Class 12 History - Bricks, Beads and Bones - Harappan archaeology Easy Quiz

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता का अध्ययन मुख्यतः किस प्रकार के स्रोतों पर आधारित है?

The study of the Harappan civilisation is mainly based on which type of sources?

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A. पुरातात्विक अवशेषArchaeological remains

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The Harappan script is undeciphered so material and archaeological remains are the main sources. Remember seals and buildings as important evidence.

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The correct answer is A. पुरातात्विक अवशेष / Archaeological remains. The Harappan script is undeciphered so material and archaeological remains are the main sources. Remember seals and buildings as important evidence.

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हड़प्पा लिपि अपठित है इसलिए भौतिक और पुरातात्विक अवशेष प्रमुख स्रोत हैं। परीक्षा में मुहरों और भवनों को महत्वपूर्ण साक्ष्य मानें।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता की खोज ने भारत के प्राचीन इतिहास के बारे में क्या सिद्ध किया?

What did the discovery of the Harappan civilisation establish about ancient Indian history?

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B. भारत में प्राचीन नगरीय सभ्यता थीIndia had an ancient urban civilisation

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The discovery of Harappa established that India had a very ancient and developed urban civilisation. Associate it with India's earliest urban civilisation.

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The correct answer is B. भारत में प्राचीन नगरीय सभ्यता थी / India had an ancient urban civilisation. The discovery of Harappa established that India had a very ancient and developed urban civilisation. Associate it with India's earliest urban civilisation.

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हड़प्पा की खोज ने सिद्ध किया कि भारत में अत्यंत प्राचीन और विकसित नगरीय सभ्यता थी। परीक्षा में इसे भारत की प्रथम नगरीय सभ्यता से जोड़ें।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता का विस्तार किन क्षेत्रों में था?

Across which regions did the Harappan civilisation extend?

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A. पाकिस्तान और उत्तर-पश्चिमी भारतPakistan and north-western India

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The Harappan civilisation extended from Pakistan into north-western and western India. Its geographical spread was very large.

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The correct answer is A. पाकिस्तान और उत्तर-पश्चिमी भारत / Pakistan and north-western India. The Harappan civilisation extended from Pakistan into north-western and western India. Its geographical spread was very large.

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता का विस्तार पाकिस्तान से उत्तर-पश्चिमी और पश्चिमी भारत तक था। इसका क्षेत्र बहुत व्यापक था।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता की खोज से पहले प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास की शुरुआत सामान्यतः किस काल से मानी जाती थी?

Before the discovery of the Harappan civilisation ancient Indian history was generally believed to begin with which period?

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B. वैदिक कालVedic period

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Before Harappa was discovered India's ancient past was often linked mainly with the Vedic period. The discovery pushed the timeline further back.

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The correct answer is B. वैदिक काल / Vedic period. Before Harappa was discovered India's ancient past was often linked mainly with the Vedic period. The discovery pushed the timeline further back.

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता की खोज से पहले भारतीय इतिहास की प्राचीनता को प्रायः वैदिक काल से जोड़ा जाता था। खोज ने इतिहास को और पीछे पहुंचा दिया।

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पुरातत्वविद् किसी प्राचीन स्थल पर खुदाई क्यों करते हैं?

Why do archaeologists excavate an ancient site?

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C. दबी हुई वस्तुओं और संरचनाओं को खोजने के लिएTo discover buried objects and structures

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Excavation reveals ancient objects buildings and evidence of human activities. Treat excavation as a major method of archaeology.

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The correct answer is C. दबी हुई वस्तुओं और संरचनाओं को खोजने के लिए / To discover buried objects and structures. Excavation reveals ancient objects buildings and evidence of human activities. Treat excavation as a major method of archaeology.

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खुदाई से प्राचीन वस्तुएं भवन और गतिविधियों के प्रमाण प्राप्त होते हैं। परीक्षा में उत्खनन को पुरातात्विक जानकारी का प्रमुख साधन मानें।

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पुरातत्व में किसी वस्तु के मिलने के स्थान और परत को क्या कहा जाता है?

In archaeology what is the location and layer in which an object is found called?

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D. संदर्भContext

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The archaeological context of an object includes its location and layer. Context helps explain its date and possible use.

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The correct answer is D. संदर्भ / Context. The archaeological context of an object includes its location and layer. Context helps explain its date and possible use.

