Indus Valley Civilization MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Ancient Period — Indus Valley Civilization
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Question 1 of 20
The direction of writing in the Indus script was typically:
Question 2 of 20
Which site is situated between the Mansar and Manhar water streams?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan site Dholavira: 1. It is located on Khadirbet island in the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary. 2. The city was divided into two parts: the Citadel and the Lower Town. 3. It is famous for its unique water management system and a large signboard. 4. It was declared the 40th World Heritage Site of India by UNESCO in 2021. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 4 of 20
In the Harappan drainage network, what was the specific engineering purpose of the brick-lined soak pits (cesspits) installed where smaller drains met larger ones?
Question 5 of 20
Match List-I (Site) with List-II (River) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Site) A. Harappa B. Mohenjodaro C. Lothal D. Alamgirpur List-II (River) i. Indus ii. Ravi iii. Hindon iv. Bhogava
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following is recognized as the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following sites yielded a skull fragment of an elephant/ivory?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following sites is located in Maharashtra?
Question 9 of 20
Which site of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in Afghanistan?
Question 10 of 20
Why did Harappans incorporate a slope of approximately 2 cm per meter in their drainage system?
Question 11 of 20
Which Harappan site yielded the evidence of 'Silver Crowns'?
Question 12 of 20
Regarding the division of society in the Indus Valley Civilization, which four classes are likely to have existed?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following is true about the knowledge of Yoga in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Question 14 of 20
The archaeological evidence of specific road and corner designs accommodating the 'turning of carts' in Harappan settlements is a direct indicator of their early mastery in which field?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following findings is associated with Lothal?
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following materials were expertly combined to create the watertight mortar used in critical areas of the Harappan drainage conduits? 1. Lime 2. Iron clamps 3. Gypsum 4. Bitumen
Question 17 of 20
Which site is considered the largest creation or structure of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Question 18 of 20
Who was the first person to shed light on the Harappa civilization in 1826?
Question 19 of 20
Which of the following sites had a 'Dockyard'?
Question 20 of 20