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13681
Harappan weaponry and tools were primarily manufactured from which materials?
The Harappans belonged to the Bronze Age. They used tools made of copper and bronze (an alloy of copper and tin). However, stone tools (lithic blades) continued to be used alongside metal ones. Iron was unknown to them.
13682
Which of the following claims about Harappan religious practices is incorrect?
Unlike ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia, no distinct temple structures have been found in the Indus Valley. Worship appears to have been private or conducted in open areas/bathing pools rather than in monumental temples housing idols.
13683
Which of the following groups of cereals were cultivated by the Harappan civilization?
Wheat and barley were the staple crops. However, evidence suggests they also cultivated millets (especially in Gujarat) and, to a lesser/debated extent, rice (found in Lothal and Rangpur), making 'All of the above' or the combination the inclusive answer.
13684
Which structure is identified as the largest building within the Mohenjo-daro complex?
Although the Great Bath is the most famous, the Granary is the largest building in Mohenjo-daro. It was a massive brick structure likely used for storing grain, which was a form of currency and tax.
13685
What was the primary material used by the Indus Valley people to craft everyday utensils?
While the Harappans knew metallurgy, the vast majority of everyday utensils were made of pottery (clay). Wheel-turned, heavy, and utilitarian terracotta pots were used for cooking and storage.
13686
In which present-day Indian state is the Kalibangan archaeological site located?
Kalibangan is located in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, on the southern banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra river. The site is famous for its plowed fields and fire altars.
13687
The major cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro were situated on the banks of which rivers, respectively?
The city of Harappa was located near the River Ravi in Punjab, while Mohenjo-daro was situated to the west of the River Indus in Sindh. This river-based location was crucial for agriculture and transport.
13688
What was the earliest metal to be utilized by humans, as evidenced by archaeological findings?
Copper (Cu) was the first metal used by humans, marking the transition from the Stone Age to the Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone) Age. The Harappans used copper extensively for tools and weapons long before the advent of iron.
13689
Which scientific method has been primarily used to fix the timeline of the Harappan Civilization between 2500 B.C. and 1500 B.C.?
While stratification and pottery are useful, modern archaeologists rely heavily on Radio Carbon-14 dating to scientifically determine the age of organic materials found at the sites, placing the mature phase roughly between 2500 and 1900 BC.
13690
Which Indus Valley city is notable for having no citadel?
Chanhudaro is unique among major Indus sites because it lacks a fortified citadel. It was largely an industrial center known for bead-making and other crafts.
