UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies
Question 15: History and Culture
Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Ancient site) A. Lothal B. Kalibangan C. Dholavira D. ——— (site with Banawali inscription) List II (Archaeological finding) 1. Ploughed field 2. Dockyard 3. Terracotta replica of a plough 4. An inscription comprising ten large-sized signs of the Banawali Harappan script Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (b).
These are standard Harappan finds. Lothal had a dockyard, a large brick basin for ships. Kalibangan shows a ploughed field with criss-crossing furrows. Dholavira is known for its signboard with ten large signs of the Harappan script. Banawali yielded a terracotta toy replica of a plough. So A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
- A. Lothal matches 2, the dockyard.
- B. Kalibangan matches 1, the ploughed field.
- C. Dholavira matches 4, the inscription of ten large signs.
- D. Banawali matches 3, the terracotta replica of a plough.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Swaps both pairs: Lothal is the dockyard site and Dholavira the signboard site.
- (b) Right: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
- (c) Swaps Lothal and Kalibangan (A and B).
- (d) A and B are right, but C and D are swapped.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.