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UGC NET Archaeology Exam - English

Duration: 180 · Questions: 150 · Max Marks: 150 · Language: 1

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Teaching and Research Aptitude

1
Which is the main objective of research?
  1. A.To review the literature
  2. B.To summarize what is already known
  3. C.To get an academic degree
  4. D.To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
2
Sampling error decreases with the
  1. A.decrease in sample size
  2. B.increase in sample size
  3. C.process of randomization
  4. D.process of analysis
3
The principles of fundamental research are used in
  1. A.action research
  2. B.applied research
  3. C.philosophical research
  4. D.historical research
4
Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as
  1. A.Passive audience
  2. B.Active audience
  3. C.Positive audience
  4. D.Negative audience
5
Classroom communication can be described as
  1. A.Exploration
  2. B.Institutionalisation
  3. C.Unsignified narration
  4. D.Discourse
6
Ideological codes shape our collective
  1. A.Productions
  2. B.Perceptions
  3. C.Consumptions
  4. D.Creations
7
In communication, myths have power, but are
  1. A.Uncultural.
  2. B.Insignificant.
  3. C.imprecise.
  4. D.Unpreferred.
8
The first multi-lingual news agency of India was
  1. A.Samachar
  2. B.API
  3. C.Hindustan Samachar
  4. D.Samachar Bharati
9
Organisational communication can also be equated with
  1. A.intra-personal communication
  2. B.inter-personal communication
  3. C.group communication
  4. D.mass communication
10
If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms are such that one is the denial of the other, the relationship between them is called
  1. A.Contradictory
  2. B.Contrary
  3. C.Sub-contrary
  4. D.Sub-alternation
11
Ananya and Krishna can speak and follow English. Bulbul can write and speak. Hindi as Archana does. Archana talks with Ananya also in Bengali. Krishna can not follow Bengali. Bulbul talks with Ananya in Hindi. Who can speak and follow English, Hindi  and Bengali?
  1. A.Archana
  2. B.Bulbul
  3. C.Ananya
  4. D.Krishna
12
Which of the following statements is true?
  1. A.Computer aided education can replace a teacher
  2. B.Computer aided education can assist a teacher
  3. C.On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
  4. D.Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching
13
In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -
  1. A.democratic citizenship   
  2. B.centralized education
  3. C.education
  4. D.reform the administrative set-up
14
If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -
  1. A.report the matter to the parents
  2. B.punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
  3. C.deal with him with sympathetic understanding
  4. D.treat him with sympathy and understanding
15
How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?
  1. A. by teacher’s counseling
  2. B.by psychological counseling
  3. C.by guardian’s counseling
  4. D.by Students’ Association
16
Our examination system is -
  1. A.defective                                               
  2. B.without any defect
  3. C.in the interest of the students           
  4. D. well-planned
17
Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?
  1. A.Article 45
  2. B.Article 370
  3. C.Article 19
  4. D. Article 226
18
For physically handicapped student of the school, there should be
  1. A.proper facility for entering the class-room and toilet
  2. B.proper arrangement for his food and lodging
  3. C.arrangement for his free education
  4. D.an arrangement for necessary equipments
19
A naughty student in the class is
  1. A.foolish and dull
  2. B.active and intelligent
  3. C.unadjusted and unappreciated
  4. D.rich and careless
20
Why is syllabus necessary in school ?
  1. A.It helps in the proper functioning of the school
  2. B.It makes the classroom education under control
  3. C.A teacher can rule every work outside the class in a proper manner
  4. D.All of the above are possible
21
If a seminar or conference is being conducted in your city concerning education, what will you do ?
  1. A.I will take part in it without the permission of the Principal
  2. B.I shall seek the permission of the Principal
  3. C.I shall take leave from the school
  4. D.I shall take no interest in it
22
Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?
