Ancient History & Harappan — Set 1
Gujarat GK · प्राचीन इतिहास और हड़प्पा · Questions 1–10 of 200
Which Harappan site in Gujarat is known as the first dockyard in the world?
Correct Answer: B. Lothal
Lothal, located in Saurashtra region of Gujarat, is famous for having the world's first tidal dockyard. It was excavated by S.R. Rao between 1955 and 1960. The dockyard shows sophisticated engineering and maritime knowledge of the Harappan civilization.
Dholavira Harappan site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2021
Dholavira was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, becoming Gujarat's second UNESCO site. It is located in the Rann of Kutch in the Khadir Bet island. The site is one of the largest and best-preserved Harappan cities in India.
Lothal is located in which district of Gujarat?
Correct Answer: B. Ahmedabad
Lothal is located in the Dholka taluka of Ahmedabad district in Gujarat. It sits near the Sabarmati River and the Gulf of Khambhat. The site was an important trading port of the Harappan civilization.
Dholavira is located in which region of Gujarat?
Correct Answer: C. Rann of Kutch
Dholavira is situated on the Khadir Bet island in the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. It was excavated by R.S. Bisht of the Archaeological Survey of India starting in 1989. The site has a unique three-part city layout with a citadel, middle town, and lower town.
Which Harappan site in Gujarat is known for its unique signboard with Indus script?
Correct Answer: C. Dholavira
Dholavira is famous for a large stone signboard with ten Indus script symbols, believed to be the largest Harappan inscription ever found. This signboard was likely displayed at the main entrance of the city. It remains undeciphered but represents a remarkable feat of ancient urban planning.
The excavation of Lothal was carried out by which archaeologist?
Correct Answer: B. S.R. Rao
S.R. Rao of the Archaeological Survey of India excavated Lothal between 1955 and 1960. His work revealed the dockyard, warehouse, bead factory, and a planned drainage system. Rao's excavations established Lothal as a major Harappan trade center.
Which Harappan site in Gujarat is known for its bead factory?
Correct Answer: D. Lothal
Lothal had a well-developed bead factory that produced carnelian, steatite, and gold beads for trade. These beads were exported to Mesopotamia and other civilizations. The presence of a bead factory highlights Lothal's importance as a manufacturing and trading center.
Surkotada Harappan site is located in which district of Gujarat?
Correct Answer: A. Kutch
Surkotada is located in the Rapar taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat. It was excavated by J.P. Joshi in 1971-72. The site is notable for yielding horse bones, providing evidence for the presence of horses in the Harappan civilization.
Which animal bones were discovered at Surkotada, causing significant debate among archaeologists?
Correct Answer: B. Horse
Horse bones discovered at Surkotada by J.P. Joshi sparked debate about whether horses were known to Harappans. This discovery challenged the conventional view that horses were introduced to South Asia only during the Vedic period. The bones have been studied extensively to determine their age and species.
Rangpur Harappan site is located in which district of Gujarat?
Correct Answer: A. Surendranagar
Rangpur is situated in the Limbdi taluka of Surendranagar district in Gujarat. It was excavated by M.S. Vats and later by S.R. Rao. Rangpur is significant for yielding painted Red Ware pottery suggesting a post-Harappan or late Harappan occupation.