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Indus Valley Civilization — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization's urban planning is NOT correct?

Q2easy

The 'Dancing Girl' bronze statue and the 'Priest-King' stone sculpture are significant artifacts found at which Harappan site?

Q3medium

Consider the following statements regarding the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization: 1. The Aryan invasion theory is now widely accepted as the primary cause. 2. Climate change, including the drying up of the Ghaggar-Hakra river, is a major environmental factor. 3. Deforestation for brick kilns and construction contributed to ecological stress. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4medium

Which of the following Harappan sites is known for its unique tripartite division (Citadel, Middle Town, and Lower Town) and an elaborate water harvesting system?

Q5medium

With reference to the economic life of the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. Agriculture was the primary occupation, with cultivation of wheat, barley, and cotton. 2. They had extensive trade relations only with internal regions of the Indian subcontinent. 3. A standardized system of weights and measures was in use. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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