indus valley civilization quiz set 9 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Indus people obtained copper from

a) Baluchistan and South India

b) Baluchistan

c) None of the above places

d) Baluchistan, South India and Arabia

Question : 2

The Indus valley civilization is called non - Aryan because

1. Indus people worshipped mother Goddess.
2. It is a pictographic script.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None of these

Question : 3

Which of the following is related to Harappa civilization?

a) Vedic civilization

b) Sumerian civilization

c) Indus Valley civilization

d) Mesopotamian civilization

Question : 4

The polity of the Harappan people, as derived from the material evidence, was

a) oligarchic

b) secular-federalist

c) theocratic-federalist

d) theocratic-unitary

Question : 5

The chief opponents of the Aryans were the indigenous people of non-Aryan origin known as Panis and Dasas or Dasyus. The factor which enabled the Aryans to emerge victorious in the struggle against the indigenous tribes was

a) Superior military equipment of the Aryans

b) Lack of unity among the indigenous tribes

c) Better organization among the Aryans

d) Cultural superiority

Question : 6

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

a) Mohenjodaro

b) Harappa

c) Kalibangan

d) Dholavira