CUET-UG SERIES History
Harappa Civilization
28 previous year questions.
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2023 Chapter Questions 28 MCQs
01
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following town was NOT a part of Harappan civilization?
1
Dholavira
2
Mohenjodaro
3
Chanhudaro
4
Dilmun
02
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Water reservoirs have been discovered in which of the following site ?
1
Lothal
2
Kalibangan
3
Dholavira
4
Cholistan
03
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following statement is NOT true about the Great Bath ?
1
The Great Bath was a rectangular tank surrounded by a corridor on all four sides.
2
There were two flights of steps on the east and the west leading into the tank.
3
The tank was made water tight by settings bricks on edge and using a mortar of gypsum.
4
There were rooms on three sides, in one of which there was a large well.
04
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Who has written the book titled 'Mohenjodaro and the Indus Civilisation' in 1931 ?
1
R.E.M Wheeler
2
G.F. Dales
3
John Marshall
4
Alexandar Cunningham
05
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which Harappan site among the following was a specialised centre for making shell objects ?
1
Mohenjodaro
2
Nageshwar
3
Kalibangan
4
Shortughai
06
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Identify the statements which are TRUE for Harappan Archaeology.
(A) S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal.
(B) B.K. Thapar begins excavations at Kalibangan.
(C) G.F. Dales excavates at Harappa.
(D) M.S. Vats begins excavations at Harappa.
(E) B.B. Lal begins excavations at Dholavira.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal.
(B) B.K. Thapar begins excavations at Kalibangan.
(C) G.F. Dales excavates at Harappa.
(D) M.S. Vats begins excavations at Harappa.
(E) B.B. Lal begins excavations at Dholavira.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
(A), (B), (C) only
2
(B), (C), (D) only
3
(A), (B), (D) only
4
(B), (C), (E) only
07
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Match List - I with List - II :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List - I | List - II | ||
| (A) | Terracotta models of plough | (I) | Kalibangan |
| (B) | Ploughed field | (II) | Dholavira |
| (C) | Traces of canals | (III) | Cholistan |
| (D) | Water Reservoirs | (IV) | Shortughai |
1
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
2
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
4
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
08
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following rivers were part of Harappan Civilization's geographical area ;
(A) Indus
(B) Ravi
(C) Krishna
( D) Kaveri
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) Indus
(B) Ravi
(C) Krishna
( D) Kaveri
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
(A), (B) only
2
(B), (C) only
3
(C), (A) only
4
(C), (D) Only
09
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Arrange the following Director Generals of Archaeological Survey of India sequentially.
(A) John Marshall
(B) Alexander Cunningham
(C) R.E.M. Wheeler
(D) B.B. Lal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) John Marshall
(B) Alexander Cunningham
(C) R.E.M. Wheeler
(D) B.B. Lal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A), (B), (D), (C)
2
(B), (A), (C), (D)
3
(B), (C), (A), (D)
4
(C), (B). (A), (D)
10
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following sites was of late Harappan occupation ?
A. Sutkagendor
B. Swat
C. Jhukar
D. Shortughai
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Sutkagendor
B. Swat
C. Jhukar
D. Shortughai
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A, D only
2
C, D only
3
B, C only
4
C, A only
11
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Negeshwar and Balakot settlement near the coast in the Harappan Civilisation served as ____.
1
Source of Carnelian
2
Source of Lapis Lazuli
3
Centre of shell Production
4
Sources of gold
12
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Evidence of a ploughed field comes from which of the following Harrapan site?
1
Choli stan
2
Amri-Nal
3
Kalibangan
4
Harappa
13
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following statement are True for the Harappan Script ?
A. It contains around 400 signs.
B. It was Written from Right to left.
C. It has been deciphered.
D. It is alphabetical.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. It contains around 400 signs.
B. It was Written from Right to left.
C. It has been deciphered.
D. It is alphabetical.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A, D only
2
A, B only
3
B, C only
4
B, D only
14
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Harappan age is
1
3,500 BC-2,500 BC
2
2,500 BC-1,750 BC
3
2,000 BC-1,000 BC
4
500 BC- 1.000 BC
15
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
"It is certainly the most complete ancient system as yet discovered", who made this statement in reference to the drainage system found in Harappan Civilization.
