Multiple choice general knowledge history

During the Indus Valley Civilization period, the dominant number used for weights and measures was ?

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 16
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Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization used a binary system based on 16 for weights and measures. Archaeological findings show their weight system followed a ratio of 1:2:4:8:16:32, with 16 being a fundamental unit. This decimal progression centered on 16 was highly advanced for its time and was used consistently across the civilization for trade and standardization.

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