Which among the following materials was used in making the Harappan seals?
Steatite
Correct Answer: (d) Steatite
Explanation: The Harappan seals were primarily made of steatite, a soft stone that could easily be carved and used for engraving.
The speakers of major Indian languages belong to how many language families?
Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (unit in use in early India) | List-II (content) | ||
| A. | Muhurta | 1. | Measure of weight |
| B. | Raktika | 2. | Measure of time |
| C. | Angula | 3. | Metre of poetry |
| D. | Pada | 4. | Measure of length |
In Egypt, ancient mummies can be found to have their arteries intact due to well preserved:
______ was an important port city in ancient India.