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.