History Optional Mapping PYQs Solution – 2015

Solution

1. A Neolithic site: Probably Burzahom
2. A Neolithic site: Mehrgarh
3. A Harappan site: Kalibangan
4. A Megalithic site: Adichanallur
5. A Harappan site: Surkotada
6. A Painted-Grey-ware site: Hastinapur
7. An inscriptional site: Junagarh
8. An important ancient city: Vidisha
9. An ancient port: Tamralipti
10. A site of ancient cave-painting: Sittanavasal
11. A Buddhist site: Amaravati
12. An educational centre: Vikramashila
13. Brahmadeya village: Uttaramerur
14. An ancient capital: Badami
15. An ancient capital: Kampilya
16. A temple site: Bhubaneshwar
17. An ancient capital: Halebidu/Dwarasamudra
18. An ancient sea-port: Muchiris/Muziris
19. An archaeological temple site: Dah Parbatiya
20. A Harappan site: Rakhigarhi