UPSC General Studies Quiz on Geography and History

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Which of the following is a correct statement about the river Narmada?

  • It flows between the Vindhayas and Satpura mountain ranges. (correct)
  • It flows between the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills.
  • It flows between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
  • It flows between the Himalayas and Aravalli range.

Which of the following archaeological sites is in the correct order from south to north?

  • 3-1-2
  • 3-2-1 (correct)
  • 1-2-3
  • 2-3-1

What is the main reason for South Asia being often called a subcontinent?

  • It is surrounded by a ring of active volcanoes.
  • It is separated from the rest of Asia by a desert.
  • It lies between the River Indus and the Bay of Bengal.
  • It is separated from the rest of Asia by the mountains and Seas. (correct)

Which ancient site is correctly matched with its associated culture?

<p>None of these (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following has helped historians in the reconstruction of history?

<p>All of these (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which among the following is true about Microliths?

<p>Tool of the Mesolithic age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is/are true about the Kandahar Inscription?

<p>It is written in both Aramaic and Greek. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With reference to the rock paintings, which of the following is/are incorrect?

<p>Rock paintings are found exclusively in South India. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which river's bank was the first large Kingdom in the Indian subcontinent established?

<p>Indus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is/are Palaeolithic site/s from South India?

<p>Neither 1 nor 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were limestone tools founded?

<p>Burzahom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evidences of Pit dwelling were found at which site of ancient period?

<p>Chirand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Paleolithic age, consider the following statements:

<p>Fishing was not known to the people in Paleolithic age. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is/are true about Mehrgarh, an ancient site?

<p>It lies near Bolan Pass. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Paleolithic age, consider the following statements:

<p>Fishing was not known to the people in Paleolithic age. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is/are true about Daojali Hading?

<p>Neither 1 nor 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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