1. Match List I with List II with reference to 1. Answer.

(c)
the expansion of Indus Valley Civilization:  The geographical extent of the Indus civilization was
List I List II from Kashmir (Manda) in the north to the Narmada
A. East 1. Narmada River river in the south and from Sutkagendor in the west to
B. West 2. Alamgirpur Alamgirpur (Meerut) in the east.
C. North 3. Sutkagendor
D. South 4. Manda
Select the correct answer from the codes
given below:
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 4 3 2 1

2. Given below are two statements, one is 2. Answer. (a)

Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R).  The Indus civilization was an urban civilization, whose
Assertion (A): The most important feature of knowledge comes from the research of its
the Indus civilization was its town planning archeological remains. Its most important feature was
system. its town planning system. In the first part, high forts
Reason (R) : Indus civilization was an urban were built, in which the ruling class resided and in the
civilization. second part the common people lived. There are some
Select the correct answer from the codes similarities in the town plan of the Indus settlements of
given below : Harappa, Mohenjodaro and Kalibanga.
(a) Both A and R are correct and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both A and R are true but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

3. With reference to 'Lothal', consider the 3. Answer. (b)

following statements:  Lothal- It is the site of Indus Valley Civilization.
1. It is a major Guptas period site. Evidence of Godivada (dockyard), Persian seals,
2. Evidence of a Double burial have paddy and millet, pots painted with solid colors and
been found here. three couple tombs have been found from here.
Which of the above statements is/are Evidence of male and female cremation has also been
correct? obtained from here. It means the house of the dead.
(a) 1 only Two millstones have been found from here, which are
(b) 2 only the only examples in the Indus Valley Civilization.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1, nor 2

4. What is 'R-37' with reference to Indus 4. Answer. (a)

Civilization?  Harappa- It is situated on the banks of Ravi river. Its
(a) Cemetery excavator is Dayaram Sahni. From here, granaries,
(b) Granaries graveyard R-37, labor houses, dhoti-clad idols, a plant
(c) Bathroom from the woman's womb, curved brick platforms,
(d) Statue bronze ekka and mirrors and most inscription-rich
seals have been found. Here the seals have pictures of
unicorn animals.

5. “It is the site of the Indus Valley 5. Answer. (c)

Civilization located in Punjab. From here the  Ropar- It is the site of Indus Valley Civilization located
five stages of culture are obtained. Evidence in Punjab. From here the five stages of culture are
of the burial of a dog with a copper ax and a obtained. Evidence of the burial of a dog with a copper
man in a cemetery has been found from ax and a man in a cemetery has been found from here.
here. Here the bodies were buried in oval pits.
The above description is:
(a) Harappa
(b) Lothal
(c) Ropar
(d) Kalibanga

6. “It literally means bangles of black color. 6. Answer. (d)

This Sandhav town is situated on the banks  Kalibanga: Kalibanga literally means bangles of black
of Ghaggar river in Hanumangarh district of color. This Sandhav town is situated on the banks of
Rajasthan. The buildings here were Ghaggar river in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan.
constructed with unburned bricks. The buildings here were constructed by raw bricks and
The above description is: evidence of ornate bricks has been found from here.
(a) Rangpur From here the marks of the plow (plowed fields),
(b) Lothal Agnivedika, selkhadi and earthen seals and pottery
(c) Ropar etc. have been received.
(d) Kalibanga

7. With reference to Sutkagendor, consider 7. Answer. (b)

the following statements:  Sutkagendor: This far western site of the Indus
1. It is the last point of the Indus civilization is located in the Balochistan province of
Civilization to the south. Pakistan. It is the end point of the Indus Civilization to
2. Evidence of a fort has been found the west. Evidence of a fort has been found from here,
from here, around which the defense around which the defense ramparts were built.
ramparts were built.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1, nor 2

