Question

Which of the following statements about the Indus culture is the least possible?
A. The Indus culture originated from the peasant cultures of sind & Baluchistan.
B. The Indus culture originated from the Kalibanga I culture
C. The Indus culture is an expression of Sothi culture
D. The Indus culture sprang directly as an urban culture

Answer 1

Hint: The Indus culture or Harappan civilization first identified in 1921 at Harappa. It transit from Early Harappan to Mature form of the Harappan Civilization.

Complete answer: During the early Harappan phase, settlements were without fortification. Through four sites of Harappan civilization, the four stages or phases can be seen. It began with the transition of nomadic herdsmen to settled agricultural communities as the evidence in Mehrgarh near Bolan Pass clearly shows. Then large villages and towns developed in the second phase whose evidence can be found at Amri site. Finally the third stage leads to the emergence of cities as found in the Kalibangan sites. Lothal, Balakot, Chanhudaro, Naushahro are other examples of big cities.

Looking at the options given:
Option B, C and D most likely reflects the Indus culture whereas Option A is least possible.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Note: The Harappan culture existed between 2500 BC and 1800 BC and its mature phase lay between 2200 BC and 2000 BC. Over thousands of sites have been discovered so far.