Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The inhabitants of Harappa grew and used cotton.
  2. The inhabitants of Harappa had no knowledge of copper and bronze.
  3. The standard Harappan seals were made of clay.

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct - archaeological evidence from Harappa shows cotton cultivation and use. Statement 2 is incorrect - Harappans had extensive knowledge of copper and bronze, and created sophisticated bronze artifacts including the famous dancing figure. Statement 3 is incorrect - standard Harappan seals were made of steatite (a type of soft stone), not clay. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, making option A the right answer.

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