Indus Valley Civilization MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, State PSCs and Other Examinations
1. First discovered site of the Indus Valley Civilization was ?
A. Harappa
B. Mohenjo Daro
C. Surkotada
D. Lothal
Correct answer – A ( Harappa ).
2. Which of the following techniques was used for making a bronze statue of a dancing girl found from Harappa Civilisation ?
A. Stone carving technique
B. Wood carving technique
C. Carbon dating technique
D. Lost wax technique
Correct answer – D ( Lost wax technique ).
3. Which one of the following Indus Valley Sites is presently in India ?
A. Harappa
B. Sutkagendor
C. Mohenjo-Daro
D. Lothal
Correct answer – D ( Lothal )
4. Steatite figure of the bearded man interpreted as a priest or priest king has been found from which of the following places ?
A. Harappa
B. Sutkagendor
C. Mohenjodaro
D. Lothal
Correct answer – C ( Mohenjo-Daro ).
5. Who among the following was involved in the excavations of Mohenjo Daro ?
A. R.D. Banerjee
B. Raman Singh
C. James Prinsep
D. None of these
Correct answer – A ( R.D. Banerjee )
6. Which among the following animals was not represented on the seals of Harappan culture ?
A. Cow
B. Elephant
C. Bull
D. None of the above
Correct answer – A ( Cow )
7. The Great bath was found from ?
A. Harappa
B. Roper
C. Mohenjodaro
D. Lothal
Correct answer – C ( Mohenjo-Daro ).
8. Consider the following statements regarding Harappa Civilization :
1. Harappa was an urban civilization.
2. Harappans built houses with mud bricks.
3. Harappans cities had well developed drainage systems.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
Correct answer – B ( 1 and 3 only )
9. Consider the following statements regarding Indus Valley sites :
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
Correct answer – C ( All of the Above ).
10. Largest Indus Valley site in India is ?
A. Lothal
B. Rangpur
C. Rakhigarhi
D. None of the above
Correct answer – C ( Rakhigarhi ).
11. Traces of canals have been found at which among the following Harappan sites ?
(a) Lothal
(b) Kalibangan
(c) Banawali
(d) Shortughai
Correct Answer – (d) Shortughai
12. Consider the following statements regarding the features of the Harappan settlements.
(i) The Harappan settlements were often divided into two parts, Citadela and Lower town
(ii) They had no large buildings
(iii) Harappan settlements had a well-planned network of roads.
(iv) Drainage system was the key feature of the Harappan settlements.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) I and II
(b) III and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) I, II and IV
Correct Answer – (c) I, III and IV
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