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Indus Valley Civilization: A Lost World Rediscovered

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What was the approximate time period of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3000-2000 BCE

  3. 3500-2500 BCE

  4. 4000-3000 BCE


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between 3300 and 1300 BCE in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent.

Which of the following cities was not part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Taxila

  4. Dholavira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taxila was an important city in ancient India, but it was not part of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary livelihood of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Craftsmanship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily engaged in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.

Which of the following was a significant feature of the Indus Valley Civilization's urban planning?

  1. Grid-patterned streets

  2. Fortified walls

  3. Public baths

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization's urban planning included grid-patterned streets, fortified walls, and public baths.

What was the primary material used for constructing buildings in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mud bricks were the primary material used for constructing buildings in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following was a major crop cultivated by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Cotton

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wheat, barley, and cotton were major crops cultivated by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary means of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Bullock carts

  2. Boats

  3. Horses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bullock carts, boats, and horses were all used for transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following was a significant religious symbol in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. The bull

  2. The cow

  3. The pipal tree

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The bull, the cow, and the pipal tree were all significant religious symbols in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary script used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus script

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Brahmi

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus script was the primary script used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following was a major center of trade in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Lothal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, and Lothal were all major centers of trade in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Climate change

  2. Natural disasters

  3. Invasion by outsiders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, natural disasters, and invasion by outsiders are all believed to have contributed to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following is NOT a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Taxila

  4. Dholavira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taxila is an important archaeological site in ancient India, but it is not associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary material used for making seals in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Stone

  2. Metal

  3. Clay

  4. All of the above


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Steatite, a soft stone, was primarily used for making seals in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following was a major river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Yamuna River

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River was the major river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?

  1. Religious ceremonies

  2. Public bathing

  3. Water storage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro is believed to have been used for religious ceremonies.

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