Ancient History › Indus Valley Civilization – UPSC Prelims PYQs

Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns : I. There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels. II. Weights and measurement scales, complete with graduations have been discovered. III. There are houses built in large part with baked bricks, around relatively spacious courtyards, with their own wells, bathing platforms, and large rooms.

1. Statement I suggests that spinning was a laborious activity done at home.
2. Statement II suggests the extent of the scientific knowledge that the Harappans possessed.
3. Statement III suggests the emergence of a common property system.

Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements ?

Select the answer using the code given below :

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization?

1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements :

1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

1. Ploughed field
2. Dockyard
3. Terracotta replica of a plough
4. An inscription comprising ten large-sized signs of the Banawali Harappan script

List I (Ancient site) A. Lothal B. Kalibangan C. Dholavira D. ——— (site with Banawali inscription)

List II (Archaeological finding)

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Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?