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
261
The famous bronze statue of the 'Dancing Girl' was found in:
Answer:
Mohenjo-Daro
The 'Dancing Girl', a prehistoric bronze sculpture, was discovered in Mohenjo-Daro in 1926.
262
Which animal is most frequently depicted on Indus Valley seals?
Answer:
Unicorn
The 'Unicorn' (a mythical one-horned creature) is the most common animal motif found on Indus Valley seals.
263
What was the main material used for making Harappan seals?
Answer:
Steatite
Most Harappan seals were made of steatite (soapstone), a soft metamorphic rock that is easy to carve.
264
Which Indus Valley site had an artificial brick dockyard?
Answer:
Lothal
Lothal, located in Gujarat, featured a massive artificial brick dockyard, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati river.
265
The Great Bath was found at which Indus Valley site?
Answer:
Mohenjo-Daro
The Great Bath, a massive public water tank likely used for ritualistic bathing, is one of the most significant structures found at Mohenjo-Daro.
266
Which metal was NOT known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer:
Iron
The Indus Valley people belonged to the Bronze Age and used copper, bronze, gold, and silver, but they did not have knowledge of iron.
267
Which site of the Indus Valley Civilization is known as the 'Mound of the Dead'?
Answer:
Mohenjo-Daro
Mohenjo-Daro is a Sindhi phrase that literally translates to 'Mound of the Dead'. It is one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
268
Which year was the Indus Valley Civilization first discovered?
Answer:
1921
The Indus Valley Civilization was first discovered in 1921 when Daya Ram Sahni excavated the site of Harappa.