Indus Valley Civilization

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  1. In which of the following Indus Valley sites, the cemetry R-37 was found?








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    There are over fifty-five burial sites in the Indus Valley which were found in Harappa. The burials are interpreted primarily as reflections of social structure and hierarchy. The strongest evidence for this interpretation would be burial sites in Harappa, cemetery R-37 and Cemetery H. R-37 is the smaller site compared to Cemetery H, and has about 200 burials. Archeologists believe it was a restricted cemetery that was used by a particular group or family that lived in Harappa

    Correct Option: C

    There are over fifty-five burial sites in the Indus Valley which were found in Harappa. The burials are interpreted primarily as reflections of social structure and hierarchy. The strongest evidence for this interpretation would be burial sites in Harappa, cemetery R-37 and Cemetery H. R-37 is the smaller site compared to Cemetery H, and has about 200 burials. Archeologists believe it was a restricted cemetery that was used by a particular group or family that lived in Harappa

  1. The unique structure in Mohenjodaro was:








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    The bathing pool was the unique structure of Mohenjodaro . It measures 11.88 x 1.01 x 2.43 mt. The floor of the bath pool was made of burnt bricks.

    Correct Option: A

    The bathing pool was the unique structure of Mohenjodaro . It measures 11.88 x 1.01 x 2.43 mt. The floor of the bath pool was made of burnt bricks.

  1. The famous dancing girl found in the Mohenjodaro was made up of:








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    The famous 'Dancing girl' found in Mohenjodaro is an artifact that is some 4,500 years old. The 10.8 cm long statue of the dancing girl was found in 1926 from a house in Mohenjodaro is made of bronze.

    Correct Option: A

    The famous 'Dancing girl' found in Mohenjodaro is an artifact that is some 4,500 years old. The 10.8 cm long statue of the dancing girl was found in 1926 from a house in Mohenjodaro is made of bronze.

  1. The best drainage system (water management) in Indus Valley Civilization was:








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    Lothal

    Correct Option: B

    Lothal

  1. The largest of sites found in post-independence India in:








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    The state which has accounted for highest number of Harappan sites after independence is Gujarat. Gujarat has been one of the main centre of the Indus Valley Civilization. It contains major ancient metropolitan cities from the Indus Valley such as Lothal, Dholavira, and Gola Dhoro.

    Correct Option: B

    The state which has accounted for highest number of Harappan sites after independence is Gujarat. Gujarat has been one of the main centre of the Indus Valley Civilization. It contains major ancient metropolitan cities from the Indus Valley such as Lothal, Dholavira, and Gola Dhoro.