Static Quiz 25 June 2025 (Ancient History)
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Static Quiz 25 June 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the periodization of Indian prehistory:
1. The transition from the Palaeolithic to Mesolithic age is primarily marked by the onset of agriculture.
2. The Chalcolithic Age followed the Neolithic Age and overlapped with the early Iron Age in some regions.
3. The Neolithic Age in India started around 7000 BCE, as seen in Mehrgarh.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Transition to Mesolithic is marked by microlithic tools and semi-nomadic life, not full-scale agriculture.
• Statement 2 is correct: Chalcolithic followed Neolithic and overlapped with early Iron Age in some regions.
• Statement 3 is correct: Mehrgarh (in present-day Pakistan) shows early Neolithic features around 7000 BCE.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Transition to Mesolithic is marked by microlithic tools and semi-nomadic life, not full-scale agriculture.
• Statement 2 is correct: Chalcolithic followed Neolithic and overlapped with early Iron Age in some regions.
• Statement 3 is correct: Mehrgarh (in present-day Pakistan) shows early Neolithic features around 7000 BCE. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements best explains why the Palaeolithic Age sites are often located along rivers and foothills?
CorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Palaeolithic people were hunter-gatherers, and access to water and animals was critical.
• Agriculture and trade did not exist yet.
• Raw materials for tools were a secondary factor
So, (c) is the most appropriate.IncorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Palaeolithic people were hunter-gatherers, and access to water and animals was critical.
• Agriculture and trade did not exist yet.
• Raw materials for tools were a secondary factor
So, (c) is the most appropriate. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion (A): Neolithic settlements in India show the beginning of food production and domestication of animals.
Reason (R): Use of polished stone tools made large-scale agriculture possible.
Choose the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Neolithic people engaged in agriculture and animal domestication.
• Polished tools helped in land clearing and farming, enabling food production.
So, both A and R are true, and R explains A.IncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Neolithic people engaged in agriculture and animal domestication.
• Polished tools helped in land clearing and farming, enabling food production.
So, both A and R are true, and R explains A. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Indian Chalcolithic cultures, consider the following statements:
1. Jorwe culture is known for ochre-coloured pottery and pit dwellings.
2. Ahar-Banas culture showed trade relations with the Harappan civilization.
3. Malwa culture sites are concentrated in the Indus Valley region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect — Jorwe had grey painted pottery, and pit dwellings are linked with Burzahom (Neolithic).
• Statement 2: Correct — Ahar-Banas sites show Harappan interaction (e.g., ceramics, copper objects).
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Malwa culture is found in central India (MP), not Indus Valley.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect — Jorwe had grey painted pottery, and pit dwellings are linked with Burzahom (Neolithic).
• Statement 2: Correct — Ahar-Banas sites show Harappan interaction (e.g., ceramics, copper objects).
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Malwa culture is found in central India (MP), not Indus Valley. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following prehistoric sites is correctly matched with its associated cultural period?
Site Cultural Phase
1. Bhimbetka Mesolithic
2. Inamgaon Neolithic
3. Hallur Early Iron Age
4. Daimabad ChalcolithicSelect the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Bhimbetka – Mesolithic (correct, rock art sites)
• Inamgaon – Chalcolithic, not Neolithic (incorrect)
• Hallur – Early Iron Age (correct, South India)
• Daimabad – Chalcolithic (correct, MaharashtraIncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Bhimbetka – Mesolithic (correct, rock art sites)
• Inamgaon – Chalcolithic, not Neolithic (incorrect)
• Hallur – Early Iron Age (correct, South India)
• Daimabad – Chalcolithic (correct, Maharashtra