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किसी वस्तु का पुरातात्विक संदर्भ उसके स्थान और परत से जुड़ा होता है। संदर्भ से वस्तु के उपयोग और काल को समझने में मदद मिलती है।

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हड़प्पाई नगरों के दुर्ग क्षेत्र को सामान्यतः कहां बनाया जाता था?

Where was the citadel of Harappan cities generally built?

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A. ऊंचे चबूतरे परOn a raised platform

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The citadel was generally built on a raised mud-brick or brick platform. This separated it from the lower town.

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The correct answer is A. ऊंचे चबूतरे पर / On a raised platform. The citadel was generally built on a raised mud-brick or brick platform. This separated it from the lower town.

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दुर्ग क्षेत्र प्रायः ऊंचे मिट्टी या ईंट के चबूतरों पर बनाया जाता था। इससे वह निचले नगर से अलग दिखाई देता था।

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निचला नगर मुख्यतः किससे संबंधित था?

The lower town was mainly associated with what?

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B. आवासीय गतिविधियों सेResidential activities

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The lower town contained many residential buildings and streets. It was the main area of everyday urban life.

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The correct answer is B. आवासीय गतिविधियों से / Residential activities. The lower town contained many residential buildings and streets. It was the main area of everyday urban life.

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निचले नगर में बड़ी संख्या में आवासीय भवन और गलियां थीं। यह सामान्य जनजीवन का प्रमुख क्षेत्र था।

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हड़प्पाई मकानों का प्रवेश द्वार प्रायः किस ओर खुलता था?

Harappan house entrances generally opened towards what?

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C. गलियों की ओरTowards lanes

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Many Harappan house entrances opened into smaller lanes rather than main streets. This may have provided privacy.

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The correct answer is C. गलियों की ओर / Towards lanes. Many Harappan house entrances opened into smaller lanes rather than main streets. This may have provided privacy.

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कई हड़प्पाई मकानों के प्रवेश द्वार मुख्य सड़कों के बजाय छोटी गलियों की ओर खुलते थे। इससे गोपनीयता बनी रहती थी।

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हड़प्पाई मकानों के मध्य भाग में प्रायः क्या होता था?

What was often located in the central part of Harappan houses?

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D. आंगनCourtyard

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Rooms in Harappan houses were often arranged around a central courtyard. The courtyard was a centre of household activities.

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The correct answer is D. आंगन / Courtyard. Rooms in Harappan houses were often arranged around a central courtyard. The courtyard was a centre of household activities.

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हड़प्पाई मकानों में कमरे प्रायः केंद्रीय आंगन के चारों ओर बने होते थे। आंगन घरेलू गतिविधियों का केंद्र था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में कुओं की बड़ी संख्या किस बात का संकेत देती है?

What does the large number of wells in Harappan cities indicate?

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A. विकसित जल आपूर्ति व्यवस्थाA developed water supply system

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Numerous private and public wells show an organised water supply system. Mohenjodaro had especially many wells.

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The correct answer is A. विकसित जल आपूर्ति व्यवस्था / A developed water supply system. Numerous private and public wells show an organised water supply system. Mohenjodaro had especially many wells.

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अनेक निजी और सार्वजनिक कुएं नियमित जल आपूर्ति की व्यवस्था दिखाते हैं। मोहनजोदड़ो में विशेष रूप से बहुत से कुएं मिले हैं।

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हड़प्पाई घरों के स्नानघर का पानी सामान्यतः कहां जाता था?

Where did water from Harappan bathrooms generally flow?

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B. नालियों मेंInto drains

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Bathroom water flowed through small drains into the main street drains. This shows planned drainage.

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The correct answer is B. नालियों में / Into drains. Bathroom water flowed through small drains into the main street drains. This shows planned drainage.

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स्नानघर का पानी छोटी नालियों से होकर सड़क की मुख्य नालियों में जाता था। यह नियोजित जल निकासी दिखाता है।

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हड़प्पाई नालियों को साफ करने के लिए क्या व्यवस्था थी?

What arrangement existed for cleaning Harappan drains?

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C. निरीक्षण छिद्र और हटाए जा सकने वाले ढक्कनInspection holes and removable covers

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Covered drains had inspection holes and removable covers. These allowed cleaning and maintenance.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. निरीक्षण छिद्र और हटाए जा सकने वाले ढक्कन / Inspection holes and removable covers. Covered drains had inspection holes and removable covers. These allowed cleaning and maintenance.

