Q. The Indus Valley people had contacts with
(a) Egyptians
(b) Sumerians
(c) Chinese
(d) Mesopotamians
Ans: (d) Mesopotamians
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Mesopotamians.
The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, existed from approximately 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE in what is now modern-day Pakistan and northwestern India. During this period, the people of the Indus Valley had contacts with the Mesopotamians, who inhabited the region of present-day Iraq and parts of Iran, Syria, and Turkey.
Archaeological evidence suggests that there was a significant exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural influences between the Indus Valley civilization and the civilizations of Mesopotamia. Excavations have revealed artifacts such as seals, pottery, and beads that indicate trade and interaction between the two regions.
There is limited evidence of direct contacts between the Indus Valley people and other civilizations such as the Egyptians (a), Sumerians (b), or Chinese (c) during the time of the Indus Valley civilization. The extent and nature of contact with these civilizations are not well-documented or established by archaeological evidence.
Therefore, the most established contacts of the Indus Valley people were with the Mesopotamians, making the correct answer (d) Mesopotamians.
