indus valley civilization quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

With reference to the Great Bath of Mohenjodaro, consider the following statements

1. It was built by baked bricks.
2. The length of the Bath is 12 metres, breadth 7 meters and depth is around 2.5 metres.
3. The outer walls of the Bath are plastered by on inch thick plaster of Paris.
4. By the side of the Bath, there was the residence of priests who use to come down for bath on special occasions.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Question : 3

The first cereals that early men grown were

a) barley and maize

b) barley and rice.

c) wheat and barley

d) wheat and rice

Question : 4

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 : 5

Consider the following statements :

1. The Harappan economy was based on agriculture, cattle rearing and crafts.
2. The Indus valley people had an elaborate drainage system.
3. In kot Diji pre-Harappan settlement has not been found.
4. Sugarcane was not grown in Indus civilization.

a) 1 only

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 only

d) 3, and 4

Question : 6

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