indus valley civilization quiz set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Harappan people had a common burial system, which is proved by

a) The earth burials with the head of the dead normally laid towards the north

b) The burial of commonly used items with the dead

c) Both (a) and (b) above

d) The burial of the dead body in the sitting posture

Question : 2

Which Harappan site is situated in Rajasthan?

a) Rakhigarhi

b) Rangpur

c) Banwali

d) Kalibangan

Question : 3

The terra-cotta plough of the Harappan civilization was found at

a) Kalibangan

b) Mohenjo-daro

c) Banawali

d) Lothal

Question : 4

Which of the following is not a feature of the religious life of the Indus civilization?

a) The Indus deities, like the Vedic deities, were predominantly male

b) Pipal and Acacia trees were regarded as celestial plants

c) The tree of life figures with great frequency on the seals

d) The people had faith in amulets and charms, which shows that they were afraid of demons

Question : 5

A citadel is not found in

a) Harappa

b) Chanhudaro

c) Sutkagendor

d) Mohenjo-daro

Question : 6

The primary purpose of a seal in the Indus Valley Civilization was probably

a) to signify ownership of property

b) to signify royally

c) as a medium of exchange in trade

d) to indicate social status