NCERT Class 11 Art & Culture — Chapter 2: Arts of the Indus Valley

With reference to the "Mother Goddess" figures, consider the following statements: 1. They have pellet eyes. 2. The nose is depicted as flat and broad. 3. They are characterized by crude but distinct stylistic features. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following pairs of sites and their unique features are correctly matched? | Site | Feature 1. | Dholavira | Stone structural remains 2. | Farmana | Cemetery with ornaments 3. | Lothal | Bead factory 4. | Chanhudaro | Bead factory Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following pairs of raw materials and the objects made from them are correctly matched? | Raw Material | Object 1. | Steatite | Seals 2. | Faience | Spindle Whorls 3. | Red Sandstone | Male Torso 4. | Copper | Dancing Girl Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the beads of the Indus Valley: 1. Beads were produced exclusively in spherical shapes. 2. Some beads were decorated with gold covers. 3. Some beads were decorated by painting designs on them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What evidence suggests that spinning of cotton and wool was very common in the Indus Valley? 1. Depiction of spinning wheels on seals. 2. Discovery of a large number of spindles and spindle whorls. 3. Discovery of preserved cotton cloth in all graves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the stone sculptures of the Indus Valley Civilisation, consider the following statements: 1. The "Bearded Man" figure is made of red sandstone and is draped in a shawl with trefoil patterns. 2. Stone statues found in Harappan sites are scarce compared to terracotta figures. 3. The "Male Torso" figure is a solid piece with no socket holes for attachments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the bronze casting tradition of the Indus Valley Civilisation: 1. The Harappans used the 'lost wax' technique for making bronze statues. 2. Bronze casting was restricted to the sites of Harappa and Mohenjodaro only. 3. Bronze casting was a widespread practice, and the technique was used to create both human and animal figures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the terracotta art of the Indus Valley, consider the following statements: 1. Terracotta representations of the human form are generally more refined and realistic than stone statues. 2. Terracotta figures are more realistic in the Gujarat sites and Kalibangan than in other areas. 3. The terracotta mask of a horned deity has been found in Indus Valley sites. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Pashupati Seal": 1. An elephant and a tiger are depicted to the left side of the seated figure. 2. It depicts a human figure seated cross-legged with animals around it. 3. Two lions are depicted below the seat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indus Valley pottery, consider the following statements: 1. Plain pottery is more common than painted ware. 2. Polychrome pottery is abundant and usually comprises large storage jars. 3. Perforated pottery was probably used for straining beverages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The famous "Bearded Man" sculpture discovered at Mohenjodaro is primarily carved from which material?

Which one of the following Indus Valley sites yielded the bronze figure of a bull that is described as being in no way inferior to human figures from Harappa?

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? | Artefact | Material/Feature 1. | Bearded Man | Trefoil pattern on shawl 2. | Dancing Girl | Right hand on hip 3. | Male Torso | Soapstone 4. | Mother Goddess | Fan-shaped head-dress Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched regarding the location of specific finds? Find | Site 1. Copper dog | Lothal 2. Bronze Bull | Kalibangan 3. Cemetery with ornaments | Farmana 4. Stone structural remains | Dholavira Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the bead industry of the Indus Valley Civilisation, consider the following statements: 1. Bead factories have been discovered exclusively at the site of Mohenjodaro. 2. Beads were made from a variety of materials including carnelian, jasper, crystal, and steatite. 3. Some beads were made of two or more stones cemented together. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the fashion and attire of the Indus Valley people: 1. Spinning of cotton and wool was common, as indicated by the discovery of spindle whorls. 2. Men and women wore a single piece of attire draped over the right shoulder only. 3. Cinnabar was strictly used for medicinal purposes and never as a cosmetic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the seals of the Indus Valley Civilisation, consider the following statements: 1. The standard Harappan seal was a square plaque made from steatite. 2. Every seal is engraved in a pictographic script which has been deciphered by scholars. 3. Seals were used for commercial purposes as well as amulets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements describing the "Dancing Girl" artefact: 1. It is a stone sculpture found in Harappa. 2. The figure wears bangles covering her left arm. 3. A cowry shell necklace is seen around her neck. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Indus Valley domestic artifacts, "spindle whorls" used for spinning thread were primarily made of:

With reference to the site of Daimabad, consider the following statements: 1. It is located in the state of Gujarat. 2. It is noted for yielding excellent examples of metal-cast sculptures. 3. The bronze hoard found at the site belongs to the Neolithic age. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The famous "Dancing Girl" figurine made of copper stands approximately at which height?

