Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
91
The famous 'Bull Seal' of the Indus Valley Civilization was unearthed at:
Answer:
Mohenjo-daro
While bull motifs are common, the most exquisite and famous 'Bull Seal' (often depicting a humped Zebu bull) was found at Mohenjo-daro. It is celebrated for its detailed carving and artistic quality.
92
Terracotta female figurines, often associated with fertility, were discovered in abundance at which site?
Answer:
Mohenjo-daro
Mohenjo-daro has yielded a large number of terracotta female figurines. These are widely believed to represent a Mother Goddess, indicating a cult of fertility and divine feminine worship in the city.
93
Which of the following Indus Valley sites is NOT located within the modern borders of India?
Answer:
Chanhudaro
Chanhudaro is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan. In contrast, Farmana is in Haryana (India), and Khirasara and Loteshwar are located in Gujarat (India).
94
The writing style 'Boustrophedon', associated with the Indus script, implies which direction of writing?
Answer:
Left to right and right to left in alternate lines
Boustrophedon is a bi-directional text system. In the Indus script, the first line is typically read from right to left, and the second line from left to right, resembling the path of an ox ploughing a field.
95
At which Harappan site was an inkpot discovered, suggesting the use of ink for writing?
Answer:
Chanhudaro
Excavations at Chanhudaro led to the discovery of a small pot interpreted as an inkpot. This supports the theory that the Harappans wrote on perishable materials like palm leaves or cloth, which have not survived.
96
Which material was predominantly used for house construction in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer:
Bricks
The Indus Valley Civilization is famous for its extensive use of baked bricks (terracotta) for construction. The bricks were made to a standardized ratio (1:2:4), highlighting the civilization's focus on uniformity and engineering.
97
A famous nude male torso sculpture was discovered at which Harappan site?
Answer:
Harappa
The red sandstone torso of a nude male was found at Harappa. This sculpture is renowned for its realistic rendering of human anatomy, distinguishing it from the more stylized art often found in the region.
98
Which other Harappan site shares the meaning 'Mound of the Dead' with Mohenjo-daro?
Answer:
Lothal
In the Gujarati language, 'Lothal' translates to 'Mound of the Dead', which is the exact semantic equivalent of 'Mohenjo-daro' in the Sindhi language.
99
The name 'Kalibangan' is derived from which distinctive feature found at the site?
Answer:
Black Bangles
Kalibangan literally translates to 'Black Bangles' in the local language (Kali = Black, Bangan = Bangles). The site yielded fragments of black terracotta bangles, giving it its name.
100
Excavations at which site yielded evidence of a board game bearing similarities to modern chess?
Answer:
Lothal
At Lothal, archaeologists found a gaming board and pieces that resemble a primitive form of chess. This suggests that board games were a part of the recreational life of the Harappan people.