indus valley civilization quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Answer: (c)

Harappans were first in the world to grow cotton. Agriculture along with pastoralism (cattle-rearing) was the base of Harappan economy. We do not have any clear evidence of the tools used for agriculture. However, the furrows or plough-marks have been observed in a field at Kalibangan.

These indicate plough cultivation. A terracotta plough has also been reported from Banawali in Hissar district of Haryana.

The irrigation was carried on a small scale by drawing water from wells or by diverting river water into channels. The chief food crops included wheat, barley, sesame, mustard, peas, jejube, etc.

The evidence for rice has come from Lothal and Rangpur in the form of husks embedded in pottery. Cotton was another important crop. A piece of woven cloth has been found at Mohenjo-Daro.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Indus Valley Civilization was urbanized, highly developed and sophisticated. The ruins exhibit a high level of planning in the cities. Excavations have indicated that the buildings were built with baked bricks.

The streets were well constructed at right angles with an elaborate and covered drainage system. The civilization also had public buildings including the vast granaries and the Great Bath at Mohenjodaro.

Answer: (b)

The square shape of the seal is the most common form of Harappan seals, although there is great variety in their size and shapes.