Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(1 × 10 = 10 marks)
- The Harappan Civilisation is also known as the
a) Vedic Civilisation
b) Sindhu–Saraswati Civilisation
c) Mesopotamian Civilisation
d) Egyptian Civilisation - Which river system was associated with Harappa and Mohenjodaro?
a) Ganga–Yamuna
b) Indus and its tributaries
c) Tigris–Euphrates
d) Nile - The cities of the Indus Valley were mainly built using
a) wood
b) mud
c) baked bricks
d) stone slabs - The upper part of Harappan cities was called the
a) lower town
b) granary
c) citadel
d) dockyard - Which site is famous for the Great Bath?
a) Harappa
b) Lothal
c) Mohenjodaro
d) Kalibangan - The Harappan drainage system shows
a) poor planning
b) no sanitation
c) advanced town planning
d) village culture - Which occupation was common among Harappans?
a) hunting only
b) farming and trade
c) fishing only
d) nomadic herding - The Harappan script has been
a) fully understood
b) partially read
c) completely deciphered
d) not yet deciphered - Which animal appears frequently on Harappan seals?
a) horse
b) lion
c) bull
d) elephant - One major reason for the decline of the Harappan Civilisation was
a) foreign invasion
b) climate change and floods
c) lack of trade
d) war between cities
Section B: One-Word / Very Short Answer
(1 × 10 = 10 marks)
- Name one important Harappan city.
- What were Harappan houses mainly made of?
- Name the famous dockyard site of the Harappan Civilisation.
- What do we call the fortified upper town?
- Which material was commonly used for making seals?
- Write the name of the Harappan mother goddess.
- What is the Harappan script mainly found on?
- Name one crop grown by the Harappans.
- Which metal was commonly used by Harappans?
- What is the meaning of “granary”?
Section C: Short Answer Questions
(3 × 10 = 30 marks)
- What is meant by civilisation? Mention any two features of a civilisation.
- Describe the town planning of the Harappan Civilisation.
- Explain the drainage system of Harappan cities.
- Write a short note on Harappan houses.
- What were the main occupations of the Harappan people?
- Describe the food habits of the Harappans.
- How do seals help us understand Harappan life?
- Write any three features of Harappan art and craft.
- What evidence shows that trade existed in the Harappan Civilisation?
- Mention any three causes that led to the decline of the Harappan Civilisation.
Section D: Long Answer Questions
(5 × 4 = 20 marks)
- Describe the main features of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
- Explain the social life of the Harappan people.
- Discuss the religious beliefs of the Harappans.
- Describe the role of rivers in the rise of early civilisations, with reference to the Harappan Civilisation.
- Explain the reasons for the decline of the Harappan Civilisation. What legacy did it leave behind?
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