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Harappan civilization used a binary-weight system (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, etc.) for trade and administration, indicating advanced standardization.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Harappan weights (c. 2600-1900 BCE) followed a precise binary system up to 16, then decimal multiples. Made of chert, they facilitated trade across the Indus region, reflecting sophisticated metrology and administrative control.

Topic Archaeological Sites - Harappan Weights
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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