  1. A.Learning paradigm                               
  2. B.Instructional paradigm
  3. C.Both (a) and (b)   
  4. D.None of the above
23
The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have
  1. A.Genuine interest in teaching
  2. B.Knowledge about controlling students
  3. C.Subject knowledge
  4. D.Good expression
24
Which of the following statement/s is/are NOT true ?
  1. A.Teaching is just an art
  2. B.Teachers can be trained only
  3. C.Teachers are born
  4. D.All of the above
25
The most desirable skill of teacher is to
  1. A.Make the students understand what the teacher says
  2. B.Cover the prescribed course
  3. C.Keep students relaxed while teaching
  4. D.Keep higher authorities informed about the class activities
26
Match List I with List II
List I (Level of teaching)                           List II (Main Proponent)
A Memory Level                                           I Herbart
B Understanding Level                               II Morrison
C Reflective Level                                         III Hunt
Codes:
  1. A.A-I, B-II, C-II
  2. B.A-l, B-III, C-II
  3. C.A-II, B-III, C-I
  4. D.​A-II, B-II, C-II
27
What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. A.The benefits of social media for global communication
  2. B.The challenges posed by the rapid advancement of technology on communication
  3. C.The importance of social media platforms in connecting people
  4. D.The necessity of critical thinking and media literacy in the digital age
28
According to the passage, what is a challenge of increased technological interconnectedness?
  1. A.Slower rates of communication
  2. B.Difficulty in sharing information
  3. C.The rapid spread of misinformation
  4. D.A decrease in global interaction
29
The word "discern" in the passage most closely means:
  1. A.Ignore
  2. B.Understand
  3. C.Distribute
  4. D.Create
30
Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".
  1. A.Inconsistency
  2. B.Weak analogy
  3. C.Slippery slope
  4. D.Hasty generalisation
31
According to Jaina philosophy, which among the following is not a form of indirect knowledge.
  1. A.Smrti
  2. B.Pratyabhijna
  3. C.Tarka
  4. D.Naya
32
Suppose a man swims 12 km upstream and 20 km down stream in a river in 4 hours. If he swims 18 km upstream and 10 km downstream also in 4 hours, then the speed at which he swims in the still water is.
  1. A.4 km/h
  2. B.6 km/h
  3. C.8 km/h
  4. D.10 km/h
33
Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and C only
  2. B.B, C and D only
  3. C.A, C and D only
  4. D.A, B and D only
34
Arrange the following gases in the ascending order of their global warning potential (GWD):
(A) CO2
(B) CH
(C) SF
(D) CFC-11
(E) N2O
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
  2. B.(A), (B), (E), (D), (C)
  3. C.(B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
  4. D.(A), (E), (B), (D), (C)
35
Who sends what to whom in a communication process?
(A) Channel sends the message to sender
(B) Sender sends messages to receiver
(C) Sender sends the feedback to receiver
(D) Receiver sends messages to sender
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A only
  2. B.A and D only
  3. C.B only
  4. D.B and C only
36
Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and D only
  2. B.A, C and E only
  3. C.B, C, D and E only
  4. D.B, D and E only
37
Which fallacy is committed in the following statement?
"People with cases of flu should be kept in quarantine, because it has never been disproven as the best means of keeping the disease from spreading."
  1. A.Appeal to ignorance
  2. B.Hasty generalisation
  3. C.Slippery slope
  4. D.False cause
38
Match List I with List II.
LISTI (Ancient Treatises)                          LIST II (Author)
A. Lilavati                                                   I. Chanakya
B. Yoga-Sutras                                          II. Gautam
C. Nyaya-Sutras                                       III. Patanjali
D. Arthashastra                                        IV. Bhaskaracharya
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  2. B.A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  3. C.A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  4. D.A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
39
Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B & C only
  2. B.B, C & D only
  3. C.C, D & E only
  4. D.A, B & D only
40
Identify the correct order of the term A-E to complete the following paragraph about computer devices and technology. An ________ allows a user to write on a surface using a pen, and the text and drawings can then be captured and stored for later use. An ________ printer produces a hard copy of a document using and piezoelectric technology. A printer uses a drum, and positive and negative charges, to produce a _____ hard copy of a document.
