indus valley civilization quiz set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following statements regarding Harappan civilisation is correct?

a) The Harrapan civilisation was rural based

b) The standard Harappan seals were made of clay

c) The inhabitants of Harappa had neither knowledge of copper nor bronze

d) The inhabitants of Harappan grew and used cotton

Question : 2

Which of the following valleys is known for having a continuous succession of palaeolithic paintings of different periods?

a) Sohan valley

b) Buharbulang valley

c) Bhimbetka

d) Bhader valley

Question : 3

The biggest Harappan site in India is

a) Kalibangan

b) Rakhigarhi

c) Dholavira

d) Lothal

Question : 4

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

a) Kalibangan

b) Mohenjo-daro

c) Banawali

d) Lothal

Question : 5

Which Harappan site is situated in Rajasthan?

a) Rakhigarhi

b) Rangpur

c) Banwali

d) Kalibangan

Question : 6

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