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All Indus Valley Civilization Questions(1–26 of 26)

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Q1hardmcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Which of the following metal traces were found in chemical analyses of both Omani copper and Harappan artefacts suggesting a common origin?
Q2mediummcqAncient HistorySSC CGL2026
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Which was the prominent architectural feature of the Indus Valley towns and cities?
Q3mediummcqHistoryWBCS Prelims 20182026
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Which among the following Harappan sites is not located in Gujarat?
Q4mediummcqHistoryWBCS Prelims2026
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Rice cultivation is associated with the Harappan site of
Q5easymcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
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Where was the ancient port of Indus Valley Civilization situated?
Q6mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
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Which one of the following animals is not depicted on the Harappan seals?
Q7mediummcqHistoryGovernment Competitive Exam2026
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Which of the following elements were not found in Lothal as archaeological remains?
Q8mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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The Harappan site of Dholavira is located in which of the following states?
Q9mediummcqHistoryGeneral Studies2026
Assertion (A): Indus Valley people knew the art of navigation.
Reason (R): Indus Valley seals indicate prevalence of overseas trade.
Q10easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Afghanistan?
Q11easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Which of the following Harappan sites is NOT located in present-day Pakistan?
Q12mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Combined Graduate Level Exam2026
The Great Bath was found in:
Q13mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Exam2026
Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley civilization?
Q14mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
Which among the following places have given the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent?
Q15mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exams2026
Rice cultivation is associated with the Harappan site of:
Q16mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
Which of the following is a Harappan site located in Rajasthan?
Q17mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Exam2026
Which among the following Harappan sites is not located in Gujarat?
Q18mediummcqAncient Indian HistoryGeneral Studies Mock Test2026
At which place is Harappan Dockyard found?
Q19mediummcqHistoryGeneral Knowledge2026
Match the following:
Q20mediummcqHistorySSC Previous Year Paper2026
In Harappa, the granary had rows of ____________ brick platforms for threshing the grains.
Q21mediummcqHistoryGeneral Knowledge Studies2026
Harappa and ______ were the two ancient, excavated cities that were part of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Q22mediummcqAncient Indian HistoryCompetitive Exam2026
The Harappan Civilization is also extensively known by which alternative name?
Q23mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
In which Harappan site was a paved bathroom found?
Q24mediummcqHistory & CultureCompetitive Exam2026
At which of the following Harappan sites has a dockyard been found suggesting the existence of trade?
Q25mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro emerged along the banks of which river?
Q26mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Which of the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization is NOT true?

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