Archaeology of the living people and their material culture is known as:
(2) Primitive archaeology
(3) Ethnoarchaeology
(4) Historical archaeology
2. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) are used for
(1) Archaeological Dating
(2) Archaeological conservation
(3) Archaeological analysis of artifacts
(4) Archaeological explorations
3. Name the two books 'Charles Wilkins' translated to English.
I. Rigveda
II. Bhagavad Gita
III. Hitopadesa
IV. Law book of Manu
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(3) I and III
(4) III and IV
4. Which equipment is used in archaeological drawing?
I. Moh's scale
II. Dumphy level
III. Measuring tapes
IV. Echo sounder
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(3) III and I
(4) I and IV
5. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Super positioning of layers are the key principle of stratigraphy
Reason (R): Archaeological stratigraphy never follows regular successive layerology
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Every body has to go through rigarons map reading process before archaeological exploration
Reason (R): Map reading helps in identifying probable potential regions of archaeological sites
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
7. Arrange the following dating methods in chronological order of discovery
I. Carbon 14 Dating
II. Dendrochronology
III. Fluorine Dating
IV. Potassium-Argon Dating
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, III, IV, II
(3) II, III, I, IV
(4) IV, III, II, I
8. Arrange the archaeological staff as per their rank in an excavation from highest to the lowest order:
I. Field Director
II. Student Supervisor
III. Trench Supervisor
IV. Site Surveyor
Find the correct combinations of code:
(1) |,||,|||,| V
(2) I, III, IV, II
(3) IV, II, III, I
(4) II, I, III, IV
9. Match the List-I with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below
List-I
a) Pompeii
c) Arthur Evans
d) John Marshall
----------------------
List-II
i. Palace of Knossos
ii. Roman city
iii. City of Troy
iv. Harappa
Codes:
(1) a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
(2) a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv
(3) a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
(4) a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
10. Match the List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below
List-l
a) Willard F. Libby
b) Tree-ring dating
c) Rescue archaeology
-----------------------
List-II
i. Andrew E. Douglass
ii. Salvage archaeology
iii. Daniels
iv. C14 Dating
Codes:
(1) a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv
(2) a - ii biii, c - i d - iv
(3) a - iv , b - i , c - ii , d- iii
(4) a - i b - iii c - ii d - iv
11. MIS-9 equals to (approximately)
(1) 978-923 Ka
(2) 643-692 Ka
(3) 312-335 Ka
(4) 45-23 Ka
12. Richard Leakey was a
(1) Cartographer
(3) Numismatist
(2) Philologist
(4) Paleoanthropologist
13. Which of the following are the extinct fauna of the Pleistocene?
I. Sus scrofa
II. Bos indicus
III. Miracinonyx
IV. Saber-toothed cat
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) III and IV
(2) I and III
(3) I and IV
(4) II and IV
14. Which of the following tools belong to same lithic complex?
I. Triangle
II. Hand axe
III. Cleaver
IV. Ground stone axe
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I and III
(2) II and IV
(3) II and III
(4) I and IV
15. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): 'Out of Africa' theory is widely accepted for human origins
Reason (R): Currently available fossil and genetic evidence support this claim In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
16. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Sahelanthropus tchadensis is one of the earliest species in human family tree
Reason (R): Evidence of these species was found in northern Chad.
