Ancient History Mock Test (25 Questions) | SSC CGL & UPSC PYQs
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Prepare efficiently with our free SSC CGL history questions. This interactive app evaluates your knowledge through carefully selected Ancient India MCQs. Whether you are taking an Indian history practice test or preparing for Tier 1 exams, this quiz covers all high-weightage topics.
What is Ancient History in SSC CGL?
Ancient History in SSC CGL covers the timeline of India from prehistoric times to the early medieval period. Important topics include the Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley), the Vedic Age, Buddhism and Jainism, and the Mauryan and Gupta Empires. It typically accounts for 2-3 questions in the General Awareness section.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Mock (History)
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Important Ancient History Notes for SSC & UPSC
Before attempting the history quiz for competitive exams, it is crucial to understand the foundation. The Paleolithic age represents the longest period of human history. Important sites like Bhimbetka give us glimpses into early human art. Similarly, the Harappan civilization (Indus Valley) is famous for its advanced grid-system town planning, baked brick houses, and sophisticated drainage systems.
Previous Year Question Trends (PYQs Analysis)
Based on our analysis of the last 5 years of SSC CGL and UPSC Prelims papers, the most repeated themes are:
- Harappan Sites & Rivers: Questions like "Manda is located on which river?" (Answer: Chenab) or "Where was the Great Bath found?" appear almost every year.
- Discoveries & Archaeologists: Knowing who discovered Harappa (Daya Ram Sahni) and Mohenjodaro (R.D. Banerjee) is mandatory.
- Vedic Literature: Questions mapping Vedas to their associated Upanishads.
Tips to Score 25/25 in the History Section
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All Questions in This Mock Test (Static Fallback)
For students unable to load the interactive JS app, or for quick revision, here is the full list of Ancient history MCQs SSC from this test:
Q1. Bhimbetka, a famous site of Palaeolithic period, is in which state of India?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Bhimbetka rock shelters are in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. It encompasses Paleolithic and Mesolithic stages.
Q2. In which period of ancient Indian history, pottery was discovered?
Answer: Neolithic
Explanation: Pottery was discovered in the Neolithic period. Earliest evidence comes from Mehrgarh.
Q3. A Celt from the Neolithic period is a:
Answer: Tool
Explanation: Celt is a Neolithic polished stone tool or axe.
Q4. What is the first era of Prehistoric period called?
Answer: Paleolithic Age
Explanation: It is known as the old stone age or Paleolithic Age.
Q5. Which archaeological site has evidence of pit-dwellings?
Answer: Burzahom
Explanation: Burzahom in Srinagar (J&K) has evidence of pit-dwellings.
Q6. Burzahom, a Neolithic site is located in:
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Located in J&K.
Q7. Where have archaeologists recovered burial of five wild dogs and antler's horn?
Answer: Burzahom
Explanation: Burzahom yielded these specific burials.
Q8. Mehargarh is located in which province of Pakistan?
Answer: Balochistan
Explanation: Located in Kacchi plain area of Balochistan.
Q9. Where is the archaeological site Inamgaon situated?
Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation: Inamgaon is in Maharashtra near river Ghod.
Q10. The archeological site of Koldihwa is located at:
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Koldihwa is in UP (Prayagraj). Provided earliest evidence of rice.
Q11. The skull of a 'Homo erectus' was found in which site?
Answer: Hathnora
Explanation: Hathnora in MP yielded the Homo erectus skull.
Q12. Jorwe culture was located in:
Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation: Jorwe is a Chalcolithic site in Maharashtra.
Q13. 'Microliths' were _____ used by early humans.
Answer: Stone tools
Explanation: Microliths were small stone tools.
Q14. In which city of Indus Valley has a port been found?
Answer: Lothal
Explanation: Lothal was a major port city in Gujarat.
Q15. In Lothal, drains were made of _____ Bricks.
Answer: Fired
Explanation: Ernest Mackay noted they were made of fired bricks.
Q16. Where was 'The Great Bath' found?
Answer: Mohenjodaro
Explanation: Found in Mohenjodaro.
Q17. Which Harappan site is in Haryana?
Answer: Rakhigarhi
Explanation: Rakhigarhi is in Haryana, the largest IVC site.
Q18. Who begun excavations at Dholavira in 1990?
Answer: RS Bisht
Explanation: RS Bisht supervised Dholavira excavations.
Q19. Match: Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal
Answer: Mohenjodaro-Bath, Harappa-Priest, Kalibangan-Plough, Lothal-Port
Explanation: This is the correct historical matching sequence.
Q20. The 'dancing-girl' statue was made using:
Answer: Bronze
Explanation: Made of Bronze, found in Mohenjodaro.
Q21. Daimabad is situated on the banks of which river?
Answer: Pravara
Explanation: Located on Pravara river in Maharashtra.
Q22. Which Harappan site is located in India?
Answer: Daimabad
Explanation: Daimabad is in Maharashtra, India.
Q23. Which site was the first to be discovered?
Answer: Harappa
Explanation: Harappa was discovered first in 1921.
Q24. Where was terracotta of 'plough' found?
Answer: Banawali
Explanation: Found in Banawali, Haryana.
Q25. Manda was situated on the banks of which river?
Answer: Chenab
Explanation: Situated on the right bank of Chenab river.
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