CBSE Class 12 History Bricks, Beads and Bones: The Harappan Civilisation Quiz 1

1. Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation?

A Aryan Civilisation B Indus Valley Civilisation C Vedic Civilisation D All of these

2. Which of these sites of Harappan Civilisation belong to Haryana?

A Kalibangan B Lothal C Banawali D Shortugai

3. Which of these is the feature of Harappan Civilisation?

A Urban planning B Drainage system C Citadel and Lower town D All of these

4. From where did Harappans get gold?

A South India B Central India C Himalayan Region D Chotta Nagpur region

5. Which of these was the source of copper for Harappans?

A Karnataka B Rajasthan C Andhra Pradesh D Gujarat

6. Which of these was the cause of decline of Harappan civilisation?

A Climatic Change B Floods C Deforestation D All of these

7. Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan?

A Nature B Goddess C Indra D Pashupatinath

8. Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation?
(i) Aryan civilisation
(ii) Indus Valley Civilisation
(iii) Vedic Civilisation
(iv) Early Civilisation

A

Only (i) and (ii) are true

B

Only (i) and (iii) are true

C

Only (ii) and (iv) are true.

D

Only (iii) and (ii) are true

9. Consider the following statement:
1. After independence, most of the Harappan civilisation centres went over to Pakistan.
2. The Harappan script has been deciphered.
3. Rulers had an important role in Harappan civilisation.
4. Dead were buried in Harappa.
Which of the above is correct statement?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 3 and 4

C

1, 2, 3 and 4

D

2, 3 and 4

10. Consider the following statements regarding Indus Vally civilisation:
1. The Harappan seal is probably the most distinctive feature of the Harappan civilisation.
2. Evidences of canal irrigation have been found at a site called shortughai.
3. Mohenjodaro was a city laid in an unplanned manner.
4. Copper was brought from Kolar region of Karnataka.
Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

A

1, 2, 3

B

3, 4

C

1, 2, 4

D

2, 4