Archaeology & Epigraphy

5 questions in Ancient History.

Asked in 2021, 2006, 1998, 1997, 1995

2021 · Q37 Ancient HistoryArchaeology & Epigraphymoderate

Consider the following pairs : ( Historical place ) ( Well-known for ) 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2
(c)3 only
(d)2 and 3

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Official answer(d) 2 and 3

2006 · Q129 Ancient HistoryArchaeology & Epigraphyeasy

Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?

(a)Indus and Jehelum
(b)Jhelum and Chenab
(c)Chenab and Ravi
(d)Ravi and Beas

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Official answer(a) Indus and Jehelum

1998 · Q77 Ancient HistoryArchaeology & Epigraphymoderate

What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India? I. Gold coins II. Punch-marked silver coins III. Iron plough IV. Urban culture Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a)III, IV, I, II
(b)III, IV, II, I
(c)IV, III, I, II
(d)IV, III, II, I

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Official answer(d) IV, III, II, I

1997 · Q102 Ancient HistoryArchaeology & Epigraphymoderate

The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be

(a)601
(b)300
(c)330
(d)407

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Official answer(a) 601

1995 · Q10 Ancient HistoryArchaeology & Epigraphymoderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Eras) I. Vikrama era II. Saka era III. Gupta era IV. Kali era List II (Reckoned from) A) 3102 B.C. B) 320 A.D. C) 78 A.D. D) 58 B.C. E) 248 A.D.

(a)I-B, II-D, III-E, IV-A
(b)I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
(c)I-D, II-E, III-B, IV-C
(d)I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

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Official answer(d) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A