indus valley civilization quiz set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following was not the likely purpose of the Great Bath in the citadel at Mohenjodar?

a) Some elaborate ritual of vital importance, including a corporate social life

b) Community bathing

c) Swimming exercises and water sports

d) Storage of water to be used during drought or emergency

Question : 2

The evidence of sea-shell working is found at—

a) Balakot, Banawali

b) Dhaulavira, Balakot, Lothal, Nageshwar

c) Harappa, Kalibangan

d) Dhaulavira, Nageshwar, Rangpur

Question : 3

Who was the director of the archaeological excavation that led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjodaro?

a) Clive

b) Lord Macaulay

c) Sir John Marshall

d) Colonel Tad

Question : 4

Which of the following is not considered an Indo-Aryan language?

a) Arabic

b) Avesta

c) English

d) Persian

Question : 5

Which one of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites gives evidence of a dockyard?

a) Lothal

b) Harappa

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Dholavira

Question : 6

Which one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?

a) Rhinoceros

b) Cow

c) Elephant

d) Tiger