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This bilingual Ancient History question examines the specific Harappan association in “Ancient History question: Harappan seals were mainly made of:”. The keyed response is Steatite.
The verified response to “Ancient History question: Harappan seals were mainly made of:” is Steatite, option C. The original question-specific evidence states: Most Harappan seals were made of steatite. Steatite is the correct answer to “Harappan seals were mainly made of:”. This evidence connects the required Ancient History fact with its archaeological, geographical, cultural or chronological setting. Harappan evidence must be interpreted from excavated settlements, artefacts, environmental data and comparisons among sites; a single object should not automatically support a wider claim than the evidence permits. The choices Bronze, Copper and Iron do not satisfy the same combination of site, feature, river region, crop, craft, discovery, chronology or cultural association. Replaying that method confirms Steatite as the keyed response for this Ancient History question.
FAQ
Common questions and clear answers for this topic.
Steatite, option C.
Match the site, feature, chronology or archaeological association requested in the stem.
Bronze, Copper, Iron belong to a different site, feature or context.
Compare the keyed association with the relevant NCERT Ancient History theme and its evidentiary limits.
Ancient History of India covers the period from prehistoric times to around 7th century AD. It includes the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Maurya Empire, Gupta Empire, and other dynasties. Ancient Indian history is a key subject in UPSC, SSC, and State PSC exams.
Most important Ancient Indian History topics: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age (Rigvedic and Later Vedic), Buddhism and Jainism, Maurya Empire under Ashoka, Gupta Empire called Golden Age, and South Indian Kingdoms. These topics have high weightage in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL exams.
