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UGC NET(National Eligibility Test) Archaeology - Previous Years Solved Papers | Paper II November 2017

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1. Who initiated an anthropological orientation to prehistoric research in India ?
  • (1) H. de Terra
  • (2) Robert Bruce Foote
  • (3) L.A. Cammiade
  • (4) F.E. Zenner

Answer: (2)

2. Willard Libby, the inventor of radiocarbon dating method was :
  • (1) A Chemist
  • (2) A Physicist
  • (3) A Botanist
  • (4) A Mathematician

Answer: (1)

3. Darra - i - khur, a cave site yielding middle palaeolithic stone tools and bones of Neanderthal and anatomically modern humans is located in :
  • (1) Iran
  • (2) India
  • (3) Pakistan
  • (4) Afghanistan

Answer: (4)

4. A stone slab depicting a hunting secene was exhumed from the excavations of which of the following sites ?
  • (1) Burzhom
  • (2) Gufkaral
  • (3) Mehargarh
  • (4) Mahagarah

Answer: (1)

5. The first discovery of the tools and implements of the Neolithic age in Uttar Pradesh was made by :
  • (1) Gudrun Cornvus
  • (2) John Lubbock
  • (3) Le Mesurier
  • (4) Benjamin L. Rice

Answer: (3)

6. Who of the following discovered rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka at Brahmagiri ?
  • (1) John Lubbock
  • (2) REM Wheeler
  • (3) H.D. Sankalia
  • (4) Benjamin L. Rice

Answer: (4)

7. Identify among the following Harappan sites which is located along the Manhar seasonal stream :
  • (1) Lothal
  • (2) Dholavira
  • (3) Padri
  • (4) Surkotada

Answer: (2)

8. Which of the following Harappan sites is located on the left bank of the Indus river ?
  • (1) Mohenjodaro
  • (2) Amri
  • (3) Chanhudaro
  • (4) Allahadino

Answer: (3)

9. The temple of Belur was built by :
  • (1) The Cholas
  • (2) The Pallavas
  • (3) The Chalukyas
  • (4) The Hoyasalas

Answer: (4)

10. Paper pulp method is used in treatment of which of the following ?
  • (1) Terracotta objects
  • (2) Stone objects
  • (3) Glass objects
  • (4) Metal objects

Answer: (2)

11. Which of the following was a mahanagara during the time of Gautama Buddha ?
  • (1) Champa
  • (2) Kapilavastu
  • (3) Kasi
  • (4) Rajagriha

Answer: (3)

12. The Lustrous Red ware was discovered at which of the following sites ?
  • (1) Kausambi
  • (2) Prahaladpur
  • (3) Rajaghat
  • (4) Rangapur

Answer: (4)

13. Which of the following Inscriptions helps in establishing the devine origin of Kushana Kings?
  • (1)Saranatha Buddhist image Inscription of Kanishka
  • <(2)Mathura stone Inscription of Huviska/li>
  • (3) The Rabatak Inscription
  • (4) Ara stone Inscription of Kanishka

Answer: (3)

14. Which of the following Inscriptions makes a reference to Pehoa as a centre of horse trade ?
  • (1) Gwalior Inscription of Mihirbhoja
  • (2) Pehoa Inscription of Mihirbhoja
  • (3) Baraha Copper Plate Inscription of Mihirbhoja
  • (4) Eran Boar Inscription of Tormana

Answer: (2)

15. Two human mandibles of an adult male and female homo sapiens were found on the bank of Mula - Mutha river by : (a) S.B. Deo (b) M.K. Dhavalikar (c) H.D. Sankalia (d) S.N. Rajaguru Code :
  • (1) (a) and (b)
  • (2) (b) and (c)
  • (3) (c) and (d)
  • (4) (a) and (d)

Answer: (3)

16. Structural remains in upper palaeolithic context have been found from :

(a) Rallakalava

(b) Patne

(c) No. 55 near Riwat in Pakistan - Punjab

(d) Baghor I in Madhya Pradesh

Code :
  • (1) (a) and (b)
  • (2) (b) and (c)
  • (3) (c) and (d)
  • (4) (a) and (c)

Answer: (3)

17. Fossil remains of Java man (Homo - erectus) have been recovered from which of the following deposits ?

(a) At Trinil river

(b) Kalambo Falls

(c) Mojokerto

(d) Sangiran

Code :
  • (1) (a), (b) and (c)
  • (2) (a), (c) and (d)
  • (3) (b), (c) and (d)
  • (4) (a), (b) and (d)

