CHAPTER-1 PRACTICE TEST Indus Valley Civilization

 

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Q1.

With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. It is also known as the Harappan Civilization because Harappa was the first site excavated.
2. The excavation of Harappa was carried out under the supervision of Daya Ram Sahni.
3. Harappa was excavated before Mohenjodaro.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

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Q2.

Consider the following pairs regarding the geographical extent of the Indus Valley Civilization:

1. Westernmost site – Sutkagendor
2. Easternmost site – Alamgirpur
3. Southernmost site – Daimabad
4. Northernmost site – Manda

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1, 2, 3 and 4

D) 1 and 3 only

Answer: C

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Q3.

The Indus Valley Civilization is considered part of which of the following phases?

1. Bronze Age
2. Chalcolithic Age
3. Iron Age

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

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Q4.

Which of the following civilizations were contemporary to the Indus Valley Civilization?

1. Mesopotamian Civilization
2. Egyptian Civilization
3. Chinese Civilization
4. Roman Civilization

Select the correct answer:

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2, 3 and 4 only

C) 1 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

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Q5.

Consider the following pairs of Harappan sites and rivers:

1. Harappa – Ravi
2. Mohenjodaro – Indus
3. Kalibangan – Ghaggar
4. Lothal – Narmada

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

(Lothal is on Sabarmati & Bhogava, not Narmada)

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Q6.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Harappan sites?

1. Chanhudaro is located on the banks of the Indus River.
2. Banawali is associated with the Saraswati river system.
3. Rangpur is located on the banks of Meedar river.

Select the correct answer:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

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Q7.

With reference to the distribution of Harappan sites, consider the following statements:

1. The largest number of sites are found in Gujarat.
2. No Harappan sites are found in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
3. Harappan civilization was limited only to river valleys.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Q8.

With reference to Harappa, consider the following statements:

1. Rows of circular brick platforms used for threshing grain have been found.
2. Six granaries and sixteen fire altars (agnikundas) have been discovered.
3. The main entrance to houses generally faced the north direction.
4. Evidence of R-37 cemetery has been found.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 4 only

B) 1, 3 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

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Q9.

Consider the following statements regarding Mohenjodaro:

1. It was discovered by R. D. Banerji in 1922.
2. The term Mohenjodaro means “mound of the living.”
3. The Great Bath and bronze dancing girl statue were found here.
4. The city shows evidence of repeated destruction and rebuilding.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 3 and 4 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

(Statement 2 is incorrect — it means “mound of the dead”)

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Q10.

With reference to Lothal, consider the following statements:

1. It was discovered by S. R. Rao.
2. A dockyard structure has been found here.
3. Evidence of bead-making factory has been discovered.
4. A bronze linear scale has been found at this site.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2, 3 and 4 only

C) 1, 2, 3 and 4

D) 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: C

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Q11.

Consider the following statements regarding Kalibangan:

1. It had a highly developed drainage system similar to Mohenjodaro.
2. Evidence of ploughed agricultural field has been found.
3. It shows both pre-Harappan and Harappan phases.
4. Fire altars have been discovered here.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 2, 3 and 4 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

(Statement 1 is incorrect — drainage system was not well developed)

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Q12.

With reference to Dholavira, consider the following statements:

1. It was discovered by J. P. Joshi.
2. It shows all three phases of Harappan civilization.
3. A signboard-like inscription with large letters has been found here.
4. It consists only of two parts—citadel and lower town.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

(Statement 4 is incorrect — Dholavira has three divisions)

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Q13.

Consider the following statements about town planning in the Indus Valley Civilization:

1. Cities followed a grid or chessboard pattern.
2. Drainage systems were well developed with covered drains and manholes.
3. Cities were divided into citadel and lower town.
4. All Harappan cities strictly followed two-part division without exception.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

(Statement 4 is incorrect — Dholavira is an exception)

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Q14.

