Static Quiz 10 June 2025 (Ancient History )
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Static Quiz 10 June 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following Indus Valley sites is associated with the world’s earliest known dockyard?
CorrectAnswer: b) Lothal
Explanation: Lothal (Gujarat) is famous for having the world’s earliest dockyard, indicating maritime trade and engineering excellence.IncorrectAnswer: b) Lothal
Explanation: Lothal (Gujarat) is famous for having the world’s earliest dockyard, indicating maritime trade and engineering excellence. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Match the following Indus Valley sites with their key findings:
Site Key Finding
A. Lothal 1. Earliest evidence of a ploughed field
B. Rakhigarhi 2. Dockyard and bead factory
C. Kalibangan 3. DNA from human skeletons
D. Surkotada 4. Fortified citadelOptions:
CorrectCorrect Answer: a) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
Explanation:
• Lothal (A–2): Lothal is renowned for its dockyard, considered the world’s earliest, facilitating maritime trade, and its bead factory, which produced carnelian and agate beads for trade.
• Rakhigarhi (B–3): Excavations at Rakhigarhi uncovered human skeletons, with DNA analysis providing insights into the genetic makeup of the Harappan population.
• Kalibangan (C–1): Kalibangan is famous for evidence of a ploughed field, dated to around 2800 BCE, among the earliest known globally, indicating advanced agriculture.
• Surkotada (D–4): Surkotada is notable for its fortified citadel, with stone and mud-brick walls, reflecting defensive architecture typical of some Harappan sites.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
Explanation:
• Lothal (A–2): Lothal is renowned for its dockyard, considered the world’s earliest, facilitating maritime trade, and its bead factory, which produced carnelian and agate beads for trade.
• Rakhigarhi (B–3): Excavations at Rakhigarhi uncovered human skeletons, with DNA analysis providing insights into the genetic makeup of the Harappan population.
• Kalibangan (C–1): Kalibangan is famous for evidence of a ploughed field, dated to around 2800 BCE, among the earliest known globally, indicating advanced agriculture.
• Surkotada (D–4): Surkotada is notable for its fortified citadel, with stone and mud-brick walls, reflecting defensive architecture typical of some Harappan sites. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion (A): Surkotada provides debate of horse domestication during the Harappan period .
Reason (R): Archaeologists unanimously accept the identification of horse bones at Surkotada.CorrectCorrect Answer : c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• While horse-like remains were found at Surkotada, the claim is disputed among archaeologists. Hence, A is true, but R is false.IncorrectCorrect Answer : c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• While horse-like remains were found at Surkotada, the claim is disputed among archaeologists. Hence, A is true, but R is false. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Kalibangan:
1. It provides the earliest evidence of ploughed agricultural fields in the world.
2. It was the only site where fire altars were discovered.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : a) Only 1
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Kalibangan has the earliest known ploughed field.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Fire altars were also found in Lothal and Banawali, but Kalibangan remains a major site for fire ritual evidence.
Since fire altars were not unique to Kalibangan, the right answer is: a) Only 1IncorrectCorrect Answer : a) Only 1
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Kalibangan has the earliest known ploughed field.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Fire altars were also found in Lothal and Banawali, but Kalibangan remains a major site for fire ritual evidence.
Since fire altars were not unique to Kalibangan, the right answer is: a) Only 1 - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following correctly describes the significance of Rakhigarhi?
CorrectCorrect Answer : b) It is the largest known Harappan site in India.
Explanation:
• Rakhigarhi is the largest IVC site discovered in India, larger than Mohenjo-Daro by area. It has yielded human skeletons, pottery, and signs of urban planning.IncorrectCorrect Answer : b) It is the largest known Harappan site in India.
Explanation:
• Rakhigarhi is the largest IVC site discovered in India, larger than Mohenjo-Daro by area. It has yielded human skeletons, pottery, and signs of urban planning.