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ढकी नालियों में निरीक्षण छिद्र और हटाने योग्य ढक्कन रखे गए थे। इससे सफाई और मरम्मत संभव होती थी।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता में अनाज भंडारण से संबंधित विशाल संरचना किस स्थल पर प्रसिद्ध है?

A large structure associated with grain storage is famous at which Harappan site?

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D. हड़प्पाHarappa

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Large brick structures at Harappa have often been associated with granaries. Scholars still debate their exact function.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. हड़प्पा / Harappa. Large brick structures at Harappa have often been associated with granaries. Scholars still debate their exact function.

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हड़प्पा से विशाल ईंट संरचनाएं मिली हैं जिन्हें कई विद्वानों ने अन्नागार से जोड़ा है। इनके उपयोग पर कुछ मतभेद भी हैं।

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हड़प्पावासी खेत जोतने के लिए किस औजार का प्रयोग करते थे?

Which tool did the Harappans use for ploughing fields?

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A. हलPlough

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Furrow marks and clay models of ploughs indicate their use in agriculture. Remember Kalibangan in this context.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. हल / Plough. Furrow marks and clay models of ploughs indicate their use in agriculture. Remember Kalibangan in this context.

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खेतों में हल की रेखाओं और मिट्टी के हल मॉडल से कृषि में हल के उपयोग का संकेत मिलता है। परीक्षा में कालीबंगन को याद रखें।

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हड़प्पावासी सिंचाई के लिए संभवतः किसका उपयोग करते थे?

What did the Harappans possibly use for irrigation?

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B. कुएं और नहरेंWells and canals

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Wells and canal-like structures suggest possible irrigation in some areas. Methods likely varied across regions.

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The correct answer is B. कुएं और नहरें / Wells and canals. Wells and canal-like structures suggest possible irrigation in some areas. Methods likely varied across regions.

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कुओं और कुछ क्षेत्रों में नहर जैसी संरचनाओं से सिंचाई की संभावना मानी जाती है। सभी क्षेत्रों में एक जैसी पद्धति नहीं थी।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता में चावल के प्रमाण किन स्थलों से मिले हैं?

Evidence of rice in the Harappan civilisation has been found at which sites?

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C. लोथल और रंगपुरLothal and Rangpur

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Evidence of rice has been found at Lothal and Rangpur. Wheat and barley were nevertheless more common crops.

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The correct answer is C. लोथल और रंगपुर / Lothal and Rangpur. Evidence of rice has been found at Lothal and Rangpur. Wheat and barley were nevertheless more common crops.

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लोथल और रंगपुर से चावल के प्रमाण मिले हैं। हालांकि गेहूं और जौ अधिक सामान्य फसलें थीं।

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हड़प्पावासी किस तिलहन फसल से परिचित थे?

Which oilseed crop was known to the Harappans?

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D. सरसोंMustard

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Evidence of mustard has been found at Harappan sites. It could have been used for food and oil.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. सरसों / Mustard. Evidence of mustard has been found at Harappan sites. It could have been used for food and oil.

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हड़प्पा स्थलों से सरसों के प्रमाण मिले हैं। इसका उपयोग भोजन और तेल दोनों के लिए किया जा सकता था।

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हड़प्पाई लोग किस पालतू पशु को दूध और कृषि कार्य के लिए पालते थे?

Which domesticated animal was reared by the Harappans for milk and agricultural work?

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A. गाय-बैलCattle

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Cattle were an important part of Harappan animal husbandry. Bulls were probably used in farming and transport.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. गाय-बैल / Cattle. Cattle were an important part of Harappan animal husbandry. Bulls were probably used in farming and transport.

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गाय और बैल हड़प्पाई पशुपालन के महत्वपूर्ण भाग थे। बैलों का उपयोग कृषि और परिवहन में भी होता होगा।

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हड़प्पा स्थलों से मछली की हड्डियां मिलने से क्या पता चलता है?

What do fish bones found at Harappan sites indicate?

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B. मछली भोजन का एक हिस्सा थीFish was part of the diet

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Fish bones show that some Harappan communities consumed fish. Diet varied according to region and available resources.

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The correct answer is B. मछली भोजन का एक हिस्सा थी / Fish was part of the diet. Fish bones show that some Harappan communities consumed fish. Diet varied according to region and available resources.

