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31. One of the following sites from where the famous bull-seal of Indus Valley Civilization was found?
A. Harappa
B. Chanhudaro
C. Lothal
D. Mohenjodaro
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION :The famous Bull-seal of Indus Valley Civilization was found at Harappa site. The Bull-seal is known to be dated back to around 2200-2500 BC. The Pashupati seal was found at the Harappan site of Mohenjo-Daro.
32. Remains of which animal have not been discovered in the Indus Valley Civilization?
A. Lion
B. Horse
C. Cow
D. Elephant
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:The remains of lion have not been found, with only terracotta figurines of tiger reported from various sites
33. Pottery was first traceable to which period of ancient Indian History?
A. Chalcolithic
B.Palaeolithic
C. Neolithic
D. Mesolithic
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION: Pottery hax been dicovered in the early villages of Mehrarh.
34. The prehistoric period in the early development of Human beigns is commonly known as the _____.
A. Old stone age
B. Mesolithic age
C. Iron age
D. New stone age
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: Oldstone age also known as Paleolithic Period.
35. In India, the practice of erecting megaliths began about ____ ago.
A. 3000 years
B. 2000 years
C. 500 years
D. 1000 years
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a pre historic structure or monument.
36. Cotton was probably grown at Mehgarh from about _____.
A. 7000 years ago
B. 8000 years ago
C. 6000 years ago
D. 5000 years ago
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION :It is the oldest agricultural settlement in Indian subcontinent.
37. In which of the following Indian states, Harappan cities have NOT been found?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Gujarat
C. Rajastan
D. Haryana
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: Harappan sites : Gujarat, Rajasthan, Harayana.
38. The word India came from the Indus, called _____ in Sanskrit.
A. Bhanuh
B. Adya
C. Sarvatr
D. Sindhu
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION: Sindu- the local name of Indus. Other names of India – Bharat, Aryavrta, Hindustan, Tenjiku and Jambudweep.
39. Which of the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization is not on the bank of river Indus?
A. Chanhudaro
B. Mohenjodaro
C. Ropar
D. Kot – Diji
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION: Ropar is situated on the banks of Sutlej River.
40. What was the shape of Great Bath of Mohenjo Daro?
A. Rectangular
B. Square
C. Elliptical
D. Circular
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: Rectangular shape. Moheno Daro was excavated by R.D. Banerjee in 1922 on the bank of the Indus river.