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The Ahar civilization, known for its black-red pottery, primarily flourished in which region?
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?
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?
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?
At which of the following sites have cultural remains spanning from the Stone Age to the Harappan Civilization been discovered?
Megaliths are most accurately identified as what type of sites?
Megaliths are most accurately identified as what type of sites?
Which of the following is an example of a megalithic structure?
Which of the following is an example of a megalithic structure?
Ash mounds are most closely associated with Neolithic sites in which region of India?
Ash mounds are most closely associated with Neolithic sites in which region of India?
Which of the following sites is known for the discovery of 'ash mounds'?
Which of the following sites is known for the discovery of 'ash mounds'?
Which of the following events directly led to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
Which of the following events directly led to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
What was the primary objective of the Congress Socialist Party formed in 1934?
What was the primary objective of the Congress Socialist Party formed in 1934?
The Communal Award of 1932 primarily dealt with which of the following issues?
The Communal Award of 1932 primarily dealt with which of the following issues?
What was the main reason for the Tripuri Crisis of Congress in 1939?
What was the main reason for the Tripuri Crisis of Congress in 1939?
Which event is most directly associated with the 'Demand for Pakistan' gaining prominence?
Which event is most directly associated with the 'Demand for Pakistan' gaining prominence?
What was the primary purpose of the Cripps Mission in 1942?
What was the primary purpose of the Cripps Mission in 1942?
Which of the following best describes the objective of the Individual Satyagraha of 1940?
Which of the following best describes the objective of the Individual Satyagraha of 1940?
What was the main objective of the Lahore Session of Congress in 1929?
What was the main objective of the Lahore Session of Congress in 1929?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the "PREVIEW" book series?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the "PREVIEW" book series?
What is the significance of including CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) questions in the "PREVIEW" book series?
What is the significance of including CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) questions in the "PREVIEW" book series?
According to the information provided, what is a key feature that distinguishes “iwokZoyksdu” among Hindi medium students?
According to the information provided, what is a key feature that distinguishes “iwokZoyksdu” among Hindi medium students?
Why did the publishers create an English edition of “iwokZoyksdu”?
Why did the publishers create an English edition of “iwokZoyksdu”?
If a student finds an error in the "PREVIEW" book, what contact information is provided to reach the publisher?
If a student finds an error in the "PREVIEW" book, what contact information is provided to reach the publisher?
What does the copyright notice for the "PREVIEW" book explicitly prohibit?
What does the copyright notice for the "PREVIEW" book explicitly prohibit?
What is the edition number of the "PREVIEW" book being described?
What is the edition number of the "PREVIEW" book being described?
How has the content of the "PREVIEW" book been enriched?
How has the content of the "PREVIEW" book been enriched?
Which geographical area is NOT identified as having Chalcolithic settlements in India?
Which geographical area is NOT identified as having Chalcolithic settlements in India?
What was a key characteristic of Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP) besides its color?
What was a key characteristic of Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP) besides its color?
The three-age system (Stone, Bronze, and Iron) was introduced based on collections from which museum?
The three-age system (Stone, Bronze, and Iron) was introduced based on collections from which museum?
What was the primary building material used for the walls between the posts in the residential structures of Navdatoli?
What was the primary building material used for the walls between the posts in the residential structures of Navdatoli?
What evidence suggests that the inhabitants of Chalcolithic-era huts in Navdatoli practiced cooking and food storage?
What evidence suggests that the inhabitants of Chalcolithic-era huts in Navdatoli practiced cooking and food storage?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of lime coating on the house floors of Chalcolithic settlements?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of lime coating on the house floors of Chalcolithic settlements?
What was the likely roofing material used in the Chalcolithic structures of Navdatoli?
What was the likely roofing material used in the Chalcolithic structures of Navdatoli?
Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot are historically recognized for their contributions to which field?
Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot are historically recognized for their contributions to which field?
