What stone was used in making the Harappan weights?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Chert
Harappan exchanges were regulated by a precise system of weights, usually made of a stone called chert and generally cubical, with no markings.
NCERT (2026-27): “7.3 Weights … Exchanges were regulated by a precise system of weights, usually made of a stone called chert and generally cubical (Fig. 1.2), with no markings.… lower denominations of weights were binary (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32), while the higher denominations followed the decimal system (160, 200, 320, 640). The smaller weights were probably used for weighing jewellery and beads. Metal scale-pans have also been found.” |