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NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

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Which civilization is recognized as the first known urban culture in India?

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Around which year did the first notable civilization flourish in north western India?

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On which river system did many Harappan sites develop?

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Which site is famous for the bronze sculpture of a dancing girl?

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What does the Harappan script tell us about the civilization?

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It remains undeciphered

The Harappan script has not yet been deciphered.

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Which crop are Harappans believed to have first cultivated?

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Cotton

Harappans were probably the first people to cultivate cotton.

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Which site was an important dockyard and sea trade centre?

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Lothal

Lothal was a dockyard site and an important centre of sea trade with the western world.

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Which pair of rivers is linked with the settlement of the Aryans?

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Indus and Saraswati

The Aryans settled on the banks of the Indus and Saraswati rivers.

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What are the important topics in Ancient India for NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage?
Key topics in Ancient India include Harappan Civilization, Vedic Culture and Society, Jainism and Buddhism, Persian and Greek Contacts. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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