indus valley civilization quiz set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Dadheri is a late Harappan site of

a) Haryana

b) Jammu

c) Punjab

d) U.P.

Question : 2

Which of the following was not a major industrial town of the Harappan civilization?

a) Harappa

b) Lothal

c) Chanhudaro

d) Kalibangan

Question : 3

The ‘Great Bath’ was found at the archaeological site of

a) Mohenjodaro

b) Ropar

c) Harappa

d) Kalibangan

Question : 4

Almost all Harappan towns had large granaries because

a) Food-grains were stored for the purpose of trade

b) Taxes were paid in kind, and therefore, granaries acted as a sort of public treasuries

c) Surplus produce of the countryside was stored in the towns

d) All of the above

Question : 5

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 : 6

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