Which of the following statements is true of Harappan civilisation?
(i) Harappan civilisation comprised a network of urban constellations, drawing on the agricultural surplus generated by the surrounding countryside.
(ii) The Harappans seem to have flourishing trade relations with Sumeria and Egypt.
(iii) The seals are suspected to be connected with the trading activities of the Harappans.
(iv) Overland trade rested primarily on bullocks and horse-drawn carriages.
(v) Some deities akin to the mother goddess and Pashupati seem to have been popular.
- Ai, ii, iii
- Bi, ii, iii, v
- Cii, iv, v
- Diii, iv
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Statements (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) are historically true. Statement (iv) is incorrect because there is no clear evidence that classic Harappans utilized horse-drawn carriages; their transport rested mainly on bullock carts, pack animals, and boats.