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मछली की हड्डियां बताती हैं कि कुछ हड़प्पाई समुदाय मछली खाते थे। आहार क्षेत्र और उपलब्ध संसाधनों के अनुसार बदलता था।

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हड़प्पाई शिल्पकार तांबे में टिन मिलाकर क्या बनाते थे?

What did Harappan craftspeople make by mixing tin with copper?

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C. कांसाBronze

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The alloy of copper and tin is called bronze. It was used for tools vessels and figurines.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. कांसा / Bronze. The alloy of copper and tin is called bronze. It was used for tools vessels and figurines.

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तांबे और टिन की मिश्रधातु कांसा कहलाती है। इससे औजार पात्र और मूर्तियां बनाई जाती थीं।

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प्रसिद्ध कांस्य नर्तकी की मूर्ति कहां से मिली है?

Where was the famous bronze Dancing Girl figurine found?

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D. मोहनजोदड़ोMohenjodaro

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The small bronze Dancing Girl figurine was found at Mohenjodaro. It demonstrates advanced metal-casting skill.

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The correct answer is D. मोहनजोदड़ो / Mohenjodaro. The small bronze Dancing Girl figurine was found at Mohenjodaro. It demonstrates advanced metal-casting skill.

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कांस्य नर्तकी की छोटी मूर्ति मोहनजोदड़ो से मिली थी। यह धातु ढलाई की उन्नत तकनीक दिखाती है।

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कांस्य नर्तकी की मूर्ति किस तकनीक से बनाई गई थी?

Which technique was used to make the bronze Dancing Girl figurine?

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A. मोम खोया विधिLost-wax technique

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The Dancing Girl was made using the lost-wax casting technique. Molten metal replaces a wax model in this process.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. मोम खोया विधि / Lost-wax technique. The Dancing Girl was made using the lost-wax casting technique. Molten metal replaces a wax model in this process.

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कांस्य नर्तकी मोम खोया ढलाई विधि से बनाई गई थी। इस तकनीक में मोम के मॉडल की जगह पिघली धातु भरी जाती है।

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हड़प्पाई आभूषणों में किसका प्रयोग होता था?

Which material was used in Harappan ornaments?

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B. सोना और अर्धमूल्यवान पत्थरGold and semi-precious stones

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Harappan ornaments were made from gold copper shell and semi-precious stones. These materials reveal both craft skill and trade.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. सोना और अर्धमूल्यवान पत्थर / Gold and semi-precious stones. Harappan ornaments were made from gold copper shell and semi-precious stones. These materials reveal both craft skill and trade.

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हड़प्पाई आभूषण सोने तांबे शंख और अर्धमूल्यवान पत्थरों से बनाए जाते थे। सामग्री से शिल्प और व्यापार दोनों की जानकारी मिलती है।

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शंख से वस्तुएं बनाने के प्रमुख केंद्रों में कौन-सा स्थल शामिल था?

Which site was among the major centres for making shell objects?

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C. नागेश्वरNageshwar

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Nageshwar in Gujarat was an important centre of shell craft. Bangles and other objects were made from marine shells.

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The correct answer is C. नागेश्वर / Nageshwar. Nageshwar in Gujarat was an important centre of shell craft. Bangles and other objects were made from marine shells.

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गुजरात का नागेश्वर शंख शिल्प का महत्वपूर्ण केंद्र था। यहां समुद्री शंखों से चूड़ियां और वस्तुएं बनाई जाती थीं।

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हड़प्पाई शिल्प उत्पादन में अधबनी वस्तुओं का मिलना किसका प्रमाण है?

What does the discovery of unfinished objects in Harappan craft centres indicate?

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D. स्थानीय निर्माण प्रक्रियाLocal manufacturing process

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Unfinished objects and waste material show that production occurred at the site. Archaeologists use them to identify workshops.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. स्थानीय निर्माण प्रक्रिया / Local manufacturing process. Unfinished objects and waste material show that production occurred at the site. Archaeologists use them to identify workshops.

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अधबनी वस्तुएं और अपशिष्ट बताते हैं कि उस स्थान पर वस्तुओं का निर्माण होता था। पुरातत्वविद् इन्हें कार्यशाला का प्रमाण मानते हैं।

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हड़प्पाई कुम्हार मिट्टी के बर्तन बनाने के लिए किस उपकरण का उपयोग करते थे?

Which tool did Harappan potters use to make pottery?

