CBSE Class 6 Social Science The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 11

1. If a city has straight roads intersecting at right angles and houses built with uniform bricks, it reflects:

A Irregular building designs. B Urban planning and organization. C Disorganized urban spaces. D Random street layouts.

2. If archaeologists find similar weights in different cities, it shows:

A trade and standardization B Variations in architectural styles across cities. C Different types of local currency used. D A unique cultural artifact from each city.

3. Access to fertile soil and rivers mainly helped the Harappans in:

A Textile production and trade. B Development of advanced metallurgy. C Construction of large cities. D Agriculture and food production.

4. How did geography influence Harappan trade?

A Geography had no impact on Harappan trade routes or practices. B Geography only affected Harappan trade by creating mountain barriers. C Geography limited Harappan trade due to harsh desert conditions. D Geography influenced Harappan trade by providing access to rivers for trade

5. The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization happened due to:

A Economic collapse and trade failures. B Invasion by foreign tribes. C Overpopulation and resource depletion. D Climate change and river shifts.

6. If climate change reduced river water in the Indus region, what would most likely happen?

A Enhanced irrigation techniques and water conservation B Improved air quality and reduced pollution levels. C Decreased agricultural productivity and potential food shortages. D Increased fish populations and biodiversity.

7. What is the main idea of the section titled "Geography and Early India"?

A The geography of India includes high mountains, great rivers, and heavy seasonal rain B The geography of India is mostly desert C The geography of India is flat and dry D The geography of India is mostly urban

8. What was the main purpose of the Harappan seals?

A Decoration B Trade C Writing D Warfare

9. Why do we know very little about Harappan society?

A Their language has not been deciphered B They left no artifacts C They lived underwater D They had no written records

10. Who were the group that arrived in the Indus Valley after the Harappans?

A The Romans B The Aryans C The Egyptians D The Greeks