Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization

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What was the name of the first major city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was the first major city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan.

What was the main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Farming

  2. Trading

  3. Craftsmanship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily farmers, but they also engaged in trading and craftsmanship.

What was the most important crop grown by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was the most important crop grown by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the main form of transportation used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Boats

  2. Carts

  3. Horses

  4. Camels


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization primarily used boats for transportation, as they had access to major rivers like the Indus and the Saraswati.

What was the most advanced technology developed by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Writing

  2. Mathematics

  3. Architecture

  4. Sanitation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization developed an advanced system of sanitation, including underground drainage and toilets.

What was the main religion of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exact religious beliefs of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization are not known, but they likely worshipped a variety of gods and goddesses.

What was the main cause of the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Climate change

  2. Invasion

  3. Natural disasters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization was likely caused by a combination of climate change, invasion, and natural disasters.

When was the Indus Valley Civilization rediscovered?

  1. 1856

  2. 1922

  3. 1947

  4. 1971


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was rediscovered in 1922 by British archaeologist John Marshall.

What is the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro is the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization, covering an area of over 200 hectares.

What was the main building material used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization primarily used mud bricks for construction.

What was the main form of art produced by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Pottery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization produced a variety of art forms, including sculpture, painting, and pottery.

What was the main language spoken by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exact language spoken by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization is not known.

What was the main form of government in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Monarchy

  2. Republic

  3. Oligarchy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exact form of government in the Indus Valley Civilization is not known.

What was the main social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Caste system

  2. Class system

  3. Tribal system

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exact social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization is not known.

What was the main economic activity 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 engaged in a variety of economic activities, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.

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