Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Harappan civilization ?
Let's examine each statement:
✅ (B) In Kalibangan, most of the constructions was done by using mud bricks.
- Correct. Kalibangan (in present-day Rajasthan) is known for using mud bricks extensively in its construction.
✅ (C) The inhabitants knew the game of dice.
- Correct. Terracotta dice and other gaming objects found at Harappan sites suggest that they were familiar with games, including dice-based games.
✅ (D) The inhabitants knew the use of geometrical designs.
- Correct. Harappan pottery, seals, and beads often display geometrical patterns and designs, showing their knowledge of geometry and artistic skills.
❌ (A) In Lothal, the inhabitants never used burnt bricks for construction.
- Incorrect. This is the false statement.
- Lothal (in present-day Gujarat) is famous for its dockyard, which was built using burnt bricks.
- In fact, the use of burnt bricks was a hallmark of Harappan urban planning and construction.
✅ Therefore, the incorrect statement is:
(A) In Lothal, the inhabitants never used burnt bricks for construction.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Let's examine each statement:
✅ (B) In Kalibangan, most of the constructions was done by using mud bricks.
- Correct. Kalibangan (in present-day Rajasthan) is known for using mud bricks extensively in its construction.
✅ (C) The inhabitants knew the game of dice.
- Correct. Terracotta dice and other gaming objects found at Harappan sites suggest that they were familiar with games, including dice-based games.
✅ (D) The inhabitants knew the use of geometrical designs.
- Correct. Harappan pottery, seals, and beads often display geometrical patterns and designs, showing their knowledge of geometry and artistic skills.
❌ (A) In Lothal, the inhabitants never used burnt bricks for construction.
- Incorrect. This is the false statement.
- Lothal (in present-day Gujarat) is famous for its dockyard, which was built using burnt bricks.
- In fact, the use of burnt bricks was a hallmark of Harappan urban planning and construction.
✅ Therefore, the incorrect statement is:
(A) In Lothal, the inhabitants never used burnt bricks for construction.