Static Quiz 24 June 2025 ( Ancient History)
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Static Quiz 24 June 2025 ( Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following best defines the Chalcolithic Age in Indian prehistory?
CorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• The Chalcolithic Age (Copper-Stone Age) was a transitional phase between the Neolithic and Iron Age.
• It is marked by the use of both copper and stone tools, along with advancement in agriculture, pottery, and rural settlements.
So, option (c) is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• The Chalcolithic Age (Copper-Stone Age) was a transitional phase between the Neolithic and Iron Age.
• It is marked by the use of both copper and stone tools, along with advancement in agriculture, pottery, and rural settlements.
So, option (c) is correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs of Chalcolithic Cultures and their regions:
Culture Region
1. Ahar-Banas Rajasthan
2. Jorwe Maharashtra
3. Kayatha GujaratWhich of the above pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Ahar-Banas culture → South-Eastern Rajasthan (e.g., Gilund, Ahar)
• Jorwe culture → Western Maharashtra (e.g., Daimabad, Inamgaon)
• Kayatha culture → Madhya Pradesh, not Gujarat
Hence, pairs 1 and 2 are correct.IncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Ahar-Banas culture → South-Eastern Rajasthan (e.g., Gilund, Ahar)
• Jorwe culture → Western Maharashtra (e.g., Daimabad, Inamgaon)
• Kayatha culture → Madhya Pradesh, not Gujarat
Hence, pairs 1 and 2 are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following features is common among most Chalcolithic cultures in India?
CorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Chalcolithic cultures were rural, with small fortified settlements.
• Painted pottery, often red/black ware, was a common feature.
• Urban planning or large architecture was not part of this period.
So, option (c) is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Chalcolithic cultures were rural, with small fortified settlements.
• Painted pottery, often red/black ware, was a common feature.
• Urban planning or large architecture was not part of this period.
So, option (c) is correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Early Iron Age in India, which of the following statements is correct?
CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Iron tools improved agricultural efficiency and clearing of forests, leading to large political formations like Mahajanapadas.
• Harappans did not use iron (they used copper/bronze).
• Iron-rich regions were eastern UP, Bihar, Bengal, not the Indus Valley.
So, option (b) is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Iron tools improved agricultural efficiency and clearing of forests, leading to large political formations like Mahajanapadas.
• Harappans did not use iron (they used copper/bronze).
• Iron-rich regions were eastern UP, Bihar, Bengal, not the Indus Valley.
So, option (b) is correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the geographical spread of early Chalcolithic and Iron Age cultures in India:
1. The Ahar-Banas culture was mainly located in the Narmada valley.
2. Early Iron Age sites are prominently found in Eastern India, including Odisha and Bihar.
3. Jorwe culture flourished in the Deccan region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Ahar-Banas was located in south-eastern Rajasthan, not the Narmada valley.
• Statement 2 is correct: Iron Age sites like Chirand (Bihar) and Golbai Sasan (Odisha) confirm eastern spread.
• Statement 3 is correct: Jorwe culture sites like Daimabad, Inamgaon are in Deccan (Maharashtra).
So, option (a) is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Ahar-Banas was located in south-eastern Rajasthan, not the Narmada valley.
• Statement 2 is correct: Iron Age sites like Chirand (Bihar) and Golbai Sasan (Odisha) confirm eastern spread.
• Statement 3 is correct: Jorwe culture sites like Daimabad, Inamgaon are in Deccan (Maharashtra).
So, option (a) is correct.
