MCQ practice Grade 9

The period when man used both stone and copper tools is known as ________.

• Chalcolithic Period

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic Age

• Copper and Stone Age

Why is Harappan Civilization also known as Indus Valley Civilization?

• Indus was the only river in Harappa.

• The Harappans treated Indus as God.

• The sites first excavated were located in the valley of the river Indus.

• Indus was one of the important rivers of India.

The raised area of each city was called ________.

• Great Bath

• Seal

• Citadel

• Dockyard

Which of these is not true about the Great Bath?

• It had steps on all sides.

• It may have been used for religious purposes.

• It was watertight with gypsum.

• It had a well planned method of water supply and disposal.

Identify the picture

• Mother Goddess

• Pashupati Seal

• Unicorn Seal

• Bearded Man

The discovery of _________ shows their mythical belief.

• Buffalo seal

• Unicorn seal

• Pashupati seal

• terracotta coins

Which of these is not true regarding the insights provided about the Citadel?

• Buildings in the Citadel were for public purposes.

• The Citadel had houses of the ruling class.

• Citadel displayed social classification.

• It showed that the cities were unplanned.

Which is not the features of Urban Planning in the Harappan Civilization?

• The streets followed a grid pattern.

• City was divided into two parts

• The street corners were sharply edged.

• Lower town had residential buildings.

Which period is known as the Later Vedic period?

• when Aryans first settled in India.

• when Vedic culture began.

• when the Aryans settled in Gangetic Valley.

• when the Harappans were replaced by Aryans.

First testament of mankind

• Rig Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Atharva Veda

• Sama Veda