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Archaeology of the Indus Valley Civilization

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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. Dholavira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Bullock carts

  2. Horses

  3. Elephants

  4. Boats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Boats were the primary mode of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the main agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was the main agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. Metal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mud bricks were the primary material used for construction in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Phoenician

  4. Indus Script


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Script was the primary form of writing used in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary religion of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Animism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animism was the primary religion of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Pottery

  4. Jewelry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pottery was the primary form of art in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Singing

  2. Dancing

  3. Instrumental music

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Singing, dancing, and instrumental music were all forms of music in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Classical dance

  2. Folk dance

  3. Tribal dance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Classical dance, folk dance, and tribal dance were all forms of dance in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Theatre

  2. Puppetry

  3. Storytelling

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theatre, puppetry, and storytelling were all forms of drama in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Monarchy

  2. Republic

  3. Oligarchy

  4. Theocracy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Common law

  2. Statutory law

  3. Religious law

  4. Customary law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Customary law was the primary form of law in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Corporal punishment

  4. Death


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fines were the primary form of punishment in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Barter

  2. Money

  3. Credit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Barter, money, and credit were all forms of trade in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Gold coins

  2. Silver coins

  3. Copper coins

  4. Cowrie shells


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cowrie shells were the primary form of currency in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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