indus valley civilization quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Horse remains are found it :

a) II, IV and I

b) I and III

c) I, II and III

d) I, III and IV

Question : 2

In which of the following phases of Harappan civilization marked with the beginning of town-planning in the form of mud structures?

a) Mature Harappan phase (2600 BC–1900 BC)

b) Early Harappan phase (3500 BC–2600 BC)

c) Late Harappan phase (1900 BC–1400 BC)

d) None

Question : 3

In the Indus Valley Civilization period, LapisLazuli was imported from:

a) Gujrat

b) Mesopotamia

c) Iran

d) Badakhshah

Question : 4

A statue of bearded man was found at

a) Chanhudaro

b) Dholavira

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Harappa

Question : 5

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding agriculture of Harappans?

a) The granaries discovered at sites like Harappa, Mohenjodaro and Lothal served as the storehouses for grains.

b) The availability of fertile Indus alluvium contributed to the surplus in agricultural production.

c) Harrapan people learnt to grow cotton from Mesopotamia.

d) Cotton, quite possibly could have been used for trade as some woven and dyed cotton cloth has been found at Mohenjo-daro.

Question : 6

Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults?

a) Worship of Siva-linga in the form of conical and cylindrical stones

b) Dedication of temples to a particular deity

c) Worship of Siva as Pashupati

d) Shakti worship