Which of the following statements about Harappa Civilization is/are correct?
- 1. There is the extraordinary uniformity in artefacts as evident in pottery, seals, bricks and weights.
- 2. The late Harappa sites also maintained the same construction techniques as were used in mature Harappa sites.
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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC CAPF – 2018
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Late Harappan phase (c. 1900-1300 BCE) saw a decline in many of the characteristics of the Mature phase. This included a decrease in the uniformity of artefacts, the abandonment of major urban centers, and a deterioration in construction techniques and planning compared to the sophisticated urban infrastructure of the Mature period. Late Harappan sites often show less standardized brick sizes, less elaborate drainage systems, and generally simpler structures.