Test: Test: Arts of the Indus Valley- 2 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Hampi is not a significant site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Harappans were skilled in making ornaments of gold, silver, copper, and precious stones, but platinum was not used.

The most remarkable seal is the one depicted with a figure in the centre and animals around, generally identified as the Pashupati Seal.

The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro is a unique structure, measuring approximately 12 meters by 7 meters, and with a depth of about 2.5 meters. It was used for bathing purposes.

The civilization declined around 1900 BCE, possibly due to climate change and environmental factors.

Agra is not a significant site excavated in India related to the Indus Valley Civilization. The other options, Harappa, Mohenjodaro, and Lothal are all important sites related to the Indus Valley Civilization.

Seals during the Indus Valley Civilization were commonly made of materials such as steatite, agate, chert, copper, faience, but not terracotta.

The purpose of producing seals during the Indus Valley Civilization was mainly commercial, and they were also used as amulets, carried on the persons of their owners, perhaps as modern-day identity cards.

Harappan pottery was usually in shades of red, pink, buff, and sometimes black, but not blue and green.

The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro was a unique structure used for public bathing.