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Exam: BPSC Subject: Indian History Topic: Indus Valley Civilization

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which of the following is NOT a known Harappan site?

Surkotada Banawali Pataliputra Rakhigarhi
Q2. The absence of monumental architecture like the Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro at Banawali might suggest:

A less complex religious or ritualistic system A different socio-political organization where such structures were not prioritized A deficiency in architectural knowledge A later phase of the Indus civilization with simplified practices
Q3. The concept of democracy in Ancient Greece shares some parallels with systems of governance in other early civilizations, but its direct influence on later Western political thought is most pronounced.

True, as direct democracy was a common feature across many ancient societies. False, Athenian democracy was a unique development with no comparable systems elsewhere. True, but the specific implementation and philosophical underpinnings differed significantly. False, only autocratic systems were prevalent in the ancient world.
Q4. Which IVC site has provided evidence of a possible proto-Siva seal, sparking much debate among scholars?

Harappa Lothal Mohenjo-daro Dholavira
Q5. The urban planning of Indus Valley cities, like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, with their citadels and lower towns, hints at a possible social stratification which is a fundamental aspect of:

Anarchic societies Political and social organization Completely egalitarian communities Nomadic tribes
Q6. The Indus Valley script's eventual decipherment is crucial for understanding their religious practices. If the script reveals a concept similar to the Vedic 'Rta' (cosmic order), what aspect of their religion would be most strongly illuminated?

Their funerary rituals and beliefs about the afterlife Their understanding of the universe and the divine principles governing it Their systems of governance and social stratification Their artistic expressions and aesthetic sensibilities
Q7. Which of the following was a major staple crop of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Rice Wheat Maize Barley
Q8. What was the primary method of creating impressions from Indus Valley seals?

Carving Painting Pressing into wet clay Molding
Q9. Shortugai, an Indus Valley outpost, is located in which present-day country?

Pakistan Iran Afghanistan Turkmenistan
Q10. The analysis of wear patterns on Indus Valley pottery fragments has provided insights into:

The specific methods of food preparation and consumption The techniques used for kiln construction The processes of agricultural surplus storage The development of early writing systems
Q11. The citadel and lower town are characteristic features of urban planning in Indus Valley sites like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. Which site is an exception to this two-part division?

Lothal Chanhudaro Kalibangan Dholavira
Q12. Which of the following was a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Pataliputra Taxila Mohenjo-daro Hampi
Q13. The evidence of domesticated animals and agricultural surplus in the Indus Valley Civilization is crucial for understanding its international relations as it provided:

A basis for internal social stratification only The foundation for economic prosperity and the capacity to engage in lucrative international trade and resource exchange A reason for isolationist policies A motivation for internal conflict
Q14. The Indus Valley Civilization is considered a part of the:

Neolithic Age Iron Age Bronze Age Stone Age
Q15. The gradual desiccation of the Saraswati River system likely contributed to:

The intensification of agriculture in the Indus delta The migration of populations towards the Indus River and other river systems The development of a nomadic lifestyle across the plains Increased trade with Central Asia
Q16. Museums often display weights and measures from the Indus Valley Civilization. What was the characteristic system of weights?

Decimal system Binary system Cube-shaped weights based on a binary system Spherical weights
Q17. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Indus Valley house construction?

Presence of courtyards Thick walls for insulation Exposed wooden beams in ceilings Attached bathing areas
Q18. The archaeological evidence at Kalibangan provides crucial insights into agricultural technology. The presence of parallel furrows in a field dating to the Early Harappan period suggests what specific advancement in plowing techniques?

The use of a single plow pulled by one animal, creating uneven furrows. The use of a multi-furrow plow or coordinated plowing by multiple animals/plows, enabling systematic cultivation. A transition from manual digging to rudimentary seed broadcasting without plowing. The complete absence of any plowing technology in this early phase.
Q19. Which of the following commodities is believed to have been a major export from the Indus Valley Civilization to Mesopotamia?

Iron ore Cotton textiles Horses Gold
Q20. The burial practices of the Indus Valley Civilization, as studied in educational contexts, suggest:

Elaborate pyramids and tombs Simple inhumation or cremation, with grave goods indicating social status Mass graves indicative of widespread conflict Ritualistic sacrifice of humans

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