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Which metal has so far not been discovered in Harappan sites?

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Important Questions on Ancient History

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Remains of which animals have not been discovered in the Indus Valley Civilisation?
 
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 Consider the following statements about Harappan trade

1. A trading colony was established in Northern Afghanistan to facilitate trade with Central Asia.

2. Dilmun and Makan were the two intermediate trading stations between Mesopotamia and Meluha,

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Harappa civilization covered an extensive area of present South Asia. The geographic space covered by this civilization included :

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The following sentence describes one of the sites of the Harappan Civilisation: 
The settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the other much larger but lower. Archaeologists designate these as the Citadel and the lower town, respectively. Both were walled. Several buildings were built on platforms, which served as foundations.
Which of the following sites does it refer to?

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 Which of the following are true about Mohenjodaro?

1. Literally means mound of dead.

2. Situated in the Larkana district of Sindh, on river Indus.

3. The Citadel, assembly hall, and granary are the main buildings.

4. Women cloths, bronze dancing girl, steatite statue of a bearded man were some of the other findings.

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 Which of the following was prevalent among Harappan people?

1. Linga and Yoni worship.

2. Naga cult

3. Prototype of Shiva was worshipped.

4. Laxmi worshipped.
 

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Match the causes of decline propounded by various Archaeologists about the Indus Valley Civilization.
List I List II
A. Aryan attack 1. Sir mortimer Wheeler
B. Tectonic disturbances  2. lambwek
C. Ecological change 3. Raikes

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A   B   C

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Which of the following is the most recently discovered Harappan site?