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हड़प्पा सभ्यता की जल निकासी व्यवस्था की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण विशेषता क्या थी?

What was the most important feature of the Harappan drainage system?

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B. नालियाँ ढकी हुई और आपस में जुड़ी थींDrains were covered and interconnected

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Covered drains connected houses to main drains in Harappan cities. Treat this as evidence of advanced urban planning in exams.

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The correct answer is B. नालियाँ ढकी हुई और आपस में जुड़ी थीं / Drains were covered and interconnected. Covered drains connected houses to main drains in Harappan cities. Treat this as evidence of advanced urban planning in exams.

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हड़प्पा नगरों में ढकी हुई नालियाँ घरों से मुख्य नालियों तक जुड़ी थीं। परीक्षा में इसे उन्नत नगर नियोजन का प्रमाण मानें।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता में प्रयुक्त पकी ईंटों का सामान्य अनुपात क्या था?

What was the common proportion of baked bricks used in the Harappan Civilisation?

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B. एक अनुपात दो अनुपात चार1:2:4

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The common ratio of thickness, width and length of Harappan bricks was 1:2:4. Remember it as an example of standardisation.

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Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is B. एक अनुपात दो अनुपात चार / 1:2:4. The common ratio of thickness, width and length of Harappan bricks was 1:2:4. Remember it as an example of standardisation.

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हड़प्पा ईंटों की मोटाई, चौड़ाई और लंबाई का सामान्य अनुपात एक अनुपात दो अनुपात चार था। परीक्षा में मानकीकरण का उदाहरण याद रखें।

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हड़प्पा सभ्यता में मानकीकृत बाटों का मुख्य उपयोग किस लिए होता था?

What was the main use of standardised weights in the Harappan Civilisation?

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B. व्यापार और मापTrade and measurement

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Standardised weights were used in trade transactions and measurement of goods. View them as evidence of economic organisation.

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The correct answer is B. व्यापार और माप / Trade and measurement. Standardised weights were used in trade transactions and measurement of goods. View them as evidence of economic organisation.

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मानकीकृत बाट व्यापारिक लेन-देन और वस्तुओं के मापन में उपयोग किए जाते थे। परीक्षा में इन्हें आर्थिक संगठन का प्रमाण समझें।

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हड़प्पाई बाट सामान्यतः किस पत्थर से बनाए जाते थे?

Harappan weights were generally made of which stone?

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A. चर्टChert

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Harappan cubical weights were generally made of chert. Remember both their material and shape for exams.

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The correct answer is A. चर्ट / Chert. Harappan cubical weights were generally made of chert. Remember both their material and shape for exams.

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हड़प्पाई घनाकार बाट प्रायः चर्ट पत्थर से बने होते थे। परीक्षा में बाटों की सामग्री और आकार दोनों याद रखें।

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हड़प्पा मुहरों पर सबसे अधिक किस पशु का चित्र मिलता है?

Which animal appears most frequently on Harappan seals?

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B. एक सींग वाला पशुUnicorn

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Concept

The mythical unicorn appears most frequently on Harappan seals. Do not confuse it with a real rhinoceros in exams.

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The correct answer is B. एक सींग वाला पशु / Unicorn. The mythical unicorn appears most frequently on Harappan seals. Do not confuse it with a real rhinoceros in exams.

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हड़प्पा मुहरों पर काल्पनिक एक सींग वाला पशु सबसे अधिक दिखाई देता है। परीक्षा में इसे वास्तविक गैंडे से न मिलाएँ।

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कार्नेलियन मनकों का लाल रंग प्राप्त करने के लिए किस प्रक्रिया का उपयोग किया जाता था?

Which process was used to obtain the red colour of carnelian beads?

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B. पत्थर को गर्म करनाHeating the stone

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Heating carnelian enhanced its bright red colour. Connect craft techniques with raw materials in exams.

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The correct answer is B. पत्थर को गर्म करना / Heating the stone. Heating carnelian enhanced its bright red colour. Connect craft techniques with raw materials in exams.

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कार्नेलियन को गर्म करने पर उसका लाल रंग अधिक चमकीला हो जाता था। परीक्षा में शिल्प तकनीक को कच्चे माल से जोड़ें।

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हड़प्पाई शिल्पकार शंख मुख्यतः किन क्षेत्रों से प्राप्त करते थे?

From which regions did Harappan craftspersons mainly obtain shell?

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B. नागेश्वर और बालाकोट जैसे तटीय क्षेत्रCoastal regions such as Nageshwar and Balakot

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Shell was obtained from coastal regions including Nageshwar and Balakot. Locate major source areas on maps for exams.

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The correct answer is B. नागेश्वर और बालाकोट जैसे तटीय क्षेत्र / Coastal regions such as Nageshwar and Balakot. Shell was obtained from coastal regions including Nageshwar and Balakot. Locate major source areas on maps for exams.

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शंख समुद्री तटीय क्षेत्रों से प्राप्त किए जाते थे जिनमें नागेश्वर और बालाकोट प्रमुख थे। परीक्षा में स्रोत क्षेत्रों को मानचित्र पर पहचानें।

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लैपिस लाजुली का प्रमुख स्रोत किस क्षेत्र को माना जाता है?

Which region is considered a major source of lapis lazuli?

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A. बदख्शांBadakhshan

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Lapis lazuli was mainly obtained from the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan. Remember it as evidence of long-distance trade.

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The correct answer is A. बदख्शां / Badakhshan. Lapis lazuli was mainly obtained from the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan. Remember it as evidence of long-distance trade.

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लैपिस लाजुली मुख्यतः अफगानिस्तान के बदख्शां क्षेत्र से प्राप्त होता था। परीक्षा में दूरस्थ व्यापार नेटवर्क का उदाहरण याद रखें।

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हड़प्पाई लोगों को ताँबा मुख्यतः कहाँ से प्राप्त होता था?

From where did the Harappans mainly obtain copper?

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A. राजस्थान के खेतड़ी क्षेत्र सेFrom the Khetri region of Rajasthan

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The Khetri region of Rajasthan was an important source of copper. Match metals with their source regions for exams.

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The correct answer is A. राजस्थान के खेतड़ी क्षेत्र से / From the Khetri region of Rajasthan. The Khetri region of Rajasthan was an important source of copper. Match metals with their source regions for exams.

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राजस्थान का खेतड़ी क्षेत्र ताँबे का महत्वपूर्ण स्रोत था। परीक्षा में धातु और उसके स्रोत का मिलान करें।

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मेसोपोटामिया के अभिलेखों में हड़प्पा क्षेत्र को किस नाम से जाना गया है?

By what name was the Harappan region known in Mesopotamian records?

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A. मेलुहाMeluhha

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Mesopotamian records associate Meluhha with the Harappan region. Distinguish Meluhha, Dilmun and Magan in exams.

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The correct answer is A. मेलुहा / Meluhha. Mesopotamian records associate Meluhha with the Harappan region. Distinguish Meluhha, Dilmun and Magan in exams.

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मेसोपोटामियाई अभिलेखों में मेलुहा को हड़प्पा क्षेत्र से जोड़ा जाता है। परीक्षा में मेलुहा, दिलमुन और मगन के नाम अलग रखें।

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