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2019 · Q7Ancient HistoryIndus Valley Civilizationeasy

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

  1. (a)Chanhudaro
  2. (b)Kot Diji
  3. (c)Sohgaura
  4. (d)Desalpur
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Official answer(c) Sohgaura

2026 · Q18Ancient HistoryIndus Valley Civilizationmoderate

Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns : I. There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels. II. Weights and measurement scales, complete with graduations have been discovered. III. There are houses built in large part with baked bricks, around relatively spacious courtyards, with their own wells, bathing platforms, and large rooms. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements ? 1. Statement I suggests that spinning was a laborious activity done at home. 2. Statement II suggests the extent of the scientific knowledge that the Harappans possessed. 3. Statement III suggests the emergence of a common property system. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only

2002 · Q15Ancient HistoryIndus Valley Civilizationmoderate

Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Ancient site) A. Lothal B. Kalibangan C. Dholavira D. ——— (site with Banawali inscription) List II (Archaeological finding) 1. Ploughed field 2. Dockyard 3. Terracotta replica of a plough 4. An inscription comprising ten large-sized signs of the Banawali Harappan script Codes:

  1. (a)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  2. (b)A-2, B-1, C-2, D-4
  3. (c)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  4. (d)A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
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Official answer(b) A-2, B-1, C-2, D-4