indus valley civilization quiz set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

An ivory scale in Harappan context was found at

a) Dholavira

b) Kalibangan

c) Lothal

d) Banawali

Question : 2

With reference to Great Bath of Mohenjodaro, consider the following statements -

1. It was built by baked bricks.
2. The length of the Bath is 12 metres, breadth 7 mtrs and depth is around 2.5 metres.
3. The outer walls of the Bath are plastered by on inch thick plaster of paris.
4. By the side of the Bath there were residence of priests who use to come down for bath on special occasions.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1 and 2

Question : 3

Which of the following sites is the largest of all Indus settlements excavated?

a) Lothal

b) Dholavira

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Kalibangan

Question : 4

Two most important Harappan crops were

a) Rice and peas

b) Wheat and barley

c) Sesamum and mustard

d) Cottom and Sugarcane

Question : 5

‘Stoneware’ bangles made of clay and grey to black in colour are found from—

a) Kalibangan and Harappa

b) Lothal and Harappa

c) Mohan-jo-daro and Harappa

d) Lothal and Mohan-jo-daro

Question : 6

From a large number of seals discovered from almost all the Harappan sites, it appears that they were used for_____________ purposes.

a) ritualistic and religious

b) Commercial

c) Both (a) and (b) above

d) Symbolic