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A. कुम्हार का चाकPotter's wheel

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Harappan pottery was generally wheel-made and fired in kilns. Black painted designs were often added.

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The correct answer is A. कुम्हार का चाक / Potter's wheel. Harappan pottery was generally wheel-made and fired in kilns. Black painted designs were often added.

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हड़प्पाई बर्तन प्रायः कुम्हार के चाक पर बनाए और भट्ठी में पकाए जाते थे। उन पर काले रंग की आकृतियां भी बनाई जाती थीं।

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हड़प्पाई मिट्टी के बर्तनों का सामान्य रंग कैसा था?

What was the common colour of Harappan pottery?

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B. लाल रंग पर काली चित्रकारीRed with black painting

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Harappan pottery was generally red with black painted designs. This was a characteristic style.

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The correct answer is B. लाल रंग पर काली चित्रकारी / Red with black painting. Harappan pottery was generally red with black painted designs. This was a characteristic style.

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हड़प्पाई बर्तन सामान्यतः लाल रंग के होते थे जिन पर काले रंग की आकृतियां बनाई जाती थीं। यह उनकी विशिष्ट शैली थी।

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हड़प्पाई खिलौना गाड़ियों से किस बात का संकेत मिलता है?

What do Harappan toy carts indicate?

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C. पहिएदार परिवहन का उपयोग होता थाWheeled transport was used

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Clay toy carts suggest the use of wheeled transport such as bullock carts. They provide evidence about daily life.

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The correct answer is C. पहिएदार परिवहन का उपयोग होता था / Wheeled transport was used. Clay toy carts suggest the use of wheeled transport such as bullock carts. They provide evidence about daily life.

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मिट्टी की खिलौना गाड़ियां बैलगाड़ी जैसे पहिएदार परिवहन के उपयोग का संकेत देती हैं। ये दैनिक जीवन की जानकारी देती हैं।

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हड़प्पाई मुहरों पर सबसे अधिक किस प्रकार की आकृतियां मिलती हैं?

Which type of figures are most commonly found on Harappan seals?

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D. पशुओं की आकृतियांAnimal figures

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Harappan seals depict animals such as bulls elephants rhinoceroses and the unicorn figure. Script signs also appear on them.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. पशुओं की आकृतियां / Animal figures. Harappan seals depict animals such as bulls elephants rhinoceroses and the unicorn figure. Script signs also appear on them.

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हड़प्पाई मुहरों पर बैल हाथी गैंडा और एक सींग वाले पशु जैसी आकृतियां मिलती हैं। मुहरों पर लिपि भी अंकित होती थी।

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हड़प्पाई मुहरों पर दिखाई देने वाला एक सींग वाला पशु सामान्यतः क्या कहलाता है?

What is the one-horned animal shown on many Harappan seals commonly called?

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A. यूनिकॉर्नUnicorn

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Many Harappan seals show a one-horned imaginary animal called the unicorn. Its exact meaning remains uncertain.

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The correct answer is A. यूनिकॉर्न / Unicorn. Many Harappan seals show a one-horned imaginary animal called the unicorn. Its exact meaning remains uncertain.

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कई हड़प्पाई मुहरों पर एक सींग वाला काल्पनिक पशु दिखता है जिसे यूनिकॉर्न कहा जाता है। इसका वास्तविक अर्थ निश्चित नहीं है।

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मुहर पर अंकित लिपि और चित्र का संयुक्त उपयोग किस कार्य में सहायक रहा होगा?

The combined use of script and image on a seal may have helped in what activity?

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B. पहचान और व्यापारIdentification and trade

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The script and symbols on seals may have identified merchants goods or owners. This probably supported organised trade.

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The correct answer is B. पहचान और व्यापार / Identification and trade. The script and symbols on seals may have identified merchants goods or owners. This probably supported organised trade.

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मुहर पर लिपि और प्रतीक व्यापारी वस्तु या स्वामी की पहचान में सहायक रहे होंगे। इससे व्यापार नियंत्रित होता होगा।

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हड़प्पाई बाटों की प्रणाली में छोटे मान प्रायः किस क्रम का पालन करते थे?

Which progression was generally followed by smaller Harappan weights?

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C. द्विआधारी क्रमBinary progression

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Smaller Harappan weights followed a binary progression such as one two four and eight. This reflects an organised measurement system.

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The correct answer is C. द्विआधारी क्रम / Binary progression. Smaller Harappan weights followed a binary progression such as one two four and eight. This reflects an organised measurement system.

