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The Ahar civilization, known for its black-red pottery, primarily flourished in which region?

  • Mewar, Rajasthan (correct)
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Gujarat

Which material was notably utilized by the Ahar civilization, with evidence of its processing present at their sites?

  • Copper (correct)
  • Gold
  • Bronze
  • Iron

What is a key characteristic of the pottery commonly found at Ahar civilization sites?

  • Burnished orange slip with incised decorations
  • Polychrome paintings depicting animals
  • Black-red ware with white geometric designs (correct)
  • Grey ware with intricate floral patterns

At which of the following sites have cultural remains spanning from the Stone Age to the Harappan Civilization been discovered?

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Megaliths are most accurately identified as what type of sites?

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Which of the following is an example of a megalithic structure?

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Ash mounds are most closely associated with Neolithic sites in which region of India?

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Which of the following sites is known for the discovery of 'ash mounds'?

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Which of the following events directly led to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?

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What was the primary objective of the Congress Socialist Party formed in 1934?

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The Communal Award of 1932 primarily dealt with which of the following issues?

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What was the main reason for the Tripuri Crisis of Congress in 1939?

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Which event is most directly associated with the 'Demand for Pakistan' gaining prominence?

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What was the primary purpose of the Cripps Mission in 1942?

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Which of the following best describes the objective of the Individual Satyagraha of 1940?

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What was the main objective of the Lahore Session of Congress in 1929?

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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the "PREVIEW" book series?

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What is the significance of including CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) questions in the "PREVIEW" book series?

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According to the information provided, what is a key feature that distinguishes “iwokZoyksdu” among Hindi medium students?

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Why did the publishers create an English edition of “iwokZoyksdu”?

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What does the copyright notice for the "PREVIEW" book explicitly prohibit?

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What is the edition number of the "PREVIEW" book being described?

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How has the content of the "PREVIEW" book been enriched?

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Which geographical area is NOT identified as having Chalcolithic settlements in India?

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What was a key characteristic of Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP) besides its color?

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The three-age system (Stone, Bronze, and Iron) was introduced based on collections from which museum?

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What was the primary building material used for the walls between the posts in the residential structures of Navdatoli?

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What evidence suggests that the inhabitants of Chalcolithic-era huts in Navdatoli practiced cooking and food storage?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of lime coating on the house floors of Chalcolithic settlements?

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What was the likely roofing material used in the Chalcolithic structures of Navdatoli?

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Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot are historically recognized for their contributions to which field?

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The ash mounds described, are associated with which type of settlements?

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Bhimbetka is most renowned for what?

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What do the rock shelters of Bhimbetka NOT contain pictures of?

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Approximately how many rock shelters containing paintings exist in Bhimbetka?

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The term Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP) was first used following discoveries at which location?

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What is NOT a typical characteristic of Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP)?

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Which organization recognizes the Bhimbetka rock shelters as a site of global cultural importance?

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Who is credited with the discovery of the Bhimbetka rock paintings?

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Which of the following events directly contributed to the formation of the Muslim League in 1906?

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What was the primary objective of the Home Rule League Movement led by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

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How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre impact the Indian National Movement?

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What was the main purpose of the Simon Commission's visit to India in 1927?

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Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Khilafat Movement?

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How did the Swaraj Party, formed in 1923, aim to contribute to the Indian independence movement?

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What was the main emphasis of Gandhi's early movements in India, such as the Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas?

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Purvavlokan

A book series useful for Central and State Civil Services Examinations in India.

Preview

The English version of 'Purvavlokan'.

CSAT

A compulsory part of civil services examinations.

CSAT Questions

Objective questions compiled chapter-wise in 'Preview'.

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Global Questions

Questions related to states, nations, and the world.

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Subject Areas

Areas covered in the book.

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Explanations

Authentic explanations in 'Preview'.

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Eighth Edition

The current edition of Preview.

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Lahore Session Goal (1929)

The Lahore Session (1929) of the Indian National Congress declared Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj) as its goal.

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Civil Disobedience Movement

A mass civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule in India. It began with the Salt March.

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Gandhi-Irwin Pact

A political pact between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, to end the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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Karachi Session Theme (1931)

The Karachi Session (1931) of the Indian National Congress is known for its resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy.

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Round Table Conferences

A series of conferences held by the British government to discuss constitutional reforms in India.

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Communal Award and Poona Pact

An award by the British government allocating seats for different communities in the legislature, and the subsequent agreement between Gandhi and Ambedkar to modify it.

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Congress Socialist Party

A socialist group within the Indian National Congress advocating for socialist policies.

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Azad Hind Fauj

A movement led by Subhash Chandra Bose during World War II to secure India's independence with Axis support.

