The Indus Valley Civilization

Description: The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was one of the earliest civilizations in the world, flourishing between 2500 and 1900 BCE. It was located in the Indus River Valley, in what is now Pakistan and northwestern India.
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Which of the following is NOT a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Mehrgarh

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxila was a major city of the Gandhara region, which was located to the northwest of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the main occupation 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.

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:

Boats were the main form of transportation used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization, as they had access to major rivers like the Indus and the Saraswati.

What was the most important deity worshipped by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indra

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Mother Goddess


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mother Goddess was the most important deity worshipped by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the main material used for building houses 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 main material used for building houses in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the main purpose of the Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro?

  1. Religious ceremonies

  2. Public bathing

  3. Water storage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro was used for religious ceremonies, public bathing, and water storage.

What was the main purpose of the Indus Valley Civilization's extensive drainage system?

  1. To prevent flooding

  2. To provide drinking water

  3. To irrigate crops

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization's extensive drainage system was used to prevent flooding, provide drinking water, and irrigate crops.

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

  1. Climate change

  2. Invasion

  3. Disease

  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 disease.

What was the main legacy of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Its advanced urban planning

  2. Its sophisticated drainage system

  3. Its unique script

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization left behind a legacy of advanced urban planning, a sophisticated drainage system, and a unique script.

What is the name of the script used by the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus Script

  2. Harappan Script

  3. Mohenjo-daro Script

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The script used by the Indus Valley Civilization is known as the Indus Script, the Harappan Script, or the Mohenjo-daro Script.

How many symbols are there in the Indus Script?

  1. 400

  2. 600

  3. 800

  4. 1000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are approximately 400 symbols in the Indus Script.

What is the main challenge in deciphering the Indus Script?

  1. The lack of bilingual texts

  2. The large number of symbols

  3. The absence of a Rosetta Stone

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main challenge in deciphering the Indus Script is the lack of bilingual texts, the large number of symbols, and the absence of a Rosetta Stone.

What is the most important archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Mehrgarh

  4. Ganeriwala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro is the most important archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

When was the Indus Valley Civilization discovered?

  1. 19th century

  2. 20th century

  3. 21st century

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in the 20th century.

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