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Archaeological Sites of the Indus Valley Civilization

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the Archaeological Sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest civilizations in the world.
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Which of the following is NOT an archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Mehrgarh

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxila is an archaeological site of the Gandhara Civilization, not the Indus Valley Civilization.

Mohenjo-daro, the largest city of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located in which present-day country?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Afghanistan

  4. Iran


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan.

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished during which period?

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3000-2500 BCE

  3. 2000-1500 BCE

  4. 1500-1000 BCE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between 2500 and 1900 BCE.

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.

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Advanced drainage system

  2. Great Bath

  3. Citadel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced drainage system, Great Bath, and Citadel.

The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is still:

  1. Undeciphered

  2. Partially deciphered

  3. Fully deciphered

  4. Lost


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The script of the Indus Valley Civilization remains undeciphered to this day.

Which of the following is NOT a major god of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Shiva

  2. Indra

  3. Agni

  4. Mother Goddess


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva is a major god of the Hindu pantheon, but he was not worshipped in the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization declined around:

  1. 1900 BCE

  2. 1800 BCE

  3. 1700 BCE

  4. 1600 BCE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization declined around 1900 BCE.

What is the name of the river that flows through the Indus Valley?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Brahmaputra River

  4. Yamuna River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River flows through the Indus Valley.

Which of the following is NOT a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Kalibangan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganeriwala is not a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as:

  1. Harappan Civilization

  2. Indus-Saraswati Civilization

  3. Bronze Age Civilization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization, Indus-Saraswati Civilization, and Bronze Age Civilization.

Which of the following is a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization in India?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Dholavira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kalibangan is a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization in India.

The Indus Valley Civilization is considered one of the:

  1. Earliest civilizations in the world

  2. Most advanced civilizations of its time

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is considered one of the earliest civilizations in the world and one of the most advanced civilizations of its time.

The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is attributed to:

  1. Climate change

  2. Natural disasters

  3. Invasion by Aryans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is attributed to climate change, natural disasters, and invasion by Aryans.

Which of the following is NOT an artifact of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Terracotta figurines

  2. Seals

  3. Jewelry

  4. Swords


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swords are not an artifact of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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