With reference to the Indus Valley civilization consider the following statements 1 Indus valley civ...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

With reference to the Indus Valley civilization, consider the following statements:

1. Indus valley civilization was the biggest exporter of semi-precious stones and a major importer of agricultural products.

2. Fishing was a regular occupation while hunting and bull fighting were banned.

3. Linga worship was prevalent and even natural figures like trees were worshipped.

4. Lothal was an important point of trade between the Harappan civilization and the remaining part of India as well as Mesopotamia.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1&2 only

3&4 only

1,2&3 only

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Explanation:

Statement 1: Gold, copper, tin and several semi-precious stones were imported. Main exports were several agricultural products such as wheat, barely, peas, oil seeds etc.
Statement 2: Hunting and bull fighting were common pastimes, not banned. Marbles, balls and dice were also used for games.
Statement 3: The chief female deity was the Mother Goddess represented in terracotta figurines. In latter times, Linga worship was prevalent. Trees and animals were also worshipped by the Harappans. They also believed in ghosts and evil forces and used amulets as protection against them.
Statement 4: Lothal is an important Harappan centre, you should read more about it.