stone age MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

With reference to the Jambudvipa, consider the statements

1. Bharatvarsha was also called Jambudvipa.
2. Early Buddhist evidence suggests that Jambudvipa was a territorial designation from the third century BC.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 2

‘Bhimbetka’ is famous for

a) Rock Paintings

b) Buddhist Statues

c) Minerals

d) Origin of Son River

Question : 3

The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent comes from

a) Koldihwa

b) Lahuradeva

c) Mehrgarh

d) Tokwa

Question : 4

The earliest inscriptions were written in which language?

a) Prakrit

b) Pali

c) Sanskrit

d) Tamil

Question : 5

The earliest Buddhist literature which deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha are

a) Sutta pitakas

b) Vinaya pitakas

c) Abhidamma pitakas

d) Jatakas

Question : 6

Which of these departments/ministries deals with Archaeological Survey of India as an accessory office?

a) Culture

b) Tourism

c) Science and Technology

d) Human Resource and Development