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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Indus Valley Civilisation and Harappan Civiliastion (10 Questions)

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
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  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Indus Valley Civilisation and Harappan Civiliastion - Question 1
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Which district is Banawali, an important center of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in?

Detailed Solution: Question 1

Banawali, an important center of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located in the Fatehabad district of Haryana. It was discovered by RS Bisht in 1973-74 and is known for its planned chessboard pattern.

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Which river is Rakhigarhi positioned on the right bank of?

Detailed Solution: Question 2

Rakhigarhi, the largest Indus Valley site in Haryana, is positioned on the right bank of the Rigvedic Drishadvati river in the Narnaund Block, Hisar district (Option D).

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What is the main relic found at the excavation site of Bhagwanpura in Kurukshetra district?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

The main relics found at the Bhagwanpura excavation site in Kurukshetra district are glass and copper bangles in white, black, and blue, making Option B the correct answer.

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What is the significance of Mitathal in Bhiwani district?

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Mitathal in Bhiwani district is primarily known for archaeological evidence of the Early Harappan phase; excavations have revealed settlement remains and pottery types characteristic of early Harappan contexts.

It is not chiefly identified as a centre for the Mature Harappan or Late Harappan phases, nor is it especially noted for yielding Harappan seals; therefore options B, C and D are not correct.

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Which district is Farmana Khas (Daksha-Khera), the second-largest Harappan site in Haryana, located in?

Detailed Solution: Question 5

Farmana Khas (Daksha-Khera), the second-largest Harappan site in Haryana, is located in the Rohtak district (Option C).

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What type of culture did Giravad in Maham tehsil, Rohtak district, reveal remnants of?

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Giravad in Maham tehsil, Rohtak district, revealed remnants of Hakra culture, making Option B the correct answer.

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Which village, covered under Adampur tehsil, exhibits signs of a more ancient culture with abundant handmade earthen utensils?

Detailed Solution: Question 7

Siswal, a village 26 km West of Hisar, covered under Adampur tehsil, exhibits signs of a more ancient culture with abundant handmade earthen utensils (Option C).

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During which phase of the Indus Valley Civilization did Madina in the Central Block of Rohtak district reveal residences from late Harappan and Painted Grey Ware (PGW) Culture?

Detailed Solution: Question 8

Madina in the Central Block of Rohtak district revealed residences from the Late Harappan and Painted Grey Ware (PGW) Culture during the Late phase of the Indus Valley Civilization (Option C).

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What is the main crop mentioned in the text as the staple of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

Barley is mentioned as the main crop, along with the cultivation of wheat, rice, etc., making Option C the correct answer.

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What characteristic makes the script of the Indus Valley Civilization unique and challenging to decipher?

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is mentioned as pictographic, contributing to its undeciphered nature, making Option B the correct answer.

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