Indus Valley Civilization NDA Questions

Indus Valley Civilization MCQ Questions

7.
The Indus Valley Civilization is generally divided by archaeologists into three broad phases: Early Harappan, Mature Harappan, and:
A.
Neolithic Harappan
B.
Late Harappan
C.
Post-Vedic Harappan
D.
Chalcolithic Harappan
ANSWER :
B. Late Harappan
8.
The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to which broader archaeological age, characterised by the use of bronze tools and implements?
A.
Bronze Age
B.
Iron Age
C.
Palaeolithic Age
D.
Neolithic Age
ANSWER :
A. Bronze Age
9.
The Indus Valley Civilization derives its name primarily from its association with the river system of the:
A.
Ganges
B.
Godavari
C.
Indus
D.
Narmada
ANSWER :
C. Indus
10.
The geographical spread of Harappan sites extends across present-day Pakistan and north-western/western India, covering regions including Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and:
A.
Only Assam
B.
Only Tamil Nadu
C.
Only Kerala
D.
Haryana
ANSWER :
D. Haryana
11.
The Harappan site of Sutkagan Dor, marking the westernmost known extent of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located near the coast of the:
A.
Persian Gulf coast of Iran
B.
Arabian Sea (Makran coast)
C.
Bay of Bengal
D.
Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka
ANSWER :
B. Arabian Sea (Makran coast)
12.
The site of Alamgirpur, marking the easternmost known extent of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located in the present-day Indian state of:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Punjab
ANSWER :
A. Uttar Pradesh