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Bricks used at Harappan settlements bore a standardised ratio regarding their shapes and sizes. Which of the following is correct in this context?

  1. Length and breadth were four times and twice the height respectively.

  2. Length and breadth were three times and 1½ times the height respectively.

  3. Length and breadth were 3½ times and twice the height respectively.

  4. Length and breadth were five times and twice the height respectively.
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Explanation

Archaeological findings at Harappan settlements reveal highly standardized brick dimensions. The bricks followed a ratio of 4:2:1 for length:breadth:height. This means the length was four times the height, and the breadth was twice the height. This standardization demonstrates advanced urban planning and quality control in the Indus Valley Civilization around 2600-1900 BCE.

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