Question

Two traders from the city of Harappa are about to embark on a journey to Mohenjo-daro to sell their goods. Their goods are almost identical. Trader 'A' has placed his seal on all his bags. Trader 'B', who is a slightly more experienced, is yet to think of a seal for himself. Which of the traders will fare better in Mohenjo-daro and why?

• A. Trader 'B' because his goods will be better accessible.
• B. Trader 'A' because markets appreciate fresh participation.
• C. Trader 'B' because he is the more experienced hand.
• D. Trader 'A' because he has made it a point to place seals on his bags.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Trader 'A' because he has made it a point to place seals on his bags.

A seal was considered to be a mark of quality. Traders used these seals as an assurance of the same. In this case, the fact that Trader 'A' placed seals on his bags would more than likely have resulted in him faring better in Mohenjo-daro as opposed to Trader 'B' who failed to do the same.