Mohenjo Daro | MCQs

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Mohenjo-Daro means Mound of the Dead

This is because after it had declined, the remains started to have layers over them.

it was first recognized in 1922

It was discovered by R. D. Banerji

It is located in Larkana upper Sindh

 it was the largest settlement of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation

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The "Priest King" is a famous statue discovered in Mohenjo-Daro in 1927, representing a dignified male figure.

It is believed to possibly depict a priest or ruler, showcasing the artistry of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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Mohenjo-Daro is located in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan,

in a central position between the Indus River and the Ghaggar-Hakra River.

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The Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro dates back to around 2600 BCE, making it about 4300 years old.

It is one of the earliest known public water tanks in the world.

It is showing advanced urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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The houses at Mohenjo Daro were primarily built using sun-dried and baked mud bricks.

This construction method was common in the Indus Valley Civilization due to the availability of clay and the region's hot climate.

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The Dancing Girl is a bronze statuette created over 4,500 years ago

It was found in the ancient Mohenjo-Daro site in 1926.