The ancient city of Harappa, which gave its name to the civilisation, stood on the bank of which river?
Correct answer C. Ravi
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Indian History MCQs
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At which Harappan site did archaeologists find evidence of a ploughed field?
Correct answer D. Kalibangan
Who began the excavation of Harappa in 1921?
Correct answer C. Daya Ram Sahni
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The famous bronze figurine known as the ‘Dancing Girl’ was found at which site?
Correct answer D. Mohenjo-daro
In which direction was the Harappan script generally written?
Correct answer C. Right to left
Rakhigarhi, one of the largest known Harappan sites, is located in which present-day Indian state?
Correct answer C. Haryana
The Rigveda is divided into how many books, known as mandalas?
Correct answer D. 10
Which king of the Bharata clan won the Battle of the Ten Kings described in the Rigveda?
Correct answer C. Sudas
India’s national motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ is taken from which text?
Correct answer B. Mundaka Upanishad
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Which of the four Vedas is chiefly a collection of verses set to melodies for chanting?
Correct answer B. Samaveda