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Indus Civilisation 6th Social Science Lesson 3 Questions in English

6th Social Science Lesson 3 Questions in English

3. Indus Civilisation

1] The ruins of Harappa were first described by

a. Charles Allen

b. Charles Masson

c. Alexander Cunningham

d. John Marshall.

  • The ruins of Harappa were first described by the British East India Company soldier and explorer Charles Masson in his book.

2] What was the earliest historical record of the existence of Harappa?

a. Description by Charles Masson

b. John Marshal’s Excavation

c. Railway roads

d. Archaeological Survey.

  • Charles Masson came across some mysterious brick mounds. He wrote that he saw a “ruined brick castle with very high walls and towers built on a hill”. This was the earliest historical record of the existence of Harappa.

3] Burnt Bricks were Found Near Lahore and Karachi on 1856 during

a. Connecting Railway lines

b. Excavating the Site

c. Archaeological survey

d. None of the above

  • In 1856 when engineers laid a railway line connecting Lahore to Karachi, they discovered more burnt bricks. Without understanding their significance, they used the bricks for laying the rail road.

4] Who found many common features between Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

a. Charles mason

b. John marshal

c. Alexander Cunningham

d. James prince

  • Sir John Marshall, found many common features between Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

5] The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was started with Alexander Cunningham as Surveyor in

a. 1857

b. 1859

c. 1861

d. 1860

  • The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was started in 1861 with Alexander Cunningham as Surveyor.

6] The Headquarters of Archaeological survey of India is located at

a. Mumbai

b. New Delhi

c. Hyderabad

d. Chennai

  • The Headquarters of ASI is Located at New Delhi.

7] The presence and absence of archeological remains can be detected by

a. RADAR and Remote Sensing Methods

b. Radiocarbon dating

c. Chemicals.

d. Presence of Fossils.

  • The presence and absence of archeological remains can be detected by RADAR and Remote Sensing Methods.

8] Which of the Following are some of Major Sites near Mohanjo-Daro sites Excavated?

a. Amri

b. Kot diji

c. Lothal and Dholovira

d. All the above

  • Some of the Major sites near Mohanjo-Daro are Amri, Kot diji, Lothal, Dholovira.

9] What are the Major sites near Harappa Found?

a. Lothal

b. Kalibangan

c. Mitathai

d. Both B And C

  • Some of Major Harappan sites found were Kalibangan, Mitathai, Manda, Ganverivala are Some of the Sites Near Harappa.

10] The Indus valley civilization is also known as

a. Mohanjo-Daro Civilization

b. Harappan Civilization

c. Ganges Civilization

d. Indian Civilization

  • The Indus valley civilization is also Known as Harappan civilization.
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