Class 6 Social Science History Chapter 6 – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation True/False With Answers

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Class 6 Social Science History Chapter 6 True/False – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

Class 6 Social Science History Chapter 6 True/False Statement for “The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation” (based on NCERT textbook Exploring Society: India and Beyond).

True/False with Answers for Practice – History Chapter 6 – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

Class 6 Social Science – Exploring Society: India and Beyond
Theme B: Tapestry of the Past
History Chapter 6: The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
This includes True/False normally asked in school exams, tests, and NCERT exercises.

SET 1 – Basics of Civilisation – The Beginnings of Indian Civilization

  1. A civilisation represents an advanced stage of human society.
  2. Agriculture is not necessary for the growth of civilisation.
  3. Writing helps in record keeping and communication.
  4. Trade includes exchange of goods within and outside regions.
  5. Urbanism refers to the decline of cities.
  6. Crafts involve making tools and ornaments.
  7. Government helps manage a complex society.
  8. Cultural ideas are expressed only through writing.
  9. Civilisation began at the same time everywhere in the world.
  10. Productive agriculture feeds both villages and cities.

Answer Key – SET 1

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
  5. False
  6. True
  7. True
  8. False
  9. False
  10. True

SET 2 – Indus-Sarasvatī Civilisation – The Beginnings of Indian Civilization

  1. The Harappan civilisation is also called the Indus civilisation.
  2. The civilisation flourished between 2600 BCE and 1900 BCE.
  3. The Harappans lived mainly in southern India.
  4. Harappa was the first city of this civilisation to be excavated.
  5. The civilisation is one of the oldest in the world.
  6. Its inhabitants are called Indus people.
  7. The first urbanisation of India refers to this civilisation.
  8. Archaeologists use only one name for this civilisation.
  9. Villages existed before cities in this civilisation.
  10. The civilisation began around 3500 BCE in villages.

Answer Key – SET 2

  1. True
  2. True
  3. False
  4. True
  5. True
  6. False
  7. True
  8. False
  9. True
  10. True

SET 3 – Rivers and Geography – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

  1. The Indus River made the surrounding plains fertile.
  2. The Sarasvatī River flows permanently even today.
  3. Ghaggar-Hakra is the present name of the Sarasvatī River.
  4. The Sarasvatī River is mentioned in the Ṛig Veda.
  5. Harappan cities developed near rivers.
  6. Rivers were important only for drinking water.
  7. The Sarasvatī River once flowed from the Himalayas.
  8. The Indus has five main tributaries.
  9. Cities like Harappa grew far away from rivers.
  10. Rivers enriched soil for agriculture.

Answer Key – SET 3

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
  5. True
  6. False
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 4 – Cities and Town Planning – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

  1. Harappa and Mohenjo-daro were discovered first.
  2. Harappan cities were poorly planned.
  3. Streets were often laid in cardinal directions.
  4. Cities had upper and lower towns.
  5. Only elite houses were well built.
  6. Bricks were commonly used for construction.
  7. Fortifications surrounded many cities.
  8. Warehouses were used for storage.
  9. Houses had no bathrooms.
  10. Town planning shows advanced thinking.

Answer Key – SET 4

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
  5. False
  6. True
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 5 – The Great Bath and Structures – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

  1. The Great Bath is located at Mohenjo-daro.
  2. It was made using waterproofing materials.
  3. A well was connected to the Great Bath.
  4. All scholars agree on the purpose of the Great Bath.
  5. The Great Bath measured about 12 × 7 metres.
  6. Houses in Mohenjo-daro lacked bathrooms.
  7. The Great Bath had a drainage system.
  8. Bitumen was used as a form of tar.
  9. The Great Bath was definitely a public swimming pool.
  10. Some structures still remain debated.

Answer Key – SET 5

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. False
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 6 – Water Management – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

  1. Harappans valued cleanliness and hygiene.
  2. Drainage systems ran above the streets.
  3. Wells were built with bricks.
  4. Dholavira had the largest reservoirs.
  5. Reservoirs were poorly connected.
  6. Underground drains helped water distribution.
  7. Reservoirs needed regular maintenance.
  8. Water was stored only in ponds.
  9. Civic planning existed in Harappan cities.
  10. Dholavira lies in the Rann of Kutch.

Answer Key – SET 6

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
  5. False
  6. True
  7. True
  8. False
  9. True
  10. True

SET 7 – Agriculture and Food – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

  1. Harappans grew wheat and barley.
  2. Cotton was first grown by the Harappans in Eurasia.
  3. Rice was never grown by Harappans.
  4. Pulses were part of their diet.
  5. Ploughs were used for farming.
  6. Cities depended on villages for food.
  7. Harappans did not consume meat.
  8. Fish bones were found during excavations.
  9. Turmeric and ginger were found in cooking pots.
  10. Their diet was diverse.

Answer Key – SET 7

  1. True
  2. True
  3. False
  4. True
  5. True
  6. True
  7. False
  8. True
  9. True
  10. True

SET 8 – Trade and Transport – The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

  1. Harappans traded within and outside India.
  2. Carnelian beads were popular ornaments.
  3. Carnelian was found mainly in Gujarat.
  4. Copper was easily available everywhere.
  5. Bronze is harder than copper.
  6. Lothal had a dockyard.
  7. Trade routes included land, river and sea.
  8. Maritime trade was unknown to Harappans.
  9. Oman shows evidence of Harappan trade.
  10. Trade required identification of goods.

Answer Key – SET 8

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. True
  7. True
  8. False
  9. True
  10. True

SET 9 – Seals, Art and Culture – The Beginnings of Indian Civilization

  1. Harappan seals were made of steatite.
  2. Seals were large and heavy.
  3. Animal figures appear on seals.
  4. The Harappan script is fully deciphered.
  5. The Dancing Girl is a bronze figurine.
  6. Games and toys were found at sites.
  7. Bangles were worn on the arms.
  8. Art objects suggest cultural life.
  9. Seals were used only for decoration.
  10. Some stories were shown on pots.

Answer Key – SET 9

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. True
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 10 – Decline and Legacy – The Beginnings of Indian Civilization

  1. The civilisation declined around 1900 BCE.
  2. Warfare destroyed Harappan cities.
  3. Climatic change reduced rainfall.
  4. The Sarasvatī River dried up.
  5. Cities like Kalibangan were abandoned.
  6. Harappans shifted to rural life.
  7. The civilisation had many weapons of war.
  8. Environmental changes affected food supply.
  9. Harappan culture completely disappeared.
  10. Some Harappan traditions continued later.

Answer Key – SET 10

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
  5. True
  6. True
  7. False
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True
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