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Class 6 The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation worksheet
CBSE Social Science. The Harappan cities: sites, town planning, the Great Bath, Lothal, Dholavira, seals and trade. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.
Sample questions
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Section A · multiple choice
- 1.
The Harappan civilisation was at its height about:
- 45,000 years ago
- 45 years ago
- 450 years ago
- 4,500 years ago
Answer
(d) 4,500 years ago
- 2.
The Harappan site of Lothal is in:
- Gujarat
- Punjab (India)
- Assam
- Kerala
Answer
(a) Gujarat
- 3.
Which site is known for one of the largest Harappan sites in India?
- Lothal
- Kalibangan
- Mohenjo-daro
- Rakhigarhi
Answer
(d) Rakhigarhi
Section B · short answer
- 4.
Name four important Harappan sites.
Answer
Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Dholavira and Lothal (also Rakhigarhi and Kalibangan).
- 5.
Name the Harappan site known for: (a) the Great Bath (b) the remains of a ploughed field
Answer
(a) Mohenjo-daro (b) Kalibangan
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Describe the town planning of Harappan cities.
Answer
Cities had straight streets crossing at right angles, houses of baked bricks of fixed sizes, covered drains along streets, wells, and in some cities a raised citadel and a lower town.
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