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

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता के आरंभिक नगरीय केंद्रों की पहचान किस आधार पर की जाती है?

On what basis are the early urban centres of the Harappan civilisation identified?

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A. नियोजित नगरों और सार्वजनिक संरचनाओं सेBy planned cities and public structures

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Urban centres are identified through planned streets buildings and public structures. Remember the urban features together for exams.

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The correct answer is A. नियोजित नगरों और सार्वजनिक संरचनाओं से / By planned cities and public structures. Urban centres are identified through planned streets buildings and public structures. Remember the urban features together for exams.

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नियोजित सड़कों भवनों और सार्वजनिक संरचनाओं से नगरीय केंद्रों की पहचान होती है। परीक्षा में शहरी विशेषताओं को साथ में याद रखें।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता के नगर मुख्यतः किस क्षेत्र में फैले थे?

Across which region were Harappan cities mainly spread?

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B. उत्तर पश्चिमी भारतीय उपमहाद्वीपNorth-western Indian subcontinent

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Harappan cities were spread across the north-western Indian subcontinent. Their sites are now found in both India and Pakistan.

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The correct answer is B. उत्तर पश्चिमी भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप / North-western Indian subcontinent. Harappan cities were spread across the north-western Indian subcontinent. Their sites are now found in both India and Pakistan.

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हड़प्पा नगर उत्तर पश्चिमी भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप के विस्तृत क्षेत्र में फैले थे। इनके स्थल आज भारत और पाकिस्तान दोनों में हैं।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता के नगरों के बीच समानता का प्रमुख प्रमाण क्या है?

What is a major evidence of similarity among Harappan cities?

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C. समान ईंट अनुपात और नगर योजनाSimilar brick ratios and town planning

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Similar brick ratios and town planning show cultural uniformity among different cities. Standardisation is important for exams.

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The correct answer is C. समान ईंट अनुपात और नगर योजना / Similar brick ratios and town planning. Similar brick ratios and town planning show cultural uniformity among different cities. Standardisation is important for exams.

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समान ईंट अनुपात और नगर योजना विभिन्न नगरों के बीच सांस्कृतिक एकरूपता दिखाते हैं। यह मानकीकरण परीक्षा में महत्वपूर्ण है।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में पकी ईंटों का अधिक उपयोग किस निर्माण में होता था?

Baked bricks were widely used in which type of Harappan construction?

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D. नालियों और महत्वपूर्ण भवनों मेंIn drains and important buildings

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Baked bricks were used in drains wells and important buildings. They were more durable against moisture.

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The correct answer is D. नालियों और महत्वपूर्ण भवनों में / In drains and important buildings. Baked bricks were used in drains wells and important buildings. They were more durable against moisture.

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पकी ईंटें नालियों कुओं और महत्वपूर्ण भवनों में उपयोग की जाती थीं। वे नमी के विरुद्ध अधिक टिकाऊ थीं।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में कच्ची ईंटों का उपयोग प्रायः किस लिए किया जाता था?

Mud bricks were commonly used for what in Harappan cities?

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A. दीवारों और चबूतरों के निर्माण के लिएFor constructing walls and platforms

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Mud bricks were used in walls and raised platforms. The use of building materials varied by purpose.

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The correct answer is A. दीवारों और चबूतरों के निर्माण के लिए / For constructing walls and platforms. Mud bricks were used in walls and raised platforms. The use of building materials varied by purpose.

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कच्ची ईंटों का उपयोग दीवारों और ऊँचे चबूतरों में किया जाता था। निर्माण सामग्री का उपयोग स्थान के अनुसार बदलता था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में कुओं का आकार सामान्यतः कैसा था?

What was the usual shape of wells in Harappan cities?

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B. गोलाकारCircular

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Harappan wells were generally circular. Specially shaped bricks were arranged carefully in them.

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The correct answer is B. गोलाकार / Circular. Harappan wells were generally circular. Specially shaped bricks were arranged carefully in them.

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हड़प्पा कुएँ सामान्यतः गोलाकार बनाए जाते थे। उनमें विशेष आकार की ईंटें व्यवस्थित रूप से लगाई जाती थीं।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में सोख्ता गड्ढों का उपयोग किस लिए किया जाता था?

What were soak pits used for in Harappan cities?

