SPPMMC TEAM - Quizzes (S/P) - Part 79

Copper was the first metal widely used by early humans due to its abundance in nature and its malleability, making it easy to shape into tools and weapons. Copper is considered to be the first metal discovered and used by humans, with evidence suggesting its use dating back around 8,000 BC.

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Copper was the first metal widely used by early humans due to its abundance in nature and its malleability, making it easy to shape into tools and weapons. Copper is considered to be the first metal discovered and used by humans, with evidence suggesting its use dating back around 8,000 BC.

Two Indians who were associated with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization were Daya Ram Sahni and R.D. Banerjee. In 1921, Sahni supervised the excavation of the Indus Valley site at Harappa. He was the first Indian to be appointed Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Between 1922 and 1927, Rakhal Das Banerjee excavated at Mohenjo-Daro. He is known as the discoverer of Mohenjo-Daro.

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Two Indians who were associated with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization were Daya Ram Sahni and R.D. Banerjee. In 1921, Sahni supervised the excavation of the Indus Valley site at Harappa. He was the first Indian to be appointed Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Between 1922 and 1927, Rakhal Das Banerjee excavated at Mohenjo-Daro. He is known as the discoverer of Mohenjo-Daro.

Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.

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Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.

Pashupati, often associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, is believed to have been the primary deity worshipped by the Indus Valley people. This is based on the discovery of the Pashupati Seal, which depicts a three-faced figure seated in a yogic posture surrounded by animals.

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Pashupati, often associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, is believed to have been the primary deity worshipped by the Indus Valley people. This is based on the discovery of the Pashupati Seal, which depicts a three-faced figure seated in a yogic posture surrounded by animals.

Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, India, is the largest known Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. It is renowned for its size, extensive excavations, and significant findings about the Indus Valley Civilization. The site covers 350 hectares.

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Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, India, is the largest known Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. It is renowned for its size, extensive excavations, and significant findings about the Indus Valley Civilization. The site covers 350 hectares.

Pataliputra is not an Indus Valley Civilization site. The other options are all well-known sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Pataliputra, a fortified city located at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers, Pataliputra was one of the most powerful empires in India for 600 years.

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Pataliputra is not an Indus Valley Civilization site. The other options are all well-known sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Pataliputra, a fortified city located at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers, Pataliputra was one of the most powerful empires in India for 600 years.

Lothal is the only known port city of the Harappan Civilization. It was located on the banks of the Bhogava River in Gujarat, India, and had a dockyard that connected to the sea.

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Lothal is the only known port city of the Harappan Civilization. It was located on the banks of the Bhogava River in Gujarat, India, and had a dockyard that connected to the sea.

Lothal, a prominent site of the Harappan Civilization, is situated in the state of Gujarat, India

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Lothal, a prominent site of the Harappan Civilization, is situated in the state of Gujarat, India

Lothal, a significant Harappan city, was located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, India.

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Lothal, a significant Harappan city, was located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, India.

Harappa is an archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan, about 24 kilometres west of Sahiwal. The Bronze Age Harappan civilisation, now more often called the Indus Valley Civilisation.

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Harappa is an archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan, about 24 kilometres west of Sahiwal. The Bronze Age Harappan civilisation, now more often called the Indus Valley Civilisation.