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ICSE Class 9 The Harappan Civilisation — practice questions — page 2

Explore 37 free The Harappan Civilisation questions in ICSE Class 9 History. Open each question or exercise to read its content, reference answers and available explanation.

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Steatite suited Harappan craftwork because it is:Read the answer and worked solution →Roads and streets in the Lower Town were laid out along:Read the answer and worked solution →Harappan buildings were raised on platforms which served as:Read the answer and worked solution →Besides the Great Bath, the Citadel of Mohenjodaro carried the:Read the answer and worked solution →Which statement is true of the walls of a Harappan city?Read the answer and worked solution →The decline of the Harappan civilisation begins around:Read the answer and worked solution →Millets have been found at Harappan sites located in:Read the answer and worked solution →

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Steatite suited Harappan craftwork because it is:

  1. Far too heavy to carry off
  2. Brightly coloured by nature
  3. Magnetic when polished
  4. A very soft, easily worked stone
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Correct answer: D. A very soft, easily worked stone

1. Seals and micro beads were shaped from steatite. 2. Steatite is a very soft stone, easily worked. 3. A paste of steatite powder could even be moulded. _Source: syllabus History, Theme 1 'Bricks, Beads and Bones' (lehs101)_

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Roads and streets in the Lower Town were laid out along:

  1. An approximate grid pattern
  2. Winding riverside curves
  3. A single spiral avenue
  4. Radiating temple axes
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Correct answer: A. An approximate grid pattern

1. The street plan was set before houses were built. 2. Roads and streets followed an approximate grid pattern. 3. They intersect at close to right angles. _Source: syllabus History, Theme 1 'Bricks, Beads and Bones' (lehs101)_

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Harappan buildings were raised on platforms which served as:

  1. Viewing decks
  2. Foundations
  3. Market stalls
  4. Animal pens
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Correct answer: B. Foundations

1. Massive labour went into Harappan construction. 2. The buildings were built on platforms. 3. These platforms served as foundations. _Source: syllabus History, Theme 1 'Bricks, Beads and Bones' (lehs101)_

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