16 Questions
What material were most of the seals from the Indus Valley Civilization made of?
Steatite
What shape were the Harappan seals?
Square with a 2X2 dimension
For what purpose were seals primarily used in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Commercial purposes
What is depicted in the most famous seal, the Pashupati Seal, from the Indus Valley Civilization?
Animals and a figure seated cross-legged
What type of script were the writings on the Harappan seals in?
Kharosthi style (right to left)
According to some archaeologists, why are the sites along the Ghaggar-Hakra River preserved?
As they lie in an uninhabited desert
What river is associated with the preserved sites according to some archaeologists?
Ghaggar-Hakra River
Which material was NOT used to make the seals from the Indus Valley Civilization?
Bronze
What is found on both sides of the Harappan seals?
Pictographic script
What were some of the animals represented on the Harappan seals?
Tigers, elephants, and bulls
Which of the following countries does not lie in the area where the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was spread?
China
Where did the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) flourish?
Along the flood plains of Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra
When did the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) flourish?
2500 BC
What are considered to be the four great civilizations of the ancient world?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Indus Valley Civilization
In which century was the lost and forgotten Indus Valley Civilization rediscovered and acknowledged?
20th century
Why is the topic 'Must-Know Facts about Indus Valley Civilization' important for the IAS Exam?
It is important for Prelims (Ancient History) and Mains (GS-I and Optional) in IAS Exam
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