Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:
What was the use of seals in the Harappan Civilization?
Options:
Seals were used for long-distance communications and transporting goods.
In Harappa seals were used as toys for the kids.
Harappan society Seals were luxury used by the rich.
Seals were used as currency in the Harappan society.
Correct Answer:
Seals were used for long-distance communications and transporting goods.
Explanation:
Seals and sealings were used to facilitate longdistance communication. Imagine a bag of goods being sent from one place to another. Its mouth was tied with rope and on the knot was affixed some wet clay on which one or more seals were pressed, leaving an impression. If the bag reached with its sealing intact, it meant that it had not been tampered with. The sealing also conveyed the identity of the sender