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C. गंदे पानी और ठोस कचरे को रोकने के लिएFor collecting wastewater and solid waste

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Soak pits collected wastewater and solid waste before it entered drains. They were part of the sanitation system.

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The correct answer is C. गंदे पानी और ठोस कचरे को रोकने के लिए / For collecting wastewater and solid waste. Soak pits collected wastewater and solid waste before it entered drains. They were part of the sanitation system.

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सोख्ता गड्ढे गंदे पानी और ठोस कचरे को नालियों में जाने से पहले रोकते थे। यह स्वच्छता व्यवस्था का भाग था।

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नगर की छोटी नालियाँ सामान्यतः किससे जुड़ी होती थीं?

The smaller drains of a city were generally connected to what?

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D. मुख्य नालियों सेTo main drains

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Concept

Small drains from houses and lanes were connected to main drains. This allowed orderly wastewater disposal.

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The correct answer is D. मुख्य नालियों से / To main drains. Small drains from houses and lanes were connected to main drains. This allowed orderly wastewater disposal.

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घरों और गलियों की छोटी नालियाँ मुख्य नालियों से जुड़ी थीं। इससे जल निकासी क्रमबद्ध ढंग से होती थी।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में नालियों का ढलान क्यों रखा जाता था?

Why were Harappan drains constructed with a slope?

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A. पानी के प्रवाह के लिएTo allow water to flow

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A proper slope allowed water to flow easily through drains. It is an example of practical town planning.

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The correct answer is A. पानी के प्रवाह के लिए / To allow water to flow. A proper slope allowed water to flow easily through drains. It is an example of practical town planning.

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नालियों में उचित ढलान से पानी आसानी से बहता था। यह व्यावहारिक नगर नियोजन का उदाहरण है।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में अनेक भवनों का मुख मुख्य सड़क की बजाय किस ओर था?

Many Harappan buildings faced which direction instead of the main street?

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B. आंतरिक गलियों की ओरTowards internal lanes

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Many building entrances opened towards internal lanes. This also reduced congestion on main streets.

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The correct answer is B. आंतरिक गलियों की ओर / Towards internal lanes. Many building entrances opened towards internal lanes. This also reduced congestion on main streets.

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अनेक भवनों के द्वार आंतरिक गलियों की ओर खुलते थे। इससे मुख्य सड़कों पर भीड़ कम रहती थी।

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हड़प्पा घरों में खिड़कियाँ मुख्य सड़कों की ओर कम क्यों होती थीं?

Why were there fewer windows facing the main streets in Harappan houses?

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C. निजता बनाए रखने के लिएTo maintain privacy

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Fewer windows facing main streets helped maintain household privacy. Courtyards provided light and air.

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The correct answer is C. निजता बनाए रखने के लिए / To maintain privacy. Fewer windows facing main streets helped maintain household privacy. Courtyards provided light and air.

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मुख्य सड़कों की ओर कम खिड़कियाँ घर की निजता बनाए रखने में सहायक थीं। आँगन से प्रकाश और हवा मिलती थी।

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हड़प्पा घरों में आँगन का एक प्रमुख लाभ क्या था?

What was one major benefit of courtyards in Harappan houses?

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D. प्रकाश और वायु का प्रवेशEntry of light and air

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Courtyards allowed light and air to enter the rooms. They were also useful for household activities.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. प्रकाश और वायु का प्रवेश / Entry of light and air. Courtyards allowed light and air to enter the rooms. They were also useful for household activities.

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आँगन से घर के कमरों में प्रकाश और वायु पहुँचती थी। यह घरेलू गतिविधियों के लिए भी उपयोगी था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में बहुमंजिला मकानों का प्रमाण किससे मिलता है?

What provides evidence of multi-storeyed houses in Harappan cities?

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A. सीढ़ियों के अवशेषों सेFrom remains of staircases

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Remains of staircases and thick walls suggest upper storeys. They indicate developed residential architecture.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. सीढ़ियों के अवशेषों से / From remains of staircases. Remains of staircases and thick walls suggest upper storeys. They indicate developed residential architecture.

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सीढ़ियों और मोटी दीवारों के अवशेष ऊपरी मंजिलों का संकेत देते हैं। इससे विकसित आवासीय वास्तुकला का पता चलता है।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में सार्वजनिक और निजी जल व्यवस्था का प्रमाण किससे मिलता है?

