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What made the Harappan civilisation a 'civilisation'?

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The Harappans were the global pioneers of mass communication, introducing paper and printing to the world.
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The Harappans constructed planned cities, traded with other civilisations, and possessed their own writing system.
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The Harappans were well-versed in modern architecture and abstract art.
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The Harappans were responsible for inventing the wheel.
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The correct option is B The Harappans constructed planned cities, traded with other civilisations, and possessed their own writing system.
The Harappans had organised themselves into stable and efficient societies. There exists evidence of their development in various aspects of life, like language, art, architecture, education, and intellectual pursuits. They constructed planned cities, traded with other civilisations, and possessed their own writing system. These are factors that contribute to it being classified as a 'civilisation'.

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