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
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Which site of Harappan civilization has yielded a beautiful bronze image of a chariot?
Answer:
Daimabad
A significant discovery at Daimabad in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra was a bronze sculpture of a chariot. The piece is 45 cm long and is yoked to two oxen, driven by a small standing man, accompanied by other bronze sculptures of a rhinoceros and an elephant.
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On which object, do we mainly find the inscriptions of Harappan civilization?
Answer:
On seals
The majority of Harappan inscriptions are found on seals, which were most commonly carved from stone. Other inscriptions have been recovered from copper tablets, bronze tools, and small objects made of terracotta or stone.
13
Which amongst the following is not a site of Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer:
Hastinapur
While Banawali, Rakhigarhi, and Ropar are all recognized Indus Valley Civilization sites, Hastinapur is not. Hastinapur was the historical capital of the Kuru dynasty and is famously central to the events described in the epic Mahabharata.
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Three-paired cemetery was found in:
Answer:
Lothal
Excavations at the maritime site of Lothal revealed the presence of a three-paired cemetery. This finding highlights specific burial customs that differentiated Lothal from other major urban centers like Harappa or Mohenjodaro.
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Which of the following Harappan sites shows the earliest evidence of Earthquake?
Answer:
Kalibangan
Evidence of a massive earthquake occurring around 2600 BC was discovered at Kalibangan in Rajasthan. According to experts, this natural disaster brought a sudden end to the Early Indus settlement at that specific location.
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Which of the following Harappan sites was found with the earliest evidence of surgery?
Answer:
Kalibangan
Archaeologists found the earliest evidence of surgical knowledge at Kalibangan. This discovery indicates that even during the early Harappan periods, the inhabitants of the Indus Valley had attained a rudimentary understanding of medicine and surgical procedures.
17
In which of the following sites was found the evidence of 'Swastika'?
Answer:
Mohenjodaro
The Swastika symbol, which appears to have originated in the Indus River Valley and ancient Mediterranean civilizations, was discovered on an excavated tablet at Mohenjodaro. This suggests the symbol held early cultural or religious significance in the region.
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Which of the Harappan sites has yielded evidence of two cemeteries?
Answer:
Harappa
The site of Harappa has provided the strongest evidence for burial practices, specifically through the discovery of two distinct cemeteries: Cemetery R-37 and Cemetery H. R-37 is the smaller site, containing about 200 burials, and is believed to have been restricted for use by a particular group or family.
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Which one among the following sites is located in the valley of Ghaggar and its associated rivers?
Answer:
Banavali
Banavali is a prominent archaeological site situated in the valley of the dried-up Saraswati (Ghaggar-Hakra) river beds in the Fatehabad district of Haryana. Lothal is also noted as being located in the valley of the Ghaggar-Hakra river system.
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Bronze statue of dancing girl has been excavated at:
Answer:
Mohenjodaro
The famous bronze figurine of the 'Dancing Girl' was excavated at Mohenjodaro. This 10.8 cm tall artifact is approximately 4,500 years old and provides unique insight into the artistic skills and metallurgical knowledge of the Harappan people.