Class 12 History - Bricks, Beads and Bones - settlement patterns Easy Quiz

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हड़प्पाई बस्ती प्रतिरूप का अर्थ क्या है?

What is meant by a Harappan settlement pattern?

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A. बस्तियों के आकार, स्थान और कार्य की व्यवस्थाThe arrangement of settlement size, location and function

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Concept

Settlement patterns reveal the distribution, size and function of settlements. Remember these three aspects.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. बस्तियों के आकार, स्थान और कार्य की व्यवस्था / The arrangement of settlement size, location and function. Settlement patterns reveal the distribution, size and function of settlements. Remember these three aspects.

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बस्ती प्रतिरूप से बस्तियों के फैलाव, आकार और कार्य का पता चलता है। परीक्षा में इन तीनों बातों को याद रखें।

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हड़प्पाई सभ्यता में सभी बस्तियाँ एक समान क्यों नहीं थीं?

Why were all Harappan settlements not identical?

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B. उनके आकार और आर्थिक कार्य अलग थेTheir sizes and economic functions differed

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Some settlements were villages, some craft centres and some large cities. Identify settlement diversity.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. उनके आकार और आर्थिक कार्य अलग थे / Their sizes and economic functions differed. Some settlements were villages, some craft centres and some large cities. Identify settlement diversity.

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कुछ बस्तियाँ गाँव, कुछ शिल्प केंद्र और कुछ बड़े नगर थीं। परीक्षा में बस्तियों की विविधता पहचानें।

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बड़े हड़प्पाई नगरों का एक प्रमुख कार्य क्या था?

What was one major function of large Harappan cities?

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C. प्रशासन, शिल्प और विनिमय का केंद्र होनाServing as centres of administration, crafts and exchange

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Concept

Large cities were centres of several economic and administrative activities. Remember their multifunctional role.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. प्रशासन, शिल्प और विनिमय का केंद्र होना / Serving as centres of administration, crafts and exchange. Large cities were centres of several economic and administrative activities. Remember their multifunctional role.

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बड़े नगर अनेक आर्थिक और प्रशासनिक गतिविधियों के केंद्र थे। परीक्षा में नगरों की बहु-कार्यात्मक भूमिका याद रखें।

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छोटी ग्रामीण बस्तियाँ बड़े नगरों को क्या उपलब्ध करा सकती थीं?

What could small rural settlements supply to large cities?

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D. अनाज और कृषि उत्पादGrain and agricultural produce

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Rural settlements could meet the food needs of cities. Remember the village-city relationship.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. अनाज और कृषि उत्पाद / Grain and agricultural produce. Rural settlements could meet the food needs of cities. Remember the village-city relationship.

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ग्रामीण बस्तियाँ नगरों की खाद्य आवश्यकताओं को पूरा कर सकती थीं। परीक्षा में गाँव-नगर संबंध याद रखें।

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मोहनजोदड़ो किस नदी तंत्र के निकट स्थित था?

Mohenjodaro was located near which river system?

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A. सिंधु नदी तंत्रIndus river system

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Concept

Mohenjodaro was located in the Indus river region. Remember the site with its river system.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. सिंधु नदी तंत्र / Indus river system. Mohenjodaro was located in the Indus river region. Remember the site with its river system.

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मोहनजोदड़ो सिंधु नदी क्षेत्र में स्थित था। परीक्षा में स्थल और नदी तंत्र साथ याद रखें।

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हड़प्पा किस वर्तमान देश में स्थित है?

In which present-day country is Harappa located?

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B. पाकिस्तानPakistan

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Concept

Harappa is located in the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan. Remember its modern location.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. पाकिस्तान / Pakistan. Harappa is located in the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan. Remember its modern location.

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हड़प्पा वर्तमान पाकिस्तान के पंजाब क्षेत्र में स्थित है। परीक्षा में आधुनिक स्थान याद रखें।

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राखीगढ़ी किस वर्तमान भारतीय राज्य में स्थित है?

Rakhigarhi is located in which present-day Indian state?