(A) inkjet
(B) interactive whiteboard
(C) laser
(D) rotating
(E) thermal bubble
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.B, E, A, D, C
  2. B.B, A, E, C, D
  3. C.A, B, E, C, D
  4. D.E, D, C, B, A
41
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Kyoto protocol only binds developed countries and places heavier burden on them
Statement II: Kyoto protocol has nothing to do with United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC)
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
42
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
43
Negative communicators usually express
(A) Verbal softness
(B) Optimism
(C) Pessimism
(D) Resentment
(E) Distrust
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B & C only
  2. B.B, C & D only
  3. C.C, D & E only
  4. D.A, B & E only
44
method of Identify the correct order of the term A-E given below that completes the paragraph describing a operation for a keyboard.
A computer keyboard has a key matrix underneath the keys when a key is pressed, it presses a switchthat completes a ___________. This allows __________ to follow. The location of the key pressed is ______. The location of the key pressed is compared to a ________ map to find the _________ value for the key that has been pressed.
(A) Binary
(B) Calculated
(C) Character
(D) Circuit
(E) Current
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.E, D, B, C & A
  2. B.D, E, B, C & A
  3. C.C, D, B, E & A
  4. D.A, E, B, C & D
45
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. C.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. D.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
46
In order to transform the regulatory system of Higher Education, the NEP proposes to set up HECI (Higher Education Commission of India). Which of the following are verticals of HECI?
A. NHERC
B. NAS
C. HEGC
D. NCIVE
E. NAC
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and C only
  2. B.A, C and E only
  3. C.B, C and E only
  4. D.C, D and E only
47
Some of the types of hypothesis are as follows:
A. Descriptive
B. Null
C. Confounding
D. Intervening
E. Explanatory (Causal)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and D only
  2. B.A, B and E only
  3. C.A, B and C only
  4. D.B, C and D only
48
Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  3. C.(ii), (v) and (vi)
  4. D.(iv), (v) and (vi)
49
Which of the following potential factors affecting teaching are related to instructional facilities and learning environment?
(i) Praise and encouragement by teachers
(ii) Non availability of textbooks/reading materials for use
(iii) Proactive moves in the interactive processes
(iv) Shortage of highly qualified teachers
(v) Availability of smart classes
Choose the correct answer from the following options:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  3. C.(i), (iv) and (v)
  4. D.(iii), (iv) and (v)
50
Identify the qualitative research designs from the list given below:
(i) Exploring common experiences of individuals to develop a theory
(ii) Controlling, manipulating, observing and measuring the effect
(iii) Exploring the shared culture of a group of people
(iv) Exploring individual stories to describe the lives of people
(v) Extending generalizations from sample to population
Select the correct answer from the following options:
  1. A.(i), (iii) and (iv)
  2. B.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  3. C.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  4. D.(ii), (iv) and (v)

Domain Knowledge (Archaeology)

1
Robert Bruce Foote of the Geolgical Survey of India discovered for the first time in India, an artefact of which culture? 
  1. A.Neolithic Culture 
  2. B.Upper palaeolithic Culture 
  3. C.Mesolithic Culture 
  4. D.Lower palaeolithic Culture
2
From which of the following sites, there is evidence of the construction of a wall of boulders for partitioning the interior space during the acheulean phase ? 
  1. A.Adamgarh 
  2. B.Bhimbetka
  3. C.Gudiyam
  4. D.Angawadi
3
Postholes were noticed at which one of the following sites during the Acheulean phase?
