indus valley civilization quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

All the matches are correct which are paired —

Manda and Jammu and Kashmir,

Sutkangedor and Baluchistan,

Daimabad and Maharashtra,

Alamgirpur and Uttar Pradesh.

Answer: (c)

Many beautiful beads of blue Lapis Lazuli, Red Carnelian, and Agate stones of all colours have been found throughout Mohenjodaro and were probably worn by the women. Archaeologists have found beads in such locations as the Great Bath, where bathers probably lost them, and in the lower city, where bead makers may have dropped them in and around the kilns they used to make the beads.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (b)

Answer: (c)

Harappa was situated on the banks of river Ravi in Montgomery district of western Punjab (in Pakistan).

Answer: (a)

At Lothal, a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo. This suggests that Lothal was an important port and trading centre of the Harappan people.

Scholars believe that the ‘Great Bath’ was used for ritual bathing. A thin layer of bitumen was applied to the bed of the Bath to ensure that water does not seep in. Water was supplied by a large well in an adjacent room.

There was a drain for the outlet of the water. The bath was surrounded by sets of rooms on sides for changing cloth.