Harappan Civilization

1.       Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization , consider the following statements 

1.       It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.

2.       During this period, cotton, was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a)    Only 1

(b)   Only 2

(c)    Both 1 and 2

(d)   Neither 1 nor 2

           2.       What is the Vedic name of river Ravi?

(a)    Purushni

(b)   Chandrabhaga

(c)    Arjikiya

(d)   Satadru

           3.       The Indus Valley Civilization Flourished during

(a)    5000- 3500 BC

(b)   3000 – 1500 BC

(c)    2500 – 1750BC

(d)   1500- 500BC

           4.       Which was the first metal used by man?

(a)    Copper

(b)   Silver

(c)    Bronze

(d)   Brass

            5.       The greatest stylistic forms of temple architecture during the early medieval period were the Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara. Which of the following was the geographical spread of the Dravida style?

(a)    Between Vindhyan and Krishna rivers

(b)   Between Krishna and Cauvery rivers

(c)    Between vindhyan and Cauvery rivers.

(d)   Between Godavari and Krishna rivers

           6.       Which of the following characterless / characterize the people of Indus Valley Civilization?

1.       They possessed great palaces and temples.

2.       The worshipped both male and female deities.

3.       They employed horse –drawn chariots in warfare.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below

(a)    1 and 2

(b)   Only 2

(c)    1, 2 and 3

(d)   None of these

8.       The main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization was

(a)    Agriculture

(b)   Cattle rearing

(c)    Hunting

(d)   Trade

9.       The Indus Valley people had trade relations with

(A)    Egypt

(B)   Greece

(C)   Ceylon

(D)   Mesopotamia

10.   The main channels of our knowledge about the Indus Valley Civilization are

(a)    Inscriptions

(b)   Coins

(c)    Palm and barch leaf manuscripts

(d)   Archaeological excavations

11.   With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization , consider the following animals

1.       Bull

2.       Elephant

3.       Rhinoceros

The figure / figures of which of the above animal (s) is / are found on the Indus seals?

(a)    Only 1

(b)   1 and  2

(c)    2  and 3

(d)   All  of these

Answer:  

1.       C

2.       A

3.       C

4.       A

5.       D

6.       B

7.       D

8.       D

9.       D

10.   D