CLASS-12, Harappan civilization
HISTORY
CHAPTER-1
Q1.From where did Harappans get gold?
(a) South India
(b) Central India
(c) Himalayan Region
(d) Chotanagpur region
Q2. Consider the following statement:
1. After independence, most of the Harappan civilization centers went over to Pakistan.
2. The Harappan script has been deciphered.
3. Rulers had an important role in Harappan civilization.
4. Dead were buried in Harappa.
Which of the above is the correct statement?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Q5. Identify the sculpture and choose the correct answer
(a) Priest King
(b) Mother Goddess
(c) God Shiva
(d) Others
Q6. Which town in Indus Vally Civilasation had no Citadel
(a) Mohenjodaro
(b) Harappa
(c) Chanhudaro
(d) Lothal
Q7. Which of these is the feature of Harappan Civilization?
(a) Urban planning
(b) Drainage system
(c) Citadel and Lower town
(d) All of these
Q8. Which of these was the source of copper for Harappans?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
Q9. Which of these was the cause of decline of Harappan civilization?
(a) Climatic Change
(b) Floods
(c) Deforestation
(d) All of these
Q10. Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan?
(a) Nature
(b) Goddess
(c) Indra
(d) Pashupatinath
Q11. Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilization?
(i) Aryan civilization
(ii) Indus Valley Civilization
(iii) Vedic Civilization
(iv) Early Civilization
(a) Only (i) and (ii) are true
(b) Only (i) and (iii) are true
(c) Only (ii) and (iv) are true
(d) Only (iii) and (ii) are true
Q12. Which of the following things were found at craft production centres in Harappan civilization?
1. Carnelian
2. Jasper
3. Crystal
4. Quartz
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1,2,3, 4
(c) 2, 3, 4
(d) 2, 4
Q13. The false statements about Harappan Civilization
(i) Harappan people traded with Mesopotamia
(ii) Harappan people used bricks
(iii) Harappan people followed Hindunism
(iv) Harappa was an Urban Revolution
Q14. Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India
(a) Alexander Cunningham
(b) John Marshall
(c) George Everest
(d) James Princep
Q15. From where did Harappans get Tin?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Central India
(c) Himalayan Region
(d) Rajasthan
Q16. The most important industry of harappan at chanhudro was
(a) Bead making
(b) Brick making
(c) Handloom
(d) Ship building
Q17. Harappa is located on the banks of which river
(a) Indus
(b) Chenab
(c) Ravi
(d) Jhelum
Q18. Coastal area of harappan civilasation
(a) Kalibanga
(b) Mohenjodaro
(c) Lothal
(d) Banwali
Q19. Name two harappan settelments which were specialized centers for making shell objects
(a) Lothal and Kalibanga
(b) Kalibanga and Mohenjodaro
(c) Nageshwar and Balakot
(d) Manda and Lothal
Q20. Which of the following is not one of the features of the Harappan writing?
(a) The harappan Script was pictographic and not alphabetical
(b) It has been deciphered by James Prinsep
(c) It had too many signs , somewhere between 375 and 400
(d) The script was written from right to left
Q21. Indus Valley Civilization Is Also Known As :
A-Harappan civilization
B- Indus civilization
C- Harappan valley
D- All above
Q22. Which Is The Most Antiquated Object Of Indus Valley Civilization ?
A- Harappan jewellery
B- Harappan seal
C- Harappan weapons
D- Harappan houses
Q23. The Indus Valley Civilization Lasted Between :
A- 2000-1500 BC
B- 1880-1200 BC
C- 2600-1900 BC
D- 2000-1400 BC
Q24. The Grain Which Is Found In Harappan Sites Is :
A- Wheat
B- Cereal
C- Barley
D- All the above
Q25. In The Indus Valley Civilization, The Mud Plows Are Found In Which Sites ?
A- Lothal
B- Kalibangan
C- Harappa
D- Rakhigarhi
Q26. Which Of The Following Items Has Not Been Found In Thea Harappan Graves ?
A- Iron hand axe
B- Copper mirrors
C- Pottery
D- Ornaments
Q27. The Earliest City Discovered In India Was :
A- Harappa
B- Punjab
C- Mohenjo Daro
D- Sindh
Q28. The Indus Or Harappan Civilisation Is Distinguished From The Other Contemporary Civilisations By Its :
A- town planning
B- underground drainage system
C- uniformity of weights and measures
D- large agricultural surplus
Q29. Which of the following Indus Valley sites is presently in Pakistan ?
