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The characteristics of archaeological cultures in the Harappa region prior to the mature Harappan were : |
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The correct answer is Option 1 - (1)
1 - (A), (B) and (D) only
Characteristics of archaeological cultures in the Harappa region prior to the mature Harappan were : (A) distinctive pottery.
(B) agriculture and pastoralism.
(D) settlements were generally small, and there were virtually no large buildings.(C) No crafts – Incorrect. There was evidence of crafts such as bead-making, pottery, and tool-making even in the early stages.
(E) Contact with distant lands including West Asia and sea trade – Incorrect. This is more characteristic of the Mature Harappan period, not the early/pre-Harappan phase.
NCERT: "There were several archaeological cultures in the region prior to the Mature Harappan. These cultures were associated with distinctive pottery, evidence of agriculture and pastoralism, and some crafts. Settlements were generally small, and there were virtually no large buildings. It appears that there was a break between the Early Harappan and the Harappan civilisation, evident from large-scale burning at some sites, as well as the abandonment of certain settlements." |
