R4RIN – MCQs, Mock Tests | ICSE XII MCQ Questions for Class 12 History Set-1

Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation?

1. Aryan Civilisation
2. Indus Valley Civilisation
3. Vedic Civilisation
4. All of these

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Which of these sites of Harappan Civilisation belong to Haryana?

1. Kalibangan
2. Lothal
3. Banawali
4. Shortugai

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Which of these is the feature of Harappan Civilisation?

1. Urban planning
2. Drainage system
3. Citadel and Lower town
4. All of these

✅ Correct Answer: 4

From where did Harappans get gold?

1. South India
2. Central India
3. Himalayan Region
4. Chotta Nagpur region

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Which of these was the source of copper for Harappans?

1. Karnataka
2. Rajasthan
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Gujarat

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Which of these was the cause of decline of Harappan civilisation?

1. Climatic Change
2. Floods
3. Deforestation
4. All of these

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Which of these was not worshipped by the Harappan?

1. Nature
2. Goddess
3. Indra
4. Pashupatinath

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Which of these is the other name of Harappan Civilisation? (i) Aryan civilisation (ii) Indus Valley Civilisation (iii) Vedic Civilisation (iv) Early Civilisation

1. Only (i) and (ii) are true
2. Only (i) and (iii) are true
3. Only (ii) and (iv) are true
4. Only (iii) and (ii) are true

✅ Correct Answer: 3

Consider the following statement: 1. After independence, most of the Harappan civilisation centres went over to Pakistan. 2. The Harappan script has been deciphered. 3. Rulers had an important role in Harappan civilisation. 4. Dead were buried in Harappa. Which of the above is correct statement?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 1, 3 and 4
3. 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. 2, 3 and 4

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Vally civilisation: 1. The Harappan seal is probably the most distinctive feature of the Harappan civilisation. 2. Evidences of canal irrigation have been found at a site called shortughai. 3. Mohenjodaro was a city laid in an unplanned manner. 4. Copper was brought from Kolar region of Karnataka. Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. 1, 2, 3
2. 3, 4
3. 1, 2, 4
4. 2,4

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Which of the following things were found at craft production centres in Harappan civilisation? 1. Carnelian 2. Jasper 3. Crystal 4. Quartz

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 3, 4
3. 2, 3, 4
4. 2, 4

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Consider the following statements about the seals of Proto-Shiva. 1. There is a mention of a diety ‘Rudra’ in ancient religious texts. 2. Later on Rudra word was used for Shiva. 3. Rudra is not mentioned as Pashupati in Rigveda. 4. Depiction of Pashupati does not match the mention of Rudra in Rigveda. Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. 1, 2, 3, 4
2. 1, 2, 3
3. 2, 3, 4
4. 1, 3, 4

✅ Correct Answer: 1

Who deciphered Brahmi and Kharoshtl scripts?

1. James Princep
2. Cunningham
3. Wheelar
4. John Marshall

✅ Correct Answer: 1

How many Mahajanapadas were there?

1. 17
2. 14
3. 18
4. 16

✅ Correct Answer: 4

Which of these was the moSt powerful Mahajanapada from 6th to 4th century BCE?

1. Kuru
2. Magadha
3. PanehaLa
4. Ciandhara

✅ Correct Answer: 2

Who appointed Dhamma Mahamatras?

1. Bimbisara
2. Samudraupta
3. Ashoka
4. Pandya

✅ Correct Answer: 3