UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilisation;
    1. Wooden coffins have been found at Harappa
    2. Pottery pieces had figures of fish or peacock
    3. The Harappan script is an older version of Brahmi
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A) 1 and 2 only                 

    B) 2 and 3 only

    C) 1 and 3 only                 

    D) 1, 2 and 3             

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The Harappan script has still to be fully deciphered. Parpo1 and his Scandinavian colleagues came to the conclusion tbi the language of the Harappa?s was Dravidian. A group of Sovi' scholars accepts this view. Other scholars provide different view connecting the Harappan script with that of Brahmi.


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