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हड़प्पाई छोटे बाटों में एक दो चार आठ जैसे द्विआधारी क्रम का प्रयोग मिलता है। यह संगठित मापन प्रणाली दिखाता है।

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मानकीकृत बाट और माप किस गतिविधि के लिए विशेष रूप से उपयोगी थे?

Standardised weights and measures were especially useful for which activity?

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D. व्यापारTrade

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Uniform weights allowed fair measurement and exchange of goods. They also supported long-distance trade.

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The correct answer is D. व्यापार / Trade. Uniform weights allowed fair measurement and exchange of goods. They also supported long-distance trade.

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समान बाटों से वस्तुओं का निष्पक्ष मापन और विनिमय संभव होता था। इससे दूरस्थ व्यापार को भी सुविधा मिलती थी।

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हड़प्पावासी समुद्री व्यापार के लिए संभवतः किस मार्ग का उपयोग करते थे?

Which route did the Harappans probably use for maritime trade?

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A. अरब सागर मार्गArabian Sea route

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Ports along Gujarat and the Makran coast enabled trade with West Asia through the Arabian Sea. Lothal was an important centre.

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The correct answer is A. अरब सागर मार्ग / Arabian Sea route. Ports along Gujarat and the Makran coast enabled trade with West Asia through the Arabian Sea. Lothal was an important centre.

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गुजरात और मकरान तट के बंदरगाहों से अरब सागर के माध्यम से पश्चिम एशिया से व्यापार होता था। लोथल इसका महत्वपूर्ण केंद्र था।

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मेसोपोटामिया से हड़प्पाई व्यापार का एक प्रमाण क्या है?

What is one evidence of Harappan trade with Mesopotamia?

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B. मेसोपोटामिया में हड़प्पाई मुहरों की प्राप्तिDiscovery of Harappan seals in Mesopotamia

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Harappan seals and beads have been found in Mesopotamia. Records also mention imports from Meluhha.

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The correct answer is B. मेसोपोटामिया में हड़प्पाई मुहरों की प्राप्ति / Discovery of Harappan seals in Mesopotamia. Harappan seals and beads have been found in Mesopotamia. Records also mention imports from Meluhha.

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मेसोपोटामिया में हड़प्पाई मुहरें और मनके मिले हैं। अभिलेखों में मेलुहा से आयात का भी उल्लेख मिलता है।

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हड़प्पावासी लकड़ी प्राप्त करने के लिए किन क्षेत्रों से संपर्क रखते होंगे?

The Harappans may have maintained contacts with which regions to obtain timber?

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C. हिमालय और गुजरात के वन क्षेत्रHimalayan and forested regions of Gujarat

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Timber could be obtained from forested regions such as the Himalayas and Gujarat. Demand for raw materials encouraged regional contacts.

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The correct answer is C. हिमालय और गुजरात के वन क्षेत्र / Himalayan and forested regions of Gujarat. Timber could be obtained from forested regions such as the Himalayas and Gujarat. Demand for raw materials encouraged regional contacts.

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हिमालय और गुजरात जैसे वन क्षेत्रों से इमारती लकड़ी प्राप्त की जा सकती थी। कच्चे माल की जरूरत ने क्षेत्रीय संपर्क बढ़ाए।

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हड़प्पा लिपि के अधिकतर लेख कहां पाए गए हैं?

Where have most Harappan inscriptions been found?

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D. मुहरों और छोटी वस्तुओं परOn seals and small objects

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Harappan inscriptions occur mainly on seals pottery and small objects. No long texts or manuscripts have been found.

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The correct answer is D. मुहरों और छोटी वस्तुओं पर / On seals and small objects. Harappan inscriptions occur mainly on seals pottery and small objects. No long texts or manuscripts have been found.

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हड़प्पाई लेख प्रायः मुहरों पात्रों और छोटी वस्तुओं पर मिले हैं। लंबे ग्रंथ या पांडुलिपियां नहीं मिली हैं।

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हड़प्पा लिपि को पढ़ने में सबसे बड़ी कठिनाई क्या है?

What is the greatest difficulty in deciphering the Harappan script?

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A. द्विभाषी अभिलेख का अभावAbsence of a bilingual inscription

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No bilingual inscription combining Harappan with a known language has been found. The short length of texts adds to the difficulty.