What provides evidence of both public and private water systems in Harappan cities?

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B. सार्वजनिक और घरेलू कुओं सेFrom public and household wells

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Public wells and some private wells show a developed water supply system. Water management was important in urban life.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. सार्वजनिक और घरेलू कुओं से / From public and household wells. Public wells and some private wells show a developed water supply system. Water management was important in urban life.

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सार्वजनिक तथा कुछ निजी कुएँ विकसित जल आपूर्ति व्यवस्था दिखाते हैं। नगर जीवन में जल प्रबंधन महत्वपूर्ण था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में जल निकासी और जल आपूर्ति का साथ साथ विकास किस बात को दर्शाता है?

What does the simultaneous development of drainage and water supply show?

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C. उन्नत नागरिक व्यवस्थाAdvanced civic organisation

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The development of both water supply and drainage shows advanced civic organisation. It is a major feature of Harappan cities.

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The correct answer is C. उन्नत नागरिक व्यवस्था / Advanced civic organisation. The development of both water supply and drainage shows advanced civic organisation. It is a major feature of Harappan cities.

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जल आपूर्ति और निकासी दोनों का विकास उन्नत नागरिक व्यवस्था का प्रमाण है। इसे हड़प्पा नगरों की मुख्य विशेषता माना जाता है।

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महान स्नानागार किस नगर के दुर्ग क्षेत्र में स्थित था?

The Great Bath was located in the citadel area of which city?

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D. मोहनजोदड़ोMohenjodaro

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The Great Bath was located in the citadel area of Mohenjodaro. Remember the correct city-structure pairing.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. मोहनजोदड़ो / Mohenjodaro. The Great Bath was located in the citadel area of Mohenjodaro. Remember the correct city-structure pairing.

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महान स्नानागार मोहनजोदड़ो के दुर्ग क्षेत्र में स्थित था। नगर और संरचना का सही मिलान याद रखें।

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महान स्नानागार के चारों ओर क्या बना हुआ था?

What was built around the Great Bath?

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A. कमरे और बरामदेRooms and corridors

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Rooms and corridors were built around the Great Bath. This made it a special public complex.

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The correct answer is A. कमरे और बरामदे / Rooms and corridors. Rooms and corridors were built around the Great Bath. This made it a special public complex.

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महान स्नानागार के चारों ओर कमरे और बरामदे बने थे। इससे यह एक विशेष सार्वजनिक परिसर प्रतीत होता है।

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मोहनजोदड़ो में बड़े भवनों की उपस्थिति किस बात का संकेत देती है?

What does the presence of large buildings at Mohenjodaro indicate?

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B. सार्वजनिक या सामुदायिक गतिविधियाँPublic or community activities

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Large buildings may have been used for public or community activities. Their exact function is not always certain.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. सार्वजनिक या सामुदायिक गतिविधियाँ / Public or community activities. Large buildings may have been used for public or community activities. Their exact function is not always certain.

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बड़े भवन संभवतः सार्वजनिक या सामुदायिक गतिविधियों के लिए उपयोग होते थे। उनका सही उपयोग हमेशा निश्चित नहीं है।

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हड़प्पा के विशाल भवनों का उपयोग तय करने में पुरातत्वविदों को कठिनाई क्यों होती है?

Why is it difficult for archaeologists to determine the use of large Harappan buildings?

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C. स्पष्ट लिखित विवरण उपलब्ध नहीं हैClear written descriptions are unavailable

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The Harappan script is undeciphered and clear written descriptions are unavailable. Building functions are therefore inferred from remains.

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The correct answer is C. स्पष्ट लिखित विवरण उपलब्ध नहीं है / Clear written descriptions are unavailable. The Harappan script is undeciphered and clear written descriptions are unavailable. Building functions are therefore inferred from remains.

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हड़प्पा लिपि पढ़ी नहीं गई है और स्पष्ट लिखित विवरण उपलब्ध नहीं हैं। इसलिए भवनों के उपयोग का अनुमान अवशेषों से लगाया जाता है।

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धोलावीरा की नगर योजना अन्य हड़प्पा नगरों से किस प्रकार अलग थी?

How was the town planning of Dholavira different from many other Harappan cities?

