ICSE – Grade 9 – History – Ch 01 – QA

Format:
 Assertion (A): Statement 1
 Reason (R): Statement 2
 Options:
 (a) A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A
 (b) A and R both are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
 (c) A is true but R is false
 (d) A is false but R is true

1. A: The Harappan civilisation was a Bronze Age civilisation.
    R: Harappans extensively used bronze for tools and weapons.
    Answer: (a)

    

2. A: The Great Bath was found at Mohenjo-daro.
    R: The Great Bath was used for religious or ritual bathing.
    Answer: (a)

    

3. A: The Harappan script has been fully deciphered.
    R: The Harappan script is pictographic and its meaning is still unknown.
    Answer: (c)

    

4. A: Harappan cities had an advanced drainage system.
    R: Covered drains were constructed alongside roads in Harappan cities.
    Answer: (a)

    

5. A: Lothal is known for its dockyard.
    R: The dockyard at Lothal indicates that Harappans had maritime trade.
    Answer: (a)

    

6. A: Harappan civilisation had no system of weights and measures.
    R: Standard weights made of chert were used in trade and commerce.
    Answer: (d)

    

7. A: The Dancing Girl is a bronze statue found at Mohenjo-daro.
    R: The statue shows the Harappan expertise in metal casting.
    Answer: (a)

    

8. A: The Harappan civilisation spread only along the Indus River.
    R: The civilisation extended to areas in present-day Pakistan and western India.
    Answer: (c)

    

9. A: The Harappan cities were planned on a grid system.
    R: Roads ran parallel and perpendicular to each other in Harappan cities.
    Answer: (a)

    

10. A: Harappans used iron tools and weapons.
     R: The Harappan period predates the Iron Age in the Indian subcontinent.
     Answer: (c)

     

11. A: The citadel was the main residential area in Harappan cities.
     R: The citadel housed important public buildings and was a fortified area.
     Answer: (a)

     

12. A: Seals were used by Harappans for trade and identification.
     R: Seals were made of terracotta and metal.
     Answer: (c)

     

13. A: The Bearded Man statue represents a Harappan priest or ruler.
     R: The statue was made of bronze and shows intricate craftsmanship.
     Answer: (a)

     

14. A: Harappans practiced large-scale agriculture.
     R: They grew wheat, barley, and other crops using irrigation.
     Answer: (a)

     

15. A: Harappan script was written from left to right.
     R: The direction of Harappan script is still debated by scholars.
     Answer: (c)

     

16. A: The Harappan civilisation declined due to repeated floods.
     R: Geological evidence suggests floods damaged several Harappan sites.
     Answer: (a)

     

17. A: Granaries were used for storage of grains in Harappan cities.
     R: Granaries were located near the citadel and had ventilation systems.
     Answer: (a)

     

18. A: The Harappan civilisation had trade contacts with Mesopotamia.
     R: Indus seals have been found in Mesopotamian sites.
     Answer: (a)

     

19. A: The Harappan people worshipped many gods similar to later Hinduism.
     R: Harappan religion included Mother Goddess worship and animal motifs.
     Answer: (b)

     

20. A: Harappans lived only in rural settlements.
     R: Archaeological findings show well-developed urban settlements.
     Answer: (d)

     

21. A: Harappan pottery was plain and undecorated.
     R: Painted pottery with geometric designs was common in the Harappan culture.
     Answer: (c)

     

22. A: The dockyard at Lothal was used for building ships.
     R: It was connected to the river and the Arabian Sea for maritime trade.
     Answer: (a)

     

23. A: The script found on seals is identical to the Brahmi script.
     R: The Harappan script remains undeciphered and unrelated to Brahmi.
     Answer: (d)

     

24. A: Harappan settlements show evidence of social stratification.
     R: Large houses and smaller houses suggest differences in wealth.
     Answer: (a)

     

25. A: The weights used in trade were uniform across Harappan sites.
     R: Standardised weights ensured fairness in commerce.
     Answer: (a)

     

26. A: Harappan toys were made of stone.
     R: Toys were usually made of terracotta and baked clay.
     Answer: (c)

     

27. A: The Harappan civilisation is also called the Indus Valley Civilisation.
     R: It was centered along the banks of the Indus River and its tributaries.
     Answer: (a)

     

28. A: The Harappan people did not use seals for administrative purposes.
     R: Seals had inscriptions and animal motifs for identification.
     Answer: (d)

     

29. A: Harappan cities lacked any form of fortification.
     R: Many cities had fortified citadels for protection.
     Answer: (d)

     

30. A: The Great Bath was a public water tank for the city’s water supply.
     R: It was possibly used for ritual bathing or ceremonial purposes.
     Answer: (b)

     

31. A: The Harappan civilisation started around 2600 BCE.
     R: Early farming settlements like Mehrgarh predate the Harappan civilisation.
     Answer: (a)

     

32. A: The granaries were used for storing food grains only.
     R: Some granaries were also used for administrative purposes.
     Answer: (b)

     

33. A: The beaded ornaments were made from precious stones.
     R: Carnelian and lapis lazuli were commonly used materials.
     Answer: (a)

     

34. A: The Harappan people wore woollen clothes.
     R: Cotton cultivation was prominent in the region.
     Answer: (c)

     

35. A: Harappan cities had open drainage systems.
     R: Covered drainage systems with manholes were common.
     Answer: (d)

     

36. A: The Harappan civilisation had no knowledge of metallurgy.
     R: Copper, bronze, and gold were used for making tools and ornaments.
     Answer: (d)

     

37. A: The Harappan script was a fully developed alphabet.
     R: The script was mostly pictographic and syllabic, not alphabetic.
     Answer: (a)

     

38. A: The decline of the Harappan civilisation was sudden and complete.
     R: Decline happened gradually due to environmental and social factors.
     Answer: (b)

     

39. A: The Harappan people domesticated animals like cattle and buffalo.
     R: There is evidence of domesticated horses in Harappan sites.
     Answer: (c)

     

40. A: Harappan settlements were confined to riverbanks only.
     R: Sites have been found in arid and semi-arid regions too.
     Answer: (b)

     

41. A: The script on seals was used for communication and trade.
     R: The undeciphered script suggests it was used for symbolic purposes.
     Answer: (b)

     

42. A: The Bearded Man statue was found at Mohenjo-daro.
     R: The statue shows detailed facial features and clothing.
     Answer: (a)

     

43. A: The Great Bath was unique to Harappan civilisation.
     R: No other contemporary civilisation had such a structure.
     Answer: (b)

     

44. A: Harappan cities had separate residential and commercial areas.
     R: The layout indicates zoning for different activities.
     Answer: (a)

     

45. A: Harappan script is related to Dravidian languages.
     R: The language of the Harappan script is still unknown.
     Answer: (b)

     

46. A: The Dockyard at Lothal proves Harappan expertise in shipbuilding.
     R: Its location facilitated trade with Mesopotamia.
     Answer: (a)

     

47. A: The weights found were inconsistent in size and shape.
     R: They followed a standard binary system of measurement.
     Answer: (c)

     

48. A: Harappan civilisation showed evidence of long-distance trade.
     R: Materials like lapis lazuli were imported from Afghanistan.
     Answer: (a)

     

49. A: The seals were mostly used by priests for rituals.
     R: They were primarily used in trade and administration.
     Answer: (b)

     

50. A: The decline of the Harappan civilisation was caused by a single factor.
     R: Multiple reasons like floods, climate change, and invasions contributed.
     Answer: (b)