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Indus Valley Civilization: A Cradle of Civilization

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Which of the following cities was the capital of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was the largest and most important city of the Indus Valley Civilization, and is considered to have been its capital.

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

  1. Boats

  2. Carts

  3. Horses

  4. Donkeys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was located along the Indus River, and boats were the primary form of transportation.

What was the most important crop cultivated 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 cultivated by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the main 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 ruled by an oligarchy, a small group of wealthy and powerful individuals.

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 people of the Indus Valley Civilization did not practice any of the major religions that are practiced in India today.

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

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Pottery

  4. Jewelry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pottery was the main form of art produced by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphs

  3. Brahmi

  4. Indus Script


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Script was the main form of writing used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the main cause of 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.

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.

Who was the first person to excavate the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. John Marshall

  2. R.E.M. Wheeler

  3. Mortimer Wheeler

  4. Stuart Piggott


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Marshall was the first person to excavate the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following cities is not located in the Indus Valley?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Mehrgarh

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxila is not located in the Indus Valley.

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 network of canals?

  1. Irrigation

  2. Transportation

  3. Flood control

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization's extensive network of canals was used for irrigation, transportation, and flood control.

What was the main purpose of the Indus Valley Civilization's system of weights and measures?

  1. Trade

  2. Taxation

  3. Construction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization's system of weights and measures was used for trade, taxation, and construction.

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