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The correct answer is A. द्विभाषी अभिलेख का अभाव / Absence of a bilingual inscription. No bilingual inscription combining Harappan with a known language has been found. The short length of texts adds to the difficulty.

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हड़प्पा लिपि के साथ किसी ज्ञात भाषा वाला द्विभाषी लेख नहीं मिला है। छोटे लेख भी पढ़ने की कठिनाई बढ़ाते हैं।

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हड़प्पाई लिपि में लगभग कितने चिह्न पहचाने गए हैं?

Approximately how many signs have been identified in the Harappan script?

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B. लगभग चार सौAbout four hundred

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About four hundred distinct signs have been identified in the Harappan script. Some signs also have variants.

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The correct answer is B. लगभग चार सौ / About four hundred. About four hundred distinct signs have been identified in the Harappan script. Some signs also have variants.

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हड़प्पाई लिपि में लगभग चार सौ अलग चिह्न पहचाने गए हैं। कुछ चिह्नों के रूपांतर भी मिलते हैं।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता में धार्मिक विश्वासों के अध्ययन का प्रमुख स्रोत क्या है?

What is a major source for studying religious beliefs in the Harappan civilisation?

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C. मुहरें मूर्तियां और अनुष्ठानिक संरचनाएंSeals figurines and ritual structures

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Possible religious beliefs are inferred from seals figurines and structures such as the Great Bath. Definite conclusions remain difficult.

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The correct answer is C. मुहरें मूर्तियां और अनुष्ठानिक संरचनाएं / Seals figurines and ritual structures. Possible religious beliefs are inferred from seals figurines and structures such as the Great Bath. Definite conclusions remain difficult.

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मुहरों मूर्तियों और महान स्नानागार जैसी संरचनाओं से संभावित धार्मिक विश्वासों का अनुमान लगाया जाता है। निश्चित निष्कर्ष निकालना कठिन है।

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मिट्टी की स्त्री मूर्तियों को कुछ विद्वान किससे जोड़ते हैं?

Some scholars associate terracotta female figurines with what?

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D. उर्वरता या मातृदेवी पूजाFertility or mother-goddess worship

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Some scholars link female figurines with fertility or mother-goddess worship. This remains an interpretation rather than a certainty.

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The correct answer is D. उर्वरता या मातृदेवी पूजा / Fertility or mother-goddess worship. Some scholars link female figurines with fertility or mother-goddess worship. This remains an interpretation rather than a certainty.

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कुछ विद्वान स्त्री मूर्तियों को उर्वरता या मातृदेवी से जोड़ते हैं। यह व्याख्या निश्चित नहीं बल्कि पुरातात्विक अनुमान है।

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महान स्नानागार में उतरने के लिए क्या बना था?

What was provided for entering the Great Bath?

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A. दोनों ओर सीढ़ियांSteps on both sides

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Steps descended into the Great Bath from the north and south. Rooms and corridors surrounded the structure.

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The correct answer is A. दोनों ओर सीढ़ियां / Steps on both sides. Steps descended into the Great Bath from the north and south. Rooms and corridors surrounded the structure.

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महान स्नानागार में उत्तर और दक्षिण दिशा से सीढ़ियां नीचे उतरती थीं। इसके चारों ओर कमरे और गलियारे भी थे।

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हड़प्पा कब्रिस्तान आर सैंतीस किस स्थल से संबंधित है?

Cemetery R-37 is associated with which site?

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B. हड़प्पाHarappa

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Cemetery R-37 was found at Harappa. It yielded several human skeletons and burial objects.

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The correct answer is B. हड़प्पा / Harappa. Cemetery R-37 was found at Harappa. It yielded several human skeletons and burial objects.

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कब्रिस्तान आर सैंतीस हड़प्पा स्थल पर मिला है। यहां से कई मानव कंकाल और कब्र सामग्री प्राप्त हुई है।

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हड़प्पा कब्रों में कीमती वस्तुओं की सीमित संख्या क्या बताती है?

What does the limited number of valuable objects in Harappan graves suggest?

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C. मृतकों के साथ अत्यधिक धन प्रदर्शन सामान्य नहीं थाDisplaying great wealth with the dead was not common

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Concept

Most graves contained ordinary pottery and a few ornaments. Extremely rich royal tombs like those of Egypt have not been found.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. मृतकों के साथ अत्यधिक धन प्रदर्शन सामान्य नहीं था / Displaying great wealth with the dead was not common. Most graves contained ordinary pottery and a few ornaments. Extremely rich royal tombs like those of Egypt have not been found.

