Indus Valley Civilization

The statue of Mother Goddess was made up of:

• Gold

• Terracotta

• Copper

• Stone

_______ was the first excavated site of the Indus Valley Civiliation.

This is the westernmost site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

• Lothal

• Sutkagen Dor

• Balakot

• Shahi Tump

Draw the pattern that can be seen on the cloak worn by the "Priest King" statue.

Answer explanation

This pattern is called "trefoil" which is a graphic form composed of the outline of three overlapping rings. The term is also applied to other symbols with a threefold shape.

The Harappan site of Shortughai is located in:

• India

• Pakistan

• Kazakhstan

• Afghanistan

Notable features of the Harappan civilization include (select all appropriate options):

• Town planning

• Houses made of concrete

• Drainage system

• Paper currency

Alamgirpur, the easternmost site of Indus Valley Civilization is located in:

• Bihar

• Uttar Pradesh

• Chattisgarh

• Jharkhand

Harappan seals were made of which of the following materials:

• Iron

• Steatite

• Shell

• Wax

Answer explanation

Harappan seals were made of Steatite which is a kind of soft stone. Other materials like terracotta, gold, agate, ivory and faience were also used.

The colour of lapis lazuli and carnelian beads are:

• Black and green respectively

• White and red respectively

• Yellow and blue respectively

• Blue and red respectively

Answer explanation

Lapis Lazuli was sourced all the way from Afghanistan and Carnelian was procured locally from places like Gujarat.

The famous "Dancing Girl" figurine of Mohenjodaro is currently housed in:

• National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi

• National Museum, New Delhi

• The British Museum, London

• Lahore Museum, Pakistan