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C. हरियाणाHaryana

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Rakhigarhi is a large Harappan site in Haryana. Link the site with the state.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. हरियाणा / Haryana. Rakhigarhi is a large Harappan site in Haryana. Link the site with the state.

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राखीगढ़ी हरियाणा में स्थित एक बड़ा हड़प्पाई स्थल है। परीक्षा में स्थल और राज्य जोड़ें।

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धोलावीरा किस भौगोलिक क्षेत्र में स्थित था?

In which geographical region was Dholavira located?

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D. कच्छ क्षेत्रKutch region

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Dholavira was located in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Remember its connection with an arid environment.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. कच्छ क्षेत्र / Kutch region. Dholavira was located in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Remember its connection with an arid environment.

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धोलावीरा गुजरात के कच्छ क्षेत्र में स्थित था। परीक्षा में शुष्क पर्यावरण से इसका संबंध याद रखें।

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कालीबंगन किस नदी के प्राचीन क्षेत्र से जुड़ा माना जाता है?

Kalibangan is associated with the ancient course of which river?

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A. घग्घरGhaggar

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Concept

Kalibangan was located in the Ghaggar river region. Remember the river-site relationship.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. घग्घर / Ghaggar. Kalibangan was located in the Ghaggar river region. Remember the river-site relationship.

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कालीबंगन घग्घर नदी क्षेत्र में स्थित था। परीक्षा में नदी और स्थल का संबंध याद रखें।

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सुत्कागेंडोर जैसी बस्ती का महत्व किस कारण था?

Why was a settlement like Sutkagendor important?

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B. वह पश्चिमी व्यापार मार्ग के निकट थाIt was near a western trade route

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Concept

Sutkagendor was located near western contacts and routes. Understand the importance of frontier settlements.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. वह पश्चिमी व्यापार मार्ग के निकट था / It was near a western trade route. Sutkagendor was located near western contacts and routes. Understand the importance of frontier settlements.

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सुत्कागेंडोर पश्चिमी संपर्कों और मार्गों के निकट स्थित था। परीक्षा में सीमांत बस्तियों का महत्व समझें।

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निचला नगर दुर्ग क्षेत्र से किस प्रकार भिन्न था?

How was the lower town different from the citadel?

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D. वह अधिक विस्तृत आवासीय भाग थाIt was a larger residential section

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Concept

The lower town contained many houses and lanes. Remember the difference between the two urban sections.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. वह अधिक विस्तृत आवासीय भाग था / It was a larger residential section. The lower town contained many houses and lanes. Remember the difference between the two urban sections.

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निचले नगर में बड़ी संख्या में आवास और गलियाँ थीं। परीक्षा में दोनों नगर भागों का अंतर याद रखें।

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धोलावीरा की बस्ती योजना अन्य नगरों से कैसे अलग थी?

How was Dholavira's settlement plan different from other cities?

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B. वह कई घिरे हुए भागों में विभाजित थाIt was divided into several enclosed sections

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Concept

Dholavira had several separate and fortified sections. Remember its distinctive division plan.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. वह कई घिरे हुए भागों में विभाजित था / It was divided into several enclosed sections. Dholavira had several separate and fortified sections. Remember its distinctive division plan.

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धोलावीरा में नगर के कई अलग और सुरक्षित भाग थे। परीक्षा में इसकी विशिष्ट विभाजन योजना याद रखें।

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हड़प्पाई नगरों की जालाकार सड़क योजना किसे दर्शाती है?

What does the grid-like street plan of Harappan cities indicate?

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C. पूर्व नियोजित निर्माणPre-planned construction

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Streets crossing at right angles indicate prior urban planning. Identify the grid plan.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. पूर्व नियोजित निर्माण / Pre-planned construction. Streets crossing at right angles indicate prior urban planning. Identify the grid plan.

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समकोण पर काटती सड़कें पूर्व नियोजित नगर व्यवस्था का संकेत हैं। परीक्षा में ग्रिड योजना पहचानें।

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मुख्य सड़कों से जुड़ी छोटी गलियों का क्या कार्य था?

What was the function of smaller lanes connected to main streets?

