indus valley civilization quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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

a) Dholavira

b) Lothal

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Harappa

Question : 2

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 : 3

The primary purpose of a seal in the Indus Valley Civilization was probably

a) to signify ownership of property

b) to indicate social status

c) as a medium of exchange in trade

d) to signify royally

Question : 4

The Harappan towns and cities were divided into large______________ blocks

a) Circular

b) Semi-circular

c) Rectangular

d) Square

Question : 5

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

a) Burzahom

b) Mehargarh

c) Chirand

d) Brahmagiri

Question : 6

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