Ancient Indian History Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
81. Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool tradition of ancient India / World?
[A] Mousterian
[B] Acheulean
[C] Oldowan
[D] Grotian
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Correct Answer: D [ Grotian ]
Notes:
The Mousterian refers to a techno-complex (archaeological industry) of flint lithic tools associated primarily with Neanderthals. Acheulean refers to the ancient industry of stone tool manufacture characterized by distinctive oval and pear-shaped “hand-axes” associated with Homo erectus and related species. Oldowan is the oldest-known stone tool industry and dates back as far as 2.5 million years ago. The term Grotian is related to international law and does not related to ancient stone tool industries.
82. In stone age, the Microliths were most commonly found in which of the following ages?
[A] Paleolithic
[B] Mesolithic
[C] Neolithic
[D] Chalcolithic
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Correct Answer: B [ Mesolithic ]
Notes:
Microliths were most commonly found in Mesolithic era.
83. Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following dynasties in ancient India?
[A] Vakataka
[B] Kakatiya
[C] Kalachuri
[D] Chalukyas of Badami
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Correct Answer: A [Vakataka ]
Notes:
Vindhyashakti (c. 250 – c. 270 CE) was the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya.
84. In which of the following stone ages, Microliths were commonly found?
[A] Neolithic
[B] Mesolithic
[C] Paleolithic
[D] Upper Paleolithic
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Correct Answer: B [ Mesolithic ]
Notes:
The period between 12,000 years ago till about 10,000 years ago is called Mesolithic. In Greek ‘meso’ means the middle and ‘lithic’ means stone. Hence, the Mesolithic stage of prehistory is also known as the Middle Stone Age. It was the transitional phase between the Palaeolithic and the Neolithic AgesThe main tools used during Mesolithic (middle stone) age are called the microliths or small stone tools. They were probably stuck on to handles of bone or wood to make tools such as saws and sickles
85. Which of the following age refers to the Old Stone Age?
[A] Paleolithic
[B] Mesolithic
[C] Neolithic
[D] Chalcolithic
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Correct Answer: A [ Paleolithic ]
Notes:
The term Palaeolithic is derived from the Greek word ‘palaeo’, which means old and ‘lithic’ meaning stone. Therefore, the term Palaeolithic age refers to the old stone age.
86. Inamgaon which is a Chalcolithic site of Maharashtra has shown evidence of which of the following?
[A] Horse burials
[B] Rampart along with a ditch
[C] irrigation canal and an embankment
[D] Megalith
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Correct Answer: C [ irrigation canal and an embankment ]
Notes:
Inamgaon is a Chalcolithic site of Maharashtra has shown evidence of an irrigation canal and an embankment.
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