HP Daily GK – Indus Valley Civilization – Industries and Crafts | Day 6

Q1. Which industry was most highly developed in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Iron smelting
B) Cotton textile industry
C) Glass making
D) Paper industry

Q2. Bead-making in the Indus Valley was mainly carried out at which site?

A) Harappa
B) Lothal
C) Chanhudaro
D) Kalibangan

Q3. Which metal was commonly used for making tools and ornaments?

A) Iron
B) Copper
C) Aluminium
D) Zinc

Q4. The craft of seal-making in the Indus Valley used mainly:

A) Gold
B) Clay
C) Steatite
D) Granite

Q5. Which industry is associated with the production of terracotta figurines?

A) Metal casting
B) Stone carving
C) Pottery industry
D) Textile industry

Q6. Dockyard remains at Lothal indicate the development of:

A) Agriculture
B) Pottery
C) Shipbuilding and trade
D) Sculpture

Q7. Which technique was used for making bronze tools and statues?

A) Hand molding
B) Lost-wax method
C) Stone carving
D) Wheel throwing

Q8. Which craft shows the use of semi-precious stones like carnelian?

A) Pottery
B) Bead-making
C) Weaving
D) Woodwork

Q9. The uniform size of bricks indicates the presence of:

A) Religious control
B) Artistic preference
C) Centralized planning and skilled craftsmanship
D) Rural economy

Q10. Indus Valley industries suggest that the economy was mainly:

A) Nomadic
B) Pastoral
C) Agrarian with well-developed crafts
D) Completely industrial

✅ Answers with Explanations

1. B) Cotton textile industry — The Indus people were among the earliest to spin and weave cotton.
2. C) Chanhudaro — Chanhudaro was a major center for bead manufacturing.
3. B) Copper — Copper and bronze were widely used as iron was unknown.
4. C) Steatite — Seals were carved from steatite and later fired to harden them.
5. C) Pottery industry — Terracotta figurines were made from baked clay by potters.
6. C) Shipbuilding and trade — The dockyard shows expertise in ship construction and maritime activities.
7. B) Lost-wax method — The lost-wax technique was used to cast bronze objects like the Dancing Girl.
8. B) Bead-making — Beads were made from carnelian, agate, and lapis lazuli.
9. C) Centralized planning and skilled craftsmanship — Standardized bricks reflect organized production methods.
10. C) Agrarian with well-developed crafts —Agriculture supported various industries and crafts.