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Archaeological sites of Rajasthan MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 2 Archaeological sites of Rajasthan questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1From which of the following archaeological sites have the coins of the Greek ruler Menander been found?

A Balathal
B Ganeshwar
C Bairath
D Ahad
Explanation

Bairath is the archaeological site associated with the discovery of coins of the Indo-Greek ruler Menander, making it important for Rajasthan’s ancient historical contacts. Balathal is known mainly for Ahar-Banas culture remains near Udaipur. Ganeshwar is linked with the copper culture of the Khetri region and early metal use. Ahad, or Ahar, is another major Chalcolithic site near Udaipur, famous for the Ahar-Banas cultural sequence, not for Menander’s coins.

Q2At which of the following places are archaeological remains related to Buddhism found?

A Bairath (Virat Nagar)
B Madhyamika (Nagari)
C Naliyasar (Sambhar)
D Raidh (Tonk)
Explanation

Bairath, also known as Virat Nagar, is an important archaeological site where remains connected with Buddhism have been found, including evidence linked with the Mauryan-Ashokan period. Madhyamika at Nagari is better known for ancient urban and political remains rather than Buddhist remains as asked here. Naliyasar near Sambhar is an archaeological site, but it is not the standard answer for Buddhist remains in this question. Raidh in Tonk is associated with ancient settlement remains, not the specific Buddhist association required by the stem.

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