The ash mounds described, are associated with which type of settlements?
The ash mounds described, are associated with which type of settlements?
Bhimbetka is most renowned for what?
Bhimbetka is most renowned for what?
What do the rock shelters of Bhimbetka NOT contain pictures of?
What do the rock shelters of Bhimbetka NOT contain pictures of?
Approximately how many rock shelters containing paintings exist in Bhimbetka?
Approximately how many rock shelters containing paintings exist in Bhimbetka?
The term Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP) was first used following discoveries at which location?
The term Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP) was first used following discoveries at which location?
What is NOT a typical characteristic of Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP)?
What is NOT a typical characteristic of Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP)?
Which organization recognizes the Bhimbetka rock shelters as a site of global cultural importance?
Which organization recognizes the Bhimbetka rock shelters as a site of global cultural importance?
Who is credited with the discovery of the Bhimbetka rock paintings?
Who is credited with the discovery of the Bhimbetka rock paintings?
Which of the following events directly contributed to the formation of the Muslim League in 1906?
Which of the following events directly contributed to the formation of the Muslim League in 1906?
What was the primary objective of the Home Rule League Movement led by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
What was the primary objective of the Home Rule League Movement led by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?
How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre impact the Indian National Movement?
How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre impact the Indian National Movement?
What was the main purpose of the Simon Commission's visit to India in 1927?
What was the main purpose of the Simon Commission's visit to India in 1927?
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Khilafat Movement?
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Khilafat Movement?
How did the Swaraj Party, formed in 1923, aim to contribute to the Indian independence movement?
How did the Swaraj Party, formed in 1923, aim to contribute to the Indian independence movement?
What was the main emphasis of Gandhi's early movements in India, such as the Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas?
What was the main emphasis of Gandhi's early movements in India, such as the Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas?
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Purvavlokan
Purvavlokan
A book series useful for Central and State Civil Services Examinations in India.
Preview
Preview
The English version of 'Purvavlokan'.
CSAT
CSAT
A compulsory part of civil services examinations.
CSAT Questions
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Global Questions
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Subject Areas
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Explanations
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Eighth Edition
Eighth Edition
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Lahore Session Goal (1929)
Lahore Session Goal (1929)
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Civil Disobedience Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement
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Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Gandhi-Irwin Pact
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Karachi Session Theme (1931)
Karachi Session Theme (1931)
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Round Table Conferences
Round Table Conferences
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Communal Award and Poona Pact
Communal Award and Poona Pact
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Congress Socialist Party
Congress Socialist Party
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Azad Hind Fauj
Azad Hind Fauj
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Revolutionary Activities Outside India
Revolutionary Activities Outside India
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Maurya Empire
Maurya Empire
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Post-Mauryan Period
Post-Mauryan Period
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Delhi Sultanate
Delhi Sultanate
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Slave Dynasty
Slave Dynasty
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Vijayanagara Empire
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Chalcolithic Age
Chalcolithic Age
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Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement
Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement
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Chalcolithic Age Definition
Chalcolithic Age Definition
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Morley-Minto Reforms
Morley-Minto Reforms
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Chalcolithic Settlements in India
Chalcolithic Settlements in India
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Navdatoli
Navdatoli
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Chalcolithic Roofs
Chalcolithic Roofs
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Chalcolithic House Floors
Chalcolithic House Floors
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Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP)
Ochre-Coloured Pottery (OCP)
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OCP Evidence Locations
OCP Evidence Locations
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Ahar Civilization
Ahar Civilization
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Ahar Pottery
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Megaliths
Megaliths
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Sangana Kallu
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Ash Mounds
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Mehrgarh
Mehrgarh
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Copper Use in Ahar
Copper Use in Ahar
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Types of Megaliths
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Bhimbetka
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Bhimbetka Location
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Bhimbetka Paintings
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Bhimbetka Scale
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Pre-historic paintings
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OCP Characteristics
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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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