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Q1. The Indus Valley Civilization's famous 'Dancing Girl' bronze statue was found at which site?
Explanation
The bronze 'Dancing Girl' statue, about 10.5 cm tall, was found at Mohenjo-daro. It depicts a young girl in a confident pose wearing bangles, showcasing advanced metallurgical skills.
Q2. Which Veda is the oldest and primarily consists of hymns dedicated to various deities?
Explanation
The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, composed around 1500-1200 BCE. It contains 1,028 hymns (suktas) organized in 10 mandalas, primarily dedicated to deities like Indra, Agni, and Varuna.
Q3. The Priest King statue of Mohenjo-daro is made of:
Explanation
The 'Priest King' bust from Mohenjo-daro is carved from steatite (soapstone). It depicts a bearded man wearing a trefoil-patterned robe over his left shoulder, with half-closed eyes suggesting meditation.
Q4. Which Paleolithic site in Maharashtra is known for Upper Paleolithic blade tools?
Explanation
Patne in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra is an important Upper Paleolithic site yielding blade and burin tools. It provides evidence of the transition from Middle to Upper Paleolithic technology in western India.
Q5. Neolithic tools are distinguished from Paleolithic tools primarily by:
Explanation
Neolithic tools are characterized by polishing and grinding techniques (ground stone axes, celts). This is in contrast to the chipped/flaked tools of the Paleolithic and the microliths of the Mesolithic.
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Q6. The 'Shatapatha Brahmana' is associated with which Veda?
Q7. Which crop was NOT known to the Indus Valley people?
Q8. The Upanishadic concept of 'Tat Tvam Asi' (That Thou Art) appears in:
Q9. Rangpur, a Chalcolithic site showing late Harappan features, is in:
Q10. Gufkral, a Neolithic site showing evidence of pit dwellings, is in:
Q11. Ahar (Tambavati) is called 'place of copper' because:
Q12. The Yajurveda exists in two recensions. What are they called?
Q13. The Atharvaveda is distinct from the other three Vedas because it primarily deals with:
Q14. The Chalcolithic site of Gilund is located on which river?
Q15. Consider the following statements about the Varna system: 1. In the Early Vedic period, varna was primarily based on occupation and was flexible. 2. In the Later Vedic period, varna became hereditary and rigid. 3. The Shudras are mentioned with respect in the Purusha Sukta. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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