Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Which of the following best relates to how archaeologists define "culture"?

Options:

A group of people living in a specific geographical area

A collection of objects with distinctive styles found together

A period of time characterized by significant historical events

The religious beliefs and practices of a particular society

Correct Answer:

A collection of objects with distinctive styles found together

Explanation:

The Harappan culture, also known as the Indus Valley civilization, is defined by archaeologists as a distinctive grouping of objects that share a particular style and are typically found together within a specific geographic area and time period. These objects encompass various items such as seals, beads, weights, stone blades, and even baked bricks. They have been discovered in diverse regions including Afghanistan, Jammu, Baluchistan (Pakistan), and Gujarat.