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The script of the Harappans was
a. Roman
b. Brahmi
c. Latin
d. pictographic

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Solution

The correct answer is option (d).

Explanation: In the sites of Indus Valley civilisation, many seals were found with the Harappan script engraved on them. The script has not been deciphered yet but it was pictographic, which means that pictures like signs representing objects, words and ideas were engraved on them.

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