Indus Valley Civilization is the first civilization in the Indian region. It is among the ancient civilizations of the world. The civilization was developed on the banks of the Indus river. Here are the MCQ on Indus Valley Civilization. This quiz is based on repeatedly asked questions in UPSC, WBCS, SSC, RRB NTPC, PSC.
- Which of the following is the first discovered site in the Indus Civilization?
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Harappa
- Kalibanga
- Dholavira
Ans: Harappa
Explanation: Daya Ram Sahani excavated Harappa in 1921 on the left bank of the Ravi river.
- Who excavated the site of Mohenjo-Daro?
- Rakhal Das Banerjee
- D. Sharma
- Daya Ram Sahani
- G. Majumdar
Ans: Rakhal Das Banerjee
Explanation: Rakhal Das Banerjee excavated the site of Mohenjo-Daro in 1922 on the right bank of the Indus river.
- Which is the latest found site in the Indus Civilization?
- Surkotada
- Kalibanga
- Dholavira
- Lothal
Ans: Dholavira
Explanation: M.S. Vats and B.B. Lal excavated the site of Dholavira in the Kachch area in Gujarat, India.
- Which is the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Harappa
- Dholavira
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Surkotada
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- Which is the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization in India?
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Harappa
- Surkotada
- Dholavira
Ans: Dholavira
Explanation: Dholavira / Rakhigarhi is the largest site of Indus Valley Civilization in India.
- Which of the following means “Mound of the Dead”?
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Kalibangan
- Dholavira
- Lothal
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- Which of the following means “Bangles of black colour”?
- Chanhu-Daro
- Harappa
- Dholavira
- Kalibangan
Ans: Kalibangan
- Where was the stair-cut water reservoir found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Rangpur
- Lothal
- Daimabad
- Dholavira
Ans: Dholavira
- Where was the statue of beard-man found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Surkotada
- Rangpur
- Rakhigarhi
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- Where were the Assembly Hall and collegiate building found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Chanhu-Daro
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Balakot
- Daimabad
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- Where was the shell industry found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Banawali
- Daimabad
- Harappa
- Balakot
Ans: Balakot
- Where was the bead-making factory found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Chanhu-Daro
- Harappa
- Surkotada
- Banawali
Ans: Chanhu-Daro
- Where was the largest number of beads found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Chanhu-Daro
- Harappa
- Balakot
- Mohenjo-Daro
Ans: Harappa
- Where were the six types of pottery found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Dholavira
- Banawali
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
Ans: Kalibangan
- Where was the vase depicting the folk tale of ‘the Thirsty Crow’ found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Dholavira
- Balakot
Ans: Lothal
Explanation: The presence of rabbits, peacocks, ducks, pigeons, wild fowl and monkeys were also found on pottery paintings.
- Where was the Bronze industry found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Daimabad
- Lothal
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Chanhu-Daro
Ans: Daimabad
- Which metal was discovered in the Harappan site?
- Silver
- Iron
- Gold
- Copper
Ans: Copper
- Which of the following was/were used for making weapon in Harappa?
- Stone
- Copper
- Bronze
- All of these
Ans: All of These
- Which of the followings is not contemporary to the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Egypt
- Mesopotamia
- Sumer
Ans:
- Where was the famous Mesopotamian Bull Seal found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Surkotada
- Harappa
- Mohenjo-Daro
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- Which animal was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of Harappan culture?
- Tiger
- Elephant
- Rhinoceros
- Cow
Ans: Cow
Explanation: People domesticated cats, dogs, oxen, buffaloes, goats, humped bulls, sheep, pigs, asses, camels.
- Where was the terracotta replica of a plough found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Surkotada
- Lothal
Ans: Kalibangan
- Which animal has not been discovered in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Cow
- Tiger
- Lion
- Elephant
Ans: Lion
Explanation: People had domesticated cats, dogs, oxen, buffaloes, goats, humped bulls, sheep, pigs, asses, camels on a large scale.
- Where was the ploughed field found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Lothal
- Harappa
- Surkotada
- Kalibangan
Ans: Kalibangan
- Which crop was not known to be grown in Indus Valley Civilization?
