11. Regarding the Indus Valley Civilisation, consider the following statements.
I. It was predominantly a secular civilisation and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
II. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [MPPSC (Pre) 2012](a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
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12. The Harappan Civilisation covered an expensive area of present South Asia. The geographic area covered by this civilisation included
(a) Kashmir, Punjab, Sindh and North-Eastern Frontier
(b) Punjab, Sindh, North-Western Frontier and Kashmir
(c) Punjab, Sindh and a part of North-Western Frontier
(d) Punjab, Sindh, a part of North- Western Frontier, Kathiawar and a part of Ganga-Yamuna Doab
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13. Shortugai is located in which country?
(a) Bharat
(b) Pakistan
(c) Tibet
(d) Afghanistan
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14. Which of the following match is not correct regarding the origin of Harappan civilisation?
(a) M. Rafique Mughal – Harappan civilisation was inspired by Mesopotamian civilisation
(b) EJH Mackay – Migration of people from Sumer
(c) Mortimer – Migration of ‘Idea of civilisation’
(d) Amalananda Ghosh – Pre-Harappan culture matured to make Harappan civilisation
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15. Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civilisation?
(a) Both Harappa and Mohenjodaro are located on the banks of river Ravi (Irabati).
(b) Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan.
(c) Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
(d) Lothal site was located on the bank of Narmada river.
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