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D. वह कई किलेबंद भागों में विभाजित थाIt was divided into several fortified sections

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Dholavira was divided into several fortified sections. Its internal town planning was distinctive.

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The correct answer is D. वह कई किलेबंद भागों में विभाजित था / It was divided into several fortified sections. Dholavira was divided into several fortified sections. Its internal town planning was distinctive.

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धोलावीरा कई किलेबंद भागों में विभाजित था। इसकी आंतरिक नगर योजना विशेष रूप से विकसित थी।

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धोलावीरा में जलाशयों को पानी मुख्यतः कहाँ से मिलता था?

From where did the reservoirs of Dholavira mainly receive water?

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A. वर्षा और स्थानीय नालों सेFrom rainfall and local streams

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Dholavira stored rainwater and water from local streams. This system suited its dry environment.

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The correct answer is A. वर्षा और स्थानीय नालों से / From rainfall and local streams. Dholavira stored rainwater and water from local streams. This system suited its dry environment.

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धोलावीरा में वर्षा और स्थानीय नालों के जल को संग्रहित किया जाता था। यह शुष्क क्षेत्र के अनुकूल व्यवस्था थी।

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धोलावीरा के जल प्रबंधन से क्या पता चलता है?

What does Dholavira's water management reveal?

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B. पर्यावरण के अनुसार तकनीकी अनुकूलनTechnical adaptation to the environment

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The people of Dholavira developed water-harvesting techniques suited to a dry environment. It is a good example of local adaptation.

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The correct answer is B. पर्यावरण के अनुसार तकनीकी अनुकूलन / Technical adaptation to the environment. The people of Dholavira developed water-harvesting techniques suited to a dry environment. It is a good example of local adaptation.

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धोलावीरा के निवासियों ने शुष्क पर्यावरण के अनुसार जल संचयन तकनीक विकसित की। यह स्थानीय अनुकूलन का अच्छा उदाहरण है।

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लोथल का स्थान व्यापार के लिए सुविधाजनक क्यों था?

Why was Lothal's location convenient for trade?

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C. वह समुद्री मार्गों के निकट थाIt was near maritime routes

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Lothal was located in an area with maritime access. This likely made long-distance transport of goods easier.

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The correct answer is C. वह समुद्री मार्गों के निकट था / It was near maritime routes. Lothal was located in an area with maritime access. This likely made long-distance transport of goods easier.

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लोथल समुद्री संपर्क वाले क्षेत्र में स्थित था। इससे दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों तक वस्तुओं का परिवहन आसान हुआ होगा।

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लोथल से मिले गोदाम जैसे भवन का संभावित उपयोग क्या था?

What was the likely use of the warehouse-like building found at Lothal?

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D. व्यापारिक वस्तुओं के भंडारण के लिएFor storing trade goods

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The warehouse-like building at Lothal is associated with storage of trade goods. It was located near the dockyard.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. व्यापारिक वस्तुओं के भंडारण के लिए / For storing trade goods. The warehouse-like building at Lothal is associated with storage of trade goods. It was located near the dockyard.

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लोथल का गोदाम जैसा भवन व्यापारिक वस्तुओं के भंडारण से जुड़ा माना जाता है। इसका स्थान गोदी के निकट था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में विशेष शिल्प केंद्रों का विकास किस बात का संकेत है?

What does the development of specialised craft centres in Harappan cities indicate?

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A. श्रम विभाजनDivision of labour

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Specialised craft centres show that different people were skilled in different occupations. This is called division of labour.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. श्रम विभाजन / Division of labour. Specialised craft centres show that different people were skilled in different occupations. This is called division of labour.

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विशेष शिल्प केंद्र बताते हैं कि अलग अलग लोग अलग कामों में दक्ष थे। इसे श्रम विभाजन कहा जाता है।

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मनका निर्माण में पत्थर को आकार देने के बाद सामान्यतः क्या किया जाता था?

What was generally done after shaping stone during bead-making?

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B. उसे घिसकर और छेदकर तैयार किया जाता थाIt was polished and drilled

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After cutting the stone it was polished and drilled. This was a skilled bead-making process.

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The correct answer is B. उसे घिसकर और छेदकर तैयार किया जाता था / It was polished and drilled. After cutting the stone it was polished and drilled. This was a skilled bead-making process.

