pre historic period quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

a) three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified

b) three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent

c) three main styles of Indian temple architecture

d) three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India

Question : 2

Which of the following is wrongly matched?

a) Trapeze-Mesolithic age

b) Handaxe-Palaeolithic age

c) Chisels-Chalcolithic age

d) Adzes-Neolithic age

Question : 3

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

a) The Lower Paleolithic phase covers the greater part of the Ice Age

b) The Paleolithic age in India is divided into three phases according to the nature of the stone tools used by the people

c) All the above

d) The first phase is called Early or Lower Paleolithic

Question : 4

The first metal to be used by man was

a) iron

b) bronze

c) copper

d) stone

Question : 5

The foundations of the fortification wall and houses made of stone of ProtoHarappan culture were found in Punjab at

a) Lothal

b) Kalibangan

c) Amri

d) Kot Diji

Question : 6

The Neolithic people of Mehrgarh were more advanced. They produced

a) Sugarcane and jute

b) Cotton and wheat

c) None of the above "

d) Rice and ground nuts