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Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

The granary discovered at Harappa was located _______.

  1. within the citadel at Mohenjodaro

  2. in the "Lower town"

  3. near the river Ravi

  4. beside the western gate of the city
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The granary at Harappa was situated on the mound known as the citadel, but it is specifically noted for its proximity to the Ravi river, which facilitated the transport of grain.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Match List-I (Name of Sculpture) with List-II (Discovered at) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II
A. Dancing girl (Bronze) 1. Harappa
B. Incomplete male torso (Grey stone) 2. Mohenjo-Daro
Small male torso (red limestone) 3. Harappa
Bust of bearded man (steatite) 4. Mohenjo-Daro
5. Kalibanga

 

  1. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-5

  2. A-1 B-2 C-4 D-5

  3. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4

  4. A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Dancing Girl was found at Mohenjo-Daro (A-2). The male torso (grey stone) was found at Harappa (B-1). The small male torso (red limestone) was found at Harappa (C-3). The bust of the bearded man (steatite) was found at Mohenjo-Daro (D-4).

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

Consider the following:
1. Tughluqabad Fort
2. Lodhi Garden
3. Qutub Minar
4. Fatehpur Sikri
The correct chronological order in which they were built is:

  1. 3, 1, 4, 2

  2. 3, 1, 2, 4

  3. 1, 3, 2, 4

  4. 1, 3, 4, 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The chronological order is: Qutub Minar (early 13th century), Tughluqabad Fort (1321), Lodhi Garden (15th-16th century), and Fatehpur Sikri (late 16th century).

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro culture belonged to the _________.

  1. New Stone Age

  2. Copper Age

  3. Iron Age

  4. Chalcolithic Age
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization is classified as a Bronze Age civilization, which falls under the broader Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone) period, as they used both stone and copper/bronze tools.