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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Harappan seals? 1. They were made up of Steatite, agate, chert, copper, faience, and terracotta. 2. They consist of inscriptions in a pictographic script.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Harappan seals? 1. They were made up of Steatite, agate, chert, copper, faience, and terracotta. 2. They consist of inscriptions in a pictographic script. Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

Key Points

Harappan Seals:

  • Numerous seals of different shapes and sizes are found all across the excavation sites.
  • While most seals are square, triangular, rectangular, and circular seals were also found to be used.
  • Steatite (a soft stone found in the river bed) was the most common material used to make seals.
  • Agate, chert, copper, faience, and terracotta seals have also been found. So, statement 1 is correct.
  • Some instances of copper, gold, and ivory seals have also been found.
  • Script on Inscriptions:
    • Mostly pictographic- yet to be deciphered. So, statement 2 is correct.
    • Written mostly from right to left.
    • Bi-directional writing style i.e the right to left on one line and left to right on another line has also been found.

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