Q. Which of the following characterizes/characterize the trade infrastructure and metrology of the Indus Valley Civilization?
1.Use of highly standardized cubical stone weights following a combined binary and decimal system.
2.Development of coastal port stations such as Sutkagendor, Sotkakoh, and Balakot along the Arabian Sea region.
3.Complete ignorance of woven textiles, spinning technology, or decorated cloth.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Harappan weights made of chert were remarkably standardized across thousands of miles, using a binary system for lower denominations () and a decimal system for higher units.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Harappans maintained a network of coastal trading outposts including Sutkagendor (Dasht river), Sotkakoh (Shadikor river), and Balakot (Vidar river) to facilitate maritime trade with West Asia.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Harappans mastered textile production. Excavations at Mohenjo-daro yielded preserved woven cotton cloth fragments dyed with madder, and spindle whorls are common across sites.