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
17. Arrange the following in a chronological sequence:
I. "On the Origin of Species"
II. "The Descent of Man"
III. "Lucy, The beginnings of Humankind"
IV. "Man the tool-maker"
Choose the correct answer:
Codes:
(1) I, III, II, IV
(2) III, IV, I, II
(3) I, II, IV, III
(4) III, II, I, IV
18. Arrange the following from the earliest to the latest:
1. Nicholas Steno
II. William Smith
III. Charles Darwin
IV. Raymond Dart
Choose the correct answer:
Codes:
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) III, II, I, IV
(3) IV, II, III, I
(4) I, II, IV, III
19. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below
List-l
a) Quaternary
b) Tertiary
c) Jurassic
d) Holocene
-----------------
List-II
i. Early Neogene
ii. Recent
iii. Pleistocene
iv. Dinosaurs
Codes:
(1) a - ii bi, c - iii, d - iv
(2) aiii, b - i c- ii, d - iv
(3) a - i b - ii c - iii, d - iv
(4) a - iii b - i c - iv d - ii
20. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Acheulean
b) Neanderthal
c) Clactonian
d) Movius Line
List-II
i. Geographic variation in Technology
ii. Le Moustier
iii. Hand axe
iv. Clacton-on-Sea
Codes:
(1) aiv, b - ii ci, d- iii
(2) a - iii b - ii c-iv, d - i
(3) a - ii biii, c - i, d- iv
(4) a - iii b - i c- ii, d- iv
21. The prepared core technique is also known as
(1) Devonian Technique
(2) Levallois Technique
(3) Acheulean Technique
(4) Crested Ridge Technique
22. Who is the author of 'The Prehistory and Protohistory of India and Pakistan'?
(1) A.H. Dani
(2) S.A. Sali
(3) H.D. Sankalia
(4) B. Subbarao
23. Which of the following are middle paleolithic sites in India?
I. Inamgaon
II. Baghor
III. Langhnaj
IV. Nevasa
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and IV
(3) III and IV
(4) I and III
24. Who among the following have been closely associated with the studies is Bhimbetka?
I. Sheila Mishra
II. V. Jayaswal
III. Yashodhar Mathpal
IV. V.S. Wakankar
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and IV
(3) III and IV
(4) I and III
25. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Miniature stone tools are a typical example of Mesolithic culture
Reason (R): Microliths are predominantly made of cryptocrystalline rocks
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
26. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Petroglyphs of Konkan region are unique
Reason (R): Geoglyphs with animal depictions are the most common in Konkan region
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
27. Arrange the following in correct chronological order beginning with the oldest
I. Acheulian
II. Oldowan
III. Aurignacian
IV. Mousterian
Choose the correct answer:
Codes:
(1) II, I, IV, III
(2) I, IV, II, III
(3) IV, III, II, I
(4) I, IV, III, II
28. Arrange the following site types in correct chronological order beginning with the oldest
I. Teri Sites
II. Ash Mound Sites
III. Bori Ash Sites
IV. Megalithic Sites
Choose the correct answer:
Codes:
(1) III, I, II, IV
(2) I, IV, II, III
(3) III, II, I, IV
(4) I, III, II, IV
29. Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Attirampakkam
b) Baghor
c) Chichali
d) Kurnool
----------
List-II
i. Son Valley
ii. Jurreru Valley
iii. Narmada Valley
iv. Kortallayar Valley
Codes:
(1) - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
(2) a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii
(3) a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv
(4) a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii
30. Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Isampur
b) Chirki
c) Mirzapur
d) Tikoda
--------------
List-II
i. G. Corvinus
ii. S.B. Ota
iii. G.R. Sharma
iv. K. Paddayya
Codes:
