Harappan Civilization Questions and Answers – Page 11

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

Option-wise analysis: Sindhu and its tributaries is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Sindhu (Indus) is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Saraswati may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Jhelum and Yamuna 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, Sindhu and its tributaries, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The maximum number of Harappan sites have been found along the Sindhu (Indus) river and its tributaries including Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and the dried-up Saraswati/Ghaggar-Hakra river. This river basin was the heartland of Harappan Civilization.

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

Option-wise analysis: Kunal is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Kalibanga is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Rakhigarhi may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Banawali 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, Kunal, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.A silver crown was found from Kunal in Haryana. Kunal is an important Harappan site that has yielded pre-Harappan artifacts including silver ornaments and a crown, making it significant for understanding early Harappan cultural development.

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

Option-wise analysis: Cow is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Elephant is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Ganda (Rhinoceros) may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Tiger 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, Cow, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The Pashupati seal from Mohenjodaro depicts a seated figure surrounded by four animals: elephant, tiger, rhinoceros, and buffalo (or deer). A cow is NOT depicted on this seal. This is a tricky question but important for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL.

excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: From Daimabad is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. From Kunal is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. From Rakhigarhi may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. From Banawali 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 Daimabad, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.A copper/bronze chariot was found at Daimabad (Maharashtra). Daimabad is the southernmost Harappan site and is famous for its remarkable bronze/copper figurines including a chariot with two oxen. This is a very specific but frequently asked SSC and UPSC fact.

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

Option-wise analysis: Vishnu is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Shiva 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. Peepal tree 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, Vishnu, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Vishnu worship is not found in the Harappan Civilization. The Harappans worshipped the Mother Goddess, Proto-Shiva (Pashupati), the Peepal tree, animals, fire, and water. Vishnu worship developed later in Vedic/post-Vedic times.

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

Option-wise analysis: One-horned (unicorn) is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Bull is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Rhinoceros may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Elephant 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, One-horned (unicorn), matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The unicorn (one-horned creature) is the most commonly depicted motif on Harappan seals, appearing on about 60% of all seals. It is followed by the humped bull (zebu), elephant, rhinoceros, and tiger. The unicorn is a defining symbol of the Harappan Civilization.

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

Option-wise analysis: Kalibanga is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Harappa is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Lothal may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Manda 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 field plowing (a plowed field) was found at Kalibanga in Rajasthan. It shows furrows running in two directions, suggesting two crops were grown simultaneously. This is the earliest evidence of plowing in the Indian subcontinent.

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

Option-wise analysis: Mohenjodaro is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Harappa is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Lothal may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Kalibanga 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, Mohenjodaro, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Evidence of cotton textile use was found at Mohenjodaro, where a fragment of woven cotton cloth was discovered stuck to a silver vase. The Harappans were the first in the world to cultivate cotton, which is why Greeks called it 'Sindon' (from Sindhu).

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

Option-wise analysis: 16 times is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. 14 times is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. 10 times may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. 8 times 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, 16 times, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The Harappan weight system used multiples of 16 (binary system up to 16). The weights followed a ratio of 16:1. This standardized weight system is evidence of the advanced trade and commercial activity of the Harappan people. This is a top SSC CGL exam question.

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

Option-wise analysis: Chanhudaro 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. Banawali 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 B, Chanhudaro, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.A unique artifact from Chanhudaro shows a dog's paw print chasing a cat's paw print on a brick, providing a charming glimpse into daily life during the Harappan period. Chanhudaro is also the only major Harappan site without a citadel.