Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

The life of the 'Late Harappan Culture' was mainly?

Options:

Rural

Urban

Semi Rural

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Rural

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Rural

By around 1800 BCE, most of the Mature Harappan sites, particularly in regions like Cholistan, were abandoned. This indicates a significant decline in population and activity in these areas.
Expansion into new settlements: At the same time, there was a population expansion into new settlements in regions such as Gujarat, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh
Overall, there was a decline in the production of artefacts, as fewer materials were used to make fewer things.
House construction techniques deteriorated, and large public structures were no longer produced.
This suggests a shift towards a more rural way of life as we move from Mature Harappan Culture to Late Harappan Culture.