In the Earliest Cities – Harappan Civilization MCQs
In the Earliest Cities – Harappan Civilization MCQs
Class: CBSE Class 6
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts – I
Topic: In the Earliest Cities – Harappan Civilization
Board: CBSE Board Examination
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts – I
Topic: In the Earliest Cities – Harappan Civilization
Board: CBSE Board Examination
1. The Harappan Civilization is also known as:
Answer: B. Indus Valley Civilization
Explanation: The Harappan Civilization developed along the Indus River and its tributaries. Hence, historians call it the Indus Valley Civilization.
Explanation: The Harappan Civilization developed along the Indus River and its tributaries. Hence, historians call it the Indus Valley Civilization.
2. Which city was the first to be discovered of this civilization?
Answer: B. Harappa
Explanation: Archaeologists first discovered Harappa in 1921, so the civilization was named Harappan after this site.
Explanation: Archaeologists first discovered Harappa in 1921, so the civilization was named Harappan after this site.
3. The Great Bath was found at:
Answer: B. Mohenjo-daro
Explanation: The Great Bath is a large water tank used probably for ritual bathing, showing the importance of cleanliness.
Explanation: The Great Bath is a large water tank used probably for ritual bathing, showing the importance of cleanliness.
4. Houses in Harappan cities were made of:
Answer: C. Baked bricks
Explanation: Harappans used standardized baked bricks, showing advanced construction technology.
Explanation: Harappans used standardized baked bricks, showing advanced construction technology.
5. The cities were divided into:
Answer: B. Upper town and Lower town
Explanation: The citadel (upper town) had special buildings; the lower town had residential areas.
Explanation: The citadel (upper town) had special buildings; the lower town had residential areas.
6. Lothal is famous for its:
Answer: A. Dockyard
Explanation: Lothal had a dockyard, proving Harappans conducted sea trade.
Explanation: Lothal had a dockyard, proving Harappans conducted sea trade.
7. Harappans used seals made of:
Answer: C. Stone
Used for trade and identification.
Used for trade and identification.
8. Script of Harappans is:
Answer: B. Undeciphered
We cannot yet read their writing.
We cannot yet read their writing.
9. Main occupation:
Answer: B. Farming
They grew wheat, barley, peas.
They grew wheat, barley, peas.
10. Drainage system was:
Answer: B. Covered
Shows urban planning.
Shows urban planning.
11. Beads were made from:
Answer: A
Used in jewellery & trade.
Used in jewellery & trade.
12. Standard weights show:
Answer: A
Uniform trade practices.
Uniform trade practices.
13. Fire altars found at:
Answer: A
Indicates rituals.
Indicates rituals.
14. Harappans traded with:
Answer: A
Proof from seals.
Proof from seals.
15. Main metal used:
Answer: B
Iron was unknown.
Iron was unknown.
16. Granaries stored:
Answer: B
Food storage system.
Food storage system.
17. Street planning was:
Answer: B
Straight intersecting roads.
Straight intersecting roads.
18. Toys found show:
Answer: B
Children played with carts & animals.
Children played with carts & animals.
19. Largest Harappan site in India:
Answer: C
Located in Gujarat.
Located in Gujarat.
20. Decline reason (probable):
Answer: A
Natural causes likely led to decline.
Natural causes likely led to decline.