Which of the following statements about Harappa Civilization is/are correct? 1, There is the extraordinary uniformity in artefacts as evident in pottery, seals, bricks and weights. 2, The late Harappa sites also maintained the same construction techniques

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Q: 84 (CAPF/2018)

Which of the following statements about Harappa Civilization is/are correct? 1, There is the extraordinary uniformity in artefacts as evident in pottery, seals, bricks and weights. 2, The late Harappa sites also maintained the same construction techniques as were used in mature Harappa sites.
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{'harappa civilization': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'late harappa sites': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'mature harappa sites': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'artefacts': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'same construction techniques': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'extraordinary uniformity': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'pottery': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 1, which states that statement 1 is correct.

To further explain, the Harappa Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that existed around 2600-1900 BCE in the northwest region of the Indian subcontinent. The civilization is known for its advanced urban planning, sophisticated drainage systems, and a standardized system of weights and measures.

Statement 1 is correct because there is indeed uniformity in artifacts found from the Harappa sites. Archaeological excavations have revealed a high degree of consistency in pottery, seals, bricks, and weights across various Harappa sites. This uniformity suggests a centralized authority or a common cultural identity throughout the civilization.

However, statement 2 is incorrect. The late Harappa sites, which refer to the later phase of the civilization, did not maintain the same construction techniques as the mature Harappa sites. The late Harappa sites show a decline in urban planning and a lack of well-constructed buildings compared to the earlier phase.

In conclusion, statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is incorrect.