8. From which of the following Indus 8. Answer. (b)

civilization sites, evidences like Agnivedika,  Banawali: It is located in Hisar district of Haryana. Like
Lajvard, Bead, shape of Plow etc. have Kalibanga, the remains of both pre-Harappan and
been found. Harappan cultures have been found from this site.
(a) Rangpur Evidences have been found from here like Agnivedia,
(b) Banawali Lajvard, Bead, Plow shape etc.
(c) Ropar
(d) Kotdiji

9. Evidence of ornate bricks has been found 9. Answer. (c)

from which of the following Indus civilization  Evidence of ornate bricks has been found from
sites? Kalibanga.
(a) Rangpur
(b) Banawali
(c) Kalibanga
(d) Kotdiji

10. Which of the following places means the 10. Answer. (c)
house of the dead?  Lothal means the house of the dead.
(a) Rangpur  Mohenjodaro means mound of the dead.
(b) Burzahom
(c) Lothal
(d) Mohenjodaro

11. Which of the following is correctly 11. Answer. (d)

matched:  Harappa - Ravi
1. Harappa - Ravi River  Mohenjo Daro - Indus
2. Chanhudaro - Indus River  Chanhudaro - Indus
3. Kalibanga - Ghaggar River  Kalibanga - Ghaggar
Code:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

12. The excavation of Chanhudaro is related 12. Answer. (b)

to:  Site - Names of rivers - Year of excavation - Excavator
(a) Dayaram Sahni - Current status
(b) Gopal Mazumdar  Harappa - Ravi - 1921 - Dayaram Sahni and Madhav
(c) Madhava Swaroop Vatsa Swarup vats - Montmogri district of West Punjab
(d) Rabindranath Vishta (Pakistan)
 Mohenjodaro - Indus - 1922 - Rakhaldas Banerjee -
Larkana district of Sindh province (Pakistan)
 Chanhudaro - Indus - 1931 - Gopal Mazumdar - Sindh
Province (Pakistan)
 Dholavira - Luni - 1990-91 - Rabindranath Visht - Kutch
district of Gujarat (India)

13. Which of the following is matched : 13. Answer. (b)

Dholavira - Gujarat  See Explanation to question no. 12.
Chanhudaro - Montgomery District
Mohenjodaro - Sindh Province
Code:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

14. The city of 'Dholavira' of Indus civilization 14. Answer. (b)

is situated on the banks of which of the  See Explanation to question no. 12.
following rivers?
(a) Ravi
(b) Looney
(c) Mahi
(d) Hindon

15. Which of the following is matched with : 15. Answer. (a)

Kalibanga - Rajasthan Site - Names of rivers - Year of excavation - Excavator -
Kotdiji - Sindh Province Current status
Rangpur - Haryana  Kalibanga - Ghaggar - 1953 - B.B.Lal and B.K. Thapar
Code: - Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan (India)
(a) 1 and 2 only  Kotdiji - Indus - 1953 - Fazal Ahmed - Khairpur of
(b) 1 and 3 only Sindh Province (Pakistan)
(c) 2 and 3 only  Rangpur - Maather - 1953-54 - Ranganatha Rao -
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Kathiawar region of Gujarat (India)

16. Which of the following is matched : 16. Answer. (a)

Kalibanga - Ghaggar River  See Explanation to question no.15.
Kotdiji - Indus River
Rangpur - Beas River
Code:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

17. The excavation of Kotdiji is related to: 17. Answer. (d)

(a) B.B.Lal  See Explanation to question no.15.
(b) B.K. Thapar
(c) Ranganatha Rao
(d) Fazal Ahmed

18. Match List I with List II: 18. Answer. (d)

List I List II Site - Names of rivers - Year of excavation - Excavator -
A. Ropar 1. Rangoi River Current status
B. Lothal 2. Hindon River  Ropar - Sutlej - 1953-56 - Yagyadutt Sharma - Ropar
C. Alamgirpur 3. Bhogwa River district of Punjab (India)
D. Banawali 4. Sutlej River  Lothal - Bhogwa - 1955 1962 - Ranganatha Rao -
Select the correct answer from the codes Ahmedabad district of Gujarat (India)
given below :  Alamgirpur - Hindon - 1958 - Yagyadutt Sharma -
A B C D Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh (India)
(a) 1 2 3 4  Banawali - Rangoi - 1974 - Rabindranath Visht - Hisar
(b) 3 2 4 1 district of Haryana (India)
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 4 3 2 1