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अधिकांश कब्रों में साधारण बर्तन और कुछ आभूषण मिले हैं। मिस्र जैसी अत्यधिक समृद्ध राजकीय कब्रें नहीं मिली हैं।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता में सामाजिक भिन्नता पहचानने के लिए पुरातत्वविद् किन वस्तुओं को विलासिता की वस्तु मानते हैं?

Which objects do archaeologists consider luxury items when identifying social differences in Harappan society?

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D. दुर्लभ तथा महंगी सामग्री से बनी वस्तुएंObjects made from rare and costly materials

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Objects made from gold and rare stones are treated as luxury goods. Their unequal distribution may indicate social differences.

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The correct answer is D. दुर्लभ तथा महंगी सामग्री से बनी वस्तुएं / Objects made from rare and costly materials. Objects made from gold and rare stones are treated as luxury goods. Their unequal distribution may indicate social differences.

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सोना और दुर्लभ पत्थरों से बनी वस्तुएं विलासिता की वस्तुएं मानी जाती हैं। इनका असमान वितरण सामाजिक अंतर दिखा सकता है।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता के पतन के बाद किस वस्तु का उपयोग कम हो गया?

Which item became less common after the decline of the Harappan civilisation?

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A. मानकीकृत मुहरें और बाटStandardised seals and weights

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After the Mature Harappan phase standardised seals weights and the distinctive script became less common. This reflects weakening urban organisation.

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The correct answer is A. मानकीकृत मुहरें और बाट / Standardised seals and weights. After the Mature Harappan phase standardised seals weights and the distinctive script became less common. This reflects weakening urban organisation.

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परिपक्व हड़प्पा चरण के बाद मानकीकृत मुहरों बाटों और विशेष लिपि का उपयोग कम हो गया। यह नगरीय व्यवस्था के कमजोर होने का संकेत है।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता के अध्ययन में नई खोजों का क्या प्रभाव पड़ता है?

What effect do new discoveries have on the study of the Harappan civilisation?

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B. पुरानी व्याख्याओं को बदल या सुधार सकती हैंThey can change or improve earlier interpretations

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New objects and scientific analyses can modify earlier interpretations. Archaeological knowledge continues to develop with new evidence.

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The correct answer is B. पुरानी व्याख्याओं को बदल या सुधार सकती हैं / They can change or improve earlier interpretations. New objects and scientific analyses can modify earlier interpretations. Archaeological knowledge continues to develop with new evidence.

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नई वस्तुएं और वैज्ञानिक जांच पुरानी व्याख्याओं को बदल सकती हैं। पुरातात्विक ज्ञान नए प्रमाणों के साथ विकसित होता रहता है।

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हड़प्पा स्थलों पर मिले अग्निकुंड किस प्रकार की गतिविधि का संकेत दे सकते हैं?

What kind of activity may the fire altars found at Harappan sites indicate?

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A. अनुष्ठानिक गतिविधिRitual activity

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Fire altars at some sites may have been connected with ritual activities. Remember Kalibangan in relation to fire altars.

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The correct answer is A. अनुष्ठानिक गतिविधि / Ritual activity. Fire altars at some sites may have been connected with ritual activities. Remember Kalibangan in relation to fire altars.

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कुछ स्थलों के अग्निकुंड संभवतः अनुष्ठानिक गतिविधियों से जुड़े थे। परीक्षा में कालीबंगन को अग्निकुंडों से जोड़कर याद रखें।

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हड़प्पाई पुरास्थलों पर मिली चूड़ियां किस शिल्प के विकास का प्रमाण हैं?

The bangles found at Harappan sites provide evidence of the development of which craft?

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B. आभूषण निर्माणOrnament making

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Bangles made of shell clay and metal show developed ornament-making skills. Remember craft specialisation as a feature of the Harappan economy.

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The correct answer is B. आभूषण निर्माण / Ornament making. Bangles made of shell clay and metal show developed ornament-making skills. Remember craft specialisation as a feature of the Harappan economy.

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शंख मिट्टी और धातु की चूड़ियां विकसित आभूषण निर्माण कला का प्रमाण हैं। परीक्षा में शिल्प विशेषज्ञता को हड़प्पाई अर्थव्यवस्था की विशेषता मानें।

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