MCQs-The Beginning of Indian Civilisation-Class 6-SST

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. Which of the following is a key feature of a civilization?
   A. Only rural areas
   B. Advanced urbanism
   C. Absence of writing
   D. Lack of agriculture
   Answer: B

2. The Indus-Sarasvatī civilization is also known as:
   A. Mesopotamian civilization
   B. Egyptian civilization
   C. Harappan civilization
   D. Greek civilization
   Answer: C

3. The city of Harappa was first excavated in:
   A. 1850
   B. 1920-21
   C. 1950
   D. 2000
   Answer: B

4. Which of these rivers played a crucial role in the Indus-Sarasvatī civilization?
   A. Ganga
   B. Brahmaputra
   C. Sarasvatī
   D. Yamuna
   Answer: C

5. What is the most notable feature of Mohenjo-daro’s Great Bath?
   A. Bronze artifacts
   B. Waterproofing materials
   C. Open-air design
   D. Lack of drainage
   Answer: B

6. What was the main material used to construct Harappan buildings?
   A. Wood
   B. Bricks
   C. Stones
   D. Clay
   Answer: B

7. The Harappan cities were known for:
   A. Irregular streets
   B. Lack of planning
   C. Well-planned streets
   D. Absence of drainage systems
   Answer: C

8. The earliest form of writing used by the Harappans was on:
   A. Paper
   B. Stone tablets
   C. Seals
   D. Metal plates
   Answer: C

9. The Harappan civilization declined around:
   A. 4000 BCE
   B. 1900 BCE
   C. 1200 BCE
   D. 500 BCE
   Answer: B

10. What were Harappan seals primarily made of?
    A. Copper
    B. Steatite
    C. Bronze
    D. Gold
    Answer: B

11. Which Harappan city had a dockyard?
    A. Harappa
    B. Mohenjo-daro
    C. Lothal
    D. Kalibangan
    Answer: C

12. What was the primary use of Harappan seals?
    A. Writing religious texts
    B. Identification in trade
    C. Decoration
    D. Rituals
    Answer: B

13. Which material was used by the Harappans to make beads?
    A. Carnelian
    B. Iron
    C. Tin
    D. Clay
    Answer: A

14. The Sarasvatī River is also known as:
    A. Indus
    B. Hakra
    C. Yamuna
    D. Sutlej
    Answer: B

15. The Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow:
    A. Wheat
    B. Cotton
    C. Barley
    D. Rice
    Answer: B

16. What evidence indicates that Harappans fished in the sea?
    A. Fishing tools found
    B. Presence of fish bones
    C. Oral traditions
    D. Written records
    Answer: B

17. Harappan streets were often aligned to:
    A. Natural paths
    B. Cardinal directions
    C. River flows
    D. Random patterns
    Answer: B

18. Which of these cities is located in modern-day Gujarat?
    A. Kalibangan
    B. Harappa
    C. Dholavira
    D. Mohenjo-daro
    Answer: C

19. The decline of the Harappan civilization is attributed to:
    A. Invasions
    B. Climatic changes
    C. War
    D. Lack of resources
    Answer: B

20. Which artifact is a symbol of Harappan art?
    A. Dancing Girl figurine
    B. Sphinx statue
    C. Golden helmet
    D. Pottery wheel
    Answer: A

True/False Questions

1. The Harappan civilization existed around 2600 BCE.
   True

2. The Sarasvatī River no longer exists as a perennial river today.
   True

3. Harappan cities were unplanned and lacked drainage systems.
   False

4. The Harappans practiced advanced metallurgy, including bronze-making.
   True

5. Mohenjo-daro was the first Harappan city to be excavated.
   False (Harappa was first)

Match the Following

1. Harappa – Great Bath
2. Dholavira – Punjab (Pakistan)
3. Kalibangan – Gujarat
4. Lothal –  Rajasthan
5. Mohenjo-daro – Dockyard

Answer: 

1. Harappa –  Punjab (Pakistan)
2. Dholavira – Gujarat
3. Kalibangan – Rajasthan
4. Lothal – Dockyard
5. Mohenjo-daro –  Great Bath

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