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Indus Valley Civilization: A Society of Craftsmen and Traders

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

  1. Farming

  2. Craftsmanship

  3. Trading

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily engaged in farming, craftsmanship, and trading.

Which of the following cities was not a part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxila was not a part of the Indus Valley Civilization, but it was an important city in ancient India.

What was the main building material used in the construction of Indus Valley cities?

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mud bricks were the primary building material used in the construction of Indus Valley cities.

Which of the following was a major craft practiced in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Pottery

  2. Weaving

  3. Metalworking

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pottery, weaving, and metalworking were all major crafts practiced in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary mode of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Bullock carts

  2. Horses

  3. Boats

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bullock carts were the primary mode of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following was a major trade route used by the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Grand Trunk Road

  2. Silk Road

  3. Arabian Sea Route

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Arabian Sea Route was a major trade route used by the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the currency used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Coins

  2. Barter system

  3. Shells

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization used a barter system for trade.

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

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Bull

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The bull was a major religious symbol in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Dravidian

  4. Unknown


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization is still unknown.

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

  1. Development of a written script

  2. Construction of large cities

  3. Advanced system of drainage and sanitation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization achieved significant cultural advancements, including the development of a written script, the construction of large cities, and an advanced system of drainage and sanitation.

What was the primary reason for 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 not a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mehrgarh is not a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization, but it is an important site from the Neolithic period.

What was the primary purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?

  1. Religious ceremonies

  2. Public bathing

  3. Water storage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro was primarily used for religious ceremonies.

Which of the following was a major agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Cotton

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wheat, barley, and cotton were all major agricultural products of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary purpose of the Indus Valley seals?

  1. Identification of ownership

  2. Religious purposes

  3. Decoration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the Indus Valley seals was to identify the ownership of goods.

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