pre historic period quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The rock paintings were an important and distinct feature of the Mesolithic people though their beginning may be traced to the upper Palaeolithic period. Which of the following are the characteristics of these paintings?

1. These paintings are made on the walls of rock shelters
2. Maximum of them have been found at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh
3. They throw light on the social and economic life of Mesolithic people.

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Question : 2

Which of the following were important sites of Mesolithic culture?

1. Kotdiji in Rajasthan
2. Langhnaj in Gujarat
3. Sarai Nahar Rai, Chopani Mando, Mahdaha and Damdama in Uttar Pradesh
4. Bhimbetka and Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh.

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 3

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

a) three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent

b) three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India

c) three main styles of Indian temple architecture

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

Question : 4

The copper boards are associated with the

a) Lustrous red ware

b) Painted grey ware

c) Black and red ware

d) Ochre-coloured ware

Question : 5

Consider the following representatives of different cultures:

1. Arretine ware
2. Northern black polished ware
3. Painted grey ware
4. Ochre coloured pottery

a) 4, 3, 1, 2

b) 4, 3, 2, 1

c) 3, 4, 1, 2

d) 3, 4, 2, 1

Question : 6

Which of the following are characteristics of the Neolithic culture?

1. beginning of agricultural activities
2. domestication of animals
3. grinding and polishing of stone tools having sharper edges
4. use of pottery

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4