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Which statement best reflects current scholarship on the population of the Indus Civilisation?

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AIt was diverse, and its precise linguistic or ethnic identity is not conclusively known
BIt consisted only of Aryans
CIt consisted only of one Dravidian racial type
DIt consisted only of Mongoloids
Correct Answer: It was diverse, and its precise linguistic or ethnic identity is not conclusively knownYour Answer: A

Explanation

Current scholarship does not identify the Harappan population as one simple racial group. Archaeological and biological evidence points to diversity, while the undeciphered script prevents a conclusive identification of language or ethnic identity. Therefore the other options either belong to another chronological phase, a different site, or an older interpretation that does not best fit the evidence.

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