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
171
The script used by the Indus Valley Civilization is hypothesized by some scholars to be related to:
Answer:
Dravidian
While the script remains undeciphered, many scholars propose that the underlying language is Dravidian, suggesting a linguistic link to the languages currently spoken in southern India.
172
To which cultural age do the artifacts of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro belong?
Answer:
Chalcolithic Age
The Harappan civilization is classified as Chalcolithic or Bronze Age because the people used tools made of stone and copper/bronze. Over 1,400 sites from this era have been identified.
173
The town planning of the Harappan Civilization was primarily driven by a concern for:
Answer:
Sanitation and public health
The civilization placed a high priority on hygiene. This is evident in their advanced drainage systems, waste water management, and the presence of private wells and bathing areas in homes.
174
Which material was occasionally used for seals, though less common than steatite, in the Harappan Civilization?
Answer:
Terracotta
While the majority of Harappan seals were carved from steatite (soft stone), excavations have also yielded seals made from terracotta, faience, and occasionally gold or ivory.
175
The fortifications found in large Harappan towns primarily served which purpose?
Answer:
All of the above
The massive walls and fortifications around Harappan cities were multi-purpose. They provided security against human threats like robbers and raiders, while also acting as barriers against the frequent flooding of the rivers.
176
What was the layout characteristic of the streets in Indus Valley cities?
Answer:
Wide and Straight
The cities featured wide, straight streets that intersected at right angles. Main streets could be up to 10 meters wide, accommodating two-way traffic of bullock carts.
177
Which scholar is credited with the first major excavation that identified the Harappan Civilization site in 1921?
Answer:
Daya Ram Sahani
Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni supervised the excavation of the Harappa site in 1921-22. His work provided the first concrete evidence of this ancient urban civilization.
178
What is the current status of the script used by the Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer:
Unknown / Undeciphered
The Indus script remains undeciphered to this day. It is a pictographic script found on seals and pottery, but scholars have not yet been able to translate the symbols or link them definitively to a language family.
179
Which bronze statue is considered a significant artistic creation of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer:
Dancing Girl
The 'Dancing Girl' is a famous bronze sculpture found at Mohenjo-daro. Dating back to roughly 2500 BCE, it depicts a girl in a standing posture adorned with bangles, showcasing advanced metallurgy.
180
Which animal was ostensibly unknown to the inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Answer:
Horse
There is little to no conclusive evidence, such as skeletal remains or seals, to suggest that the horse was known to or used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.