Objective Questions on Indus Valley Civilisation

1. Who was John Marshal ? – Director of Central Archaeological Department.
2. What was the main characteristic of Indus Valley Civilisation ? — The drainage system.
3. Where were the earliest evidences of Indian Civilisation found ? — In the Mahenjodaro & Harappa.
4. Who discovered the Mahenjodaro civilisation ? – Sir Rakhal — das Banerjee.
5. When did the Indus Valley civilisation, flourish? – Approx. 3000 B.C.
6. What was the main difference between Indus valley civilisation and vedic civilisation ? – Indus Valley civilisation was town—oriented and the Vedic Civilisation was rural (village—oriented).
7. When was the Indus Valley civilisation discovered? – In 1921 A.D.
8. Who was the main God in Indus Valley civilisation ? — Shiva.
9. Name the contemporary civilisation of Indus Valley civilisation? – Sumerian, Egyptian & Mesopotemian civilisation.
10. How many folds were there inside the soil of Indus Valley civilisation? – 7 (seven).
11. What were the metals used in Indus Valley civilisation? – Copper & Bronze.
12. Which script was used in Indus Valley civilisation ? – Boustrophedon (Written from right to left, then left to right.)
13. Which animal was unknown to the Indus Valley Civilisation? – Horse.
14. Metal unknown to Indus Valley Civilisation – Iron.
15. Where is 'Harappa' situated ? – Montegomary district of Punjab (Pakistan).
16. The main goddess in Indus Valley civilisation? – Mother goddess.
17. What was the approx. time of destruction of Indus Valley civilisation ? – Between 2000 — 1500 B.C.
18. What do you mean by 'Mahenjodaro'?' – Mound of Dead'.
19. What was the nature of Indus Valley civilisation ? – Town—centered.
20. Who discovered the Harappan Civilisation? – Dayaram Sahani.
21. Who were the creators of Indus Valley civilisation ? – Probably the Dravidians.
22. Indus Valley men knew the uses of animals, like – Cow, buffelo, sheep, elephant, camel, deer etc.
23. The main food of Indus Valley civilisation — Wheat, Barley, dates etc.
24. What were the source of income of the Indus Valley civilisation? — Agriculture, grazing and different art works.
25. Who are the ancestors of Neolithic men ? – Kol, Bhil, Santhal, Munda.
26. What were the probable causes for decline of Indus Valley civilisation? – Earthquake, Flood, Foreign invasion or Natural Calamity.
27. Probably how many letters were there in Indus Valley Civilisation ? – 250.
28. What kind of weapons were used in Indus Valley civilisation ? — Axe, spears, dagger, bows and arrows.
29. The Classes dominated in the society of Indus Valley Civilisation – The 'Purohit' (Priest class).
30. The citizens of Indus Valley civilisation were divided into the classes – The Priest, Middle class, Traders, Artisian & Labours.
31. The citizens of Indus Valley civilisation knew the uses of metals like — Gold, Silver, Bronze & Copper.
32. The dresses of Indus Valley civilisation were made from — Cotton & wool.
33. The Aryans first established their habitats at — Indus Valley.
34. What kind of Family System was there at the time of Indus Valley civilisation ? – Matriarchal Family.
35. Harappa seals were made of – terracotta.
36. An image of dancing girl is found at — Mohenjodaro.