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RAS — Indus Valley Civilization MCQs

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RAS — Ancient Period — Indus Valley Civilization

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Question 1 of 20

What is the specific name given to the script of the Indus Valley Civilization due to its writing style?

Question 2 of 20

Regarding the drainage system of the Indus Valley Civilization, which statement is true?

Question 3 of 20

Regarding the script of the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. The script was pictographic in nature. 2. It was written from left to right only. 3. It is often referred to as 'Gaumutrakshar' or Boustrophedon style. 4. It has been fully deciphered by modern historians. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4 of 20

Which scholar's theory identifies 'Aryan Invasion' as the cause of the IVC decline?

Question 5 of 20

Which site provides evidence of 'Fire Altars' (Yagya Vedika)?

Question 6 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 7 of 20

In the context of the Indus Valley Civilization, what does 'Shortugai' represent?

Question 8 of 20

The evidence of a 'Dog chasing a Cat' imprinted on a brick was found at which industrial city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Question 9 of 20

Who excavated the site of Chanhudaro?

Question 10 of 20

What is the shape of the area covered by the Indus Valley Civilization?

Question 11 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 12 of 20

Who was appointed by Sir John Marshall to excavate Mohenjodaro?

Question 13 of 20

Which Harappan site yielded the evidence of 'Silver Crowns'?

Question 14 of 20

How many symbols/characters are estimated to be in the Indus Script?

Question 15 of 20

What pattern was embroidered on the shawl worn by the 'Priest King' statue?

Question 16 of 20

With reference to the agriculture in Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. The main crops included wheat, barley, mustard, and sesame. 2. Evidence of rice cultivation is abundant across all sites. 3. The world's first evidence of cotton cultivation is found in India. 4. Evidence of a ploughed field was found at Kalibangan. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 17 of 20

Which of the following items was found in a foreigner's grave at Harappa?

Question 18 of 20

Which of the following is true about the knowledge of Yoga in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Question 19 of 20

What is the approximate area covered by the Indus Valley Civilization?

Question 20 of 20

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

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