indus valley civilization quiz set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following toilet and cosmetic objects were not perhaps known to Indus Valley people ?

a) Antimony rods

b) Copper mirrors

c) Ivory combs

d) Hair-dyes

Question : 2

The male deity picturised on seal is surrounded by

a) Deer, Water-Buffalo, Tiger, Lion

b) Lion. Deer, Elephant, Buffalo

c) Deer, Rhinoceros, Tiger, Buffalo

d) Tiger, Elephant, Rhinoceros. Buffalo

Question : 3

A horned deity engraved on a terracotta cake has been recovered from

a) Lothal

b) Banawali

c) Kalibangan

d) Surkotada

Question : 4

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 : 5

Harappan site of Banwali is situated in

a) Eastern UP

b) Western UP

c) Haryana

d) Rajasthan

Question : 6

Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements.

1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During the period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2