Sources of Early Indian History: Archaeological Sources for STGT Exam October 25, 2025 by devilsd65 Sources of Early Indian History: Archaeological Sources Quiz 1. Which archaeological site is associated with the Harappan Civilization? a) Mohenjo-Daro b) Ajanta c) Sanchi d) Taxila Correct Answer: a) Mohenjo-Daro 2. What is a key feature of Harappan cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa? a) Cave paintings b) Planned urban layout c) Buddhist stupas d) Iron tools Correct Answer: b) Planned urban layout 3. The Great Bath is a significant structure found at which site? a) Dholavira b) Mohenjo-Daro c) Lothal d) Kalibangan Correct Answer: b) Mohenjo-Daro 4. Which Harappan site is known for its dockyard? a) Harappa b) Lothal c) Rakhigarhi d) Chanhudaro Correct Answer: b) Lothal 5. The discovery of seals at Harappan sites primarily indicates: a) Religious practices b) Trade and commerce c) Military strategies d) Agricultural techniques Correct Answer: b) Trade and commerce 6. Which material was commonly used for Harappan seals? a) Steatite b) Iron c) Gold d) Wood Correct Answer: a) Steatite 7. The Pashupati seal from Mohenjo-Daro is associated with: a) Agricultural deities b) Proto-Shiva worship c) Trade symbols d) Royal insignia Correct Answer: b) Proto-Shiva worship 8. Which site is known for evidence of a ploughed field from the Harappan period? a) Kalibangan b) Harappa c) Lothal d) Dholavira Correct Answer: a) Kalibangan 9. The rock edicts of Ashoka are primarily found in which script? a) Brahmi b) Kharoshthi c) Devanagari d) Tamil-Brahmi Correct Answer: a) Brahmi 10. What do Ashokan pillars primarily signify? a) Military victories b) Dhamma propagation c) Trade routes d) Agricultural reforms Correct Answer: b) Dhamma propagation 11. The Sanchi Stupa is a significant archaeological source for which religion? a) Hinduism b) Buddhism c) Jainism d) Sikhism Correct Answer: b) Buddhism 12. Which site is famous for its rock-cut caves associated with Buddhism? a) Ajanta b) Lothal c) Dholavira d) Taxila Correct Answer: a) Ajanta 13. The Ellora caves are significant for representing which religions? a) Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism b) Hinduism and Sikhism c) Buddhism and Christianity d) Jainism and Islam Correct Answer: a) Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism 14. Which archaeological site is associated with the Mauryan polished pillars? a) Sarnath b) Harappa c) Lothal d) Kalibangan Correct Answer: a) Sarnath 15. The Bhimbetka rock shelters are known for: a) Prehistoric rock paintings b) Harappan seals c) Buddhist stupas d) Mauryan inscriptions Correct Answer: a) Prehistoric rock paintings 16. Which site provides evidence of early iron use in India? a) Taxila b) Mohenjo-Daro c) Arikamedu d) Dholavira Correct Answer: a) Taxila 17. The site of Arikamedu is significant for its evidence of: a) Roman trade b) Vedic rituals c) Harappan urban planning d) Mauryan architecture Correct Answer: a) Roman trade 18. Which archaeological source provides evidence of early coinage in India? a) Punch-marked coins b) Harappan seals c) Rock edicts d) Cave paintings Correct Answer: a) Punch-marked coins 19. The site of Taxila is associated with which historical period? a) Harappan b) Mauryan and post-Mauryan c) Gupta d) Chola Correct Answer: b) Mauryan and post-Mauryan 20. The Barabar caves are significant for their association with: a) Ashokan patronage b) Harappan culture c) Gupta art d) Chola temples Correct Answer: a) Ashokan patronage 21. Which site is known for its terracotta figurines from the Harappan period? a) Chanhudaro b) Sanchi c) Ajanta d) Taxila Correct Answer: a) Chanhudaro 22. The discovery of the Lion Capital at Sarnath is associated with: a) Mauryan art b) Harappan culture c) Gupta sculptures d) Chola bronzes Correct Answer: a) Mauryan art 23. Which site provides evidence of a fire altar from the Harappan period? a) Kalibangan b) Lothal c) Rakhigarhi d) Mohenjo-Daro Correct Answer: a) Kalibangan 24. The site of Dholavira is notable for its: a) Water management system b) Buddhist stupas c) Rock-cut caves d) Iron tools Correct Answer: a) Water management system 25. The inscriptions at the Hathigumpha cave are associated with which ruler? a) Ashoka b) Kharavela c) Chandragupta d) Samudragupta Correct Answer: b) Kharavela 26. Which archaeological source provides evidence of early trade with Mesopotamia? a) Harappan seals b) Ashokan edicts c) Sanchi reliefs d) Ajanta paintings Correct Answer: a) Harappan seals 27. The site of Rakhigarhi is significant as: a) A major Harappan urban center b) A Buddhist monastery c) A Mauryan palace d) A Gupta temple Correct Answer: a) A major Harappan urban center 28. The Amaravati Stupa is known for its: a) Harappan artifacts b) Buddhist sculptures c) Jain inscriptions d) Vedic altars Correct Answer: b) Buddhist sculptures 29. Which site is associated with the discovery of a bronze dancing girl statue? a) Mohenjo-Daro b) Harappa c) Lothal d) Kalibangan Correct Answer: a) Mohenjo-Daro 30. The discovery of the Priyadarshi inscription refers to which historical figure? a) Chandragupta b) Ashoka c) Harsha d) Kanishka Correct Answer: b) Ashoka Submit