- 1UPSC CSE I - 2026Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns:
- There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels.
- Weights and measurement scales, complete with graduations have been discovered.
- There are houses built in large part with baked bricks, around relatively spacious courtyards, with their own wells, bathing platforms, and large rooms.
Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements?- Statement I suggests that spinning was a laborious activity done at home.
- Statement II suggests the extent of the scientific knowledge that the Harappans possessed.
- Statement III suggests the emergence of a common property system.
Select the answer using the code given below: - 2UPSC CSE I - 2021Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
- 3UPSC CSE I - 2019Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
- 4UPSC CSE I - 2011Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements :
- It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
- During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? - 5UPSC CSE I - 2002
Match List-I (Ancient site) with List-II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
List-I (Ancient
site)List-II (Archaeological
finding)A. Lothal 1. Ploughed field B. Kalibangan 2. Dockyard C. Dholavira 3. Terracotta replica of a plough D. Banawali 4. An inscription comprising ten large
sized signs of the Harappan script - 6UPSC CSE I - 2001
Which one of the following animals was not represented seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?