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| 4501. |
Which of the following was one of the causes of Harappan decline? |
| A. | Ecological change |
| B. | Earthquakes |
| C. | Aryan attack |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4502. |
The Indus Valley Civilization was: |
| A. | Father base |
| B. | Mother base |
| C. | Same rights of mother and father |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Same rights of mother and father | |
| 4503. |
In the Indus Valley Civilization period, Lapis-Lazuli was imported from: |
| A. | Badakhshah |
| B. | Iran |
| C. | Mesopotamia |
| D. | Gujrat |
| Answer» B. Iran | |
| 4504. |
The site of Alamgirpur is located on the bank of river: |
| A. | Maskra |
| B. | Hindon |
| C. | Chimb |
| D. | Bhader |
| Answer» C. Chimb | |
| 4505. |
In Indus Valley Civilization, the script was: |
| A. | Kharosthi |
| B. | Brahmi |
| C. | Boustrophedon |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 4506. |
Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites gives evidence of a Lipstick? |
| A. | Chanhudaro |
| B. | Banawali |
| C. | Mohenjodaro |
| D. | Kalibangan |
| Answer» B. Banawali | |
| 4507. |
In which Indus Valley Civilization sites, the people were known to water reservoir technique? |
| A. | Banawali |
| B. | Kalibangan |
| C. | Dholavira |
| D. | Chanhudaro |
| Answer» D. Chanhudaro | |
| 4508. |
Which amongst the following civilizations was not contemporary with the Harappan civilization? |
| A. | Greek civilization |
| B. | Egyptian civilization |
| C. | Mesopotamian civilization |
| D. | Chinese civilization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4509. |
Which site of Harappan civilization has yielded a beautiful bronze image of a chariot? |
| A. | Daimabad |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Rakhigarhi |
| Answer» B. Mohenjodaro | |
| 4510. |
Which amongst the following is not a site of Indus Valley Civilization? |
| A. | Banawali |
| B. | Rakhigarhi |
| C. | Hastinapur |
| D. | Ropar |
| Answer» C. Hastinapur | |
| 4511. |
On which object, do we mainly find the inscriptions of Harappan civilization? |
| A. | On pillars |
| B. | On rocks |
| C. | On caves |
| D. | On seals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4512. |
Which of the following Harappan sites shows the earliest evidence of Earthquake |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Dholavira |
| Answer» D. Dholavira | |
| 4513. |
Which of the following Harappan sites was found the earliest evidence of surgery? |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Dholavira |
| Answer» D. Dholavira | |
| 4514. |
A statue of bearded man was found at |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Chanhudaro |
| D. | Dholavira |
| Answer» C. Chanhudaro | |
| 4515. |
Which of the Harappan sites has yielded evidence of two cemeteries? |
| A. | Mohenjodaro |
| B. | Harappa |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Ropar |
| Answer» C. Kalibangan | |
| 4516. |
In which of the following sites was found the evidence of 'Swastika'? |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Chanhudaro |
| D. | Kalibangan |
| Answer» C. Chanhudaro | |
| 4517. |
Which one among the following sites is located in the valley of Ghaggar and its associated rivers? |
| A. | Alamgirpur |
| B. | Lothal |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Banavali |
| Answer» D. Banavali | |
| 4518. |
Which of the following ethnic races was not found from skeleton of Harappan sites? |
| A. | Alpine |
| B. | Mediteranean |
| C. | Mongoloid |
| D. | Negrito |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4519. |
The most common form of Harappan seal is: |
| A. | Cylindrical |
| B. | Rectangular |
| C. | Square |
| D. | Rounded |
| Answer» D. Rounded | |
| 4520. |
From which of the Harappan sites has the evidence of bead making been found? |
| A. | Dholavira |
| B. | Ropar |
| C. | Chanhudaro |
| D. | Kalibangan |
| Answer» D. Kalibangan | |
| 4521. |
Name the site which has revealed the earliest evidence of settled life? |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Mehargarh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4522. |
Which among the following was the most extensive Harappan city? |
| A. | Banavali |
| B. | Ropar |
| C. | Lothal |
| D. | Rakhigarhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4523. |
A glaring evidence of the art of dance in Harappan culture comes from: |
| A. | Lothal |
| B. | Harappa |
| C. | Mohenjodaro |
| D. | Kalibangan |
| Answer» D. Kalibangan | |
| 4524. |
In the excavations of Harappan sites, bones of camels have been found at: |
| A. | Kalibangan |
| B. | Lothal |
| C. | Harappa |
| D. | Mohenjodaro |
| Answer» B. Lothal | |
| 4525. |
Indus Valley Civilization belongs to: |
| A. | Pre-historical |
| B. | Historical period |
