Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Harappan seal was a distinctive artifact of the Harappan Civilization.
(B) Harappan seal motifs conveyed a meaning to those unable to read it.
(C) Harappan seals had Sanskrit script on them.
(D) Harappan seals had Pali and Prakrit inscriptions on them.
(E) Some Harappan seals show wider spacing of script from right and cramping on the left.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) and (D) only
• B. (C), (D) and (E) only
• C. (A), (B) and (E) only
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The analysis requires the assessment of each assertion regarding Harappan seals:

• (A) A Harappan seal is a distinctive artifact of the Harappan Civilization. Verified. Harappan seals are unequivocally one of the most defining artifacts of this civilization.
• (B) Harappan seal motifs conveyed meaning to those who could not read the script. Verified. The designs on the seals, frequently featuring animals and other symbols, were intended to communicate messages beyond the written script.
• (C) Harappan seals bore Sanskrit script. Disproven. The Harappan script remains undeciphered, and Sanskrit is regarded as distinct from it.
• (D) Harappan seals featured Pali and Prakrit inscriptions. Disproven. Pali and Prakrit are linguistic forms associated with later periods and are not found on Harappan seals.
• (E) Certain Harappan seals exhibit increased spacing of script on the right and crowding on the left. Verified. This is a recognized characteristic of specific Harappan inscriptions.

The confirmed selections are: (A), (B), and (E) exclusively.