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Which of the following types of burial is not observed at Mohenjodaro?
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Fractional burial
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Double burial
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Post-cremation burial
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Complete burial
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Harappans used different kinds of burial systems like extended burials in a pit, secondary burials, urn burials (suggesting cremation) among others. The head of the dead was normally laid towards the North and commonly used items were used as grave goods which were buried along with the dead.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. Evidence of double burial (burying a male and a female in a single grave) has been found here.
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