Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Which of the following statements about Harappa Civilization is/are correct? 1. There is the extraordinary uniformity in artefacts as evident in pottery, seals, bricks and weights. 2. The late Harappa sites also maintained the same construction techniques as were used in mature Harappa sites. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Solution & Analysis
Answer: A
Concept
The Indus Valley Civilization is defined by its standardization, but this uniformity declined as the civilization moved into its post-urban or 'Late' phase.Explanation
Mature Harappan sites show a 4:2:1 ratio for bricks across vast distances (Uniformity). However, Late Harappan sites show a clear decline in construction quality, moving away from grid layouts and standardized baked bricks.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Statement 1 is correct. Weights, seals, and pottery types remain consistent from Punjab to Gujarat during the urban phase.
Logic 2: Statement 2 is incorrect. Late Harappa saw the abandonment of large public baths and granaries, and an increased reliance on mud bricks and less efficient drainage systems.