Which of the following statements about weights and measures used by Harappans is/are correct?

They followed the binary and decimal system.

They authored a linear system of measurement with a unit equal to one angula of the Arthasastra.

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Harappans used weights and measures for commercial as well as building purposes. Numerous articles used as weights have been discovered. The weights proceeded in a series, first doubling, from 1, 2, 4, 8 to 64, etc. and then in decimal multiples of 16. Several sticks inscribed with measure marks (one such is made of bronze) have been discovered. Harappans were the authors of a linear system of measurement with a unit equal to one angula of the Arthasastra which was used in India till recently. The measures of length were based upon a foot of 37.6 cm and a cubit of from 51.8 to 53.6 cm.

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Harappans used weights and measures for commercial as well as building purposes. Numerous articles used as weights have been discovered. The weights proceeded in a series, first doubling, from 1, 2, 4, 8 to 64, etc. and then in decimal multiples of 16. Several sticks inscribed with measure marks (one such is made of bronze) have been discovered. Harappans were the authors of a linear system of measurement with a unit equal to one angula of the Arthasastra which was used in India till recently. The measures of length were based upon a foot of 37.6 cm and a cubit of from 51.8 to 53.6 cm.

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