Which of the following pairs regarding the Pashupati Seal are correctly matched? Animal | Position relative to the central figure 1. Elephant | Right side 2. Tiger | Left side 3. Rhinoceros | Left side 4. Antelopes | Below the seat Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following pairs of artefacts and their specific features are correctly matched? Artefact | Feature 1. Bearded Man | Eyes elongated and half-closed 2. Mother Goddess | Pellet eyes and beaked nose 3. Painted Earthen Jar | Geometric designs in glossy black paint 4. Bronze Bull (Mohenjodaro) | Head turned to the left Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the "Mother Goddess" terracotta figures, consider the following statements: 1. They are usually crude standing female figures. 2. They are adorned with necklaces hanging over prominent breasts. 3. The mouth is indicated by a slit. 4. They wear a fan-shaped head-dress with a cup-like projection on each side. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the copper tablets found in the Indus Valley: 1. They are square or rectangular in shape. 2. The figures and signs on them are painted using natural dyes. 3. Unlike seals, the inscriptions on copper tablets seem to be associated with the animals portrayed on them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the decoration of Indus Valley pottery, consider the following statements: 1. Black painted ware consists of a black slip with designs painted in red. 2. Polychrome pottery is rare and typically consists of small vases decorated with geometric patterns. 3. Graceful curves are the rule in household pottery, while straight and angular shapes are an exception. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the animal figures in bronze found in the Indus Valley: 1. The buffalo is depicted with an uplifted head and sweeping horns. 2. The bronze goat is depicted with stiff legs and lacks any artistic merit. 3. Animal figures were only found at Mohenjodaro and not at other sites like Kalibangan or Lothal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The standard square steatite seals found at Harappan sites typically measure:

In the context of Indus Valley jewellery, beads were crafted from a variety of materials. Which one of the following is NOT a material typically associated with Harappan bead-making?

The "Painted Earthen Jar" found in Mohenjodaro was crafted using which specific technique?

Which of the following pairs regarding bead shapes/types are correctly matched? | Bead Characteristic | Description 1. | Disc-shaped | A common shape of beads 2. | Segmented | A shape of beads 3. | Etched | Beads with designs etched onto them 4. | Cemented | Beads made of two or more stones Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following pairs of sites and their modern-day states are correctly matched? Site | State 1. Rakhigarhi | Haryana 2. Ropar | Punjab 3. Kalibangan | Rajasthan 4. Dholavira | Gujarat Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the 'lost wax' technique used by Harappans: 1. Wax figures were first covered with a coating of clay and allowed to dry. 2. The wax was heated and drained out through a tiny hole. 3. The hollow mould was filled with molten metal. 4. The clay cover was removed only after the metal cooled. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the terracotta objects of the Indus Valley, consider the following statements: 1. Toy carts with wheels and whistles were rendered in terracotta. 2. Terracotta figurines of bearded males are completely absent in the Indus Valley tradition. 3. The posture of the bearded male figurines is rigidly upright with arms parallel to the sides. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ornaments worn by Harappan people: 1. Necklaces and armlets were worn by both men and women. 2. Girdles, earrings, and anklets were worn exclusively by men. 3. The cemetery at Farmana revealed that bodies were buried without any ornaments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the "Painted Earthen Jar" from Mohenjodaro, consider the following statements: 1. The shape was manipulated by the pressure of the potter's fingers. 2. The jar was fired at a low temperature to maintain a soft texture. 3. The motifs include vegetals and geometric forms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The famous "Dancing Girl" figurine discovered at Mohenjodaro was crafted using which material?

The "Bearded Man" sculpture depicts a figure wearing a garment with trefoil patterns. This garment covers:

Archaeological evidence from which one of the following Indus Valley sites indicates a cemetery where bodies were buried with ornaments?

