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21 Which one of the following age is related to Indus Valley Civilization ?
A Chalcolithic age
B Neolithic Age
C Mesolithic Age
D Palaeolithic Age

Answer: Option [B]

The Neolithic Age, also known as the New Stone Age, was the last and and third period of the Stone Age. It lasted from around 7,000 B.C. to 1,000 B.C. in India. The Neolithic Age is distinguished primarily by the development of settled agriculture and the use of polished stone tools and weapons.

22 The Great Bath of the of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in
A Mohenjodaro
B Harappa
C Lothal
D Ropar

Answer: Option [A]

The Great Bath of the of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in Mohenjodaro. The Great Bath is part of a large citadel complex that was found in the 1920s during excavations of Mohenjo-daro, one of the main centres of the Indus civilization.

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23 Mohenjodaro is also called as :
A mound of the Great
B mount of the Survivors
C mount of the Living
D mount of the Dead

Answer: Option [D]

Mohenjodaro is also called as mount of the dead. The name Mohenjo-daro is reputed to signify β€œthe mound of the dead.” The archaeological importance of the site was first recognized in 1922, one year after the discovery of Harappa.

24 Identify the site where the Great Granary of the Indus Valley civilization was found :
A Lothal
B Harappa
C Mohenjodaro
D Kalibangan

Answer: Option [C]

Granary is a brick structure 45 metres north to south and 45 metres east to west. It was found in Mohenjodaro, Harappa. Because it was the first site of civilization, it is known as the Indus Valley civilisation. The Great Granary was the largest building discovered at Mohenjodaro.

25 The famous figure of a dancing girl found in the excavations of Mohenjodaro was made up of :
A red limestone
B bricks
C bronze
D terracotta

Answer: Option [C]

The famous figure of a dancing girl found in the excavations of Mohenjodaro was made up of bronze. This mesmerizing sculpture, famously known as 'The Dancing Girl,' is one of the highest achievements of the artists of Mohenjodaro. The 'Dancing Girl' is a sculpture made of bronze. It belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization and dates back to circa 2500 BCE.

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