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Indus Valley Civilization: A Journey of Discovery

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

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Lothal

  4. Nalanda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalanda was a major city in ancient India, but it was not part of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Manufacturing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily engaged in agriculture, trade, and manufacturing.

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

  1. Well-planned cities

  2. Advanced drainage system

  3. Standardized weights and measures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its well-planned cities, advanced drainage system, and standardized weights and measures.

What was the script used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Indus Script

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization used a unique script known as the Indus Script, which has not yet been deciphered.

What was the 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 religion of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization is not known for certain, but it is believed that they practiced a form of polytheism.

What was the cause of the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  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 believed to have been caused by a combination of climate change, natural disasters, and invasion by Aryans.

Which of the following is a famous artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Pashupati Seal

  3. The Great Bath

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dancing Girl, the Pashupati Seal, and the Great Bath are all famous artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3300-1300 BCE

  3. 2000-1000 BCE

  4. 1500-500 BCE


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between approximately 3300 and 1300 BCE.

Which of the following rivers flows through the region where the Indus Valley Civilization was located?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Brahmaputra River

  4. Yamuna River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River flows through the region where the Indus Valley Civilization was located.

What was the primary building material used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization primarily used mud bricks as their building material.

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

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Lothal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, and Lothal are all major archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. 1 million

  2. 5 million

  3. 10 million

  4. 15 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate population of the Indus Valley Civilization at its peak is estimated to have been around 5 million.

Which of the following is a major contribution of the Indus Valley Civilization to world civilization?

  1. The invention of the wheel

  2. The development of agriculture

  3. The invention of writing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization made significant contributions to world civilization, including the invention of the wheel, the development of agriculture, and the invention of writing.

What was the social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Hierarchical

  2. Egalitarian

  3. Both hierarchical and egalitarian

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization was hierarchical, with a ruling class at the top and a working class at the bottom.

What was the primary language spoken by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Dravidian

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary language spoken by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization is not known for certain.

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