General Knowledge MCQs: Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley people used seals for what primary purpose?

1. Religious worship
2. Trade and identification
3. Decoration
4. Writing books

Right Answer is: (B) Trade and identification

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The site of Kalibangan is located in which modern-day Indian state?

1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Gujarat
4. Uttar Pradesh

Right Answer is: (B) Rajasthan

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Which of the following animals has been commonly depicted on Indus Valley seals?

1. Lion
2. Horse
3. Unicorn
4. Elephant

Right Answer is: (C) Unicorn

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The Indus Valley Civilization is often compared to which two other contemporary ancient civilizations?

1. Mesopotamian and Egyptian
2. Roman and Greek
3. Mayan and Aztec
4. Chinese and Japanese

Right Answer is: (A) Mesopotamian and Egyptian

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What was the purpose of the thick bitumen layer used in the Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro?

1. Decoration
2. Water filtration
3. Waterproofing
4. Insulation

Right Answer is: (C) Waterproofing

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Which of the following buildings is located next to the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro?

1. The Granary
2. The Citadel
3. Divinity Street
4. The Stupa

Right Answer is: (A) The Granary

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The Granary in Mohenjo-Daro stood on a podium made of what material?

1. Stone
2. Brick
3. Wood
4. Metal

Right Answer is: (B) Brick

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Mohenjo-Daro is located approximately __________ kilometers from Indus River.

1. 2 km
2. 5 km
3. 10 km
4. 20 km

Right Answer is: (B) 5 km

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Which of the following features was located near the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro?

1. A pillared hall
2. A massive staircase
3. A large well
4. An educational institution

Right Answer is: (C) A large well

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The stupa found in Mohenjo-Daro belongs to which later historical period?

1. Buddhist
2. Vedic
3. Mughal
4. Persian

Right Answer is: (A) Buddhist