Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Bronze Age in the Indian subcontinent is/are correct?
1.It corresponds primarily to the urban phase of the Indus Valley Civilization characterized by copper-tin alloying.
2.Settlements were marked by town planning, standardized burnt-brick architecture, and centralized drainage systems. 3.The Bronze Age in India completely lacked long-distance external trade routes or maritime ports.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Bronze Age in South Asia is represented by the Mature Harappan phase, defined by advanced metallurgy in combining copper with tin to make bronze.
- Statement 2 is correct: Key markers include grid-pattern street planning, standardized brick ratios, covered street drains, and centralized granaries or public structures.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Maritime dockyards like Lothal and Harappan seals found in Mesopotamia (Akkadian texts referencing Meluhha) prove active long-distance international trade.
