indus valley civilization Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 16

Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults?

a) Worship of Siva-linga in the form of conical and cylindrical stones

b) Shakti worship

c) Worship of Siva as Pashupati

d) Dedication of temples to a particular deity

Question : 17

Which of the following toilet and cosmetic objects were not perhaps known to Indus Valley people ?

a) Antimony rods

b) Copper mirrors

c) Ivory combs

d) Hair-dyes

Question : 18

The male deity picturised on seal is surrounded by

a) Deer, Water-Buffalo, Tiger, Lion

b) Lion. Deer, Elephant, Buffalo

c) Deer, Rhinoceros, Tiger, Buffalo

d) Tiger, Elephant, Rhinoceros. Buffalo

Question : 19 [UP Lower (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

A horned deity engraved on a terracotta cake has been recovered from

a) Lothal

b) Banawali

c) Kalibangan

d) Surkotada

Question : 20

Consider the following statements :

1. The Harappan economy was based on agriculture, cattle rearing and crafts.
2. The Indus valley people had an elaborate drainage system.
3. In kot Diji pre-Harappan settlement has not been found.
4. Sugarcane was not grown in Indus civilization.

a) 3, and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 only

d) 1 only