indus valley civilization quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which metal has so far not been discovered in Harappan sites?

a) Silver

b) Copper

c) Gold

d) Iron

Question : 2

According to the theory of double invasion of India by the Aryans, the first group inhabited the Punjab, and the second group pushed its way through Gilgit and Chitral and settled in the midland country. Who put forward this theory?

a) Sir George Grierson

b) Dr. Giles

c) Dr. Hoernle

d) C.V. Vaidya

Question : 3

Which of the following statements is not correct?

a) Harappan people worshiped proto-Shiva

b) Harappan people worshiped mother-Goddess

c) Harappan people did not worship animal

d) Harappan people worshiped ‘Peepul’ tree

Question : 4

The Indus people did not have trade relations with—

a) Central Asia

b) Iraq

c) China

d) Afghanistan

Question : 5

On what evidence is South Russia/Central Asia regarded as the original home of the Aryans?

a) Racial

b) Anthropological

c) Philological

d) Archaeological

Question : 6

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the given code.

1. Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Ropar, and Kalibangan are the main sites of Indus valley civilization.
2. People of Harappa developed the road, proper housing, and drainage system.
3. People of Harappa were unknown about the use of metals.

a) 2 and 3 are correct

b) 1 and 2 are correct

c) 1 and 3 are correct

d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct