indus valley civilization quiz set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Harappan site of Banwali is situated in

a) Eastern UP

b) Western UP

c) Haryana

d) Rajasthan

Question : 2

Small clay plastered pits known as ‘fire altars’ are found at

a) Rangpur, Ropar, Rakhigarhi

b) Harappa, Mohanjo-daro, Chanhudaro

c) Lothal, Rozdi, Sotkakoh

d) Kalibangan, Lothal, Banwali

Question : 3

Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults?

a) Worship of Siva-linga in the form of conical and cylindrical stones

b) Shakti worship

c) Worship of Siva as Pashupati

d) Dedication of temples to a particular deity

Question : 4

Mohenjodaro is situated in which of the following?

a) Sindh Province in Pakistan

b) Gujarat state of India

c) Punjab state of India

d) Afghanistan

Question : 5

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

a) Lothal

b) Dholavira

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Kalibangan

Question : 6

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