ugcnetonline.in NET Archaeology Model Question Paper : University Grants Commission

Name of the Organization : University Grants Commission
Type of the Exam : UGC National Eligibility Test NET
Subject : Archaeology
Year : 2014
Document Type : Model Question Paper

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NET Archaeology Model Question Paper :

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** This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each.
** All questions are compulsory

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1. The first notice of fossiliferous deposits in the Billa Surgam Caves was made by
(A) T. Oldham
(B) T.J. Newbolk
(C) W. Theobald
(D) W. King

2. The first Neoliths in South India was found by
(A) T. Oldham
(B) R.B. Foote
(C) W. Theobald
(D) Le Mesuir

3. R.B. Foote found an Acheulian hand axe at Pallavaram in
(A) Silt deposit
(B) gravel pit
(C) Loess formation
(D) Sandy deposit

4. Burial complex of the South Indian Iron Age is concerned with
(A) Palaeolithic culture
(B) Mesolithic culture
(C) Chalcolithic culture
(D) Megalithic culture

5. The first archaeological exploration of Sarayupar plain (Uttar Pradesh) was initiated by
(A) Christian Thomson
(B) A.C.L. Carlleyle
(C) K.A.N. Shastri
(D) H.D. Sankalia

6. A wall made of burnt bricks resting on a foundation of stone rubber has been found at
(A) Ahar
(B) Malwa
(C) Chirand
(D) Gilund

7. The typical Ahar Pottery is
(A) Black-and-Red ware
(B) Painted Grey Ware
(C) Ochre Coloured Pottery
(D) Rouletted Ware

8. Vertical recording of an excavated trench is known as
(A) Section Drawing
(B) Drawing of plan
(C) Contextual recording of artefacts on plan
(D) Mapping geomorphological features

9. Which among the following sites has sculptural evidence regarding the first representation of the Buddha in anthropomorphic shape ?
(A) Bharhuta
(B) Sanchi
(C) Gandhara
(D) Kurkihar

10. The Rathas of Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram were built during times of
(A) Narasimha Varman
(B) Mahendravarman
(C) Dantivarman
(D) Nandivarman III

11. “Panchame Cha Dani Vase Nandaraja ti vasa sata oghatitam tansuliya vata panadim nagaram paves yati” is mentioned in which of the following inscriptions ?
(A) Nanaghat Cave Inscription of Naganika
(B) Nasik Cave Inscription of Gautamiputra Satkarni
(C) Hathigumpha Cave Inscription
(D) Besnagar Garuda Pillar Inscription

12. ‘Boustrophedon’ style of writing means
(A) Writing in one direction in one line
(B) Writing in the opposite direction
(C) Writing in one direction in one line but in the opposite direction in next
(D) Writing from left to right

13. The presence of an inscription of nine letters was found from which Harappan Site ?
(A) Dholavira
(B) Lothal
(C) Kalibangan
(D) Rangpur

14. The middle Palaeolithic tradition is marked by two major changes
i. more use of cryptocrystallin silica form of rocks for making tools.
ii. Started to make grounded polished tools.
iii. Manufacture of shaped tools on flakes.
iv. More use of microliths
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i and iii
(C) ii and iv
(D) iii and iv

15. Which two Neolithic excavated sites are located in Bihar ?
i. Maner
ii. Imlidih
iii. Taradih
iv. Bhunadih
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iii

16. The archaeologists associated with the excavations of Harappa are
i. Daya Ram Sahni
ii. Madhosarup Vats
iii. Mortimer wheeler
iv. Rakhaldas Banerjee
Codes :
(A) i, ii and iii
(B) iv, iii and ii
(C) iii, iv and i
(D) ii, i and iv

17. Ancient Saraswati River is identified with present
i. Sutlej river
ii. Vyas river
iii. Ghagghar river
iv. Hakra river
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv

18. Identify sites from which BRW pots have been found at megalithic level :
i. Maski
ii. Pandu Rajar Dhibi
iii. Sangankallu
iv. Brahmgiri
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii
(C) iii and iv
(D) i and iv

19. Identify sites of Palaeolithic phase :
i. Anangpur
ii. Chechar
iii. Sarai Nahar Rai
iv. Baridhani
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i and iii
(C) i and iv
(D) ii and iii

20. The evidence of domesticated animals obtained from early phase at
i. Bagor
ii. Chopani-Mando
iii. Adamgarh
iv. Ariyalur
Codes :
(A) i and ii
(B) i and iii
(C) ii and iii
(D) ii and iv