Q. Which of the following is/are characteristic features of the Harappan society?
1.Harappans were great experts in artistic works of stone.
2.A lot of terracotta figurines have been found at many sites.
3.They were good at metallurgy and producing alloys.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The Harappans were great experts in the use of the potter’s wheel but were poor in artistic works of stone.

  • A lot of terracotta has been found at many sites, including figurines of animals such as bulls, buffaloes, dogs, monkeys, toy carts, and humans.
  • Terracotta bangles have also been found. It is important to note that more female figurines have been uncovered in comparison to male figurines.
  • The Harappans refined the art of bead-making, and jewellery excavated includes gold and silver jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, brooches.
  • Copper, bronze, silver, and gold were metals known and used by Harappans, but iron was not. They were also good at metallurgy and producing alloys.
  • The craftsmen used to both make artifacts out of pure copper as well as bronze such as spears, knives, short swords, mirrors, axes, needles, rings, and bangles.
  • Harappan people generally wore garments of cotton / wool. The Harappans relished non-vegetarian food. Fish-eating was common. Milk and curd was also consumed.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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