Which one of the following is not a pottery type? (a) OCP (b) CCE (c) NEP (d) BRW

In Indian archaeology, pottery types serve as critical cultural markers for relative dating. Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP) is a Chalcolithic ceramic tradition found in the Indo-Gangetic plain, characterized by a red slip that leaves an ochre residue [1]. Black and Red Ware (BRW) is another diagnostic pottery type associated with the late Bronze and early Iron Ages. Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) is a prestigious, deluxe pottery of the classical period, often preceded by Painted Grey Ware (PGW) [1]. While NEP likely refers to the National Education Policy and CCE refers to Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (an educational assessment system), the question asks for the 'not a pottery type' among the options. Since OCP and BRW are established archaeological terms, and NEP can be associated with Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) through common shorthand or mislabeling in some contexts, CCE remains the most distinct non-archaeological term.

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1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 2: Early India: The Chalcolithic, Megalithic, Iron Age and Vedic Cultures > Ochre Coloured Pottery Ware Culture > p. 19