indus valley civilization quiz set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements :

1. The Harappan economy was based on agriculture, cattle rearing and crafts.
2. The Indus valley people had an elaborate drainage system.
3. In kot Diji pre-Harappan settlement has not been found.
4. Sugarcane was not grown in Indus civilization.

a) 3, and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Question : 2

Who is of the opinion that decline of Harappan civilisation was caused by natural calamities?

a) K.U.R. Kennedy

b) Wheeler

c) None of the above

d) S. Pigot

Question : 3

Consider the following statements :

1. The inhabitants of Harappa grew and used cotton.
2. The inhabitants of Harappa had no knowledge of copper and bronze.
3. The standard Harappan seals were made of clay.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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