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Indus Valley Society and Culture: A Glimpse into the Lives of the Ancient Indus People

Description: Indus Valley Society and Culture: A Glimpse into the Lives of the Ancient Indus People
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What was the primary occupation of the Indus Valley people?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Craftsmanship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley people were primarily engaged in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.

Which of the following crops was not cultivated by the Indus Valley people?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Cotton

  4. Rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rice was not cultivated by the Indus Valley people.

What was the most important trade route used by the Indus Valley people?

  1. The Silk Road

  2. The Grand Trunk Road

  3. The Indus River

  4. The Arabian Sea


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus River was the most important trade route used by the Indus Valley people.

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

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Taxila

  4. Ganeriwala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taxila was not part of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Mud brick

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mud brick was the primary building material used by the Indus Valley people.

Which of the following was not a feature of Indus Valley cities?

  1. Grid-patterned streets

  2. Public baths

  3. Fortifications

  4. Temples


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Temples were not a feature of Indus Valley cities.

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 primary form of government in the Indus Valley Civilization was an oligarchy.

Which of the following was not a social class in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Priests

  2. Merchants

  3. Artisans

  4. Slaves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slavery was not a feature of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Brahmi

  4. Indus script


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary form of writing used by the Indus Valley people was the Indus script.

Which of the following was not a religious belief of the Indus Valley people?

  1. Polytheism

  2. Animal worship

  3. Ancestor worship

  4. Reincarnation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reincarnation was not a religious belief of the Indus Valley people.

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

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Pottery

  4. Jewelry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary form of art produced by the Indus Valley people was sculpture.

Which of the following was not a musical instrument used by the Indus Valley people?

  1. Drums

  2. Flutes

  3. Harps

  4. Violins


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Violins were not a musical instrument used by the Indus Valley people.

What was the primary form of entertainment for the Indus Valley people?

  1. Dancing

  2. Music

  3. Gambling

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dancing, music, and gambling were all forms of entertainment for the Indus Valley people.

What was the primary 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:

Climate change, invasion, and disease all contributed to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the legacy of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. It laid the foundation for Indian civilization.

  2. It influenced the development of other civilizations in the region.

  3. It left behind a rich cultural heritage.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization laid the foundation for Indian civilization, influenced the development of other civilizations in the region, and left behind a rich cultural heritage.

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