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The question focuses on the historical relationship expressed in “What is the generally accepted date range of the Mature Harappan phase?”. 2600–1900 BCE with the relevant chronology, institution, patronage, text, region or administrative function.
Correct answer: लगभग 2600–1900 ईसा-पूर्व. The Mature Harappan phase is generally dated to about 2600–1900 BCE. Earlier regional and Early Harappan developments preceded it, and a Late Harappan phase followed after urban decline. Therefore the other options either belong to another chronological phase, a different site, or an older interpretation that does not best fit the evidence. 2600–1900 BCE fits that evidence because it matches the specific chronology, agency and function contained in the question. 600–300 BCE and c. 3200–2800 BCE are genuine historical terms or names, but each belongs to a different office, patron, text, region or sequence. 2600–1900 BCE together with the factual context above, not the isolated option letter.
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c. 2600–1900 BCE. Correct answer: लगभग 2600–1900 ईसा-पूर्व. The Mature Harappan phase is generally dated to about 2600–1900 BCE. Earlier regional and Early Harappan developments preceded it, and a Late Harappan phase followed after urban decline. Therefore the other options either belong to another chronological phase, a different site, or an older interpretation that does not best fit the evidence.
The decisive clue is the matching chronology, agency and function described in the stem.
Do not choose c. 1500–1000 BCE merely because it belongs to the same broad historical period.
Verify the person, period and function separately before accepting the complete statement.
