Indus Valley Civilization

Indus Valley Civilization

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  1. Which of the following cannot be considered Proto-Harappan culture?








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    Jornie culture

    Correct Option: B

    Jornie culture

  1. Mostly, beads were made of:








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    The vast majority of the beads are made of fired steatite , which was a widely used raw material, beginning with the Ravi period and continuing through the Late Harappan period. Beads that are made of hard stone, such as Agate, Carnelian, are relatively less common, with a significant drop in numbers for stones, such as Lapis Lazuli, Grossular Garnet, Serpentine and Amazonite.

    Correct Option: D

    The vast majority of the beads are made of fired steatite , which was a widely used raw material, beginning with the Ravi period and continuing through the Late Harappan period. Beads that are made of hard stone, such as Agate, Carnelian, are relatively less common, with a significant drop in numbers for stones, such as Lapis Lazuli, Grossular Garnet, Serpentine and Amazonite.

  1. A lot of beads were discovered from:








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    Many beautiful beads of blue Lapis Lazuli, Red Carnelian, and Agate stones of all colours have been found throughout Mohenjodaro and were probably worn by the woman. Archaeologists have found beads in such locations as the Great Bath, where bathers probably lost them, and in the lower city, where bead makers may have dropped them in and around the kilns they used to make the beads.

    Correct Option: B

    Many beautiful beads of blue Lapis Lazuli, Red Carnelian, and Agate stones of all colours have been found throughout Mohenjodaro and were probably worn by the woman. Archaeologists have found beads in such locations as the Great Bath, where bathers probably lost them, and in the lower city, where bead makers may have dropped them in and around the kilns they used to make the beads.

  1. Indus Valley Civilization was discovered by:








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    Harappan civilization was discovered in 1221-22 when two of its most important sites were excavated. The first was excavated by Dayaram Sahni and the second by R.D. Banerji.

    Correct Option: A

    Harappan civilization was discovered in 1221-22 when two of its most important sites were excavated. The first was excavated by Dayaram Sahni and the second by R.D. Banerji.

  1. A seal depicting Mother Goddess with plant growing from the womb, has been found from:








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    Plant growing from the womb of woman has been found from Harappa on a seal. That represents Earth Goddess.

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    Plant growing from the womb of woman has been found from Harappa on a seal. That represents Earth Goddess.