upsc history quiz

Q. Two terracotta models of Egyptian mummies have been recovered from which Harappan site? (a) Dholavira (b) Lothal (c) Kalibangan (d) Chanhudaro Ans: (b) Lothal Explanation: Trade regulations between Egypt and Kathiawar are suggested by two terracotta figurines, one resembling a gorilla and the other a mummy, both found at Lothal.

Q. Which of the following types of burial is not observed at Mohenjodaro? (a) Complete burial (b) Fractional burial (c) Post-cremation burial (d) Double burial Ans: (d) Double burial Explanation: At the archaeological site of Mohenjodaro, the type of burial that is not observed is (d) Double burial. Mohenjodaro, one of the major cities of

Q. Cylindrical seals of Mesopotamia have been recovered from which two Harappan site? (a) Lothal and Kalibangan (b) Lothal and Rangpur (c) Mohenjodaro and Kalibangan (d) Ropar and Rojdi Ans: (c) Mohenjodaro and Kalibangan Explanation:  Seals of Mesopotamia were found from Mohenjo-Daro & Kalibangan sites. Seals were cylindrical in shape with carvings on them. They

Q. A circular button shaped seal called the Persian gulf seal has been obtained from which Harappan site? (a) Lothal (b) Mohenjodaro (c) Banwali (d) Kalibangan Ans: (a) Lothal Explanation: The Harappan seals are of the great artistic nature of the Harappans. Three-cylindrical which were in use in Mesopotamia have been found from Mohenjodaro, one

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