indus valley civilization quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following was not the likely purpose of the Great Bath in the citadel at Mohenjodar?

a) Some elaborate ritual of vital importance, including a corporate social life

b) Storage of water to be used during drought or emergency

c) Swimming exercises and water sports

d) Community bathing

Question : 2

The unique structure in Mohenjodaro was:

a) Dockyard

b) Granary

c) Assembly hall

d) Bathing pool

Question : 3

Which of the following valleys is known for having a continuous succession of paleolithic paintings of different periods?

a) Sohan valley

b) Bhader valley

c) Bhimbetka

d) Buharbulang valley

Question : 4

Which of the following correctly describes the land of the Seven Rivers (Sapta Sindhu) where the initial Aryan settlements were located?

a) The region from Eastern Afghanistan to the upper valley of the Ganges

b) The land of the Indus and its principal tributaries

c) The Punjab and Delhi region

d) The Indus Valley region

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the geographical extent of Harrapan Civilisation?

1. The Indus Valley Civilization encompassed most of Pakistan and parts of northwestern India, Afghanistan and Iran, extending from Baluchistan in the west to Uttar Pradesh in the east, northeastern Afghanistan to the north and Maharashtra to the south.
2. Many Indus Valley Civilisation sites have also been discovered along the Ghaggar-Hakra beds.
3. Due to its distinct geographical feature, the agro-pastoral economy was the dominant feature in this region.
4. The extent of Indus Valley Civilization is smaller than the ancient civilization of both Egypt and Mesopotamia.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 6

Which of the following Harappan sites was found the earliest evidence of surgery?

a) Dholavira

b) Kalibangan

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Harappa