Indus Valley Civilization MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Ancient Period — Indus Valley Civilization
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Question 1 of 20
Evidence of surgery, specifically a skull with six holes, was found at which site?
Question 2 of 20
Match the following findings with their respective sites: List-I A. Wash Basin B. Lipstick C. Bones of Elephant D. Evidence of Rhino List-II 1. Banawali 2. Chanhudaro 3. Rojdi 4. Amri
Question 3 of 20
What pattern was embroidered on the shawl worn by the 'Priest King' statue?
Question 4 of 20
Which seal found at Harappa depicts a plant emerging from the womb of a goddess?
Question 5 of 20
Regarding the division of society in the Indus Valley Civilization, which four classes are likely to have existed?
Question 6 of 20
What is the shape of the area covered by the Indus Valley Civilization?
Question 7 of 20
What was the primary material used for making seals in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Question 8 of 20
Which site is situated between the Mansar and Manhar water streams?
Question 9 of 20
Which site provides evidence of 'Fire Altars' (Yagya Vedika)?
Question 10 of 20
The famous 'Dancing Girl' figurine discovered at Mohenjodaro is made of which material?
Question 11 of 20
The 'Swastika' symbol was found at which Indus Valley site?
Question 12 of 20
Which historian considered 'Administrative Laxity' as the cause of the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following statements about the 'Dancing Girl' statue is correct?
Question 14 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 15 of 20
Match the following sites with their rivers: List-I (Site) A. Kalibangan B. Banawali C. Rakhigarhi List-II (River) 1. Ghaggar 2. Indus 3. Ravi
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following structures: 1. Granaries 2. Workshops 3. Assembly Halls 4. Commercial lanes Which of these were typically confined to the Lower Town of a Harappan city?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following sites are correctly identified as 'Pre-Harappan' sites? 1. Kalibangan 2. Rakhigarhi 3. Banawali 4. Rangpur
Question 18 of 20
Which material was used to make the '10-letter Signboard' found at Dholavira?
Question 19 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 20 of 20