1
John Marshall
2
M.S. Vats
3
Ernest Mackay
4
R.E.M. Wheeler
16
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following Harappan site has evidence of fortification of the entire settlement ?
1
Mohenjodaro
2
Harappa
3
Dholavira
4
Shortughai
17
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List - II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I | List-II | ||
| (A) | Harappa | (I) | Ghaggar |
| (B) | Mohanjodaro | (II) | Luni |
| (C) | Rakhigarhi | (III) | Indus |
| (D) | Dholavira | (IV) | Ravi |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(А)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
2
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
4
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
18
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
The Mesopotamian texts refer to contact with different regions. Which of the following has been identified with the Harappan region ?
1
Magan
2
Meluhha
3
Dilmun
4
Anatolia
19
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
The settlement of Chanhudaro was a centre of :
1
Craft production
2
Agricultural production
3
Religions activity
4
Political power
20
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
The presence of Harappans in the Khetri region of Rajasthan has been attested by the presence of the following Harappan artefacts :
1
Copper
2
Shells
3
Lapis Lazuli
4
Carnelian
21
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following Harappan sites were located near the coast?
1
Banawali and Rakhigarhi
2
Nageshwar and Balakot
3
Ganweriwala and Mitathal
4
Kot-Diji and Kalibangan
22
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of Shortughai, which is located in_______.
1
Punjab
2
Sind
3
Afghanistan
4
Gujarat
23
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Chronologically arrange the landmark events in the discovery of Vijayanagara.
A. Conservation under John Marshall.
B. Documentation of temple inscriptions by J.F. Fleet
C. Survey of Vijayanagara by Colin Mackenzie.
D. Status of world heritage site by UNESCO.
E. Photography of the archaeological site under Alexander Greenlaw.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Conservation under John Marshall.
B. Documentation of temple inscriptions by J.F. Fleet
C. Survey of Vijayanagara by Colin Mackenzie.
D. Status of world heritage site by UNESCO.
E. Photography of the archaeological site under Alexander Greenlaw.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
C, E, B, A, D
2
B, D, A, E, C
3
C, D, A, B, E
4
E, A, C, D, B
24
PYQ 2024
easy
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following were Harappan cities?
(A) Pataliputra
(B) Lothal
(C) Harappa
(D) Dholavira
(E) Banawali
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Pataliputra
(B) Lothal
(C) Harappa
(D) Dholavira
(E) Banawali
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
25
PYQ 2024
easy
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following statements are correct about the Indus Valley Civilization?
(A) Craft specialization was in evidence.
(B) Tools and weapons were made of iron.
(C) Buildings were of different types.
(D) Harappan seals were used for correspondence.
(E) Seals were mainly used for religious rituals.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Craft specialization was in evidence.
(B) Tools and weapons were made of iron.
(C) Buildings were of different types.
(D) Harappan seals were used for correspondence.
(E) Seals were mainly used for religious rituals.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
26
PYQ 2024
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Name the first site from where the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered.
1
Harappa
2
Rakhigarhi
3
Hulas
4
Sinauli
27
PYQ 2024
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Harappan seal was a distinctive artifact of the Harappan Civilization.
(B) Harappan seal motifs conveyed a meaning to those unable to read it.
(C) Harappan seals had Sanskrit script on them.
(D) Harappan seals had Pali and Prakrit inscriptions on them.
(E) Some Harappan seals show wider spacing of script from right and cramping on the left.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Harappan seal was a distinctive artifact of the Harappan Civilization.
(B) Harappan seal motifs conveyed a meaning to those unable to read it.
(C) Harappan seals had Sanskrit script on them.
(D) Harappan seals had Pali and Prakrit inscriptions on them.
(E) Some Harappan seals show wider spacing of script from right and cramping on the left.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A) and (D) only
2
(C), (D) and (E) only
3
(A), (B) and (E) only
4
(A), (C) and (D) only
28
PYQ 2024
hard
history ID: cuet-ug-
Match List-I with List-II:
1
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
3
(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
4
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
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