Harappan Civilization Questions and Answers – Page 9

The association matches the accepted archaeological site, feature, object, chronology, 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. Mortimer Wheeler is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Ernest Mackay may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. M.S. Vats 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, Sir John Marshall, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.A is correct. Sir John Marshall first used the term 'Indus Civilization' in 1924 in Illustrated London News. Wheeler, Mackay and Parpola did not coin this term first.

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

Option-wise analysis: Dilmun is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Elam is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Oman may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Meluha 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, Dilmun, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.D is correct. Dilmun (modern Bahrain) was the intermediary port for Harappan-Sumerian trade. Elam and Oman had trade links too, but Dilmun shows strongest Harappan-Sumerian trade similarity.

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

Option-wise analysis: Afghanistan is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Bahrain is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Iran may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Pakistan 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, Afghanistan, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Mundigak (near Kandahar, Afghanistan) is the main Harappan-related site in Afghanistan. Shortugai is north of Hindu Kush. Sutkagen Dor is in Baluchistan. Kot Diji is in Sindh, Pakistan.

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

Option-wise analysis: Shortugai is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Chanhudaro is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Manda may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Sutkagendor 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, Shortugai, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Shortugai in northeast Afghanistan is the only Harappan site north of Hindu Kush. Mundigak is a separate Afghan site. Sutkagen Dor and Sotka Koh are in Baluchistan, not north of Hindu Kush.

Harappan Civilization was a trading civilization — which statement best supports this? The association matches the accepted archaeological site, feature, object, chronology, geographical location, excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: Seals are the best artifacts of this culture is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. It was mainly a commercial culture is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. This culture was equally developed in stone craft as in metal craft may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Both statements 1 and 2 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, Seals are the best artifacts of this culture, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.A is correct. Seals found at Harappan sites prove it was a trading civilization as they were used for trade transactions. Coins, chariots and iron tools were not Harappan features.

tches 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. Khandia is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Kuntasi 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 A, Dholavira, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.A is correct. Dholavira is the most recently and extensively excavated Harappan site in Gujarat. Khandia, Kuntasi and Manda are not the most recently discovered Gujarat sites.

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

Option-wise analysis: Dravidian is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Brahmi is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Kharoshti may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Devanagari 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, Dravidian, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.B is correct. Scholars like Asko Parpola suggest Harappan script is closest to Dravidian script. Brahmi, Kharoshti and Devanagari are much later scripts.

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

Option-wise analysis: Central and South Baluchistan is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Quetta Valley is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. North Afghanistan may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. East Pakistan 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, Central and South Baluchistan, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.B is correct. Balakot is located in central and southern Baluchistan (now Pakistan), known for its large early Harappan building remains. Other options are incorrect locations.

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

Option-wise analysis: Gujarat is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. Rajasthan is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. Uttar Pradesh may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. Not mentioned 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 A, Gujarat, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.Kuntasi is a Harappan site located in Gujarat. It is known as a port/trading site. Gujarat has the highest concentration of Harappan sites in India, including Lothal, Dholavira, Surkotda, Kuntasi, and Rangpur. State-wise site knowledge is tested in SSC and UPSC exams.

excavator, or cultural practice referred to in the stem.

Option-wise analysis: 01:02:04 is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. 01:02:05 is incorrect because it belongs to a different site, discovery, period, location, or cultural association. 01:03:04 may be connected with ancient Indian history, but its defining evidence does not match this question. 01:02:03 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, 01:02:04, matches the marked correct index and is the best-supported answer.The standard ratio of Harappan bricks is 1:2:4 (thickness : width : length). This standardization of brick size across all Harappan sites indicates a high degree of centralized planning and control. This ratio is a frequently asked SSC CGL question.