Indus Valley Civilization MCQs - SSC CGL Level

Indus Valley Civilization MCQs – SSC CGL Level

25 Solved MCQs on Indus Valley Civilization

1. Which is the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Mohenjo-Daro B) Harappa C) Rakhigarhi D) Dholavira

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Rakhigarhi 🔹 Rakhigarhi (Haryana) is the largest known site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

2. Which Indus Valley site had a dockyard?

A) Harappa B) Dholavira C) Lothal D) Kalibangan

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Lothal 🔹 Lothal (Gujarat) was known for its well-planned dockyard.

3. The Great Bath was discovered at which site?

A) Harappa B) Mohenjo-Daro C) Dholavira D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Mohenjo-Daro 🔹 The Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro is believed to have been used for ritual bathing.

4. Which material was primarily used for making seals in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Gold B) Silver C) Steatite D) Copper

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Steatite 🔹 Seals in the Indus Valley Civilization were mainly made of **steatite** (soft stone).

5. Which site of the Indus Valley Civilization is known for fire altars?

A) Mohenjo-Daro B) Kalibangan C) Harappa D) Dholavira

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Kalibangan 🔹 Kalibangan (Rajasthan) is known for its **fire altars**, indicating early ritual practices.

6. Which metal was unknown to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Copper B) Bronze C) Iron D) Gold

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Iron 🔹 The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were familiar with **copper**, **bronze**, and **gold** but **iron** was unknown to them.

7. What was the main purpose of the Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro?

A) Public gathering B) Ritual bathing C) Storage of water D) Decorative pool

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Ritual bathing 🔹 The Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro was likely used for **ritual bathing** and religious ceremonies.

8. Which Indus Valley site is known for a water reservoir system?

A) Mohenjo-Daro B) Harappa C) Dholavira D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Dholavira 🔹 Dholavira (Gujarat) is known for its **sophisticated water reservoir system** used for storing rainwater.

9. Which animal figure is most commonly found on the seals of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Bull B) Elephant C) Horse D) Tiger

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Bull 🔹 The **bull** is the most commonly found animal figure on Indus Valley seals, symbolizing strength and fertility.

10. Which of the following sites is NOT a part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Harappa B) Lothal C) Mohenjo-Daro D) Pataliputra

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Pataliputra 🔹 **Pataliputra** (modern-day Patna) belonged to the **Mauryan Empire**, not the Indus Valley Civilization.

11. What was the primary method of trade used by the Indus Valley people?

A) Barter system B) Currency exchange C) Coin system D) Banking system

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Barter system 🔹 The Indus Valley people primarily used the **barter system** to exchange goods and services.

12. Which of the following materials was NOT used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Terracotta B) Bronze C) Iron D) Copper

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Iron 🔹 The Indus Valley people were skilled in working with **copper**, **bronze**, and **terracotta**, but **iron** was unknown to them.

13. Which Indus Valley site was famous for bead-making and a dockyard?

A) Mohenjo-Daro B) Lothal C) Dholavira D) Harappa

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Lothal 🔹 **Lothal** (Gujarat) was a major center for **bead-making** and had a well-planned **dockyard**.

14. What was the most common type of building material used in Indus Valley houses?

A) Stone B) Burnt bricks C) Wood D) Mud bricks

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Burnt bricks 🔹 Houses in the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily made of **burnt bricks**.

15. What was the purpose of weights and measures in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Taxation B) Trade and commerce C) Construction D) Military purposes

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Trade and commerce 🔹 Standardized weights and measures were used primarily for **trade and commerce** in the Indus Valley Civilization.

16. Which of the following structures was absent in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Granaries B) Temples C) Wells D) Drainage systems

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Temples 🔹 Unlike Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization had no evidence of **temples** or religious structures.

17. Which Indus Valley site is known for its elaborate dockyard and maritime trade?

A) Harappa B) Lothal C) Mohenjo-Daro D) Dholavira

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Lothal 🔹 **Lothal** (Gujarat) had an elaborate dockyard and was a major center for **maritime trade**.

18. The Indus Valley people used which of the following materials for making ornaments?

A) Shells B) Copper C) Gold D) All of the above

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) All of the above 🔹 Ornaments in the Indus Valley were made from **shells**, **copper**, **gold**, and other precious materials.

19. What was the primary purpose of granaries in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Religious rituals B) Storage of grains C) Shelter for animals D) Military storage

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Storage of grains 🔹 Granaries were primarily used to store **grains** for food security and trade purposes.

20. Which artifact provides evidence of early writing in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Pottery B) Seals C) Clay tablets D) Copper plates

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Seals 🔹 Indus Valley seals with inscriptions provide evidence of an **early script** that remains undeciphered.

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21. The script used in the Indus Valley Civilization is:

A) Brahmi B) Kharosthi C) Undeciphered script D) Sanskrit

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Undeciphered script 🔹 The Indus Valley script remains **undeciphered** despite numerous attempts by historians and linguists.

22. Which major port of the Indus Valley Civilization was situated near the Gulf of Khambhat?

A) Lothal B) Mohenjo-Daro C) Harappa D) Dholavira

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Lothal 🔹 **Lothal** was a major port located near the **Gulf of Khambhat** in Gujarat, facilitating maritime trade.

23. The town planning system of the Indus Valley Civilization was based on which layout?

A) Radial pattern B) Circular pattern C) Grid pattern D) Concentric pattern

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Grid pattern 🔹 The Indus Valley cities were planned on a **grid pattern**, with streets intersecting at right angles.

24. Which Indus Valley site is famous for large water reservoirs and advanced water conservation techniques?

A) Mohenjo-Daro B) Harappa C) Dholavira D) Lothal

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Dholavira 🔹 **Dholavira** (Gujarat) is known for its complex **water conservation** system, including large reservoirs.

25. The famous statue of the 'Dancing Girl' from the Indus Valley Civilization is made of:

A) Terracotta B) Bronze C) Stone D) Gold

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Bronze 🔹 The **Dancing Girl** statue from Mohenjo-Daro is made of **bronze** and represents advanced metalworking skills.

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