A- Kalibangan
B- Harappa
C- Rakhigarhi
D- Lothal
Q30. The Great Bath of Indus Valley civilisation is found at
A- Harappa
B- Mohenjo-Daro
C- Ropar
D- Kalibangan
Q31. The Harappans did not know the use of :
A- Copper
B- Bronze
C- Gold
D- Iron
Q32. Which of these sites of Harappan Civilisation belong to Haryana ?
Kalibangan. B- Lothal
C- Banawali. D- Shortugai
Q33. Which of these is the feature of Harappan Civilisation ?
A- Urban planning
B- Drainage system
C- Citadel and Lower town
D- All of these
Q34. From where did Harappans get gold ?
A- South India
B- Central India
C- Himalayan Region
D- None of these
Q35. Which of these was the cause of decline of Harappan civilisation ?
A- Climatic Change
B- Floods
C- Deforestation
D- All of these
Q36. The Remains Of Canals Are Found In :
A- Shortugai
B- Lothal
C- Banawali
D- Kalibangan
Q37. Which Was The First Excavated Site Of Harappan Civilization :
A- Mohenjodaro
B- Rakhigarhi
C- Harappa
D- Lothal
Q38. It Was Involved In The Crafts :
A- Making beads
B- Making seals
C- Cutting seashells
D- All the above
Q39. Rare Commodities Made From Expensive Material Were Seen In :
A- Mohenjodaro and lothal
B- Harappa and banawali
C- Mohenjodaro and Harappa
D- None of the above
Q40. Huge Structure Of Harappan Civilization Is
A- The great bath
B- Grainery
C- Both a and b
D- None of the above
Q41. According To Historians How Many Wells Were There In Mohenjodaro ?
A- 400
B- 700
C- 500
D- 100
Q42. What Was Easily Available In Balakot And Nageshwar ?
A- Sea shells
B- Beads
C- Seals
D- None of the above
Q43. The Region Of Harappa , ‘Meluha’ Known In Mesopotamia As ?
A- Seafarers
B- Region Of Farmers
C- Region Of Kings
D- All Of Above
Q44. Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan ?
A- Nature
B- Goddess
C- Indra
D- Pashupatinath
Q45. The first Director-General of A.S.I. (Archaeological Survey of India) was __.
A- R. E. M. Wheeler
B- Alexander Cunningham
C- Sir John Marshall
D- None of the above
Q46. For What Purpose Was The Great Bath Used By The Harappans ?
A- Special ritual bath
B- Community bath
C- Storage of water
D- All of the above
Q47. When Was The Harappan Civilization Discovered ?
A- 1920
B- 1921
C- 1922
D- 1925
Q48. In Which Country Are Harappa And Mohenjodaro At Present ?
A- India
B- Pakistan
C- Afghanistan
D- Bangladesh
Q49. Harappa Script Was Written From Which Side ?
A- Right to left
B- Left to right
C- Both a and b
D- None of the above
Q50. The Harappans Had Commercial Relations With __
A- China
B- Egypt
C- Mesopotamia
D- Japan
Q51. Which Of The Following Statements Is Incorrect ?
A- Copper Metal Was Procured From South India For Beads
B- Waste Is One Of The Best Indicator Of Craft Work
C- There Were 700 Wells In Mohenjodaro
D- None Of The Above
Q52. Given Below Are The Purposes Of Sealing A Bag Of Goods Meant For Long Distance Communication. Which Of The Following Do You Find Incorrect ?
A- Wet Clay Was Affixed On The Knot
B- Sealing Did Not Convey The Identity Of The Sender
C- Seal Was Pressed On The Clay Leaving An Impression
D- None Of The Above
Q53. Which of the following is not a feature of residential buildings of the lower town of Mohenjodaro ?
A- Activities Such As Cooking, And Weaving Were Conducted In The Courtyard
B- They Were Centred On A Courtyard With Rooms On All Sides
C- Main Entrance Gave Full View Of The Interior
D- All Of The Above
Q54. In Which State Kalibangan Is Situated In Present ?
A- Rajasthan
B- Odisha
C- Tamil nadu
D- Harayana
Q55. Most Distinctive Artefact Of Harappan Civilization was :
A- Coins
B- Harappan seal
C- Iron weapons
D- None
Q56. The Economy Of The Indus Valley People Was Based On ?
A- Agriculture
B- Trade and Commerce
C- Crafts
D- All the above
Q57. Which of the following civilisations is not associated with the Harappan Civilization ?
A- Mesopotamian
B- Egyptian
C- Sumerian
D- Chinese
Q58. Who is the excavator of Harappa site ?
