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In a hymn in the Rigveda, Vishvamitra has a dialogue with Beas and Sutlej, which were two women.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rigveda is the oldest veda out of the four vedas. It contains hymns in praise of Gods like Indra, agni, Soma, Rudra and many more. Vishvamitra was one of the composer of the Rigveda and in one hymn he had a dialouge with Beas and Sutlej. These are the two rivers running in through Punjab in India.

Which of the following metals was not known during the Indus Valley Civilization?

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  1. Iron

  2. Gold

  3. Copper

  4. Silver

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Correct Option: A

Dholavira is situated at the bank of River ____________.

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  1. Indus

  2. Ravi

  3. Luni

  4. Ghaggar

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Correct Option: C

________ were table- like stone structures, erected as funerary monuments.

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  1. Kodakkal

  2. Toppikal

  3. Dolmens

  4. Paththikal

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Correct Option: C

What are the evidence found regarding the decline of the Harappan civilization? Consider the statements:
1. Silt is there in Harappa because of wind section which brought sand and slit. Houses and streets covered by slit deposits up to 30 ft above ground level.
2. Human skeletons have been found lying on the streets.

 Which of the above is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the writings of Harappan people?
1. The Harappans used ideograms i.e., a graphic symbol or character to convey the ideal directly.
2. Some inscriptions are thought to have followed boustrophedonic style.
3. The inscriptions are thought to have been mostly written from left to right.
Select from the codes given below

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  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The inscriptions are thought to have been mostly written from right to left, but sometimes follow boustrophedonic style. 


A written pictographic language also existed as is evidenced by the Indus scripts written on clay seals. We see rectangular Harappan seals in the Indus region, round Harappan seals in Bahrain and one combination Harappan script/ Akkadian illustration cylinder seal in Mesopotamia, which is further evidence of intercultural contact.

The scripts appeared as early as 3300-2800 BC in the Ravi Phase at Harappa. We can assume with some degree of confidence that these were used in trade to mark ownership.

However, the Indus seals are not extensive, there is no Rosetta stone-like object and it is different to any other known language.

Recent studies suggest that the Harappan script consists of about 400 signs and that it was written from right to left.

However, the script has not been deciphered as yet. We do not know the language they spoke, though scholars believe that they spoke 'Brahui', a dialect used by Baluchi people in Pakistan today. 

However, further research alone can unveil the mystery and enable us to know more about the Harappan script.

The Gandhara School of art developed during the reign of the ______.

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  1. Kushanas

  2. Guptas

  3. Mauryas

  4. Mughals

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gandhara school of art developed in the first century AD during the reign of Kushanas. The Gandhara school incorporated many motifs and techniques from Classical Roman art in interpretation of Buddhist legends. The Bamyan Buddha of Afghanistan were the example of the Gandhara School.

Ancient Harappan site of Dholavira is located in ______________.

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  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujrat

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dholavira which was situated in the Kutch area of Gujarat shows Harappan fortification and all the three phases of the Harappan culture. All other Harappan towns were divided into two parts- Citadel and the Lower Town, but Dholavira was divided into three principal divisions- the Citadel, the Middle Town and the Lower town.

Which of the following came to light during archaeological excavation of Dholavira site?

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  1. Citadel of rulers

  2. Upper parts of the town for administrative officers

  3. Lower part of the town for common people

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harappan cities except Dholavira had its own citadel or acropolis, which was possibly occupied by members of the ruling class. The Citadel was generally in the upper part of the city. Below the citadel in each city lay a lower town containing brick houses, which were inhabited by the common people.

In Dholavira the royal fort was situated at a height, protected with strong walls. The fort consisted of _______ main gates.

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  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 7

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The city of Dholavira was divided into three major portions: The citadel, The Middle Town and the Lower Town. The Citadel was in the highest part of the city where the royal palace was situated. The citadel was well fortified and protected. The fort had 4 main gates for entrance.