Construction of Ancient History: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Ancient History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Construction of Ancient History (Ancient History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2021Ancient History · Construction of Ancient History
Q1. Consider the following pairs:
Historical place
Well known for
1. Burzahom
Rock cut shrines
2. Chandraketugarh
Terracotta art
3. Ganeshwar
Copper artefacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
India’s historical sites highlight diverse peculiarities as Bhimbetka’s prehistoric rock art, Nalanda’s ancient university, Sanchi’s stupas, Dholavira’s urban planning, Pattadakal’s Chalukyan temples, and Khajuraho’s erotic sculptures, reflecting the subcontinent’s rich contributions to art, architecture, and education across areas.
Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: Burzahom (Kashmir) had a well-developed bone tool industry. Other finds at Burzahom include pits and coarse pottery. Rock-cut shrines were not a feature of the Burzahom site.
Pair 2 is correctly matched: Chandraketugarh is located in the Ganges delta in West Bengal. It is known for its rich collection of terracotta plaques and figurines that date back to the pre-Mauryan and Gupta periods.
Pair 3 is correctly matched: Ganeshwar is located in the northeastern part of Rajasthan. Hundreds of copper artifacts have been found at this site which suggests it must have been a copper working center.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2021
(d) 2 and 3
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