Static Quiz 26 June 2025 (Ancient History)
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Static Quiz 26 June 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the geographical extent of the Indus Valley Civilization:
1. It extended from Sutkagendor in the west to Alamgirpur in the east.
2. Rakhigarhi is located in present-day Haryana.
3. Kalibangan lies on the banks of the Ghaggar River.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Sutkagendor (Baluchistan, Pakistan) – westernmost site
• Alamgirpur (Uttar Pradesh) – easternmost
• Rakhigarhi – Haryana
• Kalibangan – on Ghaggar (ancient Saraswati)
All are correct → Option (c)IncorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Sutkagendor (Baluchistan, Pakistan) – westernmost site
• Alamgirpur (Uttar Pradesh) – easternmost
• Rakhigarhi – Haryana
• Kalibangan – on Ghaggar (ancient Saraswati)
All are correct → Option (c) - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): Mohenjo-Daro was one of the most advanced cities of the IVC with well-planned drainage systems.
Reason (R): Mohenjo-Daro shows evidence of script decipherment and horse remains.
Choose the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• A is correct: Mohenjo-Daro had advanced urban planning, drainage, and granaries.
• R is incorrect: The IVC script is still undeciphered, and horse remains are disputed.IncorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• A is correct: Mohenjo-Daro had advanced urban planning, drainage, and granaries.
• R is incorrect: The IVC script is still undeciphered, and horse remains are disputed. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the following IVC sites with their significant archaeological findings:
Site Finding
A. Dholavira 1. Dockyard
B. Lothal 2. Water reservoir and signboard
C. Harappa 3. Granaries and cemetery
D. Mohenjo-Daro 4. Great BathChoose the correct matching:
CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Dholavira – reservoirs, water management, signboard with script
• Lothal – dockyard
• Harappa – granary, burial sites
• Mohenjo-Daro – Great BathIncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Dholavira – reservoirs, water management, signboard with script
• Lothal – dockyard
• Harappa – granary, burial sites
• Mohenjo-Daro – Great Bath - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. The majority of IVC settlements were located in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
2. Evidence of fire altars has been found at Kalibangan.
3. Dholavira’s town planning followed a unique three-part layout.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Most IVC sites are in Indus-Saraswati basin, not Ganga-Yamuna region.
• Statement 2 is correct: Fire altars at Kalibangan indicate ritual activity.
• Statement 3 is correct: Dholavira had three distinct sections (citadel, middle town, lower town).IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Most IVC sites are in Indus-Saraswati basin, not Ganga-Yamuna region.
• Statement 2 is correct: Fire altars at Kalibangan indicate ritual activity.
• Statement 3 is correct: Dholavira had three distinct sections (citadel, middle town, lower town). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Site Modern Location
1. Harappa Punjab, Pakistan
2. Lothal Gujarat, India
3. Banawali Uttar Pradesh, India
4. Rakhigarhi Haryana, IndiaSelect the correct answer:
CorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Harappa – in Punjab, Pakistan ✔️
• Lothal – in Gujarat, India ✔️
• Banawali – is in Haryana, not UP ❌
• Rakhigarhi – in Haryana ✔️
So, 3 pairs correct → Option (c)IncorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• Harappa – in Punjab, Pakistan ✔️
• Lothal – in Gujarat, India ✔️
• Banawali – is in Haryana, not UP ❌
• Rakhigarhi – in Haryana ✔️
So, 3 pairs correct → Option (c)
