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The Political Leadership and Civil Services Quiz

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Who are the members of the political executive?

Nominated by the prime minister

Selected by the president

Elected by the people (correct)

Appointed on a long-term basis

What is another term for the permanent executive?

Civil services (correct)

Political services

Legislative services

Election committee

How are members of the permanent executive selected?

Nominated by the prime minister

Appointed on a long-term basis (correct)

Selected by the president

Elected by the people

What is another name for the Indus Valley Civilisation?

Harappan Culture Signup and view all the answers

What does archaeologists mean by the term "culture"?

A distinctive style of objects usually found together within a specific period of time and geographical area Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following objects are distinctive of the Harappan culture?

Seals, beads, weights, stone blades Signup and view all the answers

What is the Harappan civilisation also known as?

Mature Harappan Signup and view all the answers

What time period does the Harappan civilisation date to?

c. 2600 and 1900 BCE Signup and view all the answers

What is the Harappan civilisation named after?

The first site where this culture was discovered Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the settlements of the cultures prior to the Mature Harappan?

Small size Signup and view all the answers

What evidence suggests a break between the Early Harappan and the Harappan civilisation?

Large-scale burning at some sites Signup and view all the answers

What were the archaeological cultures in the region prior to the Mature Harappan associated with?

Distinctive pottery and evidence of agriculture and pastoralism Signup and view all the answers