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The Harappan Social System was _______.

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Slave Labour based

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Varna based

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Egalitarian

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Caste based

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The correct option is C Egalitarian
The social system in Harappa was egalitarian in nature. The elite upper class did exist but everyone was granted the freedom of life.

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