Static Quiz 28 June 2025 (Ancient History)
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Static Quiz 28 June 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the economic practices of the Harappan Civilization:
1. The Harappans were familiar with cotton cultivation.
2. Wheat and barley were the staple food grains of the civilization.
3. Rice was widely cultivated across all major Harappan sites.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct — Cotton was known; Greeks later called India “Sindon” (land of cotton).
• Statement 2: Correct — Wheat and barley were widely cultivated.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Rice found only in Lothal & Rangpur, not widespread.
→ So, only two statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct — Cotton was known; Greeks later called India “Sindon” (land of cotton).
• Statement 2: Correct — Wheat and barley were widely cultivated.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Rice found only in Lothal & Rangpur, not widespread.
→ So, only two statements are correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): Harappan civilization had an organized system of trade and commerce, including overseas trade.
Reason (R): Archaeological findings show Harappan seals in Mesopotamia and Mesopotamian cylindrical seals in Harappa.
Choose the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• A is correct: Trade was both internal and external (coastal & overseas).
• R is correct and explains A: Seals found in Mesopotamia and Harappa suggest bidirectional interaction.IncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• A is correct: Trade was both internal and external (coastal & overseas).
• R is correct and explains A: Seals found in Mesopotamia and Harappa suggest bidirectional interaction. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the following elements of Harappan economy with their associated features:
Element Feature
A. Domestication 1. Humped bull, sheep, buffalo
B. Trade 2. Use of carts, bullock-drawn transport
C. Weights & Measures 3. Binary system with standardized cubes
D. Storage 4. Use of granaries and raised platformsChoose the correct matching:
CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• A → 1: Domesticated animals include humped bull, buffalo, sheep
• B → 2: Trade relied on animal-drawn carts
• C → 3: Weights in binary system (1:2:4…)
• D → 4: Storage in granaries and platforms to avoid floodsIncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• A → 1: Domesticated animals include humped bull, buffalo, sheep
• B → 2: Trade relied on animal-drawn carts
• C → 3: Weights in binary system (1:2:4…)
• D → 4: Storage in granaries and platforms to avoid floods - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Harappan agriculture and domestication, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Terracotta plough models have been found at Banawali and Cholistan.
2. Evidence of irrigation canals has been found at Shortughai.
3. Domesticated horse remains are commonly found across Harappan sites.
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct — Plough models suggest agriculture tools
• Statement 2: Correct — Canals found at Shortughai (Afghanistan), a Harappan outpost
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Horse remains are rare and disputed in Harappan sitesIncorrectAnswer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct — Plough models suggest agriculture tools
• Statement 2: Correct — Canals found at Shortughai (Afghanistan), a Harappan outpost
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Horse remains are rare and disputed in Harappan sites - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following were probable causes of the decline of the Harappan Civilization?
1. Recurrent floods and river shifts
2. Aryan invasions supported by Rigvedic references
3. Drying up of Saraswati river system
4. Extensive deforestation for agriculture
How many of the above factors are widely accepted as contributing to Harappan decline?CorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• 1 – Yes, especially Indus river shifts and floods
• 2 – Aryan invasion theory is controversial and outdated
• 3 – Yes, drying of Ghaggar-Hakra (Saraswati) impacted settlement sustainability
• 4 – Yes, ecological degradation likely contributed
So, 3 valid factors → Option (c)
IncorrectAnswer: (c)
Explanation:
• 1 – Yes, especially Indus river shifts and floods
• 2 – Aryan invasion theory is controversial and outdated
• 3 – Yes, drying of Ghaggar-Hakra (Saraswati) impacted settlement sustainability
• 4 – Yes, ecological degradation likely contributed
So, 3 valid factors → Option (c)
