Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about the Harappan script:

1. The script has been directly derived from the Mesopotamian script.

2. The script was written in Boustrophedon style.

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 Indus script involved writing from right to left in the first line and then left to right in the second line. This is called as Boustrophedon style.

Indus Valley Civilization had its unique script and did not derive it from any other civilization.