indus valley civilization Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11

The chief opponents of the Aryans were the indigenous people of nonAryan 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) Cultural superiority

c) Better organization among the Aryans

d) Lack of unity among the indigenous tribes

Question : 12

In which of the following sites has a pre-Harappan settlement not been found?

a) Dholavira

b) Kalibangan

c) Mohenjodaro

d) Harappa

Question : 13

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Harrapan Civilisation?

1. A piece of woven cloth has been found at Kot Diji.
2. The people were fond of ornaments.
3. The knowledge about their dress styles comes from the terracotta figurines and stone sculptures of the period.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 14

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Culture -

1. It arose in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.
2. It is older than the chalcolithic cultures.
3. No other cultural zone in the third and second century BC was as large as the Harappan.
4. It was not as advanced as the chalcolithic cultures.

a) 1 only

b) 4 only

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 4

Question : 15

Which of the following is not one of the proofs of maritime activities of the Indus Valley people ?

a) Discovery of a number of articles which were not produced or found in the country

b) Commercial links of the Harappans with the West Asian countries

c) The drawing of a ship on a seal

d) The discovery of a dockyard at Lothal