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What did the Harappans use in order to make tools like blades, arrows, spears and axes?

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Rohri Chert

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Iron

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Basaltic rocks

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Natron salt

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Solution

The correct option is A Rohri Chert
The Harappans used crystalline rocks called chert to make tools like blades, arrows, spears and axes. Chert was obtained from Rhori in Pakistan. So, it is often called Rohri Chert.

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