Q. Consider the following statements regarding Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW):

1. This type of pottery was generally found in Northern part of the sub-continent.
2. Very high temperature was used to make this type of pottery.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Archaeologists had evidence of extremely fine pottery, known as the Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW). It gets its name from the fact that it is generally found in the northern part of the subcontinent. NBPW is a hard, wheel made, metallic looking ware with a shiny black surface. The potter used to expose the earthenware to very high temperature in his kiln which resulted in the blackening of its outer surface. A fine black slip was also applied on this, which gave the pottery a mirror-like shine.

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