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This section includes 20 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Where were large granaries found? |
| A. | Lothal and Dholavira |
| B. | Kalibangan |
| C. | Banawali |
| D. | Harappa and Mohenjodaro |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation? (i) Aryan civilisation (ii) Indus Valley Civilisation (iii) Vedic Civilisation (iv) Early Civilisation |
| A. | Only (i) and (ii) are true |
| B. | Only (i) and (iii) are true |
| C. | Only (ii) and (iv) are true |
| D. | Only (iii) and (ii) are true |
| Answer» D. Only (iii) and (ii) are true | |
| 3. |
What was the main feature of the Harappa Civilisation? |
| A. | Town planning |
| B. | Art and architecture |
| C. | Administration |
| D. | Agriculture |
| Answer» B. Art and architecture | |
| 4. |
Which town in Indus Valley Civilisation had no Citadel? |
| A. | Mohenjodaro |
| B. | Harappa |
| C. | Chanhudaro |
| D. | Lothal |
| Answer» D. Lothal | |
| 5. |
From where did Harappans get gold? |
| A. | South India |
| B. | Central India |
| C. | Himalayan Region |
| D. | Chotta Nagpur region |
| Answer» B. Central India | |
| 6. |
Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation? |
| A. | Aryan Civilisation |
| B. | Indus Valley Civilisation |
| C. | Vedic Civilisation |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Vedic Civilisation | |
| 7. |
From where did Harappans get gold? |
| A. | South India |
| B. | Central India |
| C. | Himalayan Region |
| D. | Chotta Nagpur region |
| Answer» B. Central India | |
| 8. |
Which of these is the feature of Harappan Civilisation? |
| A. | Urban planning |
| B. | Drainage system |
| C. | Citadel and Lower town |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Which of these sites of Harappan Civilisation belong to Haryana? |
| A. | Kalibangan |
| B. | Lothal |
| C. | Banawali |
| D. | Shortugai |
| Answer» D. Shortugai | |
| 10. |
Consider the following statements about the seals of Proto-Shiva. 1. There is a mention of a diety Rudra in ancient religious texts. 2. Later on Rudra word was used for Shiva. 3. Rudra is not mentioned as Pashupati in Rigveda. 4. Depiction of Pashupati does not match the mention of Rudra in Rigveda. Which of the given statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 | |
| 11. |
Which of the following things were found at craft production centres in Harappan civilisation? 1. Carnelian 2. Jasper 3. Crystal 4. Quartz |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 3, 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 12. |
Consider the following statements regarding Indus Vally civilisation: 1. The Harappan seal is probably the most distinctive feature of the Harappan civilisation. 2. Evidences of canal irrigation have been found at a site called shortughai. 3. Mohenjodaro was a city laid in an unplanned manner. 4. Copper was brought from Kolar region of Karnataka. Which of the given statements is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 3, 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 2,4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 4 | |
| 13. |
Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation? (i) Aryan civilisation (ii) Indus Valley Civilisation (iii) Vedic Civilisation (iv) Early Civilisation |
| A. | Only (i) and (ii) are true |
| B. | Only (i) and (iii) are true |
| C. | Only (ii) and (iv) are true |
| D. | Only (iii) and (ii) are true |
| Answer» D. Only (iii) and (ii) are true | |
| 14. |
Consider the following statement: 1. After independence, most of the Harappan civilisation centres went over to Pakistan. 2. The Harappan script has been deciphered. 3. Rulers had an important role in Harappan civilisation. 4. Dead were buried in Harappa. Which of the above is correct statement? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 15. |
The Great Bath was found in which town of the Indus Valley Civilisation? |
| A. | Mohenjodaro |
| B. | Harappa |
| C. | Lothal |
| D. | Rangpur |
| Answer» B. Harappa | |
| 16. |
Harappa is located on the banks of which river? |
| A. | Indus |
| B. | Chenab |
| C. | Ravi |
| D. | Jhelum |
| Answer» D. Jhelum | |
| 17. |
Which of the following items has not been found in the Harappan graves? |
| A. | Pottery and ornaments |
| B. | Iron hand axe |
| C. | Jewellery |
| D. | Copper mirrors |
| Answer» C. Jewellery | |
| 18. |
Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan? |
| A. | Nature |
| B. | Goddess |
| C. | Indra |
| D. | Pashupatinath |
| Answer» D. Pashupatinath | |
| 19. |
Which of these was the cause of decline of Harappan civilisation? |
| A. | Climatic Change |
| B. | Floods |
| C. | Deforestation |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which of these was the source of copper for Harappans? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh | |