Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:
Archaeologists use the term "Culture" for a group of objects:
(A) those are distinctive in style
(B) those are usually found together within a specific geographical area and period of time
(C) those are precious
(D) those are made of imported raw material
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A) and (D) only
(2) (B) and (C) only
(3) (A) and (B) only
(4) (A) and (C) only
Options:
1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

The Indus Valley civilization is also called the Harappan culture. Archaeologists use the term “culture” for a group of objects, distinctive in style, that are usually found together within a specific geographical area and period of time. In the case of the Harappan culture, these distinctive objects include seals, beads, weights, stone blades, and even baked bricks. These objects were found in areas as far apart as Afghanistan, Jammu, Baluchistan (Pakistan), and Gujarat.