Answer: (2)

18. In China Homo - erectus fossils are known from which of the following sites ?

(a) Zhoukoudien

(b) Longshan

(c) Gongwangling

(d) Liangzhu

Code :
  • (1) (a) and (b)
  • (2) (a) and (c)
  • (3) (a) and (d)
  • (4) (b) and (c)

Answer: (2)

19. Which of the following Harappan sites have produced wells ?

(a) Dholavira

(b) Bagasra

(c) Banawali

(d) Manheru

Code :
  • (1) (a) and (c)
  • (2) (b) and (d)
  • (3) (c) and (d)
  • (4) (d) and (a)

Answer: (1)

20. Duties assigned to the Dharma - Mahamatras of Ashoka are mentioned in which of his edicts ?

(a) Rock Edict V

(b) Rock Edict VI

(c) Pillar Edict V

(d) Pillar Edict VII

Code :
  • (1) (a) and (b) only
  • (2) (b) and (c) only
  • (3) (a) and (d) only
  • (4) (b) and (d)only

Answer: (3)

21. The examples of early Chalukyan temple architecture have been found at the following places :

(a) Ellora

(b) Mamallapuram

(c) Pattadakala

(d) Aihole

Code :
  • (1) (a) and (b)
  • (2) (b) and (c)
  • (3) (c) and (d)
  • (4) (a) and (d)

Answer: (3)

22. Mention the metals in which the coins of chandragupta II were issued ?

(a) Gold

(b) Bronze

(c) Potin

(d) Silver

Code :
  • (1) (a) and (b)
  • (2) (b) and (d)
  • (3) (c) and (d)
  • (4) (a) and (d)

Answer: (4)

23. Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : The scientists have noticed a discrepancy between the more accurate dates produced by tree ring dating and those arrived by the radiocarbon method.

Reason (R) : Scientist have known for some time that the amount of radiocarbon produced in the atmosphere has not been constant over time.

Code :
  • (1) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (3) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
  • (4) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.

Answer: (3)

24. Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : Consciousness is a unique attribute of man.

Reason (R) : This is the key factor in the whole process of development of man leading to modern development.

Code :
  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is incorrect explanation of (A).
  • (3) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
  • (4) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.

Answer: (1)

25. Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : The tool - types of the stone age of different phases are believed to represent the technological skill.

Reason (R) : Three different human species, viz, Homo erectus, Homo - sapiens and Homo sapiens sapiens represent the technological skill.

Code :
  • (1) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (3) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
  • (4) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.

Answer: (2)

26. Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : The raw material used for stone tool-making varied from region to region.

Reason (R) : In the early Palaeolithic period quartzite was used over much in India for making tools.

Code :
  • (1) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
  • (3) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
  • (4) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.

Answer: (3)

27. Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : Usually the cultural deposit of OCP settlements is thin.

Reason (R) : Durable material was used for making their houses.

Code :
  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • (3) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
  • (4) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

Answer: (3)

28. Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) : The number of kushana settlements and the cultural deposit at them both are very high.

Reason (R) : The use of iron tools in production activities was appreciable.

Code :
  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
  • (3) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  • (4) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.

Answer: (2)

29. Consider the following statements :

Asseration (A) : The art of painting reached its perfection in the Gupta - Vakataka age.

Reason (R) : Training in painting formed a necessary item in the cultural make up of a citizen of those times.

Code :
  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (3) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
  • (4) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.

Answer: (1)

30. Consider the following statements :

Asseration (A) : The sculptural art in ancient India reached its high watermark in the Gupta age.

Reason (R) : It is influenced profoundly by the foreign art.

Code :
  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
  • (3) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
  • (4) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.

Answer: (3)

31. Consider the following statements :

Asseration (A) : Copper hoards were generally found as chance discoveries.

Reason (R) : None of these were found in regular stratified deposits.

In the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct ? Code
  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  • (4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: (3)

32. Consider the following statements :

Asseration (A) : The silver coins were issued and circulated in large number by the imperial Gupta Monarchs in western India.

Reason (R) : Because the subject in western India were in the habit of using silver coins before being annexed by the Gupta empire and it was with a view to winning over the confidence of the ruled.

Code :
  • (1) (A) and (R) both are correct and explanation (R) to (A) is also correct.
  • (2) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
  • (3) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
  • (4) (A) and (R) both are correct but explanation (R) to (A) is not correct.

