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History GK · Q43

Indus Valley Civilisation

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 43

Q43

Which of the following materials was mainly used in the manufacturing of Harappan seals?

A.
Terracotta
Answer
B.
Bronze
C.
Copper
D.
Iron

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Most of the seals were made of steatite, which is a kind of soft stone. A few of them were also made of terracotta, gold, agate, chert, ivory and faience. The standard Harappan seal was square in shape with a 2X2 dimension. It is believed that the seals were used for commercial purposes.Most of the Harappan seals were made up of terracotta on which inscriptions and animals engrave on them.