indus valley civilization quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Evidence of trephination as a remedy for certain diseases comes from some of the following

1. Lothal
2. Harappa
3. Burzahom
4. Kalibangan

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) All

d) 1, 3 and 4

Question : 2

The famous dancing girl found in the Mohenjodaro was made up of:

a) Terracotta

b) Steatite

c) Red limestone

d) Bronze

Question : 3

Indus Valley Civilization was discovered by:

a) Cunningham

b) Wheeler

c) R.D. Banerji

d) Dayaram Sahni

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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

a) Dholavira

b) Lothal

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Harappa