Practice 98 Pre-historical Sites & Ancient Rajasthan multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. Balathal was excavated by which institution?
Explanation
Balathal was extensively excavated between 1993 and 2000 by the Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune, along with the Institute of Rajasthan Studies, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth. It is an important Mewar-region Chalcolithic site in Udaipur district associated with evidence of agriculture and animal husbandry.
Q2. The Ahar-Banas culture in Rajasthan belongs to which period?
Explanation
The Ahar-Banas culture was a Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone Age) culture that flourished in southeastern Rajasthan from approximately 3000 to 1500 BCE. More than 90 sites of this culture have been identified, including Gilund, Ahar, Ojiyana, and Balathal.
Q3. The Ahar civilization is dated to approximately which period?
Explanation
The Ahar-Banas Chalcolithic culture is dated to around c. 2300-1500 BCE, making it contemporary with the Indus Valley Civilization. It represents one of the earliest agricultural and metal-using communities in southeastern Rajasthan.
Q4. Which ancient Rajasthan site is known as the 'granary of the Chalcolithic period'?
Explanation
Gilund in Rajsamand district revealed large granary-like structures suggesting it was a major storage center for the Ahar-Banas culture. Located on the Banas river, it is the second most important Ahar-Banas site.
Q5. Ganeshwar culture, known as the 'copper supplier to Harappan cities,' is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Ganeshwar in Sikar district, near the Khetri copper belt of Rajasthan, was a major copper-producing site (c. 2800–2200 BCE). It supplied copper arrowheads, spearheads, and fish hooks to Harappan cities.
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Q6. The Janapada of 'Jangala' in ancient Rajasthan corresponds to which modern region?
Q7. Rang Mahal, a post-Harappan site in Rajasthan, is located in which district?
Q8. The ancient city of 'Nagari' (Madhyamika), known for Kushan period ruins, is located near:
Q9. Which Rajasthan site yielded evidence of a 'decorated floor' made of burnt clay during the Harappan period?
Q10. The Chalcolithic site of Kalibangan is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Q11. The Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026, notified in March 2026 to attract investment, is aligned with which long-term development vision of the state?
Q12. Abhaneri is an archaeological site in which district?
Q13. The 'Rajyarani' inscription found at Jhalawar is dated to which period?
Q14. Gilund, an important Chalcolithic site excavated by B.B. Lal, is located in which district?
Q15. Which Rajasthan site on the Kantli river is considered a link between the Harappan and Ganeshwar cultures?
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