Which statement about the relationship between the Indus River and Aryan cultures is correct?
A) The incoming Aryan culture destroyed the native Indus culture and its heritage.
B) Elements of both cultures provided creative impulses for ancient Indian civilization.
C) Both groups lived in harmony together, after the establishment of a strong central government.
D) Both groups assisted each other militarily to ward off a common threat from outside.
E) The two cultures were constantly at war.

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Archaeologists have found evidence suggesting that elements of both Indus and Aryan cultures were combined to form the basis of ancient Indian civilization. There is no evidence to suggest that either group destroyed the other, and while there may have been conflicts between them, there is no evidence of continuous warfare or a need for a strong central government to keep the peace.

Which Statement About the Relationship Between the Indus River and Aryan