  1. A.Paisra
  2. B.Chirki 
  3. C.Bhimbetka
  4. D.Hunsgi
4
A chert core engraved with geometric design was found at:
  1. A.Bhimbetka
  2. B.Damdama 
  3. C.Chandravati 
  4. D.Pandu Rajar Dhibi
5
Domestic dogs were buried in human burial at : 
  1. A.Gufkral
  2. B.Chirand
  3. C.Senuar 
  4. D.Burzahom
6
Ash mound sites are related to which one of the following prehistoric cultures? 
  1. A.Palaeolithic
  2. B.Mesolithic
  3. C.Neolithic
  4. D.Megalithic
7
Mud brick houses for living were used at which one of the following Neolithic sites? 
  1. A.Chirand 
  2. B.Gufkral 
  3. C.Mehargarh
  4. D.Koldihwa
8
An archaeological industry found in France and northern Spain identified as transitional between the Middle Palaeolithic and Upper palaeolithic is:
  1. A.Aurignacian 
  2. B.Chatelperronian 
  3. C.Solutrean
  4. D.Gravettian
9
The nickname 'Nutcracker Man' was given to which one of the following?
  1. A.Homo habilis
  2. B.Homo erectus 
  3. C.Ardipithecus ramidus 
  4. D.Paranthropus boisei
10
The earliest stone tools, dated approximately 2.5 million years ago were found at 
  1. A.Hadar 
  2. B.Olduvai Gorge
  3. C.Lokalalei
  4. D.Dmanisi
11
Who discovered the Lower Palaeolithic artefacts from Marfa in Uttar Pradesh? 
  1. A.Robert Bruce foote 
  2. B.K.R.U. Todd 
  3. C.A.C.L. Carlleyle
  4. D.L.A. Cammiade
12
The oldest Quaternary formation of the middle Son valley is: 
  1. A.Sihawal 
  2. B.Patpara
  3. C.Khuteli
  4. D.Baghor
13
Which one of the following sites has produced evidence of terracotta drainage pipes? 
  1. A.Sanghol
  2. B.Kausambi
  3. C.Nasik
  4. D.Sugh
14
In which one of the following cultural periods, terracotta human figurines head were made with the help of a mould? 
  1. A.Harappan 
  2. B.OCP
  3. C.PGW
  4. D.NBPW
15
Which of the following sites has produced roman ceramic wares? 
  1. A.Ujjain
  2. B.Ahar 
  3. C.Jodhpura 
  4. D.Badri
16
ln which one of the following cultural periods, the use of copper and stone objects is substantially reduced at the site of Kayatha? 
  1. A.Kayatha 
  2. B.Malwa 
  3. C.Ahar
  4. D.Early Historical
17
ln which one of the following sites, the evidence of Vetches has been discovered? 
  1. A.Mitathal 
  2. B.Mirzapur 
  3. C.Kuntasi 
  4. D.Balakot
18
Which of the following Megalithic Burial types are the typical froms found in Kerala?
(a) Kudaikal
(b) Cist burials
(c) Topikal
(d) Rock-cut burial chambers
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
  1. A.(a) and (b) only 
  2. B.(b) and (c) only 
  3. C.(c) and (d) only 
  4. D.(a) and (c) only
19
A detailed survey of the region around Manjankaranai on the Kortallayar river and Kannapuram in the Godavari valley was made in the 1930s by:
  1. A.V.D. Krishnaswami and K.V. Soundarajan 
  2. B.F.J. Richards and L.A. Cammiade 
  3. C.T.T. Paterson and H.J.H. Drummond 
  4. D.B. Allchin A, Goudie and K.T.M. Hegde
20
Which one of the following sites has produced evidence of a flint blade making workshop? 
  1. A.Amri 
  2. B.Saraikhola
  3. C.Kot Diji 
  4. D.Ganweriwala
21
Which one of the following sites has yielded antennae swords of the Copper Hoard type in a late-Harappan context? 
