pre historic period quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

a) 3 1 4 2

b) 1 4 2 3

c) 3 4 1 2

d) 2 3 4 1

Question : 4

Which were the earliest cereals grown by a human?

1. Wheat
2. Barley
3. Maize
4. Millets

a) 1 and 2

b) Neither of them

c) 1 only

d) 3 and 4

Question : 5

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 : 6

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