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Q1. Which scholar proposed the 'Aryan Invasion' theory as the cause of decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Explanation
Mortimer Wheeler proposed the Aryan invasion theory citing skeletons found in Mohenjo-daro's streets and Rigvedic references to 'Purandara' (destroyer of forts). Raikes proposed floods, and Lambrick proposed river course changes.
Q2. The dockyard in the Indus Valley Civilization was found at:
Explanation
Lothal in Gujarat (Ahmedabad district) had the world's earliest known dockyard, measuring 218m x 37m. It was a major trade centre connecting IVC to Mesopotamia via sea routes. Excavated by S.R. Rao.
Q3. Navdatoli on the Narmada (Malwa culture) was excavated by:
Explanation
Navdatoli was excavated by H.D. Sankalia in 1957–59. It yielded the richest Chalcolithic assemblage including Malwa ware pottery, cotton and linen cloth, and evidence of wheat, rice, lentil, and other crop cultivation.
Q4. The Gayatri Mantra is found in which mandala of the Rigveda?
Explanation
The Gayatri Mantra (verse 3.62.10) is found in the Third Mandala of the Rigveda, attributed to the sage Vishvamitra. It is addressed to Savitr (the Sun deity) and is one of the most sacred mantras in Hinduism.
Q5. The cemetery 'H' culture found at Harappa belongs to which period?
Explanation
Cemetery H culture (c. 1900-1300 BCE) represents the late/post-Harappan phase at Harappa. It shows a shift in burial practices with painted pottery depicting peacocks and stars, suggesting cultural transformation after the decline of the mature Harappan phase.
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Q6. Burzahom, a famous Neolithic site, is located in:
Q7. Mehrgarh, one of the earliest Neolithic sites (7000 BCE), is located in:
Q8. The decline of the Harappan Civilization is attributed to:
Q9. The Great Bath, one of the earliest public water tanks, was discovered at which Indus Valley site?
Q10. Evidence of rice cultivation (husk impressions) during the Harappan period has been found at which of the following sites?
Q11. Narmada valley is significant in Indian prehistory for the discovery of:
Q12. The Dasharajna (Battle of Ten Kings) is described in which Veda?
Q13. The 'Priest King' sculpture was found at:
Q14. Robert Bruce Foote is known for discovering:
Q15. The Upanishads are philosophical texts that form the concluding part of the Vedas and are also known as:
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