Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Identify the correct statements about the Harappan Civilization:

(A) Saddle and Quern were used for fighting.
(B) Water reservoirs were found in Dholavira.
(C) Traces of canals have been found in Shortughai.
(D) Canals have been found at Kalibangan.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B) and (C) only

(B) and (D) only

(A) and (C) only

(B) and (A) only

Correct Answer:

(B) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (B) and (C) only

(A) Saddle and Quern were used for fighting. (Incorrect). Saddle querns seem to have been the only means in use for grinding cereals. 
(B) Water reservoirs were found in Dholavira. (Correct)
(C) Traces of canals have been found in Shortughai. (Correct)
(D) Canals have been found at Kalibangan. (Incorrect)