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Society and Religion Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
- They possessed great palaces and temples.
- They worshipped both male and female deities.
- They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Indus Civilization had Great Baths and granaries, but no palaces or temples have been discovered.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Female figurines suggest worship of Mother Goddess; a seal showing a male figure in yogic posture with animals (possibly proto-Shiva) indicates worship of male deities.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Horse remains are absent or disputed in Harappan sites; horse-drawn chariots were not used in warfare by the Indus people.
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