Indus Valley Civilization History

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Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an important site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  • Lothal
  • Harappa
  • Nalanda (correct)
  • Mohenjodaro

What was the earliest known period of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  • The Early Harappan culture (Before 2600 BCE) (correct)
  • The Mature Harappan culture (2600 BCE to 1900 BCE)
  • The Indus Valley Civilization began abruptly in 2600 BCE
  • The Late Harappan culture (After 1900 BCE)

In what year did R.E.M. Wheeler become the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?

  • 1944 (correct)
  • 1946
  • 1924
  • 1925

Which of the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization's writing system is true?

<p>The writing system is not deciphered. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which archaeologist began excavations at the site of Dholavira in 1990?

<p>R.S. Bisht (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main subsistence strategies of the people before the Mature Harappan period?

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When did the major part of the Indus Valley Civilization end?

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What type of evidence suggests that the Harappans used oxen for ploughing?

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What type of food did the Harappans consume?

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What type of equipment did the Harappans use for processing food?

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What evidence suggests that the Harappans practiced irrigation?

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