27th February 2021 Static Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding the prehistoric paintings in India:
1. Mesolithic paintings depict scenes of people hunting in group.
2. Chalcolithic Paintings reveal the presence of settled agricultural communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Mauryan age are correct?
1. Establishment of a well-organised state machinery for the first time.
2. Abundance of Northern Black Polished Ware.
3. Phase of rapid urbanisation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to jizyah, consider the following statements:
1. It was a pilgrimage tax levied on non- Muslims under Sultanate rule.
2. It was collected through special officers called Barids.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the spread of Tantricism in 6th century A.D, consider the following statements:
1. It laid great stress on magic rituals.
2. It intended to satisfy the materialistic desires of people.
3. It did not admit women and shudras into its ranks.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the
following was made earliest?