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Which Indus Valley site is particularly renowned for its advanced water management system?
Dholavira is distinct for its sophisticated water conservation infrastructure. The city featured a series of massive reservoirs, dams, and channels designed to harness and store water, which was crucial for survival in the arid environment of the Rann of Kutch.
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The famous 'Dancing Girl' figurine discovered in the Indus Valley was crafted from which material?
The 'Dancing Girl' is a masterpiece of Harappan art, made using the lost-wax casting technique. It is crafted from bronze and depicts a young woman in a confident, naturalistic pose, highlighting the metallurgical skill of the time.
13653
To which historical age does the Harappan culture belong?
The Harappan culture is a classic example of a Bronze Age civilization. The inhabitants had mastered metallurgy, specifically the use of copper and bronze (an alloy of copper and tin) for making tools, weapons, and ornaments.
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Which site serves as the primary port city of the Indus Civilization?
Lothal, located in Gujarat, is famous for its massive artificial brick dockyard. It served as a vital trading center, connecting the Indus civilization with overseas regions like Mesopotamia through the Gulf of Khambhat.
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Which animal was likely unknown to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The presence of the horse in the Indus Valley Civilization is a subject of debate, but it is generally accepted that the horse was not widely known or used, especially compared to animals like the bull, elephant, and sheep which appear frequently in seals and art.
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Which of the following crops was NOT a major staple grown by the people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?
While wheat and barley were the staple crops of the Indus Valley Civilization, evidence for rice cultivation is scarce and mostly associated with later phases or specific sites like Lothal and Rangpur. It was not a primary crop in the main Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro regions compared to wheat.
13657
The ruins of Mohenjo-Daro were situated along the banks of which river?
Mohenjo-Daro was strategically located on the banks of the Indus River in Sindh. This location was vital for the city's agriculture, trade, and transportation, serving as a lifeline for its economy.
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Who led the discovery and first excavations of the site at Harappa?
Rai Bahadur Dayaram Sahni discovered and began excavations at Harappa in 1921. His work provided the first concrete evidence of this vast Bronze Age civilization, preceding the discovery of Mohenjo-Daro.
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Which scholar is credited with being the first to use the term 'Indus Civilization'?
Sir John Marshall, who was the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, was the first scholar to officially use the term 'Indus Civilization'. He oversaw the excavations that revealed the civilization's existence to the world.
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Who is the male deity depicted on seals, often associated with a prototype of Lord Shiva?
The Indus people worshipped a male deity often referred to as 'Pashupati' or 'Proto-Shiva'. He is depicted on seals seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by animals, which parallels the later Hindu concept of Shiva as the Lord of Animals (Pashupati).
