Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1: Which river is known for providing water to the fields in Punjab and Sindh?
(a) Ganges
(b) Indus
(c) Nile
(d) Sarasvati
Q2: What was the primary material used to construct the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?
(a) Stone
(b) Brick
(c) Natural bitumen
(d) Wood
Q3: Which ancient civilization is referred to as the Harappan civilization?
(a) Mesopotamian Civilization
(b) Indus Valley Civilization
(c) Egyptian Civilization
(d) Mesoamerican Civilization
Q4: What role did trade play in Harappan society?
(a) It was not important.
(b) It was limited to local exchanges.
(c) It involved both local and long-distance exchanges.
(d) It only involved barter.
Q5: Which of the following crops did the Harappans NOT cultivate?
(a) Wheat
(b) Rice
(c) Cotton
(d) Sugarcane
Fill in the Blanks
Q1: The ancient cities of __________ and __________ were the first to be discovered in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Q2: The __________ River is now recognized as a seasonal river that flows only during the rainy season.
Q3: The Harappans were known for their advanced __________ management systems.
Q4: Harappa was the first city excavated that belongs to the __________ civilization.
Q5: The Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow __________.
True or False
Q1: The Great Bath was likely used for public bathing by all citizens of Mohenjo-daro.
Q2: The Harappans relied heavily on trade with other civilizations.
Q3: The Sarasvati River is mentioned in the Rig Veda.
Q4: The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily known for its military prowess.
Q5: The decline of the Harappan civilization was largely due to climatic changes.
Match the Following

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| 1. What were the main features of the Indus Valley Civilisation that made it so advanced? | ![]() |
| 2. How did early humans in ancient India transition from hunting to farming during the Neolithic period? | ![]() |
| 3. Why did the Indus Valley Civilisation suddenly disappear around 1750 BCE? | ![]() |
| 4. What can we learn about Indus Valley people from their seals and undeciphered script? | ![]() |
| 5. How do archaeologists use excavation techniques to study the Beginnings of Indian Civilisation? | ![]() |