Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Which of the following is not a distinct object of Harappan Culture?

Options:

Weights

Stone Blades

Beads

Coins

Correct Answer:

Coins

Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is commonly referred to as the Harappan culture.
Archaeologists use the term “culture” for a group of objects, distinctive in style, that are usually found together within a specific geographical area and period of time.
The Harappan culture is characterized by unique/distinctive objects such as seals, beads, weights, stone blades, and baked bricks.
These objects have been discovered in diverse regions including Afghanistan, Jammu, Baluchistan (Pakistan), Gujarat, etc.

Coins were not a distinctive object of the Harappan culture.