
    • A1 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1, 2 and 3
    • D1 and 3 only
    Answer: (D) 1 and 3 only
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct ( 1511 - 1623) was a poet of the and was celebrated for his deep devotion to Lord Rama. He composed various esteemed works in Sanskrit, Awadhi, and Braj but he is most renowned author of the epic Ramcharitmanas Option 1 is correct- The Ramcharitmanas is an epic by Tulsidas that tells the story of Rama, based Valmiki Ramayana. Option 2 is incorrect- Padavali is a poem composed in the 14th century. Option 3 is correct- The Kavitavali is a collection of by Tulsidas that deal with a variety of love, devotion, and philosophy. Important Tips Other literary works of Tulsidas: Sahitya Ratna Parvati Mangal Janaki Mangal Vinaya Partika Dohavali Geetawali Vairagya Sandipani

28. #28CGPSC 2017
    The ancient name "Nilotpala" for Mahanadi was stated in
    • AMatsya Puran
    • BMarkandey Pu ran
    • CBrahm Puran
    • DVayu Puran (e) None of the above
    Answer: (D) Vayu Puran (e) None of the above
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct ancient name Nilotpala for Mahanadi was stated Puran. The word Mahanadi is a compound o'f words Maha ("great") and Nadi ("rive flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and is one of the major rivers of peninsular India. It tributaries such as Seonath, Mand, Ib, Hasdeo, parry, Jonk, and Telen. The river is also known for Dam, which was the first major multipurpose project after India's independence in 1947

29. #29UPSC CAPF 2016
    Which of the following statements about the ideology of Utilitarianism in the context of British India is/are correct? 1. Utilitarianism believed that the rule of law was necessary for societal betterment. 2. James Mill expounded the principles of Utilitarianism in his famous book, 'Utilitarians and the Raj'. 3. Utilitarians differed from the liberals in significant ways. 4. Utilitarianism had distinct authoritarian tendencies.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • AOnly 1
    • B1 and 2 only
    • C3 and 4 only
    • D1, 3 and 4
    Answer: (D) 1, 3 and 4
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct: Utilitarianism is a philosophy that actions are right if they promote wrong if they promote unhappiness. The rule of necessary for societal betterment because it ensures is treated equally under the law and that no one the 2 is incorrect: James Mill wrote a book in 1861 in which he outlined the Utilitarianism and argued that they should be applied Principles of Utilitarianism were not written in 'Utilitarians and the 3 is correct: Utilitarians believed that of the majority was niore iinportant rights of the individual. Liberals, on the other that the rights of the were paramount. Statement 4 is correct: Utilitarianism had distinct authoritarian tendencies because Utilitarians believed that the government should intervene in society to promote. the greatest good for he greatest number of people. This could lead to the goverximent restricting the right

30. #30UPSC CDS 2019
    Which Indian social theorist had argued that the idea of a homogenised Hinduism was constructed through the 'cultural arrogance of post-enlightenment Europe?' !
    • AAshis Nandy
    • BPartha Chatterjee
    • CTK Oommen
    • DRajni Kothari
    Answer: (A) Ashis Nandy
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Nandy is an Indian social theorist and has written extensively on the relationship and power. In his book The Intimate Enemy: Recovery of Self under Colonialism, Nandy the idea of a homogenised Hinduism was the "cultural arrogance of

31. #31UPSC CDS 2017
    What was/were the formative on the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi? 1. Gandhiji was influenced by the 18th Century Pranami sect that advocated the unity of faiths. 2. Gandhiji was influenced by the theosophists ] I l 3. Gandhiji was an admirer of the writings of Romantics like Wordsworth.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    • A1 and 2
    • B2 and 3
    • C1, 2 and 3
    • D1 only
    Answer: (A) 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correct- Gandhi's exposure to at a young age, particularly the teachings of sect, which emphasized the unity of faiths, had influence on his philosophy of nonviolence 2 is correct- Gandhi's philosophy was by theosophy, which stressed and social reform, aligning with his belief interconnectedness of all 3 is incorrect- Gandhi's philosophy was diverse sources such as the Bhagavad Gita, the the writings of Leo Tolstoy and Henry David contributed to his unique philosophy of social change

32. #32UPSC CSE Prelims 1997
    Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?
    • ABrahmi
    • BNandnagari
    • CSharada
    • DKharoshti
    Answer: (D) Kharoshti
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct script of ancknt Iodia that was from right is the script. Kharosthi is an ancient script used by various people in the of the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. from right to left, and it in the 3rd century BCE. This script has on various artifacts and inscriptions and into the hi sto rical and linguistic context of

33. #33UPPCS 1990
    Why is Good Friday of Christians celebrated?
    • AJesus Christ had died
    • BJesus Christ was born
    • CJesus Christ crucified
    • DAD was introduced
    Answer: (C) Jesus Christ crucified
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Friday of Christians is celebrated because it is the Jesus Christ's crucifixion Good Friday is a that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and at Calvary, as described in the New Testament. It during Holy Week as part of the Paschal also includes Maundy Thursday and Holy is a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting for remember the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus for of humanity

