The Harappan Civilization: Bricks, Beads, and Bones

This is an MCQ-based quiz on The Harappan Civilization.

This includes The Citadel, Drainage System, and Lower Town.

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Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation?

Aryan Civilisation Indus Valley Civilisation Vedic Civilisation All of these

Which of these sites of Harappan Civilisation belong to Haryana?

Kalibangan Lothal Banawali Shortugai

Which of these is the feature of Harappan Civilisation?

Urban planning Drainage system Citadel and Lower town All of these

From where did Harappans get gold?

South India Central India Himalayan Region Chotta Nagpur region

Which of these was the source of copper for Harappans?

Karnataka Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh Gujarat

The ‘Great Bath’ was found in which town of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

Mohenjodaro Harappa Lothal Rangpur

Harappa is located on the banks of which river?

Indus Chenab Ravi Jhelum

Which town in Indus Valley Civilisation had no Citadel?

Mohenjodaro Harappa Chanhudaro Lothal

What was the main feature of the Harappa Civilisation?

Town planning Art and architecture Administration Agriculture

Who was Dhamma Mahamatta?

Special revenue officers appointed by Ashoka for tax collection Special officers appointed by Ashoka for maintaining law and order in the kingdom Special officers appointed by Ashoka to spread the message of dhamma Special officer appointed by Ashoka to stop the spread of dhamma

Consider the following statements about the seals of Proto-Shiva. 1. There is a mention of a diety ‘Rudra’ in ancient religious texts. 2. Later on Rudra word was used for Shiva. 3. Rudra is not mentioned as Pashupati in Rigveda. 4. Depiction of Pashupati does not match the mention of Rudra in Rigveda. Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3 2, 3, 4 1, 3, 4

Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation? (i) Aryan civilisation (ii) Indus Valley Civilisation (iii) Vedic Civilisation (iv) Early Civilisation

Only (i) and (ii) are true Only (i) and (iii) are true Only (ii) and (iv) are true Only (iii) and (ii) are true

Consider the following statement: 1. After independence, most of the Harappan civilisation centres went over to Pakistan. 2. The Harappan script has been deciphered. 3. Rulers had an important role in Harappan civilisation. 4. Dead were buried in Harappa. Which of the above is correct statement?

1, 2 and 3 1, 3 and 4 1, 2, 3 and 4 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following things were found at craft production centres in Harappan civilisation? 1. Carnelian 2. Jasper 3. Crystal 4. Quartz

1, 2 and 3 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 4

Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan?

Nature Goddess Indra Pashupatinath

Quiz/Test Summary

Title: The Harappan Civilization: Bricks, Beads, and Bones

Questions: 15

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