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Consider the following statements:
1. Harappan script had more than 200 symbols.
2. They have been found to be inscribed on seals.
3. Most seals contained bilingual scripts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1 only

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1 and 3 only

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1 and 2 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only
Harappan scripts had 250 - 400 symbols.
The Indus (or Harappan) people used pictographic scripts on the seals.
Harappan Seals were not bilingual as such they are difficult to decode.

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