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प्रश्न
With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Script
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उत्तर
Script: The Harappans used a script which is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, and varieties of the human form. The number of signs of Harappan script is known to be between 375 and 400. The script is found inscribed on a number of seals, copper tools, rims of jars, copper and terra-cotta tablets, jewelry and on an ancient signboard
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In metal
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In terracotta
What is the evidence to suggest that the Harappan people worshipped trees and animals?
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Their Ornaments.
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. Concentrate on the picture given below and answer the following questions.

(a) What does this Seal depict?
(b) How important are the Seals as sources of information about the Harappan Culture?
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of Trees and Animals.
Name the process by which sculpture in metal was done.
What do you know about the Indus Script?
With reference to art and sculpture of the Indus Valley people answer the following question:
How did Indus pottery reflect great variety?
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. In this context give:
Reasons why the Seals are important.
