Q21. Which animal is most commonly depicted on seals?
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Correct Answer: (C) Unicorn
Explanation: The unicorn motif is the most frequently depicted figure on Indus seals.
Explanation: The unicorn motif is the most frequently depicted figure on Indus seals.
Q22. The burial practice was mainly:
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Correct Answer: (B) Burial
Explanation: Skeletons found with goods suggest burial was the common practice.
Explanation: Skeletons found with goods suggest burial was the common practice.
Q23. The society was:
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Correct Answer: (B) Egalitarian
Explanation: Lack of clear class divisions suggests a relatively egalitarian society.
Explanation: Lack of clear class divisions suggests a relatively egalitarian society.
Q24. Which tree was worshipped?
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Correct Answer: (C) Peepal
Explanation: The Peepal tree appears as a sacred symbol in Indus seals and art.
Explanation: The Peepal tree appears as a sacred symbol in Indus seals and art.
Q25. Which site is in Haryana?
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Correct Answer: (C) Rakhigarhi
Explanation: Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, is one of the largest Harappan sites in India.
Explanation: Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, is one of the largest Harappan sites in India.
Q26. The script was written on:
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Correct Answer: (C) Seals
Explanation: Indus script is mainly found on seals and sealings in short inscriptions.
Explanation: Indus script is mainly found on seals and sealings in short inscriptions.
Q27. Which indicates maritime trade?
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Correct Answer: (B) Dockyard
Explanation: The dockyard at Lothal indicates active maritime trade with other regions.
Explanation: The dockyard at Lothal indicates active maritime trade with other regions.
Q28. The civilization declined around:
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Correct Answer: (B) 1900 BCE
Explanation: The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization began around 1900 BCE.
Explanation: The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization began around 1900 BCE.
Q29. Main cause of decline:
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Correct Answer: (D) Multiple factors
Explanation: Floods, climate change, and river shifts together contributed to the decline.
Explanation: Floods, climate change, and river shifts together contributed to the decline.
Q30. Aryan invasion theory is:
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Correct Answer: (B) Rejected largely
Explanation: Modern research largely rejects the Aryan invasion theory as the main cause.
Explanation: Modern research largely rejects the Aryan invasion theory as the main cause.