GK/Pakistan Affairs
The Indus valley civilization was discovered in:
A.
March 17, 1905
B.
March 25, 1905
C.
April 5, 1905
D.
April 13, 1905
Brahmans are books that deal with:
A.
Bhakti
B.
Ritualism
C.
Yoga
D.
Meditation
Which of the following craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Blacksmith
C.
Jewellery
D.
Carpentry
The Aryans at first settled in:
A.
Punjab
B.
Kashmir
C.
Sindh
D.
Gujarat
Which of the following animals was known to ancient Vedic people?
A.
Elephant
B.
Bear
C.
Lion
D.
Camel
The Stone Age people had the first domestic:
A.
Asses
B.
Dogs
C.
Horses
D.
Sheep
Which of the following statements regarding the Indus valley civilization is not true?
A.
The Indus valley people were not acquainted with the art of spinning and weaving
B.
Open courtyard was the basic feature of houses
C.
The Assembly Hall was discovered at Harappa
D.
None of these
The Great Granary of the Indus valley civilization has been discovered at:
A.
Kalibaghan
B.
Lothal
C.
Mohenjo-Daro
D.
Harappa
The famous figure of dancing a girl found in the excavations of Harappa was made up of:
A.
Terracotta
B.
Bronze
C.
Steatite
D.
Limestone
The main channels of our knowledge about the excavations of Harappa was made up of:
A.
Inscription
B.
Coins
C.
Palm and branch leaf manuscripts
D.
Archaeological excavation
The tools and weapons of Harappa civilization were mostly made of:
A.
Stone
B.
Copper and bronze
C.
Copper and iron
D.
Stone and copper
The Indus valley people worshiped:
A.
Fire
B.
Water
C.
Mother Goddess
D.
Sun
Which of the following animals were domesticated by the Harappans?
A.
Goat, oxen, pig, buffalo
B.
Buffalos, sheep, dog, pig
C.
Camel, oxen, buffalos, pig
D.
None of these
The Indus valley civilization flourished during:
A.
5000-3500 BC
B.
3000-1500 BC
C.
2500-1000 BC
D.
1500-500 BC
Indus valley civilization is also known as Harappa Culture because
A.
The site of Indus valley civilization is considered the elementary stage of vedic culture
B.
The most important evidence of the achievements of this civilization have been excavated from Harappa
C.
Harappa was the first site to be excavated in the Indus valley
D.
None of these
The Indus valley houses were built of:
A.
Bamboo
B.
Bricks
C.
Wood
D.
Stone
The Indus valley people had trade relations with:
A.
Egypt
B.
Mesopotamia
C.
Greece
D.
Ceylon
Which of the following is incorrect concerning Mohenjo-Daro?
A.
There was no drainage system
B.
It was a well-planned city
C.
Buildings were of varying sites
D.
Bathrooms were important features of most houses
Rice cultivation is associated with Harappa site of:
A.
Kalibaghan
B.
Harappa
C.
Lothal
D.
Ropar
The remains of a wooden drain of the Indus civilization have been found at:
A.
Lothal
B.
Mohenjo-Daro
C.
Harappa
D.
Kalibaghan
Which of the following statements regarding the Indus valley civilization is incorrect?
A.
The supreme god was the Pipal God
B.
Excavation at Lothal proved that the civilization was confined to Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro only
C.
People had great artistic sense
D.
None of these
Which of the following presents the most significant feature of the Indus valley civilization?
A.
Burnt brick buildings
B.
Art and architecture
C.
Buildings of worship
D.
First true arches
Which of the following Harappa sites had a dock?
A.
Harappa
B.
Lethal
C.
Mohenjo-Daro
D.
Alamgirpur
Palaeolithic remains have been discovered in:
A.
Gujarat
B.
Kolkata
C.
Bellary
D.
Punjab
Knowledge about the existence of which of the following animals is doubtful in the Indus valley civilization?
A.
Dog
B.
Cat
C.
Bull
D.
Horse