Indus Valley Civilization

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  1. In which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites, the cotton piece was found?








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    The cotton piece was found in Mohenjodaro. Traces of cotton fibres and textile fragments provide evidences of production of cotton textiles from early Harappan period. Cotton was a commodity the people of Mohenjodaro probably exported, perhaps in exchange for minerals, tools or other goods.

    Correct Option: A

    The cotton piece was found in Mohenjodaro. Traces of cotton fibres and textile fragments provide evidences of production of cotton textiles from early Harappan period. Cotton was a commodity the people of Mohenjodaro probably exported, perhaps in exchange for minerals, tools or other goods.

  1. Remains of horse bares have been found from:








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    Surkotada site contains horse remains dated to 2000 BC, which is considered a significant observation with respect to Indus Valley Civilization. During 1947, Archaeological Survey of India undertook excavation in this site and J.P. Joshi and A.K. Sharma reported findings of horse bones at all levels.

    Correct Option: C

    Surkotada site contains horse remains dated to 2000 BC, which is considered a significant observation with respect to Indus Valley Civilization. During 1947, Archaeological Survey of India undertook excavation in this site and J.P. Joshi and A.K. Sharma reported findings of horse bones at all levels.

  1. Which type of seals was the most popular in Harappan culture?








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    Quadrate type of seals was the most popular in Harappan culture.

    Correct Option: D

    Quadrate type of seals was the most popular in Harappan culture.

  1. Which of the following was unknown in Indus Valley Civilization?








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    In Indus Valley Civilization, pulses were unknown. The chief food crops included wheat, barley, sesasum, mustard, peas, etc. The evidence for rice has come from Lothal and Rangpur in the from of hunks embedded in pottery. Cotton was another important crop. A piece of woven cloth has been found at Mohenjodaro. Apart from cereals, fish and animal meat also formed a part of the Harappan diet.

    Correct Option: B

    In Indus Valley Civilization, pulses were unknown. The chief food crops included wheat, barley, sesasum, mustard, peas, etc. The evidence for rice has come from Lothal and Rangpur in the from of hunks embedded in pottery. Cotton was another important crop. A piece of woven cloth has been found at Mohenjodaro. Apart from cereals, fish and animal meat also formed a part of the Harappan diet.

  1. The Indus Valley Civilization people traded with the:








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    The people of the Indus Valley Civilization mainly traded with the Mesopotamians. Dilmun and Makan were intermediate trading stations between Meluha and Mesopotamia. Meluha is the earliest name of Indus area.

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    The people of the Indus Valley Civilization mainly traded with the Mesopotamians. Dilmun and Makan were intermediate trading stations between Meluha and Mesopotamia. Meluha is the earliest name of Indus area.