Multiple choice

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

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 16

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization used a binary system for lower weights and a decimal system for higher weights, with 16 being the dominant unit (16, 32, 64, 160, 320, 640).