Cluster · Indus Valley Civilization History

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Ancient Civilisations and Prehistoric India
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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]

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When did archaeologist B.B. Lal carry out excavation at Hastinapur, situated in Meerut district?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following metals was used to make weapons and tools in Harappan cities?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Bhirrana, a Neolithic site, is situated in _____state.

[RPF SI 2024]

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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]

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During the Indus Valley Period, from where were the shells procured for craft production?

[NTPC CBT 2]

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Which of the following animals was associated with the 'Ashvamedha' ritual in Vedic India?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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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]

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The most common Harappan seals were ___ in shape.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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A celt is ______ from the Neolithic period.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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Which out of these is the Harappan site discovered in Gujarat?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The Megalithic site __________ is a site on the river Ghod, a tributary of the Bhima.

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Which of the following was NOT found in the Harappan excavation sites?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Which of the following is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Kupagal, a Neolithic site, is located in______.

[RPF SI 2024]

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Which of the following metals was first used by man?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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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]

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The famous Indus Valley site Mohenjo - daro was first excavated by the eminent Indian archaeologist.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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What is the name of the earliest form of writing known in the Indian subcontinent?

[SSC GD 2024]

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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]

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In which of the following Indian states, Harappan cities have NOT been found?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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During which of the following period Ostriches were found in India?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The word India came from the Indus, called ______ in Sanskrit.

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Which of the following types of house remains were found in Mehrgarh site of Harappan civilization?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which material was used to make beads in the Harappan Civilisation?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following cities existed in the Indus Valley Civilization?

[SSC MTS ]

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In Harappan civilisation, cities were planned with the streets generally oriented along the __________ directions.

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Pottery was first traceable to which period of ancient Indian history?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The duration of the Mesolithic period is from about______years ago to____years ago

[SSC CGL 2022]

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As of October 2022, in which of the following Harappan cities was the Citadel NOT wailed off?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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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 ]

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Which of the following periods succeeds the Palaeolithic period?

[RPF SI 2024]

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Which method was used for making bronze statues during Harappan Civilisation?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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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]

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On the bank of which river was Harappa City situated?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which one of the following animals was frequently seen on the seals of the Harappan Civilization?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which state is the archaeological site of Surkotada situated?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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What was the shape of the Great Bath of Mohenjo Daro?

[SSC MTS ]

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The Harappans probably got copper from the present-day of _______ .

[SSC GD 2024]

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The people of the Indus Valley Civilisation worshipped________.

[RRB ALP CBT]

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On the bank of now dry course of which river, the ancient city of Harappa was built ?

[SSC GD 2024]

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Which of the following sites is better known as a Chalcolithic Site ?

[RPF SI 2024]

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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]

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Which of the following sites of Harappan civilization is located near Bolan Pass?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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In which among the following period Catal Huyuk was one of the most famous sites?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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A dockyard was found in which of the following sites of Indus valley civilisation?

[SSC MTS ]

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Which was the first ancient Indian civilization that had systematic town planning and underground drainage systems?

[SSC MTS 2022]

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Into how many ages is the prehistoric times in terms of technology divided ?

[SSC GD 2024]

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Which city existed in the Indus valley civilization?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the_________.

[SSC MTS 2022]

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