Question

Consider the following statements about the Harappan Civilisation:
1. Nearly 280 Harappan sites have so far identified in the sub-continent.
2. The area occupied by the Harappan civilisation formed a rectangle.
3. Harappans in Gujarat produced rice and domesticated elephants.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 2
• B. Only 3
• C. None of the above
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C None of the above

• Nearly 2800 Harappan sites have so far identified in the sub-continent.They relate to the early,mature and late phases of the harappan culture.
  
• The area occupied by the Harappan civilization formed a triangle with area accounted for about 1,299,600 sq.km.
• No other culture zone is as widespread as harappan civilization even during the third and second millennia BC.
• Harappans in Gujarat produced rice and domesticated elephants which was not the case with mesopotamians.