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Indus Valley Civilization MCQs for RAS

Practice 20 free indus valley civilization multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

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RAS — Ancient Period — Indus Valley Civilization

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Question 1 of 20

Which scholar is associated with the theory that 'Natural Disaster' caused the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Question 2 of 20

Match the following sites with their respective locations: A. Sutkagen Dor B. Shortugai C. Daimabad D. Manda i. Maharashtra ii. Baluchistan iii. Kashmir iv. Afghanistan

Question 3 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the religious practices of the Indus Valley Civilization: 1. They practiced nature worship and polytheism. 2. Fire altars (Havan Kunds) have been found at Mohenjodaro. 3. They believed in the doctrine of Karma and Reincarnation. 4. A seal depicting Proto-Shiva (Pashupati Nath) was found at Kalibangan. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 4 of 20

Who was appointed by Sir John Marshall to excavate Mohenjodaro?

Question 5 of 20

Who excavated the site of Chanhudaro?

Question 6 of 20

Which of the following statements about Dholavira's water management is correct?

Question 7 of 20

Which site yielded the remains of a horse, despite the general belief that Harappans were not familiar with horses?

Question 8 of 20

The world's oldest legal code, the 'Hammurabi Code', is associated with which civilization?

Question 9 of 20

Which of the following represents the correct excavator of Lothal?

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following sites are correctly identified as 'Pre-Harappan' sites in the notes? 1. Kalibangan 2. Rakhigarhi 3. Banawali 4. Rangpur

Question 11 of 20

Consider the following pairs: 1. Shortugai - Oxus River 2. Sutkagen Dor - Dashk River 3. Alamgirpur - Hindon River Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 12 of 20

Which crop is NOT listed as a major crop of the Indus Valley Civilization in the notes?

Question 13 of 20

What is the name of the river on whose banks Daimabad is located?

Question 14 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the site Banawali: 1. It is located in Haryana on the banks of the Ghaggar river. 2. It was excavated by R.S. Bisht. 3. A toy plough made of clay was found here. 4. Evidence of Barley was found here. Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following sites had a 'Dockyard'?

Question 16 of 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding the granaries at Harappa?

Question 17 of 20

Consider the following pairs regarding the excavators of Indus Valley sites: 1. Dholavira: J.P. Joshi and R.S. Bisht 2. Chanhudaro: N.G. Majumdar 3. Banawali: Amalanand Ghosh 4. Rakhigarhi: Amarendra Nath Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 18 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Great Bath' of Mohenjodaro: 1. It was constructed using burnt bricks. 2. Bitumen or gypsum was used to prevent water leakage. 3. Sir John Marshall called it the 'Marvel of the then world'. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 19 of 20

At which Indus Valley site were 'Fire Altars' (Havan Kunds) discovered, indicating ritualistic practices?

Question 20 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the seals of the Indus Valley Civilization: 1. Most seals were made of Steatite. 2. They were mostly square in shape. 3. The most common animal depicted on the seals is the Cow. 4. They were used to identify ownership and quality of goods. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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