Worksheet 1

Which of the following statements is not true with regards to the Harappan drainage system?

1. Bathroom floors were sloped.
2. The main drains along the streets were uncovered.
3. Regular cleaning was done.

Choose one option to match the items given in Column A with those in Column B.

1. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-i, 5-v
2. 1-iv, 2-v, 3-i, 4-ii, 5-iii
3. 1-iii, 2-i, 3-v, 4-ii, 5-iv

Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): The Harappan dig site in Rajasthan is known as Kalibangan.

Reasoning (R): Black terracotta bangles were found in the dig site.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
3. Only (A) is true and (R) is false.

A ziggurat was generally built in the ............... .

1. walled city
2. outer town
3. sacred area

Ishtar gate led to the famous city of ............... .

1. Babylon
2. Assyria
3. Sumer