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पत्थर को काटने के बाद घिसा और उसमें छेद किया जाता था। यह मनका निर्माण की कुशल प्रक्रिया थी।

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शंख उद्योग के लिए कच्चा माल मुख्यतः कहाँ से आता था?

From where did raw material for the shell industry mainly come?

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D. समुद्री तटों सेFrom sea coasts

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Shells were obtained from sea coasts. They were transported to craft centres located farther away.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. समुद्री तटों से / From sea coasts. Shells were obtained from sea coasts. They were transported to craft centres located farther away.

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शंख समुद्री तटों से प्राप्त किए जाते थे। उन्हें दूर स्थित शिल्प केंद्रों तक पहुँचाया जाता था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में शिल्प उत्पादन के कचरे का अध्ययन क्यों किया जाता है?

Why is craft waste studied in Harappan cities?

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A. कार्यशालाओं की पहचान के लिएTo identify workshops

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Broken pieces and unfinished objects help identify workshop locations. Production waste is important archaeological evidence.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. कार्यशालाओं की पहचान के लिए / To identify workshops. Broken pieces and unfinished objects help identify workshop locations. Production waste is important archaeological evidence.

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टूटे टुकड़े और अधबनी वस्तुएँ कार्यशाला के स्थान की पहचान कराती हैं। उत्पादन कचरा महत्वपूर्ण पुरातात्विक प्रमाण है।

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मानकीकृत बाटों से व्यापारियों को क्या लाभ होता था?

What benefit did standardised weights provide to traders?

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B. वस्तुओं का समान और सही मापनUniform and accurate measurement of goods

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Standardised weights allowed accurate and uniform measurement of goods. This supported trust and order in trade.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. वस्तुओं का समान और सही मापन / Uniform and accurate measurement of goods. Standardised weights allowed accurate and uniform measurement of goods. This supported trust and order in trade.

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मानकीकृत बाटों से वस्तुओं का सही और समान मापन संभव हुआ। इससे व्यापार में भरोसा और व्यवस्था बनी रहती थी।

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हड़प्पा बाटों की प्रणाली में छोटे बाट किस प्रकार व्यवस्थित थे?

How were smaller Harappan weights generally organised?

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C. द्विगुणित क्रम मेंIn a binary sequence

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Smaller Harappan weights often followed a sequence such as one two four and eight. It was an organised measurement system.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. द्विगुणित क्रम में / In a binary sequence. Smaller Harappan weights often followed a sequence such as one two four and eight. It was an organised measurement system.

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छोटे हड़प्पा बाट प्रायः एक दो चार आठ जैसे द्विगुणित क्रम का पालन करते थे। यह व्यवस्थित मापन प्रणाली थी।

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मुहर की छाप बनाने के लिए मुहर को किस पर दबाया जाता था?

On what was a seal pressed to make an impression?

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D. गीली मिट्टी परOn wet clay

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A seal was pressed on wet clay to make an impression. Such impressions helped identify goods or packages.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. गीली मिट्टी पर / On wet clay. A seal was pressed on wet clay to make an impression. Such impressions helped identify goods or packages.

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मुहर को गीली मिट्टी पर दबाकर छाप बनाई जाती थी। ऐसी छाप वस्तुओं या गठरियों की पहचान में उपयोगी थी।

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व्यापारिक गठरियों पर मुहर लगाने का एक उद्देश्य क्या था?

What was one purpose of sealing trade packages?

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A. वस्तु की पहचान और सुरक्षाIdentification and security of goods

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A seal impression identified a package and indicated that it remained secure. It may have served as a means of trade control.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. वस्तु की पहचान और सुरक्षा / Identification and security of goods. A seal impression identified a package and indicated that it remained secure. It may have served as a means of trade control.

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मुहर की छाप गठरी की पहचान और उसके सुरक्षित रहने का संकेत देती थी। यह व्यापारिक नियंत्रण का साधन हो सकती थी।

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मेसोपोटामिया तक हड़प्पाई वस्तुओं के पहुँचने से क्या सिद्ध होता है?

What is shown by the presence of Harappan goods in Mesopotamia?

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B. लंबी दूरी का व्यापारLong-distance trade

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Harappan goods in Mesopotamia provide evidence of long-distance trade. Both sea and land routes may have been used.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. लंबी दूरी का व्यापार / Long-distance trade. Harappan goods in Mesopotamia provide evidence of long-distance trade. Both sea and land routes may have been used.

