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
231
The term 'Meluha' in Mesopotamian texts refers to:
Answer:
Indus Valley
Ancient Mesopotamian texts refer to trade with a region called 'Meluha', which historians identify as the Indus Valley Civilization.
232
Who was the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India when Harappa was excavated?
Answer:
John Marshall
Sir John Marshall was the Director-General of the ASI in 1921 when Harappa was discovered, and he announced the discovery of the civilization to the world in 1924.
233
Which animal was NOT depicted on the Pashupati seal?
Answer:
Bull
The Pashupati seal depicts an Elephant, Tiger, Rhino, and Buffalo. The Bull is famous on other seals but is not one of the animals surrounding the Pashupati figure.
234
Evidence of a 'Signboard' with large script characters was found at:
Answer:
Dholavira
A large wooden signboard with ten large Indus script characters was found at the northern gate of the Dholavira citadel.
235
What system of counting did the Harappans follow for weights?
Answer:
Binary
The lower denominations of weights followed a binary system (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, etc.), while higher weights followed the decimal system.
236
Which material was used to make the weights in the Indus Valley?
Answer:
Chert
The weights were usually made of a stone called chert and were cubical in shape with no markings.
237
The main cause of the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is believed to be:
Answer:
Ecological imbalance/Climate change
While debated, modern consensus leans toward ecological changes, such as shifting river courses, floods, and desiccation, as the primary cause.
238
Kalibangan is located in which Indian state?
Answer:
Rajasthan
Kalibangan is located in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, on the banks of the ancient Ghaggar river.
239
The streets of Indus cities were laid out in which pattern?
Answer:
Grid
The cities were planned using a grid system, where streets intersected at right angles, dividing the city into rectangular blocks.
240
Rice husk has been found at which Indus site?
Answer:
Lothal
Evidence of rice cultivation in the form of rice husks was discovered at Lothal and Rangpur.