1.	Which of the following archaeological sites has evidence of pit- dwellings ?
	Mehrgarh
	Burzahom
	Rana Ghundai
	Palavoy
	Answer: Burzahom Explanation: Burzahom is an archeological site which has evidence of pit-dwelling. It is a primitive dwelling consisting of a pit excavated in the earth and roofed over.
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2.	The skull of a ' Homo erectus' was found in which of the following prehistoric Indian sites ?
	Pachmarhi
	Hathnora
	Patne
	Sanganakallu
	Answer: Hathnora Explanation: The skull cap from Hathnora is considered as the oldest belonging to the Homo erectus of the Middle Pleistocene.
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3.	In which province of Pakistan is the site of the ancient civilisation of MohenjoDaro located ?
	Balochistan
	Sindh
	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
	Punjab
	Answer: Sindh Explanation: Mohenjo-daro meaning 'Mound of the Dead Men’ is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2500 BCE, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation.
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4.	Burzahom, the neolithic site, is located in _______ ?
	Karnataka
	Goa
	Mizoram
	Jammu and Kashmir
	Answer: Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: Burzahom is a neolithic site in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site These sites are at the altitude of 1800 metres, it is the northernmost Neolithic site and These Neolithic sites have roof materials made of Burzahom trees.
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5.	Which of the following sites of Indus valley civilization is not on the bank of river Indus ?
	Chanhudaro
	Mohenjodaro
	Ropar
	Kot-Diji
	Answer: Ropar Explanation: Ropar is located on the banks of river Sutlej.
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6.	How many Vedangas are there in total ?
	Ten
	Six
	Five
	Two
	Answer: Six Explanation: Vedangas are six auxiliary disciplines associated with the study and understanding of the Vedas. Six Vedangas are – Shiksha (Phonetics), Kalpa (Ritual Canon), Vyakaran (Grammar), Nirukta (explanation), Chhanda (Vedic meter) and Jyotisha (Astrology).
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7.	Mohenjo Daro is situated on the bank of which river ?
	Sarasvati
	Ravi
	Ghaggar
	Sindhu
	Answer: Sindhu Explanation: Mohenjo-daro, group of mounds and ruins is on the right bank of the Indus River, northern Sindh province, southern Pakistan.
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8.	Which of the following texts gives a detailed account of the kings of Kashmir ?
	Rajatarangini
	Dipavamsa
	Vinaya Pitaka
	Katha Sarit Sagar
	Answer: Rajatarangini Explanation: Rajatarangi is a metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century CE.
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9.	Which of the following is a part of the ‘Sutta Pitaka’ ?
	Dhammasangani
	Majjhima Nikaya
	Dipavamsa
	Manu Smriti
	Answer: Majjhima Nikaya Explanation: Majjhima Nikaya is a part of the ‘Sutta Pitaka Sutta Pitaka is divided under following sections:- Anguttara Nikaya which comprises the numerical. Digha Nikaya, which comprises the long discourses. Khuddaka Nikaya which comprises the minor collection. Majjhima Nikaya, which comprises the middle length. Samyutta Nikaya which comprises the connected discourses of Buddha.
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10.	Which among the following is a mature-phase Harappan site situated in the state of Rajasthan ?
	Manda
	Kalibangan
	Chanhudaro
	Nageshwar
	Answer: Kalibangan Explanation: Kalibangan, ancient site of the Indus valley civilization, in northern Rajasthan state, northwestern India. The site contains both pre-Harappan and Harappan remains.
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