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UPSC CDS 2017 (II)

Harappan Technology and Art

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Which one of the following statements about the Harappan Culture is not correct?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept Technological timelines are crucial for differentiating the Bronze Age Indus Civilization from the later Iron Age Vedic period.

Explanation Harappan artifacts consist of stone (Priest King), terracotta, and bronze (Dancing Girl). Iron was completely unknown to the Harappans and only appeared in India around 1000 BCE.

Logical Breakup
Option A: Correct. IVC is the 'First Urbanization'.
Option B: Correct. The Boustrophedon/Right-to-Left script is a key feature.
Option C: Incorrect. This is the 'not correct' statement as they were a Bronze Age culture.
Option D: Correct. Sophisticated stone statuary like the 'Bearded Priest' was produced.

Active Recall

Question

When did iron technology actually begin in India?

Answer

Iron technology began during the Later Vedic period, roughly between 1000 BCE and 800 BCE.

Core Insight

The absence of iron tools makes the Harappan achievement of building massive brick cities and carving hard stones even more remarkable.

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