Mohanjo Daro is in the province of:
- Punjab
- Sindh
- Baluchistan
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Answer: B. Sindh
Mohenjodaro is located in Sindh province, on the bank of the Indus river.
FSC Sociology: Indus Valley and Aryan Civilization, questions with answers
Practise 34 real Federal Board questions on Indus Valley and Aryan Civilization from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
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About Indus Valley and Aryan Civilization in FSC Sociology
Indus Valley and Aryan Civilization is one of the 12 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC Sociology question bank (12th class), and about 10% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 34 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 22 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 17 medium, 14 easy, 3 hard.
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Who were uncivilized and warriors?
- Aryans
- Dravidians
- Austricks
- Asians
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Answer: A. Aryans
In contrast to the urbanised, peaceful Dravidians, the Aryans are described in the curriculum as a comparatively uncivilized, warlike, pastoral people.
Who entered into sub-continent through Suleiman Pass?
- Aryans
- Muslims
- Saka / Saga
- Mangolian
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Answer: A. Aryans
The Aryans are traditionally said to have entered the Indo-Pak subcontinent through mountain passes such as the Suleiman/Khyber passes from Central Asia.
Harappa is located in the province of:
- Sindh
- Punjab
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Baluchistan
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Answer: B. Punjab
Harappa is located in Punjab province, on the bank of the Ravi river, while Mohenjodaro is in Sindh.
Who destroyed Indus valley civilization?
- Aryans
- Dravidians
- Russians
- Americans
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Answer: A. Aryans
The traditional/curriculum view is that the invading Aryans overran and brought about the destruction/decline of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Which are the important cities of Indus valley civilization?
- Karachi and Dadu
- Peshawar and Swat
- Lahore and Multan
- Mohenjodaro and Harappa
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Answer: D. Mohenjodaro and Harappa
Mohenjodaro (Sindh) and Harappa (Punjab) are the two major excavated cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Who destroyed Dravidians?
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The Dravidians, builders of the Indus Valley Civilization, were overrun and their civilization was ultimately destroyed/ended by the invading Aryans, who migrated into the subcontinent around 1500 BC.
What is meant by Indus Valley Civilization?
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The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, flourishing around 2500 BC in the Indus river region (present-day Pakistan), with well-planned cities such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa featuring advanced drainage systems, standardised weights/measures, and organised trade — built by the Dravidian people before its decline around 1500 BC.
Sessions with Indus Valley and Aryan Civilization questions
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 9 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 8 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 9 |
| 2024 Annual | 3 |
| 2023 Annual | 5 |
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34 real Federal Board (FBISE) Sociology questions on Indus Valley and Aryan Civilization from 2023 to 2026, for 12th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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