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TNPSC Group-I 2025 · Question 21 of 66

Which of the following statements are true about the Indus Civilisation? (i) In the 1920s Mortimer Wheeler excavated the Harappan sites. (ii) The longest text has about twenty six signs. (iii) The term "Meluhha" in the Prakrit inscriptions refers to the Indus region. (iv) The "Priest King" of steatite was discovered in Mohenjo-Daro.

Ancient History - Indus Valley

  1. A(i) and (ii) only
  2. B(i) and (iii) only
  3. C(ii) and (iii) only
  4. D(ii) and (iv) onlyCorrect

Answer: D. (ii) and (iv) only

Explanation

Mortimer Wheeler excavated Harappan sites in the 1940s, not the 1920s (i wrong). 'Meluhha' appears in Mesopotamian, not Prakrit, inscriptions (iii wrong). The longest Indus text has about 26 signs (ii) and the steatite 'Priest King' is from Mohenjo-Daro (iv).

Source: TNPSC Group-I Prelims 2025 (held 15 June 2025) - official question paper via tnpscinfo.com (Impacteers TNPSC Coaching compilation)

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