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UPSC CSE Prelims 2002, Paper I

Indus Valley Archeology

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Match List-I (Ancient site) with List-II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer: | List-I (Ancient site) | List-II (Archaeological finding) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Lothal | 1. Ploughed field | | B. Kalibangan | 2. Dockyard | | C. Dholavira | 3. Terracotta replica of a Plough | | D. Banawali | 4. 10 large-sized signs of Harappan script |

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept Key Harappan sites are identified by unique archaeological findings that reveal their specific economic or social roles.

Explanation Lothal was a port town; Kalibangan shows early agricultural practices; Dholavira had a sophisticated water system and a unique 'signboard'; Banawali shows toy models of agricultural tools.

Logical Breakup
A (Lothal) - 2 (Dockyard): Known as the world's earliest known dock.
B (Kalibangan) - 1 (Ploughed field): Found in the pre-Harappan phase.
C (Dholavira) - 4 (10 signs): The famous 'Signboard' discovered near the gateway.
D (Banawali) - 3 (Terracotta plough): Evidence of the type of tools used for farming.

Active Recall

Question

What does the discovery of a 'dockyard' at Lothal tell us about Harappan society?

Answer

It proves that the Harappans were maritime traders with knowledge of tides and overseas connections to Mesopotamia.

Core Insight

The diversity of these findings—from maritime infrastructure to scripts and agricultural tools—highlights the complex, multi-functional nature of Harappan urban centers.

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