34. #34Practice set
    Which among the following is incorrect about the features of the Indian Mesolithic Age?
    • AThe use of bow and arrow was not found during this period
    • BA shift from big animal hunting to small animal hunting and fishing can be observed
    • CDomestication of animals and horticulture started in this period
    • DSmall stone tools, called Microliths, ca be seen in usage
    Answer: (A) The use of bow and arrow was not found during this period
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct or Middle Stone Age falls roughly from to B.C. It was the transitional phase between Age and Neolithic a is incorrect and Statements band care hunting-gathering pattern of life continued during period. However, there seems to have been from big animal hunting to small animal fishing. The use of bow and al'row also began period. Also, there began a tendency to settle for in an area. Therefore, the domestication of and primitive cultivation started. are found in these sites and these include dog, and d is correct: Tiny Stone tools are found to during Mesolithic period. They are called microliths. Important Tips Major excavated Mesolithic sites in India include: Q Tilwara, Bagor Pachmarhi, Adamgarh, Ganeshwar in Rajasthan Putli Karar, Bhimbetka, o Langhnaj, Akhaj, Baghor II, Baghor Ghagharia in Madhya Valasana, Hirpura, Amrapur, Devnimori, Pradesh Dhekvadlo, Tarsang

35. #35Practice set
    Consider the foliowing statements with reference to the Chakolithic period in India: 1. Both Copper and bronze were used in the Chalcolithic period. 2. The remains of Camel have been found from this period. 3. Both wheat and rice were produced during this period. 4. People worshipped the Mother Goddess during this period. How xnany of the above statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (D) All four
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct the end of the Neolithic Age, several cultures metal, mostly copper and low-grade bronze. based on the use of copper and stone tools as Chalcolithic meaning stone-copper 1 and 2 are correct: The new technology metal ore and crafting metal artifacts is an in human civilization during People of Chalcolithic period domesticated Remains of Cows, Sheep, goats, pigs, well as camel have been found in Rajasthan, and 3 is correct: People of the Chalcolithic rice, wheat, Bajra and several such as gram, grnm and gni,ss pea. Most of these been found at sites near Navdatoli situated on the Narmada 4 is correct: Ten-acota figures of women the chalcolithic people the mother unbaked nude clay figurines too were used for figure of mother goddess similar to that found in has been found in Inamgaon, Maharashtra

36. #36Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the Neolithic Cultures of Northeastern parts of India: 1. Use of Cord-impressed Pottery is one of the key features of these cultures. 2. These cultures are also known for the practice of rice cultivation. 3. They are known for their high-rise burial mounds.How many of the above statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 and 2 are correct: Cord-marked cord-impressed pottery is an early form of a pottery made in several sites of the of Northeastern parts of India. Neolithic Northeastern India are also known for their and usage of shouldered celt. These sites in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and other as 3 is incorrect: There is no evidence of in Northeastern India to practice the making burial mounds as such

37. #37Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to Jorwe culture: 1. The Pravara- Godavari valleys is the nuclear zone of this Jorwe culture. 2. Daimabad is the largest excavated Jorwe site in the Tapi valley. 3. Traces of a mud fortification wall were found at the Jorwe culture.How many of the above statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Jorwe culture was a Chalcolithic archaeological existed in large areas of what is now Maharashtra Western India, and also reached north into the of Madhya.I is correct: The Jorwe culture was first the site of Jorwe, an d was later found to have a large area, covering practically the whole of except the coastal Konkan district. valleys seem to have been the of this 2 is incorrect: Prakash is the largest Jorwe the Tapi valley, Daimabad is the largest Jorwe site valley, and Inamgaon in the largest Jorwe Bhima valley. These large sites represented villages. Jorwe, Bahal, and Nevasa are medium sized 3 is correct: At Daimabad, there were a mud fortification wall with bastions. The the houses of a butcher, lime maker, potter, and merchant. There was an elliptical structure paths plastered with cow dung. Important Tips The Pravara-Godavari valleys are considered as nuclea

38. #38Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding the Chakolithic Age: 1. The people of the Chalcolithic Age knew spinning and weaving and manufactured cloth. 2. The people of the Chalcolithic Age usually buried dead within the surroundings of their houses. 3. Terracotta objects were completely absent in the Chalcolithic cultures.How many of the above statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Chalcolithic Period in India is characterized by the both and copper tools and I is correct; The people of the Chalcolithic a sophisticated knowledge of spinning and evi denced by the discovery of spindle whorls in cotton, flax, and silk t h reads in Maharashtra:. suggest that the people of this period advanced techniques for manufacturing cloth'. 2 is correct: Disposal of the dead by burial common custom. Adults as well as children were in a north-south orientation; the head towards and the legs towards the south. Adults, and ildren, were buried in a pit which was dug into the 3 is incorrect: Terracotta objects are majority of chalcolithic sites. These are in the form and animal figurines. Considering the numerous terracotta bull figurines at several of sites it can be suggested that bull was a

39. #39Practice set
    Consider the following statements with respect to the Paleolithic period: 1. No open air sites were found during this period. 2. Caves and rock shelters were found in plains and foothill zones of the hill ranges.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is incorrect: Open air sites are more all parts of India during the Palaeolithic period. It or close to large and small rivers and also in or valleys and foothill zones of the hill ranges. various formation processes ranging from true or undishubed sites found on weathered ck in soft silts to occurrences in colluvium and 2 is incorrect: Cave and rock shelter sites hilly areas (and not in plains and foothill zones of ranges) covered with sedimentary rocks (sandstones stones) Bhimbetka complex in Madhya Pradesh caves in Andhra Pradesh are well-known examples

40. #40Practice set
    h arranged human history into Stone Age, Bronze Age and Age
    • AExtent of urbanisation
    • BState of the economy
    • CTool m.aking skills of people
    • DDcveloprncnt of agriculture
    Answer: (C) Tool m.aking skills of people
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct three age system was a technological subdivision of past based on the types of raw-materials used Option c is correct: On the basis of the tool'makin'g skills beings, archaeologists have arranged human the following periods: The Stone Age (old and new) The Bronze Age and The Iron all the stages did not evolve simultaneously in of the world. If one reg ion witnessed the Stone another region Bronze Age had s tarted and in the the Iron Age had come

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