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
51
The famous dancing girl found in Mohenjodaro was made of:
Answer:
Bronze
The 10.8 cm long 'Dancing Girl' statue found at Mohenjodaro is made of bronze. It is approximately 4,500 years old and represents the earliest known bronze sculpture found in the Indian subcontinent.
52
The best drainage system (water management) in Indus Valley Civilization was at:
Answer:
Lothal
Lothal is renowned for its advanced water management and drainage systems. Its sophisticated engineering is further evidenced by the discovery of a world-class dockyard well-connected to the river.
53
The largest number of sites found in post-independence India is in:
Answer:
Gujarat
Since the independence of India, the state of Gujarat has accounted for the highest number of Harappan sites. This region was a primary center of the civilization, housing major cities such as Lothal and Dholavira.
54
The site of Mohenjodaro was discovered by:
Answer:
R.D. Banerji
Mohenjodaro was discovered in 1922 by R.D. Banerji, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India. Large-scale excavations followed under the direction of John Marshall and other prominent archaeologists throughout the 1930s.
55
The site of Mohenjodaro is located on the bank of river:
Answer:
Indus
Mohenjodaro is situated on the west bank of the Indus River. It was a major metropolitan center of the ancient civilization, located about 640 km southwest of Harappa.
56
Which of the following showed the greatest uniformity in Indus Civilization settlement?
Answer:
Town planning
The greatest uniformity in the Indus Valley Civilization is observed in the layout of towns, streets, and drainage systems. Major sites like Harappa and Mohenjodaro were typically divided into a citadel on a higher western mound and a lower town on the eastern side.
57
Which of the following cannot be considered Proto-Harappan culture?
Answer:
Jornie culture
The cultures of Sothi, Kot-Diji, and Amri are recognized as precursors or 'Proto-Harappan' cultures that contributed to the development of the mature Indus Valley Civilization. The Jornie culture is not classified among these early foundational phases.
58
Mostly, beads were made of:
Answer:
Steatite
While beads were crafted from various semi-precious stones, the vast majority were made from fired steatite. Steatite was a widely utilized raw material throughout the different periods of the civilization, whereas harder stones like Agate, Carnelian, and Lapis Lazuli were relatively less common.
59
A lot of beads were discovered from:
Answer:
Mohenjodaro
Numerous beads made from materials like blue Lapis Lazuli, red Carnelian, and Agate have been found throughout Mohenjodaro. These items were likely worn as jewelry and have been discovered in locations such as the Great Bath and in the lower city near kilns used by bead makers.
60
Indus Valley Civilization was discovered by:
Answer:
Dayaram Sahni
The discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization began in the 1921-22 period with the excavation of its two most important sites. Dayaram Sahni led the first major excavation at Harappa, while R.D. Banerji discovered Mohenjodaro shortly thereafter in 1922.