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A settlement has well-planned roads, drainage, writing, administration and long-distance trade, but agriculture is insufficient to feed its population. According to the chapter, which essential feature of a civilisation is still missing?

(A) Urbanism
(B) Productive agriculture
(C) Craft production
(D) External trade

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A civilisation requires sufficient agricultural production to support both villages and cities.

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Question (2)

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If a Harappan trader wanted to send carnelian beads from Gujarat to a distant foreign land in the most efficient way, which combination of transport would be most suitable?

(A) Only bullock carts
(B) River routes followed by sea routes
(C) Only mountain passes
(D) Desert caravans only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Harappans extensively used rivers and maritime routes for long-distance trade.

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Question (3)

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Which statement best explains why the Harappan civilisation is also called the First Urbanisation of India?

(A) It introduced iron tools.
(B) Villages gradually developed into well-planned cities.
(C) It discovered agriculture.
(D) It invented paper.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Around 2600 BCE, many villages transformed into organised urban centres.

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Question (4)

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Suppose rainfall decreased continuously for many years. Which Harappan achievement would have helped people survive the longest?

(A) Large fortification walls
(B) Reservoirs and water harvesting systems
(C) Decorative seals
(D) Bronze mirrors

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Efficient storage and conservation of water reduced the impact of drought.

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Question (5)

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A Harappan city had 8 reservoirs, each capable of storing 400 units of water. If 3 reservoirs became unusable, how many units of water storage remained?

(A) 1200
(B) 1600
(C) 2000
(D) 2400

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Remaining reservoirs = 8 − 3 = 5. Therefore, 5 × 400 = 2000 units.

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Question (6)

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Why do archaeologists believe Harappan civic administration was highly organised?

(A) Every house was painted alike.
(B) Cities had planned streets, drainage and water management.
(C) Kings built huge palaces everywhere.
(D) Every citizen served in the army.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Planned streets, drainage and water management required organised administration.

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Question (7)

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A merchant exchanged cotton cloth for copper from another region. This transaction mainly represents

(A) Religious activity
(B) External trade
(C) Agriculture
(D) Entertainment

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Harappans imported copper and exported cotton and other goods through external trade.

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Question (8)

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If a Harappan family harvested 180 bags of wheat and sent one-third to the city while keeping the rest, how many bags did they keep?

(A) 60
(B) 90
(C) 120
(D) 150

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

One-third of 180 is 60. Therefore, they kept 180 − 60 = 120 bags.

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Question (9)

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Which feature would MOST help historians conclude that Harappan towns valued cleanliness?

(A) Decorative pottery
(B) Underground drainage connected to houses
(C) Bronze jewellery
(D) Fortification walls

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Underground drains connected to bathrooms indicate an advanced sanitation system.

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Question (10)

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If the largest Dholavira reservoir measured 73 metres and another measured 33 metres, what was the difference in their lengths?

(A) 30 m
(B) 35 m
(C) 40 m
(D) 45 m

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Difference = 73 − 33 = 40 metres.

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Question (1)

A settlement has well-planned roads, drainage, writing, administration and long-distance trade, but agriculture is insufficient to feed its population. According to the chapter, which essential feature of a civilisation is still missing?

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Question (2)

If a Harappan trader wanted to send carnelian beads from Gujarat to a distant foreign land in the most efficient way, which combination of transport would be most suitable?

Explanation:

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Question (3)

Which statement best explains why the Harappan civilisation is also called the First Urbanisation of India?

Explanation:

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Question (4)

Suppose rainfall decreased continuously for many years. Which Harappan achievement would have helped people survive the longest?

Explanation:

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Question (5)

A Harappan city had 8 reservoirs, each capable of storing 400 units of water. If 3 reservoirs became unusable, how many units of water storage remained?

Explanation:

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Question (6)

Why do archaeologists believe Harappan civic administration was highly organised?

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Question (7)

A merchant exchanged cotton cloth for copper from another region. This transaction mainly represents

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Question (8)

If a Harappan family harvested 180 bags of wheat and sent one-third to the city while keeping the rest, how many bags did they keep?

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Question (9)

Which feature would MOST help historians conclude that Harappan towns valued cleanliness?

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Question (10)

If the largest Dholavira reservoir measured 73 metres and another measured 33 metres, what was the difference in their lengths?

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