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मेसोपोटामिया में हड़प्पाई वस्तुएँ लंबी दूरी के व्यापार का प्रमाण हैं। समुद्री और स्थलीय दोनों मार्ग उपयोग हुए होंगे।

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मेसोपोटामियाई अभिलेखों में मेलुहा के नाविकों का उल्लेख किस बात का संकेत है?

What does the mention of sailors from Meluhha in Mesopotamian records indicate?

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C. समुद्री संपर्कMaritime contact

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The mention of sailors from Meluhha indicates maritime contact and trade. Meluhha is associated with the Harappan region.

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The correct answer is C. समुद्री संपर्क / Maritime contact. The mention of sailors from Meluhha indicates maritime contact and trade. Meluhha is associated with the Harappan region.

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मेलुहा के नाविकों का उल्लेख समुद्री संपर्क और व्यापार का संकेत देता है। मेलुहा को हड़प्पा क्षेत्र से जोड़ा जाता है।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में बैलगाड़ी के उपयोग का प्रत्यक्ष संकेत किस वस्तु से मिलता है?

Which object gives direct evidence of the use of bullock carts in Harappan cities?

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D. मिट्टी की खिलौना गाड़ियाँClay toy carts

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Clay toy carts indicate wheeled transport. Bullock carts were likely useful for carrying goods.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. मिट्टी की खिलौना गाड़ियाँ / Clay toy carts. Clay toy carts indicate wheeled transport. Bullock carts were likely useful for carrying goods.

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मिट्टी की खिलौना गाड़ियाँ पहिएदार परिवहन का संकेत देती हैं। बैलगाड़ियाँ वस्तुओं की ढुलाई में उपयोगी रही होंगी।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में परिवहन के लिए नदियों का उपयोग क्यों महत्वपूर्ण था?

Why was the use of rivers important for transport in Harappan cities?

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A. भारी वस्तुओं को दूर तक ले जाने के लिएTo carry heavy goods over long distances

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River routes made it easier to carry heavy goods over long distances. Waterways were important in trade networks.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. भारी वस्तुओं को दूर तक ले जाने के लिए / To carry heavy goods over long distances. River routes made it easier to carry heavy goods over long distances. Waterways were important in trade networks.

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नदी मार्ग से भारी वस्तुओं को दूर तक ले जाना आसान था। व्यापारिक नेटवर्क में जलमार्ग महत्वपूर्ण रहे होंगे।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में कृषि उत्पादों के भंडारण की आवश्यकता क्यों थी?

Why was storage of agricultural produce necessary in Harappan cities?

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B. बड़ी नगरीय जनसंख्या की आपूर्ति के लिएTo supply a large urban population

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A large urban population needed a regular food supply. Therefore grain storage and distribution were important.

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The correct answer is B. बड़ी नगरीय जनसंख्या की आपूर्ति के लिए / To supply a large urban population. A large urban population needed a regular food supply. Therefore grain storage and distribution were important.

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बड़ी नगरीय आबादी को नियमित खाद्य आपूर्ति चाहिए थी। इसलिए अनाज का संग्रह और वितरण महत्वपूर्ण था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों के विकास के लिए कृषि अधिशेष क्यों आवश्यक था?

Why was an agricultural surplus necessary for the growth of Harappan cities?

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C. गैर कृषक शिल्पकारों और नगरवासियों को भोजन देने के लिएTo feed non-farming craft workers and urban residents

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Agricultural surplus fed craft workers traders and other urban residents. This made urban life possible.

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The correct answer is C. गैर कृषक शिल्पकारों और नगरवासियों को भोजन देने के लिए / To feed non-farming craft workers and urban residents. Agricultural surplus fed craft workers traders and other urban residents. This made urban life possible.

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कृषि अधिशेष से शिल्पकारों व्यापारियों और अन्य नगरवासियों को भोजन मिलता था। इससे शहरी जीवन संभव हुआ।

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हड़प्पा कृषकों द्वारा सिंचाई के लिए किस साधन का उपयोग संभव माना जाता है?

Which source may have been used by Harappan farmers for irrigation?