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D. घरों और मोहल्लों तक पहुँच देनाProviding access to houses and neighbourhoods

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Concept

Smaller lanes connected main roads with residential areas. Understand the street hierarchy.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. घरों और मोहल्लों तक पहुँच देना / Providing access to houses and neighbourhoods. Smaller lanes connected main roads with residential areas. Understand the street hierarchy.

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छोटी गलियाँ मुख्य सड़कों को आवासीय क्षेत्रों से जोड़ती थीं। परीक्षा में सड़क श्रेणी समझें।

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हड़प्पाई घरों का आँगन किस सुविधा में सहायक था?

Which facility did the courtyard provide in Harappan houses?

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A. प्रकाश और वायुLight and ventilation

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Concept

Courtyards provided light, air and space for domestic work. Remember their multiple uses.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. प्रकाश और वायु / Light and ventilation. Courtyards provided light, air and space for domestic work. Remember their multiple uses.

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आँगन से घर में प्रकाश, वायु और घरेलू कार्यों के लिए स्थान मिलता था। परीक्षा में आँगन की बहु-उपयोगिता याद रखें।

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हड़प्पाई घरों की बाहरी दीवारों में कम खिड़कियाँ होने का एक संभावित कारण क्या था?

What was one possible reason for fewer windows in the outer walls of Harappan houses?

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B. गोपनीयता बनाए रखनाMaintaining privacy

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Concept

Fewer external openings may have been related to household privacy. Treat this as a probable interpretation.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. गोपनीयता बनाए रखना / Maintaining privacy. Fewer external openings may have been related to household privacy. Treat this as a probable interpretation.

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कम बाहरी खुलाव घर की गोपनीयता से जुड़े हो सकते थे। परीक्षा में इसे संभावित व्याख्या मानें।

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हड़प्पाई घरों की छतों तक पहुँचने का प्रमाण किससे मिलता है?

What provides evidence of access to the roofs of Harappan houses?

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C. सीढ़ियों सेFrom staircases

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Concept

Remains of staircases in many houses indicate an upper floor or roof. Understand residential structure.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. सीढ़ियों से / From staircases. Remains of staircases in many houses indicate an upper floor or roof. Understand residential structure.

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कई घरों में सीढ़ियों के अवशेष ऊपरी मंजिल या छत का संकेत देते हैं। परीक्षा में आवासीय संरचना समझें।

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अनेक घरों में स्नानघर मिलने से क्या पता चलता है?

What is indicated by bathrooms found in many houses?

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D. व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता पर ध्यान दिया जाता थाAttention was paid to personal cleanliness

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Concept

Bathrooms and drains show attention to cleanliness. Link household and public drainage.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता पर ध्यान दिया जाता था / Attention was paid to personal cleanliness. Bathrooms and drains show attention to cleanliness. Link household and public drainage.

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स्नानघर और नालियाँ स्वच्छता के प्रति ध्यान दिखाते हैं। परीक्षा में घरेलू और सार्वजनिक निकासी जोड़ें।

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हड़प्पाई नगरों में सड़क की नालियाँ घरों से कैसे जुड़ी थीं?

How were street drains connected with houses in Harappan cities?

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A. घरेलू नालियाँ मुख्य नालियों से जुड़ती थींHousehold drains joined the main drains

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Concept

Wastewater moved from small household drains to main drains. Understand the connected drainage system.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. घरेलू नालियाँ मुख्य नालियों से जुड़ती थीं / Household drains joined the main drains. Wastewater moved from small household drains to main drains. Understand the connected drainage system.

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घर का अपशिष्ट जल छोटी नालियों से मुख्य नाली तक जाता था। परीक्षा में जुड़ी निकासी व्यवस्था समझें।

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नालियों में निरीक्षण छिद्र या सफाई स्थान क्यों बनाए जाते थे?

Why were inspection holes or cleaning points made in drains?

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B. सफाई और मरम्मत के लिएFor cleaning and repair

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Concept

Cleaning points made maintenance of drains easier. Link them with urban management.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. सफाई और मरम्मत के लिए / For cleaning and repair. Cleaning points made maintenance of drains easier. Link them with urban management.

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सफाई बिंदु नालियों के रखरखाव को आसान बनाते थे। परीक्षा में नगर प्रबंधन से जोड़ें।

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कुओं की बड़ी संख्या किस शहरी आवश्यकता को पूरा करती थी?

Which urban need was met by a large number of wells?

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C. नियमित जल आपूर्तिRegular water supply

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Concept

Wells supplied water to houses and neighbourhoods. Treat them as an urban facility.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. नियमित जल आपूर्ति / Regular water supply. Wells supplied water to houses and neighbourhoods. Treat them as an urban facility.

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कुएँ घरों और मोहल्लों को पानी उपलब्ध कराते थे। परीक्षा में इन्हें शहरी सुविधा मानें।

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धोलावीरा के जलाशय किस समस्या का समाधान करते थे?

Which problem did Dholavira's reservoirs address?

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D. जल की कमीWater scarcity

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Concept

Reservoirs stored rainwater in an arid region. Link environment with water management.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. जल की कमी / Water scarcity. Reservoirs stored rainwater in an arid region. Link environment with water management.

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शुष्क क्षेत्र में जलाशय वर्षा जल को संग्रहित करते थे। परीक्षा में पर्यावरण और जल प्रबंधन जोड़ें।

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हड़प्पाई निर्माण में समान ईंट अनुपात का क्या लाभ था?

What was the benefit of uniform brick proportions in Harappan construction?

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A. निर्माण में एकरूपता और सुविधाUniformity and convenience in construction

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Concept

Standardised bricks could simplify construction and repair. Remember the benefit of standardisation.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. निर्माण में एकरूपता और सुविधा / Uniformity and convenience in construction. Standardised bricks could simplify construction and repair. Remember the benefit of standardisation.

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मानकीकृत ईंटें निर्माण और मरम्मत को सरल बना सकती थीं। परीक्षा में मानकीकरण का लाभ याद रखें।

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हड़प्पाई ईंटों में सामान्य लंबाई, चौड़ाई और ऊँचाई का अनुपात क्या था?

What was the common ratio of length, width and height in Harappan bricks?

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B. चार अनुपात दो अनुपात एकFour to two to one

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Concept

The common Harappan brick ratio was four, two and one. Link it with construction standardisation.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. चार अनुपात दो अनुपात एक / Four to two to one. The common Harappan brick ratio was four, two and one. Link it with construction standardisation.

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हड़प्पाई ईंटों का सामान्य अनुपात चार, दो और एक था। परीक्षा में इसे निर्माण मानकीकरण से जोड़ें।

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पकी ईंटें जल निकासी के लिए अधिक उपयोगी क्यों थीं?

Why were baked bricks more useful for drainage?

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C. वे अधिक टिकाऊ और जलरोधी थींThey were more durable and water-resistant

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Baked bricks could better withstand moisture and water. Link their properties with their use.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. वे अधिक टिकाऊ और जलरोधी थीं / They were more durable and water-resistant. Baked bricks could better withstand moisture and water. Link their properties with their use.

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पकी ईंटें नमी और पानी को अधिक सहन कर सकती थीं। परीक्षा में उपयोग और गुण जोड़ें।

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कच्ची ईंटों की तुलना में पकी ईंटें कहाँ अधिक उपयोगी थीं?

Where were baked bricks more useful than mud bricks?

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D. नालियों, कुओं और जल-संपर्क वाले निर्माणों मेंIn drains, wells and water-contact structures

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Durable baked bricks suited structures exposed to water. Understand the link between material and function.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. नालियों, कुओं और जल-संपर्क वाले निर्माणों में / In drains, wells and water-contact structures. Durable baked bricks suited structures exposed to water. Understand the link between material and function.

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जल-संपर्क वाले निर्माणों में टिकाऊ पकी ईंटें उपयुक्त थीं। परीक्षा में सामग्री और कार्य का संबंध समझें।

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हड़प्पाई नगरों के ऊँचे चबूतरों का एक संभावित लाभ क्या था?

What was one possible benefit of raised platforms in Harappan cities?

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A. बाढ़ से सुरक्षाProtection from floods

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Concept

Raised platforms could reduce the effects of flooding and waterlogging. Treat this as a probable purpose.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. बाढ़ से सुरक्षा / Protection from floods. Raised platforms could reduce the effects of flooding and waterlogging. Treat this as a probable purpose.

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ऊँचे चबूतरे जलभराव और बाढ़ के प्रभाव को कम कर सकते थे। परीक्षा में इसे संभावित उद्देश्य मानें।

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नगर की दीवारों से अलग-अलग भाग बनाने का क्या लाभ था?

What was the benefit of separating city sections with walls?

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B. स्थान का संगठन और नियंत्रणOrganisation and control of space

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Concept

Walls clarified the boundaries and use of city sections. Remember spatial organisation.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. स्थान का संगठन और नियंत्रण / Organisation and control of space. Walls clarified the boundaries and use of city sections. Remember spatial organisation.

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दीवारें नगर के भागों की सीमा और उपयोग स्पष्ट करती थीं। परीक्षा में स्थानिक संगठन याद रखें।

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किस बस्ती को शिल्प-केंद्रित बस्ती माना जा सकता है?

Which settlement may be considered craft-oriented?

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C. जहाँ औजार, कच्चा माल और उत्पादन अवशेष मिलेंOne containing tools, raw materials and production debris

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Concept

Workshop remains indicate regular craft production. Identify production evidence.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. जहाँ औजार, कच्चा माल और उत्पादन अवशेष मिलें / One containing tools, raw materials and production debris. Workshop remains indicate regular craft production. Identify production evidence.

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कार्यशाला अवशेष नियमित शिल्प उत्पादन का संकेत देते हैं। परीक्षा में उत्पादन साक्ष्य पहचानें।

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किस प्रकार की बस्ती को कृषि-केंद्रित माना जाएगा?

Which type of settlement would be considered agriculture-oriented?

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D. जहाँ कृषि उपकरण, अनाज और खेतों के प्रमाण मिलेंOne containing farming tools, grain and evidence of fields

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Concept

Farming tools and grain indicate an agriculture-based way of life. Identify the economic function.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. जहाँ कृषि उपकरण, अनाज और खेतों के प्रमाण मिलें / One containing farming tools, grain and evidence of fields. Farming tools and grain indicate an agriculture-based way of life. Identify the economic function.

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कृषि उपकरण और अनाज खेती पर आधारित जीवन का संकेत देते हैं। परीक्षा में आर्थिक कार्य पहचानें।

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व्यापारिक बस्ती की पहचान किससे की जा सकती है?

How can a trading settlement be identified?

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A. विभिन्न क्षेत्रों की वस्तुओं और परिवहन मार्गों सेFrom goods of different regions and transport routes

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Concept

Non-local goods and routes indicate commercial contacts. Focus on object origins.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. विभिन्न क्षेत्रों की वस्तुओं और परिवहन मार्गों से / From goods of different regions and transport routes. Non-local goods and routes indicate commercial contacts. Focus on object origins.

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गैर-स्थानीय वस्तुएँ और मार्ग व्यापारिक संपर्क दिखाते हैं। परीक्षा में वस्तु-स्रोत पर ध्यान दें।

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सीमांत बस्तियों का एक महत्वपूर्ण कार्य क्या हो सकता था?

What may have been an important function of frontier settlements?

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B. दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों से संपर्क बनाए रखनाMaintaining contact with distant regions

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Concept

Frontier settlements linked external regions with the main Harappan zone. Remember their connective role.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों से संपर्क बनाए रखना / Maintaining contact with distant regions. Frontier settlements linked external regions with the main Harappan zone. Remember their connective role.

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सीमांत बस्तियाँ बाहरी क्षेत्रों और मुख्य हड़प्पाई क्षेत्र के बीच कड़ी थीं। परीक्षा में संपर्क भूमिका याद रखें।

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तटीय बस्ती में शंख के अवशेष अधिक मिलने का सरल कारण क्या है?

What is the simple reason for finding more shell remains in a coastal settlement?

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C. समुद्री संसाधन निकट उपलब्ध थेMarine resources were available nearby

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Concept

Coastal regions were close to marine raw materials such as shell. Link location with resources.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. समुद्री संसाधन निकट उपलब्ध थे / Marine resources were available nearby. Coastal regions were close to marine raw materials such as shell. Link location with resources.

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तटीय क्षेत्र शंख जैसे समुद्री कच्चे माल के निकट थे। परीक्षा में स्थान और संसाधन जोड़ें।

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नदी तट की बस्ती को कौन-सा प्राकृतिक जोखिम हो सकता था?

What natural risk could affect a riverbank settlement?

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D. बाढ़Flood

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Concept

A river location provided water but also created flood risk. Remember both benefit and risk.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. बाढ़ / Flood. A river location provided water but also created flood risk. Remember both benefit and risk.

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नदी के पास बसावट जल उपलब्ध कराती थी पर बाढ़ का खतरा भी रहता था। परीक्षा में लाभ और जोखिम दोनों याद रखें।

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शुष्क क्षेत्र में बस्ती बनाए रखने के लिए कौन-सी व्यवस्था सबसे आवश्यक थी?

Which arrangement was most necessary for sustaining a settlement in an arid region?

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A. जल संचयनWater harvesting

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Concept

Collecting rainwater and runoff was essential in an arid region. Remember Dholavira.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. जल संचयन / Water harvesting. Collecting rainwater and runoff was essential in an arid region. Remember Dholavira.

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शुष्क क्षेत्र में वर्षा और बहते जल का संग्रह जीवन के लिए जरूरी था। परीक्षा में धोलावीरा याद रखें।

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बस्ती का आकार जानने के लिए पुरातत्त्वविद किसका सर्वेक्षण करते हैं?

What do archaeologists survey to determine the size of a settlement?

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B. अवशेषों और टीले का फैलावThe spread of remains and the mound

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Concept

The spread of remains indicates the probable boundary of a settlement. Understand the survey method.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. अवशेषों और टीले का फैलाव / The spread of remains and the mound. The spread of remains indicates the probable boundary of a settlement. Understand the survey method.

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अवशेषों का फैलाव बस्ती की संभावित सीमा बताता है। परीक्षा में सर्वेक्षण विधि समझें।

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पुरातात्त्विक उत्खनन में सबसे नीचे की परत सामान्यतः कैसी होती है?

In archaeological excavation, what is generally true of the lowest layer?

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C. वह अपेक्षाकृत सबसे पुरानी होती हैIt is relatively the oldest

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Concept

Generally, lower layers were deposited earlier and upper layers later. Remember stratigraphy.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. वह अपेक्षाकृत सबसे पुरानी होती है / It is relatively the oldest. Generally, lower layers were deposited earlier and upper layers later. Remember stratigraphy.

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सामान्यतः नीचे की परत पहले और ऊपर की परत बाद में जमा होती है। परीक्षा में परतक्रम याद रखें।

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ऊपरी पुरातात्त्विक परत सामान्यतः किस समय की होती है?

The upper archaeological layer generally belongs to which period?

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D. अपेक्षाकृत बाद के समय कीA relatively later period

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Concept

Upper layers generally relate to later construction and occupation. Remember the upper-lower sequence.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. अपेक्षाकृत बाद के समय की / A relatively later period. Upper layers generally relate to later construction and occupation. Remember the upper-lower sequence.

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ऊपरी परतें सामान्यतः बाद के निर्माण और निवास से जुड़ी होती हैं। परीक्षा में ऊपर और नीचे का क्रम याद रखें।

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बार-बार बने फर्शों की कई परतें किस बात का संकेत हैं?

What do several layers of repeatedly constructed floors indicate?

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A. लंबे समय तक निवास और पुनर्निर्माणLong occupation and rebuilding

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Concept

Multiple floor layers show continued use and repair. Understand occupation duration from layers.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. लंबे समय तक निवास और पुनर्निर्माण / Long occupation and rebuilding. Multiple floor layers show continued use and repair. Understand occupation duration from layers.

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फर्शों की अनेक परतें लगातार उपयोग और मरम्मत दिखाती हैं। परीक्षा में परतों से निवास अवधि समझें।

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राख और जली हुई दीवारें किस घटना का संकेत दे सकती हैं?

What event may be indicated by ash and burnt walls?

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B. आग लगने की घटनाAn incident of fire

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Concept

Ash and burnt structures may indicate a fire. Treat this as a probable conclusion.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. आग लगने की घटना / An incident of fire. Ash and burnt structures may indicate a fire. Treat this as a probable conclusion.

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राख और जला निर्माण आग का संकेत दे सकते हैं। परीक्षा में इसे संभावित निष्कर्ष मानें।

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मरम्मत की गई नालियाँ किस बात का प्रमाण हैं?

Repaired drains provide evidence of what?

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C. नगर सुविधाओं का रखरखावMaintenance of urban facilities

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Concept

Repairs show that the drainage system was used and maintained. Remember urban management.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. नगर सुविधाओं का रखरखाव / Maintenance of urban facilities. Repairs show that the drainage system was used and maintained. Remember urban management.

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मरम्मत से पता चलता है कि निकासी व्यवस्था का उपयोग और रखरखाव होता था। परीक्षा में नगर प्रबंधन याद रखें।

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बस्ती में नए निर्माण का धीरे-धीरे कम होना किसका संकेत हो सकता है?

What may a gradual reduction in new construction indicate?

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D. धीरे-धीरे पतन या जनसंख्या में कमीGradual decline or population reduction

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A decline in construction activity may show reduced settlement activity. Identify gradual change.

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The correct answer is D. धीरे-धीरे पतन या जनसंख्या में कमी / Gradual decline or population reduction. A decline in construction activity may show reduced settlement activity. Identify gradual change.

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निर्माण गतिविधि में कमी बस्ती की घटती सक्रियता दिखा सकती है। परीक्षा में क्रमिक परिवर्तन पहचानें।

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घर छोड़ते समय मूल्यवान वस्तुएँ साथ ले जाने से पुरातत्त्वविदों को क्या कठिनाई होती है?

What difficulty arises for archaeologists when people carry valuable objects while leaving a house?

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A. बस्ती की संपन्नता का पूरा अनुमान लगाना कठिन होता हैIt becomes difficult to estimate the settlement's full wealth

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Concept

Objects left behind do not represent the entire wealth. Understand the limits of archaeological evidence.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. बस्ती की संपन्नता का पूरा अनुमान लगाना कठिन होता है / It becomes difficult to estimate the settlement's full wealth. Objects left behind do not represent the entire wealth. Understand the limits of archaeological evidence.

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छोड़ी गई वस्तुएँ पूरी संपत्ति का प्रतिनिधित्व नहीं करतीं। परीक्षा में पुरातात्त्विक साक्ष्य की सीमा समझें।

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बस्ती में वस्तुओं का असमान वितरण क्या दर्शा सकता है?

What may unequal distribution of objects within a settlement indicate?

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B. अलग-अलग गतिविधियाँ या सामाजिक भिन्नताDifferent activities or social variation

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Concept

Differences in objects across areas may reflect varied functions or status. Treat this as a probable conclusion.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. अलग-अलग गतिविधियाँ या सामाजिक भिन्नता / Different activities or social variation. Differences in objects across areas may reflect varied functions or status. Treat this as a probable conclusion.

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विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में वस्तुओं का अंतर कार्य और स्थिति की विविधता दिखा सकता है। परीक्षा में इसे संभावित निष्कर्ष मानें।

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किस साक्ष्य से किसी क्षेत्र को आवासीय मोहल्ला माना जा सकता है?

Which evidence may identify an area as a residential neighbourhood?

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C. घर, चूल्हे, आँगन और घरेलू वस्तुएँHouses, hearths, courtyards and household objects

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Concept

Domestic structures and objects indicate residential use. Identify area function from remains.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. घर, चूल्हे, आँगन और घरेलू वस्तुएँ / Houses, hearths, courtyards and household objects. Domestic structures and objects indicate residential use. Identify area function from remains.

