Ancient + Medieval History and Culture MCQ

Q.1) The script of Indus Valley civilization is considered to be the oldest script of the Indian

Sub-continent. Which of the following statements are correct about this script?

1. Despite the efforts of linguists and symbologists, it is yet undeciphered.

2. The script is written in Boustrophedon fashion.

3. Square stamp seals are the dominant form of Indus writing media.

Select the code from the following:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above

Q.1) Solution (d)

Boustrophedon is the writing style in which script is written from left to right in one line and

right to left in other.

Q.2) Which of the following statements are correct about the town planning of Indus

Valley Civilisation?

1. The towns had well laid covered drains and houses had toilets.

2. Bricks were used for the first time in the history by habitants of Indus Valley civilization.

3. All houses were single storied and with standard size showing equal economic status of

everyone.

4. Proper granaries were built to store surplus grains.

Select the code from the following:

a) 1,2 and 4

b) 1 and 4

c) 1,3 and 4

d) All of the above

Q.2) Solution (b)

‘Burnt’ bricks were used for the first time. Houses were both single storied and multi-storied

showing different economic status of people.

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Yoga:

1. It is amongst the six ideologies of Hinduism.

2. We have received the knowledge of Yoga from ancient written accounts of Patanjali.

3. Yoga is covered under AYUSH program as an indigenous therapy.

Which of the above statements are correct regarding Yoga?


a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Q.3) Solution (d)