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Artefact | Feature 1. Bearded Man | Hair parted in the middle 2. Dancing Girl | Left hand clasped in traditional dance gesture 3. Male Torso | Shoulders well baked 4. Mother Goddess | Mouth indicated by a slit Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the civic planning of the Indus Valley Civilisation: 1. The arrangement of houses and markets followed a haphazard pattern with no grid system. 2. Harappa and Mohenjodaro showcase some of the earliest examples of civic planning. 3. A highly developed drainage system was a marker of these cities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the motifs on Indus Valley seals, consider the following statements: 1. They bear a great variety of motifs, most often of animals. 2. The bull is invariably depicted without a hump on all seals. 3. Human figures and trees are never depicted on Harappan seals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Indus Valley ceramics, "incised decoration" was typically confined to which part of the vessel?

The artifact known as the "copper dog" is a specific find associated with which Indus Valley site?

Which of the following pairs of pottery types and their features are correctly matched? Pottery Type | Feature 1. Perforated Pottery | Large hole at bottom, small holes on wall 2. Polychrome Pottery | Decorated with geometric patterns in red, black, green 3. Knobbed Ware | Ornamented with rows of knobs 4. Black Painted Ware | Fine coating of red slip Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following pairs of ornaments and their wearers are correctly matched? | Ornament | Wearer 1. | Fillets | Both sexes 2. | Girdles | Women 3. | Anklets | Women 4. | Armlets | Both sexes Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Compare the quality of sculptures in different materials in the Indus Valley Civilisation: 1. Stone statues found in the Indus Valley are scarce but display excellent modelling of volumes. 2. Bronze statues were made using the lost wax technique but are generally crude and lifeless. 3. Terracotta human figures are generally crude compared to stone and bronze. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the terracotta figurines of bearded males: 1. These figures are invariably shown with a bald head. 2. Their posture is rigidly upright. 3. The repetition of this figure suggests he was a deity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the fashion of the Indus Valley people: 1. Different hairstyles were in vogue. 2. Wearing of a beard was popular among all. 3. Lipstick and collyrium were known to them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The "Male Torso" sculpture carved in red sandstone is notable for which specific anatomical or structural feature?

In the "Bearded Man" sculpture, the shawl decorated with trefoil patterns is depicted covering:

Which of the following pairs of sites and their specific bronze/copper finds are correctly matched? Site | Find 1. Lothal | Copper bird 2. Kalibangan | Bronze bull 3. Mohenjodaro | Dancing Girl 4. Daimabad | Metal-cast sculptures Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following pairs of artefacts and their descriptions are correctly matched? | Artefact | Description 1. | Pashupati Seal | Human figure seated cross-legged 2. | Painted Earthen Jar | Motifs of vegetals and geometric forms 3. | Mother Goddess | Pellet eyes and beaked nose 4. | Dancing Girl | Large eyes and flat nose Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the use of stone in construction, consider the following statements: 1. Stone structural remains are completely absent at the site of Dholavira. 2. The use of stone for large-scale monumental architecture was generally rare in the Indus Valley compared to brick. 3. Stone was used only for making statues and seals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Compare the terracotta figures of the Indus Valley with those from Gujarat sites: 1. Terracotta representations of the human form are generally crude in the Indus Valley. 2. Terracotta figures from Gujarat sites are even cruder than those from Harappa. 3. The Mother Goddess figures are exclusive to Gujarat sites. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Dancing Girl" figure: 1. Her hair is tied in a bun. 2. She wears a heavy set of bangles on her right arm. 3. Her right hand is placed on her hip. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following substances was likely used by the Indus Valley people as a cosmetic and face-paint?

With reference to Indus Valley ceramics, which category of pottery constitutes the majority of the finds?

Which one of the following major Indus Valley sites is NOT located within the territory of modern India?

The bronze figure of a bull, noted for its realistic modelling, was discovered at which Indus Valley site?

The well-known Harappan "Male Torso" is carved from which type of stone?

The standard Harappan seal was typically crafted from which soft stone?

What was the primary function of the standard seals produced by the Harappan civilisation?

Which one of the following animals is NOT typically depicted on Harappan seals?

In the "Pashupati" seal, which pair of animals is depicted on the left side of the central figure?

The Harappan seals, including the "Pashupati" seal, are generally assigned to which chronological period?

The square or rectangular copper tablets found at Indus sites are believed to have served as:

Which type of pottery dominates the archaeological finds from the Indus Valley Civilisation?

The typical plain pottery of the Harappan civilisation is primarily made of: