GK Questions and Answers on the Archaeological Sites of Harappa Civilisation

The Harappa Civilisation (Indus Valley Civilisation) is considered to be an undeniable land mark in Ancient Indian History, for evincing the most advanced and will define culture to the world. Here, we are giving 10 GK Questions and Answers on the Archaeological Sites of Harappa Civilisation that are designed for the aspirants according to the evolving nature of different competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, IAS-prelims, SSC, CDS, NDA, State Services, and Railways etc. 

1. Which of the following was the first site of civilisation to be excavated in 1921?

A. Mohenjo-daro

B. Lothal

C. Kalibangan

D. Harappa

Ans: D

2. Which of the following sites of civilisation situated near River Ravi?

A. Mohenjo-daro

B. Lothal

C. Harappa

D. Surkotada

Ans: C

3. Match the following

a. Harappa            1. Surajbhan and Acharya Bhagwandev

b. Mohenjo-daro     2. Dr. SR Rao

c. Lothal                3. Sir John Marshall

d. Rakhigarhi         4. DR Sahni

Choose the correct answer

    a   b   c   d

A. 1   2   3   4

B. 4   3   2   1

C. 3   4   1   2

D. 1   4   3   2

Ans: B

4. Match the following

a. Harappa          1. Ravi

b. Mohenjodaro   2. Sindh

c. Chahudaro      3. Sindh

d. Lothal             4. Sabarmati & Bhogvas

Choose the correct answer

    a   b   c   d

A. 1   2   3   4

B. 4   3   2   1

C. 3   4   1   2

D. 1   4   3   2

Ans: A

5.  Which of the following site where Red-black clay pots and copper tools were found during excavation and is said that they are supposed to belong to pre-Harappan people?

A. Kotdiji

B. Sutkegendor

C. Mittathal

D. Lothal

Ans: D

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6. Bead making factory, terracotta of horse, a seal from Iran are important findings of which sites?

A. Kotdiji

B. Sutkegendor

C. Lothal

D. Kalibangan

Ans: C

7. Which of the following statement is/ are correct about Mohenjo-daro?

A. The literal meaning of word Mohenjo-daro in Sindhi language is mounds of the dead.

B. The town of Mohanjo-daro was well planned on a grid pattern with roads and bye-lanes bisecting each other at right angle.

C. Both A & B

D. Only A

And: C

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8. Stoneware, clay bangles are excavated from which site?

A. Lothal and Rangpur

B. Harappa and Mohanjo-daro

C. Kalibanga and Roper

D. Sotkakoh and Chahudaro

Ans: B

9. From where Ivory scale was found during excavation?

A. Harappa

B. Mohanjo-daro

C. Lothal

D. Kalibangan

Ans: C

10. Where was graduated scale on shell found?

A. Harappa

B. Dhaulavira

C. Lothal

D. Mohanjo-daro

Ans: D

In the above 10 GK Questions and Answers on the Archaeological Sites of Harappa Civilisation consists of 10 Multiple Choice Questions that attune and equipped the aspirants according to the evolving nature of different competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, IAS-prelims, SSC, CDS, NDA, State Services, and Railways etc.

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