Worksheet: The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation | Social Studies (SST) Class 6 PDF Download

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.

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