A. विशेष सामूहिक स्नान के लिए/For special collective bathing
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Concept
The Great Bath was probably used for special or ritual bathing. Its exact purpose is not known.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. विशेष सामूहिक स्नान के लिए / For special collective bathing. The Great Bath was probably used for special or ritual bathing. Its exact purpose is not known.
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Exam Tip
महान स्नानागार का उपयोग संभवतः विशेष या अनुष्ठानिक स्नान के लिए होता था। इसका निश्चित उद्देश्य ज्ञात नहीं है।
Wells were major sources of domestic and public water supply. Some houses also had private wells.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. जल प्राप्त करने के लिए / For obtaining water. Wells were major sources of domestic and public water supply. Some houses also had private wells.
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Exam Tip
कुएँ घरेलू और सार्वजनिक जल आपूर्ति के प्रमुख साधन थे। अनेक घरों के पास निजी कुएँ भी थे।
Stone was widely used in construction at Dholavira. This was a distinctive feature compared with many other Harappan cities.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. निर्माण कार्य में / In construction. Stone was widely used in construction at Dholavira. This was a distinctive feature compared with many other Harappan cities.
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Exam Tip
धोलावीरा में निर्माण कार्य में पत्थर का व्यापक उपयोग हुआ। यह अन्य हड़प्पा नगरों से एक विशेष अंतर था।
B. कार्यशाला और अधबने मनकों से/From a workshop and unfinished beads
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Concept
A bead-making workshop and unfinished beads were found at Lothal. They are clear evidence of craft production.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. कार्यशाला और अधबने मनकों से / From a workshop and unfinished beads. A bead-making workshop and unfinished beads were found at Lothal. They are clear evidence of craft production.
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Exam Tip
लोथल में मनका निर्माण कार्यशाला और अधबने मनके मिले हैं। ये शिल्प उत्पादन के स्पष्ट प्रमाण हैं।
Copper was used to make tools vessels and decorative objects. Metal craft was important in the Harappan economy.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. औजार और पात्र / Tools and vessels. Copper was used to make tools vessels and decorative objects. Metal craft was important in the Harappan economy.
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Exam Tip
ताँबे से औजार पात्र और सजावटी वस्तुएँ बनाई जाती थीं। धातु शिल्प हड़प्पा अर्थव्यवस्था का महत्वपूर्ण भाग था।
D. भोजन पकाने और भंडारण के लिए/For cooking and storage
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Concept
Pottery was used for cooking serving and storage. Its shape helps archaeologists infer its use.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is D. भोजन पकाने और भंडारण के लिए / For cooking and storage. Pottery was used for cooking serving and storage. Its shape helps archaeologists infer its use.
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Exam Tip
मिट्टी के बर्तनों का उपयोग भोजन पकाने परोसने और भंडारण में होता था। उनके आकार से उपयोग का अनुमान लगाया जाता है।
A. वस्तुओं की पहचान और व्यापार/Identification of goods and trade
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Concept
Seals may have been used to identify goods and in trade transactions. They carried script and animal figures.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. वस्तुओं की पहचान और व्यापार / Identification of goods and trade. Seals may have been used to identify goods and in trade transactions. They carried script and animal figures.
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Exam Tip
मुहरों का उपयोग वस्तुओं की पहचान और व्यापारिक लेनदेन में हुआ होगा। उन पर लिपि और पशु आकृतियाँ बनी होती थीं।
Bulls were useful in farming and pulling carts. Animal husbandry was an important part of the agricultural economy.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. खेती और परिवहन / Farming and transport. Bulls were useful in farming and pulling carts. Animal husbandry was an important part of the agricultural economy.
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Exam Tip
बैल खेती और गाड़ियों को खींचने में उपयोगी थे। पशुपालन कृषि अर्थव्यवस्था का महत्वपूर्ण भाग था।
Cemeteries provide information about burial practices. Some graves also contained pottery and ornaments.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. कब्रिस्तानों से / From cemeteries. Cemeteries provide information about burial practices. Some graves also contained pottery and ornaments.
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Exam Tip
कब्रिस्तानों से दफनाने की परंपराओं की जानकारी मिलती है। कब्रों में कभी कभी बर्तन और आभूषण भी मिले हैं।
D. साझा नियम और तकनीकी ज्ञान/Shared rules and technical knowledge
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Concept
Standardised bricks and layouts indicate shared rules. They show technical knowledge and coordination.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is D. साझा नियम और तकनीकी ज्ञान / Shared rules and technical knowledge. Standardised bricks and layouts indicate shared rules. They show technical knowledge and coordination.
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Exam Tip
मानकीकृत ईंटें और योजनाएँ साझा नियमों का संकेत देती हैं। इससे तकनीकी ज्ञान और समन्वय का पता चलता है।
B. नदियों के मार्ग और पर्यावरण में परिवर्तन/Changes in river courses and environment
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Concept
Changes in river courses and the environment are considered possible factors. No single cause is accepted as certain.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. नदियों के मार्ग और पर्यावरण में परिवर्तन / Changes in river courses and environment. Changes in river courses and the environment are considered possible factors. No single cause is accepted as certain.
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Exam Tip
नदियों के मार्ग और पर्यावरण में परिवर्तन को संभावित कारण माना जाता है। पतन के लिए किसी एक कारण को निश्चित नहीं माना जाता।
Harappan house walls were made of mud or baked bricks. Standardised bricks were a key feature of their architecture.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. ईंटों से / Bricks. Harappan house walls were made of mud or baked bricks. Standardised bricks were a key feature of their architecture.
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Exam Tip
हड़प्पा घरों की दीवारें कच्ची या पकी ईंटों से बनाई जाती थीं। ईंटों का मानकीकरण उनकी वास्तुकला की विशेषता था।
C. दीवारों और कमरों के अवशेषों से/Remains of walls and rooms
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Concept
Remains of walls rooms courtyards and drains reveal house layouts. Material remains are the main sources of archaeology.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is C. दीवारों और कमरों के अवशेषों से / Remains of walls and rooms. Remains of walls rooms courtyards and drains reveal house layouts. Material remains are the main sources of archaeology.
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Exam Tip
दीवारों कमरों आँगनों और नालियों के अवशेष मकानों की योजना बताते हैं। भौतिक अवशेष पुरातत्व के मुख्य स्रोत हैं।
