During the Indus Valley Civilisation, the presence of jewellery made from precious metals and semi-precious stones in small-town settings supports the argument that ______.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) there was strong social stratification
Explanation:
• Jewellery made of precious materials indicates wealth differentiation.
• Such items found even in small towns suggest uneven distribution.
• Craft specialisation points to economic hierarchy.
• Archaeological evidence supports social stratification.
• Hence, strong social stratification existed.
Information Booster:
• Indus society had specialised artisans.
• Uniform urban planning contrasts with unequal material access.
• Burials show variation in grave goods.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
(B) Autocratic priest-kings
• No clear evidence of priest-king rule.
• This remains speculative.
(C) Only elite access
• Luxury items found beyond major cities.
• Indicates stratification, not exclusivity.
(D) Equal access
• Contradicted by unequal distribution of valuables.
• Not supported archaeologically.