160. From which present-day region did Harappans obtain gold?
[SSC CGL 2022]
A. Karnataka
B. Assam
C. Bihar
D. Punjab
Answer: A. Karnataka
Explanation: Harappan long-distance exchange networks brought gold from southern regions, including Karnataka. Raw materials were transported considerable distances to support specialized urban crafts.
159. Which metal was widely used for making tools and weapons in Harappan cities?
[SSC CGL 2022]
A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Aluminium
D. Zinc
Answer: B. Copper
Explanation: Copper and its alloy bronze were fundamental to Harappan metallurgy. Craftspeople made tools, vessels, mirrors, weapons and figurines using these metals.
158. Which Harappan site is located in Haryana?
[SSC CGL 2022]
A. Rakhigarhi
B. Kalibangan
C. Lothal
D. Dholavira
Answer: A. Rakhigarhi
Explanation: Rakhigarhi in Haryana is one of the largest known Harappan urban settlements. Excavations have revealed residential areas, drainage, burials and extensive material remains.
157. Houses excavated at Mehrgarh were commonly of which basic shape?
[SSC CGL 2022]
A. Square or rectangular
B. Circular only
C. Triangular
D. Hexagonal
Answer: A. Square or rectangular
Explanation: Mehrgarh’s early mud-brick buildings were generally rectilinear, often divided into compartments. The site documents the long cultural development preceding the mature Harappan urban phase.
156. Ancient Dholavira was divided into how many major sections?
[SSC MTS 2022]
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer: B. Three
Explanation: Unlike the common citadel-lower-town pattern, Dholavira possessed a distinctive three-part urban organization, demonstrating experimentation within the broader Harappan town-planning tradition.
155. At which site was the Great Bath discovered?
[SSC MTS 2022]
A. Lothal
B. Kalibangan
C. Mohenjo-daro
D. Rakhigarhi
Answer: C. Mohenjo-daro
Explanation: The Great Bath is Mohenjo-daro’s best-known public structure. Its waterproof brick construction and sophisticated water arrangements demonstrate remarkable Harappan engineering.
154. Which Harappan site served as a port or maritime centre?
[SSC MTS 2022]
A. Lothal
B. Harappa
C. Manda
D. Ropar
Answer: A. Lothal
Explanation: Lothal’s location near navigable waterways and its dock-like basin made it an important centre for maritime exchange between Gujarat and regions beyond the subcontinent.
153. Lothal is situated in which state?
[SSC MTS 2022]
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Gujarat
Explanation: Lothal lies in present-day Gujarat near Saragwala. Excavations uncovered a dock-like structure, warehouse, bead workshops and other evidence of commercial activity.
152. Most Harappan seals were made from which material?
[SSC MTS 2022]
A. Steatite
B. Iron
C. Marble
D. Granite
Answer: A. Steatite
Explanation: Steatite’s softness allowed detailed carving of script and animal figures. After carving, seals could be heated to produce a harder, durable surface.
151. Which city was known for its extensive reservoir system?
[NDA-II 2022]
A. Kalibangan
B. Dholavira
C. Harappa
D. Chanhudaro
Answer: B. Dholavira
Explanation: Dholavira’s inhabitants constructed interconnected reservoirs and channels to collect seasonal runoff. This complex system allowed urban life to flourish in an arid environment.