19. Where is the Indus civilization site 19.Answer. (b)

'Ropar' located?  See Explanation to question no.18.
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Punjab
(c) Gujarat
(d) Haryana

20. The excavation of 'Banavali' is related to: 20. .Answer. (b)

(a) B.B.Lal  See Explanation to question no.18.
(b) Rabindranath Vishta
(c) Ranganatha Rao
(d) Yagyadutt Sharma

21. Which of the following is matched with : 21. Answer. (d)

Lothal - Gujarat  See Explanation to question no.18.
Alamgirpur - Uttar Pradesh
Banawali - Haryana
Code:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

22. The goods imported by the inhabitants of 22. Answer. (a)

the Indus Civilization are matched with the Items imported by Indus people
respective place: Object Location
Gold - South India Gold - Afghanistan, Iran, d.India
Copper - Khetri Copper - Khetri (Rajasthan), Balochistan
Precious Stones - Haryana Tin - Iran, Afghanistan
Code: Precious Stones - Balochistan, Rajasthan
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

23. Tin was mainly imported by the people of 23. Answer. (a)
Indus Civilization:  See Explanation to question no.22.
(a) Iran
(b) South India
(c) Balochistan
(d) Current Chhattisgarh

24. The goods imported by the inhabitants of 24. Answer. (d)

Indus Civilization are matched with the  Silver - Iran, Mesopotamia
respective place:  Firoza - Iran
Silver - Iran, Mesopotamia  Lajward Gem - Badakhshan
Firoza - Iran  Selkhadi - Iran
Lajward Gem - Badakhshan
Code:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

25. Given below are two statements, one is 25. Answer. (a)
Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Features of Indus Civilization
Assertion (A): The social life of the  The social life of the inhabitants of the Indus Valley
inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilization Civilization was very advanced but sober and simple.
was very advanced but simple and simple. Most of the people in the society were upper and
Reason (R): Most of the people in the middle class.
society belonged to the upper and middle  It is known from this civilization that at that time the
class. laborers also had two-room houses. He also had other
Select the correct answer from the codes facilities of life.
given below :
(a) Both A and R are correct and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both A and R are true but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
26. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 26. Answer. (c)
consider the following statements: Features of Indus Civilization
1. During this period the dress of men  There used to be four categories of different sections
and women was almost the same. of the society. The first intellectual class in which
2. There used to be four categories of priests, doctors, astrologers etc. came. The second-
different sections of the society. warrior class was the military class. The third class
Which of the above statements is/are consisted of merchants, craftsmen, artisans, etc. The
correct? fourth class used to be the working class. In which
(a) 1 only farmers, laborers, fishermen, house servants etc. were
(b) 2 only included. The basis of the classification of society were
(c) Both 1 and 2 various economic occupations.
(d) neither 1, nor 2  The costumes of men and women were almost
identical. They used to wear dhoti below the waist and
a shawl that draped above the waist from the left
shoulder to the right shoulder. There used to be a
garment like a fan on the head of the women. Their
clothes were woolen and cotton. They had the
knowledge of sewing clothes because needles have
been found in the remains. Men and women had long
hair and used pins of gold, copper etc. in their hair.

27. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 27. Answer. (a)

consider the following statements: Features of Indus Civilization
1. Bones were also used for making  Women used to make braids and men used to keep
ornaments during this period. beards. Men knew how to use a razor. Jewelry was
2. The male class did not wear used equally by both men and women. Jewelry Gold,
ornaments. copper, silver, lepers, oysters, and bones and precious
Which of the above statements is/are stones were also used to make jewelry, necklaces,
correct? armbands, rings, drops, bangles, waistbands or sashes
(a) 1 only were the main ornaments used by both men and
(b) 2 only women. used to go.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1, nor 2

28. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 28. Answer. (b)

consider the following statements: Features of Indus Civilization
1. In this period there was a custom of  People of this time buried the dead in the ground and
 only burning the dead bodies. sometimes the body was left for the animals and birds
2. Sometimes the body was left for the to eat. After some time, these people started burying
animals and birds to eat. the remains of the dead in a pitcher and the belongings
Which of the above statements is/are of the dead people's choice were kept with that person
correct? or the dead body.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1, nor 2

29. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 29. Answer. (d)

consider the following statements: Features of Indus Civilization
1. No evidence has been found of the  Copper, bronze, clay wood were used for the utensils
utensils used in the houses being in the houses, baked clay objects were used and they
made of bronze during this period. were polished and painted. They also had knowledge
2. They used only raw earthen pots. of various metals like gold, silver, copper, bronze, tin,
Which of the above statements is/are lead etc.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

30. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 30. Answer. (c)

consider the following statements: Features of Indus Civilization
1. Indus People of this period were  Bullock carts were used for transport and the roof was
familiar with bullock carts. covered with wood. These people also had knowledge
2. People of this period also had of medicine, they also used Shilajit, medicines were
knowledge of human medicine. from animal bones, tree leaves, tree bark.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1, nor 2

31. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 31. Answer. (b)

consider the following statements: Features of Indus Civilization
1. Metal currency was also used during Economic:
 this period.  Countless numbers of seals, uniform script, methods of
2. The Harappans had commercial links weight and measurement reveal the importance of
with the land of the Tigris-Eufrat trade in the life of the people of Indus Valley
rivers. Civilization.
Which of the above statements is/are  The Harappans used to trade in stones, metals,
correct? oysters or conch shells.
(a) 1 only  Metal currency was not used. A barter system of trade
(b) 2 only existed.
(c) Both 1 and 2  They also had an efficient navigation system on the
(d) neither 1, nor 2 coast of the Arabian Sea.
 They established their trading settlements in northern
Afghanistan, from where there was authentically easy
trade with Central Asia.
 The Harappans had commercial relations with the land
of the Tigris-Eufrat rivers.
 The Harappans traded through the ancient 'lapis lazuli'
route which was probably related to the social
background of the high people.

32. Given below are two statements, one is 32. Answer. (b)
Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R).  See Explanation to question no. 31.
Assertion (A): The Harappans used to trade  Both A and R are true but (R) is not the correct
stones, metals, oysters or conch shells. explanation of (A).
Reason (R) : Barter system of trade existed.
Select the correct answer from the codes
given below :
(a) Both A and R are correct and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both A and R are true but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

33. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 33. Answer. (a)

consider the following statements: Features of Indus Civilization
1. There are also signs of the best political
municipal governance system here.  The Indus Valley Civilization was not a trading
2. There were frequent conflicts oligarchy but a powerful central government.
 between the ruler and the ruled.  Planned municipal corporation, similar means of
Which of the above statements is/are measurement, construction of planned roads etc.
correct?  There are also signs of the best municipal governance
(a) 1 only system here. This civilization has been based on a
(b) 2 only religious state.
(c) Both 1 and 2  The two capitals of the entire valley were Harappa and
(d) neither 1, nor 2 Mohenjodaro. It is known from the remains of the fort
building that the officers used to live in them and would
have run the administrative system.
 Both the ruler and the ruled must have been calm in
nature.
 The seven layers found in the excavation of the Indus
Valley Civilization make it clear that this civilization had
come to an end many times, the inhabitants of this
place had built many times.

