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NDA 2025
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NDA
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2025
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General Ability
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General Studies

NDA 2025 · General Ability · General Studies

Which among the following materials was used in making the Harappan...

Which among the following materials was used in making the Harappan seals?

Options

  1. ASandstone
  2. BLapis lazuli
  3. CJasper
  4. DSteatite

Correct answer

D. Steatite

Step-by-step solution

Harappan seals were predominantly made of steatite, which is a soft stone. Its softness allowed for intricate carving of animal motifs and the Indus script.

Answer: Steatite
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