Q. Evidence of mixed cropping is seen from which site of Indus Civilization? (a) Lothal (b) Dholavira (c) Chanhudaro (d) Kalibangan Ans: (d) Kalibangan Explanation: The evidence of mixed cropping is seen from the site of (d) Kalibangan in the Indus Civilization. Kalibangan, located in present-day Rajasthan, is an important archaeological site of the Indus […]

Q. Pick out the incorrect statement about Town planning in Indus Civilization? (a) There was systematic town planning on the lines of grid system. (b) There was a fortified citadel on the western site and a lower town on the eastern side. (c) The windows of the houses opened onto the main streets. (d) There

Q. Manda, the northern-most site of Indus Civilization in Jammu and Kashmir is located on the banks of which river? (a) Jhelum (b) Sutlej (c) Chenab (d) Zaskar Ans: (c) Chenab Explanation: Manda is situated on the right bank of Chenab River in the foothills of Pir Panjal range, 28 km northwest of Jammu, and

Q. The primary purpose of a seal in the Indus Valley Civilization was probably (a) to signify royally (b) as a medium of exchange in trade (c) to signify ownership of property (d) to indicate social status Ans: (c) to signify ownership of property Explanation: The primary purpose of a seal in the Indus Valley

Q. Which one of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization had an ancient dockyard? (a) Kalibangan (b) Lothal (c) Rangpur (d) Harappa Ans: (b) Lothal Explanation: The site of the Indus Valley Civilization that had an ancient dockyard is (b) Lothal. Lothal, located in present-day Gujarat, India, was a major port city of

Q. One of the Harappan deities not represented in later Hindu religion is (a) Pashupati Siva (b) Seven mothers (Sapta mariksa) (c) Compound creatures (d) Unicorn Ans: (d) Unicorn Explanation:  The Harappan deity not represented in later Hindu religion is (d) Unicorn. The unicorn, or more specifically the one-horned animal, is a distinctive symbol that

Q. From the scattered skeletal remains of the Harappans found at different sites, the most appropriate conclusion to be drawn would be that there was (a) Some kind of military assault (b) Mass execution or human sacrifice (c) Casual burial of human bodies (d) Malaria or any other pathogenic condition Ans: (a) Some kind of

Q. Almost all Harappan towns had large granaries because (a) Taxes were paid in kind, and therefore, granaries acted as a sort of public treasuries (b) Surplus produce of the countryside was stored in the towns (c) Food-grains were stored for the purpose of trade (d) All of the above Ans: (d) All of the

Q. Which of the following was not the likely purpose of the Great Bath in the citadel at Mohenjodar? (a) Community bathing (b) Swimming exercises and water sports  (c) Some elaborate ritual of vital importance, including a corporate social life (d) Storage of water to be used during drought or emergency Ans: (d) Storage of

Q. Which one of the following is not one of the Harapan sites related to the maritime activities of the Harappan people? (a) Lothal (b) Balakot (c) Sokta Kob (d) Patliputra. Ans: (d) Patliputra Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Patliputra. Patliputra, also known as Pataliputra, is not one of the Harappan sites related to