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Indus Valley Agriculture: A Foundation for a Thriving Civilization

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Which of the following crops was not cultivated in the Indus Valley?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rice cultivation was not prevalent in the Indus Valley during that period.

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished along the banks of which two rivers?

  1. Ganges and Yamuna

  2. Indus and Ganges

  3. Indus and Saraswati

  4. Narmada and Tapi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished along the banks of the Indus River and the Saraswati River.

What was the primary source of irrigation for agriculture in the Indus Valley?

  1. Canals

  2. Wells

  3. Rainfed agriculture

  4. River flooding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization developed an extensive network of canals for irrigation, which allowed them to cultivate crops even in arid regions.

Which of the following animals was domesticated in the Indus Valley?

  1. Cattle

  2. Horses

  3. Sheep

  4. Goats


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Indus Valley people domesticated cattle, horses, sheep, and goats.

What was the primary purpose of agriculture in the Indus Valley?

  1. Subsistence farming

  2. Commercial farming

  3. Export-oriented farming

  4. Religious rituals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture in the Indus Valley was primarily practiced for subsistence, meaning that the crops were grown primarily to feed the population.

Which of the following crops was a staple food in the Indus Valley?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Millet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was a staple food in the Indus Valley, along with barley and millet.

What was the approximate area covered by the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 1 million square kilometers

  2. 2 million square kilometers

  3. 3 million square kilometers

  4. 4 million square kilometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization covered an area of approximately 1 million square kilometers.

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

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Ganeriwala, and Mehrgarh were all major centers of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary building material used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. Bamboo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mud bricks were the primary building material used in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Cotton textiles

  2. Jewelry

  3. Ivory

  4. Copper


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Cotton textiles, jewelry, ivory, and copper were all major trade items of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the approximate population of the Indus Valley Civilization at its peak?

  1. 1 million

  2. 2 million

  3. 3 million

  4. 4 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The approximate population of the Indus Valley Civilization at its peak is estimated to have been around 3 million.

Which of the following was a major technological achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. The wheel

  2. The plow

  3. The potter's wheel

  4. The arch


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The wheel, the plow, the potter's wheel, and the arch were all major technological achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Monarchy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Democracy

  4. Theocracy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was most likely governed by an oligarchy, meaning that a small group of elites held political power.

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

  1. The bull

  2. The cow

  3. The lingam

  4. The yoni


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The bull, the cow, the lingam, and the yoni were all major religious symbols of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the approximate duration of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 1,000 years

  2. 2,000 years

  3. 3,000 years

  4. 4,000 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization lasted for approximately 2,000 years, from around 2500 BCE to 1900 BCE.

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