Question Discussion & Solution

• A sculpture of a chariot of Harappa times was found at Daimabad, Maharashtra.
• Daimabad is an archaeological site that was discovered in 1958.
• The excavations were conducted between 1976-79 here.
• Lothal is an ancient Indus site situated in Gujarat.
• Banawali is an ancient Harappan site situated on the dry river bed of Saraswati.
• Kalibangan, which means black bangles, is an ancient Indus site situated in Rajasthan.

James Prinsep deciphered the Brahmi and Kharoshthi scripts.

• Brahmi Script- It is the oldest writing styles in ancient India. The rock cut edicts of Ashoka are the best examples of Brahmi script which were deciphered by an archeologist of East India Company James Prinsep.
• Kharoshthi scripts- It is used in Gandhara kingdom to write Gandhari Prakrit and Sanskrit in 4-3 century B.C.

The correct answer is Alwar.

• Neemuchana known as second Jallianwala massacre is situated in Alwar, Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The Neemuchana massacre of 14th May 1925 is a terrifying example of how ruthlessly and inhumanly an Indian state under British protection could deal with its agriculturists’ agitation for a genuine cause.
• It was the culmination of an ongoing confrontation between the Darbar and the present agitator in Bansoor and Thanagazi Nizamats of the Alwar state.
• Many people believe to have been killed and many more injured among the protestors at Neemuchna.
• The Neemuchana massacre is called the Jallianwala massacre of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Neemuchna Farmer Movement took place during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh Alwar.
  • The reason was an increase in fine rates.
• On 14th May 1925, Farmers of Alwar Organised a Kisan Sabha in Nimuchna Village of Alwar to protest against the increase of fines.
• The Royal Army of Alwar fired on this gathering killing more than 800 farmers. Gandhiji described this massacre as the Second Dyershahi.

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

• Ganeshwar civilization: The Ganeshwar civilization was first founded in 1977 according to historian Ratan Lal Mishra. This Ganeshwar civilization is more than 4000 years old and the estimated time period was 2500 - 2000 BCE.
  • He founded red and black pottery and thousand pieces of copper.
  • this culture is related to the pre-Harappan period and the main sources of copper nearby the Aravalli range. 
• Gilund civilization: Gilund civilization was founded in three faces divided as late, middle, & Early-Ahar-Banas.
  • Late Ahar Banas (2000 - 1700 BC)
  • Middle Ahar Banas (2500 - 2000 BC)
  • Early Ahar Banas (3000 - 2500 BC)
• Kalibangan civilization: The Kalibangan civilization is older than 4000 BC. Prof Amlanand Ghosh rediscovered the Kalibangan site in 1952. This Rajasthan civilization was the first metropolis state in India. The shreds of evidence are as follows
  • fortification walls, mud-bricks, etc.
  • Pottery, a sign of successful Harappan.
  • Outstanding discovery of plowed fields.

The correct answer is Bikaner.

Key Points

• Bikaner Prajamandal-
  • Establishment year - 1936 AD in Kolkata
  • President - Magram Vaidhi
  • Leader - Birbal Singh, Laxmandas Swami, etc.
  • On 22 July 1942 AD, advocate Raghuvar Dayal Goyal established the Bikaner State Praja Parishad for a responsible government.
  • Birbal Singh was martyred on 30 June 1946 in Rai Singh Nagar, where a conference of Bikaner Rajya Praja Parishad was organized due to police firing.
  • The princely state of Bikaner was the first to enter the Central Legislative Assembly.

Additional Information

• Kushalgarh Praja Mandal-
  • Establishment year - 1942 AD
  • Chairman – Bhanwar Lal Nigam
  • Leader- Kanhiya Lal Sethia, etc.
• Alwar Prajamandal-
  • Establishment year- 1938 AD
  • Leaders- Bhavani Shankar Sharma, Harinarayan Sharma, Kunj Bihari Modi, etc.