stone age MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following places is famous for pre-historic paintings?

a) Ajanta

b) Bhimbetka

c) Bagh

d) Amravati

Question : 2

The expounder of Yoga philosophy was :

a) Shankaracharya

b) Patanjali

c) Jaimini

d) Gautam

Question : 3

Which of the following does the Puranas contain?

a) Hymns in favour of the Gods

b) Laws of Manu and the history on various dynasties

c) Thoughts on the mystery of life and universe

d) Mythology

Question : 4

Consider the following statements relating to Jain literature :

1. The sacred books of the Jainas are known as Siddhanta or Agama.
2. The language of the earliest Jain texts is an eastern dialect of Pali known as Ardha Magadhi.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 5

Bone ornaments in the Mesolithic context in India have been obtained from

a) Sarai Nahar Rai

b) Mahadaha

c) Lekhahia

d) Chopani Mando

Question : 6

The earliest evidence of man in India is found in

a) Nilgiri Hills

b) Shiwalik Hills

c) Nallamala Hills

d) Narmada Valley