Indus valley Download PDF Stone age and Indus valley civilization 1 / 11 Which of the following metals was used to make weapons and tools in Harappan cities? Gold Copper Iron Silver Copper was the first metal used in Indus Valley (Bronze Age civilization) to make tools, utensils, and other objects. Other metals used were lead, gold, bronze and silver 2 / 11 Bhimbetka, a noted site of the Palaeolithic period, is located in which state of India? Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Bihar Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh. Bhimbetka is located in the Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh. It was discovered by V.s. Wakankar in 1957. 3 / 11 Which was the prominent architectural feature of the Indus valley towns and cities? false Arch Pyramids Citadel Stupas Citadel. In 1921, Dayaram Sahni discovered Harappa, followed by R.D. Banerjee’s discovery of Mohenjodaro in 1922. Key features of major cities include grid-based town planning, the use of burnt bricks, underground drainage systems (like Dholavira’s water reservoirs), and fortified citadels (except Chanhudaro). Stupas Buddhist architecture. Pyramids – Ancient Egypt. 4 / 11 In which of the following sites of jadeite stone was found? Mehrgarh Mahagara Daojali Hading Hallur Daojali Hading A neolithic site in Dima Hasao District of Assam. Situated near Brahmaputra valley close and to routes leading into China and Myanmar. 5 / 11 During which of the following period Ostriches were found in India? Mesolithic Chalcolithic Palaeolithic Neolithic Palaeolithic age. Large quantities of ostrich egg shells found at Patne, Maharashtra. History 6 / 11 The duration of the Mesolithic period is from about —– Years ago to —– Years ago. 10000,7000 14000,10000 17000,12000 12000,10000 The Mesolithic Period (Middle Stone Age) is the earliest Holocene culture. Feature: Microliths, technological innovations (bow and arrow for hunting. querns, grinders, etc.). Excavated sites (Tilwara, Bagor, Tarsang. Morkhana, Lekhahia, Birbhanpur, etc.). 7 / 11 Fire altars were found in which of the following groups of Harappan cities? Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa Mohenjo-Daro and Dholavira Banawali and Chanhudaro Kalibangan and Lothal Kalibangan and Lothal. Findings of different Indus valley civilization sites Kalibangan Lower fortified town, Boustrophedon style, Wooden drainage, Copper Ox, Evidence of earthquake, Wooden plough, Camel’s bone. Lothal- Port Town, Evidence of Rice, Graveyard, Ivory scale, Copper dog. Mohenjo-Daro Prepared Garments, Temple-like Palace, Pashupati seal, Statue of a dancing girl, The Great Bath, The Great Granary etc. 8 / 11 At which of the following places in the Indus valley civilization a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo? Mohanjodaro Lothal Dhaulavira Rakhigarhi Lothal (Gujarat). Location: Bank of the Bhogwa River. Features : Evidence of the earliest cultivation of rice, Served as a seaport for the Indus Valley people. 9 / 11 Which of the following types of house remains were found in Mehrgarh site of Harappan civilization? Circular or Square Rectangular or Circular Square or rectangular Triangular or Circular Square or rectangle. Major findings at Mehrgarh are evidence of animal bones and the remains of houses. Mehrgarh was discovered in 1974 by Jean-Francois Jarrige. It is the first place where people started growing barley and wheat, reared the sheep and goat as it was one of the oldest villages. 10 / 11 Pottery was first traceable to which period of ancient Indian history? Mesolithic Neolithic Chalcolithic Palaeolithic Neolithic. Pottery has been discovered in the early villages of Mehrgarh. The Palaeolithic (the first and longest part of the Stone Age) was a period of prehistory when humans made stone tools 11 / 11 Which of the following statements is true about the Great Bath of the Indus valley Civilization? It was used for grain storage It was used as the water tank of the city It was used for farming It was probably used for religious purpose “Great bath’ is a public water tank located in Mohenjo Daro (Pakistan).It was a large rectangular tank in a courtyard surrounded by a corridor on all four sides. There were two flights of steps on the north and south leading in to the tank, which was made watertight by setting bricks on edge and using a mortar of gypsum. There were rooms on three sides, in one of which was a large well Your score isThe average score is 38% 0% Restart quiz Vedic age Download PDF Vedic Period 1 / 11 consider the following statements in the context of the Vedas 1.The Vedas are called Shruti 2. The Rigved consists of ten Mandalas Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Both 1 and 2 only 2 Only 1 Neither 1 nor 2 Both 1 and 2. Vedas are sruti(‘what is heard’) distinguishing them from other religious texts, which are called smrti (what is remembered’). Hindus consider the Vedas to be apauruseya, which means not of a man, superhuman and “impersonal, authorless”. The Rigveda is the oldest Veda and contains 1,028 hymns (suktas) comprising about 10,600 verses. 