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25 January 2022 Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) The famous rock shelters in Lakhudiyar in Uttarkhand is found on the banks of which river? Suyal River Suyal River Choose the correct pair: All the above are correctly matched All the above are correctly matched Choose the right option of the Harappan stone statues based on the material used to make it: The male torso is made using red sandstone and that of a bearded man is made using steatite. The male torso is made using red sandstone and that of a bearded man is made using steatite. With respect to bronze statues of Indus Valley consider the following pairs and choose the correct pair: All the above are correctly matched. All the above are correctly matched. Consider the following statements w.r.t to seals of Harappan civilization: The standard harappan seal was a square plaque 2 x 2 square inches The standard harappan seal was a square plaque 2 x 2 square inches Regarding the Pasupathi Seal of Harappa, consider the following statements Elephant and tiger are depicted on right side & Rhinoceros and a buffalo are seen on the left Elephant and tiger are depicted on right side & Rhinoceros and a buffalo are seen on the left Consider the following statements w.r.t pottery in Harappan Civilization: Plain pottery is more common than painted ware. Plain pottery is more common than painted ware. Consider the following statements regarding religious traditions in the ancient period: 6th century BCE marks the beginning of a new religious & social movements in the gangetic valley in the form of Buddhism & Jainism. 6th century BCE marks the beginning of a new religious & social movements in the gangetic valley in the form of Buddhism & Jainism. Consider the following statements regarding the traditions prevalent in 6th Century BCE India: Both the statements are true. Both the statements are true. Choose the correct statements: Both the statements are right Both the statements are right
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2. Question
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i) Lothal and Dholavira : Gujarat
ii) Rakhigarhi : Harayana
iii)Kalibangan & Balathal : Rajasthan
3. Question
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i) Male Torso : Steatite
ii) Bust of a bearded man : red sandstone
4. Question
2 points
i) Dancing Girl : mohenjodaro
ii) Copper dog & Bird: Lothal
iii) Bull : Kalibangan
Dancing Girl is a prehistoric bronze sculpture made in lost-wax casting about c. 2300–1750 BC in the Indus Valley Civilisation city of Mohenjo-daro
Dancing Girl is a prehistoric bronze sculpture made in lost-wax casting about c. 2300–1750 BC in the Indus Valley Civilisation city of Mohenjo-daro
5. Question
2 points
a) The seals were usually made of Steatite but it is also found to be made in gold, ivory, copper, agate, chert
b) The purpose of the seal was mainly commercial
c) Every seal is engraved in a pictographic script
d) The standard harappan seal was a square plaque 3 x 3 square inches
6. Question
2 points
i) It depicts a human figure seated cross legged
ii) Elephant and tiger are depicted on left side & Rhinoceros and a buffalo are seen on the right
iii) Two antelopes are shown below the seat
7. Question
2 points
i) Painted ware was more common than plain pottery
ii) Plain pottery was generally of red clay
iii) The black painted ware has a fine coating of red slip on which geometric & animal designs are executed in glossy black paint
iv) Polychrome pottery is rare & mainly comprises small vases
8. Question
2 points
a) 5th century BCE marks the beginning of a new religious & social movements in the gangetic valley in the form of Buddhism & Jainism
b) Buddhism & Jainism were a part of the shraman tradition
c) Ashoka patronised the shraman tradition in 3rd century BCE
9. Question
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i) Worship of Yakshas & Mother Goddesses were prevalent
ii) Yaksha worship was popular before and after the advent of Buddhism & it was assimilated in Buddhism & Jainism.
10. Question
2 points
a) Mauryan Pillars are rock cut
b) Achamenian Pillars are constructed in pieces by a mason
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