indus valley civilization Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 6

Which of the following is not considered an Indo-Aryan language?

a) Arabic

b) Avesta

c) English

d) Persian

Question : 7

Evidence of mixed cropping is seen from which site of Indus Civilization?

a) Chanhudaro

b) Lothal

c) Dholavira

d) Kalibangan

Question : 8

Which of the following was not the likely purpose of the Great Bath in the citadel at Mohenjodar?

a) Some elaborate ritual of vital importance, including a corporate social life

b) Community bathing

c) Swimming exercises and water sports

d) Storage of water to be used during drought or emergency

Question : 9

The evidence of sea-shell working is found at—

a) Balakot, Banawali

b) Dhaulavira, Balakot, Lothal, Nageshwar

c) Harappa, Kalibangan

d) Dhaulavira, Nageshwar, Rangpur

Question : 10 [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1997]

Who was the director of the archaeological excavation that led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjodaro?

a) Clive

b) Lord Macaulay

c) Sir John Marshall

d) Colonel Tad