{"id":90497,"date":"2025-06-01T10:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90497"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:29:42","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-are-the-most-distinctive-artefacts-of-the-ha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-is-are-the-most-distinctive-artefacts-of-the-ha\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is\/are the most distinctive artefacts of the Ha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following is\/are the most distinctive artefacts of the Harappan Civilisation?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Steatite seal<\/li>\n<li>2. Bricks of a standardised ratio<\/li>\n<li>3. Gold bangles<\/li>\n<li>4. Silver spittoon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;2, 3 and 4&#8243; option4=&#8221;1, 2 and 4&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2020<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nDistinctive artefacts of a civilization are those that are unique or highly characteristic of that culture.<br \/>\n1. Steatite seal: Harappan seals with their unique script and animal motifs are considered one of the most distinctive and representative artefacts of the civilization. They are found in large numbers and across the extent of the Harappan world.<br \/>\n2. Bricks of a standardised ratio: The use of kiln-fired bricks in a specific, standardized ratio (typically 1:2:4 for thickness, width, and length) is a hallmark of Harappan urban planning and construction techniques, making it a highly distinctive feature.<br \/>\n3. Gold bangles: While gold ornaments were found in Harappan sites, bangles are a common form of ornament found in many cultures, making them less distinctly Harappan compared to seals or standardized bricks.<br \/>\n4. Silver spittoon: Silver objects were used, but a &#8216;spittoon&#8217; is not typically highlighted as one of the most significant or distinctive artefact types representing the civilization as a whole.<br \/>\nTherefore, Steatite seals and Bricks of a standardised ratio are considered the most distinctive artefacts among the given options.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nHarappan seals and their highly standardized brick architecture are widely recognized as prime identifying characteristics of the civilization.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nOther significant artefacts include pottery, weights and measures (known for their accuracy), bronze figures (like the Dancing Girl), and terracotta figurines. However, seals and bricks often stand out due to their widespread presence and unique features.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following is\/are the most distinctive artefacts of the Harappan Civilisation? 1. Steatite seal 2. Bricks of a standardised ratio 3. Gold bangles 4. 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