| C. | Proto-historical |
| D. | Post-historical |
| Answer» D. Post-historical | |
| 4526. |
A clay model of plough has been found from: |
| A. | Banawali |
| B. | Kalibangan |
| C. | Rakhigarhi |
| D. | Mitathal |
| Answer» B. Kalibangan | |
| 4527. |
The most suitable name of Indus Valley Civilization is: |
| A. | Harappan Civilization |
| B. | Indus Civilization |
| C. | Saraswati Civilization |
| D. | Bronze Time Civilization |
| Answer» B. Indus Civilization | |
| 4528. |
The Director General of Archaeological Survey of India at the time of the excavation of Harappan site was: |
| A. | Dayaram Sahni |
| B. | R.D. Banerji |
| C. | John Marshall |
| D. | Mortimer Wheeler |
| Answer» D. Mortimer Wheeler | |
| 4529. |
In which of the following sites has a pre-Harappan settlement not been found? |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Kalibangan |
| D. | Dholavira |
| Answer» B. Mohenjodaro | |
| 4530. |
The archaeological findings from Alamgirpur in Meerut district reflect the: |
| A. | Harappa period |
| B. | Vedic period |
| C. | Buddha period |
| D. | Mauryan period |
| Answer» B. Vedic period | |
| 4531. |
Indus Valley Civilization site Manda is situated near the bank of: |
| A. | Sutlej |
| B. | Jhelum |
| C. | Chinab |
| D. | Indus |
| Answer» D. Indus | |
| 4532. |
. Which of the following sites of Harappan culture gives evidence of 'Sindoor'? |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Naushero |
| D. | Balakote |
| Answer» D. Balakote | |
| 4533. |
A granary outside to citadel was found at: |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Lothal |
| D. | Dholavira |
| Answer» C. Lothal | |
| 4534. |
The excavation at Chanhudaro was directed by |
| A. | John Marshall |
| B. | J.H. Mackay |
| C. | M. Wheeler |
| D. | Aurel Stein |
| Answer» C. M. Wheeler | |
| 4535. |
Which of the following was not worshipped by Indus Valley people? |
| A. | Shiva |
| B. | Peepal |
| C. | Mother Goddess |
| D. | Vishnu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4536. |
The nature of Indus Valley Civilization was: |
| A. | Urban |
| B. | Rural |
| C. | Agricultural |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Rural | |
| 4537. |
The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian subcontinent has been obtained from: |
| A. | Brahmagiri |
| B. | Chirand |
| C. | Mehrgarh |
| D. | Burzahom |
| Answer» D. Burzahom | |
| 4538. |
Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites provides the evidence of fire-altars? |
| A. | Alamgirpur |
| B. | Kalibangan |
| C. | Banavali |
| D. | Kunal |
| Answer» C. Banavali | |
| 4539. |
In which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites, the cotton piece was found? |
| A. | Mohenjodaro |
| B. | Lothal |
| C. | Harappa |
| D. | Chanhudaro |
| Answer» B. Lothal | |
| 4540. |
Which type of seals was the most popular in Harappan culture? |
| A. | Oval |
| B. | Cylindrical |
| C. | Rounded |
| D. | Quadrate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4541. |
Which of the following was unknown in Indus Valley Civilization? |
| A. | Wheat |
| B. | Pulses |
| C. | Barley |
| D. | Cotton |
| Answer» C. Barley | |
| 4542. |
The Indus Valley Civilization people traded with the: |
| A. | Romans |
| B. | Parthians |
| C. | Mesopotamians |
| D. | Chinese |
| Answer» D. Chinese | |
| 4543. |
The dockyard at Lothal was well connected with the river: |
| A. | Ghaggar |
| B. | Bhogavo |
| C. | Narmada |
| D. | Tapti |
| Answer» C. Narmada | |
| 4544. |
Which of the following is the most common motif of the Indus seals? |
| A. | Elephant |
| B. | Bull |
| C. | Rhinoceros |
| D. | Unicorn |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4545. |
Which metal was unknown to Indus Valley Civilization? |
| A. | Gold |
| B. | Silver |
| C. | Copper |
| D. | Iron |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4546. |
In which of the following Indus Valley sites, the cemetery R-37 was found? |
| A. | Lothal |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Harappa |
| D. | Dholavira |
| Answer» D. Dholavira | |
| 4547. |
Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization site was located on the Iranian border? |
| A. | Surkotada |
| B. | Sutkagen Dor |
| C. | Kot Diji |
| D. | Balakot |
| Answer» C. Kot Diji | |
| 4548. |
In which of the following Indus Valley sites the famous Bull-seal was found? |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Mohenjodaro |
| C. | Lothal |
| D. | Chanhudaro |
| Answer» B. Mohenjodaro | |
| 4549. |
The unique structure in Mohenjodaro was: |
| A. | Bathing pool |
| B. | Assembly hall |
| C. | Granary |
| D. | Dockyard |
| Answer» B. Assembly hall | |
| 4550. |
The famous dancing girl found in the Mohenjodaro was made up of: |
| A. | Bronze |
| B. | Red limestone |
| C. | Steatite |
| D. | Terracotta |
| Answer» B. Red limestone | |