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
241
Which place is the westernmost known site of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer:
Sutkagendor
Sutkagendor, located on the Makran coast near the Iran-Pakistan border, is the westernmost site.
242
The 'Bearded Priest' bust was found in:
Answer:
Mohenjo-Daro
The steatite bust of a bearded man, often called the 'Priest-King', was discovered at Mohenjo-Daro.
243
Which site provided evidence of a 'Bead Factory'?
Answer:
Lothal and Chanhudaro
Both Lothal and Chanhudaro were major industrial centers with specific factories for bead-making.
244
The Indus Valley people worshipped:
Answer:
Mother Goddess
Terracotta figurines suggest the worship of a Mother Goddess was a central religious practice in the civilization.
245
In which state of India is the site 'Rakhigarhi' located?
Answer:
Haryana
Rakhigarhi is located in the Hisar district of Haryana and is considered the largest Indus Valley site within India.
246
Which was the largest building found at Mohenjo-Daro?
Answer:
The Granary
The Great Granary is the massive structure found at Mohenjo-Daro, larger than the Great Bath, used for storing grain.
247
Mohenjo-Daro is located on the banks of which river?
Answer:
Indus
Mohenjo-Daro is situated on the right bank of the Indus River in the Larkana district of Sindh, Pakistan.
248
Harappa is located on the banks of which river?
Answer:
Ravi
Harappa is situated on the left bank of the river Ravi in Punjab, Pakistan.
249
Which of the following was NOT a feature of Indus Valley town planning?
Answer:
Large Temples
Unlike Egypt or Mesopotamia, no clear evidence of temples or large religious structures has been found in Indus Valley cities.
250
The 'Pashupati Seal' found at Mohenjo-Daro depicts a figure surrounded by which animals?
Answer:
Elephant, Tiger, Rhino, Buffalo
The Pashupati seal shows a seated figure surrounded by an elephant, a tiger, a rhinoceros, and a buffalo, with two deer at his feet.