Harappan Civilization Questions and Answers – Page 10

onology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Sun is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Pashupati is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Mother Goddess may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Tree worship is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option C, Sun, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The Swastika symbol found in Harappan sites is associated with Sun worship. The Swastika represents the movement of the Sun. Its presence in Harappan art suggests sun worship was practiced in the civilization. This is an important UPSC and SSC CGL fact.

object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: In Harappan culture is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. In the copper-stone age culture of western India is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. In Vedic texts may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. In struck silver coins is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option A, In Harappan culture, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The earliest evidence of silver in India comes from the Harappan Civilization. Silver artifacts, ornaments, and vessels have been found at various Harappan sites including Mohenjodaro and Allahdino. This predates Vedic period silver use.

t, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Harappan residents is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Residents of Egypt is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Residents of Mesopotamia may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Chinese residents is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option B, Harappan residents, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Cotton was first cultivated and used by the Harappan people. This is why the ancient Greeks called cotton 'Sindon' — derived from 'Sindhu' (Indus). The Harappans are credited with being the world's first cotton farmers.

aphical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: All of the above is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Hunting animals is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Catching fish may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Trapping birds and playing chess is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option D, All of the above, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The residents of the Indus Valley enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping birds, and playing board games (similar to chess/dice games). Evidence of game boards and dice has been found at various Harappan sites. These recreational activities are evidenced archaeologically.

feature, object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Copper is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Glass is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Silver may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Wood is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option C, Copper, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Mirrors in the Harappan Civilization were made of copper (polished copper). This indicates the advanced metallurgical knowledge of the Harappans. Copper was the most widely used metal in the Harappan Civilization.

eographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: From excavations is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. From inscriptions is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. From literature may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. From coins is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option C, From excavations, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Knowledge of the Sindhu (Harappan) Civilization came through archaeological excavations, primarily in the 1920s at Harappa (1921) and Mohenjodaro (1922). Since the script remains undeciphered, all our knowledge comes from material evidence and excavations.

ocation, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Kalibanga is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Jalipur is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Saraykhola may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Rojdi is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option C, Kalibanga, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Evidence of growing two crops simultaneously in the same field (intercropping) was found at Kalibanga. The plowed field shows furrows running in two different directions, indicating simultaneous cultivation of two crops. This is an important agricultural history fact.

logy, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Gujarat is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Haryana is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Rajasthan may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Punjab is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option D, Gujarat, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Evidence of rice cultivation in the Harappan period was found mainly from Gujarat (Rangpur, Lothal). Rice cultivation was not as widespread as wheat and barley in the Harappan Civilization. This fact about rice is specifically asked in UPSC Prelims.

object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Lothal is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Mohenjodaro is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Harappa may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Rangpur is also incorrect because the site–feature, person–excavation, river–settlement, or chronology link is different.

For examination purposes, classify the question before selecting an answer. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Therefore option C, Lothal, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Evidence of twin burial (double burial — husband and wife buried together) was found at Lothal. This suggests the possible practice of Sati (or a form of it) in the Harappan period. This is an important UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL fact.