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Town Planning and Urbanization in the Indus Valley Civilization

Description: Test your knowledge of the remarkable town planning and urbanization achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Which city of the Indus Valley Civilization is considered the largest and most advanced?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Lothal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was the largest and most advanced city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan.

What is the distinctive feature of the urban planning in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Grid-like street layout

  2. Ziggurat-style temples

  3. Pyramids

  4. Circular city layout


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its well-organized grid-like street layout, which facilitated efficient movement and sanitation.

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

  1. Stone

  2. Wood

  3. Mud bricks

  4. Concrete


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mud bricks, made from a mixture of clay, silt, and water, were the primary building material used in the construction of Indus Valley cities.

Which of these features was NOT a characteristic of Indus Valley cities?

  1. Fortified walls

  2. Citadels

  3. Public baths

  4. Indoor plumbing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Indus Valley cities had advanced water management systems, indoor plumbing was not a feature of their urban design.

What was the purpose of the Great Granary in Mohenjo-daro?

  1. Religious ceremonies

  2. Administrative center

  3. Storage of agricultural produce

  4. Royal residence


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Great Granary in Mohenjo-daro was used for the storage of agricultural produce, demonstrating the importance of agriculture in the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary source of water for the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Rivers

  2. Wells

  3. Canals

  4. Rainwater harvesting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River and its tributaries were the primary sources of water for the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of these cities is NOT located in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Taxila

  4. Kalibangan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taxila is located in the Gandhara region of present-day Pakistan, which was not part of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. 2500-1900 BCE

  2. 3300-2100 BCE

  3. 1800-1200 BCE

  4. 1000-500 BCE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between approximately 2500 and 1900 BCE.

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

  1. Chariots

  2. Horses

  3. Boats

  4. Camels


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Boats were the primary mode of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization, facilitated by the extensive river system.

Which of these Indus Valley cities is located in present-day India?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Lothal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kalibangan is located in present-day Rajasthan, India, and is one of the important Indus Valley Civilization sites.

What was the primary purpose of the citadels in Indus Valley cities?

  1. Religious ceremonies

  2. Administrative center

  3. Storage of agricultural produce

  4. Residential area


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Citadels in Indus Valley cities served as administrative centers, housing important officials and overseeing various aspects of city management.

Which of these Indus Valley cities is located on the banks of the Indus River?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Lothal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro is located on the banks of the Indus River in present-day Pakistan.

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

  1. Religious rituals

  2. Public bathing

  3. Water storage

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro was a public bathing facility, indicating the importance of hygiene and sanitation in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of these Indus Valley cities is located in the Gujarat region of India?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Lothal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lothal is located in the Gujarat region of India and is known for its advanced dockyard and maritime trade.

What was the primary agricultural crop cultivated by the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was the primary agricultural crop cultivated by the Indus Valley Civilization, along with barley and other grains.

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