(1) a - iv biii, c - ii, d - i
(2) a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii
(3) aiii, b - i c- ii, d - iv
(4) ai, b - iii c - iv d - ii
31. In which Indian state is Tilwara located?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Gujarat
(3) Madhya Pradesh
(4) Maharashtra
32. Who authored the book "Neolithic Cattle-Keepers of South India: A Study of the Deccan Ashmounds"?
(1) A. Sundara
(2) K. Paddayya
(3) F.R. Allchin
(4) V.N. Misra
33. Which of the following are Neolithic sites in Karnataka?
I. Paiyampalli
II. Sanganakallu
III. Piklihal
IV. Nagarjunakonda
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(3) III and IV
(4) I and III
34. Which of the following were predominantly used to make microblades in Europe and West Asia?
I. Quartz
II. Quartzite
III. Flint
IV. Obsidian
Find the correct combinations Code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(3) III and IV
(4) I and III
35. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Pit dwellings were found at certain Neolithic sites in Kashmir
Reason (R): Pit dwellings may have provided shelter in the cold weather
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
36. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Food production using incipient techniques is low in output and high in labour
Reason (R): Societies using incipient farming techniques tend to remain at the subsistence level
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
37. Arrange the following Neolithic cultures in China in chronological order beginning with the oldest
I. Yueshi culture
III. Yangshao culture
II. Longshan culture
IV. Xianren cave culture
Choose the correct answer:
Codes:
(1) II, III, I, IV
(2) IV, III, I, II
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) IV, III, II, I
38. Arrange the following in chronological order beginning with the oldest
I. Iron Age
II. Neolithic
III. Epipalaeolithic
IV. Chalcolithic
Choose the correct answer:
Codes:
(1) III, II, IV, I
(2) II, III, IV, I
(3) IV, I, III, II
(4) I, II, III, IV
39. Match the List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below
List-l
a) Avebury Henge
b) Paiyampalli
c) Mehrgarh
d) Tell Aswad
-------------------
List-II
i. India
ii. United Kingdom
iii. Syria
iv. Pakistan
Codes:
(1) a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii
(2) a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
(3) a - ii, b - i, c - iii, d - iv
(4) a - i, b - iii, c - ii, d - iv
40. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Gufkral
b) Daojali Hading
c) Chirand
d) Kuchai
--------------
List-II
i. Odisha
ii. Bihar
iii. Assam
iv. Kashmir
Codes:
(1) a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
(2) a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i
(3) a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i
(4) a - i, b - iii, c - ii, d - iv
41. What is the standard brick ratio of the Harappans?
(1) 4:2:1
(2) 3:2:1
(3) 2:4:1
(4) None of the above
42. Mohenjo Daro was discovered by
(1) R.D. Banerjee
(2) Daya Ram Sahni
(3) Alexander Cunningham
(4) John Marshall
43. Identify the Harappan cities NOT found on the banks of river Indus:
I. Harappa
II. Mohenjo Daro
III. Lothal
IV. Chanhudaro
Choose the correct combinations code.
(1) I and III
(2) II and IV
(3) III and II
(4) IV and III
44. Which of the following are NOT Chalcolithic sites?
I. Inamgaon
II. Chirand
III. Surkotada
IV. Atranjikhera
Choose the correct combinations code.
(1) I and II
(2) II and IV
(3) III and IV
(4) I and III
45. Given below are the statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): The Harappan Chalcolithic Culture in Gujarat have diversity
Reason (R): The regional Chalcolithic Culture supplied various local resources to Harappans in Gujarat
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
(1) (A) is false but (R) true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
46. Given below are the two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): The Sorath Harappans in Gujarat are the regional variation of the Harappans
Reason (R): They shared Common technology.
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
47. Arrange the archaeological sites excavated by Mortimer Wheeler as per the year of excavation
I. Taxila
II. Arikamedu
III. Brahmagiri
IV. Harappa
Choose the correct combinations code.
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, II, IV, III
(3) II, III, IV, I
(4) IV, II, III, I
48. Arrange the following sites as per the maximum number of Harappan seals recovered from excavations:
I. Harappa
II. Mohenjo Daro
III. Lothal
IV. Rojdi
Choose the correct combinations code.
