indus valley civilization quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Most of the inscriptions are found on seals mostly made out of stone. Some inscriptions are also found on copper tablets, bronze implements and small objects made of terracotta, stone and faience.

Answer: (b)

The Harappan people were aware of a number of metals except for iron. They manufactured gold and silver objects. The gold objects include beads, armlets, needles and other ornaments. But the use of silver was more common than gold.

A large number of silver ornaments, dishes, etc. have been discovered. A number of copper tools and weapons have also been discovered. The common tools included axe, saws, chisels, knives, spearheads and arrowheads.

It is important to note that the weapons produced by the Harappans were mostly defensive in nature as there is no evidence of weapons like swords, etc. Stone tools were also commonly used.

Answer: (b)

The earliest evidence of surgery was found from Kalibangan. Archaeologists made the discovery that the people of Indus Valley Civilization, even from the early Harappan periods, had knowledge of medicine and surgery.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (a)

Iron was not known to Indus Valley Civilization people. The first evidence of Iron is found about l000 B.C. from Ataranjikhera in Etah district.