Ancient History PYQ 18 of 208 · Indus Valley Civilization

Which colour was commonly used in the Harappan Pottery?

  1. ARed
  2. BBlue-grey
  3. CYellow
  4. DBlue

40th BPSC (Pre) 1995

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Correct answer: (a) Red

Explanation

Harappan pottery is characteristically red, often with black painted designs. Sand mixed into the clay gave the fired surface its brownish-red tone.

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