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घरेलू संरचनाएँ और वस्तुएँ आवासीय उपयोग दिखाती हैं। परीक्षा में क्षेत्र का कार्य अवशेषों से पहचानें।

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कार्यशाला का कचरा किसी बस्ती के किस भाग की पहचान कराता है?

Workshop waste helps identify which part of a settlement?

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D. शिल्प उत्पादन क्षेत्रCraft production area

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Concept

Unfinished goods and waste identify production locations. Remember workshop remains.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. शिल्प उत्पादन क्षेत्र / Craft production area. Unfinished goods and waste identify production locations. Remember workshop remains.

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अधबनी वस्तुएँ और कचरा उत्पादन स्थल की पहचान कराते हैं। परीक्षा में कार्यशाला अवशेष याद रखें।

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हड़प्पाई बस्ती प्रतिरूप पर्यावरण से कैसे जुड़े थे?

How were Harappan settlement patterns connected with the environment?

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A. जल, भूमि और संसाधनों के अनुसार स्थान चुने जाते थेLocations were selected according to water, land and resources

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Concept

Availability of water and resources influenced settlement location and function. Understand the environmental basis.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. जल, भूमि और संसाधनों के अनुसार स्थान चुने जाते थे / Locations were selected according to water, land and resources. Availability of water and resources influenced settlement location and function. Understand the environmental basis.

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जल और संसाधनों की उपलब्धता बस्ती के स्थान और कार्य को प्रभावित करती थी। परीक्षा में पर्यावरणीय आधार समझें।

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हड़प्पाई बस्ती व्यवस्था के बारे में सबसे उचित निष्कर्ष कौन-सा है?

Which is the most appropriate conclusion about the Harappan settlement system?

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B. विभिन्न आकार और कार्य वाली बस्तियाँ एक-दूसरे से जुड़ी थींSettlements of different sizes and functions were interconnected

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Concept

Villages, craft centres, trading sites and cities were interdependent. Remember both diversity and network.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. विभिन्न आकार और कार्य वाली बस्तियाँ एक-दूसरे से जुड़ी थीं / Settlements of different sizes and functions were interconnected. Villages, craft centres, trading sites and cities were interdependent. Remember both diversity and network.

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गाँव, शिल्प केंद्र, व्यापारिक स्थल और नगर परस्पर निर्भर थे। परीक्षा में विविधता और नेटवर्क दोनों याद रखें।

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यदि किसी बस्ती में घरों के साथ सार्वजनिक कुएँ और सड़क नालियाँ मिलें तो उसका स्वरूप कैसा रहा होगा?

If public wells and street drains are found along with houses in a settlement, what was its likely character?

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A. सुव्यवस्थित शहरी बस्तीA well-organised urban settlement

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Houses, wells and drains indicate organised urban facilities. Identify settlement type from combined remains.

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The correct answer is A. सुव्यवस्थित शहरी बस्ती / A well-organised urban settlement. Houses, wells and drains indicate organised urban facilities. Identify settlement type from combined remains.

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घर, कुएँ और नालियाँ संगठित शहरी सुविधाओं का संकेत देते हैं। परीक्षा में संयुक्त अवशेषों से बस्ती का प्रकार पहचानें।

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यदि किसी बस्ती के बाहरी भाग में खेतों के प्रमाण और भीतर शिल्प अवशेष मिलें तो क्या समझा जा सकता है?

If evidence of fields is found outside a settlement and craft remains within it, what can be understood?

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B. कृषि और शिल्प गतिविधियाँ परस्पर जुड़ी थींAgricultural and craft activities were interconnected

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Fields supplied food while craftspersons inside produced goods. Understand the interdependence of agriculture and crafts.

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The correct answer is B. कृषि और शिल्प गतिविधियाँ परस्पर जुड़ी थीं / Agricultural and craft activities were interconnected. Fields supplied food while craftspersons inside produced goods. Understand the interdependence of agriculture and crafts.

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खेत भोजन देते थे और भीतर के कारीगर शिल्प वस्तुएँ बनाते थे। परीक्षा में कृषि और शिल्प की परस्पर निर्भरता समझें।

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