Rajasthan GK Quiz — प्राचीन सभ्यताएँ (Ancient Civilisations)
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Q1.
Ahar civilization is also known by what other name?
Copper Age Civilization
Iron Age Civilization
Stone Age Civilization
Vedic Civilization
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Answer: A. Copper Age Civilization
Ahar civilization was a major Copper Age civilization, where copper tools were widely used.
Q2.
Kalibangan civilization developed on the banks of which river?
Banas
Ghaggar
Luni
Kothari
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Answer: B. Ghaggar
Kalibangan civilization was located on the banks of the Ghaggar river, which is considered a remnant of the ancient Saraswati river.
Q3.
Noh civilization site is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Bharatpur
Alwar
Dausa
Karauli
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Answer: A. Bharatpur
Noh civilization site is located in Bharatpur district, where Iron Age remains have been found.
Q4.
From which ancient civilization site in Rajasthan have the oldest evidences of iron smelting furnaces been found?
Ganeshwar
Ahar
Balathal
Rang Mahal
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Answer: C. Balathal
Remains of the oldest iron smelting furnaces have been found in Balathal, indicating the beginning of the Iron Age.
Q5.
What was the main characteristic of pottery found in Ahar civilization?
Red and black pottery
Painted Grey Ware
Glossy red pottery
Brown colored pottery
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Answer: A. Red and black pottery
Distinct red and black pottery (Black and Red Ware) has been found in Ahar civilization.
Q6.
Important remains related to which religion have been found from Bairath (Viratnagar)?
Jainism
Buddhism
Shaivism
Vaishnavism
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Answer: B. Buddhism
Remains of Buddhist stupas and viharas have been found in Bairath, indicating its connection to Buddhism.
Q7.
Gilund civilization developed in which river valley?
Luni River Valley
Banas River Valley
Chambal River Valley
Ghaggar River Valley
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Answer: B. Banas River Valley
Gilund civilization is located in the Banas River Valley and is considered part of the Banas culture.
Q8.
What is the main characteristic of pottery found in Ganeshwar civilization?
Painted Grey Ware
Red and Black Ware
Ochre Coloured Pottery
Plain Red Ware
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Answer: C. Ochre Coloured Pottery
Distinct Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP) has been found in Ganeshwar civilization.
Q9.
From Bagor civilization, the oldest evidence of which important activity has been found?
Agriculture
Animal husbandry
Metallurgy
Writing art
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Answer: B. Animal husbandry
The oldest evidence of animal husbandry has been found in Bagor, indicating the lifestyle of Mesolithic people.
Q10.
What material was primarily used in the construction of houses in Ahar civilization?
Baked bricks
Stone
Mud bricks and mud
Wood
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Answer: C. Mud bricks and mud
Mud bricks and mud were primarily used in the construction of houses in Ahar civilization.
Q11.
Tilwara civilization site is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Barmer
Jalore
Pali
Sirohi
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Answer: A. Barmer
Tilwara civilization site is located in Barmer district on the banks of the Luni river, related to the Mesolithic period.
Q12.
In which year was Balathal civilization discovered?
1953
1961
1993
2001
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Answer: C. 1993
Balathal civilization was discovered by V.N. Misra in 1993.
Q13.
Bagor civilization is related to which period?
Paleolithic Period
Mesolithic Period
Neolithic Period
Chalcolithic Period
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Answer: B. Mesolithic Period
Bagor civilization is an important Mesolithic site, where the oldest evidence of animal husbandry has been found.
Q14.
Rang Mahal civilization is related to which period in Rajasthan?
Harappan Period
Mauryan Period
Kushan Period
Gupta Period
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Answer: C. Kushan Period
Rang Mahal civilization is related to the Kushan period, and Kushan-era pottery and coins have been found here.
Q15.
Ahar civilization is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Udaipur
Jaipur
Bikaner
Hanumangarh
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Answer: A. Udaipur
Ahar civilization developed in Udaipur district on the banks of the Banas river.
