Harappan Civilization Questions and Answers – Page 7

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

Option-wise analysis: Chopani Mando is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Sarai Nahar Rai and Mahadaha is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Baghor may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Langhraj 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, Chopani Mando, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.C is correct. Chopani Mando (UP) is the oldest known Mesolithic site in India. Sarai Nahar Rai and Mahadaha are important burial sites; Baghor is the largest; Langhraj is in Gujarat.

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

Option-wise analysis: Baghor is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Sarai Nahar Rai is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Chopani Mando may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Langhraj 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, Baghor, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.B is correct. Baghor (Madhya Pradesh) is the largest known Mesolithic dwelling site in India. Sarai Nahar Rai, Chopani Mando and Langhraj are other Mesolithic sites but smaller in size.

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

Option-wise analysis: Middle Stone Age is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Paleolithic Age is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Neolithic Age may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Early Harappan Age 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, Middle Stone Age, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.B is correct. The art of cooking/baking food began in the Middle Stone Age. Paleolithic used fire but not organized cooking; Neolithic improved it; Early Harappan had advanced food systems.

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

Option-wise analysis: Middle Stone Age is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Paleolithic Age is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Neolithic Age may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Early Harappan Age 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, Middle Stone Age, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.B is correct. Bow and arrow (projectile technology) developed during the Middle Stone Age (Mesolithic). Paleolithic had crude tools; Neolithic had farming; Early Harappan had advanced urban tools.

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

Option-wise analysis: 1, 2 and 4 is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. 1. Fire 2. Agriculture 3. Animal husbandry 4. Making pottery — Select correct code: is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. 1, 3 and 4 may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. 1, 2 and 3 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, 1, 2 and 4, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.D is correct. Paleolithic people were NOT familiar with agriculture (2) and pottery making (4). They knew fire and some animal husbandry. Agriculture and pottery developed in the Neolithic period.

ithic, Upper Paleolithic. On which basis is this division made? The association matches the accepted archaeological site, feature, object, chronology, geographical 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. Change in climate is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Types of stone tools may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Changes in animal groups 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.D is correct. Paleolithic phases are divided on all three factors: climate changes, stone tool types, and changes in animal groups. No single factor alone defines the phase divisions.

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

Option-wise analysis: Trade and commercial activities is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Religious worship is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Government records may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Personal identification 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, Trade and commercial activities, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.B is correct. Harappan seals were primarily used for trade and commercial purposes — to stamp goods and verify ownership. Religious worship, government records and personal ID were secondary uses.

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

Option-wise analysis: Reverend Harris is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Vaidal is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. G.R. Hunter may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. David Diringer 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, Reverend Harris, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.A is correct. Reverend Harris attempted to decipher Indus script by translating it to Tamil. G.R. Hunter, David Diringer and Vaidal also worked on Indus script but not via Tamil translation.

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

Option-wise analysis: Burzahom is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Mehrgarh is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Gufkral may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Belan Valley 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, Burzahom, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.B is correct. Burzahom (Kashmir) has the oldest evidence of a human buried with a dog, indicating a special human-animal bond. Mehrgarh, Gufkral and Belan Valley lack this specific burial evidence.

iation 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. Kalibanga is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Kotdiji may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Amri 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.B is correct. Dholavira (Gujarat) is unique for polished sandstone pillars on its brick walls — an architectural feature not seen at Kalibangan, Kot Diji or Amri sites.