Cluster · Indus Valley Civilization History
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Which of the following Harappan town was located on Khadir Beyt in the Runn of Kutch and was divided into three parts? [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1191895
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When did archaeologist B.B. Lal carry out excavation at Hastinapur, situated in Meerut district? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176815
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Which of the following metals was used to make weapons and tools in Harappan cities? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1191894
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Bhirrana, a Neolithic site, is situated in _____state. [RPF SI 2024] pipeline-1191893
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The city of ______ was located on Khadir Beyt (also spelled as Bet) in the Rann of Kutch, where there was fresh water and fertile soil. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1191892
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During the Indus Valley Period, from where were the shells procured for craft production? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1176778
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Which of the following animals was associated with the 'Ashvamedha' ritual in Vedic India? [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1176821
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In 1944 who took over as the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India and undertook the excavations of Harappa? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1191888
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The most common Harappan seals were ___ in shape. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176751
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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A celt is ______ from the Neolithic period. [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1173763
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which out of these is the Harappan site discovered in Gujarat? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176765
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Megalithic site __________ is a site on the river Ghod, a tributary of the Bhima. [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1173761
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Which of the following was NOT found in the Harappan excavation sites? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1176752
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1173776
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Kupagal, a Neolithic site, is located in______. [RPF SI 2024] pipeline-1173777
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following metals was first used by man? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1173759
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The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long stretch of time is divided into the Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. This long span of time covers________percent of human history. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1173770
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The famous Indus Valley site Mohenjo - daro was first excavated by the eminent Indian archaeologist. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176766
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What is the name of the earliest form of writing known in the Indian subcontinent? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176768
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Most of the standard Harappan seals were made of ______, a kind of soft stone that was square in shape with a 2×2 dimension and was used for commercial purposes. [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1176771
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following Indian states, Harappan cities have NOT been found? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176758
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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During which of the following period Ostriches were found in India? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1173778
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The word India came from the Indus, called ______ in Sanskrit. [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176753
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following types of house remains were found in Mehrgarh site of Harappan civilization? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176763
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which material was used to make beads in the Harappan Civilisation? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176755
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following cities existed in the Indus Valley Civilization? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176754
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In Harappan civilisation, cities were planned with the streets generally oriented along the __________ directions. [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1176756
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Pottery was first traceable to which period of ancient Indian history? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1173765
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The duration of the Mesolithic period is from about______years ago to____years ago [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1173766
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As of October 2022, in which of the following Harappan cities was the Citadel NOT wailed off? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176764
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which type of Megalith (grave/memorial) were the stone pieces set in a circular shape around the grave? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1173773
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following periods succeeds the Palaeolithic period? [RPF SI 2024] pipeline-1173771
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which method was used for making bronze statues during Harappan Civilisation? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176759
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of pre-historic period of human activities and civilization? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1173768
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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On the bank of which river was Harappa City situated? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176767
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Which one of the following animals was frequently seen on the seals of the Harappan Civilization? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176773
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In which state is the archaeological site of Surkotada situated? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176775
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What was the shape of the Great Bath of Mohenjo Daro? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176760
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The Harappans probably got copper from the present-day of _______ . [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176761
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The people of the Indus Valley Civilisation worshipped________. [RRB ALP CBT] pipeline-1176774
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On the bank of now dry course of which river, the ancient city of Harappa was built ? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176772
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Which of the following sites is better known as a Chalcolithic Site ? [RPF SI 2024] pipeline-1173774
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Which of the following sites is located on the hills near the Brahmaputra valley on the way to China and Myanmar ? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1173769
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Which of the following sites of Harappan civilization is located near Bolan Pass? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176757
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In which among the following period Catal Huyuk was one of the most famous sites? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1173775
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A dockyard was found in which of the following sites of Indus valley civilisation? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176762
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Which was the first ancient Indian civilization that had systematic town planning and underground drainage systems? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1176769
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Into how many ages is the prehistoric times in terms of technology divided ? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1173772
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Which city existed in the Indus valley civilization? [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1176770
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The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the_________. [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1173767
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