2 / 11 in which of the following vedas was Dasarajna war (the war of ten Kings) mentioned? Atharvaved Samaveda Rigveda Yajurveda Rigveda (Book of Mantras).Dasarajna war was fought between King Sudas of the Bharata tribe and a confederation of ten tribes, including the Puru. Yadu, Turvasa, Anu, Druhyu, Alina, Paktha, Bhalanas, Shiva, and Vishanin. The battle took place on the banks of the Parushni (Ravi) river.(d) Atharvaveda 3 / 11 According to the Varna system that was prevalent in the Vedic period, which of the following was not a varna? Vaishyas Samiti Kshatriyas Brahmanas Samiti. The traditional caste system consists of a hierarchy of four castes (varnas) – Brahmins (priests and teachers). Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors). Vaishyas (merchants and cultivators), and Shudras (servants) 4 / 11 According to the Ashrama system of Vedic life, which of the following was the third stage of life? Sanyasa Vanaprastha Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanaprastha, where a person handed over household responsibilities to the next generation, took an advisory role, and gradually withdrew from the world. The four stages of the ashrama system are Brahmacharya (Student’s life). Grihastha (household life). Vanaprastha (retired life), Sannyasa (renounced life). 5 / 11 How many Mandalas were in Rig Vedic Samhita? 12 11 10 20 10. Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas. It is a collection of 10,600 verses and 1,028 hymns. The Famous Gayatri mantra is in Rig Veda Mandala 3. Each mandala consists of Suktas which are basically eulogies. The 10th mandala contains the Purusha Sukta which explains the four Varnas were born from the mouth, arms, thighs and feet of the Brahma or Purusha. Mandala 9 is completely devoted to Soma. 6 / 11 Which among the following was not a part of the three sections of the Rigvedic tribe? Warriors Priests Ordinary People Craftsman Craftsman. The Rigvedic society was structured into three main varnas : Priests, who performed rituals and offered spiritual guidance; Warriors, who governed and protected the tribe and Ordinary People comprising farmers,. traders, and artisans engaged economic activities. 7 / 11 Which Rigvedic god is considered an intermediary between god and men? Agni Varuna Indra Yama Agni. The Rigveda, with over a thousand hymns, praises deities like: Agni – the god of fire, Indra – the warrior god; and Soma a sacred plant from which a special ritual drink was prepared. 8 / 11 Which of the four vedas contains a collection of magic spells and charms to fend off evil spirits and diseases? Rig veda Yajur veda Sama veda Atharva veda Atharva Veda (‘Book of magic spells) Has 730 hyrmns/suktas, 5987mantras, and 20 books (Khandas). Sama Veda (Book of Chant) The earliest reference for singing: 1875 verses. Yajur Veda (Book of Rituals) – Has two types, Krishna (or black) and Shukla (or white) 9 / 11 A large number of words are derived from the word “GO” meaning cow. A wealthy person was know as —– in vedic times. Gaveshana Gotra Gomat Gabaksha Gomat. The term Gomat was derived from the Sanskrit word ‘gomati which means possessing or having cows. Gotra : It refers to people who are descendants of a common ancestor through their father’s side. Gaveshana: This means ‘search for cows,” but it can also refer to battle. 10 / 11 In the Rig Veda there is hymn in the form of a dialogue between sage Vishvamitra and two rivers that were worshipped as goddesses. Which are these rivers? Ravi and Chenab Ganga and Yamuna Alakananda and Bhagirathi Beas and Sutlej Beas and Sutlej. The most prominent river in the Rig Veda is Saraswati 11 / 11 The main (Chief) social unit of the Aryans was ? Jana Parishad Rajan Gana Jana (Tribes). Gana – Tribal or clan based assemblies, Parishad – A small body similar to Samitis/sabhas consisting exclusively of Brahmins, Rajan A kind of Chief or King. Your score isThe average score is 100% 0% Restart quiz
