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Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Harappan civilization ?

  • (A) In Lathal, the inhabitants never used burnt bricks for construction.
  • (B) In Kalibangan, most of the constructions was done by using mud bricks.
  • (C) The inhabitants knew the game of dice.
  • (D) The inhabitants knew the use of geometrical designs.
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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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.

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