Class 12 History 2019 Board Exam

Prove with the help of examples that the Harappans had established their contacts with Western Asia for purchase/exchange of artifacts.

"John Marshall's stint as Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India marked a major change in Indian Archaeology." Explain the statement.

"The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of domestic architecture." Substantiate the statement.

"Over the decades, new issues have assumed importance in the archaeology of Harappa." Give two evidences to justify the statement.

"Many reconstructions of Harappan religion are made on assumptions and archaeological interpretation." Substantiate the statement.

"Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has marked a major change in the history of Harappan civilization." Support the statement with two evidences.

"One of the most distinctive features of Harappan cities was the carefully planned drainage system." Substantiate the statement.

"Coinage plays a valuable role in determining certain period of Indian history." Justify the statement giving two points.

"Mauryan Empire was regarded as a major landmark in the early Indian history." Justify the statement giving two points.

Describe the administrative features of the Mauryan Empire.