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Revolutionary Activities Outside India

Activities conducted by Indian revolutionaries in countries outside of India, aiming to garner support for Indian independence.

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Maurya Empire

A historical period in India marked by the rule of the Maurya dynasty, known for its centralized administration and expansion.

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Post-Mauryan Period

A period in Indian history following the decline of the Maurya Empire characterized by political fragmentation.

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Delhi Sultanate

Medieval dynasties that ruled from Delhi, including the Slave, Khalji, Tughluq, Lodi Dynasties.

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Slave Dynasty

The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, known for its early administrative structure.

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Vijayanagara Empire

A South Indian empire that was known for its military prowess, naval power, and art and architecture.

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Chalcolithic Age

Another name for the Copper Age.

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Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

The division of Bengal by the British in 1905, leading to the Swadeshi Movement, which promoted Indian goods and aimed to boycott British products.

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Chalcolithic Age Definition

The age in which copper and stone tools were used.

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Morley-Minto Reforms

A set of reforms introduced by the British government in India aimed at increasing Indian participation in governance, but ultimately maintaining British control.

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Chalcolithic Settlements in India

South-East Rajasthan, Western Madhya Pradesh, western Maharastra and South-East India.

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Navdatoli

Site revealing round and rectangular residential structures in MP.

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Chalcolithic Roofs

Made of hay, tree branches and leaves, supported on wooden posts.

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Chalcolithic House Floors

Silt clay and river gravel, coated with lime.

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Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP)

Pottery with an ochre (reddish-yellow) color; porous and worn edges.

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OCP Evidence Locations

Atranjikhera and Hastinapur.

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Ahar Civilization

Chalcolithic civilization flourishing in the Mewar region of Rajasthan, known for copper tools and black-red pottery.

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Ahar Pottery

Black and Red ware pottery with white geometric designs, typical of the Ahar culture.

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Megaliths

Burial sites made of large stones, located away from habitation areas. Associated with rituals and memorials.

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Sangana Kallu

Neolithic site in Karnataka known for ash mounds.

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Ash Mounds

Accumulations of burnt cow dung associated with Neolithic settlements, found at sites like Sangana Kallu.

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Mehrgarh

A site with cultural remains from the Stone Age to the Harappan Civilization.

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Copper Use in Ahar

Copper tools were used, and smelting evidence is present.

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Types of Megaliths

Chamber tomb, Dolmens, Stone alignment, Stone circle (cromlech), Pit-circles, etc.

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Bhimbetka

Famous for rock paintings.

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Bhimbetka Location

Located in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh; a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Bhimbetka Paintings

Depict animals like elephants, sambhar, and deer.

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Bhimbetka Scale

Contains approximately 500 pictures in about 700 rock shelters.

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Pre-historic paintings

Famous for prehistoric paintings.

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OCP Characteristics

Characterized by its ochre color, porous nature, and worn appearance.

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Study Notes

Ancient History of India - Stone Age

  • The Stone Age refers to the protohistoric and prehistoric period lacking documented evidence; it can be further categorised into Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods.
  • Paleolithic is further categorized into the Lower, Middle, and Upper Paleolithic periods on the basis of different kinds of tools used.

Lower Paleolithic Period

  • Hand axes, cleavers, choppers, and other tools were used.
  • Some pieces of tools were found first at Sohan River valley of the Punjab region.
  • Attirampakkam near Chennai had hand axes and other equipment.

Areas of Lower Paleolithic Relics

  • Sites include:
    • Didwana in Rajasthan
    • Belan Valley in Son River in the southeast UP
  • 44 archaeological sites in the lower Paleolithic period were located nearby.

Middle Paleolithic Period

  • Tools used during the period included:
    • Points
    • Borers
    • Scrappers, etc

Upper Paleolithic Period

  • Consisted of chopper-chopping tools.
  • Bone tools like needles were first discovered.

Animal Domestication

  • Occurred in the Mesolithic Period.
  • Relics show evidence of domestication of animals were found at:
    • Adamgarh(Madhya Pradesh)
    • Bagor(Bhilwara, Rajasthan).
  • A large cattle number was found at Chopani-Mando.

Stone Age Sites & Discoveries

  • Double burials, triple burials were seen in Damdama.
  • The Megaliths usually refer to the burials made up of stones in graveyards away from habitation areas.
  • Rice was first produced in the Neolithic Period.
  • The earliest evidence of cultivation is Koldihwa and Mehrgarh.
  • Mainly 8 food grains consumed were: barley, wheat, millet, maize, sorghum, Italian millet, oat, and rice

Archeological Survey of India

  • Department under Ministry of culture.
  • Alexander Cunningham established the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1861.
  • ASI was centralized and developed as Archeological survey of India in 1902.

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