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) III, II, I, IV
(3) II, I, III, IV
(4) II, III, I, IV
49. Match the List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Dancing girl
b) Dockyard
c) Water Management System
d) Shell Workshop
--------------------------
List-II
i. Bagasse
ii. Dholavira
iii. Mohenjo Daro
iv. Lothal
Codes:
(1) a-ii, b-iii, c - iv, d - i
(2) a-iii, b-iv, c - ii, d- i
(3) a-i, b-iii, c - iv, d - ii
(4) a-iv, b-i, c- ii, d - iii
50. Match the List-I with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Personality of India
b) Man Makes Himself
c) Pottery Analysis - a Sourcebook
d) Indus Age: The Beginnings
------------------
List-II
i. P.M. Rice
ii. G.L. Possehl
V. Gordon Childe
iv. B. Subbarao
Codes:
(1) a-ii, b - i c- iii, d - iv
(2) a-iv, b-iii, c - i, d - ii
(3) a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii
(4) a-ii, b-iii, c - i, d - iv
51. Which of the following sites produced the evidence of PGW for the first time in India?
(1) Ahichchhatra
(2) Rajgir
(3) Jakhera
(4) Noah
52. Who authored "Megalithic Culture in South India"?
(1) A. Sundara
(2) Mortimer Wheeler
(3) B.K. Gururaja Rao
(4) T. Sathyamurthy
53. Which of the two NBPW sites are identified with cities referred in Mahabharata?
I. Shisupalgarh
II. Purana Qila
III. Nevasa
IV. Mathura
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) II and IV
(2) I and III
(3) II and III
(4) I and IV
54. Which of the following archaeologists are associated with Arikamedu excavation?
I. B.B. Lal
II. Mortimer Wheeler
III. J.P. Joshi
IV. Vimala Begley
Choose the correct combinations code.
(1) I and III
(2) II and IV
(3) III and IV
(4) II and III
55. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): PGW sites are found in Gangetic plain and Ghaggar-Hakra valley
Reason (R): Bhagwanpura and Mathura are the two important PGW sites in India
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
59. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-1
a) Chettapparomba
b) Feroke
c) Porkalam
d) Mangadu
-----------------
List-ll
i. T. Satyamurti
ii. B.K. Thapar
iii. J. Babington
iv. A. Ayyappan
Codes:
(1) a - ii, b - i, c - iii, d - iv
(2) a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
(3) a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i
(4 a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii
60. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Amphora
b) Torpedo jar
c) Russet-coated painted ware
d) Arretine ware
-----------------------
List-II
i. Andhra ware
ii. Greek Pottery
iii. Italy
iv. West Asian
Codes:
(1) a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii
(2) a - ii, b-iv, c - i, d- iii
(3) a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
(4) a - ii, b - i, c - iii, d - iv
61. Brick temple of Bhitargaon belongs to which period?
(1) Chola
(2) Maurya
(3) Pala
(4) Gupta
62. Nagarjunakonda was the capital of which dynasty?
(1) Satavahana
(2) Ikshvahus
(3) Sungas
(4) Kadambas
63. Which of the following are the forms of Vishnu?
I. Kshetrapala
II. Narasimha
III. Rama
IV. Dwarapala
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) III and IV
(2) I and II
(3) II and III
(4) I and IV
64. Which of the following temples/sites are in Gujarat?
I. Warangal Temple
II. Rani ki Vav
III. Somnath Temple
IV. Chennakesava Temple
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) II and III
(2) II and IV
(3) I and II
(4) I and IV
65. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Gandhara School of art has Greek influence
Reason (R): Mathura School of art is more Indian in character
Based on the above statements choose the correct answer
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
66. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as
Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Mamallapuram has Monolithic Temples
Reason (R): The Natural rock formation supported the creation of monoliths
Based on the above statements choose the correct answer
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
67. Arrange the following from South to North
I. Narthamalai
II. Undavalli
III. Bhubaneswar
IV. Bishnupur
Choose the correct answer.