  1. A.Sanauli
  2. B.Mandi 
  3. C.Hulas
  4. D.Alamgirpur
22
From which of the following sites, a hoard of 31 Copper anthropomorphs has been found? 
  1. A.Saipai 
  2. B.Madarpur 
  3. C.Bithur 
  4. D.Gungeria
23
The most important contribution of Geology to Archaeology is: 
  1. A.Varve analysis 
  2. B.Stratification
  3. C.Typology
  4. D.Soil analysis
24
Which one of the following cultures is characterised by the use of iron tools and Black and Red were ?
  1. A.OCP Culture 
  2. B.Painted Grey Were culture 
  3. C.Megalithic culture 
  4. D.Rangmahal culture
25
The most characteristic were of Ahar culture is:
  1. A.Black and Red Ware 
  2. B.Thin Red Ware
  3. C.Buff Ware 
  4. D.Reserved Slip Ware
26
Which cave of Ajanta depicts a Persian embassy being recieved by an Indian king in full court?
  1. A.Cave No. 9 
  2. B.Cave No. 1
  3. C.Cave No. 12 
  4. D.Cave No. 19
27
In the absence of any datable object, which one of the following factors serves primarily as a good indicator of the sequence and chronology of a site?
  1. A.Pottery 
  2. B.Size
  3. C.Soil 
  4. D.Bones
28
The pottery which has its wide distribution in India in time and space, and which cannot be attributed to a single cultural tradition is : 
  1. A.Lustrous Red Ware
  2. B.Rouletted Ware
  3. C.Black Slipped Ware
  4. D.Black and Red Ware
29
Corporeal relics of Gautam Buddha from the funeral pyre were divided into how many portions?
  1. A.10
  2. B.13 
  3. C.8
  4. D.18
30
The rock-cut cave temple at Badami contains the inscription of which famous king?
  1. A.Vasishtiputra Pulumavi
  2. B.Mangalisa
  3. C.Chandragupta II
  4. D.Vikramaditya II
31
The excavated chamber at Udaigiri, near Vidisa, bears the inscription of which famous gupta ruler? 
  1. A.Samudragupta 
  2. B.Chandragupta II 
  3. C.Kumaragupta 
  4. D.Skandagupta
32
The caves in the Nagarjuna hill belong to the Mauryan Period. This is attested from the inscription of which one of the following kings? 
  1. A.Ashoka 
  2. B.Chandragupta Maurya 
  3. C.Bindusara
  4. D.Dasharatha
33
Thermoluminescence method of absolute dating was invented by
  1. A.Johnson
  2. B.Koroff
  3. C.Fleischer 
  4. D.Libby
34
AMS dates of Brahmi inscribed pot sherds from Kodumanal have pushed back the origin of Brahmi script to 
  1. A.8th century BCE 
  2. B.6th century BCE 
  3. C.3rd century BCE 
  4. D.1st century BCE
35
Which one of the following inscriptions throws light on the divinity of kingship? 
  1. A.Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription 
  2. B.Bilsad Pillar Inscription of year 96 
  3. C.Karmadanda Stone Inscription
  4. D.Besnagar Garuda Pillar Inscription of Heliodrus
36
Which one of the following coin types represents the king receiving three circular objects from God Vishnu himself? 
  1. A.Apratigha type coins 
  2. B.King and Queen type coins 
  3. C.Chakravikrama type coins 
  4. D.Karthikeya type coin of Kumaragupta I
37
Which one of the following depicts the images of Durga?
  1. A.Relief of Ajanta Cave No. 17
  2. B.Raja Rani Temple of Bhubaneshwar 
  3. C.Dashavatara Temple of Deogarh 
  4. D.Brihadeswara Temple of Tanjore
38
Which one of the following structure has a horse-shoe shaped entrance? 
  1. A.Caves of Lomas Rishi
  2. B.Caves of Kondane
  3. C.Caves of Bhaja
  4. D.Caves of Udaigiri and Khandagiri
39
How do we know the Gupta gold coins were influenced by the Kushana coins? 
