Question

Which of the following do you think was a use for seals in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

• A. To mark the extent of kingdoms
• B. To act as a signs of quality for traders
• C. To divide society in the different classes
• D. To inspire children to join the military

Answer 1

The correct option is B To act as a signs of quality for traders

A seal was considered to be a mark of quality. Traders used these seals as an assurance of the same. More than 2,000 varieties of such seals had been found in the various Harappan sites. They were made of different materials and bore different designs ranging from animals and birds to human figures.