Archaeological sites of Rajasthan MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

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.

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.