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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The civilization was named 'Indus Valley Civilization' because:
Answer:
Its initial settlements were found along the Indus River
It was named so because the initial major sites (like Mohenjo-Daro) were discovered along the banks of the Indus River system.
222
Terracotta models of a plough have been found at:
Answer:
Banawali
A terracotta toy model of a plough was found at Banawali (Haryana), indicating the use of ploughs in agriculture.
223
Which Indus site is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat?
Answer:
Dholavira
Dholavira is situated on Khadir Bet in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
224
What kind of society was the Indus Valley Civilization believed to be?
Answer:
Matriarchal
Based on the large number of female 'Mother Goddess' figurines found, many historians believe the society may have been matriarchal.
225
The ruins of Harappa were first noticed by which traveler in 1826?
Answer:
Charles Masson
Charles Masson was the first European explorer to document the ruins of Harappa in his narrative in 1826/1842.
226
Which bird was frequently worshipped and depicted in the Indus Valley?
Answer:
Pigeon
The pigeon (or dove) was a common bird depicted in art and likely held religious significance.
227
At which site were 'Fire Altars' discovered?
Answer:
Kalibangan
Fire altars, suggesting ritualistic fire worship, were found at Kalibangan and Lothal.
228
Which city was divided into three parts (Citadel, Middle Town, Lower Town)?
Answer:
Dholavira
While most Indus cities were divided into two parts, Dholavira was unique for its tripartite division into a Citadel, a Middle Town, and a Lower Town.
229
The famous 'Bull Seal' is made of:
Answer:
Steatite
Like most Indus seals, the famous Bull Seal (depicting a humped bull) is made of steatite.
230
Which site revealed the remains of a couple buried together (Double Burial)?
Answer:
Lothal
Lothal provided evidence of joint burials where a male and female were buried together in a single grave.