Harappan Civilization / Indus Valley Civilization

Topic-Harappan Civilization or Indus Valley Civilization
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Harappan Civilization or Indus Valley Civilization MCQs

1.	The popular name of the Harappan civilization is-
	A. Indus Civilization
	B. Lothal Civilization
	C. Civilization of the Indus Valley
	D. Mohenjodaro civilization Option “C” is correct. Indus civilization, also called Indus valley civilization or Harappan civilization, the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent.

2.	Which of the following animals has been most engraved on the seals obtained from the excavations of the Indus sites?
	A. Lion
	B. horse
	C. Unicorn
	D. Elephant Option “C” is correct. The unicorn is the most common motif on Indus seals and appears to represent a mythical animal that Greek and Roman sources trace back to the Indian subcontinent. A relatively long inscription of eight symbols runs along the top of the seal.

3.	The Indus Valley Civilization is well known-
	A. for your urban planning
	B. for Mohenjodaro and Harappa
	C. for your agricultural work
	D. for your industries Option “A” is correct. The Indus cities are noted for their urban planning, a technical and political process concerned with the use of land and design of the urban environment. They are also noted for their baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, and clusters of large, nonresidential buildings.

4.	Which place of Indus Civilization is located in India?
	A. Harappa
	B. Mohenjodaro
	C. Lothal
	D. None of these Option “C” is correct. Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization, located in the Bhal regionof the modern state of Gujaratand dating from 3700 BCE

5.	The earliest city discovered in India was-
	A. Harappa
	B. Punjab
	C. Mohenjodaro
	D. Sindh Option “A” is correct. The Correct Answer is Harappa. The earliest city discovered in India was Harappa. It was excavated in 1920s in the Punjab province of British India. After the excavation of Harappa as the first site, the Indus Valley Civilisation is also known as Harappan Civilisation hereafter.

6.	The earliest evidence of silver availability in India is found in-
	A. in the Harappan culture
	B. in the Chalcolithic culture of western India
	C. in vedic samhitas
	D. in silver coins Option “A” is correct. Women wore more ornaments in the Harappan civilization . Girdle became an important ornament. The Harappan civilization mastered the art of metallurgy. The most common carving material that has been discovered in Harappa is called steatite. It is a metamorphic rock and is soft in nature which was widely used.

7.	Which statement about the Indus Civilization is false?
	A. There was a strong system of drains in the cities.
	B. Trade and commerce flourished
	C. Mother goddess was worshiped
	D. People were familiar with iron Option “D” is correct.

8.	Match List-I with List-II : List-I A. Northern limit of Indus Civilization B. Southern limit of Indus Civilization C. Eastern limit of Indus Civilization D. Western limit of Indus Civilization List-II 1. Mada/Jammu 2. Daimabad/Maharashtra 3. Alamgirpur/Uttar Pradesh 4. Sutkagender/Balochistan
	A. A → 1, B → 2, C → 3, D → 4
	B. A → 2, B → 1, C → 4, D → 3
	C. A → 4, B → 3, C → 2, D → 1
	D. A → 1, B → 2, C → 4, D → 3 Option “A” is correct.

9.	Manda was situated on the bank of which river?
	A. Chenab
	B. Sutlej
	C. Ravi
	D. Indus Option “A” is correct.

10.	On the banks of which river was the Harappan site Ropar/Punjav situated?
	A. Chenab
	B. Sutlej
	C. Indus
	D. Ravi Option “B” is correct. The Harappan site Ropar was situated on the banks of Sutlej river. The Sutlej River is also known as Satadree river. The town of Rupnagar was earlier known as Ropar. The town is founded by a Raja Rokeshar, who ruled during the 11th century. It is located near the Chandigarh district of Haryana.

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