(1) IV, III, II, I
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) I, II, IV, III
(4) IV, II, III, I
68. Arrange the following Vimana Parts from top to bottom
I. Griva
II. Shikhara
III. Upapitha
IV. Bhitthi
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) III, IV, I, II
(2) IV, III, II, I
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) II, I, IV, III
69. Which of the following are Pallava caves?
I. Pallavaram
II. Mamandur
III. Lomas Rishi
IV. Udayagiri
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) III and IV
(2) I and II
(3) I and IV
(4) II and IV
70. Match List-I and with List-ll and select the correct options from codes given below:
List-l
a) Deogarh
b) Lalitankura
c) Sanchi Torana
d) Besnagar
-----------------
List-II
i. Gupta
ii. Satavahana
iii. Pallava
iv. Heliodorus
Codes:
(1) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
(2) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
(3) a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d- iv
(4) a-i, b-iv, c- iii, d- ii
71. In which of the following scripts Ashokan Inscriptions are written?
(1) Grantha and Vattezhuthu
(2) Brahmi and Kharosthi
(3) Brahmi only
(4) Brahmi, Kharosthi and Aramaic
72. Which edict refers to Kalinga war?
(1) Rock Edict II
(2) Rock Edict X
(3) Rock Edict XIII
(4) Rock Edict XII
73. Which of the following Inscriptions have eulogies?
I. Rummindei Inscription
II. Hathigumpha Inscription
III. Allahabad Pillar Inscription
IV. Tharisapalli copper plate
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(3) IV and I
(4) II and IV
74. Which of the following Mauryan Inscriptions are located in Southern India?
1. Kalsi
II. Maski
III. Girnar
IV. Sannathi
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(3) II and IV
(4) III and IV
75. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Allahabad Pillar Inscription refers to the list of kings and tribal republics conquered by Samudragupta
Reason (R): Allahabad Pillar Inscription was composed by Harisena as the eulogy of Samudragupta
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
76. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Inscriptions shed some information on the formation and history of various Buddhist canons
Reason (R): Ashoka's Bairat Rock edict refers that the emperor recommends seven specific texts for the special study and attention of Buddhist monks and lay followers
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
77. Arrange the following European scholars who involved in the study of inscriptions in chronological order?
I. James Prinsep
II. William Jones
III. Charles Wilkins
IV. Henry T Colebrooke
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) III, II, IV, I
(2) II, III, I, IV
(3) III, I, II, IV
(4) IV, II, I, III
78. Arrange the following Inscriptions in chronological order:
I. Gwalior Inscription
II. Bhitari Inscription
III. Mandasor Inscription
IV. Sarnath Buddhist image Inscription
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) III, II, IV, I
(2) IV, II, III, I
(3) I, IV, II, III
(4) IV, III, II, I
79. Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below
List-I
a) Tharisapalli copper plate
b) Ushavadata Inscription in Nasik cave
c) Sangli copper plate Inscription of Govinda
d) Besnagar Garuda Pillar Inscription
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List-II
i. 2nd century BCE
ii. 2nd century CE
iii. 10th century CE
iv. 9th century CE
Codes:
(1) a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv
(2) a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
(3) a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
(4) a - i, b - iv, c - iii, d - iii
80. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below
List-l
a) Rummindei Inscription
b) Shahbazgarhi Inscription
c) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
d) Laghman Inscription
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List-ll
i. Kharosthi
ii. Sanskrit
iii. Brahmi
iv. Aramaic
Codes:
