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Indus Valley Civilization: A Journey Through Time

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What was the primary source of water for the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Yamuna River

  4. Narmada River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River was the primary source of water for the Indus Valley Civilization, providing irrigation for agriculture and transportation routes for trade.

Which city is considered to be the largest and most important center of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-Daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Rakhigarhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-Daro was the largest and most important center of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its advanced urban planning, sanitation systems, and sophisticated architecture.

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

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. Concrete


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mud bricks were the primary material used for construction in the Indus Valley Civilization, as they were readily available and easy to work with.

What was the primary agricultural crop grown in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Cotton

  4. Barley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was the primary agricultural crop grown in the Indus Valley Civilization, along with barley, cotton, and other crops.

What was the primary form of transportation used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Boats

  2. Horses

  3. Camels

  4. Bullock carts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boats were the primary form of transportation used in the Indus Valley Civilization, as they were used for trade and transportation along the Indus River and its tributaries.

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 likely governed by an oligarchy, with a small group of elites holding power and making decisions.

What was the primary religion practiced in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Animism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animism, the belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence, was likely the primary religion practiced in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary form of art produced in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Pottery

  4. Jewelry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pottery was the primary form of art produced in the Indus Valley Civilization, with a wide variety of styles and designs.

What was the primary form of writing used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Pictograms

  4. Ideograms


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization used a combination of pictographs and ideograms as their primary form of writing.

What was the primary form of trade conducted in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Barter

  2. Currency

  3. Credit

  4. Debt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barter was the primary form of trade conducted in the Indus Valley Civilization, with goods and services being exchanged directly without the use of money.

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

  1. Climate change

  2. Natural disasters

  3. Foreign invasions

  4. Economic collapse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change, particularly changes in the course of the Indus River, is believed to be the primary reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3300-2100 BCE

  3. 1800-1200 BCE

  4. 4000-3000 BCE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between approximately 2500 and 1900 BCE.

What was the primary language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Dravidian

  4. Munda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The primary language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization is unknown, as the script used has not yet been deciphered.

What was the primary form of social organization in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Caste system

  2. Patriarchy

  3. Matriarchy

  4. Clan system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization likely had a clan-based social organization, with extended families living together and sharing resources.

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

  1. Music

  2. Dance

  3. Drama

  4. Games


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Music, dance, drama, and games were all forms of entertainment enjoyed by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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