indus valley civilization quiz set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is not one of the proofs of maritime activities of the Indus Valley people ?

a) Discovery of a number of articles which were not produced or found in the country

b) The discovery of a dockyard at Lothal

c) The drawing of a ship on a seal

d) Commercial links of the Harappans with the West Asian countries

Question : 2

Which of the following throw light on Harappan culture?

a) Handwriting seals on the utensils

b) Inscription

c) Archaeological excavations

d) Religious books

Question : 3

On the basis of available evidence, the Harappan civilization contributed two important things to mankind which were

a) Copper and bronze smelting technology

b) Growing wheat and cotton

c) Knowledge of mathematics and decimal system

d) Making soak-pits and earthen pipes

Question : 4

a) 3 4 1 2

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 2 1 4 3

d) 1 2 4 3

Question : 5

Which Harappan city is divided into three parts?

a) Dholavira

b) Lothal

c) Kalibangan

d) Surkotada

Question : 6

The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on the river

a) Bhogava

b) Narmada

c) Mahi

d) Bhima