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D. कुएँ और नदी का जलWells and river water

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Wells and rivers could provide water for farming. Rain-fed agriculture was also practised in some regions.

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The correct answer is D. कुएँ और नदी का जल / Wells and river water. Wells and rivers could provide water for farming. Rain-fed agriculture was also practised in some regions.

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कुएँ और नदियाँ कृषि के लिए जल उपलब्ध करा सकती थीं। कुछ क्षेत्रों में वर्षा आधारित खेती भी होती थी।

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हड़प्पा कृषि में दोहरी फसल का संकेत किस प्रकार के खेत से मिलता है?

What kind of field provides evidence of double cropping in Harappan agriculture?

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A. दो दिशाओं में हल के निशान वाले खेत सेFrom a field with plough marks in two directions

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Plough marks in two directions were found at Kalibangan. They suggest rows of different crops in the same field.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. दो दिशाओं में हल के निशान वाले खेत से / From a field with plough marks in two directions. Plough marks in two directions were found at Kalibangan. They suggest rows of different crops in the same field.

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कालीबंगन में दो दिशाओं में हल के निशान मिले हैं। इससे एक ही खेत में अलग फसलों की पंक्तियों का संकेत मिलता है।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में भोजन संबंधी जानकारी का एक स्रोत कौन सा है?

Which is one source of information about food in Harappan cities?

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B. अनाज और पशु अस्थियों के अवशेषRemains of grains and animal bones

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Grain remains and animal bones provide information about food. Their scientific study helps reconstruct diet.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. अनाज और पशु अस्थियों के अवशेष / Remains of grains and animal bones. Grain remains and animal bones provide information about food. Their scientific study helps reconstruct diet.

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अनाज के दाने और पशु अस्थियाँ भोजन की जानकारी देती हैं। इनका वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन आहार समझने में सहायक है।

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पुरातत्वविद जले हुए अनाज के दानों को क्यों सुरक्षित रखते हैं?

Why do archaeologists preserve charred grains?

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C. प्राचीन फसलों की पहचान के लिएTo identify ancient crops

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Charred grains can survive for a long time. Their study helps identify ancient crops.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is C. प्राचीन फसलों की पहचान के लिए / To identify ancient crops. Charred grains can survive for a long time. Their study helps identify ancient crops.

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जले हुए दाने लंबे समय तक सुरक्षित रह सकते हैं। इनके अध्ययन से प्राचीन फसलों की पहचान होती है।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में पशुपालन का प्रमाण किससे मिलता है?

What provides evidence of animal husbandry in Harappan cities?

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D. पालतू पशुओं की अस्थियों सेFrom bones of domesticated animals

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Bones of cattle sheep and goats provide evidence of animal husbandry. It supported the agricultural economy.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D. पालतू पशुओं की अस्थियों से / From bones of domesticated animals. Bones of cattle sheep and goats provide evidence of animal husbandry. It supported the agricultural economy.

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गाय बैल भेड़ और बकरी जैसे पशुओं की अस्थियाँ पशुपालन का प्रमाण देती हैं। यह कृषि अर्थव्यवस्था का सहायक भाग था।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में सामाजिक अंतर का अनुमान किससे लगाया जाता है?

From what do archaeologists infer social differences in Harappan cities?

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A. मकानों के आकार और वस्तुओं की विविधता सेFrom differences in house sizes and objects

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Concept

Differences in house sizes and access to valuable objects may indicate social variation. Such conclusions are drawn cautiously.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A. मकानों के आकार और वस्तुओं की विविधता से / From differences in house sizes and objects. Differences in house sizes and access to valuable objects may indicate social variation. Such conclusions are drawn cautiously.

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मकानों के आकार और मूल्यवान वस्तुओं की उपलब्धता में अंतर सामाजिक भिन्नता का संकेत दे सकता है। निष्कर्ष सावधानी से निकाले जाते हैं।

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बड़े और छोटे मकानों की उपस्थिति से क्या संकेत मिल सकता है?

What may the presence of large and small houses indicate?

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B. आर्थिक स्थिति में अंतरDifferences in economic status

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Differences in house size may reflect differences in economic status. However size alone cannot provide a definite conclusion.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. आर्थिक स्थिति में अंतर / Differences in economic status. Differences in house size may reflect differences in economic status. However size alone cannot provide a definite conclusion.

