Indus Valley Civilization Quiz Set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The site of Mohenjodaro was discovered by:

a) S.R. Rao

b) N.G. Majumdar

c) R.D. Banerji

d) Dayaram Sahni

Question : 2

Which one of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites gives evidence of a dockyard?

a) Dholavira

b) Lothal

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Harappa

Question : 3

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the town planning during the Harrapan Period?

1. The most interesting urban feature of Harappan civilization is its town-planning
2. The drainage system of the Harappans was elaborate and well laid out
3. The main street is connected by narrow lanes
4. The residential buildings are built in the upper town (citadel)

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 2, and 3

c) 1, 3, and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian subcontinent has been obtained from:

a) Burzahom

b) Mehargarh

c) Chirand

d) Brahmagiri

Question : 5

Which of the following types of burial is not observed at Mohenjodaro?

a) Post-cremation burial

b) Double burial

c) Fractional burial

d) Complete burial

Question : 6

Harappan people had a common burial system, which is proved by

a) The earth burials with the head of the dead normally laid towards the north

b) The burial of commonly used items with the dead

c) Both (a) and (b) above

d) The burial of the dead body in the sitting posture