Indus Valley Civilization MCQ: Great Bath, Lothal's Dockyard & Kalibangan

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.What were the dimensions of the Great Bath's pond found at Mohenjodaro?

   • A.55m x 33m
   • B.11.8m x 7.04m x 2.43m✓ Correct Answer
   • C.50m x 20m
   • D.10m x 5m

   Explanation: In the middle of the Great Bath, the pond measures 11.8 meters x 7.04 meters and has a maximum depth of 2.43 meters.

2. Q2.The "Rajpath" (main road) in Mohenjodaro had a width of:

   • A.5 meters
   • B.9.15 meters✓ Correct Answer
   • C.12 meters
   • D.7.5 meters

   Explanation: The main road had a width of 9.15 meters, which was known as Rajpath.

3. Q3.Which famous bronze statue was found at Mohenjodaro?

   • A.Priest King
   • B.Dancing Girl✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mother Goddess
   • D.Nataraja

   Explanation: The artefacts found from Mohenjodaro include the famous bronze dancing girl statue.

4. Q4.The 'Pashupati Seal' found at Mohenjodaro depicts a deity surrounded by which animals?

   • A.Lion, Horse, Bull, Peacock
   • B.Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant, Tiger✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Cow, Deer, Sheep, Goat
   • D.Tiger, Lion, Elephant, Horse

   Explanation: The Pashupati seal shows a three-faced male God surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on one side and an elephant and a tiger on the other side.

5. Q5.Which textile evidence was found at Mohenjodaro?

   • A.Silk
   • B.Wool
   • C.Cotton cloth✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Jute

   Explanation: Evidence of cotton cloth was found among the artefacts from Mohenjodaro.

6. Q6.A large building located northeast of the Great Bath is believed to be:

   • A.A granary
   • B.A marketplace
   • C.Residence of a high official or college of priests✓ Correct Answer
   • D.A barrack for soldiers

   Explanation: A large building (70.1x23.77 meters) northeast of the Great Bath was perhaps meant for the residence of a very high official or a college of priests.

7. Q7.Where is Chanhudaro situated relative to Mohenjodaro?

   • A.130 km Northwest
   • B.130 km Southeast✓ Correct Answer
   • C.50 km South
   • D.200 km North

   Explanation: Chanhudaro is situated 130 km southeast of Mohenjodaro.

8. Q8.Who excavated Chanhudaro on a large scale in 1935-36?

   • A.N.G. Majumdar
   • B.E.J.H. Mackay✓ Correct Answer
   • C.R.D. Banerji
   • D.S.R. Rao

   Explanation: It was discovered by N.G. Majumdar in 1931 and excavated on a large scale by E.J.H. Mackay in 1935-36.

9. Q9.What evidence of a specific industry was found at Chanhudaro?

   • A.Ship building
   • B.Bead making and shell making✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Iron smelting
   • D.Gold mining

   Explanation: This place may have been an industrial hub where shell making, bangle making, and bead making took place.

10. Q10.Which unique animal footprint was found at Chanhudaro?

    • A.A dog chasing a cat✓ Correct Answer
    • B.A lion chasing a deer
    • C.A man chasing a bull
    • D.An elephant footprint

    Explanation: The vestige of a dog that followed a cat was found at this site.

11. Q11.Traces of which post-Harappan cultures were found at Chanhudaro?

    • A.Jorwe and Malwa
    • B.Jhukkar and Jhangar✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Painted Grey Ware
    • D.Ahar and Banas

    Explanation: Remnants of Jhukkar and Jhangar culture were found at Chanhudaro.

12. Q12.Lothal is situated on which river?

    • A.Narmada
    • B.Bhogava✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sabarmati
    • D.Mahi

    Explanation: Lothal is situated on the Bhogava River in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat.

13. Q13.Who discovered Lothal in 1954?

    • A.S.R. Rao✓ Correct Answer
    • B.B.B. Lal
    • C.Y.D. Sharma
    • D.R.S. Bisht

    Explanation: Lothal was discovered by S.R. Rao in 1954.

14. Q14.What is the most significant structure found at Lothal?

    • A.Great Bath
    • B.Dockyard✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Stone Reservoir
    • D.Stadium

    Explanation: Along the eastern side of the town was a brick-basin, which has been identified as a dockyard by its excavator.

15. Q15.Evidence of which grain was found at Lothal?

    • A.Barley
    • B.Wheat
    • C.Rice (husk)✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Maize

    Explanation: The evidence of Rice husk has been found at Lothal.

16. Q16.Which site is known as "Micro Harappa" or "Micro Mohenjodaro"?

    • A.Kalibangan
    • B.Lothal✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Dholavira
    • D.Banawali

    Explanation: Lothal city on the basis of planning and material goods seems to be micro Harappa or micro Mohenjodaro city.

17. Q17.Which tale from the Panchatantra is depicted on a jar found at Lothal?

    • A.The Thirsty Crow
    • B.The Cunning Fox✓ Correct Answer
    • C.The Lion and the Mouse
    • D.The Monkey and the Crocodile

    Explanation: This jar depicts a bird holding a fish and a fox-like animal below, reminiscent of the 'Cunning Fox' story from Panchatantra.

18. Q18.Where is Kalibangan located?

    • A.Gujarat
    • B.Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Haryana
    • D.Punjab

    Explanation: Kalibangan is located in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan.

19. Q19.What unique agricultural evidence was found at Kalibangan?

    • A.Irrigation canals
    • B.Ploughed field surface✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Rice cultivation
    • D.Sugar cane

    Explanation: Ploughed field surface has been found at Kalibangan.

20. Q20.Evidence of 'Fire Altars' was found at:

    • A.Harappa and Mohenjodaro
    • B.Lothal and Kalibangan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Dholavira and Surkotada
    • D.Ropar and Alamgirpur

    Explanation: Fire altars are mentioned in the text for both Lothal and Kalibangan.