The Cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro

Q. The roads and streets of Harappan cities were interconnected at perfect right angles with a slight curve at the corners.

1. True
2. False

Q. The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo daro had huge public baths. The bricks at the sides walls were fitted together and the bricks were made waterproof. What made the bricks become waterproof?

1. A thick layer of material called bitumen was used to make the bricks waterproof.
2. A material called gypsum was added along with mud to make the bricks waterproof.
3. A catalyst was used in the process of making bricks waterproof.
4. Cement was used along with bricks to make it waterproof.

Q. Harappa was discovered in 1921 by ______.

1. Colonel Meke
2. Sir John Marshall
3. Rakhal Das Banerji
4. Dayaram Sahni

Q. The Harappan civilisation used the copper and stones. This led to the civilisations also being called as the _____.

1. Bronze age
2. Iron age
3. Copper stone age
4. Stone age

Q. S1: The Great Bath found in Mohenjodaro was huge and the walls were made of bricks and wood. S2: The walls of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro were porous and water would leak through these walls causing overflowing of water on the roads. Select the appropriate options from the following:

1. S1: True; S2: True
2. S1: True; S2: False
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: False; S2: False

Q. The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro had a unique town planning system. Which of the following town plannings were discovered in these cities?

1. Motor transportation
2. Roads
3. Drainage system
4. Water supply

Q. From the following options, select the statements that are true regarding the housing system of the Harappan civilisation?

1. The houses were multi-storeyed and had stairs.
2. Every house had a courtyard.
3. The kitchen was well planned, including usage of stove and chimney.
4. The houses were 5-6 storeyed buildings.

Q. Mohenjo-Daro also had public buildings such as town halls, theatres, administrative offices, and granaries.

1. True
2. False

Q. S1: The Harappan civilisation had a proper water system.

S2: Water was distributed equally and there were wells adjacent to every house.

S3: The Harappan civilisation did not have proper sanitation.

S4: Due to lack of sanitation people suffered from various diseases.

Select which of the above statements is/are correct.

1. S1, S2, S3 and S4 are true. S2 is the correct explanation for S1
2. S1, S2 and S4 are true
3. S1 and S2 is true and S2 is the correct explanation for S1
4. S1, S2 and S3 are true, S2 is the correct explanation for S1