- Rice
- Wheat
- Pulses
- Barley
Ans: Pulses
- Which Indus Valley site is known for the earliest cotton cultivation in Indus Valley Civilization?
- Harappa
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Lothal
- Kalibangan
Ans: Harappa
- Where was the evidence of rice cultivation found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
- Lothal and Rangpur
- Kalibangan and Balakot
- Surkotada and Dholavira
Ans: Lothal and Rangpur
- Which of the following building was not found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Great Bath
- Water reservoir
- Temple
- Bead-making factory
Ans: Temple
- Which deity was not represented in later Hindu religion? @
- Pashupati Mahadeva
- Sapta Marikas
- Mother Goddess
- Unicorn
Ans: Unicorn
- Where was the statue of the chief female deity found?
- Harappa
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Surkotada
- Daimabad
Ans: Harappa
Explanation: People used to worship Mother goddess, Pashupati Mahadeva or proto Shiva Lingam, Pipal tree, Humped Bull, Dove, Pigeon, Unicorn, stones.
- Where was the famous seal of Pashupati Mahadev found?
- Harappa
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Rakhigarhi
- Kalibangan
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
Explanation: People used to worship Mother goddess, Pashupati Mahadeva or proto Shiva Lingam, Pipal tree, Humped Bull, Dove, Pigeon, Unicorn, stones.
- Which animal was most common in the Indus seals?
- Unicorn and Humpless Bull
- Humped Bull and Tiger
- Tiger and Elephant
- Unicorn, Tiger and Rhinoceros
Ans: Unicorn and Humpless Bull
- Who ware considered as ‘Meluha’ in the Indus seals?
- Mesopotamians
- Sumerians
- People from Bahrain
- Egyptians
Ans: Mesopotamians
- Where was the famous Mesopotamian seal (Bull seal) found?
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Daimabad
- Mohenjo-Daro
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- What was the Sandstone dancer found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Rangpur
- Rakhigarhi
- Banawali
- Balakot
Ans: Rangpur
- Where was the Dancing girl sculpture found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Mahenjo-Daro
- Rangpur
- Chanhu-Daro
- Surkotada
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- Where was a dockyard found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Lothal
- Dholavira
- Kalibangan
- Harappa
Ans: Lothal
Explanation: A dockyard and a terracotta model of a ship was found in Lothal.
- Where was the ‘The Great Bath’ found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Harappa
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Kalibangan
- Daimabad
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
Explanation: ‘The Great Bath’ made of burnt bricks was found in Mohenjo-Daro.
- Where were the two rows of six granaries found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Harappa
- Mohenj-Daro
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
Ans: Harappa
- Where was the circular form of burial practices found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Lothal
- Kalibangan
- Harappa
- Daimabad
Ans: Kalibangan
- Where was the pot burial practices found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Surkotada
- Mohenjo-Daro
Ans: Surkotada
- Where was the double burial practices found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Lothal
- Ropar
- Harappa
- Surkotada
Ans: Lothal
- Where was the rectangular form of burial practices found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Balakot
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Surkotada
Ans: Kalibangan
- Where was the post-cremation form of burial practices found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Harappa
- Dholavra
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
- Where was the burial practices of graving dogs with human found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Kalibangan
- Ropar
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Harappa
Ans: Ropar
- Where were the remains of horses found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Ropar
- Mohenjo-Daro
- Surkotada
- Daimabad
Ans: Surkotada
- Where was the R37 cemetery discovered?
- Kalibangan
- Harappa
- Lothal
- Surkotada
Ans: Harappa
Explanation: R37 cemetry, H cemetery, coffin burial and East-West axis cemetery were discovered from the site of Harappa.
- Pot burial was practised in which site of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Lothal
- Banawali
- Dholavira
- Surkotada
Ans: Surkotada
- Three forms-complete burial site was discovered in which Indus Valley Civilization site?
- Harappa
- Daimabad
- Rangpur
- Mohenjo-Daro
Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
Explanation: Three forms-complete, fractional and post-cremation burial sites were discovered from Mohenjo-Daro.
- Who propounded the theory of Epidemic behind the decline of Indus Valley Civilisation?
- KVR Kennedy
- Marshall and Raikes
- Gordan Childe
- R L Stein
Ans: KVR Kennedy
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