Chapter 6 The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Worksheet Solutions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is considered a characteristic of a civilization?
a) Advanced stage of human societies
b) Basic tribal structure
c) Limited trade activities
d) Agricultural practices
Ans: a) Advanced stage of human societies

Q2: When did civilization begin in Mesopotamia?
a) About 2,000 years ago
b) About 6,000 years ago
c) About 10,000 years ago
d) About 4,000 years ago
Ans: b) About 6,000 years ago

Q3: Which river is now seasonal and flows during the rainy season?
a) Indus River
b) Ganges River
c) Sarasvati River
d) Yamuna River
Ans: c) Sarasvati River

Q4: What was the purpose of the ‘Great Bath’ in Mohenjo-daro?
a) Drinking water reservoir
b) Religious ceremonies
c) Public bathing area
d) Fishing spot
Ans: c) Public bathing area

Q5: Which material was primarily used to make Harappan seals?
a) Copper
b) Gold
c) Steatite
d) Silver
Ans: c) Steatite

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The ancient civilization should have some form of ______________ and administration.
Ans: government

Q2: Harappan cities were built with wide streets often oriented to the ______________ directions.
Ans: cardinal

Q3: The Sarasvati River is mentioned in the ______________ Veda.
Ans: Rig

Q4: Harappans were engaged in active ______________, both within and outside India.
Ans: trade

Q5: The decline of the Sindhu-Sarasvati civilization was possibly caused by ______________ changes.
Ans: climatic

True or False

Q1: Harappans did not engage in any trade activities with other civilizations. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q2: The Sarasvati River is now a perennial river flowing throughout the year. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q3: Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow cotton. (True/False)
Ans: True

Q4: The ‘Great Bath’ in Mohenjo-daro was primarily used for religious ceremonies. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q5: Harappans primarily used silver to make their seals. (True/False)
Ans: False

Match the Following

Ans:
1. A – Harappa
2. B – Gujarat
3. C – Sindh
4. D – Haryana
5. E – Rajasthan