indus valley civilization quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the statements regarding the effects of Harappan civilization in the modern era :

1. House plans, disposition of water supply and attention to bathing have survived till today.
2. The techniques of making a potter’s wheel are similar to those used by the Harappans.
3. The election system of recent time is borrowed from Harappan political system.

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 2 only

Question : 2

In the Harappan buildings mostly burnt bricks were used, not stones, because

a) Bricks were ideally suited for the moist climate

b) Stone was not readily available

c) Bricks provided better flood defence

d) Without iron tools stone-cutting was difficult

Question : 3

The archaeological findings from Alamgirpur in Meerut district reflect the:

a) Mauryan period

b) Budha period

c) Vedic period

d) Harappa period

Question : 4

a) A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2

b) A - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4

c) A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2

d) A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1

Question : 5

The people of Indus Valley Civilization were almost :

a) Nordic

b) Mediterranean

c) Proto-Austroloid

d) Nigroid

Question : 6

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

a) Dholavira

b) Mohenjodaro

c) Kalibangan

d) Harappa