Question

Consider the following statements:

1. The Early Harappan phase was an urban phase showing all characteristic features of the Harappan culture.

2. In the Mature Harappan phase, large number of urban centres appeared throughout the geographical extent of the civilization.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

The Early Harappan phase (3300-2600 BC) was a mainly rural phase where some of the features resembled the later mature Harappan characteristics.

In the Mature Harappan phase (2600-1750 BC), a large number of urban centres developed throughout the extent of the civilization. These centres declined in the Late Harappan Phase (1700-1300 BC) and there was a return to rural settlements.