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The Harappan Civilisation

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

Most important questions from The Harappan Civilisation for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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Which site was excavated by Daya Ram Sahni in 1921-22?

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Harappa

Daya Ram Sahni first excavated Harappa in 1921-22.

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Which site was excavated by Rakhal Das Banerji in 1922?

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Mohenjo-daro

Rakhal Das Banerji started excavating Mohenjo-daro in 1922.

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Which archaeologist announced the discovery of the civilisation of the Indus Valley in 1924?

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Sir John Marshall

Sir John Marshall announced the discovery in 1924 and credited Sahni and Banerji.

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What was the relationship between Harappa and Mohenjo-daro in distance?

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They were about 640 km apart

The two major sites were far apart, about 640 km, yet showed striking similarity.

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What are the important topics in The Harappan Civilisation for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Harappan Civilisation include Bronze Age Civilisations Timeline, Harappan Civilisation Overview, Timeline of Harappan Civilization Discovery and Development. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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There are 56 practice questions available for The Harappan Civilisation. These cover multiple question types including MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions.

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