CUET-UG SERIES History
The Harappan Civilisation
9 previous year questions.
Volume: 9 Ques
Yield: Medium
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2023 Chapter Questions 9 MCQs
01
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (A) Kalibangan | (I) Haryana |
| (B) Shortughai | (II) Gujarat |
| (C) Dholavira | (III) Rajasthan |
| (D) Banawali | (IV) Afghanistan |
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A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
2
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
02
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Identify correct statements about Harappan town planning:
(A) Settlements divided into two sections
(B) Grid-pattern streets
(C) Windows at ground level
(D) Great Bath in Mohenjodaro
(E) Poor drainage systems Choose the correct answer:
(A) Settlements divided into two sections
(B) Grid-pattern streets
(C) Windows at ground level
(D) Great Bath in Mohenjodaro
(E) Poor drainage systems Choose the correct answer:
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A, D only
2
D, E only
3
B, C only
4
A, B only
03
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Terracotta plough models were found at:
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Manda
2
Rangpur
3
Banawali
4
Kot-Diji
04
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) M.S. Vats | (I) Dholavira |
| B) B.K. Thapar | (II) Bahawalpur |
| C) R.S. Bisht | (III) Harappa |
| D) M.R. Mughal | (IV) Kalibangan |
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(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
2
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
3
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
4
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
05
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct statements regarding residential buildings at Mohenjodaro.
(A) Main entrance gave direct view of the interior or the courtyard.
(B) Courtyard with rooms on all sides.
(C) No concept of staircase.
(D) No windows were there in the walls along the ground level.
(E) Houses did not have their own bathroom.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Main entrance gave direct view of the interior or the courtyard.
(B) Courtyard with rooms on all sides.
(C) No concept of staircase.
(D) No windows were there in the walls along the ground level.
(E) Houses did not have their own bathroom.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A), (B) Only
2
(B), (C) Only
3
(B), (D) Only
4
(D), (E) Only
06
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
The ‘Late Harappan’ culture is marked by:
(A) Long distance trade and writing were prominent during this phase.
(B) Disappearance of distinctive artefacts of the civilisation.
(C) House construction technique deteriorated.
(D) Large public structures were no longer produced.
(E) Overall artefacts and settlement indicate rural way of life.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Long distance trade and writing were prominent during this phase.
(B) Disappearance of distinctive artefacts of the civilisation.
(C) House construction technique deteriorated.
(D) Large public structures were no longer produced.
(E) Overall artefacts and settlement indicate rural way of life.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A), (B), (C), (D) Only
2
(A), (B), (D), (E) Only
3
(A), (B), (C), (E) Only
4
(B), (C), (D), (E) Only
07
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Arrange the following periods of ‘Early India Archaeology’ in chronological order:
(A) Chalcolithic Age
(B) Early Historic
(C) Neolithic Age
(D) Megalithic Burials
(E) Harappan Civilisation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Chalcolithic Age
(B) Early Historic
(C) Neolithic Age
(D) Megalithic Burials
(E) Harappan Civilisation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(A), (C), (B), (D), (E)
2
(B), (A), (C), (E), (D)
3
(C), (A), (E), (D), (B)
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(B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
08
PYQ 2023
medium
history ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following statements are correct about the Harappan Settlement?
(A) The settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller and lower and the other much la rger and higher.
(B) TheCitadelwaswalled,whichmeantthatitwasphysicallyseparated fromtheLowerTown.
(C) Only burnt bricks of a standard ratio were used in the settlement.
(D) The building of the Harappan settlement required mobilisation of labour on a very large scale.
(E) The settlement was first planned and then built accordingly.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) The settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller and lower and the other much la rger and higher.
(B) TheCitadelwaswalled,whichmeantthatitwasphysicallyseparated fromtheLowerTown.
(C) Only burnt bricks of a standard ratio were used in the settlement.
(D) The building of the Harappan settlement required mobilisation of labour on a very large scale.
(E) The settlement was first planned and then built accordingly.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(C), (D), (E) Only
2
(B), (D), (E) Only
3
(B), (C), (D) Only
4
(A), (B), (C) Only
09
PYQ 2023
easy
history ID: cuet-ug-
Read the passage and answer the following question :
"There were several archaeological cultures in the region prior to the Mature Harappan. There cultures were associated with distinctive pottery, evidence of agriculture and pastoralism, and some crafts. It appears to be a break between the early Harrapan and the Harrapan civilisation, evident from large-scale burning at some sites, as well as abandonment of same settlements."
"There were several archaeological cultures in the region prior to the Mature Harappan. There cultures were associated with distinctive pottery, evidence of agriculture and pastoralism, and some crafts. It appears to be a break between the early Harrapan and the Harrapan civilisation, evident from large-scale burning at some sites, as well as abandonment of same settlements."