Indus Valley Civilization UPSC Questions

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Indus Valley Civilization MCQ Questions


1.
The _____ is possibly the most distinctive artefact of the Harappan or Indus valley civilisation
A.
Harappan seal
B.
Civilisation seal
C.
Mauryan Seal
D.
Historical Seal
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ANSWER :
A. Harappan seal
2.
The Harappan seal is made up of a stone called
A.
Sand stones
B.
Dolomite
C.
Steatite
D.
Rhyolite
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ANSWER :
C. Steatite
3.
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements :
1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, through the present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A.
 1 only 
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
4.
What does the term Archaeologists use to term for a group of objects distinctive in style, that are usually found together within a specific geographical area and period of time?
A.
Civilisation
B.
Culture
C.
Tradition
D.
Ancient
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ANSWER :
B. Culture
5.
The Harappans ate a wide range of plant and animal products, including _____
A.
Fish
B.
Meat
C.
Beef
D.
All the above
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ANSWER :
D. All the above
6.
Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of the Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:
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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None of the statements given above is correct
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only