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Mesopotamian texts datable to the third millennium BCE refer to copper coming from a region called Magan. Interestingly enough copper found at Mesopotamian sites also contains traces of nickel. Other archaeological finds suggestive of long-distance contacts include Harappan seals, weights, dice and beads. Mesopotamian texts mention contact with regions named Dilmum, Magan and Meluhha. They mention the products from Meluhha: Carnelian, lapis lazuli, copper, gold, and varieties of wood. A Mesopotamian myth says of Meluhha: "May your bird be the haja-bird, may its call be heard in the royal palace."
Question: 1

"Meluhha" in the Mesopotamian texts refers to:-

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  • Oman
  • Bahrain
  • Iran
  • Harappa
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The Correct Option is D

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The correct option is (D) : Harappa
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Question: 2

According to some archaeologists, the haja-bird mentioned in the Mesopotamian texts was:-

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  • Peacock
  • Eagle
  • Koel
  • Sparrow
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct option is (A) : Peacock
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Question: 3

What was the Harappan seal made of?

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  • Chert
  • Carnelion
  • Steatite
  • Lapis Lazuli
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C) : Steatite
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Question: 4

Specialised drills have been found at which of the following Harappan sites?
A. Nageshwar
B. Dholavira
C. Lothal
D. Balakot
E. Chanhudaro
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  • C, D, E only
  • B, C, E only
  • A, B, D only
  • A, B, C only
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct option is (B) : B, C, E only
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Question: 5

Match List I with List II

List-I

List-II

(A)Nageshwar(I)Lapis Lazuli
(B)Shortughai(II)Copper
(C)Lothal(III)Shells
(D)Khetri(IV)Camelian

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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  • A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  • A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  • A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • А-І, В-ІІІ, С-II, D-IV
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C) : A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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