(1) a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
(2) a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv
(3) a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv
(4) a - iv, b - ii, c - i, d - iii
81. What is the earliest metal used for making coins in India?
(1) Copper
(2) Silver
(3) Gold
(4) Tin
82. PMC stands for:
(1) Punch-marked Coin
(2) Pon marked Coin
(3) Patched Modern Currency
(4) Punched Money Currency
83. Mark out the two pre-dynastic coins of early India.
1. EUCC
II. PMC
III. Indo-Greek Coins
IV. Janapada Coins
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I and II
(2) I and III
(3) III and IV
(4) II and III
84. Which of the following is NOT a tribal Coin?
I. Kuninda
II. EUCC
III. PMC
IV. Asmaka
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(4) I and IV
(3) III and IV
85. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Indo-Greeks were the first dynasty to issue gold coins in India
Reason (R): They had a strong tradition of issuing gold coins
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
86. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Punch-marked coins carry natural symbols
Reason (R): This is because the issuer wants to keep simple and distinguishable
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
87. Arrange the coin series in the chronological order starting from the earliest
1. PMC
II. Tribal Coins
III. Western Kshatrapas
IV. EUCC
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) II, I, IV, III
(2) I, II, IV, III
(3) II, IV, I, III
(4) I, IV, II, III
88. Arrange the following coins in chronological order starting from the earliest:
I. Paisa
II. Karshapana
III. Dinaras
IV. Dinar
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) III, IV, II, I
(2) II, IV, III, I
(3) IV, II, III, I
(4) I, II, III, IV
89. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
b) Lead coins
c) Earliest coins with Brahmi dates
d) Deity on the reverse
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List-Il
i. Guptas
ii. Satavahana
iii. Kushans
iv. Western Kshatrapas
Codes:
(1) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
(2) a-ii, b-iv, c- iii, d-i
(3) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
(4) a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
90. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Tiger on the reverse side of coins
b) Boar on coins
c) Fish symbol on coins
d) Bow and arrow
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List-II
i. Cheras
ii. Chalukyas
iii. Cholas
iv. Pandyas
Codes:
(1) a - iii b - ii c- iv, d-i
(2) a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv
(3) a - i b - ii c = iii d - iv
(4) a - iv b - iii c - ii d - i
91. An academic body meeting to discuss the present status and future plans of a discipline can be called:
(1) Seminar
(2) Workshop
(3) Symposium
(4) Conference
92. Deduction and induction are two main forms of .............. in research
(1) Beliefs
(2) Assumptions
(3) Reasoning
(4) Value Judgements
93. Which of the following aspects are the ethics in archaeological research?
I. Define the role of research
II. Define the scope of the topic of study
III. Preserve and manage archaeological resources
IV. Treat past human remains with dignity
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I and II
(2) II and III
(3) III and IV
(4) I and IV
94. Which among the following are useful in logical reasoning?
1. Arguments
II. Samples
III. Number series
IV. Analogies
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I and II
(2) I and III
(3) I and IV
(4) II and IV
95. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): The collection of data from the field can destroy evidence from the archaeological site
Reason (R): The collection of archaeological data should be scientific and should be recorded systematically
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
96. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): History and Archaeology are different as they approach the past from different perspectives
Reason (R): Archaeologists are more concerned with physical or material evidence while historians primarily rely on documentary evidence
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
Codes:
(1) (A) is false but (R) is true
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
97. Arrange the following stages in organization of research beginning with the first stage
1. Investigating using methods
II. Exploring a problem
III. Creating a solution
IV. Evaluating results
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I, III, II, IV
(2) IV, III, I, II
(3) II, III, I, IV
(4) II, I, IV, III
98. Arrange the following references of a journal article in Chicago style beginning with the first part
1. Author's name
II. Journal title
III. Year of publication
IV. Article title
Choose the correct combinations code:
(1) I, III, II, IV
(2) I, II, IV, III
(3) I, IV, II, III
(4) I, IV, III, II
99. Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-I
a) Systematic sampling
b) Sampling unit
c) Sampling frame
d) Snowball sampling
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List-II
i. Non-probability sampling technique
ii. List of units of analysis
iii. An item in the study
iv. Tests probability by selection of units at regular interval
Codes:
(1) a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
(2) a - i, b - iii, c - ii, d - iv
(3) a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i
(4) a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
100. Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct option from the codes given below:
List-l
a) Research design
b) Data acquisition
c) Data processing
d) Interpretation
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List-ll
i. Plan to execute research
ii. Laboratory work
iii. Field work
iv. Comparative study and explanation
Codes:
(1) a-i, b-ii, c- iii, d-iv
(2) a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv
(3) a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii
(4) a-iv, b-ili, c-ii, d-i
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