Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the architectural features of Harappan cities: 1. Most cities were divided into two parts, the citadel and the lower town. 2. Walls of mud were built around each part of the city. 3. The bricks were laid in a simple stacking pattern to allow for easy dismantling. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
To ensure water-tightness, the brickwork of the Great Bath at Mohenjodaro was coated with a layer of:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Mohenjodaro | 1. Dockyard B. Kalibangan | 2. Great Bath C. Lothal | 3. Three-part city division D. Dholavira | 4. Fire Altars
Consider the following statements regarding the drainage system in Harappan cities: 1. Drains in houses were often connected to those on the streets. 2. Inspection holes were provided at intervals to clean the covered drains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the Harappan civilization, the stone known as 'Chert' was predominantly used to manufacture:
Consider the following statements regarding the crops grown by the Harappans: 1. They did not cultivate wheat or barley. 2. They cultivated pulses and peas. 3. Rice was cultivated in some areas. 4. Sesame, linseed, and mustard were among the crops grown. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Harappan crafts, 'Faience' is:
Consider the following statements regarding the metals known to the Harappans: 1. Copper and bronze were used to make tools and weapons. 2. Gold and silver were unknown to them. 3. Stone was used for making weights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of Harappan bead-making, 'Carnelian' is:
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan seals: 1. They were generally rectangular in shape. 2. They usually had an animal carved on them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the sourcing of raw materials by the Harappans: 1. Copper was imported exclusively from China. 2. Tin was imported from present-day Afghanistan and Iran. 3. Gold was sourced from present-day Karnataka. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Copper | 1. Gujarat B. Gold | 2. Afghanistan C. Tin | 3. Rajasthan D. Precious Stones | 4. Karnataka
Consider the following statements regarding the stone weights found in Harappan cities: 1. They were made of a stone called chert. 2. They were likely used to weigh grains in the granaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The earliest form of writing known in the subcontinent is associated with which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding the city of Dholavira: 1. It was located on Khadir Beyt in the Rann of Kutch. 2. Unlike other cities, it was divided into three parts. 3. Each part was surrounded by wooden fences. 4. No evidence of writing was found here. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Harappan city of Lothal was situated beside a tributary of which river?
Consider the following statements regarding the city of Lothal: 1. It was an important centre for making objects out of stone, shell, and metal. 2. A large tank found here was used as a swimming pool. 3. No evidence of sealings or storehouses was found at this site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding agriculture in the Harappan civilization: 1. The region received heavy rainfall, making irrigation unnecessary. 2. Water was stored and supplied to the fields when plants were growing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the possible causes for the decline of Harappan cities: 1. Deforestation due to fuel requirements for baking bricks and smelting copper. 2. Grazing by large herds increased the green cover. 3. Flooding or the drying up of rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the animals reared by the Harappans: 1. They reared cattle, sheep, goat, and buffalo. 2. In dry summer months, large herds were kept strictly within the city walls. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the general layout of Harappan houses: 1. Houses were strictly single-storeyed. 2. Rooms were built around a courtyard. 3. Most houses had a separate bathing area. 4. Some houses had their own wells. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan transport: 1. There is no evidence of wheeled vehicles. 2. Seals depict images of ships and boats. 3. Goods were carried by pack animals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A unique inscription comprising ten large-sized signs of the Harappan script was discovered at which of the following sites?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Harappa | 1. Sind (Pakistan) B. Mohenjodaro | 2. Gujarat (Rann of Kutch) C. Dholavira | 3. Punjab (Pakistan) D. Lothal | 4. Gujarat (Gulf of Khambat)
Consider the following statements regarding the use of materials in Harappan cities: 1. Copper was used for tools and weapons. 2. Bronze was used for ornaments and vessels. 3. Gold and silver were not used for ornaments. 4. Stone was not used for making weights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following stones was primarily used to manufacture the distinctive red beads found in the Harappan civilization?
Consider the following statements regarding the food habits of the Harappans: 1. They collected fruits like 'ber'. 2. They did not consume fish. 3. They did not hunt wild animals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the production of Faience: 1. It is a natural stone found in river beds. 2. The colours of the glaze were usually blue or sea green. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements comparing Dholavira with other Harappan cities: 1. While most cities were divided into two parts, Dholavira was divided into three. 2. Dholavira had a large open area for public ceremonies, which was common in all Harappan cities. 3. Dholavira had massive stone walls, whereas other cities mostly used baked bricks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The alloy bronze, utilized extensively by the Harappans, was produced by mixing copper with which of the following metals?
The presence of which of the following artefacts in Harappan sites is interpreted by archaeologists as evidence of children's play?
In the context of the Great Bath at Mohenjodaro, flights of steps leading to the tank were provided on which of the following sides?
Consider the following statements regarding the bead-making workshop found at Lothal: 1. No raw materials were found there. 2. Tools for bead making were discovered. 3. Finished beads were also found in the workshop. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What was the primary function of the inspection holes provided at intervals in the Harappan drainage system?
Consider the following statements regarding the tools found in Harappan cities: 1. Most tools were made of stone, shell, and metal. 2. Iron tools were more common than copper tools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the stone weights found in Harappan sites: 1. They were usually made of chert. 2. They were spherical in shape. 3. They had markings of their weight value inscribed on them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Harappan city of Dholavira was located on which of the following islands (Beyts) in the Rann of Kutch?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Weights | 1. Chert B. Beads | 2. Carnelian C. Blades | 3. Stone D. Spindle Whorls | 4. Terracotta/Faience
Consider the following statements regarding the evidence of cloth in the Harappan civilization: 1. Actual pieces of cloth were found attached to the lid of a silver vase at Mohenjodaro. 2. Cotton was not grown in the subcontinent until the arrival of the Aryans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan trade relations: 1. Copper was brought from China. 2. Tin may have been brought from Afghanistan. 3. Gold may have been brought from Karnataka. 4. Precious stones may have been brought from Iran. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the relationship between Harappan cities and the countryside: 1. Farmers and herders lived in the countryside and supplied food to the city dwellers. 2. City rulers often traveled to the countryside to farm the land themselves. 3. The countryside provided raw materials like cotton to the cities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following Harappan cities was situated near the Gulf of Khambat?
Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Harappan cities and earlier Neolithic villages: 1. Harappan cities used metal (copper/bronze) extensively. 2. Harappan cities had a system of writing. 3. Harappan cities lacked planned drainage systems. 4. Harappan cities did not use standardized weights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of Harappan material culture, gold and silver were primarily utilized for making:
Consider the following statements regarding burial practices in Egypt and Harappa: 1. Egyptian kings built huge tombs known as pyramids. 2. Harappan rulers were buried in pyramids similar to Egypt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the geographical spread of the Harappan civilization: 1. No sites have been found in Pakistan. 2. Sites have been found in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana in India. 3. Sites have been found in the state of Punjab in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Mohenjodaro | 1. Large script letters in stone B. Lothal | 2. Embroidered garment on a statue C. Dholavira | 3. Storehouse with sealings D. Kalibangan | 4. Fire Altars
In the layout of Harappan cities, the 'Citadel' typically refers to:
The discovery of spindle whorls in Harappan sites suggests that the inhabitants were engaged in:
Which of the following Harappan sites contained ‘Fire Altars’ suggesting the performance of sacrifices?
Elaborate storehouses have been found in which of the following groups of Harappan cities?
Consider the following statements regarding the stone blades found in Harappan cities: 1. They were long and parallel-sided. 2. They were found in many Harappan cities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?