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Q26 (CISF/2024) History & Culture › Ancient India

Which one among the following statements with reference to the Harappan burial ritual is not correct?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D

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Archaeological excavations of the Indus Valley Civilization provide significant insights into Harappan burial practices. The dead were generally laid in pits, and in some instances, the hollowed-out spaces were lined with bricks, suggesting social stratification. Harappan graves frequently contained pottery and ornaments, including jewelry found in both male and female burials, indicating a belief in an afterlife.

Statement D is incorrect because copper mirrors have indeed been found in several Harappan burials (for example, at Harappa and Kalibangan). While the Harappans did not typically bury vast amounts of precious wealth with the deceased—unlike the Egyptians—they did include everyday items and personal belongings like mirrors, beads, and shell rings.

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