A- Daya Ram Sahni
B- Rakhal Das Bannerji
C- James Princep
D- John Marshall
Q59. The local name of Mohenjodaro is
A- Mound of the living
B- Mound of the tree
C- Mound of the dead
D- Mound of the survivor
Q60. The most common animal figure found at all the Harappan sites is
A- unihorn bull
B- cow
C- bull
D- tiger
Q61. Out of the following remains excavated in Indus Valley, which one indicates the commercial and economic development ?
A. The Pottery
B. Seals
C. The boats
D. The houses
Q62. Which Of The Following Is Not One Of The Features Of Harappan Writing ?
A- The Harappan Script Was Pictorial
B- Too Many Signs , Somewhere Between 375-400
C- It Has Been Deciphered By James Prinsep
D- None
Q63. Which Of The Following Is Not One Of The Features Of Harappan Writing ?
A- The Harappan Script Was Pictorial
B- Too Many Signs , Somewhere Between 375-400
C- It Has Been Deciphered By James Prinsep
D- None
Q64. Which Of The Following Is Not One Of The Features Of Harappan Writing ?
A- The Harappan Script Was Pictorial
B- Too Many Signs , Somewhere Between 375-400
C- It Has Been Deciphered By James Prinsep
D- None
Q65. Which Two Strategies Are Adopted By The Archaeologists To Identify Social Differences Among The Harappans ?
A- Study Of Burials
B- Study Of Coins
C- Study Of Artifacts
D- Both A And C
Q66. Which Of The Following Statements Is NOT Correct Regarding The Harappan Weights ?
A- weights were usually made of a chert stone
B- the lower denominations of weights were binary
C- the higher denominations followed the decimal system
D- they were generally circular with markings
Q67. The Roads And Streets Were Laid Out Along An Approximate _ Pattern.
A- Square
B- Round
C- Grid
D- None
Q68. Name the author of the book “The Story of Indian Archaeology”.
A. R N Roy
B. T N Ramaswamy
C. S N Roy
D. R Ramaswamy
Q69. Who were shamans?
A. Shamans were the finance minister of the kings.
B. Shamans were men and women with magical powers.
C. Shamans were the people which worked in the fields.
D. Shamans were trader who went to different place.
Q69. The seals depicted:
A. Animal motifs
B. An deciphered script
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. None of these
Q70. Steatite was a:
A. Metal
B. Soft stone
C. Chemical
D. Another name for burnt clay
In the following questions, a statement of assertion followed by a
statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the
following choices:
A. Both A and R are true, 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
1 Assertion (A): saddle querns were made of hard gritty igneous rocks or
sandstone.
Reason (R): Saddle querns were used to grind cereals.
2 Assertion (A): House drains first emptied into a sump or cesspit.
Reason (R): Each house drain emptied into a street drain.
3 Assertion (A): The Harappan Civilization had contacts with Western Asia
Reason (R): Archaeological finds suggest that copper was brought from
Oman.
4 Assertion (A): All buildings in Mohenjodaro had a courtyard.
Reason (R): The drains emptied themselves in the courtyard.
5 Assertion (A): some graves contain pottery and ornaments.
Reason (R): The Harappan people believed in life after death.
6 Assertion (A): Seals have been found in Oman.
Reason (R): Trade was conducted with distant land.
7 Assertion (A): Terracotta model of the plough have been at sites in Cholistan
and at Banawali(Haryana)
Reason (R): The Harappan people domesticated animals like the oxen.
8 Assertion (A): The burials in Harappan sites reveal the economic and social
difference amongst the people living within a particular culture.
Reason (R): In the Harappa sites, dead were generally buried in pits.
9 Assertion (A): The Harappan seals were made of steatite.
Reason (R): The seals were decorated with animal figures.
10 Assertion (A): The Harappans ate a wide range of plant and animal products,
including fish.
Reason (R): Archaeologists have been able to reconstruct dietary practices
from finds of charred grains and seeds.
11 Assertion (A): The field had two set of furrows at right angles to each other.
Reason (R): This layout of the field suggests that two different corps were
grown together.
12 Assertion (A): The citadel was situated on the lower town.
Reason (R): Structures meant for special purposes were built on the citadel.
SECTION-D
MAP BASED QUESTION
1 On the political outline map of India, locate and label the following sites:
a. Harappa
b. Balakot
c. Chanhudaro
d. Nageshwar
e. Rakhigari
f. Kalibangan
g. Dholavira
h. Kot Diji
i. Lothal
j. Mohenjodaro
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