  1. A.Reverse devices 
  2. B.Obverse devices 
  3. C.Weight standard
  4. D.Dress of king on the obverse
40
Which one of the following Budda images imitates the full-blown lotus showing rope deesign, rosetta and a coiled garland?
  1. A.Seated Buddha Image Sarnath 
  2. B.Mathure Buddha 
  3. C.Lohanipur Buddha 
  4. D.Sultanganj Buddha
41
Which one of the following are dating methods?
(a) OSL
(b) AMS
(c) GPR
(d) TL
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(a), (b) and (c) only
  2. B.(a), (b) and (d) only 
  3. C.(a), (c) and (d) only 
  4. D.(b), (c) and (d) only
42
From Kenya, which of the following human types have been found?
(a) Pithecanthropus robustus
(b) Australopithecus anamensis
(c) Pithecanthropus boisei
(d) Homo habilis
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(a), (b) and (c) only
  2. B.(b), (c) and (d) only 
  3. C.(a), (b) and (d) only 
  4. D.(a), (c) and (d) only
43
Neolithic settlers lived in huts of which of the following shapes?
(a) Triangular
(b) Square
(c) Circular
(d) Rectangular
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
  1. A.(a) and (b) only 
  2. B.(b) and (c) only
  3. C.(c) and (d) only 
  4. D.(a) and (d) only
44
Which of the following sites of rural Jorwe culture reached the urban stage?
(a) Daimabad
(b) Chandoli
(c) Songaon
(d) Inamgaon
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
  1. A.(a) and (b) only 
  2. B.(a) and (c) only 
  3. C.(b) and (c) only
  4. D.(a) and (d) only
45
Cattle pens have been found from which of the following sites?
(a) Koldihwa 
(b) Mahagara
(c) Chirand
(d) Piklihal
Choose the correct answer from the options given  below:
  1. A.(a) and (b) only
  2. B.(b) and (c) only
  3. C.(c) and (d) only
  4. D.(a) and (d) only
46
Which of the following cord impression are obtained from the Neolithic culture of India? (a) Single strand cord
(b) Double strand twisted cord
(c) Triple strand cord
(d) Knots of thick cord
​Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: 
  1. A.(a), (b) and (c) only
  2. B.(a), (b) and (d) only 
  3. C.(a), (c) and (d) only
  4. D.(b), (c) and (d) only
47
Which of the follwing books were written by F.E. Zeuner?
(a) Hunters in transition
(b) Stone Age and Pleistocene Chronology in Gujarat
(c) Dating The Past: An Intrducation to Geochronology
(d) Palaeoanthropolgy
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
  1. A.(a) and (b) only 
  2. B.(b) and (c) only 
  3. C.(c) and (d) only
  4. D.(a) and (d) only
48
The Upper Palaeolithic 'workshops' in Hunsgi-Baichbal basins are
(a) Sagileru
(b) Patne
(c) Salvadgi
(d) Maralbhavi
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
  1. A.(a) and (b) only
  2. B.(b) and (c) only 
  3. C.(c) and (d) only 
  4. D.(a) and (d) only
49
The Yale-Cambridge expeditions that conducted prehistoric research in Potwar plateau included
(a) De Terra and Paterson
(b) H.L. Movius
(c) Teilhard de Chardin, H.J.H. Drummond and D.K. Sen
(d) K.R.H. Todd
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(a) and (b) only 
  2. B.(b) and (c) only 
  3. C.(c) and (d) only
  4. D.(a) and (c) only
50
British Archaeological Mission to Pakistan included:
(a) M.F. Hemingway
(b) H.M. Rendell
(c) R.W. Dennell
(d) M.A. Halim
​Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(a), (c) and (d) only
  2. B.(a), (b) and (c) only 
  3. C.(b), (c) and (d) only 
  4. D.(a), (b) and (d) only
51
Archaeology is best defined as?
