Static Quiz 19 January 2024
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Static Quiz 19 January 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The earliest inscription on stone was in which language?
CorrectAns;- c) Prakrit
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The earliest inscription on stone were in Prakrit language and they are of Mauryan period. Among these the ancient one is of Sahgaura tamralekh, which have been excavated from the Gorakhpur district.The earliest deciphered epigraphy found in India are the Edicts of Ashoka of the 3rd century BCE, written in forms of Prakrit in the Brahmi script.
IncorrectAns;- c) Prakrit
Explanation;-
The earliest inscription on stone were in Prakrit language and they are of Mauryan period. Among these the ancient one is of Sahgaura tamralekh, which have been excavated from the Gorakhpur district.The earliest deciphered epigraphy found in India are the Edicts of Ashoka of the 3rd century BCE, written in forms of Prakrit in the Brahmi script.
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2. Question
Which rock – shelter in India bears largest number of paintings?
CorrectAns;- b) Bhimbetka
Explanation;-
The Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh) rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. 8,000 BCE, corresponding to the Indian Mesolithic. These cave paintings show themes such as animals, early evidence of dance and hunting.
IncorrectAns;- b) Bhimbetka
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The Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh) rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. 8,000 BCE, corresponding to the Indian Mesolithic. These cave paintings show themes such as animals, early evidence of dance and hunting.
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3. Question
Which one of the following sites has yielded the cultural remains from Neolithic to Harappan period?
CorrectAns;- b) Mehrgarh
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Mehrgarh (Pakistan) sites has yielded the cultural remains from Neolithic to Harappan period.IncorrectAns;- b) Mehrgarh
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Mehrgarh (Pakistan) sites has yielded the cultural remains from Neolithic to Harappan period. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Who among the following cultures were the first to paint their pottery?
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Chalcolithic Cultures were the first to paint their pottery.Chalcolithic Age. Chalcolithic Era, the first metal age, is marked by the occurrence of distinct cultures in various parts of our country namely – Ahar culture in South Eastern Rajasthan, Malwa culture in Western MP, Jorwe culture in Western Maharashtra, etc. People of this age used different kinds of pottery.
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Chalcolithic Cultures were the first to paint their pottery.Chalcolithic Age. Chalcolithic Era, the first metal age, is marked by the occurrence of distinct cultures in various parts of our country namely – Ahar culture in South Eastern Rajasthan, Malwa culture in Western MP, Jorwe culture in Western Maharashtra, etc. People of this age used different kinds of pottery.
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5. Question
An upper Paleolithic Mother Goddess made of bone has been obtained from ?
CorrectAns;- d) Belan valley
Explanation;-
Mother goddess of bone has been obtained from the upper Paleolithic level of the Belan valley in Uttar Pradesh.
IncorrectAns;- d) Belan valley
Explanation;-
Mother goddess of bone has been obtained from the upper Paleolithic level of the Belan valley in Uttar Pradesh.
