The correct answer is Option 1 - A, B, C and E
Given statements:
A) Harappan Civilisation is dated between BCE. 2600 and 1900 BCE.
B) There were earlier and later cultures, often called Early Harappan and Late Harappan, in the same area.
C) The Harappan civilisation is sometimes called the Mature Harappan culture to distinguish it from Early and Late Harappan Cultures.
D) The Harappan culture derives its name from Harappa, the last site where this distinctive culture was unearthed. (Incorrect)
E) The Harappan culture is characterized by unique/distinctive objects such as seals, beads, weights, stone blades, and baked bricks.
Correction in statement D) The Harappan culture derives its name from Harappa, the FIRST site where this distinctive culture was unearthed.
Explanation:
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.
The Harappan culture derives its name from Harappa, the first site where this distinctive culture was unearthed.
The civilization is dated between approximately 2600 BCE and 1900 BCE.
Alongside the Harappan culture, there were earlier and later cultures in the same area known as Early Harappan and Late Harappan respectively.
The term "Mature Harappan culture" is sometimes used to differentiate the Harappan civilization from these earlier and later cultures. |
