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Assertion(A) : Indus valley people knew the art of navigation. Reason(R) : Indus valley seals indicate prevalence of overseas trade.

R is true but A is fale
A is true but R is false
Both A and R are false
R correctly explains A

Correct Answer: R correctly explains A

Explanation:

The seals found at Indus valley sites gave evidance of overseas trade, which was possible only with the knowledge of art of navigation.
Thus, both A and R are true & R correctly explains A.

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