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MCQs on Indus Valley Civilization

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the Indus Valley Civilization, covering key sites, discoveries, and archaeological findings. It includes questions about the first capital, significant artifacts, and evidence of industries at various sites. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a concise overview of important aspects of the civilization.

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MCQs on Indus Valley Civilization

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the Indus Valley Civilization, covering key sites, discoveries, and archaeological findings. It includes questions about the first capital, significant artifacts, and evidence of industries at various sites. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a concise overview of important aspects of the civilization.

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MCQs on Indus Valley Civilization (Based on Class Notes)

Q1. Which of the following was considered the first capital of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A. Harappa
B. Mohenjo-daro
C. Dholavira
D. Kalibangan
Answer: A

Q2. Mohenjo-daro was discovered in 1922 by:


A. R.D. Banerjee
B. Dayaram Sahni
C. Alexander Cunningham
D. Amalananda Ghosh
Answer: A

Q3. Which site is known for having the first artificial dockyard in Asia?
A. Dholavira
B. Rakhigarhi
C. Lothal
D. Surkotada
Answer: C

Q4. Which of the following sites is located on the bank of river Ravi?
A. Kalibangan
B. Mohenjo-daro
C. Harappa
D. Lothal
Answer: C

Q5. The 'Pashupati Mahadeva' seal was found at:


A. Harappa
B. Dholavira
C. Kalibangan
D. Mohenjo-daro
Answer: D

Q6. Which Harappan site shows evidence of a stadium and reservoirs for water storage?
A. Lothal
B. Kalibangan
C. Dholavira
D. Ropar
Answer: C

Q7. Which site is associated with the earliest evidence of a ploughed field in South Asia?
A. Harappa
B. Banawali
C. Kalibangan
D. Rakhigarhi
Answer: C

Q8. Which of the following was a port town and had evidence of conch shell industry?
A. Balakot
B. Banawali
C. Bhirrana
D. Daimabad
Answer: A

Q9. The site where the statue of the 'Bronze Dancing Girl' was found is:
A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Mohenjo-daro
D. Surkotada
Answer: C

Q10. Which Harappan site is known for the 'Bead Making Industry' and terracotta figurine of a horse?
A. Rakhigarhi
B. Lothal
C. Kalibangan
D. Harappa
Answer: B

Q11. Which site is located in Rajasthan and associated with earthquake evidence?
A. Kalibangan
B. Ropar
C. Surkotada
D. Daimabad
Answer: A

Q12. Rakhigarhi, the largest IVC site in India, is located in:


A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C

Q13. Which river is associated with the site of Kalibangan?


A. Indus
B. Saraswati/Ghaggar-Hakra
C. Luni
D. Bhogava
Answer: B

Q14. The site of Dholavira is located on the banks of which river?


A. Bhogava
B. Indus
C. Luni
D. Saraswati
Answer: C

Q15. Which site had the first probable evidence of Sati in the form of a couple burial?
A. Harappa
B. Kalibangan
C. Lothal
D. Alamgirpur
Answer: C

Q16. Which site has evidence of inkpot pottery and a bead-making industry?
A. Surkotada
B. Chanhudaro
C. Lothal
D. Dholavira
Answer: B

Q17. Which of these sites provides evidence of coffin burial?


A. Harappa
B. Ropar
C. Mohenjo-daro
D. Balu
Answer: A

Q18. Terracotta figurine of plough was discovered at:


A. Kalibangan
B. Banawali
C. Surkotada
D. Bhirrana
Answer: B

Q19. Which site was also called 'Sheffield of India' due to its craft production?
A. Lothal
B. Ropar
C. Chanhudaro
D. Harappa
Answer: C

Q20. Evidence of wild rice and copper fishing hooks were found in:
A. Kalibangan
B. Kunal
C. Banawali
D. Alamgirpur
Answer: B

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