Prelims Test Morning Batch 14 Oct 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Stone Age in India:

1. The Palaeolithic period is divided into Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic based on the nature of stone tools.

2. The Mesolithic period is marked by the use of microliths.

3. The Neolithic period is characterised by the use of polished stone tools and the beginning of agriculture.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

Q2. With reference to the Mesolithic period in India, consider the following statements:

1. It was a transitional phase between the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods.

2. Bhimbetka is a famous Mesolithic site.

3. Evidence of animal domestication is completely absent in Mesolithic sites.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

Q3. Consider the following pairs of Harappan sites and their associated features:

Site                                                                      Associated Feature

1. Lothal                                                                 Dockyard

2. Kalibangan                                                         Ploughed field

3. Dholavira                                                            Water reservoirs

4. Mohenjodaro                                                       Great Bath

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Q4. Which one of the following Harappan sites is located in present-day India?

Q5. Consider the following statements about Harappan seals:

1. Most Harappan seals were made of steatite.

2. The unicorn motif is commonly found on Harappan seals.

3. Harappan seals were used only for religious purposes.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

Q6.With reference to the Harappan script, consider the following statements:

1. It was pictographic in nature.

2. It was written from right to left.

3. It has been successfully deciphered.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q7.Arrange the following periods in chronological order:

1. Mesolithic

2. Upper Palaeolithic

3. Neolithic

4. Chalcolithic

Select the correct order:

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding Harappan town planning:

1. The streets were laid out in a grid pattern.

2. Burnt bricks were used for construction.

3. The citadel was generally located on the lower side of the town.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

Q9. With reference to the decline of the Harappan Civilisation, consider the following statements:

1. Evidence of flooding has been found at Mohenjodaro.

2. The Aryan invasion theory is universally accepted by historians.

3. Climatic change and drying of the Ghaggar-Hakra river system are considered possible factors.

Which of the statements given above are correct

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the Chalcolithic period in India

1. It was characterised by the use of copper and stone tools.

2. It preceded the Neolithic period.

3. Important Chalcolithic sites include Inamgaon and Navdatoli.

Which of the statements given above are correct?