Answer: (1)

33. Arrange the following prehistoric sites in chronological area :

(a) Barudih

(b) Ratanpura

(c) Tikoda

(d) Billasurgam

Code :
  • (1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
  • (2) (d), (c), (b), (a)
  • (3) (c), (b), (d), (a)
  • (4) (b), (c), (a), (d)

Answer: (3)

34. Arrange the following books in correct sequence of their publication (in ascending order) :

(a) The Stone Age Cultures of the Upper Son Valley

(b) The Idea of Prehistory

(c) The Acheulean Culture of Hunsgi Valley

(d) The story of Indian Archaeology

Code :
  • (1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
  • (2) (d), (c), (b), (a)
  • (3) (b), (d), (a), (c)
  • (4) (d), (b), (c), (a)

Answer: (4)

35. Arrange the following tools in chronological order :

(a) Parrot beacked burin

(b) Lunate

(c) Laurel leaf point

(d) Almond shaped Hand axe

Code :
  • (1) (c), (a), (d), (b)
  • (2) (a), (c), (b), (d)
  • (3) (d), (c), (a), (b)
  • (4) (a), (b), (d), (c)

Answer: (3)

36. Arrange the following sites in chronological order :

(a) Kotia

(b) Madarpur

(c) Tokwa

(d) Lahariadih

Code :
  • (1) (c), (a), (b), (d)
  • (2) (d), (c), (b), (a)
  • (3) (a), (b), (d), (c)
  • (4) (b), (a), (c), (d)

Answer: (2)

37. Arrange the following sites in chronological order :

(a) Pirak

(b) Ganeshwar

(c) Mehrgarh

(d) Bambala

Code :
  • (1) (b), (c), (d), (a)
  • (2) (c), (b), (a), (d)
  • (3) (d), (a), (b), (c)
  • (4) (a), (b), (c), (d)

Answer: (2)

38. Arrange the following Inscriptions in chronological order : (a) Rock Edict - III (Girnar Version) (b) Rummindei Minor Pillar Edict (c) Rock Edict - XIII (Shahbazgarhi Version) (d) Pillar Edict - IV (Delhi - Topra) Code :
  • (1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
  • (2) (b), (a), (d), (c)
  • (3) (c), (a), (b), (d)
  • (4) (d), (c), (a), (b)

Answer: (3)

39. Arrange the following ancient Indian eras in chronological order :

(a) Harsha

(b) Kalachuri

(c) Valabhi

(d) Vikrama

Code :
  • (1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
  • (2) (d), (b), (c), (a)
  • (3) (c), (a), (d), (b)
  • (4) (d), (c), (b), (a)

Answer: (2)

40. Arrange the development of different parts of temples in Odisha in chronological order :

(a) Bhogamandapa

(b) Natamandira

(c) Jagmohana

(d) Garbhagriha

Code :
  • (1) (b), (a), (c), (d)
  • (2) (d), (c), (a), (b)
  • (3) (d), (c), (b), (a)
  • (4) (c), (d), (a), (b)

Answer: (3)

41. Match the authors of List - I with the books of List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below :

Code :
  • (1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
  • (2) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
  • (3) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
  • (4) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

Answer: (4)

42. Match the Sites of List - I with the dating method of List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below :

Code :
  • (1) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  • (2) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
  • (3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
  • (4) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

Answer: (4)

43. Match the Sites of List - I with the rivers of List - II :

Code :
  • (1) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  • (2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  • (3) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
  • (4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

Answer: (2)

44. Match the authors of List - I with their books of List - II :

Code :
  • (1) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
  • (2) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
  • (3) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
  • (4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

Answer: (2)

45. Match the archaeological evidence of List - I with the sites of List - II :

  • (1) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
  • (2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
  • (3) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
  • (4) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

Answer: (2)

46. Match the raw materials of List - I with the Sources of List - II :

Code :
  • (1) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
  • (2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  • (3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
  • (4) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)

Answer: (2)

47. Match the monuments of List - I with their builders of List - II :

Code :
  • (1) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
  • (2) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
  • (3) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
  • (4) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

Answer: (2)

48. Match the items of List - I with those of List - II and choose the correct answer from the code given below :

Code :
  • (1) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
  • (2) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
  • (3) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  • (4) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)

Answer: (2)

49. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below :

Code :
  • (1) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
  • (2) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
  • (3) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  • (4) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)

Answer: (1)

50. Match the items of List - I with those of List - II :

Code :
  • (1) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  • (2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
  • (3) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
  • (4) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

Answer: (1)

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