13 Questions
What was the predominant color of the distinctive pottery found in Period I at Kalibangan?
Pink
What was the standardization ratio of brick size in the houses of Period I at Kalibangan?
3:2:1
Which material was NOT used in the making of disc beads found at Kalibangan?
Bronze
What type of marks were found on a ploughed field surface to the south of the site at Kalibangan?
North–south and east–west
Which region has early Harappan sites in the Indo-Gangetic divide?
Ganges-Yamuna plain
Which material was NOT commonly used in the construction of houses during Period I at Kalibangan?
Wood
During which period did the first occurrence of sturdy red beakers and jars of the Harappan type happen?
Period IB
What marked the early Harappan phase at Banawali?
Plastered storage pits in the courtyards
Which site provided valuable information on the processes leading to the Harappan civilization?
Bhirrana
Which type of pottery was NOT found during Period IB?
Perforated jars
What type of artefacts were found at Rakhigarhi indicating a planned settlement in early Harappan Period I?
Terracotta wheels and chert blades
Which material was NOT used for making beads during the early Harappan phase?
Copper
What marked the early Harappan levels at Siswal and Balu along Ghaggar-Hakra?
"Chullahs" for cooking purposes
Test your knowledge on the early Harappan settlement in Period I at Kalibangan, situated on the banks of the Ghaggar river. Learn about the mud-brick fortifications, standardized brick sizes, house structures, and artifacts discovered at the site.
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