Explore topic-wise MCQs in History.

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1.

Where were large granaries found?
A. Lothal and Dholavira
B. Kalibangan
C. Banawali
D. Harappa and Mohenjodaro
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation?

(i) Aryan civilisation

(ii) Indus Valley Civilisation

(iii) Vedic Civilisation

(iv) Early Civilisation
A. Only (i) and (ii) are true
B. Only (i) and (iii) are true
C. Only (ii) and (iv) are true
D. Only (iii) and (ii) are true
Answer» D. Only (iii) and (ii) are true
Discussion
3.

What was the main feature of the Harappa Civilisation?
A. Town planning
B. Art and architecture
C. Administration
D. Agriculture
Answer» B. Art and architecture
Discussion
4.

Which town in Indus Valley Civilisation had no Citadel?
A. Mohenjodaro
B. Harappa
C. Chanhudaro
D. Lothal
Answer» D. Lothal
Discussion
5.

From where did Harappans get gold?
A. South India
B. Central India
C. Himalayan Region
D. Chotta Nagpur region
Answer» B. Central India
Discussion
6.

Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation?
A. Aryan Civilisation
B. Indus Valley Civilisation
C. Vedic Civilisation
D. All of these
Answer» C. Vedic Civilisation
Discussion
7.

From where did Harappans get gold?
A. South India
B. Central India
C. Himalayan Region
D. Chotta Nagpur region
Answer» B. Central India
Discussion
8.

Which of these is the feature of Harappan Civilisation?
A. Urban planning
B. Drainage system
C. Citadel and Lower town
D. All of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Which of these sites of Harappan Civilisation belong to Haryana?
A. Kalibangan
B. Lothal
C. Banawali
D. Shortugai
Answer» D. Shortugai
Discussion
10.

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?
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 2, 3, 4
D. 1, 3, 4
Answer» B. 1, 2, 3
Discussion
11.

Which of the following things were found at craft production centres in Harappan civilisation?
1. Carnelian
2. Jasper
3. Crystal
4. Quartz
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 3, 4
C. 2, 3, 4
D. 2, 4
Answer» C. 2, 3, 4
Discussion
12.

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Vally civilisation:
1. The Harappan seal is probably the most distinctive feature of the Harappan civilisation.
2. Evidences of canal irrigation have been found at a site called shortughai.
3. Mohenjodaro was a city laid in an unplanned manner.
4. Copper was brought from Kolar region of Karnataka.
Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 2,4
Answer» C. 1, 2, 4
Discussion
13.

Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation?
(i) Aryan civilisation
(ii) Indus Valley Civilisation
(iii) Vedic Civilisation
(iv) Early Civilisation
A. Only (i) and (ii) are true
B. Only (i) and (iii) are true
C. Only (ii) and (iv) are true
D. Only (iii) and (ii) are true
Answer» D. Only (iii) and (ii) are true
Discussion
14.

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?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Discussion
15.

The Great Bath was found in which town of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
A. Mohenjodaro
B. Harappa
C. Lothal
D. Rangpur
Answer» B. Harappa
Discussion
16.

Harappa is located on the banks of which river?
A. Indus
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Jhelum
Answer» D. Jhelum
Discussion
17.

Which of the following items has not been found in the Harappan graves?
A. Pottery and ornaments
B. Iron hand axe
C. Jewellery
D. Copper mirrors
Answer» C. Jewellery
Discussion
18.

Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan?
A. Nature
B. Goddess
C. Indra
D. Pashupatinath
Answer» D. Pashupatinath
Discussion
19.

Which of these was the cause of decline of Harappan civilisation?
A. Climatic Change
B. Floods
C. Deforestation
D. All of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
20.

Which of these was the source of copper for Harappans?
A. Karnataka
B. Rajasthan
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh
Discussion