Q. Harappan seals were mainly made up of which material?
A). Bronze
B). Terracotta
C). Steatite
D). Iron
Answer: C). Steatite
Q. Match the following Indus Valley sites with their discoverers:
1). Harappa a). R. S. Bisht
2). Mohenjo-daro b). Daya Ram Sahni
3). Dholavira c). R. D. Banerji
Options:
A). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c
B). 1–c, 2–b, 3–a
C). 1–a, 2–c, 3–b
D). 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
Answer: D). 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
Q. Which was the first site discovered of the Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization?
A). Mohenjo-daro
B). Harappa
C). Dholavira
D). Lothal
Answer: B). Harappa (Pakistan)
Q. Which of the following was the most developed site of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
A). Harappa
B). Dholavira
C). Mohenjo-daro
D). Lothal
Answer: C). Mohenjo-daro
Q. Match the following Harappan features with their sites:
1). Terracotta model of plough
2). Ploughed field
3). Traces of canals
4). Water reservoirs
a). Dholavira (Gujarat)
b). Shortughai (Afghanistan)
c). Kalibangan (Rajasthan)
d). Banawali (Haryana)
Options:
A). 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
B). 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
C). 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
D). 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Answer: D) 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Q. The bricks used in the Indus Valley Civilisation were generally:
A). Circular in shape
B). Irregular in size
C). Standardised in size
D). Made only of clay
Answer: C). Standardised in size
Explanation: The Indus Valley people used sun-dried or baked bricks, followed a standard ratio of 1 : 2 : 4
Q. The drainage system of the Indus Valley Civilisation was mainly known for its:
A). Open and irregular drains
B). Underground and covered drains
C). Natural river channels only
D). Absence of sanitation
Answer: B). Underground and covered drains
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilisation had a well-planned system of covered underground drains, showing advanced urban planning.
Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the house pattern of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
A). Houses were generally built with baked bricks
B). Most houses had rooms arranged around a central courtyard
C). Houses usually opened directly onto main streets
D). There is no windows in the walls along the ground level
Answer: C). Houses usually opened directly onto main streets
Explanation: In the Indus Valley Civilisation, houses did not open directly onto main streets. Entrances were usually from side lanes to maintain privacy.
Q. The Citadel was separated from the lower town mainly by:
A). A river
B). A wide road
C). Height and fortification
D). Agricultural land
Answer: C). Height and fortification
Explanation: The Citadel was built on a raised platform with strong walls, separating it from the lower town.
Q. In which Indus Valley Civilization site was the citadel not clearly walled off from the lower town?
A). Mohenjo-daro
B). Harappa
C). Dholavira
D). Lothal
Answer: D). Lothal
Q. Which of the following was NOT found at Mohenjo-daro?
A). Great Bath
B). Granary
C). Dockyard
D). Citadel
Answer: C). Dockyard
Q. Match the following materials with the Indus Valley sites where they were mainly found:
1). Shell a). Shortugai (Afghanistan)
2). Lapis Lazuli b). Rajasthan
3). Carnelian c). Nageshwar and Balakot
4). Steatite d). Gujarat
5). Gold e). South India
Options:
A). 1–c, 2–e, 3–d, 4–a, 5–b
B). 1–e, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d, 5–b
C). 1–d, 2–b, 3–e, 4–c, 5–a
D). 1–c, 2–a, 3–d, 4–b, 5–e
Answer: D). 1–c, 2–a, 3–d, 4–b, 5–e
Q. Match the following:
1). Magan a). Harappan region
2). Dilmun b). Bahrain
3). Meluha c). Oman
Options:
A). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c
B). 1–c, 2–b, 3–a
C). 1–a, 2–c, 3–b
D). 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
Answer: B). 1–c, 2–b, 3–a
Q. The Harappan script was generally written in which direction?
A). Left to right
B). Right to left
C). Top to bottom
D). Bottom to top
Answer: B). Right to left
Q. Who is called the Father of Indian Archaeology?
A). John Marshall
B). Alexander Cunningham
C). R.E.M. Wheeler
D). G.F. Dales
Answer: B). Alexander Cunningham
Q. “The Story of Indian Archaeology” is a work by:
A). Alexander Cunningham
B). S.N. Roy
C). R.E.M.Wheeler
D). R. S. Sharma
Answer: B). S.N. Roy
Q. Stratigraphy in archaeology refers to the study of:
A). Ancient scripts
B). Soil layers and deposits
C). Artefact styles
D). Carbon dating
Answer: B). Soil layers and deposits