CBSE Class 6 Social Science The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. Assertion and Reasoning: Assertion: Harappans knew how to communicate with one another orally as well as in writing Reasoning: Scholars are unable to confirm their findings because they have not been able to decipher the script.

A Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason given is the correct reason for the assertion B Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason given is not the correct reason for the assertion C only assertion is correct while reasoning is incorrect D Both statements are incorrect

2. The Indus Valley Civilisation is named after which place?

A Mohenjdaro B Harappa C Lothal D Dholavira

3. The main features of the cities included:

A mud huts & simple roads B well-planned streets and drainage system C nomadic lifestyle D heavy use of gold and silver

4. The Great Bath was found in the city of ......

A Harappa B Mohenjodaro C Lothal D Dholavira

5. Which of the following is NOT an Indus Valley site?

A Mohenjodaro B Harappa C Varanasi D Dholavira

6. What is the Harappan civilization also known as?

A Mesopotamian Civilization B Minoan Civilization C Egyptian Civilization D Indus-Sarasvati Civilization

7. Which key feature is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of a civilization?

A Nomadic lifestyle B Urbanism C Trade D Writing

8. Which river is significant in the Harappan civilization and mentioned in the Rig Veda?

A Sarasvati River B Brahmaputra River C Yamuna River D Mahanadi River

9. How did Harappans manage their water and waste?

A Harappans managed their water and waste through advanced drainage systems, wells, and public baths. B Waste was disposed of in open areas without any management systems. C Harappans relied solely on natural water sources without any infrastructure. D They used only surface water and had no drainage systems.

10. Which crop was among the first to be grown by the Harappans for clothing?

A Cotton B Wool C Silk D Linen