Multiple choice

The predominant funerary practice at Harappa was

  1. Cremation

  2. Burying ash kept in an urn

  3. Extended burial of the body along with pottery

  4. Making a memorial to mark the site
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Archaeological evidence from Harappa shows that extended burial was the primary funerary practice. Bodies were placed in rectangular pits, often in a supine position with head north, accompanied by pottery vessels. This differs from later Vedic cremation practices or urn burials found in other contemporary cultures.

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