In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 1, titled "Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation", students delve into the archaeological findings and socio-economic structure of one of the oldest urban civilizations. The chapter explores the layout of Harappan cities, the significance of seals, beads, and pottery, and the insights these artifacts provide into trade, culture, and daily life during the Harappan period.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 History Chapter 1 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation.
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Class 12 History Chapter 1 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 History Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Banawali, an ancient site of Harappan culture, is located in which of the following modern Indian state?
(a) Punjab (b) Haryana (c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Uttarakhand
2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the subsistence strategies of Harappa?
(1) Archeologists have reconstructed dietary practices from finds of charred grains and seeds.
(2) Archaeo-botanists have studied grains found at Harappa like millets, barley, etc.
(3) Animals were domesticated according to archeobotanists.
(a) (1) and (2) only (b) (2) and (3) only (c) (1), (2) and (3) (d) (2) only
3. Which group of scholars among the following reconstructed the dietary practices of Harappa from the remains of charred grains and seeds found in the Harappan sites?
(a) Archeo-Zoologists (b) Archeo-Ethnographists
(c) Geo-Archeologists (d) Archeo-Botanists
4. Terracotta models of the plough have been found at Harappan sites in
(a) Banawali and Lothal (b) Kalibangan
(c) Shortughai (d) Cholistan and Banawali
5. In 1960, B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar began excavations at which of the following Harappan site?
(a) Mohenjodaro (b) Lothal (c) Cholistan (d) Kalibangan
Class 12 History Chapter 1 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 History Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- ‘‘Late Harappan settlement or ‘successor cultures’ indicate a return to rural way of life.’’ Support the statement with examples.
(CBSE 2020, 3M)
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- ‘‘The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of domestic architecture.’’ Substantiate the statement.
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- Describe the methods of irrigation used by Harappans for agriculture.
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- How have historians provided new insight into the subsistence strategies of the Harappan culture? Explain.
(CBSE 2019, 4M,)
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- Explain how the drainage system of Harappan cities indicate town planning.
(CBSE 2023, 3M,)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation
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Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Urban Planning and Architecture
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1.3 Economy and Trade
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1.4 Seals, Pottery, and Beads
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1.5 Social and Cultural Practices
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1.6 Decline of the Harappan Civilization
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1.7 Contributions of Archaeological Studies
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Review of NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 1
In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 1, "Bricks, Beads and Bones - The Harappan Civilisation," students explore one of the oldest urban civilizations in human history. The chapter highlights the significance of archaeological discoveries in understanding Harappan trade, culture, and urban planning.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the foundations of Indian history and culture. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their grasp of Harappan Civilization and its legacy.