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Chapter 2 First Cities of India Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 2 First Cities of India. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

12 Solved Questions456 words

Maharashtra State Board Class 11 History Solutions Chapter 2 First Cities of India

1. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
In the early phase of agriculture, making __________ pots and farming were the jobs of women. (a) copper (b) bronze (c) earthen (d) stone
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) earthen
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Lothal is known for its ancient __________ (a) agriculture (b) dock (c) textiles (d) tools
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) dock
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
A general impression prevailed that the Harappan seals had some connection with the __________ civilisation. (a) Chinese (b) Greek (c) Mesopotamian (d) Egyptian
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Mesopotamian
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The bodies (mummies) of dead royalties in Egypt were wrapped in __________ coloured cloth. (a) white (b) black (c) red (d) blue
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) blue

2A. Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The major reason for the decline of the Mesopotamian civilisation was __________ (a) foreign invasion (b) deteriorating environment (c) loss in trade (d) migration
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) deteriorating environment

2B. Find the incorrect pair from set ‘B’ and write the correct ones.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Set ‘A’

Set ‘B’

(a) Dilmun

Bahrain

(b) Makan

Oman-Iran-Baluchistan Coastal region

(c) Shortugai

Mesopotamia

(d) Meluhha

Region of Harappa civilisation

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(c) Shortugai – Badakshan province of Afghanistan

3. Explain the statements with reasons.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The remains found in cities like Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Kalibangan, Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, etc. are evidence of the past glory of this civilization.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Lapis lazuli had a very important place in the Harappan trade.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Harappan civilisation declined.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

4. State your opinion.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Harappan cities and villages in the vicinity were interdependent.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Harappan cities seem to have a well-organised administrative system.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

5. Answer the following questions with the help of given points.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write about the characteristics of Harappan cities with the help of the given points: (a) Town planning (b) Social organisation (c) Administration (d) Economy
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Town planning:

(b) Social organisation:

(c) Administration:

(d) Economy:

Activity

Collect information and illustrations with the help of the internet about the town planning of the Harappan cities and Chandigarh. Compare them.
Answer:
The town planning of the Harappan Cities:

Streets:

Drainage System:

The Great Bath:

Granaries:

Buildings:

The town planning of Chandigarh City: