MCQ Quiz on Harappan Civilization

Which of the following sites is known for the Great Bath?

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Harappa

• Lothal

• Dholavira

What does the discovery of seals in the Harappan Civilization primarily indicate?

• Religious practices

• Trade and commerce

• Agricultural activities

• Warfare

The 'Dancing Girl' figurine is made of which material?

Which Harappan site is associated with a significant dockyard?

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Lothal

• Kalibangan

What is correct about the Harappan script?

• It has not been deciphered
• It is based on Latin alphabet
• It is a logographic script
• It was used for religious purposes only

Assertion (A): The Citadel in Harappan cities was used for residential purposes. Reason (R): The Citadel housed the granaries and public buildings.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Assertion (A): Harappan seals have been found in Mesopotamia. Reason (R): Harappans had trade relations with Mesopotamians.

• Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.
• Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.
• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct explanation for assertion (A).

Which artifact would most likely indicate the presence of dance or artistic expression in the Harappan Civilization?

• Seals

• Bearded man figurine

• Dancing Girl figurine

• Great Bath

If you find a granary in an ancient city, what other structure would you expect to find nearby based on Harappan urban planning?

• Citadel

• Residential houses

• Dockyard

• Temple

"This structure, found in the city of Mohenjo-Daro, is believed to have been used for ritual bathing." Which structure does this statement refer to?

• Citadel

• Great Bath

• Dockyard

• Granary