With reference to Harappan cultural features, consider the following statements:

1. Complete burial was the most common method of disposal of the dead.
2. Banawali and Kalibangan show two cultural phases.
3. Chanhudaro was the only city without a citadel.
4. Surkotada experienced only the mature Harappan phase.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 1 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

(Statement 4 is incorrect — Surkotada had all three phases)

Q15.

With reference to agriculture in the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. Wheat and barley were the main crops grown.
2. Rice cultivation was widespread across all Harappan sites.
3. Evidence of plough has been found at Banawali.
4. The economy was purely agricultural with no trade activities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 1, 2 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

(Rice was limited; economy was agro-commercial, not purely agricultural)

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Q16.

Consider the following statements regarding animals in the Indus Valley Civilization:

1. The humpless bull was an important animal.
2. The Harappans had full knowledge of horses.
3. They were aware of animals like tiger, elephant and deer.
4. Lion was commonly depicted in Harappan art.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer: A

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Q17.

With reference to Harappan crafts, consider the following statements:

1. Harappans were familiar with iron technology.
2. They used bronze to make tools and weapons.
3. The potter’s wheel was used for making pottery.
4. Silk production was well known to them.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 4 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer: B

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Q18.

Consider the following statements regarding Harappan seals:

1. Seals were mainly made of steatite.
2. Most seals are rectangular in shape.
3. The bull is the most commonly depicted animal.
4. Cow is frequently depicted on seals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 1, 2 and 3 only

C) 2 and 4 only

D) 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

(Seals are mostly square; cow is not depicted)

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Q19.

With reference to trade during the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. Both land and sea trade were practiced.
2. The most important trading partner was Mesopotamian Civilization.
3. Trade was conducted using metallic coins.
4. Meluha was the name used by Mesopotamians for the Indus region.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 4 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

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Q20.

Consider the following statements regarding Harappan religion:

1. The Pashupati Seal suggests proto-Shiva worship.
2. Evidence of Mother Goddess worship has been found.
3. Temples were the central feature of Harappan cities.
4. The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro was used for ritual bathing.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 4 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

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Q21.

With reference to Harappan trade networks, consider the following:

1. Dilmun served as an intermediate trading station.
2. Makan was associated with trade routes.
3. Lothal had a dockyard indicating maritime trade.
4. Trade was conducted mainly through a barter system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Q22.

With reference to the script of the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. The script is mainly pictographic in nature.
2. It has been completely deciphered.
3. It consists of around 400 symbols including variants.
4. It is purely alphabetical in structure.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 1, 2 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

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Q23.

Consider the following statements regarding Harappan writing:

1. About 4,000 specimens of writing have been found.
2. The script is found mainly on seals and other objects.
3. All symbols in the script are original and unique.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

(Only about 75 symbols are original; others are variants)

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Q24.

With reference to the Harappan script, consider the following statements:

1. It is undeciphered till date.
2. It contains both original symbols and their variants.
3. It resembles modern alphabetic scripts in structure.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

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Q25.

Consider the following historians and their views regarding the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization:

1. Mortimer Wheeler – Aryan invasion theory
2. G. F. Dales – Aryans responsible
3. John Marshall – Natural calamities

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 1, 2 and 3

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1 only

Answer: A

(Dales rejected Aryan invasion theory)

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Q26.

With reference to theories of decline of Harappan civilization, consider the following statements:

1. Aryan invasion theory was proposed by Mortimer Wheeler.
2. G. F. Dales opposed Aryan invasion theory.
3. Natural calamities theory is widely accepted.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 2 and 3

D) 1 and 3 only

Answer: C

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Q27.

Consider the following statements regarding Harappan script:

1. It is primarily pictographic.
2. It has been deciphered using bilingual inscriptions.
3. It consists of limited symbols compared to Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

(No bilingual inscriptions; script remains undeciphered)

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Q28.

Which of the following statements best explains the uncertainty regarding the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Lack of archaeological evidence

B) Absence of written records due to undeciphered script

C) Contradictory theories by historians

D) Both B and C

Answer: D