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मकानों के आकार में अंतर आर्थिक स्थिति की भिन्नता दिखा सकता है। फिर भी केवल आकार से निश्चित निष्कर्ष नहीं निकाला जाता।

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हड़प्पा कब्रों में बहुत अधिक धन संपदा का सामान्यतः अभाव क्या दर्शाता है?

What does the general absence of great wealth in Harappan graves suggest?

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C. मृतकों के साथ अत्यधिक धन रखने की परंपरा सामान्य नहीं थीPlacing great wealth with the dead was not common

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Harappan graves generally contain limited objects. This suggests that lavish grave goods were not common.

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The correct answer is C. मृतकों के साथ अत्यधिक धन रखने की परंपरा सामान्य नहीं थी / Placing great wealth with the dead was not common. Harappan graves generally contain limited objects. This suggests that lavish grave goods were not common.

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हड़प्पा कब्रों में सामान्यतः सीमित वस्तुएँ मिली हैं। इससे भव्य कब्र सामग्री की परंपरा का अभाव दिखता है।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में शासकीय व्यवस्था के बारे में निश्चित जानकारी क्यों नहीं है?

Why is there no definite information about the Harappan political system?

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D. लिपि अपठित है और स्पष्ट राजकीय स्मारक नहीं मिलेThe script is undeciphered and clear royal monuments are absent

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The Harappan script is undeciphered and clear palaces or royal records have not been found. Therefore views on governance differ.

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The correct answer is D. लिपि अपठित है और स्पष्ट राजकीय स्मारक नहीं मिले / The script is undeciphered and clear royal monuments are absent. The Harappan script is undeciphered and clear palaces or royal records have not been found. Therefore views on governance differ.

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हड़प्पा लिपि अपठित है और स्पष्ट राजमहल या राजकीय अभिलेख नहीं मिले हैं। इसलिए शासन व्यवस्था पर मतभेद हैं।

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हड़प्पा नगरों के मानकीकरण से किस प्रकार के समन्वय का अनुमान होता है?

What kind of coordination is suggested by Harappan standardisation?

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A. विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के बीच संगठित संपर्कOrganised contact among different regions

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Similar weights bricks and seals indicate organised contact among different regions. They reveal a broad cultural network.

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The correct answer is A. विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के बीच संगठित संपर्क / Organised contact among different regions. Similar weights bricks and seals indicate organised contact among different regions. They reveal a broad cultural network.

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समान बाट ईंटें और मुहरें विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के बीच संगठित संपर्क का संकेत देती हैं। यह व्यापक सांस्कृतिक नेटवर्क दिखाता है।

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आरंभिक नगरीय केंद्रों के अध्ययन में सबसे उचित सावधानी क्या है?

What is the most appropriate caution while studying early urban centres?

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B. भौतिक प्रमाणों के आधार पर सावधानी से निष्कर्ष निकालनाDrawing careful conclusions from material evidence

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Archaeologists compare material evidence and draw careful conclusions. Definite claims should be avoided when evidence is limited.

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The correct answer is B. भौतिक प्रमाणों के आधार पर सावधानी से निष्कर्ष निकालना / Drawing careful conclusions from material evidence. Archaeologists compare material evidence and draw careful conclusions. Definite claims should be avoided when evidence is limited.

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पुरातत्वविद भौतिक प्रमाणों की तुलना करके सावधानी से निष्कर्ष निकालते हैं। प्रमाण सीमित होने पर निश्चित दावा नहीं करना चाहिए।

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हड़प्पा नगरों में सार्वजनिक निर्माण कार्य किस विशेषता को दर्शाते हैं?

What do public construction works in Harappan cities indicate?

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A. सामूहिक योजना और श्रम संगठनCollective planning and labour organisation

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Large drains reservoirs and public buildings indicate collective planning and organised labour. Link public construction with urban administration in exams.

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The correct answer is A. सामूहिक योजना और श्रम संगठन / Collective planning and labour organisation. Large drains reservoirs and public buildings indicate collective planning and organised labour. Link public construction with urban administration in exams.

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विशाल नालियाँ जलाशय और सार्वजनिक भवन सामूहिक योजना तथा संगठित श्रम का संकेत देते हैं। परीक्षा में सार्वजनिक निर्माण को शहरी प्रशासन से जोड़ें।

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