indus valley civilization quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Definite reason to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is not known, as no reliable resource of that period is available at present. Every conclusion regarding the decline is based upon speculations of historians. It is commonly believed that ecological change, earthquake, Aryan attack, etc. were the causes of Harappan decline.

Answer: (d)

Harappan Civilization is the most suitable name for Indus Valley Civilization because Harappa lies in the centre of Indus Civilization. It was also an urban trade centre.

Answer: (d)

Harappans’ belief in a male deity is evident by the seal depicting a deity with a buffalohorned head-dress, sitting in a yogic posture and surrounded by animals.

Many scholars identify him with god Pashupati (Lord of beasts) or ‘ProtoShiva’ though some dispute it. In another instance, a deity is shown with horns and flowing hair standing nude between the branches of a Pipal tree and a worshipper is kneeling in front. It may represent tree worship. Animal worship also appears to be popular among the Harappans. At Kalibangan, a series of raised brick platforms with pits containing ash and animal bones have been discovered. These are identified by many scholars as fire altars.

These people had a belief in life after death. The dead bodies, therefore, were either buried or after the cremation, their remains were preserved in a jar. With the dead bodies, the Harappan people also buried animals, birds, fish, beads, bangles, etc.

so that the dead person might use them in need.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (c)