Indus Valley Civilization
General knowledge is an important part of competitive exams like NTS, PMS, PPSC and FPSC. It checks a person’s awareness of history, culture, science and current affairs. In historical topics, Indus Valley Civilization has a big importance. The history of this civilization starts from 2500 BCE and it was one of the world’s earliest civilizations. It was famous for its advanced city planning, drainage systems, trade and cultural achievements. In this test general knowledge MCQs related to Indus Valley Civilization that cover key aspects of this civilization, such as major cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, their architecture, societal structure and trade systems in this test. By practicing these general knowledge MCQs you can strengthen your general knowledge.
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General Knowledge MCQs: Indus Valley Civilization
What was a major item that the Indus Valley Civilization exported to Mesopotamia?
- Silk
- Carnelian
- Gold
- Iron
Right Answer is: (B) Carnelian
Which site in northeastern Afghanistan is believed to be a colonial trading settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Manda
- Shortugai
- Alamgirpur
- Gumla
Right Answer is: (B) Shortugai
What does the local name ‘Mohenjo-Daro’ mean?
- Mound of the living
- Mound of the dead
- Mound of the kings
- Mound of the great
Right Answer is: (B) Mound of the dead
Which ancient texts refer to Harappa as ‘Hariyupiya’?
- Mahabharata
- Rigveda
- Arthashastra
- Ramayana
Right Answer is: (B) Rigveda
Which geographical area does the Indus Valley Civilization primarily occupy?
- Plains of the Ganga
- Alluvial plains of the Indus
- Himalayan foothills
- Southern India
Right Answer is: (B) Alluvial plains of the Indus
The northernmost Indus Valley site, Manda, is located on which river?
- Ravi
- Chenab
- Indus
- Jhelum
Right Answer is: (B) Chenab
What evidence suggests trade between the Indus Valley and distant regions like Mesopotamia?
- Indus seals found in Mesopotamia
- Letters written between rulers
- Artifacts of Roman origin
- None of the above
Right Answer is: (A) Indus seals found in Mesopotamia
The Indus Valley Civilization was part of which historical period?
- Iron Age
- Bronze Age
- Stone Age
- Industrial Age
Right Answer is: (B) Bronze Age
Which site is recognized as a major trading port in Gujarat during the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Lothal
- Harappa
- Kot Diji
- Mohenjo-Daro
Right Answer is: (A) Lothal
The urban planning of Indus Valley Civilization was especially characterized by which feature?
- Irregular street layouts
- Grid-pattern streets
- Monumental pyramids
- Large palaces
Right Answer is: (B) Grid-pattern streets