Harappan Civilization Questions and Answers – Page 16

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

Option-wise analysis: Sir John Marshall is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Lord Macale is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Cunningham may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Charles Mason 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, Sir John Marshall, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Sir John Marshall was the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India who announced the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization in 1924. He supervised the excavations at both Mohenjodaro and Harappa. This is a top SSC question.

bject, 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. Harappa is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Sikandariya may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Mahasthangadh 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.Lothal in Gujarat is the only port city of the Harappan Civilization. It had a well-designed dockyard for trade with Mesopotamia and other regions. The dockyard at Lothal is considered a remarkable feat of ancient engineering.

excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Trade is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Agriculture is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Animal husbandry may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. None of these 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, Trade, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Trade was the most important occupation of the Harappan people. They had extensive trade networks with Mesopotamia, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. The presence of seals, standardized weights, and measures confirms the trade-oriented nature of this civilization.

orrect? The association matches the accepted archaeological site, feature, object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Around him there are an elephant, a tiger, a rhinoceros and a deer is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. This statue was found from Harappa is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. He has two deer below his feet may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. This yogi is called Vishnu 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, Around him there are an elephant, a tiger, a rhinoceros and a deer, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The famous 'Pashupati seal' from Mohenjodaro shows a seated yogi (identified as proto-Shiva/Pashupati) surrounded by four animals: elephant, tiger, rhinoceros, and a buffalo/deer. He has two deer below his feet. This is a highly important UPSC Prelims question.

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

Option-wise analysis: Harappa 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. 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 A, Harappa, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Evidence of fertility goddess worship (mother goddess figurines) was found from Harappa. A large number of terracotta female figurines have been found at Harappa, indicating the cult of the Mother Goddess. This is an important UPSC and SSC fact.

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

Option-wise analysis: Matriarchal is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Patriarchal is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Democratic may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. None of the above 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, Matriarchal, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The Harappan society is considered matriarchal (mother goddess-centric) based on the large number of female figurines found at various sites, indicating the worship of a mother goddess and a society where women held central importance.

The correct answer is Dholavira. It is the historically appropriate option for the question: Evidence of advanced water management system was found at which Harappan site? The association matches the accepted archaeological site, feature, object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Dholavira 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. Ropad may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Lothal 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, Dholavira, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Dholavira in Gujarat is famous for its sophisticated water management system, including large reservoirs, dams, and channels. This is considered one of the most advanced water conservation systems of the ancient world. Frequently asked in SSC CGL and UPSC.

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

Option-wise analysis: Ropad is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Rojdi is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Rangpur may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Kotdiji 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, Ropad, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Ropad (Ropar) in Punjab was the first Harappan site to be excavated after India's independence in 1947. It was excavated by Y.D. Sharma. This is an important fact for SSC and State PCS exams.

gy, 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. 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. Ropad 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, Lothal, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.In Lothal, the doors of houses opened towards the main road, which is different from other Harappan sites where doors generally opened towards side lanes. This unique feature of Lothal is an important exam fact for SSC CGL and UPSC Prelims.

ite, feature, object, chronology, geographical 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 B, Mohenjodaro, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The widest road (approximately 9–10 meters) has been found at Mohenjodaro. Mohenjodaro had a highly planned grid-pattern road network where main roads were very wide. This is a standard SSC and Railway exam fact.