120. Which feature most clearly indicates Harappan standardization?
[SSC 2021]
A. Uniform brick proportions and weights
B. Absence of trade
C. Only wooden buildings
D. Use of iron coinage
Answer: A. Uniform brick proportions and weights
Explanation: Similar brick ratios and standardized cubical weights across distant settlements indicate shared technical norms, commercial conventions and remarkable cultural integration across the Harappan world.
119. Which site is particularly famous for a bead-making industry?
[SSC 2021]
A. Chanhudaro
B. Manda
C. Alamgirpur
D. Ropar
Answer: A. Chanhudaro
Explanation: Numerous unfinished beads, drills and workshop remains at Chanhudaro identify it as a specialized manufacturing settlement within the Harappan economic network.
118. Which statement about Harappan town planning is correct?
[RRB 2021]
A. Streets and drains were systematically planned
B. Houses had no drainage outlets
C. Cities were entirely unfortified villages
D. Iron roads connected every settlement
Answer: A. Streets and drains were systematically planned
Explanation: Harappan cities incorporated organized streets, residential blocks and covered drainage channels. This integrated planning distinguishes their settlements from less structured contemporary village communities.
117. Chert blades supplied to Harappan settlements in Sindh were produced particularly in which region?
[CDS-I 2020]
A. Sukkur and Rohri Hills
B. Khetri Hills
C. Aravalli summit
D. Chotanagpur Plateau
Answer: A. Sukkur and Rohri Hills
Explanation: The Rohri-Sukkur limestone hills contained excellent chert deposits. Specialized workshops produced stone blades that were distributed throughout several Harappan settlements in the Indus region.
116. Match the Harappan sites correctly: Balu, Manda, Padri and Hulas with their modern states/regions. Which combination is correct?
[UPPSC Prelims 2020]
A. Balu-Haryana; Manda-Jammu; Padri-Gujarat; Hulas-Uttar Pradesh
B. Balu-Gujarat; Manda-Haryana; Padri-Jammu; Hulas-Punjab
C. All are in Gujarat
D. All are in Pakistan
Answer: A. Balu-Haryana; Manda-Jammu; Padri-Gujarat; Hulas-Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: These sites show the broad geographical distribution of Harappan culture, extending from Jammu in the north through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat.
115. Which mature Harappan site is situated in Rajasthan?
[SSC CPO 2020]
A. Kalibangan
B. Nageshwar
C. Manda
D. Chanhudaro
Answer: A. Kalibangan
Explanation: Kalibangan lies on the Ghaggar system in Rajasthan. Excavations revealed both pre-Harappan and mature Harappan occupation, together with distinctive agricultural and ritual remains.
114. Harappa was first excavated in which year?
[SSC CHSL 2020]
A. 1921
B. 1935
C. 1947
D. 1901
Answer: A. 1921
Explanation: Daya Ram Sahni commenced systematic excavation at Harappa in 1921. Mohenjo-daro was investigated soon afterward, leading to recognition of the Harappan Civilization.
113. Ropar, an important Harappan site, is situated on which river?
[SSC CHSL 2020]
A. Sutlej
B. Indus
C. Ravi
D. Jhelum
Answer: A. Sutlej
Explanation: Ropar, now Rupnagar in Punjab, developed near the Sutlej River. Its archaeological sequence extends beyond the Harappan period into later historical cultures.
112. Which site is known for Harappan occupation in Punjab on the Sutlej?
[SSC 2020]
A. Ropar
B. Lothal
C. Balakot
D. Sutkagendor
Answer: A. Ropar
Explanation: Ropar provides evidence of Harappan settlement in the eastern Punjab region and is important because later cultural levels continue above its Harappan deposits.
111. Which structure is most strongly associated with Mohenjo-daro?
[SSC 2020]
A. Great Bath
B. Dockyard
C. Rock-cut cave
D. Iron pillar
Answer: A. Great Bath
Explanation: The Great Bath is a brick-lined public water structure with staircases, surrounding rooms and sophisticated waterproofing, making it the iconic architectural discovery of Mohenjo-daro.
