Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Which of the statements are not true for "Harappan Civilization":

A. Barter system was the prevalent exchange mode in Harappan period.
B. Harappan Civilization site of 'Dholavira' is situated in Assam.
C. Harappan Civilization is related to Indus Valley Civilization.
D. Harappan Civilization has been found in Pictographic script.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A and D only

A, C and D only

A, B and C only

A, B and D only

Correct Answer:

A, B and D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → A, B and D only

A. Barter system was the prevalent exchange mode in Harappan period — Not true. The complete statement is not correct because there is no clear evidence that barter was the main system. Instead, the Harappans used standardised weights and measures, showing a more organised trade system.

B. Harappan Civilization site of ‘Dholavira’ is situated in Assam — Not true. The complete statement is not correct because Dholavira is located in Gujarat (Rann of Kutch), not Assam.

C. Harappan Civilization is related to Indus Valley Civilization — True. The complete statement is correct because Harappan Civilization is another name for the Indus Valley Civilization.

D. Harappan Civilization has been found in Pictographic script — Not true. The complete statement is not correct because although Harappans used a script with symbols, its exact nature is still unknown. We cannot confidently say it is pictographic, since the script is undeciphered.