HP Daily GK – Indus Valley Civilization | Day 3

Q1. Which feature best represents the advanced town planning of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Circular huts
B) Irregular street layout
C) Grid pattern of roads
D) Radial city planning

Q2. The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro were mainly divided into which two parts?

A) Palace and temple
B) Upper town and lower town
C) Industrial zone and residential zone
D) Fort and port

Q3. What material was predominantly used for house construction in the Indus Valley cities?

A) Stone
B) Wood
C) Mud bricks
D) Burnt bricks

Q4. The drainage system of the Indus Valley Civilization was:

A) Open and poorly planned
B) Connected only to rivers
C) Underground and well covered
D) Used only for rainwater

Q5. Which structure is considered the most remarkable example of Indus Valley architecture?

A) Great Bath
B) Assembly Hall
C) Granary
D) Dockyard

Q6. Houses in Indus Valley cities generally had:

A) Doors opening directly onto main streets
B) No private wells
C) Courtyards with rooms around
D) Only one room

Q7. The purpose of the Great Granary was most likely to:

A) Store weapons
B) Store food grains
C) Conduct religious rituals
D) Serve as royal residence

Q8. Which Indus Valley site is famous for its dockyard?

A) Harappa
B) Mohenjo-daro
C) Lothal
D) Kalibangan

Q9. The presence of soak pits in Indus Valley cities indicates:

A) Flood control measures
B) Advanced sanitation system
C) Religious bathing practices
D) Irrigation facilities

Q10. Standardized bricks used in Indus Valley cities were generally in the ratio of:

A) 1 : 1 : 1
B) 2 : 1 : 1
C) 4 : 2 : 1
D) 3 : 2 : 1

✅ Answers with Explanations

1. C) Grid pattern of roads — Streets were laid out at right angles showing systematic planning.
2. B) Upper town and lower town — Cities were divided into a citadel and a lower residential area.
3. D) Burnt bricks — Burnt bricks ensured strong and durable construction.
4. C) Underground and well covered — The drainage system was scientifically planned and hygienic.
5. A) Great Bath — It reflects advanced engineering and social importance of bathing.
6. C) Courtyards with rooms around — Houses were designed for privacy and ventilation.
7. B) Store food grains — Granaries were used for storing surplus agricultural produce.
8. C) Lothal — Lothal had a dockyard indicating maritime trade.
9. B) Advanced sanitation system — Soak pits helped in effective waste disposal.
10. C) 4 : 2 : 1 — Uniform brick size reflects standardized construction practices.