Assertion and Reason: In the Earliest Cities | Class 6: Additional Practice PDF Download

Q1: Assertion(A): Sites like Mohenjodaro, Harappa, and Lothal had elaborate store houses.
Reason(R): Massive store houses with elaborate planning points towards storage of grains for later use.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
It is a known fact that the Harappan civilization had well-planned cities and large structures that served as storehouses. The presence of these large storehouses suggests that the Harappans had a systematic way of storing surplus grains for future use.

Q2: Assertion(A): There was trade and exchange of materials from distant lands during the Harappan Civilisation
Reason: Men and women, craftspersons, making all kinds of things in their home or in special workshops. People were travelling to distant lands and returning with raw materials.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The Harappan civilization was known for its urban planning and sophisticated craftsmanship. The presence of materials and artifacts from distant lands in the sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro suggest that they had established trade links with other regions.

Q3: Assertion(A): Kalibangan gave the earliest evidence of ploughed agriculture in the world.
Reason(R) Kalibangan site was discovered by Luigi Tessitori in the Hanumangarh district of Punjab.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The site of Kalibangan in Rajasthan has provided the earliest evidence of ploughed agriculture in the world. However, its discovery by Luigi Tessitori is not related to the evidence of ploughed agriculture.

Q4: Assertion(A): Lothal had one of the earliest known docks to be discovered.
Reason(R): The presence of the dock suggests there was trade and exchange of raw materials through the ship route.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
Lothal, a Harappan site situated in Gujarat, had a dockyard suggesting maritime trade. The dockyard is evidence of a well-developed system of trade and exchange of raw materials through ship routes.

Q5: Assertion(A): Artisans and craftspersons flourished during the Harappan civilization.
Reason(R): Discovery of Terracotta toys and idols Art flourished during that time.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The Harappan civilization is known for its art and craftsmanship. The discovery of terracotta toys and idols suggests that artisans and craftspersons flourished during this period.

Q6: Assertion(A): There was exchange of raw materials such as copper, tin, gold, silver and precious stones with places which were far away.
Reason(R): The Harappans probably got copper from present day Madhya Pradesh and even from Iran in West Asia.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Harappans had a well-established trade network and exchanged raw materials such as copper, tin, gold, silver, and precious stones with distant lands. However, the fact that they obtained copper from places like Madhya Pradesh and Iran is not the explanation for the exchange of different raw materials.

Q7: Assertion(A): Advanced techniques for agriculture were used and there were proper mechanisms of an agricultural economy setup in place.
Reason(R): People living in the countryside used to grow crops and supply it to the people living in the city. A new tool, the plough, was used to dig up land.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Harappans had a highly developed agricultural economy. They used advanced techniques such as ploughing for agriculture. However, the existence of an agricultural economy is not directly related to the use of a plough.

Q8: Assertion(A): A proper irrigation system was put in place.
Reason(R): As the region outside of the city did not receive proper rainfall, a proper irrigation system was in place which was supplied to fields when it was needed.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The Harappan civilization had a well-developed irrigation system. This was necessary as the region outside the cities did not receive adequate rainfall, and irrigation was needed to facilitate agriculture.

Q9: Assertion(A): Unlike Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, the city of Dholavira was constructed on pre-existing geometrical plans consisting of three divisions.
Reason(R): Dholavira is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat and the only Indus Valley site through which the tropic of cancer passed.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The city of Dholavira had a unique layout consisting of three divisions, unlike Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. However, its location in the Kutch district of Gujarat and the passing of the Tropic of Cancer through it does not explain the city's unique layout.

Q10: Assertion(A): The city of Lothal was situated near areas where raw materials such as semi-precious stones were easily available.
Reason: Lothal, being located alongside the tributary of Krishna river in Gujarat, close to the Gulf of Khambhat played a pivotal role.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: c
Lothal was indeed located near areas with access to semi-precious stones, which supported its thriving bead-making and other crafts industries. However, the Reason is incorrect because Lothal is not situated near the Krishna River; it is located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River, in Gujarat

Q11: Assertion(A): Large writings of Harappan script being discovered on Stones at Dholavira was rare.
Reason(R): This was because in other sites Harappan writing was discovered on small objects such as seals.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a

Large writings of Harappan script have been discovered on stones at Dholavira. This is rare as Harappan writing was usually found on small objects such as seals.

Q12: Assertion(A): There were proper mechanisms in place to verify the unadulterated veracity of goods that were being transported.
Reason(R): Seals were used to stamp bags or packets containing goods. After a bag was closed, a layer of wet clay was applied on the knot and the seal was pressed on it. If the sealing was intact, one could be sure that goods had arrived safely.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The Harappans used seals to verify the authenticity of goods being transported. The intact seal indicated that the goods had reached their destination without being tampered with.

Q13: Assertion(A): Five interconnected Mounds spread in a vast area from Rakhigari’s unique site.
Reason(R): Rakhigari is located in Hisar district of Punjab and is situated in the Ghaghra-Hakra river plain.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
Rakhigarhi, located in the Hisar district of Haryana, is a unique site with five interconnected mounds spread over a large area. However, its location in the Ghaggar-Hakra river plain does not explain the presence of these mounds.

Q14: Assertion(A): The Saraswati river used to flow near the site of Chanhudaro.
Reason(R): The drying up of the river was one of the main reasons for people abandoning the city and the collective decline of the Indus Valley civilisation.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The city of Chanhudaro was located near the Saraswati river. However, the drying up of the river is considered one of the reasons for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, not necessarily for its location.

Q15: Assertion(A): The excavations of Surkotada have shown that it was one of the later era sites of Indus Valley Civilisation.
Reason(R): Surkotada is located in Rapar Taluka of Kutch district of Gujarat.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The site of Surkotada is believed to be one of the later era sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. However, its location in the Kutch district of Gujarat does not explain why it is considered a later era site.

Q16: Assertion(A): The people of Indus Valley Civilisation were religious people who believed in superstition.
Reason(R): There have been discoveries of fire Altars at sites like Kalibangan and Lothal.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were religious and superstitious. The presence of fire altars at sites like Kalibangan and Lothal indicates that they practiced religious rituals.

Q17: Assertion(A): People of the Indus Valley Civilization believed in religious worship.
Reason(R): Discovery of Terracotta, seals and idols at sites like Kalibangan shows people were religious.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The discovery of terracotta, seals, and idols at Harappan sites like Kalibangan suggests that the people of the Indus Valley Civilization were religious.

Q18: Assertion(A): Indus Valley Civilisation has given the earliest evidence of Earthquake.
Reason(R): The site of Rakhigari showed evidence of the earliest earthquake around 2600 BC
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The site of Rakhigarhi has provided evidence of an earthquake dating back to 2600 BC, making it one of the earliest instances of an earthquake in human history.

Q19: Assertion(A): The Bath houses of Mohenjo-daro were one of the biggest at the time of Indus Valley civilization.
Reason(R): The site of Mohenjo-daro is located in Sindh Province of Pakistan.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The bath houses of Mohenjo-Daro were one of the largest of their time. However, the location of Mohenjo-Daro in the Sindh province of Pakistan does not explain the size of its bath houses.

Q20: Assertion(A): The Indus Valley started declining around 1900 BC and finally disappeared in and around 1400 BC.
Reason(R):  The decline of Indus Valley Civilisation can be attributed to poor conservation, loss of control by rulers, drying up and increase in Salinity of the available water.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization around 1900 BC can be attributed to various factors such as poor conservation, loss of control by rulers, drying up of rivers, and increased salinity of the available water.