34. The main features of the Indus 34. Answer. (a)

Civilization are included in:  See Explanation to question no 33.
1. Planned city
2. Measuring instrument
3. Low status of women
Select the correct answer from the codes
given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

35. With reference to the Indus Civilization, 35. Answer. (a)

consider the following statements: Art of Indus Civilization
1. The people of this period were  They had knowledge of the art of building construction.
familiar with the art of weaving and Pottery was painted and polished.They were familiar
spinning. with the art of weaving and spinning.
2. The art of writing was not invented at  They had artistic knowledge of beautiful jewelry, toys
this time. etc.
Which of the above statements is/are  Familiar with Sculptors art choreography as many
correct? dance forms have been found. The beautiful figures of
(a) 1 only Nandi-bull inscribed on the seals show artistry.
(b) 2 only  The bronze statue of Pashupati-Shiva also displays
(c) Both 1 and 2 artistic knowledge. The art of writing had also been
(d) neither 1, nor 2 invented at this time, but their script was in pictorial
form.

36. Given below are two statements, one is 36. Answer. (c)
Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Seals of Indus Civilization
Assertion (A): The seals of the Indus  The seals of this time were of baked clay and stone.
Civilization were made of baked clay and These used to be in the houses of the rich, but they
stone. were not used as coins.
Reason (R) : They were used as coins.  About 2000 seals have been found from the
Select the correct answer from the codes excavation, on which the pictures of animals have
given below : been written on the top side and some script marks at
(a) Both A and R are correct and (R) is the the bottom, which have not been read till date.
correct explanation of (A).  The size of the coins also varied, it may have been
(b) Both A and R are true but (R) is not the used as an ancestral heritage.
correct explanation of (A).
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

37. Indus Civilization is believed to be a gift 37. Answer. (d)

of: Indus civilization gift
1. Decimal System Based The main source of information about the Indus Valley
Measurement & Weighing System Civilization is the archeological excavations. Many customs
2. Town planning and drainage system practiced here have been in continuous practice since the
3. Multicrop farming system historical period. which are-
Select the correct answer from the codes  Measurement system based on decimal system
given below :  Town planning and drainage system
(a) 1 and 2 only  Multicrop farming system
(b) 1 and 3 only  Use of seals
(c) 2 and 3 only  Religious importance of animals
(d) 1, 2 and 3  Internal and external trade
 The practice of polytheism, worship of Mother
Goddess, Shiva worship, tree worship etc.

38. Given below are two statements, one is 38.Answer. (a)

Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). other important facts
Assertion (A) : Indus Valley Civilization is  Indus Valley Civilization was primarily a secular
mainly considered to be a cosmic civilization. civilization, religious elements were present here, but
Reason (R): Religious elements were they were not dominant.
present here, but they were not dominant.  Cotton clothes were made in India during this period.
Select the correct answer from the codes Even the first cotton production is attributed to the
given below : Indus Valley Civilization.
(a) Both A and R are correct and (R) is the  Bhimbetka Caves are located in the west.45 km from
correct explanation of (A). Bhopal. In the rock paintings of these caves, paintings
(b) Both A and R are true but (R) is not the like elephants, deer and sambar have been made.
correct explanation of (A). Most of the pictures have been obtained from this rock
(c) A is true, but R is false. shelter. These caves are surrounded by Vindhya
(d) A is false, but R is true. ranges from all sides. Most of the images engraved
here are red and white.
 These caves were discovered in the year 1957-58 by
Dr. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar. It has been included in
the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 2003

39. Consider the following statements: 39.Answer. (b)

1. The caves of Bhimbetka belong to  See Explanation to question no 33.
the Indus Valley Civilization.
2. The first cotton production is
attributed to the Indus Valley
Civilization.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1, nor 2

40. Given below are two statements, one is 40. Answer. (a)
Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R).  The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were
Assertion (A): The people of Indus Valley familiar with sculpture, choreography and many dance
Civilization were familiar with sculpture, forms have been found. The beautiful figures of Nandi-
choreography. bull inscribed on the seals show artistry.
Reason (R): Many dance forms have been
obtained from here
Select the correct answer from the codes
given below:
(a) Both A and R are correct and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both A and R are true but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.