  1. A.Study of human past through material remains
  2. B.Study of ancient languages
  3. C.Study of fossils only
  4. D.Study of written manuscripts only
52
The primary aim of archaeology is?
  1. A.To study living societies
  2. B.To study modern technology
  3. C.To reconstruct past human activities
  4. D.To analyze climate only
53
Archaeology is closely related to which discipline?
  1. A.Social anthropology
  2. B.Physics
  3. C.Chemistry only
  4. D.Astronomy only
54
Which is NOT an archaeological data type?
  1. A.Oral traditions
  2. B.Ecofacts
  3. C.Artefacts
  4. D.Features
55
Stratigraphy in archaeology refers to?
  1. A.Study of metals
  2. B.Study of soil layers
  3. C.Study of bones only
  4. D.Study of coins
56
Who is known as the father of Indian archaeology?
  1. A.John Marshall
  2. B.Alexander Cunningham
  3. C.Mortimer Wheeler
  4. D.Robert Bruce Foote
57
The first Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India was?
  1. A.John Marshall
  2. B.Cunningham
  3. C.Wheeler
  4. D.Nehru
58
Archaeology is a branch of?
  1. A.Engineering
  2. B.Humanities and Social Sciences
  3. C.Medical Science
  4. D.Mathematics
59
Artefact analysis mainly deals with?
  1. A.Human-made objects
  2. B.Weather patterns
  3. C.Animal behavior
  4. D.Language structure
60
Ecofacts in archaeology refer to?
  1. A.Natural remains associated with human activity
  2. B.Artificial objects
  3. C.Coins and tools only
  4. D.Inscriptions
61
Archaeological ethics include?
  1. A.Looting sites
  2. B.Destroying sites
  3. C.Selling artefacts
  4. D.Preservation of cultural heritage
62
Antiquarian laws are related to?
  1. A.Astronomy regulation
  2. B.Trade regulation
  3. C.Protection of heritage sites
  4. D.Education system
63
Which method is used for relative dating?
  1. A.Carbon-14
  2. B.Thermoluminescence
  3. C.Stratigraphy
  4. D.Dendrochronology
64
Absolute dating method includes?
  1. A.Typology
  2. B.Radiocarbon dating
  3. C.Seriation
  4. D.Stratigraphy
65
Carbon-14 dating is useful for?
  1. A.Metals
  2. B.Glass only
  3. C.Stones
  4. D.Organic remains
66
Archaeological report preparation includes?
  1. A.Only excavation notes
  2. B.Interpretation of findings
  3. C.Only photography
  4. D.Only mapping
67
Feature in archaeology refers to?
  1. A.Portable object
  2. B.Tool
  3. C.Coin
  4. D.Non-portable structure
68
Which is a natural science aiding archaeology?
  1. A.Sociology
  2. B.History
  3. C.Chemistry
  4. D.Philosophy
69
Archaeology helps in studying?
  1. A.Future predictions
  2. B.Human past
  3. C.Space travel
  4. D.Modern economy only
70
Site formation processes refer to?
  1. A.Writing history
  2. B.Excavating coins
  3. C.Building monuments
  4. D.How archaeological sites are created and modified
71
Excavation is a method of?
  1. A.Data destruction
  2. B.Data retrieval
  3. C.Data hiding
  4. D.Data fabrication
72
Survey in archaeology means?
  1. A.Digging deep trenches
  2. B.Museum display
  3. C.Surface exploration of sites
  4. D.Artifact cleaning
73
Typology in archaeology is used for?
  1. A.Dating languages
  2. B.Classifying artefacts
  3. C.Studying climate
  4. D.Mapping rivers
74
Seriation is a method of?
  1. A.Relative dating
  2. B.Excavation
  3. C.Chemical analysis
  4. D.Preservation
75
Dendrochronology is based on?
  1. A.Soil layers
  2. B.Tree rings
  3. C.Carbon decay
  4. D.Pottery style
76
Archaeological conservation aims to?
  1. A.Preserve cultural heritage
  2. B.Destroy old objects
  3. C.Sell artefacts
  4. D.Rebuild sites completely
77
In situ preservation means?
  1. A.Moving artefacts
  2. B.Copying artefacts
  3. C.Selling artefacts
  4. D.Preserving objects at original location
78
Which is a natural factor affecting sites?
  1. A.Excavation tools
  2. B.Erosion
  3. C.Museums
  4. D.Researchers
79
Archaeology uses GIS for?
  1. A.Cooking data
  2. B.Language study
  3. C.Spatial analysis
  4. D.Genetics only
80
Remote sensing in archaeology is used for?
  1. A.Writing reports
  2. B.Dating coins
  3. C.Cleaning artefacts
  4. D.Detecting buried sites
81
Excavation records are important for?
  1. A.Documentation
  2. B.Entertainment
  3. C.Decoration
  4. D.Trade
82
Archaeological data is primarily?
  1. A.Only written
  2. B.Oral only
  3. C.Fictional
  4. D.Material evidence
83
Museum archaeology deals with?
  1. A.Field digging
  2. B.Collection and display of artefacts
  3. C.Language translation
  4. D.Astronomy
84
Preservation of monuments is governed by?
  1. A.Heritage laws
  2. B.Sports rules
  3. C.Banking laws
  4. D.Traffic rules
85
Archaeology contributes to history by?
  1. A.Replacing it
  2. B.Destroying sources
  3. C.Ignoring evidence
  4. D.Providing material evidence
86
Experimental archaeology involves?
  1. A.Computer coding
  2. B.Writing fiction
  3. C.Recreating ancient techniques
  4. D.Mapping stars
87
Archaeological context refers to?
  1. A.Position and association of finds
  2. B.Only artefact shape
  3. C.Color of objects
  4. D.Museum display
88
Primary data in archaeology comes from?
  1. A.Books
  2. B.Fieldwork
  3. C.Internet
  4. D.Newspapers
89
Secondary data in archaeology includes?
  1. A.Excavation soil
  2. B.Bones
  3. C.Published research
  4. D.Tools
90
Site excavation layers are called?
  1. A.Beds
  2. B.Strata
  3. C.Plates
  4. D.Zones
91
Archaeological hypothesis is?
  1. A.Testable explanation
  2. B.Final truth
  3. C.Myth
  4. D.Law
92
Chemical analysis in archaeology is used for?
  1. A.Dating and composition study
  2. B.Writing history
  3. C.Mapping stars
  4. D.Music analysis
93
Anthropology helps archaeology in studying?
  1. A.Rocks
  2. B.Human behavior
  3. C.Plants only
  4. D.Weather
94
Excavation grid system is used for?
  1. A.Controlled digging
  2. B.Random digging
  3. C.Tourism
  4. D.Painting sites
95
Archaeological survey identifies?
  1. A.Modern cities
  2. B.Ocean currents
  3. C.Weather changes
  4. D.Potential sites
96
Pottery analysis helps in?
  1. A.Chronology and culture study
  2. B.Music study
  3. C.Astronomy
  4. D.Genetics
97
Conservation in archaeology is important because?
  1. A.It increases destruction
  2. B.It stops excavation
  3. C.It reduces research
  4. D.It preserves heritage for future
98
Archaeological mapping is used for?
  1. A.Cooking plans
  2. B.Sports training
  3. C.Language writing
  4. D.Site documentation
99
Cultural stratigraphy refers to?
  1. A.Soil fertility
  2. B.Cultural layers in excavation
  3. C.River systems
  4. D.Climate zones
100
Archaeology as a discipline emerged primarily in?
  1. A.20th century only
  2. B.15th century
  3. C.19th century
  4. D.10th century
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